Forum: Model-A
11-19-2022, 07:51 PM
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Replies: 0
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Lion head
A lightly used lion head for sale. 6.5:1 compression. Only ever used for Dyno purposes. $700 plus the ride, can email or text pictures if you’re interested. Reasonable offers will be considered.
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Forum: Model-A
11-08-2022, 02:06 PM
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Replies: 1
Views: 807
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Forum: Model-A
11-02-2022, 01:58 PM
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Replies: 1
Views: 807
Ron Kelley short block
This is a disassembled Ron Kelley short block. I believe it’s a 4 inch bore, with original rods that have been machined for inserts. It is a used motor… that being said it should clean up and make a...
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Forum: Model-A
07-30-2018, 12:16 PM
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Replies: 1
Views: 1,190
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Forum: Model-A
07-27-2018, 09:17 AM
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Replies: 1
Views: 1,190
1929 town sedan
I have a nice 1929 town sedan I am trying to sell. I do not have a way of posting pictures to the site, but can email/text pictures directly.
I’ve got a 1929 town sedan for sale. $12,500
Nice...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
06-20-2018, 09:05 AM
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Replies: 10
Views: 3,094
Re: Dual Carb Options for Miller Over Head
If you’re spending the money to build up a B block and the Miller, spend the money and get two brand new 97’s. You won’t regret the money spent. I’ve probably installed close to 10 now and only had...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
12-31-2017, 02:02 PM
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Replies: 10
Views: 1,991
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
12-27-2017, 09:34 AM
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Replies: 34
Views: 15,318
Re: updraft vs. downdraft carbs
I've run the stock carb, webers, stromberg 81, 48, and 97's. And strombergs are by far my favorite. They're easy to tune, jets are easily accessible, and in my opinion have more "oomf" behind them...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
12-27-2017, 09:23 AM
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Replies: 10
Views: 2,105
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
11-29-2017, 10:16 PM
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Replies: 16
Views: 2,891
Re: Wishbone too long
Trust me when I say, I've done all this. This isn't my first car that I've built. I physically can not get the ball to line up. I've even dropped the spring out of the cross member, attatched the...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
11-29-2017, 09:36 PM
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Replies: 16
Views: 2,891
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
11-29-2017, 07:21 PM
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Replies: 16
Views: 2,891
Wishbone too long
Has anyone else experienced this happening? I'm restoring my deluxe phaeton, and i just installed the motor and tranny in the frame over the weekend. When i went to connect the wishbone to the bell...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
10-15-2017, 02:32 PM
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Replies: 10
Views: 3,018
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
10-15-2017, 12:22 PM
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Replies: 10
Views: 3,018
T-5 transmission kit- who's making them?
I got a T-5 transmission yesturday while buying some other parts, and I've decided I'm going to put it in my speedster. I like the 4 speed and mitchel set ups better, but in a speedster this...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
10-11-2017, 10:30 PM
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Replies: 45
Views: 9,383
Re: paint $$
In my shop, a scuff and shoot starts at $4,000 with absolutely no guarantee of lifetime of paint because the paint job is onlh as good as what's underneath it. That's base/clear and a sealer if...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
09-17-2017, 09:21 PM
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Replies: 18
Views: 3,381
Re: another everlasting debate (body work)
There is cheaper etch primer out there. You can get gallon set ups for 100-150, I just use the top of the line. On any given car that I paint I have about $2500-3000 in paint material. Some people...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
09-16-2017, 02:37 PM
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Replies: 18
Views: 3,381
Re: another everlasting debate (body work)
Here is the way i do bondo/body work. And i consider this to be the absolute best way to do it for the longest lifetime of the paint job. First is strip any old paint off by hand, then sand blast....
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
09-13-2017, 09:15 PM
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Replies: 11
Views: 2,560
Re: Paint stuff
Spray your primer at 25 pounds of pressure and turn your fan patter back a quarter turn and slow down your travel speed. Your gap should be 5-6 inches from the panel, and do a 50/50 over lap. 1.3-1.4...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
07-23-2017, 12:35 PM
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Replies: 42
Views: 12,942
Re: Model A air-conditioner
Ken Davis' unit is the best one out on the market right now. He uses old air products which is a very reputable company in the aftermarket a/c world. Ken has been producing these units for 20+ years....
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
03-02-2017, 07:33 PM
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Replies: 2
Views: 1,302
'31 Deluxe Phaeton Door hinges
I'm restoring a '31 tudor deluxe phaeton, and i am in need of some (all) door hinges. Do any other hinges from any other body style cross over to the deluxe phaeton? Or is there anyone that makes...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
02-17-2017, 08:19 AM
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Replies: 35
Views: 6,199
Re: F@#$ing Shackles
I've used the new ones to push the old ones out before when I was in a bind. I just butted the new bushing up to the old one then put a 3/8 socket butted against the new bushing and hammered it in....
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
12-05-2016, 10:47 PM
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Replies: 10
Views: 2,879
Re: Metal man needed.
I wish I was closer. Id love to bid the job for you. But it looks like you've got some good options to choose from here
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
11-26-2016, 03:33 PM
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Replies: 28
Views: 5,730
Re: New guy
Pete please post project pictures while building the car. Some wont like it, while others will. Theres a few very knowledgeable members on this site that have cars similar to what you want to build....
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
11-26-2016, 12:33 PM
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Replies: 28
Views: 5,730
Re: New guy
Pretty much an unfinished hot rod. From what I understand from his post on this site and others, he's going to build up a model a chassis, with some speed parts, and put a model T roadster body on...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
11-26-2016, 11:13 AM
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Replies: 28
Views: 5,730
Re: New guy
Pete nice to have you on this forum. We follow eachother on Instagram, I'm looking forward to seeing the build progress.
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