Recent content by Roger Byrne

Still looking for either style of trunk . . anyone have one for sale?

Still looking for one!

Still looking . . .

Still looking . . .

I still haven't found a trunk like this :( so I'm bringing it back up to the top.

Does anyone have a Model A trunk for sale like the one pictured below? It's the type of trunk where the tire mounts ON the trunk. I'd be interested in either the type shown that folds out or the type where just the top opens for access. Thanks, Roger

Does anyone have a Model A trunk for sale like the one pictured below? It's the type of trunk where the tire mounts ON the trunk. I'd be interested in either the type shown that folds out or the type where just the top opens for access. Thanks, Roger

Thanks ronn, it's an International Autowagon built in 1912. It has a two cylinder air cooled engine (5" bore X 5" stroke) and a two speed transmission. It was called an Autowagon because it was designed as a light truck but could also be used as a car to haul the family by clipping in an...

I play in the snow with my cars from time to time. I agree with the comments above that they handle pretty well in the snow at a reduced speed. The big issue is traction and several times I've wrapped rope around the rear wheels for better bite in the snow. From what several old times told me...

Tom, the old gas station is a mini museum and located in Wallen, MN. It is open to the public most weekends when the weather is nice. The drive-through stone barn is located is a very rural area between Chatfield and Racine, MN.

A couple weekends ago, a few of us went on a fall color drive in Southeastern Minnesota. All three of us own 1929 Model A Tudors and with all the side trips, we covered about 180 miles for the day.

This has been talked about a lot on the MTFCA forum. Here is a link that will give you several ways to go: http://www.mtfca.com/discus/messages/118802/125711.html?1293665840 As I said in my post on that thread, I got my paint at the local NAPA store. I went with the information about the 1985...

In my opinion, the MTFCA has the best magazine and for sure, the best Web site. However, the club that is nearest you (MTFCA or MTFCI) would like the best one for convenience and camaraderie.

Thanks Ryan for all you do. This forum provides a wealth of information to the new people in the hobby and to those of us who have been around a while. Do what you think best to keep this forum going. Taking care of this site takes enough of your time and there is no reason for you to put up...

You may want to check with Dave Dunlavy. Here is his web page on the Quad: http://quadricycle.info/