Forum: Model A (1928-31)
10-02-2021, 10:34 AM
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Replies: 8
Views: 1,258
Re: looking for parts 29 Cabriolet
Hi, Jaan! Cabriolet-specific parts can be difficult and expensive to find and purchase...although they're out there, it does require lots of patience and knowing exactly what you're looking for. I...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
03-10-2021, 03:40 PM
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Replies: 9
Views: 1,510
Re: Waxing a Canvas Top on Cabriolet 68B
Hi, Greg! I don't know what "canvas wax" or other related products are, or what the the top on your 68B is made from...however, I used to own an auto upholstery business where we did hundreds of...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
01-05-2021, 10:17 PM
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Replies: 12
Views: 1,600
Re: Body & floor rivets: Anneal them first?
Hi, Tim...I recently set 14 1/4" rivets putting in a new front cross member, and I don't know how those relate to your rivets. I did get the rivets from Big Flats. After some trial and error, I...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
11-09-2020, 06:13 PM
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Replies: 9
Views: 1,853
Re: Frame Repair
Hi, Cape Codder...I'd like to offer a fourth solution that worked for me when I needed to re-form holes in the frame for the front cross member when I had to install a new one. How about using a...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
10-22-2020, 05:15 PM
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Replies: 9
Views: 1,912
Re: installing a front crossmember
Hi, Excalibur...I just got done replacing the front cross member in my 30 Cabriolet, and can send you some suggestions, some resources and some photos of tools I made and purchased if you'd like. ...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
10-10-2020, 05:47 PM
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Replies: 10
Views: 1,564
Re: 1929 front crossmember
Hi, Excalibur...jumping ahead a bit, but recently fought the same battle as you (only in reverse) for my 1930 Cabriolet--the original front cross member had been replaced with one from a 28-29. ...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
09-29-2020, 10:18 PM
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Replies: 8
Views: 1,963
Re: Briggs Body Number
Hi, wkvasnicka...Jason's direction is a good one, and the current e-mail address I have for Tom Moniz is 68c@frontiernet. net,... if anyone has records that would indicate when your car was built, it...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
09-07-2020, 02:32 PM
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Replies: 5
Views: 843
Re: Cabriolet 68C Belt Line Wood
Hi, Ed...the original top bow wood pieces that I have (68B) are pretty chewed up, but it looks like the pieces were joined either with mortise and tenons of about 5/8" or finger joints, but...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
09-07-2020, 02:16 PM
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Replies: 43
Views: 6,823
Re: First Time Tire Change
Hi, Shew01...I'm no expert, but having just successfully gone through both a removal and reinstallation of tube and tire, here's what worked for me: Once I had the tire and tube on, I pulled out the...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
09-01-2020, 09:42 AM
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Replies: 28
Views: 6,566
Re: How are 28-29 and 30-31 radiators different?
Thanks so much for taking and posting these photos for me, GPierce, they were very helpful! What you showed is similar to my radiator in some respects (neck outlet, mounting brackets, etc.), but...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
08-31-2020, 07:59 AM
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Replies: 28
Views: 6,566
Re: How are 28-29 and 30-31 radiators different?
Thanks, GPierce...when you get a moment, I would love a photo of the radiator you have, and if the lower mounting brackets and holes are possible to show, that would be very helpful to begin to...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
08-30-2020, 02:15 PM
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Replies: 28
Views: 6,566
Re: How are 28-29 and 30-31 radiators different?
BobC...The radiator has a 1/4 turn cap. I'm sure the fan that's on the car is different than yours, as it's a 4-blade, vs the original 2 blade, and the shaft literally sticks out as far as the...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
08-29-2020, 09:27 PM
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Replies: 28
Views: 6,566
Re: How are 28-29 and 30-31 radiators different?
Hi, J Franklin...thanks for the suggestion, unfortunately, my project is a total restoration, so I have no body on the car. Even more complicating is the fact that it is a Cabriolet, so the body...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
08-29-2020, 06:21 PM
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Replies: 28
Views: 6,566
Re: How are 28-29 and 30-31 radiators different?
Thanks, GRutter, BobC, and of course, Steve Plucker for giving me info and your perspectives!
BobC, I measured the distance from the front of the fan blades to the back of the radiator core...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
08-29-2020, 02:23 PM
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Replies: 28
Views: 6,566
Re: How are 28-29 and 30-31 radiators different?
Not to dwell on this too much, but the more I learn, the more I realize that I don't know enough! In comparing the viewable features of radiators on Brassworks' website, I'm not sure what it is that...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
08-29-2020, 01:39 PM
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Replies: 28
Views: 6,566
Re: How are 28-29 and 30-31 radiators different?
Hi, Steve and Johnny...just so you know why I'm questioning and seem to be mystified, I inherited this car from my father when he died in 2010, he had been assembling it over the previous 20 years or...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
08-29-2020, 10:55 AM
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Replies: 28
Views: 6,566
Re: How are 28-29 and 30-31 radiators different?
Hi, Steve...it's been awhile, but you and I communicated about the correct cross member for my car before, and I went through your article carefully before buying and installing the one that's shown...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
08-28-2020, 06:55 PM
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Replies: 28
Views: 6,566
How are 28-29 and 30-31 radiators different?
Boy, am I frustrated! I've spent a lot of time and more than a few pennies recently trying to get my '30 Cabriolet correct by replacing the front cross member including pulling the...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
08-24-2020, 07:02 PM
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Replies: 21
Views: 3,572
Re: Engine sits too high for hand crank engagement
Hi, Razkid, I recently had exactly the same issue on my '30 Cabriolet...after replacing the incorrect front cross member (it had been replaced, poorly, before I got the car) I reinstalled the front...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
07-26-2020, 06:40 PM
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Replies: 23
Views: 4,486
Re: Boy, does this hit close to home
My wife of 33 years doesn't share my passion for old cars, but she does have a passion for me! She's my helper with all things car-related, and just last week helped me get the engine and...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
06-28-2020, 10:59 AM
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Replies: 15
Views: 3,517
Re: Your best method for drilling out rivets?
Hi, Steve...there are a lot of good ideas and examples out there and what works for removing a small rivet in lighter material might not be correct for heavier rivets in frames. I recently had to...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
05-17-2020, 06:07 PM
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Replies: 13
Views: 2,818
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
04-06-2020, 12:46 PM
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Replies: 4
Views: 1,210
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
02-25-2020, 07:29 PM
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Replies: 17
Views: 2,591
Re: Front Frame Crossmember
Hi, Pete...
I'm in the early stages of replacing the front cross member on my '30 Cabriolet, and it does require a lot of work to put in a new one. I am restoring my car, so I didn't have lots of...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
01-01-2020, 07:50 PM
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Replies: 5
Views: 1,733
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