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Chris in WNC · 10-03-2023, 09:46 AM

the center pouch on the back of the front seat indicates an early production slant.

In addition to all the good advice above, try to get access to a vehicle lift so you can stabilize the surface rust underneath with Ospho & Rustoleum satin black.

Before driving too much, drop the oil pan and clean it out.
There is an excellent protocol in an old MARC or MAFCA magazine regarding leak-free installation of pan gaskets. (I'm out of state right now so can't look it up, maybe someone else here can give you the specific reference)

Join your nearest Model A club and find a mentor or 2.
This car is much too nice to restore.....

10-03-2023, 09:46 AM	#19
Chris in WNC Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Spruce Pine, NC Posts: 1,461	Re: My First A - 1931 S/W Fordor the center pouch on the back of the front seat indicates an early production slant. In addition to all the good advice above, try to get access to a vehicle lift so you can stabilize the surface rust underneath with Ospho & Rustoleum satin black. Before driving too much, drop the oil pan and clean it out. There is an excellent protocol in an old MARC or MAFCA magazine regarding leak-free installation of pan gaskets. (I'm out of state right now so can't look it up, maybe someone else here can give you the specific reference) Join your nearest Model A club and find a mentor or 2. This car is much too nice to restore..... __________________ our next Model A is out there in the unknown......