Forum: Model A (1928-31)
03-18-2024, 03:08 PM
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Bench testing pop out switch
I have an original pop out w/key that I wanted to test before mounting it in my car. In the Brattons catalog they tell how to test a switch. 5 out of 6 continuity test check okay. The 6th test is...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
05-01-2017, 01:40 PM
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Replies: 1
Views: 951
Screw size for Tillotson
I'm looking for the size of the screws that hold the two halves of a Tillotson carb together. They appear to be maybe 12-28 or are they metric?
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Forum: Model-A
02-19-2017, 07:59 PM
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Replies: 0
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Wanted cowl lamp arm
Looking for just the drivers side cowl lamp arm. Brass preferred. Willing to trade, or sell, passenger side brass cowl lamp arm. (I ended up with 2 brass passenger side arms!).
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
07-25-2016, 01:04 PM
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Replies: 1
Views: 1,306
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
06-14-2016, 01:35 PM
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Wind shield visor
Are there different visors for 30-31? On the visor that was attached to my 30 Murray Town Sedan, I cannot get the screws in that go in the pillar.
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
12-05-2015, 07:52 PM
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Replies: 15
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Planning ahead for high altitude driving
I plan on driving my 30 Model A to the National club meet in Colorado in June. It runs very well here in Minnesota both summer and winter, averaging 16-20 mpg depending on touring or parade. Totally...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
02-18-2015, 02:17 PM
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Replies: 3
Views: 2,070
Shock absorber paint question
How were the original shock absorbers painted? Before assembly? After assembly? Was the shaft masked off or the entire shock painted?
Thanks for a response.
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
01-22-2015, 10:30 PM
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Replies: 2
Views: 2,044
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
01-22-2015, 05:07 PM
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Replies: 2
Views: 2,044
Windshield restoration
The archive assembly print for the windshield states 'Paint before assembling to the upper hinge'. Does that suggest that the screws in the corners were painted? Was the glass and rubber strips...
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Forum: Model-A
07-14-2014, 07:38 PM
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Replies: 0
Views: 1,060
Original oil cap
I'm looking for an original oil cap for on the oil fill/breather tube for a mid-30 engine. Three tabs, neither plated, painted, or restorable.
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
07-07-2014, 09:55 PM
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Replies: 9
Views: 1,659
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
07-07-2014, 06:45 PM
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Replies: 9
Views: 1,659
Lub on window crank mech
Should there be lubrication in the window crank mechanism, specifically the little cup and spring that hold the window in whatever position you leave it? If lub is recommended, what type?
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Forum: Model-A
02-18-2014, 03:26 PM
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Views: 701
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
01-23-2014, 03:00 PM
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Replies: 4
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Finish on body mounting bolts
The finish on body mounting bolts is a dipped black paint. Was this a very thin coat of paint? How did Ford prevent chipping the paint on the head when tightening them?
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
01-23-2014, 02:53 PM
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Replies: 4
Views: 1,580
Where do these bolts go
Is there a resource that will tell me where some bolts go that are in a bag I labeled 'body mounting bolts' from when I took the car apart? I apparently miss-labeled these. There are 2 the same,...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
01-23-2014, 02:45 PM
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Replies: 3
Views: 1,929
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Forum: Model-A
01-07-2014, 09:06 AM
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Replies: 5
Views: 2,037
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
12-07-2013, 10:29 PM
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Replies: 1
Views: 1,528
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
12-07-2013, 07:37 PM
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Replies: 1
Views: 1,528
Hole location for vac windshield frame
I'm looking for the hole locations for mounting a vacuum wiper on a 30-31 windshield frame. Seems like there are a total of 4 holes, 2 for mounting, 1 for the vacuum hose, and 1 for the control rod....
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Forum: Model-A
11-16-2013, 08:37 PM
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Replies: 1
Views: 1,223
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Forum: Model-A
11-16-2013, 08:35 PM
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Replies: 13
Views: 4,037
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
09-15-2013, 10:14 PM
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Replies: 4
Views: 2,454
Floor board anti squeak welding
When installing the anti squeak welting on the floor boards, what was done at the underneath corners? Was a 90 degree notch made so that there was only one thickness? What was done with the...
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Forum: Model-A
06-18-2013, 10:05 PM
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Replies: 0
Views: 1,198
Electric wiper
Anyone going to have a HA-C2 electric wiper motor for sale at the Lexington meet?
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
04-16-2013, 12:10 PM
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Replies: 10
Views: 2,538
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
02-23-2013, 08:15 AM
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Replies: 76
Views: 17,267
Re: Money found in cars
Just yesterday, when taking off the roof of a mid-30 town sedan, a 1942 Liberty half dollar fell out from somewhere up top.
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