Forum: Model A (1928-31)
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
Today, 05:15 PM
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Re: RH Drive Model A
Does a top come with it. If not, you might not easily find one. Sure, they are the same as a LHD car but from what I gather, tourers were not that common over there. They were by far the most common...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
03-05-2021, 09:55 PM
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
03-05-2021, 04:27 PM
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Re: 30 Coupe Cooling question
Where does the extra water come from to pile up in the top tank? The ONLY water the pump can move comes from the bottom of the radiator and that water comes from the top of the radiator which means...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
03-05-2021, 04:16 PM
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Re: Supply chain woes
I am being told by my shipper that the US economy is in such a mess after COVID was allowed to run rampant that there are HUGE delays getting anything out of the country. There is not enough being...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
03-04-2021, 07:50 PM
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Re: What is Engine 'Break-in'??
I'm in pretty much the same camp as Stingray70 and kawagumby. New engines these days are made to tolerances not possible when our cars were made and out of materials not available using techniques...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
03-04-2021, 03:35 PM
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Replies: 32
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Re: RH Drive Model A
Ford closed their Australian manufacturing plants in 2017. You are correct in that they used the "Falcon" name and that they were really good cars. To illustrate that, the Falcon had a safety rating...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
03-04-2021, 03:19 PM
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Re: Lifetime of Distributor Points ?
The OP didn't say what type of points he is using so I don't think we can answer his question properly.
FWIW, I converted to modern points when I bought the car. I used the vented type and I've done...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
03-04-2021, 03:14 PM
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
03-04-2021, 03:58 AM
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Re: 28, 29 vs 30,31 What do you like any why?
I suspect the cost cutting measures Henry found himself forced to make when the depression began to bight is the reason behind the later As being cheapened.
My vote is for the earlier style.
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
03-03-2021, 08:51 PM
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Re: 30 Coupe Cooling question
How high are you filling the radiator? How low does it go after a drive?
These beasts will spit out coolant till they reach their "happy" level. That is usually to where you can just see a little...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
03-03-2021, 05:36 PM
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Replies: 32
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Re: RH Drive Model A
Anywhere but the US.
There was a policy in the British Commonwealth back then that C'wealth countries deal with C'wealth countries where ever possible. The US had removed themselves from the...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
03-02-2021, 07:43 PM
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Re: Mitchell Overdrive
Synchro is getting a bit weak in mine - same with the gearbox which went in at the same time.
Crunch, crunch, crunch!
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
03-02-2021, 03:21 AM
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Replies: 45
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Re: Mitchell Overdrive
Quite so. I have seen a cutaway of an O/D and they are built so they can handle much more power than a Model A will ever put out. I have one friend who has one of these O/Ds in his '56 Victoria and...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
03-02-2021, 03:17 AM
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Re: RHD engine block?
At least we have not had to change sides! The US version of the Model T was LHD - everything before that was RHD in the US.
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
03-01-2021, 06:58 PM
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
03-01-2021, 06:41 PM
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Re: O/T Explain water bucket mouse trap
I've had quite a chuckle reading this thread.
There is a mouse plague in some of the more northern areas of he country now. The ground moves with the little buggers and the under side of cars is...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
03-01-2021, 06:09 AM
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Replies: 25
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Re: Extended warranty
We have a "Do not call" register. Once you register your number, it is illegal for telemarketers to ring. Yes, they are followed up and perpetrators fined. Silent numbers are automatically included...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
03-01-2021, 06:03 AM
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
03-01-2021, 05:58 AM
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Replies: 45
Views: 1,964
Re: Mitchell Overdrive
I have a cable shift in 2 of my cars. Not much difference driving but less clutter in the car. Changing from high second to low 3rd gear is easier and I do that often.
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
02-28-2021, 04:15 PM
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Replies: 7
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Re: RHD engine block?
There are advantages to a RHD car. For starters, the starter is easy to remove (see what I did there???):) and the choke rod as has been mentioned. A mirror image engine would have been nice and I...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
02-28-2021, 03:58 PM
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Replies: 32
Views: 935
Re: RH Drive Model A
I cut my own from reinforced rubber sheeting I buy. I believe the Model A Ford Club of South Australia make repro mats.
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
02-27-2021, 10:10 PM
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Replies: 22
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
02-27-2021, 09:55 PM
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Replies: 32
Views: 935
Re: RH Drive Model A
There are problems with some parts. The vendors seem to be unaware of the existence of RHD Model As. Some of the things you won't get that spring to mind are :
Pedal shaft ( RHD are 1" dia, not...
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