Forum: Model A (1928-31)
03-28-2014, 02:27 PM
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Replies: 19
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
03-04-2014, 01:54 PM
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Replies: 6
Views: 2,946
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
03-04-2014, 12:56 PM
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Replies: 6
Views: 2,946
Model A Ford Oil Pump Shield
Going to get my engine rebuilt. What's the story on this Oil Pump Shield? Should I get one and install it since I'm redoing the engine? How does it work? Anyone have a picture of it installed down in...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
03-01-2014, 04:07 PM
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Replies: 27
Views: 6,597
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
02-15-2014, 11:27 PM
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Replies: 75
Views: 14,595
Re: Bear market in Classic American Cars?
Most cars build now you can't really work on and younger guys haven't. Most of the current generation has never driven a car with a carb, let alone dealt with a choke and points. They are just as...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
02-15-2014, 08:22 PM
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Replies: 15
Views: 4,039
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
02-15-2014, 07:10 PM
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Replies: 12
Views: 2,582
Re: Where to search for a family truck?
The Longest Bros had no direct descendants. A niece of theirs died recently.
I haven't been able to find much info about whether Edwards and Stoddard followed though on the deal to continue...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
02-15-2014, 06:57 PM
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Replies: 15
Views: 4,039
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
02-01-2014, 10:15 PM
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Replies: 33
Views: 6,415
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
01-28-2014, 09:53 PM
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Replies: 12
Views: 2,582
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
01-28-2014, 08:31 PM
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Replies: 12
Views: 2,582
Where to search for a family truck?
This probably gets filed under "nothing ventured nothing gained" category. But what the heck.
If you were to start a search for a early truck that bears your family name where would you start the...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
01-26-2014, 06:49 PM
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Replies: 16
Views: 5,531
Re: Loose Lug Nut
Really wanted to do the Trace but my car always seems broke. I spend more time working on the dang thing than driving it. Getting frustrated with it. Good news is, there isn't much left to break on...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
01-26-2014, 04:54 PM
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Replies: 20
Views: 4,715
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
01-26-2014, 04:15 PM
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Replies: 16
Views: 5,531
Re: Loose Lug Nut
I only use the washers on the damaged rim. I had to change the lugnuts because the prior owner put the improper ones on the car. Check the pics. I placed the lugnuts side by side. One on the right...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
01-26-2014, 09:52 AM
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Replies: 16
Views: 5,531
Re: Loose Lug Nut
I did some thing similar. I thought my lug nuts might be loose when I heard a noise on the back. Checked the nuts and they were tight. I thought the hub was loose. After a bit of driving I wallered...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
01-21-2014, 10:44 AM
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Replies: 8
Views: 1,568
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
01-20-2014, 05:02 PM
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Replies: 8
Views: 1,568
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
01-20-2014, 04:56 PM
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Replies: 8
Views: 1,568
Re: Need a pic of Steering wheel mount
It looks like a repair done with Double/Bubble Epoxy. Is there a shoulder that I have to watch for when I cut this off? Or is it a straight shaft?
Steering wheel was loose and I decided to...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
01-20-2014, 02:49 PM
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Replies: 8
Views: 1,568
Need a pic of Steering wheel mount
Anyone have a picture of what is under this? Looks like I might have to Dremel this mess off. Just need to see what is under it before I start cutting.
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
01-19-2014, 10:59 AM
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Replies: 46
Views: 11,360
Re: Anyone Following the Barrett Jackson Auction?
I just hate that when a unusual car comes across the block they cut away and talk about something else, but when a mustang, camaro, 57 chevy, impala or firebird is up, they are all over it. I sold...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
01-16-2014, 10:16 PM
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Replies: 32
Views: 6,661
Re: Model A Taxi Cab
I used to deliver pizzas and I could put 500 miles on my car a week.
2000 miles a month.
change oil every 500 miles:
5 bucks per quart. 20 bucks per oil change. 80 bucks in oil a month....
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
01-16-2014, 10:12 AM
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Replies: 196
Views: 67,426
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
01-16-2014, 09:21 AM
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Replies: 32
Views: 6,661
Re: Model A Taxi Cab
Oil filter and air filter to get max use out of your engine since you are using it for business.
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
01-15-2014, 07:47 PM
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Replies: 12
Views: 3,755
Re: Otwell Manifold Heater?
Looks like your car had a different heater manifold than the one you are putting on it. My car has a autolite manifold setup and a otwell valve in the firewall hole. Someone welded up this rig in...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
01-12-2014, 08:23 PM
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Replies: 21
Views: 4,831
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