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Odd request, but bear with me. I’m planning on restamping my block (needs to pass VIN inspection to get a Kentucky title). I want to get it done when I get back from holiday travel, but I forgot to triple-check the size of the very faint numbers that currently exist on the engine. I want to...

After a few snags, the ‘31 fired up today for the first time in about 15 years. The coolant system sprung some leaks (which I expected) and the head gasket appears to be toast. But by George, she runs. https://youtu.be/70o5fm0vmlc Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

After a lot of troubleshooting to figure out why I wasn't getting spark on the Model A, I discovered that I CAN get spark, but only when the timing lever is fully advanced. What would cause this? Appreciate any feedback.

One step forward, two steps back. I’ve got power to some things (lights!), but the second I hit the starter my voltage drops through the floor. Starter barely turns and engine doesn’t start. Things are so tight in that terminal box that I’m not confident I have clean connections. What does a...

The A's been sitting for about 15 years, maybe longer. Today I drained the fluids and put in new and threw in a fresh battery, just to see what would happen. There were signs of life! I have a new set of plugs to put in, but before I work my way further up the ignition chain, I have a starter...

Just wanted to introduce myself. Over the weekend I bought a 1931 Model A Tudor Sedan. The car belonged to my grandfather, who purchased it in 1964 and restored it from '64-'66. He enjoyed it for years until he got too busy with work, kids and farming. Now, at the age of 83, he's decided to...