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    Senior Fordbarners

    I'm 93...still driving my 1930 town Sedan and doing my own maintenance, albeit with considerable effort and patience....still read Barn every day and learning something new everyday....wriggling around under the A sure helps keep me fit mentally and physically....
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    Oldest Model A Owner & Still Driving

    I have a 1930 Town Sedan which is still pretty much my daily driver....still do my own maintenance...must admit though it's getting harder to do a lube job....I'm 92 ..We need a doctors certificate every two years to renew our driver's license.
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    Model "A" Reliability

    Sunny the model A,,,my thoughts exactly.....the model A is what it is....enjoy the" "Model A Experience "
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    1930's USA street scenes in color

    I just love the cars from that era....I could name most...in Nz there would have been far less vehicles by far and mainly a mixture of British cars Austin's,Morris,Vauxhall etc plus American....and the odd horse.....Great photos,thanks for sharing
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    How Old Is Too Old?

    Bob,I'm 91 and my 30 town Sedan is driven at least 2 or 3 times a week..I just gave her a full lube last week.....sure beats going to the gym ! .. a hoist or a pit would make things easier....maybe one day .....I'm a bit of a stickler for originality so avoid any desire to stray from the...
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    Tillotson carburetor question

    Bolt the two halves together Straddle the two halves with a G cramp Apply heat with a propane torch to top half(not too much) Gently tighten the G cramp until gap disappears. I've done several this way with no problems. Vic , New Zealand
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    Sun visors

    Were interior fold down sun visors ever an after market accessory for the model A ? if so are they still available or does anyone have a picture of one ? Right hand drive preferred Many thanks, Vic....
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    Carburetor mating surfaces

    I use g clamps and a propane torch...have done several Tillies this way with great results.
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    Brake adjustment

    Over heated brake drums. 1930 Town Sedan. 1.Cast iron brake drums 2.All brake parts renewed where necessary . 3. Brakes shoes arched to fit drums. 4. Brakes adjusted as per Paul Shin and Les Andrew's 5.All wheels spin freely when jacked up. 6.The stepped wood tool was used to ensure...
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    Exhaust pipe clamp

    I've recently installed a FAM kit to my 1930 Model A.Problem now is how/where do I attach the exhaust clamp given that the engine can move but the chassis stays still .?all suggestions and comments welcome and thank you. Vic from NZ
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    Brake Roller Tracks

    I recently replaced the tracks on my Town sedans brakes...I don't have a torch so hammered the rivets cold...make sure you have the riveting tool and ....a solid support base....plus a heavy hammer. Vic
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    Zenith carb

    Thanks John...exactly what I wanted...purchased 5.75 medium tap today........ job done !
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    Zenith carb

    I am looking at restoring a model A Zenith carburetor......all the jets have been sheared off so before I drill and retap them can somebody advise me on the thread tpi ? Many thanks Vic
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    Windshield frame gasket

    I recently installed a new gasket and had to open the channel a touch to get the old one out.To make installing the new one slide easily I sprayed it with a XL Silicone Spray....it states on the can that its ok with rubber .
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    Changed my steering column mount today!

    Hi Quickchange,I need RH drive one,can you tell me where they are available ?many thanks.....vic,nz
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