Submitted by John Morgan Touring is always a great way to enjoy your Model A and we have multiple tours during the year that are run by both old and new members. As a long time tour organizer and participant, a tour will run more smoothly and SAFELY if some easy tips are followed: The Leader (meet-head) provides readable directions. (large enough font for those of us visually impaired) Mileage for each direction is a plus but not required. The…
Submitted by: Chris McManemin The Bendix system on the starter motor like any part gets worn over time. There are two 5/16” bolts and washers that hold the spring in place. Over time they loosen and shear off into the bell housing or worse; become lodged between the housing and the flywheel (Pictured). This unfortunately happened to me and it was a real challenge to get the bolt dislodged and removed. The flywheel was totally locked up. The crank would…
Photo: Original 1930 Model A Travel Kit. Submitted by: Chris McManemin New to seasoned owners of our great Model A’s it’s always nice to be prepared when out on the road. Either a short hop to the local store, a medium trip to the town next door or longer day trips. Here are a few suggestions to assist for ease of mind. Basic Travel Kit: Tire Pump Tire stem removal tool Car Jack Tire lug wrench Flat Head Screw Drivers…
Submitted by: Chris McManemin In 2024 our club Newsletter and Website made an editor transfer. Many, many thanks to Joan Kimball and the extensive amount of hard work she donated to the club over the years. With this transfer our Newsletter and website required new tooling for transfer of materials and publishing. The transfer from the previous software allows for some new technical additions and updating to the website. Moving forward, one addition allows us to save articles on the…
Submitted by: Chris McManemin A new song about a Model A! Almost a hundred years in and the Model A is still inspiring art. Listen on Suno Lyrics by David Anderson & Ron Barbour @perfectingconsonance9567 Come On Rose Let’s Take Gertie For ADriv (v3.0 Mandolin version) by PerfectingConsonance9567 | Suno