Forum: Model A (1928-31)
01-25-2017, 01:09 PM
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
09-05-2016, 02:44 PM
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Re: 1930 Coupe
Addition to above features, DeLuxe had carpet instead of ruber mat and scroll interior window hardwarw.
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
08-28-2016, 05:19 PM
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
01-29-2016, 04:25 PM
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
06-10-2015, 04:52 PM
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Replies: 7
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Steering sector gasket needed?
Is there supposed to be a gasket between the steering sector housing and the steering housing on a '31 two-tooth steering gear?
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
12-10-2014, 11:22 PM
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Replies: 21
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Re: First time A owner...Help!
Welcome to the hobby!
Be certain to disconnect the battery before working on your gas gauge. Any spark will be memorable.
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
10-20-2014, 10:23 PM
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Replies: 196
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Re: Model A car names
In 1953 I bought a coupe and named it "Edsel". Then 4 years later FoMoCo took away that honor. In 1960 I sold Edsel and bought an un-named roadster that I still have.
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
03-17-2014, 08:16 PM
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Re: Original top on a Tudor.
Click on Marco's link below his picture of an original top.
Then click on "Take a tour"
Then go to "The workshop"
Then read his "Installing a top" on a tudor sedan.
That's the best info you can...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
02-21-2014, 04:41 PM
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Re: Cool A Photo
If anyone has some very old Restorer magazine, there was an article about an A coupe at Edwards Airforce Base that would be sold to pilots with the condition that they did not altar its condition or...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
02-06-2014, 11:38 AM
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
01-19-2014, 08:24 PM
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
10-30-2013, 10:48 AM
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Replies: 8
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Re: dumb '31 question.
You also need to pull the distributor to prevent stretching the armored ignition cable. I forgot and it broke the terminal box.
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
08-23-2013, 05:01 PM
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Replies: 5
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Re: '31 Roadster top help
Lee,my roadster is in Michigan. However, LadySlipper A's has a member in Austin,MN with a DeLuxe '30 Roadster. If the windschield spacing is the same on a '30 Standard Roadster there is one just a...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
05-13-2013, 09:56 PM
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Re: When did lane striping begin?
In 1917 highway superintendant K I Sawyer had the first center line painted on "Dead man's curve" of US Highway 41 outside Marquette, Michigan. Lane markers probably followed.
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
03-31-2013, 05:00 PM
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Replies: 41
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Re: 3-28-13
John,
I know a big part of your Grandpa will continue to live on in you. We've enjoyed having him a member of "The Ladyslipper A's" even though it was too short a time. You and your Mom will...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
02-10-2013, 04:00 PM
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Replies: 3
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Re: Oil pan gasket
The rubbercork gaskets can leak if torqued too tight. Paper gaskets can be torqued to 20 ft-lbs but rubbercork gasket will sqeeze out, try 5 ft-lbs.
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
12-18-2012, 09:09 PM
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Re: trans buying advice
If you plan to use it, now would be a good time to replace the U-joint. Ask a Model A club member to check the U-joint for you. I'd say $150 is on the high side of a $50 to $200 range. If you had...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
11-14-2012, 10:16 PM
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
11-14-2012, 09:55 PM
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Replies: 11
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Re: Deluxe coupe
'30/'31 DeLuxe coupe had cowl lights, dome light, mohair or bedford cord upholstery, carpet floor mat, pin stripe on gas tank, wood grain dash & window moldings, scroll inside handles,
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
10-24-2012, 10:22 PM
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Re: Roadster top bows
Soak thin wooden slats in hot water. Stack them up and shape the stack to fit the end opening of the top bow. They will form around the bend of the bow while being pushed into the opening. Allow...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
10-22-2012, 08:23 PM
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Replies: 11
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Re: Top irons
I used the thin wood strips on my '30 standard top irons and it worked well for nailing the top material.
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
09-30-2012, 04:40 PM
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Replies: 15
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Re: Paper
Brian,
Thanks for the PM. I'm not sure how to reply to a PM but we appreciate your advice and will follow up on the suggestions.
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
09-29-2012, 12:59 PM
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Replies: 5
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Re: length and with
1929 Roadster:
155 15/32 long X approximately 62 wide.
I'd use Tom's numbers 13 ft X 6 ft
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
09-28-2012, 07:33 PM
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Replies: 15
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Re: Paper
We're pleased and proud to have John Duden as a member of our Lady Slipper A's chapter. It's been a pleasure to follow the progress of his Early '28 AA restoration.
Ted Waldo, Board member
Lady...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
09-08-2012, 08:36 PM
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Replies: 3
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Re: Difference - Standard or Deluxe
'31 deLuxe Coupe would have cowl lights, dome light, pin stripe on gas tank, wood grain dash and reveals, carpet floor mat, mohair or bedford upholstery and scroll inside handles.
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