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I’m a lifelong Model A guy and an attorney and do quite a bit of estate planning work. You all have brought out some excellent points and considerations. Of course there is no one size fits all solution and your varied ideas demonstrate that well. Over my years of practice I have seen a big...

Recently I volunteered to post some photos of the details of my 29 Sport Coupe top for a member here. Hopefully the photos will help those of you installing a top. As you will see, it is fairly complex. Below is a link to my smugmug file for my Model A. The top detail photos are the last ones...

Kevin, I can post detail photos for you if you still need them. My Model A is a 29 Sport Coupe done correctly. Thanks, Jeff

Brilliantly done! The black and white is perfect. I especially like the stationary camera scenes when your Model A is going through the curves in the woods.

100 LL fuel, the kind most general aviation planes use, is known for withstanding long term storage. It smells good, too, smells like you are getting ready to go someplace interesting!

Thanks for the input on the accessories. For my purposes of a long distance trip, the overdrive is a plus assuming the rest of the car, brakes and steering, is up to the task. The air conditioning would be a plus if not overshadowed by the added complexity. Anyone have insight on the asking...

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The asking price is $18,400. I have not seen it in person, but have talked to the owner by phone. It was one of his dad’s cars, so details are a little vague. It also has turn signals in the cowl lamps, and two extra gauges which I assume are temp and oil pressure. Looks like head gasket may be...

If you were shopping for another Model A, (as I am) what adjustments if any would you make in your offer if the potential purchase had these? A) 12 volt conversion with alternator B) overdrive (second lever in front of seat) C) air conditioning (appears to be the Ken Davis system) Assume these...

Is anyone interested in trading a decent four door Model A that drives reliably for a pretty Sport Coupe? I’m making plans for a cross country trip in the next year or two and a four door version would be better suited for my plans. I’m willing to trade up, down, or sideways depending on...

Dave, Love it! Now that is the way to go.

Terry, This book I just finished reading is “Ford Model T Coast to Coast” published in 2018. He did mention a trip in a Cobra though. Jeff

Thanks for all the suggestions and advice. I like the idea of using my coupe and increasing the storage in some fashion and the single wheel trailer. For those with a Sport Coupe, is the fabric fairly resilient in rainy weather? The thought of getting all that nice cloth soaking wet kind of...

I’m thinking for two people, my wife and me. I just finished Tom Cotter’s book, so it has inspired me. The longest trip I’ve done in a Model A is from Virginia to Hershey and back in a 31 roadster 15 years ago.

If you were to set off on the adventure of traveling leisurely from coast to coast in a Model A, which version would you select? I think my 29 Sport Coupe is a poor choice for various reasons. I’ve only owned roadsters and this Sport Coupe before. Could a wagon be a good choice? Any...

Hi Jack, I don’t know if a Model A engine will start making complete revolutions with compressed air piped into one cylinder, but when doing leak down tests on airplanes, an assistant has to hold the propeller for dear life as it tries to turn. If the piston moves off TDC it takes a lot of...

I put my big fat thumb over the spark plug hole and feel the compression increasing as the engine is slowly turned by an assistant. Be careful of putting air pressure in a cylinder unless the piston is exactly at top dead center. Anywhere but the top and you will have an engine trying to spin...

An automotive paint store can match it if you take the car to them, or a piece of it. I took the cap off my door panel to match Vagabond Green for a small batch of touch up paint. They can also mix and match into a custom spray can. If you don’t know where to find such a store, ask a small...

Gunk carburetor and parts cleaner is readily available in most car parts stores. Around $28.00 and the gallon size gives you plenty of room for a Zenith. It has the basket for dipping the items, does a good job and doesn’t seem too harsh. It says to soak for twenty minutes if I remember...

John, I’m not sure what suggested to you that I don’t know the difference between the function of the choke and the GAV. This is my fourth Model A so I am right familiar with them. This one seems more stubborn than the others as far as ease of starting. The reason I mentioned the GAV is that I...