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    1931 Deluxe Phaeton 180A

    What color is this car? We bought this car to drive at the National in Toledo, and had a great time with it but now we are going to sell it because we need the room. The car runs wonderfully, great power, brakes, steering, everything. But before we put it on Ebay we need to know if it is Chickle...
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    Transporting Canadian car to US

    I bought a Canadian built car and want to bring it to the US. Anybody have experience with this process? Is this a big hassle? Any recommendations of transporters that do this ?
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    Car transporter sought

    Anybody know of a transporter coming from Detroit area and headed towards Washington DC?
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    Mustang 1967 styled steel wheels wanted

    Looking for a set of good styled steel wheels for a driver.
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    Differences between 1932 and 1934 4 cyl engines

    Are there any differences between the blocks, pistons and crankshafts of a 1932 and later (say 1934) 4 cylinder engines? In other words, are they the same engines? How can you tell the differences in the years of manufacture by looking at the engines?
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    1931 190 A Victoria Leatherback

    A few years ago, there was a detailed article regarding the front seats. Contact the A400 group to see if you can obtain a copy of that article. It will enlighten you about the resources and parts you need. Contact: Ford400A@aol.com
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    1931 190 A Victoria Leatherback

    The early Victorias used the more narrow front seats which were mounted to the floor using a long rod passing through steel brackets mounted to the wood floor rails; the driver bracket had three holes to adjust the driver's seat. With the introduction of the indented firewall, came completely...
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    Optima battery hold down bracket

    Has anyone used the Optima battery hold down bracket that Mike's Affordable Model A Parts offers? Is it compatible with the stock cables?
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    Borg Warner Transmission

    I have obtained a Borg Warner 5 speed transmission with a spline attached to the tail. Supposedly, this transmission will fit a Model A with some modifications. Any idea what vehicle this might have originally come from? Anybody have any thoughts about using it, good, bad or ugly?
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    Chrome or Stainless Windshield Frame Needed

    Need good useable windshield frame, for sedan or coupe or cabriolet, stainless or chrome. thanks 301-466-4278 Jerry
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    Standard Roadster Top

    Is a 1928-29 Roadster top assembly the same as a 1930-31 Standard top assembly? I have a complete assembly that I am going to take to Hershey to sell, but I am not sure what year it fits. Are there any differences among the years?
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    Optima Battery

    Where is the best place to buy a 6 volt Optima Battery? Can these be sent through the mail, since they are sealed and do not have any acid ?
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    Robert Paul (Shock Rebuilder) Up & Running Again

    Mr. Paul restored 4 shocks for in me in 1979 that went on my '31 Victoria. After 35 years, the shocks are still working properly, don't leak, and the car still rides properly. Enough said.
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    Good radiator

    Bought a 1930 radiator from Brassworks, has two problems: 1) Filler neck too short, can't use an original Stanco locking Motometer cap which does fit the original radiator, 2) tabs that connect the radiator to radiator shell are MUCH thinner than the original, so flimsy you can bend them with...
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    Enclosed Transport

    My friends are investigating the prospect of transporting 10-12 Model A's from Texas to New England. Does anybody have any experience with a company that can handle that many cars?
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    1929 Rumble lid replacement

    I have a 1929 deck lid with many dents which are hard to get out, and I was considering replacing the outer skin with a reproduction skin. There are several compound curves in the original outer skin, and I don't know if the repros fit and look the same? Anybody done this, with good or bad...
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    1930 Coupe Wiper Motor

    I have a 1930 Coupe, with an original Trico vacuum motor with the two screws on the small cover. The wiper motor shaft hits the outside frame surface, and appears that 1/2" spacers between the windshield frame and the wiper motor mounting arms would separate the unit properly and give space for...
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    32 shocks wanted

    Looking for shocks, 1932, prefer A code, thanks
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    V8 Clutch conversion

    Although I greatly appreciate the input regarding trying to adjust the assembly on the car, I removed the ****** and found: many small cracks and scoring in the flywheel surface; irregular wear on the disc; funny looking wear and hot spots on the pressure plate surface. As far as I could tell...
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    V8 Clutch conversion

    This is the second time the clutch has given problems, the clutch in there has maybe 500 miles on it, and it grabs, sticks and sometimes chatters. I figured if I am going to tear it down again I might as well change everything including the flywheel, in case the flywheel is part of the problem...
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