Recent content by roadster31

Could your problem be a bad bulb? I had a tail light/brake light problem I couldn't find, an elderly observer said "you got a bad bulb", A new bulb fixed it. Good luck, Roadster, 31

Thanks for the info. My problem (one of many) is I am trying to make the "A" road worthy without a complete teardown. I got the thing running well, and now the brakes need attention, next the steering and front end. I am close to the Twin Cities so maybe I can trailer it to a meeting of their...

I bought an early (mid April) Model A Sport coupe a couple of months ago. I just started looking it over. I have had several A's in the past, but nothing like the braking system on this car. No emergency brake band, and only one rod per back wheel. How do I get the top half off the cross shaft...

RE. 40-A twins post: I like your photo, I didn't think there was two white Fords on the planet.

Thank you to all those who replied to my questions. I got the car home yesterday, got all the bat and bird droppings washed off. It isn't quite as beautiful in the harsh daylight. But, it is very restorable and drivable as it is -- with all the brake and wiring work ahead. A few years ago I...

I just Moved back to Minnesota from the great state of CA. We lived in Pioneer for 5 years -- without a Model A, I started getting the shakes and found I needed a Model A again. A friend had one in his shed: an early April Sport Coupe, 50,000 miles and very complete. The question is, where can...

OK, MR. Gnat made me remember a problem I had a long time ago; Is it possible the upper dist. plate is warn or too small to fit closely? I had one that when warm or just vibration would move it and cause problems, when I tried to restart I would naturally move the advance/retard lever, that...

The small red squirrels are the worst ofenders, when I moved to the woods they were chewing everything. It wasn't good enough th sit on the bird feeder and eat sunflower seeds they chewed a hole right through the corner and moved in. The DNR said shoot them all! I got all but one -- he was...

Fop, If I win the lottery you'd better clear the shop (I guess I'd have to buy a ticket) I'll bring down a flat fendered Power Wagon, have you cut it down the middle to widen it by a foot to make it fit on a rolling chassis with a Cumins and a 6 speed Allison -- then I could pull a fleet of...

I checked with my State Farm agent about trailers, antique autos, boats, bikes, etc. everything is covered! buy a Model A, Harley, boat or anything you will insure with the company; it's automatic the item is insured for 30 days although I'd never let it go that long berore contacting the agent...

Tom, I don't believe for a second you would drive that between the head and block of your Model A. But, yep that's a floor chisel! the floor chisel and concrete chisel are (I believe) are one and the same tool depending on who ownes it. A brick set (chisel) has a much different profile -- about...

Thanks for the link, looks like a trip through the Santa Cruse Mtns. only peaceful. Makes me think I should go east next roadtrip. Regards, E LaBrash

I have had State Farm for 40+ years, they have insured my boats, cars, Model A's, motorcyles, and home; no restrictions on anything and reasonable. Regards, E LaBrash

Bill, I am sorry to read of your loss; My wife Betty passed away from early onset AD last year, so I have some idea what the family is going through. After the pain of your loss and roll of caregiver starts to fade the wonderful memories will start to flood back and give you some sence of peace...

Lawrie, I get mine from Purity Castings in B C Canada; the last time I got 50 pounds it was $300 + to get it from BC to SE Minnesota. I use their #11 and never had a problem with failure. I think you would have to buy the boat to get it to "Down-Under" Later, E LaBrash