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Forum: Model-A 06-07-2023, 12:11 PM
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Posted By JTW
1930 Victoria for sale

Painted once on the outside, original on the inside, new engine.

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Forum: Model-A 09-23-2020, 07:58 AM
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Views: 791
Posted By JTW
Victoria

Never been apart, original inside (with 40's-50's era seat covers), rebuild engine, paint on the outside years ago, that little visor fits perfectly and has been there for years - probably the...
Forum: Model-A 08-29-2019, 07:56 AM
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Views: 1,004
Posted By JTW
Victoria

Original to Maine, has not been apart, painted on the outside years ago, original paint on the inside, including rugs and seat uphos/with seat covers from probably 50's.
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 07-30-2019, 01:26 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 7,994
Posted By JTW
Re: Pulled over by the Police!

Two police stories. My father used to borrow my 29 closed cab pick-up truck to give his friends a ride. One day when he parked in town on Main Street, sitting and watching people and talking to his...
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 12-03-2018, 07:28 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 5,566
Posted By JTW
Re: Keeping that barn fresh look

Try Penetrol by Flood. It is made to add to oil or solvent based paint to help it flow out better, but it is a great old paint seal and brightener. Rub it on, rub it in, and wipe off the excess, let...
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 06-07-2018, 05:18 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 4,586
Posted By JTW
Re: Sound deadening in a roadster door

Wood wool - Wikipedia
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wood_wool
Wood wool, known primarily as excelsior in North America, is a product made of wood slivers cut from logs and is mainly used in...
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 07-13-2016, 06:59 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,052
Posted By JTW
Re: AA plumbers truck or is it an express truck?

Quite a few years ago I bought at auction an 28 AA closed cab, original paint, 28K miles, long running boards, rear fenders, spoke wheels etc. But with no rear body. It had been a stake sided flat...
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 04-20-2016, 11:08 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 3,932
Posted By JTW
Re: Sand blaster

For a home setup, the most important thing (other than your lungs) is the compressor - needs to be min 20 cfm. After that you need a cabinet siphon feed (I use glass beads/used silica mixture) for...
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 01-13-2016, 06:38 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 6,280
Posted By JTW
Re: Where to find Tudor kick panels?

I bought a 3x6 sheet out of a car dealership in the mid 60's but it wasn't the same pattern as the Model A's. But it was close enough for me at the time. They told me that it had been there for 10...
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 01-11-2016, 12:02 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 6,280
Posted By JTW
Re: Where to find Tudor kick panels?

You can get upholstery cardboard and cover (glued on) it with black vinyl (sewing area in walmart etc.), this what the professional shops are doing. The problem with the cardboard available is that...
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 01-10-2016, 06:58 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 6,280
Posted By JTW
Re: Where to find Tudor kick panels?

Use the originals for patterns and make some yourself. This is a good chance to get creative and not do any harm that is hard to undo.
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 12-26-2015, 06:43 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 2,376
Posted By JTW
Re: running boards on pickup

I have seen 2 different repro boards, not counting the Rootlieb. The first one was straight across on the front and back ends where they are bolted to the fenders. this is not correct and they were...
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 12-09-2015, 06:40 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 4,723
Posted By JTW
Re: Worth saving?

You also could also buy the back and 2 side wings (repro) and make that into a open cab pickup. The beds and rear fenders etc are relatively easy to find. Or build a nice pickup length wood flat bed...
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 08-28-2015, 08:22 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 3,322
Posted By JTW
Re: Happy Birthday to me....

Sleeve it back to the stock bore. The best running/sounding engines I have heard all have been stock. This only an amateur observation on my part, after having stock engines and one that was 80 over...
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 08-14-2015, 06:25 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 2,390
Posted By JTW
Re: 1928 pickup seat backrest removal.

A soft top cab is slightly different than the closed cab pickup. The soft top/open cab has a wooden rail that is bolted to the top of the back metal panel. This piece of wood goes the entire length...
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 08-11-2015, 09:06 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 2,390
Posted By JTW
Re: 1928 pickup seat backrest removal.

In its normal installed position - push down on the top of the cushion, in the area of the 2 metal tabs that are bolted to the metal rail at the rear of the cab, and then pull forward and release. At...
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 07-10-2015, 06:18 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 2,496
Posted By JTW
Re: tail gate chains

I have always used bicycle inner tube for the chains, but I like the idea of the electrical shrink tubing for the hooks - good one. If you use a chain cover, don't forget the hole in the bottom to...
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 06-19-2015, 12:37 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,791
Posted By JTW
Re: Hub Caps

Also you can use a little silicone on the inside edge, in the areas you don't bend the tabs over and they will be less prone to rattling. I have heard of one person that used a small "O" ring around...
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 06-10-2015, 07:25 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,253
Posted By JTW
Re: 1929 CC Pickup Front Bumper

Make sure it is not an early 30 transition pickup, I don't know how "officially correct" it is but I have seen some 30's with a combination of parts from the old 29 cab style and new 30 equipment,...
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 05-02-2015, 09:01 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,390
Posted By JTW
Re: Tool for attaching rivet to Deck Door...

Air hammer with the same tool to fit it. Make sure the rivet is the right length sticking out, usually 1 1/2 time diameter. Bucking bar to fit on the back side. The aircraft industry has a lot of...
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 04-29-2015, 08:03 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 3,807
Posted By JTW
Re: gas treatment/ stabilization that works for me

Good tip based on real experience, thank you.
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 04-23-2015, 11:15 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 6,582
Posted By JTW
Re: My 1928 Phaeton

You are going to get a lot of reaction on the motor oil. When I first started driving my 29 pu in the early 60's I was told to use #30 non detergent, and did for years with no adverse effects, or...
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 04-08-2015, 06:22 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 5,321
Posted By JTW
Re: OSPHO warning

I have had one on a shelf in a dark corner for 20 years, guess it is time to check it, thanks for the warning.
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 04-07-2015, 07:06 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 2,085
Posted By JTW
Re: Gas tank storage prior to cleaning / sealing with o2 absorber

Go to a boat shop (probably auto stores also) and get a can of misting oil. It is used to prevent rust in cylinders during storage and is a spray.
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 04-07-2015, 08:41 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 4,128
Posted By JTW
Re: Hi, new to site and I have a questions.

$300 - you always can accept less.
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