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Forum: Model A (1928-31) 11-26-2012, 06:23 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 4,678
Posted By RcT
"The Dust Bowl" by Ken Burns

I just finished the PBS two-part program on the Dust Bowl, by Ken Burns... I had no idea the magnitude of this man-made ecological disaster. When the migration westward had started, these cars had...
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 11-22-2012, 11:40 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,982
Posted By RcT
Re: For the Henry Ford historians...

Thank you to all who responded. I received a personal message and have decided to donate it to the Owlshead Transportation Museum in Owls head , Maine, as they have both auto and aircraft collection,...
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 11-22-2012, 02:19 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,982
Posted By RcT
For the Henry Ford historians...

I haven't posted in a while, but I was going through some of the old stuff saved by my parents, and found a "News and World Affairs" newspaper Called "Pathfinder"; It is dated June 22, 1940 (in their...
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 09-22-2012, 04:49 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,247
Posted By RcT
Re: making softer suspension

Try a couple of bags of sand first.
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 09-18-2012, 08:06 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 9,286
Posted By RcT
Re: Where does your club meet?

Now this sounds like a good way to do it...
My experience with clubs, any clubs, be it car clubs or whatever, is that an elite group will form within the club, who have nothing but time, money and...
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 09-03-2012, 02:55 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 10,512
Posted By RcT
Re: grinds in all gears

Mike, I notice this was your first post. Welcome to the forum. You cannot really shift a Model A without grinding a bit if you shift it like a modern stickshift car... try this; Depress the clutch to...
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 09-03-2012, 02:43 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 9,704
Posted By RcT
Re: Is there a definitive leatherback top method?

Supergnat, if that's your daily driver, your "Special Occasion" car must be a real beauty. That car (and the top) look great.

Richard
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 09-01-2012, 01:44 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 5,929
Posted By RcT
Re: Opinions please

Hedbanger, if I may go off in left field with this thread, in my opinion, this is a great example of how this forum should be used... great photos, excellent and helpful (not critical) responses. You...
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 08-27-2012, 10:40 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 10,235
Posted By RcT
Re: Side Mount Spares vs. Rear Mount

That roadster is beautiful, then again, I am partial to black cars. Now if you could just consider blackwalls... I know, that issue has been beat to death. Still a great roadster, and I like the...
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 08-27-2012, 07:33 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 10,235
Posted By RcT
Re: Side Mount Spares vs. Rear Mount

My '29 coupe was with a trunk, rather than a rumble, and rear spare. I liked the looks, but access to the trunk was made more of a challenge with the spare in the rear... especially getting to the...
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 08-27-2012, 11:13 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 11,312
Posted By RcT
Re: Model A Fords in the Military

I was aware of the political side of Henry Ford, having read quite a bit about his life, and it was not my intent for this to drift off subject, but thank you for that viewpoint also... maybe his...
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 08-24-2012, 03:37 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 11,312
Posted By RcT
Model A Fords in the Military

Why is it that Model A Fords never show up "in uniform"? I googled it up and found some pictures of artillary vehicless. AA trucks, but have never seen any restored vehicles still existing... anybody...
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 08-17-2012, 09:46 AM
Replies: 44
Views: 8,739
Posted By RcT
Re: Getting Away with Murder

Usually I try to be a gentleman on this forum, but this thread is really testing my ability to be calm, cool and non-confrontational...

There are no exceptions to safe driving and obeying the...
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 08-16-2012, 01:10 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 5,279
Posted By RcT
Re: Buying a car sight unseen...

I bought a 1929 Special Coupe, sight unseen, other than pictures on line. The seller was honest as the money exchange was concerned, but his idea of "restored" and mine were different. It was a car...
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 08-16-2012, 12:55 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 8,070
Posted By RcT
Re: New/Old Huckster body home at last !

Between this thread and the one about the "1927 Mercury" posted recently, I cannot help but feel inadequate in so many ways... The workmanship is excellent and I am anxious to see the finisned...
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 08-15-2012, 08:09 PM
Replies: 54
Views: 23,390
Posted By RcT
Re: My "1927 Mercury" phantom

Outstanding... I have to admire people with your skills. You have created a beauty. (I agree with you on the top... looks a little out of proportion, but I love the looks of it with the top down). My...
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 08-12-2012, 07:57 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,544
Posted By RcT
Making Hub Caps For a !928-29 Model A Ford

If you folks have not seen this, it's pretty good... I would give you a link if I knew how, but just go to Youtube and type in the title for this post...
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 08-10-2012, 07:11 PM
Replies: 74
Views: 18,881
Posted By RcT
Re: Do You "Save" Parts for a Rainy Day?

One more thing to think about... I would guess the majority of the folks on here are getting a little "long in the tooth", and recently I have been unloading stuff I have save for years, mostly old...
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 08-10-2012, 01:05 PM
Replies: 74
Views: 18,881
Posted By RcT
Re: Do You "Save" Parts for a Rainy Day?

I read the Swap ads and once in a while I will run across an item wanted by somebody that I have, for example, a '28-'29 threaded gas filler screen. I had one on my car and a part like this will...
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 07-31-2012, 03:59 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 4,713
Posted By RcT
Re: What was an "improved road"

In the world of civil engineering, the term "Street Improvement Plans" is still used to describe those plans that show a plan view of the road, indicating the geometrics of the layout and grades, and...
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 07-12-2012, 02:02 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 7,662
Posted By RcT
Re: New to the forum

Very nice truck. You asked for advice, and here is mine, for what it is worth; drive it, get to know it and you will find it has a personality... Do not be in a hurry to change anything, unless you...
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 07-07-2012, 06:39 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 9,639
Posted By RcT
Re: Craigslist,, rant

All this talk about CL got me on my local CL for Modesto, CA. I put in "Model A Ford" and listings in nearby locations show a pretty nice '30 CCPU in Grass Valley, CA, (near Sacramento) for $6500,;...
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 07-02-2012, 02:31 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 10,910
Posted By RcT
Re: NOT "A" old houses.

No, I think it;s an extra fee.

I was looking at your pictures, and if I had to take a stab at the date, I would put it in the 1910-1920 range. Another clue, is that it appears to be built in a...
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 07-02-2012, 10:01 AM
Replies: 34
Views: 10,910
Posted By RcT
Re: NOT "A" old houses.

No need to apologize... I, too, have had unrelated questions before. First, go to a well-established title company in your town and request a "Chain of Title" on your home. There will be a fee, but...
Forum: Model-A 06-23-2012, 10:16 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,161
Posted By RcT
Re: 1943 Dyke's Auto Encyclopedia

The book has been sold. Thank you to all for your interest.

Richard
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