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    Chicle & Copra Drab Paint Formulas

    Here is a picture of my Tudor in chicle and copra drab done in a base clear.
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    What now??

    Aftermarket ammeters are known to have poor connections on the internal studs. Which causes to much resistance. Resistance equals heat which equals fire. This can be fixed by taking it apart and quick soldering the connections which should give you 0 ohms across terminals. In your case the gauge...
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    Overheating 1930 Model A

    have you ran a good flush through the system it may have 90 years of crap inside? A radiator shop may be able to help? Might be cheaper than a new radiator. You stated you added A temperature gauge what is it actually reading? Remember not to over fill the system as it will just push it out. Let...
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    Painting a hood

    It’s a crap shoot if you leave them together they may chip when paint has dried and hood lifted or it may chip if taken apart and when re assembled the rods may chip the paint 50/50 shot. That being said I always take them apart.
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    Directionals

    Do you have the correct flasher? You must use an led flasher for the proper operation.
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    Frame mounted toolbox

    Your picture links to photo bucket that not everybody uses also it’s marked as private. You may want to post the actual photo and not a link to it.
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    Electrical motor to produce vacuum...is there such thing?

    Gm used a plastic tank back in the 70’s I believe. It was designed to hold the vacuum when the engine wasn’t producing enough. That’s when they were using vacuum to run all the defrost, inside and outside air doors for the ventilation system. You could try using something along those lines to...
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    Tank sealer

    Tried all of these solutions nothing works, you’ll end up getting a new tank or sorry to say scrap it.
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    I went picking today.........

    Nice find!
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    Model "A" Ford Clubs

    Citrus countY Florida had a club that disbanded two years ago due to the fact that they couldn’t find any new members which is a shame as I know of several who would like to belong to a local club myself included.
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    Hood hinges - tube or rod?

    Not sure if this counts As one but the rear radius rods Are seamed
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    Hood hinges - tube or rod?

    But what was factory? I’ve seen both not sure what Henry used...
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    Custom building vintage style wiring

    E-bay has been my source for the proper cloth wire sold by the foot also the cloth sheathing with the tar coating also sold by the foot. Good luck with the speedster I’m just getting started on mine!
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    JC Whitney now carparts.com?

    Just went to their website. When you select the year of your vehicle it only goes back to 1950. Sorry to say NO model A parts.
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    Catseye gas gauge

    No picture here on iPhone either.
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