Shade Tree A’s

Shade Tree A’s Newsletter

March2018 Volume45 Number3

Shade Tree A’s Newsletter March2018 Volume45 Number3

Shade Tree A’s Model A Club

TheShadeTreeA’sModelAClubisanon-profitorganizationdedicatedtothepreservationandtherestorationoftheModelAFordautomobile.ShadeTreeA’sannualduesareonly$25.MembersareurgedtojointheModelAFordClubofAmerica(MAFCA,$50annualdues)andtheModelARestorer’sClub(MARC,$45annualdues)toenjoythebenefitsofthesenationalorganizationsincludingtheirrespectivemagazines:TheRestorer(MAFCA)andModelANews (MARC).TheShadeTreeA’sclub isalsoamemberofMAFFI,theModel“A”FordFoundation,Inc.

CONTACTINFORMATION ABOUTTHISNEWSLETTER4424ReynoldsStreet ©2018ShadeTreeA’s,exceptasnoted.HephzibahGA30815-7909 [email protected]:http://www.ShadeTreeAs.org concerningreprintingofarticles,illustrations,orphotos.Facebook:ShadeTreeA’sModelAFordClub

PresidentMattBarrett

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VicePresidentMikeGordon

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SecretaryFrankKnapp

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TreasurerRichardDunevent

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TourDirectorOPEN

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NationalDirectorJimMcPherson

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BoardofDirectorsDanPerla

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BoardofDirectorsKentCarruthers

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MembershipCoordinatorOPEN

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NewsletterEditorRobbieJones

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PhotographerSheilaMcPherson

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EraFashionsAnneNeely-Beck

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WebmasterDanPerla

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CONTENTSColumns

OfftheRunningBoard 3MeetingMinutes 3

LookingAhead ClubCalendar 5Refreshments 5Birthdays 5

Announcements ShadeTreeA’sMemberNews 6OtherSundryAnnouncements 7

RecentEvents 2017ShadeTreeA’sEconomyRun 13ShowandTell

TheShadeTreeA’s-ThirtyYearsAgo February1988 14

TechnicalTopics ModelAQ&A’s 15

Advertisements 17

OntheCoverGerald Melchiors presents the February technicalprogramonrebuildingModelAshockabsorbers.Geralddescribedtheentireprocessofrebuildingtheshocksandgavemanyinvaluabletipsalongtheway.ThanksGeraldforagreattechnicaldiscussion.


OFFTHERUNNINGBOARDMattBarrett-President

Hellofellowclubmembers🤠 IamsoexcitedabouttheupcomingtoursthatyourboardhasplannedforyouinMarch.ThereisalsotheSt.Patrick'sDayParadethatwewilldriveinasaclub.Ifyouhavenotparticipatedintheparadebefore,youhavemissedagreattimedrivingyourcar.Thedatesandtimesfortheseeventsareinlastmonth'sNewsletter.Ifyounolongerhave that letter, feel free to callme forthisinformation.Besuretogetyourcarready:change theoil if necessary, checkyourbrakesand be sure that your radiator is workingproperly.IspokewiththesalesmanageratFairwayFordandwecandisplayourModelA'sattheirstoreonWashingtonRoad.Allwehave todo is callandsetupadateandtime.WewilldiscussthisattheMarchmeeting.InApril,ourclubhasbeeninvitedtotourwiththeWashington,Ga.AntiqueCarClubtoJewel,Ga. to see an antique car collection and havelunch in downtown Warrenton, Ga. We willdiscussthisaswellatthenextmeeting.Hopetosee you at Richard's Garage on the 12th ofMarchstartingat7:00p.m.This just in: I received an email from DottiShogrenandtheAikenModelAClubwilljoinusfortheSt.Patrick'sDayParade.We'reexcitedtohavethemwithus.Bestregards,MattBarrett,President

MEETINGMINUTES

February12,2018Richard’sGarage

Recordedby:FrankKnapp–SecretaryThemonthlymeetingof theShadeTreeA'swasheldFebruary12,2018intheclubhousemeetingroom at Richard Dunevent’s garage. PresidentMatt brought themeeting to order promptly at7:00 PM. Twenty-eight members were inattendance.Our"NameTagPenaltyCollectionCup"receivedthree donations. Dan Perla, Jim Dover andRichard Dunevent all reluctantly made theappropriatecontributions.Oneguest,SkipStewart,wasrecognized.Skiphasbeenamemberinthepastandhopefullyhewillrenewhismembershipandrejoin.JimDoverwasonceagaincalleduponforhis"Jokeof the Month' but instead recalled a veryinteresting story concerning his "HillbillyRelatives".Unfortunately,Icouldneverrecallalloftheirnamesaswellashedid.Idorememberanuncle named "Ben Dover", Ben's wife, "IleneDover" and Doctors Butcher and Cutter. Quiteamusing.PresidentMattencouragedthegrouptopurchaseraffleticketsforasetoftirestobegivenawayattheMARCNationalmeet to beheld inBranson,Missourithissummer.Under"Show&Tell"AbbiePrincepassedarounda very interesting box of antique tools.Unfortunately,noonewasabletoidentifytheset.Answer:Theywereusedto"FormBabbitt"duringenginerebuildsaccordingtoAbbie.Nicefind!

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MEETINGMINUTESContinued

No Treasurer's Report was given due to a"computerglitch".RichardpromisedaquickfixandacompletereportinMarch.AmotionwasmadefromthefloortoaccepttheJanuaryMinutesaspublishedinTheNewsletter.Thatmotion received a second andpassedbyunanimousvote.No National Director or Newsletter Reportsweregiven.NoitemswerediscussedunderOldBusiness.Dan Perla noted that fifty-six members hadrenewedtheirmembershipbythedeadline.

UndernewBusiness,severaleventsscheduledforMarchwerediscussed.1.Our"ShakeDown"tourtoAikenforlunchandatourofEricShogren'sShop.Saturday,March10th.2.TheSt.Patrick'sDayParadeSaturday,March17th.3.Theannual"PicnicinthePark"Tour,March24th.Tour details were published in the FebruaryissueofTheNewsletterandwillalsobeincludedintheMarchedition.

Onthetechnicalside,GeraldMelchiorsprovidedan excellent program concerning the operationandrestorationoftheModelA"Houdaille"Shockabsorbers. Everyone agrees our club is veryfortunatetohaveGeraldsharehisexpertiseandexperience in restoration techniques. ThanksGeraldforajobwelldone!Having no further business, the meeting wasadjournedat8:10PMafterwhichmuchModelA"Chit-Chat" could be heard as cookies and softdrinks provided by Robbie Jones and "YoursTruly"wereenjoyedbyall!RespectfullySubmitted,FrankKnapp,Secretary

MONTHLYMEETINGTIME&LOCATIONMeetingsareheldonthe2ndMondayofeachmonthat Richard Dunevent’s garage, 4338 Owens Road,Evans,GA.Meetingsbeginat7PMandarefollowedbyrefreshments.


LOOKINGAHEAD

ClubCalendarMarch

10 ShadeTreeA’sSpringShake-DownCruise12 ShadeTreeA’sMeeting,7:00PM,Richard’sgarage (TechnicalProgram–Video:ModelATouroftheFordRougePlant)15-17 CentralAlabamaRaceTrackAdventure17 SaintPatrick’sDayParade24 PalmettoA’sPicnicinthePark,Lexington,SC

April5-8 CharlotteAutofair9 ShadeTreeA’sMeeting,7:00PM,Richard’sgarage (TechnicalProgram–AndrewMorsewillpresentaprogramonthemechanics ofpaintingacar-howtoactuallylaythepaintonthecar)13-14 MoultrieSwapMeet,Moultrie,GA14 TourtoJewel,GAwiththeWashington,GAAntiqueCarClub20-12 GreenwoodSwapMeet,Greenwood,SC27-28 Spindale2018Hillclimb,Spindale,NC

May12 ShadeTreeA’sMeeting,7:00PM,Richard’sgarage (TechnicalProgram–TBA)

TBA-ToBeAnnounced

MarchRefreshments

GeraldMelchiorsErnieDinkinsRalphNeitzkeAbbiePrince

MarchBirthdays

20 DanPerla21 DarrellHenderson25 CurtisKrosting29 DougWilson


ANNOUNCEMENTS

ShadeTreeA’sMemberNews

• JimMcPhersonisrecoveringfromrecentshouldersurgery.

SenditemsforShadeTreeA’sMemberNewsto:[email protected]

MonthlyTechnicalProgram

Gotanideaforatechnicalprogramforpresentationatamonthlymeeting?

Gotatopicyouwouldlikediscussedduringamonthlytechnicalprogram?

Doyouwanttovolunteertopresentatechnicalprogram?

Ifso,[email protected]


ANNOUNCEMENTS

ShadeTreeA’sSpringShake-DownCruise

ComejoinusforachancetoshakeoutthegremlinsinyourModelAbeforetheprimarytouringseasonbegins.WearegoingonaneasytourtoAiken,SCtovisitEricShogren’sModelArepairshopandhavelunchatapopularAikenlocation.

Date:March10,2018Departfrom:CarolinaPottery(oldK-Mart)onWashingtonRd,MartinezDeparttime:11:00AMPurpose:HaveaModelAday!

VietnamMemorialTravelingWall“TheWallThatHeals”

TheShadeTreeA’saregoingtovisit“TheWallThatHeals”onSaturdaytheApril28,2017.TheWallwillbesetupinLincolnton,GAApril26throughApril29.TheplanistoleavefromtheFoodLionparkinglotatthecornerofHerefordFarmRoadandColumbiaRoadat11:00AMandtourthescenicbackroadstoLincolnton.TheWallwillbeondisplayatCurryColvinRecreationPark,1792Rowland-YorkRoad,Lincolnton,GA30817.Wewillhavelunchatalocationtobedetermined.HereisalinktotheWall’swebsite:http://www.vvmf.org/twthHopetoseeyoujoinusonthisshorttour.


ANNOUNCEMENTS

CentralAlabamaRaceTrackAdventureYou are invited to attend the Central AlabamaModel “A” Ford club’s Race Track AdventureMarch 15- 17,2018.Themeetingwillbefilledwithalotofactivitiesoffun&excitementincludingkickingtireswithfellowclubmembersfromaroundthesouth,dinnerinagreatModel“A”FordMuseum,visitingtheBarberMotorsportsrecentlyexpandedmuseumandtheopportunitytoputyourModel“A”FordontheMotorsportstrackforseverallaps.ForattendeeswhohavenevervisitedtheTalladegaSpeedwayanearlybirdoptionwillbeoffered,abustouroftheTalladegaSpeedwayandavisittotheInternationalMotorSportsHallofFamemuseum.THURSDAYMarch15,2018(EARLYBIRDOPTION)ArrivalandcheckinatthemotelVisitlocalantiquestoreslookingforthosegreatfindsyoujustcannotdowithout.PreparetovisittheTalladegaSuperSpeedwaytour.Thespeedwaytrackis2.66mileslongwith33degreebankturns,seats175,000peoplesandcost4milliondollarstobuild.Themuseumtourisawalkingself-guidedtourthattakesapproximatelyanhourtocompletethethreeexhibithalls.A12seatbusleavesevery20minutesforatourofthetrack.FRIDAY March 16, 2018 Early bird option members depart for the Talladega Super Speedway. Other tourattendee’sarrivalandcheckinatthemotel.Visitlocalantiquestoreslookingforthosegreatfindsyoujustcannotdowithout.ThefunwillcontinueFridayeveningwiththewelcomedinnerat6:00p.m.withsomegood”ole”Model “A” fellowship, 50/50 drawing, picking and grinning with the Dan Nelson Players in GeraldGrizzard’sModel“A”FordMuseum,1milefromthehostmotel.SATURDAYMarch17,2018.Afterbreakfast7:30to7:50a.m.wewillassembleintheparkinglotoftheLoneStarRestaurant(AcrossfromtheMotel),at8:00a.m.wewilldepartfortheBarberMotorsportsMuseumandTrack(Toarriveby9:30a.m.)ThetriptotheBarberComplexwilltakeaboutanhourandhalfalongascenicrouteprovided inyourpacket.UponarriveModel“A”Fordswillpark inthedesignedarea in frontof themuseumwherethegroupphotofortheNationalNewsletterandClubNewsletterswillbetakeinfrontofthebuilding..TheMuseumhasover1200vintageandmodernmotorcyclesasasubstantialcollectionoflotusandotherracecars.Thesebikesrangefrom1902tocurrent-yearproductionwithapproximately600ofthe1200motorcyclesondisplayatanygiventime.TakingyourModel“A”Fordonthe46’wide,2.38mile longtrackwitha80’ofelevationand17turnsmostofwhichareflowingandwillbearealtreatforHenry’sfinest.AfterthetourwewillhavelunchatLaney’srestaurantinLeedsAlabama.IfyouwouldliketotowyourModel“A”Fordtothemeetthereisadesignedparkingareafortowvehicles1milefromthehostMotel.CoordinaterequirementswithGeraldGrizzardat(256)835-2998orCell(256)310-6463.AllreservationsattheSleepInn,mustbemadenolaterthanFebruary15,2018inordertoreceivethegroupdiscountedrateof$79.00plustax.BesuretomentionthatthatyouarewiththeCentralAlabamaModel“A”FordClubwhenmakingyourreservations,ContacttheSleepInnat(256)831-2191,theaddressis88ColonialDrive,Oxford,Alabama.FireupHenry’sFinestandjoinusinOxford,Alabama.Registrationformattached(nextpage,Ed.),Ifyouneedadditional information: contact Gerald Grizzard: Office (256) 835-2998, or Cell: (256) 310-6463,Email:[email protected](334)[email protected]


ANNOUNCEMENTS

MARCH 15-17, 2018

BARBER MOTORSPORTS AND EARLY BIRD TOUR REGISTRATION FORM Name: Name of Guest(s):

Street Address: City: Apt./Suite:

Zip Code: Phone Number: Email:

Cell Number: Car Club:

Year of Car: Model of Car: License No.: Trailering: Y / N (Circle One)

Arrive: TH / FR / SA (Circle One)

Auto Insurance Company: Auto Insurance Policy Number:

Event Registration: Qty.: @ Fee: Total:

Registration Fee: @ $10.00 (per car) $

Early Bird Option: @

Self-guided tour of the Talladega Speedway Museum and bus ride on the track. I WILL TAKE THE TOUR YES____ NO____

@

$16.00 (per person) Museum tour & Bus

ride around track

SELF-PAY AT MUSEUM

Friday – Welcome Dinner @ $15.00 (per person) $

Barber Vintage Motorsports Museum Tour (Museum tour and laps on the track).

@ $20.00 (per person) $

Lunch at Laney’s Restaurant (buffet, drink & dessert). @ $10.00 (per person) $

TOTAL AMOUNT ENCLOSED: (Refunds on a case by case basis) $

Make your reservations directly with the Sleep Inn no later than February 15, 2018, by calling (256) 831-2191. Make sure you mention that you are with the Central Alabama Model “A” Ford Club to receive the group room rate of $79.00 plus tax.

The signers below, agree to indemnity and hold harmless for any and all liability due to my attendance and participation in the 2018 Barber Motorsports Tour, The Barber Motorsports Park Officials, the Central Alabama Model “A” Ford Club (CAMAFC), CAMAFC Members, their officers, directors, staff and any and all constituents acting on behalf of the aforementioned affiliations and/or Tour Volunteers. Submission of this Tour Registration Form (signed or unsigned) constitutes acceptance of the terms of this release. The vehicle being used has all required automobile insurance established by state statute.

Please Make Your Checks Payable to the “Central Alabama Model ‘A’ Ford Club” Please send your completed registration form and payment NO LATER THAN MARCH 1, 2018 to:

BARBER MOTORSPORTS TOUR, 1309 Magnolia Curve, Montgomery, Alabama 36106-2010 Signed _______________________________________________________________________________________


ANNOUNCEMENTSPicnicinthePark

JointheShadeTreeA’sin2018foratourtoPicnicinthePark

OnSaturday,March24thwewilltourtoLexingtonCounty,SCforlunchandModelAcargameswithotherModelAFordclubs.Forthosewhowouldliketojoinus,wewillmeetforbreakfastat8o’clockattheSunriseGrillonWashingtonRoad,nearCarolinaPottery.Wewilldepartat9o’clockforLexingtonCounty,takingthebackroadsthrupeachcountry.Sopackapicniclunchandjoinus.Seetheflyerbelowforadditionalinformation,orcallDanPerla(706-373-5730)orJimMcPherson(706-592-4835).

You are Invited to

The Palmetto As Model A Club's

23rd Annual

"Picnic in the Park"

Saluda Shoals Park Redbud Shelter

Saturday, March 24, 2018

10:00 - 3:30 (lunch at noon)**Bring a picnic + some to share and drinks for your family**

RIVERFRONT TRAILS: 1.5 miles of paved trail is available (pets on a leash)

COVERED PICNIC SHELTER: with tables for a relaxed lunch

RESTROOMS: permanent indoor facilities within walking distance of the shelter

PARKING: paved with room enough for car games (with prizes)

WHY NOT COME EARLY AND STAY ALL DAY

Entry to the park is FREE; just say you're with the Model A Club

*Saluda Shoals Park is located on Old Bush River Road,

between St. Andrews Road and Highway 6 in Lexington County.

For more information email: [email protected]


ANNOUNCEMENTS

SPINDALE 2018 HILLCLIMB

Spindale, NC

Friday & Saturday - April 27th & 28th

Open to pre-1935 4-cylinder vehicles

Classes for all Model A, B, and Model T Fords, bone stock, modified and speedsters Other pre-1935 4-banger entries run for time only

F.A.S.T. Southeast Rules Apply

We start the weekend off on Friday morning with a tour of Rutherford County. On Saturday morning, the Thermal Belt Model A Club, in conjunction with F.A.S.T. Southeast, will conduct a Hill Climb on Callahan Koon Road. FRIDAY 10:00 am – Tours begin at hotel SATURDAY Inspection – All competing entries must pass a technical inspection before allowed on the hill. 9:00 am – Trial / Practice Runs - Entries can run as many practice runs as time allows. 12:00 noon – Break for lunch 1:00 pm – Official Timed Runs - Each entry will have 2 runs and best time will be recorded. 6:00 pm – Awards Banquet – To be determined. HOST HOTEL Baymont Inn & Suites, 164 Jameson Inn Drive, Forest City, NC 28043….828-287-8788

- $74.00 plus tax. Mention you are with the Model A Hill Climb. - Rooms are blocked at the Hotel until April 12th. Make reservations early.

___________________________________________________________________________________________________

For additional information contact: Jeff Hodge, Hill Climb Chairman Mark Hodge, Thermal Belt Model A Club 828-755-1498 828-429-2766 [email protected] [email protected] Trailer Parking Available Not Responsible for Accidents ___________________________________________________________________________________________________


ANNOUNCEMENTS

SPINDALE 2018 HILLCLIMB Spindale, NC – April 27th – 28th

Registration Form

NAME: _______________________________CLUB______________________________________

SPOUSE/GUEST NAMES ___________________________________________________________

________________________________________________________________________________

ADDRESS: _______________________________________________________________________

CITY & STATE_________________________________________________________ZIP_________

PHONE: (_____) ____________EMAIL_________________________________________________

Friday tours: 10 am - Tours begin at Hotel. Free

(Separate check for lunch)

Hill Climb Entry Fee – (List each Driver separately)

$40 Entry Fee, FAST members $10 discount

Driver 1________________________________________________ _______

Driver 2________________________________________________ _______

Driver 3________________________________________________ _______

Awards Banquet Reservations – Number attending ______ @ $20 each: _______

Total Event Registration Fee: _______

Make Check Payable to: F.A.S.T. Southeast

Forward with payment by no later than May 16th to: Jeff Hodge

970 Old Caroleen Road

Forest City, NC 28043

I hereby release, indemnify and hold harmless from any and all liability whatsoever due to my/our attendance and participation in this event all of the

following: The state of North Carolina, The North Carolina Department of Transportation, The Model A Restorers Club (MARC), The Model A Ford Club

of America (MAFCA), F.A.S.T. Southeast, Thermal Belt Model A Club, the city of Spindale, Rutherford County NC, and the individual members of the

forgoing organizations.

SIGNED__________________________________________________ DATE _____________

Complete the form on the back of this entry if you are running the HILL:

Car Number (if any) _______


RECENTEVENTS

2017ShadeTreeA’sEconomyRunPhotosfromtheShadeTreeA’sEconomyRunheldlastyearonInternationalModelAFordDaywerepublishedintheJanuary-FebruaryissueoftheMARCModelANews.Incaseyoumissedit,herearesomeofthephotosthatwereinthemagazine.

ShowandTell Abbie Prince brought in these tools for show and tell at the February meeting. They are bearing scrapers for babbitt motor bearings.


THESHADETREEA’S–THIRTYYEARSAGO

The1985-2005ShadeTreeA’snewslettersarenowavailableontheShadeTreeA’swebsite.Theycanbeaccessedviathesame“button"astheothernewsletters,buttheyarepasswordprotected.Thesamepasswordused toaccess themember roster isused toaccess thenewsletters.ThankyouDanPerlaforscanningtheseandpostingonthewebsite.

TheMarch1988issueoftheShadeTreeA’sNewsletter advertised newly improvedrebuilt water pumps for sale for $84. Thewater pumps had centerless groundstainlesssteelshaftsandimprovedbearingsto“keepthatAcoolduringdogdays”.Also in this issue was an article on the “SWAMPTHING”. Also an answer to a trivia question waspublished. I’m not sure what the question was but the answer stated that a 103-year-old lady inConnecticutwastheoldestpersontopurchaseFordstockwhenitfirstwentpublicinthe1950’s.

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J,'r,y''/+MINUTES FOR FEB.I"iEETfNG

'. The February meetyinq wasbrought to order at 7:35 pm onFeb the 14th. in Richard's garage.There were 12 members in attendanceand no visitors this month. Thefirst order of'business was toapprove the minutesthe newsletter. The

as published in

and a swap meet show at Tifton Ga. theweekend before that.

Next the club eagerly j umped intofinding the answers to the Automobileriddle published in the newsletter. (moreon this elsewhere in this newsletter).

Once the formal business was overthe membership j umped to the proj ects athand, dismantling Flora(1arry,s sedan)

and C.D.Casonr s transmission.

REFRESHING IDEA

report indicated that265 in the treasury aoff national dues.

O1d business included coveringthe details of the Jacksonvillet{ipr,in Apri1. The of f icial datesare the 21 st ,22nd and 23rd.New business included the 'springRal1ey tentatively, scheduled forMay of this year since April isbecoming quite a busy month for theeLub also discussed was the tour ofg+rages which Ra1ph Neitzke agreedto,chair. Upcoming shows/meetsbrought up were Charlotte on theTthrBthrgth and 1Oth of April

Refreshments for thewill be handled by Dan S

Bob,.Jones.

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ModelAQ&A’sTheshopisasfullasalways.SometimesIhaveatoughtimegettingthroughthedoorinmywheelchair.But that’sokay, I love theworkand love toseeall thoseclassiccars.HerearesomeQuestionsandAnswersfromthelastfewweeks.Q:Iamintheprocessofrestoringmy1929BriggsbodyFordor.I’mhavingatoughtimegettingthedoorstocloseproperly.What’sthetrick?A:Iwishtherewasatrick,it’sreallyjustalotofhardworktogetthebodylinedupproperlyonanyModelAafterit’sbeenapartforpaint.Firstmakesureyourframeisperfectlystraight.Youcancheckthiswithalongstraightedge.Theframesusuallysagnearthemotormounts.Weusuallystartattheradiatorandworkourwayback.Allowacoupleofdaysandplentyofheadscratchingtogeteverythingright.HereisanexcellentarticleIfoundontheInternet:www.abarnyard.com/workshop/door-1.htmQ:Thespeedometeronmy1930Coupeisnotworkingproperly.Sometimesitjustsweepsbackandforth,andsometimesIgetaloudscreamingnoiselikethetransmissionisgoingtofalloutorsomething.A:Thatsoundslikeyourspeedometercable.Youcouldprobablyfixitbydroppingtheinstrumentpanel,thenunscrewthecablefromthebackofthespeedometer,thenpullthecentercableoutofthehousing.Therearesomespeciallubricantsavailable,butregularaxlegreasewillworkjustfine.Becareful,thecableisabout6feetlongsodon’tletittouchyourupholstery.Slidethecablebackdownthroughthehousingwhilecoatingitwithathinlayerofgrease.Thatshouldsolveyourproblem.


TECHNICALTOPICSQ:Whenever I parkmyModelA in the garage overnight,mywife complains of the smell ofgasoline.Ialwaysshutoffthefuelvalve,butitleaksafewdropsanyway.WhatcanIdo?A:ThisisaverycommonproblemwithourbelovedModelA’s.Thefuelsystemisasimplegravityflowdesign.Thishasbeenveryreliableforthelast80+years.Thecarisdesignedwith2valvestostopfuelflowwhenthecarisnotrunning.#1isthefuelvalveunderthegastank.#2isthefloatvalveinsidethecarburetor.Ifyouareleakinggasovernight,thenbothofthesevalvesareprobablyleaking.Therearerebuildkitsavailableforthevalveunderthetank,butwealwaysjustreplacethemwithanewone.Thenreplacethefloatvalveinsidethecarburetorwithanoriginalstylevalveandyoushouldbeleak-free.Letmeknow.Q:Idrivemy1931SportCoupenearlyyear-round.Wegetlotsofenjoymentoutofitgoingtovisitfamily,andIalwaysdriveittocoffeeonSaturdaymorning.Ikeephavingtoreplacethecorkfloatonthefuelgauge.Thisisnotabigjob,butitseemslikeIhavetodothiseveryyear.What’sgoingwrong?A:Iamgladyouareenjoyingyourcar.Wisheverybodywoulddrivethemmore.Youareprobablyusingregularfuelinyourcar.Youcangetbywiththissinceyouaredrivingitsooften.Theethanolinthefuelis attacking your cork float. There are neoprene and brass floats available which will solve yourproblem.Tryonenexttimeyouchangeyourfloat.Thesewillstanduptotheethanolinyourfueljustfine.Irecommendethanol-freefuel.

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