Forum: Model A (1928-31)
12-20-2020, 07:29 PM
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Replies: 4
Views: 1,597
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
12-09-2020, 06:35 PM
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Replies: 14
Views: 2,276
Re: Does this Babbitt look ok?
There were no shims installed on the mains so removing material from the caps will loosen up and possibly require a shim. Old school repair to keep it going without the expense of new babbitt and...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
11-21-2020, 07:09 PM
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Replies: 23
Views: 3,201
Re: Leather main bearing
Was done all the time by "Reputable" used car salesmen. Sawdust in the transmission's and rear ends also was a common trick to "Get it out the door for a buck". Did any of these last long? No. But...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
11-20-2020, 07:41 PM
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Replies: 35
Views: 5,136
Re: Most Difficult Restoration Tasks
Worst for me was the complete rebuild and adjusting the brakes. With no knowledge of a mechanical brake system it was scary from the point, if I mess something up it will never stop. Now. piece of...
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Forum: Questions & Suggestions
11-16-2020, 07:16 PM
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Replies: 20
Views: 12,395
Re: I am leaving Fordbarn
As for ads, we leave them up because I value old ads. It lets you go back and see what things were/are selling for.
I agree with you Ryan and it is the same way on the H.A.M.B. You can go back in...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
11-15-2020, 10:05 PM
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Replies: 17
Views: 2,452
Re: Bubbas helper for many years
Young man:p. Get off your hiney and paint that wall.:eek: Be sure it is done before the world ends.:confused: HAPPY BIRTHDAY!:D
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
11-15-2020, 09:45 PM
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Replies: 6
Views: 1,469
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
11-15-2020, 09:43 PM
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Replies: 54
Views: 9,339
Re: What am I missing? 1930 Model A
I would not be using the original wiring harness that you have pictured. try disconnecting the wires from the coil. Making up some new ones to hotwire the car. When you get it running this way then...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
11-12-2020, 06:55 PM
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Replies: 17
Views: 2,104
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
11-11-2020, 08:06 PM
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Replies: 18
Views: 1,172
Re: Happy Veterans Day
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37.5 years service, 19D MSG. Everything from grunt to M3A3 Bradley Cdr. Our oath of enlistment has no expiration date. Thank you all.
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
11-08-2020, 08:47 PM
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Replies: 12
Views: 2,037
Re: Ford Model A engine noise
Yes, thank you for getting back here and telling everyone what the problem was and the fix. Now, in the future some other owner may find the same issue and simple fix.
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
11-06-2020, 09:51 PM
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Replies: 2
Views: 991
Re: Windshield Wiper Conversion
Why not replace it with the electric wiper that it was born with? My '29 Briggs has one and it works all the time unlike a vacuum motor where when you mash the accelerator it robs vacuum.
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
11-01-2020, 07:00 PM
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Replies: 13
Views: 1,962
Re: Ad Scams
First time poster, only send money a unheard of way, recently joined. Report them and let the boss deal with them. AFAIK they can only ban them from the site but they can return under a different...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
11-01-2020, 10:50 AM
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Replies: 8
Views: 1,918
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
10-31-2020, 09:48 PM
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Replies: 3
Views: 1,159
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
10-31-2020, 04:44 PM
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Replies: 3
Views: 1,159
Re: Ads are back
The H.A.M.B.had this I think last week due to Ryan changing systems. Possibly the same thing here. I am not seeing them here,
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
10-31-2020, 04:41 PM
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Replies: 30
Views: 5,235
Re: Coil mounting position.
he knew because he was an engineer . Well I am an engineer too. I run my trains around the Christmas tree every year.:D So there.:eek: I have several people tell me that they are an engineer or were...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
10-28-2020, 11:28 AM
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Replies: 13
Views: 2,097
Re: 1927 Introduction of Model A
They either don't care or don't know and just pass it off as fact.:confused: The majority of the people watching don't know and take it as fact.:(
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
10-28-2020, 11:24 AM
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Replies: 18
Views: 3,263
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
10-27-2020, 06:22 PM
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Replies: 18
Views: 3,076
Re: Getting paint inside boxed in areas?
I started a thread over on the H.A.M.B on this subject and the powder coaters that responded did not think that all areas would be protected. Pinch weld areas would be the most unprotected along with...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
10-26-2020, 08:54 PM
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Replies: 18
Views: 3,076
Re: Getting paint inside boxed in areas?
I don't know how fne the powder is but the electric charge is supposed to draw it in and cover everything. Isn't the area to be powder coated supposed to be sand blasted first to eliminate scale and...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
10-26-2020, 12:17 PM
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Replies: 18
Views: 3,076
Re: Getting paint inside boxed in areas?
I have heard that primer applied by powder coating will get in all of the hidden areas with the electrostatic application. Is this the case or has anyone else tried or have experience with this...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
09-28-2020, 07:29 PM
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Replies: 23
Views: 3,675
Re: Brake Conversion? Or not.
Tell your son that every ten years or more he will be replacing rusted brake lines, fixing leaking wheel cylinders, and master cylinders on a more regular basis. The Model A brakes from the factory...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
09-25-2020, 12:15 PM
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Replies: 11
Views: 1,619
Re: Heater
You can use a 6V to 12V inverter and jump up the power to it. They have them from Brattons or google either a 6 V motor or the aforementioned inverter.
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
09-21-2020, 12:25 PM
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Replies: 30
Views: 4,335
Re: Front Fenders Hit the Shocks?
^^^^^I am going to say that they have been rebuilt and assembled wrong. In other words the fill hole should have been indexed 180 Degrees from where it is. Were they ever hooked up and have you ever...
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