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  1. cpl624

    Bought a ten-footer today

    I had a girl friend like that one time. Only I called her a 25 MPH date. She looked really good when I would cruise past my friends doing 25.
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    Most common reasons that A's overheat?

    The truck actually boiled and steamed. I started with the water about two inches below the neck, or just above the fins. I had been driving about 10 minutes at 35 MPH in 85 degree weather. Truck otherwise running well. As far as the amount of actual anti-freeze that was in the mix, I am not...
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    Most common reasons that A's overheat?

    As newbie I need some help. Took the truck on a ride last night and over heated. Where should I start? Water looks good and clear when drained. I did notice that the Moto-meter may not have been seated properly on the top of the radiator. Could this be part of the problem? Anything else I...
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    Anyone tried a Nu-Rex timing wrench?

    I love mine. It made timing easy for a newbie. MY father-in-law came over to "show me how to do it" and got everything screwed up. The truck would barely start. He finally gave in and let me try "that new stuff" and 10 minutes later we were driving.
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    oil pan baffle

    Sorry for my ignorance, as I am a newbie. Why would you need / want to take it out?
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    gas guage question

    I must have done something right. Just took it for a test drive and nothing is leaking. Wierdest thing is the odomoter is now working also. I must have jarred something while putting the instrument panel back. I wonder how long that will last.
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    gas guage question

    I got a genuine ford kit from Snyders. Got the brass ring also, and there was two in place already when I pulled it out. I found a video on youtube that showed a guy changing one on a 29. He just stuck the black gasket on the tank and started tightening the unit back in place. I am still not...
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    gas guage question

    This morning I got all my stuff together to put a new float on my gas guage. Got the old one out with no problems. Went to put it back in with new gaskets, and now I am confused. Where the guage assembly actually contacts the gas tank there looks like there should be a gasket. In my new kit...
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    Fire Extinguisher

    Clem. 85 is 85% ethanol 15% real gasoline. Usually cheaper here in the mid-west than pure gasoline, but gets worse mileage and power. In the end it usually works out as a wash for overall savings in newer cars.
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    Anyone from the Kansas City, MO area?

    Thank you guys for all the help.
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    Anyone from the Kansas City, MO area?

    I am new to the Model A world and need help timing and fine tuning my truck. It drives but not as well at speed as it should. The local A club meets on Monday nights, and that is a night I can never go because of family. Any help in the area would be appreciated.
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    Question about sidemounted wheels

    One down side is trying to keep the spokes clean. I spend a lot more time cleaning wheels than anything else. But with them up closer to eye level you have to do a better job on the sidemount spokes than those on the drive wheels.
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    Wheel Colors

    I would like to change mine but can't yet. Yellow is just to fancy for me.
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    Model a prices in today's economy

    What site where you using for the pricing?
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    License plate restoration?

    Does any one have experience with a vendor for license plate restoration? One plate in good condition. What should I expect to pay? Thanks for any assistance.
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    How Long Have You Owned Your Car?

    7 weeks now and I plan to keep it until my I am to old to drive it. Then I hope to pass it and several other cars on to my boys.
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    I made my Father in Laws day

    A little over a month ago now, my FIL gave me (and my wife) a '31 pickup. Both of my brother-in-laws were upset, one especially. Both my FIL and I overheard him tell his wife, that they could have sold it and had a nice vacation off the money. My FIL looked over at me and said, now you know...
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    Bratton's, Again

    I wish Brattons had a better website. Would do more business with them if they did.
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    Tillie with Kansas plates

    Downside to KS personalized tags are that you have to have the county they are from also, and it is a small sticker in the top left corner. Will keep an eye out in the KC area for you though. Might check in with the Heart of America club.
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    Gas in Gas Gauge

    Leadpot. From one newbie to another, we are learning together. Had my '31 pick-up about three weeks now. I had the same thought last Friday night when I filled mine up for the first time. I didn't dare say anything outloud, as my wife is a worrier. She would never have slept thinking our...
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