Recent content by Bob/AZ

Well, I can get the fronts done here so I will do that and I guess I will probably send the rears to Randy. I'm getting the impression that even if I could find a machine shop that would do them I would feel better about having them done on a brake lathe. Thanks for all the input. Bob in NC

Does anyone know of a shop in eastern North Carolina that can turn Model A cast iron drums? Maybe in the Raleigh area? I called Randy Gross and he suggested that I get them turned here if possible because of the shipping cost to send them to him in CA. I understand that the fronts can be...

Thanks to all for your thoughts on this. I'm getting the impression that pinion preload leans a little more to art than science. Tom, I went back into the archives (which I should have done before I posted this) and found a wealth of information you have posted over the years on this and other...

No, I haven't removed it from the banjo yet.

I'm in day 3 of installing my Mitchell overdrive (by myself!). It is going very well. Paul Shinns video has been very helpful. I welded up a homemade spring spreader but just used it as a safety, I left the spring on the rear end and not in the car. I'm amazed at the quality of the entire...

When filling my Model A or my airplane I have for years lightly touched the tip of the nozzle to a body part prior to sticking it into the tank to discharge any possible static electricity. It has become a habit. Can't hurt.

Thanks, still working on it , no joy yet.

I have one of those Signal Stat 900 universal turn signal switches. I have blown 10 inline fuses trying to trace the problem of blowing the fuse when the left turn signal is turned on. It works fine on the right signal. I have inspected all the wiring associated with it in great detail, even...

I first saw my30 Murray TS as a total derelict sitting under a good friend's carport in Sierra Vista, AZ... rotten top, mice in the upholstery, bent sheet metal, four flat tires, etc. It had been driven to Alaska twice in it's life, once from Indiana in 1954 and once from Arizona in the 70's. I...

I'll probably have Steve ship the $100 one with the O.D. Not much in the scheme of things considering the savings you get by ordering direct from Mitchell. Besides, I'll have a loaner on hand for future eastern NC Mitchell installers.:)

I bit the bullet a few days ago and ordered my Mitchel O.D. Steve and Cyndi were super helpful. They are still 12 weeks out on orders but I know it will be worth the wait to cruise a little smoother and quieter in the Town Sedan. This thread has been very helpful as have other Mitchell...

All good thoughts , thanks. The one thing I hadn't considered was what Ronn and Jim said about keeping the AZ plate. I do hate to give up that real copper plate and just hang it on the garage wall. Might be some legal jeopardy in there somewhere though.

I have relocated from AZ to NC . My A has been registered with an antique plate in AZ since the early70's. So, I am looking at the NC rules and they seem a little onerous compared to AZ. Looks like I might have to pay a "property tax" and have it inspected at one of the state inspection...

DRG-ler, Thanks, it looks bigger than that. I guess there's not much chance of finding one of those on this side of the pond .

DRG-let, What is the approximate diameter and depth of that Bosch Wagenheizer?