New Member and a Couple of Questions

[bfrench1984]

Good Day,

I am a new owner of a 1930 Model A Briggs Body Town Sedan. Some of you are familiar with the car as it used to belong to my father BrianFrench65. Dad passed away in January, and I just brought the car home from MA to VA where I live. For those who know, the roads in VA are much different than in MA, with higher speed limits, longer distances between places etc.

I know I need to change the fan blade out. I have the aluminum two blade fan brand new in the package, it currently has a four blade fan on it. Les Andrews says I have to remove the radiator to change the fan blade, is that accurate? I am nervous about tearing into this car, and I don't have Dad to look over my shoulder, or send pictures to now. Being as new as I am to "A" ownership, I don't know anyone in my area that could come over and give me a hand. I have joined the "local" Model A club, and Tech Day is this Saturday, but it is a 75 mile drive, so I am pretty nervous about driving the car that far on the old fan blade.

Noting that it is a long drive to get anywhere, what tools/parts should I have in the car? I do have Hagerty and AAA, but would prefer to be able to get myself going again for quick, simple roadside repairs.

I don't know that the parking brake is grabbing.... I looked in the Les Andrews books, and I didn't see how to adjust the parking brake, just the levers...

I have changed the headlight bulbs to LEDs, and it has the LED Taillights on it, I am wondering if there are LED bulbs for the Cowl Lights, the dome light, and the dash light?

I am excited to be here, looking forward to learning more about these beautiful cars. I grew up around As and they just kind of faded into the background, but as an adult, I am looking forward to getting out and really enjoying the car.

-Ben

King George, VA
1930 Briggs Body Town Sedan