Recent content by Stl Tkn

Thanks Tom.....

Hey friends! Need a bit of advice here. In process of rebuilding my 30 Coup and need to replace the drag link. I pulled the cotter pin and tried with all my might to turn the front end plug. With 84 years of rust and whatnot she ain't at all interested in moving. Tried to heat it as well...

Hey friends! In process of an off frame restoration and would really appreciate some help and or advise for rebuilding the steering and front break system. New to model A's and just a back yard mechanic. Anyone out there close enough to provide me some "adult supervision"?? Dennis

Hey guys....I am in the same place with my breaks. Back appear to be in serviceable condition BUT the front need replacing from the backing plate out. ANYONE FROM THE RALEIGH/DURHAM N.C. area that may be able to mentor me??? Rookie Dennis Koehler

gotcha. thanks! Dennis

Gents/ladies - I am doing an off frame restoration of a 1930 Coupe and now have easy access to dismantling the steering as the coach is off the frame. I have quite a bit of play (2-2.5" either side of center) in the steering wheel, and have decided to replace drag link and seats due to wear...

Hey friends! Thanks for the thread....EVERY time I come on this site I get exactly the needed information. I am restoring my 1930 roadster and have decided to buy both intake and exhaust manifolds due to a crack in the exhaust. Have been told that there is no need to mill the new manifolds if...

Thanks guys.....I feel like an old time DENTIST!! Dennis

hey guys (and gals) - any suggestions on how to extract some very old and rusted in grease fittings on my '30? I have about five that appear to be older than me and about as grumpy.....!!! Dennis

thanks all for all of your help!!! My first "A" restoration, so I will be back on here a LOT. Hope you don't get tired of my rookie questions!!! Dennis

Thanks all for the great advice. Still not sure what I will do, as I remember years ago rebuilding generators on old cars that I owned and remembering how great it was once the alternator came along. There are 6v alternators now for sale made especially (?) for our older vehicles, BUT the...

I am either going to rebuild my 1930 generator or buy a 6v alternator as a replacement. Not intending to show the car other than in parades. Any thoughts out there about how well they work or has anyone had problems with the swap out? Dennis

Gents - new to my 1930 Model A Roadster and also new to the off frame restoration that I am doing. One quick question on the gear lube, is it the same 600W lube that is used in the rear axle? Dennis