Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
11-26-2014, 07:26 AM
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Replies: 19
Views: 5,021
Re: Sad Day This Weekend
John, this car was very near you. It was on River Rd, just east of Ellicott City. Granddad died in 1962 and my uncle inherited the car (as well as the 26 Chevrolet). Uncle could not ever make a...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
11-23-2014, 11:03 AM
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Replies: 19
Views: 5,021
Re: Sad Day This Weekend
I truly hope the guy can do something with it. Unfortunately the underside is like lace cheese. Everything from about two inches up is very thin and mostly perforated. We always wanted to restore...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
11-19-2014, 07:47 PM
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Replies: 19
Views: 5,021
Sad Day This Weekend
Twas a sad day today. A little background:
Back in June, 1972 Tropical Store Agnes came up the east coast of the US and dumped a lot of rain in a short period of time on the Mid-Atlantic states....
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
10-26-2014, 05:06 PM
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Replies: 3
Views: 1,109
Re: 1935 Ford V-8 Heads: Aluminum or Cast Iron?
Thank you Don. I guess that in the past, the heads may have been in bad condition,cracked, corroded or whatever, and granddad had them replaced. Or maybe the engine was worn out and a truck engine...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
10-26-2014, 03:59 PM
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Replies: 3
Views: 1,109
1935 Ford V-8 Heads: Aluminum or Cast Iron?
My grandfather bought a 1935 Ford two-door car back in 1935. It is the two-door model that has the larger rear side windows with a trunk, not a rumble seat. I think it was called a Tudor Sedan....
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
10-26-2014, 03:34 PM
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Replies: 16
Views: 3,063
Re: Painting bumper bolts and spacers
Etching the finish of new hardware would certainly help the paint to adhere. And using the oven to dry is an excellent idea. I only have cats living with me now, no wife or significant other so using...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
10-26-2014, 09:28 AM
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Replies: 16
Views: 3,063
Re: Painting bumper bolts and spacers
I don't know what type of finish was on the original hardware, glossy, flat or satin. If satin is OK, I have used Rustoleum 7777 Satin Black for just about any black surface that I have needed. I...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
10-13-2014, 03:43 PM
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Replies: 124
Views: 36,739
Re: Our Model A wreck in Austin, TX
I am so sorry that this happened to you guys. I am glad that you are pretty much OK. Hopefully you can get things sorted out quickly. Bummer...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
10-12-2014, 12:54 PM
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Replies: 61
Views: 12,694
Re: Possible First Model A
Whilst I am not YET a Model A owner, I totally agree with this ^ and the other information above. Surely parts are getting more and more scarce.
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
10-11-2014, 08:21 AM
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Replies: 10
Views: 3,983
Re: Wayne Carini at Hershey
I have seen Wayne at the Amelia Concourse here in Fernandina Beach many times. I have to agree that he seems to be a very nice person who is not at all snooty. I like his show as well. Glad that you...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
09-25-2014, 02:23 PM
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Replies: 15
Views: 3,228
Re: New Member, Greetings!
Check out post # 5 above ^^ Thanks!
Thanks for the welcome Bruce. I look forward to digesting a lot of the information here before I am privileged enough to own a Model A.
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
09-25-2014, 11:15 AM
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Replies: 15
Views: 3,228
Re: New Member, Greetings!
I forgot to be more specific. I have a home in Nassau County, Fernandina Beach, Florida. I am just off of Amelia Island close to Yulee, FL. This is north east of Jacksonville, in the most north east...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
09-25-2014, 09:52 AM
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Replies: 16
Views: 2,720
Re: My first 28 tudor
That is a very, very pretty car. It looks like what I am interested in. Thanks for the pictures and "Good on 'ya Mate!" for the engine install.
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
09-25-2014, 09:51 AM
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Replies: 15
Views: 3,228
Re: New Member, Greetings!
Thank you for the welcomes above! I have checked for local clubs and there is one in Jacksonville, FL. Not too far from my home in Florida. I look forward becoming involved in yet another hobby and...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
09-25-2014, 09:22 AM
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Replies: 15
Views: 3,228
New Member, Greetings!
Hello to all. I am Don Cavey (real name!) and I am in the process of moving from Maryland to Florida. I am retired 11 years now and 66 years of age. I hope to find and purchase a Model A Ford...
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