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47topless · 03-01-2026, 05:48 PM

I am at my wit's end with trying to get this '31 Vickie running right. This is my first Model A and I just can't seem to get it figured out. It starts, with difficulty, but backfires on acceleration and just won't run right . I have tried to time this thing over and over and still no go. I have changed the carb three times. No help.
Does anyone know of someone in the greater Denver area that could lend me a hand? I can have this car trucked to their shop or they can come to mine. I live in Loveland, Co.
Any suggestions would be great. You can PM me with the contact if you prefer. Thank you,
Phil

Marshall V. Daut · 03-01-2026, 06:05 PM

Send it to Bert's Model A Center in your state. If they can't fix it, NO ONE can! Steve Becker will straighten out your Model A for sure.
Marshall

Colorado kid · 03-01-2026, 06:59 PM

Contact me, I live in Windsor and Northern Colorado A club meets monthly in Loveland.
Lots of help available

47topless · 03-01-2026, 08:06 PM

Thank you both for the excellent responses. I will definitely join the Northern Colorado A Club. I have heard of the excellent service and knowledge of Steve Becker from Bert's and
I can use him as a source as well.
Damn!!!! I am so relieved and optimistic now.
Phil

Vern · 03-01-2026, 10:55 PM

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And also join the Victoria Association. You can find them online. They are the most knowledgeable group regarding the Model A Victoria.

03-01-2026, 05:48 PM	#1
47topless Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2022 Location: Northern Colorado Posts: 496	Local assistance requested I am at my wit's end with trying to get this '31 Vickie running right. This is my first Model A and I just can't seem to get it figured out. It starts, with difficulty, but backfires on acceleration and just won't run right . I have tried to time this thing over and over and still no go. I have changed the carb three times. No help. Does anyone know of someone in the greater Denver area that could lend me a hand? I can have this car trucked to their shop or they can come to mine. I live in Loveland, Co. Any suggestions would be great. You can PM me with the contact if you prefer. Thank you, Phil

03-01-2026, 06:05 PM	#2
Marshall V. Daut Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Davenport, Iowa Posts: 2,887	Re: Local assistance requested Send it to Bert's Model A Center in your state. If they can't fix it, NO ONE can! Steve Becker will straighten out your Model A for sure. Marshall

03-01-2026, 06:59 PM	#3
Colorado kid Junior Member Join Date: Nov 2025 Location: Northern Colorado Posts: 18	Re: Local assistance requested Contact me, I live in Windsor and Northern Colorado A club meets monthly in Loveland. Lots of help available

03-01-2026, 08:06 PM	#4
47topless Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2022 Location: Northern Colorado Posts: 496	Re: Local assistance requested Thank you both for the excellent responses. I will definitely join the Northern Colorado A Club. I have heard of the excellent service and knowledge of Steve Becker from Bert's and I can use him as a source as well. Damn!!!! I am so relieved and optimistic now. Phil

03-01-2026, 10:55 PM	#5
Vern Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Spring Valley Calif. Posts: 641	Re: Local assistance requested Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) And also join the Victoria Association. You can find them online. They are the most knowledgeable group regarding the Model A Victoria.