Forum: Model A (1928-31)
Today, 03:22 PM
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Re: Serial Number and Year of production
It could be a 1930. There are ways to build a case based on the preponderance of parts. Early 1930s had a number of shared parts with the '29s, while still having 1930 styling.
The frame number...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
Today, 03:13 PM
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Re: Model A and T Upholsterers
So what I hear you saying is that we need to make sure Mike is taking a statin and a baby aspirin, and getting his steps in.
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
Today, 12:48 PM
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Replies: 14
Views: 367
Re: distributor swap out question
I have had some success in the past removing distributor cam screws as follows:
Drive the pin out of the collar at the bottom of the distributor shaft and remove the collar to expose the tab at...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
Yesterday, 12:47 PM
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Replies: 41
Views: 3,222
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
Yesterday, 12:03 AM
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Replies: 32
Views: 918
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
03-26-2024, 10:31 PM
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Replies: 32
Views: 918
Re: 354 Ring an Pinion
You've been carrying the torch for the 5.25s for years. Has anyone else on FB ever tried it? Seems like a lonely crusade.
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
03-25-2024, 03:44 PM
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Replies: 5
Views: 689
Re: RIP John Phillips Model A Garage
I hope the site stays up. It provided a Google-indexed copy of the service bulletins, as well as other basic information. I was surprised it never got hit with a copyright claim, but glad it didn't.
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
03-22-2024, 09:08 AM
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Replies: 41
Views: 3,222
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
03-20-2024, 05:33 PM
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Replies: 21
Views: 1,354
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
03-20-2024, 11:30 AM
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Replies: 50
Views: 4,169
Re: Radial Or Bias Ply Tires
The main problem with global commerce right now is you've got the Houthis targeting traffic going through the Suez canal, and drought in Panama causing long traffic jams at that canal. So anything...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
03-20-2024, 11:19 AM
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Replies: 50
Views: 4,169
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
03-20-2024, 11:16 AM
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Replies: 21
Views: 1,354
Re: 2024 Chickasha pre-war Swap Meet
If you work at a bank and you're not seeing people taking out loans like they used to, that's downstream of higher interest rates – which were instituted to put the brakes on an economy that was...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
03-20-2024, 11:06 AM
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Replies: 23
Views: 1,211
Re: Cheap Gas
In the 1940s, chop suey typically cost 65-85˘ depending on where you were. I haven't seen any menus from prior to that.
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
03-20-2024, 08:30 AM
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Replies: 23
Views: 1,211
Re: Cheap Gas
The tax is high as a percentage of the total, but think about the great ROI people were getting on it. At the time, most roads in the US were still being paved for the first time, and the gas tax...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
03-18-2024, 01:07 PM
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Replies: 7
Views: 504
Re: Vulcan 1 cylinder head
Definitely looks "inspired by" the Winfield heads, down to the plug location and (eyeballing it) being threaded for 14mm plugs.
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
03-15-2024, 09:06 AM
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Replies: 73
Views: 4,082
Re: Value of an Un-Restored Model A Engine
I'm helping to disperse the collection of a friend who passed away recently. He has at least four multi-disc clutch stacks we're looking to sell. Also a wide array of 28/29 body components, shift...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
03-14-2024, 10:21 AM
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Replies: 21
Views: 7,210
Re: Model B engine advantages?
The availability of the Burtz engine has almost killed the market for used engine blocks. Everyone's standards got a lot higher in a short period of time, particularly in overseas regions where used...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
03-10-2024, 11:45 PM
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Replies: 23
Views: 1,268
Re: Cash Value/Sale History of Red Grow's "Betsy"?
You owe tax on the fair market value. You can have the car appraised, or you can document sales of other "similar" cars. As long as your stated value doesn't raise any red flags and if you can show...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
03-07-2024, 02:08 PM
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Replies: 9
Views: 383
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
03-07-2024, 02:06 PM
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Replies: 17
Views: 920
Re: Why a fabric roof?
Difficulty fabricating a steel roof that would meet the requirements (cost, shape,reliability, noise, etc).
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
03-02-2024, 12:40 PM
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Replies: 22
Views: 974
Re: Klein Tools
The trick is holding the clamp stationary. If you can get it into position, zero it, and then turn the load on without moving it, the reading is accurate in my experience. If you’re just snapping it...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
03-02-2024, 10:20 AM
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Replies: 22
Views: 974
Re: Klein Tools
For a few dollars more you could get a Kaiweets HT208D, which has more features, such as indirect DC amperage, and higher current tolerance.
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
02-25-2024, 07:01 PM
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Replies: 6
Views: 517
Re: Distributor spark plug connectors
I would use the Snyder's bronze set (or anyone else's bronze set):
https://www.snydersantiqueauto.com/product.htm?pid=976368
The OEM connectors were bronze, not brass. Bronze is a little...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
02-22-2024, 12:20 PM
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Replies: 13
Views: 846
Re: Frame Spreader
Dave Delmue says he'll probably do a run of them sometime this year. Otherwise you're out of luck unless you can find one for sale used, borrow, or fabricate.
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
02-19-2024, 03:22 PM
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Replies: 10
Views: 486
Re: ID this pulley?
There's a version of the two-piece pulley where the pulley threads onto the keyed part using LHT, is that what you're seeing?
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