Forum: Model A (1928-31)
07-01-2020, 08:41 AM
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Replies: 6
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Re: Pickup in 1962
Thank you, got it figured out and reposted in landscape format. I like old school tech. Not much "other" in use on this end.
Pickup is so nice. Most everything except body work is like new and...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
06-25-2020, 11:19 PM
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Replies: 6
Views: 1,963
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
06-25-2020, 11:09 PM
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Replies: 6
Views: 1,963
Pickup in 1962
Thought some will enjoy a picture found today by my daddy. This was taken shortly after his pickup was ground towed from Grand Forks, ND to Johnston Co. North Carolina. Note wires for brake and tail...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
06-20-2020, 10:08 PM
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Replies: 2
Views: 1,291
Water pump lateral motion?
Hello All,
Noticed today water pump has about 1/8 inch lateral motion when running.
Do I worry about something coming loose on impeller end and fan eating the radiator?
No leaks so tightening...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
05-12-2020, 05:47 AM
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Replies: 4
Views: 1,598
Hand Operated Windshield Wiper
Hello All,
Wondering if there are supposed to be rubber grommets or something between the shaft and windshield frame for a hand operated wiper? Seems like otherwise it would just flop around....
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
05-09-2020, 11:10 PM
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Replies: 1
Views: 1,138
Pickup Progress
For those following this project, check out new pictures in album.
She's coming together in a great way.
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
04-20-2020, 09:55 PM
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Replies: 9
Views: 1,660
Early 30 Pickup Floorboard Quandry
I purchased floorboard for pickup with emergency brake to right of shifter.
Size is perfect, however only the 2 screw holes closest to the seat base line up. Holes on each side are off as much as...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
04-06-2020, 05:47 AM
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Replies: 15
Views: 2,653
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
04-05-2020, 08:42 AM
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Replies: 15
Views: 2,653
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
04-03-2020, 10:23 PM
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Replies: 15
Views: 2,653
1940 or today?
Thought you would enjoy this picture made earlier today. The background is my friend's Meadows sawmill, flat belt driven with his M Farmall. Hope this takes some of you back to fond memories of an...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
03-30-2020, 07:34 PM
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Replies: 4
Views: 1,292
Classic seat spring woes and fixes
Some interesting bits on the seat back. Cover was replaced with new vinyl in the mid 60's and the seat back placed on a high shelf in a dry barn. On Sunday I pulled it down, thinking my Daddy would...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
03-26-2020, 07:07 PM
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Replies: 2
Views: 1,530
February '30 Pickup Bumper????
Current brackets appear to be the 15 3/4" variety which indicates the later style 2 bar bumper. Holding up the earlier (ends swept back) bumper the ends are very close to the tires. I've read...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
03-26-2020, 06:13 AM
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Replies: 19
Views: 3,231
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
03-23-2020, 06:16 AM
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Replies: 19
Views: 3,231
Re: It's alive!!!!!
Good question. Come-a-long is putting stress on bumper brackets, which at some point were pushed in, I assume due to a slight collision. They've moved some, not quite enough. I relaxed some of the...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
03-19-2020, 05:51 AM
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Replies: 2
Views: 881
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
03-18-2020, 10:27 PM
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Replies: 2
Views: 881
Model BB Window channels?
Posting for a friend with a BB. He's looking for window channels. Are these the same as 31 Model A's or did Henry have a better idea for 32?
Thanks
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
03-17-2020, 05:53 AM
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Replies: 19
Views: 3,231
It's alive!!!!!
For those of you who have been helping and all those who enjoy seeing something come back to life, the following is shared. Sunday afternoon she was driven for the first time since October 1968....
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
03-11-2020, 06:58 PM
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Replies: 14
Views: 2,178
Re: 12 leaf front spring in 82A pickup
Some history on this particular spring. My Dad bought the truck off a farm near Grand Forks, ND in 1960. I'm 100% sure he never changed it. So this narrows the opportunity to replace between...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
03-08-2020, 08:28 PM
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Replies: 14
Views: 2,178
12 leaf front spring in 82A pickup
I've seen references and replacements for the 82A pickup that are 10 leaf, but have not seen 12. Just wondering if this was an option, a modification or what.
Any one else have similar or...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
03-05-2020, 06:55 AM
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Replies: 2
Views: 978
rear drums hard to get on and..........
After assembling new cast iron drums on the original hubs, having them turned and installing, the fronts went on like a dream. The right rear a little snug but it would still turn. The left rear...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
02-28-2020, 06:14 AM
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Replies: 2
Views: 1,172
Oohga horn screen replacement
Good morning All,
Rebuilding the horn from Daddy's pickup, picking up where he left of in '68. Looks like he was trying to make 1 out of two. I have all the parts located and am curious how the...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
02-25-2020, 06:30 AM
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Replies: 5
Views: 1,317
Re: Pickup turns 90 this month
Good morning,
Pickup is very straight, and I have only found 2 very small spots of rust through. One is a piece that is removeable and overlaps a rear fender and an adjacent piece on the underside....
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
02-24-2020, 12:58 AM
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Replies: 5
Views: 1,317
Pickup turns 90 this month
All new brakes with cast iron drums, runs like a dream after a 51 year nap.
Tank getting coated, wheels and tires coming next. Lots of small things addressed along the way.
Well worth...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
02-24-2020, 12:36 AM
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Replies: 6
Views: 1,353
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
02-14-2020, 06:36 AM
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Replies: 14
Views: 7,561
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