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Lifetime MemberEquinunk, PA - USA
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Vette(s): 1972 conv, 4-speed, 350, 200hp, numbers match, rally wheels, war bonnett yellow w/white top. good condition, nice driver.
VERY VERY nice! I think I would keep the Extra parts you have. Never know when the time comes to NEED something and say, "WISH I'd kept that thing". Do we need to take up a collection for the Violin Case, and the "CONTENTS" to put in it? 
Enjoy!
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How about calling her "T-Bone" T, because it's a model T, and bone because she's just about bone stock...(other than the color). That wolf whistle sure can help express oneself except when the wife is around.
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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.
Enjoy!!
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.
Enjoy!!
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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!
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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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Jim Olson 
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Very nice Jim. Enjoy!
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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?
That thang'll beat ya to death!
No matter...have fun with it, and enjoy it for all it's worth....it's a piece of history, in many ways.
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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...!!!
And don't skinny tires give you better gas milage...???
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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!!
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