Forum: Model A (1928-31)
09-15-2011, 07:15 PM
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Replies: 7
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Re: Chrome oddities
I'm already sick to my stomach (vommitting). When Indian Motocycles (yes I spelled it correctly) in 1930, a Toronto dealer ordered a four cylinder in all chrome. The original pictures exist. ...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
09-15-2011, 06:14 PM
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Replies: 9
Views: 2,140
Re: Who's restoring a Woody?
Good luck, have you joined the Woody Wagons Special Interest Group, affiliated with MARC and MAFCA? It's a great start.
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
09-14-2011, 06:23 AM
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Replies: 4
Views: 1,564
Re: Question for Steve Siccalone
We expect that with no more major rain there will be no diificulties. The White Rose Club runs a National Motorcycle Hill Climb event the the weekend prior to the meet and they will have the field...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
09-12-2011, 10:31 AM
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Replies: 10
Views: 2,468
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
09-10-2011, 07:56 AM
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Replies: 21
Views: 4,981
Re: Black A's were rare?
CT Mike, I misread your initial post. The statement in the Paint Guide means that bodies supplied by outside builders like Briggs and Murray were more likely to be black as opposed to bodies made in...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
09-09-2011, 09:04 PM
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Replies: 21
Views: 4,981
Re: Black A's were rare?
Black was uncommon in 1928. FoMoCo downplayed the color. It was available as an option from start of production until the 1930 models were introduced. These cars through end of production were...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
09-09-2011, 07:37 PM
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Replies: 54
Views: 27,523
Re: model A towncar
ronn, I'm drinking beer but I will try to be tactful. If you really want a Town Car, try to meet the people who have real ones. Eventually, circumstances change and things come for sale. These...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
09-07-2011, 11:51 AM
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Replies: 18
Views: 2,160
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
09-06-2011, 09:11 PM
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Replies: 18
Views: 2,160
Re: Any 29 Business Coupe owners here?
I have a restored oval, 3/29/29. It was the Henry car at the 1994 meet. I had nothing to do with the resto. I doubt there is a better restored one. There are two more in the Chicago area that I know...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
09-05-2011, 07:54 PM
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Replies: 166
Views: 84,486
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
09-05-2011, 07:47 PM
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Replies: 12
Views: 2,253
Re: Not Model A-NASCAR Diecast shows up at my door
Hey Will, if that drop floor does over 75 we'll have to strip it down on pit row for illegal speed parts:D. Congratulations on the model. I really appreciated seeing the pics and listening to your...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
09-01-2011, 07:03 PM
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Replies: 11
Views: 2,653
Re: Quail loose
Clem, get a hold of Doc Kalinka. Howard Minners will have his phone #. Doc has restored a bunch of quails and he will probably give you good guidance.
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
09-01-2011, 07:00 PM
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Replies: 11
Views: 2,653
Re: Quail loose
Clem, I know you want a serious answer here but I can't resist. As an old career military man, as I am, I know in your travels you saw a lot of loose quails.:D
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
08-30-2011, 09:09 PM
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Replies: 27
Views: 8,497
Re: Why two Model A clubs?
RcT, I haven't been a chapter member for years. I don't like to drive in a parade and would rather stop at a shot and beer joint as opposed to eating an ice cream sundae. However, the national...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
08-30-2011, 02:12 PM
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Replies: 27
Views: 8,497
Re: Why two Model A clubs?
Mendotaman, several years ago Betsy was featured on the cover of the Restorer with an article by the latest owner. I'm sure someone will post the issue.
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
08-30-2011, 11:40 AM
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Replies: 13
Views: 1,901
Re: 1929 Business Coupe
They would not be hard to make. I'm sure you could get a blueprint from the Ford Archives. Perphaps someone could supply you a pattern. Mine are in a car so I can't give you exact dimensions.
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
08-30-2011, 11:30 AM
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Replies: 27
Views: 8,497
Re: Why two Model A clubs?
Bill Hall (MARC) and Red Grow (MAFCA) are generally recognized as their clubs' respective "founders". I grew up in CT where Hall started MARC and CMARC (the first Chapter) and knew some of the...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
08-29-2011, 09:10 AM
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Replies: 0
Views: 1,023
1927 A's Meeting at Hershey
I spoke with Doc Kalinka yesterday. There will be a meeting for all three and four digit owners or any Model A'ers interested in these early cars at Doc's spots, GCJ 23-27, on Wednesday Oct 5. The...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
08-28-2011, 05:16 PM
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Replies: 21
Views: 4,828
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
08-23-2011, 08:02 PM
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Replies: 7
Views: 1,750
Re: Neat Event in Old Saybrook, CT Tomorrow
My ex-wife lives in Old saybrook:(. If she's on the bridge, will you nudge her over the rail for me:D. Just kidding, we actually still get along after 24 years since the divorce:). She's the...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
08-23-2011, 07:50 PM
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Replies: 11
Views: 2,427
Re: Source of Nickel Plated Screws
Hunter, Will's advice is very correct. I believe you are doing a fine point car and therefore you may have to "bite the bullet" as Will is doing. I'm pulling my hair out wrt original wiring for two...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
08-22-2011, 06:27 AM
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Replies: 3
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Re: Nr. 1 Model A engine
I have looked at this photo and believe it was a photo op after the start of production. I have three engines, A189, A435 and A566 that all have the large low pad you refer to from Pluck's material....
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
08-21-2011, 04:08 PM
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Replies: 5
Views: 1,505
Re: Mass. gas stations
You didn't fill up at the diesel pump by chance.:eek::(lol:). You need a strong hand to pull up the rubber:p.
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
08-21-2011, 06:11 AM
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Replies: 14
Views: 4,799
Re: Edsel Ford Saved FoMo Co
Luke, thank you for the link. The blog was an excellent exchange of viewpoints and very informative. I learned some things that I had not heard or read before. No cold drink but two large cups of...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
08-20-2011, 07:21 PM
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Replies: 14
Views: 4,799
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