Recent content by nickair

The step plates are stronger than rubber. In the old days it was common to see a round wear mark at the step spot. I can step over the entire running board, so I don't need them. Although, my wife is small and needs the running board to enter the cabin. Therefore I see the steps as a good...

Took Bonnie, my wife and the neighbor driving for several hours on the 13th. Makes me think I should drive it more. :-)

The old movies and my grandfather have verified what the others are saying about the locks and curb side entry and exit. I wondered why also.

When installing just test fit it first as you may need to bend the float wire to calibrate it. Remove the fuel fill screen and use another wire bent as a hook to grab the float wire and gently pull it to yhe top of the tank. It should read full. This will give near one gallon left when it reads...

Yes, there are different definitions for the term, restored. Such as the funny, 95 percent restored :-)

Three blade impeller rebuild sounds good to start. Do you have a new style cored radiator, or the original style. The thermostat, if you decide to install, is available in a 160 or 180 degree.

As verification for the above, I just replaced my junction box and replaced dash wiring. It was done as above and I had to reverse my wires at the ammeter from the per spec diagram. This was done as Tom above and others have pointed out. There have been several posts on other threads about...

Looks like a fun trip making good memories.

New to Model A's Very popular basic library of some mentioned above and as follows: Instruction manual, Model A Les Andrews mechanics books: Volume I and Volume II. Les Andrews: Troubleshooting and Diagnostics One of the several restoration guides is handy to not make purchase mistakes...

They can both get us to where we want to be. They can both make sure we don't get to where we want to be. :-) fun thread...

The original "A" water pump made a flow rate of 38 gallons per minute. With a new style core radiator it works just fine. My "A" has no overheat issues even cruising in 95 degree weather up long grades. An old airplane trick is to turn up the carb mixture knob (richer) when climbing, as...

Just ordered the suggested Fluorine Rubber O Ring Oil Sealing Gaskets 48mm x 3.5mm Will report back when installed on my friend's A.

If it's bad, you'll get a weak spark or no spark at all. Replace it. On a coil that tests OK, it still may need replacement. I had a coil that worked flawless when cold. When warm it partially grounded out due to a nearly invisible hairline crack at the tower which the rubber coil wire boot...

This one looks great if you are upgrading to LED taillight lenses or bulbs. No need to add any additional rear turn signal lights as you can use your standard rear duolamp housings with LED lights inserted as standard tail, stop and turn, (great brightness for daytime driving.) LEDs use much...

Re: What’s the future of (T’s) and (A’s) I concur with this 100%. Working on the classics is part of the hobby/ownership fun. It is also needed to understand the vehicle well. Personally I appreciate learning from guys like Purdy Swoft, Tom Wessenberg, Ray Horton 700RPM, Brent in 10-uh-C...