Recent content by brackenan

Simple Green or Dawn dish liquid does wonders. I use Dawn for cleaning watch cases, which can either be solid gold/silver or plated over brass. For carbs, I personally am a little hesitant to use a water-based cleaner, so I first hose down with carb cleaner, then I use an ultrasonic solution...

I mainly use them for clock/watch repair. However, in the past, I've used ultrasonic cleaners for carburetors. I use a mixture designed for cleaning clock parts, so it does wonders for carburetors.

It's funny, Snyder's is only about an hour's drive away from me! Thanks!! :)

Was looking into that, actually. They seem to pop up on eBay every so often, so I'll definitely get a set! Thanks! Question on this: I know they bolt to the frame but where do they mount on the engine? Oil pan bolts? The floor is in good shape, actually. Has solid floorboards, and has all...

Thanks for the advice! I know for sure everything but the front windshield is plate glass, and the windshield has a crack in it that has been there for many years. Planning on replacing all but the rear window, as it has a sticker on it that I don't want to remove that was custom made for my...

The spring box certainly has a bit of surface rust, but appears to be salvageable. I'll look into the wood restorer, and I may even use some high grade boat varnish on it before it get's sealed up from putting in new headliner and possibly roof vinyl. I'm planning on rebuilding the carb as...

Thanks to all for the kind words and suggestions!!! I've decided to try and track down the engine issues one step at a time. It has the Tillotson carb, which of course leaks, so I may opt for getting and rebuilding a standard Zenith. It came with some new parts, such as valves, valve...

Hello everyone! Just wanted to introduce myself, as well as my 1929 Model A Standard Coupe that I have named Henry (NOT because of Henry Ford :)). This car originally belonged to my Uncle David, who used to restore Model As in the 70s and 80s. He passed away 3 years ago, and my cousin had no...