Forum: Model A (1928-31)
10-04-2016, 11:01 AM
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Replies: 6
Views: 2,037
Re: Steering
Mine works great. Get in touch with Randy Gross. He is a great guy to work with.
he has a post with his contact information at the bottom of the thread at this link....
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
08-19-2016, 10:16 PM
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Replies: 13
Views: 1,870
Re: In need of prayers for south Louisiana
There were 40,000 homes destroyed, 110,000 homed damaged, and $20 billion in damages in the Baton Rouge area. Over 100,000 cars destroyed. This is a picture looking down the street where I was...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
08-16-2016, 10:17 PM
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Replies: 13
Views: 1,870
Re: In need of prayers for south Louisiana
I can't thank you enough Marcus. You guys are like angels from heaven. I know there will be people from all over the country coming to help like they have in the past after hurricanes. I will be...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
08-16-2016, 07:38 PM
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Replies: 13
Views: 1,870
Re: In need of prayers for south Louisiana
Thanks for your prayers and well wishes. We had 25" over the weekend where I live. There is a town north of here that had 31". Most of that rain was Friday and Saturday. We had light rain off and on...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
08-16-2016, 12:37 PM
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Replies: 13
Views: 1,870
In need of prayers for south Louisiana
I would like to ask for your prayers for those in south Louisiana that were devastated by the historical floods over the weekend. I have lived in this area for my whole life (almost 55 years). I have...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
06-24-2016, 07:47 AM
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Replies: 23
Views: 10,494
Re: Battery cut off switch location
I installed mine under the floorboard just in front of the seat riser. there was an existing hole in the cross member in the middle of the car. I used a large hole saw to cut the plywood floorboard...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
06-12-2016, 07:05 PM
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Replies: 47
Views: 10,789
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
06-12-2016, 12:57 PM
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Replies: 47
Views: 10,789
Re: How to protect your Model A at car shows
I go to car "shows" to "show" my car. All are welcome to take pictures and sit in the car if they want. I love seeing the smiles. However, I agree to each his own. A lot of Model A guys don't want...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
06-12-2016, 10:45 AM
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Replies: 12
Views: 3,167
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
06-11-2016, 10:42 PM
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Replies: 12
Views: 3,167
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
06-11-2016, 10:55 AM
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Replies: 12
Views: 3,167
Re: Powergen Alternator Install Problem
I had some difficulty getting my belt back on when I installed my Powergen. I worked the belt on and tighten down on the mounting bolts. The belt wasn't too tight and it runs fine. You might want to...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
06-10-2016, 03:13 PM
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Replies: 47
Views: 10,789
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
06-08-2016, 05:47 PM
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Replies: 4
Views: 2,011
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
06-02-2016, 09:18 PM
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Replies: 12
Views: 2,739
Re: Steering Box
I just removed mine in my '30 coupe. I removed the pedals, battery (for safety reasons), and starter. The only thing I can add is I had my brother helping and I think a second person will make it...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
06-02-2016, 09:55 AM
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Replies: 13
Views: 3,276
Re: Model A Halogen head lights
The Restorer had an article about the reflectors. They tested several different options and the ones that Brattons has made for them got the best results. I'm not at home, so I can't tell you which...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
05-21-2016, 03:16 PM
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Replies: 17
Views: 4,002
Re: photo of dash
Thanks Kevin. Have a look in my album.
https://www.fordbarn.com/forum/album.php?albumid=2642
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
05-19-2016, 11:00 AM
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Replies: 17
Views: 4,002
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
05-18-2016, 08:41 AM
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Replies: 17
Views: 4,002
Re: photo of dash
Of course I like it. :)
https://www.fordbarn.com/forum/picture.php?albumid=2642&pictureid=22012
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
05-18-2016, 08:28 AM
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Replies: 13
Views: 2,338
Re: Aiming head lightes
Sounds like you might not have the correct headlight bar or headlights for the vehicle. When I purchased my car it had a aftermarket hot rod bar and sealed beam headlights with smaller than original...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
05-10-2016, 08:06 PM
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Replies: 52
Views: 10,699
Re: Tubes
My bad. I had read here on the Fordbarn that Brattons has their tubes made in the US. I should have checked for myself.
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
05-05-2016, 01:26 PM
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Replies: 52
Views: 10,699
Re: Tubes
Bratton's has tubes that are made in the US.
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
03-26-2016, 07:23 PM
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Replies: 6
Views: 1,969
Re: Kingpin play
I do not have any play from top to bottom at all. Only when I grab the front and rear position of the tire. I can see the play in the kingpin area when I move the tire.
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
03-26-2016, 02:38 PM
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Replies: 6
Views: 1,969
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
03-26-2016, 11:28 AM
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Replies: 6
Views: 1,969
Kingpin play
While I had my front end jacked up I noticed that I had some play in my driver's side front wheel. The play appears to be in the kingpin area. I have no movement top and bottom. Just side to side....
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
03-19-2016, 10:29 AM
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Replies: 20
Views: 4,697
Re: Clutch pedal
I didn't have the washer. The brake pedal was the only one that was loose. I don't think the shaft is worn because the clutch is ok.
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