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Fordfan29 · 05-26-2019, 12:54 AM

I am looking for suggestions for hand controlling the clutch & brake pedals on a Model A or anything related. A bad left leg makes this necessary to enjoy the driving experience.

The changes can be from the simple to the extreme.

What are your suggestions? Photos would be helpful too.

Thanks for the help.

Chris Haynes · 05-26-2019, 01:10 AM

I have seen a couple A's with MoPar automatic transmissions in them. Both in So Cal.

SkimmerBob · 05-26-2019, 09:20 AM

You might try contacting this guy, RudyOnWheels.

If the link don't work search "post a picture of your car " he is on page 4 post #75.

I was looking at this old thread a few weeks ago and remembered him. His last post was last month. I hope this helps.

https://www.fordbarn.com/forum/showt...picture&page=4

Jim Brierley · 05-26-2019, 11:32 AM

Would an easier clutch work for you? Red's headers has a longer arm for the clutch shaft that takes less input pressure to operate.

Fordfan29 · 05-27-2019, 12:59 AM

Thanks for the good tips. I'll be looking in to them all.

ericr · 05-27-2019, 07:32 AM

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I know this is a remote suggestion but I have seen it mentioned that people have studied the controls that FDR created for his Model "A" Phaeton....

Bruce of MN · 05-28-2019, 05:23 AM

I searched for "hand controls" and found this: https://www.fordbarn.com/forum/showt...=hand+controls

There may be other useful threads, I didn't look through them all.

05-26-2019, 12:54 AM	#1
Fordfan29 Member Join Date: Mar 2017 Posts: 41	Hand Controls for a Model A? I am looking for suggestions for hand controlling the clutch & brake pedals on a Model A or anything related. A bad left leg makes this necessary to enjoy the driving experience. The changes can be from the simple to the extreme. What are your suggestions? Photos would be helpful too. Thanks for the help.

05-26-2019, 01:10 AM	#2
Chris Haynes Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Camarillo, CA and Pine Grove, CA Posts: 2,832	Re: Hand Controls for a Model A? I have seen a couple A's with MoPar automatic transmissions in them. Both in So Cal. __________________ 1921 Runabout 1930 Tudor Early 1930 AA Speed costs money. How fast do you want to go?

05-26-2019, 09:20 AM	#3
SkimmerBob Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Riverview, Michigan Posts: 127	Re: Hand Controls for a Model A? You might try contacting this guy, RudyOnWheels. If the link don't work search "post a picture of your car " he is on page 4 post #75. I was looking at this old thread a few weeks ago and remembered him. His last post was last month. I hope this helps. https://www.fordbarn.com/forum/showt...picture&page=4 Last edited by SkimmerBob; 05-26-2019 at 09:23 AM. Reason: after thoughts

05-26-2019, 11:32 AM	#4
Jim Brierley Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Temecula, CA Posts: 4,084	Re: Hand Controls for a Model A? Would an easier clutch work for you? Red's headers has a longer arm for the clutch shaft that takes less input pressure to operate.

05-27-2019, 12:59 AM	#5
Fordfan29 Member Join Date: Mar 2017 Posts: 41	Re: Hand Controls for a Model A? Thanks for the good tips. I'll be looking in to them all.

05-27-2019, 07:32 AM	#6
ericr Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Posts: 1,542	Re: Hand Controls for a Model A? Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) I know this is a remote suggestion but I have seen it mentioned that people have studied the controls that FDR created for his Model "A" Phaeton....

05-28-2019, 05:23 AM	#7
Bruce of MN Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: VA Posts: 1,410	Re: Hand Controls for a Model A? I searched for "hand controls" and found this: https://www.fordbarn.com/forum/showt...=hand+controls There may be other useful threads, I didn't look through them all.

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