Recent content by Smurkey

I used indoor/outdoor carpeting of a low pile. Has worked excellent for years now. Smooth as a billiard table up there.

Maybe you needed to "flash" the generator after sitting for so long...

bingo!

Be glad it's not a '29 Town Sedan. Pulling that off (and putting it on) are exercises in nervousness.

https://stcloud.craigslist.org/pts/d/model-front-axle-assembly/6322559226.html

I'd suggest a brass brush vs. SS. Softer than the surrounding metal.

Bought an axle to replace the one bent years ago in a towing mishap (which hits the apron). Any thoughts?

https://www.restorationstuff.com/ Hardware you might be able to use...

Any compression? I've had valves stick open...some backfiring too.

A car with gravity feed fuel is a car with a perpetually running fuel pump. Henry didn't add parts just "for the heck of it," we know that. And to add: I always run carbs dry, works great.

Yeah, that's definitely not the correct one for the car. It's a Trico, but I don't think its a Model A model, looks most like a TR-C1A but some minor diferences. Per the Judging Standards: "Electric wipers were standard equipment on all closed cars from late October 1927 and became standard...

Looks like a June 1928 build date. Check out this link http://www.fordgarage.com/pages/ABenginenumbers.htm#C3 The beauty is you can start off by making it safe and using it and then decide later if you want to do a full restore. One of the rare times in life you can have it both ways:).

You inspired me to upload a few pics of my car's "journey." Check them out, maybe give you some inspiration. Take lots of pics if you're going to dismantle. Me, I kinda like them old and whipped...a driveable dream, so to speak. I'm a little biased but I think they're the classiest Model A...

That looks awesome! Just finished the same car about three years ago. Murray, 1929. As for the windshield wiper motor, it should be electric not vacuum. Let me know if you need any tips or tricks on that one...there are a few. P.S. It goes quicker than you think once you get cracking.

Still dont know about AT THE PLUGS. Just pull off the bronze strip that goes to the plugs and position it about an 1/16-1/8 inch away from the plug tip. A spark should jump to the tip if all is well. If not, check cap, rotor, condenser...