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    Locking Gas Cap for Model A Question

    Does anybody out there know of a locking gas cap that will fit 30/31 Model A gas tank. Car show in Detroit is held indoors and one of the requirements is a locking gas cap, otherwise all fuel must be drained. Mfr? Part#? Any ideas?
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    Help with '30 Pickup Rear Fender Braces

    I have a new pair of higher quality repo fenders (and braces) for my '30 pickup. There is a lip on the flange of the fender that interferes with the location of the fender brace. It looks like any attempt to bolt it all together will cause the fender to warp at the bead edge at the center of the...
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    New Rear Fenders for 1930 Pickup

    I bought a pair of new rear fenders for my '30 Pickup. For the most part they look great, but I'm concerned about the original braces on the rear. I'm presuming they were bent or the wrong braces to begin with. Has anyone had any experience with new braces? I know if I try to force the edge of...
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    Old Ford Photo

    I posted this photo earlier and finally got permission to publish it in its entirety. We are coming up on the 100th anniversary of Ford's victorious challenge of the Seldon patent. Razelmond A. Parker successfully defended Ford in the lawsuit that eventually declared Seldon's patent invalid, due...
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    Year, Make and Model please

    I found what appears to be a historically significant photo, but I need to identify the vehicle. It appears to be an early "runabout". Not visible in the photo is the folding top. The photo was taken in the early twenties, but the car is obviously older. Note the underinflated tires. The top...
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