Busted Knuckles

Last Updated: 11/21/25

If you need help with something on your Model A, as long as you are a member in good standing of Henry's Lady Model A Club, you can contact John Firth for a Busted Knuckles consultation!

November 2025 - Andy Speziale's Project

We meet in Andy Speziale’s fabulous garage to remove the body from the frame of his ’29 Coupe to enable him to initiate a full restoration. CLICK HERE.

October 2025 - Trying to Start Bill Hallow's Spare Engine

And...they succeeded, but that’s not the end of the story! CLICK HERE.

August 2025 - Work Day at John Firth's Shop

The gang gets together for some quality knuckle busting - and actually got some work done. CLICK HERE.

August 2025 - The Busted Knuckles New Bench

The Story: Now you know “...the REST of the story!”

Cathy and I were on a trip to Sacramento to visit friends and relatives. Prior to leaving on our trip I checked Craigslist for hot rod and Model A Parts. We found a Vintage Shop in Chico and planned to stop there for a hot rod part.

While at the hot rod shop, they had a bunch of used parts for sale in another section. We cruised through this area and found a bench that said “Busted Knuckle Garage Open 24 hours.” We immediately grabbed hold of it and made a deal to buy it. I had to have it for our Busted knuckle group. It needed a repair for a loose leg.

I was so excited to have found it, I had to share with someone but still wanted to keep the surprise, I could hardly contain myself. I got Todd to help with the repair.

I knew if he was involved, the secret would be safe until I could present this bench to the club for our own busted knuckle group. This group came to my house and helped me install an engine into my 1930 Vickie. They all willingly shared their expertise and did a great job!

Barry Waugaman & Cathy Gerlitz

May 2024 - The Busted Knuckles on Barry Waugaman's Vickie!

The Busted Knuckles bunch consisting of John Firth, Art Peary, Dale Waldron, Mike Patterson and Joseph Maynard worked with Barry Waugaman on his Vickie. It was a very productive day and Barry is so excited to have these fine men here working on his Model A Vickie!

John, Art, and Mike

Barry's Vickie

Art John Dale Joseph Barry Mike

John, Art, and Mike

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April 2024 - The Busted Knuckles on Alan Butler's Transmission!

The Busted Knuckles bunch consisting of John Firth, Art Peary, and Todd Calvert worked with Alan Butler on his transmission. They had to replace the clutch and pressure plate on the '39 transmission in Alan's '31 Roadster.

September 2022 - The Busted Knuckles on Jerry Schulte's Pickup!

The busted knuckles bunch consisting of Chuck Green, Art Peary, Todd Calvert, Joseph Maynard, John Firth, Jerry Schulte and his son Eric Schulte helped Jerry install his motor in his 28 roadster pickup today in record time, about 2.5 hours. Everyone had a good time, especially Jerry!