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Forum: Model A (1928-31) 07-06-2025, 08:54 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 5,327
Posted By 1953M100
Re: Roof "ballooning" while open trailering (!!)

It's not really a saving problem, more of a storage space issue. Garage is already maxed out, and doors are only 7', an enclosed wouldn't fit. I'm in a residential neighborhood lot, so no...
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 06-30-2025, 06:39 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 5,327
Posted By 1953M100
Re: Roof "ballooning" while open trailering (!!)

Exactly! And the more the roof bulges, the faster the air flow, the faster the air flow, the lower the pressure. The lower the pressure, the more the roof bulges. :eek:
Lather, rinse, repeat.
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Forum: Model A (1928-31) 06-30-2025, 04:35 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 5,327
Posted By 1953M100
Roof "ballooning" while open trailering (!!)

Open trailered my '31 Coupe to a car show in Iowa a couple weeks ago. Headed down 35W interstate at 70mph until I noticed the soft top roof starting to "bulge" and "balloon" at anything above 60mph....
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 04-13-2025, 08:44 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,757
Posted By 1953M100
Re: Front brake pulsation - steel vs cast (??)

Had the manager at O'reilly's machine the drums. After re-install, it stops perfectly now, super smooth!
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 04-12-2025, 08:37 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,757
Posted By 1953M100
Front brake pulsation - steel vs cast (??)

Bought my 1st Model A couple weeks ago. Previous owner replaced the drums with new cast iron about 400 miles ago. I have put about about 20 miles on the car, began to notice a pulsating brake pedal...
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 03-17-2025, 06:48 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 3,516
Posted By 1953M100
Re: Broken light switch rod - How to repair?

Great tip!

@Marshall, if you're willing to cover packaging and shipping, it's yours N/C. ;)
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 03-16-2025, 03:03 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 3,516
Posted By 1953M100
Re: Broken light switch rod - How to repair?

I may have one of those for you, but it would be a bugger to ship. Do your ever get north to the Twin Cities?
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 03-16-2025, 12:02 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,050
Posted By 1953M100
Re: Is this the correct jack for a Model A...?

Thanks Joe! That works for me! I'm not concerned about judging either. I got into the Model A virus for the people and fun. Although with that said, I "kinda" want to keep things "sorta stock...
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 03-16-2025, 11:17 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,425
Posted By 1953M100
Re: What are these parts...?

Better photos. Does this help...?
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 03-16-2025, 10:54 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,050
Posted By 1953M100
Is this the correct jack for a Model A...?

I tried to "Google image" search, results were questionable. Seems to be in good shape, just want to make sure it's the correct one.
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 03-16-2025, 10:44 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 3,144
Posted By 1953M100
Re: Boxes of spare parts...??

Thanks for the tips and suggestions everyone!
With the help from a member of the local Model A club, I pulled out a few parts to keep as spares and/or "travel backups".

The rest are are going to...
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 03-16-2025, 10:35 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,313
Posted By 1953M100
Re: Can you identify these tools...?

Thanks for the tips! ;)
I highly doubt I'll ever use these, will be donating to the local Model A club (if they the don't already have them in their tool inventory).
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 03-15-2025, 12:52 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,425
Posted By 1953M100
Re: What are these parts...?

How about these...? :confused:
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 03-15-2025, 12:32 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,313
Posted By 1953M100
Can you identify these tools...?

Found these in my boxes of Model A parts...?? :confused:
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 03-15-2025, 10:32 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,425
Posted By 1953M100
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 03-15-2025, 10:16 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,425
Posted By 1953M100
What are these parts...?

Going through my stash of parts. These are a mystery...? :confused:
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 03-12-2025, 08:42 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 3,144
Posted By 1953M100
Re: Boxes of spare parts...??

I responded to your PM... ;)
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 03-12-2025, 08:41 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 3,144
Posted By 1953M100
Re: Boxes of spare parts...??

Thanks for the tip!
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 03-12-2025, 08:40 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 3,144
Posted By 1953M100
Re: Boxes of spare parts...??

That sounds like fun...!
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 03-11-2025, 03:32 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 3,144
Posted By 1953M100
Boxes of spare parts...??

Along with the recent purchase of my '31 coupe, came boxes and boxes (and more boxes) of spare parts left over from the restoration. New parts, old parts, tools, manuals, books, etc. Many of the...
Forum: Questions & Suggestions 03-02-2025, 01:01 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 9,751
Posted By 1953M100
Searching for 3-letter words...?

Is there a way to search for 3 letter words? For example: 3rd.
I get no results...??
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 03-02-2025, 12:58 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 2,379
Posted By 1953M100
Re: 3rd Brake light...??

Perfect, thx!!
Are you running it with your turn signals also (requires diodes) or just the brake switch?
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 03-02-2025, 12:42 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 2,390
Posted By 1953M100
Re: Another newbie to Model A's

Great suggestion! That's exactly what I did. After searching nationwide on Marketplace, I actually found the best deal on a really nice '31 Coupe in the local club newsletter ads. Turns out it was...
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 03-02-2025, 12:23 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 2,379
Posted By 1953M100
Question 3rd Brake light...??

Just purchased my 1st model A on Tuesday, a '31 Coupe. :):)
My wife is a slight bit fearful and "sketchy" about safety of driving a slower, older vehicle. It has the aftermarket turn signal kit...
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 01-27-2025, 10:22 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 2,390
Posted By 1953M100
Re: Another newbie to Model A's

I am looking at a coupe tomorrow that was converted from trunk to rumble seat. I'm thinking if I buy it, I'll convert it back to trunk. Rumble seat is useless to me, I would never let anyone ride...
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