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an old trick. put section of a nylon stocking in the rad hose entering the rad. sometimes lots of "stuff" is captured.

Bert's Model "A" Center in Denver will sell individual pieces if wood. You can call for pricing at 800-293-3673. They are closed on Sunday and Monday.

I had the rattle problem also. I wasn't what it was or where it was coming from. I removed the floor boards and had a friend listen as i drove the car. No rattles. Put the floor boards back and scratched my head. Next time I drove the car rattle-rattle. Decided to change form original...

New handle at this point is likely more cost effective than spending more $ with the locksmith.

I had that problem also. I put some WD-40 type oil on the springs. Bought some spring covers. Added some heavy weight oil to the absorbant part of the covers. No more squeaks. Did not take the springs apart.

You may wish to look at a product called Evapo-Rust. It's a liquid. Found some at Harbor Frieght. About $25/gal. There is a web-site .

You may wish to look at Bert's. If their quality and price is acceptable, you could save some shipping at the expense of the sales tax. Just a thought

There might be a little bit more to it than one thinks. The speedometer drive gears aswell as the bearings in the upper drive shaft need lubrication also. Some remove at least (1) bolt from the spedometer drive case and apply grease to what appears to be the u-joint fitting until some shows at...

I like the original paper gasket. torque to about 20 ft-lbs. Cork will not take that much torque.

:(I recently added up the $ I have spent on parts so far on this restoration. I'm making someone a really nice ride. Hope that can afford to keep it on the road.

Tam's in Ct has them also

You might try Snyder's in Ohio and Tam's In Mass. Both are good suppliers.