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I was backing out my 1930 Ford and all of a sudden, it stopped like I was hitting something. I got out to look and nothing stopping the car. Two things prior to this happening; I rebuilt both rear brakes and after having it out for the first time since the brake repair (The car seemed to run...

1- What are the bulbs used on a 1930 ford 2 bulb head lights, 6-volt system, no cowl or signal lights. 2- What is the tail\light bulb used also, same car same configuration? Bulb number would be helpful. Thanks

I just bought a new wiring harness for my 1930 Ford and was wondering if when wiring to the junction box on the fire wall below my coil, does it matter what wires go on what side of the box or are they interchangeable? see photo

How does one put half moon key burr pin into the E brake lever to keep it in place?

Unfortunately, I don't think that is an option I have, but thank you for the info.

What is the best way to clean surface rust from a Model A brake hub inside and outside that won't damage the hub (It is steel) ?

Where does one purchase these drums from?

Where does one get these are they available on line?

The car was stopping fine, it was that I bought the car 1 year ago and I'd never removed the rear hubs to see how everything was and that is what I found. I am just trying to repair everything I can before the spring season so I can be out driving her around. I do not have cast iron hubs would...

Hello, I have a general question on how do you know if you need to replace your brake pads or anything else you might see in these photos. The car is a 1930 Ford Model A. All advice appreciated. Thanks, David

I have a 1930 Ford and was trying to remove the rear tires when I encountered one nut that just spun. I believe the stud and bolt are locked and are spinning together. Any suggestions on how to remove this mess?

I have a 1930 Model A, first one I ever owned. It has a stock engine, and I've not done anything to it yet and my top speed is about 35 to 40. I'm not about speed either but I don't want to bog up traffic at the same time. I'd like it to get to 50 mph just so I would feel more comfortable taking...

Thank you for this information. Do you run 12V instead of 6V?

Thank you!

Oil pressure and water temp are the gauges I am trying to hook up. How do you hook up the two gauges to the electric and where does that connection occur? I am piggy backing the two together but then it needs to go to a power source that will only be turned on when the key is turned on. Thanks...