Forum: Model A (1928-31)
03-18-2012, 10:53 AM
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Replies: 26
Views: 3,769
Re: Who is parading today?
I didn't have my A in it, but I did pipe in it. That's gotta count for something. Both the A and pipes emit a lot of hot air
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
03-10-2012, 04:39 PM
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Replies: 6
Views: 1,482
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
12-20-2011, 07:37 PM
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Replies: 35
Views: 8,906
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
12-06-2011, 07:28 PM
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Replies: 27
Views: 6,014
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
12-06-2011, 07:26 PM
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Replies: 17
Views: 5,802
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
11-12-2011, 04:43 PM
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Replies: 55
Views: 11,162
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
11-12-2011, 04:41 PM
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Replies: 2
Views: 1,301
Weak Trunk rack extenders solution
I purchased a set of trunk rack extenders for my town sedan so it would reach past the spare. They were 1/4" steel and after a few weeks started to sag and bend. And by bend I mean torqued out and...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
10-25-2011, 07:30 PM
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Replies: 21
Views: 4,306
Re: 1929 T Cheap
Woohoo! Just made my town sedan go up in value. This looks like Mecum prices. Looks like a Murray body and those are the least rare body style. Means my Briggs has to be 3x that!!!! :P
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
10-23-2011, 05:26 PM
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Replies: 11
Views: 2,010
Re: my first model a
As a relatively new member and owner myself, I can tell you this.
First, your questions: google google google. Google ford model A. Read everything, then google ford model a parts, you will find...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
10-23-2011, 04:39 PM
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Replies: 4
Views: 2,022
Re: Rear brake removal
Removed all 4. Totally removed the rear, backing plates and all. Just took the shoes off the front. Put new pads on the shoes and put it back all together. Brakes on the model a are officially on my...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
10-22-2011, 08:04 PM
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Replies: 4
Views: 2,022
Re: Rear brake removal
Thanks Tom. I am going to disassemble and rebuild one side at a time to avoid what you mentioned
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
10-22-2011, 07:51 PM
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Replies: 4
Views: 2,022
Rear brake removal
Kinda hit a wall. Got the emergency brake shoes off but according to Andrews, once the 4 hex nuts are removed from the backing plate, it should just come off and then you can work on the brakes on...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
10-21-2011, 07:44 AM
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Replies: 26
Views: 6,365
Re: No Cash Law
Here is how the state defines "second hand dealer"
http://www.legis.state.la.us/lss/lss.asp?doc=93498
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
10-20-2011, 05:46 PM
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Replies: 26
Views: 6,365
Re: No Cash Law
Ct nailed it. It is all about the taxes. And who wants more taxes? Well, lets have a look at who the state rep is that proposed and pushed the bill through...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
10-20-2011, 04:50 PM
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Replies: 26
Views: 6,365
Re: No Cash Law
Looks like I am gonna be breaking the law. I will be a regular John Dillinger in my
Sedan.
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
10-19-2011, 11:42 PM
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Replies: 21
Views: 4,397
Re: Black smoke and gav
Ok, so today we ran it with the tillotson. Still running rich. Replaced it with a working zenith. Runs great. No problems at all. I am borrowing this from a friend until
The rebuilt tillotson comes...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
10-18-2011, 06:44 PM
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Replies: 21
Views: 4,397
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
10-18-2011, 05:46 PM
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Replies: 21
Views: 4,397
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
10-18-2011, 05:46 PM
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Replies: 21
Views: 4,397
Re: Black smoke and gav
Well,problem temporarily solved. Took out the plugs and they were fouled pitch black.
Cleaned em and it ran well. But why did it run rich to begin with and will it happen again? Could having the...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
10-18-2011, 04:18 PM
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Replies: 21
Views: 4,397
Re: Black smoke and gav
I have. Float is fine. Took GAV needle apart and it seats well. I have a new GAV rod on the way. Hopefully we will figure it out tomorrow. Thanks for everyone's help.
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
10-18-2011, 03:30 PM
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Replies: 21
Views: 4,397
Re: Black smoke and gav
Thanks, Steve. Let me see what we find tomorrow. I am pretty green but am trying. My buddy is an expert, so I will post tomorrow what we find.
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
10-18-2011, 03:07 PM
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Replies: 21
Views: 4,397
Re: Black smoke and gav
Took off the carb today. Tok it apart. Measured the float. Took apart the gav needle. Put it all back together and still running poor. Checked timing again and it is dead on. Have a friend from our...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
10-17-2011, 09:03 PM
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Replies: 21
Views: 4,397
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
10-17-2011, 06:34 PM
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Replies: 21
Views: 4,397
Re: Black smoke and gav
Ok, problem not solved. Running real rough. I adjusted the float again this time in the middle of my other two tries and it didn't help. Does anyone know the distance the model x carb float is...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
10-17-2011, 06:31 PM
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Replies: 17
Views: 3,510
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