Forum: Model-A
06-26-2023, 05:55 PM
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Wanted: Murray inner body brace - found - thanks
My '29 Murray was involved in a minor accident at some point in its life and the braces in the rear over the rear wheel well was pushed upwards and they broke. I am looking for a new set if anyone...
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Forum: Model-A
06-28-2021, 08:32 PM
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Forum: Model-A
06-17-2021, 10:40 PM
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Front hubs
I am looking for 2 good, useable front hubs for my '29 Murray. Thanks!
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Forum: Model-A
10-17-2019, 09:26 PM
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155A front spindles needed
Help! Are there any usable front spindles out there? Help me get my '29 Murrary back on the road.
Thanks!!
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
07-07-2013, 08:42 PM
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
09-09-2012, 03:27 PM
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Views: 4,633
Re: When is a 28 not a 28?
The pic of the '29 Murray that Brent posted is the same body and year as mine I am doing (but my spare is in the rear, not the front fender).
I believe mine was the same color as in the pic when...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
09-02-2012, 12:39 PM
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Re: Opinions please
Good advice too. That is the plan.
As of right now, it looks to be standard pistons. The whole thing (and head) will be shot peened to clear out the water passages and other build up. Then...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
09-02-2012, 10:41 AM
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Re: Opinions please
Good advice. When we rebuild it, I plan on having it surfaced if needed. I only meant that, at least visually, it looked good.
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
09-02-2012, 01:14 AM
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Re: Opinions please
So far I have not found a marking of the size on the pistons. I guess that could mean it is standard. The guy helping me said we will get new seats and go to .20 over on the cylinders. So I will get...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
09-01-2012, 03:27 PM
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Replies: 33
Views: 6,007
Re: Opinions please
I plan or keeping the radiator shell and just have it rechromed although it is nickle - a small tear at the motor crank hole needs repair.
My car was assembled at a time when it could be either...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
09-01-2012, 03:25 PM
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Re: Opinions please
Yes. I will have new babbits. The ones in the engine were cracked and needed to be redone anyway.
There are sleeves on all 4 cylinders. They appear to be 1/8 sleeves. I have no markings on the 3...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
09-01-2012, 02:52 PM
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Re: Opinions please
The third has no morkings either. Just that arrow and some sloppy engraving.
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
09-01-2012, 02:38 PM
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Re: Opinions please
He was working an a Roadster when I got there. It belongs to Clive Cussler. The author of "Raise the Titanic."
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
09-01-2012, 02:35 PM
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Views: 6,007
Re: Opinions please
He could measure but that is not why I took it to him.
He is a retired engine machanic and has a machine shop in his back yard. He has a '31 fordor slant windshield and helps all the Model A...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
09-01-2012, 02:01 PM
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Views: 6,007
Re: Opinions please
Bonus pics while I wait. The car in April 2010 when it arrived from Placerville CA.
http://i34.photobucket.com/albums/d129/hedbngr/2010-04-16122927.jpg...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
09-01-2012, 01:58 PM
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Replies: 33
Views: 6,007
Re: Opinions please
Thanks. I agree.
Second piston cleaned off. No markings but that arrow and there is an "R" stamped in the top. It looks like someone use an engraver on this one and put the number 88 on it very...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
09-01-2012, 01:29 PM
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Re: Opinions please
Thanks for the input.
I just got back from seeing him. He says we can still use it. He asked me what the piston size was as well, but I do not know. The pistons have a ton of burnt carbon on them...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
09-01-2012, 11:29 AM
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
09-01-2012, 11:13 AM
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
09-01-2012, 10:59 AM
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
09-01-2012, 10:57 AM
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Replies: 33
Views: 6,007
Re: Opinions please
My plan from the start was to put all new hardened valve seats in. Is it still possible with the wear like that?
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
09-01-2012, 10:52 AM
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Replies: 33
Views: 6,007
Opinions please
So, I have a '29 Murray I am totaly redoing. It is mostly torn down and I am finally to where I am starting to put things back together. I just got the engine back from getting hot tanked and...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
08-28-2012, 11:13 PM
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Replies: 12
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Re: high boy air cleaner
http://www.snydersantiqueauto.com/uploads/A9600HB-9918.jpg
http://www.snydersantiqueauto.com/5431
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Forum: Model-A
08-17-2012, 06:06 PM
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Replies: 4
Views: 1,381
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
08-10-2012, 10:26 PM
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Replies: 86
Views: 25,185
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