Forum: Model A (1928-31)
09-15-2020, 09:35 PM
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Replies: 15
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Re: Model A parts Suppliers.
RedModelT...Here in Bend we have had smoke for days. We were near Lincoln City last week...what a mess! Home again in smoky Bend.
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
03-09-2019, 05:26 PM
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Replies: 32
Views: 5,145
Re: New guy seeking advice
Juan- Take a look at a Cabriolet. The windows of a Coupe and the "Drop-Top" of a Roadster. Best of both worlds. They'll cost a few more $'s.
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
01-25-2019, 01:17 PM
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Replies: 13
Views: 2,247
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
01-25-2019, 12:52 PM
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Replies: 16
Views: 3,212
Re: King Pin Bushing length?
Spindals installed and no problem. Yup the tiny extension was taken up with the felt washer. All good now. Thanks for all of the responses.
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
01-23-2019, 02:06 AM
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Replies: 16
Views: 3,212
King Pin Bushing length?
Replacing the King Pins and Bushings and I noted that the bushing fits flush in the upper casting (top and bottom). In the lower casting the bushing fits flush with the top surface but extends about...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
12-17-2018, 02:40 PM
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Replies: 89
Views: 15,678
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
10-14-2018, 06:40 PM
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Replies: 13
Views: 3,765
Re: Wolf Whistle
I've got a couple of them...took them off the cars. They were the biggest vacuum leak you could ever imagine!
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
10-08-2018, 06:58 PM
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Replies: 12
Views: 2,164
Re: Mitchell gear spiters,
MAG, I purchased a Mitchell specifically for my Victoria. Yes, the regular ones do interfere with the drop down floor but they do make an O/D for the Victoria by changing the lengths of the torque...
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Forum: Model-A
04-05-2018, 02:02 PM
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Replies: 2
Views: 1,738
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Forum: Model-A
03-31-2018, 01:20 PM
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Replies: 2
Views: 1,738
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Forum: Model-A
03-26-2018, 06:30 PM
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Replies: 2
Views: 1,738
Victoria 1931
1931 Victoria. Older restoration, a driver, not a concourse car. Rare "Twin-X" 2 speed overdrive, Model "B" Diamond engine, runs good. No rust, all steel. Lots of non-reproduction parts. Not sure...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
02-16-2018, 06:27 PM
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Replies: 28
Views: 6,030
Re: mini-starter
I am installing a Snyder's gear reduction starter in my rebuild. I had 3 "modern" solenoids explode on my starter that was converted to 12V. Boy what a pain in the rear to get those things out. ...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
10-21-2017, 03:09 PM
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Replies: 11
Views: 2,503
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
07-04-2017, 05:48 PM
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Replies: 7
Views: 1,331
Re: Floor mat or carpet???
Thank you both for your help. Mat is the way I'll go. Yes the carpet has been wet and so have the occupants. Maybe that's why the carpet has a big hole below the clutch pedal that catches my heel....
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
07-04-2017, 05:08 PM
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Replies: 19
Views: 4,479
Re: Synder's 12v Starter Review
I had a 6V starter converted to 12V and it seems to work pretty well. My problem is I have "stuck/welded" two or three starter switches. Apparently the new replacement switches are not as robust as...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
07-04-2017, 04:58 PM
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Replies: 7
Views: 1,331
Floor mat or carpet???
I need to dump the old carpet in my '29 Roadster. Did they come originally with rubber mats or did they come with carpet? I saw a rubber mat and there were some kind of fasteners. Not sure how...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
07-04-2017, 04:53 PM
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Replies: 9
Views: 1,438
Re: Wolf Whistle again
I've not had good luck with these whistles. I have two of them and took them off. They were a huge vacuum leak. Hope yours works better.
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
06-26-2017, 12:19 PM
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Replies: 19
Views: 2,541
Re: NW Regionals in Coos Bay
The Myrtlewood A's did a fantastic job! A wonderful time was had by all. The High Desert A's thank you for your work!
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
06-26-2017, 12:15 PM
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Replies: 19
Views: 2,541
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
04-10-2017, 06:19 PM
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Replies: 61
Views: 12,070
Re: Russian Motor in a 31 Cabriolet
I have a Russian engine in a '29 Roadster. I know it's completely Russian as I had it apart for a valve job and rings recently. The crankshaft was marked "GAZ" as well as the tops of the pistons...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
04-10-2017, 06:07 PM
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Replies: 61
Views: 12,070
Re: Russian Motor in a 31 Cabriolet
I have a Russian engine in a '29 Roadster. The info that its from Obsolete Ford parts and sold from Long Beach, Calif. is accurate as I understand. I know mine is Russian because I had it apart...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
02-20-2017, 11:20 PM
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Replies: 344
Views: 65,087
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
02-20-2017, 11:14 PM
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Replies: 61
Views: 12,070
Re: Russian Motor in a 31 Cabriolet
I'm actually in the process right now of re-ringing and new valves on my GAZ engine. I'm sure it's Russian as the crankshaft has GAZ on it as well as the Main Bearing caps and the pistons too. ...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
05-15-2016, 12:35 PM
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Replies: 7
Views: 2,344
Re: Model A adverts
Love the first advertisement for the '31 Roadster in Brewster Green. That's my car exactly and I have the original page from the Ladies Home Journal, May 1931 framed in my shop.
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
02-28-2016, 01:00 AM
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Replies: 36
Views: 5,041
Re: Engine dying when coming to a stop
Everyone is pointing to an aftermarket filter from NAPA??? #1 shouldn't be there. I have the same problem and only one person her mentioned the carburetor float level. That's likely the problem, I...
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