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seems the simple solution for getting some repairs done and learning about your car...JOIN A CLUB.

Is there a left and right parking brake band? Can you flip and install a parking brake band incorrectly? Just a thought.

I stupidly put the fan and pump between the jaws of a vise. Hit the end of the shaft and broke a chunk out of the pulley. Use your hand to hold the fan blade!

I used modern rubber fuel lines to connect a shut-off between the cast fuel bulb and carb. After about one year, the rubber fuel line split at the hose clamp. Go with the steel gas line.

Sandbug: There's a Model A club sponsored swap meet this Sunday, November 2nd at 21000 Plummer St., Chatsworth from 7-1 PM. Maybe 50 vendors. Also a mixed car "car show". It's worth the time going. LRF

Sandbug; there's a car show and swap meet here in chatsworth, CA november 2nd, 2025 put on by the SFVMAFCA. Mostly Model A parts for sale. Contact: Jim Lank (818)367-4757

Seeing that number stamped on the side makes me believe it is a "repop". That number doesn't exist in Ford catalogues. IMO

Thanks Jeff for correcting me, I should of said "last swap meet at this location". The "T" swap meet IS the largest and finest in vintage parts. IMO

I'll be selling in space 30-31 (against the west fence), two spaces of A parts, sheet metal, E-28 parts, original 3X, tire valve stems, A tools, 50 years of collecting. Good prices! Hope to see you there. I heard this is the last year for the swap, the college is tearing down the stadium for...

Also for dating, the Dec. 1927 thru February 1928 radiator shell had the webbing woven thru it. It's very obvious when you see it.

I'm a little confused here. You wrote the car is in Newcastle, NE but you want someone in Newcastle. PA to inspect it? Your typing error? Or? Pictures show it as a 1930 Standard Tudor and a nice one too. Just saying be careful. LRF

Be sure you use a copper gasket between the carb and intake as Ford did originally, it does make a difference. LRF

I got it from the national clubs and older (which I am now) local club members that lived back then and well into the 1950s-early 80s. Past history IS important! LRF

How about picking the right spark plug and the different heat ranges the "A" should run with, Physical examples of the different plugs for the "A" and their part number. Will my nos EDISON plugs work? How about a Champion 2X, it's only one number less than 3X. What do the numbers mean? You see...

She's nicely accessorized, seeing the palm trees in the background, maybe Florida, California, even Hawaii. Being a 1940 car, I hope they're NOT in pre-WWII Hawaii.

I recently purchased about 10 cast iron sediment bulbs and have found that 3 of the screw in bases (drain valves) are larger than the rest. There are two styles, early and late.

I, for one, deeply appreciate any of Bob Bidonde's information and graphics. They're exceptional! I'm an owner of "A"s for over fifty years and am still learning. Thanks, Bob

I went to DMV to register my new acquired Model A. They asked what body style, I said CABRIOLET. They said what's that? I said a car with a top that folds down. They said "oh, a convertible". It's titled "conv"!!!

I have an August 30 Cabriolet which uses these clips.

Gary, were there original jets in this double venturi carb and what were they numbered/sized? Didn't Holley/Zenith change them a few times? I ask because I have some jets and don't know for sure what number Zenith (1 or 2) to stick them in. Also, your article on secondary carb wells printed in...