Recent content by gaylord degroot

I inquired on the Model A Forum for having clocks repaired. Received contact (2 years ago) from Jack Wingard. His contact is windgardclocks@wingardstream.net Good luck with your search! Gaylord

Let's re-think the problem and proposed solutions. Open the tank, remove the baffles and insert a bladder. If designed properly the inlet, outlet and gas gauge could be intergrated as they are now. Sorry, just thinking like Edsel!

Also consider other changes. Had a '30 Coupe with hydraulic brake conversion. The master cylinder was mounted on the inside fire wall. The brake pedal was inside the cut away gas tank. A tank was located in the trunk with an electric fuel pump. This can be done, just understand the total effort...

Also used RUST911 with good results so far. Used the left over RUST911 and did it twice, no immediate need to keep it. The second wash out was somewhat cleaner. Unfortunately it also caused a small leak around the speedometer area. Was able to seal this with JB WELD (fingers crossed). Have to...

Jack, I'll contact you in the spring regarding my clock. Car is in winter storage.

Does anyone recommend a source to service clocks such as this?

I've gotten pretty good by sound. Tapping the tank gives me a fairly accurate indication of the amount of fuel left.

Stew, Thanks for your explanation of Wisconsin license plates. Collect plates from most states. Certainly no consistency state-to-state. Should be no confusion. YOM (year of manufacturer) simply uses a 1931 license plate on a 1931 registered vehicle. I've got a pair of 30's on my 1930 Ford...

Used the old standby many times. Get out of the car and push. Pop the clutch..........good to go! Check the alternator, it may a 6 volt unit. Don't assume all alternators are 12 volt.

Have a real nice 1931 Wisconsin single plate 63-448c. Some states only require 1 rear plate . Don't know about Wisconsin.

Interested in mine? Can send pictures.

Have a set but they do not fold.

Have an extra cover used on my '30 Phaeton. If interested send me a note.

Have three pair of '29 car plates. Member of TCFMAC? Contact me through Ford Barn.

Have several '29 Minnesota Plates. Looking anything particular?