Forum: Model A (1928-31)
Today, 06:29 AM
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Re: 7 Tooth steering box tip .
Hi Synchro . On the few I have done they have worked just fine no tightness lock to lock .
John in same weather locked down Suffolk County England .
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
Yesterday, 11:24 AM
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
Yesterday, 05:27 AM
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Re: 7 Tooth steering box tip .
Hi Synchro ,In the past RHD 7 tooth steering box parts were not available . My local specialist did an exchange service . The sector shaft was turned down to true and an eccentric bush made to suit...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
01-17-2021, 06:11 PM
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Replies: 6
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7 Tooth steering box tip .
There is a quick tip to decrease steering box lash in the dead ahead position . In RHD cars there is good access to the box but in LHD cars the starter motor could present access problems but I dont...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
01-17-2021, 05:13 PM
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NOS paint thickness
I have a NOS 1931 commercial rad shell (not AA) . It does have a little shelf damage but still has most all of its original gloss black paint . It looks as if it was dip painted as at the bottom...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
01-11-2021, 05:52 PM
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Re: Lower bearing and flange assembly 7 tooth
Cant think why it should be askew so when the light switch is assembled the light lever is at 7 o,clock and not 6 o,clock ? Is there enough stock to cut another slot ? Could you post a pic maybe I...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
01-10-2021, 02:26 PM
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Re: Replacement Running Board Bolt Bracket
You would have thought these would be a hot seller as many originals are damaged or rotted out along with the running board section above them . I have a conspiracy theory that if they were not...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
01-10-2021, 11:23 AM
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Replies: 16
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Re: A bad day!!
This is worth a try . Back off the clamp bolts to the last thread . Disconnect the right brake rod . Disconnect the the connection at the bell housing . As long as the car is secure and on stands see...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
01-07-2021, 10:14 AM
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Replies: 8
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Re: AA Truck wire wheel hubcaps
Thinking about it I cannot be the only one to think of this over the last 90 years or so but I have never seen this pictured . I have wondered why the originals go missing maybe they get damaged...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
01-07-2021, 10:01 AM
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Replies: 8
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AA Truck wire wheel hubcaps
My newly acquired AA truck although mid 29 came with wire wheels but of course no hub caps . I know these are very hard to find. About thirty years ago I sold 5 NOS hub caps to a person in Finland...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
01-03-2021, 03:55 PM
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Replies: 46
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Re: Model A News Has Shipped
I got mine a week ago .I phoned to pay by card (late again!!! ) and the office was very surprised I had received it before most USA members even though I am in England .
John in cold wintry...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
01-02-2021, 01:22 PM
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
12-29-2020, 07:11 AM
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Replies: 24
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Re: Oh oh..Where to begin..or end?!
With the rad out the front seal is easy to do . I have done this in the car many times over the years . I have never ever had to cut the seals to fit .Soak the two seals in engine oil for a few days...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
12-25-2020, 11:11 AM
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Replies: 17
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Re: Gratitude
A very Merry Christmas to you all !!! For the first time I was pleased to be over 80 years old in that I got a free Covid jab at our local hospital with no side effects at all . In a movie I recently...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
12-17-2020, 03:40 AM
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Replies: 5
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Re: Rear axle change on 1929 AA truck .
Hi Richard . I got the Pfizer vaccine 2 days ago ,painless with no side effects at all .A very mild sore upper arm like a flu jab .I get a booster one in 21 days the leaflet says side effects could...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
12-15-2020, 01:21 PM
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Re: Rear axle change on 1929 AA truck .
Hi Brent I would convert back if a suitable cheap high speed worm drive were to be found .The worm axles here are generally beyond salvation torque tubes rotted through and seized solid but I do...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
12-15-2020, 12:44 PM
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Replies: 5
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Rear axle change on 1929 AA truck .
My recently bought AA truck has wire wheels but has been retro fitted with the later bevel gear rear axle . This is not a compatible mix as the wheel hub is unsupported when fitted to the axle . I...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
12-13-2020, 12:17 PM
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Replies: 5
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Re: 33 BB driveshaft?
You probably know this anyway . If you remove the bolts holding the big tin cover to the back of the 4 speed you can slide the cover back down the tube . The big U/J is the two piece bolt together...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
12-11-2020, 01:39 PM
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28/29 AA truck front fender braces .
When painting the underside of my newly aquired 29 AA truck front fender I notice it is drilled for fender lights . My 28/29 cars all have the cast steel ones so I cannot compare . Is this normal and...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
12-08-2020, 06:31 AM
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Replies: 14
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Re: BEWARE - another scammer out there
A nice Indian lady just called me to advise me that my "nuisance call" blocker had expired and for a small fee (my bank account) she could reinstate it . I told her please DO NOT reinstate the call...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
12-07-2020, 06:12 AM
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Replies: 26
Views: 1,286
Re: Bad Stud thread
Correction 2 UNC nuts on the bottom of the stud not UNF OOOOOPS !!!
John in same place same weather .
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
12-06-2020, 12:00 PM
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Replies: 26
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Re: Bad Stud thread
I bought a rebuilt (so they said ) engine very cheap . It was cheap because someone had put a helicoil in but not straight . I screwed a new stud in and it looked like the leaning tower of Pisa ....
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
12-04-2020, 01:41 PM
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Replies: 14
Views: 733
Re: VIN Number/frame dating help
Hi Mr Moose I have a very early 30 or very late 29 frame under my 30 P/U it has both sides drilled and it has the "low rad pads" front cross member which has not been changed .It has the early style...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
12-04-2020, 01:28 PM
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Replies: 5
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Re: 1928 Phaeton Tail light
The tail light is not original it is aftermarket . The bracket looks original .
John in cold Suffolk County England .
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
12-02-2020, 06:08 PM
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Replies: 14
Views: 733
Re: VIN Number/frame dating help
1928 and 1929 frames the holes for the steering gear is punched both sides for LHD and RHD .the 30/31 frames are stamped one side only for whatever hand they are .There is a window in early 1930...
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