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Is there a register of engine numbers by build date for Canadian engines? I'm trying to ascertain the build date for engine number CAQ7994. Cheers!

Thinking about whether or not this is a proposition. Any advice? https://www.ebay.com.au/itm/Ford-A-Model-Vintage-Carburettor-Parts-Rat-Rod-Model-X-Tillotsen-Vintage-Ford/153212026394?hash=item23ac25fe1a:g:U28AAOSwMFFbvHqH:rk:1:pf:0

Looking for advice in reassembling my rear brakes. Correct orientation of service brake arm Does the service brake arm go onto the cam shaft with the tapered side towards the backing plate, as shown in the photo? I’m missing the dust rings, so am held up on the reassembly job. Would a rubber...

My ‘29 motor is at the engine rebuilders after discovering white metal in the sump when chasing a rear main oil leak (see separate thread “Dropped sump, found metal”). He’s going to re-pour the main bearings, but is happy with the condition of the babbit on the con rods (the motor has been...

I've taken my radiator to the local radiator shop to be re-cored. The radiator man reckons that the frame will allow me to have four rows of tubes, which I'm thinking of going with. Now I can't remember how much clearance I had between my aluminium two-blade fan and the old radiator core. Is a...

Just dropped the sump (looking for the source of an oil leak around the rear main bearing) and found some metal under the baffle at the front that I can’t identify. A couple of the pieces are fairly substantial - the biggest one is around 20mm Long and 5mm thick. Any clues on where to go...

I have to replace two rear wheel studs/hub bolts due to their threads being toast. I cannot get proper tension on the lug nuts without them slipping. Naturally this has me thinking (worrying) about the rest. I have visually inspected each one and come to the conclusion that it's pretty hard...

Hope this works! Two As and an AA on their way to a weekend of Model A fun at Gulgong, NSW. Click on the picture once it comes up for some funky angles! https://www.facebook.com/435079486643922/videos/1036820103136521/

I need to clean my cooling system of grease that's got in via the water pump. I've checked out the relevant threads here and also consulted my local radiator repair man. However, this revealed recommendations for both dishwasher detergent and vinegar, but no consensus as to which is better. I...

Just picked up this Tilly and manifold at a swap meet and notice that the bolts holding the carby on have nuts. My Zenith doesn’t. Did all Tillotson carbs have nuts on the bolts or was this one done out of necessity? How many of you have gone down this path with either type of carb? I ask...

It’s a long way to Downunder from Upover, I know, but I’m still staggered when it cost three times the original cost to mail my Judging Standards! Once upon a time you could opt to wait patiently and use surface mail. I would have been happy to wait 6 weeks or so, but it seems that USPS...

Looking for advice from the wise heads here! :) I'm looking at buying a S/H air compressor, having gone down this path because I want to back flush my engine and radiator, and have read here that some compressed air is a help with this process). However, in the future I may want to use a...

Nooooooooo!! Just watched (sort of) a perfectly good Tudor body get chopped via a Model A Facebook site of which I am a member. Almost feels like I aided and abetted just by “being there”. :(

Picked up this idea from Art's comment on another thread about many cars being resurrected from a bad situation. Can't say that my Model A falls into that category, but I bet many of you have some daunting but inspiring "before" photos. Want to share yours?

With his permission, here's the heads up about Swedish Model A owner, Goran Kynning, who's taking his A on a world holiday. I became aware of him last week after "liking" MAFCA on Facebook. He and his pretty green roadster arrived in Melbourne Australia (independently) last week from South...

Aussie Barners might be interested in this footage of the iconic Great Ocean Road from the 1930s. No Model A's to be seen here but there are other period cars featured in the film. (However, the road could perhaps see Model A traffic en route to the National Meet in Murray Bridge, 2018??)...

So what do you guys think about . . . . . Ah, never mind!

Is anyone else experiencing the problem that I have captured in the attached photo? The FordBarn webpage doesn't seem to load completely. The artwork under the top menus is missing. It's happening on my laptop but not on my i-Pad. :confused:

I found this photo of a 1928 Model A Ford on display at the Henry Ford Museum in Dearborn MI. Apparently it was driven 22,000 miles from Chile to the museum over the period Oct 1992 - Dec 1994. Anyone recall this, or have other photos of this car? Seems like it would have generated quite a...

Next weekend is a big one for lovers of real, interesting cars in my town, with local displays of historic vehicles (my club) and a big hot rod cruise. There will be over 300 vehicles on display across two locations. I'm in heaven. For the past 18 years I have presented a weekly blues radio...