Forum: Model A (1928-31)
11-11-2021, 01:49 PM
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Replies: 70
Views: 7,966
Re: Preparing for the end.
I'm very fortunate in that my wife shares my enthusiasm of the old car hobby. I'm upfront with her on what things are valued at, but she's not concerned with that. Most likely she'll sit on stuff for...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
11-10-2021, 08:50 AM
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Replies: 2
Views: 773
fuel in intake
I've painted/coated the exhaust and intake manifolds as well as installed a rebuilt/reman carb from a reputable supplier. Firing up the car, I realized my manifold gaskets weren't seated properly...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
09-23-2021, 03:04 PM
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Replies: 20
Views: 3,513
Champion 3x electrode
Looking at my 1st set of 3x plugs, it appears the side electrode points to the side of the center electrode, not hover over the top as most other plugs do.
Am I correct or am I looking at plugs...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
09-17-2021, 04:58 PM
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Replies: 29
Views: 3,343
Re: how long does a sale usually take?
Autotrader probably not getting your desired audience. Try your friendly Model A forum, get with local clubs and let them know it's available and try Facebook Marketplace
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
09-17-2021, 04:39 PM
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Replies: 4
Views: 875
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
09-17-2021, 04:23 PM
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Replies: 4
Views: 875
Do I need new actuation rods?
I'm working on a 31 coupe.
When I got the car, brakes were essentially non-existent. Stopping distance was well over 150 feet at 25 miles per hour.
Under the car, I found all clevis...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
09-09-2021, 11:41 AM
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Replies: 34
Views: 4,565
Re: Four Post Lift Recommendations….
We had a "situation" once where a car was being let down and one of the locks caught, while the other three were free. The car was leaning as seen in various ads and if allowed to be lowered much...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
09-09-2021, 08:00 AM
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Replies: 34
Views: 4,565
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
09-07-2021, 09:35 AM
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Replies: 34
Views: 4,565
Re: Four Post Lift Recommendations….
2 other things to consider when looking at buying a lift...
1. Do you have a slab with a minimum of 4" thickness? For most lift manufacturers, 4" is the minimum with quite a few preferring 6".
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
09-06-2021, 04:40 PM
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Replies: 34
Views: 4,565
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
07-29-2021, 01:17 PM
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Replies: 9
Views: 1,518
Re: 1st model a brake job
Yep, the deeper I get into the brakes, the worse it gets. Hope the money tree has deep roots! hahaha
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
07-29-2021, 11:38 AM
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Replies: 9
Views: 1,518
Re: 1st model a brake job
More fun. I drove this car Friday and was hard braking which resulted in only marginally slowing the car, looking at the shoes and drums, it is evident that the brake system was on vacation. It looks...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
07-28-2021, 11:34 AM
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Replies: 9
Views: 1,518
Re: 1st model a brake job
I just signed back up with Piney Woods last week. I am actually near Tomball, west of Spring.
As this car will be a driver, the brakes must be right.
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
07-28-2021, 11:31 AM
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Replies: 9
Views: 1,518
Re: 1st model a brake job
My initial hopes was that this would be a quick adjustment. Not so, I will go over the entire system as this car will be a driver and must be right.
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
07-28-2021, 11:00 AM
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Replies: 9
Views: 1,518
1st model a brake job
I've done brake jobs and adjustments on vintage buicks, Cadillacs and other cars with mechanical brakes. It seems that the model a will be a whole different experience.
Right out of the gate, ...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
09-05-2012, 07:07 PM
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Replies: 4
Views: 1,364
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
09-04-2012, 06:27 PM
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Replies: 4
Views: 1,364
Not what I wanted for my first post here. WIW
I've been looking for prices for some 33/34 pickup pieces that I am looking to get rid of and can't seem to find much for reference.
I have original front and rear fenders along with original...
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