Recent content by David Russell

Wow, just received an incredible set of trim for my 1931 Town Sedan from Bob Burdick. Every detail is absolutely identical to the original zinc trim in material content, finish, thickness, and profile dimensions produced by Ford 90 years ago! I wish every supplier of Model A parts had the...

Model A related story My Dad was raised on a dairy farm in Lapeer, Michigan (I was also raised on the same farm). He told a story of a friend of his at high school that drove a Model A from his family farm to school every day. His car had no radiator, no brakes and no starter. He would park it...

When replacing the front door mechanisms do you have to also remove the window lift mechanism?

We had another spectacular day at Hart Park surrounded by good friends and their Model A Fords.

Hi, I have a 1931 Town Sedan and the speedometer reads about half of the speed I am actually driving. Any ideas? Thanks for any help. Dave

Hi, This Dave the owner again. The problem is resolved. I just drove up some very steep hills and have zero leaks. The dipstick now registers about 1/8" above the top of the L. I might have a dipstick that is not reading correctly and will borrow one from someone to confirm. Thanks again for the...

Hi, This is Dave, the owner. I drained about a half quart out, the dipstick is now directly between add and full. And the very serious leak has stopped. Still get a few dozen drops of oil from the bell housing, but none of the previous heavy pouring out, even after a steep hill climb. Thanks...

Hi, I own the car with the oil leak problem. I will try parking it nose down for a couple of days, thanks. More info...it only leaks after going up a steep hill then onto a flat spot. Then a LOT of oil runs out of the bell housing. It does not leak if I back up the same steep hill onto a flat...

I used to use Comet back when I had white walls. Worked very well. It was abrasive and it was white.