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Forum: Model A (1928-31) 03-13-2024, 11:53 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 870
Posted By Swingle
Re: Hagerty Roadside Asssitance

Good question, I am sure they will insure anything, but you might have to pay extra for newer.


I was asking myself the same question, while reading through their Drive publication. They were...
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 03-11-2024, 12:58 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 870
Posted By Swingle
Re: Hagerty Roadside Asssitance

You were told, just not directly.... I only noticed because the rate for Roadside Assistance dropped by $105. The renewal fee had an asterisk by it, and many years working in a print shop, just had...
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 03-08-2024, 10:03 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 870
Posted By Swingle
Hagerty Roadside Asssitance

Got my renewal today for my Hagerty insurance and roadside assistance.

I always talked highly of their roadside assistance program, as the one I was in, covered all my modern and antique...
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 03-08-2024, 08:22 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,001
Posted By Swingle
Re: Faulty Flasher

I had /have the same problem with mine - the blinkers work, but the pilot light does not. Checked voltages and wiring with the multi-tester, checked the bulb, all good.
I ended up making a buzzer...
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 03-06-2024, 10:49 AM
Replies: 73
Views: 4,044
Posted By Swingle
Re: Value of an Un-Restored Model A Engine

Stopped by the scrap yard to see their payout on steel, only 3 cents a pound.
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 03-05-2024, 10:48 AM
Replies: 73
Views: 4,044
Posted By Swingle
Re: Value of an Un-Restored Model A Engine

Do I want to get "out" of the Model A Hobby? No, I enjoy driving my Model A's, and love to work on them - even when they frustrate you with a simple fix.


As I said in original post, I no longer...
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 03-04-2024, 12:19 PM
Replies: 73
Views: 4,044
Posted By Swingle
Value of an Un-Restored Model A Engine

Between my dad and myself, we have collected a collection of Model A engines and blocks. These range from just the block, with all the internal components, to a complete engine, with the...
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 01-05-2024, 05:22 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,229
Posted By Swingle
Re: Quick jack lift for Model A

This is what I use, a KwikLift. According to their website, due to the cost of steel, they have temporarily stopped production. If you look on Craigslist, they do pop up from time to time.
You...
Forum: Model-T 12-12-2023, 11:18 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,476
Posted By Swingle
Forum: Model-T 12-06-2023, 11:13 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,476
Posted By Swingle
Re: 1926 Model T Coupe

Reduced price down to $7,000 OBO.
Forum: Model-A 10-27-2023, 07:18 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 982
Posted By Swingle
Re: 1931 Model A Ford Mail Truck

The Mail Truck has been sold.
Forum: Model-A 10-20-2023, 11:03 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 982
Posted By Swingle
Forum: Model-T 10-18-2023, 09:13 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,476
Posted By Swingle
1926 Model T Coupe

1926 Model T coupe. Drive-able and complete. Body in good condition, aside from fender damage from using tire chains. New tires and engine, original block included.


This car was stored inside...
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 10-06-2023, 11:36 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,132
Posted By Swingle
Re: 1931 Model A Ford Mail Truck for sale

See that the one on Ebay sold for asking orice on October 1st. This one is still available.
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 09-27-2023, 11:41 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,132
Posted By Swingle
1931 Model A Ford Mail Truck for sale

Just posted for a friend, a 1931 Model A Ford Mail Truck, one of 500 made, on the Swap Meet space on the Ford Barn (https://www.fordbarn.com/forum/showthread.php?t=331405).


More information, and...
Forum: Model-A 09-27-2023, 11:10 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 982
Posted By Swingle
1931 Model A Ford Mail Truck

1931 Model A Ford Mail Truck (one of 500). Garaged near Madison, WI, this authentic mail truck has had some excellent, older restoration on the body and looks good.
Asking price is $25k. but highly...
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 08-08-2023, 01:00 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,103
Posted By Swingle
Re: AA wheel swap

I do my own tire changes on my AA truck. Wrap a chain around tire/rim, to catch anything that might want to go airborne.
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 06-06-2023, 06:39 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,419
Posted By Swingle
Re: 34th Model A Day - Clinton, WI - Sunday, June 4, 2023 9AM - 2PM

This is from after the event was over, the streets were full of Model A's.


http://www.wisconsinregionmarc.com/images/Model%20A%20Day3.mp4
Forum: Model T (1909-1927) 05-17-2023, 07:05 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,171
Posted By Swingle
Re: Need help figuring out Model T

The shifter, with the 3 positions, is a straight pattern, no side to side motion.

I know hard to tell without seeing it, but would the parking brake still have a hi/low position as well?
Forum: Model T (1909-1927) 05-17-2023, 02:10 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,171
Posted By Swingle
Need help figuring out Model T

First, I am a Model A guy, do not know much about the T's. Second, posting this for a friend, who also is a Model A guy, not a T guy.

He had this car 'follow' him home the other day, and is...
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 05-07-2023, 05:54 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 896
Posted By Swingle
Re: Here is where you can stay for MAD 2023 in Clinton, WI

Where is exact location of festivities in town? We were mapping out route, stopped for gas at local IGA/Subway/Gas Station combo, and saw the MAD poster in window. Asked the girl at the counter if...
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 03-06-2023, 01:19 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 4,126
Posted By Swingle
Re: Sharon Model A Day - Wisconsin

I've always wondered, and maybe someone from Rockford A's can answer, if this is a single day event, why is the event listed as "Days"? Future expansion?
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 02-25-2023, 08:05 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 4,126
Posted By Swingle
Re: Sharon Model A Day - Wisconsin

Thanks for update. Not all of us Facebook.
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 02-24-2023, 10:49 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 4,126
Posted By Swingle
Sharon Model A Day - Wisconsin

Anybody have any information on the Annual Sharon Model A Day? Hearing rumors that it is moving to Clinton WI.


Searching on the web, see nothing posted for this year yet. Anybody have...
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 01-09-2023, 04:23 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 5,540
Posted By Swingle
Re: Radiator Cap Won't fit into the grill shell

From the original picture, looks like the shell of the radiator is sitting too high above the radiator, the neck is too low.


I had this oeoblem with one replacement radiator, cap would not fit...
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