Forum: Model A (1928-31)
09-09-2020, 11:19 PM
|
Replies: 29
Views: 5,865
|
Forum: Model A (1928-31)
09-09-2020, 11:17 PM
|
Replies: 5
Views: 1,235
|
Forum: Model A (1928-31)
09-02-2020, 09:52 AM
|
Replies: 56
Views: 5,800
Re: Trailer hitch
I don't need much of an excuse to re-examine these photos of the overloaded farm vehicles from the dustbowl migration (although I think the Hudson ones are recreated for the Grapes of Wrath movie). ...
|
Forum: Model A (1928-31)
09-01-2020, 08:02 AM
|
Replies: 56
Views: 5,800
Re: Trailer hitch
I think the Keely trailer has been discussed here before. Great pair!!
That coupe is set up for heavy duty towing, isn't it?
|
Forum: Model A (1928-31)
08-27-2020, 03:00 AM
|
Replies: 9
Views: 1,725
Re: Shock absorber parts
Looking at the patent for the Buciak shocks, I was interested to note that the only country external to USA where these were patented was Australia. I wonder why?
|
Forum: Model A (1928-31)
08-25-2020, 10:45 PM
|
Replies: 56
Views: 5,800
Re: Trailer hitch
Here's mine. It was there when I got the car. It's bolted up under the rear cross-member and also attached to the spreader bar via U-clamps.
I've used it on a number of occasions to tow a 6' x...
|
Forum: Model A (1928-31)
08-25-2020, 10:08 PM
|
Replies: 8
Views: 1,005
Re: Posting pictures
440169
If you have Paint (which I think is standard with Windows?), you can also open your photo in Paint, and then it's a simple process to resize it using the Resize icon in the menu at the...
|
Forum: Model A (1928-31)
08-24-2020, 09:28 AM
|
Replies: 56
Views: 5,800
|
Forum: Model A (1928-31)
08-24-2020, 09:14 AM
|
Replies: 18
Views: 2,186
|
Forum: Model A (1928-31)
08-24-2020, 12:02 AM
|
Replies: 56
Views: 5,800
Re: Trailer hitch
The description for this item specifically states that it's not intended for trailer towing.
|
Forum: Model A (1928-31)
08-23-2020, 09:37 AM
|
Replies: 19
Views: 1,600
|
Forum: Model A (1928-31)
08-14-2020, 07:48 PM
|
Replies: 21
Views: 2,992
Re: Rain
When I was growing up in the 1960s, my dad drove British Austins with no heater. We added aftermarket electric demisters to the windscreen. They were held on with suction cups and were basically...
|
Forum: Model A (1928-31)
07-27-2020, 06:18 AM
|
Replies: 7
Views: 1,334
Re: 1928 Radiator Shell Lacing
This is the replacement lacing on my June '28 survivor phaeton. I replaced the original lacing a few years ago (it was falling apart), following the method of fixing (rivets) that was used on the...
|
Forum: Model A (1928-31)
07-19-2020, 06:53 AM
|
Replies: 18
Views: 24,717
Re: Removing ONLY the top layer of paint?
It's nine years since the previous post on this thread. So, Tom, how did you go returning your Model A's to original paint? Any success and/or horror stories that might guide others faced with the...
|
Forum: Model A (1928-31)
07-12-2020, 05:34 AM
|
Replies: 21
Views: 3,504
Re: Model A motor tear down Covid lockdown
Brendan, if you're up for a drive, Norm McCullagh does all the babbit work around this part of the world (Warrnambool). They're getting harder to find.
https://www.nmengine.com/home
Cheers,...
|
Forum: Model A (1928-31)
05-24-2020, 09:45 AM
|
Replies: 43
Views: 8,956
|
Forum: Model A (1928-31)
05-17-2020, 10:55 PM
|
Replies: 11
Views: 2,305
|
Forum: Model A (1928-31)
04-30-2020, 12:21 AM
|
Replies: 38
Views: 5,751
Re: Timely Parts delivery
Mail in Australia is also suffering from huge delays, due to the massive increase in the use of parcel post as a result of COVID-19. Australia Post is about to employ an extra 600 staff and set up 6...
|
Forum: Model A (1928-31)
01-30-2020, 07:25 AM
|
Replies: 5
Views: 2,436
Re: Dual updraft intake manifold install
Verdirick, if you do Facebook, there’s a group called “Model A Modified”. One of the members recently posted a photo of twin Zenith B carbs hooked up via a Vortex intake manifold. His name is Eddie...
|
Forum: Model A (1928-31)
01-30-2020, 05:29 AM
|
Replies: 23
Views: 5,913
Re: Australia Fires
Another scary video that I just came across shows what it's like to be caught in the firestorms created by these fires - this one at Currowan....
|
Forum: Model A (1928-31)
01-29-2020, 05:50 AM
|
Replies: 23
Views: 5,913
Re: Australia Fires
You can see a mob of 'roos in this clip, getting the hell out of there as the plane approaches. Hopefully, they avoided adding themselves to the estimated 1 billion animals that have been lost to...
|
Forum: Model A (1928-31)
07-31-2019, 08:41 AM
|
Replies: 20
Views: 5,332
Re: Marvel vs Model B carb?
Synchro, I bought one at the Ballarat Swap last year. Actually thought it was a Tilly until I compared them more closely. Of course, it could have come off an imported car?
|
Forum: Model A (1928-31)
07-04-2019, 07:52 PM
|
Replies: 17
Views: 2,749
Re: Engine Swap
[QUOTE=Joe K;1774202]. . . And the original rabbit diesel I4 might be a good transplant - I think that's been done successfully too.
Joe K
So the owner of such a vehicle could rightly claim...
|
Forum: Model A (1928-31)
04-18-2019, 06:37 AM
|
Replies: 14
Views: 2,773
Re: A shocking Saga....
Just wondering if the 28/29 and 30/31 shock arms differ? Might that be an issue?
Sorry for your disappointment.
|
Forum: Model A (1928-31)
02-25-2019, 01:04 AM
|
Replies: 70
Views: 8,973
|