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It looks like Spring is finally here, we hope.

The A is ready for the road. All checks are done. Fluid levels are topped up, rad, shocks engine oil, transmission.

Brakes have been checked for wear and adjustment.

Tires are properly inflated including the spare.

Fan belt is still flexible with no sign of cracks.

Insurance is up to date and reflects the improvements made over the winter.

For those running regular licence plates, are you up to date? Remember they are no longer sending renewal reminders except to us old people with failing memories.

Time for that test run. Is that gas still good? That \"stuff\" sold as \"regular\" does not have a good shelf life.

Small engines will not run on that stuff. If you have some left add some higher octane to boost the fuel.

For those of us still trying to get a car on the road, it is finally warm enough to work in the unheated garage. I am looking forward to making some progress this year.

Sid Gough - Technical Editor

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The touring season is under way. Show & Shines abound, there are so many it is difficult to choose which one to attend.

The trend today is cars of the ‘60s and ‘70s. Fewer Model A’s are showing up. That is probably due to traffic problems, and older drivers. Most drivers today want to drive 100 to 110 kph. The comfortable speed for a stock Model A is 72kph (45mph). You get run off the road by faster, air conditioned with power steering, cruise controlled vehicles. Not a comfortable feeling!

The A is more suited to back roads with less traffic. These are getting harder to find in order to get to the larger Show & Shines. Often the A’s that do attend are \"Hot Rodded\" with modern engines and suspensions.

But are they really Model A’s?

Think about why you wanted to restore a car built in 1928 to 1931? A true restoration, good or bad, that puts a Model A on the road brings history to life. From that the younger generation can learn that in the early days of motoring required a lot more knowledge of the automobile. Starting was a lot more complicated as was shifting gears. The driver also required a good working knowledge of how the vehicle functioned. Without this knowledge they could be stranded at the side of the road for hours! There were no cell phones to call AMA.

Happy Motoring and will see you at Pioneer Acres in August. ( 10, 11, and 12th)

Sid Gough - Technical Editor

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It is almost that time of year again. Time to consider putting the A into winter storage.

Over the years I have preached about using a check list to ensure that all tasks are completed. I am sure you all remember. One item that requires special treatment is the battery. It should be removed from the car and stored where it can be recharged from time to time. Keeping the battery charged makes spring starting so much easier. If the battery is left in the car and freezes it could split and spill acid on the battery box and the floor.

Another problem with winter storage is mice! They can get into the strangest places. I even found a nest in #2 cylinder!! How it got there is a mystery. The only access would be through the exhaust or carb. Most likely is the exhaust. To prevent entry the pipe should be capped. A Kurig container fits the tail pipe nicely.

A piece of duct tape across the cup will hold it in place and stop the mice chewing through the plastic.

Plugging access through the carb could involve using a tin can to cover the intake. An original air filter has openings large enough for a mouse to get through. They seem to get through even the smallest openings.

Just don't forget to remove these before trying the the first start. Add these to your check list.

Sid Gough - Technical Editor

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In the Model A era and even into the early 50's snow tires were not available. \"All seasons\" tires could be used all year long. Chains had to be used when the roads were icy.

Winter travel was much more difficult as many roads were not maintained during the winter. The chains provided some additional traction for the narrow tires although they did have their draw backs. Installation and removal required some effort. One method was to lay the chains behind the wheel and back the car over them until both ends were able to be connected.

A more time consuming method was to jack the car up and lay the chains over the wheel and connect them. This had to be done on both rear wheels so it was not an easy task. They also had to be removed by reversing these procedures. Some districts prohibited the use of chains on paved roads as they could damage bare road surfaces.

Proper fitting of the chains was critical as loose chains would slip and not provide enough traction. Also, loose chains would beat the fender wells at higher speeds and cause serious damage to the fenders.

Some A owners modified their cars to deal with winter as you may have seen in magazines. Skis replaced front wheels. Extra rear wheels were installed, some with tracks.

Today winter roads can still be dangerous. Transport trucks are required to \"Chain Up\" on some mountain roads. Those that don't run the risk of getting stuck on steep hills or in the ditch.

Aren't you glad that you do not have to drive your A in winter conditions? On top of all the traction hazards there is also the damage the ice melting products used on the roads can cause.

You lucky \"Snowbirds\" do not have to deal with all the joys of winter driving. You know what you are missing!

Sid Gough - Technical Editor

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