Forum: Model A (1928-31)
Today, 04:23 PM
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Re: Extended warrantee
I'll remember that on the next warranty call. Aaron I've had that call also about the extra material. I told them if that's the case, they need to eat the material & fire the guy who figured the job...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
Yesterday, 08:45 AM
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Replies: 4
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Re: New friends on the forum
I'll tell you what Micky, I've owned Corvettes and been on a Corvette forum. Stuck up people who thought they were better than you. I had a Viper and joined a Viper forum. Worst people ever, they...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
02-17-2021, 03:21 PM
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Replies: 35
Views: 1,435
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
02-11-2021, 03:05 PM
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Replies: 17
Views: 729
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
02-08-2021, 11:05 AM
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Replies: 9
Views: 422
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
02-03-2021, 10:36 AM
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Replies: 89
Views: 3,431
Re: A question for old guys
I'm 68 and still running my own business. I keep in shape by going to the gym and hitting the weights and the treadmill. I could retire whenever I want but I do like to keep busy, even in the garage....
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
01-23-2021, 12:15 PM
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Replies: 33
Views: 964
Re: Dirty Carburetors
I bet dirty carbs were commonplace back in the day. With no air filters or bad gas it probably took it's toll. I take mine apart about twice a year and spray carb cleaner thru it, then check all the...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
01-06-2021, 10:11 AM
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Replies: 27
Views: 1,317
Re: Trailering ‘28 Model A Phaeton
AAA has been really picky lately with some tow companies not wanting to transport cars in a non-emergency situation since many people were 'taking advantage' of the free tows.. They are a good idea,...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
01-05-2021, 12:27 PM
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Replies: 27
Views: 1,317
Re: Trailering ‘28 Model A Phaeton
I haul my Phaeton approx 15 miles to it's heated storage garage twice a year nose first with the top up on my two-axle 10K equipment trailer. I drive it right on the trailer & use 4 tie down straps...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
01-02-2021, 08:55 AM
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Replies: 53
Views: 1,679
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
12-26-2020, 04:09 PM
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Replies: 63
Views: 4,422
Re: Signs, back in the day
In my supplier factories I used to frequent, there were always "Safety First, Please Do Not Spit on The Floor" signs everywhere. Most of them had the 'p' made into an 'h' though. When one plant was...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
12-24-2020, 02:20 PM
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Replies: 19
Views: 1,253
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
12-01-2020, 09:51 AM
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Replies: 20
Views: 1,448
Re: Gears 1930 model A
My Dad put his car away and it sat for 30 yrs. I resurrected it and had to learn all over again how to shift. I ground some gears til I figured out the timing. Patrick L. is correct on the method. My...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
11-14-2020, 09:18 AM
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Replies: 5
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Re: Not Model A but Model A Era
Bantams still show up now and again at car shows. A contraption like that would not work in this day and age, attorneys would have a field day if someone even got a scratch...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
11-09-2020, 01:11 PM
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Replies: 19
Views: 1,469
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
11-07-2020, 09:35 AM
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Replies: 44
Views: 2,804
Re: AAA for breakdowns in antique?
Harpkatt, they won't do that anymore according to my towing buddy. He said you have to call AAA first and get a 'job number' and then give it to him and he will come out. But many times AAA will go...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
11-06-2020, 10:33 AM
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Replies: 44
Views: 2,804
Re: AAA for breakdowns in antique?
I agree with you 700rpm Ray, between them originally telling me 30 minutes and then stretching it to 2 hours, plus a terrible communication issue from the person with the heavy Indian accent, I had...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
11-04-2020, 11:33 AM
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Replies: 44
Views: 2,804
Re: AAA for breakdowns in antique?
I suppose I am the minority here, but I dropped AAA last month after 20 some years. They were not very easy to deal with and I got heavy Indian accent people when I would call. My wife had a bad...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
10-28-2020, 10:20 AM
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Replies: 13
Views: 950
Re: 1927 Introduction of Model A
I watched this show and they were inaccurate on so many levels. Very disappointing. It's like they either did not take time to research or just didn't think people would care.
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
10-18-2020, 03:56 PM
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Replies: 18
Views: 900
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
10-13-2020, 02:05 PM
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Replies: 9
Views: 654
Re: Best way to tie down the top of a 1929 Phaeton
I tow mine with top up on my open trailer but only about 10 miles to and from the heated garage I store it in for winter. I was always told not to go faster than the car will go, so I stay at about...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
10-12-2020, 10:36 AM
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Replies: 17
Views: 784
Re: Rusty Coolant
My car has always had rusty water, even before it's light restoration in the early 80's. After it's 30 year hiatus my Dad put it in without draining fluids, I completely flushed it before starting in...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
09-23-2020, 01:18 PM
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Replies: 13
Views: 1,054
Re: mud coming out of my engine???????????
My A's radiator was like that when I resurrected it from a 30 year slumber by Dad was responsible for. He had stored it with straight water in the radiator (heated garage). All that sludge and crap...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
09-14-2020, 10:24 AM
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Replies: 21
Views: 844
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