Forum: Model A (1928-31)
05-10-2015, 04:29 PM
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Replies: 2
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
05-10-2015, 08:40 AM
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Replies: 2
Views: 2,551
Fender Welt and Running Board Install
Looks like I did not post my message properly.
I am reinstalling my front fenders and running boards. I have new fender welt and have the old welt for comparison.
I know that the welt goes...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
01-25-2015, 05:57 PM
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Replies: 3
Views: 1,999
Running Board Brackets
I am in no way putting my car in Fine Point judging - hence this question.
When replacing the front running board brackets are the 'replacement bolts' a suitable substitute for riviets?
I had...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
03-06-2014, 07:19 PM
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Replies: 2
Views: 1,759
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
02-07-2014, 02:23 PM
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Replies: 49
Views: 12,352
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
12-19-2013, 09:13 AM
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Replies: 1
Views: 1,726
Not at all Model A - however . . .
This came across my Facebook page the other day and I had to share it here.
Maybe the styling of the car would make this more appropriate for the HAMB ;)
Coming from a family with a long...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
11-26-2013, 12:00 PM
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Replies: 23
Views: 7,329
Rodent Control
I got home yesterday and after several sub freezing days decided I absolutely had to winterize the Coupe.
I have been too busy to do this before now, and to be honest could not remember if I had...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
11-15-2013, 12:04 PM
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Replies: 70
Views: 19,349
Re: facebook
The beauty of any website - freedom to choose whether to use it or not. Informed decisions and risk assessments need to be done by each individual.
Personally, I find that there are distinct...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
11-09-2013, 08:01 AM
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Replies: 11
Views: 3,071
Re: Bring along Tire Jack suggestions
I carry an old bottle jack from a '97 Jeep Cherokee.
I have used it three times:
1. To help a stranded motorist (modern car) replace a flat (they did not have a jack)
2. On a 1929 Chevy I was...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
11-07-2013, 02:17 PM
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Replies: 38
Views: 9,505
Re: Need help with brakes
Leo,
I would suggest taking a screwdriver or drift punch and pushing at various points on the forward shoe to get an idea of what might be hanging up. You may have to do this a couple times. . . ...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
10-11-2013, 11:13 AM
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Replies: 31
Views: 8,915
Re: Dyna Beads with Filtered Valve Cores
I had a recent issue after replacing my inner tubes (rubber valve stems.)
This is a long message - so bear with me.
To get the Dyna Beads into the tube, I used a bamboo 'skewer' to open the...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
09-09-2013, 01:32 PM
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Replies: 18
Views: 4,195
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
08-30-2013, 06:25 AM
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Replies: 70
Views: 19,349
Re: facebook
I use Fordbarn for text based discussions. It's a discussion board. Sharing pictures on fordbarn is not as easy as on Facebook.
Facebook is a tool for sharing short messages and pictures...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
08-26-2013, 01:46 PM
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Replies: 16
Views: 5,060
Re: 1930's Tunes in the Model A!
I know it's not as robust as an iPod - but - it gets a lot of attention.
I have a mobile, wireless device that stores nicely in my rear trunk. Unfortunately, I am only able to play one song...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
08-19-2013, 09:15 AM
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Replies: 3
Views: 3,285
Stewart Warner Horn - Not sounding good
I have gone through my SW horn, cleaning the contacts, replaced brushes, adjusted, oiled, etc.
This past weekend we joined with 37 other pre-WWII vehicles for a car show at the Village of Winona...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
08-14-2013, 08:10 AM
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Replies: 8
Views: 2,491
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
07-30-2013, 02:26 PM
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Replies: 12
Views: 2,324
Re: Clutch cover hole??
Check out this thread on FordBarn -
While this describes the 'alignment' it also shows the hole in the flywheel housing quite well.
http://www.fordbarn.com/forum/showthread.php?t=34484
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
07-24-2013, 06:34 AM
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Replies: 11
Views: 2,628
Re: Sparton Horn Stopped Working
Look at the back of the horn cover. There are two screws. One holds the cover on, the other adjusts the pressure of the agitator on the horn diaphragm (adjusting screw).
Turn the adjusting...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
07-24-2013, 06:20 AM
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Replies: 26
Views: 5,561
Re: Where should I mount this?
I purchased woven wire loom and fed all the wires through the cloth loom.
I used the A Style connectors and bullets to create disconnect points between the inside and outside.
Then mounted the...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
05-22-2013, 09:17 PM
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Replies: 25
Views: 27,981
Re: The Model A Ignition System
At the risk of being thrown under the bus. . . If I loosen the cam screw on the distributor and turn the cam, what direction do I have to rotate the cam to retard the timing?
I recently...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
05-17-2013, 12:08 PM
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Replies: 2
Views: 1,214
Re: Cruising by the Model A Museum.
We saw you cruising south around the lake today. We stopped in at the Kellogg Manor Home and research station. Nice day for drivin' the Model A - and a speedster too!
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
05-09-2013, 02:34 PM
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Replies: 11
Views: 2,612
Re: Not Model A - BUT it could be. . .
Great information! I played a few disks last night - and my kids LOVED IT! I'll have to check out
"Can you imagine sitting outside at a picnic and having to change the record all the time?" ...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
05-08-2013, 04:15 PM
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Replies: 11
Views: 2,612
Not Model A - BUT it could be. . .
I was the highest bidder for an antique 'picnic' record player (Birch). From what I can tell these were popular into the 40‛s -
So now, I'm looking for some period music in the form of 78’s to...
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Forum: Model-A
05-06-2013, 08:59 PM
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Replies: 7
Views: 1,642
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
05-06-2013, 03:40 PM
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Replies: 18
Views: 3,292
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