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1929 Ford Model A Tudor Car history: 1929: Car assembled on 27 March 1929 VIN number is A1271058 stamped on the frame and engine Body assembly date stamped on gas tank Original instruction manual is included 1949: My grandfather purchased car from a neighbor in north-central...

I finally found the problem. The square end of speedometer cable I purchased from Cushman Speedometers was too short and was not completely engaging the speedometer. I purchased a speedometer cable from Snyders and it works perfectly. See picture to see the difference in the length of the square...

I have a 3.54 differential and a 17 tooth speedometer gear with 21 in tires.

The speedometer and odometer readings on my newly restored 1929 tudor are about 50% of what they should be compared to my GPS. I would appreciate any suggestions on a solution. Thanks, Chuck

I am considering retiring to Prescott area and was wondering if there is a local club or other Model A folks in the area? Thanks, Chuck:)

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Does anyone have any recommendations for an electric 6 volt electric water temperature guage? Seems like the Model A part vendors just carry mechanical guage.

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Can you tell me the proper sequence to re-torgue the head nuts? Does anyone have a diagram of the how the nuts are numbered? Thanks, Chuck

Just starting to drive my newly restored 1929 Tudor. Any suggestions on techniques for downshifting from 3rd to 2nd gear without grinding gears? Thanks for you help, Chuck:)

How does the reflector mount in the headlight? Is the parking light bulb in the upper half of the headlight or in the lower half? Thanks!:)

I use to live in Kalamazoo and now live in Indy, but not too far away. Looking for local Model A club.

How do we search for information from the old Ford Barn?