Forum: Model A (1928-31)
12-29-2014, 09:32 PM
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Replies: 14
Views: 4,573
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
12-24-2014, 03:21 PM
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Replies: 11
Views: 5,633
Re: Borg Warner Overdrive problems
Action report: there is NO governor installed. There's a huge screw in plug where the governor would be, on top of the right side. That means the switch activating the solenoid will work at all time,...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
12-24-2014, 01:01 PM
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Replies: 11
Views: 5,633
Borg Warner Overdrive problems
I have a Borg Warner R10 overdrive on my Model A. Last time out I noticed that it didn't engage, and since I'd like to take that car to the Horseless Carriage New Year's tour on Sunday, I'll need to...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
12-24-2014, 12:16 PM
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Replies: 7
Views: 2,251
Re: Original distributor body and cap
I once read a sign at a coffee shop reading: we serve French Toast anytime. So I ordered mine during the French Revolution!
On the same token, I order replacements for my Bakelite items such as...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
12-24-2014, 12:07 PM
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Replies: 51
Views: 15,543
Re: Two Door Phaeton on Craigslist
The Washington Blue Deluxe Phaeton in Hershey sold for $50K. It was a car that has won everything there is, and had only a few hundred miles on the clock since. Buy that Phaeton on Craigslist for...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
12-24-2014, 12:55 AM
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Replies: 30
Views: 5,921
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
12-23-2014, 01:07 PM
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Replies: 18
Views: 4,101
Re: Seat Covers to cover Upholstery
Just a couple weeks ago, at the last Pomona Swap meet, I met a guy who had a van full of NOS seat covers in various colors and fabrics. He explained that they would fit a front and a rear seat bench...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
12-22-2014, 08:43 PM
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Replies: 55
Views: 17,143
Re: Why Fiber Timing Gears
Fiber gears are quiet and dependable. Aluminum gears are a bit less quiet and a lot more dependable. Fiber gears can break but if there's so much force that the aluminum gears break, it's most likely...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
12-22-2014, 12:51 PM
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Replies: 19
Views: 5,656
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
12-21-2014, 12:06 PM
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Replies: 21
Views: 4,978
Re: Oil Pan Heater
An un-pressured (bone stock) Model A engine has oil on the first turn of the crank. In this regard it's actually BETTER than any fully pressurized car! The engine wear comes from "no oil" upon start...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
12-20-2014, 11:01 PM
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Replies: 34
Views: 8,293
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
12-20-2014, 10:42 PM
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Replies: 46
Views: 10,180
Re: Fat Guy's Only!!! Roadster
Not sure what your problem is. I'm 6'6", 250lbs, shoe size 13. I step into my car, upright, then bend a bit down, have my right hand on the folded convertible top, turn 90 degrees to the left, and...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
12-20-2014, 10:32 PM
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Replies: 32
Views: 9,781
Re: Rumble seat fatalities????
My now 25 year-old daughter has sat in the rumble seat quite a few times, and thinks it's so cool. I understand that some people are worried 'bout the safety aspect of riding in the back, or on a...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
12-17-2014, 09:38 PM
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Replies: 21
Views: 7,526
Re: Gloss of black powdercoated wheels?
Correctly done cars don't use powdercoat, of course, but here's the wheel of an A that has won big, everything, over and over again, just for "gloss" reference:
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
12-17-2014, 09:00 PM
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Replies: 30
Views: 6,467
Re: What do you make of this car?
This car is as far away from "mint" condition as Earth from the nearest galaxy. I do like the leather and the wood floors though . . .
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
12-17-2014, 12:37 PM
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Replies: 9
Views: 2,867
Re: Speedo cable too short, ideas?
When I was messing with my not working overdrive/speedo setup, I drove to North Hollywood Speedometer and they made me a new one while I was waiting, exactly to my specifications. Took about 5...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
12-16-2014, 12:00 PM
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Replies: 10
Views: 2,135
Re: Concours
I've been to all of them, as I can do this on business dime, and they all have their unique charm. Given the choice, I would suggest you save up and plan to attend Pebble Beach/Monterey in August....
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
12-16-2014, 01:38 AM
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Replies: 27
Views: 14,666
Re: Firewall Patent Data plate question
Let's recap: when the car got its engine at the factory, the engine was stamped with the frame number. The body was then put on the frame, and that number was never visible again, unless you were to...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
12-15-2014, 08:48 PM
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Replies: 17
Views: 6,167
Re: 1929 Special Coupe leg room
If the Special Coupe is anything like the Roadster, you can get about 2-1/2 inches on top of the back seat just by removing the package shelf. More importantly would be to get more room on the bottom...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
12-14-2014, 01:05 AM
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Replies: 15
Views: 3,945
Re: Fender upper surface day one!
Sure,
let me know when you stumble about a Model A Roadster that has all its original paint. Would be a perfect companion for my Model T Roadster that has all its original paint. Of course, I would...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
12-13-2014, 02:53 PM
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Replies: 43
Views: 13,547
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
12-12-2014, 08:47 PM
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Replies: 13
Views: 4,242
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
12-12-2014, 08:38 PM
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Replies: 16
Views: 4,973
Re: Coumpounding Fender Underside Tip
I'm a big fan of hand jobs. My late T Speedster you see here I painted myself, in the shop, using Rustoleum high gloss paint. I used Rustoleum not because I wanted to save money, but because it fades...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
12-10-2014, 08:37 PM
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Replies: 13
Views: 3,917
Re: 1930 California YOM Plates
That would be tempering with an official document, and if a D.A. really feels like it, he'd call it document fraud. Probably not such a good idea, totally ignoring that it would destroy a set of...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
12-10-2014, 02:05 PM
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Replies: 25
Views: 7,442
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