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Sold SOLD. This is the late '31 wide bed model. Almost everything on it has been replaced with new or rebuilt. It runs, drives and looks excellent. I just finished the 500 mi. break-in period on the engine. Below is a list of things done.

You're right. I'm coming up empty.

Try Mike's Affordable.

If possible I'd suggest closing in the sides of the carport. There are good quality car covers but they have their own problems like, poor fit for a Model A, abrasion when there's wind, and hiding what going on under that cover. Most of the A vendors carry covers that fit pretty well. Good luck.

That Snap-On version will cost you a bundle. Just get one from one of the vendors.

How about a real one?

That's easy. One is old, rusty and dented. The other is shiny chrome and just arrived from Snyder's.

I purchased from Model A wheel Color twice. Excellent service both times.

Just in case anyone is interested in Texas you can use an antique plate as long as the number is not currently in use and it can be restored (correct color) but MUST be an original plate. No reproductions allowed. The one on my '31 pickup is white with black numbers because it's a commercial...

At least you have one of the 3 or 4 best supply houses for Model A parts just down the road in Mt. Airy. Brattons will have the parts you need and can answer a lot of questions.

I've got a "diamond" as well in my 1931 CCPU. Mfg. date Aug. of '37.

I took the metal floor out of my late '31 wide bed and replaced with a wood floor. You can see a number of photos at my website. http://www.turnbophotography.com

You can also pour the oil through the distributor hole if the valve cover is back on.

Here are a couple of photos of my 31 PU. You can see the mount on the steering column. The flasher is mounted behind the drivers kick panel with the wiring going down and out into the engine compartment. From there the wires go up the column to the signal unit and down to the battery. In the...

From a photography studio: Photos that look like you $ 10 Photos that don't look like you $20