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    Motor weight

    Restoring a 1931 Coupe. Can some one tell me how much the motor weight is just block, pan, crank, rods, pistons, head, valves, and cam? Trying to calculate shipping. Thank you
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    Rear axle

    I am getting conflicting info about replacing the gear on the rear axle in my 1931 Model A. I am new to model As and the club. I took the rear end apart and pulled the axles out. It doesn't look like the gear is removable from the axle? I need to replace the axles? Thanks Dan
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    Babbitt vs insert bearings

    Disassembled my 1931 A engine today. Looking for opinions which way to go back together, Babbiitt or inserts on the crank mains and rods? Anyone out thier changed to insert with the cost of inserts and machine work vs pouring Babbitt? Thank You Dan
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    Yakima swap meet

    Hello I am new to this Model A and restoring a 1931 Coupe. I learned there is a swap meet and show on June 11th in Yakima, Wa. Can anyone tell me if this is an event worth driving 3 hours for? We are in need of a lot of parts and info so I would go if it is usualy a good one. Thanks Dan
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    Tie Rods

    Restoring a 1931 Model A Coupe, my first. I have seen in the catalogs the tie Rod kits with Teflon seats and impregnated bronze. Can you tell me for the money which way to go? Thanks
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    Rear spring

    Restoring a 31 Coupe with rumble seat. My top (shortest) rear spring is broken, rest look good. Just wondering if there would be an issue running without the one leaf ? Would appreciate any opinion. Thanks
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    Cross member repair question

    Just took my frame to the weld shop. My front cross member was so bad metal was missing where the spring attaches to the cross member. Just wondering if anyone has tried an extra piece of metal between the spring and frame longer than the repaired area to spread the load out across the bottom of...
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    Front cross member

    I am in need of a front frame cross member for my 1931 Model A Coupe. Holding up my restoration call 918-814-5113 thank you
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    Front cross member repair

    Recently started restoration on my 31 model A Coupe. After disassembly I found the front frame cross member cracked out badly where the front spring attaches. Can't find this part in the system for sale except the one that lowers the front end (and not exactly the same). Anyone have any advise...
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    Cowl question

    I have been stripping my engine cowl and was wondering if I should take it apart? Any suggestions on what would be best to restore it? Thanks
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    Door Handle Removal

    I have read on here that to remove the door handle on my 1931 Model A coupe it says turn handle 1/8 th turn counter clockwise. My handles won't turn counterclockwise wise. What do I do?
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    Welding question

    Need advise, I am looking at purchasing a mig welder to do repairs during the restoration of my 1931 Ford Model A Coupe. I have not done Mig but have used Tig. I would rather put the money into parts for the car so I am looking at getting buy with a cheaper welder. Will a Mig flux welder do what...
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    Paint Question

    About ready to paint the frame. Would appreciate knowing what type of primer and finish you used? Many years ago I know Korlar epoxy primer was good on steel and you could top coat it with about anything. Also are you using the same paint/ primer on all of the car? Thanks
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    Removing springs

    I have been taking my car apart for a restoration. Have read about removing springs, not clear, my front frame cross member is cracked so I need to remove the front spring? Also have bad corrosion and need to replace parts that rear spring attaches to. Is there any way to remove the springs...
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    Engine weight

    Hello just getting started on a restoration of my 1931 Model A coupe. I have it disassembled down to removing the engine. Can some one tell me what the engine and transmission weigh? I know I need to get some of the manuals, any suggestions as to which ones to purchase first? Thanks
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    Radiator repair

    Just started a ground up restoration on a 1931 Model A. Anyone know of a shop that will O/H the radiator in the Chehalis, Wa to Olympia, Wa area? Also can anyone recommend what manual should I get that best covers what I am getting into and assembly steps? Thanks Dan
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