Recent content by adavis

Thanks tubman! I was hoping it would be possible...I really appreciate the info. I don't have any accessories in the car at all and can swap the bulbs out for LED, so the only other thing I need to verify is if I can run the 6V Pertronix on 12V. I'm assuming not, but I'll call them today and...

Yep! Exactly what I run. IC55 6V coil. Looks amazing and never let me down. Can I run it on 12V?

I know this is very old thread, but I run one of these Echlin coils on my 31 coupe and love it. The thing looks really cool and has never let me down. I've been contemplating converting my car to 12V to give it more engine cranking power and am wondering if I can run the coil on 12V. I don't...

bump. yep....still looking.

I'm still looking for a decent ORIGINAL set of chrome garnish moldings for my 1940 Ford 2-door sedan. Yes, I could get mine chromed, but I'm hoping to find an old set that isn't perfect. I need everything (windshield, doors, quarter windows and rear) so hopefully someone has a set stashed...

I've gotten quite a response from my ad, but one thing I haven't found yet is someone that sells parts for Southwinds. Does anyone know what happened to "the guy in Canada"? (I think his name is Larry.) Does anyone know of another source for parts or info? I've been scouring the internet...

I''d like to find a decent, working Southwind heater for my 40 Ford Tudor. I know they made a model that has stainless trim down the center that resembles the hood ornament on a 40 Ford.....I'm not sure exactly what model heater that is (781?) but that's the one I'd like to find. There was a...

Anybody know anything about Snyder's piston set? The website says they're made by an OEM manufacturer but not sure if that means anything good.....

I'm installing new pistons in my model B engine and am wondering if there is a brand that is higher quality that I should purchase? I've heard that some manufacturers have gone to lower quality materials and outsourced to India but I dont know which. If anyone has a suggestion I'd appreciate...

For anyone that comes across this thread looking for 1933-34 headlight sockets I can say that they ARE the same as 1932 sockets. I ordered a pair and it is true that new sockets aren't very good quality but they are better than nothing and seem to be working fine ...... Sent from my SM-G960U...

So I have an update. I swapped the front drums with a pair of freshly turned drums that measure 12.050". I pulled the master cylinder and bench bled it. After I reinstalled the MC I bled the system starting with the right rear wheel. Using speed bleeders I'm able to do everything by myself...

I pulled the front drums off last night. The shoes are basically new as well as the wheel cylinders but the drums have some grooves. The shoes dont appear to have been "arched" to match the drums as there only looks to be contact at either end of each shoe. I have a pair of nice late style...

Sorry for the late response. I've driven the car a couple days and although the brakes are better, they still aren't great until I pump them 1 time. I put the car on the lift last night and went over every connection on the brake system. Everything is BONE dry from the MC to the backing...

I just got done adjusting the brakes and although the rears seemed pretty close, the fronts were quite a bit off. I had to turn each adjuster almost 1/3 rotation before the drug slightly. I will take the car for a drive tomorrow or Thursday and see what it feels like, but with it on the lift...

That is an excellent point. I'll check them tonight. Is there a recommendation for brake adjustment or do you just set them so they just don't drag? Thanks for the suggestion.