Recent content by Bates51

Thanks as always for the help from your experience. It means a lot and keeps me moving forward instead of being dead in the water.

My next move will to disconnect from the transmission and do as some of you have said. I might use some nail polish to keep the nuts in place prior to installing the gauge in the dash.

Any trick to attaching a speedometer cable to a round 1931 gauge. I have tried for over an hour in 15 min. increments with no success at all. Not even close. Very awkward to line up and blind. I thought the difficult part was over after I got the two machine screws attaching it to the dash...

I have been trying to remove a round head machine screw from the back of my speedometer and was not having any luck. Hit it with PB blaster twice a day for a week and it would not budge. My oldest son suggested freezing it for temperature differential. I have used heat before but this was a new...

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Thank you for responding. I have the speedometer out of the dash and on the next dry day I'm going to drive and see if the noise is gone. If it is then I will lube the gauge itself. Again thanks.

What is the preferred lubricant for a Model A speedometer? We lubed the new cable prior to installing and got the speedometer working but now it is making a moaning noise and wants to swing wildly at about 15mph. Any thoughts?

Thanks for your info. The auto parts store has something called Mothers VLR. I think I will keep seeing what is available locally and keep an eye out for the 303 products etc. Again thanks for your response

I have a 31 Victoria that I would like to clean and protect the vynal top. Does anyone have any suggestions on methods or materials. I am a new owner and can always benefit from experience.

Thank you for the information. I will check for binding and try some lubrication first then go from there. Again thanks

I started my 1931 Victoria for the first time in 3 months and the starter pedal stuck down. I had to reach down and raise it to stop it from turning over. Any thoughts.

Thank you for all the information. I do plan on having an experienced Model A friend with me the first time I do this. Again thanks.

Where is the best place to locate jack stands on my 31 Victoria. Both front and rear. I want to be able to move around under the car on a creeper.