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    Radiator advice

    just water in the radiator will lower the temperature 3 degrees.
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    End of Amherst Flea Market NH has been sold

    Quite a loss if it turns out to be true. Found a lot of items there when restoring my 31. Fitchburg airport show is been another flea market I always go to, maybe they'll schedule more dates for flea markets. Hershey is a long trip for used parts, but a great trip.
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    Installation of engine splash pans

    I installed rubber grommets into six enlarged frame side mounting holes of the pans. Then used a 10-32 bolt, washer, 10-32x1/4" spacer and secured them the frame. All purchased at Home Depot. Got rid of some of the pan rattleing.
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    1931 Pick-Up: Nicely restored

    With a 31 pickup there are a few more items to put into your ad. Like does it have a steel roof or not, indented firewall or not, and does it have the wide pickup bed. (3 hindges on tailgate) Good Luck
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    car hauled -Okla to Geogia

    Open transport? Short money? Go to yesterday's tractor, click on community, click on hauling scedule. List what you need. Someone will call you. Good Luck.
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    shutting off a model a

    Don't forget to retart the spark or it may backfire when shutting down.
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    Drivability Concern

    Sticking Valves, try the mystery oil in the gas.
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    *******

    Call LeBarron Bonney they are selling a convertible top kit for open pickups.
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    Late 31 Pickups

    Looking for a late 31 CCPU to keep my 31 Delux Tudor company. I need some help with how to identify the differencs in the late 31 pickups from other 31 pickups. My Tudor is a late 31 with the indented firewall. Would I assume that all late 31 pickups have the indented firewall also? Was the wide...
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    Model A tudor front seats

    Fordwood has the seat basees for $44 ea
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    New Wheel Studs

    My rear wheel studs threads were stripped. Removed the swedge with a 5/8" hole saw. Removed the old studs. Got the new studs. Got the swedging tool. Anybody in the Greater Boston area have a 30-40 ton hydraulic press I can use to swedge in the new studs? Thanks
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    High compression head

    Will be buying a high compression head from Snyder's. They have a 5.5 to 1 and a 6.1 to 1 available. Other than the difference in price. What are the pro and cons between the two heads. Which one would you buy and why?
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    Getting electrical shock when exiting car

    I've been getting a mild shock when I touch the metal parts of the door when I get out of the car. Not all the time and its not static electricity. Voltage has got to be higher than the 6 volts coming from the battery. Leaking coil or condenser? Thanks All
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    New Engine starts then doesn't

    Stuck Valves, use 4 oz Marvel Mystery Oil in the gas tank with each 10 gal fill up
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    Rechrome rear bumper cost

    ebay #270624342842 or online from Little Dearborn
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