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V8COOPMAN · 11-15-2017, 05:20 PM

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Originally Posted by BillEbob

Okay, okay everbody!! Here is my first attempt at uploading photos! (There HAS to be an easier way, anybody know of the easier way?)

Pictures ain't hard. You can even make 'em big if you like. I LIKE Vickies! DD

davehc · 11-15-2017, 06:25 PM

Wow , BillEbob , that Vicky is SWEETER than the Vicky I knew in high school . Nice !

mhsprecher · 11-15-2017, 06:33 PM

Everything has been said, but not everyone has said it, so congrats from me. You are stylin' in your Vicky!

Tinbasher · 11-15-2017, 06:40 PM

Nice Car. Welcome to a great place for Model A info. With great people.

John Poole

BillEbob · 11-15-2017, 08:25 PM

avatar now changed!!!!

BillEbob · 11-15-2017, 08:26 PM

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Originally Posted by V8COOPMAN

Pictures ain't hard. You can even make 'em big if you like. I LIKE Vickies! DD

OKAY, smart guy just HOW did you do that?! LOL

aford193031 · 11-15-2017, 08:34 PM

Looks good, love the pictures

BillEbob · 11-15-2017, 08:45 PM

Thanks one and all! You fellas make a guy feel accepted!

Bill

KGBnut · 11-15-2017, 09:09 PM

Bill,

She looks terrific. Your life will not be the same. It will be much fuller.

I would recommend that you hold off on changes, like switching to 12 volt, until you have gotten used to her. She is likely fine with 6 volt. Personally, I don't see the need unless you want a modern radio or other 12 volt accessories. I'm sure others will disagree with me, but give it a try for a while before you change it.

Most importantly, just enjoy it. Oh...and those naysayers will likely be the first ones asking for a ride.

Ken

Mike Peters · 11-15-2017, 09:14 PM

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Originally Posted by c. sefton

Could you possibly have a pop out ignition switch that you need to push in to turn it off?

X2. This is how original pop out switches work: When the key is in the vertical position and pushed in, your ignition is off. When you turn the key to the right, it "pops out". Then the ignition is on. In the "on" position, the key will turn freely to the "off" position without turning off the ignition. To turn the ignition switch off, you need to turn your key back to the vertical position and also push the key in until it clicks and remains in the pushed in position.
In conclusion, are you operating your ignition with your battery disconnect switch while leaving an original pop out switch in the on position? Yo might call the person you bought the car from and ask about how to operate the ignition switch. It may be more complicated than you think. Just sayin.
BTW, lovely car! Happy trails to you.

BillEbob · 11-15-2017, 09:22 PM

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Originally Posted by c. sefton

Could you possibly have a pop out ignition switch that you need to push in to turn it off?

Nope, no pop out. 😖

henry's 31 · 11-15-2017, 09:26 PM

It sure sounds like you did your homework! You have the right tools (Andrews Books) and membership in a local Club and an offer from the great MAFCA technical director. You are set, now enjoy!

BillEbob · 11-15-2017, 09:28 PM

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Originally Posted by Mike Peters

X2. You might call the person you bought the car from and ask about how to operate the ignition switch. It may be more complicated than you think. Just sayin.
BTW, lovely car! Happy trails to you.

Mike, I did call him. No help. A wonderfully, kind, elderly gentlemen but could not elicit any help from him.

1955cj5 · 11-15-2017, 09:56 PM

Just a thought but if the ignition switch has no effect either way perhaps it has been by-passed and the stud on the coil has been connected directly to the distributor...

Maybe using something along these lines..

https://www.brattons.com/emergency-i...per-cable.html

.

BillEbob · 11-15-2017, 10:02 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 1955cj5

Just a thought but if the ignition switch has no effect either way perhaps it has been by-passed and the stud on the coil has been connected directly to the distributor...

Maybe using something along these lines..

https://www.brattons.com/emergency-i...per-cable.html

.

I'll check on that soon! Thanks!

Mike Peters · 11-15-2017, 11:20 PM

OK, so you have the repro ON/OFF switch. Recently, I repaired a car with a repro switch where the entire switch body was turning in the instrument panel when the key was turned, rather than the locking/switching internal mechanism. The fix was to pull the instrument panel and tighten the 7/8" lock nut that secures the switch to the instrument panel. Disconnect the two wires and use a deep socket and tighten it good. It won't come loose if you do that. Barring this, you apparently have a bad switch stuck in the on position, or, as the above post states, the switch has been bypassed in some way. If so, replace the switch. Your local club members can help you with this. Good luck. mike

donh · 11-16-2017, 08:09 AM

Fantastic Vicky. Your lucky it came all together and drive able. My Vicky was all apart and had to re-assemble it. Took me awhile. When I had the time to work on it, I didn't have the money and vice versa. Finally got it together and have been to all but 11 of the lower 48 states. Lots of fun.
Don

11-15-2017, 06:25 PM	#22
davehc Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Adrian , Mich. Posts: 386	Re: Newbie pulled the trigger! '31 Vicky now in my driveway! Wow , BillEbob , that Vicky is SWEETER than the Vicky I knew in high school . Nice !

11-15-2017, 06:33 PM	#23
mhsprecher Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Takoma Park, MD Posts: 2,817	Re: Newbie pulled the trigger! '31 Vicky now in my driveway! Everything has been said, but not everyone has said it, so congrats from me. You are stylin' in your Vicky!

11-15-2017, 06:40 PM	#24
Tinbasher Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Innisfil, Ontario Canada Posts: 1,174	Re: Newbie pulled the trigger! '31 Vicky now in my driveway! Nice Car. Welcome to a great place for Model A info. With great people. John Poole

11-15-2017, 08:25 PM	#25
BillEbob Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2017 Location: Albuquerque Posts: 162	Re: Newbie pulled the trigger! '31 Vicky now in my driveway! avatar now changed!!!!

11-15-2017, 08:34 PM	#27
aford193031 Member Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Pearland, Texas Posts: 85	Re: Newbie pulled the trigger! '31 Vicky now in my driveway! Looks good, love the pictures

11-15-2017, 08:45 PM	#28
BillEbob Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2017 Location: Albuquerque Posts: 162	Re: Newbie pulled the trigger! '31 Vicky now in my driveway! Thanks one and all! You fellas make a guy feel accepted! Bill

11-15-2017, 09:09 PM	#29
KGBnut Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Southwestern Connecticut Posts: 931	Re: Newbie pulled the trigger! '31 Vicky now in my driveway! Bill, She looks terrific. Your life will not be the same. It will be much fuller. I would recommend that you hold off on changes, like switching to 12 volt, until you have gotten used to her. She is likely fine with 6 volt. Personally, I don't see the need unless you want a modern radio or other 12 volt accessories. I'm sure others will disagree with me, but give it a try for a while before you change it. Most importantly, just enjoy it. Oh...and those naysayers will likely be the first ones asking for a ride. Ken __________________ Style beats speed any day, and with a lot fewer tickets.

11-15-2017, 09:26 PM	#32
henry's 31 Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: Columbus(Cataula) Georgia Posts: 849	Re: Newbie pulled the trigger! '31 Vicky now in my driveway! It sure sounds like you did your homework! You have the right tools (Andrews Books) and membership in a local Club and an offer from the great MAFCA technical director. You are set, now enjoy! __________________ Henry' s 31

11-15-2017, 09:56 PM	#34
1955cj5 Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: Boise, Idaho Posts: 1,578	Re: Newbie pulled the trigger! '31 Vicky now in my driveway! Just a thought but if the ignition switch has no effect either way perhaps it has been by-passed and the stud on the coil has been connected directly to the distributor... Maybe using something along these lines.. https://www.brattons.com/emergency-i...per-cable.html . __________________ Early '29 CCPU that had a 4-speed, but not any more.......in the family since '62

11-15-2017, 11:20 PM	#36
Mike Peters Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: South East Wisconsin Posts: 1,279	Re: Newbie pulled the trigger! '31 Vicky now in my driveway! OK, so you have the repro ON/OFF switch. Recently, I repaired a car with a repro switch where the entire switch body was turning in the instrument panel when the key was turned, rather than the locking/switching internal mechanism. The fix was to pull the instrument panel and tighten the 7/8" lock nut that secures the switch to the instrument panel. Disconnect the two wires and use a deep socket and tighten it good. It won't come loose if you do that. Barring this, you apparently have a bad switch stuck in the on position, or, as the above post states, the switch has been bypassed in some way. If so, replace the switch. Your local club members can help you with this. Good luck. mike

11-16-2017, 08:09 AM	#37
donh Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Ontario,NY Posts: 83	Re: Newbie pulled the trigger! '31 Vicky now in my driveway! Fantastic Vicky. Your lucky it came all together and drive able. My Vicky was all apart and had to re-assemble it. Took me awhile. When I had the time to work on it, I didn't have the money and vice versa. Finally got it together and have been to all but 11 of the lower 48 states. Lots of fun. Don