Recent content by California Charlie

I forgot to ask what type of disconnect switch you are using; however, you still can quickly test Model A Ford circuitry using a 6 volt bulb on a 6 volt electrical circuit. Especially with testing the functioning of your disconnect switch.

I agree that it could be either a problem with the disconnect switch (check for continuity) or a blown fuse (or loose wire) in the circuit. It doesn't matter which Negative or Positive battery pole you connect your disconnect switch to. It should function as it should with opening (Turning on)...

UPDATE: MISSION IMPOSSIBLE Thanks to everyone who provided me with valuable information regarding the issue I was having with attempting to remove the sharply cut sections of Splash Shields that were remaining on my '31 SW Ford. Especially the information about lifting the car body .off of the...

Thanks very much for the video information. (y)(y) I found out the Splash Shields are just too tightly compressed under the weight of the car to muscle 💪 and simply pull them out. My 23rd Model A Ford restoration lesson learned. I'm keeping tabs. ✍️ I was going to eventually need to remove...

Thanks. This information does help. (y)

I would like to try to "pull out" the remainder of my '31 SW Ford "cut off" Side Splash Shields without lifting the car body from the frame. 😮Maybe this will be an extremely difficult thing to do, but I would like to try to attempt it. It's obvious to me where some of bolts are located that...

Perfect! Just what I was hoping for. Thanks!

Do any of the "How to restore your Model A Ford" Volumes have articles on: Installing window channels Repairing window regulators I haven't been able to find what restoration article contents each of those volumes contain. Thanks to all in advance who take the time to provide a reply to my...

One of the brake adjusting shafts appears slightly longer than the other. They should be equal in length against the adjusting wedge.

My current SW project came with the battery mounted on the firewall. It has additional supportative brackets on the other side of the firewall. The car was supposedly used as a Taxi and I figured it made sense for easily servicing the battery. I restored the battery holder and will probably...

WANTED: "SNYDERS" Rear modern shock brackets - FOUND WHAT I NEEDED Found what I needed. Thank you,

Issue resolved Thank you.

I'll be including some photos soon.

I'm continuing to concentrate on anything mechanical, working my way from the rear of my '31 SW Sedan towards the front of the car. I have a rear brake backing plate installed mounting question: ISSUE RESOLVED

I have tapped for 1/8" pipe and used a screw in modern fitting like Joe K mentioned above. I have all modern grease fittings installed on my car.