Forum: Model A (1928-31)
01-09-2021, 08:17 PM
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Replies: 3
Views: 400
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
01-01-2021, 09:04 PM
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Replies: 12
Views: 587
Re: Filling Pits on Leaf Springs
If you are just interested in cosmetics, they make spring covers.
https://www.brattons.com/spring-covers.html
They might do the trick for you.
Ken
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
12-31-2020, 07:47 PM
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Replies: 44
Views: 1,981
Re: Troubleshooting advice
That's a clever trick I never thought of. I've used a spray bottle on the exhaust of motorcycles for the same purpose. If it turns instantly to steam I know I have a properly firing cylinder. If...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
12-27-2020, 03:18 PM
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Replies: 44
Views: 1,981
Re: Troubleshooting advice
I know that Ed already mentioned it, but based on the symptoms you described I would double-check the points gap.
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
12-23-2020, 09:10 PM
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Replies: 13
Views: 1,333
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
12-21-2020, 06:24 PM
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Replies: 9
Views: 816
Re: Coupe Window Replacement
It has been a little while since I replaced that seal, but I seem to remember that there is an inner frame and the rubber is just squeezed between them.
Ken
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
12-18-2020, 10:14 AM
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Replies: 21
Views: 1,727
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
12-18-2020, 10:06 AM
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Replies: 9
Views: 816
Re: Coupe Window Replacement
All the major suppliers sell some form of "Window Seal" or "Window Setting Rubber." You size it, cut it with a razor, and close the loop with super glue. I warm the seal up before stretching it,...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
12-08-2020, 06:14 PM
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Replies: 9
Views: 600
Model A Christmas Ornaments
I hope it is okay to post this, but I found some nice Model A Christmas ornaments on Etsy. I have absolutely no connection to the seller, but I got a set and was happy with the product, so I thought...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
12-08-2020, 02:31 PM
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Replies: 47
Views: 2,697
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
12-08-2020, 02:28 PM
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Replies: 47
Views: 2,697
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
12-02-2020, 06:40 PM
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Replies: 5
Views: 544
Re: Wards Spark Plugs.
I'm sorry I can't answer your question, but I think you have a real treasure there...even more so that you have a functional set of four. That's awesome!
Ken
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
11-24-2020, 01:28 PM
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Replies: 23
Views: 1,546
Re: Leather main bearing
I seem to remember that there was a story about a leather bearing emergency repair in an issue of The Restorer a few years back. It was documented with photos. I will have to dig through back...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
11-20-2020, 08:14 PM
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Replies: 24
Views: 1,303
Re: Determining Model A Gas Mileage
One of the reasons that I keep track of my mileage so closely (on all my vehicles) is that a notable change in mileage will tell you that something needs attention.
I'm less concern what my...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
11-20-2020, 08:10 PM
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Replies: 35
Views: 2,169
Re: Most Difficult Restoration Tasks
For me it was fitting a new windshield header. I must have had that thing in and out of the car six or eight times. You can't really tell if it is right until you get a bunch of the roof wood...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
11-20-2020, 01:16 PM
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Replies: 24
Views: 1,303
Re: Determining Model A Gas Mileage
I think that you have two problems.
1. I agree with Moose, you have much too small a sample size.
I would want to check it over at least a few hundred miles with a variety of driving...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
11-12-2020, 06:34 PM
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Replies: 17
Views: 729
Re: Have " A" Great Veterans Day
USAF Security Police 1988-92.
I was in for the first Gulf War. It was nothing but heat and sand, ...and bikinis and lobster rolls.
Okay, I spent the entire conflict on Cape Cod, but apparently...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
11-10-2020, 09:27 AM
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Replies: 7
Views: 700
Re: Gas Cap surround and gauge
Easy fix. I used the neoprene float. I would NOT recommend replacing the whole gauge mechanism. Just replace the float. I found the reproduction gauges aren't as good as the originals. Also,...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
11-09-2020, 02:18 PM
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Replies: 82
Views: 11,536
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
11-08-2020, 09:42 PM
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Replies: 6
Views: 545
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
11-06-2020, 12:11 PM
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Replies: 26
Views: 1,892
Re: Night ride
I have a '30 Coupe. As my father likes to say, "all the windows are plumb." So yes, you get that 'hall of mirrors' effect. Just opening the front glass a little bit solves 90% of the problem. I...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
10-30-2020, 02:19 PM
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Replies: 3
Views: 494
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
10-26-2020, 09:45 AM
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Replies: 3
Views: 358
Re: Sports
It certainly could have been in the film, but does not appear to have been a featured car.
https://www.imcdb.org/movie_1343092-The-Great-Gatsby.html
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
10-26-2020, 09:33 AM
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Replies: 8
Views: 1,039
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
10-19-2020, 10:04 AM
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Replies: 20
Views: 1,249
Patching Inner Tubes
I got a flat on my motorcycle the other day. I picked up a roofing nail. I put in a new tube, but I am confident that the puncture is so tiny that tube is salvageable. I haven't patched an inner...
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