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  1. richsfords

    line up body to frame

    Any good ideas on lining up the 4dr body s/w to the frame (one man show) installing new body blocks and bolts, in the mean time it shifted just a bit. things are off about full bolt hole too more (2).:( don't want to get to aggressive. thanks
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    Quick question

    how far back will the numbers be on the frame for ID or VIN. 31 four door SW. I can see almost to the center post on top of the frame. this one could be one of those with-out numbers?:confused: thanks.
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    did some figureing

    Had some time to spare:rolleyes: bare with me 1553 pages (to date) X 33 post per page,= 51,249 I goes back farther??:confused: May 2010 till Oct 2017 = 88 months 88 months divided into 51,249=576 each month 576 X12= 6,.910 per year 6910 divided by 365 days = 19 threads a day for over 7 years...
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    what makes a A'er

    Today we had a tune up day for my first trip and our clubs first trip to the Blue Ridge:). Having lunch I wonder what makes up a "Model A" lover, collector, because I want one type person. what you all think????????. why did you buy your first A?:confused: any good stories to share? I am on my...
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    yes or no

    my 31 slant window is getting a make over with a new stuff. the PO had it assembled like drawing and to me doesn't seem right. Or am I wrong:confused: someone has put it together correctly I hope. received the roof fabric kit from Snyder's well packed and quick ship. I will have to make the...
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    160B header gap?

    Replacing the header on my 160B. I hope. in both corners the gaps seem large,:confused: it looks like an original header with some water damage. the top was replaced a while back by PO. Did Henry do it this way? the entire seam was covered by hidem. thanks, the gap is 5/16 to 3/8 inch, and...
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    non Ford info/ Brass Era

    [With all the brains out there, can you help? :) It was at Pinehurst Concours in 2013. Want to label some photos. Who manufactured this Brass Era beauty.
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    wind lace

    I am reinstalling the windlace, in my 31 S/W 4 dr. the interior headers hang below the door opening and thus put the bulb of the windlace out in the air. Question: the covered headers should be (below) or (right on) the door opening. It is a almost new Le ***** interior. :mad: hope photos will...
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    with and without and with shocks

    When I got my 160B its had tube shocks (:rolleyes:) As they were shot I removed them. I ran it for a while on several trips without shocks (terrible) and now I have just finished installing 4 new out of the box from an Terrapin supplier, made in the USA shocks. Before actual install was done I...
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    saved from scrape heap

    our local recycle guy saves stuff for me. what do I have IN this horn, only marking is "THE ELECTRIC AUTOLITE CO. /6 VOLT"
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    Center Fold

    I only buy because of the articles BUT. (never heard that before) The center fold pages in the current "Model A News" has a accessory that I have never seen on any A ever. The parking light mounted on the fender and not the cowl. is there any out there? $2.50 cheaper than the cowl lights. Things...
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    nice 31 no reserve

    new listing and worth a look. http://www.ebay.com/itm/Ford-Model-A-Deluxe-Roadster-/182245034355?forcerrptr=true&hash=item2a6ea68973:g:26cAAOSwdzVXkhsv&item=182245034355no "Truth in lending I have no vested interest in this"!!!
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    repop or real

    for sale on "THE BAY" did Henry make a 1928 Ford Model A, Special Coupe (leather back) two door like the one for sale in Va?:confused:. starting at 12k. Don't remember ever seeing one but I have not been around the world and didn't see two world fairs.:rolleyes:
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    Car show in New Bern NC

    This week end the 12/13th we are have the AACA Southeastern Fall show downtown New Bern. Rright now over 230 cars are registered. great trip for a "A" day:)
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    know your shipper

    From another thread I saw something about using Craigelist for shipping and brought this to mind. THIS message was for everybody that plans to move anything. Our Neighborhood Watch sent it our to all of our folks along with several other scams, IE.Your grand son in in MEXICAN JAIL. :mad...
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    wiper for S/W

    Replacing the wrong vacuum wiper motor with the correct one, what is the orientation, bowl up? bowl down?:confused: any photos from inside would help. thanks
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    S/W roof molding

    our model A meeting - last night, I ask about this roof molding and how it is installed and what it takes to install it. Guess's. many opinions. Is it vertical and nailed or flat? My roof had the hide um which I now is not correct. Maybe a close up photo or drawing will be the answer, during...
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    how to fix handle on S/W

    Belongs to a 31 S.W. The door opens just fine using the handle BUT: mad: What is the best fix for his problem, the handle will not line up. The lock operates, there is a little binding on the lower hinge but that should not have any thing to do with the problem at hand. there also is some wear...
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    work in progress 160B

    making some progress with most of the interior installed and woodgraining. pic are before -during and almost done. Have to find some material to cover the rear buckets seats.:) Richard in New Bern
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    easy question 4Uall

    on a 1931 160B 4door SW was there any (top and sides) seal, gasket other than the bottom door seal on the doors? I just removed old old rubber stuff and want to move on correctly. Was it metal to metal? Getting ready for Perrysburg, Ohio in June (Motoring that way in a Model A):)...
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