Recent content by Richard Wilson

Now that would be a cool display for the Model A museum. Display it under water in a big aquarium.

The MAFFI Model A Museum recently had a Pietenpol donated for display. I do not know any of the details. Maybe another poster can supply the details.

Anyone interested in the Smith Motor Compressor Club that Dick Webber mentions above can contact me through fordbarn. I can send information about the club and how to join.

Niagara Blue should have been called Niagara Green. You will be "shocked" if you are expecting blue paint.

Re: First ride....died...help Don't have anyone to crank it over so I can see if I'm getting spark, but the old girl still won't start. Very simple for one person to crank over to check for spark. From passenger side of engine just reach over top of engine and work the starter rod. Be sure...

I don't think so. They dropped the Friday hill climb several years ago.

20 amp safety fuse is not heavy enough. Use a 30 amp fuse like the safety fuse holder was designed for.

The East TN MARC Fiddler and Fiddleheads Festival and Car Show at Farm House Galleries in Unicoi, TN is Saturday April 26. This annual show averages 50-75 cars, mostly Model A's. Bluegrass, gospel and country music is played live throughout the day. I always look forward to attending this...

Be careful with those newer ignition switches. They can short out to the gas tank as you found out. Worst case is when they weld them self to the gas tank and set the wiring on fire. We had this happen on a club tour several years ago.

Pic for Tiny.

I helped a man bend his shifter by using two pipe wrenches, one held square just above the shift tower to keep pressure off the lower part of the shaft and forks and the second a little higher up the shaft used to do the bending. Bent cold and took about two minutes start to finish.

In my pre-computer days I designed a topper for one of my former clubs styled like the 20's and 30's tourist toppers. O'Brien Truckers cast these for me. Low minimum and reasonable pricing. 508-248-1555 www.obrientruckers.com.

I agree! The hobby is very lucky to have such amazing editors. There is a lot of work and time spent behind each magazine by all involved. Just think, every sixty days the editors have to start all over with 80 plus blank pages to fill. Being an editor seems to be a very under appreciated job.

If you do not see any debris or flaking rust in the bottom you should be good to go. The brown color is probably the stained tank sealer.

This is a very good ideal for any painted 28-9 headlight bucket. There could be, and probably is, a good reason why they are painted.