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Forum: Model A (1928-31) 07-05-2017, 07:22 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 5,966
Posted By RichardW
Re: Maximum tire size on 19” A rims / risks?

I have no idea how he did it but I saw this at the Texas Tour321804

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Forum: Model A (1928-31) 07-03-2017, 11:43 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 4,658
Posted By RichardW
Re: 16 inch wheels

Railcarmover, Let me know where your scrap pile is.
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 04-03-2017, 06:08 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 6,979
Posted By RichardW
Re: I plan on shaking things up at the Model A club hubley event today..

Max weight is the weight of a Station Wagon which is 1 pound 5 ounces. If you are on FB there is a page of Hubley Derby Racers.

https://www.facebook.com/groups/1575059066095506/
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 04-03-2017, 09:35 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 6,979
Posted By RichardW
Re: I plan on shaking things up at the Model A club hubley event today..

Here are some photos of the ones I have done in the past few years. We are pretty relaxed about the rules too. But we have two classes one for Seniors and to try to encourage the youngsters a class...
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 08-28-2016, 08:20 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 3,730
Posted By RichardW
Re: 550 x 19

Some of the guys in our club use a wheel hub from Trailer Wheel and frame part
# WQUA 84545 and then anyone with a spin balancer can do it.


sorry wrong part number should be 84555
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 06-03-2016, 10:16 PM
Replies: 83
Views: 21,659
Posted By RichardW
Re: Riding my Ford Model A across USA

There is something that no one has touched on yet. Where I live and in most parts of the U.S. gasoline contains up to 10% ethanol. There are a few places where you can buy pure gasoline but not many....
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 05-08-2016, 02:21 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 2,580
Posted By RichardW
Re: 12 volt gauge question

Have you considered the small gauges that come three at a time?
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 05-07-2016, 07:18 PM
Replies: 65
Views: 12,399
Posted By RichardW
Re: Does anyone still use this

The small one is new in the box. Name on the box is plews. I bought it new in 2008 from a local hardware store for $1.60 + .13 tax.
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 05-07-2016, 07:04 PM
Replies: 65
Views: 12,399
Posted By RichardW
Re: Does anyone still use this

Here are a couple that I have.
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 04-30-2016, 09:02 AM
Replies: 90
Views: 21,191
Posted By RichardW
Re: Going to look tomorrow, need advice

On the 28th you were going look "tomorrow." Today it the 30th, I am wondering did you get it? Personally I like to SW cars and if I ever had to start over that is what I'd do. I am not a purist but...
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 04-26-2016, 09:31 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 6,289
Posted By RichardW
Re: Do Ypu Actually Carry/Use A Model A Jack On The Road?

Mine is a driver and I use the screw jack of of a F150 pickup. Haven't needed it too often but it works just fine and it is small enough to fit under the back seat of my tudor.
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 04-26-2016, 09:29 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,902
Posted By RichardW
Re: My first Model A had four lives.

Which life do you wish you had back?
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 04-10-2016, 12:41 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 6,779
Posted By RichardW
Re: Smart Signals availability

I can't find them on the site.
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 04-08-2016, 01:06 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 3,265
Posted By RichardW
Re: Hubley Screw Set

The axles use 4-40 fillister head screws. I have found them but it takes a good hardware store. I usually use one a little longer so it doesn't tend to back out. A SMALL amount of locktite helps too.
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 03-14-2016, 08:38 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 8,585
Posted By RichardW
Re: Finished my Hubley today...

We had our race this past weekend. This is as close to mine as I could get
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 02-21-2016, 11:15 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 5,428
Posted By RichardW
Re: Caught red handed

Did you know that the intake manifold from an sbc will fit in a dishwasher?
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 12-27-2015, 10:49 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 7,341
Posted By RichardW
Re: T stolen in Houston

It has been found.

Luke Cordes Just a quick update. Everything has been found! We are going now to pick it up. I'll give an update later today. Thanks for helping me get the word out!
Forum: Model T (1909-1927) 12-27-2015, 10:48 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,842
Posted By RichardW
Re: T stolen in Houston

I looked this morning (Sunday, Dec 27) and it has been found!

"Luke Cordes Just a quick update. Everything has been found! We are going now to pick it up. I'll give an update later today. Thanks...
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 12-26-2015, 10:31 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 7,341
Posted By RichardW
T stolen in Houston

I posted this on the T Forum but wanted to get it to as many people as possible. I am guessing they took it for the truck and trailer.
...
Forum: Model T (1909-1927) 12-26-2015, 10:29 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,842
Posted By RichardW
T stolen in Houston

I have an A not a T but I saw this on the news and wanted to get the word out.

http://www.mtfca.com/discus/messages/506218/597735.html?1451175148

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Forum: Model A (1928-31) 12-13-2015, 12:35 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 6,493
Posted By RichardW
Re: This Year's Seasins Greetings Thread

I usually do a card with my A and this year I did this extra one for the web.249813
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 10-12-2015, 11:32 AM
Replies: 38
Views: 8,600
Posted By RichardW
Re: UHaul

I used one16 years ago and it was a very bad experience. I won't go into the detail but it was to go from Houston to San Antonio to pick up a Tudor. By the time all was said and one I could have...
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 12-08-2014, 01:40 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 7,662
Posted By RichardW
Re: 16" to 19" wheels

You have both sets of wheels and tires? Then you are in a better position than I am to be able to judge the difference. Go out for a drive with various road conditions, note how it feels, switch...
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 12-06-2014, 06:47 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 9,078
Posted By RichardW
Re: Sad Sad Day Victoria TX

Yes, I was there and held together pretty until they played the recessional. The Aggie War Hymn.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uOd_SulAQOk
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 12-06-2014, 05:13 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 9,078
Posted By RichardW
Re: Sad Sad Day Victoria TX

Thank you all for your thoughts and kind words.
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