Forum: Model A (1928-31)
09-26-2017, 08:46 AM
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
04-11-2017, 11:14 AM
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Re: Down Draft Intake
Been using the Scalded Dog for a few years now with a Stromberg 81. Basically very streetable performance with no issues.
We also have another car with the Ansen intake as well. That's on a mildly...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
04-11-2017, 10:59 AM
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Replies: 28
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Re: Why Did Henry Change Wheel Sizes?
The interesting thing though is the 19" and 21" tires are almost actually the same diameter. The big difference is in sidewall height. It's a good question though.
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
01-27-2015, 04:57 PM
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Replies: 12
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
06-04-2014, 09:17 AM
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Replies: 8
Views: 1,988
Re: smokey exhaust
At idle if it's more bluish in color and doesn't dissipate all that quickly then it's usually the valve guides and burning oil..
If it's light white and it dissipates somewhat quickly then it's...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
12-03-2013, 11:09 PM
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Replies: 33
Views: 6,692
Re: value opinions
Somewhere between 5,000 and 6,000. Depending on
what noises the engine makes
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
12-01-2013, 11:31 PM
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Replies: 130
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Re: Speedster Kit
Brent - I completely agree with you that if we WERE racing these a roll bar would definitely be installed along with a 5 point harness. The pictures make it look MUCH faster than the actual...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
11-30-2013, 11:31 PM
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Replies: 130
Views: 71,804
Re: Speedster Kit
We (BangerMatt and I) used 1 1/2 x 1 1/2 x 1/4" steel angle bolted with 2 bolts per bracket through the floor of the speedster using VERY large fender washers on the bottom of the wood floow to...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
11-17-2013, 04:16 AM
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Replies: 130
Views: 71,804
Re: Speedster Kit
Latimore Valley fairgrounds in York Springs PA. Home of the Jalopy Showdown every May. A good time for sure.
Lots of info on it over on the HAMB.
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
10-31-2013, 09:35 PM
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Replies: 35
Views: 7,849
Re: Wheel caving in
Or tighten it until it strips and then back off a quarter turn....... :eek:
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
10-01-2013, 08:29 AM
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Replies: 21
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Re: shock questions
So I'll go out on a limb here and I figure that the CW meant that the spring was to be in a Clock Wise positiona when installed. For the AC it was to be installed in an Anti Clockwise position.
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
06-18-2013, 12:41 PM
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Replies: 25
Views: 5,548
Re: 29 speedster
I can vouch for the ract that a 1941 Ford hood can make a nice tail once it's pie cut to narrow it a bit....
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
05-31-2013, 06:49 AM
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Replies: 1
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
05-29-2013, 08:59 AM
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Replies: 1
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Saturday June 1st on Long Island......
If you are looking for something to do this coming Saturday June 1st the FR Porter Region of the AACA is having a day of car games in Lake Grove. See the attached flyer for more info.
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
05-24-2013, 01:58 AM
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Replies: 23
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Re: Speed....
Do you mean something like this........
Kowalski Customs out of Reading PA. Bonneville last August they set a class record at 138.9 mph. The body is a belly tank from a 1949 F-86 Sabre jet. I...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
02-27-2013, 10:09 PM
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Replies: 7
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Re: Model A Speedster Weight?
OK I'll bite. My SWAG (simple wild-ass guess) would be a total weight of approx 1375 lbs. Front wheel around 465 lbs each and rears around 225 apiece.
Of coures, as they say....your mileage may...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
01-01-2013, 08:50 PM
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Replies: 27
Views: 7,428
Re: Speedster Project
Thanks for the info Jim. After doing a bit of research I see that you're familiar with the work these folks do. :D
I'll give a call later this week
Thanks again
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
12-31-2012, 06:12 PM
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Replies: 27
Views: 7,428
Re: Speedster Project
Nice work. The whole package has a great look to it.
Best of luck and enjoy the drives!
I do have a question though, where were you able to get those windshields? I haven't had any luck...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
10-15-2012, 12:12 PM
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Replies: 21
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Re: Dual Wheel Tandem AA spotted at Hershey
They were staying just up the road from Hershey in Grantville. The A and A-A trucks were being driven back and forth to the swap meet each dday. It was very nice to see them on the road!
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
10-13-2012, 07:02 AM
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Replies: 26
Views: 8,920
Re: Some Hershey Pictures!
That was certainly a beauty, here are a few more of it and a similar one as well.
http://i688.photobucket.com/albums/vv250/Brian_C_photos/2012-10-12_12-36-17_531.jpg...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
10-13-2012, 06:26 AM
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Replies: 26
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Re: Some Hershey Pictures!
We saw it on Thursday, a very nice piece. No price on it, but there was a big SOLD tag on it. I'm sure it wasn't cheap!
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
09-24-2012, 09:05 PM
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Replies: 9
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Re: making softer suspension
Well, we'vbe built 2 cars that are VERY light in the rear as you say. We removed every other spring and ended up with 6 in the rear spring pack and I believe 7 in the front pack. We cleaned them up...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
08-16-2012, 10:52 PM
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Replies: 22
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Re: Planning a trip to Hershey
Make sure you have a GOOD pair walking shoes on. The swap meet is all on pavement and you WILL walk miles and miles over the 2 or 3 days you will be there. Be prepared...........
A swap meet cart...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
07-20-2012, 08:48 AM
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Replies: 7
Views: 3,365
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
05-13-2012, 07:47 PM
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Replies: 9
Views: 2,401
Re: Any Idea What Type This is?.....
Gar,
I received an E-mail from Larry and he said that the head you have was never sold by him. The earliest head sold very briefly by Larry had three
rather large embossments down the center of...
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