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Forum: Model A (1928-31) 02-10-2024, 11:34 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 371
Posted By Vern
Re: Temperature gauge repair

Reach out to Ron Belies of Williamson's Instruments down in Arkansas.
If it’s repairable, he will let you know. +1 (479) 739-8910
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 11-06-2023, 07:17 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,114
Posted By Vern
Re: Tourist Kitchenette

Along the way, I collected a couple of items related to the Tourist Kitchenette. The photos below are copies of an original sales literature and the patent application, along with a photo of one...
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 11-06-2023, 04:44 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 998
Posted By Vern
Re: New & old cars & coffee

Katy, the shiny square is a cowl vent. The Unauthorized Accessory book shows these as Breezin Ventilators with a list price of $3.50
These came with my car when I got it 30 years ago. In all that...
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 11-06-2023, 02:41 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,114
Posted By Vern
Re: Tourist Kitchenette

I used Easy-Off oven cleaner to remove the paint from the Tourist Kitchenette that I had. Alas, I sold it a couple of years ago and don't have any photos.
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 11-05-2023, 01:33 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 998
Posted By Vern
New & old cars & coffee

Last month when my wife and I were at our local coffee shop there was a gathering of young people who own nice newer cars, Porsche, BMW, Toyota & Hondas. One showed up with a 1975 Corolla all tricked...
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 09-01-2023, 04:11 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,356
Posted By Vern
Re: Radiator Mascot Contest

The ‘28 roadster has two mascots, depending upon the event. The snail came from New Zealand. The airplane engine is the turbo boost.
Forum: Model-A 08-12-2023, 07:12 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 306
Posted By Vern
Tenn. & Colo YOM license plates

Looking for ‘28-‘31 Tennessee and Colorado license plates, not perfect but not rusted out to complete my garage art collection.
Let me know what you have. Thanks, Vern
[email protected]
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 08-08-2023, 10:22 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 911
Posted By Vern
Re: Los Angeles Ford dealerships

Both of those books are by Henry Dominguez, and they are filled with great photos and facts about Ford dealers. A quick search online showed that they are currently unavailable, however.
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 05-01-2023, 06:35 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,051
Posted By Vern
Drum taillight differences

I was changing out the drum taillights on my roadster with some better quality ones. The ones I took off have DUOLIGHT embossed into the drum, where the newer ones have raised letters.
Other than...
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 04-02-2023, 03:47 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 823
Posted By Vern
Re: Window Anti Rattle T-rubber

Don’t know what car you have, But Tom Endy posted the anti-rattle rubber on the Santa Anita A’s web site, attached here:

Rubber Glass Bumpers by Tom Endy
The Model A Ford Victoria and the A-400...
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 02-13-2023, 08:48 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,029
Posted By Vern
Re: 28-29 roadster measurements. Can anyone confirm

My December '28 roadster measures 49 inches exactly
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 01-13-2023, 06:32 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,473
Posted By Vern
Re: Looking for Supplier of Model A Trunk Accessories

We had three old trunks restored by https://brettunsvillage.com
They carry hardware also
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 12-25-2022, 07:15 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,650
Posted By Vern
Re: Santa delivered!!

Yes Marshall; my Santa is very good about hiding presents. Hope you’re having a Merry Christmas!
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 12-25-2022, 03:18 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,650
Posted By Vern
Santa delivered!!

Great gifts under the tree for the roadster. Thanks to Marshall, Dan & Tim. And of course my lovely wife!!
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 11-26-2022, 10:59 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 794
Posted By Vern
Re: Victoria Rear Bumper Arms

Tim, attached are some docs that I have saved for the Victoria bumpers. Hope it helps
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 10-09-2022, 08:14 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 2,237
Posted By Vern
Re: gas (fuel) canister, period correct

You need some friends in New Zealand. This running board can & holder is very common down there.
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 09-24-2022, 05:15 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,286
Posted By Vern
Re: Hershey wood vendors

Dick, depending on your abilities and what wood pieces you need, the Victoria Association has some patterns that they make available to restorers. I know that they have patterns for the top bows and...
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 08-24-2022, 07:00 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,328
Posted By Vern
Re: Anyone ever seen these cowl vents before?

My '28 roadster came to me with cowl vents. They appear to be a reproduction of the ones in the attached advertisement from the March '31 Ford Dealer News. Same vents can be found in the Wonderful...
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 07-31-2022, 03:43 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,486
Posted By Vern
Re: The zip it rack

The reproduction Zip rack on the back of the roadster came from a friend about 15 years ago. I found another at the Big 3 swap a couple of years ago and bought it for another couple who wanted one....
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 06-21-2022, 10:05 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,245
Posted By Vern
Re: Wet feet from rain?

All I know about silicone is that only two things will stick to silicone; silicone and dirt
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 06-12-2022, 06:34 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,123
Posted By Vern
Henry would be shocked...

This morning I decided to put the new shock links on the front of the roadster. Don't know what happened to the original ones; probably got lost when we re-did the front end and the brakes.
Anyway,...
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 05-08-2022, 05:02 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,437
Posted By Vern
Re: Club Tag Topper

I second O’Briens. 20 years ago when I served as club captain, I ordered a bunch of them for my club’s board of directors as a thank you.
I’d say that the only issue is they used a really small...
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 04-24-2022, 06:46 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 3,155
Posted By Vern
Era Tennessee plates $$$

Why are Tennessee era Model A plates so valuable?
I have a collection of plates from the states for the Model A years hanging in my garage, along with a few from Canada & New Zealand. I got them at...
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 04-17-2022, 05:39 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 712
Posted By Vern
Re: ‘28 roadster windshield post color

Gas tank stamp is 12-28-28, so it’s probably an early 1928 car.
Thanks for the info gents.
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 04-17-2022, 04:47 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 712
Posted By Vern
‘28 roadster windshield post color

The windshield posts on my ‘28 roadster are painted blue, a close match of the body color. The early phaeton in the recent issue of the Model A News has black posts. Some ‘29 Henry Ford Award...
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