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What is the best product to remove dried pine and oak tree pollen from the soft top of the Model A? The pollen has been on the top for approximately 6-7 days.

My new (to me) four door 1931 Slant Window Smooth Firewall 3 windows (each side) with straight door top frame is parked where I cannot get to it in order to read any of the data plates. The engine is not running so I cannot move the car at this time. Who manufactured the body of the car...

Is there any difference between the construction (wood/steel) of the 1931 4 Door Flat Firewall and the Indented Firewall? Bill Lee/Virginia Peninsula

I pulled my Model A into the garage and the drivetrain locked up. The car will not move forward or backwards no matter what gear the transmission is in. I can start the engine with the clutch pushed in but when I engage the clutch the engine stalls. What is the best way to analyze/repair...

Does anyone have a photo of a 1931 4-Door Model A with black-wall tires that you could post here or send me via E-Mail? I would sincerely appreciate it. Thanks, Bill Lee/Virginia Peninsula

I need to replace the outside Windshield Frame on my 1930 Cabriolet. 1. Is the outside frame replaceable without taking the entire windshield assembly from the car? 2. Should the frame be chrome, stainless steel or polished aluminum? 3. What is the best method to remove the holding...

I have a new 6 volt 1930's era Cigarette Lighter that you place a whole cigarette in the device, push a button, and it comes out lit. What is the estimated value of the lighter? Bill Lee/Virginia Peninsula

What is the estimated uninstalled cost of the "Top Canvas Only" of a 1930 Cabriolet? I cannot follow the LeBarron Bonney site. Thanks, Bill Lee/Virginia Peninsula

Does anyone out there have photos of the Cowl Type and Box Mfg Type that they could E-Mail to me? I have seen them in the past but cannot locate photos of them today. I appreciate your help. Bill Lee/Virginia Peninsula

I live near the largest ship yard in the world. I have a problem with rats (big rats) not mice. My wife feeds the wild birds and the seeds have enticed the rats to feed. The rats live under my storage shed and not in my attached house garage. Poison is not feasible. Rifles and BB guns are...

I received a Schumacher Model XPF750C Jump Starter/12V Power Source for my birthday. I have a Model A that is 6V Positive Ground. Question: Can I Jump Start my 6V Positive Ground Model A with the 12V Jump Starter without causing any damage to the 6V battery or car? I appreciate your...

Please humor this old man. I need "detailed assembly instructions" of the Model A Distributor from the "bare casting" to the "complete finished distributor" ready to drop into the engine. I have all the new parts but no instructions. Thanks. Bill Lee/Virginia Peninsula

Has anyone installed AC in a Cabriolet? Due to medical issues I can no longer tolerate hot sun and heat. I would appreciate info and recommendations especially from Texas fellows that have AC in a Cabriolet or Coupe. Thanks, Bill Lee/Virginia Peninsula

I have noticed several metal inner tube lengths listed in suppliers/vendors catalogs, especially those in 2017. What is the correct length of the metal stem on tubes for 19 inch wheels? Bill Lee/Virginia Peninsula

I have two 1932 B-2 carburetors on my Speedster and am using a Fuel Pump and Fuel Regulator with the Fuel Tank located at the rear of the car. I can tell no difference between Fuel Regulator settings of 1, 1-1/2, 2 or 2-1/2 PSI. What PSI do you recommend I set the Fuel Regulator...

I am installing a 6 to 1 Cylinder Head on my inserted engine. What is the best gap to set the spark plugs? Leave them at .035 or set them with a larger or a smaller gap? Bill Lee/Virginia Peninsula

I recently converted my Cabriolet to 12 volt negative ground. I want to install a 12 volt epoxy filled coil (with internal resistor) in the upside position. Question: Will the upside position of the coil degrade its performance? Bill Lee/Virginia Peninsula

I did not receive pages 13 thru 16 of Area 10 (Glass and Side Curtains) in my package of Revised RG & JS changes. Did any of you miss those changes too? If so, what is the proper address to request those 4 pages? Thanks. Bill Lee/Virginia Peninsula

Does anyone have instructions on "How To Use" Bratton's part # 9280 "valve spring compressor tool"? If you do, I would appreciate it if you would PM them to me. Thanks, Bill Lee/Virginia Peninsula

I plan on flow testing several sets of Zenith carb jets this winter. Do you recommend increasing or decreasing the flow rates of the jets since all I can purchase is "crap" gas here in Virginia? If so, by how much? Bill Lee/Virginia Peninsula