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    Sparton Horn Repair

    Does anyone have a lead for a friend who needs some work done on his Model A Sparton Horn? I've used Jim Diehl in Cadillac Michigan for years but I haven't been able to contact him. Rick Black Las Cruces NM ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
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    License Plate Older ID

    Found this in my Model A spare parts, but it's not for a 28-31 Ford. Says "DUOLAMP" on it - I wonder if it's for a 32-53 Ford? Please help me identify it.
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    Sterilite Intake/Exhaust Manifold

    Has anyone ever heard of an accessory intake/exhaust manifold for a Model A made by Sterilite? I've never seen one before this one.
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    Wiper Blades

    There were a lot of different wiper blades used in the Model A era, but the most common are the blades that fit closed cars with Trico Vacuum wipers from April 1929-December 1931. These blades were black with 5 ply rubber (black, gray and red) and measured 8 1/4". I've been searching for...
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    Ford Identification Plates

    A friend has a nifty identification plate on his firewall that he got years ago. I've searched high and low and cannot find any still for sale. Has anyone seen one of these? Are they still available?
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    Want 1928 Abell Starter and starter drive

    Looking for a 1928 Abell Starter and starter drive with the 1/2" diameter shaft. These were phased out by October 1928 and replaced with Bendix starters and starter drives but those have a 5/8" shaft. Really only need the starter drive, A-11350-DR which Ford announced in the July Service...
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    1931 De Luxe Tudor Sedan

    I have a 1931 De Luxe Tudor Sedan and I've only seen one original, unrestored car during my 50 year ownership. I'd like to find out where the snaps were located on the rear carpet. I know there were three of them - just under the back seat riser, but exactly how far from that riser, I'm not...
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    1946 Ford Fire Engine

    Our local Historical Society has just received the donation of a 1946 Ford Fire Engine. It's an open cab model with a Howard Cooper fire engine body on what looks to be a 1 1/2 ton Ford truck chassis (w/b is about 132"). It was sitting in a field for the last 10 years; we're trying to get it...
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    New Tires

    Friend is looking for new 19" WW Tires. Any good deals out there?
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    Wanted Bermuda Bell Parts

    I have a bermuda bell that is missing the mounting hardware (the two round pieces that mount above and below the floorboard.) Anyone know where I can find one? Reply here or to Rick @ RickBlack . ORG Thanks for any leads!
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    Ford Batteries

    I stopped in to our local battery store to buy a new battery for my 1931 Tudor Sedan. I was amazed to find an old Ford Battery on display. Can anyone tell me what year Ford this battery was used in? It measures 7" wide, 10.5" long and 7" tall. Rick Black Medford Oregon
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    Ford Battery Identification

    I stopped in to our local battery store to buy a new battery for my 1931 Tudor Sedan. I was amazed to find an old Ford Battery on display. But it's not for a Model A - it's too long. Can anyone tell me what year Ford this battery was used in? It measures 7" wide, 10.5" long and 7" tall...
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    Wheel Sizes

    I have some Ford wire wheels from the 1930s that don't have tires on them. I'm wondering what size they are. Is there any chart that equates the diameter of the wheel, rim to rim, to a wheel/tire size? Thanks in advance for your assistance. Rick in Medford Oregon
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    Books about Ford

    A friend has an original copy of "Ford Model 'A' Car and "AA" Truck" by Victor Page printed in 1931. This book appears to be the book that was reprinted starting in 1961 and retitled "Model A Ford: Construction, Operation, Repair for the Restorer" in a blue binding. The original 1931 book has...
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    Books about Ford

    A friend has an original copy of "Ford Model 'A' Car and "AA" Truck" by Victor Page printed in 1931. This book appears to be the book that was reprinted starting in 1961 and retitled "Model A Ford: Construction, Operation, Repair for the Restorer" in a blue binding. The original 1931 book has...
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