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    Running rough & oil leak

    My '29 Roadster is running rough and doesn't have power to climb hills well. I noticed that there is oil leaking from the 2 front spark plugs, causing small bubbles.... what is the diagnosis?
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    Winter Prep for storage

    OK I got a Christmas tree timer for the battery trickler any recommendations on daily off and on periods??
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    Winter Prep for storage

    I have both my '29 A's in an unheated hanger over the Winter here in Washington State. No problems with mice but I normally leave a trickle charger on both cars all the time since I am away for the Winter, is that a good idea?
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    Shifting to reverse

    Thanks for the response, I'll check all your suggestions and let you know what I find.....Thanks Alan
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    Shifting to reverse

    Yes that is the position the gear shift won't go up & left toward dashboard.
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    Shifting to reverse

    Can't seem to shift my 29 Roadster into reverse! The gearshift won't go there. I jacked up the rear end and the rear wheels turn freely; the clutch appears to be engaging......any thoughts?
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    Pickup floor bed

    Thanks Rusty & Ronn: I understand how this will work. I took a 5/8" plywood out of the bed that had some 1/4" shims to clear the crossmember! So same story with the new boards. Thanks Alan
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    Pickup floor bed

    There are 2 options for a pickup floor bed with or without the metal cutout. Will either of these beds work in an original 1929 pickup?
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    Wood bed in '29 pickup

    Great ! I'm not using the center plate, so just wood & metal strips.....Won't be original but works for me.
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    Wood bed in '29 pickup

    Keith: Thanks, I think you have the right solution, I agree removing the bed won't do any good! The next issue is once removed the new slats should be able to be installed from the top, correct? Alan
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    Wood bed in '29 pickup

    I'm removing the plywood bed in my 1929 Pickup. I can't figure out how they got this piece into the bed. I removed all the bolts but the plywood is under the side lips? How would I remove the wood panel?
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    Starter Problem

    Thanks guys, l'll get on that tomorrow!!
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    Starter Problem

    I have a problem with the starter on my 29 Roadster. The starter works OK and starts the car but the problem happens after the car is running. The starter doesn't stop, it makes a whinnying sound and continues while I am operating the car. When do stop and shut off the engine the whinnying is...
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    Overheating

    Eagle: Great information, I'll try it out this evening......FYI I know your part of the world, my ex-wife & mother of my children is originally from Bertha. Alan
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    Overheating

    Thanks for all the suggestions I check the O ring & the antifreeze I am using. The timing sounds like the main reason! Speed is not important problem free from being is the goal.!
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    Overheating

    Took my '29 Roadster out today for a longer than normal outing, about 5 miles...she performed very well even got her up to about 45 mph. Last fall I had the radiator rebuilt so what happened today? she overheated and blew foaming coolant out of the radiator cap. I took her home and she cooled...
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    Outdoor Car Cover

    It's a roadster....how do you keep rain out without windows?
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    Outdoor Car Cover

    Wow...didn't know that, something to consider!
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    Outdoor Car Cover

    Any suggestions for an outdoor car Cover for my 1929 Roadster Need a Cover for trailering to car shows. Some just say they fix a Model A but there has to be a difference with a roadster and a sedan ?
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    Ford Wiring Dilemma

    I got my electrical issue resolved thanks to Doug & Jerome from the Dallas Model A Club. They discovered that there was an insulator missing on the cutout connection. With that solved they were also able to get the car started for the 1st time. These guys are awesome!
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