Recent content by gwistrup

Thank you for your help gentlemen. I will investigate a Motor manual.

I have removed the engine from my 1940 Ford Tudor Sedan to give it a mild re-freshening. The engine ran well when I removed it but it leaked a lot of oil. I noticed some fresh anti-freeze stains at the rear of the cylinder heads that finally convinced me to go through the engine. Who makes a...

They are only original once. Very cool.

I would be interested in a NOS front leaf spring assembly and a nice used trunk lid for a 1940 standard V8 Tudor sedan. Thank you, Gil

So you used the pickle fork to push on the escution? You didn't use the pickle fork to wedge in between the handle and escution?

I have seen both tools and I wondered if the tool off of eBay was worth 3X the price.

Third Gen Auto sells an interior door handle removal tool and I saw a tool on eBay that sort of looks like a pitch fork. I tried to make a tool to compress the spring so you can get the pin out on window cranks and door handles but it doesn't work very well. Does anyone have a recommendation...

I bet it would look pretty good after a thorough washing and buffing. Another thing to think about if it matters to you is what it is worth when you are done restoring it.

I have been involved with automobiles for more than 45 years but I am relatively new to the prewar antique automobile scene. I was astounded with the passion and knowledge of

Looking for a pair of good 1940 Tudor Sedan trunk hinges. Thank you, Gil

I made the oil filter hoses on my '40 out of 3/16" steel brake line. That's the way Chrysler did it with their remote oil filters.

My first ride was a 1969 Chevy Nova with 230,000 mies on it. 6 cylinder engine with a 3 speed standard transmission on the floor. Paid $50 for it. Drove it for six months and sold it for $75.

How do you get the corn head grease in the steering box? Will it pour or do you have to use a grease gun?

SolCalCoupe, Do you have any more pictures that show the installation of your three point seat belts? How did you attach the belt to the B pillar and at the base? I was going to put lap belts in my '40 but your three point installation looks very good and is significantly safer.

I need to replace the left side exhaust manifold on my 1940 V8 Tudor Sedan. I attempted to remove the six bolts holding the manifold to the block and only one of them came out. I have shocked the bolts with an air chisel and that did not help. What would be the best way to get the manifold...