Forum: Model A (1928-31)
06-30-2011, 03:37 PM
|
|
Replies: 52
Views: 10,563
Re: Best Towing Vehicle
I have my first Ford Expedition Eddie Bauer EL and I can put a full sheet of 4 x 8 foot plywood in it and DONT have to remove any seats and the tailgate fully closes. In fact about 2 dozen sheets of...
|
|
Forum: Model A (1928-31)
06-02-2011, 12:09 AM
|
|
Replies: 34
Views: 7,754
|
|
Forum: Model A (1928-31)
03-20-2011, 05:28 PM
|
|
Replies: 9
Views: 2,912
Re: Turn signal indicator
I had all sorts of these problems with my unit..UNTIL ran a separate ground wire from the ground buss that I installed to the signal stat unit...the flimsy ground that they recommend using does not...
|
|
Forum: Model A (1928-31)
03-12-2011, 12:38 PM
|
|
Replies: 48
Views: 11,930
Re: Your best NOS Model A/AA Find?
Back in the 60's I found in a guys garage that fixed old cars in the day:
-1- Otwell Exhaust manifold
-1- Autolite Exhaust manifold
NOS connecing rods, NOS Southwind Heaters, nos...
|
|
Forum: Model-A
02-04-2011, 05:52 PM
|
|
Replies: 1
Views: 1,587
19" Garfield/Sears WW tires
I need a couple pf new or excellent Garfield/Sears 19" WW tires for the 30 coupe.
I have Garfields on it now and I am told that Sears Allstates are the same zig zag tread pattern.
2 of...
|
|
Forum: Model-A
02-04-2011, 05:47 PM
|
|
Replies: 1
Views: 957
Re: 1940 Model A frame
Well I typed 1930...and it came up 1940 and do you think I can somehow edit/correct the headline? Nope...
D L O
|
|
Forum: Model-A
02-04-2011, 05:44 PM
|
|
Replies: 1
Views: 957
1940 Model A frame
I am going to start restoring the 30 sedan for the last time this summer.
I want to do the undercarriage first and the body is sitting on the frame now and I would like to leave it there for now....
|
|
Forum: Model A (1928-31)
02-04-2011, 03:45 PM
|
|
Replies: 15
Views: 5,367
Re: Modern Front Oil Seal
When I was in manufacturing the rule was:
1. Make the parts like the pictures...(drawiings).
2. There is always time to do it right the second time...then you learn more.
Dennis L Oberer...
|
|
Forum: Model A (1928-31)
02-04-2011, 02:30 PM
|
|
Replies: 16
Views: 3,464
Re: E - z steer
As for the teflon ball seats...I tried them and took them out and went back to original.
Yes I know that teflon was not available in the "day".
However after only a few hundred miles the...
|
|
Forum: Model A (1928-31)
01-31-2011, 07:13 PM
|
|
Replies: 31
Views: 6,408
Re: Alternator Recommendation
Email me privately as I know of a guy that sell at IOLA that sells them cheaper than ANY of the usual A suppliers.
Dennis L Oberer
Green Bay WI
GO PACK
|
|
Forum: Model A (1928-31)
01-26-2011, 09:23 PM
|
|
Replies: 16
Views: 4,482
Re: Turn Signal Wiring
Bill...to answer your question I wired the coupe with 14 gauge wire.
Dennis L Oberer
Green Bay WI
|
|
Forum: Model A (1928-31)
01-24-2011, 10:49 AM
|
|
Replies: 17
Views: 3,380
Re: Does it run in cold weather ?
I put a couple of those small 6 volt fans up in the front corners of the coupe and point them at the windshield...keeps the windshield clear...and the hot water heater keeps the cabin warm in the...
|
|
Forum: Model A (1928-31)
01-19-2011, 03:55 PM
|
|
Replies: 16
Views: 3,976
|
|
Forum: Model A (1928-31)
01-18-2011, 09:34 PM
|
|
Replies: 2
Views: 1,974
|
|
Forum: Model A (1928-31)
01-18-2011, 07:19 PM
|
|
Replies: 12
Views: 2,567
Re: Model A ice shack
There are old Model A Ford bodies scattered all over the Green Bay from Marinette WI to Fish Creek but they are all about 30 to 100 feet under water.
They used to buy them for $5 after WWII and...
|
|
Forum: Model A (1928-31)
01-13-2011, 09:24 PM
|
|
Replies: 30
Views: 10,692
Re: Oil Pan baffle question
Someone added the extra holes...does anyone know why?
I thought the idea was some oil remained in the baffle pan depressions so there was oil there even after an oil change........ for the rods...
|
|
Forum: Model A (1928-31)
01-10-2011, 06:00 PM
|
|
Replies: 29
Views: 7,319
|
|
Forum: Model A (1928-31)
01-08-2011, 08:10 PM
|
|
Replies: 4
Views: 1,636
|
|
Forum: Model A (1928-31)
01-07-2011, 12:55 PM
|
|
Replies: 6
Views: 1,793
Re: Zenith rebuild
Well I have only been rebuilding and/or repairing Zeniths since 1965...
But the only way you can be SURE you clean out the passages is by removing the brass plugs and using a small bore brush to...
|
|
Forum: Model A (1928-31)
01-07-2011, 09:54 AM
|
|
Replies: 24
Views: 9,905
Re: Vintique Products Chinese?
I guess I look at it differently.....if I am getting a tool/device that I will use only occasionaly or in a non safety issue environment; then Harbor Freight made in China stuff is ok with me.
...
|
|
Forum: Model A (1928-31)
01-04-2011, 12:30 AM
|
|
Replies: 132
Views: 33,191
|
|
Forum: Model A (1928-31)
01-03-2011, 06:37 PM
|
|
Replies: 8
Views: 3,338
Re: Zenith Carb Choke Plate screws stripped
Take a small hack saw blade and saw off the choke shaft on each side of the plate (it usually can be slid back and forth). and junk the parts and replace with a new choke shaft and plate.
There...
|
|
Forum: Model A (1928-31)
12-28-2010, 11:53 AM
|
|
Replies: 56
Views: 27,812
Re: Seat Belt Installation
Yes it could give a false sense of security..
.in the accident the passenger might have time to weigh the odds of whether his seat belt will protect him as it should or take the chances of being...
|
|
Forum: Model A (1928-31)
12-27-2010, 11:10 PM
|
|
Replies: 13
Views: 2,968
Re: Instrument Panel Question
I have a March 1930 sedan and the instrument panel is oval and the tank will only take that type panel. I have been unable to identify the assembly plant.
I have a May 1930 coupe and the...
|
|
Forum: Model A (1928-31)
12-26-2010, 11:36 AM
|
|
Replies: 20
Views: 6,252
Re: Sad Model A Start
Just this thought.....you fellows that say you will be safer in an open car by being thrown clear....well my wife was in an open car (the Mustang) and yes she was thrown clear...clear down the...
|
