Forum: Model A (1928-31)
01-20-2024, 06:00 AM
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Replies: 20
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Re: pinstripe line
Walking around the car?
A friend had his Tudor striped for fine point judging in about 1986.
He said the guy started at one side of the hood and walked right around the car without stopping.
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
01-18-2024, 09:28 AM
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Replies: 43
Views: 3,688
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
01-18-2024, 09:18 AM
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Replies: 43
Views: 3,688
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
01-17-2024, 08:42 AM
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Replies: 33
Views: 3,640
Re: value of magazines
I had magazines back to the 1950s that came with a Model A that I bought.
the 50s and 60s sold.
the rest I gave away.
now when I get a year or 2 worth of Model A news, I place a classified...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
01-14-2024, 04:11 PM
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Replies: 56
Views: 2,881
Re: Question about using Brumfield head
OFF-TOPIC, sort of.....
Where & when was the obit published?
Searched for it in Waco TX with no results.
I liked him and his HC heads, but he always had very strong opinions.
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
01-12-2024, 08:13 AM
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Replies: 20
Views: 1,838
Re: A&L Horns
Yes!
Brown's rule of political discourse #1:
No amount of bloviating by anyone (including me) will change another person's mind.
Epiphany must come from within.......
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
01-05-2024, 06:58 AM
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Replies: 15
Views: 950
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
12-17-2023, 10:55 AM
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Replies: 47
Views: 7,847
Re: Banger Fuel Injection
My speed modifications stopped at a Lion Head and a "B" carb with Mitchell O/D, but it's fun to see what others who are more ambitious have done.......
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
12-17-2023, 10:34 AM
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Replies: 17
Views: 1,355
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
12-03-2023, 08:25 AM
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Replies: 24
Views: 2,233
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
12-01-2023, 09:19 AM
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Replies: 50
Views: 4,034
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Forum: Model-A
11-27-2023, 07:31 AM
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pair of original rear motor mounts
Original style mounts, one has 1 1/2" crack that needs welding, otherwise great condition.
Say goodbye to those hokey Float-a-motors that really provide no benefit.
$25 OBO + postage (will fit...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
11-26-2023, 08:00 AM
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Replies: 3
Views: 578
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
11-22-2023, 01:43 AM
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Replies: 9
Views: 1,503
Re: 2024 MARC National Meet Hotels Open
Very pleased to see a National Meet just 48 miles from home.
Back in 2012 Will Cronkite and I talked about trying to put together a meet in Asheville but nothing came of that. Glad it finally got...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
11-08-2023, 06:04 PM
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Replies: 1
Views: 444
Rear engine mounts
what is today's swap meet price for a pair of stock rear engine mounts?
one is good, the other needs a crack (1.5") welded.
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
11-08-2023, 05:58 PM
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Replies: 3
Views: 710
Front crossmember
have a front crossmember available (detached from frame)
how do I tell a 28-29 from a 30-31?
what is today's swap meet price?
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Forum: Model-A
11-08-2023, 05:54 PM
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Replies: 0
Views: 226
6V Alternator
Nu-Rex 6V positive ground with all mounting hardware.
Used about 6 months.
(new one at Bratton's is $300)
email for photos- [email protected]
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
11-01-2023, 01:42 PM
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Replies: 18
Views: 1,884
Re: Unfortunate
been said here before, but needs to be repeated until everyone gets it-
"properly restored mechanical brakes are equal to or better than a juice conversion"
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
10-26-2023, 09:04 AM
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Replies: 47
Views: 4,181
Re: black wall tires
stay away from Firestones.
Goodyear are the best.
Universal OK if you don't have the budget for Goodyear.
my experience/opinions based on 30 years and 60,000+ miles.
no experience with...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
10-14-2023, 09:30 AM
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Replies: 12
Views: 1,148
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
10-06-2023, 11:15 AM
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Replies: 34
Views: 2,131
Re: My First A - 1931 S/W Fordor
the woodgraining looks great as-is.
clean it gently and leave it.
new woodgrain NEVER looks as good as factory.
Put off a repaint as long as possible, both because of the cost and the "look" of...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
10-04-2023, 10:47 AM
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Replies: 16
Views: 1,904
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
10-03-2023, 09:46 AM
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Replies: 34
Views: 2,131
Re: My First A - 1931 S/W Fordor
the center pouch on the back of the front seat indicates an early production slant.
In addition to all the good advice above, try to get access to a vehicle lift so you can stabilize the surface...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
09-30-2023, 09:38 AM
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Replies: 23
Views: 2,671
Re: Rare model A body styles......
the late Roger Kauffman in Ohio had an unrestored standrive in very good condition.
Red and yellow paint, with a fictitious logo he put on it.
It was on the cover of Model A News once.
Do not...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
09-29-2023, 09:45 AM
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Replies: 25
Views: 2,162
Re: What to look for - Slant window fordor?
Do not move the spare to the fenders.
Makes engine access more difficult and does not look as nice as a rear spare!
Sidemounts were one of the few things I did NOT like about our slant.
Slant...
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