Forum: Model A (1928-31)
12-21-2020, 10:47 PM
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Re: 30/31 Roadster tack strip
My 31 Deluxe Roadster came with a steel strip (red arrow) that sandwiched a rope-like material (yellow arrow) for a tack strip. I only add this as you mentioned wanting to use original parts, and as...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
10-08-2020, 08:09 PM
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Replies: 6
Views: 1,483
Re: Top Irons Paint
I took my Paint and Finish Guide #3 in to my PPG paint guy. He used his scanner to read the Satin Golden Beryl chip and came up with "Atlas Yellow", code CAS7108. I haven't sprayed my top irons yet,...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
07-28-2020, 08:04 PM
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Replies: 7
Views: 605
Re: Substitute for Satin Golden Beryl
I went to my PPG/Dupont paint supplier and did the paint chip comparison thing with him. We decided that the closest thing we could find was an "Atlas Yellow", paint code: CAS7108. Sorry, I can't...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
07-05-2020, 01:39 PM
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Replies: 3
Views: 671
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
07-04-2020, 02:45 PM
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Replies: 3
Views: 671
Re: Another interior question....please help
I bought my interior set from Cartouche. They include those panels and refer to them as "hip panels". They are similar to the kick panels. I have them in storage right now, so don't have the...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
06-14-2020, 01:51 PM
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Replies: 2
Views: 554
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
06-13-2020, 03:40 PM
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Replies: 2
Views: 554
Crank hole cover re-assemble
Can anyone tell me where the little lockwasher goes when riveting the crank hole cover on a 1931 radiator shell, please?
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
04-16-2020, 10:20 AM
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Replies: 19
Views: 1,356
Re: Wheel Puller
I used a Pitman Arm Puller made by OTC; they came right off.427581
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
03-14-2020, 07:03 PM
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Replies: 10
Views: 1,077
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
03-14-2020, 01:05 PM
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Replies: 10
Views: 1,077
Re: Follow-Up Model A Upholstery Mystery
MAG,
Thank you for the pictures-they answer a lot of my questions. One last one though- in your third photo, there appears to be some kind of small bracket attached to the center screw. What is...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
03-13-2020, 08:33 PM
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Replies: 10
Views: 1,077
Re: Follow-Up Model A Upholstery Mystery
Farmerdick,
I was watching your post, also hoping that someone would post some photos. I'm enclosing the pictures I took of my 31 Deluxe Roadster disassembly. You can see that it's not original,...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
01-04-2020, 11:14 AM
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Replies: 2
Views: 442
Re: Need source for roadster door hinge screws
I used door hinge screws from Bert's (#A48590), and Mike's (#A35600DMC). My 31 Deluxe had all 5/16" screws in it. I also used the countersunk washers from Bert's (#A48590W). I remember buying a few...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
11-08-2019, 09:10 PM
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Replies: 70
Views: 3,817
Re: Veterans Day
Army National Guard-1982 to present. Deployments to Desert Shield/Storm, Iraq and Afghanistan.
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
11-06-2019, 09:24 PM
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Replies: 12
Views: 1,152
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
11-06-2019, 09:18 PM
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Replies: 12
Views: 1,152
Re: Side curtain pan iastallation
CWPASADENA: here are some pictures of the floor in my 31 Roadster when I was removing it. I hope they help. Notice the 3 semi-hidden rivets under the seat backrest riser (pencil).
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
02-23-2019, 02:57 PM
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Replies: 70
Views: 5,625
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
02-23-2019, 11:04 AM
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Replies: 70
Views: 5,625
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
02-18-2019, 10:42 PM
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Replies: 4
Views: 813
Re: Best roadster floor sheet metal
I bought the angled rumble floorpan and the seat rear riser from Bert's and the curtain pan from Snyder's for my 31 Deluxe Roadster. All parts were well made and closely resembled the original parts....
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
12-20-2018, 09:33 PM
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Replies: 3
Views: 651
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
11-18-2018, 05:59 PM
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Replies: 5
Views: 785
Re: Angle floor panel replacement
Here are some pictures of what I was talking about. I used the names from the parts catalogs, as I'm not sure what other names the panels all have. Synchro909, the angle panel could probably be...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
11-18-2018, 03:20 PM
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Replies: 5
Views: 785
Re: Angle floor panel replacement
Since I seemed to have stumped everyone with this question, here's what I discovered. By the way, this is on a 31 Roadster. You can access the two rivets (one on each end of the front seat rear...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
11-17-2018, 09:58 AM
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Replies: 5
Views: 785
Angle floor panel replacement
I'm replacing my rotted out angled floor panel. Can anyone tell me if there is a trick to removing the two side rivets to remove the panel? Do I need to remove the angle panel with the rear front...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
03-28-2018, 06:11 PM
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Replies: 27
Views: 3,120
Re: Stainless buffing question
Thanks, Kevin. I was suspicious that I may be using the wrong size wheels for my buffing motor. Mine is a Harbor Freight model. I buy my wheels from Eastwood, mostly. They seem to hold together...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
03-27-2018, 09:12 PM
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Replies: 27
Views: 3,120
Re: Stainless buffing question
I have been dry sanding, followed by a good wipe down before using the buffing wheel.
Tinbasher: I was reading a machinist forum earlier that talked about pulling up, or lifting, the surface. I...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
03-25-2018, 08:59 PM
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Replies: 27
Views: 3,120
Re: Stainless buffing question
J Franklin: I have to assume the metal is Ford metal; I know it's been on the car at least since the 70's for sure. Do you use the white compound as the finish, or the red?
Synchro909: I'll have to...
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