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Forum: Model A (1928-31) 04-25-2023, 04:20 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 2,224
Posted By Tacoma Bob
Re: painting floorboard

Minwax Spanish Brown and top coated with spray Helmsman Spar Varnish. Spanish Brown is basically black. Came out nice.
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 02-05-2023, 02:48 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,138
Posted By Tacoma Bob
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 01-29-2023, 12:11 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,785
Posted By Tacoma Bob
Re: Tight Fit in My 1929 Roadster

MMM Only my opinion: who ever did the upholstery did a great job on tailoring. However it looks to have a bit too much underpadding be it foam or cotton. My guess is foam. There should be a bit of a...
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 01-27-2023, 01:10 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 3,550
Posted By Tacoma Bob
Re: Who can pour new Babbitts in the PNW?

The last I heard, was a fellow north of Seattle on the I-5 corridor. I have no contact information.
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 01-24-2023, 06:40 PM
Replies: 52
Views: 7,995
Posted By Tacoma Bob
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 01-20-2023, 01:16 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 3,170
Posted By Tacoma Bob
Re: Stolen Model A From Veteran

900 feet away from the building it was in.
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 01-01-2023, 08:30 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 3,330
Posted By Tacoma Bob
Re: Coolant weep around head nut

Whatever you do don't let anyone convince you to use "waterglass" (sodium silicate) I had the same issue and an old timer gave me some to use. It made a mess of my cooling system. I had that crap in...
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 12-03-2022, 10:07 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 3,484
Posted By Tacoma Bob
Re: Radiator pushing water out overflow

MMM Just went through this with a brand new engine rebuild. 140 miles on it. Out of nowhere water out the overflow tube.................Alternator had loosened up and the fan belt was slipping....
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 11-26-2022, 05:41 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 7,324
Posted By Tacoma Bob
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 11-26-2022, 12:37 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 7,324
Posted By Tacoma Bob
Re: New Rebuilt Engine - Pistons not moving

Interesting for sure as he is in our club roster and probably lives 20 minutes away.
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 11-24-2022, 08:24 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 3,480
Posted By Tacoma Bob
Re: Under Dash Fuel Shutoff

I was told it's used for gas pipelines.
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 11-24-2022, 05:43 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 7,324
Posted By Tacoma Bob
Re: New Rebuilt Engine - Pistons not moving

MMMM So I take it the engine has not been fired since you got it back. I would pull the rest of the plugs and slowly hand crank again to see if all the pistons are in fact moving. Did you get a...
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 09-05-2022, 10:55 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,885
Posted By Tacoma Bob
Re: How to preserve rubber seals

Embalmers use waxed string. Might try looking up Mortuary Supplies. Don't ask me how I know. :)
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 08-08-2022, 10:08 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,167
Posted By Tacoma Bob
Re: Radiator Stone Guard

Just went through this on Saturday. My old rubber snubbers were shot so I opted for new. Installing the new snubbers was challenging. Took me about 30 minutes to do all 4. They are NOT plug and play....
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 06-11-2022, 03:52 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,402
Posted By Tacoma Bob
Re: Hood Bumpers

Look up "sex rivets" It might work for you.
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 06-04-2022, 12:01 PM
Replies: 44
Views: 7,944
Posted By Tacoma Bob
Re: MAFCA Social Media Page now welcomes Shay Model-As

So being devils advocate................I'm considering a Burtz engine. Would that be bad. I was going to change the name of my car to Hop-Sing.
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 05-31-2022, 05:38 PM
Replies: 44
Views: 7,944
Posted By Tacoma Bob
Re: MAFCA Social Media Page now welcomes Shay Model-As

LOL. That thread got pretty out of hand in a hurry. I posted short and sweet. "Shays are a facsimile" (at best).
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 05-24-2022, 11:06 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,413
Posted By Tacoma Bob
Re: Escutcheon compression tool.

Hi Pete. Been so crippled up since last September I'm hoping I can get the engine and new tranny in.
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 05-24-2022, 03:13 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,413
Posted By Tacoma Bob
Re: Escutcheon compression tool.

It can be a bit slippery. I plan on gluing thin rubber on the "prongs" for a better grip. It is a real cuss word saver. LOL
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 05-24-2022, 01:28 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,413
Posted By Tacoma Bob
Escutcheon compression tool.

Gary asked me about a photo of the shop made tool to compress the escutcheons so the pin can be installed on the window cranks. Don Bader is the guy that taught me this little helper.
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 05-17-2022, 07:52 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 748
Posted By Tacoma Bob
Re: transmision

Just know going in how far backlogged Mitchell is. I ordered mine last September and just received it this week. I'm looking forward to it as well as my newly inserted engine. Good luck.
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 05-02-2022, 05:14 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,419
Posted By Tacoma Bob
Re: Fastenal Is Now Blue Line Freight

Good news as Mitchell is ready to ship my new trans. My Engine is at Turlock Machine and supposedly maybe ready this week.
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 04-28-2022, 01:33 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,359
Posted By Tacoma Bob
Re: Model A door garnish length...need help please

Just measured my 30 Tudor for ya. 27 1/2.
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 01-16-2022, 05:15 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 954
Posted By Tacoma Bob
Re: DIY upholstery

7-7.25 is about right.
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 01-13-2022, 10:11 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,239
Posted By Tacoma Bob
Re: Bellingham Wa members

Hi Mike. Just sent you a P.M. but the guys above covered the bases. Stay in touch.

T.B.
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