Recent content by Pilotdave

I've now managed to read nearly all of every post on this thread! No surprise that there are many interesting, thoughtful comments....to which I'd like to add this: the hobby as it was when Diane and I get into it in 2010 was different than it is today. It is certainly changing, but that doesn't...

That is quite an adventure! Thanks for posting about it, especially for us North Americans!!!

This was indeed our first time hosting! While it was most certainly a lot of work, it was also great fun to welcome so many Model A's and their people to our part of New England! We enjoyed having you all. And, happily, it wasn't scheduled for this weekend with 1"+ of rain in the forecast!!

Re: Windsor Built Model A’s For Sale - 1931 Fun photo and some interesting history!

I am very much in the "own it to drive it" camp - whether that involves a quick run to the local ice cream shop or a multi-day tour to another part of New England...and anything in between. I don't find that drivers around central Massachusetts have gotten nuttier in recent years...most folks...

Very sorry for your family's loss, Paul. Dave

Herb, I cut the can about 3/8" from where it attaches to the base. I used an ordinary hacksaw - were I to do it again, I'd use a Dremel with a cutting wheel - it'd be neater and easier to control. I don't think this was a ground problem, though anything is possible. I solved it in the case of...

Very handy - no need to wrestle with finding the high point on the cam. Especially when on the road and it's raining.......

Why can't I edit my initial post in a thread that I started? I could for a while, but now the "Edit" button in that post is gone. The thread in question is: https://www.fordbarn.com/forum/showthread.php?t=351880 Is there a limit on the number of times I can edit a post? Also, how do I edit the...

Re: Turn Signal Flashers Not Holding Up - Update I opened up one of the non-working Tung Sol 535 flashers to see what could be learned. This flasher causes the turn signal lights to blink but the indicator light did not illuminate when the turn signal lights were blinking. I'm attaching two...

old ugly, is there a 3 terminal version of those flashers? Do they use the bimetal strip approach to make/break the circuit? Thanks! Dave

I've been off the turn signal project for a few days dealing with a cooling system issue......back to turn signals soon. I appreciate the suggestions as well as the ingenuity you guys are showing! At the moment I have working turn signals using the Tung Sol 535 flasher from my stash. [I may have...

Thanks for the additional information. Is your car 6 or 12 volt? Would the diodes be installed in the turn signal wires to the lights to prevent current back feeding to the turn signal system? Or in the original wiring.... Thanks much. Dave

Guys, how does this design connect to the original tail and cowl light wiring? Thanks

Thanks very much, Y-Blockhead! I may have a question or two once your diagram has sunk in......