Forum: Model A (1928-31)
12-22-2020, 08:34 AM
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Replies: 13
Views: 590
Re: Windshield Rattles
Saxman,
I had similar problem with my 28 phaeton, glass was loose in the windshield frame. Wanting to drive the car and not go down the potential work of chasing rust and repairing the frame if I...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
09-21-2020, 07:12 AM
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Replies: 10
Views: 948
Re: Pros and cons of removable Phaeton top?
"Is there any easy way to get at that piece without removing the stitching of the back seat and removing it to get at the broken piece?"
Unfortunately not. I had to do it once for each side (at...
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Forum: Model-A
08-07-2020, 06:00 AM
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Replies: 1
Views: 629
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Forum: Model-A
08-07-2020, 05:59 AM
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Replies: 1
Views: 613
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
07-23-2020, 06:34 AM
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Replies: 10
Views: 1,053
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
06-23-2020, 06:06 AM
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Replies: 13
Views: 1,309
Re: Low braking phenomena
Thanks, pedal side load and brake pin/king pin interference are things I had not thought of.
Will recheck all again because sometimes you can look but not see...
FWIW, "pumping" the brakes is...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
06-22-2020, 06:23 AM
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Replies: 13
Views: 1,309
Re: Low braking phenomena
Yes, there is a aux pedal return spring, driven nearly every day (1000 miles) since this April, was greased well in April. The phenomena probably once in every 1000+ brake applications(?). It has...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
06-21-2020, 08:55 PM
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Replies: 13
Views: 1,309
Low braking phenomena
28 phaeton, mechanical brakes, one piece not multi piece service brake cross bar, brake rods and linkages rebuilt/refurbished and well adjusted. They can lock up straight and true at speed if needed....
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Forum: Model-A
03-04-2020, 05:45 PM
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Replies: 1
Views: 629
Nu-Rex Automatic Timing
NuRex Automatic Advance timing device. Gyroscope type. Instructions included.
Used for thousands of miles in previous Model A sedan with no problems.
See Snyder's #A-12176-X $200+ new.
$85.00...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
02-18-2020, 08:24 AM
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Replies: 16
Views: 1,080
Re: Gear Shift Lever
Thanks to all.
I'm going to find a 32 - 34 straight lever as a starting point.
Summary of what I've learned: 32 - 35 shift towers "leaned back, later towers were "upright". 32 - 34 levers were...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
02-12-2020, 07:38 PM
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Replies: 16
Views: 1,080
Gear Shift Lever
The attached gearshift lever was on a Model B Ford transmission that I am installing in my '28 Phaeton. At first I thought I would like the swoopiness of the lever, but after installation it hits the...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
01-20-2020, 06:56 PM
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Replies: 10
Views: 1,378
GM Clutch Modification
My Model A flywheel currently has the V8 clutch, and at first glance it may need bit of attention.
I have heard of a GM clutch being used with our Model A's.
If this is a not uncommon...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
01-14-2020, 08:17 AM
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Replies: 7
Views: 557
Re: Door glass
[COLOR="Blue"]As the owner of a glass shop for many years, I get this question a few times a week.
Technically you can "sand"/grind tempered glass, but only to an unknown point. After that point you...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
01-05-2020, 04:28 PM
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Replies: 3
Views: 916
Remote Oil Filter, etc.
I am adding a remote oil filter to my Model A block, as the Scalded Dog "Y" headers do not allow for the handy Mikes Affordable valve cover set up.
I have filled the wide grooves (see photo) at...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
01-02-2020, 05:18 PM
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Replies: 15
Views: 1,448
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
01-02-2020, 01:44 PM
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Replies: 15
Views: 1,448
ARP Head Studs
Months/years(?) ago I remember someone having kits of ARP cylinder head studs for the Model A engine. The broached allen key end would be nice in this application.
If this sounds familiar, any...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
12-20-2019, 06:13 AM
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Replies: 49
Views: 6,829
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
09-12-2019, 06:11 PM
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Replies: 6
Views: 692
Re: Compression/Rebound on shocks
UPDATE:Given the limited suspension travel (by design or consequence) on my car and the nature of the Model A shocks, I was able to lessen the "bottoming out" condition by switching the rear shocks...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
09-09-2019, 07:12 AM
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Replies: 6
Views: 692
Compression/Rebound on shocks
The springs on my phaeton have been modified (including some leaves removed) to lower the car to a stance I like. The rear radius rods will hit the chassis rails when the car hits a "good" bump. I...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
09-05-2019, 10:02 AM
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Replies: 4
Views: 485
'28 Phaeton Windshield Frame
Just a point of curiosity...
My standard phaeton (firewall date 06-26-28) windshield frame does not have the finger pulls on the bottom rail that are commonly seen on roadsters. The frame was...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
08-24-2019, 06:25 AM
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Replies: 6
Views: 747
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
07-30-2019, 06:42 AM
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Replies: 3
Views: 737
Pressurized Radiator
A recent post about banger radiators brought up a suggestion of a 4# pressurized cooling system.
What would be a recommended size/volume of the overflow tank in such a system?
What would be the...
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Forum: Early V8
05-05-2019, 06:58 AM
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Replies: 0
Views: 254
Winters gear set
Looking for Winters quick change gear set #4404
6 spline, 1" thick, 22/26 teeth
Peace, Phred
ph@herbsglass.com
847-312-0926
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Forum: Model-A
05-05-2019, 06:58 AM
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Replies: 0
Views: 400
Winters gear Set
Looking for Winters quick change gear set #4404
6 spline, 1" thick, 22/26 teeth
Peace, Phred
ph@herbsglass.com
847-312-0926
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
05-01-2019, 07:28 AM
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Replies: 9
Views: 1,036
Re: Window glass
Hope this helps it does work well, tricky part may be finding some polarized sheets/film:
This is a direct quote from a good old post on the Aquatic Plants Digest:
Take two photographic...
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