Forum: Model A (1928-31)
05-08-2024, 09:54 AM
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Replies: 40
Views: 2,275
Re: Cleaning the radiator
Solutions and flushings are not going to open up blocked tubes.A tube that is blocked up 3 inches from the opening is not going to let solutions down there to open it up.The juice will just find an...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
05-08-2024, 07:52 AM
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Replies: 12
Views: 641
Re: Front Leaf Spring
I don't know if anybody is doing heat arching around here or not.The go-to spring shop near me moved to a bigger location about 20 years ago.I was in there after they moved,and noticed the gas...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
05-03-2024, 12:33 PM
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Replies: 21
Views: 1,101
Re: Opinion Re Differential Gear Ratio
I didn't realize where you lived.From what I remember of Long Island a high gear ratio would be of zero concern.I hauled seed potatoes from there about 40 years ago.I could zip right along with 220...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
05-03-2024, 10:52 AM
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Replies: 21
Views: 1,101
Re: Opinion Re Differential Gear Ratio
I have a late 31 coupe with a Mitchell OD and 3.54 gears.Seems to work fine for me.I forget to take it out of OD a lot when I stop,I just drive off again.Very seldom do I get into a situation where I...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
05-02-2024, 05:15 PM
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Replies: 5
Views: 515
Re: First start of the season
I parked my coupe in the shed early last October,planning to use a couple of more times before winter.I never did,and got in it last Sunday and tried it.The car started,so we drove it 12 miles to...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
05-02-2024, 07:26 AM
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Replies: 11
Views: 665
Re: Head stud to block
I still have a big assortment of those inserts from working on equipment.All the taps,and drill bits are kept in the assortment and not allowed out in the rest of the world.Mine are called Keenserts.
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
05-02-2024, 07:21 AM
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Replies: 19
Views: 1,212
Re: Newbie with '29 RPU
Is anyone making the top frames right now for the open pickups? Original type,non-folding,and NOT the universal ones.
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
05-01-2024, 11:28 AM
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Replies: 14
Views: 1,025
Re: Little Dearborn
I bought four sets of bumpers from them in the mid-90's. That was the place to buy bumpers back then.I still have two of the sets,I just bumped my knees on them squeezing between two A's parked nose...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
04-30-2024, 03:22 PM
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Replies: 9
Views: 600
Re: Hole inside front block
Thats normal.It is just cast in,no need to finish it off.It just handles the overflow of oil,and spills it over onto the cam gear.
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
04-29-2024, 10:33 AM
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Replies: 12
Views: 997
Re: Are You New.. I Was Too...Best Ever Book
I have a Volkswagen manual like that from the mid-70's,but it is not from that series.Mine is,How To Repair Your Volkswagen For The Compleat Idiot.It was written by John Muir.While I have the Bently...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
04-28-2024, 05:43 PM
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Replies: 3
Views: 391
Re: 1931 coupe Rear corner repair
Possibly a donor car.I just sold the rear corners off one to a guy that said the repros were not available right now.I had a fire damaged coupe but the corners still had the pinstriping on them.
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
04-27-2024, 12:00 PM
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Replies: 18
Views: 1,288
Re: 3 window coupe
There are some details that differentiate the Ford built slant windshield Fordor bodies from the other manufacturers.I think the easiest detail had something to do with the style of the D-nuts.Back...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
04-25-2024, 04:32 PM
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Replies: 49
Views: 3,097
Re: Car Is Shrinking........
I'm kind of looking for a Victoria.I'm going to replace my July of 28 Phaeton.But,I only want a steelback,no puffy tops.I'd be just as happy with a slant window Fordor too.
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
04-25-2024, 04:26 PM
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Replies: 18
Views: 1,288
Re: 3 window coupe
I think that picture was put there by accident.The 3 W coupe had no sunvisor.
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
04-19-2024, 07:06 PM
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Replies: 19
Views: 1,212
Re: Newbie with '29 RPU
The tops were not held on with snaps on those trucks,they were nailed on.They were not removable or foldable.There is supposed to be a piece of wood on top of the back panel,the roof nails onto...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
04-19-2024, 09:42 AM
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Replies: 49
Views: 3,097
Re: Car Is Shrinking........
Years ago I was on my way into town,and the local PD was on traffic detail at a water line repair.The officer looked at me,did a double take,and pointed for me to pull over and park off to the...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
04-18-2024, 09:51 PM
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Replies: 49
Views: 3,097
Re: Car Is Shrinking........
Legroom or seat room is not a problem for me in an A.My problem is my shoulders.I can only drive a closed A with the window up for a very short time.I have to have my arms out from my sides,so the...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
04-17-2024, 12:32 PM
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Replies: 44
Views: 9,229
Re: Aries Stainless Steel Muffler
I put an Aries stainless muffler on my 30 pickup about 18 years ago.It has been used for around 26,000 miles since then.I've never had a problem with the original type clamp on it.I bought the...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
04-17-2024, 09:15 AM
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Replies: 12
Views: 854
Re: Sealed beams
I think people are not aware of how the new LED's work.The focus is in the bulb,or globe.They do NOT get focused like an incandescent bulb.With incandescent bulbs the light particles bounce off the...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
04-16-2024, 09:14 PM
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Replies: 12
Views: 854
Re: Sealed beams
With sealed beams you have to go with the old kit that replaces the lenses,and you get the bug eyed look,or the behind the lens conversion.That one has an aluminum ring that holds the sealed beam...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
04-16-2024, 11:59 AM
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Replies: 27
Views: 2,520
Re: "Special" Intake Manifold?
Wasn't there a manifold cast with a boss for a vacuum tap for a clutch assist? I know it was something that never came about though.I can't remember where I read it.Seems I read about it when I had...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
04-14-2024, 06:45 PM
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Replies: 5
Views: 591
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
04-04-2024, 08:30 PM
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Replies: 3
Views: 468
Re: What keeps seat cushion in place? 31 PU
The cushion was held in place by two metal loops that hang down it the front.They just slide down behind the front of the seat riser and keep it from sliding ahead.The backrest had some pointed clips...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
04-04-2024, 03:57 PM
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Replies: 11
Views: 898
Re: Blue dot headlight reflectors
I was wondering how the reflectors would have blue dots in them.Those are visors,not reflectors.The reflectors are the bowl shaped things that hold the headlight bulbs.
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
04-02-2024, 10:26 AM
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Replies: 31
Views: 1,505
Re: Radiator 1928 model A / AS questions
If the cap was left off the radiator the blockage in there will be the least of the problems.The upper inlet of the block is a highway for mice to get in and set up condos in the block.You can't just...
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