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Forum: Model T (1909-1927) 02-06-2023, 03:31 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 5,393
Posted By ETAModel
Re: What kind of car is this?

Who made steamers other than Stanley?
Forum: Model T (1909-1927) 02-05-2023, 06:24 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 5,393
Posted By ETAModel
What kind of car is this?

Anyone know what it is? I know it's not a T, but maybe Ford's earlier car?
Thanks.

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Forum: Model A (1928-31) 01-17-2023, 04:28 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 2,953
Posted By ETAModel
Re: leg room in roadster

Mom said my grandpa had to back into the model T and A. He was over 6'. I still put my butt on the seat first, then pivot my legs in. Try it. It may help, & cost nothing.
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 12-17-2022, 09:53 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 3,293
Posted By ETAModel
Re: Seasons Greetin,Vermin!

If you use the "just one bite" type of rat poison, ANYTHING that eats the carcass will die. Including your wife's favorite Fox Terrier.
I know this first hand.

The kind that the rodents have to...
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 12-17-2022, 09:38 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 3,613
Posted By ETAModel
Re: What can be gained by a 6.0 head?

I want to thank everyone for your response. I'm still wrestling with the decision.
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 12-17-2022, 09:29 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 3,613
Posted By ETAModel
Re: What can be gained by a 6.0 head?

The only time I drive 35mph is in town and on curves. If I was happy with topping out at 35mph I would've bought the Model T Phaeton I test drove 20 years ago.

I understand it's a 40 horse...
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 12-16-2022, 06:34 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 3,613
Posted By ETAModel
What can be gained by a 6.0 head?

I have a bone stock 30 Fordor. If I went with the 6.0 head, how much of a power increase would I see? I'm talking about using existing carb. I don't want a radical alteration.

Thanks.

I...
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 11-21-2022, 05:55 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 5,257
Posted By ETAModel
Re: Vinegar in Radiator

Dawn will clean the heck out of a radiator, removing the grease. But only use a Tablespoon or so. Again. The voice of experience speaks here.
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 11-21-2022, 05:53 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 5,257
Posted By ETAModel
Re: Vinegar in Radiator

I'll NEVER use vinegar again!! It's been a complete disaster. After driving it, the water pump stayed leaking, which caused rust on the motor. After I neutralized it, I overfilled it and stained...
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 11-21-2022, 05:37 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,060
Posted By ETAModel
Re: Black Friday

The easiest Way I know of for an item to go on sale is to BUY it!! I promise it'll go on deep discount the next day!!
Forum: Model T (1909-1927) 09-22-2022, 07:41 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 4,666
Posted By ETAModel
Maybe a dumb question...

On the A side every month or so someone asks about how fast their model A should drive. This leads to lots of different opinions and comments. But I dont see that coming up here on the T side.
...
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 09-22-2022, 05:17 AM
Replies: 40
Views: 5,103
Posted By ETAModel
Re: Odd Shaped Hole in Radial Tube

When I worked with earth moving equipment I spent many a rainy day patching tubes and tires for 3/4 ton trucks to 6X6 tires on split rims, Semi 2 piece rims up to Cat loaders, which were always fun. ...
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 09-22-2022, 03:56 AM
Replies: 47
Views: 7,855
Posted By ETAModel
Re: Off topic: If you were 18 again?

I would look one more time to check for traffic on my left. Two weeks after my 18th, my cousin and I were were crossing a 4 lane highway to get milk. Half way across a Sedan De Ville broadsided me...
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 09-06-2022, 04:53 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 8,442
Posted By ETAModel
Re: Determining Model A Gas Mileage

I am averaging almost 15 MPG, mostly in town and back country roads. I plan on a highway trip soon and see what happens. I keep a log, using a "clue book" and log every trip, conditions,...
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 09-01-2022, 03:51 PM
Replies: 51
Views: 10,814
Posted By ETAModel
Re: In case you want to know the whole story, or an update

That alcohol had something to do with the issues. I don't think that was fair.
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 09-01-2022, 03:18 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 4,001
Posted By ETAModel
Re: Route 66

We use I-40 from Amarillo to Arizona. There the old Route 66 ran parallel to the Southern Pacific RR line where possible to ease building. We stayed in Tucumcari coming and going to Durango,...
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 09-01-2022, 03:06 PM
Replies: 53
Views: 11,739
Posted By ETAModel
Re: Mark's Model A Service...Still in business?????

I met Eddy of Eddy's Speedo Repair at Kerrville and gave him my speedo from my 30
Fordor to repair. I got it back in under 6 weeks, and couldn't be happier.
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 09-01-2022, 02:57 PM
Replies: 51
Views: 10,814
Posted By ETAModel
Re: In case you want to know the whole story, or an update

I have been watching Paul's videos since 2019. I like his honesty and he doesn't appear to gloss things over. Hindsight is always 20/20, I'm sure everyone knows that. But to send the blocks back...
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 08-24-2022, 02:54 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,119
Posted By ETAModel
Re: AA Underdrive

According to my Dad, who drove the AA commercially, the "Dual-Hi" was nothing of the kind. It indeed was an Underdrive which allowed a 40hp motor to move huge loads, like 20 joints of 30' drill...
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 08-01-2022, 11:22 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 4,301
Posted By ETAModel
Re: Battery Charger

I have my dad's old metal cased 6/12V charger. Also inherited a large auto shop type charger when I got my Fordor.
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 08-01-2022, 11:17 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,987
Posted By ETAModel
Re: A Model A that Runs on Wood?

Interesting video. Might be warm in the winter, could you imagine how much hotter during summer? We grew up having a wood stove for home heat, my back still hurts! I'm glad I can get gas locally...
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 07-29-2022, 12:28 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,612
Posted By ETAModel
Re: Timing advance

One thing about the Ford manual and its instructions. When the book was written, late 1920s to early 30s, the majority of roads were dirt, rutted from horse drawn wagons, and terrible by modern...
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 07-25-2022, 02:37 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,616
Posted By ETAModel
Re: Gas Gauge

My Fordor had a new gauge, but the cork float wasn't lacquered, got saturated with fuel and sank. I used a mesquite branch to check level.
About a year later the sight glass started leaking. We...
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 07-23-2022, 10:47 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 5,838
Posted By ETAModel
Re: Transmision oil

I just checked the TSC website. They have 80w-90w, and 85w-140w in stock from quarts to 5 gallon pales.
https://www.tractorsupply.com/tsc/search/gear%20oil?orderBy=4
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 07-18-2022, 09:10 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 3,506
Posted By ETAModel
Re: Model A endurance

Lol, five minutes I'll never get back...
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