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  1. jmeckel

    St Paul Mn Ford Plant

    Just watched the local Ch 5 news, they were live at the old ford plant site and there was a green A in the corner of the picture. Anyone know who's it is??
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    Zenith Carb bolt question

    Anyone know if the "thick" head bolt with a 9/16th head is made by anyone for the 1928 / 1929 Zenith carbs? I need 2 or 3, maybe more depending on cost.
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    Modifacation to Venturi puller

    For those who work on Zenith carburetors, most of the venturi pullers will not pull the part of the venturi that gets stuck in the bottom 1/2 of the carb body, because there is not room for the nut on the bottom of the puller discs 3/8" bolt. I tapped the smaller disk part of the puller for...
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    Rare Zenith Carb, Aug-Oct 1928-Restored

    SOLD Rare Zenith Carb, Aug-Oct 1928-Restored SOLD This is a rare Zenith single venturi carb. It was made from Aug. through Oct. 1928. It has the dowel pin boss – flat both sides Aug – Oct 1928, and 3rd brass plug near main bolt July – Oct 1928. And has the word Zenith on the bowl (no -1). This...
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    WTB 1929 WI C license plates

    I am looking for a set of 1929 Wisconsin C plates. I would like them in usable condition as they will be going on my 1929 Tudor. Please email me if you have a set for sale Jkeckel@lakeland.ws
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    Show on TV full of A's

    Locally on 2-2 TPT-MN is showing Gangsterland right now. It is full of A's. And has shots of the spiral bridge at the Little Log Cabin show grounds at Hastings MN.
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    Autolite Heater Manifold Question

    For those of you who have a Autolite manifold installed how do you change your condenser on a stock distributor? I tried to change mine this weekend and there is not enough room to get it out before it hits the waffle part of the manifold. Looks to me like the options are 1) cut a v shape in...
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    Made in USA original style points

    I picked up 2 sets of points I ordered from Napa. They are made in USA! Have not installed a set yet, but they look good and only cost me $16.00 ea!! Time will tell the whole story.
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    Model A Electrical Fire

    This is a reminder of why it is a good idea to fuse the electrical system. This car is listed on Mpls MN Craigslist, it is not mine, and I do not know the seller, just thought it would be a good reminder. fire sale!!!!1928 FORD MODEL A COUPE WITH RUMBLE SEAT The bad news is the coupe had a...
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    GAV TAP 1/8 x 27 NPT

    Ihave 3 taps that fit a Zenith or Tillotson GAV port. They are 1/8" x 27 NPT. These taps are in good condition, one of the taps you need to rebuild a carb properly. They are $10.00 each, shipping included to the lower 48. Paypal, check (will hold for check to clear), or cash. Please...
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    Price comparisons 1929 to 2012

    Attached is a document I put togather showing some of the price comparisons between 1929 and 2012, along with some other facts I found interesting. I did not spend a large amount of time validating the sources so the numbers may not be perfect, however they do get the points across.
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    Looking for a high resolution lube chart

    Anyone have a good high resolution copy of the Ford Lube Chart, they would like to share?? I would like to print one out for my shop on a large fomatt printer, so need one that is better than what I have found so far (most are thumb nail sized). Thanks
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    Block Question

    Today I replaced the manifold on my 1929 Tudor with an Auto-Lite one (a little heat is wecome in WI). As I was cleaning the block around the ports I found a B stamped between the middle 2 ports, any idea what this is about?
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    Tool question

    For the adjustable wench in the tool kit for 1929, was it painted? I looked in the new judging standards, and it does not state the finish on them. Thanks for the help Jon
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    Zenith Carb Question

    I am looking for some information about Zenith 1 carbs. I know Zenith 2 carbs are single venturi. Were all Zenith 1 carbs dual venturi? If not how do you tell which ones were other than if they have a dual venturi in them? Thanks for any help
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    Vinyl top treatment - looking for help

    My ’29 Tudor has a new replacement top ( it looks to me to be vinyl, it is not cloth / canvas type) what should I use to help preserve it? Would something like ArmerAll help it last? What do you guys use?
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    Extra ground ran to starter

    Here is a picture of a cable that I made to add a ground to the starter. It is made from 4 AWG soft copper wire, it is 35" long with single hole connector crimped and soldered (I am a little old school and like electrical connectors soldered and crimped, I have fixed far too many bad connections...
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    Door hing pin removal

    Just removed the pins out of the top door hinges of my "29 Tudor. Used a "C" clamp style pin remover made by I think Drake and sold at Little Dearborn in Mpls MN. Soaked the pins with WD-40 for a few days, and the pin pusher worked great! I recomend it, could not have done it with out the...
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    Need some help with the interior of a '29 Tudor

    I am getting ready to put the headliner and interior in my ’29 Tudor. I have a question, is there anything that fills the gap between were the roof bows end and the over the door side upholstery ends? Does the headliner just bridge this gap unsupported? It looks like about 4”. The attached...
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    Trim frame for old style license plate

    I am looking for a trim frame for the old style licenses plate. The idea is to provide some extra support for the rear plate. Right now if you walk too close it is easy to hook the edge of the plate. (My shop is not as large as I would like it to be.) All I have found so far are the type...
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