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Forum: Model A (1928-31) 01-20-2024, 06:00 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,589
Posted By Chris in WNC
Re: pinstripe line

Walking around the car?

A friend had his Tudor striped for fine point judging in about 1986.

He said the guy started at one side of the hood and walked right around the car without stopping.
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 01-18-2024, 09:28 AM
Replies: 43
Views: 3,634
Posted By Chris in WNC
Re: Notes on getting your A declared property tax exempt in NC

thanks, alexiskai....

archiving this information in case I get another antique vehicle.
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 01-18-2024, 09:18 AM
Replies: 43
Views: 3,634
Posted By Chris in WNC
Re: Notes on getting your A declared property tax exempt in NC

hitman, your comments would be more useful if you told us WHAT state you are in.

reminder to everyone, PLEASE pretty please post your location under your avatar photo! makes the interactions...
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 01-17-2024, 08:42 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 3,526
Posted By Chris in WNC
Re: value of magazines

I had magazines back to the 1950s that came with a Model A that I bought.

the 50s and 60s sold.
the rest I gave away.

now when I get a year or 2 worth of Model A news, I place a classified...
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 01-14-2024, 04:11 PM
Replies: 56
Views: 2,743
Posted By Chris in WNC
Re: Question about using Brumfield head

OFF-TOPIC, sort of.....




Where & when was the obit published?
Searched for it in Waco TX with no results.

I liked him and his HC heads, but he always had very strong opinions.
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 01-12-2024, 08:13 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,747
Posted By Chris in WNC
Re: A&L Horns

Yes!

Brown's rule of political discourse #1:
No amount of bloviating by anyone (including me) will change another person's mind.
Epiphany must come from within.......
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 01-05-2024, 06:58 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 913
Posted By Chris in WNC
Re: More traveling As

wonder how the AA performed with a load that size.....
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 12-17-2023, 10:55 AM
Replies: 47
Views: 7,660
Posted By Chris in WNC
Re: Banger Fuel Injection

My speed modifications stopped at a Lion Head and a "B" carb with Mitchell O/D, but it's fun to see what others who are more ambitious have done.......
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 12-17-2023, 10:34 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,321
Posted By Chris in WNC
Re: Merry Christmas, Happy Hanukkah & Happy New Year

you left out "a Joyous Kwaanza" and "a Pleasant Winter Solstice" ;-)
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 12-03-2023, 08:25 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 2,148
Posted By Chris in WNC
Re: Model AA Buses produced?? Surviving??

that Geenfield Village needs a new LF tire, right now!
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 12-01-2023, 09:19 AM
Replies: 50
Views: 3,930
Posted By Chris in WNC
Re: Poll Re Driving Original Model "A"

just stay off the Interstates....
Forum: Model-A 11-27-2023, 07:31 AM
Replies: 0
Views: 203
Posted By Chris in WNC
pair of original rear motor mounts

Original style mounts, one has 1 1/2" crack that needs welding, otherwise great condition.

Say goodbye to those hokey Float-a-motors that really provide no benefit.

$25 OBO + postage (will fit...
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 11-26-2023, 08:00 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 566
Posted By Chris in WNC
Re: Trip Meter

round ones probably cost less?
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 11-22-2023, 01:43 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,418
Posted By Chris in WNC
Re: 2024 MARC National Meet Hotels Open

Very pleased to see a National Meet just 48 miles from home.

Back in 2012 Will Cronkite and I talked about trying to put together a meet in Asheville but nothing came of that. Glad it finally got...
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 11-08-2023, 06:04 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 436
Posted By Chris in WNC
Rear engine mounts

what is today's swap meet price for a pair of stock rear engine mounts?

one is good, the other needs a crack (1.5") welded.
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 11-08-2023, 05:58 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 692
Posted By Chris in WNC
Front crossmember

have a front crossmember available (detached from frame)

how do I tell a 28-29 from a 30-31?

what is today's swap meet price?
Forum: Model-A 11-08-2023, 05:54 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 225
Posted By Chris in WNC
6V Alternator

Nu-Rex 6V positive ground with all mounting hardware.

Used about 6 months.

(new one at Bratton's is $300)

email for photos- [email protected]
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 11-01-2023, 01:42 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,853
Posted By Chris in WNC
Re: Unfortunate

been said here before, but needs to be repeated until everyone gets it-

"properly restored mechanical brakes are equal to or better than a juice conversion"
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 10-26-2023, 09:04 AM
Replies: 47
Views: 4,067
Posted By Chris in WNC
Re: black wall tires

stay away from Firestones.
Goodyear are the best.
Universal OK if you don't have the budget for Goodyear.

my experience/opinions based on 30 years and 60,000+ miles.

no experience with...
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 10-14-2023, 09:30 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,129
Posted By Chris in WNC
Re: Light switch yardstick trick

Gorilla Tape is just as good as gaffers tape.

But too sticky to put on your light switch- use layers of wide 3M masking.....
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 10-06-2023, 11:15 AM
Replies: 34
Views: 2,088
Posted By Chris in WNC
Re: My First A - 1931 S/W Fordor

the woodgraining looks great as-is.
clean it gently and leave it.
new woodgrain NEVER looks as good as factory.

Put off a repaint as long as possible, both because of the cost and the "look" of...
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 10-04-2023, 10:47 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,815
Posted By Chris in WNC
Re: Canadian Model A, Left hand or right hand drive?

sold the car in 2009, so don't remember.

might have the info archived in an older laptop, but we are on the road until November.

If I don't get back to you by 10 Nov, PM a reminder......
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 10-03-2023, 09:46 AM
Replies: 34
Views: 2,088
Posted By Chris in WNC
Re: My First A - 1931 S/W Fordor

the center pouch on the back of the front seat indicates an early production slant.

In addition to all the good advice above, try to get access to a vehicle lift so you can stabilize the surface...
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 09-30-2023, 09:38 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 2,470
Posted By Chris in WNC
Re: Rare model A body styles......

the late Roger Kauffman in Ohio had an unrestored standrive in very good condition.
Red and yellow paint, with a fictitious logo he put on it.
It was on the cover of Model A News once.
Do not...
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 09-29-2023, 09:45 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 2,084
Posted By Chris in WNC
Re: What to look for - Slant window fordor?

Do not move the spare to the fenders.
Makes engine access more difficult and does not look as nice as a rear spare!
Sidemounts were one of the few things I did NOT like about our slant.

Slant...
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