Forum: Model A (1928-31)
03-24-2024, 06:47 PM
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Replies: 10
Views: 1,087
Re: pay it forward?
A club member who sold his car and parts for low prices said “Look at how much space is in a coffin.” In other words, you can’t take it with you. He said he felt good that it got into the hands of...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
03-16-2024, 10:35 AM
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Replies: 1
Views: 239
How to remove Roadster back rest?
The leather upholstery on the backrest was replaced 65 years ago, and it’s worn and torn where the driver’s back presses against it.
To be clear, the seat cushion that you sit on came out already....
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
03-16-2024, 10:20 AM
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Replies: 15
Views: 555
Re: Wind Wing installation
Fourfords - I’m looking forward to seeing this discussion because my Roadster’s wind wings have been problematic, either slipping out of their brackets, or when tightened hard the glass cracks. ...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
03-14-2024, 10:46 PM
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Replies: 12
Views: 2,302
Re: 1931 Roadster Seat Back bottom brackets
Trying to remove the roadster’s seat back so I can re-upholster it. How is it meant to be removed? The bottom of the driver-side released with great difficulty but I cannot get the passenger-side...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
03-13-2024, 08:45 AM
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Replies: 17
Views: 970
Re: 16 Day transformation of 30 pickup.
16 days? Those shows on TV rescue total wrecks in under 4 days to make it to an important car show on the other side of the country.
Just kidding. Great result!
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
03-12-2024, 10:20 PM
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Replies: 24
Views: 754
Re: 1929 TwoLite headlamps w/ LED turn signals
Have they ever made an "add-on" turn-signal switch that "resets" when you return the steering column to neutral position?
Joe K - When I notice that I’ve left the turn signal blinking long after I...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
03-10-2024, 02:11 PM
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Replies: 19
Views: 842
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
03-10-2024, 01:55 PM
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Replies: 7
Views: 552
Re: Turn Signals
I changed out the incandescent turn signal bulbs for LEDs and they are MUCH brighter. Be aware the normal flasher unit (usually looks like a little aluminum can about the size of a stack of...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
03-07-2024, 02:48 PM
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Replies: 23
Views: 1,602
Re: Light Wire Harness Bucket Seized/Issues
I wonder why Ford bothered to put the headlight thingie on the steering wheel hub but the switch itself at the bottom of the steering column. I presume this was a deliberate decision, so I’d love to...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
03-07-2024, 02:38 PM
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Replies: 17
Views: 920
Re: Why a fabric roof?
From what I can recall reading (in other words, the accuracy is not guaranteed) there were no stamping presses capable of making a car body with integral complete roof until Budd. I suppose Ford and...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
03-07-2024, 02:30 PM
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Replies: 13
Views: 1,116
Re: What did he do?
The front and rear fenders look like they’re made without compound curves. Easier to form sheet stock in just one plane. I watched Mark Gerisch bend, stretch, and shrink a sheet of aluminum to form a...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
03-05-2024, 03:17 PM
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Replies: 73
Views: 4,086
Re: Value of an Un-Restored Model A Engine
I feel your pain, brother. A few weeks ago I gave away for free a 24 year old German sports sedan with somewhat unusual spec package. I had bought it new in 2000 and loved driving it. Then the darn...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
03-05-2024, 03:01 PM
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Replies: 12
Views: 753
Re: Different panel truck
That electric waffle iron for $8.99 in 1929 was an expensive item.
Per https://www.usinflationcalculator.com/ it equates to $162.14 today.
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
02-26-2024, 05:48 PM
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Replies: 13
Views: 1,035
Re: Coal delivery
I had a house in Minneapolis built around 1905. I don’t know the original heating system but when I got it there was a gas-fired furnace. Which was fine. However the walls were completely uninsulated...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
02-26-2024, 05:05 PM
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Replies: 25
Views: 1,869
Re: fuel shelf life in tank
Why not use leaded avgas? Because the lead in the exhaust is a terrible poison.
https://youtu.be/6HlUm7dXq5s?si=Md4gWWizJj1R2JIx
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
02-26-2024, 04:19 PM
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Replies: 25
Views: 1,592
Re: Pre Osha
The zeppelin ladders are on wheels. What could possibly go wrong?
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
02-25-2024, 02:45 PM
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Replies: 25
Views: 1,869
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
02-13-2024, 08:24 PM
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Replies: 2
Views: 293
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
02-13-2024, 07:21 PM
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Replies: 2
Views: 293
Wretched Roadster - Surprise #2 in a Series of ?
After removing the pedals and pedal shaft as covered in Surprise #1, we pulled the engine. It had been leaking oil from the flywheel housing past the cotter pin, dropping a quart per 20 miles or so....
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
02-08-2024, 04:36 PM
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Replies: 47
Views: 4,788
Re: Abandoned roadster
I had a German car I dearly loved, bought it new in 2000. A somewhat rare spec which was great fun to drive until it began falling apart. One darn thing after another, and it wasn’t nickel-and-dining...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
02-08-2024, 11:04 AM
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Replies: 63
Views: 5,138
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
02-08-2024, 10:45 AM
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Replies: 6
Views: 616
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
02-07-2024, 09:02 PM
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Replies: 6
Views: 616
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
02-07-2024, 03:48 PM
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Replies: 6
Views: 616
Wretched Roadster - Surprise 1 in a series of ?
Currently pulling the engine from the Wretched Roadster. It was “restored” 1957-1959. Pulled the clutch & brake pedals off the shaft and found they have no bushings. The shaft diameter is stepped,...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
02-07-2024, 11:01 AM
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Replies: 14
Views: 1,149
Re: Rebuilt Model A engine
According to a post on Model-A-Ford.org the intake lobe lift on the A cam is .302” vs the B at .334”. Could a micrometer be used? Of course this doesn’t account for ramp profile, but it might rule...
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