Suggested Tool Kit for the Model A Traveler


Local Trips:

Assorted Hand ToolsSpark Plugs
Carburetor (tested in advance)Plug Wires
Distributor (tested and timed on car)3 in 1 Oil
Distributor Body & CapFeeler Gauge
CondenserAmmeter
Distributor CamElectrical Tape
PointsAxle Key
Cut Out SwitchRear Axle Shim
Coil (new or tested used)Cotter Pin Assortment
Light Bulbs (headlight & taillight) Accelerator Return Spring
Exhaust ClampDistributor Cam Wrench
6 Volt Test Light

Longer Distance/Cross Country Trips:

Gallon of WaterTiming Gear Nut Wrench
Fan BladeGenerator (tested)
Fan BeltSmall Container of Grease
Water Pump (rebuilt or tested)Headgasket
Timing GearNational Model A Club Roster

The above list was suggested at the June, 1997 meeting by the technical presenters:

Don Temple, Harry Bennett, Frank Tuscano


 

 


Trailer designed for a hunting Jeep in 1968, which just fits Model A Fords

Removable ramps, not shown in the pictures, hinge up and stay in place with a Jeep on the trailer.  Model A fenders stick out too far to allow this.

This trailer fits in the shorter side of our two car garage, with a Model A  sitting on it.  Trailer is brought in tongue first, blocks placed under rear ramps and trailer jack lowered on the tongue

and the car is driven up on the trailer.  Height of garage door opening will not allow the trailer to be put in with car already on it. 

This is a very low center of gravity drop axle trailer, and it tows well at high speeds.  No springs, and unfortunately no brakes.  Brakes would make it safer in the event of a panic stop, especially on wet pavement or on a curve.

 

 

    

   

 

 

   

 

   

  

 

 

 

 

 

 

     

 

 

   

   

   

 

  

    

    

 

     

    

        

   

   

   

 

   

 

 

 

 

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