Forum: Model A (1928-31)
Today, 09:15 AM
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Re: Diesel Conversion
very interesting and attractive conversion, but I had to cringe a little when I saw holes drilled in the rear fenders to attach mudflaps.....
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
01-21-2021, 09:49 AM
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Replies: 14
Views: 550
Re: Gas Tank Sealer
or find a shop that can open it up, sandblast it and weld back together like Brent Terry has done....
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
01-21-2021, 09:30 AM
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Views: 550
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
01-21-2021, 09:29 AM
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Replies: 6
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Re: How to test a Rex-a-co temp gauge?
looking for a 230 degree gauge as opposed to a 265.
those seem to be the only 2 options in the SW catalog.
many of the gauges listed on line have excessively long capilary tubes, so hope to find...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
01-19-2021, 08:28 PM
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Replies: 6
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How to test a Rex-a-co temp gauge?
Oil gauge question below leads me to confirm my ideas on testing a temp gauge.
My plan is to remove it, make certain the capilary tube is not kinked, put the bulb in boiling water and see if it...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
01-17-2021, 08:50 AM
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Replies: 22
Views: 944
Re: converting to 1970 v8 points for model a
agree with Bob Bionde.
never any problems with original type points here.
30 years ago I fooled around with modern points and wireless lower plate.
more trouble than they were worth.
lots of long...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
01-15-2021, 09:15 PM
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Replies: 25
Views: 1,149
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
01-12-2021, 08:16 AM
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Replies: 42
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Re: We want our "A"
the driveway in the picture above is not steep, even by flatlander standards;
definitely not steep by mountain standards.
when we were house-shopping I DQed some for bizarrely steep driveways.
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
01-09-2021, 08:56 AM
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Replies: 34
Views: 1,109
Re: Crazy temp gauge idea
may be antiquated but it's what we understand and are familiar with.
when the doctor's scale reads kilos I remind them what country we are in....
we've already lost the battle with metric bolts...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
01-09-2021, 08:49 AM
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Replies: 75
Views: 2,997
Re: Old sayings
more Yogi-isms:
"nobody goes there anymore, it's too crowded"
"I didnt really say everything I said"
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
01-09-2021, 08:41 AM
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Replies: 14
Views: 1,098
Re: Remove this bolt?
and not much of a lube, either.
in about 30 days it will gum up like glue.....
have a couple cans in my shop but they were freebies.
I would never spend money on the stuff.
totally overrated.
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
01-08-2021, 08:48 AM
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Replies: 34
Views: 1,109
Re: Crazy temp gauge idea
I love having a temp gauge in my A, but your idea seems way too complicated because of both the electrical gauge and the 12v.
more things to go wrong.
non-electrical gauge from Brattons is only...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
01-08-2021, 08:39 AM
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Replies: 63
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Re: Signs, back in the day
1970s Tampa, the older neighborhoods had those same concrete sign posts.
I loved them.
1990s Jacksonville FL there were a very small number of them still remaining in old neighborhoods.
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
01-07-2021, 09:03 AM
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Replies: 28
Views: 1,075
Re: 2021 plans for your Model A
thanks.
the paint was too shiny to suit me originally, then the interim owner had it repainted.
my fault for letting it go.
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
01-07-2021, 09:00 AM
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Replies: 6
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Re: Possible gas leak
rubber (or neoprene?) gaskets were sold at one time but tended to leak quickly.
cork with a little Permatex is your friend here.
borrow or buy the special tool set to remove the gauge parts, it's...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
01-06-2021, 08:42 AM
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Replies: 28
Views: 823
Re: Where do I go from here??
Good advice throughout this thread.
Remember these cars survived decades without being garaged.
If your insurance carrier will allow you to keep it under a carport (Hagerty won't) that should be...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
01-06-2021, 08:31 AM
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Replies: 27
Views: 1,104
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
01-06-2021, 08:25 AM
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Replies: 28
Views: 1,075
Re: 2021 plans for your Model A
Since we unwisely sold the car in 2013, I have a few issues to resolve now that we have gotten it back.
1- get to the bottom of a highway overheating issue- maybe put back the original radiator the...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
01-03-2021, 09:22 AM
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Replies: 27
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Re: New Manufactured Zenith Carburators
best Zenith "A" carb I ever had was a rebuild from Berts.
$200 exchange about 10 years ago.
Our unrestored 31 Coupe would not run worth a hoot until I put the Bert's rebuild on.
now running a...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
01-03-2021, 09:12 AM
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Replies: 26
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Re: What is this on my Model A firewall?
now I want one of those "cattle call" horns shown on the JCWhitney page above.
Had one on a 1983 motor home we sold last year.
Cannot imagine why I did not keep it.......
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
01-01-2021, 09:15 AM
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Replies: 53
Views: 1,429
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
01-01-2021, 08:40 AM
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Replies: 53
Views: 1,429
Re: How Many 2020 Miles Did You Drive
JNR1967-
modifications you have so far are worthwhile for your purposes,
but the juice brakes will be a time/money-consuming disappointment.
spend it instead making the mechanicals 100% with...
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Forum: Model-A
12-30-2020, 10:08 AM
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Replies: 0
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
12-24-2020, 06:34 AM
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Replies: 26
Views: 1,660
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
12-16-2020, 09:04 AM
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Replies: 9
Views: 829
Re: Coupe Window Replacement
If your upholstery is reasonably new, it will not be too difficult.
Replaced the quarter windows on an unrestored '31 Coupe about 10-15 years ago and the fragile original fabric and backing board...
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