Recent content by 29RPU

I like original (I have two), but I like rods too. If you wouldn't want a new body on your car, then some period hot rodders don't want them either. It is a point of perfection in the hot rod world to have original ford steel. If I were to build a hot rod, which I may someday, I wouldn't...

Twas the night before Christmas, when all through the shop Not a vehicle was stirring, no leaking, not a drop. Icy wrenches were hung by the toolbox with care, Old metal faces at the garage door did stare. The owners were nestled all snug in the house, With visions of iron dancing about. And...

Yes, I have a 29 Phaeton, and I didn't respond because I didn't really understand what was going on....

It's been said already, but how fast to you take corners??? I like to take my A's around a corner gently, which is a VERY comfortable 2nd. You'd have to be flying around a corner to keep it in 3rd in my opinion and other than to see if you can do it, or how hard it is to stay in thrid there is...

Thanks Rod for updating us. I admit to needing the reminder to continue praying for you guys. I hope He continues to bless you all with equally speedy recovery of mobility over the next few months, and hopefully a complete recovery.

I don't know because does it count to be restored twice?? If so, then I'd have to think the Model A has it beat hands down. I was looking at some 1959 pictures of a model A meet with hundreds of restored cars and people in the time period costume. Some model As might have been restored as many...

Thank you guys for the responses. I have to go thru the brakes, then I think I'll just try it without the family first. I almost want to try it now, but the brakes aren't the greatest. We have a family cabin at about 6500 ft in the mountains near hume lake in CA and I thought it would make a fun...

Thinking about taking the ol' Phaeton to the mountains soon (maybe spring, I'm not sure) but I was wondering how they do in the mountains. Will they accelerate in 3rd, or is climbing quite slow?? and how is the compression in third coming down a slope? Will they hold themselves back, or do they...

Praise the Lord, and bless the physicians! That news makes my day. Give her an extra big hug from ford barner's!

I am using the rubber stems but I think the leak is below the stem, in the tube. Yes, I'm just looking for ideas and tricks for when I remount the tire especially using an older tire which seems a little harder than new ones(I replaced the tires on the ground and the spares are just getting...

Mine went flat! :)

Farrell, yes, definately a leak. It is right around the valve stem area but I haven't had it back apart yet..awaiting another tube. Brent, I'm using the rubber ones as it is a driver. I didn't do talcom powder, but followed all of the other rituals of tire installation. I don't do soapy water, I...

I just replaced 6 tubes. The last one started hissing around the valve stem on inflation. Now I was careful, bounced the tire a lot upon seating and inflating, did inspect the rim and it seemed OK, and used the rim 'tube protectors. I think the problem is that for the rim/tire in question...

What was the deal with the $2000 deposit to be a bidder? Is that credited back to you when you are done, almost like a down payment? ....and whether or not you win an auction?

Lead singer in a rock band, collect WWII memorabilia and other vehicles, with a concentration of 60's Camaros. Graphic design is my business, but I love it, so I guess it is a hobby also.