Forum: Model A (1928-31)
02-18-2013, 11:42 PM
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Re: the model A knock
Got the magnetic FFA emblems on the doors of my 1928 flatbed.I am a retired Ag teacher of 35 years. Ray in Duckroost , LA .
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
01-06-2012, 11:22 AM
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
09-10-2011, 06:23 PM
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Replies: 21
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Re: Black A's were rare?
My 1930 standard coupe was originally green which I found at the bottom of the firewall. It was painted black many years before I got it .I painted the coupe black with English Coach vermillin red...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
08-15-2011, 08:59 PM
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Replies: 6
Views: 1,565
Re: My next project
When I started teaching in 1971 it was still called Vocational Agriculture.St. Amant high is my old alma mater.Athough when I moved back to St. Amant in 1977 from Florida a new school had been built...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
08-15-2011, 08:26 PM
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Replies: 6
Views: 1,565
Re: My next project
I didn't think anyone would notice the FFA magnets.I retired as an Agriscience teacher with 37 years experience and still substitute at St. Amant High for the Agriscience teacher which was one of my...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
08-15-2011, 03:55 PM
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Replies: 6
Views: 1,565
Re: My next project
I have another building in back of this one that I need to finish and have air conditioned.I live south of Baton Rouge, LA and need to keep my coupe(avatar) that I restored and these two trucks out...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
08-15-2011, 03:25 PM
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Replies: 6
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My next project
This is a late October 1930 AA 1 1/2 ton Ford truck with a 137" wheel base flatbed.The radiator shell and radiator, wheels (with new tires),and flatbed iron have been restored by me.Also, the...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
08-14-2011, 01:06 PM
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Replies: 788
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
08-06-2011, 07:05 PM
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Replies: 11
Views: 6,775
Re: " Tie down a Model A to trailer"
Greg, what size are the straps, (width to fit narrow tires, height, etc).Do you remember or know the vender on E-Bay?How does the track attach to the trailer? Thanks, Ray Mayers.
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
08-06-2011, 06:32 PM
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Replies: 11
Views: 6,775
Re: " Tie down a Model A to trailer"
Thanks to all of you for your replies. I will take all of them into consideration before I make my decision.Some of our Redstick club members including my wife Diane and I are planning to tour with...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
08-06-2011, 01:26 PM
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Replies: 11
Views: 6,775
" Tie down a Model A to trailer"
I have a restored 1930 Model A coupe . What is the best way to tie it down to a flatbed (H&H) 18' trailer? I have ratchet binders (5000 lb capacity) straps.Thanks, Ray Mayers.
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
04-15-2011, 12:32 PM
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Replies: 4
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How to use one wire for Halogen bulb in headlight
I have a 50 watt halogen bulb I want to install in the headlights instead of the two light incondesent bulbs. How do I use one wire( from the conduit) to connect to the halogen without using the...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
03-27-2011, 09:16 PM
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Replies: 8
Views: 1,894
Tapping noise when hot
My coupe makes a tapping noise only when warmes up after several miles and only ditinctive when idling.I also hear less tapping noise at idle with the spark retarded.We checked all tappets and they...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
03-08-2011, 07:34 PM
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Replies: 13
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Re: Any "Barners" going on the Natchez Trace Tour?
The Redstick Model A Club from the Baton Rouge, Louisiana area have 17 members and 8 cars and one pickup which include one standard 1930 coupe,one deluxe coupe,one 1930 pickup,one 1928 fourdoor,two...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
01-13-2011, 05:25 PM
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Replies: 9
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Re: How to judge a local Club Model A show?
Thanks Don. That gives me "food for thought".We wil have mostly Model A's(and some T's) with a maximum number of 35 cars and trucks.We have a committee that will look at the format for judging this...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
01-13-2011, 03:51 PM
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Replies: 9
Views: 2,278
Re: How to judge a local Club Model A show?
We have an A-400 in the club and were questioning what category the this car should be in.Is it a convertable , a sedan,?It should be in a class by itself?And there is the problem. It would always...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
01-12-2011, 11:06 PM
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Replies: 9
Views: 2,278
How to judge a local Club Model A show?
In the past four years our club has relyed on Peoples Choice Awards according to body styles(Tudor sedan, fourdoor sedans,Roadsters,etc).Previous to the past four years we had knowlegable people in...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
01-04-2011, 01:01 PM
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Replies: 132
Views: 33,190
Re: How many Model A's do you have?
1930 rumble seat standard coupe, restored
1928 1 1/2 ton spokewheel AA flatbed truck
1930 1 1/2 ton dual wheel AA flatbed truck
Ray in Duckroost, LA
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Forum: Model-A
12-15-2010, 05:34 PM
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Replies: 17
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
12-02-2010, 08:51 AM
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Replies: 10
Views: 2,224
Re: Starting a Model A Club website
Thanks to all of you for your replies. I set up the website yesterday using www.webs.com (http://www.webs.com). and it was pretty easy. Now comes the work in posting all the information,...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
12-01-2010, 10:56 AM
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Replies: 10
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Starting a Model A Club website
How do I go about starting a Model A Club website? Our Redstick Chapter website is gone and I want to start a new one.I do not have any experience with this and I would appreciate any help from...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
10-11-2010, 02:00 PM
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Replies: 4
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Re: Painting my 1930 AA truck
I appreciate the information. I think I will take your advice Terry and use the PPG Concept 9000 with the DX685. I'm not going for points,just want to cut down on the mirror-like shine. It's going to...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
10-11-2010, 10:16 AM
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Replies: 4
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Painting my 1930 AA truck
When I painted my !930 coupe, I used PPG base coat/ clear coat for the finish(final coat)and it is very shiny. I have started restoring my 1930 AA truck and I want to paint it black( the blackest...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
09-18-2010, 03:17 PM
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Replies: 13
Views: 2,803
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
09-12-2010, 09:53 AM
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Replies: 12
Views: 3,045
Re: Unexpected Surprise Today!
Congratulations Robert and Rita:)! I know the feeling of that first trophy as when Diane and I won the Best Restored trophy from 1900-1969 with our 1930 standard coupe two years ago.My wife doesn't...
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