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What kind of radiator shell is that in the A of the day photo today 5/24? I have never seen one like that before. Something aftermarket? It looks like it has exaggerated lines to it. Just wondering.

I have put a lot of engines together over the years but I have never de-burred one. I am getting ready to assemble my Burtz but need some guidance on what needs to be addressed. Any advice and or photos would be appreciated. Thank you , Marc

Just wondering , should you balance a Burtz engine? Thank you for the advice. Marc

I have read that a group 2 battery fits the box better but are more expensive. If it is true that it fits better because the size is a little larger, does it mean it’s a better battery because it costs more? Thanks for the advice. Marc

I have a question. How did someone back in 1931 with only one leg go about driving a model A? Did they have hand control systems back then? There is a photo on the MAFCA home page today 2/13/23 of a gentleman purchasing a 1931 Victoria and it is clear he is on crutches with only one leg. There...

I am about to put a new rear spring in and I have always disconnected everything because I was removing the complete rearend. This time I just want to change the spring so if I remove the wheels and disconnect the shock links will the rearend drop down enough with the brake rods still attached...

Is there anyone currently making a quality round tube radiator for a 1928 other than Brassworks?

Should I shave a 5.5 snyder head to a 6 or just buy a 6? If it can be done without trouble how much do I go? I’m collecting parts to build a Burtz block. Any opinions? Thanks, Marc

Just wondering....what do you think they used to make the tires shiny on the delivery in the picture at the bottom of the MAFCA web page? It looks to be from the day. I have seen other pictures of cars in showrooms and they also had stuff on the tires. I know it’s not Armor All. : ) Marc

Can someone explain to me how when you have 2 bolts at the flywheel housing on each side and a bouncy spring mount in the front that you can not expect it to crack the flywheel housing after a period of time...however long that is. Seems to me that a single bolt on each side of the housing wold...

Just curious if there are any of the stainless steel model A’s still in existance. Thanks, Marc

Anyone going to Santa Rosa next week for the NCRG meet? Should be a fun week, over 100 Model A’s and 300 people registered. The weather looks like it will be cooperating. Marc

What kind of wheels are on Jerry Egglestons roadster that was the A of the day? The centers look like stock 31 but the rims look like 16 inch. Never seen that before. Thanks, Marc

How far do you screw in the secondary well on a Zenith carb.? So it is flush with the casting? The threads on the carb I am working on will allow it to thread in deeper. Thanks, Marc

I noticed on today’s MAFCA page there is an assembly line photo showing what I think is a shot of a United States Royal co.tire on the rim. I did not know they used this brand. I thought it was mostly Goodrich. Any opinions? Just wondering. Thanks Marc

Please pray for us here in Sonoma and Napa counties as many of my fellow Sonoma A's club members have lost their homes. The situation is on going as I write this. I am waiting for evacuation orders with no power or water.

Can someone please take a picture of their headliner in their 28/29 special coupe? I just got one from Lebaron Bonney and the tack strips are one bow off and the directions provided say how to install however my original bows have tack holes in different bows. I looked on youtube and saw coupes...

On a Zenith carb. when you open the air screw(counter clockwise)from a full seat, does that let in more air or fuel? Making it richer or leaner at idle? When I come to a stop it smells rich. It idles good with the GAV closed and the air screw is 1 turn open. Float is set correctly.I am thinking...

I have a problem. My steering column clamp that is riveted to the gas tank has started to seep fuel. Any opinions,ideas or methods on how to fix it? I don't really want to weld it to the tank and I don't want to use any gas tank seal in case that fails and I do have to weld it to the tank.I...

A month or two ago someone posted the O.D. and the I.D of a sealed bearing for the front of a water pump. I can't for the life of me find that thread. I want to re-build my spare water pump and use a sealed front bearing. I am hoping that it will last longer and stop the end play. The one I...