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I remember Russell Geritt's 1931 Ford Roadster as being the first proper Model A restoration that I admired. This would have been in the early 1960's. My own restoration on a 1928 Tudor started in 1963, and Russ's car was an inspiration to get it right. By the way, he started with a basket...

Lebowski, Here's an idea that might be worth a try. Go the DMV with a copy of the Model A Judging Standards or any other publication regarding Model A, which has a clear, simple explanation of where the chassis stamping is located. Then point out, also with document backup, that Ford built...

Donvito, You gave me hope that my spot paint needs can be blended in successfully. My car is an early 28 phaeton, in some shade of Arabian Sand but painted so long ago that no records exist (mid 70's). I need to paint the top two hood pieces and the gas tank outer area, due to self...

Hitchhiker, Sounds like you have two different issues: *Water Pump Assembly stuck to cylinder head. I'd take this off before tackling the fan. You might try (very carefully) using a small chisel to pry the pump body off the head. Do not, however, gouge the head as you will make future...

Received my driver's license in Chicago at the Elston Avenue DMV on my 16th birthday, June 1963. My dad and I had already been working for three years on my Model A, a 1928 Tudor, *A 457909* which we purchased for $100 and restored ourselves in the garage. Took the driver's exam in the A...

Hi, Has anyone found a plater in Ohio. I'm looking for someone who can do cad plating and is within a day's drive round trip. I am in SE Ohio, so this could be Pittsburgh, Columbus, Dayton, Cleveland or going South as far as Charleston, WV. Anywhere within a 200 mile range will work for...

I understand, Fred. The truth is that I backed up the A onto Rauch Road (gravel) from the pavement on 676, in order to take a "country" picture. The car travelled only ten feet in reverse on that stone. It's always interesting that we have such great paved roads here in rural Ohio, given...

Here's the 28 on country roads today, March 30, 2013 about 4:30PM. Watertown Township, Washington County, Ohio. Happy Easter to All. Keep 'em between the fenceposts. Regards, Martin Mindling

Battery Question: Looking for a battery for 28 that has the negative post on the forward LEFT corner, instead of the right corner. Reason is cable needs to be routed around the frame to the starter switch, does not go over the bell housing / flywheel housing. Otherwise, the battery should...

Hi Cooke, I had the same problem going over bumps, setting up a whiplash effect (or more correctly a hunting effect) in the front end. Checked all and everything was tight, including working shocks. Put on brand new Firestone original style tires. Completely eliminated the issue. The old...

Hello FBer's: I'm looking to adjust the left rear door on the phaeton. Below are pics indicating the "walk out" of the lower rear edge of the door. All of the other doors align correctly. My question is: *Is there any adjustment to the hinges that can be made? *It seems that the "body side"...

Hi 59 MGA, My car is *A 11739*, so January 20, 1928 engine build date. The oil pan, which I believe to be original, has the removable plate at the bottom end with a brass oil drain plug. This pan has no ridges on the sides to hold the internal splash pan. It is completely smooth. Although...

Hi, Just a thought - bolt that holds generator pulley to Powerhouse Generator?? I just serviced mine, and the center pulley bolt was 1/2". Regards, Martin Mindling *A 11739*

Hello FBer's, Here's *A 11739* (Jan. 20, 1928) next to our 1892 House in Watertown, Ohio. Thanks to all for your help over the past two years. Martin Mindling mmindling@aol.com

Hi FBer's Today, worked on the brakes on my 28, getting ready for spring. The car is up on jackstands and I did all of the preliminary work on brake rods, clevis pins, shaft and pedal bushings, return springs and lubricated all. Did not take off the brake drums because did that last year...