Recent content by frank mcdaniels

That must have been one well lubed model a

So Paul your wife doesn’t mind being referred to as “tour spouse unit” ?

Check to make sure the frame is straight before you put on the body.There are good illustrations available to show where to shim the body blocks to help get the doors to fit properly.Its always fun to have a roadster. Good luck and welcome to the barn.

Might we ask what kind of money this beautiful model a sold for ?

Yes Joe I am in Minnesota. The farm I have is called Ingaland after Inga that lived here her whole life before I got the farm. Frank

I have always wanted to share my old Fords on here. I made YouTube videos of all 3. So here's something to watch in the middle of the night when you're bored. Enjoy: '40 Ford Pickup '29 Ford Model A Woody '30 Ford Model A Highboy Roadster...

Growing up in Minnesota and having had model a’s since the 60s Little Dearborn was always the to go to place for parts . The salesmen knew both me and my father by our first names and would always ask how things were going. I too miss the place, I guess nothing lasts forever,Frank

I bet it always started in the winter too.

It looks like she’s pointing at the big hammer and the kid is reaching for it. I wonder what’s she’s planning to fix with that?

I’ve been watching a fun show called lost car rescue. I get it on Hulu. They stumble across lots of model A stuff . One episode they find a AA ambulance. They fly around in an old Stinson looking for cars check it out. Frank

The rarer shorty version you refer to could be a Victoria which is a Tudor sedan . Indeed rarer and worth much more .

Ramen is right the rotor is going to be rotating counter clockwise when the engine is running.So turn clockwise to get the slop out.I always have the spark lever up when I time at top dead center.

Merry Christmas Brent ,I always enjoy reading your posts. Frank from snowy and cold Minnesota.

Buy one from one of the vendors like Burt’s . It’ll be cheaper even with the shipping and core return.

Dave, are they 16 inch ? If there not bent and the lug holes are ok I would say there ok to use. Lots of model As had 16 inch wheels on them when I was a kid.