Forum: Model A (1928-31)
07-19-2018, 06:40 AM
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Replies: 6
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nu-rex cut out
I'm trying to wire my 30 deluxe coupe and I have a couple of questions. I have a nu-rex cut-out and I'm not sure where the wires go. I have a wiring harness from Rhode Island but I'm confused as to...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
07-08-2018, 03:08 PM
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Replies: 5
Views: 1,328
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
07-08-2018, 11:09 AM
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Replies: 5
Views: 1,328
Re: vacuum wiper on off switch
Gary.
Thanks for the picture. I have the correct windshield holes but I need to know what the hole on the inside looks like. Is it the same diameter as the windshield frame, or is it elongated to...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
07-08-2018, 06:51 AM
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Replies: 5
Views: 1,328
vacuum wiper on off switch
1930 deluxe coupe.
Can someone post a picture of the correct size of the hole needed for the on/off vacuum wiper switch. I have to drill a hole through the metal header and I want to make sure I...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
06-06-2018, 10:21 AM
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Replies: 5
Views: 1,520
Correct windshield color/Coker wheels
I have a two part question concerning my 1930 deluxe coupe
1). Looking through the Ford paint and body book it reads that the windshield color should be the upper body color? I’ve gone to the mafca...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
01-16-2017, 09:03 PM
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Replies: 11
Views: 2,090
Body Colors
I'm in need of some help. I'm restoring a 1930 deluxe coupe and I can't decide on what color to have it painted. I did run across this picture and I like the way it looks. Can anyone tell me what...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
05-02-2016, 11:02 AM
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Replies: 25
Views: 5,375
Re: Passenger Emergency Brake
Tom:
Everything is powder coated. I spent many a weekends grinding on all the parts to smooth out all the surface rust. I didn't intend to powder coat everything, but one thing led to another and...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
04-30-2016, 02:17 PM
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Replies: 25
Views: 5,375
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
04-15-2016, 06:03 PM
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Replies: 7
Views: 2,137
rear drum bearing
I read a while ago that guys were reusing their old bearing because the repops where not holding up. Does anyone know if the usual venders have fixed and replaced their stock? Is this bearing...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
04-07-2016, 10:11 PM
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Replies: 6
Views: 1,950
Re: Brake actuating arm distance
Tom: Yes. Can you tell me what the normal travel is for the actuating arm? I'll take apart the other side tomorrow and see if theres any difference. Maybe the roller tracks need to be worked...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
04-07-2016, 06:39 PM
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Replies: 6
Views: 1,950
Brake actuating arm distance
Perhaps someone can point me in the right direction. I just installed new brake pads in the front, had the roller tracks welded and new drums. I centered the brakes and reinstalled the drums. When I...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
11-21-2015, 08:34 AM
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Replies: 4
Views: 1,554
Forged eye brake rod
Can someone tell me if this brake rod is supposed to be bent like this or should it be straight?
Thanks
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
09-07-2015, 05:46 PM
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Replies: 7
Views: 2,011
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
09-07-2015, 08:59 AM
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Replies: 7
Views: 2,011
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
09-06-2015, 11:35 AM
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Replies: 7
Views: 2,011
Re: 30 coupe front seat riser
Dave:
Is this what your looking for? If not, let me know I can take more pictures. This is the front seat riser from my 1930 coupe.
Zack
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
09-05-2015, 02:07 PM
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Replies: 18
Views: 5,465
Re: Rear spring u bolts won't tighten
Wilfred:
I'm by no means an expert here, but it looks to me like your center bolt is not all the way in through the cross member. Heres a picture of mine that I installed today. Yes I know my U...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
04-20-2015, 12:17 PM
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Replies: 3
Views: 1,105
Re: emergency brake shaft brace
Thanks for the response. I have the nuts inside the cross member facing forward. I'll fix that. I wasn't sure if I had the brace mounted correctly.
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
04-20-2015, 08:00 AM
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Replies: 3
Views: 1,105
emergency brake shaft brace
I was installing the emergency brake shaft this weekend and I don't know if I have the the brace installed correctly. Can anyone tell me if I have it right or wrong? After all the pictures I took, I...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
01-04-2015, 07:12 PM
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Replies: 16
Views: 5,022
Re: King Pin Problem
Brobrian:
I first installed the kingpin with the bearing and 1 shim. Centered the slot and proceeded to install the lock bolt. It went in about half way and no more. I took it all apart and just put...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
01-04-2015, 03:26 PM
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Replies: 16
Views: 5,022
Re: King Pin Problem
Yes, I bought the entire spindle kit from snyders..I had the new bushings installed, honed to match the new kingpins. The locking bolt goes in about half way and then it stops. I tried the old...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
01-04-2015, 02:27 PM
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Replies: 16
Views: 5,022
King Pin Problem
I’m trying to install the king pin set I received from Snyder’s and I can’t get the locking bolt to set correctly. When I measure my old kingpin slots they measure .333 and the new ones at .306. As...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
09-27-2014, 06:47 PM
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Replies: 1
Views: 1,211
Front Spring Shackle Gap
I'm mocking up my front end and noticed that theres a gap between the shackle and the spring perch (photo 1). These are aftermarket from Snyders. Can someone tell me if this setup is correct?
Thanks
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
08-25-2014, 07:52 AM
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Replies: 72
Views: 16,968
Re: New Model A owners
55 year old youngster here! The knowledge on this site is immense when trying to rebuild my 31 coupe. I'm a new owner since July of this year. I now spend my time between this site and going to car...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
08-09-2014, 06:20 AM
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Replies: 4
Views: 2,044
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
08-07-2014, 07:34 AM
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Replies: 4
Views: 2,044
Front spring body welt
I'm slowly working on my 31 coupe, and after reading about installing the front leaf spring, I have a question. Les Andrews book says to glue a piece of body welt to the top leaf and then grease. All...
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