Forum: Model A (1928-31)
04-16-2022, 09:21 PM
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
04-14-2022, 07:02 PM
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
04-13-2022, 07:01 PM
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Replies: 10
Views: 1,842
Re: How is a Sport coupe seat secured?
Sounds like my lower is correct and complete. But what stops the seat from taking off backwards when the massive 4cyl spins up? Or my fat ass shifts around? Does the rear cushion prevent the front...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
04-10-2022, 07:10 PM
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Replies: 10
Views: 1,842
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
04-08-2022, 04:56 PM
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Replies: 10
Views: 1,842
How is a Sport coupe seat secured?
I found a seat bottom and rear on the local classifieds, drove 2hrs and picked it up. It is better than my milk crate, has upholstery and springs! I have the wedge shaped bit secured to the floor,...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
03-11-2022, 11:14 AM
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Replies: 40
Views: 7,362
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
02-01-2021, 12:25 PM
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Replies: 23
Views: 3,870
Re: I'm in deep doo-doo
https://www.amazon.ca/OTC-7402-Universal-Outside-Thread/dp/B0002SRGV6/ref=asc_df_B0002SRGV6/?tag=googleshopc0c-20&linkCode=df0&hvadid=292982437199&hvpos=&hvnetw=g&hvrand=12165335468862540614&hvpone=&h...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
01-26-2021, 02:10 PM
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Replies: 38
Views: 8,872
Re: Sport Coupe Roof
TinBasher - Those are a great help!!! any pics of the front? My car is missing the visor, will the front wood install ok without it?
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
01-22-2021, 04:29 PM
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Replies: 38
Views: 8,872
Re: Sport Coupe Roof
its definitively not getting an $1100 top either. By the time I get that to Canada, after duties and taxes I'm paying almost a weeks wages for the thing...
My neighbour does auto and boat...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
01-22-2021, 04:25 PM
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Replies: 38
Views: 8,872
Re: Sport Coupe Roof
Dont suppose you could measure the rear hoop, that sits at the 45* angle? thats what I'm missing, and i can probably scabriacte a useable one if I had dimensions.
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
01-22-2021, 12:28 PM
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Replies: 38
Views: 8,872
Re: Sport Coupe Roof
The car is definitely not getting a $5K top. It will be lucky to get a $500 top. At some point it got a barnwood roof with copper trim. Id like the added headroom the original style top affords,...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
01-21-2021, 03:45 PM
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Replies: 38
Views: 8,872
Sport Coupe Roof
Anyone have any pics of their SC roof, naked and with skin? I bought what is supposed to be most of the wood kit, and I have no clue where any of it goes! :O
car is a 28
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
01-21-2021, 03:38 PM
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Replies: 21
Views: 2,460
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
01-12-2021, 04:30 PM
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Replies: 23
Views: 3,930
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
01-11-2021, 12:11 PM
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Replies: 24
Views: 3,916
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
01-07-2021, 11:55 AM
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Replies: 24
Views: 3,916
Re: Oh oh..Where to begin..or end?!
Well, now that I have that sorted....Here's a stupid question..Where in the transmission is brass? My trans now is grouchy and refuses to hold oil, and in the drippings is a metric butt load of...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
01-04-2021, 05:53 PM
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Replies: 24
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Re: Oh oh..Where to begin..or end?!
Pan back on, took her for a couple mile cruise, aside from getting stuck in the snow she seemed to be ok with her new Generator, oil pan seals and patched rad!! :)
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
12-30-2020, 03:48 PM
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Replies: 24
Views: 3,916
Re: Oh oh..Where to begin..or end?!
Well, built the oil pump holder, pulled pan..glad I did...about 1/2" of....well, goo in the bottom of the pan. old crusty pan gasket was a leak waiting to happen. I'll clean it all up tonight....
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
12-30-2020, 03:43 PM
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Replies: 75
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Re: Old sayings
If you cant do it with finesse, do it with force.
Dont force it, get a bigger hammer.
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
12-29-2020, 04:21 PM
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Replies: 24
Views: 3,916
Re: Oh oh..Where to begin..or end?!
I think I'll drop the pan and do the seal and gasket tonight. as for the transmission....Some guy was overzealous when taking her for her shake down run and filled the transmission to the bottom of...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
12-29-2020, 09:48 AM
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Replies: 24
Views: 3,916
Re: Oh oh..Where to begin..or end?!
I havent dragged my bones under the car to see where the trans is leaking from, but it definitely is gear lube coming from the ole gal. Any common spots to look for leakage from the gearbox?
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
12-28-2020, 11:41 PM
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Replies: 24
Views: 3,916
Oh oh..Where to begin..or end?!
Pulled a leaky rad on my 28, its at the radiator shop now getting some love. I know my A likes to mark her territory, and have just popped soaker pads under her when parked. I see its my front seal...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
12-28-2020, 10:56 PM
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Replies: 21
Views: 2,710
Re: Generator question
we do have snow, but not a lot. made for a cold Christmas tour in the ole gal with no side windows!
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
12-23-2020, 01:26 PM
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Replies: 21
Views: 2,710
Re: Generator question
https://i.imgur.com/wtZViOu.jpg ole gal in question. I ordered the genny from Moir, I would rather this ole gal wear out than sit around waiting for me to figure out how to fix her...now onto the...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
12-23-2020, 11:34 AM
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Replies: 21
Views: 2,710
Re: Generator question
Im in northern Alberta, Canada...Grande Prairie. Only club i found with a breif look was in Calgary and they seemed more of a spot on purist resto group, rather than leave the car to her scars and...
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