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Re: Recent Addition to The Fleet (13/23)
 10/11/12 9:08am
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Congratulations on the new addition Jim. Here's Dr. Terry's advise on your project. First of all fuel delivery. I would make dang sure the gas tank isn't filled with old gas. In time gas turns to varnish and if not cleaned out real good, on first fire it will all end up in the carb. I have a boil-out tank that cleans the gas out. You may want to call your friendly rad shops to see if they do that. If its rust that doesn't clean out I coat the inside. Also make sure the fuel lines and carb are clean. As far as the rad, yes I would pull it and have it cleaned and tested. If the cooling system has been empty for a long time lil meeces love to built homes in the radiator.
You already know the best place to send this stuff, however the shipping would kill ya. Otherwise you could throw the rad and tank in The Beast and take a cruise over. We would love to see you guy's.Thumbs Up
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Re: Recent Addition to The Fleet (14/23)
 10/11/12 2:05pm
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Re: Recent Addition to The Fleet (15/23)
 10/11/12 2:06pm
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Re: Recent Addition to The Fleet (16/23)
 10/12/12 12:52am
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SOLD - "The Beast" - '90 ZR-1 (#682)
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Umm, becuz it is a Model A it would have to be A-Bone.  Somehow I don't think Patty will go for that!
 
Yep, dropping the fuel tank will be a priority.  Got some research to do as the tank is behind the firewall tucked under the dash.  Uncle Ronald told us that there was a little gas in the tank when he parked it.  I haven't been brave enough to take a peek in there yet.  I'm sure the carb is going to need some cleaning out too.
 
Will probably take both the radiator and the fuel tank to the local shop that rebuilt "BIGBRRD's" radiator.  They are near where I work so it would be easy to drop off and pick up on the way home.
 
Wally's (sundew) brother-in-law told him about an adapter that will allow a Chevy S10 pickup 5 speed tranny to be bolted up inplace of the original 3 speed.  That would probably be the only modification considered if we were to do any cross country tripping in it.


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Re: Recent Addition to The Fleet (17/23)
 10/12/12 6:39am
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Very nice Jim.  Enjoy!
 
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Re: Recent Addition to The Fleet (18/23)
 10/12/12 9:16am
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Norsky said:Wally's (sundew) brother-in-law told him about an adapter that will allow a Chevy S10 pickup 5 speed tranny to be bolted up inplace of the original 3 speed.  That would probably be the only modification considered if we were to do any cross country tripping in it.


Er...uh....don't that thang have an enclosed driveline? Anyway...cross-country trip?. On them skinny widdle tars/rims? LOL
That thang'll beat ya to death! LOL
No matter...have fun with it, and enjoy it for all it's worth....it's a piece of history, in many ways. Thumbs Up


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Re: Recent Addition to The Fleet (19/23)
 10/12/12 10:17pm
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SOLD - "The Toy" - '70 Convertible
SOLD - "The Beast" - '90 ZR-1 (#682)
SOLD - "Betty" - '28 Ford Model A Tudor
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Yep it do - but the kit replaces it.  Check it out: http://www.lainefamily.com/ModelAFiles/ModelAT5.htm
 
Hey, it's a modern car.  It has springs and shock absorbers...!!!  LOL
 
And don't skinny tires give you better gas milage...???  Wink


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Re: Recent Addition to The Fleet (20/23)
 10/13/12 7:49am
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That's just awesome!! My dad had model As  and I've been trying to find one for him to mess with!!  He h=ca rebuild and tune that baby with his eyes closed!!

Have fun and good luck!!
Re: Recent Addition to The Fleet (21/23)
 10/13/12 12:35pm
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Norsky said: Umm, becuz it is a Model A it would have to be A-Bone.  Somehow I don't think Patty will go for that!
 

A-Bone...........now that's funny. I just realized that 1927 ended the "T"

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Re: Recent Addition to The Fleet (22/23)
 10/14/12 12:57pm
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Nice addition Jim!
Keep it stock and take it to the local cruise ins. You will meet a lot of guys that appreciate Model As. I'll bet there is a local club that will offer you lots of help.



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Re: Recent Addition to The Fleet (23/23)
 10/14/12 9:39pm
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Vette(s):
SOLD - "The Toy" - '70 Convertible
SOLD - "The Beast" - '90 ZR-1 (#682)
SOLD - "Betty" - '28 Ford Model A Tudor
Still have - "BLKBRRD" - '78 Pontiac Trans Am


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There is a very active Model A club here in the Twin Cities and a fellow down the road from me is very deep into the club.  He is 80 years young, has several Model As and has owned his 1910 Model T since he was 14 years old.  He has been a great resource already and has offered to assist me with getting the motor running, checking the brakes, and everything in general.  I feel like every time I talk to him I should be recording the conversation because he knows so much about these cars.  Just looking at the number on the Pioneer licence plate on the car he guessed within a year of when Uncle Ronald put the plate on the car!

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