Forum: Model A (1928-31)
01-09-2021, 07:41 PM
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Replies: 46
Views: 11,774
Re: prefix letter on Ford Badges
The Montevideo badge isn't the only one out there, I have one also. Price was considerably down a couple atmospheres though. Reasonable but not cheap.
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
01-07-2021, 03:12 PM
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Replies: 8
Views: 353
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
01-04-2021, 12:09 PM
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Replies: 25
Views: 1,913
Re: Aristocrat Dash Panel?
Every morning I check. "vintage Dunn Aristocratic Model A dash panel" on fleabay. Last month or two there 4 of them, $250-$400.
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
01-04-2021, 12:01 PM
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Replies: 28
Views: 1,016
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
12-31-2020, 10:49 PM
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Replies: 10
Views: 337
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
12-30-2020, 11:31 PM
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Replies: 67
Views: 1,801
Re: Misery loves company
Heard a psychologist type say once: If you can't find something, when you do find it- put it where you looked first, that's where your mind knew it was. Works for me.
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
12-28-2020, 08:47 AM
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Replies: 19
Views: 888
Re: Using magnets instead of holes
I know a Fordor owner who used 4 rare earth magnets to mount his dome light temporarily because the wood needed to be replaced , a future project. Imagine the surprise when something stuck to the...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
12-18-2020, 07:13 PM
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Replies: 15
Views: 719
Re: 1931 cabriolet roof removal?
Ed, The triple hinge is the heart of all headaches on the cabriolet. When doing the final fitting be sure to check the height of the folding door/window post (B pillar?) in the up position for the...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
12-17-2020, 02:53 PM
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Replies: 15
Views: 719
Re: 1931 cabriolet roof removal?
Ed, The metal door post cover plate has the two holes in it for the screw heads. After fitting the cover plate onto the wood the two holes locate the screw holes. You might have to oval out the back...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
12-17-2020, 09:47 AM
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Replies: 15
Views: 719
Re: 1931 cabriolet roof removal?
The top irons are mounted to the triple hinge plate at the belt rail behind the door. It has a leg that goes vertical through the wood at the rear of the door post wood for the two horizontal...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
12-11-2020, 10:30 AM
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Replies: 2
Views: 183
Re: '28 RPU width
Measured mine and it came out to 49 1/2". There might be some variance as the 1/4 panel is poorly braced at the corner.
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
12-04-2020, 10:58 PM
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Replies: 22
Views: 1,286
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
12-04-2020, 10:55 PM
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Replies: 12
Views: 667
Re: Soldering iron
I have two old Wen 250 watt guns, they work great but you do have to keep the nuts tight. Tips are hard to find so I rebuilt my own using the original stubs that go into the gun and braising on 12...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
12-04-2020, 10:43 PM
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Replies: 19
Views: 1,037
Re: Manifold heater question(s)
Your heater is designed to send the heated air down below the floorboard & up through a vent in the wood floorboard relieving you of cutting a hole in the firewall. I have one like it and it flows...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
11-17-2020, 11:36 PM
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Replies: 19
Views: 988
Re: OT - Winter Coming - "Skeeching"
High school in big Bear Lake, Ca., east of L.A. in the San Bernardino mountains in the 60's. We used to do the same, grab a bumper & hang on! Only we called it hooky bobbin', slick sole tennis shoes...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
11-11-2020, 09:55 AM
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Replies: 19
Views: 1,354
Re: Model A Engine for Rebuild
Scrap price till magnafluxed for cracks. Had one that looked just like that but had NEW babbitt. The fellow I sold it to for $100 put a super charger on it! We didn't know about the new babbitt till...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
11-07-2020, 09:44 AM
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Replies: 44
Views: 2,578
Re: AAA for breakdowns in antique?
Saw on the news that tow companies won't let you ride in their truck for a tow so you have to arrange for your personal transportation. Don't know if true or industry wide.
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
11-03-2020, 08:42 PM
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Replies: 44
Views: 2,578
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
10-21-2020, 11:33 AM
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Replies: 8
Views: 624
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
10-15-2020, 09:20 AM
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Replies: 69
Views: 4,562
Re: Rust Oleum spray cans
I do a bit like "Dave55Sedan", bent a finish nail 90" and with a pair of vice grips , aim the can into my wastebasket & poke it till it sprays. I also built a spray can shaker: a piece of angle iron....
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
08-31-2020, 08:56 PM
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Replies: 14
Views: 761
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Forum: Model-A
08-31-2020, 04:32 PM
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Replies: 0
Views: 308
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
08-15-2020, 10:00 PM
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Replies: 22
Views: 1,258
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
08-02-2020, 09:14 AM
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Replies: 11
Views: 628
Re: Manifold
Sunnybrook Farm, I did the upside down/heating trick. I worked but didn't last. The manifold 's heating/cooling history cycle made it return to the warped position. Round filed it & bought a new one,...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
07-28-2020, 05:24 PM
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Replies: 4
Views: 380
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