Recent content by Marco Tahtaras

I should add that even then it was a ten year old restoration with no alterations or 'touch-ups' during those ten years.

Hey Mark, I thought you had been around this awhile. To my knowledge the high mark was ten years ago at 498.45. Of course the way things have changed it will be surpassed in the future.

Hmm... better check your history! I only got online to get results since no phone calls from the meet this year.

Sounds like fun! However if you want to appeal to a primarily Model A audience you may want to bone up on Model A woodgraining so you can can show an example of at least one of the four varieties used on our cars.

It's either the wrong type of windlace (1/2" foam core), or not properly made for that application, or a combination of both. I could probably tell from a photo. It was originally 3/8" tubular core (smaller and firmer) and was sewn to a 1/2/" wide cardboard strip contained by the riveted steel...

Are you saying the strap folds into the jam or it pushes the windlace into the jam?

A couple of quick points. First, I looked a couple of your pics posted in the past. The radiator in your car is an older replacement. Good or bad, I can't say because I've only been around originals the last 2-3 decades. If you go to someone without sufficient experience it my not help much...

Several folks over the years have adapted Tudor seats to Victorias. I've never paid much attention to what they did but you can certainly adapt a hinge to the front of a Tudor seat but I'm not sure if a Tudor seat will sit too low in the front with a Victoria type hinge. The rear seat pegs may...

I never saw a description of the babbitt in that engine. It was sounding like a possible candidate for top end overhaul and ending up with an engine better than most rebuilds.

That is an early 1930. It's possibly a Coupe body built by Briggs. Look on the firewall on the right side where the patent plate should be for a second plate or a pair of holes below the four holes for the Ford plate. All new reproduction floor pans have been installed. Some parts such as...

I read it. Anyone that knows my name and has simple to moderate skills can locate me as I can most folks if I choose to. I have no reason to loose sleep over that. One can be wise AND comfortable.

I agree! I was hoping someone like Kurt would address that as I certainly don't have the experience to even speculate with any reliability.

WOW! If that is how life is where you live then I sincerely recommend you don't offer anything for sale except to someone you know. I sure couldn't live where you are! As was noted by at least one respondent, the chances of anyone stealing running Model A is so incredibly remote due to...

I'm on the same page as you as I've never worried about a car being stolen and not much else in reality. I couldn't live that way. With that said, I don't live in a rural area with my stuff in a barn, nor do I live in an area where lowlifes are likely to be hunting for scrap metal due to the...

I had a full pressure system in one car and wouldn't be without a gauge. I would never bother in any of the others. I know what I have and simply nothing to be concerned about.