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    Steering arms

    Does anybody still sell new steering arms for the model A? Synder’s new catalog only shows to rebuild yours. I can’t find them on Bratton’s online catalog. I’ve heard and read about horror stories with new balls put on. Thank you.
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    New pitman arm too loose

    Hello Ford Barn, I just bought a new pitman arm from one of our good venders and it’s too loose on the gear box. I tightened the pinch bolt pretty tight and it still won’t tighten up. I will call the vender tomorrow but was wondering if anybody else has run into this? The old pitman arm...
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    Model A day in Sharon Wi.

    Model A day in Sharon Wi. is coming up. June 2nd from 9am to 2 pm. Swap meet, food, and shows. Over 200 Model A’s.
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    Head studs

    Good article in the newest “The Restorer” magazine about head gaskets. The author writes about the head studs should be bottomed out and then loosened 1 turn. I always have snugged up any studs I have put in. What are your guys thoughts?
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    Brake cross shaft bushings

    I have a question about the bushings in the brake cross shaft. I’m using the split bushings from one of the venders and was wondering if I can put dry powder graphite on them and the shaft for lubrication? Thanks for your help Chris
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    Radial tires

    Looking for some insight on the 19 inch radial tires for the model A. I read how good they make the car ride but a fellow in our model A club warned me about how the rims can crack when installing radial tires on bias ply rims. I wonder if the inner tubes may help stop the cracking and only...
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    Radiator topper

    I had a fellow club member make this radiator topper for me. Kinda based off the one in the movie "Paper Moon" Spins good once you get to 30mph. Thank you Charlie of the Rockford A's
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    rpm vs. mph

    Hi guys. I have a 31 Tudor with I'm guessing a 3.78 rear end. I have a tachometer on the car and I rev at 2500 rpm's at 45 mph. Is this correct? I doubled checked the speedometer with a gps and it is dead on. There are 19 inch tires on and fresh rebuild engine. No over drive. Thanks for your...
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    Orwell health heater door

    I have a Otwell health heater and I was wondering if I'm missing a spring on the top bolt to hold the door and deflector tight? Here is a pic. of the door. It was on my car with just the 2 bolts holding it on and the door was hard to move with the top bolt tightened.
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    fiberglass or metal fenders?

    Just wondering if anybody has used Wescott's fiberglass fenders and running boards and how did they fit? You hear how bad the new metal fenders don't fit properly without some work. My rear fenders are have been repaired by the previous owner with bondo or fiberglass repair kits and look...
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    front u-bolts

    can the front u-bolts for the spring be replaced without removing the radiator?
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    bent front axle

    I have a 31 tudor with a bent front axle. Anybody here know a good frame shop around the Rockford Il. or Madison Wi. area to fix it? thanks
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