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I installed an alternator on my '47. It is a Delco one wire that has also been converted to 6 volt / positive ground. I bought the alternator and bracket from Little Dearborn in Minneapolis. Installation was straight forward and the bracket fit good. I have had the car out driving the last...

Could someone please explain how the ammeter works with this connection. Thanks, Don

I got a regulator from a friend to try today. Put it on, polarized by touching field wire to Bat terminal. Started car, not charging. I took the field wire off and put it to the Arm terminal to full field. Not charging. I full fielded it the other day and it charged great. I checked over...

The generator on my '47 is bad. The car is stock with the exception of having Pertronix electronic ignition. I am considering making the switch to an alternator. I know that the ignition would be happier with the added amps and stable voltage supply. I have looked at the Powermaster alternators...

I need to know how to full field the regulator to see if my generator is working or if I have a bad regulator. Last weekend I noticed that the car was not charging very much. I tested the battery and it shows 6.22 volts with the car not running. When I start the car it shows 6.07 volts and if I...

I did a complete brake job a while back on my car. The brakes are OK but not what I feel as 100%. I installed new wheel cylinders, brake shoes, master cylinder. The drums measure out at 3/32" oversize on the left rear and 1/16" oversize on the right rear. I have pressure bled the brakes a few...

Anyone know if the Pit Stop in Gary Texas is still in business? Thanks Don

I just read that today in 1927 the first Model A rolled down the production line.

The spare tire on my '29 Roadster pickup is mounted on the drivers side front fender. I'm noticing that many have it on the passenger side. How was it decided when manufacturing trucks which side the spare tire was mounted to? Thanks Don

I put about 400 miles on my 47 this past weekend and noticed when I parked it that I had some coolant seeping out between the RH cylinder head and block along the front edge of the head. The temperatures were in the mid 80's and it was humid, the car didn't overheat and I did notice that it...

anyone going to the Back to the 50's show this weekend in St. Paul Minnesota? 11,000 + cars last year. Also its the starting point for this years Great Race.

I installed new wheel cylinders on my '47 a couple years ago. What would happen if I installed them backwards or can they be installed backwards? I know that the bore is bigger on one end. I have decent brakes but I have never had a rock hard peddle. Thanks Don

Today is the 149th birthday of Henry Ford. He was born July 30, 1863

Need to remove the vent window from my garnish molding so I can install the new gasket. Do I take the nut and spring off the bottom? Then drill the rivets for the top pivot? Thanks Don

I've got a set of Vintique door felts to install on my 47 Tudor. The directions say to either use the screws in the box or re-use original clips or order replacement clips. Wondering what guys have found as the best route to go. Also trying to figure out how to make holes without making a mess...

I'm putting a new drivers door glass in. The rear window track/channel is shot and I have a Vintique kit to replace. I'm not sure how the lower rear track attaches to the door. I'm wondering if I have something broken/missing. Anyone have a picture of how it attaches? I'm sure that is why my...

Last year I redid the brakes on my 47 Tudor. I installed new wheel cylinders, shoes, new hoses and also a new master cylinder. The brakes worked good but it always had a pedal that was not real firm when stopping and holding the pedal. I could lock up tires on gravel. Forward to this year, I had...

Should the rear spring mount be left loose before the panhard bar is installed? I installed my rear end and tightened the u bolts when I installed the rear end. Last night I went to install the panhard bar and found that its off about 3/4". Thanks for the help. Don

Hi, I'm getting closer to finishing the install of a rebuilt transmission and new clutch and pressure plate in my 47 Tudor. I'm confused about a couple things, the through out bearing has a spring that pulls it back and the clutch pedal also has a return spring on it. It seems like the spring...

Looking for a heater core for my 47. Thanks Don