Forum: Model A (1928-31)
09-23-2021, 09:55 AM
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Replies: 16
Views: 1,769
Re: Arizona Insurance
When you register and license a Model A in Arizona you can get an “Historical Vehicle” copper license plate, I have 6 cars licensed that way and insured with Haggerty.
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
09-13-2021, 01:41 PM
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Replies: 2
Views: 588
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
09-13-2021, 12:26 PM
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Replies: 2
Views: 588
1929 Town Sedan Rear Window Curtains
Wondering if anyone has a contact for either rebuilding or acquiring rear window curtains for a '29 Town Sedan. My Town Sedan has the original brown mohair interior and the silk curtains are...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
09-01-2021, 09:26 AM
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Replies: 21
Views: 4,683
Re: Enclosed trailer
I bought a 16’ aluminum V-nose fitted with an aluminum front cabinet, interior lighting and aircraft L-track tie downs. With a V-nose you get a little extra space to offset the shorter trailer...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
03-14-2021, 10:44 AM
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Replies: 41
Views: 6,857
Re: Cross country in a Model A preview
Nice video, looks like a great adventure. Doesn’t look like AZ is on your list, but if by chance you wind up going through Page, Az., (northern border @ Lake Powell) I’ll offer up my shop for...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
03-09-2021, 09:52 AM
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Replies: 6
Views: 1,232
Re: Top instillation
What model are you working on? I have photos of an install I did on a ‘30 coupe.
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
03-08-2021, 02:36 PM
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Replies: 27
Views: 2,777
Re: 29 Steering Wheel Play
It took about half of the backlash out, but was enough to get rid of a slight wobble I had when slowing down while straight ahead.
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
03-08-2021, 10:00 AM
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Replies: 27
Views: 2,777
Re: 29 Steering Wheel Play
John, I just finished doing this on a 28 Tudor with about 4 of backlash and it worked very well. Thanks for the post, its a simple and easy procedure that I would have never thought of.
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
02-13-2021, 08:23 PM
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Replies: 10
Views: 1,495
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
02-01-2021, 02:10 PM
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Replies: 4
Views: 1,168
Re: Transmission Case Question
Tom thanks for the reply. What you mentioned about the baffles is exactly what I found when I tried to use the old style housing so I'm glad I have a newer case with snap rings. Interesting about...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
01-31-2021, 01:26 PM
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Replies: 4
Views: 1,168
Transmission Case Question
I'm in the process of rebuilding the transmission on a '28 Tudor. I have two good cases, one with the shoulder for main bearing stops, and one with snap rings. The case that came out of this car is...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
01-07-2021, 10:51 AM
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Replies: 27
Views: 4,143
Re: Trailering 28 Model A Phaeton
Depending on the gradient of the ramp and height of trailer you may want to consider putting a snatch block on your cable, its essentially a pulley that floats on the cable, the hook end of cable is...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
01-03-2021, 09:35 PM
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Replies: 28
Views: 3,197
Re: 2021 plans for your Model A
I’m with Holdover, need to drive my 5 more often too, maybe bring up some new issues that need attention. 28 Tudor, 29 Tudor, 28 Phaeton, 29 Roadster P.U., 30 Coupe. But big changes for the 29...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
11-12-2020, 08:26 PM
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Replies: 16
Views: 2,592
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
11-09-2020, 02:47 PM
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Replies: 16
Views: 2,592
Re: Shock Absorber Fluid Replacement
This is somewhat of a departure from the original conversation, but pertains to shock fluid. I recently acquired a completely restored running chassis with restored shocks. Two of the shocks are...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
07-05-2019, 10:47 PM
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Replies: 12
Views: 2,810
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
07-05-2019, 06:44 PM
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Replies: 12
Views: 2,810
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
07-05-2019, 05:49 PM
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Replies: 12
Views: 2,810
Help removing a stripped head bolt
About a month ago I installed a new cylinder head gasket on a 28 Phaeton. Torqued all head bolts down per the recommended procedure with no issues after a few short rides. Today I noticed a small...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
06-11-2019, 09:15 AM
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Replies: 5
Views: 1,951
Re: Transmission removal
Thanks for the response, so when reinstalling it would be best to remove the brake crossover bar?
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
06-10-2019, 02:22 PM
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Replies: 5
Views: 1,951
Transmission removal
I'm curious to see if anyone else has had this problem. In removing the transmission/bell housing after removal of the rear end differential assembly from a '28 Phaeton I could not get the U-joint...
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