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    1931 Victoria Door Alignment

    Restoring my 1931 Victoria and both doors don't align with the raised reveal at the door handle area. They are 3/8" lower than the rear window reveal. I've removed all shims before painting the car and cannot align the doors now. I started at the firewall cowel area with a shim and the hood...
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    Stoneguards

    When did stoneguards become an option for Model A's. I am entering my 1931 deluxe roadster in a concours event and don't know if this option is ok with their judging standards.
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    Victoria Steelback Tops

    My 1931 Steelback Victoria has the existing top. It looks like a nylon cover that is smooth. I noticed in various pictures that their tops look like a cobra short grain pattern. I'm at a crossroads in restoration and have little to zero knowledge in this matter. What direction should I go?
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    door pin removal

    I want to install side mirrors on my 1931 Victoria. I've been told to use hinge mirrors. Is that correct? How difficult is it to remove the existing pins on the doors? I found a door hinge puller online, but it states don't use on Slant Windshields which the Vicky has. Any help would be...
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    1931 Victoria Mirrors

    I need information on what type of outside mirrors are used on a 1931 Victoria. It is a closed car with slant windshield.
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    Victoria Garnish Paint Color

    Restoring my 1931 Victoria. I have the interior garnish pieces but they need to be repainted. What are the paint colors for these garnish pieces and any tips to paint them.
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    torque settings

    What are the front and back torque settings on the wheel hub?
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    Dome Lights 1931 Vicky

    Is there a modern day bulb replacement that will work on a 6 volt system on a 1931 Vicky?
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    Zenith Carburetor

    Does anyone have information on where I can get my zenith carburetor rebuilt?
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    Radiator

    Suffering from brain failure again. I just purchased a 1931 Victoria and it has been idle for over 40 years. The radiator has rust colored coolant when I drained it. Any suggestion on my next step?
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    Gas Tank

    Just purchased a 1931 Victoria. Is there any way to clean out a gas tank without removing it?
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    FSI Zipper Electronic Distributor - 6 volt

    New, FSI Zipper Electronic Ignition Centrifugal Advance Distributor. Purchased to replace my FSI Electronic Distributor so it would look more original, but couldn't get the car started. Went back to old school original distributor set up. Discovered that this wasn't working either...
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    vaccum wipers

    In the restoration stages and I noticed that the windshield wipers move slightly. Need some input as to repairs, replacements, or basic trouble shooting. In a 1931 roadster.
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    Model B engine

    The block/water inlet area is stamped with 72947
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    Model B engine

    I checked and there is a provision plate for a fuel pump on the right side. The frame # A4666273 It has 3 bolts on the water pump. I have owned it for 5 years. My wife's uncle had it garaged stored for 58 years and purchased it from an individual who's father had it barn stored for 20+...
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