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    1936 Ford Cabriolet hood ornament

    I am just finishing a long and difficult restoration of a 1936 Ford Cabriolet for a client in the Seattle area. The one thing left to find is an original hood ornament, either a NOS or one that can be restored. We have in this area a plater that can do wonders with old parts. If any of you have...
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    1936 Ford Cabriolet hood ornament

    I am just finishing a long and difficult restoration of a 1936 Ford Cabriolet for a client in the Seattle area. The one thing left to find is an original hood ornament, either a NOS or one that can be restored. We have in this area a plater that can do wonders with old parts. If any of you have...
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    1936 Ford Cabriolet hood ornament

    I am just finishing a long and difficult restoration of a 1936 Ford Cabriolet for a client in the Seattle area. The one thing left to find is an original hood ornament, either a NOS or one that can be restored. We have in this area a plater that can do wonders with old parts. If any of you have...
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    looking for someone that can rebuild mag rings

    I need to send my mag ring out for rebuilding. Who does a good job of rebuilding the Mag rings? Thank you, Craig
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    16 field coil into a 14 engine

    Can I put a 1916 field coil into a 1914 engine and have everything work right? Do I need to change anything to do this? Thank you, Craig
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    1936 Ford dash light switch

    The dash light switch doesn’t work properly on the 36 Ford I am working on. Does anyone know of a good reliable place to send it to be repaired? If no one repairs them, does anyone have a working switch they would be willing to sell? Thank you, Craig
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    Sheet metal panel under radiator

    How do I attach the sheet metal panel that fits under the radiator grill shell on my 1936 Ford Pick-up? A picture would be a big help if possible. What does it bolt to? Thank you
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    Transmission rebuild

    I am starting to rebuild my transmission and have some questions. How do I check the magnets to see how strong the pull is? How do I recharge the magnets if they are too weak and how do I know if they are too weak? I am using the green book for instructions (The green reprint put out by Ford)...
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    Model T frame

    Where can I get the specs with dimensions for a Model T frame? Thanks, Craig
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    1914 Ford tail light bracket

    Can anyone tell me what is the correct style tail light bracket to use on a 1914 roadster and how it is mounted? I have seen the style that fits onto the back of the panel that fits under the turtle deck and the style that fits under the back panel mounted on a 14 roadster. Thank you, Craig
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    Model T touring and roadster tack strips

    Quite some time ago there was a thread on this site talking about the tack strips as used on the touring and roadster. It was mentioned that there was a supplier for a synthetic strip that you heated with a hair dryer to bend around the curve of the body. Does anyone remember this thread or who...
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    Coker Tire vs. Diamondback Tire

    I am going to put new radial tires on my 36 pickup using 1935 600x16" wire spoke wheels. Which brand is better, Coker or Diamondback? Help me decide which to buy.
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    Hydraulic brakes on a 36 pickup

    Back in 2002 I had my son-in-law install hydraulic brakes on my 36 pickup. So far we had to rebuild the brake cylinders one time and replaced them twice. I am on the second master cylinder now. Dot 5 brake fluid was used in the system. The truck sits through the winter because of the cold and...
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    radial tires

    I am thinking of putting 600x16 radial tires on a 36 Ford pickup with original steering gear box. Does anyone know how the pickup would handle with the installed? Is this a good idea or not? Thank you
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    runningboards

    Has anyone tried to straighten running boards after the rubber mat was vulcanized on?
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    Woodgraining

    Looking for reputable show quality interior wood graining for a 1936 Ford Cabriolet. Anyone who has had recent experience with a specialist, and satisfied with the results, please let me know. Thanks
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    Engine start-up oil

    I am completing a major rebuild of a 1936 LB engine. What oil (brand/weight) would you recommend that I use for the first start-up? Craig
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    Left front brake cylinder

    Does anyone know where I can purchase an "AMERICAN MADE" left front wheel cylinder for 1938-48 Passenger car Part # 21A 2062? Thank you
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    Cherry wood dash

    I am getting ready to refinish my 1914 dash. Do you usually varnish it or put cherry stain on the cherry dash? Thank you
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    Tack strips

    I am getting ready to bend the wood tack strips for my 1914 runabout body. Does anybody have any experience bending these tack strips and do you have any advice to offer. Thank you
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