Recent content by jb-ob

Whether (pun intended) its 100 degrees or minus 10, I prefer to hit the starter first to flood the dry engine after sitting before attempting to start. I remembered this from Murray Fahnestock 'Know Your Model A', p. 41 'Cold Weather Starting. These instructions are for starting at low...

Excellent, captivating read. American road rally before there were roads. Early version of NASCAR with the racer's creative bending of the rules. Only matters who is first.

Wick, You didn't walk enough at Hershey ? Must be in training for next year ?? jb

At this point in my Model a career anything I bring home is another item for my wife to toss in the 'final' dumpster.

With MARC ,not a separate class, usually 'Judged' with the Fine Point Cars. Probably the most difficult.

old 31....Sounds like you are attending the wrong shows.

New & Improved to serve you the best hot dogs & chili in the Red Field. Remember to say Thanks to Tom Hovetter, Pete & Teri, Cyndi & Mike and all our friends who make MARC 'first'.

I've successfully used JB Weld 'Tank Weld'. Understand the root cause of your leaking gas tank. After 90 years of yanking on the steering wheel to hoist yourself into the front seat, the tank bracket has become loose from it's rivets & it's solder joint has cracked. All these 'silly putties'...

Yes Marshall, PPG DPLF once did come in a medium blue.......

Marshall, Buck the trend and use a colored primer or sealer which closely matches the top coat color. Usually the price different is in the lack of coverage. jb

If it is a Tudor or a Town Car, the chassis mechanicals are still the same. The two most difficult Model A bodies to restore are the Cabriolet & A400 because of their sophisticated top assemblies. Plus like vintage Mustang convertibles, how do the doors close ? 'Look before leaping'.

From experience, 'When Marshall speaks, stop & pay attention'.

It has both oil drain plugs....larger for '28, also used for front brake drum nut. Small oil drain plug, '30-31 also serves the rear brake drum nut.

An Amazing tool IF you purchased the Model A version (3X Spark Plug) vs the early V8 with a different spark plug adaptor. Try to find the Patent Number out on the net for all it's uses. Yes, sometimes a 3/8 ths drive breaker bar does work better for rear axle plugs.

Your photo is correct. Never over think a Model A.