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Hi, Has anyone found a plater in Ohio. I'm looking for someone who can do cad plating and is within a day's drive round trip. I am in SE Ohio, so this could be Pittsburgh, Columbus, Dayton, Cleveland or going South as far as Charleston, WV. Anywhere within a 200 mile range will work for...

Here's the 28 on country roads today, March 30, 2013 about 4:30PM. Watertown Township, Washington County, Ohio. Happy Easter to All. Keep 'em between the fenceposts. Regards, Martin Mindling

Hello FBer's: I'm looking to adjust the left rear door on the phaeton. Below are pics indicating the "walk out" of the lower rear edge of the door. All of the other doors align correctly. My question is: *Is there any adjustment to the hinges that can be made? *It seems that the "body side"...

Hi FBer's Today, worked on the brakes on my 28, getting ready for spring. The car is up on jackstands and I did all of the preliminary work on brake rods, clevis pins, shaft and pedal bushings, return springs and lubricated all. Did not take off the brake drums because did that last year...

Hello Ford Barners. Thanks to all who have helped with projects over the winter. The attached pics are taken today with the engine (A 11739) running. The lense timing must have been quick enough to capture the fan as if standing still. Idle Speed Fully Retarded: 430 RPM. Speed 3/4...

Hi this is Martin in Ohio. Have reviewed the many posts on anti-freeze and related topics like a vinegar treatment on installing water-wetter. going back three years. Over the winter, I put new hoses in the 28, rebuilt the water pump and put new gaskets around the water outlet and inlet...

Here's another winter project for my Model A. A cabinet-maker here in SE Ohio made this case out of 3/4" solid cherry. Brass clasps, handles and a heavy duty brass piano hinge, lined with green felt on top of peg-boards. Cherry wood is stained and eight coats of clear. It is very heavy...

Hi, this is Martin in Ohio. Getting ready to install my newly rebuilt watertpump. Used parts from A&L, including a new shaft and washers. Noticed that the old w/p impeller was 2 1/8" at the widest point. The new impeller is 2 1/4" and looks like it will not fit in the head port. Also, the...

Hi, Wanted to say "thank you" to the many FBer's who have helped with advice and data as I worked through some Winter Projects on the 28. Attached are a few pictures: *e28 Distributor - ready to install, square notches, one piece upper plate with riveted ball, AB logo, no script on...

Hi, this is Martin in Ohio. I'm rebuilding my waterpump for *A 11739 *. Now the fan is stuck on the pump shaft. It's been apart already, but I goofed in putting it together this time. Does anyone have a recommendation for a tool to pull the fan.? Looking for something I could acquire at...

Hi, this is Martin in Ohio. My question is regarding the simplest way to lubricate a Powerhouse generator? My Powerhouse is an early version with a side mounted cutout, five brushes, early pulley and cad plated end cap. It's off the car right now and on my bench. Have not attempted to...

Hello, FBer's Attached are pics of my cylinder head on #A 11739*, Jan. 20, 1928. It appears to have the boss where the distributor clamp screw goes in. Also, had "Ford USA" between the plugs. The only casting marks I can find are three small round nubs at each corner of the head. What do...

Hi, I'm looking at a collection of oil cans, supposedly for Model A. Does any one have a pic of the actual item, and its mounting bracket?? Most of mine are repops, except for one which might or might not be an original. Some have bent nozzles, some are straight, all have Ford script...

Hi, Recently purchased a repo ignition cable ID plate. No rivets included. Question is: For the banana shaped e28 cable housing, how to remove the old plate, which appears to be riveted to the iron part of the cable and install the new one? Also, had a thought (this is where I get...

Hi, this is Martin in Ohio. Working on refinishing an original e28 tire pump (with the T number on the bottom of the base and script on top) This project was interrupted many times, and now I'm regretting that I didn't make a drawing or take a pic. Question is: the order of items inside the...

Hi, this is Martin in Ohio. Have a set of California plates from 1928. The attached pic shows colors as dark blue and yellow. Question is for refinishing these myself. Are there any posts or directions on the process? What kind of paint - lacqer or enamel? Best brand to use? Spray on the...

Hi, Anyone know where I can buy the correct color non-spray Ford Blue paint for brush on the bumper medallions? Snyder's no longer sells this. Prefer to brush it on myself as opposed to masking, spraying or stickers. Thanks, Martin *A 11739* mmindling@aol.com

Hi, wanted to ask some miscell. questions that have been on my mind: *A&L Keys - how to contact them and any experiences? *Original Tire Pump - anyone selling a new diaphragm or have instructions on making one? *Engraving Light Switch - any luck engraving "On" "Off" to make...

Hi, this is Martin in Ohio. My car is *A 11739*, January, 1928. Here's a short list of some e28 parts that I'm looking for: *Lower Light Switch housing with knurled band A11655 *Splash Pan Bolts with holes for cotter pins *Junction Box Cover - gen. 2, with Ford script about 1"...

Hi, this is Martin in Ohio. Wanted to know what you use to wipe down your chassis. My car is NOT a show car, but a decent clean driver. It was restored in the early 80's and has a functional black painted chassis and running gear. Periodically, I like to wipe down the undercarriage, but find...