Forum: Model A (1928-31)
Yesterday, 10:05 AM
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Re: NOS paint thickness
The biggest culprit I’ve seen is overloading the substrate
It used to be really bad when red oxide and lacquer-based putty’s were around
Load it up and chips in months. Too much of the new...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
Yesterday, 08:25 AM
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Replies: 13
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Re: Rumble Seat Hinges part 2
Just a sidebar
The best way to restore a deck lid is to take it apart. Separate the liner and skin.
That allows access to the inside to completely clean and repair. The d nuts and a reinforcement...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
01-15-2021, 09:59 PM
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Replies: 6
Views: 289
Re: Door latches
Bert’s may have good or restorable originals
They’re better than repo
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
01-15-2021, 06:28 PM
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Replies: 7
Views: 373
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
01-09-2021, 10:00 AM
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Replies: 4
Views: 251
Re: Model A Beltline Variations?
The doors are the same
So something else is wrong with all this
Sure you’re not mixing up 28-29 and 30-31?
Belt rails do have different shape so should be evident
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
01-07-2021, 08:12 PM
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Replies: 20
Views: 571
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
01-07-2021, 08:58 AM
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Replies: 2
Views: 191
Re: cowl patch
No it has the contour you describe
The better panels (sipe) are closer than the others are
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
01-04-2021, 04:21 PM
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Replies: 11
Views: 919
Re: 68C and A400
I make them out of aluminum and polish. Small screws mount them from the backside
Originals were plated pot metal.
I don’t really know what water plating is.....maybe I live under a rock!
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Forum: Model-A
01-03-2021, 04:16 PM
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Replies: 1
Views: 172
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Forum: Model-A
01-03-2021, 09:19 AM
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Replies: 1
Views: 172
Window riser handle 31 Vic a400
Sold
6 original window cranks. Squares are unbroken
$85 shipped USA
Will post pic later
Please direct email to oldbluoval@gmail.com, no PM pls
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
01-02-2021, 01:51 PM
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Replies: 14
Views: 715
Re: Nitrocellulose
If you have the paint and it’s been stored properly, why not use it? Maybe I’m misreading that you had paint but no longer have such?
Certain things should be addressed such as substrate and...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
01-01-2021, 09:57 PM
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Replies: 20
Views: 1,433
Re: Model A Victoria
The USPS used to give a lesser rate if it was a magazine or book; don’t know if that’s still exists. I wouldn’t pay $14.50 either; that should mail for $6+-
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
01-01-2021, 04:11 PM
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Replies: 17
Views: 960
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
12-31-2020, 04:24 PM
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Replies: 17
Views: 960
Re: Are aftermarket hoods any good?
Other than the ones I’m hoarding......
It’s been ages since I’ve seen a really good top.
Louvers are out there but tops are usually beat up, wallowed around, stretched, hinge broken and hard to...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
12-30-2020, 12:08 PM
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Replies: 3
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
12-30-2020, 04:39 AM
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Replies: 3
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Re: 31 slantwindow
Vicky doors are wider
Inner won’t work.
Nobody makes a decent outer. The outer bead has a slight arch in it rather than straight
When installed a straight one looks like it dips
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
12-29-2020, 11:09 AM
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Replies: 2
Views: 175
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
12-28-2020, 07:51 PM
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Replies: 17
Views: 960
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
12-28-2020, 11:56 AM
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Replies: 19
Views: 890
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
12-28-2020, 09:18 AM
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Replies: 9
Views: 463
Re: Wood rot - wood hardener
Are you attempting to stabilize to hold nails and/or screws. If so, forget it ....never had acceptable results to me
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
12-26-2020, 01:42 PM
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Replies: 26
Views: 1,624
Re: Never Tried To Restore
A funny thing about me and stripping...
I’m right handed. I can stripe the drivers side going front to rear to my so~so satisfaction.
Then there’s the passengers side.....OMG. You’d think going...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
12-25-2020, 09:33 AM
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Replies: 63
Views: 3,831
Re: Signs, back in the day
Over my favorite burger (and other) bar in college
Our credit manager is Helen Waite
If you want credit go to Helen Waite
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
12-24-2020, 10:44 AM
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Replies: 4
Views: 796
Re: Yet another scammer
Flathead
The word scam is enough for me
The email address will change every time
Stay away from people just joining until u know more in every case
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
12-24-2020, 07:33 AM
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Replies: 15
Views: 1,032
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
12-23-2020, 06:47 PM
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Replies: 19
Views: 1,124
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