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    Wheels and Tires for sale

    Set of 4 19" wheels and tires. Wheels have been sand blasted. Tires have < 300 miles on them. Hubcaps included. Painted Rustoleum Antique white. contact Jim Czebiniak 518.986.9885. jimczeb@gmail.com
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    installing Tube shocks

    all of the corners have been rounded. The upper front piece has been reinforced with angle iron on each side. All of the clamps are made with 1/4" stock. Actually, all of the parts were made from scrap in my shop.
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    installing Tube shocks

    You are correct. The front needed reinforcing but now is working fine. The current picture is included. My son-in-law suggested adding a panard bar and there is a post where someone has done it. At this point i feel that the shocks are doing the job. I am still getting used to the handling...
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    installing Tube shocks

    I have seen a lot of posts regarding installing tube shocks on a Model A. I have a 1930 Town Sedan and have had success installing shocks. I purchased shocks from Pete and Jakes - part # 1084. For the front bottom I fabricated a mount that clamped to the axle. At the top I needed to build a...
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    Help with Door checks

    I am looking for help or. Picture showing how to install the rear door checks on a 4dr. Jim czebiniak
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    Putting on New 30-31 Hub Caps

    I just purchased 2 A-1130-SS hubcaps for my 1030 Town Sedan Approx Jan 15 build date. The hubcaps are way too small for the hole in the wheel. Hole is 3 3/4". Also the caps are much shallower than the others. Anyone have input?? Jim Czebiniak
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    Oil Level On Dipstick....

    My 1930 has 3 marks on the dipstick but no letters. how do i read them?
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    Tie rod too long

    1930 fordor. I am also having a problem with my tie rod being too long by over an inch. The car is new to me and the toe-in is over an inch. The tie rod measures at 44". Everything looks ok, the tie rod ends have been rebuilt. There is lots thread exposed when it is screwed in all the way...
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    model A brake light switch hook up?

    I have a question regarding wiring directionals. It has to do with the wire that goes from the directionals unit to the brake light switch. I have seen 2 ways of wiring it and need some input. One way is to connect the unit to the hot wire on the switch and the wire that used to go to the...
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    front brake won't retract enough

    Thanks for all of the quick input. I have tried all of the suggestions except checking the shoes against the drum. I will need to take the drum off and get a picture with the wedge cap off. Before i put them on I tested the adjusting shafts in their locations and they moved freely. I...
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    front brake won't retract enough

    I am a new owner. 1930 fordor. the car i purchased has new brakes. I cannot get one front brake to retract enough to install and turn the drum. I replaced brake adjusting shafts with new ones. They easily slide in the hole. I have the adjuster cone completely retracted. when i install the...
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    signal stat 900 question

    I just purchased a Signal Stat 900 used. I think the moded is 25-00101. I have looked everywhere but cannot find a wiring diagram that matches the configuration or the wire colors that match the unit i have. Can anyone help? Find attached a picture of the unit. Jim Czebiniak
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    Wheel stud replacement

    thanks for the info guys. Fortunately i lucked out and was able to chase the bad studs with a die and have good threads now.
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    Wheel stud replacement

    1. Can I replace a wheel stud with a modern spline type wheel stud? 2. can I drive the existing stud out with a hammer. Probably place something behind to provide support.
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    Air Maze Air Filter on Zenith Carb Question

    how do i install the maze filter on my model A. any pictures available? do i need a rubber gasket?
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