Forum: Model A (1928-31)
07-23-2023, 07:42 AM
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Replies: 2
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License Plate Frame
I am president of the local Ford Club, and a local antique store donated a license plate frame for us to sell at our up coming car show. I found one on E-Bay and tried to copy the picture but did...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
04-02-2023, 05:47 PM
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Replies: 26
Views: 4,713
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
03-23-2023, 05:35 PM
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Replies: 26
Views: 4,713
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
12-30-2021, 12:56 PM
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Replies: 12
Views: 2,037
Re: Rolling Chassis - Dustless vs sandblasting
Here in Southern Iowa we have a company that strips using heat and sand in a big vat. It heats things up to about 400 degrees and injects air at the same time. When they open the doors on this...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
12-17-2021, 05:21 PM
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Replies: 50
Views: 11,647
Re: New Focused-Beam LED Headlights
I just put a pair in my Model A. They are pretty bright. Very "white". But definitely change direction when switching from high to low beam. I haven't had the opportunity to do much night driving...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
11-28-2021, 05:45 PM
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Replies: 73
Views: 10,840
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
11-17-2021, 11:20 PM
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Replies: 3
Views: 1,203
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
11-13-2021, 08:48 PM
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Replies: 21
Views: 3,839
Re: Urethane vs Base Clear
I use both, depending on the application. Both have their advantages. I don't know why someone would say that base/clear coat doesn't look right on a Model A, but I guess everyone has their...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
08-24-2021, 08:41 PM
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Replies: 1
Views: 577
Windshield Stanchion Cup Installation
I have a 1931 Roadster and the windshield won't stay in position when I have the top down. I ordered the "cups" as I assumed mine were worn. The information I have found says they are welded in. ...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
05-23-2021, 09:31 PM
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Replies: 4
Views: 1,223
Any Engine Any Transmission
I am president of the local Ford Club. One of our members has a business called "Quick Time" An earlier post asked about an automatic transmission in a model A, because the owner had some health...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
05-20-2021, 09:00 PM
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Replies: 37
Views: 10,632
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
05-17-2021, 12:11 PM
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Replies: 33
Views: 3,982
Re: Starter not quite up to the task after rebuild
My battery charger is one of the newer ones that monitors the charge and tapers off as it reaches full charge. I then tested it with my battery tester, the kind they use at the autoparts store, and...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
05-16-2021, 08:10 PM
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Replies: 33
Views: 3,982
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
05-12-2021, 09:00 PM
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Replies: 33
Views: 3,982
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
05-11-2021, 04:07 AM
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Replies: 33
Views: 3,982
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
05-09-2021, 06:18 PM
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Replies: 33
Views: 3,982
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
05-08-2021, 08:02 PM
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Replies: 33
Views: 3,982
Starter not quite up to the task after rebuild
Had my engine rebuilt, new bearings, balanced crank, high lift cam, lightened flywheel, v8 clutch, bigger intake valves, high compression head. I have about 200 miles on it now. Starter would...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
05-01-2021, 07:37 PM
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Replies: 94
Views: 64,460
Re: Paint A Car With Rustoleum?
Paint jobs are a lot like girlfriends and wives. If it's your's, I am sure you will think it is wonderful, and in polite conversation I will agree with you! But truth be told, it might not be that...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
03-22-2021, 09:52 PM
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Replies: 20
Views: 3,640
Re: Model A Auto Transmission
I would not deny the old fellow his opportunity to continue to drive his car, if all it took was an automatic transmission. You can always change it back.... The memories made are worth more than...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
03-13-2021, 08:32 AM
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Replies: 6
Views: 1,513
Re: Pinto 2.O transmission options
We have a local company here that started out making bell housings for dirt track racers. They could make a bell housing for you, so that you could bolt up any engine to any transmission. Dirt...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
01-12-2021, 08:18 PM
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Replies: 23
Views: 3,701
Re: Insurance policy w/o liability?
Mine is with American Family insurance. Everything including stated value of $34,000. $200.00 per year. Includes towing, rental car if needed.
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
01-05-2021, 09:07 PM
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Replies: 6
Views: 1,025
Re: powder coating prep: backside of wheel Q
If you powder coat your wheels, ask the powder coater for some extra powder. This can be used with clear fingernail polish later to touch up scratches and dings. You stir a little powder into a...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
10-21-2020, 09:34 PM
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Replies: 24
Views: 4,190
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
10-19-2020, 04:01 PM
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Replies: 28
Views: 5,581
Re: Heated Seats In The Model "A"
I would guess that heating elements don't know anything about voltage. You might try the unit on 6 volts, but it would double the amp draw to 22 amps, so wire size would have to be increased to...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
09-14-2020, 12:22 PM
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Replies: 21
Views: 2,791
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