Recent content by mistamick

I am considering buying an Optima battery for my 1935 5 window coupe. I have the original placement location in front of the driver's seat and the current battery measures 10L, 7W, 8h with the post included. Does anyone know which model Optima would be the correct one and can you recommend a...

I have an ongoing problem with my '36 pickup that is baffling me and need some help. The truck has a '53 Ford engine and it is not charging properly. The generator has been tested and is working properly. I have tried 2 new voltage regulators, the latest being a NAPA EV401. The results are that...

Does anyone know if the Echlin VR401 voltage regulator is a positive or negative gound unit?

Vic, Huntington here too. The garage is located off Rte 454, near the expressway.

For some interesting photos of an oldtyme garage.

This is a follow up to an earlier question I had, which was............ I have a '36 pickup with a '53 flathead engine and a perplexing problem. When I purchased the truck, it had not been run for a while and needed many items replaced. One of the first things noticed was the fact that it was...

I have a '36 pickup with a '53 flathead engine and a perplexing problem. When I purchased the truck, it had not been run for a while and needed many items replaced. One of the first things noticed was the fact that it was not charging the battery. I replaced the battery, battery cables and...

Thanks to all who responded. I forgot to mention that this unit is only for the brake light and not for turn signals as well. Installation was made by connecting one wire to the "dead side" screw on the brake switch and the other wire grounded to the frame. I had to remove the switch to connect...

I'm going to intall a third brake light on my '35 coupe but not sure how to wire it. Directions are unclear and I would appreciate some advice. The car is equipped with turn signals. If anyone can describe what would be the correct wiring scheme it would help a great deal. The brake light has...