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    Warford Overdrive Questions

    Is anyone running a Warford Overdrive in their Model AA truck? I just bought one and want to install it in my '28 AA Express. Can you give me a short tutorial on how to shift them and does this mean the truck will now have 9 forward speeds instead of the original 3? Also how much will it...
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    Original Schrader Valve Stems wanted

    Looking for original Schrader valve stem #1822. Need five but will buy one or more. Already have New Old Stock dust caps and rim nut bushings, just need the stem itself. It measures 2-1/2 inches tall and was used on Model AA Ford trucks in '28 and '29 which had wire spoke wheels. Would also...
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    Final group 1928-1931 Original Truck License Plates - Several States

    SOLD Single original, unrestored '28 Oklahoma truck license plate - should be eligible for the Year of Manufacture Plate Law. $100.00 plus $6.00 shipping to lower 48 states. Would look great on your Model A Pickup or Model AA truck. SOLD Single original, unrestored '28 Pennsylvania truck...
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    More 1928-1931 Original Truck License Plates - Several States

    SOLD New old stock matched pair original, unrestored '29 Iowa truck license plates - should be eligible for the Year of Manufacture Plate Law. $200.00 plus $6.00 shipping to lower 48 states. Would look great on your Model A Pickup or Model AA truck. SOLD Matched pair original, unrestored '28...
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    1928-1931 Original Passenger License Plates - Several States

    Matched pair original, unrestored '28 Wisconsin license plates - should be eligible for use under the Year of Manufacture Plate Law. $125.00 plus $6.00 shipping to lower 48 states. Matched pair original, unrestored '28 Ohio license plates - check with the state of Ohio for eligibility under...
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    1928-1931 Original Truck License Plates - Several States

    Matched pair original, unrestored '31 Iowa truck license plates - should be eligible for the Year of Manufacture Plate Law. $200.00 plus $6.00 shipping to lower 48 states. Would look great on your Model A Pickup or Model AA truck. Matched pair original, unrestored '30 Minnesota truck license...
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    They're still out there waiting to be found!

    "Homer" the barn find. They are still out there waiting to be found and brought to their "forever home". These photos were taken this morning celebrating Homer's homecoming after hiding in a barn for 66 years. Bought in central Texas from the original family owner with 38,000 miles showing on...
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    Bringing youngsters into the hobby

    To encourage young kids to show they are following in our footsteps and that there will be a future generation of Model A'ers, I have produced some T-shirts that you can buy for your kids or grandkids that say "FUTURE MODEL A'er". You have your choice of pink for girls or blue for boys and they...
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    Future Model A'er T-Shirts for kids & grandkids

    Help your kids and grandkids prove the Model A hobby is alive and well by buying them this pink (girls) or blue (boys) T-shirt that says "Future Model A'er" and has an artist's rendering of a Model A Tudor Sedan. All sizes available from 2 to 6 in your choice of colors for $9.95 each with FREE...
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    Facebook for Model AA Ford Truck Lovers

    For those of you who have a Facebook account and are interested in Model AA Ford Trucks, I just created a Facebook page for AA lovers. Go to your Facebook page and enter Model AA Ford Truck Lovers in the search field and it should open for you. You are welcome to join us even if you don't own...
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    Early Model AA Lug Nuts Wanted

    I'm looking for 2-3 of the early style short "top hat" Model AA lug nuts. They look like this: Thanks, Fred
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    WANTED: Starting Crank for Model AA Truck

    I am looking for a starting crank / lug nut wrench for Model AA Trucks. There were three types of starting cranks as shown below in the photo. You might have one but don't know what it goes to. The first one had a 15/16" hex opening on the end for the early style lug nuts used on the 20" wire...
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    WANTED: 1928 Model AA Lug Nuts

    I am looking for some 1928 Model AA Lug Nuts used with the AA wire wheels. They had a 15/16" hex and looked like a top hat (see the two versions on the left in the photo below). The first design was taller and a shorter second design started in mid '28. I have plenty of the later style acorn...
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    Interesting Model A For Sale on Craigslist

    Not mine but an interesting Roadster for sale on Craigslist in Boulder, Colorado. Note the Woodlites which were aftermarket accessories normally found on Auburns and Cords of the late 20's- early 30's. It seems to be really "dressed up" with all the accessory lights, horns, V-8 wheels and the...
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    WARNING: Model A Owners Look Away

    Found this on Craigslist in Phoenix. Tudor becomes "wall art"; guy is asking $2100 for it. :eek: I guess it's the perfect gift for the restorer who says, "I have half a mind to restore an old car." Fred http://phoenix.craigslist.org/evl/cto/4351394747.html
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    1926 Ford Model T Coupe - 3 owner car with newly rebuilt $4,000 engine

    A friend of mine has reached that dreaded point in life (approaching 80) when he must sell his cars and move into a retirement home. He has asked me to help him sell his '26 Model T Coupe (he is the third owner). He says during his 42 years of ownership he might have driven the car 1,000 miles...
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    Thought for the day - Feb 14

    Since most of us have cabin fever, maybe it's time to fire up the A and take your honey for a spin.
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    How the other half lives

    Many of you may recall the 1955 photo in downtown Portland, Oregon of the Pigeon Hole Parking system. Here's a modern day version of the sky garage/lift which is fun to watch. Great place to park your Lamborghini! The video takes just over 2 minutes to watch and is pretty slick! Now we know...
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    1929 Cowl

    SOLD SOLD SOLD This 1929 cowl with firewall date stamped "8-17-29" is for sale. Would make a great beginning for a rat rod or use it to replace the one you are restoring. It still has the original gas gauge in the tank with the subframe attached. There are no "extra" holes in the firewall as...
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    Back Issues of The Restorer Magazine

    I have approximately 400 back issues of The Restorer magazine available for sale. They are all in mint condition and the majority have never been opened. I served as the editor of The Restorer for 12 years for MAFCA and most of the copies I have available were from my printer's supply as...
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