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On my 29 ccpu I replaced the back seat springs with plywood and 1" foam and just wrapped the seat cover around the back of the plywood. My bottom seat frame was rusted out so I built a new one and raised the back of the bottom seat springs level with the front. The combination of the 2...

An original junior sounds like the way to go but they do look pricey on Ebay. Not in a hurry so I might take some time and see if an affordable original comes along. I too would like to know the differences between the originals and the re-pops so I know what to look for. Thanks for...

Considering purchasing a Moto Meter with wings for my 29 pickup. I did a search of old posts on Moto Meters. Sounds like there were 4 sizes made back in the day. Most vendors seem to carry the "junior". Is that the one that is usually used on Model A's today?

Ditto on the thanks to the forum experts. I bought my pickup a little over a year ago and knew nothing about Model A's at the time. I have found a lot of helpful information here.

Thanks everyone for your answers This Forum is always a great source of information Happy Thanksgiving Everybody

Second time that I have heard of the problem pumping gas with arrestor in place. I don't have one now. Do most Model A owners run without arrestors?

Yesterday I bid on a early threaded style fuel tank spark arrestor/ screen on Ebay I lost and it sold for $55. Is there a vendor that sells new ones and what do used original arrestors normally sell for?

I stopped at a party store last week with my truck A biker on a Harley had pulled in behind me When I got out of the truck he came towards me This guy was twice my size in full leathers :eek: and I got a little nervous, did I cut this guy off or something? All was better though when...

I ordered some parts from Snyders yesterday around 11 am.. Snyders is in Ohio and I live in Michigan and although we are close I could not believe that my parts were delivered before 2:30 pm today. Wow, super fast service and shipping

From Model A Day at Gilmore flyer: (see first post) Friday - self guided area vehicle tours all day -self guided visiting of Gilmore museums all day -Cruise-in with live music 5 to 8 pm No fee, museum grounds open Saturday -9am gates open -9 to 5 swap meet all museums open featuring- pietenpol...

I was also interested in finding one, but it sounds like it might be more trouble than it is worth. Can anyone explain how the strainer acts as a spark arrestor?

I just had Dave from MODELAONLY.NET build me a F100 conversion for my seven tooth steering. I sent Dave my steering column and shaft and he mated it to his F100 box. Great communication with Dave and very professional Job. I have not installed it yet but will post a driving review after I...

Thanks for the answers everyone Great site, I have found the answers to most of my questions here, even without asking

I am installing a new steering wheel on my 29 enclosed cab pickup. With the front wheels straight, what position should the spokes of the steering wheel be in, a X or a t ?