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Forum: Model A (1928-31) 10-09-2022, 09:12 PM
Replies: 47
Views: 7,859
Posted By GerryAllen
Re: Off topic: If you were 18 again?

Woofa and I share a common love of flying. The high school I attended was across the street from an airport, the next thing I knew I had a job washing airplanes and doing odd jobs in the hangar...
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 07-13-2022, 07:03 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,924
Posted By GerryAllen
Re: Model A Steering Wheel Repair and Painting

On the Lions Gate Model A cCub web site you will see a fellow giving a seminar on how to repair a steering wheel.
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 06-26-2022, 11:48 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 2,862
Posted By GerryAllen
Re: New Goodies

Can, I ask how much is assembly lube?
Gerry, Birch Bay WA
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 05-30-2022, 12:16 PM
Replies: 57
Views: 6,338
Posted By GerryAllen
Re: Lower half of radiator stays cold while driving

Just as info I bought an Infrared Thermometer gauge from Oreilly's that that you point at the rad and it reads the temperature of the rad. I use it often and find the difference between the top of...
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 05-30-2022, 12:05 PM
Replies: 57
Views: 6,338
Posted By GerryAllen
Re: Lower half of radiator stays cold while driving

Just a thought, I cleaned my rad out with vinegar. Drained the water, replaced it Vinegar took the car for a 25 mile run. When I got home I drained and flushed the rad and observed the color. I...
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 05-29-2022, 09:16 PM
Replies: 44
Views: 7,144
Posted By GerryAllen
Re: This hobby is dieing

Guys and Gals, I am a firm believer, the more you drive your car the more interest it generates . Or to put it another way, the more your drive your car the more people see them.
Lets get our cars...
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 05-18-2022, 08:44 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 3,706
Posted By GerryAllen
Re: Average speed

I travel at 45ish, slower enough to smell the roses and fast enough to get me where I am going.
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 05-18-2022, 08:39 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 9,382
Posted By GerryAllen
Re: Road trip!!!!

Go Mike go. I love your spirit of adventure, look forward to driving with you after you guys settle in.
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 04-23-2022, 01:07 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 2,530
Posted By GerryAllen
Re: Spark Plug replacement

Bob. the question was about every how many miles do you replace your plugs. I used use the sand blast plug cleaners as well :~)
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 04-23-2022, 11:31 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 2,530
Posted By GerryAllen
Spark Plug replacement

Guys & Gals, how often ie. many miles do you replace your spark plugs? As a rough rule if thumb how often do you pull the plugs and clean them. I understand the cleaning of the plugs is dependent...
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 04-06-2022, 10:14 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,329
Posted By GerryAllen
Re: Model A of the Day

How can I buy a raffle ticket?

Gerry, Birch Bay WA
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 01-13-2022, 08:00 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,239
Posted By GerryAllen
Re: Bellingham Wa members

Mike, to answer your question about car activity, car shows and clubs, we are an active car community. When swap meets allowed there are a number closer to Seattle, show and shines are popular a...
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 01-13-2022, 03:29 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,239
Posted By GerryAllen
Re: Bellingham Wa members

Mike, there are a number of A's in the area. Feel free to pm me, I will give you my phone number.
Gerry Allen
Birch Bay Wa
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 01-01-2022, 05:44 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 2,789
Posted By GerryAllen
Re: 2021 Mileage

I am planning on doing a long distance drive this coming spring, I am of that age where if I don't do it now it will remain on my "I wish I had wish list"
My...
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 01-01-2022, 03:28 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 2,789
Posted By GerryAllen
Re: 2021 Mileage

4800 miles, enjoyed every minute of it. This year I hope to go on a 10 day drive, I don't know where just follow my hood.
Gerry Birch Bay WA
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 12-27-2021, 07:06 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,042
Posted By GerryAllen
Re: 1929 Model A truck

Kevin, join a local Model A club. It is amazing the knowledge and where to find "stuff" through the members
Gerry Birch Bay WA
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 12-27-2021, 04:22 AM
Replies: 67
Views: 11,282
Posted By GerryAllen
Re: Hagerty Insurance

Farmers Insurance, in our club we had an insurance appraiser who gave a talk one day about the different Companies. He had good things to say about Hagerty, apparently they pay out quickly and at...
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 12-26-2021, 09:56 PM
Replies: 67
Views: 11,282
Posted By GerryAllen
Re: Hagerty Insurance

I put 5000 miles a year on my Model A. The Hagerty Rep told me they did not have a policy for me, to look somewhere else. Hagerty is banking on you driving very few miles a year, in nice weather...
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 12-25-2021, 08:32 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 4,674
Posted By GerryAllen
Re: Engine value.

I just had my engine over hauled, the fellow did a good job. It cost me dearly, how ever I have put 5000 miles on it this summer and not a bit of trouble.
I just got an email from one of the Model...
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 12-25-2021, 11:49 AM
Replies: 73
Views: 10,750
Posted By GerryAllen
Re: Your biggest Model-A mistake of the year?

Had a similar short in my instrument panel.
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 12-13-2021, 12:41 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,689
Posted By GerryAllen
Re: Late 1931 steel cab - wide bed 82 B

Was 31 the only year for a steel cab pickup? I live in the Pacific NW, mild climate. I would be tempted to drive one as my daily driver year round.
Gerry Allen Birch Bay WA
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 12-12-2021, 06:11 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,308
Posted By GerryAllen
Re: Interesting cowls

Believe it or there were Model A's built in Japan.

Gerry Allen Birch Bay WA
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 11-28-2021, 12:18 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,468
Posted By GerryAllen
Re: Long-shot search

Send an email to the local clubs in the area
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 10-25-2021, 01:44 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 3,566
Posted By GerryAllen
Re: 6 blade plastic radiator fan

I have a 4 bladed plastic fan, I believe you get more air movement from a four bladed as opposed to a six blade. I have a fair amount of time flying prop aircraft I believe a four bladed prop is...
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 10-15-2021, 03:15 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 2,847
Posted By GerryAllen
Re: My Mileage

I have topped 30 mpg in my tourer but that is a proper Imperial gallon.
Synchro, would you be so kind as to define a "proper Imperial gallon" verses just a regular gallon.
Yes I am pulling your...
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