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1933

Addition to above features, DeLuxe had carpet instead of ruber mat and scroll interior window hardwarw.

Do not use teflon tape. It will find ways to plug jet orfices.

Some day we will all die. All the other days we won't.

Is there supposed to be a gasket between the steering sector housing and the steering housing on a '31 two-tooth steering gear?

Welcome to the hobby! Be certain to disconnect the battery before working on your gas gauge. Any spark will be memorable.

In 1953 I bought a coupe and named it "Edsel". Then 4 years later FoMoCo took away that honor. In 1960 I sold Edsel and bought an un-named roadster that I still have.

Click on Marco's link below his picture of an original top. Then click on "Take a tour" Then go to "The workshop" Then read his "Installing a top" on a tudor sedan. That's the best info you can find for your top replacement.

If anyone has some very old Restorer magazine, there was an article about an A coupe at Edwards Airforce Base that would be sold to pilots with the condition that they did not altar its condition or appearance. Could this be that coupe?

Remove battery ground strap and scrape rust or paint off frame. Re-attach ground strap and see positive amp readings.

Joined MAFCA in 1957, charter member. First Model A, 1929 Tudor totaled in 1953

You also need to pull the distributor to prevent stretching the armored ignition cable. I forgot and it broke the terminal box.

Lee,my roadster is in Michigan. However, LadySlipper A's has a member in Austin,MN with a DeLuxe '30 Roadster. If the windschield spacing is the same on a '30 Standard Roadster there is one just a few miles from you. Give me a call I'm in the Rochester phone book. You know my name I can give...

In 1917 highway superintendant K I Sawyer had the first center line painted on "Dead man's curve" of US Highway 41 outside Marquette, Michigan. Lane markers probably followed.

John, I know a big part of your Grandpa will continue to live on in you. We've enjoyed having him a member of "The Ladyslipper A's" even though it was too short a time. You and your Mom will continue to be in our thoughts and prayers. Ted

The rubbercork gaskets can leak if torqued too tight. Paper gaskets can be torqued to 20 ft-lbs but rubbercork gasket will sqeeze out, try 5 ft-lbs.

If you plan to use it, now would be a good time to replace the U-joint. Ask a Model A club member to check the U-joint for you. I'd say $150 is on the high side of a $50 to $200 range. If you had heard it run in a car the upper range could be justified.

Rumble seat and side-mount spare were options.

'30/'31 DeLuxe coupe had cowl lights, dome light, mohair or bedford cord upholstery, carpet floor mat, pin stripe on gas tank, wood grain dash & window moldings, scroll inside handles,

Soak thin wooden slats in hot water. Stack them up and shape the stack to fit the end opening of the top bow. They will form around the bend of the bow while being pushed into the opening. Allow to dry and tack the top material.