Forum: Model A (1928-31)
11-01-2023, 03:00 PM
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Rumble seat lid fit?
I have a 68B cabriolet. The previous owner replaced the quarter panels. The rumble lid is in such good shape, it may be a repro - not sure. The top edge of the lid fits well side to side. The base...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
10-04-2023, 08:01 AM
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Replies: 6
Views: 777
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
10-03-2023, 01:37 PM
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Replies: 6
Views: 777
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
08-14-2023, 04:23 PM
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Replies: 30
Views: 5,149
Re: 3-point seat belts in tudor
Thanks, Pete.
I will check. Just to be clear my intent is not a cage or roll protection, rather a strong frame for properly securing the seat belts. I might add that this same frame could just...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
08-14-2023, 02:10 PM
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Replies: 30
Views: 5,149
Re: 3-point seat belts in tudor
At the risk of re-opening a 'can of worms', I would like to chime in because my significant other feels strongly that she wants seat belts in our '31 cabriolet and so I am doing my best to...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
06-20-2023, 09:13 AM
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Replies: 0
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68B Cabriolet Tray pictures, info?
I’m working on the tray area of my ‘31 cabriolet. I have the remains of an earlier restoration (they used brown/black vinyl, so not reliable) and need to do some photos/insight on how it’s supposed...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
05-29-2023, 01:59 PM
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Replies: 5
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Radiator hose valve?
I was at the national car and truck museum in Auburn Indiana yesterday. They had a model a chassis cutaway exhibit. Here is a link to the pictures I took – I’ve never seen such a good display with...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
05-12-2023, 04:14 PM
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Replies: 4
Views: 830
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
05-12-2023, 02:48 PM
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Replies: 4
Views: 830
2-tooth Steering box leaking above Upper Race
My late 2-tooth steering box is leaking oil from the slot of the upper column. I presume this is coming from the upper race, but haven't disassembled to find out. The steering box was rebuilt by...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
02-16-2023, 05:48 PM
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Replies: 8
Views: 1,386
Re: Color Moleskin Brown, light Mystery
Thanks for all the feedback.
I guess the mystery remains: The only color patch available is Moleskin Brown, yet not a single Model A had that color. The Moleskin Brown, Light is listed as a...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
02-15-2023, 02:41 PM
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Replies: 8
Views: 1,386
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
02-14-2023, 02:56 PM
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Replies: 8
Views: 1,386
Color Moleskin Brown, light Mystery
Hi all,
Trying to decide on a color for my 68B. The latest Paint and Finish Guide has no color chip for ‘Moleskin Brown, Light’. I notice they DO show a ‘Moleskin Brown’. I looked for any Model...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
01-10-2023, 11:49 AM
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Replies: 5
Views: 1,147
Re: Alignment of Focused Beam LED
Thanks for the replies...
Since the low vs high is no longer a function of the geometry of the headlamp/reflector, I think the group wisdom is correct: make the low beam the 'focus' of the...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
01-08-2023, 03:37 PM
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Replies: 5
Views: 1,147
Alignment of Focused Beam LED
Greetings all!
Santa brought me a pair of the Logolite focused beam LEDs and I’m confused re alignment. In the May/June Restorer, the authors set the top of the LOW beam to the line specified in...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
08-24-2022, 12:48 PM
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Replies: 13
Views: 1,339
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
08-24-2022, 10:49 AM
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Replies: 13
Views: 1,339
Re: Anyone ever seen these cowl vents before?
Interesting... These are fitted to both cowl panels on a cabriolet... not the sort of body where you'd expect to need additional ventilation! The firewall has a hole for a Southwind heater - maybe...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
08-24-2022, 06:09 AM
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Replies: 13
Views: 1,339
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
08-10-2022, 05:12 PM
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Replies: 32
Views: 5,163
Re: New design turn signals for Model A?
Definitely! This will be part of the code, eg, holding switch up (or down) for 5 plus seconds initiates hazard lights. Tapping again cancels. Similarly, lane change would be a tap, full turn...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
08-10-2022, 10:39 AM
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Replies: 32
Views: 5,163
Re: New design turn signals for Model A?
Thanks! Didn’t mean to demean that system at all - all have pluses and minuses. I was using ‘smart’ as in smart phone - having a processor that can be programmed for new inputs.
Once I have...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
08-10-2022, 10:35 AM
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Replies: 32
Views: 5,163
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
08-10-2022, 10:34 AM
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Replies: 32
Views: 5,163
Re: New design turn signals for Model A?
Perhaps a separate thread for uses of 3d printing? I use Fusion 360 for modeling and simple Anycubic 3D for printing - will print up to 10” cubic area. So far I’ve used it for three things for the...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
08-10-2022, 10:26 AM
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Replies: 32
Views: 5,163
Re: New design turn signals for Model A?
Thanks, John. That is a goldmine for options! I think they’re using a mercury switch to detect ‘lean’ or at least momentum for a turn - very clever. It’s also more universal for older cars. My...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
08-09-2022, 03:11 PM
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Replies: 32
Views: 5,163
Re: New design turn signals for Model A?
I'm not sure how 'smart' that system is. It's nice that it 'hides' the turn signal switch (which I could do as well, but prefer a 'traditional' switch placement). It may be that the sensor bracket...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
08-09-2022, 03:07 PM
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Replies: 32
Views: 5,163
Re: New design turn signals for Model A?
Wireless is certainly an option, though the unit on the column would have to be somewhat larger to accommodate a Bluetooth chip and battery. The wires I plan to use are a flat cable, taped under...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
08-09-2022, 02:06 PM
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Replies: 32
Views: 5,163
New design turn signals for Model A?
Hi all,
I've always had turn signals on my Model A's and always annoyed about two things:
1. Most on-column turn signal devices are clunky and ugly. They stand out as 'not from this car'.
2....
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