“Flash in the pan…”

I have talked to a few folks in the Model A Community who are worried that if they don’t quickly buy the kit that they WILL NEED this winter for their steering rebuild, supply may again dry up and when winter 26-27 rolls around, they will not be able to get needed replacement parts.

THAT IS NOT GOING TO HAPPEN!

As a lifelong car guy working on outdated Porsches, losing parts availability is a real thing for us.  I understand.  That makes us realistic about making sure that these critical steering parts come back to the United States and stay available here for years and years to come.

That is the promise that Model A Steering LLC is making to the Model A Community.  We are here, and we are here to stay.

I hope that this brings down the anxiety a couple of notches.

I am writing this to you from Penn Yan at the MARC National Tour on May 11 where over fifty Model A’s have collected to drive their cars and just have a great time.  While the weather is a little chilly for a Florida boy, the Model A Folks are the nicest ever!  As with most of these events, the Finger Lakes Region of MARC is having a raffle where you buy tickets and then place them in containers for a chance to win that particular prize.  Well, Model A Steering has donated a complete two-tooth rebuild kit to the event for the raffle!  Some lucky attendee will win a rebuild kit!

That is our commitment to the community…we need to rebuild these steering boxes to keep our cars and occupants safe.  We will not just disappear one day!

Model A’s were made to be driven, so get out there and drive yours!

 

Kevin Duffy

DeLand, FL

2 comments

  1. Chuck Kinnaman - Reply

    Hello Kevin,
    Thank you for the call back on Friday. One question, does the 2 tooth complete kit include the sector housing that has the needle bearings and seal? I also have a 1930 that needs a rebuild. I know you told me that my ’31 would have a 44″ shaft. What about the ’30? 43″ or 44″?
    Thank yo again.

    Chuck

  2. Kevin Duffy - Reply

    Your sector housing are built with needle bearings, not bushings.

    The changeover from 43″ to 44″ occurred around May of 1930. One guide is whether you have an oval speedo or round speedo – that change occurred at about the same time.

    k

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