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You really need to join a local chapter of MAFCA. Not only will this make you aware of other Model As for sale but you could probably get a member to go look at this car with you. They would have a better idea of what is a minor or major problem with this car. For what it's worth I'm a retired...

Most of the parts houses can get them in a day or two so they are available here.

Synchro, I know at one time some rebuilders were machining the slinger down (but not completely off) and using the rope seal that fit a 1950 era Chevy 216 inline six on Model A engines. I don't know if that info helps but from your description I think that might be the method you have been told...

There are a few things to be aware of. First your 6v system is positive ground so make sure that you hook positive of the jumper to positive of the jumped car (and negative to negative). Most people will naturally want to put the negative cable from the jumper car to ground of the A. DO NOT...

Dick, Thanks I just ordered one of those off Ebay. DMV did not send a tab with my registration, and they did not know what I was talking about when asked. So for $12 delivered I'll just buy one. Dirk

Where do you get the little piece to put the registration stickers for YOM plates in California? DMV does not seem to know what I'm talking about when I ask them. I have two 1930 A's (with consecutive numbered 1930 plates no less) one has the little metal tab with the stickers on it. I can't...

Apparently the Fastenal trucks going to CA from the east are full. Fastenal has refused to handle shipments into CA from Texas. Shipping outbound from CA doesn't seem to be a problem. About a year ago I had a pallet shipped into CA from Oregon and Fastenal didn't balk at that. Don't get me...

I have a pair of 1930 A's both have Nu-Rex 6v alternators with the same size pulley. The Tudor has to be revved up quite a bit for it to start charging which I understand is normal. The pick up will charge as soon as the engine fires up. I'm wondering if anyone can explain why the pick up...

You might check with Rick at Vintage Restorations in Bakersfield. I think he uses a local front end shop that still does I beam axles.

You can buy a 9X12 imported surface plate for about $35. I would think it's good enough for what Jim is recommending as a repair method. Dirk

Try the Ole Guys Shop in Merced. 209 201 4458

Well since I do put over 1000 miles a year on my A, I have been wondering about the Coker radials. I can get over the price of the tire but the price on their radial tubes makes me hesitate. I recently bought two tubes from different vendors. The one I got from Snyder's said it was suitable...

I like the looks of the A6705 kit from Snyder's http://www.snydersantiqueauto.com/oil-filter-kit-2054 Has anyone used it and if so what are the pros and cons of it? Thanks Dirk

A question for 1929, How do you like that intake manifold? I see that Red's sells those as well as tube headers. Dirk

First post here, if looking at used wheels is there an easy way to tell the 1928 wheel from the rest of them? Thanks, Dirk