Forum: Model A (1928-31)
11-11-2019, 08:50 AM
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Replies: 25
Views: 3,306
Re: Cold Weather Operation
We, father and I, drove '31 Deluxe Tudor in winter daily when I was in high school, winters of 1955-56 and 1956-57. Went below zero often. Had factory manifold heater and waffle manifold. Not bad...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
11-01-2019, 08:19 AM
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Replies: 30
Views: 5,650
Re: What revs at 60MPH
There are four main variables. Here is a calculator, if your speedometer is accurate, you can measure/figure your as-running tire diameter and know differential ratio:
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
04-10-2019, 02:15 PM
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Replies: 43
Views: 5,536
Re: 1931 Mail Truck Adventure
Superb story - and writing of equal caliber! The highways and byways of America particularly the Northeast are a great fascination, full of history, full of beautiful sights, and full of memories...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
02-18-2019, 05:59 PM
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Replies: 14
Views: 3,386
Re: Tom is back !!!
Tom, you are correct that there has been much building east of Rochester, New York. However, once you cross the county line into Wayne County, and turn south on, say, Lincoln Rd., not a lot has...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
02-16-2019, 08:53 AM
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Replies: 14
Views: 3,386
Re: Tom is back !!!
Welcome back, Tom. I seem to recall that those Buicks were very well-built and also easy on fuel.
Cheers,
Dyson
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
12-06-2018, 03:25 PM
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Replies: 12
Views: 2,737
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
10-06-2018, 09:57 PM
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Replies: 127
Views: 25,299
Re: Model A cross-country migration
Hardly ever post here...Adventures are the very best.
At minimum, upgrade your AAA coverage for towing. Get car thoroughly checked, brakes, tires, gas tank, radiator, lights. We look forward...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
05-01-2016, 06:39 PM
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Replies: 12
Views: 2,242
Re: Feeling emotional today..
Can understand your feelings. The years intensify what means most, while a lot of the rest tends to fade. Enjoy the car and the good memories.
Regards,
Dyson
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
10-25-2015, 04:17 PM
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Replies: 2
Views: 1,165
Re: Nice day for a drive
Attractive car and fine autumn roads and scenery. From the video, the Ford seems tight and not a big vibratory experience to drive. Which is most commendable.
Thanks for sharing.
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
04-04-2015, 11:33 AM
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Replies: 5
Views: 1,508
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
01-28-2015, 09:44 AM
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Replies: 126
Views: 35,935
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
12-20-2014, 01:14 PM
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Replies: 72
Views: 19,232
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
10-17-2014, 06:23 PM
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Replies: 37
Views: 5,033
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
04-28-2014, 07:13 PM
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Replies: 12
Views: 1,995
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
04-08-2014, 04:53 PM
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Replies: 8
Views: 2,289
Re: Model A's on ice.
Interesting to me that there is no talk of Chev, or other makes.
When I was in high school '54-'57, the As were the most numerous of the old cars that would start and run in winter weather. ...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
02-22-2014, 03:38 PM
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Replies: 13
Views: 2,647
Re: Replacement engine
I read this with interest... Your approach sounds good re obtaining a different block, especially since you would have to ship yours away - and are not sure it is sound. That way you retain the...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
01-28-2014, 03:15 PM
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Replies: 39
Views: 7,507
Re: Selling 1931 Deluxe Tudor 55B
One more vote for retaining it. Can't tell you what it would have meant to me to have the '31 A my dad parted with, that had been in family since 1953.
They don't eat much in storage and are...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
01-14-2014, 03:41 PM
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Replies: 18
Views: 3,016
Re: Body stamp
Off topic, in a sense... I continue to be amazed by the level of knowledge, and accompanying articulation of answers, by distinguished posters, such as in the foregoing exchange. This forum is...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
10-05-2013, 04:09 PM
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Replies: 50
Views: 9,032
Re: My Model A Trip to Milltown, Wisconsin
Hi, Tom - wonderful story of this adventure. So sorry "it all went downhill' so quickly. Best to you for continued quick mending.
Regards from near your early stomping grounds,
Dyson
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
03-23-2013, 02:15 PM
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Replies: 36
Views: 10,890
Re: Last Chance Garage in Unionville, PA
Thanks for sharing this great story and the photos. They take me back to a garage of my youth in the 50s - that of Robert Wood of Lockport, NY, a stone's throw north from the city's original Erie...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
02-08-2013, 12:33 PM
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Replies: 10
Views: 2,893
Re: 1931 Deluxe Tudor Upholstery
In summer of 1953 my dad bought a one-family/two owner indented firewall '31 Deluxe Tudor. The upholstery of interior was intact and looked dark brown everywhere. Worn, but looked 'factory' in all...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
01-21-2013, 04:38 PM
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Replies: 25
Views: 11,738
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
01-07-2013, 11:28 AM
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Replies: 1
Views: 2,017
Re: picking up engine from dreamworks
Congratulations - and please do give us a drive-report! I agree that your uncle will no doubt be on board with you in the first ride, and many others.
Best,
Dyson
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
11-10-2012, 06:31 PM
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Replies: 142
Views: 65,491
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
10-04-2012, 06:42 PM
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Replies: 17
Views: 13,853
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