Forum: Model A (1928-31)
08-31-2022, 09:45 PM
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Replies: 45
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Re: The 60-A, B, C Fordor Sedans
The 60-A and 60-B were nearly identical except for production changes common to all body styles. The obvious difference is that the 60-A had a seal brown top while the 60-B had a black top, but the...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
11-13-2020, 09:43 PM
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Replies: 83
Views: 22,068
Re: Leatherback '28-'29 Group
Thought I would jump start this post again. I am working with Steve Plucker on an upcoming (early 2021) article for The Restorer (MAFCA) magazine on the 60-A/B/C Fordors. If you own one and haven't...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
11-13-2020, 07:06 PM
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Replies: 4
Views: 1,190
Re: 60-A and 60-B Body Tags (Briggs)
Here is a picture of where the Briggs body tag is located on 60-A, B, & C Fordors (possibly other Briggs bodies as well). I would appreciate any body #'s with Firewall dates from the 60-A/B/C in...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
04-10-2018, 07:33 PM
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Replies: 2
Views: 1,769
Re: Wiring for Dome Light AND Electric Wiper
Thank you Jim. I've seen these photos and I don't think page 291 applies to my 60-C since the switch in integrated into the light. I think the wiring under the tank should be similar to page 356...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
04-09-2018, 07:56 PM
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Replies: 2
Views: 1,769
Wiring for Dome Light AND Electric Wiper
I have a 1929 Fordor (60-C) and I have a dome light and an electric wiper. I'm trying to find out whether there were originally one or two wires that go through the clips under the gas tank, along...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
01-17-2018, 09:01 PM
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Replies: 10
Views: 1,520
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
01-17-2018, 07:42 PM
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Replies: 10
Views: 1,520
Re: Floorboard - Shift Lever Plate Clips
Thank you for the picture. This confirms that the rivet head is on the bottom. There also doesn't appear to be a washer between the clip and the upset end of the rivet. I don't think they would...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
01-17-2018, 05:59 PM
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Replies: 10
Views: 1,520
Floorboard - Shift Lever Plate Clips
I'm making new floorboards and trying to make them to the original specs. The plate clips which rotate to hold on the shift lever plate came with rivets and washers. I believe I read somewhere on...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
01-16-2018, 09:25 AM
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Replies: 9
Views: 2,632
Re: Frame spreader plans
I found a quick, cheap, and easy solution at my local Home Depot. They sell post jacks in just the right size to fit between the Model A frame. This is the type of adjustable post that you see...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
01-08-2018, 09:03 AM
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Replies: 14
Views: 1,635
Re: Bead blast cabinet
Just had this happen recently and it WAS the plastic siphon tube. The media had worn a hole in it on the top end and the machine was barely functioning. It was very frustrating to spend an hour on...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
01-04-2018, 11:38 AM
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Replies: 17
Views: 5,134
Re: Floorboard Paint
Mark, I am seeing a lot of products under the name Gilsonite. Can you please be more specific on the product you are recommending.
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
01-03-2018, 09:36 PM
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Replies: 18
Views: 3,153
Re: Hood Shelf Blocks
Synchro, what you are seeing is an oil pressure sender that is part of the temperature/pressure dual gauge that I bought from Snyders.
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
01-02-2018, 05:30 PM
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Replies: 18
Views: 3,153
Re: Hood Shelf Blocks
Since I just happen to be putting these back on my car today, I took some pictures for you.
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
12-06-2017, 10:15 AM
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Replies: 7
Views: 2,000
Re: SolidWorks Expert? Make a part...
31Woody: I have quite a bit of experience with CAD, part design, laser scanning, and 3D printing through my day job as an engineer. I don't own Solidworks (wish I did), but I used it at a previous...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
11-20-2017, 10:18 AM
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Replies: 16
Views: 2,838
Re: Rear Bumper Bracket - Straight or Angled?
Thanks again for the input everyone. After digesting the info and doing a little more research, I now agree that the brackets should be swept back about 10° on each side. It would be useful to...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
11-16-2017, 02:01 PM
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Replies: 16
Views: 2,838
Re: Rear Bumper Bracket - Straight or Angled?
d.j. moordigian: Thanks for posting the FB link. Both brackets have a slight wave which I'm glad to learn came from the factory (I thought those came from tampering by previous owners).
After...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
11-16-2017, 10:18 AM
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Replies: 16
Views: 2,838
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
11-15-2017, 11:03 PM
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Replies: 16
Views: 2,838
Rear Bumper Bracket - Straight or Angled?
The attached picture shows the rear bumper brackets on my '29 Briggs Fordor. As you can see, the left one goes straight out to the side while the right one is angled toward the rear. These are both...
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Forum: Model-A
11-14-2017, 10:55 PM
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Replies: 0
Views: 898
1928-1929 Fiberglass Sedan Rear Fenders
1928-1929 Ford Model A Sedan (Tudor or Fordor) fiberglass rear fenders. These fenders came off of my 1929 Briggs Fordor and are in very nice condition. They are selling new for $300/ea.
They are...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
08-07-2017, 01:23 PM
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Replies: 6
Views: 1,188
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
08-07-2017, 09:49 AM
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Replies: 6
Views: 1,188
Re: 28/29 Briggs blind back top question.
John, it sounds like you may be describing the difference between a 60-C Fordor and a 170-A Fordor, both of which were made in 1929. It's a bit difficult to visualize what you are describing - can...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
07-28-2017, 08:54 PM
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Replies: 45
Views: 12,307
Re: The 60-A, B, C Fordor Sedans
Todd, I've been doing research on these cars and I haven't come across a 60-A beyond Jan. '29. Where did the April 17, 1929 date come from? The firewall on the gas tank? Maybe the tank was...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
06-29-2017, 11:22 AM
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Replies: 7
Views: 1,361
Re: Generator Armature - Long Taper
I should point out that PV Antique & Classic Ford, which I found through another Fordbarn post, is just now having new long-taper generator armatures manufactured. They will not be available soon...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
06-29-2017, 08:24 AM
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Replies: 7
Views: 1,361
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
06-28-2017, 07:09 AM
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Replies: 7
Views: 1,361
Generator Armature - Long Taper
Does anyone know if there are NEW generator armatures available with the long (7/8") taper? For some reason, the big parts suppliers only sell the short (1/2") taper, which was only used after March...
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