Recent content by Dan R

Hello: I measured my 30 yesterday and it is 72". Regards, Dan.

Hello: I had the same problem when I was painting mine. I checked around and found an article that said that 1980 Volvo yellow was very close. I had my wheels done in this color and they look great. You can go to an automotive paint store and they can show you a sample. Dan.

Hello: They were used in for checking batteries for your 1920's battery radio. That is why there is a mark at 45 volts. Here is a site that may help. http://www.stevenjohnson.com/testers-misc.htm Regards, Dan R.

Roadster62 Thanks. I see the difference now. Regards, Dan.

Hello: I hear a lot of discussion from time to time about eyebrow fenders. Can someone post a photo of one and a regular fender. I don't understand what the difference is. They all look alike to me! Thanks, Dan.

Hi: Lucky you are not in Canada. You would have to sell the rad to pay the UPS fees. I ordered a $22 part and paid $20 for UPS shipping. When it arrived at the door UPS brokerage fees etc. were an additional $32. At the time it worked out to be over $100 in can funds for a used rusty headlight...

I removed and installed 5 new tires with a modern tire machine. No scratches, marks or bends. If the tire machine is adjusted properly, nothing touches the rim. All I did was make 2 big rubber washers from an old tube where the centre of the wheel is secured with the big nut, (don't use the rim...

Hello: Thanks for your help. I have about 2" of play at the steering wheel. The car is very original and the box looks pretty original. I thought that I would try to adjust it before I get too crazy with it. I may not keep the car and I already have more into it than it is worth. Dan.

Cape Breton Island, Canada

I thought that this would be a simple request. Some one could scan the steering box instructions and email them to me, but I guess that I was mistaken. I will order the book and wait a week or two for it. I guess a week or two isn't much time to be without the Model A, especially when we get...

I guess that I may have had a better chance at a reply if I started some sort of controversy? All Model A's should have rack and pinion steering! Dan R.

Hi: Can some one please email me the instructions on how to adjust a 2 tooth steering box. I really don't have a week or two to wait if I order a book. I am doing some work on the front end and would like to take some play out of the wheel at the same time. Thanks, Dan R. danduck@eastlink.ca