Recent content by Bill Lee/Virginia

Jim: I was stationed in Nurnberg, Merrill Barracks, with the 3d Armd Cav Regt in 56-57-58. Loved it too. Bill Lee.Virginia

What is the best product to remove dried pine and oak tree pollen from the soft top of the Model A? The pollen has been on the top for approximately 6-7 days.

Many thanks to all of who responded to my request for help in identifying my car. It does have the Murray data plate on the firewall. It is a Murray 160B. Bill Lee/Virginia Peninsula

Keith: The car has cowl lights, dual fender spares, rear side arm rests, oval dome light above rear window and rear window shade. Hope these features help identify the car further. Thanks for your help. Bill Lee/Virginia Peninsula

Meant to say What is the model number not body number? Bill Lee

My new (to me) four door 1931 Slant Window Smooth Firewall 3 windows (each side) with straight door top frame is parked where I cannot get to it in order to read any of the data plates. The engine is not running so I cannot move the car at this time. Who manufactured the body of the car...

Sir: Thank you for the prompt reply. My car is the slant window model. Bill Lee/Virginia Peninsula

Is there any difference between the construction (wood/steel) of the 1931 4 Door Flat Firewall and the Indented Firewall? Bill Lee/Virginia Peninsula

Well done my friend. Another star in your crown. Bill Lee/Virginia Peninsula

I pulled my Model A into the garage and the drivetrain locked up. The car will not move forward or backwards no matter what gear the transmission is in. I can start the engine with the clutch pushed in but when I engage the clutch the engine stalls. What is the best way to analyze/repair...

btt Thanks to everyone who replied with comments and photos. I have light colored wheels so black-walls it is. Bill Lee/Virginia Peninsula

Many thanks to all of you. I am deciding whether to reorder white walls or order black walls. Bill Lee/Virginia Peninsula btt

Does anyone have a photo of a 1931 4-Door Model A with black-wall tires that you could post here or send me via E-Mail? I would sincerely appreciate it. Thanks, Bill Lee/Virginia Peninsula

I always file the indentions deeper (with a small three corner file) on the friction plates prior to tapping them up towards the spark and throttle rods. Works for me. Bill Lee/Virginia Peninsula

I took all my glass frames to a local glass shop. They removed the old unserviceable glass and installed new glass in the frames. Saved me a lot of worry and grief. Was well worth the cost. Bill Lee/Virginia Peninsula