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Forum: Model A (1928-31) Yesterday, 02:52 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 318
Posted By gdmn852
Re: Henry Ford Line 1

They got 3 in John boy’s 29 coupe too. I had a Canadian roadster body a while back, and wondered about those square head screws . Mobile homes at the time used square head screws so was able to so...
Forum: Model A (1928-31) Yesterday, 02:44 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 436
Posted By gdmn852
Re: 1931 Model A not turning over

Dead battery likely suspect. You jump a very short time from a 12 volt car if it starts quickly. A small battery charger is also useful, just make sure it can charge 6 volt.
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 05-18-2024, 08:25 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 427
Posted By gdmn852
Re: Steering Column Anti Rattler, 31 Cabriolet

Hello, if you are talking about the streering wheel Column, I put the seam on bottom, repro will need trimmed to fit .
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 05-17-2024, 08:42 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 946
Posted By gdmn852
Re: Lacquer Paint fix?

Cracked lacquer finish was the problem with this car and picture of how it looks today, finish striped and now in primer. Also in reference to post 13 to try and replicate the original look of deluxe...
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 04-11-2024, 07:08 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 674
Posted By gdmn852
Re: Tie Rod Replacement

Hello, mine were probably replaced a long time ago, marked at Thompson Products on them I think that’s TRW today.
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 04-10-2024, 05:18 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 1,839
Posted By gdmn852
Re: Car will not start

Check timing with the plug provided to make sure timing gear is good, then drain gas from tank , and if possible put in a few gallons of non ethanol if available in your area. Ethanol fuel has a bad...
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 04-04-2024, 05:30 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,984
Posted By gdmn852
Re: How tight should the...

Hello, as per last 3 posts , that was my reasoning also for using the plastic inserts, easier than replacement of steering arms ,again.
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 03-29-2024, 11:30 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,849
Posted By gdmn852
Re: Just bought a 31 roadster- Questions 1 at a time

Hello, definitely get rid of the fan , I had one break on a 30 Roadster, ruined hood side panel and radiator. Congratulations on the roadster, odd how the lower price roadsters have more demand now...
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 03-29-2024, 11:18 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 942
Posted By gdmn852
Re: Serial Number and Year of production

Hello, I have seen that on Pennsylvania titled cars of that era , a 1940 Pontiac that was sold in December of 1939 , titled as 1939 .This was a two owner car with the original title.Also with Model A...
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 03-26-2024, 07:34 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,833
Posted By gdmn852
Re: Timing gears

Always a demand for a cheaper product.Was a post on here about non fitting repro parts and cost seem to come up quite often.
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 03-13-2024, 10:53 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 978
Posted By gdmn852
Re: Engine paint

Hello, I have also heard what post 2 and 4 said In thier posts ,can’t imagine Ford wasting much in the factory.Green must have been a popular color for engines then .
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 03-09-2024, 09:51 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 940
Posted By gdmn852
Re: Electric Fuel Shut off

Hello, I have one on my 31 , installed by previous owner, seems to work ok , does have separate shut off switch, also have a master switch on battery. Better than having to raze hood to use factory...
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 03-08-2024, 12:47 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 799
Posted By gdmn852
Re: Wheel Well Patch Panels

Hello, I can say for sure the repro panels have short comings at least on a 31 roadster .As suggested just repair the rusted areas and use weld . The car I am working on was hit on passenger side and...
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 03-07-2024, 02:52 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,207
Posted By gdmn852
Re: Why a fabric roof?

Hello, I also read about the limitations of steel press size in that era , the larger press were used for front fenders in particular. The Ist Fords common built with all steel roofs were the 1937...
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 03-06-2024, 08:56 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 3,798
Posted By gdmn852
Re: Straightening up a couple of Model A's (Advice needed)

Hello, granted you will have more in it than it’s probably worth, but that can be said for many hobbies. I am restoring a 31 roadster, and know I have more in it than it is worth, along with my 49...
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 03-06-2024, 03:29 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 508
Posted By gdmn852
Re: Headlights / Grille Shell

How good,for replating ,are the original ones?Some of the repro stuff doesn’t fit that good.
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 03-06-2024, 03:00 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 4,485
Posted By gdmn852
Re: New Radiator Opinions

Hello, agree that it is hard to find a radiator repair shop anymore, had mine repaired after checking with four other shops, only one could actually clean and repair it, they went out of business...
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 03-05-2024, 10:23 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 472
Posted By gdmn852
Re: Front seatback riser question

https://www.snydersantiqueauto.com/product.htm?pid=976374&cat=0 Link (hopefully) to Snyders catolog.
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 03-05-2024, 09:49 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,804
Posted By gdmn852
Re: Light Wire Harness Bucket Seized/Issues

Hello, had some trouble with mine and found the small c clip the attached at the bottom of the rod was missing, it keeps the spring under tension without it the the forked selector would bind in the...
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 03-05-2024, 09:28 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 472
Posted By gdmn852
Re: Front seatback riser question

Hello again, the 31 has a angle bracket that mounts to body sub frame and attachs to the quarter panel, which is is probably different than the 28 29 . The bracket reinforces the quarter panel quite...
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 03-05-2024, 06:16 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 472
Posted By gdmn852
Re: Front seatback riser question

Hello, pictures of 31 roadster seat riser if this helps.
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 03-04-2024, 06:14 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 532
Posted By gdmn852
Re: '29 Standard Roaster Headlight question

Hello, one possibility could be car has wrong year on title, depending on the state , sometimes cars were titled the year they were first sold, I seen a 1940 Pontiac titled as a 1939 , also a 1929...
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 02-26-2024, 09:57 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,259
Posted By gdmn852
Re: Ford car Ford gas

I remember those Ford gum ball machines, was one in front of the Tom Mccans shoe store.
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 02-25-2024, 10:36 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 545
Posted By gdmn852
Re: Ford wire wheel

Hello, 1932 Fords had 18 inch rims, the only year to do so as standard equipment, 1933 34 also known as Model 40 have 17 inch rims . As mentioned a picture would help.
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 02-22-2024, 05:56 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,766
Posted By gdmn852
Re: Inside gas tank finish

Finally got pinstripe done.
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