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I own a 1930 Model A and am looking to replace its battery. Can anyone recommend the best replacement battery for a Model A

Can someone please give me the best recommendation in regards to buying a new radiator for my 1930 Model A. My vehicle overheats very quickly (after driving it about 20 minutes) no matter how I use the spark lever and gas. . . I've put in a four bladed fan . . . did not work. I changed the...

I plan to drop my oil pan (1930 Model A), clean out the sludge and put everything back together again. I have no idea when the last time this was done. I've owned the car for about 10 years. The original motor has 80,000 miles. . .any hints on this venture

I plan to install a lower water inlet with a port to install a water temp gauge. . . seems pretty easy. Looking for any advice/guidance.

Developed a first time challenge yesterday...after driving my model A for four years. While driving in second gear I pulled the retard lever down by about one inch and the car stalled. Could not get it started...today it started up first turn...am I missing something? Is the car sending me a "I...

I initially purchased "modern" shocks for my 1930 Model A but was totally disappointed with them. I have since purchased four Houdaille shocks from Bratton and elected to buy the arms and "dogbone" to assemble the shocks. I did not buy the Shock link assembly because I was told the "dogbones"...

Looking for any and all advice IRT installing new shocks on my 1930 Model A. I purchased a set from MAC but of course no directions came with them. Looking for any information and or assistance with the installation. Thanks in advance. Semper Fidelis

Ugh, Last time I started my Model A was a little over a week ago. We've been having a pretty warm winter here in Virginia. Went out to start the car and it would not start. Not a battery issue. . .plenty of current. When I step on the starter, nothing at all. Could it possibly be something...

I recently purchased a temperature gauge from MAC and was looking for any tips. . .hints on successfully installing it in my 1930 Model A. Any inputs would be greatly appreciated.

Gents, I'm back and with every post I get closer and closer to being "up and complete" with my vehicle. I purchased a Spartan horn from MAC this week and it came in today. I went out and installed it on my car and you guessed it. It did not work. I have completely re-wired the car so all the...

I search through the archives and read a number of hits IRT storing a Model A during the winter. I could not come up with an answer to my question. Simply put, if you plan to drive the vehicle or at least start it up every now and then, and have 50/50 antifreeze in the radiator, is there...

Gents, I have another "new" issue. A month ago I flushed my radiator as directed by Ford Barn and everything went well. I drove it and had it sitting idling for a while and no "overheating" issue. In other words, no "mercury" red issues with my Quail radiator cap. I recently drained the...

Gents, can someone educate me on a tail light issue I'm having. I re-wired my entire Model A. I added a passenger side tail light with cross over wires. Here is where the problem is. When I step on the brakes I have the drivers side stop light come on and the passenger "lower" light. The...

'30 Model A has been running like a champ lately, thanks to the help of the Ford Barn crew. Next project is to replace my manifold and muffler. . . any hints would be appreciated. Thanks in advance. Semper Fidelis Joe Marine

Quick question, I hope. I'm looking to replace my carburetor. I looked at MAC and they have three for sale. Zenith 1, Air balanced Zenith 1, and Tillotson X. I'm really not too sure which to purchase. Can someone recommend one over the other. Do I need to adjust it once installed or just slap...

I'm trying to connect the horn to the "wire harness" and I have a yellow and blue wire with yellow stripes. Which wire goes where IRT hooking up to the horn. Thanks in advance.

I replaced all the wiring in my model A and went to start it up and it fired off like a champ. Only problem is as follows: When I re-connected the battery the passenger side head lamp works okay with the steering wheel switch, but the drivers side stays on all the time. . .and my tail light...

Gents, I plan to change the oil and gaskets on my oil pan this weekend. Any tips would be greatly appreciated. Should be easy. . .I hope!

For all those who helped me wire my Model A ~ many thanks. I re-wired the entire car and turned the key and it lit off like a champ. I was a smiling happy camper! I was getting set to depart the cul-de-sac for our first drive. Took my lovely bride to the gas station to get fuel and when I...

I don't want to sound like a real chuckle-head as a "newbie" but to avoid any electrical fires, without an electrical disconnect switch, couldn't a Model A owner just simply disconnect the battery until you want to take it out for a ride? Am I missing something. Thanks in advance for any...