Forum: Model A (1928-31)
05-16-2022, 08:41 AM
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Re: DIY Pin Striping
This won’t sit well with the judging perfectionists, so don’t complain, but if you are doing your own, for your own pleasure, try a paint pen.
The good oil based ones are available in various...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
04-17-2022, 05:57 PM
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Replies: 7
Views: 700
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
04-17-2022, 02:58 PM
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Replies: 7
Views: 700
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
04-17-2022, 11:10 AM
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Replies: 7
Views: 700
Ford R3 Generator / voltage regulator
Can anyone tell me what 12v voltage regulator is compatible with a ‘38 vintage, Ford R3 generator ? It’s a 3-brush unit with armature and field leads. Can any 12v Ford regulator (F-A-B) be used ?
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
03-06-2022, 11:11 AM
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Replies: 30
Views: 4,150
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Forum: Model-A
01-22-2022, 06:05 PM
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
01-19-2022, 09:09 AM
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Replies: 6
Views: 1,314
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
01-14-2022, 08:01 AM
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Replies: 32
Views: 4,329
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
01-13-2022, 09:59 PM
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Replies: 32
Views: 4,329
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
12-30-2021, 11:20 AM
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Replies: 12
Views: 1,968
Re: Rolling Chassis - Dustless vs sandblasting
Dustless blasting is a huge improvement over dry blasting. Blasting media stays localized, you don’t need to be in a full media suit, and the liquid is a rust inhibitor that extends your need to...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
11-06-2021, 11:12 AM
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Replies: 14
Views: 1,787
Re: Model A & Philco
Here’s the Ford / Stewart Warner version of my column mounted control head.
Yes there are 2 ‘speedo’ cables from it to the radio unit to control it.
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
09-16-2021, 01:42 PM
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Replies: 2
Views: 781
Re: 1928 Open Cab Pick-up Wire Routing
Don’t know if this is per any judging guidelines, but on my ‘30 OCPU the harness leaves the lower frame, just goes over the axle to a tie-down block behind the axle, then into a flex conduit, to the...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
08-23-2021, 01:26 PM
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Replies: 10
Views: 1,685
Re: No Mess Radiator Flush
If you have side pans on your engine, where the radiator petcock will drain into it on the drivers side, take a rectangular plastic storage container and cut a hole in one side so it slides under the...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
07-22-2021, 06:36 AM
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Replies: 9
Views: 1,471
Re: paint colors available
Any year paint codes.
1930’s:
http://paintref.com/cgi-bin/colorcodedisplay.cgi?manuf=Ford&con=m&year=1930&rows=50
Also check 31’s for late year colors.
Model usage:...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
07-14-2021, 06:30 AM
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Replies: 7
Views: 1,062
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
06-10-2021, 07:05 AM
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Replies: 19
Views: 2,375
Re: Filler putty for aluminum intake?
Used this stuff frequently. As long as it’s clean, it will stick and doesn’t seem to be affected by engine heat.
It sets hard and you can drill, mill, file, etc.
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
05-21-2021, 05:23 PM
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Replies: 37
Views: 5,053
Re: Boat Anchor
I’m sure it’s at least as warm down there as it is here already. I’d suggest you open your air/fuel adjustment a little bit more and see if it helps your setup.
If you’re driving it a lot in...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
05-07-2021, 04:01 PM
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Replies: 24
Views: 3,065
Re: Hydraulic brake balancing
Thanks for all the feedback.
Not sure what ‘good brake shop’ suggested adjusting the stationary and the middle adjusters, but ‘46-48’s only have middle adjusters.
Did find a little (DOT5)...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
05-05-2021, 08:10 PM
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Replies: 24
Views: 3,065
Hydraulic brake balancing
Has anyone had problems balancing brakes on hydraulic conversions (46-48 backing plates) ?
Brakes have been re-bled with no air found; mechanically adjusted each brake to just before drag - but it’s...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
04-29-2021, 07:48 AM
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Replies: 20
Views: 3,286
Re: Fender cover
The Snyder mat works pretty good. It has holes cut into it to go around the headlight bars and hold it in place. It also has slots marked on it that you can cut if you have fender mounted spares....
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
04-14-2021, 06:25 PM
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Replies: 21
Views: 3,373
Re: tool storage
Jack and lug wrench - under the seat. Tools in the tool box on the running board.
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
04-09-2021, 02:38 PM
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Replies: 9
Views: 1,632
Re: Where to get tough up paint?
If you have an actual YOM paint, or a paint code - I’ve used AutomotiveTouchup.com and TouchupDirect.com very successfully..
They can mix touchup size quantities in paint pens, fingernail type...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
04-09-2021, 06:56 AM
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Replies: 80
Views: 10,167
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
04-06-2021, 07:31 PM
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Replies: 13
Views: 2,505
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
04-06-2021, 07:28 PM
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Replies: 13
Views: 2,505
Re: Fan Blade orientation
No, it will not blow air forward thru the radiator unless it is rotated in reverse (CCW from the front) - which it is not - it is still turning CW, it just was not using the curvature of the blades...
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