Forum: Model A (1928-31)
03-13-2018, 07:49 AM
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Re: I could not sit idle, have a new project
Ed, I looked up the info on the gas tank sealer. It was provided to me from a friend in Grand Rapids, Michigan, who's employer owns the Miami Heat basketball team and the farm team for the Detroit...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
03-12-2018, 02:49 PM
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Replies: 147
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Re: I could not sit idle, have a new project
Too bad you were not here to help. You could have mowed our grass as well.
I spent the time checking for leaks at the gas tank, and along the 8ft of gas line and the shut off valve. We also adjusted...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
03-12-2018, 07:12 AM
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
03-11-2018, 07:36 PM
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Replies: 147
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Re: I could not sit idle, have a new project
More small steps. I am enthused little more these days as I need to get this done and out of the way for the upcoming Redneck Roundup. Not likely to happen, but it is good motivation. I got the gas...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
12-30-2017, 08:47 AM
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Replies: 147
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Re: I could not sit idle, have a new project
Continuing small step - maybe someday this thing will be done. Retirement is not all that it's cracked up to be. At any rate a little more got done. No matter how hard I try, the Bugatti build and...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
10-10-2017, 05:58 AM
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Replies: 147
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Re: I could not sit idle, have a new project
Another small step. I finished the tail section, mounted the seats, installed the steering wheel and prepped the logos for riveting. They are a different size than the body rivets and am awaiting...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
09-24-2017, 07:08 AM
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Replies: 147
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Re: I could not sit idle, have a new project
Saturday was Bob's last day here in Rock Hill. What a talent. Don't let his quiet demeanor fool you. He is one smart and talented guy. It's clear where Mallory gets her 'smarts' He did all the metal...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
09-22-2017, 06:58 PM
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Replies: 147
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Re: I could not sit idle, have a new project
A few more things completed today. We got the foot kick board installed at the pedals, fastened in the last of the four side panels, ran the fuel line and the wires for the sending unit, installed...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
09-21-2017, 07:35 PM
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Replies: 147
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Re: I could not sit idle, have a new project
More progress, this time on the side body panels. We are finally installing some rivets! Bob did a large amount of work detailing the panels and them metal finishing them to the vision that I...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
09-20-2017, 08:26 PM
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Replies: 147
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Re: I could not sit idle, have a new project
More pics of the speedster project with Bob Kolenda. We were fortunate to get overnight processing of the two surround fabrications for the mere cost of four assorted fresh made donuts. We decided to...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
09-19-2017, 05:47 PM
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Replies: 147
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Re: I could not sit idle, have a new project
Bob Kolenda made another trip down to try and get me over the hump and get this project completed. Among many others, he has been MOST instrumental in keeping me motivated, providing encouragement...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
02-05-2017, 09:28 AM
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Replies: 147
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Re: I could not sit idle, have a new project
Another small step. The Bugatti project and 'farm' issues keep me very busy. I finished the offset steering setup. There are two separate chains offset some degree that makes the links not in the...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
01-08-2017, 10:22 AM
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Replies: 147
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Re: I could not sit idle, have a new project
I started this project as a means to work on aluminum 'stuff' as my previous job/hobbies were centered around all steel projects, so some of the mechanical 'stuff' gets relegated to the back burner....
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
01-07-2017, 11:54 AM
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Replies: 147
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Re: I could not sit idle, have a new project
Just another small step. Finally got the seats back from the upholstery shop. The color is not exactly what I wanted, but it was free, some left over material, and it greatly reduced the costs. It is...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
01-05-2017, 01:03 PM
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Replies: 147
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Re: I could not sit idle, have a new project
One more small step on the project. I got a set of friction shocks mounted in the vein of a 'racing/sporty' approach to this car. The bolt hole was correct but the arms were the same length, making...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
12-12-2016, 10:46 AM
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Replies: 147
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Re: I could not sit idle, have a new project
As always too many projects, too little time. Retirement is not all that it's cracked up to be. I have picked and filed the nose, finished the floor pan, installed the throttle linkage and modified...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
09-05-2016, 09:20 AM
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Replies: 147
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Re: I could not sit idle, have a new project
I gave that a try, Brent, but alignment of the upper and lower pulleys did not work out for me, and by not securing the bottom of the slotted plate, belt tension was difficult to hold.
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
09-05-2016, 08:09 AM
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Replies: 147
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Re: I could not sit idle, have a new project
Another small step.
Finishing up the modifications required when I lowered the stock Model A radiator to fit under the hood line. Doing so was going to make the fan blades cut thru the upper...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
08-28-2016, 12:06 PM
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Replies: 147
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Re: I could not sit idle, have a new project
Bob Kolenda was down for the week and was VERY instrumental in bringing the speedster much closer to actually being a viable car. He did all the instrumentation, wiring, plumbing and detail...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
08-25-2016, 06:33 AM
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Replies: 147
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Re: I could not sit idle, have a new project
Bob Kalenda came down from Grand Rapids, Michigan this week to lend a hand in prepping the speedster to get it wired up, detailed and running. We have been making a secondary bracket to run the fan,...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
08-11-2016, 06:03 AM
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Replies: 147
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Re: I could not sit idle, have a new project
Good morning, Ed.
Yes, it was. Peter was especially happy with the way the sales of his wheels were being received here in the US, and wanted to show his appreciation for the assistance that I...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
08-08-2016, 06:07 PM
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Replies: 147
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Re: I could not sit idle, have a new project
These new English wheeling machines have just arrived from Australia. The gentleman the I import these from is scheduled to teach metal shaping classes again this year in the US.
This is the...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
08-04-2016, 07:39 AM
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Replies: 147
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Re: I could not sit idle, have a new project
Finally got the entire body is enclosed. Still some detailing and fitting required, most minor, but I view this as a milestone on this project. Now that the panels are fitted, the area inside the...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
08-01-2016, 03:16 PM
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Replies: 147
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Re: I could not sit idle, have a new project
A little bit more each week, now it seems. The seat work was done several months ago. The sides of the top panels were rolled by using a rubber go kart tire in the wheeling machine. The upper and...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
07-31-2016, 08:31 AM
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Replies: 147
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