Forum: Model A (1928-31)
Today, 07:32 AM
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Re: Shipping ....again
I had a part being shipped by Estes, I waited 3 days (missing work) for delivery. Each day they said it would be there. Finally showed up the third day about 5pm. Its not just small packages!!
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
02-22-2021, 08:38 AM
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Replies: 46
Views: 1,731
Re: Birthday present
Synchro, in MD, there is an uninsured motorist fund just for that case. Also, if a person cannot get insurance from a private carrier the state will provide it, but it is quite expensive. Usually...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
02-22-2021, 08:36 AM
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Replies: 46
Views: 1,731
Re: Birthday present
I was sideswiped on a small country road whilst driving my F150. Her mirror took my mirror off (which was lucky as it was a matter of seconds from being a head on). She kept rolling along, road so...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
02-22-2021, 08:31 AM
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Replies: 46
Views: 1,731
Re: Birthday present
[QUOTE=Dean Lemoine;1987810]A few thoughts and comments:
Why did I drive my Model A to a big box store in the middle of winter?
It was a beautiful North Georgia day. There’s nothing that...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
02-20-2021, 10:35 AM
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Replies: 46
Views: 1,731
Re: Birthday present
Yes, you can reason its only a car, but it belongs to someone and that should be respected. I do not expect for my car to be hit when I drive it, and I dont anticipate hitting someone elses car...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
02-19-2021, 09:23 AM
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Replies: 7
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Re: Running board mounted air pump.
Yes they did. One big cause of flat tires was horse shoe nails. Just about every early motorcycle I have come across has a tire pump for just that reason
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
02-12-2021, 08:41 AM
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Replies: 68
Views: 2,690
Re: 4 post lift
My neighbor had a really nice 2 poster. He died unexpectedly, after some time had passed I approached his widow regarding helping her clean out the shop. Which was full of cars and parts. She was...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
02-11-2021, 09:18 AM
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Replies: 68
Views: 2,690
Re: 4 post lift
I thought at one time Backyard Buddy was a 'mom n pop' type of manufacturer, I recall reading that they were sold to another company, I suppose it was Advantage.
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
02-11-2021, 09:17 AM
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Replies: 68
Views: 2,690
Re: 4 post lift
I have neither, but if and when I get one it will be a 4 post. I think they both have their advantages and disadvantages. My thought process and I may be wrong, is that a 4 post is a bit safer, and...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
02-08-2021, 02:14 PM
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Replies: 25
Views: 1,199
Re: Was Plywood Used
I have heard this many times. I know ZERO about car production, but I do know a little about wood. I would think it would be easier (thus cheaper) to have wood to be used in the production of the...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
02-08-2021, 07:51 AM
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Replies: 25
Views: 1,199
Re: Was Plywood Used
Good info, wasnt sure there would be any response. Somewhat related I had a 1913 English made motorcycle, the floor boards in the sidecar were plywood. Common sense and logic would have made me...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
02-05-2021, 08:47 AM
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Replies: 25
Views: 1,199
Was Plywood Used
There are a few threads that pop up regarding wood questions. Purely out of curiosity, was plywood used in any parts of the original construction of any of the 'A's?
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
02-05-2021, 08:45 AM
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Replies: 36
Views: 2,393
Re: 1931 Model AA Paddy Wagon
Welcome Julie,
I do not know Shew01, and have no dog in this fight, but lately there seems to be an influx of scammers on car forums. In particular when an old thread is resurrected. I am sure he...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
02-03-2021, 08:31 AM
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Replies: 89
Views: 3,365
Re: A question for old guys
What are the possibilities of your local school having an auto tech course? (Although right now thats probably a moot point with covid as well). If you need help with basic stuff, oil change, lube,...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
01-28-2021, 08:16 AM
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Replies: 8
Views: 531
Re: Painting
Regardless of price, any paint job should be great. The expectations should be none the less. A reputable shop will strive to do their best work.
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
01-25-2021, 08:43 AM
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Replies: 23
Views: 1,116
Re: Diesel Conversion
I saw a car at Reningers a few years ago (perhaps the owner is on here) that was converted to all electric. I thought that one was pretty interesting as well.
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
01-18-2021, 08:41 AM
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Replies: 3
Views: 752
Re: Fire Truck Caught on Fire
Yikes, hope it wasnt too bad.
I once did a home repair to the local fire chiefs house, his bathroom caught on fire from an unattended candle!
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
01-18-2021, 08:40 AM
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Replies: 9
Views: 892
Re: NOS paint thickness
Would be nice to see some original paint examples. I would imagine they put on just what was needed. And yes, most aspects of a car are over restored today. In defense, its what people expect though....
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
01-18-2021, 08:33 AM
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Replies: 23
Views: 1,402
Re: Insurance policy w/o liability?
I dont see where actual cost of parts to labor is relevant to insurance cost/value on an agreed value policy. My experience with Grundy is, I told the amount I wanted, sent them the required pics of...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
01-13-2021, 08:19 AM
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Replies: 23
Views: 1,402
Re: Insurance policy w/o liability?
I agree with you not wanting to double pay, but like the previous answers I dont think that full coverage with a specialty carrier is all that expensive. The one thing you may want to double check on...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
01-12-2021, 08:41 AM
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Replies: 19
Views: 1,039
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
01-11-2021, 08:48 AM
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Replies: 15
Views: 913
Re: A working Sedan Delivery
I bet the tooling on the side wall weighs more than 400lb!
I suppose they could have rigged up power somehow to pull off of the customers shop whilst making a sales call. Even if it was wired...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
01-08-2021, 09:16 AM
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Replies: 11
Views: 1,039
Re: 68C and A400
Hydroplating at one time was used quite extensively in the custom motocycle/chopper industry when those things were hot. I have seen wheel rims, gas tanks, fenders, helmets, pretty much anything that...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
01-08-2021, 09:09 AM
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Replies: 34
Views: 1,293
Re: Crazy temp gauge idea
Blown Gasket, I am the opposite (though a mere youngster at 57). I try not to let stuff bother me like it used to. Not saying Im stress free but I try my hardest to be. As far as car breakdowns, I...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
01-07-2021, 08:36 AM
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Replies: 63
Views: 4,416
Re: Signs, back in the day
Theres a development in my area in which all of the street signs are 4 x 4's with vertical names. Nothing was laid out square, and it meanders through the woods, quite extensively. The way the signs...
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