Forum: Model A (1928-31)
Yesterday, 06:24 AM
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Remove front fenders
In a couple recent posts one reader has recommended lifting the body a few inches to remove the front fenders. I am in the process of fitting my fronts to the car, and don't see the need to lift the...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
05-03-2024, 10:33 AM
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Replies: 2
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Kick panels
Does anyone sell or offer patterns for kick panels? If you are not a purist these should be easily made by most A owners
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
04-29-2024, 08:29 AM
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Replies: 13
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Cowl light follow up
I found the centering tool at Snyder's, and the amber lenses at Bert's. With a new wiring harness, are the cowl lights on even when the head lights are on ?
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
04-29-2024, 08:15 AM
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Replies: 2
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
04-28-2024, 08:46 PM
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Replies: 2
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Cowl lights
My 1930 does not have cowl lights, but I got a good pair at a swap meet for $5 apiece. For such a good deal these will be my front turn signals. I see that they are designed to go over the cowl...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
04-26-2024, 08:58 PM
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Replies: 8
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Re: Ads
Thank you for the heads up about being signed in. There must have been a sun spot or something that eliminated my perpetual sign-in. I signed in, and clicked remember me, and the ads disappeared. ...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
04-26-2024, 11:20 AM
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Replies: 8
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Ads
In just the past week or so, whenever I open the Ford Barn site I am deluged by many ads--much more so than in previous times. Is this due to the site contracting with more advertisers, or my ISP...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
04-18-2024, 09:54 AM
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Replies: 12
Views: 855
Re: Sealed beams
This has all been good feedback--just what I was hoping for. Just to be clear, I do not want the bug-eyed look of a sealed beam conversion, and was concerned about the two lens factor as described by...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
04-16-2024, 08:17 PM
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Replies: 12
Views: 855
Sealed beams
I am not ready to tackle headlights yet, but I have been following the discussions about original vs halogen vs LEDs. Why are sealed beams not included in the discussions ?
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
04-11-2024, 04:13 PM
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Replies: 5
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Re: Hood fit with 29 cross member
That part of the project was a couple years ago, and I don't recall that hole alignment was an issue. The rivets had been replace with nuts and bolts, and I replaced those with grade 8 of the proper...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
04-11-2024, 03:43 PM
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Replies: 5
Views: 414
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
04-11-2024, 08:26 AM
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Replies: 5
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Hood fit with 29 cross member
My huckster-to-be was originally a 1930 coupe with all original (I believe) front end sheet metal when I bought it, and the hood fit well. In the course of total disassembly I discovered that the...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
03-12-2024, 02:57 PM
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Replies: 18
Views: 1,018
Re: Flow testing a carb
Thanks for all the feedback. With all the posts recommending flow-tested carbs or jets, I didn't want to foolishly ignore something critical. As a big advocate of "if it ain't broke, don't fix it" I...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
03-09-2024, 09:14 PM
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Replies: 18
Views: 1,018
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
03-08-2024, 05:45 PM
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Replies: 19
Views: 1,229
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
03-08-2024, 05:32 PM
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Replies: 18
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Flow testing a carb
My car came with a Tillotson, and it ran fine. A friend gave me a Zenith 2 that had sat on a shelf for at least 20 yrs, so I rebuilt it with a kit, including new jets, and it seems to run fine. Many...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
03-08-2024, 05:14 PM
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Replies: 26
Views: 1,612
Re: LED headlight bulbs
There was a test of headlight bulbs in the Restorer two or three issues ago. I don't recall the result, but it was thorough and unbiased assessment of several options.
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
12-18-2023, 11:43 AM
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Replies: 8
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Quiet muffler
The muffler in my huckster-to-be has several holes that have rusted through. When running, the car doesn't sound loud, but I know it won't pass inspection when the time comes. I know many of you out...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
12-11-2023, 12:51 PM
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Replies: 7
Views: 777
Re: Rear axle and diff
I have read about setting the preload, but have never done it--or thought I needed to. Note--I didn't change the housing, only the axle shaft. I also seem to recall that the spider gears had to be...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
12-11-2023, 10:18 AM
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Replies: 7
Views: 777
Rear axle and diff
When I first bought my car a couple years ago, I tore it all apart and discovered the damage on the left rear axle shaft. Following instructions in the red book, I removed the left housing, installed...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
10-29-2023, 09:35 AM
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Replies: 16
Views: 1,275
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
10-28-2023, 03:42 PM
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Replies: 16
Views: 1,275
Re: Zenith internal passages
Update-- I finished rebuilding the Zenith according to the red book and Tom Endy's article. Attached the gas line, and she started right up. Two quick questions--the carb came with no GAV needle or...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
10-20-2023, 03:58 PM
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Replies: 44
Views: 13,640
Re: Putting model a on lift
Per post #2, I can't imagine attaching battery cables or anything else to the bottom flange of the frame on any vehicle. The liklihood of jacking at any given point during the life of the car is...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
10-17-2023, 07:01 AM
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Replies: 16
Views: 1,275
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
10-16-2023, 03:29 PM
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Replies: 16
Views: 1,275
Zenith internal passages
In scanning the catalogs for parts not included in the rebuild kit I saw the pkg of brass plugs for use after cleaning the internal passages. The red book says to clean them out if badly plugged,...
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