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Forum: Model A (1928-31) 03-03-2024, 11:21 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 813
Posted By frank mcdaniels
Re: 2 HP hotrod

I bet it always started in the winter too.
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 02-29-2024, 10:53 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,027
Posted By frank mcdaniels
Re: War years

It looks like she’s pointing at the big hammer and the kid is reaching for it. I wonder what’s she’s planning to fix with that?
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 07-13-2023, 10:03 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 630
Posted By frank mcdaniels
Fun show in hulu

I’ve been watching a fun show called lost car rescue. I get it on Hulu. They stumble across lots of model A stuff . One episode they find a AA ambulance. They fly around in an old Stinson looking for...
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 03-14-2023, 05:27 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 2,068
Posted By frank mcdaniels
Re: 1930 model A sedan

The rarer shorty version you refer to could be a Victoria which is a Tudor sedan . Indeed rarer and worth much more .
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 03-08-2023, 02:02 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,905
Posted By frank mcdaniels
Re: Rotor free play

Ramen is right the rotor is going to be rotating counter clockwise when the engine is running.So turn clockwise to get the slop out.I always have the spark lever up when I time at top dead center.
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 12-21-2022, 03:38 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 2,363
Posted By frank mcdaniels
Re: The shop's Christmas Tree for 2022

Merry Christmas Brent ,I always enjoy reading your posts. Frank from snowy and cold Minnesota.
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 04-01-2022, 06:48 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 715
Posted By frank mcdaniels
Re: Generator rebuilders

Buy one from one of the vendors like Burt’s . It’ll be cheaper even with the shipping and core return.
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 10-16-2021, 07:39 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 2,293
Posted By frank mcdaniels
Re: What wheels are on this car?

Dave, are they 16 inch ? If there not bent and the lug holes are ok I would say there ok to use. Lots of model As had 16 inch wheels on them when I was a kid.
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 02-10-2021, 09:43 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,582
Posted By frank mcdaniels
Re: Cold Outside So Do I Run, Crank, Sit or Ignore?

If you run a hose from the exhaust out under the garage door be aware that it gets really hot . I have melted more than one shop vac hose doing this. Just a warning. Frank
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 02-10-2021, 08:07 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,980
Posted By frank mcdaniels
Re: Cool Bill of Sale All The Way Back

That’s the kind of model A most of us dream about finding . I hope you always realize how fortunate you are. Enjoy, Frank
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 01-24-2021, 12:24 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 3,575
Posted By frank mcdaniels
Re: Popping carb

Ayers 1. Welcome to the barn. The times I’ve had this problem I have found it to be a vacuum leak somewhere in the intake system. Make sure the connection between the carb and intake manifold is nice...
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 01-15-2021, 09:44 AM
Replies: 34
Views: 3,661
Posted By frank mcdaniels
Re: whats the best & worst car to buy in 1930

I was thinking If we were taking the time machine back we would stop right after the stock market crash.Lots of high end cars could have been purchased with our 850 bucks. maybe a caddilac or if we...
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 01-14-2021, 10:40 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 2,418
Posted By frank mcdaniels
Re: new to the model a/forum

65f100 Welcome to the site, A stuck intake valve is not likely the cause of your carb leak even though Marvel mystery oil is ok . Your probably going to have to check out the carb. clean it set the...
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 01-14-2021, 09:46 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 3,661
Posted By frank mcdaniels
Re: whats the best & worst car to buy in 1930

I would look for something with 8 cylinders , hydraulic brakes , disk wheels , sealed beam headlights , 4 speed synchronized transmission with maybe overdrive , a good heater , and a big gas tank ,...
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 12-30-2020, 07:13 PM
Replies: 75
Views: 7,320
Posted By frank mcdaniels
Re: Old sayings

An old carpenter that taught me many things used to always say “ well begun is half done “
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 01-05-2020, 03:22 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,600
Posted By frank mcdaniels
Re: Just a guy and his dog...

Looks like you’ve got a great start on your project. I would opt for doors so the dog can go with. Perfect cruising buddy. When he gets old you can make him a running board step so he can still jump...
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 12-10-2019, 08:19 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 3,659
Posted By frank mcdaniels
Re: SOLD OUR 1930 Tudor

I hope that model a has a good heater in it. It’s really cold here. Frank
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 11-28-2019, 06:31 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 5,539
Posted By frank mcdaniels
Re: Knocking at start up?

Make a stethescope with a long rod of some kind and put it on the engine while it’s running. You will be amazed at what you hear going on in there. My roadster knocks to until it warms up. I’m sure...
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 10-22-2019, 03:34 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,317
Posted By frank mcdaniels
Re: What's that on the outside of this GAZ?

In the last photo notice the headlight with the metal hood on it. I wonder if that was to narrow the beam of light. I have noticed lots of GAZs with only one headlight. I suppose that was to save...
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 10-19-2019, 11:55 AM
Replies: 48
Views: 9,477
Posted By frank mcdaniels
Re: Patina makes this too good to restore?

I sure hope whoever drives it can see through the “patina” on the windshield.
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 10-04-2019, 08:42 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,731
Posted By frank mcdaniels
Re: Radiator cooked corn??

I had a neighbor that started his model a in the spring and popped pop corn came out the muffler. If you have a hole in your coolant system big enough for a mouse to get in you better start looking...
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 09-25-2019, 12:29 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 2,544
Posted By frank mcdaniels
Re: Strange Fordor at New England Meet

Sounds like the Budd built model A
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 09-24-2019, 06:24 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 4,325
Posted By frank mcdaniels
Re: My 1st decent drive of Model A and discussion

I would concentrate on the brakes and front end . A total rebuild might turn into a very long term project. Watch for leaks and do a compression check this will tell you a lot about the condition of...
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 09-24-2019, 12:51 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 6,172
Posted By frank mcdaniels
Re: Can the TDC pin be off by 90 Degrees?

You might still have a leak in the manifold check for that. Good luck Frank
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 05-22-2019, 09:55 PM
Replies: 61
Views: 11,872
Posted By frank mcdaniels
Re: Will I fit in a Roadster??

I have a roadster but my seats aren’t stock so there back further and not as thick and I have lots of room . The thing I have noticed is that people want to grab the windshield stations when getting...
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