Forum: Model A (1928-31)
05-29-2015, 01:44 PM
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Replies: 13
Views: 2,543
Re: 1930 Deluxe 2dr Phaeton.
Are you truly speaking of the wooden bows or the top irons? I restore top irons but don't consider myself an expert on the bows. Jim (whose last name currently escapes me and is a furniture maker)...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
05-27-2015, 02:44 PM
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Replies: 5
Views: 1,665
Re: roadster doorand deck lid stuffing
Deck has a piece of felt-like material about 1/8"-3/16 thick; rather soft, not hard. Maybe 4x5" rectangle. I suppose it is a stiffner and the pad is anti-rattle. Most wonder why the inner liner of a...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
05-27-2015, 11:51 AM
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Replies: 16
Views: 3,342
Re: Making cotter pin hole in shackles
I have used a mill with a 1/8 center cutting mill bit before with no problem.
May need to use a carbide burr to get enough thread off to not make the bit wobble and break. Might try a little heat...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
05-24-2015, 08:31 AM
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Replies: 4
Views: 2,101
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
05-18-2015, 08:40 AM
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Replies: 5
Views: 1,783
Re: 1931 Model A Ford P/U Cab Top Steel Roof Rails
Those look correct without having the exact lengths. there may be other models and other dimensions that are similar but I believe those to be the ones. If so, good find as they are hard to come by....
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
05-17-2015, 01:44 AM
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Replies: 1
Views: 1,197
30-31 roadster door
Anyone know if a lower inner patch is made for a roadster door?
I already know that brookville makes the complete inner liner;
I just need up about 2" and the bottom of the inner liner.
Thanks in...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
05-14-2015, 10:04 AM
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Replies: 6
Views: 2,667
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
05-12-2015, 12:29 PM
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Replies: 16
Views: 4,113
Re: Body/fender steel
So when was a 2X4, 2x4? Long time ago! I have seen factory prints that spec 20 gauge also. However, I think thru the years, specs changed. One posted that it mic'd out a .037; well, current 20 gauge...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
05-04-2015, 04:42 PM
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Replies: 6
Views: 1,635
Re: Repo sheet metal
Several are selling floor pans in 22 gauge
That just won't do. Check with Steve at Bert's and tell him what you are
Looking for and no 22 gauge
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
04-28-2015, 01:39 PM
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Replies: 6
Views: 4,241
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
04-24-2015, 06:29 PM
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Replies: 20
Views: 5,246
Re: 1930 Cabriolet estimate value
You can't really put a value on it without more info.
How much is right and how much is wrong? Looks like the top angles are way off. Are the top assembly and irons even correct? How much will have...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
04-24-2015, 08:06 AM
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Replies: 25
Views: 6,217
Re: can you unchop a top?
Can be done but experience needed. Not for a first timer and not something you would want to pay another to do. Will take forever even with experience. Unless you have lots of "free" time, move on....
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
04-19-2015, 12:27 PM
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Replies: 46
Views: 10,032
Re: This guy thought I was nuts.
Yep those that
"Don't know that they don't know" are a pain in the butt to convince
I've pretty much quit discussing things past the first back and forth!
And I never tell anyone they are wrong...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
04-17-2015, 11:52 AM
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Replies: 37
Views: 5,033
Re: Tom Wesenberg 15000 plus posts
Yes sir Tom!
Thanks for weighing in so much with good info
If folks would learn to use "search" he would only be at 147 posts!
He not only has knowledge but patience!!
Me, I lack both attributes!...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
04-13-2015, 11:34 AM
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Replies: 26
Views: 6,676
Re: Stolen window regulators at MARC Membership
Back when I used to set up and vend at Hershey, I had something come up missing almost every year. It alsways seemed to happen when unpacking or packing. Just when you are paying the least attention....
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
04-09-2015, 01:55 PM
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Replies: 6
Views: 1,579
Re: Window Channels
Here's another good article that I have been forwarding to folks thru the years.
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
04-09-2015, 07:45 AM
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Replies: 10
Views: 3,497
Re: shocks
I'm reading him as original restored off a show car???
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
04-09-2015, 03:01 AM
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Replies: 10
Views: 3,497
Re: shocks
Lots of folks leave shocks lubed (light grease) but dry on show cars so they don't show leakage.
Hope they don't leak when you fill them! But don't be surprised
I used to build shocks and always...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
04-08-2015, 05:08 AM
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Replies: 24
Views: 6,412
Re: I think Mr. Ford is leaving us...
Two things:
"I did what I did at the time and when I knew better I did better"
Loosely quoted .....Angelou
"Let him among us cast the first stone"
Jesus
Not equivocating but two good...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
04-04-2015, 06:34 PM
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Replies: 54
Views: 9,581
Re: Which vendor do you buy from?
As you say new, so welcpme!
Also look at the search tab as it will reduce redundancy and give you quicker results
However, many of us older dudes seldom remember it's already been addressed any...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
03-26-2015, 01:46 PM
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Replies: 26
Views: 5,344
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
03-26-2015, 10:16 AM
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Replies: 26
Views: 5,344
Re: Center hood hinge cracks - pics
Often, to get the rods out, I soak with Kroil and sit for a few days then do it again. If I can get a rod to move at all, I will weld a small fitting on the most protruding end to allow attaching a...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
03-26-2015, 07:56 AM
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Replies: 26
Views: 5,344
Re: Center hood hinge cracks - pics
One other, be sure if you get a stainless center rod that it mics to the original. Most stock stainless is not the same as original. Also note, the original hollow rod is less apt to sag than a solid...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
03-26-2015, 04:47 AM
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Replies: 26
Views: 5,344
Re: Center hood hinge cracks - pics
Agreed mig is low on the list for this specific
However, mig is best for the inexperienced
A method that can be used with mig is to "slug" it
Back it up with a piece of copper or carbon.
It will...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
03-20-2015, 01:21 AM
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Replies: 8
Views: 2,801
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