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Forum: Model A (1928-31) 03-24-2024, 05:48 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 855
Posted By springerpete
Re: Best riding A?

How about tires ? Old tires get hard and give a stiff ride. Radials are much better riding. Bill
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 03-23-2024, 06:19 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 731
Posted By springerpete
Re: Model B engine in an A

Another move might be finding an A diamond block to use. Understand they have improvements over the A.
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 03-17-2024, 06:47 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 891
Posted By springerpete
Re: Wire wheel balancing

I have used stick on weights on the back side of the rims. They are very secure and balance well. Balance job was done with spin machine at local garage. Weights are painted wheel color so the hide...
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 03-17-2024, 06:44 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 551
Posted By springerpete
Re: Wind Wing installation

My wind wings have been on for a long time and been very secure. I learned from a friend who had trouble. Use a couple drops of super glue to fix rubbers into the metal holders. Wait a bit to be sure...
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 03-11-2024, 06:26 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 1,531
Posted By springerpete
Re: Synchronized Transmission

Much of the fun of having a model A is mastering all of the tricks of the car. For sure, take the help of a club member or someone you know about transmission oil, clutch health and double clutching....
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 03-09-2024, 11:18 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 491
Posted By springerpete
40 wt synthetic hydraulic fluid

I need it for my Stipe shocks. This is what they use. I have tried many, many sources. Tell me where you have found it please. Thanks, Bill
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 03-05-2024, 06:46 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 607
Posted By springerpete
Re: Model A produce trucks

In the summer, in Two Rivers, WI a man came every week in a 1914 Model T touring with the car full of flowers and vegetables. I looked mostly at the car but my Aunt bought veggies.
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 02-26-2024, 06:55 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,056
Posted By springerpete
Re: Ford car Ford gas

love the polished shoes
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 02-15-2024, 07:18 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 780
Posted By springerpete
Re: Wood storage question

Agree that Ash is good stuff to use. But lets remember that Henry tended to use what was available from his Michigan U P property. I store my oak, ash, pine and southern hard pine in my unheated...
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 02-13-2024, 07:08 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 639
Posted By springerpete
Re: 1929 Standard Roadster

On my '29 there is a long rubber seal on the bottom of the frame that seals against the cowl and I think there are thin seals on the stanchions. (either my T or A- - I can't go look now.) Bill
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 01-16-2024, 07:15 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,458
Posted By springerpete
Re: Model A Vendor

TAMS in MA is the same. Parts right out. CC on file and Joe and Joanne are great to deal with. Bill
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 01-13-2024, 07:06 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 955
Posted By springerpete
Re: T rear spring in the rear of model a??

Check with Bert's in Denver. They will have the info and spring you need. As said above, you have the wrong rear spring now. Bill
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 12-27-2023, 02:13 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,245
Posted By springerpete
Re: Wheel Weights

Ditto Gene F except I have them spun at my local garage. Never had a stick on weight come off
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 12-16-2023, 07:42 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,023
Posted By springerpete
Re: 1929 Roadster Pickup Top Bows

Best way of course is to replace the wood. From the pictures I can not tell how much wood is left in the bad area. A trip to a good boat yard should help you find some treatments for rotten wood that...
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 12-12-2023, 01:43 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 2,259
Posted By springerpete
Re: A & L Parts Specialities

go to Bert's web site and you will get all numbers
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 12-08-2023, 01:01 PM
Replies: 50
Views: 3,930
Posted By springerpete
Re: Poll Re Driving Original Model "A"

It all depends on where you live/where you are driving. I live in rural Maine and do not drive in rain storms and do not drive at night. I put on 1100-1200 miles a year. I can safely drive wherever I...
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 12-08-2023, 07:45 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 871
Posted By springerpete
Re: Model A Shock Arm Length

The Stipe shocks on my '29 roadster a 2 years old. I measured them on the car in my 9 degree garage with a very cold tape. Best I could tell the front arm is 7 1/4" overall and the rear is 8 1/2"...
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 11-27-2023, 07:14 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 2,185
Posted By springerpete
Re: 12 conversion

I agree with Werner. 6 v Model A Ford's are legendary. Do you have the correct cables ? Are connections clean with no paint ? Starter switch the same ? Are all cells up to a good level ?
I do...
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 10-19-2023, 06:21 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,137
Posted By springerpete
Re: Radial Inner Tubes vs regular tubes

I got my American Classic 21" radials from Cocker. I also got their TR 135 450-21 tubes and liners. They describe their tubes as being built to their own specs and good, new rubber and heavy duty....
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 10-17-2023, 09:29 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 679
Posted By springerpete
Re: 28-29 Roadster Convertible Boot Source

Find a boat upholstery shop and take your roadster for them to look at. Fall is often a slow time for them and those folks are very clever fitting odd shapes. I have a '29 and my boot is light, black...
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 09-27-2023, 05:52 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,228
Posted By springerpete
Re: turn indicator lights

I use 2 plastic ties and mount it under the dash on top of steering column.
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 09-16-2023, 05:45 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 647
Posted By springerpete
Re: engine pans

JayJay:as I suspect either the pan cover or the engine pans are wrong for my car. Pan cover flange is very close to the bolt heads and the engine pans overlap some of the heads. Guess I need to...
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 09-15-2023, 12:27 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 647
Posted By springerpete
engine pans

Does anyone know of a source for these where the bolt head area has been cut out so the pan bolts are accessible for tightening ? Thanks.
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 09-15-2023, 12:07 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 644
Posted By springerpete
Re: Recommendation for rim / tire combo

You will get many, many opinions at Gilmore. You will also see hundreds of Model A's and should be able to pick a wheel size that looks good to you, tires too.
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 09-15-2023, 12:00 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 2,261
Posted By springerpete
Re: maximum rpm, personal choice...

I think it is interesting that no one mentions stopping. I read all sorts of speed numbers and stress predictions but no thoughts on stopping. At 50-55-60 mph the narrow tires of a model A are not at...
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