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Forum: Model A (1928-31) 07-23-2023, 07:42 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 497
Posted By Alaska Mike
License Plate Frame

I am president of the local Ford Club, and a local antique store donated a license plate frame for us to sell at our up coming car show. I found one on E-Bay and tried to copy the picture but did...
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 04-02-2023, 05:47 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 4,549
Posted By Alaska Mike
Re: Looking for options on modern points and condenser

I appreciate everyone taking the time to comment on their experiences. Last two "new" condensers made one trip around the block. I ordered two NOS Ford condensers off of E-bay, and installed one,...
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 03-23-2023, 05:35 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 4,549
Posted By Alaska Mike
Looking for options on modern points and condenser

Drove my '31 Model A roadster from storage shed, 50 yards, to the shop. Started and ran fine. Tried to start a couple days later and would not start. It has a modern points and condenser set up. ...
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 12-30-2021, 12:56 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,938
Posted By Alaska Mike
Re: Rolling Chassis - Dustless vs sandblasting

Here in Southern Iowa we have a company that strips using heat and sand in a big vat. It heats things up to about 400 degrees and injects air at the same time. When they open the doors on this...
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 12-17-2021, 05:21 PM
Replies: 50
Views: 11,290
Posted By Alaska Mike
Re: New Focused-Beam LED Headlights

I just put a pair in my Model A. They are pretty bright. Very "white". But definitely change direction when switching from high to low beam. I haven't had the opportunity to do much night driving...
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 11-28-2021, 05:45 PM
Replies: 73
Views: 10,274
Posted By Alaska Mike
Re: Decided against turn signals.....what about this idea?

I keep hearing this term "period correct". I think it means some improvement made at or around a time when the car was new or at least "newer". Many seem to think that if the change is "period...
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 11-17-2021, 11:20 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,193
Posted By Alaska Mike
Re: What kind of headlights are these?

I have re-plated some Model T head light rings that had the "Brown" name on them. I wondered it they were an aftermarket item.
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 11-13-2021, 08:48 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 3,767
Posted By Alaska Mike
Re: Urethane vs Base Clear

I use both, depending on the application. Both have their advantages. I don't know why someone would say that base/clear coat doesn't look right on a Model A, but I guess everyone has their...
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 08-24-2021, 08:41 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 554
Posted By Alaska Mike
Windshield Stanchion Cup Installation

I have a 1931 Roadster and the windshield won't stay in position when I have the top down. I ordered the "cups" as I assumed mine were worn. The information I have found says they are welded in. ...
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 05-23-2021, 09:31 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,189
Posted By Alaska Mike
Any Engine Any Transmission

I am president of the local Ford Club. One of our members has a business called "Quick Time" An earlier post asked about an automatic transmission in a model A, because the owner had some health...
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 05-20-2021, 09:00 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 10,414
Posted By Alaska Mike
Re: Head puller For the model A

Loosen all the head bolts about an 1/8 to 1/4 inch and start it. Spark plug fires, the head pops up, and engine stops.
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 05-17-2021, 12:11 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 3,867
Posted By Alaska Mike
Re: Starter not quite up to the task after rebuild

My battery charger is one of the newer ones that monitors the charge and tapers off as it reaches full charge. I then tested it with my battery tester, the kind they use at the autoparts store, and...
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 05-16-2021, 08:10 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 3,867
Posted By Alaska Mike
Re: Starter not quite up to the task after rebuild

Put the battery on a good charger overnight, and still only 5.1 volts. Battery was only 3 months old, but who knows what was up with that. Bought a new batter, and now it starts like I expected. ...
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 05-12-2021, 09:00 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 3,867
Posted By Alaska Mike
Re: Starter not quite up to the task after rebuild

I by-passed the battery disconnect and nothing changed. It does have high compression head. I have about 150 miles on the rebuild now. I checked the battery voltage and it was only 5.1 volts,...
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 05-11-2021, 04:07 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 3,867
Posted By Alaska Mike
Re: Starter not quite up to the task after rebuild

Thanks for the ideas! I will check the disconnect switch, and voltage. 6 to 1 high compression head. I will try those ideas, and post again. Thanks! Mike
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 05-09-2021, 06:18 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 3,867
Posted By Alaska Mike
Re: Starter not quite up to the task after rebuild

Thanks for all the ideas. I did clean the area where the starter meets the bell housing, and I made my own battery cables out of welding cable so I could put a disconnect switch in. I think just...
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 05-08-2021, 08:02 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 3,867
Posted By Alaska Mike
Starter not quite up to the task after rebuild

Had my engine rebuilt, new bearings, balanced crank, high lift cam, lightened flywheel, v8 clutch, bigger intake valves, high compression head. I have about 200 miles on it now. Starter would...
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 05-01-2021, 07:37 PM
Replies: 94
Views: 63,967
Posted By Alaska Mike
Re: Paint A Car With Rustoleum?

Paint jobs are a lot like girlfriends and wives. If it's your's, I am sure you will think it is wonderful, and in polite conversation I will agree with you! But truth be told, it might not be that...
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 03-22-2021, 09:52 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 3,571
Posted By Alaska Mike
Re: Model A Auto Transmission

I would not deny the old fellow his opportunity to continue to drive his car, if all it took was an automatic transmission. You can always change it back.... The memories made are worth more than...
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 03-13-2021, 08:32 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,401
Posted By Alaska Mike
Re: Pinto 2.O transmission options

We have a local company here that started out making bell housings for dirt track racers. They could make a bell housing for you, so that you could bolt up any engine to any transmission. Dirt...
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 01-12-2021, 08:18 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 3,553
Posted By Alaska Mike
Re: Insurance policy w/o liability?

Mine is with American Family insurance. Everything including stated value of $34,000. $200.00 per year. Includes towing, rental car if needed.
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 01-05-2021, 09:07 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 968
Posted By Alaska Mike
Re: powder coating prep: backside of wheel Q

If you powder coat your wheels, ask the powder coater for some extra powder. This can be used with clear fingernail polish later to touch up scratches and dings. You stir a little powder into a...
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 10-21-2020, 09:34 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 4,056
Posted By Alaska Mike
Re: Oil Breather tube 20 inch flex tube

Several friends that have did the "divorce thing" all agree, "Cheaper to Keep'er"
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 10-19-2020, 04:01 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 5,400
Posted By Alaska Mike
Re: Heated Seats In The Model "A"

I would guess that heating elements don't know anything about voltage. You might try the unit on 6 volts, but it would double the amp draw to 22 amps, so wire size would have to be increased to...
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 09-14-2020, 12:22 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 2,710
Posted By Alaska Mike
Re: Centering 1930 Model A Deluxe Coupe on towing trailer

Take two two x fours about 16 inches long. Lay one about a foot from the scale and the other across the scale and the one next to the scale. Put a jack under the hitch of the trailer in the center...
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