Recent content by Donvito

Just be careful tightening the two bolts from the carb to the intake manifold. Too tight and the manifold breaks.

1930 Model A Ford rumble seat Coupe, in Southeastern North Carolina. Currently titled, registered, and driven. Title matches engine block number. It is an early 1930 with oval speedometer. The engine number also reflects early 1930. Body, paint, and engine rebuild were done approx 12 years ago...

That is the way I do it. It works well. Don't put all the weight on one rafter.

Brambleworth, Full advance on a Model A is actually only 20 degrees. Later engines, like a small block Chevy V8, can run at 34 to 36 degrees full advance. I would guess that the Model A requires less advance because it does not turn high rpm's. Mike

I warmed up my transmission with a heat gun before draining it. I believe that helps the grease run out better.

Another Model A, free at last. Looks like a great car.

Ross, I'm sorry too. I am so not amused. Don't hold your breath waiting for me to comment when someone with a legitimate post (unlike this one) asks for some advice on painting or body work. Good bye

Go ahead, badmouth the bodyman. It sounds like some miscommunication to me. The body shop is a thankless job. I was in the industry for many years, body, frame & paint, insurance adjuster, body shop manager. I've seen it from every angle. So many people think the shop is getting rich. The...

Make sure your engine, transmission, and torque tube are properly lined up. Mine was a little off when I got the car.. I made some adjustments and my car goes down the road with much less vibration than before. Mike

Today's cars are disposable and end up in the scrap pile after 5 or 10 years. My Model A is 83 years old and still going. That's priceless. Mike

I don't think the Model A will pull the trailer very well, especially up hills. :^) Mike

I have a nice rusty 1930 North Carolina plate on my coupe. I like them that way. Mike

Mitch makes a good point. I bought my car this past December, and the former owner "drove it every day". I went right to work on it, checking everything. I put the car on jack stands to adjust the brakes, the right rear wheel bearing was shot. Two months later, I rolled it out of the garage. I...

It looks like a 1938 Datsun to me, possibly a Model 17 sedan. Look close at the grille. Mike

Great picture. It could be on a calendar. Enjoy your extended vacation. Every day is Saturday! Mike