Recent content by Dave Pratt - IL

Thanks Dean, Roy had a pair for me. Dave

I called Cal but no luck on the key. He is a very nice gentleman and was very helpful at answering come questions. Any other ideas?

Definitely use your original one. It isn't that hard to strip the paint once you remove it. Also, the reproduction ones fit very poorly.

I am looking for a NOS or nice original 30-31 ignition key #1455. I talked with Doc Kalinka at Hershey but he didn't have that number. Who else might have this key? We will go with an A&L key if we have to but would rather have an original. Thanks

It is a lot of reading to get an answer to your question but Steve Plucker has an excellent study on Model A frames. http://www.plucks329s.org/

Anyone else?

Okay. Can the end against the frame be either square or rounded on a late '31?

According to the Judging Standards, the front bumper arms changed from square ends to rounded ends in 1931. The square ones were used until mid-'31. The rounded ends could be used starting in early '31. What I don't understand is if this is referring to both ends or only one. Seaching...

Interesting lift. Without cables between the two posts (like a typical 2 post lift), how are the two sides synchronized?

Thanks everyone. Great input!

We are in the process of restoring my daughter's '31 Deluxe Roadster. The goal is to restore it for Fine Point judging but drive it a lot afterwards. We don't expect to be the best of show but would like to get an Award of Excellence. Budget is somewhat of a concern. I am wondering...

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Thanks guys. That helps a lot. Dave

Any other thoughts on this?

How big of a problem is sticking valves? I have 3 model A's. They are sometimes driven frequently and sometimes set for months. I have never had a valve stick just using 87 octane pump gas mostly with alcohol. Dave