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Forum: Model A (1928-31) 03-27-2023, 09:59 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,618
Posted By TomIII
pinstripe masking-tape length

How much (length) tape would be needed to mask for striping 31 A SW std sedan (Murray)??
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 03-17-2023, 04:31 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 615
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Forum: Model A (1928-31) 03-17-2023, 10:15 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 615
Posted By TomIII
Need 31 striping plan

need to know if there's a source for a "plan" of how the striping is done on a 31 SW sedan??? anyone got a source of this info??
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 11-09-2022, 10:21 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,798
Posted By TomIII
Re: 31 Ford radiator

They wanted $1200. to recore...seems way too high:-(
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 11-09-2022, 04:29 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,798
Posted By TomIII
31 Ford radiator

just got a call from the radiator shop advising my 31 radiator is no good .... come get it for $50. analysis charge :-( Where is the best source for a 30/31 radiator?
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 08-16-2022, 03:48 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 691
Posted By TomIII
Engine Number

Anyone know where Ford put the engine number on the frame (ie, location) 31 Ford Murray 160A
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 07-15-2022, 11:05 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,300
Posted By TomIII
31 Std S/W interior color

Restoring a Murray '31 Std S/W sedan: color manual says "dash = lower body color"...how about the rest of the interior colors??
tta
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 12-13-2021, 04:56 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,162
Posted By TomIII
Ford A brakes

I'm working on the '31 brakes: front actuating arms are straight up vs 15 deg fwd. I have Ford A Mechanics Vol. 1. Do I need Vol 2 to shed light on the way to adjust this??

thanks in advance...
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 06-18-2021, 06:47 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,190
Posted By TomIII
Re: 31 rear roller track

I might go this route...thanks
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 06-16-2021, 07:30 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 3,134
Posted By TomIII
Re: What books on the A for a newbie?

I have a bunch... the Andrews book Ford A Mechanic Vol 1 is good, but not perfect. (especially the brake section that glosses over a few issues that you will always face if doing a complete job) Take...
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 06-16-2021, 05:28 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,190
Posted By TomIII
31 rear roller track

I'm sure someone always says make it "perfect", but are these really worn enough to justify (rivet) removal, welding, grinding etc. for this amount of wear? (I'm making all clevises etc tight)
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 05-28-2021, 01:50 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 7,029
Posted By TomIII
Re: converted to hydraulic, no brakes

backing plates/brakes aren't inverted: wheel cylinders are at the top
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 05-27-2021, 01:47 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 7,029
Posted By TomIII
Re: converted to hydraulic, no brakes

I can easily see the brake bleeders at the tops of the front backing plates: where are they on the rears???
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 05-27-2021, 12:37 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 7,029
Posted By TomIII
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 05-24-2021, 08:11 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 7,029
Posted By TomIII
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 05-24-2021, 08:10 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 7,029
Posted By TomIII
Re: converted to hydraulic, no brakes

attached to the battery box under the floor board just below the brake pedal
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 05-24-2021, 03:24 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 7,029
Posted By TomIII
Re: converted to hydraulic, no brakes

I have added pics of the master cylinder...
tta
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 05-23-2021, 01:28 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 790
Posted By TomIII
30A hydraulic conversion

I bought this 30A w/16" wheels, & hydraulics... sat on stands over the winter & brakes don't work now... quite sure it's the master cylinder. I hope to find a master cylinder kit. These look to be ...
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 05-23-2021, 12:24 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 7,029
Posted By TomIII
Re: converted to hydraulic, no brakes

no... I'm used to having them "pump up", but not this time. Looking for a rebuild kit, but can't find ID for the master cyl.:-(
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 05-22-2021, 04:28 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 7,029
Posted By TomIII
converted to hydraulic, no brakes

had my '30 on stands for the winter...it's converted to hydraulic brakes...pedal went to the floor today... topped off the reservoir, still nothing... any ideas?
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 05-16-2021, 02:58 PM
Replies: 1,410
Views: 320,672
Posted By TomIII
Re: tell a Model A related story

I learned to drive @ age 13 in a 1931 A touring on Isle Au Haut I., ME:-)
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 05-15-2021, 02:42 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,262
Posted By TomIII
Re: "Value" is a movng target

Isn't "good Yugo" an oxymoron????
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 05-15-2021, 08:23 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,856
Posted By TomIII
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 05-15-2021, 08:20 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,856
Posted By TomIII
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 05-14-2021, 08:02 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,856
Posted By TomIII
two Model A questions

1. I got a 12 to 6v voltage reducer but my Sparton horn doesn't have any leads from the motor. How are the leads connected?
2. I'm beginning a brake job on my '31, front looks sorta...
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