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Forum: Model A (1928-31) 12-04-2023, 08:08 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 457
Posted By Reelnative
Battery drain

Can someone help steer me in the right direction, the othe morning my 1930 Tudor, 6 Volt, Positive ground with Alternator had a dead battery. I charged the battery and it came back fine, its just...
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 05-19-2023, 03:30 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 2,618
Posted By Reelnative
Re: Rope Wrap Steering Wheel

I have used paracord on my boat steering wheels, I like it on the Model A, may give it a try and match my interior.
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 04-25-2023, 09:45 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 2,406
Posted By Reelnative
Re: Something fun to ponder...

Nice, Thank You for sharing.
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 04-12-2023, 12:24 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,241
Posted By Reelnative
Re: Headlight bar

That's why you should have 2 cars, that way you always have one for reference. (Your wife will understand)
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 02-10-2023, 01:16 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,258
Posted By Reelnative
Re: Need Help Diagnosing Rattling Noise

I had the same problem,
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 02-05-2023, 01:17 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,138
Posted By Reelnative
Stainless Luggage Rack

Looking for a stainless luggage rack for my 1930 Tudor, all the posts I found are old and any links are expired or the company no longer exists. I want stainless as I'm on the Coast in Florida and...
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 12-30-2022, 09:19 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,189
Posted By Reelnative
Re: Employee Badge 7473

Howdy "Old Geezer" from your neighbors in Melbourne Fl.
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 03-19-2022, 04:01 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,160
Posted By Reelnative
A little help please.

Had a bad day! Drove my Model A to a local monthly car show with a friend if mine. I dropped him off and when I went to start it I just heard the starter motor spin and not grab the flywheel. Got it...
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 10-19-2021, 03:30 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,459
Posted By Reelnative
Seat help!

Rebuilding my seats on my 1930 Tudor, everything was going well until I got to the drivers seat bottom. Im not sure what to call it, the best I can describe it is chainmail, it's the thin wire that...
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 11-08-2020, 06:00 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 966
Posted By Reelnative
Staple length?

Getting ready to redo my interior, I have a pneumatic stapler and familiar with convertible tops and modern interior repair/replacements, what length staples is everyone using? (My gun uses T50’s)...
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 08-14-2020, 12:00 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 2,897
Posted By Reelnative
Re: Hood hinges - tube or rod?

That's a great Idea.
Great looking car also.
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 08-07-2020, 09:27 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 812
Posted By Reelnative
Lock Set?

On my 30 Tudor, the ignition has been change and the passenger handle didn't come with a key and the cylinder is pretty worn. I have looked through a few sites but have not found anyone who sells the...
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 08-05-2020, 10:05 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 3,584
Posted By Reelnative
Re: Interesting Florida Restaurant

My wife and I came across this place, the back of the menu said it was a Ford Model T garage and the some of the hist's and trolley's were still in the ceiling and the rest of the equipment was in...
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 07-14-2020, 10:59 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 831
Posted By Reelnative
Re: Carburetor base gasket

I checked it and it is straight, I don't think I over torqued them, maybe not tight enough. I will make one tonight from 1/32 material and re-torque them after running a while.

Thanks
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 07-14-2020, 10:47 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,671
Posted By Reelnative
Re: Fender welting

I am getting ready to replace mine also, what is friction tape?
TIA
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 07-14-2020, 10:43 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 831
Posted By Reelnative
Carburetor base gasket

The base gasket on my Tillotson carburetor is leaking, can I skip the gasket and use permatex liquid gasket or just cut a new one out from sheet gasket?
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 07-13-2020, 03:53 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 2,242
Posted By Reelnative
Re: Engine noise?

Found my noise! Carb to intake manifold gasket.
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 07-12-2020, 02:56 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 2,242
Posted By Reelnative
Engine noise?

I acquired a new noise over the past weekend, I thought it was a belt noise so I adjusted/ replaced the belt. Did not go away!!! I removed the belt and noise didn’t go away, stethoscoped the water...
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 06-29-2020, 06:04 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,559
Posted By Reelnative
Re: Running boards, 1930 Tudor

Not sure what these are, they look like it’s just the flat part? Any advice would be appreciated.
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 06-29-2020, 12:27 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 2,810
Posted By Reelnative
Tudor Rear Seat Removal.

Getting ready to take my interior to the upholsterer, how does the rear seat come out of a 1930 Tudor? I search the forum and looked in what books I have and couldn't find out how.

Thank You in...
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 06-29-2020, 12:21 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,559
Posted By Reelnative
Re: Running boards, 1930 Tudor

there pretty rusty and I was planning removing the fender to repair them an the lower cowl.

Thanks
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 06-27-2020, 02:10 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,559
Posted By Reelnative
Running boards, 1930 Tudor

Stocking up on essentials before I start fixing up my Dailey driver but decided to replace my running boards. There are a lot available but looking for the best ones to buy, this is a Daily driver so...
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 06-18-2020, 06:46 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 3,464
Posted By Reelnative
Re: Radial tires again

Is there such a thing as radial tire pull on these type of tires? I know occasionally we would have move tires around to prevent it.
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 06-11-2020, 05:58 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,437
Posted By Reelnative
Tail lamp question?

Here is another question! My tail lamps have yellow/amber on the top and red on the bottom. The previous owner added a second light, when I apply the brakes only the left yellow light comes on?...
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 06-09-2020, 12:17 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,061
Posted By Reelnative
Exhaust Bracket

I was crawling around under my car today (just picked it up.) I noticed the rear exhaust bracket was solid mounted, seems like there should be a more flexible mount instead of clamped to the frame. I...
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