Forum: Model A (1928-31)
Today, 02:32 PM
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Re: 29 Woodie for sale
Ronn, we are reproducing the 150A/B bodies to Ford prints, -and likely will be making the metal bracketry in the future too.
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
Yesterday, 01:45 PM
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Re: interior upholstery kits
Funny thing since they are the sole supplier (-they are the ones having it made and sell to the resto us) for most Model-A interior materials. What bodystyle & fabric did you order??
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
03-01-2021, 04:24 PM
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Replies: 16
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Re: wind wings
Bob, there is ight & day difference between Cut Glass and Etched Glass. Cut glass that I wave watched was done using leather wheels spinning with a paste aggregate where the glass was cut by layers....
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
03-01-2021, 01:51 PM
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Replies: 7
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
03-01-2021, 12:27 PM
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Replies: 14
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Re: valve tool needed
I am a member of a Facebook 'Auto Shop Owners Group (ASOG)' where a frequent topic comes up about how a shop owner just received a negative review where the customer told the shop owner they would...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
03-01-2021, 10:58 AM
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
03-01-2021, 10:52 AM
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Replies: 14
Views: 608
Re: valve tool needed
I don't trust online reviews for anything!! Basically, most negative reviews are posted as a retaliation for that consumer's own ignorance. :rolleyes:
The overall reviews give it a 3.5 out of 5...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
03-01-2021, 10:19 AM
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Replies: 11
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Re: Model A Trader Magazine
Social media sites and local marketplaces ads are where most Model-As and parts are sold these days. Hemmings is too slow and costly. Just following those sites you will see how quickly stuff is...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
03-01-2021, 10:15 AM
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Replies: 16
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Re: wind wings
By chance, did you use the same thing that I have linked above in my post #5, -or did you use something else? If something else, do you remember the name of the product??
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
03-01-2021, 09:14 AM
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Replies: 14
Views: 608
Re: valve tool needed
https://www.amazon.com/Compressor-Automotive-Compress-Release-Engines/dp/B07VZWSLCB/ref=sr_1_15_sspa?dchild=1&keywords=small+engine+valve+spring+compressor&qid=1614608020&sr=8-15-spons&psc=1&spLa=ZW5j...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
03-01-2021, 09:08 AM
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Replies: 16
Views: 537
Re: wind wings
I do it myself. Several ways to do it. The way I do it is choose the pattern/design I want and lay it out on a graphics program. (-simple is your friend in this) I use heavy shelf vinyl that has...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
02-28-2021, 10:07 PM
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Replies: 37
Views: 1,228
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
02-28-2021, 10:03 PM
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Replies: 14
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
02-28-2021, 01:54 PM
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Replies: 11
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Re: 1928 drive shaft removal
Good catch Tom. I did not see the date in the description and assumed the obvious. But with that said, I don't believe Mike has the early R&P based on him saying the two nuts are loose.
Mike,...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
02-28-2021, 01:46 PM
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Replies: 8
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Re: 28 model a roadster front window sill
There should not be a hole there unless I am misunderstanding where you are describing. I have take a picture of 3 different 28/29 Roadsters in my shop now (pix below) so that you can see what is...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
02-28-2021, 01:20 PM
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Replies: 11
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Re: 1928 drive shaft removal
Mike, why can you not remove the forward pinion nut?
You do have the torque tube removed exposing the driveshaft? Also to make sure we are on the same page, you do realize the puller will...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
02-28-2021, 12:46 PM
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Replies: 20
Views: 729
Re: Headlight bulbs
The same can be said with any non-aimed Model-A headlamp fitted with an incandescent or a halogen bulb. Just because someone has a 'mis-aimed' motorcycle, jacked-up 4x4, -or other type LED headlight...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
02-27-2021, 06:04 PM
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Replies: 35
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
02-27-2021, 02:43 PM
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
02-27-2021, 02:24 PM
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Replies: 35
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Re: Considering buying a T
Wayne, wow!! I'd much rather tour in one of my Model-Ts than As. More leg room for me, arguable more crowd appeal at stops, more touring opportunities, etc. I've had e of my T to the top of Mt....
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
02-27-2021, 10:27 AM
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Replies: 20
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Re: Headlight bulbs
Yes, Eric is correct however just so we are clear, this mindset has been stated over and over by the unknowing as being a detriment to using LEDs. The LEDs are an advantage, -not a disadvantage IMO....
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
02-27-2021, 09:07 AM
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Replies: 21
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Re: An interesting idea regarding cylinder heads.
John, the issue is that most local club members rarely drive their cars where the extra compression would be of a benefit. Besides the local 4th of July or Christmas parade, an occasional trip to...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
02-27-2021, 09:02 AM
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Replies: 14
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Re: looking for a ride
Paul, my local Fastenal shut their doors late last year as a way to cut costs. Many stores are no longer using company owned trucks to ship their merchandise, so they are no longer taking LTL...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
02-26-2021, 08:55 AM
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Replies: 5
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Re: Sound proofing\ insulation
I honestly don't know/remember specifically. We use both sizes of the felt in our upholstery shop, so since we have it already. Therefore they just cut it whatever size thickness for where it will...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
02-26-2021, 08:48 AM
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Replies: 14
Views: 792
Re: looking for a ride
John, if it is going to West Virginia, that is a foreign country isn't it!? What about export tariffs?? http://www.model-a-ford.com/LOL.gif
Just kidding of course!!
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