Forum: Model A (1928-31)
03-26-2024, 10:22 PM
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Replies: 19
Views: 624
Re: Peep mirrors
2speed, if you can see the edge of your car, you have the mirror tipped in too far. The side mirror is supposed to look "out" further to the side.
Joe B
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
03-13-2024, 09:09 PM
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Replies: 5
Views: 468
Re: Model A Roof Question
You might find this old ASME thread chart helpful. It wasn't just Ford, there were several screw sizes that we find unusual that were "standard" back in the day. Be particularly cautious when...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
03-12-2024, 10:12 AM
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Replies: 8
Views: 718
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
02-09-2024, 09:59 AM
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Replies: 20
Views: 1,211
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
01-23-2024, 09:00 AM
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Replies: 18
Views: 1,379
Re: car heaven
Likely they all ended up being turned into Sherman tanks or Navy ships.
Joe B
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
01-22-2024, 05:34 PM
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Replies: 40
Views: 2,840
Re: Tow Insurance
Haggerty is supposed to include some towing coverage, but I have not investigated what that might be
Joe B
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
12-28-2023, 11:53 PM
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Replies: 17
Views: 1,163
Re: Traveling As
Another thought about the "stacked arrangement" on the trailer in post #8... I wonder how much oil drained out past the rear crankshaft "seal" onto the car below.
Joe B
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
12-28-2023, 11:47 PM
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Replies: 17
Views: 1,163
Re: Traveling As
Brakes ? "we don't have no stinkin' brakes"
Actually looking at the second photo in post #8, I see what looks like a brake rod running through a support bracket to the trailer rear axle. Perhaps...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
12-18-2023, 05:01 PM
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Replies: 8
Views: 775
Re: Quiet muffler
NH/ VT... move to a state with no inspection... problem solved. (-:
Joe B
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
12-09-2023, 10:24 PM
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Replies: 22
Views: 2,447
Re: Neat Photo You Might Like
A great old photo for sure. As a midwestener, I have to say, now I understand the issue with California land slides.
Joe B in MI
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
11-26-2023, 06:27 PM
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Replies: 23
Views: 1,530
Re: Oil Extractor
Every engine in a boat has its oil changed using the vacuum method.
Joe B
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
11-10-2023, 07:27 PM
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Replies: 13
Views: 1,313
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
11-06-2023, 06:35 PM
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Replies: 16
Views: 1,189
Re: Rumble seat lid fit?
Referring back to the OP and the rumble lid measurements. I just checked mine (31 Coupe) and the same as reported, 36 1/2 at the top and 35 -3/8 at the bottom
Joe B
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
10-29-2023, 10:26 AM
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Replies: 12
Views: 1,383
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
10-28-2023, 06:54 AM
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Replies: 16
Views: 959
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
10-16-2023, 05:49 PM
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Replies: 3
Views: 676
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
10-14-2023, 09:43 AM
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Replies: 20
Views: 2,102
Re: changing batery location
I think that back in the days of Model A's being utilitarian vehicles, like late 40's and 50"s, relocating batteries to the firewall was common. my 31 coupe has a nice line of rust pits across the...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
10-10-2023, 09:40 PM
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Replies: 17
Views: 1,228
Re: Zeroing in a fly wheel cover
All the "Last Word" indicators that at I have are .001
Maybe he needs a dial indicator that has removable tips, then use a "button" tip.
Joe
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
10-01-2023, 08:15 AM
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Replies: 20
Views: 1,324
Re: Interesting Link about Manifold Heaters
Link worked for me to. My 31' coupe had the Otwell on it when dad bought the car for me in 1963. He bought the car across town in Roseville. It was summer and pretty warm out, he drove the car home...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
09-28-2023, 04:57 PM
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Replies: 12
Views: 1,032
Re: Radiator hose clamps
If you are saying that the clamp has "bottomed out" and its still not tight on the hose, then yes had the same issue. Just barely tight enough to keep from leaking. Those clamps are just a tiny bit...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
09-16-2023, 08:32 PM
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Replies: 7
Views: 756
Re: What is normal charging behavior?
Just my $0.02 worth. My completely stock 31' is set-up to charge at 10 amps at road speed. That just about "zeros out" with the head lights and tail light, night driving... and I do not do much night...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
09-11-2023, 10:18 AM
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Replies: 9
Views: 1,000
Re: Shock Ball Replacement
8EL, very nice work , for sure.
As a side note, that axle tube end piece is a pretty complicated piece, it is a forging or a steel casting? . If a forging, that is a tricky piece to process, i...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
08-29-2023, 11:58 AM
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Replies: 9
Views: 1,244
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
08-22-2023, 11:29 PM
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Replies: 6
Views: 1,054
Re: 1930 Model A Coupe roof installation
At risk of hijacking the thread... I searched the referenced Bert's A-38440 aluminum molding and am curious as to how that molding is secured and finished? Drilled and nailed thru I suspect, then how...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
08-21-2023, 10:24 AM
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Replies: 7
Views: 1,450
Re: Condensors
There is more to testing "caps" than measuring the capacitance. And I hope that someone with more electronic knowledge than I chimes in with more details. I have much experience with capacitors in...
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