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Be sure to tell the ignorant that you save money by not filling the cooling system with anti-freeze but use spring water which never freezes and runs year around. Buy the Model A whatever the condition or price and don't let anyone spoil your fun!

Sorry, I made a mistake when I tried to post this as a separate thread. I guess I won't post any more so as not to offend anyone. I just don't know why it jumped in here. As for trying to get money and parts back, try it. I have gone to small claims court and won in another unrelated case. But...

Bumper Chrome Quality Howdy, Last Sunday, I ordered a '31 Model A front chrome bumper kit from Macs for $295. less 15% and shipping. This included the end nuts, bolts and washers as well as the three bumper clamps complete with backing plates. Today I received the bumper and gingerly opened...

Re: tubular rivet tool I just use an air gun bb and a c-clamp. Works for me.

I replaced my original Motometer because the body was pitted and the thermometer had failed. The mercury would no shrink back to the bottom. I even placed it in the freezer overnight to no avail. I bought a new Motometer by Boyce with the wreath engraving but no wreath on the screws from...

After having all my 19 inch spoke wheels sand blasted and coated with an epoxy primer, I loaded up my $17.00 Harbor Freight spray gun with Valspar original Green Apple epoxy paint and shot the wheels. Whatever it was, the paint went on without a hitch. An idiot can spray paint with that Valspar...

I will consider your suggestion on the cowl band. If I can't get the adequate spacing, I will try this as a last resort. Thanks for the help.

Thanks for the help. I checked the frame before it was sand blasted and epoxy painted. I could find no deficiencies as to being bent, twisted, or out of square. Dad only drove this to town for errands and did very little hauling of anything. I am going to follow your suggestions and with a...

Thanks for the quick reply. I have checked all these items. The original radiator and rods, the cab, the frame and everything is strictly stock. No modifications or abuse of any kind. The mileage is only 71.767 miles. I am going to try to bolt a block to the hood bumper hole in the frame and...

Howdy, I am having some difficulty aligning the hood on my 1931 Model A pickup after doing a frame up restoration. The problem is that the rear hood hinge retainer needs about 1/8 an inch more space between it and the cowl band in order to align with its mounting screws. I have used up all the...

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I am not here to argue with JOES31 posted comments and his discrediting with what I have commented on. All I would like to add is that I was a project engineer in a Fortune 500 Company for mostly engine driven generator sets, pump units, and compressor units. During these 26 years of my career...

If the head lights turn on when making a left turn, check the small split copper sleeve on the light switch shaft just inside the hollow steering gear shaft and just below the horn button. If this split copper sleeve is missing or excessively worn, the light switch shaft will turn with the...

For your own information and a basis for your comments about automotive air filters, I would suggest Googling "K&N air filter myths." Google will list several websites with a broad range of comments most of which are hilarious. The website by the Nissan Infinity Car Owners Club, NICO has the...

I have a Schumacher for about $18. I disconnect the battery ground cable, hook up the Schumacher, and fly back to Texas for seven months. The next spring when I return the battery is fully charged. Cranks right up. If the charger is over charging, the top of the battery will be wet and have low...

Sometimes I wonder about my Model A that didn't have a thermostat and allowed free flow of coolant throughout the system. I have now added a 160F thermostat in the outlet hose to the upper radiator connection. Since I haven't completed my restoration, I haven't observed coolant temps with the...

Car owners throw away the highly efficient pleated paper filter which is sized for twice the air flow requirement of the engine to allow for particle loading and replace it with a K&N low efficiency filter. Stupid is as stupid does! The only benefit of a K&N is at the maximum rpm of an engine...

You guys learned me good!

Check the filtration efficiency of a K&N filter vs. that of any other pleated paper air filter for an engine application. You will be surprised that the efficiency of the K&N is very low. You can even see through it on a bright sunny day. The only time a K&N has an advantage is at maximum...

K&N filters are suitable for long life engine operation. A pleated paper filter is sized for twice the air flow requirement of an engine to allow for loading with dirt and other particulate. The only advantage of a K&N is at max engine rpm like in racing. I demonstrated a K&N filter for a '97...