Forum: Model A (1928-31)
09-17-2021, 03:33 PM
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Replies: 4
Views: 1,068
Show in Wisconsin
Obviously very late notice to post this, but there is a nice show at Baer Park in Cross Plains, WI tomorrow 9/18/21. This is in southern WI just west of Madison. It is called the Hill and Valley...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
07-23-2020, 10:56 AM
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Replies: 13
Views: 2,093
Re: Restoration in India
Small world - I am good friends with someone from Jaipur who is related to these guys. I remember her showing me a photo of this phaeton. Yes, amazing work from what that car started out as! She...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
07-18-2019, 08:18 AM
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Replies: 21
Views: 5,511
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
07-16-2019, 12:02 PM
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Replies: 21
Views: 5,511
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
07-14-2019, 08:52 PM
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Replies: 21
Views: 5,511
Snow bird conversion at Iola WI car show
I went to the Iola, WI car show/swap meet (large event if you aren't familiar with it) on Saturday. Someone brought a Model A fitted with a "Snow Bird" conversion kit installed. Very interesting, I...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
12-24-2018, 12:59 PM
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Replies: 21
Views: 3,369
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
08-24-2018, 06:37 AM
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Replies: 15
Views: 2,201
Re: Newbie E-brake question
I have the exact same problem - I can click mine all the way but the car still rolls. I'm hoping someone can explain how to fix or how to adjust!
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
08-08-2018, 06:21 AM
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Replies: 27
Views: 6,221
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
08-07-2018, 07:56 PM
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Replies: 27
Views: 6,221
Re: Front spring replacement advice - updated
I thought I would follow up to let everyone know that I have the new spring in, new shackles and bushings, and new shocks on, and it rides MUCH better than before!! I will attach a few pictures. A...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
07-12-2018, 08:43 AM
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Replies: 3
Views: 1,562
Re: Whos going to IOLA 2018?
I'm in southern WI and am thinking about going Saturday but it may be a "game day decision" :). I don't have any reason to go except to wander around looking at stuff which I guess is what makes it...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
07-02-2018, 06:51 AM
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Replies: 27
Views: 6,221
Re: Front spring replacement advice
I'll see what the perches look like after I get things apart. If I have to replace the perches, this will be a lot bigger project than I bargained for!
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
06-30-2018, 12:52 PM
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Replies: 27
Views: 6,221
Re: Front spring replacement advice
Thanks for all of the replies. This forum is the best! I'll start ordering some stuff and will try to remember to post back when done (could be a month or so before I get parts and get around to...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
06-29-2018, 07:52 PM
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Replies: 27
Views: 6,221
Front spring replacement advice
My Model A is in great shape overall, but it rides very rough. By that I mean every bump in the road makes a bang sound and I can almost feel it in the steering wheel. Granted, this is my first...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
06-04-2018, 07:58 AM
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Replies: 35
Views: 13,007
Re: Radiator Replacement
I just replaced my old leaky radiator last weekend. I got a Berg's radiator based on a search of posts from this site which all seemed to have good things to say about Berg's. It fits perfect and...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
05-25-2017, 06:20 AM
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Replies: 24
Views: 6,679
Re: Stop light and tail light problem
Bringing this old thread back to life just for an UPDATE on my problem in case anyone in the future uses this thread in a search:
I had already fixed the bad ground last summer but since then have...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
01-18-2017, 02:12 PM
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Replies: 11
Views: 2,249
Re: Quick question, winter ops
I start mine and let it run at a fast idle every couple weeks for 15 minutes or so and drive it up and down the driveway to get the brakes and gears moving a little. Is this necessary? No. Is it...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
11-18-2016, 08:08 AM
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Replies: 22
Views: 4,885
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
11-04-2016, 01:57 PM
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Replies: 68
Views: 15,213
Re: How fast in 2nd gear?
Wow, I need to figure out what my rear gear ratio is. Were there different options for 1930?
My car revs so high it sounds like it's going to blow up if I go faster than 20-25 in second or 40-45...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
10-28-2016, 07:41 AM
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Replies: 29
Views: 6,619
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
10-25-2016, 09:28 AM
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Replies: 29
Views: 6,619
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
10-22-2016, 09:36 AM
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Replies: 105
Views: 27,162
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Forum: The Test Forum
10-22-2016, 09:27 AM
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Replies: 41
Views: 9,595
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Forum: The Test Forum
10-22-2016, 09:25 AM
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Replies: 41
Views: 9,595
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
10-13-2016, 12:56 PM
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Replies: 36
Views: 4,855
Re: About gas filler screens
Thanks much for the info. Mine would have been the tab kind. Apparently the repro's (Sndyers/ Mike's) don't have the tabs attached - so how would this be installed now if I were to buy one?
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
10-13-2016, 08:05 AM
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Replies: 36
Views: 4,855
Re: About gas filler screens
Newbie questions - I've only had my A since May. What does this screen look like and how do I know if I have one?? I don't see anything when I look into the tank.
I haven't even taken my car to...
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