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Forum: Model A (1928-31) 03-20-2024, 04:50 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 634
Posted By jb-ob
Re: Model T & Model A Show at the Beardsley Cider Mill

Down here on Long Island May 13th is a Monday ?
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 03-13-2024, 01:39 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 969
Posted By jb-ob
Re: 16 Day transformation of 30 pickup.

Most of the improvement came from removing the white walls.

Might need a stripe. Same guy going there to letter a window in a Ford Garage ?
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 03-06-2024, 03:29 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 753
Posted By jb-ob
Re: Different panel truck

Dave, I think your contributions are great & wish you to reconsider.

Problem with an open forum is anyone can comment. When comments become insulting or degrading, they need to be brought to the...
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 03-04-2024, 08:00 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 753
Posted By jb-ob
Re: Different panel truck

Thanks Tim....
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 03-04-2024, 08:18 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 753
Posted By jb-ob
Re: Different panel truck

LOOK at that hand lettered art work, golden age of sign writers!
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 02-22-2024, 02:44 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 1,729
Posted By jb-ob
Re: Fantastic picyure

Yes, Anti-fun laws still in effect. Drive your toys, only a matter of time.
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 02-19-2024, 04:48 PM
Replies: 58
Views: 2,868
Posted By jb-ob
Re: Favorite "A" Body Style

Ron,

140B Two complete, restored, an additional one being restored other than the 'dream' from NY.

One restored is for sale. Any luck lately with Lottery ?
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 02-19-2024, 12:33 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 1,729
Posted By jb-ob
Re: Fantastic picyure

Marshall, That's the second thing I've 'caught' you on this year.

Look closer, that is a Canadian Roadster from it's distinctive pinstripe. Those & the '30-31 Roadsters where pin striped...
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 02-18-2024, 12:23 PM
Replies: 58
Views: 2,868
Posted By jb-ob
Re: Favorite "A" Body Style

Three 1931 Fords I'd like to own.. Sweet Dreams

- '31 Deluxe Roadster WITHOUT side mounts.

- E'31 Straight Windshield Blind Back, only 740 made, seen 2

- L'31 Deluxe Tudor....
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 01-27-2024, 11:43 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 748
Posted By jb-ob
Re: Size of pinstripe brush

Ron, The secret is practice, practice, & more PRACTICE.

Relax and 'play' for an hour a day, wiping off with odorless mineral spirits.

Paint must have a slight drag, thin adding drops of...
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 01-21-2024, 05:37 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,008
Posted By jb-ob
Re: Grinding

While waiting to reach the previous rebuilder, double check the pedal clearance AND the clutch shaft arm pinned to the shaft. After 90 years this pinned area can crack, split causing shifting...
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 01-21-2024, 05:19 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,593
Posted By jb-ob
Re: pinstripe line

Russian squirrel = expensive. A each brush gets it's personality from the mix of hairs used in combination to make for a stiff or soft brush.

Being hand made every brush has a different...
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 01-21-2024, 12:07 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,593
Posted By jb-ob
Re: pinstripe line

From what I've read of our 'era', stripers used a # 6 brush. While it could hold a large 'charge' of paint, by today's sizing it's 'foot print' would be large enough to paint the entire side of a...
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 01-19-2024, 08:12 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,593
Posted By jb-ob
Re: pinstripe line

Nice to fanaticize a pin striper holding his brush still as the car rolled by. After 50 years in that trade, I've yet to see it happen.

What you can learn from that picture is the bodies were...
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 01-16-2024, 08:01 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,226
Posted By jb-ob
Re: Taxi Cab??

Correct.
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 01-07-2024, 02:44 PM
Replies: 54
Views: 4,908
Posted By jb-ob
Re: Prices going through the roof?

Or worst still by offering $10K you might own it !!
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 12-28-2023, 10:37 PM
Replies: 53
Views: 3,799
Posted By jb-ob
Re: Zenith will flood the engine constantly

Mike, While you will get 7 million suggestions, mine would be to blow carb cleaner down inside the main jet. If the main get is clogged, it will give you the stumbling you have on acceleration.
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Forum: Model A (1928-31) 12-20-2023, 12:16 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 2,253
Posted By jb-ob
Re: ?When to Pull the Tank?

Locally a guy bought a Cabriolet with a known bad gas tank.

His solution was to buy a case of inline filters and drive the car. When it sputtered, he pulled off the road changed the filter and...
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 12-18-2023, 12:40 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 716
Posted By jb-ob
Re: Brake adjustment?

With apologies up front, Ray, maybe it is time you did joined a club.

Age brings limitations, but with your life time experience with Model A's, it's kinda selfish to keep all that talent to...
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 12-13-2023, 03:42 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 1,788
Posted By jb-ob
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 12-12-2023, 08:51 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,231
Posted By jb-ob
Re: Paint Question….

'Single Stage' implies that a top coat of clear is not required.

Acrylic Enamel can be sprayed with or without using a catalyst (hardener). Use a catalyst with the enamel when you are paining...
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 11-30-2023, 05:29 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 837
Posted By jb-ob
Re: Quick Video: "Ford Model A Winter Drive"

My compliments that you have resisted 'blingification' of your Fordor.
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 10-30-2023, 10:04 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 999
Posted By jb-ob
Re: dry transmission

Remember 'You can pay me now or you can pay me later' ?

To avoid pulling the tranny, keep doing what you are doing on a yearly basis.

Keep in mind an over full rear end might result in the...
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 10-27-2023, 04:41 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 396
Posted By jb-ob
Re: No slack possible in 7 tooth steering?

2X on NO needle bearings. Been there once & not a gain. You might have the box counter sunk to accept a seal for the sector.

I'm told an acceptable fit can be gotten with the replacement sector...
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 10-22-2023, 05:20 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,794
Posted By jb-ob
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