Forum: Model A (1928-31)
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
01-17-2021, 06:53 PM
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Re: NOS paint thickness
John,
Very correct observation John, in the paint world less is always more. More primer & topcoat paint will not make the surface more durable or have a deeper shine.
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
01-16-2021, 08:32 PM
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Re: Early '28 Model A - possible AR?
Easiest & biggest 'AR' feature is the location of the hand brake, either in front of the shift lever or all the way over on the left cowl. Left cowl side = 'AR".
All the other features you...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
01-16-2021, 12:56 PM
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Re: "Diamond engine"
Thanks John,
So it safe to assume most replacement 'A' diamond blocks started life with the 'B' cam & lifters ?..... But no external way today of knowing short of dropping the pan.
jb
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
01-16-2021, 10:43 AM
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Replies: 23
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
01-15-2021, 10:32 PM
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
01-15-2021, 10:19 AM
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Replies: 12
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Re: Station wagon wood
'ctinin',
Feeling your pain... You might try a plastic credit card to scrape off the blistered varnish. When the card edge becomes dull, cut a fresh edge with a scissor.
If the varnished...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
01-12-2021, 09:16 PM
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
01-12-2021, 06:23 PM
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Re: Body alignment-Sport Coupe
Bob,
I'd wish Happy New Year but I'm not convinced yet.
You lost me talking about changing rear bumper bars. I'll assume you have all the correct body blocks & rubbers in the correct places.
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
01-09-2021, 08:08 PM
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Replies: 46
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
01-09-2021, 11:43 AM
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Re: Model A Beltline Variations?
Just to muddy things further, 30-31 coupe & roadster fenders are considered the same, probably with the same tail lamp mounting holes.
When pin striping a roadster I can get my hand around &...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
01-02-2021, 03:05 PM
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Re: Nitrocellulose
There is your problem, 'Oxides'. Any toner (tint) that was an oxide was banned MANY years ago, even before the entire product line was obsolete. Substitutions can be made but final color won't be...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
01-02-2021, 01:59 PM
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Replies: 14
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Re: Nitrocellulose
Perfect example for voting carefully..
A long shot but advertise 'Wanted' and see. The problem there will be how was the paint stored all this time.
Better chance finding acrylic lacquer.
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
12-29-2020, 05:37 PM
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Replies: 35
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
12-26-2020, 11:22 AM
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Replies: 26
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Re: Never Tried To Restore
Henry Ford " There are two kinds of people in the world, those that say they can and the others say they can't. Both are correct."
I'd suggest not trying pinstriping.....I've been doing it for 43...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
12-24-2020, 09:14 AM
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Re: Model A Paint Codes
Thanks Mike.
I have that list from the original source and have made a spray out of their Mountain Brown. Compared to my original 1929 chip, kinda like home plate & out field.
While brown...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
12-23-2020, 06:00 PM
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Replies: 18
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Re: 'More Mountain Brown'
From 'Ford Motor Company Material Numbers'
09-09-29 M-929 Mountain Brown (Dark) Pyroxylin
One month later listing..
10-08-29 M-968 Winterleaf Brown (Dark) Pyroxylin
10-08-29 M-969 ...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
12-23-2020, 05:04 PM
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Replies: 18
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Re: 'Mountain Brown'
RC,
As you might know Mountain Brown with Thorne Brown was a late (offered in October) 1929 body color combination. PPG does not list a paint code for Mountain Brown and since browns in general...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
12-13-2020, 09:33 PM
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Replies: 16
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Re: Distributor question
GR brings up the point that the Model A distributor trapped condensation in the cavity below it. The 'Improved Four' B distributor had a flat spot ground in the lower body to vent this condensation.
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
12-13-2020, 07:39 PM
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Replies: 16
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Re: Distributor question
Remember the old commercial, "You can pay me now or you can pay me later"
In another era when this was a capitalist country you might have suggested a maintenance schedule.
No worries, with...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
12-13-2020, 10:06 AM
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Replies: 16
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Re: Distributor question
Bob,
Please define "hopefully last", as both of us are 60 plus ?
How many miles do you drive in a season ? The oiling procedure as described above by Kirt was to done every five hundred miles...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
12-06-2020, 08:40 PM
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
11-28-2020, 06:12 PM
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Replies: 48
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Re: Hard Brake Pedal - Update on Post #9
Really Dave, this isn't personal that I keep re-directing your thoughts .....
Glazed brake pads & linings are the end result of brakes working correctly. While it might be possible to heat...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
11-27-2020, 08:25 PM
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Replies: 48
Views: 3,284
Re: Hard Brake Pedal - Update on Post #9
Dave,
Re Post 38. Installing one new brake shoe, the drum is not 'locked' but rather it is jammed. If you continued to replace one new shoe on each corner and test drove, I suspect strongly your...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
11-23-2020, 10:06 AM
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Replies: 48
Views: 3,284
Re: Hard Brake Pedal - Update on Post #9
Dave,
With many ways to adjust Model A brakes, my preference is to be able to lock all four drums with the adjuster screwed in completely. THEN set the brake rods.
More after you enjoy the...
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