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Working on a 32 Roadster with a 21 stud engine . It has a later two barrel intake with the mounting stud for the generator . The generator mounted fan only has about 1/4” clearance between the fan and upper radiator hoses and that’s without a belt with the generator adjusted all the way down...

Need recommendations on what oil to put in 32 shock absorbers.

Working on a 33 chassis. When the fuel line gets to the front does it go through the X member or turn up behind it and go to the firewall? Thanks

Can anyone give me the measurement on the 33-34 tie rod from the top of the wishbone to the bottom of the tie rod with the wheels in the straight ahead position.? Mine measures 1 3/8”. The spindle arms have been bent to accommodate a dropped axle and I want to be sure the tie rod isn’t going to...

Trying to help a friend here. He has what I believe is a 36 Banjo Steering wheel but he’s having trouble finding the correct horn rod. The one he bought thinking it was correct for his wheel is too large and overhangs the steering wheel hub. Can anyone shed some light on this issue. Thanks

I’m adapting 46-48 brakes to 34 spindles. Bought a kit that came with two spacers and two cast piston rings. Even though the piston ring fits nicely inside the backing plate and registers nice on the spindle I just don’t like that idea much so I modified the backing plates to fit the spindles...

I done a rebuild on the transmission in my 40 coupe about 8 years ago and have driven it quite a bit over that time . It runs very smooth and shifts smooth and never jumps out of gear. I’m about to take a 500 mile round trip so I changed the engine oil and checked the oil level in the...

Original 48K mile 40 Ford with original upholstery. One repaint in 1960. Has Ford script glass. Engine is all newly rebuilt and has a 4” Mercury crankshaft. went through the transmission and everything was in excellent condition. Changed the gear in the rear axle to a 3:54. It had a 4:11...

I’m shortening a 33-34 torque tube and driveshaft for a customers 32. Torque tube is already cut to 53 1/2” total length. With the torque tube standing on its end it measures 50 7/8” from the floor to the center of the speedometer gear window. I’m thinking that the important measurement for the...

Still working on this 34 Roadster. Finished rewiring it. Now I can’t figure out what the correct routing is for the battery cables and speedometer cable. I have what’s supposed to be the correct cables and the rubber grommet for the hole in the frame. Any help would be appreciated. Thanks

Still working on this 34 Roadster. Doing a complete rewire and pulled out the speedometer to clean and lube it. Question is , where are the light sockets for the speedometer? It has the window for the light but there’s no sockets or holders for sockets. I have another housing that has sockets...

I need to know the correct orientation of these supports for the starter cable . Which is right and left and which transmission bolts they fit under. I have no reference to go by. Thanks

Working on a customers 34. It has a 21 stud flathead and he’s going 12 volts and supplied a Power Gen alternator that looks like a generator. Problem is that the pulley on the Power Gen doesn’t line up with the other pulleys. Put the original generator on and it lines up perfectly. They...

Can anyone show me a picture of the correct routing for the wiring harness from the switch at the bottom of the steering box forward and across to the right side. Where it gets secured. Thanks

Working on a 34 Roadster for a customer. He wants dual exhaust and supplied a pair of Reds Headers. Question is how do you get around the battery box on the driver side ?? I know it’s been done but I’d like to see. Moving the battery isn’t an option.

About a year ago a friend called me and said he had a couple flatheads in his shop that had been there for years and were in his way and he would bring them to me if I wanted them so I said absolutely. He brought two 37 21 stud engines and a third was a 59L with offy heads . I could tell that...

Looking for a dash for a 1933 Roadster. The gauge insert is not important. Need just the dash.

Over the years I’ve rebuilt several flatheads using the floating bearings. I’m running into an issue I haven’t encountered before and need some guidance. 37 engine, crank ground .060 under. Rods sized to 2.220 , bearings measure .140 thick. Adjusted the spread on the bearings to 2.219 . With the...

So what’s the big deal with using an Auburn clutch. Does it have to do with weight ? Removed this 37 21 stud engine from a a 34 Roadster and it has a Winfield SU1R cam and is bored to 3 3/16 with aluminum flywheel and Auburn clutch.

Anyone have a modern replacement number for the 91A-2079 front wheel brake hoses? Thanks