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I recently discovered that there were small hard flakes between the outer and inner layer of my 1929 Repo gas cap. The engine always ran great but recently it periodically would die from lack of fuel. I used a compressor to blow air through the vents in the cap and it appeared there was no...

PROBLEM: When after a short stop for fuel or dining, the engine will start at the touch of the starter but after going about half a block the engine dies for lack of fuel. 1929 Special Coupe. 12Volt. SITUATION: When engine is cold it starts and runs...

Dan Turner, long time member of the Early Ford V8 club, passed away 4-9-22. Dan had many show quality V8's and won many awards. Dan lived in Liberty, MO and later years in Cameron, MO.

Ernie Smith (Red Oak, Iowa) passed away at 103. At 100 he was still flying. Ernie took me up in my 65hp cub and did a loop, we survived!

This has been flying over my house all afternoon, must be taking people on rides. I have added some closer pictures. I rode in one in about 1962 in Red Oak, Iowa. I think it was based out of Ottawa(Sp), Kansas.

Got the A shoveled out now the train.

Can anyone recommend a radiator shop in the Phoenix, AZ area(or within 100 miles) that would do a decent job on a Model A radiator?

Can anyone recommend a radiator shop in the Mesa, AZ area that would do a good job on a Model A radiator?

Just took this picture from my front drive. It might bring back memories to some who were involved from 12/7/41 onward.

Any suggestions on where to get a gasket that fits the gas cap (1929) correctly. I have used the cork ones from the suppliers but they all seem to small. On our last trip the gasket was not under the cap when I removed it to fill up with gas. It either fell out at some point when I was...

I just saw an engine with an original looking number that started with a star and then the letters RF xxxx star. Anyone know what the RF would indicate?

Driving down a street in our 55+ retirement community, my '29 Tudor suddenly died as if I had turned the switch off. I had time to get my test light out and determine there was no fire getting to the points before the elderly crowd began gathering around. I soon was besieged with questions...

The engine number stamping looks very original. After the "star" are the letters RF and then the number. Does anyone have an explanation for this?

We don't' police ebay here fellas... __________________ Ryan Cochran - www.AtomicIndustry.com Please clarify for me what this means. Are we not to discuss on this forum our Ebay experiences as related to Model A transactions? I have no problem one way or...

Just returned from the first trip after installing an air conditioning unit from Ken Davis. A hot and very humid day in Iowa but we rode in comfort. Installation was was pretty straight-forward and Ken was very helpful with instructions. The kit seems well designed and fit very well.

I know that the front mounted emergency brake lever must be shortened if you are installing and air conditioner unit from Ken Davis. If someone has done this, can you give me the amount that has to be removed. I have ordered a unit from Ken and would like to get the lever shortened while I am...

Does anyone know if 12V duel filament headlight bulbs are available from NAPA, O'reilys, or other auto parts stores? I know they are available from the A vendors but would like to get some locally if they are available. Also would you have the part #. Thanks for any info.

On our Model A tour this week we visited an aviation museum in Greenfield, Iowa. There I learned that the Kari-Keen Trunk Company had also been in the aviation business for a period of time. I think they made about 28 aircraft before stopping production.

I just noticed that the ammeter reading now stays at about 18 and doesn't come back to zero. The ammeter has been indicating normal operation until today. The battery is new and seems fully charged. I am using a 6volt + ground alternator. I know we have some very knowledgeable people about...

I just noticed that although the tread wear on both my front tires is wearing evenly across the tire, there is about a 24" part of one tire that the tread is nearly gone while the rest of the tread on that tire looks good. I assume this is due to the unbalanced condition. What balancing...