Forum: Model A (1928-31)
04-11-2024, 03:33 PM
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
04-08-2024, 07:34 AM
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
04-07-2024, 10:43 PM
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Re: Canadian Model A Info
Please , while we are on the subject of Canadian cars, my 31 Coupe here in Michigan was the recipient of many parts from a Canadian doner that dad and I towed across the bridge back in 1963. The...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
03-26-2024, 10:22 PM
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Replies: 36
Views: 2,190
Re: Peep mirrors
2speed, if you can see the edge of your car, you have the mirror tipped in too far. The side mirror is supposed to look "out" further to the side.
Joe B
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
03-13-2024, 09:09 PM
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Replies: 5
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Re: Model A Roof Question
You might find this old ASME thread chart helpful. It wasn't just Ford, there were several screw sizes that we find unusual that were "standard" back in the day. Be particularly cautious when...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
03-12-2024, 10:12 AM
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Replies: 8
Views: 767
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
02-09-2024, 09:59 AM
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Replies: 20
Views: 1,276
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
01-23-2024, 09:00 AM
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Replies: 18
Views: 1,403
Re: car heaven
Likely they all ended up being turned into Sherman tanks or Navy ships.
Joe B
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
01-22-2024, 05:34 PM
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Replies: 40
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Re: Tow Insurance
Haggerty is supposed to include some towing coverage, but I have not investigated what that might be
Joe B
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
12-28-2023, 11:53 PM
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Replies: 17
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Re: Traveling As
Another thought about the "stacked arrangement" on the trailer in post #8... I wonder how much oil drained out past the rear crankshaft "seal" onto the car below.
Joe B
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
12-28-2023, 11:47 PM
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Replies: 17
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Re: Traveling As
Brakes ? "we don't have no stinkin' brakes"
Actually looking at the second photo in post #8, I see what looks like a brake rod running through a support bracket to the trailer rear axle. Perhaps...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
12-18-2023, 05:01 PM
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Replies: 8
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Re: Quiet muffler
NH/ VT... move to a state with no inspection... problem solved. (-:
Joe B
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
12-09-2023, 10:24 PM
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Replies: 22
Views: 2,480
Re: Neat Photo You Might Like
A great old photo for sure. As a midwestener, I have to say, now I understand the issue with California land slides.
Joe B in MI
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
11-26-2023, 06:27 PM
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Replies: 23
Views: 1,555
Re: Oil Extractor
Every engine in a boat has its oil changed using the vacuum method.
Joe B
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
11-10-2023, 07:27 PM
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Replies: 13
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
11-06-2023, 06:35 PM
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Replies: 16
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Re: Rumble seat lid fit?
Referring back to the OP and the rumble lid measurements. I just checked mine (31 Coupe) and the same as reported, 36 1/2 at the top and 35 -3/8 at the bottom
Joe B
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
10-29-2023, 10:26 AM
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Replies: 12
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
10-28-2023, 06:54 AM
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Replies: 16
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
10-16-2023, 05:49 PM
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Replies: 3
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
10-14-2023, 09:43 AM
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Replies: 20
Views: 2,154
Re: changing batery location
I think that back in the days of Model A's being utilitarian vehicles, like late 40's and 50"s, relocating batteries to the firewall was common. my 31 coupe has a nice line of rust pits across the...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
10-10-2023, 09:40 PM
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Replies: 17
Views: 1,247
Re: Zeroing in a fly wheel cover
All the "Last Word" indicators that at I have are .001
Maybe he needs a dial indicator that has removable tips, then use a "button" tip.
Joe
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
10-01-2023, 08:15 AM
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Replies: 20
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Re: Interesting Link about Manifold Heaters
Link worked for me to. My 31' coupe had the Otwell on it when dad bought the car for me in 1963. He bought the car across town in Roseville. It was summer and pretty warm out, he drove the car home...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
09-28-2023, 04:57 PM
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Replies: 12
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Re: Radiator hose clamps
If you are saying that the clamp has "bottomed out" and its still not tight on the hose, then yes had the same issue. Just barely tight enough to keep from leaking. Those clamps are just a tiny bit...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
09-16-2023, 08:32 PM
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Replies: 7
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Re: What is normal charging behavior?
Just my $0.02 worth. My completely stock 31' is set-up to charge at 10 amps at road speed. That just about "zeros out" with the head lights and tail light, night driving... and I do not do much night...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
09-11-2023, 10:18 AM
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Replies: 9
Views: 1,015
Re: Shock Ball Replacement
8EL, very nice work , for sure.
As a side note, that axle tube end piece is a pretty complicated piece, it is a forging or a steel casting? . If a forging, that is a tricky piece to process, i...
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