Forum: Model A (1928-31)
04-04-2024, 05:36 PM
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Replies: 26
Views: 2,611
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
10-08-2022, 07:59 AM
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Replies: 15
Views: 3,443
Re: hurrricane
Yet you bring it up make an argumentative statement and then say we can't discuss it here?
There is plenty of climate data to prove you wrong and also why we sold the house in Naples after Irma,...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
10-07-2022, 09:34 PM
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Replies: 36
Views: 9,584
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
10-07-2022, 06:13 PM
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Replies: 36
Views: 9,584
Re: Where’s Paul Shinn?
I think you are right we need to bury this and move on like it didn't happen. Paul has had ample time to back up his claim in a video that no longer exists about a product that burtz is desperate to...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
10-05-2022, 06:57 PM
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Replies: 36
Views: 9,584
Re: Where’s Paul Shinn?
Early on in that whole thread before things settled down hm made a post that said something like that. After that it looked like they were or are moving forward. I hope so
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
09-30-2022, 06:35 PM
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Replies: 15
Views: 3,443
Re: hurrricane
Well a model a can be repaired after being in salt water with out much issues unlike new cars that won't even be good parts cars. Did anyone see the article on the flooded McLaren?
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
09-26-2022, 08:37 PM
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Replies: 18
Views: 3,268
Re: Color Sanding, 31 Cabriolet Just Painted
If you would like I can take a few photos of my setup buffer pads and compound for you. Also if you would like I could send you a link to a web meeting and show nuou how to buff out the paint. Just...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
09-26-2022, 08:02 PM
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Replies: 18
Views: 3,268
Re: Color Sanding, 31 Cabriolet Just Painted
You will need to take it to 3000 grit and get a buffer you will never get the finish you want without it. Go to griots garage they have some nice packages for buffers compounds and foam pads don't...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
09-14-2022, 04:06 PM
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Replies: 47
Views: 8,109
Re: Off topic: If you were 18 again?
I had to make this exact decision in 1980 and decide to bail mechanical engineering and have not regretted it one damn day. I realized I can hire software engineers, lawyers and salesman to work for...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
09-08-2022, 03:18 PM
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Replies: 14
Views: 2,423
Re: Adjusting sagging frame with body on
There was another thread about this issue a few years ago and Brent had a post about how he does his frames and is very good information. When I restored my roadster after a bad accident that...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
09-06-2022, 02:20 PM
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Replies: 10
Views: 2,458
Re: I've seen it all now...
Car shows are why I started a cars and coffee once a month last year. I never felt comfortable at them. We have done six so far started with 25 cars and the august one we had over three hundred...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
09-04-2022, 07:46 PM
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Replies: 51
Views: 11,025
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
09-02-2022, 08:56 PM
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Replies: 51
Views: 11,025
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
08-30-2022, 07:26 PM
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Replies: 49
Views: 12,094
Re: Paul Shinns block adventure
I came into this thread after the video was pulled down so I don't know what the issue is with the measurements. What I do know is a issue has arisen about a motor that we are planning to buy after...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
08-27-2022, 11:20 AM
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Replies: 13
Views: 2,471
Re: 3-D printing Model A engine parts
My son uses a resin printer for his prototypes what is nice about it is there are no lines the pieces are smooth and can be cast from as it or painted without much sanding. We use solid works to...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
08-26-2022, 03:56 PM
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Replies: 13
Views: 2,471
Re: 3-D printing Model A engine parts
It looked like they sanded filled and painted it and then left the unpainted areas to prove they printed it. These came from 2016 show at mccormick in chicago
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
08-26-2022, 12:51 PM
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Replies: 13
Views: 2,471
Re: 3-D printing Model A engine parts
Since were talking 3d printing I thought you would like to see these I took them at the International manufacturing Technology Show in 2016. The vases are steel and were made by CNC wirefeed type...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
05-10-2022, 09:40 AM
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Replies: 13
Views: 2,000
Re: Title Jumping
Right now I am trying to sort out the process for getting a title for a 29 A that we bought in 1983, we restored the chassis and stopped on it and gave my half to my friend. He wants to give me back...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
04-27-2022, 03:00 PM
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Replies: 21
Views: 2,937
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
04-20-2022, 03:53 PM
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Replies: 41
Views: 29,564
Re: Who makes the best model A woody kits?
Brent,
I am planning on making a custom bodied pickup that uses as much of the original style wood. I have been looking at finger joint knives also with shaping knives for the upper mouldings and...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
04-20-2022, 03:39 PM
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Replies: 21
Views: 2,937
Re: When is a Model T a Model A and not a Model A?
I worked for a classic car dealer when I was first married and owner loved those shay's. They would sell for good money but I hated them the workmanship was horrible and we used to say the miles on...
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Forum: Model-A
04-06-2022, 10:20 AM
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Replies: 0
Views: 528
Woody wagon parts needed 28-31
I am looking for any parts for a 28 to 31 wagon. My needs are any pieces of wood even just for pattern use they can even be just a section. I also am looking for door latches and any hard parts...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
02-15-2022, 08:45 PM
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Replies: 35
Views: 3,918
Re: Ideas for Standing Out at a Car Show
If you are trying to interest them in model a and restoring them those are great idea. But if you are trying to get them to join a club then you need to address that . I have been a model a guy my...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
02-04-2022, 05:16 PM
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Replies: 27
Views: 7,524
Re: I need to ship an assembled rear end
Thank you for pointing out that this is ten years old post. I was just about to respond, since we do a lot of shipping and it is crazy how expensive it is now!!!!
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
02-03-2022, 03:59 PM
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Replies: 34
Views: 5,421
Re: 1932 Model A on Barrett Jackson
No it is a 1932 ford Sport coupe What difference does the A make to anything?
BJ has to put the A in the description of the car not because they don't know the difference but somewhere down the line...
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