Forum: Model A (1928-31)
03-18-2016, 12:26 PM
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Forum: Model-A
02-29-2016, 07:37 PM
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1931 Tudor Deluxe
For sale : my '31 Tudor Deluxe. AACA Senior, and a Fine point Blue Ribbon 3rd(360) . Absolutely beautiful Elkpoint/Kewanee green. Lebaron/Bonney Interior with a Nievar trunk. Nearly perfect car. All...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
01-24-2016, 11:52 AM
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Replies: 18
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Re: Flint Mi.Membership Meet and Water Situation.
After reading this post, I would have hoped that there would have been a bit more sympathy for the poor folks of Flint who now will never know, whether or not, that they or their children have...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
12-17-2015, 05:05 PM
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Replies: 12
Views: 3,086
Re: Late 31 Tudors
Ford. The cars were added with carpet, sliding seats, interior light, pinstripe on the interior fuel tank, cowl lights, armrests in the rear, wood grained dash rail & garnish moldings, a specific...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
12-09-2015, 07:55 PM
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Replies: 6
Views: 1,665
Turn signal harness retainer
What do you guys use to fasten the turn signal harness to the steering column? I would like to avoid tape or zip-ties. Maybe something that looks period correct.
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
10-30-2015, 06:58 PM
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Replies: 14
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Re: Ethanol laced fuel and Climate
The issue in hot summer temps is more that modern fuel is formulated for winter & summer. Most of us do not drive enough to run a few tanks of winter gas out of the tanks and then comes a 90 degree...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
07-04-2015, 12:56 PM
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Replies: 1
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Re: Late '31 Tudor Front Floormat
I too have carpet in my Tudor deluxe ( they came with carpet). Is your carpet held down with button snaps. The female snaps are screwed/nailed into the floor boards then a unusual style male snap...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
06-13-2015, 05:59 PM
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Replies: 5
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Re: smart signals
Well I emailed him a few weeks ago and never got a reply. I ordered a set in November of 2013 , upon one of our members advising Ford Barners how well he liked his set.. So I called John and sent a...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
03-05-2015, 10:39 AM
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Replies: 9
Views: 4,691
Re: Adjustable seat
The Tudor Deluxe >June 1931 had a adjustable seat similar to the 1932 models. They can be added to standard Tudors. Check Brattons catalog. Also the Victorias had adjustable seats as well.
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
12-11-2014, 11:09 AM
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Replies: 12
Views: 2,876
Re: Vehicle Braking
I may be dancing in the dark. I do agree the logical explanation are the steel drums. I warped one of my rears coming down from the Pikes Peak Meet a few years ago. I then went to all cast iron,...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
12-06-2014, 10:01 AM
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
10-26-2014, 02:48 PM
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Replies: 20
Views: 6,266
Re: Tudor mats/carpet
G'day Gus. The Tudors did not have carpeting until June of 1931 with the arrival of the Tudor Deluxe. I have a Deluxe 31. The carpet extends 5 1/2"inches(14cm) back from the passenger seat pivot...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
10-13-2014, 10:48 AM
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Replies: 6
Views: 1,872
Re: headlights
Geoff, Do you have turn signals? If not, consider leaving the 2 bulb reflector & use the cowl lights for front signals. I just installed Brattons aluminum reflectors. They are good, but the...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
09-17-2014, 11:14 AM
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Replies: 15
Views: 3,412
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
09-15-2014, 02:05 PM
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Replies: 38
Views: 14,986
Re: Brake Adjustment
That is why I said "here we go". Thanks Marco for showing the 1932 bulletin:
In 1932 Ford changed the leverage to an equal 50/50. If I recall correctly they said to adjust the brakes so all...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
09-15-2014, 11:01 AM
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Replies: 15
Views: 3,412
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
09-13-2014, 04:04 PM
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Replies: 33
Views: 8,120
Re: Optima Battery
Re the warranty. A. Johnson Controls own Optima. They are an enormous company B. Optimas are now made in Mexico... like many of our cars. Only a few years ago Optimas were warrantied for 7...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
09-13-2014, 10:43 AM
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Replies: 33
Views: 8,120
Re: Optima Battery
6volt are sold , you virtually will never lift the floor boards for years to check level. No acid leak and can be picked up with one hand, and last 7 years or more. Judges HATE them. They look like...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
09-12-2014, 02:03 PM
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Replies: 28
Views: 6,199
Re: Vapor Lock ???
Hot fuel in carb?? and line? I'm Curious.. do you have a air maze filter on the carb? I have heard that because the maze is so close to the exhaust pipe that heat can transfer to the carb and raise...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
09-08-2014, 11:17 AM
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Replies: 6
Views: 1,851
Re: Deluxe tudor drivers seat
The Deluxes did have a sliding seat that began being reproduced in the late 90s. It is a saw tooth design that turns a quarter turn( handle in front of the lower seat) to lock/unlock in the position...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
09-02-2014, 03:48 PM
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Replies: 35
Views: 9,377
Re: What causes glazed brake linings?
Had the same issue with my fronts also. Cast iron drums and new hardware. sanded twice but the noise reappeared after 50 miles or so. Switched fronts to the Scandinavian woven lining( riveted). Been...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
09-02-2014, 03:38 PM
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Replies: 29
Views: 13,089
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
09-01-2014, 11:00 AM
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Replies: 29
Views: 13,089
Re: Turn signals with hidden switch
With the Bratton unit and using the rear taillight for signals... I presume that the bulb socket must be changed to a dual filament. Which bulb is commonly used for turn signals, running light or...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
08-21-2014, 12:20 PM
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Replies: 42
Views: 19,163
Re: Poll: Top Speed of Stock Model A
In addition to Brents statement, Assume that the car has the original Zenith, with non-balanced crank as original, 3x plugs, level ground, no wind, & driver only. Also, check the accuracy of the...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
08-17-2014, 03:31 PM
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Replies: 13
Views: 3,629
Re: Brake Floaters
It's been a while, but a couple of years ago when I relined my front shoes I used new hardware and I remember that I needed to ream out the roller center holes. Make sure the rollers turn freely, ...
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