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Forum: Model A (1928-31) 03-18-2024, 08:51 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 558
Posted By Wick
Re: Choke rod

Polish the rod where it goes through the rubber with 0000 steel wool. A little wax helps afterwards.
Last resort, drill the rubber out a little. Lately I've found the replacement grommets to be...
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 03-18-2024, 03:17 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 1,184
Posted By Wick
Re: White wall tires

Here's the Good Stuff, Notice the amount already used has done 12 tires ( 2 coats each ) with a foam brush.
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 03-16-2024, 02:15 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 553
Posted By Wick
Re: Wind Wing installation

I'll Never install used wind wings again,I hate the things.
I HAD to install wind wings on a roadster for someone, they were in good shape but the rubber pieces were not. I probably have 20...
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 03-15-2024, 06:24 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 968
Posted By Wick
Re: 16 Day transformation of 30 pickup.

I painted the radiator shell with a black primer then satin black.
One thing I should add, I only placed 1 small parts order with Brattons. All the parts I needed were all ready here in my parts...
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 03-14-2024, 05:56 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 968
Posted By Wick
Re: 16 Day transformation of 30 pickup.

I used Miller's tire paint on the white walls, this stuff is great!
The bumper I think is a accessory from Pep boys,j.c Whitney???
Headlights were 32 ford.
Truck has friction...
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 03-13-2024, 06:26 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 968
Posted By Wick
16 Day transformation of 30 pickup.

I started off with a well used truck, it ran pretty decent. 16 day's later and it's on the road. Pan was full of sludge,aluminum cam gear needed replacement, no wiring, floorboards, horn,light...
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 03-13-2024, 06:15 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 700
Posted By Wick
Re: Engine paint

I prefer the brush on paint.
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 03-12-2024, 07:15 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 792
Posted By Wick
Re: Flow testing a carb

What I've learned about flow testing jets for the Zenith.
If the engine starts easy,runs smooth then leave it alone.
Use original jets that are marked and use Plug readings to determine...
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 03-12-2024, 07:03 AM
Replies: 73
Views: 4,082
Posted By Wick
Re: Value of an Un-Restored Model A Engine

If you find someone who wants any of the engines or transmissions just trade them for a case of Beer.
Sometimes it's difficult to get $$ out of people in this hobby, but they will swap you a...
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 03-07-2024, 07:28 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,602
Posted By Wick
Re: Light Wire Harness Bucket Seized/Issues

I finally got around to making a video on the light switch,horn rod. This might help a bunch of folks that hate working on the light switch.
It's posted on my YouTube channel named. ...
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 01-30-2024, 01:27 PM
Replies: 53
Views: 3,799
Posted By Wick
Re: Zenith will flood the engine constantly

A couple of things to check. .....The throttle shaft,is it sloppy? Are you using a thin or thick base gasket, this can change the fuel Level in the bowl. Try using original jets, that's all I use.
...
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 11-21-2023, 08:13 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 859
Posted By Wick
Re: horn light switch play

Find a original light switch and spyder if possible, when done correctly the switch will Click when you turn the lights on. I demonstrated this to a lot of folks at Hershey this year.
Hint;...
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 10-13-2023, 07:15 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,128
Posted By Wick
Light switch yardstick trick

When you need to put on the spider, use a yardstick.
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 10-08-2023, 06:01 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 2,349
Posted By Wick
Re: Hershey Haul 2023

I had a Great Hershey this year,found the parts and supplies I needed. Steve stopped by multiple times to take a break and show what he had found. I also met a good number folks on the barn.
The...
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 09-30-2023, 07:06 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 705
Posted By Wick
1930 Ration Truck at Hershey

I decided to bring my 30 WWII Ration Truck to Hershey this year. Something you just don't see very often.
My space is CJ 71-73 I'll be driving it around the area this week.
Wick
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 09-28-2023, 06:00 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 523
Posted By Wick
Forum: Model-A 09-28-2023, 08:35 AM
Replies: 0
Views: 434
Posted By Wick
Front seat upholstery kit. Hershey parts

Very nice seat kit, started to install but changed directions. Basically it's new,just been in storage.
$1,100.00 Hershey space CJ 71-73
Forum: Model-A 09-28-2023, 08:30 AM
Replies: 0
Views: 271
Posted By Wick
30/31 Rumble seat upholstery kit. Hershey parts

Brand new Rumble seat kit.
Bringing to Hershey spot CJ71-73
$600.00
Forum: Model-A 09-26-2023, 06:59 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 586
Posted By Wick
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 09-21-2023, 05:49 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 4,117
Posted By Wick
Re: 1370 mille A update.

Yes that's the original mileage.
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 09-20-2023, 02:33 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 4,117
Posted By Wick
Re: 1370 mille A update.

Yes this is the car from Washington DC. Parked in 1938 under a row house. Water got to the front end,rotted the frame. Steering column was missing and the torque tube.
Pin stripes are very...
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 09-19-2023, 08:33 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 4,117
Posted By Wick
Re: 1370 mille A update.

Car has been left in the found condition. The
Gibbs oil is still doing its job of preserving everything. I may shoot a video of the car for YouTube one day.
Forum: Model T (1909-1927) 09-19-2023, 10:46 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,782
Posted By Wick
Re: TT Running again after 60 year rest!

2023 update. Truck belongs to the Keystone Tractor museum.
Wick
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 09-19-2023, 10:44 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 4,117
Posted By Wick
Re: 1370 mille A update.

2023 Update The car is still in the same condition and has been stored inside for a number of years.
Plenty of visitors have enjoyed inspecting the car.
Wick
Forum: Model-A 09-18-2023, 04:40 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 586
Posted By Wick
Hershey parts 1930 Radiator shell

Orignal1930 shell, came off a restored 31 roadster.
$400.00 Deliver to Hershey only.
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