Forum: Model A (1928-31)
01-07-2019, 11:37 PM
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Replies: 32
Views: 7,346
Re: LeBaron Bonney Co.
I got a complete kit for a 30Fordor .I got a lady that had done several cars to lnstall it. She made many phone calls to the Co as she had to add material to get it to fit when doing the seats.about...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
12-08-2018, 01:49 PM
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Replies: 15
Views: 3,940
Re: Huge Barn Find
I have a barn 50x85 full of toys from a bycycle to catterpitor tractors and I sold some cars for $150 each that are now worth thousands of $ But next year I am going to retire . Some of the cars...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
10-31-2018, 10:26 AM
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Replies: 79
Views: 15,086
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
09-29-2018, 04:28 PM
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Replies: 31
Views: 7,459
Re: Tight engine
Oddly enough I have done the same thing . Make sure the engine won,t start ,no ignition ,or if it started you might get hurt with a spinning drill .Don,t think a half inch drill is big enough.
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
09-26-2018, 08:50 PM
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Replies: 69
Views: 12,244
Re: Has Anyone Ever Found A Use For WD-40?
The best anti rust you can get is Acetone. And ATF. Oil 50-50 I have worked a lot with rust restoring my WW 2. Military v ehicles .loosen most things in 24 hrs cheep to buy in most hardwares
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
09-26-2018, 02:10 PM
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Replies: 41
Views: 7,983
Re: Restored cars
There is getting less people every day that can tell if the car is original or not .My28 roadster has a honey comb rad and a plate glass windshield from new .Ford. Told me years ago that it was...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
09-23-2018, 04:28 PM
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Replies: 23
Views: 5,605
Re: The Untouchables
I was phone by movie makers if I had a 70 Dodge Charger for wrecking .They were going to strip it and then push it over a cliff in the Dukes of hazard show I said no not mine .
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
09-19-2018, 12:41 AM
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Replies: 12
Views: 2,374
Re: Original Model A Radiators
My AR 28 has a honey comb rad from new .I know of one other one I think Ford used them when he couldn’t get enough from his regular supplyer.
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
09-18-2018, 11:32 AM
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Replies: 54
Views: 14,430
Re: Your Model A
I allways was car crazy Dad had a Essex ,my first car was a Reo but I allways wanted FordA. The local Ford mechanic had bought a 28 AR roadster that he babyed for 174000 miles.I tried to buy it in...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
09-18-2018, 11:03 AM
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Replies: 14
Views: 2,847
Re: Ash or oak?
Use ash you will have a hard time putting nails or screws in oak.I just did a Fordor .got the wood from North Carolina Classic wood .the question is what kind of wood did Ford use ? He would get...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
09-18-2018, 10:36 AM
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Replies: 18
Views: 2,567
Re: GAV replacement
I use acetone and ATF oil 50-50 .leave it 24 hrs It should come out real easy p
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
09-17-2018, 11:37 PM
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Replies: 18
Views: 2,848
Re: Radiator puzzle
I bought a new rad for my 30 Fordor $ 700 ..The filling spout was 3/8 “ higher so the cap is too hi .I raised the shell up some but I will eventually cut it off ,and shorten it .or recor the original...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
09-17-2018, 11:13 PM
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Replies: 213
Views: 567,263
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
09-16-2018, 05:27 PM
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Replies: 32
Views: 6,329
Re: 28 Canadian Roadster questions
I have a very original 28 roadster Bought it from the original owner in 1955 .on the back of the speedometer there is a date that will be a bit older then the car .Is your parking break on the left...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
09-16-2018, 12:21 AM
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Replies: 27
Views: 6,204
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
09-16-2018, 12:09 AM
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Replies: 15
Views: 3,329
Re: Another Gas Tank and Headlight question
Putt some small nuts in the tank and shake it by putting it in a vehicle and drive on some wash board road. Then treat it with gas tank liner .available from n most old car dealers
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
09-15-2018, 11:55 PM
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Replies: 4
Views: 1,177
Re: 28 roadster side curtain questions
I bought my 28 CVT from the original owner .he was the Ford mechanic at the First Ford dealer in northern Alberta .it has the original side curtanes and also a home made pair that uses screen for the...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
09-15-2018, 11:48 PM
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Replies: 4
Views: 1,177
Re: 28 roadster side curtain questions
I bought my 28 CVT from the original owner .he was the Ford mechanic at the First Ford dealer in northern Alberta .it has the original side curtanes and also a home made pair that uses screen for the...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
09-15-2018, 11:21 PM
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Replies: 7
Views: 1,982
Re: Gas leak
I had a car that had a hole in the bottom of the gas tank from being hit with a rock We were miles from anyone and it was leaking fast .I had a tube of Seal All ,so I grabbed a cleanex soaked it with...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
09-15-2018, 10:59 PM
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Replies: 33
Views: 7,452
Re: new engine
In Canada there is only a number on the left side of the block . Nothing on the frame or on the cowel .
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
09-15-2018, 10:50 PM
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Replies: 20
Views: 4,538
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
09-15-2018, 10:37 PM
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Replies: 2
Views: 1,311
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
09-13-2018, 10:35 AM
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Replies: 196
Views: 49,276
Re: Model A car names
My 69 Camaro has JAWS .it eats up cars My 28 A has # 5 license for the Alberta Province .My 30 Fordor is now ready to drive after a 10 year plus restoration and has had a lot of names so far .I...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
08-29-2018, 11:57 AM
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Replies: 25
Views: 13,587
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
08-14-2018, 10:04 AM
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Replies: 37
Views: 8,149
Re: Signal Lights !!!!
My signal control has both the self canceling and a small light to remind you that they are still on .
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