Forum: Model-A
06-16-2023, 10:42 PM
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1930 Ford Model A Deluxe Coupe
* 4-Banger w/ Brumfield High-Comp head * Leakless Water Pump * Distributor converted to electronic (no points) by Pertronix * Pertronix Coil * T5 transmission w/ V8 clutch * Open Drive conversion *...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
10-14-2022, 11:32 PM
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Replies: 11
Views: 1,869
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
10-13-2022, 04:58 PM
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Replies: 2
Views: 931
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Forum: Model-A
10-12-2022, 10:59 PM
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Views: 436
1928/29 Ford roadster
Looking for an original Henry Ford 1928/29 Ford Roadster. Not interested in bare bodies or projects, looking for a Gennie running/driving original or older restoration. Will pay to ship the right...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
07-11-2022, 02:29 AM
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Replies: 13
Views: 4,389
Re: Antique plates
Find a plate at a swap meet, clear it through the DMV, process the proper paperwork, and you're good to go.
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
06-29-2022, 12:25 AM
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Replies: 13
Views: 2,887
Re: Seat belts is a 1930 Coupe
Here's a shot from underneath my '30 coupe of the seatbelt washers and their location. The take away is that you don't want the bolt ripping through the sheetmetal upon impact.
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
06-01-2022, 10:32 AM
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Replies: 19
Views: 3,459
Re: Proper procedure for re-torqueing head studs
I think the idea of retorqueing the head fasteners after a few heat cycles is to ensure the proper clamping force is being applied after all the components have had a chance to do their thing due to...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
05-31-2022, 12:19 AM
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Replies: 8
Views: 1,663
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
05-31-2022, 12:12 AM
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Replies: 8
Views: 1,984
Re: Model a engine knock after timing
When I originally timed my A, I could make it knock pretty bad when the timing lever was all the way down. Took a little fiddling but I found the sweet spot, as it sounds like you have as well.
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
05-30-2022, 03:13 PM
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Replies: 27
Views: 4,733
Re: What color is my coupe?
Thanks guys! A couple minor jobs and it's back on the road, just in time for Summer!
All four tires are the same, just different sizes.
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
05-30-2022, 03:11 PM
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Replies: 8
Views: 1,984
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
05-30-2022, 01:25 AM
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Replies: 27
Views: 4,733
Re: What color is my coupe?
Thought I'd update my original post and found a couple unanswered questions.
First off, the tires are Coker Tire 6.00x16 and 7.00x16 Excelsior Stahl Sport Radials.
Secondly, I finally got...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
05-12-2022, 10:57 PM
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Replies: 37
Views: 6,325
Re: B Carb on an A?
I will say that any time one touches a manifold, head, etc. with any sort of porting tool, it can become a slippery slope! LOL
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
05-12-2022, 11:05 AM
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Replies: 37
Views: 6,325
Re: B Carb on an A?
Not everyone has access to a Bridgeport or even a drill press, so my response/approach was aimed towards the guy in his garage that wants to do the swap. My point is, it's super simple and does not...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
05-12-2022, 10:33 AM
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Replies: 37
Views: 6,325
Re: B Carb on an A?
I guess it depends on your skill level with a die grinder. Only takes a couple minutes on a bench to match the intake to the gasket. I don't like the drill bit/end mill approach as it removes more...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
05-12-2022, 01:44 AM
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Replies: 37
Views: 6,325
Re: B Carb on an A?
The Model A intake doesn't need to be reamed or machined to suit the Model B carb, all that needs to be done is a simple port match so the smaller ID of the Model A intake matches the venturi of the...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
03-30-2022, 12:53 AM
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Replies: 20
Views: 2,933
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
03-28-2022, 12:12 PM
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Replies: 24
Views: 3,828
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
03-27-2022, 11:25 PM
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Replies: 24
Views: 3,828
Re: Lowering Front and rear
Reverse-eye main leaves will get you two-inches in drop, Posies offers a "low reversed-eye" that will get you another inch. Model T rear spring will result in similar drop. If you want more, you can...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
03-17-2022, 03:21 AM
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Replies: 7
Views: 1,616
Re: GAV on Model B Carb INOP
Was in contact with David at Renner's Corner back in December. I would think they're still up and running barring any tragedy. Great guy and a great source of info!
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
02-09-2022, 03:03 AM
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Replies: 5
Views: 1,206
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
02-09-2022, 02:50 AM
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Replies: 15
Views: 1,944
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
02-09-2022, 02:49 AM
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Replies: 28
Views: 3,494
Re: Ford Wiring Dilemma
Pull the instrument panel off and make sure nothing is shorting against the tank. If the car has been converted to a keyed ignition switch as opposed to the pop out switch, space can be very tight....
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
02-05-2022, 12:46 AM
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Replies: 5
Views: 1,206
Sheetmetal Assembly and Painting Questions
So, I'm in the process of rebuilding the cowl section of a '29 Roadster and I'm curious as to how Ford assembled it and to what degree before paint.
A couple things have thrown me for a loop....
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
11-01-2021, 03:41 PM
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Replies: 15
Views: 2,391
Re: Posting Copyrighted Material ?!?!?!
They don't need to. A quick search with known SEO words will turn up an image's use in google images and direct them to whatever website is illegally using them. The two examples I provided above...
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