Forum: Model A (1928-31)
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Re: Fs ignitions
Been running them for 35 years on hot rods, boats, classics and Model A's. Follow the directions when you install it.
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
01-19-2021, 11:11 AM
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Replies: 17
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Re: Model A rearend conversion
Agreed....my point was simply that the engine determined top speed, not the transmission. I'm running a B engine with an original CRAGAR head, hydraulic brakes, F-100 steering box and a host of other...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
01-16-2021, 07:50 PM
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Replies: 17
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Re: Model A rearend conversion
Have had my T-5 for ten years and it has nothing to do with speed, engine modifications determine the increase in speed. I can run 75 MPH with a fifth gear overdrive without stressing the engine.
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
01-16-2021, 07:41 PM
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Replies: 17
Views: 1,111
Re: Model A rearend conversion
Have had my T-5 for ten years and it has nothing to do with speed, engine modifications determine the increase in speed. I can run 75 MPH with a fifth gear overdrive without stressing the engine.
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
01-09-2021, 10:49 AM
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Replies: 21
Views: 1,009
Re: Battery charger
I have remote battery posts on both of my A's to make it east to use a trickle charge or jump start some poor soul. 12v of course. They're available from Speedway or NAPA
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
01-06-2021, 10:23 AM
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Replies: 27
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
12-31-2020, 10:38 AM
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Replies: 73
Views: 5,295
Re: Bone Stock or Modified?
One of the problems with threads like this is the lack of perspective. Take brakes for instance. Yes, you can "skid" all four tires with mechanical brakes. But how many times can you do that in...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
12-29-2020, 10:41 PM
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Replies: 7
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Re: My wide-bed
Curious about the Weber side draft. Pictures? Did you make the manifold? How does it compare to the 32/36 down draft?
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
12-28-2020, 10:17 PM
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Replies: 17
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
12-13-2020, 10:12 PM
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Replies: 6
Views: 991
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
12-12-2020, 08:04 PM
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Replies: 6
Views: 991
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
12-08-2020, 09:49 AM
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Replies: 47
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
12-05-2020, 03:29 PM
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Replies: 31
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
11-26-2020, 06:16 PM
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Replies: 73
Views: 5,295
Re: Bone Stock or Modified?
Yet to see an “anger laden” post in this thread. However, by ignoring this posts, you could miss out on some original parts being sold for five cents on the dollar. I make sure that the original...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
11-24-2020, 10:09 AM
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Replies: 73
Views: 5,295
Re: Bone Stock or Modified?
Brent said, "There is a real irony in many hobbyist's perception that often things are done to improve safety and/or reliability".
Brent's post is right to a point. All of the things he...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
11-22-2020, 06:02 PM
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Replies: 73
Views: 5,295
Re: Bone Stock or Modified?
Make a visit to the Museum of American Speed in Lincoln, NE and you would be amazed to see the displays of T and A speed equipment that was available during the same time these cars were still in...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
11-20-2020, 03:04 PM
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Replies: 24
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
10-22-2020, 08:15 AM
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Replies: 35
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Re: t 5 tranmission
It hasn't changed in 10 years, still 3". Rather than buy a used S-10 transmission and rebuild it, mine is brand new.
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
10-17-2020, 12:32 PM
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Replies: 29
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Re: Shipping a Model A
Come on guys....Californians pay a price for special blend gas to save the planet! If you bitch about the price of California gas, does that mean you’re a climate change denier?
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
10-16-2020, 08:38 AM
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Replies: 35
Views: 3,101
Re: t 5 tranmission
I've been running a T-5 for 10 years with none of the issues described by Brent. First off, before cutting the cross member, we made a piece that reinforced the cross member AFTER the cut using 8...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
10-10-2020, 08:28 AM
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Replies: 8
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Re: ModelA Times
Having run the Per-Lux Ignitor (now the Petronix) on boats, Model A's and classic cars for 40+ years, the only failure I've had was self inflicted due to a bad ground. Based on posts here, I have to...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
10-08-2020, 08:21 AM
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Replies: 10
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Re: Instead of advertising we pay yearly fee?
Over on the HAMB, we pay $50 a year for no ads. Not everyone over there pays. By the same token, if you register, you shouldn't see any ads. BTW, there are a number of vendors that extend...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
10-03-2020, 08:54 AM
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Replies: 11
Views: 3,059
Re: Weber carb
Running a fuel pump on both A's with the Weber 32/36 set up. Also use a fuel pressure gauge set at 3 PSI
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
09-29-2020, 02:04 PM
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Replies: 23
Views: 964
Re: Brake Conversion? Or not.
I’m still trying to figure out what I’m doing wrong after 25 years and 3 hydraulic brake conversions on my Model A’s. Help me here; no leaky lines or wheel cylinders, does not pull side to side when...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
09-28-2020, 08:38 AM
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Replies: 20
Views: 1,035
Re: 29' RPU doors
Those doors are gold! Outside handles are correct. Sorry, referring to CCPU
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