Forum: Model A (1928-31)
02-19-2014, 11:58 AM
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Views: 12,233
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
02-12-2014, 09:18 AM
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Replies: 42
Views: 12,233
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
01-29-2014, 04:48 PM
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Replies: 21
Views: 5,597
Re: Another membr passing.
Sorry to hear. Sounds like he was a great guy and friend to many,
especially car guys. We should all be like that.
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
01-29-2014, 10:33 AM
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Replies: 20
Views: 3,600
Re: Thankful to the Ford Barn
I don't own a Model A but still am helping out a friend with his driver. I own another make and that is a good car also. This forum has been a great source of info and generally fun to brouse. So may...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
11-07-2013, 07:31 PM
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Replies: 11
Views: 2,763
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
10-08-2013, 02:34 PM
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Replies: 5
Views: 1,752
Re: Interesting old coil
I'm familiar with one like this, was off a 37 Packard. It had a steel sheath holding the hot wire from the ignition that connected to the back of the coil. There was a plate that attached to the back...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
09-12-2013, 09:25 AM
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Replies: 36
Views: 7,523
Re: HERSHEY Plans?
I've been to Kerry's shop in Harvest and it's fantastic. You will learn alot about metal fabrication from Kerry!!
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
09-09-2013, 11:34 AM
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Replies: 23
Views: 5,543
Re: Order of Desirability?
Not sure how to break it to my friend who has a 29 Tudor that his car is less desirable. Think I better just keep it to myself. This must be the most common of the Model A's I'm guessing.
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
06-14-2013, 02:28 PM
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Replies: 34
Views: 6,911
Re: What makes a Grown Man Cry?
As a teen, backing up my dads red 1963 F100 along side a hedge row and was looking over my shoulder and didnt realize the door was open and as I backed up the door was hitting the hedge row and...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
06-05-2013, 07:24 AM
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Replies: 4
Views: 1,837
Re: Ford Memorbilia
Around 1980 an older gentleman near my hometown in Marshall, IL had a 1953 Ford Sedan for sale and it was a 50th anniversary edition as enscribed on the horn ring. I didnt buy it cause it was more...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
06-04-2013, 08:47 AM
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Replies: 10
Views: 2,918
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
05-09-2013, 02:48 PM
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Replies: 4
Views: 2,166
Re: 29 Tudor start up video
Thanks, and good point on the gas coming out. We have since installed a rebuilt carb and have it under control. I had heard that some gas out of the carb when choking is normal but what is in the...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
05-09-2013, 07:37 AM
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Replies: 4
Views: 2,166
Re: 29 Tudor start up video
Yes, there was plenty of smoke! I had put hydraulic oil in the cylinders a couple months before the strartup and that stuff lingered was perfect for the startup. I like to see lots of smoke on...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
05-06-2013, 09:13 AM
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Replies: 4
Views: 2,166
29 Tudor start up video
I've already recieved some help here but wanted wanted to introduce myself and share this video of my friends 1929 Tudor startup after it sat for 26 (or more) years. This was taken over a year ago...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
05-01-2013, 12:14 PM
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Replies: 6
Views: 1,839
Re: Radius ball socket question
Thanks for confirming this. Looks like we need to add radius cap set to the parts list. Might as well fix it right and not that expensive.
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
05-01-2013, 07:28 AM
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Replies: 6
Views: 1,839
Radius ball socket question
Hello, on the 29 Tudor radius ball socket. I understand the parts needed for the original setup. My friend has the lower socket, springs, bushings castle nuts and cotter keys, also has a new spacer....
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
04-25-2013, 03:42 PM
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Replies: 9
Views: 10,787
Re: Wiring Sealed Beam Headlights
Thanks, I'm familiar with the headlight relays and taking the load off the switch and that's a great idea. We'll be getting after the wiring this weekend so will let you know. Right now the pigtails...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
04-25-2013, 12:19 PM
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Replies: 9
Views: 10,787
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
04-25-2013, 09:27 AM
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Replies: 9
Views: 10,787
Wiring Sealed Beam Headlights
Hello, I'm about to wire a friends 1929 Tudor headlights which are 3 prong sealed beams. It has the stock light switch with 3 wires going to each headlight. As I understand the sealed beams have...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
04-23-2013, 09:26 PM
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Replies: 22
Views: 4,007
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
04-22-2013, 12:37 PM
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Replies: 23
Views: 6,384
Re: Alaskan A's
I used to be stationed at Ft Richardson in the late 80's. Looks like breakup is well underway. Looks like a great turnout and some nice looking A's!
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
04-22-2013, 07:17 AM
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Replies: 6
Views: 2,027
Re: Tail light wiring
Yep, I bet that's what it is cause it is a 70's era harness. Also the stop light wires dont line up with the switch, effectively making it even shorter. Looks like a either a new harness is in his...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
04-21-2013, 05:24 PM
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Replies: 6
Views: 2,027
Re: Tail light wiring
Oh, ok his taillight needs rebuilt so will get pigtails and connectors from a vendor and see if it reaches then. I think the pigtails have two feet of wire. Will be close. Thanks for the info.
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
04-21-2013, 04:31 PM
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Replies: 6
Views: 2,027
Tail light wiring
Just installed the wiring harness in a friend's 1929 Tudor sedan. Problem is the taillight wires only go to about middle of the rear fender. Looks like about 3 or 4 feet short of the taillight. It's...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
04-18-2013, 08:06 AM
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Replies: 62
Views: 15,740
Re: Shocks: Necessity or luxury?
I'm helping a guy with his model 1929 Model A Tudor Sedan. He currently doesnt have shocks on the car. He has the shocks but they need rebuilt. Is it better to have the shocks on the car even if they...
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