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    Fender covers

    Can anyone suggest a good fitting fender cover for protecting the fenders on my 32 Ford? I’ve got traditional fender covers and they’re always slipping down one side, or the other, they don’t do a very good job of protecting the paint because they are not long enough and can’t grip the sloping...
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    1939 transmission noise

    Anyone have thoughts on how to diagnosis this transmission noise? Noise goes away when clutch is depressed. The clutch, pressure plate, pilot and throw out bearings are new and seem very good. Throw out bearing slides smoothly on the shaft, no hang up, no wobble. I pulled engine today, my...
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    Progressive vs. straight pull on dual Weiand intake

    Someone please help me understand the benefits of using a progressive carb linkage vs. a straight pull linkage? I'm installing a vintage Weiand intake with dual Stromberg 97's on a 59AB with a stock cam, standard bore, Edelbrock heads and tube headers. The Weiand intake manifold design...
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    Ford Flathead V8 weird vacuum question

    The engine runs badly and there's an unusual situation with vacuum under the intake manifold, in the lifter valley. When I remove the oil fill breather and put my hand over it, it nearly sucks my hand in. When I spray carb cleaner down the oil fill, the RPM increases. Spraying carb cleaner...
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    32 Roadster tack rail fit & dimensions

    Hi, I'm restoring an original '32 roadster body where a previous owner welded metal over the areas where the wood tack strip was, including welding to the quarter panels. I was able to clean up most of the areas and return them to stock, except the corners, I can't find the edge where the newer...
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    Trautwein Products Window Frames

    Hi, I bought a Trautwein chrome windshield frame complete with glass several years ago from a long forgotten vendor. The windshield was to be used in anticipation of a '32 roadster project which is finally coming together. I now realize the windshield frame I bought doesn't have holes for the...
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    1936 Ford Pines trim kit

    Can anyone share the history of the Pines trim kit they offered for 1936 Fords. I've seen them on a few cars, not sure if I like them or not, but they are different. Anyone seen one of these fro sale, about how much are they worth or are they super rare and valuable. Seems there were three...
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    1936 Ford Mccollouch supercharger

    Hi, I'd love to hear from anyone familiar with the Mccollouch supercharger used during the late 1930's- early 1940's, this is the pancake style. I'm attempting to rebuild a 37 unit for use on a 1936 Ford, I'd love to hear from someone that has one, knows of one and would especially like to see...
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    Top rests and window bumper location needed

    Would someone be so kind as to provide the original locations of the top rests (grab handles) and rear window bumpers. Ideally, I would like a template to know exactly where those parts mount to the deck lid of my '32 roadster. Thank you !!!
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    '32 Ford parts wanted top prices paid

    I've recently bought a '32 Ford and I'm looking for some help finding the following original 1932 Ford parts: 1.) A working column drop with lock and switch. 2.) A rumble seat step with pad 3.) An original set of rumble seat grab rails and window rests Ideally, I would like original Ford...
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