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I am attempting to put a new steering wheel on my '38 Standard Coupe. Unfortunately I didn't take it apart. How does the horn button go together? Is it button, then spring, then brass ferrule and then clamp retainer ring to shaft assembly? Don't want to put it together wrong as it is a chore...

Could someone walk me through changing out my 1938 Standard Coupe steering wheel, light ring and horn button? I would like to put a banjo type wheel on in place of the cracked stock 3 post stock wheel. THANKS, Max

I have a 1938 stock flathead and a new temp gauge. Need to figure out how to install temp bulb in stock head. Is there a screw in seat or adapter available? Or what?

A noise just started a couple of days ago. When I push the clutch pedal down I hear a squeal coming from the trans area. The car is a 1938 Ford Standard Coupe. The noise gets louder as the pedal is further depressed. I think it's the throw out bearing? Can this be greased? And if so how...

"38 Flathead -what's the recommended gap? The ones I pulled out were gapped to .22 thousands and were burning OK. I gapped the new Motorcraft to .30 thousands? Feedback? Thanks, Max

I just had some jerk call me at 11:30 pm to tell me that I ask "dumb" questions on the Ford Barn website. I was so upset I hung up on him without finding out who it was. I have had conversations with some in the restoration hobby community that have said that Ford Barn people can be arrogant...

Someone please walk me through doing a compression check on my '38 Ford flathead. Wet or dry. What to look for, problems, etc.? Thanks, Max

Looking to buy a flathead motor from Bob in Ohio and need to get the motor to So Cal. Can anyone help? Thanks, Max

I have installed an electric fuel pump, filter and regulator and replaced all the fuel lines in my '38 Ford Standard Coupe. I hooked up the electrical through the switched connection on the back of the steering column ignition switch. I get a one volt drop to the fuel pump and it will not run...

I have a 38 Ford Standard Coupe and was looking to replace the motor. Will any Ford flathead just bolt right in? I understand exhaust might have to be modified but will any flathead bolt to my 3 speed stock ****** and will the later model flatheads bolt onto existing motor mount placements? I...

I found an artist to paint my old dash in my '38 Coupe. Pricey but she did all mt interior tins to match. Max

I have a 1938 Ford Standard Coupe with a stock 3 speed behind the tired old flathead which I am going to rebuild or replace with a little more power. But that 3 speed non syncro trans is not what I want to end up with. Suggestions on what to replace it with that will bolt in, be fully synchoed...

Looking for someone who rebuilds flatheads in Southern California. Either has some rebuilds or will rebuild 1938 Ford 85 HP motor. Any referrals?

I bought a six volt fuel pump to install on my 1938 Ford Standard Coupe. I want to remove the old mechanical pump, replace the breather and could use any tips on the install and use of the electrical pump. Thanks, Max

I am putting a new wire harness in my 1938 Ford Standard Coupe and in running the cloth protected wire through the back of the Amp gauge I was wondering it I had to strip the coating off of the wire to run it through the wire loop connector on the gauge? Or will it pickup the amperage through...

I took the dash out of my '38 Standard, painted it and put it back in. Now the flathead won't start. Could I have messed up the ground by painting the dash front, back and all over with several coats? Or am I barking up the wrong tree? Thanks, Max

I unfortunately broke off a tap in the valve cover retaining bolt hole in my cylinder head. It's broken off flush so I can't grab it from the sides. Any advice on how to get the broken tap piece out without removing the head? Thanks, Max

I have a 1938 Ford 85 Coupe and want to run a fuse block off of the ignition switch to hook up electrical connections to appropriate items - fuel guage, heater switch, etc. My question is do I have to find a 6 Volt block or can I use a 12 Volt distribution block with 12 Volt fuses or can I use...

I would like info on changing out my 1938 Standard Coupe from 6 Volt positive ground to 12 Volt negative as I understand it will help my tired old engine to run better as I upgrade it to new heads, new carb(s), and aluminum intake. Is this the best direction to go and if so what do I upgrade on...

I am removing the dash to repaint it on my '38 Coupe. I have removed the two bolts and the screws along the top. I have also removed the two bolts holding the steering column to the dash. I now need to remove the front windshield regulator knob and the linkage to the choke and hand throttle...