Forum: Model A (1928-31)
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Re: Model AA bus?
More than likely you ordered the frame length and cowl which got sent to you local coach builder. Happened a lot back then.
Mike
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
01-17-2021, 11:38 AM
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Replies: 10
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Re: Manifold Heater Mount
Autolite heater manifold (waffle top style) is needed. It is secured with two small bolts through the top.
Mike
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
01-17-2021, 11:36 AM
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Replies: 8
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
01-16-2021, 08:17 PM
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Replies: 8
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front plate dumb question
Hi All,
I am want to hang a tour plate on the front bar and have a dumb question. How do you do it? The plate has two holes where the bolt goes through but if I do that then I can't clamp it to...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
01-16-2021, 01:37 PM
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Replies: 20
Views: 863
Re: Reamers
Two things here:
1) Welcome to club and have you tried Boise? They are not that far from Pendelton.
2) I bought a set of adjustables (Lempco from 40-50's). They are the larger sizes but the...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
01-14-2021, 08:05 PM
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Replies: 35
Views: 1,037
Re: My First Model A - Questions
Welcome tot eh club and really looking car. Don't forget about the AACA, they have chapters all over the place. I guarantee someone in that club has a Model A.
As far as a hot rod goes, I agree...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
01-10-2021, 11:04 AM
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Replies: 21
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Re: Reducing Steering Free Play
Here are my thoughts and what I have done:
1) Replace steering balls to get rid of the 'death wobble'
2) Adjust steering box outside of car
3) Adjust toe-in to spec
4) When I reconnected the...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
01-07-2021, 12:14 AM
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Replies: 8
Views: 665
Re: arcing brakes
I have heard that some big rig shops may also be able to do it.
Mike
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
01-05-2021, 02:29 AM
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Replies: 7
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Re: 1929 Murray Rear Fenders
Sedan rear fenders are the same for both Briggs and Murray. Depends on what a lot of work means. Might check with your local club, people always have things squirreled away.
Mike
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
01-03-2021, 08:42 PM
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Replies: 28
Views: 1,035
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
12-29-2020, 12:59 PM
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Replies: 6
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
12-28-2020, 02:51 PM
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Replies: 9
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Re: Wood rot - wood hardener
I used a marine hardener on my rain gutter boards. It does work as it hardened the wood right up. Now I just went deep enough for the nail length but it seemed to work. Then I used an epoxy to fill...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
12-23-2020, 06:11 PM
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Replies: 6
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Re: Wiring harness clip location
As far as I know they can go wherever you want them to go. There is no set place as it just keeps the wiring loom in the frame rail. This way it doesn't flop down and get damaged by anything.
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
12-23-2020, 01:50 PM
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Replies: 13
Views: 751
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
12-16-2020, 09:23 AM
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Replies: 12
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
12-15-2020, 11:56 AM
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Replies: 21
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Re: Consensus on brake drums
JAYJAY, I know a guy who sells them and will do studs and hubs as well. Shoot me a PM and I can get you in touch with him. He lives in Pleasant hill.
Mike
p.s.-Welcome to the Barn. Pictures?
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
12-14-2020, 11:34 AM
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Replies: 12
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Re: 1930 Ford Model A Fordor
Welcome to the barn. Two things:
1) your location may help a fellow barner/club member come over and lend a hand.
2) check out the Diablo A’s videos. I know there is one for installing the roof...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
12-03-2020, 12:58 PM
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Replies: 14
Views: 740
Re: VIN Number/frame dating help
Hello and welcome to the barn! Couple of things:
1) May want to put a location in so a nearby member can help.
2) As far as splash aprons go, they are all solid pieces except for about 6 months...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
11-25-2020, 05:38 PM
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Replies: 24
Views: 1,528
Re: Repair of Soft Wood
I 'repaired' the wood in my Townsedan where the drip rails attach with Git Rot. Then I used a marine epoxy to fill in the larger holes and give the nails something to bite. I also know that this is a...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
11-22-2020, 01:02 PM
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Replies: 18
Views: 1,065
Re: Lightened Flywheel
Ok..side note experts. I put in a CW crank and lightened the flywheel about 15 lbs., basically the amount of the crank weights. Since the weight is about the same +/- a few lbs. is the damping effect...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
11-22-2020, 12:51 PM
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Replies: 30
Views: 2,439
Re: Engine upgrade
My 2 cents worth is this. Yes the larger valves and HC head will help the engine run and breath better. Again you will have other things to do to it as mentioned above. I tweaked me engine with a HC...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
11-17-2020, 12:19 PM
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Replies: 6
Views: 526
Re: Luggage Trunk Needed
Hello and welcome. Couple of things:
1) The pic is super small so at least I can't see any damage.
2) Can the damage be pounded out?
3) I see them come up from time to time on craigslist or a...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
11-15-2020, 05:07 PM
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Replies: 23
Views: 1,924
Re: help needed w/steering wheel problem
Welcome to the forum and you may want to add your location a someone may be nearby to help. Mine did that after it pulled the box out for a tune up. It was down in the switch area with the spider...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
11-13-2020, 10:28 AM
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Replies: 17
Views: 723
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
11-13-2020, 10:17 AM
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Replies: 6
Views: 397
Re: roof replacement
A shameless plug for my club:) But the Diablo A's put out a video on how to do a top on a 31 slant which you can buy through MAFCA, vendors or download on our website.
Mike
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