Recent content by Bill McGuire

Thanks for the lead!

Calling upon the expertise of this forum again... Below are two photos -- one is the familiar photo of the Ford Mack Ave. plant we all know so well. The second is a detail of a high-res version of this same photo. I am seeking more info about the Detroit Auto Painting Co. and its connection to...

Thanks again for all the great info. You folks are the best!

Thanks so much for the great info!

Thanks in advance for your help. This forum has an amazing knowledge base. I seem to recall (and may have seen, don't precisely remember) a Dodge Bros. symbol on automotive parts manufactured by the Dodge Bros. for the Ford Motor Co. from 1903 to 1914. If I am remembering any of this...

Re: Old Photos - The Model “A” Ford Moving the Goods in Texas Great photo, great discussion...also, I am getting thirsty for some reason.

Dumb question probably, but are there any tags or other ID anywhere on the body? Just thought I would ask.

Hi folks, I'm Mac of Mac's Motor City Garage.com. You have a tremendous forum here with your wealth of knowledgeable people. I lurk here often seeking info for my own Fords ('26 and '32). You guys really know your stuff. Thanks for all you do for the sport, and thank you for looking in at my...

Not to beat the topic to death, but I'll concur. 12v on the coils will only make the engine start and run better. As redmodelt noted, magneto voltage at high rpm is over 30v. My '26 roadster runs on 12v exclusively as the magneto was removed long ago. No problems. .