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    Search for overflow coolant after idle engine

    I took my A out of winter storage. After warming the engine I put the car back into the garage. After shut down about a cup of coolant ran onto the floor. All I could tell was the cooant was coming from front middle of engine area. Did something break over the winter.
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    Body Style Numbers

    I'm new sorta. The model A body/style has numbers, but also has letters in some cases. Why?
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    Old problem but new twist? Coolant loss

    I have a new Berg radiator -- WORKS GREAT -- New Head, New water pump. Any way the car runs great. However, it loses coolant a pint or so every 00 miles or so. No overheating seen nor is the fill line too high. I am assuming it is being burned through the head/block. How do I chase this...
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    Car has Zero Electric

    I started my 31 A Sunday after not being ran in a month. No problem. I came back Tuesday to take a tour and when I tried to start the car NOTHING. No click, no lights, no horn. The fuse on the starter was replaced as a first check, but no results. What can be wrong??? The battery was on a...
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    How many 130a and 130b deliveries are left.

    We have a pretty good idea of how many deliveries were made. I am seeking some good guesses on how many De Luxe Deliveries are sill with us and driveable. MARC and MAFCA said they could not search their database as car info is not always given by members. Thank You
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    Delivery Door and rear body do not align correctly.

    My delivery until yesterday was aligned perfectly. After driving for 3-4 hours I noticed the rear door no longer aligns properly with the door opening. The latch handle is about 1 inch lower than normal. I hit no potholes, just normal drivng on twisty roads. How do I best realign and what do...
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    Brakes Not Stopping The Car

    This started last week. When I brake going downhill (slowly) the car does slow down to a walk, but the brakes won't fully stop the car. It will coast to a stop on its own with me standing on the brake pedal.. How to adjust? The drums and shoes are relatively new. I'll take all ideas.
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    Oil mist on left side of engine

    I have a car that mists oil form somewhere -- Breather Cap? Dip Stick hole - some other unknown place. Where does this mess come from and how do I fix it? !931 Deluxe Delivery Thanks again.
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    1931 Deluxe Delivery

    I just purchased and hoping to getting it roll on its own next month. Anyway, is there any reference manuals or how to stuff on the delivery van? I am having issues with the back door. I don't know it the hinge attached to the frame is to have a slight bend or should it be flat and when the...
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    Early Bird Air Conditioning

    Several suppliers have after market air conditioning set ups for 1956 Thunderbirds. Does anyone have an opinion of what type works best? Does anyone know who makes these units as none are identified by manufacturer? Any help would be appreciated. Thanks for your response.
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    The Henry Ford Show Weekend

    I would like to go to this meet someday. If I can not get into the Dearborn Inn, can any of you recommend a safe, hassle free hotel? I just want an environment safe for my family and car.
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