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This one was sold!!

Early non-indented firewall slant-window. Exterior paint Kewanne Green, Elkpoine Green, Black fenders, White wall tires with green wheels and fender mounted spare tire. Gray check cloth upholstery, cowl lights, radiator stone guard, quail radiator cap and black accessory trunk. This vehicle is...

Congratulations on your first place award in the Original Class!! Can anyone out there provide us with a list of all the winners and a few photos??

I have used J&M Machine in Southboro, MA to have three of my model A engine's done going back to over 20 years ago, with the latest one done about eight yeas ago. I have been very pleased with their workmanship and attention to detail. They offer a full service rebuild and will communicate with...

Here is an explination that may help with the discussion. According to the Judging Standards & Restoration Guidelines - under Canadian Model A's; "Canadian manufacturing changes requently occurred at later dates than in the U.S.A. In view of this lag time before changes were actually...

I have had three engines rebuilt at J&M Machine located in Southboro, MA and have been very pleased with the results. The owners are very knowledgeable and have all the equipment to handle the job in-house. I encourage anyone considering an engine rebuild to speak with J&M Machine before making...

I've used a center punch to get a drill started, then used a small drill to begin followed by a drill size that is close to the screw size. The throttle shaft will be useless because you'll destroy the threads, but if careful you can save the throttle plate. Good luck.

thank you all for your help. I found a link that has an "interactive" chart where the pointer in the test gauge moves to show what's going on. Check it out at http://www.secondchancegarage.com/public/186.cfm Wayne

I tested the vacuum on the Model A with a gauge placed in the hole on the intake manifold and have the following reading. The needle rapidly moves 7 inches above and below 20 inches when the car is at full advanced idle speed. It moves around 5 inches above and below 20 inches when the car is...