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Anybody have any new/repops laying around? Thanks

Looking for a change (flathead fords/Buick/Plymouth coupes/roadsters 30s) - older frame off restoration with original parts done correctly of an original Blindback Deluxe car, complete engine rebuild, I'm the third owner, Chica/Olive, recent firestone tires, 6V optima battery, Fresh Bert's...

Thanks for this post guys - saw it the other night and sure enough tonight, pitch black out with the family at some friends away from home it wouldn't start - opened the cap and "woosh", started right up - will perform the screw fix tomorrow.

Thanks Gary, I have definitely never oiled it - will check that thank you. It springs back just the last 1/4" or so it "sticks". Thanks again

Hi guys, my throttle doesn't return to idle (I have to nudge the pedal up a bit) and sometimes I have trouble going into gear while moving - thinking it's related). Haven't had a chance to dig into it yet - is the return spring adjustable? Is this a common problem? Thanks!

Tom, thank you - it's a 30 - was just playing with it And connected the gav before tightening the carb And now she fits! Guess there is enough play between The wiggle room in the firewall hole and the carb mount To make it work. She started great but haven't been able to road test it as its...

Friends, I got a rebuilt zenith from Berts and the GAV rod is about 1/2" off while the rod (perfectly straight) lined up perfectly with the XF. Any thoughts? Thanks

Thanks everybody for the great info - much appreciated!

Friends, I have an A sedan - older resto but very presentable - I'm wondering if an early 8 would be better for longer trips, better handling (wider tires) more power etc. I really want to put seat belts in as well and aren't crazy about the construction of my A to do that. My kids want to...

Hi guys, I have a '30 and the coil is bad (cuts out after driving for 10 minutes or so and coil gets hot). Wondering whose coil everyone suggests? More interested in functionality than show, though the car was a show car before I bought it and is in very nice shape. Thanks!