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    1930 1931 Model A Ford Accessory Tool Box

    extra tools will fit in the trailer with no problem.
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    What are you doing with your A this winter?

    busy, installed new body blocks with bolts (8), took four fenders, running boards, mud shields off, cleaned and repainted everything, had the motor overhauled reinstalled, transmission retoothed, my fault. reassembled and am in breaking in engine. outside of this nothing at all. ANOTHER DAY AT...
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    Gas tank capacity

    11 gal.
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    Bolts: Motor Mounts to Bell Housing- Safety Wire AND Lock Washers?

    My working on SAC bombers forgetting a safety wire and having QC find after the fact was a NO NO, Ever lost a bolt from the flywheel? Ever lose a bolt from a landing gear/motor mount bolt at 30.000 feet ? I realize it is not exactly the same but.......Henry put these in place for a...
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    line up body to frame

    Any good ideas on lining up the 4dr body s/w to the frame (one man show) installing new body blocks and bolts, in the mean time it shifted just a bit. things are off about full bolt hole too more (2).:( don't want to get to aggressive. thanks
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    Quick question

    how far back will the numbers be on the frame for ID or VIN. 31 four door SW. I can see almost to the center post on top of the frame. this one could be one of those with-out numbers?:confused: thanks.
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    did some figureing

    Had some time to spare:rolleyes: bare with me 1553 pages (to date) X 33 post per page,= 51,249 I goes back farther??:confused: May 2010 till Oct 2017 = 88 months 88 months divided into 51,249=576 each month 576 X12= 6,.910 per year 6910 divided by 365 days = 19 threads a day for over 7 years...
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    Knock, knock

    Could not help myself, "Knock Knock" who's there USA USA who usa see the U S A in a MODEL A SORRY? it was only a matter of time, anyway!!!!!! (no hijack intended)
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    My first year of Model A ownership

    what a wonderful trip through the English country side. the Model A should do good every time because of all the electrical systems by Lucas. will be ahead of the pack. you guys scare me with the on coming traffic. thanks
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    Oil Change Surprise

    I changed my fiber gear during a overhaul, because of missing teeth, several oil changes ago and still (ever diminishing) getting few bits of fiber gear in the oil during the change. Also put in a magnetic drain plug to monitor the engine' good luck
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    Why do you own a Model A?

    Because I can't own more. small garage. Lambo's and the prancing horse are too expensive. No computers to fuss with, it is as American as you can get. God Bless Henry. and the USA.
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    Information needed please

    remove the car from the dirt floor, the moisture will eat it alive. In Fla closed space no air movement :(:( fresh air and sun shine will add a lot to the life of the car.:) you can see rust or mold on the walls already.
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    Owls Head Museum Auto Auction

    http://owlshead.org/assets/AuctionResults_082317.pdf the full list of bids et all
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    What did you do working on you Model A today

    Coming back from Gettysburg, items I found, replaced the neck on the radiator, pulled the rear glass and windshield installed new rubber seal and beding material adjusted the brakes. Replaced the bolt that fell out on carrier. Said thank you TINKER TOO:) (my name for our A) (31 S/W town...
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    Gettysburg 2017 Pics and Stuff

    great time in Gburg Pa. there were so many fine car to be judged. I learned that with only 14 we had a easier time than before when there was many many more. First time for me and learned so much from the seasoned crew. The host club did such a fine job. Thanks
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