Advertisements Some time ago before my Dad passed away we had chatted about what upgrades might have been done to the coupe back in his days. He was born in 1936. Before I managed to get the parts my Dad… Read More ›
Model A Ford
1930 Model A Oil Pan Restoration – Ryan Burkhardt @YouTube
Advertisements Restoration and installation of a 1930 Ford Model A Oil Pan
Shoulder Belt Tutorial for ’29 Model A Coupe – alexiskai0 @YouTube
Advertisements This tutorial demonstrates one potential set of modifications to adapt 3-point shoulder seat belts to a Model A coupe. This is not professional advice. Use at your own risk. Nice approach to this, but as the author states, “at… Read More ›
Amazing Garage Find: 1931 Ford Model A – Adam Clarke @BarnFinds
Advertisements With the cover removed, this old Ford looks pretty stunning. The owner acknowledges that he knows nothing about classic cars, but it seems that he has a good one. The panels appear to be laser straight, while the Dark… Read More ›
The Model A Leafspring Debacle Part 2 – @Astra-Werke
Advertisements Part 2 of the rear spring video from Astra-Werke Only while editing Part 1 did I notice that something was odd about my car’s rear leafspring that I had just fixed. And, yes indeed, after comparing it to photos… Read More ›
The Model A Leafspring Debacle. Part 1 – @Astra-Werke
Advertisements Another interesting Model A video from Astra-Werke When I bought the car, one of the spring leafs in the rear was broken. Today was the day, I decided, to remedy that issue for good. Or so I thought. To… Read More ›
1929 Ford “AV8” Coupe feature at Speedweek, Bonneville – Feature Video – Speed & Chrome Illustrated
Advertisements Come along as Paul tells us the story of how he acquired this amazing and original ’29 Model A race car, and his goal of preserving its past. He’s also looking for more information on its past, as its… Read More ›
Model A Rear Wheel Bearing Lube Path Oakleaf – Jack Bahm
Advertisements Very short video showing the path from the grease fitting to the rear wheel bearing on the Model A. And the direction of the seal lip.
Overdrive: A feature with an awesome name and an often misunderstood function – Bob Palma @Hemmings
Advertisements Borg-Warner Electric Overdrive What is overdrive? Simply stated, any overdrive transmission turns the driveshaft faster than the engine’s crankshaft when overdrive is engaged. To get underway, the crankshaft must turn faster than the driveshaft; the driveshaft is underdriven. This gives… Read More ›
Rowing your own: Five things to know about manual transmissions – David Conwill @Hemmings
Advertisements Manual transmissions are an icon of the automobile hobby. The ability to operate a car with three pedals sets an individual apart from the mass of drivers who just see cars as point-a-to-point-b transportation. “Driving a stick” lends a… Read More ›