Forum: Model A (1928-31)
09-14-2020, 12:12 AM
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Replies: 45
Views: 5,638
Re: Will there be any model A’s left?
If future generations don't have the interest to preserve the legacy, Model A's are destined to fade away in time, only to be seen on display, in parades and historic related media. There will be...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
09-12-2020, 01:16 PM
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Replies: 74
Views: 7,937
Re: Title goes with Frame or Engine?
Just my opinion, but I believe it is a question only answerable by the jurisdiction that makes the laws and will surely differ state to state. Ford may have had their system of assigning...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
09-10-2020, 09:52 PM
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Replies: 74
Views: 7,937
Re: Title goes with Frame or Engine?
I bought a 1930 Model A coupe from Michigan and imported it to Canada. The car had a V8 Flathead installed in the late 50s and was stored away since 1962. The owner still had the original engine...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
08-22-2020, 10:08 AM
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Replies: 4
Views: 687
Re: Bolt Torque ft.lbs. information
I received this complimentary pen with my recent order from Mike's "A" Ford-able Parts along with a thank you note. I thought it was cool. You pull the metal tab and the page scrolls out of the pen.
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
08-16-2020, 12:51 PM
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Replies: 25
Views: 6,705
Re: Aristocrat Dash Panel?
A little off tangent but this is the panel that was reworked for a '30 coupe with a 8ba, having dual temp gauges and reading in KPH for use in Canada.
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
08-15-2020, 10:33 AM
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Replies: 25
Views: 6,705
Re: Aristocrat Dash Panel?
I don't have enough post to put up pics but the Aristocrat panel I have has a Speedo, top center in an enlarged hole, a SW volt meter, SW fuel gauge, two SW water temp gauges to accommodate the V8...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
08-14-2020, 10:53 PM
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Replies: 25
Views: 6,705
Re: Aristocrat Dash Panel?
Yes, that is an Aristocrat. The very early ones were said to be made from steel but I've never seen one. I have one like yours that was in a '30 coupe hot rod project I bought. They were...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
08-09-2020, 06:19 PM
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Replies: 2
Views: 839
Re: Frame Number Stamping
Thanks rotorwrench. I know the history of the car from 1959 but nothing earlier than that. I bought it from the Flint Michigan area. Here are a few pics of the numbers. The sub-frame cross member...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
08-09-2020, 04:59 PM
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Replies: 2
Views: 839
Frame Number Stamping
After lifting the body from the frame on a 1930 Model A coupe, I compared the number stamped on the frame with the engine number stamping. It would have been a match except the frame number started...
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