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I'm in need of an adjustable drag link for a 1930 Tudor as well as a rebuilt North East round speedometer.

I'm confused as to the proper way to adjust the brakes. Below are the two methods I've found; *Paul Shimm and Diablo DVD version- Adjust all 4 wheel brake adjusters until there is a slight drag. Then back off 2 to 3 clicks. Then install the board on the brake pedal at the 1st notch. Go...

I'm having problems installing the emergency brake lever in the toggle lever. I can't get the lever to pinch onto the toggle lever enough for the pinch bolt to thread in. Any suggestions?

I'm in the process of rebuilding my 1930 Model A Tudor brakes. I'm assembling everything on the bench. My question is, can I assemble the entire backing plate assembly, including the emergency brake actuator shaft and spring, and still be able to install it on the car? I've read some say you...

I'm in the process of installing the new style cast iron front radius ball holder. . *What's the secret to getting the rubber ball over the steel radius ball? *With the new cast iron unit, which doesn't use the springs, the nuts are well above the cotter pin holes when tight. Should I just...

What has been folks experience on delivery time for orders they placed with Flathead Ted? I ordered one of his deluxe brake kits three weeks ago and still haven't received them. I confirmed with him that it was sent. I know there are supply chain issues. Also, I was told it's shipped via New...

I own a 1930 Tudor . It was made in August. The emergency brake cross shaft sets between the frame rails. In the red book it says there should be a grease zert on the outside of the frame rail on each side of the cross shaft. But there isn't. There isn't even a hole for one. Has anyone seen...

My 1930 Tudor spring shackles do not have Grease zerts. And it appears the bolts have rubber bushings. Has anyone sen this before?

Other than ebay, has anyone found a good internet site to purchase authentic Michigan license plates?

I'm installalling a new ignition cable from the distributor but having a hard time getting it to go straight into the firewall junction box because the armor coating is so stiff. Any suggestions?

Does anyone have a diagram showing the location of the 4 passage way plus in a 1931 zenith carburetor?

I own a 1930 model A Tudor. I want to purchase a radiator stone guard for it. I found a good deal on one for a 1931. Does anyone know what the difference is between the 1930 and 1931 guards and if the 31 would fit my 30?

Any advice with installing the throttle and Spark rod springs at the bottom of the steering column? Removing the pins was easy but getting the springs compressed enough to reinstall the pins is proving to be a challenge.

Has anybody had success repairing a broken mounting flange ear on a Zenith carburetor? And if so, what method did you use. Or do you know where a person can purchase just the top casting?

I was given a 31 model A generator that was unwired. My question is where do the two field wires connect to? From what I've found one appears to connect to the 3rd brush and one to a ground. Is this correct and if it is, where should the ground wire be connected? And does it matter which one is...

Bird Haven Vintage Auto does not know when they will have the positive ground 6 volt regulators that look like a cutout available. O'Reilly sells a positive ground 6 volt regulator, 2 terminal voltage regulator made by Standard. Has anyone used this on their model A? Does anyone see why it...

I have a sheared off distributor body pin at the top of my distributor. Has anybody found a way to remove them when there isn't anything to grab hold of,

1931 model A sat for 20 years. Motor was stuck. Added ATV and MMO through plugs and then could rotate the motor back and forth 200 degrees but stops at the same point. Took head off and valve cover. Appears that some valves are frozen to the head as some never push open. No. 4 cylinder valves...

Have a 1931 Model A that sat for 20 years. It was running fine before it was stored. Tried to manually turn the motor over with the hand crank and it won't move. Suggestions?

I have a 1930 Tudor and the Radiator isn't repairable. I'm just rebuilding the car for a fun ride for the grandkids, not a show car. Where is a good place to buy a reliable, inexpensive one?