Forum: Model-A
09-10-2019, 06:41 PM
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Replies: 0
Views: 1,006
1931 Huckster
I have a cute little parade truck. The chassis is a 1931 and engine as well. It was built off of the Hudson Wagon Works plans from Hudson Iowa with Red Oak for most of the body and tongue and grove...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
06-11-2018, 03:00 PM
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Replies: 7
Views: 2,856
Re: "Rainmaker" Ron's Legacy
I love that car! I remember riding in it with Ron when it still had the trick motor... we passed modern cars on the interstate like it was his job. There are so many tricks still in that car,...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
12-23-2017, 10:53 PM
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Replies: 32
Views: 7,060
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
12-21-2017, 10:51 PM
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Replies: 11
Views: 2,981
Re: POR-15 Metal prep?
From my understanding the metal prep is to do some neutralizing but mostly it helps with etching non-rusty areas. If you are coating an older piece with no new metal then simply applying the POR-15...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
12-21-2017, 07:00 PM
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Replies: 11
Views: 2,981
Re: POR-15 Metal prep?
I have not used it on the Model A but on my 68 Scout... it's a good cleaner but there are other cheaper cleaners that work just as well. Just get things cleaned up nice before use of POR-15 and it...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
12-20-2017, 11:48 PM
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Replies: 21
Views: 3,943
Re: Leaking head gasket
Give it a retorque first 55lbs. If that fails then replacing one isn't all that hard but when you take the head off try and check that the head is smooth and flat, it may need to be sent off and...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
12-17-2017, 06:52 PM
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Replies: 349
Views: 166,066
Re: Model A Huckster Group
Ken,
I have seen a C body in pictures... Rainmaker Ron did one as one of his first builds and if I dig I'm sure I can find a picture or two of it as a 70's build. Good work and keep at it.
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
12-15-2017, 01:34 PM
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Replies: 349
Views: 166,066
Re: Model A Huckster Group
Harvey I did the wood body in 9 months with one primary friend coming over 1 night a week. I acquired a good compound miter saw, a router table and more sanding doodads than I could count. We did...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
12-14-2017, 08:34 PM
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Replies: 28
Views: 5,442
Re: aluminum head
wow, just went through all those speed websites and I want my wife to ignore the debit card bill for a while
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
12-06-2017, 05:40 PM
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Replies: 52
Views: 11,235
Re: Which plug do you run?
I've had good luck finding piugs sold as racing plugs from the 30's and 40's... authenticity and still a bloody hot fire
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
12-06-2017, 05:39 PM
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Replies: 16
Views: 7,769
Re: Floor Board Dimension Drawing
I've had two sets, one that Rod had made and one Rod had me make. He wasn't always a stickler for authentic as long as it fit and worked. To that I would say if you followed the blueprints and used...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
12-06-2017, 02:21 PM
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Replies: 45
Views: 8,708
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
12-06-2017, 02:01 PM
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Replies: 45
Views: 8,708
Re: Terrible sad news Rainmaker Ron
It was the X-31, lots of custom work... German Model B 4 cylinder, 16" wheels, AC and shelf above windshield to keep looks, 4 speed trans that could pass most cars on the interstate. He had to pull...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
12-06-2017, 01:41 PM
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Replies: 10
Views: 2,959
Re: RAINMAKER RON Has passed
I have not posted here in a long time but I had the honor of spending 6 years going to work with Ron in his shop every Monday just after he sold the parts business. Things were always done his way...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
01-21-2013, 10:49 PM
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Replies: 1
Views: 1,382
Cold Start!
The Model A just fired up on the third crank at 5 degrees and a feel like of -11. There is no question in this... I'm just proud of the old girl, she started better then my 2010 Jetta this...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
09-23-2012, 09:20 PM
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Replies: 13
Views: 2,731
Re: What should I do with rough town sedan??
If it is in rough condition an entire car would go best. Really nice parts I've seen go well alone but those are only very nice ones. Also let people know where you are and someone might get excited...
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Forum: Model-A
09-14-2012, 04:57 PM
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Replies: 1
Views: 1,012
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
09-06-2012, 04:26 PM
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Replies: 15
Views: 3,530
Re: My 1930 Huckster Van is Finished
I just finished my huckster with the Hudson Wagon Works plans, it is open on the sides but I do like the look of that glass. You have done a very fine job (better then mine for sure) and I hope you...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
09-01-2012, 09:23 AM
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Replies: 16
Views: 4,635
Re: So many A's -- So Little Time
I have just finished my first... I've got 20ft of open garage space and about 50 more years of restoration so I'm hopeful to do my part. Also... the guy who got me into Model A's started with a one...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
08-22-2012, 02:37 PM
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Replies: 10
Views: 2,929
Re: What to do?
You may also ask if anyone close by would stop by and get pictures ( I know that would require a lot of trust but you might need to figure out something instead of making some extra trips up there). ...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
08-16-2012, 11:17 PM
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Replies: 4
Views: 1,610
Re: Test Driving the Huckster
Thanks guys, if you got close up you might change your mind on those comments... but thanks none the less. I have enjoyed learning how to build the body and do the mechanical. There will be many...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
08-16-2012, 02:22 PM
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Replies: 4
Views: 1,610
Test Driving the Huckster
Okay, I have posted on here from time to time... I spent the last year with a buddy building this Huckster from scratch... there are things still to be done, glass, fenders etc... but over all she...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
08-14-2012, 09:31 AM
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Replies: 349
Views: 166,066
Re: Model A Huckster Group
I just got my Huckster out of the garage and around to the movie rental shop & the gas station last night. This is the first time she has been out so I'm kinda excited.
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Forum: Model-A
05-04-2012, 11:00 AM
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Replies: 1
Views: 1,287
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
03-08-2012, 06:15 PM
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Replies: 49
Views: 11,498
Re: What’s wrong with this picture?
I've been able to travel in some parts of Africa and when the mechanic shows up in a taxi and his kid jumps out of the trunk with a pillow sack full of tools you know that, that moment will be the...
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