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    Bakelite gear shift knob

    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
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    Model a dealer showroom posters

    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.
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    68-B Cabriolet Upper Landau Iron Bracket Screws

    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...
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    Door lock repair

    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...
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    WANTED ~ Model A Advertising

    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.
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    Passenger side door latch – Late 30-31 twist type inside door latch handle

    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...
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    Passenger side door latch - late 30-31 Twist type inside door 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 that mounts in the door beneath the door handle. When the door key is turned to...
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    Passenger side door lock – late 30-31 Twist type inside door handle

    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...
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    Bill Underwood

    Bill: Trying to contact you re. Cabriolet parts. If you’re on your way to Hershey, please drop me a note via the FB msg. sys. with your cell. Would like to exchange cell nos. so I can see you at Hershey. Thanks, Bill. ~Dick fm PA
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    Spare Wheel Tire Guard - Help Needed

    A friend of mine was helping with my Model A restoration. In my absence he installed my spare wheel tire guard. But he fastened it at the wrong location. To do this he had to grind off the upper & lower stabilizer flanges of the mounting brackets. So, now I need to find a pair of original Henry...
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    Spare Wheel Tire Guard

    I’m am looking for a pair of original mounting brackets for the Ford-approved accessory Spare Wheel Tire Guard. I have an original Ford spare tire guard bar, but need the mounting brackets. Please help. ~ Many thanks. rlhate@ptd.net
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    Hood Latch Protectors

    Have any of you fellas found a good substitute for the inferior hood latch protectors available from the good Model A vendors. I just tried installing a brand new set, & half of the sleeves split open on the side even before they were half way in final position. I tried letting some of them sit...
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    1930 Showroom Posters

    Many of you Model A buffs love to drive the Model A and also collect NOS parts, parts displays, advertising literature, signs and other items that represent our favorite antique car. Some of you may collect the advertising body style posters that hung in dealer showrooms. I’m an avid fan of...
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    Showroom posters

    Original 1930 color Model A posters measuring 20” x 28” that once hung in Ford showrooms. I'm trying to add to my private collection and so I’m interested in most models. Please help me build a complete collection. Any leads to posters you know of will be appreciated. Please contact me directly...
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    Good radiator

    I’ve done a search in this forum for info on a high quality reproduction 30-31 radiator. I’ve found many comments on Berg radiators and a few on Brassworks. I’ve also observed that nearly all comments recommend the Berg radiator, and the few negative comments are on the Brassworks radiators...
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    Teflon Ball Seats

    Has anyone out there had experience using the Teflon ball seats in the tubular shock links? Bratton’s catalog states “tested for 25,000 miles with no wear.“ Recommends use in lieu of orig. metallic seats, stating it’s difficult to get the grease all the way into both seats. I’m interested in...
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    Which radiator?

    Today’s new replacement 30-31 radiators include a “heavy duty” 10 fin to the in. unit and also a reproduction of the original 6 fin with dimples. I’m restoring a late ’30 using the official judging standards to produce a car that will look authentic with casual observation. BUT, I have now...
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    Powder Coat or Not

    I’m considering having my NOS brake rods, levers, & clevises powder coated. Any reason not to go this route? Personal experiences would be invaluable. Thanks.
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    31 Reproduction Running Boards

    Are any of the reproduction 31 running boards being sold by the Model A parts houses of good quality and proper fit like the well known Rootlieb boards? I've heard that some just don't fit properly, or the quality is poor.
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    68-B Parts

    68-B Parts Need passenger side landau iron; marked A.F.& S. CO 2730. Will buy pair if you have a pair. Driver side is #2731. Also, need driver & passenger door window frames with no or with minimum, shallow pits for re-plating. If you know of a possible source, please contact me. All leads...
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