Forum: Model A (1928-31)
12-24-2023, 10:17 AM
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
11-23-2023, 10:23 AM
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Replies: 4
Views: 1,137
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
11-05-2023, 09:26 PM
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Replies: 4
Views: 1,137
Looking for 31 splash aprons
All the suppliers that I can find are out of stock. I can find the two piece 30's but not any 31's that have the fender extensions made on them. Would settle for some good used ones. Anyone know...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
10-28-2023, 09:35 PM
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Replies: 41
Views: 3,224
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
10-28-2023, 09:30 PM
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Replies: 41
Views: 3,224
Re: Hydraulic Brake Conversion
The way I found the history on my car was the person that bought it from the family that bought it new. He personally knew the family. When the car was bought new the owners lived in Mart Texas. The...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
10-27-2023, 09:05 PM
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Replies: 41
Views: 3,224
Re: Hydraulic Brake Conversion
Here ya go. My brakes work really good. I really wanted to go back with mechanical brakes. The pic on my avatar is my car when I got it. It was driven past being wore out. I got all the history about...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
10-26-2023, 10:01 PM
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Replies: 11
Views: 936
Re: engine vibration part 2
Mine must have a lower rear end ratio than yours. I checked my u joints & they are tight. Been planning on removing the oil pan & checking bearing clearances. Hopefully it has some shims & if the...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
10-26-2023, 09:50 PM
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Replies: 41
Views: 3,224
Re: Hydraulic Brake Conversion
I put front & rear hydraulic brakes off a 40 Ford car on mine. I turned the rear backing plates a 1/4 turn forward & ran the line through the rear radius rod. The large piston faces the front. I also...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
10-26-2023, 07:54 PM
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Replies: 11
Views: 936
Re: engine vibration part 2
I replaced mine using a porta power between the bellhousing & frame rails one side at a time. The frame doesn't have to be spread very much at all. I still have vibration when I get over 45mph. When...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
03-23-2023, 09:51 PM
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Replies: 21
Views: 3,422
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
03-09-2023, 10:21 PM
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Replies: 2
Views: 969
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
02-22-2023, 09:57 PM
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Replies: 10
Views: 1,021
Re: Just out for a drive
It was 80 here Monday & the wife & I both had Presidents Day off so we took a all afternoon cruise in our Model A. We had to run the AC (windshield open).
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
02-20-2023, 11:02 AM
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Replies: 36
Views: 5,831
Re: Radiator Cap Won't fit into the grill shell
Radiator is high up against the shell as it can go. Someone must have put a shorter neck in the radiator. Couldn't find anyone with a lathe to cut my cap down so I die grindered it. Problem solved.
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
02-16-2023, 06:36 AM
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Replies: 16
Views: 1,912
Re: lite switch assembly question
The c clip holds on the switch actuator. You put the spring on first then compress the spring & put the c clip on. Then put the cover on the switch & then align the switch rod up with the switch. Put...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
02-12-2023, 09:44 PM
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Replies: 16
Views: 1,912
Re: lite switch assembly question
This doesn't reference the assembly order of the switch but while it's apart you might want to lube it a bit. Mine was real hard to turn after assembling it. I took it back apart & sprayed it with...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
01-20-2023, 10:02 PM
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Replies: 11
Views: 2,329
Re: Ahooga Horn motor spins real slow
I found a collapsed spring behind one of the brushes. I stretched it out & put it back in & it works fine. I have a new set of brushes & springs on order for it. Thanks for all the help!!!
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
01-14-2023, 06:31 AM
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Replies: 11
Views: 2,329
Ahooga Horn motor spins real slow
Original 6 volt hooked up straight to the battery. Motor spins slow & sometimes stops & won't start back on it's own unless you push start it. Got the adjustment screw backed all the way off so motor...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
01-09-2023, 11:13 PM
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Replies: 36
Views: 5,831
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
01-08-2023, 08:12 AM
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Replies: 36
Views: 5,831
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
01-06-2023, 10:05 PM
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Replies: 36
Views: 5,831
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
01-04-2023, 10:39 PM
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Replies: 36
Views: 5,831
Radiator Cap Won't fit into the grill shell
1931 Coupe. I purchased a shiny new chrome radiator cap for my A but it won't fit into the grill shell. It has a lip on the bottom of the cap that is too large for the hole in my grill shell.I found...
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Forum: Model-A
12-30-2022, 06:32 AM
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Replies: 0
Views: 651
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Forum: Model-A
12-30-2022, 06:19 AM
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Replies: 1
Views: 644
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
12-28-2022, 07:27 PM
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Replies: 5
Views: 1,374
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
12-23-2022, 12:16 AM
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Replies: 37
Views: 4,573
Re: Hard freeze coming
It's 14* right now in Axtell Texas. Got some Pestone green in mine. Going to be in the 70's again next week. I'm off work all next week so I will put a few miles on mine.
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