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Forum: Model A (1928-31) 03-06-2024, 02:24 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 1,849
Posted By w.michael
Re: Straightening up a couple of Model A's (Advice needed)

The Fordors are very desirable and very elegant cars; but one in poor condition is a major project to undertake. If you restore one, you will have a great car and an accomplishment to be proud of. If...
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 03-01-2024, 09:41 PM
Replies: 50
Views: 8,483
Posted By w.michael
Re: Model A tech advisors team from Paul Shinn

Chip,
I am certainly not Paul, but I can partially answer your questions. I have a 1929-ish Speedster with the Model A gas tank in the stock location, a gas shutoff valve inside the cabin in the...
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 02-25-2024, 09:45 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,157
Posted By w.michael
Re: Tow Dolly

A few miles, on back roads, low speed.
No problem. All (well, most) of the advice is good, but in your situation it’s more than is needed. Tow dolly will be fine.
W. Michael
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 02-20-2024, 11:33 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 362
Posted By w.michael
Re: Is the seat on a 1929 Briggs Fordor adjustable?

Not on the 60-B (leatherback.) I don’t know about the 60-C. The previous owner of my 60-B fabricated sliders for the front seat, but it raises the seat up too high. I have to duck to see under the...
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 02-15-2024, 11:11 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 1,099
Posted By w.michael
Re: Blocking manifold heater tube

I used black electrical tape. Probably not up to most people’s standards!
W. Michael
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 02-14-2024, 03:37 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 1,448
Posted By w.michael
Re: What year is this car???

Your brother has a very nice looking 1929 Roadster. All 28-28 Roadsters were considered “standards” as there was no Deluxe Roadster in 28-29 (except a rare duck in Canada.)

The 19” wheels are from...
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 01-08-2024, 11:21 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 943
Posted By w.michael
Re: An Old Memory

Right. They should have included a street address and zip code; because back in 1964, if you didn't know the location, you could always plug the address into you cell phone or GPS. Oh, wait . . .....
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 01-02-2024, 10:48 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 661
Posted By w.michael
Re: 68C or 400A

I agree with Brad.
In the first picture, landau knobs are visible on right side of car. (Note the two horns!)
In the second picture, lower landau knob is visible in the left side of car. (Note the...
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 12-26-2023, 12:49 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 861
Posted By w.michael
Re: converting a 12 volt alternator to a 6 volt positive ground

If the alternator was good, why was it at a yard sale? I would say it is a core for trade-in on a rebuilt alternator. Take your kit out, trade the core in on a rebuilt alternator, and then re-install...
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 11-17-2023, 08:51 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 842
Posted By w.michael
Re: Chrome headlight crossbar?

My '29 60-B Fordor came from the previous owner with a very nice chromed headlight bar. I usually keep my cars as close to original as I can, but I like the looks of this bar, and I don't think I...
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 11-04-2023, 12:13 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,536
Posted By w.michael
Re: 28-29 30-31 Model afour door sedan's

Ah, yes, I forgot the taxi had that cowl/gas tank combination. The taxi was not the same body shell as any other Fordor, I think. Didn't the taxi have larger quarter windows, and maybe wider rear...
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 11-03-2023, 08:41 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,536
Posted By w.michael
Re: 28-29 30-31 Model afour door sedan's

You have a 1930 or early 1931 Briggs body Fordor. In 1931, there were two different fire walls. The area where the gas line attaches at the firewall under the hood is referred to as either "flat"...
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 10-29-2023, 09:10 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,079
Posted By w.michael
Re: Gas Tank Repair

There are minor variations. 28’s had at least two different locations for the loop that holds the choke rod. This might require you to change the choke rod or make other minor adjustments, but I...
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 10-17-2023, 10:12 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 867
Posted By w.michael
Re: Tudor seats in a Fordor?

Have you tried getting into the back seat of a Fordor? There is a learning curve. The suicide doors and the rear fender location make it a bit awkward, especially until you get used to it. Every...
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 10-08-2023, 05:30 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 2,486
Posted By w.michael
Re: Labels inside of new tires

I had my American Classic Radials in service for a little over two years when I suddenly had three flats within three months. In all three cases the leak in the tube was an abraded area that...
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 09-30-2023, 11:53 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 963
Posted By w.michael
Re: Float-A-Motor Mount on 28 roadster with fixed front mount

I have an early ‘28 Phaeton with the solid front mount and stock rear mounts, and also a ‘29 Fordor with float-a-motor mounts. Both engines are professionally rebuilt. Vibration is about the same in...
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 09-27-2023, 10:55 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 758
Posted By w.michael
Re: 1936 ford woodie wood.........

Try Classic Wood in Greensboro NC.
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 09-25-2023, 10:51 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 855
Posted By w.michael
Re: 1930 Sport Coupe Landau Irons

I’m familiar with that excellent article. It is the best and most complete article I have found about the sport coupe, especially the top. I don’t know how to reconcile the two sources.

I...
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 09-25-2023, 09:31 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 855
Posted By w.michael
Re: 1930 Sport Coupe Landau Irons

According to RGJS, they should be painted body color.

W. Michael
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 09-13-2023, 01:09 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,119
Posted By w.michael
Re: 1930 Repo Headlight Conduit/Sockets Fit

I know this isn’t what you asked about, but the terminals on the ends of your wires shown in your picture are shaped wrong. They should be flat on the end where they contact the spring loaded...
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 09-07-2023, 10:56 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 972
Posted By w.michael
Re: Leg Clearance Issue

The 28-29 gear shift lever has a different bend from the 30-31 gear shift lever. My 29 Fordor had the 30-31 lever. When I replaced it with the correct 28-29 lever, my right leg was much happier.
If...
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 08-18-2023, 03:20 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,862
Posted By w.michael
Re: 1930 model A pickup with square back?

Thanks for the correction Spdway. I should have said
“MAY have a quarter turn” not
“SHOULD have a quarter turn.”

W. Michael
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 08-17-2023, 03:23 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,862
Posted By w.michael
Re: 1930 model A pickup with square back?

What Keith True said in post # 10. Early 30 trucks with a square cab that looks like a 28-29, should have a quarter turn gas cap like the “usual” 30-31 gas cap on passenger cars. If it has the 30-31...
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 07-18-2023, 07:40 PM
Replies: 13
A/c
Views: 1,184
Posted By w.michael
Re: A/c

Neil, You can fit a hot water heater and blower under the front seat. Then the AC will fit under the gas tank. Brent Terry has posted about reducing the size of the speedometer cable/wiring harness...
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 07-17-2023, 05:36 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,128
Posted By w.michael
Re: Any difference in Model A Tudors 28-29 30-31 for Tall Drivers

On the ‘28, if the emergency brake is in front of the shift lever, that is an additional challenge—threading your foot between the emergency brake lever and the gas feed.

W. Michael
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