Recent content by rlh37ford

Need a vintage brownish-red bakelite gear shift knob with 5/16-24 internal thread. See photo(s). Top price paid for a top quality knob. Thanks

Needed: Original dealership Model A showroom posters; with or without original frames. For private collection. Can show car only, or be similar to advertising scenes used in the magazine ads of the period. Please post me what you have available for sale. Many thanks, RLH.

What type and size of screws were originally used to fasten the curved legs of the upper landau iron brackets to the rear of the #2 bow? I’ve seen some fastened with machine screws inserted in holes drilled through the bow. I am wondering if wood screws were used originally. If this is correct...

JW: You aren't the first to tell me how rare the late 68-B latches are. One knowledgeable vendor told me I'd never find one. Another knowledgeable vendor/owner of a 68-B sent me a driver side latch which turned out to be wrong. I can't understand why they are so HTF. The twist type remote...

Gary has been a Godsend to me in restoring our late '30, 68-B by supplying authenticity info, his restoration experience, & parts (yes, a restored vac wiper too). Helps when he's in MI & when he's in AZ; I'm in PA. ~Dick

Kevin: I found your section on repair of the 68-C latch. No need to send me a direct link. I will examine your photos; they may help me before I open my latch. ~RLH

Hi, Kevin: I also believe I have a wear problem. Since I haven't bent the crimped tabs yet to open the assy., I don't know what the design looks like. Hence, I felt it wise to ask for help via the FB, hoping someone else has already been through this problem and has advice on opening the assy...

Hi, Mike: Thanks for your suggestion to apply Kroil. But my lock cam turns quite freely when actuated by the external lock cylinder shaft. The problem has to be wear on some sort of cam that remains hidden until I take the latch assy. apart. Appreciate your idea, though. RLH

Need help with repair of my passenger side door lock located in the door (not in door handle) and operated by the external keyed lock cylinder. The door latch with external lock cylinder shown in the photo is from my late ‘30, 68-B Cabriolet. Rotating the lock cam with the external lock shaft...

Interested in purchasing Model A Ford display advertising such as showroom car posters, Ford parts & accessory marketing signs, etc. Please send photos of what you have to sell. Will respond to your email promptly.

Passenger side door latch – Late 30-31 twist type inside door latch handle Need passenger side door latch like pictured. Note that I need the version that includes the lock portion shown in lower left corner of the latch mechanism. The tiny square hole accepts the shaft of the lock cylinder...

Need passenger side door latch like pictured. Note that I need the version that includes the lock portion shown in lower left corner of the latch mechanism. The tiny square hole accepts the shaft of the lock cylinder that mounts in the door beneath the door handle. When the door key is turned to...

Passenger side door lock – late 30-31 Twist type inside door handle Anyone have experience repairing the lock cam that’s turned by the door lock key on Model As with the passenger lock cylinder in the door on mechanisms using the inside twist type door handle? Note the tiny square hole in the...

Mark: Do you mean Dan has rebuilt originals for sale? Also, how do we contact Dan? Thanks, Dick in PA:)