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Forum: Model A (1928-31) 11-09-2023, 05:40 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 850
Posted By bikemaniac
Re: Rubber protection against suns radiation

Thanks for all your answers :-)
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 11-08-2023, 03:04 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 850
Posted By bikemaniac
Question Rubber protection against suns radiation

Hi,

In terms of rubber window seals that are exposed to the suns UV radiation. Is there a way to do a long term protection of installed and exposed rubber seals? Currently I have some rubber seals...
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 09-13-2022, 04:31 AM
Replies: 47
Views: 7,928
Posted By bikemaniac
Smile Off topic: If you were 18 again?

Hi,

I'm at a point in life where I have the possibility to do something entirely new in terms of occupation. I have had, and still have many hobbies and a few years back I even restored a Model A....
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 12-22-2018, 03:28 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 3,502
Posted By bikemaniac
Re: Ford V8 1-1/2 ton pickup buying guide?

I had a look at the truck for sale today. We fired the engine up, A 10 feet test drive but nothing more on the public road.

Everything was OK besides:

1. Carburettor was leaking heavily during...
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 12-21-2018, 02:03 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 3,502
Posted By bikemaniac
Re: Ford V8 1-1/2 ton pickup buying guide?

A bit off topic: Did the Ford V8 1-1/2 ton truck also come in a version looking like this with a canvas cover and can anyone link to some pictures?
...
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 12-18-2018, 05:03 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 3,502
Posted By bikemaniac
Re: Ford V8 1-1/2 ton pickup buying guide?

I have talked to the seller and can confirm the truck was imported from USA to Europe 30 years ago. It is not a European version. From looking at the pictures I can see that the car has the early V8...
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 12-18-2018, 01:31 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 3,502
Posted By bikemaniac
Re: Ford V8 1-1/2 ton pickup buying guide?

Sounds a bit too easy :-)

So the V8 engine does not have the crankshaft rear main sealing problems as the Model A?
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 12-17-2018, 01:09 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 3,502
Posted By bikemaniac
Smile Ford V8 1-1/2 ton pickup buying guide?

Hi,

I have the opportunity to have a look at a 1936 Ford V8 1-1/2 ton pickup which is for sale. According to the seller the car is in a operating condition with engine running, steering and brakes...
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 10-24-2018, 12:46 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,126
Posted By bikemaniac
Smile Drive across USA

Hi,

I never forgot my original project of driving Model A or maybe a V8 across USA. But there were a lot of obstacles paperwise since I am from Europe.

What is the chance of finding a person...
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 12-23-2017, 10:53 AM
Replies: 77
Views: 10,120
Posted By bikemaniac
Re: OT: What to do if you could choose all over again?

I see that as an opportunity to those young people who are not addicted. Competition will be lower because of the addiction. But admitted, those who are not addicted make up maybe 5%. Overall when...
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 12-14-2017, 03:27 PM
Replies: 77
Views: 10,120
Posted By bikemaniac
Smile OT: What to do if you could choose all over again?

Hi,

A very off topic discussion.

What would you do job-vise if you could choose all over again - or did you choose the right career right from the beginning?

I would change all over again...
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 07-16-2016, 03:40 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 2,319
Posted By bikemaniac
Smile Riding my Ford Model A across USA - final update

Hi,

With reference to one of my posts:

http://www.fordbarn.com/forum/showthread.php?t=164459

and some of my problems

http://www.fordbarn.com/forum/showthread.php?t=176027
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 06-03-2016, 01:24 PM
Replies: 83
Views: 21,638
Posted By bikemaniac
Smile Re: Riding my Ford Model A across USA

Yes and I am about to quit if I cant solve that smell problem very fast.

Lucas
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 05-30-2016, 12:01 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 8,285
Posted By bikemaniac
Re: OT: How were businesses run in the old days?

I do not fully agree on that. The government regulations play a part, but in my view a minor one. Most paper work is self inflicted. For instance many corporations use the Six Sigma:...
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 05-29-2016, 01:12 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 10,089
Posted By bikemaniac
Re: Smell in car during driving

I need to pick up this thread again: The plan is to do the cross country trip coast to coast in mid august and onwards. Thus, I need to make the arrangements with the shipping company very soon...
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 05-29-2016, 12:18 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 8,285
Posted By bikemaniac
Smile Re: OT: How were businesses run in the old days?

I totally agree!!
But how did they manage back then with so few paper shufflers?????
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 05-29-2016, 02:54 AM
Replies: 40
Views: 8,285
Posted By bikemaniac
Smile OT: How were businesses run in the old days?

Hi,

I am very much amazed by how businesses were run in the US in the first half of the last century. To name a few:

The P51 Mustang was designed in some 120 days.
The B24 Liberator was...
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 04-28-2016, 02:36 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,593
Posted By bikemaniac
Smile Anti puncture tire liners

Hi,

Is it possible to install some sort of anti puncture tire liners on the inside of the tire? These are common as after market liners for bicycles and they should work very well.

Lucas
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 04-23-2016, 09:37 AM
Replies: 36
Views: 7,852
Posted By bikemaniac
Smile What to do on a cross country trip (Ghost towns, gold washing etc)?

Hi,

As some of you might know, I am planning a cross country trip in my Ford Model A. It will be shipped from Europe to New York, I will drive it across following the historic Lincoln Highway and...
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 04-17-2016, 10:53 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 5,121
Posted By bikemaniac
Re: Comfortable daily mileage for transam trip?

I need to roughly plan my return ticket.
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 04-17-2016, 09:52 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 5,121
Posted By bikemaniac
Smile Comfortable daily mileage for transam trip?

Hi,

As some might remember, I want to drive my Model A across the USA following the Lincoln Highway. The distance is 3300 miles and I plan to leave at 7am and stop for accommodation between 4pm...
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 04-11-2016, 02:35 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 3,515
Posted By bikemaniac
Re: 6V generator: Voltage too high (8,5V)!

I havent had time for testing yet, but will begin tomorrow. Another question:

When the headlights are turned on ... and I switch them off, is it normal that the current drops slowly according to...
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 04-02-2016, 12:23 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 3,515
Posted By bikemaniac
Smile 6V generator: Voltage too high (8,5V)!

Hi,

This post is based on my previous post:

http://www.fordbarn.com/forum/showthread.php?t=192591

I bought a brand new 6V battery and everything seems fine: Plenty of power for the starter...
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 03-30-2016, 01:15 AM
Replies: 38
Views: 11,620
Posted By bikemaniac
Re: AeroKroil rust penetrate

Based on internet reviews alone I decided to buy 2 bottles of 8oz Kroil Oil. However I live 10000 km away in Denmark/Europe and you cannot buy that stuff in Europe. Thus, I imported the two small...
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 03-27-2016, 05:45 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,118
Posted By bikemaniac
Re: Original generator: Charging rate changes when hot?

I rebuilt the generator last year and ensured sufficient undercuts. Brush springs are OK.

But the battery is bad. Very bad. Bought it last year and it is already damaged: I can charge it, but it...
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