Recent content by FRITZ47

I am the original founder of Tip Tools (TP Tools) in Canfield, Ohio and want to advise that we will not be displaying at Spring Carlisle this year (after over 40 years at the spring show). Several of our employees were hit hard with Covid-19, and since then we are experiencing a shortage of...

I ordered and sent a $1255 deposit for 2 door panels and 2 rear quarter panels for my 1953 Buick Skylark (yes they advertise a nice kit) and had a couple of questions regarding sending them my tin side panels. After calling 4 times on a Monday AM and no answer I sent an email and a USPS letter...

Thanks for the reply. Car is at work, but I will look later today, but not sure how to tell the difference. I will try for some pictures of the radiator. Fritz

Anyone have a good source for a radiator that will mount to my original 1940 Ford Convertible? Looking for one that is in stock if possible as mine sprung a leak and it is time to get it on the road! Thanks, Fritz

Apple Hydraulics rebuilt my 39 LaSalle shocks in 2008 and they are working just fine and do not leak. They also responded to my phone calls and their work was done promptly. If my 1940 Ford needed the shocks rebuilt, I wouldn't hesitate to use them. Let's face it, our options are limited. Fritz

No more transmission knock. The '47 Ford is back on the road and running and shifting great (no more knock). My mechanic pulled the transmission and it had two "newly chipped" teeth in the cluster gear. He contacted Van Pelt who had a NOS gear in stock and using the advice in Van Pelt's book...

Re: Transmission knock UPDATE REPORT TRANSMISSION REPORT My mechanic pulled the transmission and there were two fresh broken teeth in the main cluster gear. Van Pelt sent his instruction book and talked to my mechanic and the new gear had been shipped to us and is ready to install. I am...

2057 Bulbs? Are these brighter than the standard bulbs and will they fit in the original bulb sockets? Any other filament bulbs that might be brighter? Fritz

I am in process of trying to make my tail lights, rear turn signal lights and brake lights brighter on my 59 Ford. Has anyone had any luck with LED bulbs for this application? They make such bulbs that fit into the existing socket, but as I was ready to order, noticed this information regarding...

Our company sells the gas tank sealer kits, and we have had previous success with the process, but considering the time and effort, I plan to order a new stock configuration tank from Tanks, Inc. unless I am missing something. Thanks for the suggestions. Fritz

My original fuel tank leaked all over the floor a few weeks ago - lucky we caught it in time. What is the best source for a new replacement fuel tank for my 1936 Ford Cabriolet convertible coupe with rumble seat? As I read somewhere on a past thread, some may not fit properly. Any ideas...

I have never used a relay for any of my cars with electric fuel pumps, but always use an under-dash push-pull switch to manually turn on the electric fuel pump for priming, as most of my cars also have conventional fuel pumps. I do NOT use a toggle switch for this purpose, as it is hard to...

A few years ago, I installed a 6-volt Airtex 8011 Electric Fuel Pump in my 1939 LaSalle for priming purposes only, as car had an original fuel pump that worked just fine. For the first year, the Airtex worked. Then I let the car sit for about a year or so without being driven. So after sitting...

Thanks much - once I figure out the exact source of the noise, I will pull the transmission and get it to Van Pelts. In the meantime, am still looking for suggestions as to what might have failed, based on my updated description of the problem in my last post. Fritz

I did some testing today: 1) Knock is noticeable only in 1st, 2nd, reverse and neutral at any time the clutch is released. Knock is a heavy knock (not a tinny knock) and seems as if someone is under the car hitting the frame or transmission with a large ball peen hammer. Knocks are about 4-6...