Recent content by Grumps

Most of the old cars that I've had the privilege to own or work own doors, hoods, and trunk lids very seldom were aligned correctly from the factory and needed to be worked on to be perfect. Sometimes I would end up grinding some of the metal off the edges and reweld to get that perfect line. I...

I think that the new drum is hitting your backing plate, and the shims will fix the problem. Worked for me when I had the same problem.

When the brake lever is moved to the position that will allow you to move it thru the radius rod sometimes things get miss aligned and won't allow you to move it back into the correct position. This happened to me, and the brake lever wouldn't move after everything was put back together. I...

When I bought my Model A I had problems with setting the timing. I was told to do it by the sound and feel of the motor. Well, I have a hearing loss and wear hearing aids that doesn't always allow me to hear the things that people with normal hearing do. Guys who wear hearing aids know what I'm...

The problem with only keeping the gas tank half full or empty is that the ethanol gas attacks moisture and will cause rust in the unused portion of your tank unless it has been coated with a gas tank sealer. I've been told that it's better to have the tank full because of this but I'm not sure...

I have to agree with Bigsnapper43 on the gas going bad quickly and it doesn't have to change colors or turn orange before it's turns bad, and your motor won't start or runs poorly.

I've got a friend that had a 31 Sports Coupe that had a slant window that he had bought and wanted to get more information about it, so he took photos of it and sent them to the Ford Museum and asked if they could furnish any information about the car. The return letter told him that Ford never...

I trailered a 30 Coupe from Tampa to Gatesville, Tx on a rented U-Haul car hauler that only cost me 150 dollars for a one-way trip. Didn't have any problems along the way.

I used brake cleaner on my seats of my car when I got grease on my seats, and it worked really well, and the grease had soaked through the fabric. It didn't change the color of the fabric.

Thank you for all the information. I think that one or maybe two of the horns have been converted to 12v so if I test them with a 6v battery will the armature turn and if it doesn't should or could I then try them on a 12v battery.

I bought several Model A horns from an estate sale and would like to check them out to see if they work before I completely dissemble them for cleaning and repairs. I have removed the covers and did a visual inspection and made sure that the armature turned freely. How can I check to see if they...

I sanded and filed the e-brake and got the new drums on and everything seems to be working as it should. I took Sweet Pea (what I named her) out for a ride yesterday and the brakes are working fine. I have had quite a few old cars throughout my 74 yrs. but I get more thumbs ups and waves with...

I did a search and couldn't find anything about the question and problem that I'm having. When you buy a new set of cast iron drums and have the hubs swedged on the drums I know that you have to have the drums turned to get them trued up again. I have had this done and when I tried to install...

Looking for brake parts, carpet or floor mat, cowl lights for a 30, some bumper parts and the list goes on and on. My wife said that I could go but that I had better not buy anything. We have been married 55 years and she knows that I'm lying when I tell her that I won't. I will stop by and meet...

I know it is on the 17th and 18th of this month but I have never needed to go there until now. I have a wish list that I'm hoping to fill.