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Woodstock area. could easily drive over.

Looking for some recommendations on getting a 41 v8 rebuilt in the northern Illinois Wisconsin border area. Anyone have recommendations on a reasonable stock rebuild?

Looking for a bed for a 1940's 1 1/2 ton truck. I have a 42 with no bed and would like to put on a stake bed for parades and hauling. Wooden floor wooden sides. reasonable price! Let me know. Mark

I am looking for a bed to put on a 42 1 1/2 ton with 158" wheel base. I would like a script but not necessary. Have been told beds up into the 50's will fit. Wanting to have a wood deck not diamond plate. Any help is great. Mark

I have a 42 one and a half ton. no bed on it but very complete. Flat head V8. Can I help?

looking for a bed frame for a '42 1-1/2 ton commercial truck. Script would be great but not required. I think it is 9ft by 7ft. Need something to build from.

can an A climb a hill. Not in my tudor it can't. fresh engine, high comp. head. 3rd gear and about a 5% hill. If it is more than a half mile then I am headed for second. Sound about right?

Everyone seems happy with the Mitchell, but is there anyone who wishes they didn't swap out to a Mitchell? I am just trying to get a feel before dropping big dollars.

Looking for the flat bed to make a stake bed for a 42 1 1/2 ton truck. Somewhere close to northern Illinois would be great.

I will try that. I had one originally but they would not flash at all. I was told it was because of the LEDs. I don't get why they work with the engine not running but not with it running. What's the connection?

I have installed turn signals using LED front bumper mounts and LED tail lights on both sides. I have a shaft mounted lever switch and have the flasher unit with the extra ground. Everything works beautifully until I start the car and then nothing flashes. Tried running it through the switch...

Okay, I know gasoline was cheap in 30, but not now. What is anyone doing to eek out another few mpg's on the old four banger. I would like to tour this summer but the budget says "very short tour!" I am looking to hear what others have done. Carbs? manifolds? Heads? Water injectors ;)...

This trip sounds great! I have heard of Model A'rs taking this big trip of a lifetime. Tell me, Does one average 45-47 mph and about 13 - 15 mpgs? Sound undaunting for sure.

will you add these to your list to complete it as a whole?

I purchased all of my interior and roof top from Cartouche and have been very happy with it. I found that the panels fit well, not perfectly, but well enough to work with little modifications. I cannot compare the weight of the material but it seems fine. Jim at MAC"S upholstery department is...