You know what really makes me mad -

Posted by Bob Carabbio on July 28, 1998 at 08:34:57

In Reply to: Just got a 30 Model A Five Window CoupeHELP
posted by Rex and Ann Lasson on July 27, 1998 at 17:11:19

Is when somebody gets a whole car (that probably even runs!!) and is kind of unfamiliar about it.
I, on the other hand, know everything about them (except possibly how Marco finds the time to do the kind of work he does AND support a web site to boot) AND STILL HAVE 100 BOXES OF PARTS IN MY GARAGE!! Sure it's a car(Gasp, snort)and I may actually get to drive it once before the big one comes and drags me screaming and kicking into the afterlife.There's NO justice @#!!!*#@!
On top of everything else it's 1000 degrees in the shade here in Dallas so I can't even work on it, AND even if the thing was together, I couldn't get in it without burning my hand (and possibly other parts of my anatomy). I suppose the weather is NICE (@#!@#&!) where you are, and you don't even have look forward to running your air conditioner until the middle of JANUARY!!!
Think I'll eat a worm (they're already cooked when you dig 'em up here).
All seriousness aside, first thing to do is take the 20 year old tires off and burn 'em.Even if they look good, they're not.Then findthe local MAFCA / MARC chapter and get together with those folk.They're really familiar with the car, and can get you grounded, and on the road safely. If I know Model "A" folk, they'll be more than willing assist any way they can (and would probably break the doors down to get a look at a 30,000 mile original).
If the engine hasn't been run recently, make sure to pull the distributer out (remove the screw/nut in the side of the head just below the distributer that locks it in place,and pull up - careful it may be stuck) and dump a couple of quarts of oil down the hole it came out of before running the engine so the mains don't get damaged by running dry.Then after it's warm, drain the oil and refill with fresh.
Enjoy your prize - but if you want to do it the RIGHT way, I'll swap you my boxes of parts for your car so you can experience the unparalleled joy of rust removal, dent bumping, and (of course) wet sanding.
Bob Carabbio

Follow Ups:
Re: You know what really makes me mad - Rex Lasson July 29, 1998 at 20:49:34(3)
Sorry, got a mite teched in the head - heat'll do that Bob Carabbio July 30, 1998 at 23:19:40(0)
Covering downshifting only- Marco Tahtaras July 29, 1998 at 22:47:13(1)
Re: Covering downshifting only- Glen Weilbaker July 30, 1998 at 07:36:12(0)
Chill Bob!!Get some ice tea and your "how to" book ... John Icenhower July 29, 1998 at 12:27:53(0)

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