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I am going to order parts to replace my non-working gas gauge in my Model A. Any thoughts and or experiences with the gaskets? Cork or neoprene? The the last video I watched of Paul Shinn, he used cork. I know there are hundreds of you out there with your own opinions and experiences which I...

Do all the Model A parts suppliers get the same parts from a mother load some place or from various makers of the parts? For instance does Bratton's, Snyder's, Bert's, Mikes Affordable, The Model A Medic,and so on get the same parts, then adjust the price to meet their own business model for...

I have a model T front axle from a 1917 touring car that has been sitting in my shed for a number of years. Just wondering what the going rate is, if I were to sell it? Thank you in advance.

Hi All! I am thinking of restoring my own Gemmer 2 tooth steering box. I have a mechanical aptitude and can do a lot of things. My question is is this project do-able for the average bear or should I take it to someone who has done it before and pay them to do it? I figure that way it is done...

Hi all, I am in the market for a new 2 blade fan offered in the Model A supply catalogs. I see that Bratton's offers one for $50.40 and Mikes is $48.95, and Snyder's is $47.95 each. Snyder's states that theirs is balanced in the description, but the others do not. Are all the 2 blade fans for...

Hi all, I am getting near the end of my restoration of my 1929 Model A Tudor Sedan. I was just looking online at the Bratton's catalog and see that he sells two versions of the sill plates. One version is made of Aluminum for $18.95 Foreign made. The other version is made in the USA and is made...

I have a spare model A frame that has been in dry storage for over 50 years for a someday project. I no longer have a use for it and need the space in my shed. How do I tell what year it is and what is a fair price for it? Thank you in advance.

Advice & experience needed. Today my mechanic friend is coming over with his compression tester, and leak down tester to test my Model A with a Brumfield 5.9 to 1 compression. What numbers or measurements should I expect to see with each cylinder? I will write them down as we test to share this...

What is the life expectancy of the radiator hoses on a Model A? Mine were installed 14 years ago and have almost 6,000 miles on them.

I think it is time to remove my Brumfield 5.9 to 1 head from my engine. I need to investigate why I have foam in my radiator neck after a 30 mile round trip drive in 80 degree outside temperatures using only water with radiator anti-rust with water pump lube in the system. I have 6,000 miles on...

What colors do you think the 1929 Tudor Sedan is in the Autolit factory photo for sale on ebay? 1929 Ford Model A Tudor Sedan Factory Photo c8216-7HIJZF http://www.ebay.com/itm/370866210667?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1423.l2649

I too am trying to decide what colors to paint my Tudor Sedan. I am wavering between some colors would like to see how Stone Brown body with Deep Stone Grey belt and moldings look on a Tudor Sedan. Please post some photos so I can see more than my minds eye will allow. Thank you, Jim

Hello, I am getting near the time to paint my 1928 Tudor sedan and am thinking of Arabian Sand Dark for upper and lower body/Copra Drab upper body back with French Grey pin stripe as stated in The Model A Ford Paint & Finish Guide 2nd edition for the 1928 Tudor Sedan. I can visualize most things...

Happy International Model A Day! Today the Twin Cities Model A Ford Club is meeting at the Twin Cities Ford Assembly plant parking lot in Highland Park, near St. Paul at 9 a.m. We will then leave for a mystery tour with the destination of Hastings, Minnesota, a 40 mile drive with unknown stops...

I am so excited! Saturday March 31st, I am driving my 1930 Model A Ford with about 50 other Model A Fords from Downtown St. Paul to the Twin Cities Ford Assembly Plant in Highland Park, Minnesota. We are scheduled to be at the Ford plant about 2:30 p.m. for photos and a sad farewell to a...

Hi, A guy like me just can't leave things alone. My Tillotson carburetor ran great with nice color to spark plugs W16Y, but am searching for more performance. Like many of us, I can't just leave well enough alone and enjoy what I have. I bought a restored Model B carburetor and installed it on...

What is the gas line size from the sediment bowl to the carburetor? I am going to make a custom gas line and would like to buy a length of gas line tubing at the auto parts store and need to know the size. Thank you in advance. Jim

Hi, Has anyone on here bought a carburetor from a fellow named Art that goes by the name carb_a_restore on eBay? If so tell me about your experience good or bad. I read the feedback's and they all sound good, but am a bit apprehensive to spending a lot of $$ based on item description alone...

Hello, I am seeking information about the Model B Carburetor float shape. I read and looked at Vince Falters web site about the different shaped floats. Is there a preferred float shape Round verses the Rectangular float with spring? I know they changed from round to rectangular as the years...

I know some people use air filters on their Zenith 1, 2 or Tillotson carburetors, but am wondering if there are any opinions about using an air filter on a model B carburetor? I am interested to hear from those that have converted from using a Zenith 1, 2 or Tillotson carburetor to a Model B...