Recent content by H. L. Chauvin

Different names of auto parts throughout the World may be interesting for some: I have worked alongside several foreign mechanics in several foreign countries from the 1960's through the 1980's. Also rebuilt several American made & foreign made engines in foreign countries, bought new diesel...

FWIW: For #18 Forum Title Puzzle: 1. Every State was, and maybe still is, just a little bit different with procedures for transferring vintage cars. 2. About ten years ago, my 1930 Town Sedan came from an owner who had it stored for 20 years in NY. 3. He later moved with this car near...

This latest DMV recommendation I received would probably cause "all" DMV officials in all 50 States to unintentionally overdose on Imodium and Pepto-Bismol. My nice DMV lady gave me instructions on how she would avoid future Model A Title conflicts when not having the today's required modern...

A. The original French word for an automobile Dashboard found in older dictionaries may seem odd today. B. In Model T and old cars English manuals a fender is called a mud guard; in French, auto manuals, a mud guard is <une garde-boue>. C. Next, all European horse drawn buggies had a...

Nice to maintain everything original with 6 Volts; however, just one (1) humble opinion based on past experiences: 1. As usual, wonderful comments above, and yes, fully agree that "NOW" is the time to consider and think about a 12V conversion, vs. staying with a very functional 6 volt system...

Proper Protocol ????? Years ago, when DMV guys were hired because of their intelligence and common sense, DMV guys knew Model A's had "original" motor numbers which were used for both original registration and original titles. Former DMV guys also later knew that Model A engines were changed...

Hi Mike, Traveling people are idiots? In my humble opinion, many people in the U. S. definitely realize what they have at home. Many in the U.S. most certainly enjoy it. Many also definitely "try" to take care of it. Thousands and thousands today, more than ever, enjoy traveling...

Hi Wayne, In reply # 46 above, you are also hitting the nail on the head with a "different", very modern magical word: FREE. At our military installation, every Christmas for over 25 years years we used to seek small toy donations from local department stores for toys to pass out to less...

If a Model A car show is in a wonderful area, go for it. Under the title, "Not showing our cars anymore", in reply #44, I still think lots depends "where" and which specific neighborhood of "where" is this Model A car show being conducted. I have several friends who go to work everyday in our...

Hi Mike, If you watched the movie, "The Sniper", one can see where the constant use of military expletives were and still are a natural and normal form of military combat speech among U.S. soldiers in these very active life threatening combat areas. Also, looks like after a soldier in a group...

Also FWIW: I would imagine that different engine re-builders could have different observations and opinions to offer in different ways; however, Mr. Ron Kelley once told me that every time he gets an engine to rebuild with beat up Babbitt, he immediately asks the owner about his Model A timing...

All above varying "different" opinions are no doubt true, "different" experiences of Model A owners. If one travels a lot today, as opposed to traveling years ago, one quickly realizes that human behavior in "different" States vary, "different" cities vary, as well as areas vary, hotels vary...

I think lack of yesteryear's old time interest has to do with what are "today's" people looking for with a different life style and different entertainment. For example: A. Movies: Need a car turning over, hitting something, then fly 30 feet in the air prior to exploding and burning. B...

Hi Kim, FWIW: One humble opinion heard on one (1) vintage, very inexpensive method to increase an original Model A Engine's performance. Model A racing engine re-builder, Mr. Ron Kelley, explained to me about many of his past experiences with testing horsepower on Model A engines on his...

FWIW: One (1) humble, not so funny, Model A Hobby opinion. Today, it appears to make sense lately for most of us in the Model A Hobby to maintain a rather low profile. For example: A. Google Maps plus one's street address can portray a Government assessment and estimate of the worth of...