Recent content by holdover

I understand the help problem. I have been retired since 2008 and spend my time restoring Model A's and classic Mustangs. I use to teach at the local HS, teaching welding, machining, building trades and automotive. A few months ago I was asked if I would substitute as a certified teacher in the...

I have a 29 CCPU and really enjoy it. Cab is tight as others have said but with your size it should not be a problem. If you know the owner and trust him you should be good to go. Has he offered to help you get it started? A bit of new wire harness and some detailing of the engine compartment...

I live on a farm where we use to raise Clydesdale horses, the horses are gone (getting to old to do the chores) but the Model As are still here. I always start the kids driving when they are 8 years old. When we had the clydes I needed someone to drive the tractor while I pitched the hay bales...

To a person who does not love cars like most of us on this forum, they were only scrap. Not much different to those that are abandoned in fields etc years ago. Wish I had a field of them.

To a Rodder an A is just a platform to build on. If the build is done right the value at a sale like B-J will be more than most Model As will ever bring. I have 4 As and Rodders are always asking if I want to sell them, often saying I can keep the engine and drive train. No thanks is my answer...

If you leave the choke out after a few seconds of cranking, they will sometime flood. Try pulling the choke out for a few revolutions then push it in and see what happens. The plugs being wet means it is getting fuel, if you have spark it should start. good luck

Great scenery, I enjoyed many rides on the Island when I lived in Huntington Station, with my 31 Coupe in the 60s and early 70s. Should be a change in color about this time on LI.. Moved to rural Virginia in 1975, but miss the gang up there on Long Island

Re: It’s getting harder to drive my A 10-4 on the pre op exercises, in fact according to the physical therapist I am exceeding expectations. Always been active, and can still ride a bike without too much problems, often 10-15 miles. I am a volunteer fireman for over 50 years with access to some...

Re: It’s getting harder to drive my A At a month shy of 76 with 2 knee replacements pending and a complete shoulder replacement this summer, I look forward to driving my 4 As, Be laid up Dec-Feb with the first knee, but I should be able to work on them with the help of my 14 yr old grandson and...

All four of mine are hand washed and dried, usually with the help of the two grand kids. Even my wife helps....

Happy Birthday! Life is like a ride and those of us who do it in a Model A are truly blessed.

Have Strength in this trying time. The belief that we will all be together for eternity is a comfort, but memories of the good times will help. May Penny Rest in Peace.

Re: Four Post Lift Recommendations…. I bought a trolley jack and can do all that you mentioned. Works by air over hyd. and has safetys built it that locks it in the desired height position, it automatically locks in place on the rails when it is being used.

Re: Four Post Lift Recommendations…. I have 2 Bendpacs, use them most every day, 13 yrs no problems. My HD 12 has a trolley jack that allows me to pick-up the front or rear. I have no need for a 2 post. If you are mechanically inclined you can install it yourself. Directions are good. I did...

"Ask the 14 year old how to post a photo" You got that right! I took PICS and vid with my Nikon D7100, so I'll have to decrease the size..