Recent content by Chris28SC

Trapdoor2 - my cousin says she remembers towing it back to Norfolk from Lemoore, California in ‘63 when my uncle retired from the Navy. They towed it with a station wagon and the dog had to ride in the Model A because there was no room in the station wagon. Small world.

Sorry. Thought I had attached the photos. Rookie mistake.

I have a tow bar that I got with my Model A. It is my understanding that my great uncle used it to tow from Tennessee to California and then back to Virginia in the late 50’s and early 60’s. It bolts to the front axle and drag link and effectively steers the car like a hay wagon. I’m not sure...

Thanks for the information. I will probably upgrade it when I add one on the passenger side. I just didn’t want to remove it if it was a rare item.

My 28 Sport Coupe was built early in production (parking brake handle on the left side). Photos of the taillight are attached. I have not been able to find a similar taillight (no horizontal separation) in any of the catalogs. Is this the original taillight or aftermarket?

Thank you for all of the responses and great information. It gives me a lot to think about. I took everyone’s advice about getting involved with a local club. I reached out this morning and talked to a couple members this evening. I will post an update when I figure out what I am going to do.

Pistons all have “90” stamped in the top.

Thanks for the responses. Not what I wanted to hear, but what I expected to hear. My original intention was to get the car running and drivable (already bought a lot of parts), and then worry about making it “pretty”. Car is in relatively good condition for as long as it has been sitting (photos...

My great uncle restored a 28 Sport Coupe in the 70's. He passed in 1991 and the car has mostly sat since then. A couple years ago, my cousin took it to a restoration shop to get it running again. The motor was stuck, but they were able to get it freed up. They also cleaned and sealed the gas...