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  1. 1930marie

    Fun Car Games for our Club's 40th Birthday & Summer Picnic

    I am looking for some really fun car game suggestions. We will be situated in an ideal park with plenty of room to play. I'm hoping to have at least 10 - 15 cars participate and to keep the window for the game time for all participants under one hour. I would love to hear what your club does...
  2. 1930marie

    Cowl Band restoration

    Who restores cowl bands to show quality or has original restored ones for sale? Thanks for helping.
  3. 1930marie

    What are you doing with your A this winter?

    So what are you doing this winter with your A? Ex. maintenance items, rebuilding, or parked waiting for an "A" day. Some photos would be awesome. Fun to hear!
  4. 1930marie

    New motor break-in with babbit bearings

    There are many threads on this subject, however, I dont remember reading how our fellow A'ers do it in a big city. I would like to hear how you go about getting those rings seated.
  5. 1930marie

    Upholstery cracking

    the seat back upholstery is drying out and cracking in several places. The cracks have not split open yet so I'm hoping somebody has a remedy? I think its Le Baron/B vinyl not leather. Is there something I can treat it with to soften it up and stop the drying out of the material? Thanks!
  6. 1930marie

    Stipe shocks - wow!

    After a year of an attitude of, "I don't feel like doing this or that, specifically working on the "A", I installed a set of Stipe shocks this morning and went for a spin. I set the fronts at 1-1/8 turns out and rears to 1/4 turn out. WOW! What a difference in ride! Thank you and many kudos...
  7. 1930marie

    motor install: max wt.

    Is there any reason to not install the intake and exhaust manifold prior to installing the motor? My rigging consists of using a couple old spark plug bodies placed into the manifold. For that matter, can the starter be installed too? Thanks!
  8. 1930marie

    Nice T being parted to make hotrod on eBay

    1924 T engine and trans listed on ebay for sale. In the description, it's revealed the car will be parted out to make a hotrod. There is a nice video of the car in its current looks to be very nice condition. Sad Item # 222421469894
  9. 1930marie

    Cut outs

    I am challenged locating a rebuilt working original cut out as used by Ford for the Model A **with** a Ford logo. Do these even exist? I have read some of the threads and they were helpful. Please PM me. Thanks for your time and help.
  10. 1930marie

    Marie and her vitamins (lubrication)

    Hi everybody! I'm one of those "A" enthusiasts who lives for nice weather to drive his car and living in Oregon can make it a rare winter event. My financial investment and hundreds of hours of sweat (love) equity (I did not do body and paint) I can not bring myself to drive it in the rain...
  11. 1930marie

    Ford Script/Logo

    Has anyone ever personally observed a Ford Script/logo on a headlight bar? I have no memory of seeing one. I had a report today of one and remain very skeptical, unless it's from a 27.
  12. 1930marie

    30-31 tail light lenses - original

    I'm looking for a pair of original tail light lenses in excellent condition. Yellow top and ruby red on bottom having a close match in their tint/color with each other. I think replacement lenses from the late 30's early 40's would work as well as the NOS. Thanks for helping. Mike Chambers...
  13. 1930marie

    Early 1930 Deluxe Roadster Wiper Install

    I could use a few photos showing the vacumm motor and an installed photo on the windshield. I have all the plumbing done, I'm thinking I may have the wrong motor for an open roadster car since the motor ears are not cooperating for mounting. It looks like the shaft should go through the frame...
  14. 1930marie

    Open car wiper arm & blade install

    A photo is worth a thousand words! I need a photo or two of how these: 1. The arm connects to the motor shaft. 2. How the blade attaches to the arm. (Trico arm and blade for a 30 roadster. Thanks!!
  15. 1930marie

    Paint: Washington Blue

    I am in dire need of an ounce or two of washington blue PPG paint or equivalent to paint of all things a replacement door latch!! Yes, approx. one inch wide by about six inches long! hahaha any help would be sincerely appreciated.
  16. 1930marie

    Custom etched wind wings

    Looking for a company or individual that can/will custom etch me a pair of wind wings with my artwork (or conception). Any help would be sincerely appreciated. Thanks!
  17. 1930marie

    removing interior door panel

    I have a door latch with a weak spring (latch fails to snap back into full return position) on the roadster and would like to repair it. I need direction on how to remove the interior panel and do I need a special tool/s. Thanks!
  18. 1930marie

    How to clean a roadster top

    This past week I made the mistake of parking in one of our beautiful Oregon State Parks (think hundreds of Douglas Fir trees) and was victimized by a few pesky crows! Any tips/suggestions on how I may approach cleaning the mess off the top? Thanks!
  19. 1930marie

    Newbies - Free Advice!

    So my fellow Newbie...you just purchased your first Model A or giving the idea consideration. Okay! You are off to a good start because you have joined Fordbarn. When I bought my roadster, I was directed to buy the Les Andrews books (you will need all three) as I was told, you're going to need...
  20. 1930marie

    1930 Roadster rear fender braces

    WANTED! In desperate need of a pair of original Henry steel rear fender braces. As you can imagine, the ones on my car are cancer ridden to useless condition. I found the fronts at a recent swapmeet, but no luck with the back braces. You can name your price if you have cancer free Henry steel...
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