Forum: Model A (1928-31)
10-17-2014, 03:15 PM
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Replies: 9
Views: 2,194
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
01-25-2014, 02:50 PM
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Replies: 2
Views: 1,055
Help Identify This Horn
I have a '29 ccpu with an odd-looking horn. Is this a standard Model A horn or something out of a previous owner's parts bin? It works and sounds like a bull bellowing rather than a sharp high tone....
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Forum: Model-T
01-22-2014, 07:58 PM
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Replies: 0
Views: 1,536
Clero Manual Oogah Horn
For Sale - Clero manual oogah horn in great working shape (LOUD!). Horn includes mounting bracket to fasten on side of open car or truck. $100. Doug (757) 824-0373 or email at [email protected]....
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
07-08-2013, 08:11 AM
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Replies: 26
Views: 5,975
Re: A Good Wife
My wife and I are both retired. We met when I was only 15 and was in the process of rebuilding a '47 Mercury coupe. She must have had faith in my work because we dated for quite a while in that...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
06-27-2013, 09:15 AM
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Replies: 7
Views: 1,478
Re: Spare Tire Bolt Removal
The bolt in question had been subjected to many miles of vibration with no lug nut on it. Not enough metal left to rethread it properly.
JW had the right idea, at least for my case. Putting a...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
06-27-2013, 06:21 AM
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Replies: 7
Views: 1,478
Re: Spare Tire Bolt Removal
Got the bolt from Snyder's. Now, how to I get the old bolt out? Tried hitting with 3 # hammer, but no luck. Heated the plate to expand the square hole, but no success. Now, I'm trying to drill...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
06-21-2013, 06:10 AM
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Replies: 7
Views: 1,478
Spare Tire Bolt Removal
Got a side-mount spare on my 29 CCPU. One of the bolts that holds the spare has threads that are worn to the point that a lug nut will not hold securely.
The bolt has a square section where it...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
06-20-2013, 04:07 PM
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Replies: 8
Views: 3,590
Re: Rim Flaps for Model A?
I checked the tube that was removed from the flat tire. The only abrasion area was right around the rubber valve stem. The tube was stamped "Made in the USA", and looked in good shape other than...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
06-20-2013, 11:30 AM
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Replies: 8
Views: 3,590
Rim Flaps for Model A?
Dry rot forces me to buy new tires for my 29 CCPU. One tire has been removed from the rim and have found pitted rims but no rim liner or rim flap. The inside of the rim has been coated with some...
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Forum: Model-A
06-13-2013, 02:19 PM
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Replies: 1
Views: 1,947
Nu-Rex Generator Cutout
THIS ITEM HAS BEEN SOLD.
Unused Nu-Rex Semi-Conductor Generator Cutout replaces the original relay type. Previous owner said generator worked fine, but needed a cutout. HE LIED! Generator is...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
06-11-2013, 06:51 PM
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Replies: 6
Views: 1,802
Re: Removing Window from 29 CCPU
Thanks for the good information on removing the trim. Soaked the back of the trim with a lot of WD40 and waited about an hour. Tapping with a block on both sides got it moving. Carefully tapping...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
06-11-2013, 06:40 PM
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Replies: 28
Views: 5,645
Re: Trickle Charger/Batt. maintainer
I have a charger that will handle 6v or 12v and have used it with no problems. I don't leave mine hooked up 24/7 because we have power fluctuations and some outages. The problem is that my charger...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
06-11-2013, 12:28 PM
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Replies: 6
Views: 1,802
Removing Window from 29 CCPU
Glass in both doors of my 29 CC pickup do not crank easily because track inserts are "chewed up". I want to replace the track inserts, but it hasn't been easy to remove the glass from the track.
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
03-30-2013, 11:08 AM
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Replies: 3
Views: 1,626
What Is It?
Found this laying in the bottom of my 1929 Ford CCPU transmission after I removed it yesterday. Anybody have a clue what it is? :confused:
It's a little over 2" long and 3/4" wide with a riveted...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
03-29-2013, 08:29 AM
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Replies: 7
Views: 4,218
Re: Transmission Removal 1929 CCPU
Removing the U-J was the way to go! Got the trans out without too much trouble. Didn't need to mess with the brake cross-shaft. Thanks for all the great advice. Now, I've got to get busy and...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
03-29-2013, 05:08 AM
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Replies: 7
Views: 4,218
Re: Transmission Removal 1929 CCPU
Thanks for the advice from everyone. This morning will remove the U-J and see if we can't clear the brake cross-shaft. I've been very careful to keep the trans supported on a floor jack to keep the...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
03-28-2013, 02:10 PM
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Replies: 7
Views: 4,218
Transmission Removal 1929 CCPU
Today, finished pulling all the bolts needed to pull the transmission from my 1929 closed cab pickup. Decided to pull the rear end out and drop the transmission that way (seemed easier than pulling...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
12-20-2012, 08:49 AM
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Replies: 7
Views: 1,645
Re: Clutch Release Fork Jammed
I tried fishing with a magnet, but it immediately seeks the nearest chunk of metal (like the case, or hub, or...). Then, I tried fishing with a flexible "grabber" but no luck. My hands are too big...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
12-19-2012, 12:26 PM
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Replies: 7
Views: 1,645
Re: Clutch Release Fork Jammed
Fork adjustment yoke has been off, but fork is still jammed. Now I'm going "fishing" for that spring. Could be the spring is part of the problem. I sure don't want to pull the rear end and...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
12-19-2012, 11:42 AM
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Replies: 7
Views: 1,645
Clutch Release Fork Jammed
Proud owner of a '28 Closed Cab Pickup. But I have quite a problem with the mating of the throwout bearing hub and the clutch release fork arms. While lubricating the hub, I didn't push straight...
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