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Does anyone know of a shop in eastern North Carolina that can turn Model A cast iron drums? Maybe in the Raleigh area? I called Randy Gross and he suggested that I get them turned here if possible because of the shipping cost to send them to him in CA. I understand that the fronts can be...

I'm in day 3 of installing my Mitchell overdrive (by myself!). It is going very well. Paul Shinns video has been very helpful. I welded up a homemade spring spreader but just used it as a safety, I left the spring on the rear end and not in the car. I'm amazed at the quality of the entire...

I have one of those Signal Stat 900 universal turn signal switches. I have blown 10 inline fuses trying to trace the problem of blowing the fuse when the left turn signal is turned on. It works fine on the right signal. I have inspected all the wiring associated with it in great detail, even...

I have relocated from AZ to NC . My A has been registered with an antique plate in AZ since the early70's. So, I am looking at the NC rules and they seem a little onerous compared to AZ. Looks like I might have to pay a "property tax" and have it inspected at one of the state inspection...

I think I could make this work if I could find a 6v fan motor. Are there any sources for one about this size?

I am about to open trailer my '30 Town Sedan from Arizona to North Carolina on the U-Haul car carrier (all four wheels off the ground). It will be behind the largest U-Haul truck (26 footer). I'm thinking that being that close to that large square wind breaker might be better protection than...

I'm looking to buy a luggage rack for my rear mounted spare '30 TS. The prices range from well over $200 plus shipping to one from Gearhead in Iowa for $139 and free shipping. I know you get what you pay for but the pictures and descriptions all look the same and I suspect they are all made in...

My speedometer is off a little; it reads about 50 when the gps shows 46 or 47. The rear end is a 3.78 and the wheels are 19". Is it the wheel size or just a bad speedometer?

A model a sedan (might have been a fordor) sold yesterday on Barrett Jackson and they kept referring to it as a "Country Sedan". To the best of my recollection Ford didn't use that label until the station wagons of the '50's ?

While I was waiting for the parade to start yesterday I smelled gas and noticed a slow drip from the carb. No drip while running. It is the Zenith replacement carb 13922. I took it apart when I got home and it looks like the viton tip on the needle is distorted a little. I installed this...

When I pin the new service brake actuating arm with the dust ring to the new camshaft it seems to be too stiff in movement. It takes a lot of pressure to move the arm. Without the dust ring it moves freely. Am I missing something here? Also, since it is a split ring and would allow dust in...

I put one of those Signal Stat Model 900 turn signal controls on my A. Everything works great except when I hook up the blue wire (pilot light) the pilot light stays on continuously. It flashes on the control o.k. left right and emergency but when in neutral position it is on. Is this normal...

I am interested in having my local print shop make a poster to put on an easel for an upcoming show and would like to see examples of what y'all might have. I just can't decide how much information to include, order of presentation, Ford history, etc. Thanks for the help.

I just took my first test run with my new Snyder HC head and the difference in power is pretty striking. I now accelerate up grades in high gear which I decelerated on a week ago. It may be my imagination but I detect a slight light knock pulling on grades. It doesn't sound as heavy as a...

I have been asked twice in the last week why the roof on Henry's Model A is soft rather than steel. I know I have read the reason somewhere but can't recall for sure. I said I thought it had to do with the steel stamping capacity of the day. Is that right?

Called Sammie Guthrie (Arizona Model A) today to ask him if I had paid a recent bill and ended up talking for 30 minutes or more on everything from overdrives to motor mounts to high comp heads to brakes. What a resource he is --must be the most knowledgeable A man in the valley of the sun...

I want to put led turn signals on my bumpers but the 6 volt ones that go between the bumper bars are a little pricey and I wondered if 12 volt ones will work on 6 volts or will they be so dim as to be useless. There are so many choices on the 12 volt ones on line and in catalogs and they are...

RE: My previous Fourth Parade post O.K. In fairness to the local Chamber of Commerce I have to say that an apparent reversal was made and my Town Sedan was declared the first place winner over the Shay roadster. Fifty dollar prize!! I already have an accessory in mind to spend it on.

There were two cars in our fourth parade in the "vintage car" class, my 1930 Town Sedan and a Shay replica roadster. The Shay got the prize! :(

Hope this works. This is my '30 TS which I finished two weeks ago after a seven year labor of love (and some frustration).