Forum: Model A (1928-31)
04-14-2023, 05:32 PM
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Replies: 3
Views: 781
Re: Model-A Swap Meet - Greenwood, SC
This is my first time selling, so not sure I can intelligently answer that question. However, I have bought some good stuff there, like a NOS wishbone, restored door handles, things like that. Good...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
04-14-2023, 08:56 AM
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Replies: 3
Views: 781
Re: Model-A Swap Meet - Greenwood, SC
I was going to take a load of Model A parts today but am switching to going tomorrow since the weather reports called for thunderstorms. Of course, this morning it is clearing up with the sun poking...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
02-28-2023, 05:41 AM
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Replies: 21
Views: 5,246
Re: MAC's & Cartouche
I happen to have a 7-8 yard roll of Bedford Cord brown if that happens to be what you are looking for. My guess is you are looking for the tan.
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
02-25-2023, 11:37 AM
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Replies: 7
Views: 1,325
Intake Manifold Extension
I am looking for an "intake manifold extension" to lower a carb that has been adapted to run on a model T. This car belongs to a widow that asked me to help get it running better. Seems it...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
01-26-2023, 09:42 AM
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Replies: 5
Views: 1,708
Re: Stipe's
Thanks, great to hear that they are still at it. And thanks for the current contact information. I was worried that they folded up the tent. Have seen too much of that lately. The Model A (and...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
01-25-2023, 09:48 PM
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Replies: 5
Views: 1,708
Stipe's
What is the latest on Stipe's? Are they still operating? I tried their website and it looks dead. I talked to them about 8 months ago about a set of shocks and some camshafts which they said would...
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Forum: Model T (1909-1927)
01-20-2023, 09:08 AM
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Replies: 6
Views: 1,267
MTFCA Website Crashed?
What's up with the "other" Model T website, the MTFCA.com site? Looks like it has crashed.
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Forum: Model T (1909-1927)
11-12-2022, 05:22 PM
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Replies: 14
Views: 3,131
Re: 30/3.5 tires
Help me out here to learn something. What do you mean by "notching" the tire? I have always had demountable rims on later cars, but just got a 1912 Roadster so I am learning the finer points of...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
07-10-2022, 11:00 AM
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Replies: 13
Views: 2,320
Re: Need help diagnosing sound from start up.
Goodcar you mention an important item: the braided ground cable. I worked on a car recently that we were scratching our heads on why it wouldn't turn over, let alone start. Finally replaced the...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
06-22-2022, 12:34 PM
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Replies: 28
Views: 4,047
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
06-16-2022, 02:44 PM
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Replies: 1
Views: 826
19" Goodyear Tires
Anyone have any information on when Goodyear 19" tires will be available? Various vendors I have talked to respond with "supposed to have been May" and "I don't know." I guess if the vendors don't...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
06-02-2022, 03:24 PM
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Replies: 1
Views: 794
Re: Model a shock links
Glad to hear it. Hopefully A+L is ramping production back up on all of their outstanding products.
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
06-02-2022, 03:16 PM
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Replies: 44
Views: 8,192
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
04-16-2022, 08:50 AM
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Replies: 5
Views: 1,121
Re: Greenwood SC swap meet
I went and found a couple of things. I am at the point I really don't need parts anymore, but like everyone I just can't help myself if I find something interesting so I bought a nice glass sediment...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
04-06-2022, 02:59 PM
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Replies: 5
Views: 1,256
Re: A+L Parts: What's the Latest
Yes I know they only sell wholesale and not to the public. What I was referring to is if they are back up and running since moving their operation. Talked to one of our preferred Model A parts...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
04-06-2022, 02:00 PM
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Replies: 5
Views: 1,256
A+L Parts: What's the Latest
Just curious, anyone know when A+L manufactured parts will start flowing again? I understand they were moving their operation to New Jersey but don't know if that has been completed or? Sure could...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
03-24-2022, 12:08 PM
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Replies: 24
Views: 4,185
Re: Is a Restoration In Your Future?
I am 66 and have a 1930 68B Cabriolet that I have been planning to restore. I have done ground up restorations in my past and learned a lot from doing them. I have body and fender and paint skills...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
03-24-2022, 06:04 AM
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Replies: 4
Views: 1,106
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
03-17-2022, 05:21 PM
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Replies: 4
Views: 1,106
Re: Transmission & Driveshaft Roller Beareings
Bob I hope the better bearings are available and, if so, this would be wonderful news. However, I haven't heard that they are better. I am sure you are familiar with Tom Endy's musings on the topic...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
02-17-2022, 07:32 AM
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Replies: 18
Views: 2,439
Re: What color is this 31 Victoria??
Yeah I know the wheels are ugly! This is an early 1990's restoration, which apart from the wheels, was very well done. For the time being I am going to put a set of black wheels on the car and will...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
02-14-2022, 08:03 PM
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Replies: 18
Views: 2,439
Re: What color is this 31 Victoria??
To narrow my question a little, what does Brewster Green Medium look like? Any examples out there? I ask this because the green on my car looks nothing like the Brewster Green paint chip in the...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
02-14-2022, 04:27 PM
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Replies: 18
Views: 2,439
What color is this 31 Victoria??
I know this is a tough question to answer without seeing the car in person, but maybe someone knows right off what color green this is? The owner swears it is Kewanne Green, but I don't think so. ...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
01-29-2022, 03:07 PM
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Replies: 17
Views: 2,359
Re: MAFCA A of the day
McMimmcs, you submit a picture of your car to them. I believe instructions are on their home page.
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
01-19-2022, 02:42 PM
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Replies: 11
Views: 3,066
Re: Larry Brumfield
Sad to see him go, I always enjoyed talking to him. Opinionated, yes. A little crusty at times, yes. But I have found the folks with the talent are just that way. A bit of a generalization, of...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
01-18-2022, 08:51 AM
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Replies: 0
Views: 524
31 Victoria Quarter Window Shades
I will be installing some quarter window shades in a 31 Victoria. Anyone have any pictures and/or dimensions for their placement? I have seen pictures but they are not terribly clear, so thought I...
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