Forum: Model A (1928-31)
Yesterday, 10:50 PM
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Re: "Special" Intake Manifold?
JMO, If that two bladed fan comes apart, there will be a lot more parts that are not original. I think I would change it out and save the original fan.
Nice car tho.
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
Yesterday, 06:33 PM
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Replies: 26
Views: 1,777
Re: Westach Ammeters.
Jim, yes i received it but have not had time to install. Life got in the way. Appears to be a very nicely built gauge tho.
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
Yesterday, 01:38 AM
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Replies: 14
Views: 845
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
04-14-2024, 07:35 PM
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Replies: 15
Views: 684
Re: Engine Number
My Town Sedan is registered with the engine numbers... in California. I doubt it is the same as my frame number but I can't say for sure.
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
04-14-2024, 06:45 PM
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Replies: 19
Views: 803
Re: Beautiful Day To Breakdown !
Are those American Classic Radials? I hope you removed all of the inspection stickers?
I didn't see the inspection stickers inside the tire when I mounted my American Classics. I only became aware...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
04-14-2024, 04:55 PM
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Replies: 19
Views: 803
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
04-14-2024, 02:06 PM
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Replies: 12
Views: 391
Re: Recommended Turning Signal Switch
Bert's has one sez made in USA, Made by Signal-Stat. https://modelastore.com/index.php?route=product/product&product_id=18394&search=signal&description=true&page=2. I have never used it tho, I just...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
04-13-2024, 09:08 AM
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Replies: 15
Views: 511
Re: Second gear
Don't even think of starting the engine with the cover off! If two gears are engaged at the same time your day will go downhill in a hurry...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
04-13-2024, 12:10 AM
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Replies: 14
Views: 845
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
04-12-2024, 09:31 AM
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Replies: 8
Views: 550
Re: So Cal radiator repair shop
I have not had to use them but a couple of club members recommended La Habra Radiator.
La Habra Radiator
361 W. Whittier Blvd.
La Habra, CA
(562) 690-0144
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
04-09-2024, 07:22 PM
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Replies: 24
Views: 981
Re: A newbie needs help!
Charlie, not always it appears. The number on my engine in my Town Sedan is the number on my pink. My car does not have a "VIN" number like in your picture.
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
04-09-2024, 04:51 PM
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Replies: 15
Views: 826
Re: bedix???
I have never had an issue with my modern starter drive. But as a preventative measure I wanted the gear teeth to engage farther into the ring gear so I made this spacer.
The shims Snyder's has are...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
04-02-2024, 06:30 PM
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Replies: 14
Views: 845
Re: UPDATE - 61st Annual OCMAFC Pancake Breakfast
Bruce, thanks for the update. The Harbor Area MARC are planning on a caravan of ~10 cars plus a couple of moderns. It is good to know of the change before we get there so I can change my map.
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
04-02-2024, 03:08 PM
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Replies: 10
Views: 7,572
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
04-02-2024, 10:08 AM
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Replies: 16
Views: 897
Re: Universal Tires
If I waited until my "front tires are almost worn-out", my back tires would be gone. My rear tires always wear out faster than the fronts.
FYI, most manufacturers now recommend that your better...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
04-02-2024, 09:31 AM
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Replies: 21
Views: 1,456
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
04-01-2024, 12:06 PM
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Replies: 16
Views: 897
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
04-01-2024, 09:00 AM
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Replies: 15
Views: 891
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
03-31-2024, 06:41 PM
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Replies: 13
Views: 561
Re: Time for a new battery???
Haha, I suppose you could but I can't guarantee the results. Actually, if interested, do a google search for "Battery Oil". Some interesting facts about Thomas Edison and how battery oil was used in...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
03-30-2024, 07:39 PM
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Replies: 13
Views: 561
Re: Time for a new battery???
The corrosion is common for a lead/acid battery as hydrogen and acid is vented during charging. Clean it off with baking soda and coat your terminals with grease or battery terminal protector.
I...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
03-30-2024, 04:10 PM
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Replies: 25
Views: 1,392
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
03-29-2024, 08:12 PM
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Replies: 8
Views: 494
Re: Electrical Fuses
I have a fuse box under my tank on the back side of the junction bux. I also have a 30amp circuit breaker on the main power line and a 20amp circuit breaker on my headlights.
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
03-29-2024, 12:08 PM
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Replies: 8
Views: 494
Re: Electrical Fuses
Ron Francis Wiring sez No, No, No to fusible links.
https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/50214324053_962e548517_o.jpg
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
03-26-2024, 04:00 PM
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Replies: 12
Views: 531
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
03-24-2024, 01:17 PM
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Replies: 20
Views: 1,255
Re: Best riding A?
See Russ's post below
"For rear shocks, look at Triumph Tr4 andTr6. they fit the chassis holes on my 28 tudor, and usually are attached to arms with a ball end compatible with Model A dogbone...
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