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    29 ccpu side window felt channel photos

    Here are a few photos of the window glass felt channel hook at the top.
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    29 closed cab - cab upper panel vibration

    1929 closed cab pickup: Anyone else experience a rear cab vibration on deceleration just behind driver and above the seat back? What did you do to remedy it? Roll of paper towels behind my neck is a little to obvious. Thanks for any experienced solutions.
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    Model A Day in Nokomis, IL

    Nokomis, IL's 9th Model A Ford Day will be held on the fourth Saturday in September (Sept 23rd) from 10am - 2pm at Fred B Johnson Park (200 block of S Spruce). Being held on the 4th Saturday due to family commitment of coordinator. Keeping peace on the homefront! Hope to see some of you then...
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    Model A Day in Nokomis, IL

    8th International Model A Ford Day in Nokomis, IL Saturday, September 10th 10 – 2 PM The International Model A Day is a formal opportunity for Model “A” Ford owners and Clubs around the world to get out, go for a drive and plan fun events with each other like Model A Day in Nokomis has done...
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    Model A Day Nokomis, IL

    Sat., Sept 19th from 1-3 pm at the Fred B Johnson Park in Nokomis, IL we will be celebrating our 7th Model A Day. Vehicles display 1-3. There will be a period fashion show at 2 pm. The park is 2 blocks south of the four way stop on IL Rt 16 in the center of town. Nokomis is east of Litchfield...
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    29 closed cab door seals

    Looking for photos that show what the proper upper door and lower door seals for a 29 closed cab pickup look like installed. What did you order to seal the doors? Thank you for your assistance.
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    Model A Day in Nokomis, IL

    Nokomis is hosting our 6th Model A Day on Saturday, September 13th from 12-3 at the Fred B. Johnson Park 1 block south of the 4-way stop on IL Rt 16 downtown. 20's 30's period clothing style show at 2pm. Please join us if you can.
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    Model T square socket set

    A lady ask me to see if I could find out more about this Ford Model T Fordson square scocket set that she has in her garage from her late husband. Photos
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    Model A's hills and valleys

    On our trip to the Grand Canyon this month I noticed a total of three Model A's on a trip from Illinois to Arizona. All three of these A's were found in the mountains in Arizona. Would these have had to have juice brakes, modern transmissions and souped up engines to drive this terrain? Just...
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    Model A Day Nokomis, IL 2013

    Great weather for displaying our Model A's this year. No rain plenty of sun and windy. Thank you to all who participated in the drivers potluck and also the display.
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    1916 IL Dealer plate

    Have a good 1916 Illinois dealer plate someone might be interested in. See front and reverse photos.
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    mixture knob turning to easily

    While driving the mixture tends to richen itself and needs set back every mile or so. Gives the Mrs. something to do now that my radiator no longer overheats - but she says she would like to forget about the mixture too.
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    Model A Day in Nokomis, IL

    Nokomis this year will celebrate our 6th Model A Day on Sat, Sept 28th from 1-3pm at City Park (200 S Spruce St.) If you are interested in a drivers pot luck at my home from 11:30-12:30 contact me for specifics. Nokomis is on IL RT 16 west of Pana (51) Shelbyville (57) and east of Litchfield (I-55)
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    mice proofing

    For 2 yrs now I have been adding these cheap aluminum disposable serving containers under my jack stands when I raise her up for the winter. Knock on wood no mice. Yes I do use traps and bait also in the shop.
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    Model A Day in Nokomis, IL

    5th Model A Day in Nokomis,IL Sept 29th 1-3PM at the park (200 S Spruce). Contact Nate Ruppert 217-827-1777 for details. Close enough - join us. Cancel if heavy rain.
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    Model A Day in Nokomis, IL Sept 10

    4th Annual International Model A Day celebration in Nokomis on Saturday, Sept 10th 1-3 (Nokomis, IL located on State Route 16). Fred B. Johnson Park is one block south of the 4-way in downtown Nokomis. Trailer in parking available 2 blocks north of the 4-way (watch for the signs). 34 vehicles in...
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    1916 IL Dealers Lic plate

    I have a good 1916 IL dealers plate that I would like to trade for a set of 1929 Illinois TRUCK plates.
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    light switch - indexing?

    Wondering if my light switch on my 29 ccpu could be indexed wrong. Light knob at the 6 position = 1 click left tail lights "ON" only / 1 click right head & tail lights "ON" I have no other positions available (do not believe I have two beams or parking lights) and a farthest movement of the...
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    defrosting windshield in the old days

    If I am remember correctly; I was told that they used to rub a cut onion across the windshield as a defrost method. Anyone heard of this or know how it was done back when? The gentleman who shared this with me has deceased since I was told this. Thank you for your input or experience!:rolleyes:
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    antique license plate

    I have a good original 1929 Illinois truck license plate but would like to have one made to complete the set for my pickup. Who do you recommend to emboss and duplicate my original? Thanks for any help.
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