Forum: Model A (1928-31)
08-01-2017, 08:24 AM
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Replies: 5
Views: 1,450
Re: who restores wiper motors and/or cutouts
I wrestled with this question for several months. Finally picked up the phone and called Berts. All problems solved and the rebuilt wiper arrived in 3 days. Great people to do business with.
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
01-29-2017, 01:57 PM
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Replies: 344
Views: 65,141
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
04-06-2015, 09:05 PM
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Replies: 8
Views: 3,016
Re: wiper ?
Barkleydave that's my problem. I have an electric replacement but I don't want to lose the opening feature and it looks terrible sticking out there.
Mike I'll try those two. Thanks
H L thanks for...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
04-06-2015, 11:10 AM
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Replies: 8
Views: 3,016
wiper ?
Hey guys, I have run into a problem with my vacuum wipers. The car is a 29 Tudor April date and the wiper had been replaced with a later model Trico wiper that mounted on the inside header. It still...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
12-08-2014, 06:08 PM
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Replies: 25
Views: 8,070
Re: title question
Amen Hoop
All we need is more government by someone who has no clue, but just wants to make a law
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
10-02-2013, 04:02 PM
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Replies: 17
Views: 3,730
Re: car coral
Brent I like cash too, but the way the drug enforcement people are working around Nashville I am having second thoughts. There are reports of these jokers confiscating cash from legitimate business...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
01-22-2013, 02:30 PM
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Replies: 23
Views: 6,999
Re: Battery Terminals Melting
I'm with Tom - The insulator between the switch and the starter body is suspect. Also you said that you removed the switch after the first trouble and then it melted down. Make sure the insulator...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
01-14-2013, 02:47 PM
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Replies: 31
Views: 7,004
Re: ampmeter not marked what terminal is positve
Had the same question earlier but with some thought and reading the instructions again, I noticed the words charging post and discharging posts. Tried things that way and it was right the first try.
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
01-07-2013, 09:51 AM
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Replies: 5
Views: 1,511
Re: 29 tudor seat question
Thanks Guys - It seems strange to be getting that close to finishing. It's been a long trip made much easier by the information I have been able to get on this site.
Phil
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
01-07-2013, 12:32 AM
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Replies: 5
Views: 1,511
29 tudor seat question
Hey guys - quick question can't find answer in JS - color of metal frame exposed on tudor front seats - brown interior
Thanks ahead - Phil
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
12-25-2011, 07:24 PM
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Replies: 6
Views: 1,526
Re: Merry Christmas
Merry Christmas to you James. Thanks for all the help and it was great to hear the motor running when we picked it up. It should be cranking in her on frame by the New Year.
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
12-13-2011, 05:03 PM
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Replies: 7
Views: 1,943
Re: Manifolds
Thanks guys
What I thought was material was probably just rust scale. I was thinking about keeping the fuel cool and not about warming.
Phil
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
12-13-2011, 02:37 PM
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Replies: 7
Views: 1,943
Manifolds
I am about ready to put my intake and exhaust manifolds back together and button up another project. My question is what goes between the two? There appeared to be some kind of material between...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
10-10-2011, 10:04 PM
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Replies: 9
Views: 2,696
Re: Single stage vs base/clear
Just finished a Concept PPG job on my '29 Tudor. The rose beige was very shinny but after cutting and buffing, I was very impressed even with my limited experience. It has been a long time since I...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
09-14-2011, 04:45 PM
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Replies: 2
Views: 1,549
Re: Tudor top molding trim
Thanks again to you guys
Starting in the middle was where I was going but the idea of a small block shaped to fit the snap in piece is a great tip.
It is always good to have a place like this to...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
09-13-2011, 09:12 PM
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Replies: 2
Views: 1,549
Tudor top molding trim
Hey Guys,
I need a little help. Just replaced the top on my '29 and ordered the front top trim from Snyder's. Anybody know of the best way to bend the nail strip and the cover trim. The...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
08-04-2011, 08:11 PM
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Replies: 2
Views: 1,192
Re: 1929 Tudor header cap
Thanks for the reply Gus
After thinking about the problem, I found the wooden header about 3/8 inch too long. Your note kept me from making the same mistake you found with the metal lip to...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
08-01-2011, 11:49 AM
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Replies: 2
Views: 1,192
1929 Tudor header cap
hey guys - I just posted a question about this and now I see the wrong date in the title. Sorry, just old stiff scarred fingers.
The problem is the cap doesn't extend all the way back to the...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
08-01-2011, 09:01 AM
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Replies: 1
Views: 1,072
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
08-01-2011, 08:58 AM
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Replies: 1
Views: 1,072
Top Wood 1939 Tudor
Hey guys - Putting my '29 Tudor top wood kit back together and came across a problem that was not noticed at tear down. The header cap does not come all the way back to the steel on the bottom. ...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
07-04-2010, 01:01 AM
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Replies: 7
Views: 2,062
Re: Fender Paint
Very nice looking paint job. Thanks for sharing the idea of the stiff leg bolted through the headlight bar hole. I am about 2 weeks out of being there myself.
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
07-03-2010, 12:01 AM
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Replies: 34
Views: 28,429
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
05-17-2010, 04:20 PM
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Replies: 5
Views: 2,282
Re: Model A numbers
Thanks for the information guys. I will drop Dave a note to futher up with this quest.
Phil
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
05-16-2010, 11:44 PM
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Replies: 5
Views: 2,282
Model A numbers
While working on my 1929 Tudor, I found a full set of numbers on the subframe under the drivers feet. Somewhere on the old Barn or one of my books they are explained, but I can't seem to locate...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
05-09-2010, 09:31 PM
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Replies: 4
Views: 2,406
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