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Does anyone have a photo of a complete helmet distributor with coil and condenser installed. I need a close detailed diagram or photo if possible. Thanks

The movie Peggy Sue Got Married was filmed in Santa Rosa, California in 1986. Since then a Peggy Sue's car show has been held in memory of that film in Santa Rosa annually and this years show had over 700 cars in attendants. There were the usual 55, 56, 57 Chevys and a variety of all other makes...

After removing the intake on a V8 60 motor I noticed these numbers stamped on the block. What do they mean? Were they put there by Ford or were they done after by some remanufacture? Maybe someone could shed some light on this.

When I was in high school my sisters boyfriend was driving a 39 Ford coupe. From the first day I saw that car I knew I wanted to own one someday. I was to young and couldn’t afford that back then, but I still wanted that car. I was heart broken when my sister told me that he sold the car and...

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I am missing the body plate on the firewall of my 1938 Standard Coupe. The car is painted black, but I can not tell if this was the original color or something else. Taking the door panels off doesn't show and other color than black or rust color primer. Does the serial number on the frame...

On one hot 105 degree day last week my motor overheated and coolant started coming out the overflow so I thought. I let the radiator cool down and as I started adding water back into the radiator I noticed water shooting out the right water pump. The pressure blow the rubber noise cone off the...

I don't want to replace the whole bushing from the spring just remove the bolts that hold the shackle into the bushing. How do I go about that without destroying the bushing itself? Thanks

I wanted to remove my front shocks and send them out to be rebuilt. I removed the driver side shock first from the frame, but that is where I am. It seems I can't get the shock lever to release from the other parts of the arm that controls the lever on the shock. Is there a special trick to...

I am hearing pinging as I power up under load. I have tried to adjust the vacuum brake which is new without it making any difference. Is the ignition too far advanced and how do I retard the timing. I did notice the plate with lines on it and a screw in the middle on the lower right side of the...

My 1938 Standard Coupe still has it's original knee action shocks on board. They no longer hold oil and also have a hard time holding the road and working as should. I need to do something to make the car ride and handle safely. This car is a driver and not a show car but is completely original...

How many of you register your new Stromberg carburetor before you install it? Word of warring......read the warranty card first before you install. I installed mine first, than looked at the instructions. It states all carburetors come with a serial number stamped under the base. They need this...

A V8 60 flathead motor came equipped with a Stromberg 81 carburetor. What carburetor can be used on a stock V8 60 motor if I don't replace the 81 Carb? Holley or Stromberg and what number would work without rejecting.

So sad to see another 40 totaled. On the flip side I see many 40 Ford parts for sale on eBay in the future! Nothin like jackknifing the trailer bringing home your new 40 Ford !!!

I was on my way to the upholster for a new headliner being installed. The v8 60 was running just great for the first 10 miles into the trip and keeping the speed around 55 mph. At first I noticed my speed started slowing down to 45 and then 35 and then 25 mph. I got off the freeway before...

I thought it would be novel to install a wolf whistle on my V8 60 motor. I took the vacuum right off the intake manifold where the windshield wiper vacuum is attached. At first I thought the whistle was defective, but then tried it on a different vehicle manifold with results. I guess the little...

New, still in box, never installed Bob Drake front chrome bumper. Fits 1937-1938 Ford standard, deluxe coupe. May fit other years, but not sure. Excellent condition never used! $275 plus shipping. 707-239-0110.... Don

Engine enamel paint from Mac's. Antique Ford engine green correct color for engines from 1927 to 1941 is printed on the can. What color do you see? Is blue green or is it green blue? It looks great except is this really the correct color used by Henry! Warning a quart of paint can paint a lot of...

I have a nos fuel pump that has never been used with this new formulated gas. What will happen if I use it and how long would it last? Would using Stable gas preservative help? What else can be used to help prevent the diagram from deteararating from the 10% ethanol?:confused:

In order to remove the fuel pump and pump rod does it require the intake manifold also be removed? Anything special to look out for or is it pretty straight forward? Thanks