Forum: Model A (1928-31)
03-25-2014, 10:51 PM
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Replies: 144
Views: 29,784
Re: Sadness & joy
So sorry to hear of your loss. Our prayers are with you and your family.
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
02-11-2014, 11:51 PM
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Replies: 8
Views: 2,239
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
01-09-2014, 05:14 PM
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Replies: 41
Views: 9,675
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Forum: Model-A
12-24-2013, 12:38 AM
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Replies: 0
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Model A Service Bulletins
I am looking for a copy of the Model A Service Bulletins. I would prefer the copy that was in the blue binder.
Mitch
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
10-19-2013, 01:05 AM
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Replies: 43
Views: 7,710
Re: My Daughter
Wonderful news Mike...so very happy for you and you daughter! My grand daughter makes my days so much brighter.
Mitch
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
10-02-2013, 10:33 PM
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Replies: 73
Views: 11,021
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
08-11-2013, 04:39 PM
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Replies: 8
Views: 1,903
Re: 30 Roadster paint color help
Thanks. Marco's site has excellent information; been there several times. I know according to his site the color is Stone Brown but it also looks very similar to Manila Brown so, I thought I'd get...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
08-10-2013, 07:11 PM
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Replies: 8
Views: 1,903
30 Roadster paint color help
Looking for some help on the color of my roadster. I don't believe the color combo to be correct. I have been working (more like tinkering) on the mechanicals as first priority and may decide at some...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
06-02-2013, 10:41 PM
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Replies: 90
Views: 20,107
Re: Please help, any advice?
I had the same thing happen to me today. Took my Roadster out for a quick trip this afternoon and a couple miles into it and she started choking, bucking and backfiring. I pulled over and she idled...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
11-19-2012, 11:46 PM
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Replies: 11
Views: 3,143
Re: Manila Brown ?
My '30 Deluxe Roadster is this same brown color. Does anyone know if this is a correct color? If so, what would the correct trim color and wheel color be?
BTW-I haven't purchased my restoration...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
05-07-2012, 10:38 PM
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Replies: 57
Views: 17,995
Re: Title troubles in Florida
Thanks for all the great responses. For Mike V and Hoop; responses have been especially helpfull for Florida requirements. I sent a description of my situation to the DMV and recieved the following...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
05-05-2012, 02:58 PM
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Replies: 57
Views: 17,995
Re: Title troubles in Florida
Too late to look at what I should have done...just never thought that I would have this much trouble getting a title. Evidently I am misinterpreting the Florida DMV rules that state that a if the...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
05-04-2012, 10:27 PM
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Replies: 57
Views: 17,995
Title troubles in Florida
Tried to title my 30 Roadster and was told by the Florida DMV that they would not accept a Bill of Sale. According to them the car had to be titled by the seller and then transferred to me or I had...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
04-03-2012, 08:37 PM
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Replies: 8
Views: 2,253
Re: Tail light question
I second that! As a "newbie" to the "A" I still read the catalog(s), they really do help answering a lot of questions. My wife thinks I'm nuts reading a parts catalog...but it is informative and...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
03-06-2012, 10:11 PM
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Replies: 26
Views: 6,138
Re: Electrical Question
That's what I thought from the wiring diagram but, it definetly has a third wire...and it is hot. I was checking the tail light area and only had one wire running to the tail light. There was...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
03-04-2012, 11:42 PM
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Replies: 26
Views: 6,138
Re: Electrical Question
I agree, I would rather have a separate harness and lights if I were to add turn signals too. Right now I want to stay as original as I can. I still need to trace that wire and find out why it is hot...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
03-03-2012, 11:56 PM
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Replies: 26
Views: 6,138
Re: Electrical Question
Should have mentioned what I'm working on. It's a 30 Roadster and yes it is mounted on the crossmember.Thanks for the info. I'll retrace and recheck my voltage from the battery to switch and then to...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
03-03-2012, 10:13 PM
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Replies: 26
Views: 6,138
Re: Electrical Question
Hate to beat a dead horse but, I need some advice. While working on getting the brake light to work I have discovered that in the harness (cloth covered) at the tail light there are three wires. One...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
03-02-2012, 12:47 AM
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Replies: 26
Views: 6,138
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
03-02-2012, 12:17 AM
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Replies: 26
Views: 6,138
Re: Electrical Question
Since last post I have run through the wiring and ignition (easy to do, wow! got to love the simplicity of it) and lo and behold, I was able to get power to the headlights, tail lights and...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
02-11-2012, 04:15 PM
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Replies: 26
Views: 6,138
Re: Electrical Question
Thanks for the info. It does makes sense that the foot button allows the starter to crank and the key energizes the coil.
I should have been a bit more specific, as I did engage the starter...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
02-11-2012, 01:59 PM
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Replies: 26
Views: 6,138
Electrical Question
First off let me say that I am a newbie to the Model A world...and although I hate to ask a stupid question I figure it is probably more stupid to not ask so, here goes one of many to come I am sure....
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
01-27-2012, 10:24 PM
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Replies: 6
Views: 2,219
Re: Model A Data Plate
Thanks all for the advice. No holes have ever been drilled in the fire wall, just the "dimples" to mark the location. The engine # doesn't indicate that it could be a Canadian body either.
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
01-25-2012, 11:44 PM
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Replies: 6
Views: 2,219
Model A Data Plate
I have '30 Roadster that does not have a data plate mounted on the fire wall and doesn't appear to have ever had one mounted, no holes in the fire wall. Is this normal?
BTW-Happy to have recently...
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