Forum: Model-T
08-23-2013, 12:03 PM
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Bosch DU4 Magneto plus extras
I have for sale from a recently purchased box of parts a Bosch DU4 magneto. It puts out good spark when turned. It has a metal/rubber drive coupling on the end. I will also throw in 2 Model T wooden...
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Forum: Model-A
06-04-2013, 05:02 AM
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Replies: 2
Views: 1,039
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Forum: Model-A
06-02-2013, 09:54 AM
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Replies: 2
Views: 1,039
WTB 28-29 Fuel Tank
Looking to by1928 -29 fuel tank in usable / restorable condition. No heavy rot or leaks please. I can pick up at next swap meet or come to you if in MA, NH, or ME.
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Forum: Model-T
01-28-2013, 01:15 PM
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Replies: 0
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Book For Sale: FORD SMILES
I have a book for sale titled Ford Smiles by Shrewsbury Publishing Co.Copyrighted 1917. It's a good natured book of Model T jokes from the period. It's soft bound with over 150 pages of funny jokes...
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Forum: Model-T
11-18-2012, 07:54 PM
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Replies: 1
Views: 1,556
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Forum: Model-T
11-13-2012, 06:56 PM
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Replies: 1
Views: 1,556
Model T Early Fan
I have an early Model T fan with shaft, pulley and brackets. The 13" blade looks solid with no cracks and has very slight wear on each tip from apparently rubbing while turning at one time.The...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
11-12-2012, 05:42 PM
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Replies: 22
Views: 6,043
Re: It's FORD night on the History Channel
The History Channel could never be taken seriously as a factual resource of knowledge.Most of their programming is tired overused footage with half a$$ed explanations.They offer cheap filler material...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
11-03-2012, 04:57 PM
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Replies: 94
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Re: Paint A Car With Rustoleum?
I have seen Rustoleum 2X used on a set of fenders with fantastic results.I would have sworn that it was professionally done at a body shop. The 2 X product has more color pigment than the regular...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
10-25-2012, 01:58 PM
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Replies: 14
Views: 3,519
Re: Model A steering wheel resto.
Follow up
I filed a coat hanger into a square shape and stuck 2 pieces off of the hanger into an old bill fold and soldered the hanger part to the bill fold.They protrude out of the holder about 1.5...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
10-25-2012, 12:50 PM
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Replies: 14
Views: 3,519
Re: Model A steering wheel resto.
Thankyou everyone for your ideas and suggestions. Craig I think your idea is great and I'm going to try it out.I might possibly be able to make the coat hanger tool into a sort of plane by attaching...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
10-24-2012, 11:50 AM
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Replies: 14
Views: 3,519
Model A steering wheel resto.
Hi Fellow A'ers
I'm restoring the steering wheel on my 1929 truck.Ive epoxied the cracks and have no qualms about painting it afterward. Does anybody know a way to recut/touch up the concentric...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
10-05-2011, 03:49 PM
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Replies: 5
Views: 2,446
Re: Hood Latch Restoration
Thanks for the info. I have the latches apart now and I found the springs and pins at an industrial supply store.When it's time to refinish them I think I'll use POR 15 on them.
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
10-03-2011, 06:19 PM
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Replies: 5
Views: 2,446
Hood Latch Restoration
Hi Fellow A'ers , Ive read someplace that they restore hood latches. How do you disassemble them? I see the pin on the bottom needs to come out but I cant see how the internal rod & spring come out...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
09-25-2011, 03:52 PM
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Replies: 18
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Re: Generator Field Coil Screw
I saw a tool for removeing the screws years ago in a Chevy manual. All it was is an arbor press with a bit on it that you could twist.
TG
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
09-21-2011, 05:28 PM
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Replies: 7
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Re: The Two Week Window period
I agree that 2 weeks is the normal period of mourning by your casual friends.In my case my closest friend of 35 years who got me into Model A's died unexpectedly 2 years ago. He went with me on my...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
09-18-2011, 11:33 AM
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Replies: 3
Views: 1,466
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
09-18-2011, 11:06 AM
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Replies: 3
Views: 1,466
Universal Joiunt Cover
Hi Fellow A'ers,
On my '29 AA when I assemble the u-joint cover's to the frame cross member the inner hemispherical grease retainer has 2 holes in it 180 degrees apart. Do they need to face a...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
09-18-2011, 10:58 AM
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Replies: 31
Views: 6,673
Re: Showing a little progress
I have a friend who painted his fenders using Rustoleum 2X black in a rattle can. I was amazed how good it looks and stands up over several years.
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
09-11-2011, 08:50 PM
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Replies: 123
Views: 26,361
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
09-11-2011, 08:48 PM
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Replies: 15
Views: 10,687
Re: Radius Ball Question
As it works out I took Tom's advice and measured the ball. It had very little wear so I assembled it like Henry would have wanted and it seems tight.I dont know what the previous guy was thinking. ...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
09-11-2011, 12:09 PM
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Replies: 15
Views: 10,687
Radius Ball Question
The radius ball on my 1929 AA has some wear and it came with the rubber ball over it. What is the best way short of replacing the ball to repair this? I can reassmble with another rubber cover or use...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
08-23-2011, 02:53 PM
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Replies: 9
Views: 2,219
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
08-11-2011, 06:43 AM
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Replies: 10
Views: 2,931
Re: @#%&#* Adjustable Tappets
The motor is out and being reassembled after a ring & valve job.Those tappets were already in the motor so I thought I'd reuse them. I'll be rebuilding another one this winter and I have no qualms...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
08-10-2011, 08:04 AM
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Replies: 10
Views: 2,931
Re: @#%&#* Adjustable Tappets
Thankyou guys for the great suggestions. I will rough up the threads and see if it's tight enough.I believe the next time I will use the original tappets.Like my signature states "Old is good and new...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
08-09-2011, 03:14 PM
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Replies: 10
Views: 2,931
@#%&#* Adjustable Tappets
While assembling my engine and while adjusting the last valve the adjusting screw loosened up and no longer had any turning resistance.
I assume those self locking adjustable tappets work off of an...
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