Forum: Model A (1928-31)
Yesterday, 04:54 PM
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Re: Model A and T Upholsterers
“So what I hear you saying is that we need to make sure Mike is taking a statin and a baby aspirin, and getting his steps in.”
Could be customers need the double dosage?
Better not bite the hand...
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Forum: Model-A
03-25-2024, 01:20 PM
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
03-24-2024, 06:04 PM
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
03-21-2024, 05:24 AM
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
03-19-2024, 04:44 PM
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Re: Model A 400
Where are you located?
I likely have metal frames without springs, upholstery and wood. All that available
May have slides and some other.
Seeing you are a new user…may not be able to post in...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
03-19-2024, 02:36 PM
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Replies: 19
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Re: Front fender cracking out
You get the fender back in proper shape off the car. This might include removing previous welds, patches, bends, bad body work,’damage of most any kind. This usually requires body work skills...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
03-19-2024, 12:55 PM
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Forum: Model-A
03-18-2024, 05:34 PM
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Forum: Model-A
03-18-2024, 11:34 AM
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Slant windshield regulators
Pair of regulators that fit A400, 68C, front doors of slant fordor and Vicky. These have been professionally restored, new parts as (if) needed and function perfectly. These are as they should be....
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
03-17-2024, 09:34 AM
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
03-17-2024, 07:10 AM
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Re: White wall tires
“Sometimes Henry was too opinionated.”
Sure seemed to work for him. When he died worth $200B in today’s mooolah.
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
03-16-2024, 12:53 PM
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
03-16-2024, 12:30 PM
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Re: 190-A Victoria Coupe Trivia
Vickie’s are really great cars. Owned a 31 with 30k originally miles.
Great car see Vince Falters website
Car sold to David Moore several years back.
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
03-15-2024, 05:34 PM
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
03-15-2024, 12:35 PM
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Replies: 19
Views: 710
Re: Front fender cracking out
It’s likely not as much the fender as the braces and light bar.
But twisting the fender as needed could be in order.
I’m not sure you could identify any small area of the fender enough. And too...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
03-15-2024, 12:09 PM
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Replies: 19
Views: 710
Re: Front fender cracking out
“I purchased a set yesterday from Sam at Arizona Model A's, and his comment was that the front fenders are prone to cracking due to the design of the fender.”
There’s a lot of credibility in that...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
03-15-2024, 02:38 AM
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
03-15-2024, 02:37 AM
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Replies: 19
Views: 710
Re: Front fender cracking out
What you are talking of doing is what’s been done for 90 years and basically is just bad wrong. The fenders crack because they are in stress. Do not know if you are referring to front or rear…..more...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
03-14-2024, 06:12 AM
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Re: Engine paint
Brent’s explanation(s) make perfect sense.
The location and logistics involved in moving paint would preclude economic transport. Albeit, EPA and hazmat was not alive and kicking!
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
03-11-2024, 04:57 PM
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
03-09-2024, 04:33 PM
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Re: 1931 Slant Windshield Fordor Firewall
There were non-indented slants….but not many. I’ve seen a very few that had wood sills. Again, not many.
Imho the slant fordors were the best of the model a line. Of course they had 4 years of...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
03-08-2024, 01:47 PM
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Re: Wheel Well Patch Panels
Brazing is a @#?!
I just finished one that had more brass than I’ve ever seen. You basically have to cut out the brass and find good steel. It caused me to have to put 6-8” patches all around as...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
03-07-2024, 04:16 PM
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Replies: 9
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Re: Wheel Well Patch Panels
I’ve done MANY wheel well patches. Cut out only the rot, to good Henry metal, and replace just that! It’s a huge mistake to cut out good metal.
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
03-05-2024, 04:51 PM
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
03-05-2024, 02:12 PM
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