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Davext

Davext

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I have just received my dads 1929 Murray Town Sedan that has been sitting for 6-7 years. I am currently working on trying to get her to run again so I just wanted to say hello to you all as I have a feeling I will be using this site quite a bit as I try to get her fixed up.


Thanks for having me.
 
Hi Davext and welcome. Please if you are not familiar with these cars, join a local club for their knowledge, les Andrews books, and post pics-we love pics. Also you may want to consider joining the Townsedan club. You can get lots of body style specific info with that group.

Mike
 
Welcome to the Barn. The guys on here love to see lots of pictures and love to solve problems. If they can't get you running good, nobody can. Get it mechanically fit and have a great summer driving it every chance you get ! Aoogha ! Wayne
 
Welcome aboard, and enjoy the trip!

In addition to the bits of wisdom you've already received, try doing a search on this site for something like "start after sitting" or such.
It'll bring up tons of useful information like this one:

http://www.fordbarn.com/forum/showthread.php?t=167505&highlight=start+sitting

Mike V. Florida has a great write-up (book) in that link with good details.

By the way, if you don't have a picture of your new ride - -
then it doesn't exist! ;):D

Joe
 
Welcome aboard! Lets see some pictures of your new ride! There's nothing better than keeping an old car in the family!
 
Welcome Dave from across the creek. As mentioned, you have a couple of Model A clubs in the Vancouver area you could join and if you want to cross the creek, you have the Beaver Model A club in Clackamas.

Anyway, again welcome to the hobby. Great fun.
 
Welcome and you are very lucky to have the best car for cruising, comfort and class. The 29 Murray Town Sedan is my favorite for a classy car.

I would pull the plugs and put a little oil in each cylinder and spin it over. Then check for spark from the coil wire held 1/4" from a head nut. If no spark, then the points may need to be cleaned. Don't change a thing because nothing changed or got hurt from not running 7 years. The points may oxidize, and the cylinder loose some oil coating, but that usually about it. Too often people start swapping out carbs, distributors, coils, plugs, and a host of other parts, when it really isn't needed, and may add the the problems.
 
Thanks everyone.
Couple of crappy pics. I'll get it outside and washed at some point.
Pretty clean car overall, just needs a bit of detail all around and some engine work.
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Very good suggestions from Tom. And I think I would change the engine oil before starting it. Just to make sure, if there is crud in it, you would get at least some of it out before it messes up things.
 
Davext, welcome and great story. Did you grow up with Dad driving and maintaining the car. Great advice above and don't hesitate to ask anything here. The advice here is priceless besides its easy on the budget.
 
Welcome to the Barn Dave, and a great looking car to get out on the road with.
We are all here to help at least steer you in the right direction and give you as much help as possible. Great advice so far, get that baby running at enjoy the ride.
 
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