Forum: Model A (1928-31)
06-29-2022, 07:32 PM
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Replies: 11
Views: 1,814
Re: Raidiator hose gap
A shorter belt is all it took. 41” belt provided the clearance I was looking for. However the shop I got belt from only had it in a 1/2” width. I hope this won’t present a different issue.
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
06-29-2022, 07:29 PM
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Replies: 20
Views: 5,314
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
06-29-2022, 01:45 AM
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Replies: 20
Views: 5,314
Re: Odd Motor Mount Spring
Fast forward 9 years - Im now wondering if this is why I now have such a small clearance between my fan belt and the radiator return hose
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
06-29-2022, 12:52 AM
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Replies: 11
Views: 1,814
Re: Raidiator hose gap
This is what I was first thinking I might try. But since it didn’t have it when I tore it down I figured, why would I need it now.
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
06-28-2022, 10:02 PM
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Replies: 11
Views: 1,814
Re: Raidiator hose gap
This may be the answer. Seems likely that the first top pipe for 28 may offer a solution. The pipe that I’m using was on the car when I tore down. However the radiator sat on thicker pads and engine...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
06-28-2022, 05:31 PM
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Replies: 11
Views: 1,814
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
06-28-2022, 05:29 PM
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Replies: 11
Views: 1,814
Raidiator hose gap
Reinstalling my 29 Tudor radiator today, ran into a situation that has me stumped. When fan belt is tight, I have less than a 1/4” space between the return radiator hose and the belt. When generator...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
06-16-2022, 04:37 PM
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Replies: 6
Views: 1,284
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
06-13-2022, 08:03 AM
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Replies: 6
Views: 1,284
End to a 9 year hiatus.
Im back,
This is the first post in what has been a long overdue return to the restoration of my father-in-laws 29 Tudor.
The work first began in 2011 and was intended to be a complete frame off...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
04-01-2013, 09:36 PM
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Replies: 30
Views: 6,387
Re: Garage Pics
I started a simular thread a while back and it generated alot of great photos of alot of great shops. Sadly none where mine.
Here is the link... https://fordbarn.com/forum/showthread.php?t=87350
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
04-01-2013, 09:21 PM
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Replies: 24
Views: 23,381
Re: Ahooga horn for cell phone
I had an Ahooga horn ring tone and thought it was alright, even recieveing a few comments from folks who heard it. But recently while my engine was out of the car during a rebuild I longed for that...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
03-26-2013, 12:54 PM
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Replies: 70
Views: 11,971
Re: Where do you fit in?
I would like to think that I can fall in the 3 zone but what usually happens is that life gets in the way to often before a task is complete and I then differ to a 2 or even a one. "Man I wish I was...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
03-22-2013, 03:09 PM
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Replies: 16
Views: 3,595
Re: Model A books Q....
I believe putting the books in this forums' "Swap Meet - For Sale" would generate a positive response.
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
03-21-2013, 12:02 PM
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Replies: 44
Views: 9,593
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
03-21-2013, 11:44 AM
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Replies: 44
Views: 9,593
Re: Thinking of selling my car
No offense taken, The car that I pictured in my earlier post is not a car that I would want to buy, but as I mentioned it was purchased as a courtacy to an auctioneer and colleague who has an...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
03-21-2013, 09:20 AM
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Replies: 44
Views: 9,593
Re: Thinking of selling my car
You may be right about B.J. auctions, I have seen bidders there who buy a car just so they could brag about how much he paid. "When I brag, its because I feel like a bought it cheap" They want...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
03-20-2013, 03:58 PM
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Replies: 44
Views: 9,593
Re: Thinking of selling my car
Your pictures tell a story of a beautiful car.
I bet the car has been well care for. And worth every penny that someone will pay.
I am bias of course but I like a live auction for these lovely...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
03-20-2013, 11:26 AM
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Replies: 25
Views: 6,245
Re: Model A in Cuba
I pulled theses pics off the web, I think it is fasinating that the builders of these anphib-cars would be so meticulous as to paint the bow of the boat/car to match.
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
03-20-2013, 07:16 AM
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Replies: 21
Views: 4,346
Re: Period photo
MY first thought was it was not used for hauling items behind the truck but used on a drilling site to move pipe by hand, slightly different design but really I dont know.
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
03-18-2013, 10:27 PM
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Replies: 67
Views: 16,808
Re: Paint info, help needed
A Film production company in town has offered to paint mine and fellow club members cars plus pay a daily rate if allowed to use them in the filming of the remake of Bonnie and Clyde. Some members...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
03-18-2013, 10:16 PM
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Replies: 15
Views: 3,895
Re: Stuburn Differential Drain Plug
Oops, One more example of why one should proof his post before submitting it and running off to do something else.
I will drain and refill with fresh 600W (M-533)
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
03-18-2013, 08:21 PM
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Replies: 15
Views: 3,895
Re: Stuburn Differential Drain Plug
"Always amazes me how easy some things are when given the right tools to work with."
Checked with the mechanic shop at my office, they had a larger easyout set than the one I have.
It took me...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
03-18-2013, 08:06 PM
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Replies: 21
Views: 4,346
Re: Period photo
I was able to rescan the picture on a bed scanner with better results so here it is.
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
03-18-2013, 02:53 PM
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Replies: 20
Views: 5,387
Re: Need a Mascot Cast
I will be following this thread.
I have often wanted to do the same thing but my priorities are that I should get my car back on the road again before I start such a project.
Never the less try...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
03-18-2013, 02:29 PM
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Replies: 21
Views: 4,346
Period photo
I love when I stumble across a period picture that I have never seen before. I will study them for hours sometimes.
This one turned up in my (belated) 2013 ExxonMobil Fuels and Lubricants Calendar....
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