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Forum: Model A (1928-31) 11-28-2023, 03:11 PM
Replies: 79
Views: 12,719
Posted By holdover
Re: Classtique Upholstery

I understand the help problem. I have been retired since 2008 and spend my time restoring Model A's and classic Mustangs. I use to teach at the local HS, teaching welding, machining, building trades...
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 03-20-2023, 09:23 AM
Replies: 44
Views: 6,606
Posted By holdover
Re: 29 Pickup for sale

I have a 29 CCPU and really enjoy it. Cab is tight as others have said but with your size it should not be a problem. If you know the owner and trust him you should be good to go. Has he offered to...
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 08-28-2022, 10:03 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 3,788
Posted By holdover
Re: Teaching my 15YO to drive my A

I live on a farm where we use to raise Clydesdale horses, the horses are gone (getting to old to do the chores) but the Model As are still here. I always start the kids driving when they are 8 years...
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 03-06-2022, 09:46 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,952
Posted By holdover
Re: Henry Ford's Disassembly Line

To a person who does not love cars like most of us on this forum, they were only scrap. Not much different to those that are abandoned in fields etc years ago. Wish I had a field of them.
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 01-30-2022, 06:55 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 5,334
Posted By holdover
Re: 1932 Model A on Barrett Jackson

To a Rodder an A is just a platform to build on. If the build is done right the value at a sale like B-J will be more than most Model As will ever bring. I have 4 As and Rodders are always asking if...
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 11-13-2021, 09:35 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 3,784
Posted By holdover
Re: My 1st Model A (non Hotrod) - Starting....

If you leave the choke out after a few seconds of cranking, they will sometime flood. Try pulling the choke out for a few revolutions then push it in and see what happens. The plugs being wet means...
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 10-22-2021, 08:36 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,235
Posted By holdover
Re: Long Island Model "A" Run

Great scenery, I enjoyed many rides on the Island when I lived in Huntington Station, with my 31 Coupe in the 60s and early 70s. Should be a change in color about this time on LI..

Moved to...
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 10-18-2021, 10:20 AM
Replies: 106
Views: 13,530
Posted By holdover
Re: It’s getting harder to drive my A

10-4 on the pre op exercises, in fact according to the physical therapist I am exceeding expectations. Always been active, and can still ride a bike without too much problems, often 10-15 miles. I am...
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 10-17-2021, 07:31 PM
Replies: 106
Views: 13,530
Posted By holdover
Re: It’s getting harder to drive my A

At a month shy of 76 with 2 knee replacements pending and a complete shoulder replacement this summer, I look forward to driving my 4 As, Be laid up Dec-Feb with the first knee, but I should be able...
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 10-11-2021, 09:06 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 3,893
Posted By holdover
Re: Do you take your Model A to the local self serve car wash?

All four of mine are hand washed and dried, usually with the help of the two grand kids. Even my wife helps....
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 10-05-2021, 01:12 PM
Replies: 46
Views: 4,921
Posted By holdover
Re: Never been this old before!

Happy Birthday! Life is like a ride and those of us who do it in a Model A are truly blessed.
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 10-05-2021, 01:10 PM
Replies: 47
Views: 6,000
Posted By holdover
Re: Heavy heart

Have Strength in this trying time. The belief that we will all be together for eternity is a comfort, but memories of the good times will help. May Penny Rest in Peace.
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 09-13-2021, 04:21 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 4,513
Posted By holdover
Re: Four Post Lift Recommendations….

I bought a trolley jack and can do all that you mentioned. Works by air over hyd. and has safetys built it that locks it in the desired height position, it automatically locks in place on the rails...
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 09-06-2021, 06:46 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 4,513
Posted By holdover
Re: Four Post Lift Recommendations….

I have 2 Bendpacs, use them most every day, 13 yrs no problems. My HD 12 has a trolley jack that allows me to pick-up the front or rear. I have no need for a 2 post. If you are mechanically inclined...
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 09-05-2021, 07:53 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,081
Posted By holdover
Re: 10 yr old driving his 1929 CCPU

"Ask the 14 year old how to post a photo" You got that right! I took PICS and vid with my Nikon D7100, so I'll have to decrease the size..
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 09-05-2021, 06:46 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,081
Posted By holdover
10 yr old driving his 1929 CCPU

I live in VA on a farm where we use to raise Clydesdale horses. After years of doing that the barns went back to vehicle storage for future projects, which is nice in that you don't have to feed the...
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 08-31-2021, 09:11 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 4,668
Posted By holdover
Re: Enclosed trailer

20' fits all my As except my AA SWB. Also fits our RX7s that we race and show and our '92 Mustang 5.0 All our associated gear fits in it when we go racing. Liked it so much bought a second one to...
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 08-11-2021, 07:56 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 4,525
Posted By holdover
Re: Another Reason to Love the A

Bought my first A in 1966 when I was 21. I now have 4, '29 CCPU , '29 Coupe, '31 TuDor, '31 AA SWB DRW. I bought them to enjoy with my family, and how I feel when I am driving one of them. The fact...
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 07-27-2021, 04:33 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,449
Posted By holdover
Re: Ramps vs Jack Stands

Before I got my 4 post lifts I used ramps. Mine were made out of 2 X 10 staggered so the car could drive up easily on them on(measurements if memory serves me right;base piece 36" next one 30, 24,18...
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 02-17-2021, 10:33 PM
Replies: 87
Views: 16,029
Posted By holdover
Re: 4 post lift

I have two 4 post lifts. A BendPac HD9 and a HD 12 that is extra long to accommodate crew cab long bed pickups and my AAs. Just ordered a Rolling Trolley Jack with 6000 LB capacity for the Bendpac HD...
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 01-31-2021, 10:41 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,920
Posted By holdover
Re: Using 'marker' lights for front/back turn signals 6v.

I saw this on ebay and wonder if it would work...
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 01-06-2021, 08:04 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,791
Posted By holdover
Re: arcing brakes

https://www.jalopyjournal.com/forum/threads/arcing-drum-brake-shoes.317327/


You need someone with both a brake drum lathe as well as a brake shoe arching machine to do it properly, the first...
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 01-03-2021, 09:06 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 3,153
Posted By holdover
Re: 2021 plans for your Model A

Finish body work and paint and install interior on my '31 AA SWB DRW. Drive all 5 of them more!
'29 Coupe
'29 CCPU
'31 TuDor
'31 AA SWB
'31 AA LWB
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 01-01-2021, 10:04 PM
Replies: 53
Views: 4,446
Posted By holdover
Re: How Many 2020 Miles Did You Drive

About 300 miles with the AA , TuDor and Pickup, The Coupe never left the garage which is about 1/3 of what I usually do. One of the main reasons was the social distancing aspect. The A's are magnets...
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 12-30-2020, 12:24 PM
Replies: 44
Views: 5,484
Posted By holdover
Re: Troubleshooting advice

OK, back to the basics. 1-2-3 cylinders are firing as they should. The valves for # 4 are moving and there is compression. There is spark at #4. If 1-3 are firing as they should to me that...
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