Was going to put this in technical, but pertains to both sections. Who is making all the repro parts offered on the market today? How much of this is US made and how much is from overseas?
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After talking with Steve at Bert's some time ago there are many companies and individuals making parts for the Model A. Seems he mentioned 7 different suppliers for the brake shoe clevis pins alone. Since Steve takes the time to compare and normally stocks the best quality of each part unless their price is just completely over the top. There are some parts made over seas, but Snyders, Brattons, A&L and others that make parts, but none of them make a complete line of parts. Macs has most of their parts made overseas. Rod"Much of the social history of the Western world, over the past three decades, has been a history of replacing what worked with what sounded good." Thomas Sowell -
I would like to see an area perhaps tech that shows a reproduction and the issue with it such as light switches etc.Comment
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Chief we can make it on this thread and if enough info is presented it can be moved to that area. Starting it here will get more views and responses.
Pretty much all the tech threads are copies from the main discussion area but combined under one topic
Rowdy the switch is on the market already . Here is the link
https://www.brattons.com/new-parts/u...itch-body.html3~ Tudor's & 1~ Coupe
Henry Ford said,
"It's all nuts and bolts"
"Start by doing what's necessary; then do what's possible; and suddenly you are doing the impossible."
Mitch's Auto Service ctrComment
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This new Light Switch Body is currently on the market. We (Bratton's ) had started looking for companies that would be willing to produce this for us after dealing with supply and quality issues. But Snyder's beat us to production on this part. So the New USA made body is actually produced by Snyder's. The only issue that I have been made aware of is on some of the older reproduction wire harnesses the brass detents on the plastic terminal disc are too deep and this new switch is a bit stiff in operation. Other wise it has been very well received at show where we have displayed it.
Jeff
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Maybe the owner of Brattons Jeff will see this and chime in on it.
He had the vision to jump on board and support the growth of the VFF3~ Tudor's & 1~ Coupe
Henry Ford said,
"It's all nuts and bolts"
"Start by doing what's necessary; then do what's possible; and suddenly you are doing the impossible."
Mitch's Auto Service ctrComment
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Sorry to disagree with you Mitch, but this description says both
"All the wires join inside this housing at the end of the steering column. Zinc plated. This is the shorter body used 1928 to April 1930. High Quality USA made to the original specs with the correct shape and spaced contacts. Cad Plated."You wana look waaay far up da road and plan yer route because the brakes are far more of a suggestion than a command!Comment
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I will start this off Mitchell overdrive have it easy to install quality unit, stiff to shift Steve Mitchell told me it would be for the first 100 milesbut I really like it makes a difference on that big jump from 2d to 3rd.
Stahl Excelsior radials blackwall best thing hands down I have done.
Randy Gross cast iron brake drums shoes and teds floater kit car stops like it had hydraulics.
Aries Muffler pulled the wrap job I did except for the down pipe before muffler.
Put engine pans on this car and glad I did.
Shortened pitman arm adjustable drag link readjusted steering box less than an inch of play car drives perfect.
Used one of the thermostat housings can't remember the name, but it is a darn good product 160 stat 2 1/8" holes 2/1/16th holes car never get over 170
Leakless water pump no issues so far.Comment
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It is a great thing for the hobby, that folks like Bert's-Bratton's-Snyders-A&L step up and reproduce QUALITY Model A Ford parts. They have a ton of research and money that goes into making quality parts for a market that ain't all that expansive on the one hand BUT it 'feeds' itself with hobbyists that come to the Model A Ford because of these good parts being made available and more Model A Fords staying on the road.
I think that once that GOOD ammeter is on the market a few extra bucks is no reason not to buy it. The cheapos on the market today will either A.) leave you stranded with a car that won't start or B.) leave you with a pile of ashes after your Model A catches fire and burns to the ground. I don't have a problem paying for quality. I worked as a Parts Manager at the local Ford dealership years ago, and am a firm believer in Motorcraft parts for your Ford (and if you are a GM guy, go buy AC Delco). There IS a difference between genuine parts and the gyp parts as Henry called them back in the Model A day.
The future looks bright!!Comment
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birdguy I have (had) on of them too, and it was bad for all the reasons that Tom W. has posted plus after a while the needle dropped out! I tried to take it apart and fix it, it didn't work. It's in the local landfill now.
I bought an original from Bert's and never looked back. A repop ammeter sticks out like crazy after you see originals in use the reproductions look tacky. Next I will buy a GOOD oval instrument panel either original or someone has said a very good reproduction is finally being made.
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To answer your question, "Who is making all the repro parts offered on the market today?" there is no one company. Many companies make many parts that are used on the cars. The better vendors will give a couple of choices along the lines of "good, better, best" along with prices that rise with the quality.Originally posted by dmdeaton View PostComment
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They are cheaply made compared to originals, but I also find they work OK. They don't fit the instrument panel very well, and often turn in the hole, or just fit loose unless silicone or some fix is added to the backside. The inside of the meter should be flat black so you aren't looking at shiny brass through the slot.Originally posted by birdguy45 View PostLast edited by Tom Wesenberg; 09-26-2017, 11:50 AM.Comment
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Reminder about the Brassworks, Berg radiators which fit well and the Rootlieb products for great fitting hoods, etc. Sac Vintage Ford used to produce their own wiring harnesses but not sure of quality now.Comment
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Tyree Harris makes great wiring harnesses. Really what we need is steve pluckers list of sites off the old place at least Mitch will let you update it and it would be a better more compiled list. I got a lot of info there then you could look then ask questions of others experiences.Comment
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SVF has their own wire machine and made up the tail light harness for my 28 and 29 with drum taillights. It's the correct full length as original.Originally posted by plyfor View Post
I bought these about 18 years ago. Aren't they still making the wire harness?Comment
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This new Light Switch Body is currently on the market. We (Bratton's ) had started looking for companies that would be willing to produce this for us after dealing with supply and quality issues. But Snyder's beat us to production on this part. So the New USA made body is actually produced by Snyder's. The only issue that I have been made aware of is on some of the older reproduction wire harnesses the brass detents on the plastic terminal disc are too deep and this new switch is a bit stiff in operation. Other wise it has been very well received at show where we have displayed it.
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Thanks Jeff for the info!! and Welcome to the VFF3~ Tudor's & 1~ Coupe
Henry Ford said,
"It's all nuts and bolts"
"Start by doing what's necessary; then do what's possible; and suddenly you are doing the impossible."
Mitch's Auto Service ctrComment
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This is very refreshing getting info directly from a known good vendor!Comment
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Guys BITCH & BITCH, but I've had almost ZILCH problems with RE-PRO parts fitting properly!
Bill PositiveComment
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Hell YES Bill!! that is easily done when the only tools you own are a hammer and screwdriver/pry bar, oh, and channel locks!!
You wana look waaay far up da road and plan yer route because the brakes are far more of a suggestion than a command!Comment
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IF no one takes me SERIOUSLY, why in HELL should I keep doing this? I give good simple, proven advice, with a little "humor" to help you remember it. Rarely do I get feedback on whether my advice worked or not!!!!--"Maybe" I should just keep my advice to myself-------?????
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People frequently make commets about the poor quality of parts made by Vintique.
Who is Vintique, and where is it.
Is it a large factory with a lot of employes, or is it a mom and pop, working out of there basement.
Is it in the USA or overseas.
Anybody know anything about there history.06-07-2021, 10:13 AM -
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I know that there are many small mom and pop shops making 1 or 2 model A items and selling them to the vendors but are there any large factories making numerous parts in large quantities??????
Does anyone have any pictures or videos of parts being made?11-28-2022, 01:48 PM -
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Do any of you know if these Model A stores will do price matching? I've compared a list between two of them and found there is a $336 price difference in a $4,000 order. What's been your experience?
Thank you,
DAN04-12-2021, 12:11 PM -
Hello, Time to start purchasing various parts for my newly acquired 1929 Special Coupe. I noticed there are plenty of online parts suppliers, and wondering what suppliers are good to deal with, and maybe which ones to avoid. Thanks!07-11-2021, 08:38 AM
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