Forum: Model A (1928-31)
07-21-2023, 11:31 PM
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Replies: 37
Views: 2,906
Re: New to A's...
Beautiful A and I love the '57. Always wanted a tri-five, but thus far the right opportunity hasn't presented itself.
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
07-21-2023, 11:28 PM
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Replies: 37
Views: 2,906
Re: New to A's...
Thanks! I *think* these are 16s. Been a couple of years- I saved them and the rear end and front end when we subframed and street rodded a friend's '52. I had intentions of keeping the Merc flathead ...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
07-20-2023, 10:40 PM
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Replies: 37
Views: 2,906
Re: New to A's...
Thanks! I don't have side mounted spares...I'll keep an eye out for some '35 wires just in case. I've got a set of '52 Ford F1 wheels, but they are at another property and I have not had time to see...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
07-19-2023, 10:52 AM
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Replies: 37
Views: 2,906
Re: New to A's...
Thanks, I'll keep that in mind. In regards to the truck-I removed that shaft and put a newer model open drive rear end in so I could better keep up with traffic. The '52, along with its stablemate, a...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
07-17-2023, 07:31 PM
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Replies: 37
Views: 2,906
Re: New to A's...
I don't think the forum will let me post pics yet.Let me try..
This morning, using the directions given she fired off and had no issues. I drove it about 4 miles, to the local 1890s General store...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
07-16-2023, 08:17 PM
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Replies: 37
Views: 2,906
Re: New to A's...
I've reached out to a couple of guys I know who have model A's and I'm trying to locate a local or semi local club now. Hopefully, there's a chapter or model a specific club around I can join up with...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
07-16-2023, 01:27 PM
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Replies: 37
Views: 2,906
Re: New to A's...
Thank y'all very much! I went out and tried adjusting the GAV a bit and went through the procedures in the manual posted, and the old girl started up much easier and seemed to run smoother. The guy I...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
07-16-2023, 08:11 AM
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Replies: 37
Views: 2,906
Re: New to A's...
Thanks all, especially 1955cj5, that attachment is helpful. Showing my ignorance what is "GAV"?
I've used the choke , but didn't realize there was an adjustment on it by turning the knob too......
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
07-15-2023, 09:32 PM
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Replies: 37
Views: 2,906
New to A's...
So, Been a member here for years, lurking as I didn't have an A....
But today, this little 1930 model followed me home. It's an old restoration, I suspect and very needy, although it runs and...
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