New Website

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30ccpickup

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I am working on a website for Newbie’s. My goal is to give them enough knowledge to feel comfortable to be able to drive, repair and maintain their Model ‘A’. Today is the first day for the website to be up and running. Let me know what you think. When the carburetor is finished my next project is the distributer and timing.
http://modelabasics.com/home.htm
 
I AM IMPRESSED!!!!

Very nice job!

There has been a need for a site where the novice Model A Owner can go to for the basics. I have had experience with someone new to the hobby getting all frustrated with not being able to get good basic information. Your approach should eleminate a lot of the frustration and allow a "Newbie" to get more enjoyment out of his Model A and not get all bogged down when confronted with a simple problem. A lot of the fun and satisfaction of owning a Model A is being able to drive it and then having a basic understanding to make simple repairs when a minor problem crops up.

Good work,

Chris
 
What a great start for an educational site. I already have it as one of my favorites. I'm sure it will be used by more than just "newbies". Are you using Solid Works for the drawings? Keep up the good work. Don/WI
 
Don/WI said:
What a great start for an educational site. I already have it as one of my favorites. I'm sure it will be used by more than just "newbies". Are you using Solid Works for the drawings? Keep up the good work. Don/WI
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I am using Inventor it is an Autodesk product.
 
Please more!!!!! a great idea, I am an old newbie and devoir any and all info ! Electrics next please!!!!!!!!!!! thanks from all of us bobbycoke
 
For timing the ignition, I'd recommend Marco's method. I've been using it for 6 years, but I always go back to the article to ensure I'm doing it correctly. It is very intuitive and yields excellent results.

I'm not sure Marco is OK with linking to his site, but this is the relevant information.

http://www.abarnyard.com/workshop/timing.htm
 
I sure would like to include it in on the WEBSITE STICKY but apparently there are to many chaecters or letters in it now and it will not allow me to put any more into the list!


Pluck
 
Great start to your website! I'm a "newbie" to the model a and I have your website marked in my favorites. I look forward to referring to the website for information and help.

Thanks for your contribution!
 
As a newbie, I would prefer videos rather than static text and illustrations. Camtasia is a good tool for posting home videos from your camera. It feels good to have somebody walk you through the steps, rather than try to read them.

A video tour of the major components of the car would be nice.

Also, as a newbie, I stay clear of the carb. That seems like an advanced subject to start out with. Plus, I heard a funny saying that 90% of all carb problems are ignition related. So when my car started running badly, I replaced every ignition part in it. Now it runs smooth as silk. During that process, I would have loved a few videos on the subject.

It would be nice to view a five-minute video on proper lubrication. I used the Les Andrew's book and got through it. But it was scary changing the fluids and greasing all the fittings the first time.
 
Just the type of site I have been looking for. Congratulations on a job well done. Looking forward to more updates.

Terry Baxter
 
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