Recent content by Ricky Mullen

My sense of humor is dry. Sometimes too dry. It is a beautiful car.

Yes, but does it run?

Those carbs are very simple. I would guess that if you had that much sediment or rust in the line that something was clogged. A carb fixed the problem, so the carb was the problem. If you don’t find out why, it may be the problem again.

Regarding not wanting to go back to the original rebuilder: if I rebuilt it, no matter how far out of warranty it is, I would prefer you to bring it back. Under the circumstances you have outlined, I would be glad to stand behind it.

Blue Point made a special Jack, the purpose of which was to be able to get the engine up so you could remove the pan without removing the hood of the car. I have one at my other house, or I’d post a picture.

Carb issues are simple. Gum buildup, needle and/or seat corrosion, misadjustment, sticking butterflies, debris in the fuel covers 95% of what is wrong with them. Disassemble, clean, inspect. Good luck.

Previous owner had the eight volt in. I think the generator would charge a six but not an eight, enough, anyway. I was looking for advice.

I was asked to get a 1947 Mercury started. Instead of a six volt battery, it had an eight volt. Does that effectively change anything, or should I get a six?

There is a tool that is designed to square up your brakes before you install the drum. I’ve got the only one I have ever seen. I don’t know what it is called. I would post a picture if I could.

I have several reamers if anyone is interested. Call me at (540) 493-8756. Email is rmullen28@hotmail.com. And you can message me here. Also quite a few other Model A tools. I can make a nice care package. Brands include Snap-On, Blue Point, Herbrand, Bonney, and others. Also have model T...

Could be that the person doesn’t visit the site often.

Seriously? You would do that to a fellow fordbarn member? I used to date the babysitter of the owner of the TT back in the 1970s. One of the filthiest houses I have ever been in. The “restaurant “ isn’t much better. A cast iron stomach definitely required!

I will quote my recent experiences as a seller and say that unless it is junk that I don’t want, I would not use an auction service. That same car that sells for $10,000 that with the premium cost the buyer $12,000 will only net the seller $7,000 after the percentage and deductions for...

You will find the Parkway closed from Bent Mountain in Roanoke County to where it crosses 460. It has been closed for quite a while. I don’t know why. So plan on passing through Roanoke. Roanoke area is probably the least attractive section of the parkway, anyway. I am in Roanoke, and can...