Forum: Model A (1928-31)
08-20-2023, 10:12 AM
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Replies: 11
Views: 1,357
Re: Battery hold down clamps
Thank you all for the ideas. It is nice to know that it is not just me. The original designed corner hold downs do not work on the new style batteries that are in my cars. The new batteries are a...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
08-16-2023, 08:40 AM
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Replies: 11
Views: 1,357
Battery hold down clamps
What is the best way to hold the battery down? I noticed, on the clamp that goes all around top of battery, the negative terminal clamp crosses over the top of the hold down clamp very close. I am...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
08-07-2023, 03:52 PM
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Replies: 3
Views: 624
Re: Rear Bumper bracket to body stand
After talking with 180A group it seems the problem is with the rack. The attachment points on the reproduction rack is different than what is needed for the 180A. Does anyone have an original 180A...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
08-07-2023, 03:07 PM
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Replies: 2
Views: 533
Battery Cable
Do I need 2 gauge battery cable when connecting shut off switch to positive ground or can I use 4 gauge?
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
08-04-2023, 04:58 PM
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Replies: 3
Views: 624
Rear Bumper bracket to body stand
I am trying to determine if I have the correct rear bumper brackets on my 180A Deluxe Phaeton. Looking for the correct height of the bracket to body stands. The issue I am running into happened while...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
07-29-2023, 01:11 PM
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Replies: 12
Views: 1,875
Re: Installing metal valve stems
To follow up on my original post. It turned out the metal valve stems I had installed were not the cause of the leaking tube. While installing the tire on the rim I inadvertently ripped the tube....
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
07-19-2023, 09:40 AM
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Replies: 2
Views: 512
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
07-18-2023, 12:58 PM
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Replies: 2
Views: 512
Side glass setting rubber
I am having an issue with the side glass setting rubber with lip installation on my A400 restoration. The rubber is "U" shaped with a lip on one side. The "U" shape is not deep enough to fill the...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
07-04-2023, 12:20 PM
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Replies: 16
Views: 1,686
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
07-03-2023, 11:15 AM
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Replies: 16
Views: 1,686
Re: Removing Varnish from gas tank
The key word is all. The denatured alcohol is removing large chucks of a granular substance. So far I would say I have removed about 50-60% of this stuff. A lot more needs to be removed before even a...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
07-02-2023, 06:43 PM
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Replies: 16
Views: 1,686
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
07-02-2023, 06:39 PM
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Replies: 16
Views: 1,686
Re: Removing Varnish from gas tank
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
07-02-2023, 06:36 PM
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Replies: 16
Views: 1,686
Removing Varnish from gas tank
I am in the process of removing 35 year old gas, that has lined my tank with varnish, from the gas tank. I am using denatured alcohol, very carefully. It is a slow process and wondering if there is...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
06-04-2023, 09:26 PM
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Replies: 3
Views: 526
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
06-04-2023, 10:08 AM
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Replies: 3
Views: 526
Wrapping top bows
Is there a video of the correct way to wrap top material around the top bows on a convertible car? LaBaron Bonney produced videos on Youtube showing how to install many of their products, the one...
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Forum: Model-A
04-26-2023, 06:22 PM
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Replies: 0
Views: 509
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
04-07-2023, 04:17 PM
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Replies: 9
Views: 1,115
Re: Generator
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
04-07-2023, 10:41 AM
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Replies: 9
Views: 1,115
Re: Generator
Thank you for the quick reply. It was supposedly rebuilt, I purchased too quickly on ebay. Will try to sell, any interest PM me.
Thanks
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
04-07-2023, 10:37 AM
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Replies: 9
Views: 1,115
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
04-07-2023, 10:35 AM
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Replies: 9
Views: 1,115
Re: Generator
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
04-07-2023, 10:25 AM
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Replies: 9
Views: 1,115
Generator
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
04-05-2023, 01:03 PM
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Replies: 5
Views: 708
Re: Back Curtain Glass
Thank you for all of the information. I am ordering glass for my project, what are thoughts on having trade marks on glass? The car is a 1931, but no trade marks appeared on any of the windows...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
04-05-2023, 10:13 AM
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Replies: 5
Views: 708
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
04-05-2023, 08:53 AM
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Replies: 5
Views: 708
Back Curtain Glass
Does anyone know the correct thickness of the glass in the back curtain on Deluxe Roadsters, 180A's or A400's? Any help would be great.
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
01-22-2023, 01:41 PM
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Replies: 6
Views: 1,215
Re: Gray Drab
Thank you all for the replies. I am embarrassed to admit I have the new paint guide. It is at the body shop where the work on the car is being done. The painter and I looked thru the book, but not...
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