Forum: Model A (1928-31)
Yesterday, 02:16 PM
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Re: Where to get tough up paint?
I'd agree, but I've had decent luck matching gloss black on a 'close enough' basis. Depends on how obvious a location the repair is as well. Near the hood latches - frequent touch up, not so...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
Yesterday, 01:30 PM
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Replies: 6
Views: 322
Re: Where to get tough up paint?
Tough -up paint? What a brilliant idea. If it could keep shopping cart scratches of your car I'm all for it.
I think it's akin to winning the lottery to find an off the shelf color to match...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
Yesterday, 01:20 PM
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Replies: 54
Views: 1,298
Re: Why do you own a Model A?
My Dad bought what became my car in rough but runs shape, and he never did anything with it. I came home from college and had little to do in the evening, so I started to restore it. That led to...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
04-07-2021, 06:18 PM
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Replies: 8
Views: 814
Heard on Jeopardy tonight
Ford used the scrap hardwood cut-offs from the body wood to start what company?
I'll take "What is Kingsford charcoal" for $800.
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
04-07-2021, 10:33 AM
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Replies: 29
Views: 1,083
Re: Posting pictures
Interesting that the way Mercman posted pictures.
1) He is using the IMG tags for an uploaded photo, which on this board is quite clunky to use. You could also use any photo hosting site like...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
04-07-2021, 10:25 AM
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Replies: 5
Views: 364
Re: latecomer
If you're looking to publicize the event, I would edit the title to read "Shelton CT Car Show", or similar. "Latecomer" doesn't draw the car show eyes.
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
04-07-2021, 10:21 AM
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Replies: 34
Views: 1,389
Re: Hood supports
Interesting. I see you succumbed to British units but then decimalized them.
In inchland, 2/10~= 3/16.
Anyway, how long ago did you do this? Is the plating peeling off where the edge is now...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
04-06-2021, 09:35 PM
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Replies: 34
Views: 1,389
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
04-05-2021, 11:03 AM
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Replies: 25
Views: 904
Re: Brake Conundrum
The simples, most cost effective way to go is to drive the thing and see how well it brakes as is. Then see if it can be adjusted/repaired if something is worn or broken. Then consider a larger...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
03-31-2021, 02:50 PM
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Replies: 60
Views: 2,596
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
03-31-2021, 12:39 PM
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Replies: 60
Views: 2,596
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
03-30-2021, 09:33 PM
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Replies: 26
Views: 1,440
Re: Coast to Coast in a Model A
He introduced himself in this thread,
https://www.fordbarn.com/forum/showthread.php?t=295788
and explained his route as
Thank you all for the gracious comments! I am extremely excited about...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
03-30-2021, 09:15 PM
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Replies: 56
Views: 2,443
Re: help with Model A market values
One difference no one has mentioned yet in doing your own restoration vs buying someone else's, is someone else's has multiple past owners and in most cases aren't going to come with detailed...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
03-25-2021, 07:36 PM
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Replies: 15
Views: 975
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
03-15-2021, 10:36 AM
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Replies: 10
Views: 938
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
03-15-2021, 10:31 AM
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Replies: 3
Views: 633
Re: Not Model A, but,,,,
Sounds like it doesn't fly like the original. Roll control was different as well. In one of the videos he explains that he removed the factory reduction gearbox to fit it in the cowl, so yes, it's...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
03-14-2021, 07:48 AM
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Replies: 3
Views: 633
Re: Not Model A, but,,,,
This and other videos of it have been hitting my inbox lately. A tremendous 17 year project and some great workmanship. Surprising that it performs so marginally, must be so many compromises made...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
03-13-2021, 09:14 PM
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Replies: 77
Views: 3,041
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
03-13-2021, 08:25 PM
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Replies: 37
Views: 2,262
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
03-13-2021, 12:30 PM
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Replies: 77
Views: 3,041
Re: It’s getting harder to drive my A
I'm not that creaky yet, but I can tell you it's hard to drive for more than an hour in my Tudor. Something about the springs and positioning I just get achy/crampy from pressure or reduced blood...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
03-13-2021, 12:24 PM
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Replies: 77
Views: 5,241
Re: Model A Town Car?
This. Many times it takes a while to find the right buyer, so lowering your price too soon is your loss. However as long as this has been on the market I think that time has passed. At this point...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
03-13-2021, 10:23 AM
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Replies: 10
Views: 938
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
03-13-2021, 10:15 AM
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Replies: 3
Views: 412
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
03-12-2021, 05:56 PM
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Replies: 14
Views: 1,410
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
03-12-2021, 01:32 PM
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Replies: 1,045
Views: 137,214
Re: tell a Model A related story
Kalamazoo, home to a very good aviation museum, lots of WWII era aircraft. Having flown a Lear 23, I'm now in the club where something I drove in its day is now in a museum. Kalamazoo also is the...
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