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Forum: Model A (1928-31) 06-12-2013, 05:51 AM
Replies: 47
Views: 12,035
Posted By mmindling
Re: When did full-blown Model A restoration begin?

I remember Russell Geritt's 1931 Ford Roadster as being the first proper Model A restoration that I admired. This would have been in the early 1960's.

My own restoration on a 1928 Tudor started...
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 04-08-2013, 06:09 PM
Replies: 48
Views: 10,156
Posted By mmindling
Re: Where EXACTLY is the serial number on the frame?

Lebowski,

Here's an idea that might be worth a try.

Go the DMV with a copy of the Model A Judging Standards or any other publication regarding Model A, which has a clear, simple explanation...
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 04-07-2013, 07:21 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,866
Posted By mmindling
Re: Rusty Cowl Repair Complete

Donvito,

You gave me hope that my spot paint needs can be blended in successfully.

My car is an early 28 phaeton, in some shade of Arabian Sand but painted so long ago that no records exist...
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 04-07-2013, 01:23 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 4,229
Posted By mmindling
Re: Hard time getting fan off water pump.

Hitchhiker,

Sounds like you have two different issues:

*Water Pump Assembly stuck to cylinder head. I'd take this off before tackling the fan. You might try (very carefully) using a small...
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 04-05-2013, 03:18 PM
Replies: 52
Views: 11,129
Posted By mmindling
Re: Model A's The Youth Market

Received my driver's license in Chicago at the Elston Avenue DMV on my 16th birthday, June 1963.

My dad and I had already been working for three years on my Model A, a 1928 Tudor, *A 457909*...
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 04-03-2013, 07:51 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,409
Posted By mmindling
Finding a Plater

Hi,

Has anyone found a plater in Ohio. I'm looking for someone who can do cad plating and is within a day's drive round trip. I am in SE Ohio, so this could be Pittsburgh, Columbus, Dayton,...
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 03-30-2013, 05:33 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,998
Posted By mmindling
Re: Spring Driving

I understand, Fred.

The truth is that I backed up the A onto Rauch Road (gravel) from the pavement on 676, in order to take a "country" picture. The car travelled only ten feet in reverse on...
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 03-30-2013, 03:46 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,998
Posted By mmindling
Spring Driving

Here's the 28 on country roads today, March 30, 2013 about 4:30PM.

Watertown Township, Washington County, Ohio.

Happy Easter to All. Keep 'em between the fenceposts.

Regards,
...
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 03-30-2013, 07:21 AM
Replies: 35
Views: 11,899
Posted By mmindling
Re: best battery

Battery Question:

Looking for a battery for 28 that has the negative post on the forward LEFT corner, instead of the right corner.

Reason is cable needs to be routed around the frame to the...
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 03-24-2013, 02:08 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 2,460
Posted By mmindling
Re: driving question from new owner

Hi Cooke,

I had the same problem going over bumps, setting up a whiplash effect (or more correctly a hunting effect) in the front end.

Checked all and everything was tight, including working...
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 03-23-2013, 09:24 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,695
Posted By mmindling
28 Phaeton Door Adjustment

Hello FBer's:

I'm looking to adjust the left rear door on the phaeton.
Below are pics indicating the "walk out" of the lower rear edge of the door.
All of the other doors align correctly.
...
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 03-19-2013, 05:38 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 3,297
Posted By mmindling
Re: 28 early AR oil pan

Hi 59 MGA,

My car is *A 11739*, so January 20, 1928 engine build date.

The oil pan, which I believe to be original, has the removable plate at the bottom end with a brass oil drain plug. ...
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 03-15-2013, 12:32 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 4,540
Posted By mmindling
Re: Bolt ID...Model A?

Hi,

Just a thought - bolt that holds generator pulley to Powerhouse Generator??

I just serviced mine, and the center pulley bolt was 1/2".

Regards,

Martin Mindling *A 11739*
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 03-15-2013, 07:22 AM
Replies: 788
Views: 381,741
Posted By mmindling
Re: Post a picture of your car...

Hello FBer's,

Here's *A 11739* (Jan. 20, 1928) next to our 1892 House in Watertown, Ohio. Thanks to all for your help over the past two years.

Martin Mindling [email protected]
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 03-07-2013, 07:34 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 1,175
Posted By mmindling
New Use for Left Hand eBrake

Hi FBer's

Today, worked on the brakes on my 28, getting ready for spring.

The car is up on jackstands and I did all of the preliminary work on brake rods, clevis pins, shaft and pedal...
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 03-01-2013, 06:25 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,035
Posted By mmindling
Re: Marrietta Swap Meet

Rob,

I'm about 20 minutes from Marietta (Watertown, Ohio) and try to make the meet every year. Of course, it's an easy drive for me.

There are a few good vendors and usually a couple of...
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 03-01-2013, 06:23 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 6,458
Posted By mmindling
Re: bad day for the A

Today, figured I would get my tail light / stop lamp both working after finding out what went wrong.

The good news is that after ringing out each and every wire and the switch, found that the...
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 02-27-2013, 02:04 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,028
Posted By mmindling
Getting Ready for Spring: 28 Touring

Hello Ford Barners.

Thanks to all who have helped with projects over the winter.

The attached pics are taken today with the engine (A 11739) running.
The lense timing must have been quick...
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 02-24-2013, 07:51 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 8,688
Posted By mmindling
One Last Question: Anti-Freeze

Hi this is Martin in Ohio.

Have reviewed the many posts on anti-freeze and related topics like a vinegar treatment on installing water-wetter. going back three years.

Over the winter, I put...
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 02-17-2013, 05:10 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,950
Posted By mmindling
More Winter Projects: Tool Display

Here's another winter project for my Model A.
A cabinet-maker here in SE Ohio made this case out of 3/4" solid cherry.
Brass clasps, handles and a heavy duty brass piano hinge, lined with green...
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 02-12-2013, 07:31 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 3,286
Posted By mmindling
Re: water pump installation

Correction page A-3 of JS 1997.
My Bad.
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 02-12-2013, 07:27 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 3,286
Posted By mmindling
Re: water pump installation

To: DJ and Flamingo;
Your posts caused me to look into the matter of cap bolts vs. studs to fasten the water pump.

Found in JS, Revised 1997, Section Early 1928's, page A-7:
"Area 7, Cooling...
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 02-12-2013, 02:51 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 3,286
Posted By mmindling
Re: water pump installation (Update)

Thanks to FBer's for the advice.

Attached is a pic of the rebuilt pump, installed as a test.

After a lot of maneuvering, the pump went through the head port.
Also, with the cap bolts...
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 02-10-2013, 10:38 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 3,286
Posted By mmindling
Re: water pump installation

Hi, thanks for the advice.

This is my plan at this time, with regard to fitting the rebuilt w/pump:

*Use a dremel to clean up the port for the waterpump. Possibly, this
will help to...
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 02-09-2013, 08:09 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 3,286
Posted By mmindling
water pump installation

Hi, this is Martin in Ohio.
Getting ready to install my newly rebuilt watertpump. Used parts from A&L, including a new shaft and washers.

Noticed that the old w/p impeller was 2 1/8" at the...
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