Forum: Model A (1928-31)
01-01-2024, 04:00 AM
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Replies: 13
Views: 964
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
10-07-2023, 01:03 AM
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Replies: 46
Views: 4,488
Re: Fuel Filter issue
I have been using the gas filter for three VW bug for over 30 years with no problems. I have this filter under the dash on the line from the shutoff valve to the firewall. I don't care for having the...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
12-08-2022, 01:06 AM
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Replies: 37
Views: 5,504
Re: Trading in your model a........
I will always have my town Sedan which I restored 42 years ago but a few years ago I sold my 30 A Roadster and purchased a 1959 Triumph TR3 .
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
09-27-2022, 12:47 AM
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Replies: 11
Views: 1,521
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
08-30-2022, 01:52 AM
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Replies: 26
Views: 5,060
Re: Remedy for crankshaft end play
In the past heated some old babbitt and pored the liquid into a small angle iron in a V for a mold. The result was a stick of babbitt about the size of a pencil which worked well with the old style...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
08-06-2022, 01:16 AM
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Replies: 15
Views: 2,271
Re: Coker tires
I'm on my third set of tires and still running with my forty year old tubes.
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
06-01-2022, 01:19 AM
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Replies: 82
Views: 11,444
Re: Model A shops
I was surprised to learn that my 1959 Triumph TR3 made in England uses all USA standard nuts and bolts. Just a few tiny screws under the dash holding the instruments were not SAE but Whitworth.
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
01-09-2022, 02:07 AM
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Replies: 10
Views: 2,822
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
09-10-2021, 11:41 PM
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Replies: 4
Views: 948
Re: International Model A Day
Our club has party planned in the park along with car games.
Members will be driving Model As from fifty mile radius to get to the party.
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
07-08-2021, 01:23 AM
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Replies: 32
Views: 3,432
Re: Leaky Tire
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I am running inner tubes that were purchased from Snyder's forty years ago and they have been used in three sets of tires which I have warn out. No need to change to new tubes when changing tires.
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
04-18-2021, 07:49 PM
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Replies: 11
Views: 1,624
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
11-29-2020, 01:27 AM
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Replies: 8
Views: 1,720
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
11-09-2020, 01:32 AM
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Replies: 21
Views: 3,599
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
11-01-2020, 11:52 AM
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Replies: 7
Views: 1,957
Re: roof kits
I quit Macs years ago when they decided to carry parts for most every auto. You can't be the best at everything so I only order from companys that specialize in the auto I'm working with.
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
10-23-2020, 01:42 AM
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Replies: 9
Views: 1,934
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
10-23-2020, 01:39 AM
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Replies: 95
Views: 21,274
Re: 16" Wheels
I just had to try the 16 inch with Firestone white walls after one season I went back to my original 19 inch with Diamond tread. I didn't care for the look.
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
10-21-2020, 12:38 AM
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Replies: 25
Views: 3,231
Re: Question ????
We were on tour a few years ago in Yellowstone Park when a fire started in a Model A. The foot starter rod did not have a jam nut attached holding the rod into the starter . The rod came loose...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
09-24-2020, 08:33 PM
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Replies: 7
Views: 1,255
Re: Finishing the Belt Rail on 68C Cabriolet
Just a little advice,before you bolt the belt rail solid confirm that your doors are closing the way you want.
The belt rail can sometimes spread the sides of the body in and out which can change...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
08-13-2020, 03:18 PM
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Replies: 14
Views: 1,824
Re: Clutch pressure plate New or Reconditioned?
I spoke with Steve owner of Bert's last year with the same question ( new or rebuilt) he informed me his rebuilder was no longer and only had new clutches. Perhaps Steve will post with updated...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
07-26-2020, 10:34 AM
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Replies: 23
Views: 4,580
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
07-06-2020, 01:31 AM
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Replies: 74
Views: 33,841
Re: Dumbest Reproduction Parts
When I first started in model As Rick was all I new.
When I found my first Snyder catalog and placed an order I was in heaven when I saw the difference in quality.
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
05-21-2020, 12:35 AM
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Replies: 23
Views: 4,167
Re: My friend Ken’s Model A -V8
I visited a Model A friend just last week who is attempting to put a V-12 Lincoln in a 31 Victoria. He was in the process of adding the extra 13 inches to the frame. Knowing my friend he will get...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
05-21-2020, 12:09 AM
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Replies: 50
Views: 15,004
Re: 1929 Fordor Briggs Running Again
I once brought back to life a 1912 original unrestored Model T that had sat for many years. After doing all the regular work it started and ran for a short time then quit. Turned out that mice had...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
05-12-2020, 12:33 AM
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Replies: 10
Views: 1,979
Re: Soldering and Nickel Plating
I have used silver solder in the past and then chrome plating process. Had to repair a set of lando arms so the extra cost was worth it.
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
05-03-2020, 12:59 AM
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Replies: 14
Views: 2,238
Re: Fulton
I have had several model t fords and not one had a foot feed for it was on the column.
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