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U-hauls auto transport trailer towed smoothly for me and the brakes worked great. Only hitch, their wheel straps...one came loose with me also. I did have my own straps installed, one for each wheel secured on axle next to wheels. I'd use the U-haul trailer again...

Check under the floor mat on front passenger side body frame next to the door sill. That the location of the body tag on my '29 Briggs TS.

Then period correct for my early '29. Thanks!

Any idea when the removable plate style was no longer produced?

Intention is to place magnet where collected debris may be seen from gas cap opening.

Magnet is placed beside the fuel shut off valve under tank (outside). The magnet can be removed at any time. Periodically before filling tank look inside for debris. If some is found, remove debris with another magnet such as one on a telescopic probe. Another way to remove debris is by...

The black rubber strips that come with the pinch clamps did not work for me. Glass slid down and out of the clamps on first outing. Replaced the black rubber with 3-M gray double sided body molding adhesive strips. Its also important to ensure the pinch clamps are parallel to the glass...

Magnets recovered from a discarded computer hard drive are very strong and work great. Just don't get your fingers pinched when placing the magnet. Locate the magnet near the fuel shut off valve where collected debris may be seen and recovered from gas cap filler neck.

JC Taylor advertises no millage limits and allows occasional pleasure trips (check their website). The Virginia regulations also afford ample driving opportunities within reasonable limits for antique registered vehicles. JC Taylor Insurance has been a good value (been with them 22+ years) for...

Appreciate the pics...nice.

Mr Wrndln. Could you post a few overall pictures of the car?

The PAR 46 means the lamp is parabolic shaped and 46 eights of an inch in diameter. So 5-3/4" is its diameter. Having the lamp number or blown lamp should be easily crossed to a replacement by a sales rep.

VA - Taxes vary by locality. Some none. Mine is $5.88 per antique vehicle.

Virginia: One time $50.00 registration fee which is classified "permanent". Application has a signature requirement that the vehicle is maintained in safe working order. License plates (both front & rear): Option 1 - year of issue plates (matches model year) which must be presented with the...

If buying a Mitchell Syncro Trans there is an option to have the shift lever bent slightly toward the passenger side. This option provided more driver leg room for my car. Would think a std shift lever could be bent in similar fashion.