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The driver's door latch on my 1930 Briggs Town Sedan has failed, and neither the inside or outside handle will open it, even in the unlocked position. I have managed to get it open, and have removed the outside handle and the screws on the edge of the door. The window molding does not want to...

My Town Sedan was originally purchased in Kalamazoo, and the Kalamazoo Antique Auto Restorers Club had it as a door prize at their swap meet in February 1968. It was won by a friend of my neighbor in Arvada Colorado, who lived in Mishawaka Indiana at that time. He seldom drove it, and I bought...

Axle Crack? SOLVED? When I put my 1930 Model A Coupe on jack stands to adjust the brakes, I noticed that the right rear hub wobbled about 1/8" on the axle. I removed the cotter pin, and the axle nut was very loose. I know I torqued it correctly when I installed Flathead Ted's brake kit...

I have a set of Goodyear 5.00x19 tires made in Brazil on my 1930 coupe. The number I find on one of them is PUNB747. Can anyone help me find when they might have been made? Paul

When people, especially high school students, are looking at one of my Model As, I will often tell them that it is completely computer controlled, then ask them where the computer is located. Some of them get it, and point to their head. I then tell them all the things on the Model A which...

Spark Plug Wrench - FOUND A question for those of you that use Champion spark plugs, which need a 1 1/8" wrench. What kind of wrench do you take with you in your car? An 8" Crescent wrench will not open to 1 1/8". The original spark plug and head nut wrenches I have are only 1" or less...

Here is a simple way to add a separate fuse for the lights and horn. I used a AFK-1 fuse holder from Fun Projects to fuse the line from the generator to the light harness. Rather than cutting and splicing the harness, I put leads with terminals on the fuse holder, and bolted the harnesses...

I ordered a cutout regulator for my 1930 Town Sedan from Fun Projects, and received it last Friday. When I tried to install it on my generator (a 1934 Ford generator), I was having trouble figuring out how to mount it to fit the curvature and hole spacing on the generator. I sent Fun Projects...

What can I use to clean the body of a cylindrical generator - inside and out - without damaging the field coils?

I was given this horn, which came off of a Model A. I know it is not an original Model A horn, but I am curious about what it is from. It has a longer back cover, and an enclosed motor. Does anyone know? Paul

I recently replaced the engine, clutch and pressure plate and put new bearings in the transmission in my 1930 Town Sedan. Everything seems to be fine, except that, if I put it into neutral and let out the clutch at a stop light, the gears are still turning when I disengage the clutch and wait...

I have searched for the "Dirty Leg" post and cannot find it. Greg's post referencing it only shows a red X. I used to have this post in "Favorites" but it can no longer be found. Can someone find it, or can the person who originally posted it repost it? Thanks, Paul

My Town sedan has an interesting history, which I have written up below. It was won as a door prize at the Kalamazoo Antique Auto Restorers Club swap meet on February 4, 1968. The swap meet is still going on, and will be on February 4 again this year. I wonder if they still have door prizes...

I have a set of new cylinder head studs which I was told are for a high compression head. They are unique in that they have a 3/16 inch hex socket in the top of each stud. Has anyone seen a set like these? If so, what is your opinion of them? Thanks, Paul

I will sometimes take my Model A to school activities or youth groups and use the following outline to help them understand how a car works. I will ask the questions, and then show them the parts we are talking about on the Model A. I also use a framed copy of the lubrication diagram to help...

Is there a way to attach a text document (Microsoft Word) to a thread without scanning a copy into an image?

I am getting ready to have the original engine in my 1930 Town Sedan rebuilt. When I drained the coolant, there was a significant quantity of oil in it. There is no coolant in the oil pan. What should I look for in the engine that might cause this? Paul

On my 1930 Town Sedan, the tight spot on the steering box is to the left of center. When it is adjusted for minimum play at that point, there is too much play at dead center. I believe I need to make the centering adjustment described in Les Andrews' books. Is there any way to make this...

I have a Signal Stat 900 7 wire turn signal switch on my 1930 Town Sedan, using the cowl lights as front turn signals. In How to Restore your Model A, Volume 5, there is an article indicating that an eighth wire can be added to the switch to also allow the cowl lights to be used as parking...

I posted this on the electric temperature gauge thread, but I am reposting it since it may be of interest in other situations. It is a simple change to rewire the ignition switch to turn on accessories like a temperature gauge or turn signals, if you have an aftermarket switch. Use the present...