Forum: Model A (1928-31)
03-27-2024, 12:06 AM
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Replies: 11
Views: 540
Re: winch
I really like my fully-enclosed, floor mounted, COMEUP rope winch (https://comeupwinch.com/products-view.php?ID=89) in my enclosed trailer. The remote control on the winch allows me to be able to...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
03-16-2024, 11:09 PM
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Replies: 7
Views: 486
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
03-09-2024, 08:58 PM
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Replies: 9
Views: 935
Re: Fluted Headlight lenses?
Starting in May of 1930, all Ford Model A's that were assembled in France, came standard with Marchal headlights. Those Marchal headlights included completely clear, flat glass lenses. That was so...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
03-04-2024, 03:43 AM
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Replies: 4
Views: 621
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
02-20-2024, 01:03 AM
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Replies: 58
Views: 2,871
Re: Favorite "A" Body Style
I'm with Brent: +1 for the 1931 Drauz bodied Model A; sporty, elegant and chic:
https://www.fordbarn.com/forum/attachment.php?attachmentid=536726&d=1708354946
OK.....I'm just a little biased...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
02-10-2024, 11:52 PM
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Replies: 17
Views: 1,406
Re: OT Caroline Kennedy in shitbox rally
The Kennedys have always liked their Ford cars.
Here is the US Ambassador's father, the late, former president of the USA, John F. Kennedy (JFK)(center), hanging out with some friends and their...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
02-04-2024, 12:26 AM
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Replies: 4
Views: 680
Re: Answer to oil question for Model As
Personally, I prefer to use Gargoyle Mobiloil "E" in my Ford Model A's:
https://www.fordbarn.com/forum/attachment.php?attachmentid=535687&stc=1&d=1707023886
But after seeing this original...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
02-01-2024, 12:34 AM
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Replies: 3
Views: 651
Re: Serial Number registry
MAFFI attempted to start a registry of all Ford Model A's, but only ended up with around 310 entries and, as far as I can tell, it has since been abandoned and the link to it is no where on the MAFFI...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
01-08-2024, 04:33 PM
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Replies: 7
Views: 535
Re: Sportlite Cable
Bratton's (https://www.brattons.com/INSTRUMENT-LIGHT-ARMORED-CABLE/productinfo/19680/) sells the correct gauge armored cable by the foot ($2.25 per foot):
https://www.brattons.com/Images/19680.jpg...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
01-07-2024, 07:18 PM
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Replies: 7
Views: 761
Re: Aristocrat dash??
In the absence of the cross hatch background pattern on the face, you could woodgrain (in circassion walnut finish) the insert area like this original one with an oval speedometer opening. Note the...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
01-07-2024, 06:53 PM
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Replies: 33
Views: 3,173
Re: It's a crime
Unfortunately, a lot of old cars also got junked because they were considered dangerous:
https://www.fordbarn.com/forum/attachment.php?attachmentid=533756&stc=1&d=1704671410
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
01-07-2024, 06:35 PM
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Replies: 16
Views: 967
Re: Russian distributor
They are still open for business (just to the north of Kiev) and are thankful for the support of the US and other NATO countries (without who's support they would most likely be closed.)
They also...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
01-07-2024, 03:41 PM
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Replies: 16
Views: 967
Re: Russian distributor
If it is an original Russian cast GAZ-A/AA distributor body, then it should be a direct replacement / clone for the US made one, just the Russian castings are typically a little more crude/rough.
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
01-02-2024, 01:24 AM
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Replies: 4
Views: 672
Re: 68C or 400A
I'm guessing a 68C based on the upper and lower landau iron knobs that are barely visible on the side of the cab area. A 400A would of course not have those landau iron knobs (or landau irons at...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
01-01-2024, 01:47 AM
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Replies: 15
Views: 1,529
Re: old VW crash pic
After that crash, they repaired the Beetle with whatever parts they could scrape up, but the Model A was a total loss.
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
12-24-2023, 01:05 AM
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Replies: 26
Views: 1,725
Re: Gauges, Meaningful Ones
It is an original (restored) APCO clock and is a wind-up.
Here is an excerpt from an original APCO flier showing the different gauge combinations that they offered:
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
12-22-2023, 02:13 PM
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Replies: 26
Views: 1,725
Re: Gauges, Meaningful Ones
How about a clock in the other side of your bracket .......makes it look very classy:
https://www.fordbarn.com/forum/attachment.php?attachmentid=532663&stc=1&d=1703272330
Brad in Maryland
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
11-30-2023, 09:55 PM
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Replies: 24
Views: 2,154
Re: Model AA Buses produced?? Surviving??
Are you only looking for buses in the US, or ones overseas as well.......like this one in China:
https://www.fordbarn.com/forum/attachment.php?attachmentid=531273&stc=1&d=1701399311
....or...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
11-25-2023, 12:31 AM
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Replies: 39
Views: 2,737
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
11-22-2023, 01:58 PM
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Replies: 39
Views: 2,737
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
10-12-2023, 09:41 PM
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Replies: 6
Views: 720
Re: looking for Model A club
LOL......Veterama (https://www.veterama.de) is a fun event (apologies to your wife) and one of the largest swap meets in Europe, but you will not find many Ford Model A parts there. Friday is the...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
10-11-2023, 09:47 AM
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Replies: 6
Views: 720
Re: looking for Model A club
Hallo: You should reach out to the "Ford Model A – Interessengemeinschaft (https://www.ford-model-a-ig.de)" (click on this link (https://www.ford-model-a-ig.de) to access their webpage). They will...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
10-05-2023, 10:57 PM
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Replies: 33
Views: 3,527
Re: value of magazines
We just sold an 8 inch mixed pile of them for $5 at Hershey. The buyer was new to the hobby and was trying to collect and read all of them.
Brad in Maryland
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
09-26-2023, 12:10 PM
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Replies: 23
Views: 2,474
Re: Rare model A body styles......
Similar in rarity to the Australian fabric covered Fordor, one body style that isn't generally addressed and which is probably the rarest of all Model A bodies is the German made 1931 Ford Model A...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
09-26-2023, 11:55 AM
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Replies: 10
Views: 807
Re: English 180A at Gilmour museum .
Yeah, I had looked at that RHD Phaeton in The Gilmore as well and was kinda skeptical about its true origins. The missing wing lamps are obvious.
Thanks for pointing out some of the smaller...
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