Forum: Model A (1928-31)
10-26-2023, 09:37 PM
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
05-01-2023, 07:58 PM
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Re: Gunmetal Blue and Dawn Grey Paint Scheme?
If your car is an Australian assembled model it would be worthwhile contacting your state club as there were differences to our colours. A copy of the Australian Judging Standards would also be...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
05-01-2023, 07:41 PM
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Replies: 16
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Re: RHD pedal question
In Australia Clutch is on left and accelerator pedal (gas Pedal) is between the clutch and brake.
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
03-06-2023, 10:54 PM
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Replies: 21
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Re: Dove tail rubber install
First check the brass clip fits in the opening. You hay find that you will need to file some of the sides to help it fit. Second Liquid soap on rubber helps them slid into place.
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
02-28-2023, 08:34 PM
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Replies: 20
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Re: Early brakes questions!!
On the early 28's the dogbone has two small springs that fit on the ends. This helps to maintain tension when it is assembled. if you search really hard you will find reference to these.
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
12-14-2022, 09:39 PM
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Replies: 3
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
03-13-2022, 07:41 PM
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Views: 2,671
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
03-09-2022, 11:42 PM
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Replies: 14
Views: 2,671
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
11-27-2021, 01:53 AM
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
11-25-2021, 08:58 PM
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Replies: 3
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fuel shutoff Early 28
i want to clean up the threads on my early 28 fuel shutoff valve.
I know these are a pipe thread.
Can anyone let me know the die sizes, I would need for the three threads on the shutoff.
Thanks ...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
11-21-2021, 10:19 PM
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Replies: 14
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
10-07-2021, 08:52 PM
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Replies: 14
Views: 1,968
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
05-30-2021, 11:27 PM
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Replies: 18
Views: 2,876
Re: How to Restore ‘29 Phaeton Top Irons?
I did mine using 3mm Marine Ply cut to various widths. I soak the strips in water so they are pliable and then push them into the desired pace. Next apply a Polyurethane Marine grade glue and slide...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
05-30-2021, 08:39 PM
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Replies: 14
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
06-30-2020, 07:06 PM
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Replies: 14
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Re: 28/29 Brake Light Switch
Hi Synchro.
The switch was installed on the right hand side chassis rail. The metal used is much thicker than the repro LHD switch. It is basically a flat plate with a half cylinder cover that is...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
05-28-2020, 07:01 PM
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Replies: 10
Views: 1,726
Re: 1928 Open car door latches
Steve be careful that rivet that holds the handle is a stepped rivet. You should be able to get one from the suppliers over there. I had to make them for my car. I used a square shaft flat head...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
05-28-2020, 12:29 AM
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Replies: 10
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Re: 1928 Open car door latches
There are some little tabs that come through the back plade. You may need t make sure they have not been taped over so they do not let go. I ground mine back with a light grind and then taped tem...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
11-10-2019, 05:46 PM
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Replies: 6
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Re: Why wire up brake "dog bone"?
I had a similar situation. The wire on mine was used to hold the dog bone in place while the engine and gearbox were removed. These early "28 cross shafts are a different beast. You can find a lot...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
03-05-2019, 10:50 PM
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Replies: 15
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Re: Aussie Model A Ute
This picture was from the Lost Wagga Web Site. It is a local historical page. The following info when with the picture.
An early Wagga Wireless Distributors 1929 A model Ford with custom made...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
10-22-2018, 10:48 PM
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
09-17-2018, 09:35 PM
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
07-04-2018, 09:57 PM
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Replies: 3
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Floor plans Early 1928 RHD
Do any members have floor plans for an early Australian 1928 Pheaton RHD, with a side hand brake that they can share?
Thanks
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Forum: Model-A
07-04-2018, 09:37 PM
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
05-23-2017, 07:22 AM
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Replies: 10
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Re: Subframe question.
If it is an Australian, right hand drive car then it most likely was wood. Just like updraught said.
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
05-17-2017, 08:55 AM
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Replies: 12
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