Forum: Model A (1928-31)
07-27-2017, 08:50 AM
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Replies: 16
Views: 3,531
Re: Classics with matching trailers
My wife bought a "Canned Ham " she wants to restore but we are using our 57 Chevy pick-up to pull it. SHE said she wants to do the work but I have this feeling I know who gets to work on it. :-)
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
05-08-2017, 06:30 PM
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Replies: 21
Views: 5,634
Re: Ryan
I first thought you said Cannabis, HELL NO but I OK with cannibalism. Oh and I have a 57 chevy truck, let's not forget 57 chevy truck, just saying. :D:D:D
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
05-02-2017, 11:07 PM
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Replies: 34
Views: 5,681
Re: Mid west rain
Where can I get info for that cruise? I grew up on that road and still have family there.
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
04-28-2017, 10:39 PM
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Replies: 20
Views: 4,057
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
04-28-2017, 06:12 PM
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Replies: 53
Views: 7,846
Re: Change Clothes? Who does that?
I always work on my cars NAKED but if I did put clothes on, Dickies work really great. :D They are very close to a uniform and kind of repel oil stains. When I was teaching Auto Mechnics, I had my...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
04-27-2017, 09:01 PM
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Replies: 16
Views: 3,528
Re: Over-whelmed project...
I tried to buy a basket case a few years ago. It was a 36 Ford that was taken apart to be painted and sat for 20 years. The owner was 65/70 years old and not in too good of shape. He wanted 80 grand...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
04-26-2017, 08:37 PM
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Replies: 24
Views: 2,934
Re: My next Problem! (Lights burned out)
The first time I took mine out was to a Friday night cruise. All my lights burnt out when I switched them on. I was told it was a bad ground so I cleaned all the contact points and have not had that...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
04-24-2017, 11:28 AM
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Replies: 43
Views: 6,116
Re: Green Wheels, Really???
31 Model A, thanks for the link. The red might look good. I am now thinking of painting my spare to see what looks good. Unless I win the lottery, the whites stay for now. My wife refuses to call it...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
04-19-2017, 09:34 PM
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Replies: 43
Views: 6,116
Re: Green Wheels, Really???
Jason in TX, that is one sweet A. I love the planes behind it also, very cool.( been to Wright- Patterson museum many times )
I might just paint up two and see how she looks. Straw was an original...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
04-19-2017, 09:33 AM
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Replies: 43
Views: 6,116
Re: Green Wheels, Really???
The whites came with the P/U and I have two other cars I'm working on so the money is tight for tires. Thanks for the Fern Green, it looks nice. I was thinking rattle can at first then if I really...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
04-18-2017, 11:51 PM
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Replies: 43
Views: 6,116
Green Wheels, Really???
Just throwing this out there. The wheels on my little Pick-up are grey. Now I know that was an original color for the P/U along with straw. The body is Ford Maroon with black fenders. BUT and that's...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
06-20-2016, 08:41 PM
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Replies: 38
Views: 7,785
Re: Facebook
I was a teacher and was unable to be on FB until I retired. My ex-students contact me there and it's public and I don't have to answer right away. I also found the club I want to join on FB. The club...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
06-20-2016, 08:30 PM
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Replies: 12
Views: 3,015
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
06-20-2016, 09:01 AM
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Replies: 16
Views: 3,419
Re: Enclosed trailer....
As far as fuel mileage goes, I drive a Ford. It gets the same pulling our 10,000# camper as it does driving through town unloaded, 11/12 . We have an aluminum 12 ft trailer for our Kubota and it is...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
06-19-2016, 10:22 PM
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Replies: 16
Views: 3,419
Re: Enclosed trailer....
Thanks guys. The aerodynamics was from an earlier post were I posted a picture of my A upside down on a trailer. :D We pull a 34 foot 5th wheel but not an enclosed trailer. Our friends have large...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
06-19-2016, 12:18 PM
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Replies: 16
Views: 3,419
Enclosed trailer....
Once everything is good on our little pick-up, we plan on taking her places. I have a 24 foot utility trailer now we haul cars, trucks and tractors around with. After reading about high speed...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
06-11-2016, 09:02 PM
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Replies: 47
Views: 10,722
Re: How to protect your Model A at car shows
I was going to write a mean responds to the "get off my lawn" crowd but didn't. Last year after I took over caring for my A, I wanted others to see how neat, beautiful, cool or what ever it was. I'm...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
06-10-2016, 10:24 AM
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Replies: 1
Views: 1,515
Up coming car show...
http://www.chillicothecarshow.org/
I don't know if this is OK to post but here it is.
If you are near the area, this is a nice show. The park that it is in is shaded with trees and has plenty...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
06-08-2016, 10:06 AM
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Replies: 26
Views: 5,434
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
06-08-2016, 09:13 AM
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Replies: 19
Views: 3,729
Re: Worth it...?
For me, the hobby is the working hands-on. My wife and I have built a very nice shop for involving others in the hobby. Right now , we have a young man (28) helping on the A. He might not end up with...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
06-06-2016, 12:59 PM
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Replies: 17
Views: 4,288
Re: pickup Bed Rack Plans
Nice looking pick-up. I like the green wheels. I too am putting on bed rails and was thinking of putting " G&N Farms" on it but am unsure of how.
What wood is everyone using ?
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
06-06-2016, 12:49 PM
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Replies: 27
Views: 5,753
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
06-06-2016, 12:39 PM
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Replies: 38
Views: 8,471
Re: Wind+Model A...doesn't mix well!!!
I'm trying to get it right side up.:eek:
Oh well, I tried.. In real life, I had it up to 35 and that was fine for me. Enjoy the day, it's 85 and sunny here with no wind. Think I'll fire up the...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
06-06-2016, 12:26 PM
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Replies: 38
Views: 8,471
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
06-01-2016, 04:19 PM
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Replies: 47
Views: 8,461
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