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    1928 1929 Model a Pickup truck door pair

    Doors are straight but have rust/rot on the bottom. Drivers door was started for rust repair and have the extra piece for the bottom. Will need patch panels. All 6 hinges are present. Have in Indiana currently but can bring them to San Diego on Dec 11. Thanks for your time. Gordy
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    28/29 CCPU Roof Tutorial

    Hi All, Did some searches about adding the roof material on my 28 CCPU, but have a few questions. So far I have the wood screwed into the body, I used wood filler on the seams to get them nice and smooth as I heard that any little seam will be visible on the long grain vinyl. I used a cheap...
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    28/29 vs 30/31 phaeton top irons

    Hi all, Was wondering what I have in terms of top irons? I had the black set from when I bought my 28 phaeton but they’re incomplete. I recently purchased the rust colored ones for a pretty good deal but I’m pretty sure that they’re 30/31 as I’ve read from my search that 30/31 wood sits more on...
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    Starting Troubles

    Hi All, My Model A started and ran two months ago. I got around to try starting it a few days ago and it didnt start. I thought it was a spark issue. It had the older style distributor upper and lower plates, which I replaced with a newer style seeing as the lower plates wire was getting...
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    T5 Valley Machining Kit

    Hey guys, I recently moved to San Diego, due to work and I'll be here a few years. I plan on shipping out my 30 phaeton. It has a B block and a stock A trans. I have zero welding ability but I am decent at assembling and disassembling things. I plan on running the banger but want a t5 behind it...
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    Honing Cylinders

    Hey Guys, I have a B motor which was supposedly rebuilt (no receipts, but looks clean with oil pan removed and head off), which was experiencing blow by out of the oil filler tube and would get hot after only running it for a minute or less. I removed the head, pulled the pan and removed the...
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    Blow by/smoking issue

    I went out for a drive yesterday, i have probably only put 50 miles on a Model B block w/ an A head, since I got the car. Previous owner said it was rebuilt (bored 0.080" over) and it looked clean when I pulled the head and gasket a few months before trying to run it. (And I've retorqued the...
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    Clings Aftermarket Hydraulic Master Cylinder Adapter

    Hi, Wondering if anyone has a slightly used Cling's model a master cylinder adapter? Any help on finding one in good condition would be greatly appreciated!! Thanks for your time, Gordy
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    OHV conversion durability/longevity

    I posted this over on the HAMB, but was hoping I could get some better insight especially from some of you guys who have toured with an OHV conversion. I have a 30 phaeton with a B block. It's stock at the moment and have been researching some banger speed equipment. I plan on driving it to...
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    Headlight Switch Sticking

    Hi All, I just put a new headlight wiring harness in. No problems with the install except it does not seem to operate smoothly. The switch is difficult to turn, almost to the point where it feels like I have to force it. Wondering if I am supposed to apply any type of grease or dielectric...
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    Tapped Steam Hole Plug Size Model B block

    I recently purchased a 30 phaeton that came with a model B block. I took off the head and cleaned off the old copper gasket adhesive. I now have a clean block and head, however I read that you are supposed to fill the steam holes on the B block in order to avoid issues down the road. I have...
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