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    Model A clubs

    Hi, Is there any model A clubs around Windsor/Detroit area or Sarnia / PortHuron? I am looking for a group who I can learn some hands on troubleshooting skills.
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    Starter issues

    Good day, Got the car started today 1930 ford however ...it stopped attempts to restart a than just heard a grind noise when I press on the starter any ideas what’s going on?
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    Model A shifter 1930

    Hello, I am looking for a new shifter kit for my 1930 model A. My shifter is worn so I either am looking for a shifter kit to replace the parts in it or a complete shifter for the transmission. Let me know if you have anything like this for sale. Regards, Dan Canada:)
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    1930 Model A engine compression

    Does anyone have the range for compression on the for the engine. My compression test was 50, 60, 0,0, I have a blown head gasket between the 3rd and 4th piston. Just wondering if anyone could provide some normal readings. There was water coming out the oil pan when I drained it. Any...
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    Painting a Model A 1930

    Hello, It has been some time since the old girl was painted. Where is the best place to buy paint, and what kind should I use? Also how much paint will be required to paint the under body, fenders, and body? I am trying to restore this properly and could use some assistance. I will likely be...
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    1930 Model A

    Hello, Can anyone give me some ideas on what would cause the front end to shake after going over a manhole cover or a bump in the road. I basically have to stop the car and then proceed from there. I checked the king pins by jacking the car up and they wheel seems like it has no play. So I...
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    Wiring for Generator

    Does anyone have any photo's they can send me on the correct wiring of the Generator on a 6 volt system, my wires are not colour coded so and I don't think it was wired properly. Please share if possible for 1930 Model A. 2 wires were connected to the front towards the rad of the cut out switch...
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    Waterpump

    Water pump replacements, after obtaining this 30 Ford 5 window coupe, the water pump was replaced prior and is leaking more like a constant drip I tightened the nut and think I have it stopped however how much grease do you put in the zert to stop it. I remember a few years ago I had no high...
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    Generator verses Alternator

    Has anyone hooked up an Alternator to there 1930 Model A. How did it perform let me know the pro's and con's. Also should the battery terminal going to the Alternator be negative or positive. One connection goes to the transmission should it be hooked to the positive post on the battery. We...
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    Alternators verses Generators for 6 Volt Systems

    Hello, Can anyone share there experience changing a Generator to Alternator system. Pros and Cons of doing so, I would like to keep it the same however they say the alternator system is better?
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    Generator Wanted

    Looking for a generator for a 1930 5 Window coupe Ford model A with the cut out switch 6 volt system.
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