Recent content by oldman - NorCal

I will be there, too. Probably have attended 45 of the last 50 years!

First things first........... Install a starter mounted fuse to prevent an electrical fire as you sort through these issues. Don't ask me how I know...........

I saw the photo on the Model A Club website but, curiously, it is not there anymore...?

I just saw the photo of the guys from Washington state driving to the convention in New Mexico that made it all the way to northern California before finding out the convention had been cancelled. I too, just returned home from my trip from California to Show Low Arizona driving 2075 miles...

Traveling solo from Sierra foothills.......roughly 1200 miles. Forecast is only 99 in Laughlin Nv compared to the 118 when I drove to Dallas

I too, installed the LED Focused Beam LED Headlights, Run Lights, and Brake Lights prior to driving to Texas in June. The headlights draw 1.3 amps each and the tail and brake lights with brakes applied draw less than 1 amp. Old school guys like NDNCHF and myself still running generators will...

While driving up the interstate yesterday, I was fortunate enough to have an observant and concerned motorist get my attention and communicate to me to pull over and check my rear wheel. Just as I hit the end of the off-ramp my inner tube blew. Close inspection shows a crack migrating through...

Yes, absolutely attending. I'm fortunate to have 2 cars that I feel can make the trip from Northern California. Looking forward to whatever weather is thrown at us......... when I drove to Dallas in 2008 it was 116 degrees across the Mojave, poured rain in Texas, and snowed on us in Colorado...

When I had my original reflectors re-silvered many years ago, the plater recommended I wipe them down with a flannel cloth once per year

I am not that big of a fan of silly gymkana contests but, this looks like an event that I would eagerly participate. Now all that is needed is a club willing to host this fun............. anyone?

If you've never driven across the Mojave in the middle of a summer heat wave, you may be in for a big surprise. Be prepared to carry 3 gallons of water and start early....

I feel that prices are generally lower driven by soft demand. Most Model A owners that hold membership in local clubs have multiple cars and if they decide to down-size are happy to sell to someone who intends to keep the car stock, appreciate it, and keep it on the road. Higher priced cars...

From my house to Ely Nevada is 420 miles and I have made the drive twice. I couldn't imagine driving any further. That said, I have always answered mileage inquiries by saying "300 miles in a Model A is a long day".

Ron was always my first stop at the Turlock Swap Meet every January. He was proud of the fact that he had space 1 in Building 1 and always had Model A parts for sale along with his welcoming personality. He will be sadly missed next month when we pass by "his spot" at the fairgrounds that he...

…..well, I can only tell you that I have 10's of thousands of miles on my Roadster that has always had a wolf whistle on it and true, I rebuilt my engine last year but, I doubt that engaging the whistle had anything to do shortening the life of said engine.