Forum: Model A (1928-31)
10-10-2022, 07:16 AM
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Replies: 23
Views: 5,390
Re: Hershey
Under light pole 87 in the green field we had a good week. People keep telling me that our prices are too cheap, it's a hobby not a business. Didn't have much time to shop but I did find a few things...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
08-15-2022, 04:59 PM
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Replies: 17
Views: 3,143
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
08-15-2022, 04:55 PM
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Replies: 17
Views: 3,143
Re: Anyone recognize these?
The bottom one is a bracket to mount a toolbox on the front of 30/31 Model A. You would need 2 plus some other parts and a craftsman tool box. I used to make them from an article in the Restorer...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
07-24-2022, 04:45 AM
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Replies: 17
Views: 3,672
Re: Whitewalls
I use simple green on whitewalls never use bleachwhite Coker used to recommend against it.
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
07-16-2022, 12:25 PM
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Replies: 8
Views: 1,321
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
07-16-2022, 12:20 PM
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Replies: 20
Views: 4,121
Re: Experiences With 3.27 & 3.54 Gears
I don't run either gear set but do have a Mitchell overdrive 27%. Only modifications are 5.5 Snyders head, B distributor and single stromberg 97 on a Burns intake. I'm in overdrive from 35 mph and up...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
06-22-2022, 06:14 AM
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Replies: 28
Views: 3,952
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
05-04-2022, 04:38 PM
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Replies: 4
Views: 1,240
Re: General jumbo wheels
I believe that they are 6" wide.
The tread width is generally wider than than the rim width with th 16's. Some folks say that the all electric rav4 tire fits the 16" wheels well.
I tried...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
05-03-2022, 07:13 AM
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Replies: 4
Views: 1,240
General jumbo wheels
Hi, I think that I was fortunate to find 4, 14inch General Jumbo wheels with 7.50 14 tires mounted. The wheels are in very nice shape and although the chrome is probably long gone from the centers...
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Forum: Early V8
05-03-2022, 06:54 AM
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Replies: 0
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Forum: Model-A
05-03-2022, 06:52 AM
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Replies: 0
Views: 385
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
04-11-2022, 05:54 AM
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Replies: 15
Views: 2,248
Re: Weak Wiper
My vacuum wiper function really improved after I did a valve job on my engine. Put a good vacuum gage on your vacuum port and check engine vacuum. Your wiper may be telling you something.
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
03-28-2022, 08:15 AM
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Replies: 30
Views: 6,791
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
03-26-2022, 06:07 AM
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Replies: 7
Views: 1,340
Re: Door Latch Grease
Vaseline work for me. It's clear, clean and you probably have some in the medicine cabinet.
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
03-22-2022, 05:30 AM
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Replies: 18
Views: 2,402
Re: looking for a machinist
All things considered it's probably more cost effective to buy one of the Burtz flywheels at this point in time. Surely wouldn't want to go to even an automotive machine shop who's not experienced...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
03-10-2022, 07:12 AM
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Replies: 59
Views: 10,076
Re: How common is it to just take the shocks off?
Sorry but it wouldn't allow me to load more than 2
I made 2 spacers 2" long and 1 5/8" long from heavy wall tubing for each side. Used grade 8 bolts and bent a slight bend in the arm to be sure...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
03-08-2022, 07:10 AM
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Replies: 59
Views: 10,076
Re: How common is it to just take the shocks off?
I tried the tube shocks on my 28 coupe, the kits come with gas charged shocks that made the car ride so hard that it was rather unpleasant. Sort of like no springs at all. I have decent originals on...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
03-08-2022, 06:57 AM
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Replies: 15
Views: 2,096
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
02-24-2022, 08:07 AM
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Replies: 27
Views: 2,905
Re: Fertile imagination-alternative engine
The chevy 2 four cylinder is a decent choice for the a as you can use the bellhousing adapter to the Ford v8 transmission with clings adapters pedal setup. Minimal modification to the model a and a...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
02-21-2022, 05:22 PM
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Replies: 13
Views: 1,498
Re: Transmission Ratios?
If you check his website you will see that Clings does make a pedal setup for the righthand drive cars. His stuff is quality components.
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
02-21-2022, 05:15 PM
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Replies: 13
Views: 1,498
Re: Transmission Ratios?
If you check his website you will see that Clings does make a pedal setup for the righthand drive cars. His stuff is quality components.
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
02-21-2022, 02:11 PM
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Replies: 13
Views: 1,498
Re: Transmission Ratios?
I just recently put a 36 Ford v8 transmission in my A using one of clings adapters. It has the same gear ratios as the B transmission. The gear spacing is an enormous improvement and makes the car...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
02-10-2022, 07:00 AM
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Replies: 38
Views: 3,856
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
02-04-2022, 11:22 AM
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Replies: 7
Views: 1,063
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
02-01-2022, 08:19 AM
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Replies: 40
Views: 4,803
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