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Forum: Model A (1928-31) 12-22-2023, 03:10 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 2,551
Posted By Gary/IA
Re: Model "A" Goals For 2024

Get my new Burtz engine installed for the touring season.:)
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 09-15-2023, 08:13 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,327
Posted By Gary/IA
Re: Parts Suppliers

See attached
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 07-29-2023, 07:54 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,366
Posted By Gary/IA
Re: Stumped

I had several instances such as this happen also. It would always start back up and run fine for many miles. After replacing one item at a time to locate problem, finally discovered that there were...
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 08-23-2022, 12:24 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 812
Posted By Gary/IA
Gas cap problem

I recently discovered that there were small hard flakes between the outer and inner layer of my 1929 Repo gas cap.


The engine always ran great but recently it periodically would die from lack of...
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 08-15-2022, 08:42 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 2,504
Posted By Gary/IA
Re: Starts with hand crank only

I experienced very similar symptoms when trying to start my car. I finally replaced the condenser and the car started fine.
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 06-29-2022, 08:33 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,174
Posted By Gary/IA
Starved for fuel

PROBLEM: When after a short stop for fuel or dining, the engine will start

at the touch of the starter but after going about half a block the

engine dies...
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 04-18-2022, 02:49 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 579
Posted By Gary/IA
Old Timer

Dan Turner, long time member of the Early Ford V8 club, passed away 4-9-22. Dan had many show quality V8's and won many awards. Dan lived in Liberty, MO and later years in Cameron, MO.
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 09-20-2021, 09:58 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,380
Posted By Gary/IA
Re: Model A Jim Beam collection

Is this what you are looking for? If it is, I will send it to you.
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 03-12-2021, 05:06 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,667
Posted By Gary/IA
Death of oldest liscensed flying pilot

https://www.sldfuneralhome.com/fh_live/15900/15965/images/obituaries/7387761_fbs.jpgErnie Smith (Red Oak, Iowa) passed away at 103. At 100 he was still flying. Ernie took me up in my 65hp cub and...
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 12-24-2020, 09:41 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,136
Posted By Gary/IA
Re: How to clean radiator & engine water jackets ?

I had problems with overheating when going up a long hill. I have an original round tube radiator. I drained the water and refilled with white vinegar, drove for a couple of weeks and then drained...
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 06-14-2020, 08:45 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,609
Posted By Gary/IA
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 06-01-2020, 08:09 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 4,939
Posted By Gary/IA
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 06-01-2020, 08:07 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 4,939
Posted By Gary/IA
Unhappy Re: A question about colors

Here are two pictures of the same car under different lighting conditions. This car was painted with Ditzler lacquer paint 50 years ago. The painter had access to older Ditzler formula books to mix...
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 04-19-2020, 10:05 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,017
Posted By Gary/IA
Re: Wall hangings

One of many in my garage.
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 04-01-2020, 11:24 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,546
Posted By Gary/IA
Re: Gas Cap leaks

Draining the tank is a good point for a lengthy storage of the car. I failed to also note that this also happens over a shorter period of time. In the space of one or two weeks I have noticed this...
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 04-01-2020, 07:49 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,546
Posted By Gary/IA
Re: Gas Cap leaks

I have experienced the same problem when the car sets for a period of time. Because I use Marvel Mystery Oil, it leaves a small trail of an oil like substance from the gas cap to towards the engine...
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 03-30-2020, 05:01 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,017
Posted By Gary/IA
Re: Anecdotes About Stalling on Train Tracks in the Model "A" Era

I have a close friend that was very young when her mom's car stalled on the tracks. Her mother managed to get my friend out but the mother was hit and killed before she could get clear. It does and...
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 11-08-2019, 10:36 PM
Replies: 70
Views: 7,809
Posted By Gary/IA
Re: Veterans Day

1963-1965 1st Infantry Division (The Big Red One) Adjutant General's Corps. I had the job of interviewing and checking records for correctness of many retiring WWII and Korean Vets from the...
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 08-19-2019, 10:02 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,850
Posted By Gary/IA
Re: A 1920 White, Yellowstone Bus

We saw this one at the Truck Museum in Sanborn, Iowa
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 07-28-2019, 05:59 AM
Replies: 68
Views: 14,652
Posted By Gary/IA
Re: Take a gander at this.

Ernie Smith, Red Oak, Iowa, at 100 still had his license and and was flying. He is now in Assisted Living and has gave up flying. That was a couple of years ago. He was the oldest licensed pilot in...
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 06-10-2019, 04:47 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,976
Posted By Gary/IA
Re: Flooded Out

Spray electrical components with WD40, engine will usually start right up.
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 01-24-2019, 07:07 PM
Replies: 54
Views: 12,622
Posted By Gary/IA
Ford Tri-Motor

This has been flying over my house all afternoon, must be taking people on rides. I have added some closer pictures. I rode in one in about 1962 in Red Oak, Iowa. I think it was based out of...
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 01-01-2019, 08:49 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 6,823
Posted By Gary/IA
Re: Why the Model A

Have you noticed how young children react when they see a Model A coming down the street? Never noticed them doing that when a muscle car rolls by.



A Model A just has the magic.:)
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 11-13-2018, 07:53 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,718
Posted By Gary/IA
Re: Veterans Day !!!

You made yourself available. I had several friends that were in the Air National Guard that went to Vietnam. I was in the 1st Infantry Division, which was sent to Vietnam in 1965. Just before the...
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 09-26-2018, 10:13 PM
Replies: 69
Views: 12,110
Posted By Gary/IA
Re: Has Anyone Ever Found A Use For WD-40?

Everyone in our group carries WD-40. Many times we have been caught in heavy rains where someone's car will stop running due to the moisture. Spraying the electrical system with WD-40 will get the...
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