Forum: Model A (1928-31)
07-12-2023, 06:23 PM
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Replies: 4
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Re: speedster gas tank
You might want to try this. See if Rootlieb still has the brass saddle-shaped speedster fuel tank filler with cap. If not, you can get a '29 Model A radiator neck and cap from Mikes or other A...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
07-11-2023, 02:49 PM
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Replies: 54
Views: 4,885
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
07-11-2023, 01:54 PM
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Replies: 8
Views: 1,067
Re: Carpart Pro Scam ??
Yesterday I advertized on fordbarn model a parts wanted for a harmonic balancer and got a response to contact [email protected]. When I entered that address, I was directed to this thread. I can...
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Forum: Model-A
07-10-2023, 09:51 AM
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Replies: 0
Views: 289
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Forum: Model-A
07-08-2023, 09:11 PM
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Replies: 0
Views: 467
Wanted
Wanted: Murray Horne harmonic balancer for A/B. 816 690 8464
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
05-01-2022, 09:32 PM
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Replies: 12
Views: 1,880
Re: Front Disc Brakes
Mike Hoskins makes a well-engineered set of disc brakes for Model A's, called Hoss Brakes. He has a set on his '31 coupe and has gone into production. He has his rotors cast and I can't tell you for...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
02-03-2021, 11:58 AM
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Replies: 89
Views: 10,004
Re: A question for old guys
I have a similar problem that I am asking anyone to give an answer to. In Septemeber at a healthy 71, 'lost my right leg near the hip. I can still drive my CCPU without the prosthetic leg (no way to...
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Forum: Model-A
08-14-2020, 01:42 PM
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Replies: 0
Views: 914
Barns full of Model A parts
Life-long collection. Some goodies, some mediocre stuff. Lots of it, too much to list. I would prefer to sell all at once and even sell our home and large 2-story shop on 11 acres as I am in late...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
05-21-2020, 04:48 PM
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Replies: 23
Views: 4,167
Re: My friend Ken’s Model A -V8
MAFCA came into being when Model A's were under 25 years old, perhaps (but not really) like a 1995 Ford today. My mother-in-law, at age 85, still dislikes my restored '30 CCPU because it reminds her...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
04-11-2020, 08:05 PM
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Replies: 8
Views: 2,199
Re: Tool Box
Yes. I made them. See my web site, www.olympicspeedsters.com.
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
01-18-2020, 08:13 PM
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Replies: 82
Views: 50,717
Re: How Many Model A's are left ?
Maybe this has already been mentioned on this thread, but I wonder how many more Model A's there are now than when this thread began. I am building a phaeton from useless Model A scraps. I have also...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
11-21-2019, 12:31 AM
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Replies: 9
Views: 2,451
Re: 1928 Oil Pan
The circular lip surrounding the oil pump access plate is raised high enough that, in my observation, the early pan will not allow as complete oil and contaminate draining as the later pans.
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
11-15-2019, 10:28 PM
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Replies: 49
Views: 7,732
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
11-15-2019, 10:18 PM
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Replies: 47
Views: 8,144
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
10-24-2019, 07:20 PM
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Replies: 47
Views: 24,739
Re: Front Tool Box
I am the original designer and manufacturer of the tool box that replaces the radiator apron and follows the contour of the frame horns. I believe it is still shown on my website,...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
10-24-2019, 05:19 PM
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Replies: 4
Views: 1,519
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Forum: Model-A
09-04-2019, 12:06 PM
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Replies: 0
Views: 899
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Forum: Model T (1909-1927)
06-28-2019, 06:30 PM
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Replies: 301
Views: 173,854
Re: Model T Racing Thread
The "T" sights and sounds at Speedsters Reunion tour and hill climb last week were wonderful. If anyone is interested, pm me and I can get help posting them Monday.
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
06-28-2019, 06:15 PM
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Replies: 9
Views: 2,454
Re: Fan and Water Pump power consumption?
Some time ago, Klings in Tempe Arizona was selling a serpentine belt conversion for the Model A and indicated how much HP it saved, but I don't remember if there were figures for the hp required for...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
05-06-2019, 01:54 PM
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Replies: 10
Views: 2,133
Re: Kink pins
I had that problem just a couple hours ago with new king pins. To locate the interference, I coated the perimeter of the brake actuator housing that enters the hemisphere of the king pin with...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
04-01-2019, 02:48 PM
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Replies: 13
Views: 2,656
Re: The Leans
Here's something which will tell which corner is sagging: (1)Park the car on a level concrete surface and make sure you have matching tires all with the same tire pressure. (2)Measure and record the...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
03-19-2019, 09:19 PM
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Replies: 9
Views: 2,544
Chickasha
What did you buy? What did you sell? What did you see? Was it a dud?
The high points for me were re-connecting with old friends and making new friends. 'Didn't sell much, 'didn't buy much except...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
03-09-2019, 10:24 PM
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Replies: 23
Views: 5,179
Re: Chickasha Pre-War Swap Meet 2019 Roll Call
Regarding Cool Hand Lurker's misfortunate experience: That would have been a bad experience and a big expense and loss of time for you, sorry. I haven't been there for 10 years and at that time there...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
03-09-2019, 10:16 PM
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Replies: 23
Views: 5,179
Re: Chickasha Pre-War Swap Meet 2019 Roll Call
Regarding Cool Hand Lurker's misfortunate experience: That would have been a bad experience and a big expense and loss of time for you, sorry. I haven't been there for 10 years and at that time there...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
03-09-2019, 09:38 PM
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Replies: 23
Views: 5,179
Re: Chickasha Pre-War Swap Meet 2019 Roll Call
I'll be in spaces FG17, FG16& FF17 with Model A junk I've been collecting for decades. My doc estimates I have a 10% chance of surviving 20 more months, so selling out while I still can. I plan to...
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