Forum: Model T (1909-1927)
11-08-2023, 05:27 PM
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1932 Exhaust/Intake manifold with Model A carb
I acquired a few model T parts at an estate sale and amongst them is a 32 manifold. While I’ve got my engine out and going through everything I’m wondering if y’all have any suggestions about...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
06-04-2023, 08:44 PM
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Replies: 7
Views: 1,003
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
05-30-2023, 02:44 PM
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Replies: 8
Views: 1,418
Re: Distributor problem
I’m a good mechanic but what you wrote just reinforces all that my dad used to tell me and that was “ A good mechanics will do a crap job when he thinks he knows everything, it’s just a matter of...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
05-30-2023, 02:33 PM
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Replies: 8
Views: 1,143
Re: Tire wear - Brand
On my pickup I put the cheaper Lucas tires on. My dad has a Sedan and has used Goodyear, Firestone and Lucus and he got roughly the same amount of miles out of each set of them. In my opinion there’s...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
05-30-2023, 02:23 PM
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Replies: 17
Views: 1,676
Re: Gasket between manifolds?
Good advice here! I’ve got a trashed intake manifold that broke an ear because I tighten the intake and exhaust together before mounting everything on the engine….
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
05-30-2023, 02:20 PM
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Replies: 5
Views: 779
Re: 1928 Frame questions
Whatever you do make sure everything fits together before going to paint. I made the mistake of using a 28-29 frame to build a 31 pickup and played hell getting everything to match up. Also make...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
05-30-2023, 02:10 PM
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Replies: 11
Views: 1,685
Re: Modern distributor spark advance
Give FS ignitions a call. They’re out of Ponca city, Oklahoma I believe. Get a better deal buying direct and if you have any issues at all they will stay on the phone and help you work everything...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
05-28-2023, 09:43 PM
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Replies: 2
Views: 442
1931 Center Hood Hinge Trim
Does anyone know of a nice looking trim piece that might go over the center hinge on a 1930 1931 Model A? I’ve seen something for a 1932 that looks like it would just clip over the hinge and can be...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
05-12-2023, 04:40 PM
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Replies: 64
Views: 9,779
Re: BAT-crazy prices and a 29 phaeton
It’s funny to read folks dicker over what someone else spends their money on. About like having neighbors that tell you what to do with the land you bought, and pay taxes on….
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
05-12-2023, 04:25 PM
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Replies: 11
Views: 2,034
Re: Fender
It’s a shame when a man spends that much money on a reproduction part and still has to spend that much time in reworking them. But I suppose it’s what to be expected from trying to bring a 90+ year...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
05-12-2023, 04:17 PM
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Replies: 21
Views: 2,645
Re: Rope Wrap Steering Wheel
I went on Amazon and bought one of those covers the stretch over the wheel and then wrap with a plastic looking cord. It looks ok but I’m liking this look much better.
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
05-12-2023, 04:12 PM
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Replies: 23
Views: 2,954
Re: Transmission gear gringing
Just want to say thank you for responding as to what the problem was. So many times folks ask questions and a lot of advice goes out but many times folks don’t comeback and tell us what the resolve...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
03-28-2023, 06:04 PM
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Replies: 22
Views: 3,072
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Forum: Model T (1909-1927)
03-27-2023, 04:39 PM
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Replies: 14
Views: 2,786
Re: Coming over to the T side….1927 Touring
I was told by my grandmother that it is but I’ve often wondered. If you zoom in and look at the bottom of the lower windshield it looks to be straight across where as a 26-27 is curved at the bottom....
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Forum: Model T (1909-1927)
03-27-2023, 04:33 PM
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Replies: 14
Views: 2,786
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Forum: Model T (1909-1927)
03-26-2023, 05:47 PM
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Replies: 14
Views: 2,786
Coming over to the T side….1927 Touring
Just wanted to show you all my next project that I’ll be starting on in a couple months. I’ve been on the Model A side of the Website but thought I’d best get acquainted seeing as I’m gonna have a...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
03-26-2023, 05:26 PM
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Replies: 7
Views: 843
Re: rear window installation on 30 CC pickup
Something that helped me install the glass in my CCPU was one of these….. really helped me hold the glass to position the frame…..
It’s a suction cup used for pulling larger dents out of sheet...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
03-26-2023, 05:20 PM
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Replies: 22
Views: 3,072
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
03-26-2023, 01:41 PM
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Replies: 22
Views: 3,072
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
03-26-2023, 12:22 PM
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Replies: 22
Views: 3,072
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
03-26-2023, 10:48 AM
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Replies: 22
Views: 3,072
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
03-26-2023, 10:35 AM
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Replies: 18
Views: 2,177
Re: cheap seat covers??????????
The seat springs cost me the most. Ordered them from Snyders. All the materials you will need will start around $150.00…….. well maybe less depending on what material you use. If you want your...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
03-26-2023, 10:20 AM
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Replies: 18
Views: 2,177
Re: cheap seat covers??????????
It really isn’t all that hard. What was the hardest for me was the putting the seat covers over the material and using hog rings to attach the material to the springs (which I do not suggest). ...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
03-26-2023, 09:32 AM
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Replies: 42
Views: 7,768
Re: Brake improvement for Model A's
Wow! Just came to the Barn to ask the same question! I look forward to the responses. I ordered some floater for the front brakes from Mikes last night because they were really affordable. But one...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
03-24-2023, 10:31 PM
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Replies: 18
Views: 2,177
Re: cheap seat covers??????????
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Wish I’d known about this about 4 months ago. I got an old sewing machine given to me, went to hobby lobby and bought material and dusted off the old home economics skills. It definitely...
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