Recent content by Bob-A

I had a '29 phaeton with the correct style stoplight switch, but it was a poor quality repop. One day I was sitting in the car while my friend went into a convenience store to buy some beer. I started smelling something burning and it was coming from underneath the car. I jumped out of the...

During the time period when the "Untouchables" was running on TV. My best friend at the time. Had an older brother who collected Model-A's just to play with and not restore. Occasionally, my friend and I and maybe another friend or two would be walking around the neighborhood. Suddenly there...

I was always under the impression that Al was a Cadillac man. His armor plated 1928 Cadillac is still around. Last time I looked it was for sale for -$1,000,000- on Hemmings.;) Bob-A:D "Skirts are for Women not Car Fenders"

Were not factory 28-29 radiators equipped with hood hooks. Located at each end of the top tank. To support opened hood sides? Bob-A

Re: Which Model A vendor has the best 21” inner tubes? When Bratton's was selling out I got 5 of their 19" tubes for half price. Supposedly the best you could get. Made without recycled rubber. At present they are stored in a cool dry place.;) Bob-A:D "Skirts are for Women not Car Fenders"

I have 3 sets of repo folding 28-29 stanchions. 2 sets are chrome over bronze, 1 of them is NORS complete with a "Made in Taiwan" label within the box. The last set is a very poorly made aluminum ones that came out around 2008-10. They were not available on the open market from what I...

Anybody have a nice "red" dizzy body for sale?:) Bob-A:D "Skirts are for Women not Car Fenders"

I just made an order and will probably make another soon. Sorry to see you go.:o All the best in any new endeavors!:) Bob-A:D "Skirts are for Women not Car Fenders"

Good for you!:) Bob-A;) "Skirts are for Women not car fenders"

I believe the original radiators were 3 row. My '31 roadster had an old replacement 2 row radiator in it when I got it. Never had a cooling problem with until it started leaking. Replaced it with a Snyder's 3 row radiator some years ago.:D Bob-A;) "Skirts are for Women not Car Fenders"

Good luck Jeff and Debbie. Bratton's was the first Model-A parts vendor that I dealt with back many years ago.:( Bob-A;)

I use a plastic circa 70's era push button phone on my landline. My cellphone is left in my F-150 pickup turned off and used for emergencies only. At one time I had my restored "candle stick" dial phone with a separate ringer box hooked to my landline. And I have an original unrestored heavy...

Henry Ford would be proud!:cool: Bob-A:D "Skirts are for Women not Car Fenders"

I think it should be against the law to butcher up a nice original "A" into a 'hot' rod. Just my 2 cents....:eek: Bob-A:D "Skirts are for Women not Car Fenders"

Ditto! Bob-A:D "Skirts are for Women not Car Fenders"