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I have a 1929 Std Coupe. It has the 4 position switch. Left one click, Straight down, and right one click, right second click or said another way 7 o clock, 6 o clock, 5 o clock and 4 o clock. I am putting the car back together after painting and it seems to me 5 o clock used to activate low...

I found this number stamped on my hood hinge point bracket. Is it of any meaning?

I started down the path of re-painting my horn since I am painting the rest of the car as part of my "preservation" efforts. Anyway, in taking it apart I found this felt pad under the motor. It looks like maybe an insulator or spacer. I was very careful in removing it, so it is not damaged...

I have a question about the roof trim pieces. The rain gutter on the sides and the front and rear trim pieces (29 Std Coupe) are similar in that they have the base piece that is nailed along the roof line. Then the rain gutter or cap as applicable goes over the top. How do they attach? Do...

I have read every roof install post, I think, as well as Marco's awesome website and I am not sure about one thing. First disclaimer, this is strictly a driver, no points car here. I am more preserving my car more than restoring it. It needed a new top. The wood was in good shape so I did...

I am painting my headlight bar, fender braces and my horn. Does anyone know what type of finish those get? The car is black but I don't know if those pieces get the same as the body color or a flat black. This is not a points car, strictly a driver, but I don't want to be totally wrong....

I have a 1929 Model A Std Coupe. Recently, I noticed my shackles were bad and shock balls needed replacement. Rear end is otherwise in very good working order. Since the engine has been rebuilt, and the transmission, I decided to drop the rear end out and have someone redo the perches and put...

Hi everyone. I have learned so much reading this forum, I now have a question. I have a 29 standard coupe that we inherited from my wife's grandfather. I knew nothing about A's prior to working on this car. I have totally redone the front end - long list of stuff (kings pins, spindles...