Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
01-05-2020, 08:06 PM
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Replies: 8
Views: 1,409
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
01-05-2020, 08:05 PM
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Replies: 8
Views: 1,409
Re: Brake mystery
Thanks, I will use your suggestion. This car was restored to go to a museum in 2002. Great looking car but they did not restore anything mechanical. Just cleaned up and made to look good. It has been...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
01-05-2020, 06:58 PM
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Replies: 8
Views: 1,409
Brake mystery
I am working on a friends 29 Coupe. The brakes were converted to juice brakes many years ago. My problem is adjusting the front brakes. If I adjust the brakes so the wheels spins with little...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
01-28-2014, 11:52 PM
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Replies: 29
Views: 5,573
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
01-20-2014, 03:45 PM
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Replies: 15
Views: 13,701
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
01-20-2014, 03:39 PM
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Replies: 40
Views: 11,393
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
01-20-2014, 03:30 PM
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Replies: 22
Views: 5,099
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
01-20-2014, 03:26 PM
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Replies: 8
Views: 1,697
Re: How well to repro splash panels fit?
I installed a set of splash guards and running boards from Howells. The splash guards were ok but the running boards mating to stock fenders was not good. Original parts were not available to me so I...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
01-20-2014, 03:12 PM
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Replies: 8
Views: 2,064
Re: Roof and Visor questions 29 CCPU
Thanks for the information. I checked out Marco's. A lot of good pictures!
1Crosscut - I would like a photo of your top showing the folds. My wood joints are all sanded and I will recheck...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
01-19-2014, 04:26 PM
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Replies: 45
Views: 8,525
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
01-19-2014, 04:21 PM
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Replies: 8
Views: 2,064
Roof and Visor questions 29 CCPU
Thanks again for all the nice comments on my first drive a while back. I only have two major things left, roof and visor. I have watched all the videos, etc. on installation of both but still have...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
01-02-2014, 12:38 PM
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Replies: 9
Views: 2,489
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
12-31-2013, 10:47 PM
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Replies: 9
Views: 2,489
Re: Manual Wipers, 29 CCPU
I see where Burts says it has to be lengthened. Like so many other after market parts I have purchased, you have to make them fit.
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
12-31-2013, 12:35 PM
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Replies: 9
Views: 2,489
Manual Wipers, 29 CCPU
I got a new manual wiper from a vendor. I thought finally something simple to put together, one nut, what could go wrong. Alas I does not fit. My window frame is from a 28 AA and still has the...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
12-19-2013, 11:16 AM
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Replies: 31
Views: 5,572
Re: First Drive
Thanks everyone for the nice comments. Its snowing today so glad I got to drive it yesterday. I will post as I progress thru the last few things. What does everyone use for windlass for the doors. I...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
12-18-2013, 07:15 PM
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Replies: 31
Views: 5,572
Re: First Drive
I will be getting him back to the honey due list pretty soon now!! I got to ride on the second trip around the block, very comfy! It has been amazing to watch the transformation from boxes of...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
12-18-2013, 04:16 PM
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Replies: 31
Views: 5,572
First Drive
I took my first drive in my 29 CCPU today. What a thrill!! Not completely done yet as you can see and I didn't get the pictures in order. That is the trailer full of stuff I purchased from Plucker to...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
08-26-2013, 11:27 AM
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Replies: 14
Views: 3,385
Re: Rear main question
Tom, our weather is a bit different here in Montana. Low humidity and it was 52 degrees outside this mourning. Garage stays cool all day. I am close to lifting the engine out so things are going...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
08-25-2013, 06:42 PM
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Replies: 14
Views: 3,385
Re: Rear main question
Thanks Tom. I was hoping you would come back with a - well all you have to do is - kind of message. I am just not excited battling the flywheel again. Doing anything tomorrow?
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
08-25-2013, 12:17 PM
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Replies: 14
Views: 3,385
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
08-24-2013, 10:14 AM
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Replies: 14
Views: 3,385
Re: Rear main question
Thanks for the replies everyone. I will pull the engine, put in the long bolts and do it right. Always the best way.
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
08-24-2013, 12:18 AM
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Replies: 14
Views: 3,385
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
08-23-2013, 09:32 PM
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Replies: 14
Views: 3,385
Re: Rear main question
My screw up was not noticed until the engine was installed and ran. A very bad rear main oil leak led me to find I had installed the wrong cap. Yes it was plasti guaged. I had 3 engines torn down...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
08-23-2013, 09:14 PM
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Replies: 0
Views: 970
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
08-23-2013, 07:12 PM
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Replies: 14
Views: 3,385
Rear main question
This is a strange question I'm sure. Has anyone ever machined a rear bearing cap that requires long bolts so it can be used with the short bolts. There is a long story about what led to this...
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