Recent content by Roserock49

All of mine are 1/4- 20 and that is what the books show.

The Standard Hardware book lists 1/4-20 x3/4 hex head bolts. However in the Victoria Book there to a photo of an original Victoria with 1/4 -20 round head screws. I used the screws to attach to the body and the bolts to attach to the fenders. Hope that helps

My other treasures are my wife's Bud Cab 31 & my 49 Studebaker. The Studebaker was purchased new by my Grandfather in Dec.1948 and been in the family ever since. My daughter will be the next caretaker.

Special Delivery, Try contacting the Diablo A's of the Model A Ford Club in Concord, CA. There are several members that could give you the information you need. I would suggest Bob Grady.

I would also check that gas cap vent isn't plugged. This would result in a slow flow of gas.

Here is a survivor that my Son in Law owns. I believe it's a 1927 and been in his family many years. Still runs and still has the original license plates.

Named my 31 PU "Buster" after my dad. A nickname he got back in the 1930's

Rusty, I used Kroil to loosen mine. Dripped it on the backside and between the handle and arm, then let it soak overnight. Next day repeated the procedure and tried to rotate back and forth. Repeated this procedure for several days. They finally started to move. Worked for me. The wife hates the...

I recently saw an article on dimpling the radiator fins. It is in the Tiny Tips book on page 170

Studebakers and Model A's just naturally go together!

Larry, I painted all sections separately, cleaned all inside hinge areas with a wire tube brush. I also made 3 new hinge rods out stainless steel. I also used a punch to get the rods started moving out. Good Luck

Here is a pix. showing how to install the centering gauge

There is a guy in town who owns 4 restored Town Cars

I once got a rebuilt engine back from a reputable rebuilder who either forgot to install all bearing shims or one fell out while installing them. Needless to say it was impossible to turn the engine over by hand. Sure was glad I checked before using the starter.

No, its not my cup of tea either. Why criticize though, the owner must be proud of his car or he wouldn't have sent it in to MAFCA. Yes they are struggling to get pictures of our A's. This is an outlet to show off our cars to others. We need to sent in our pictures. Most of us are savvy enough...