Recent content by DF Model A

If the springs are original or at least from an old rebuild, I have to wonder about the degree of metal fatigue, particularly at the stress points. JayJay and others have far more experience in this area than I would ever desire, but as an engineer, I can tell you metal fatigue is a real thing...

I will pull my side curtains out of the storage boxes this weekend and install them on the roadster so you see how they fit. That upper flap you are having difficulty with is intended to attach to that long top stud. It is meant to wrap around like that to help keep out some of the moisture...

Sadly, price is not the only issue. There are so many "transport brokers" out there who will promise all sorts of things but fail to deliver. The issue with them is they do not have their own trucks and when you ask for a shipping quote, they put out a request for any trucker who is willing to...

I will take some pictures of the fasteners on my roadster and post them for you to compare. Likely won't be able to post them until tomorrow. Your top and side curtains look like an aftermarket generic material, not at all like my original reproductions. My top has the original glass rear window...

Just replaced the bulbs in my dash light and turn signal indicator lever with this bulb from SuperBrightLEDs.com. They provide great light for both. https://www.superbrightleds.com/ba9s-led-bulb-1-led-ba9s-retrofit-classic-car-bulb-ba9s-x-xvac-car+volts-6v~acdc+color-cool~6000k+packamt-single

I recently had the exact issue on my '30 roadster and found a bad bullet connector under the rear fender on the wire for the turn/brake light. New connector (used a heat shrink solder connector) - problem solved.

The Model A Club here in northern Nevada has all but folded up their tent as well. This is a sad commentary on our hobby, especially in an area with an internationally recognized automobile collection, formerly Harrah's. Today, it seems people like to look at these old wonders but not too much...

Until this xyz generation gets off their phones, iPads and gaming consoles and actually gets outside to experience these marvelous examples of early engineering, I believe there will be a continued declining general interest. That doesn't mean there will not be some that will become interested...

Joe K, this is exactly what I discovered when I located the "bullet" connector under the rear fender and attached to the frame. When I attempted to disconnect the bullet connector it literally disintegrated in my fingers. I used a heat shrink solder seal connector left over from an antique...

Thank you all for your sage advice. It really is heartening to know there is such a wealth of knowledge out there ready to help. I have tested all the bulb sockets with the volt meter and found good 6V readings on the headlight but not on the taillight so now I know where to begin with the...

I have used several different marine epoxies on my vintage mahogany boat over the years. Total Boat and Jamestown Distributors have a good selection depending on the specific application.

To begin, I really,really dislike dealing with electrical issues. It's like a never ending game of whack-a-mole. Here's my current issue: I have no brake or turn signal light on the left rear but I do have tail light. Right side works perfectly. Next issue, when turning on the headlights, I get...

Thanks, Joe, something to keep an eye on when disassembling the starter. Hopefully, I won't find a bent starter shaft.

Many thanks, Marshall, for the detailed explanation. Even though I am a somewhat competent shade tree mechanic, your first hand knowledge will go a long way helping to resolve this starter issue.

When starting my Roadster, the starter will crank the engine over several times and then the bendix disengages and the starter just spins. Once the spinning stops, the starter will again turn the engine over but disengage again after a couple turns. Before removing the starter I wanted to get...