Forum: Model A (1928-31)
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
Today, 02:43 PM
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
Today, 02:24 PM
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Re: Considering buying a T
Wayne, wow!! I'd much rather tour in one of my Model-Ts than As. More leg room for me, arguable more crowd appeal at stops, more touring opportunities, etc. I've had e of my T to the top of Mt....
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
Today, 10:27 AM
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Re: Headlight bulbs
Yes, Eric is correct however just so we are clear, this mindset has been stated over and over by the unknowing as being a detriment to using LEDs. The LEDs are an advantage, -not a disadvantage IMO....
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
Today, 09:07 AM
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Replies: 18
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Re: An interesting idea regarding cylinder heads.
John, the issue is that most local club members rarely drive their cars where the extra compression would be of a benefit. Besides the local 4th of July or Christmas parade, an occasional trip to...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
Today, 09:02 AM
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Replies: 9
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Re: looking for a ride
Paul, my local Fastenal shut their doors late last year as a way to cut costs. Many stores are no longer using company owned trucks to ship their merchandise, so they are no longer taking LTL...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
Yesterday, 08:55 AM
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Re: Sound proofing\ insulation
I honestly don't know/remember specifically. We use both sizes of the felt in our upholstery shop, so since we have it already. Therefore they just cut it whatever size thickness for where it will...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
Yesterday, 08:48 AM
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Replies: 9
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Re: looking for a ride
John, if it is going to West Virginia, that is a foreign country isn't it!? What about export tariffs?? http://www.model-a-ford.com/LOL.gif
Just kidding of course!!
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
Yesterday, 08:43 AM
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Replies: 18
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
02-25-2021, 04:17 PM
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Replies: 5
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Re: Sound proofing\ insulation
When I insulate one, I use Dynamat to cut down on vibrations that cause 'road noise'. Depending on the location, I use foil and ½" and ¾" Underfelt. In the top, I use piano wire to form a zig-zag...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
02-25-2021, 11:51 AM
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
02-25-2021, 09:49 AM
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Replies: 11
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Re: Upholstery question
Vern, you gotta help out a little more. What bodystyle? Tell us which bodystyle and I probably can give you the part number for the wadding (-correct nomenclature for "padding") on whatever panel...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
02-24-2021, 04:04 PM
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Replies: 22
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Re: Water pump "studs"
Chuck, my initial thought with that scenario is, ...how often do we find ourselves replacing water pumps on the side of the road?
Second, I realize you said a few minutes, but lets just bump that...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
02-24-2021, 12:27 PM
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Replies: 22
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Re: Water pump "studs"
Likely a very accurate statement. :confused::rolleyes:
I guess for me personally, I have been on Model-A tours for better than 50 years now, and I honestly cannot think of a situation that has...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
02-24-2021, 07:16 AM
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Replies: 22
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
02-23-2021, 05:12 PM
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Replies: 22
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Re: Water pump "studs"
Colin, when these first came out a decade or so ago, the general consensus was "why"?? The first part of questioning 'why' is; How often does the water pump need to be removed? I know of restored...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
02-22-2021, 01:12 PM
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
02-22-2021, 01:07 PM
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Re: paint question
So the tail lights should be mounted on a stand, ...and there is a reinforcement plate on the inside if the fender where the nuts should tighten against. If I am understanding correctly, the hole in...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
02-22-2021, 01:03 PM
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Replies: 15
Views: 1,109
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
02-22-2021, 12:42 PM
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Replies: 15
Views: 1,109
Re: Dynamite!
Is that the photographers images on that sign reflection??
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
02-22-2021, 12:40 PM
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
02-21-2021, 01:30 AM
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Replies: 12
Views: 934
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
02-19-2021, 06:17 PM
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Replies: 20
Views: 1,286
Re: Restoring Ignition Coils
I am not sure how it does it. I would think it is more about leaking secondary voltage back to a ground creating a dead-short. You can run a coil for about 10 minutes at the widest gap and the...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
02-19-2021, 11:21 AM
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Replies: 35
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Re: Model A Aircraft Kit
:rolleyes: WELL Basically Yes but not as strict. A Sport Pilot certificate will suffice, and they are easy to get. As to why, if you go by the EAA's premise, Pietenpol was a kit plane where it was...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
02-19-2021, 11:03 AM
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Replies: 20
Views: 1,286
Re: Restoring Ignition Coils
My coil tester has a Heat mode built in where the instructions say to test the coil first, then place the switch onto Heat mode for 10 minutes or until it feels quite warm, then test again. I will...
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