I've got issues, Man, Have I got isues!

[Terry, NJ]

Nothing someone familiar with mod As can't solve but I don't know anyone who is so endowed.
Body/wooden frame fit/dimensions problems/questions
Starter problems Armature or windings?
Paint preparation/ body work Etc, Etc, Etc
Seats/upholstery

Nothing significant is boing done on this car as of now. Just piddling little work. Is there anyone in the Quakertown Pa area who can help?
Terry

[BRENT in 10-uh-C]

Terry, start by making a written task list outlining what tasks need to get accomplished. Get very detailed. Don't just say rebuild rear axle assy. List each operation out (Disassembly, Clean parts, Inspect, Order parts, Install Bearings, Install Seals, etc...) You need something that shows accountability to yourself of the task you are to do when you walk into the garage, and a roadmap showing what you have accomplished when you leave. A 5-course dinner is a lot of food when someone first sits down at the table, but small bites taken persistantly soon finds all those plates are clean. <Burb!>

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[Steve Wastler]

Brent has the wisdom of 'been there done that', enought to sink a ship, most likely. Follow his advise, the nice thing about a model A, when broken down from assemblies to sub assemblies, to sub - sub assemblies it is much less intimidating.

[Modelakid31]

Brent, that is exactly what I did and it worked great for me!

Take Brent's advice.

[George Miller]

Originally Posted by BRENT in 10-uh-C

Terry, start by making a written task list outlining what tasks need to get accomplished. Get very detailed. Don't just say rebuild rear axle assy. List each operation out (Disassembly, Clean parts, Inspect, Order parts, Install Bearings, Install Seals, etc...) You need something that shows accountability to yourself of the task you are to do when you walk into the garage, and a roadmap showing what you have accomplished when you leave. A 5-course dinner is a lot of food when someone first sits down at the table, but small bites taken persistantly soon finds all those plates are clean. <Burb!>

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Very good advice with out a plan you will go know where.

[George Miller]

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Originally Posted by Terry, NJ

Nothing someone familiar with mod As can't solve but I don't know anyone who is so endowed.
Body/wooden frame fit/dimensions problems/questions
Starter problems Armature or windings?
Paint preparation/ body work Etc, Etc, Etc
Seats/upholstery

Nothing significant is boing done on this car as of now. Just piddling little work. Is there anyone in the Quakertown Pa area who can help?
Terry

It is like eating a elephant you have to eat it one bite at a time. If you try to think about every thing at one time you will be over come.
Do like Brent says that will work. If you get stuck along the way ask about what you are stuck on at that time.

[Terry, NJ]

The problem is some of us are more organised than others! I am at the lowest end of that scale! You are correct. Organization is the answer. I like the idea of accountability to oneself. But I fear the organization of the the essentials. Fortunately, I have 95% of the chassis work done. I would have started the car a while ago except the rebuilt starter crapped out. New brushes etc, However, There seems to be a "open" or a short, either in the windings or the armature. I'm not astute enough electricaly to know which. I've been over the armature with an ohm meter- Results are inconclusive because I don't know which are supposed to have continuity and which shouldn't. I haven't worked with this stuff in thirty years and I had a stroke between then and now. I simply don't know! I think I need help with this!
Terry

Originally Posted by BRENT in 10-uh-C

Terry, start by making a written task list outlining what tasks need to get accomplished. Get very detailed. Don't just say rebuild rear axle assy. List each operation out (Disassembly, Clean parts, Inspect, Order parts, Install Bearings, Install Seals, etc...) You need something that shows accountability to yourself of the task you are to do when you walk into the garage, and a roadmap showing what you have accomplished when you leave. A 5-course dinner is a lot of food when someone first sits down at the table, but small bites taken persistantly soon finds all those plates are clean. <Burb!>

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[Tacoma Bob]

Terry, I agree with Brent and the others. I may add too, that you need to explore what you want the car to do. What I mean is the end result. Do want a a safe Sunday go to baskin and robbins ride, A touring ride or a fine pointer. Next find a mentor ONE maybe TWO guys you can trust. Anymore than that and you will find yourself "dealing by committee '' . Once you have the goals outlined then the action plan including budget will get you on your way.

[jan bogert]

hi i'm in whitehall,pa. by the L.V.I.AIRPORT. i belong to the model a club of the L.Valley. whats up? JAN

[Cool Hand Lurker]

"No job is too big if you break it into smaller parts."
Henry Ford

[Dave72dt]

2 things you can do. Start with a list of what needs to be done to finish the chassis. Only 5% left. Finish that area. Next, start a thread on the starter. Throw a few photos in so everybody is on the same page and we can walk you through the testing.

[Mike V. Florida]

I would would pay for a chart of all the operations and the perfered order necessary in restoring a model A.

[Terry, NJ]

Mike, That's a great Idea! However, People like me would say, Ahh what's the big deal? I can do this! With all due respect to Brent Terry, He's running a business and does this all the time. It pays! I've been to his site a few times and seen what he does and I wish I could assemble the drawings and dimensions of every model of mod.A and the processes to complete complete a project of this size. I'm still trying to get the little nails out of the strip (zinc?) that hold the roof material on. Most are heavily rusted in place. I'm saturating them with WD 40 type solutions. They still remain in place! I delivered the starter to the rebuilder yesterday. I fear what this will cost on top of one rebuild. Oh well, It's only money! Thanks for the reply!
Terry

Originally Posted by Mike V. Florida

I would would pay for a chart of all the operations and the perfered order necessary in restoring a model A.