Forum: Model A (1928-31)
03-13-2024, 06:01 PM
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Replies: 17
Views: 961
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
03-05-2024, 04:17 PM
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Replies: 6
Views: 366
Re: Front seatback riser question
It doesn’t look like the seat riser on my 29 roadster. The coupe seats that have a wooden frame are also different from the roadster seats which don’t have a wooden frame.
David Serrano
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
03-05-2024, 03:41 PM
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Replies: 73
Views: 4,078
Re: Value of an Un-Restored Model A Engine
A lot of the cheapskates want the parts cheap so they can re-sell them to people who need them. I’ve been to a lot of swap meets where the sellers leave their wives at their space while they’re out...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
02-29-2024, 03:53 PM
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Replies: 5
Views: 504
Re: Tool review.
In the 1970’s, the L.A. Rams drafted a Linebacker named Jack “Hacksaw” Reynolds. The story was that he got the nickname in college when they lost a game he got so mad that he cut up a car with a...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
02-22-2024, 12:48 PM
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Replies: 16
Views: 1,287
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
02-19-2024, 03:55 PM
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Replies: 16
Views: 1,287
Re: Motor stand adapter for Model A engine
You can use the “search this Forum” tool in the upper right hand corner. Search for “engine stand adapter” and you will find many discussions that include how to make your own adapter.
David...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
01-23-2024, 05:25 PM
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Replies: 40
Views: 2,840
Re: Tow Insurance
The Automobile Club of Southern California is the AAA Affiliate where I live. They have never refused to tow my vehicles whenever I’ve called them. They have never asked what’s wrong with the...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
01-21-2024, 08:50 PM
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Replies: 11
Views: 884
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
01-14-2024, 02:12 PM
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Replies: 23
Views: 1,390
Re: OT trip to England
If I remember correctly from my Junior High School days back in the 50’s, it would be Stratford on the Avon (river that is).
My wife says she can’t believe I can remember trivia like that but I...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
11-27-2023, 12:56 AM
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Replies: 20
Views: 2,238
Re: Model "A" Reliability
Logo Lites (logolites.com) also has a fuse box call “A Plate”. It’s pricy but it has a lot of features in addition to fuses.
David Serrano
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
11-26-2023, 05:54 PM
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Replies: 23
Views: 1,530
Re: Oil Extractor
There are a couple of Jiffy Lube places near me but I’ve been afraid to take my car there for an oil change because they have bad reviews. I guess with a name like Jiffy LUBE they would still do lube...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
11-22-2023, 12:43 AM
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Replies: 24
Views: 2,624
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
11-21-2023, 01:07 PM
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Replies: 24
Views: 2,624
Re: Southern Ca banger machine shop?
That’s great for someone in Washington or Oregon but it’s like 1,500+ miles from Southern California!
It’s a great road trip to British Columbia (which I have made several times) if you have time...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
11-16-2023, 01:11 PM
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Replies: 11
Views: 855
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
11-11-2023, 05:38 PM
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Replies: 25
Views: 2,324
Re: Kerosene
I have a 5 quart jug of 85-190 gear oil. I’m thinking it would work in the trans and differential since it doesn’t get too cold here in inland Southern California except for a few days in winter and...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
11-06-2023, 03:42 PM
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Replies: 12
Views: 1,125
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
10-23-2023, 04:05 PM
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Replies: 39
Views: 3,105
Re: Bier Holder
I wen into a bar in San Luis Obispo to watch the World Cup Soccer Game many years ago. We asked for a couple of bottles of beer.
The bartender said “we don’t have any bottled beer, only cans”. I...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
10-20-2023, 08:58 PM
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Replies: 1,403
Views: 308,195
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
10-16-2023, 12:35 PM
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Replies: 25
Views: 3,423
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
10-16-2023, 12:29 PM
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Replies: 39
Views: 3,105
Re: Bier Holder
On the West Coast we drank Olympia (Oly) in High School and Coors. I even took the family to Olympia Washington to tour the brewery on one of our vacations. I went college in San Jose and they had a...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
10-10-2023, 03:12 PM
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Replies: 21
Views: 1,504
Re: ad nauseum-pun intended..............
I bought my 29 Roadster off the MAFCA site. I probably paid a little more for it but it met my criteria. I wanted a car within driving distance so I could see and drive it, and I wanted a car...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
10-09-2023, 02:35 PM
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Replies: 5
Views: 556
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
10-09-2023, 02:28 PM
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Replies: 8
Views: 604
Re: 28-29 cowl post stanchions inside bracket
You didn’t mention the model of your car. The only one I’m aware of making reproduction parts is Brookville but they only make them for open cars, e.g., roadsters and roadster pickups. Not sure if...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
10-04-2023, 05:01 PM
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Replies: 5
Views: 950
Re: Old parts
Sorry to hear that you are in hospice but remember, doctors don’t have all the answers.
A bit of encouragement: about 10 months ago it was announced that President Jimmy Carter had gone into...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
09-30-2023, 06:02 PM
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Replies: 6
Views: 824
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