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Forum: Model A (1928-31) 12-18-2023, 07:25 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,191
Posted By Dale G.
Re: Clutch Adjusting Yoke

It is called a trunnion for original style.
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 07-12-2023, 06:26 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 468
Posted By Dale G.
Re: Door Handles

Your handles are two passenger side locking handles used for 1930-31. If one is brass plated, it was originally nickle plated. Stainless followed about mid year. 1931 the same handle had a tumbler...
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 06-15-2023, 06:25 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 947
Posted By Dale G.
Re: FL Plant to be demolished

Yes it is! 1998, it was over a hundred degrees with wild fires surrounding the area burning out of control. I own a 31 coupe made in this plant.
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 06-09-2023, 05:58 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 2,522
Posted By Dale G.
Re: Help Identify a 1929 Coupe

I am right down the road from you and can help you with information and parts for your car. Dale Gosa.
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 05-15-2023, 06:31 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 4,469
Posted By Dale G.
Re: "butler" finish for instrument panel?

You may want try Craig Riker longtime Model Aer in Toledo, Ohio 419-290-4442. He does butler finish for dash panels. He also sells them replated when he has any. Craig is always at Hershey. Also...
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 11-20-2022, 06:54 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,087
Posted By Dale G.
Re: What Auto-Lite heater bolts to use?

Same bolts as the oil pan only use with lock washers.
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 11-07-2022, 07:29 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,386
Posted By Dale G.
Re: Best car cover

Bratton's has some nice ones that fit well.
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 10-23-2022, 06:03 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,716
Posted By Dale G.
Re: 95 Years Ago Today

Yes I have pictures but have tried numerous times to get pictures on here to no avail. It just doesn't let me do it. Something on here always stops me. I thought I follow all the directions but no...
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 10-22-2022, 06:56 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,716
Posted By Dale G.
Re: 95 Years Ago Today

When I was in Venice, Italy years ago they said it was sinking. Now they found a way to raise it back up. The bulkhead is 85 feet into the river. The only pilings are under the dock that surrounds...
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 10-21-2022, 06:25 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,716
Posted By Dale G.
Re: 95 Years Ago Today

For whatever it is worth, the current owners of our old Ford Assembly Plant are going to tear it down even though it has landmark status. They contend it is too far gone to restore. How do you...
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 09-20-2022, 11:35 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,838
Posted By Dale G.
Re: Kick Panel Placement

There should be a long piece of bead material dangling from the top of the sewn on bead to the panel. That long piece of bead is pushed in the space between the dash rail and the doorpost. This is...
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 09-02-2022, 06:45 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,046
Posted By Dale G.
People looking for parts.

For some reason in the Wanted section, I cannot respond to the people wanting parts.

For the person in Georgia looking for S/W rear bumperettes, I have a set plated and ready to mount.


For...
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 08-29-2022, 05:52 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,074
Posted By Dale G.
Re: Does a rumble seat from a 30/31 fit into a 29?

Is the deck lid the same? Will the deck lid in a 28-29 fit in a 30-31 and vice versa?
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 08-21-2022, 06:15 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 2,707
Posted By Dale G.
Re: My New Model A - Yeah!

Call John Holland in the Cleveland area, he restores wiper motors, electric and vacum.
330-483-3896.
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 08-13-2022, 07:05 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 2,528
Posted By Dale G.
Re: Re-silvering rear-view mirror glass

Ron's Corner has resilvered several for me, Fine point standards. 660-749-5473 in Missouri.
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 08-06-2022, 06:42 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,647
Posted By Dale G.
Re: Rebuilt wiper motor value

John Holland restores both electric and vacum wipers. 330-483-3896 outside Cleveland.
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 07-26-2022, 05:43 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,031
Posted By Dale G.
Re: Dale Goza

Yes I have been hacked, so I changed my password and should be well. Been hacked before, and to all you that have received the message, send it to junk or space or wherever. Totally sorry for the...
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 07-25-2022, 06:15 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 2,191
Posted By Dale G.
Re: 1929 Model A jack

I carry scissor jacks in all my Model A's. By the time I really need one, the bottle jack won't work anymore.
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 07-24-2022, 06:49 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 3,689
Posted By Dale G.
Re: Windshield Leak While Driving in the Rain

Two things are disturbing as I see in the pictures. Your rubber gasket between the hinge and the header do not go all the way to the corners of the opening. I have removed original gaskets from...
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 07-19-2022, 08:09 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 3,285
Posted By Dale G.
Re: Remove body from town sedan?

I have done six bodies this way. Make or borrow a roll a round for the body to sit on and position it close to the area you are going to leave it. Make four saw horses that will stand taller than...
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 07-14-2022, 05:53 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 821
Posted By Dale G.
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 06-27-2022, 06:30 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,108
Posted By Dale G.
Re: Anyone have an old speedo cable for '28-29 they'd be willing to part with?

Speaking of speedometers, who in Texas is doing a fine job of rebuilding speedometers for Model A's? Thank you.
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 06-18-2022, 07:03 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 688
Posted By Dale G.
Re: Finish for storage well under front seat

Lower body color as the entire inside of the body.
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 06-16-2022, 05:44 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,980
Posted By Dale G.
Re: Gas gauge float and what is it?

Grind or file off the swedge to the diameter of the wire only. Take the washer off. As said above, cut a slot from the center hole to the outside with a sharp knife deep enough for the wire to sit...
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 05-30-2022, 06:23 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 3,442
Posted By Dale G.
Re: Painting bumper clamps

Will Cronkite makes templates to spray paint bumper clamps. Also the template for painting the inserts on dash panels. They work great. If you get a little overspray, use a soft cloth and some...
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