What did you do today, that was Model A related ?

[32Ford13]

Got my work list for the weekend set to go. Checking work items off the list so I can get to the BMV and get an official license plate!

[lrf]

Helped a Model A widow by buying around 100 headlight and horn conduits of different lengths and diameters. Now separating the correct, original Model A conduit (7"-8") from the longer stuff, to sell at the SFVMAC swap meet on November 3rd, 2024.

[Lawrie]

Polished my pickup, first time,
Fixed the windscreen seals so it will be way quiter inside with the wind noise.
Lawrie

[Andgott]

Sandblasted wheels... Three down, one to go. That's a lot of (messy) fun!

[Y-Blockhead]

I took my Town Sedan to the beach today to put some "Smilage" on my new Mitchell Synchro Transmission. Love the 15% higher 1st and 2nd.



Then I cam home and installed a "Transmission Seal Kit" https://www.snydersantiqueauto.com/p...8999&cat=41756

It seems even Mitchell Transmissions are prone to leak oil out the lower shafts.

[JayJay]

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Originally Posted by Y-Blockhead

I took my Town Sedan to the beach today to put some "Smilage" on my new Mitchell Synchro Transmission. Love the 15% higher 1st and 2nd.



Then I cam home and installed a "Transmission Seal Kit" https://www.snydersantiqueauto.com/p...8999&cat=41756

It seems even Mitchell Transmissions are prone to leak oil out the lower shafts.

I just installed one of those Mitchell tranny seals. It locked up the shift lever at first until I figured it out. I had to put the tranny in third to extend the left (2/3) shift rail forward, then tease the gizmo around the rail. Went in just like butter after that. It was definitely easier with the engine out.

[Gene F]

Before and after. I think if I had a coach, I could do this. Not bad for $285 spent, but I still think I can do better.

I need to learn how to cut-n-buff. I guess that would add a lot of shine to it.

[Clem Clement]

trying to figure out how to help a friend whose work keeps him away from his Model A.

[rackops]

I spent the morning unloading my truck from my visit to Bratton's and picking up my freshly rebuilt engine from Schwalm's.

[Y-Blockhead]

Originally Posted by JayJay

I just installed one of those Mitchell tranny seals. It locked up the shift lever at first until I figured it out. I had to put the tranny in third to extend the left (2/3) shift rail forward, then tease the gizmo around the rail. Went in just like butter after that. It was definitely easier with the engine out.

Jay-Jay, I think you are referring to the Mitchell "Real Deal Oil Seal" for the shift shafts (which now is included with the transmission). I was referring to the seal for the lower shafts, the one that covers the reverse idler shaft and the cluster gear shaft.

[Ayers1]

Sanded some on my 31 Town Sedan. I have about a week's worth of work before it's ready for paint but those days have been hard to find lately,.

[German guy]

After months of one damned thing after another needing to be repaired/changed I drove it peacefully and without incident down the Deutsche Weinstrasse (German wine street) through the vineyards and a few wine festivals and got more attention, waves, cheers, and smiles than any of the Wine Princesses handing out free wine. These cars are happiness makers. They bring out unabashed joy in people. This must be what it is like being a rock star. I stopped for gas and when I came back from paying I had a crowd of at least twenty people from the next door hardware store standing around it wanting to ask questions.

[JayJay]

Originally Posted by Y-Blockhead

Jay-Jay, I think you are referring to the Mitchell "Real Deal Oil Seal" for the shift shafts (which now is included with the transmission). I was referring to the seal for the lower shafts, the one that covers the reverse idler shaft and the cluster gear shaft.

Yup, I was. Sorry for the confusion. I have one of the others, also. Both seem to work well.

[David in San Antonio]

German Guy - This is what I enjoy the most from having a Model A. It attracts happy people and curious people but never an angry person so far.

[David in San Antonio]

I’m visiting New York and wore my Alamo A’s polo shirt when I visited Autosport Designs in Huntington Station on Long Island. They had a beautiful Dual Ghia, a Jaguar XKSS, lots of Ferraris and old Aston-Martins, but no Model A’s.

[Y-Blockhead]

Originally Posted by David in San Antonio

I’m visiting New York and wore my Alamo A’s polo shirt when I visited Autosport Designs in Huntington Station on Long Island. They had a beautiful Dual Ghia, a Jaguar XKSS, lots of Ferraris and old Aston-Martins, but no Model A’s.

Our Club visited the Lion's Drag Strip Museum a couple of weeks ago. And I'll be danged if the didn't have a '31 Roaster on display, with a chrome plated frame!!

Our club was the featured club of the month also!

[German guy]

Dave in San Antonio:


People also seem to respect the cars. I have parked next to super expensive cars such as 911 Turbo S, Ferrari SF 90, etc. People have their hands all over the windows and paint looking inside and standing far too close. With the Model A they stand a decent distance away and never touch it.

[Bob Bidonde]

My wife & I took our Victoria to a club hosted pizza feast at Linda's in San Remo. The pizza & drinks were gratis from my club, the Model "A" Ford Club of Long Island. Six Model A's and a some modern cars also made the run. It was fantastic watching the sun set over the head waters of the Nisequoge River.

[Bob Bidonde]

I looked at my Victoria and wondered what do I need to do to get her ready for travel to the upcoming New England Meet in Rocky Hill, Connecticut. Grease the suspension, oil the distributor, clean the ignition points, install a luggage rack, check the tire pressures, clean the windows, put the ferry tickets in the door pocket, and fix some annoying rattles.
Then I thought about how I am going to load all of our stuff into the Victoria for the trip to Rocky Hill. I mentioned to Kathy that I can fit 2 of her suitcases and her duffel bag in the Victoria. I also need to take 2 folding chairs and my suitcase. We will go to Rocky Hill on Wednesday & return home on the following Sunday. Its an easy ride to the meet this year, it's only about 80 miles from Long Island to Rocky Hill via the Cross Sound Port Jefferson to Bridgeport Ferry.

I see yellow ooze on the sidewalls of the new tires on the back of my Victoria. There is also brake dust on the Tacoma Cream wheels. It's time to give them a dose of 303 Protectant.

[Sport King Eric]

Made a brake stetting block