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Hi. Have a '36 RHD coupe-ute (Canadian build) with a later 24 stud engine. For some reason it has a timing cover with a 3-bolt Lucas distributor. To fit the original type 2-bolt, I need to replace the timing cover, which I've found means I need to remove the crank pulley. It has the hand...

Hi folks, I have a factory '36 Ford roadster (RHD) which has had the brakes upgraded to the '39 to '42 variety some 30y ago. It also has a more modern PBR tandem master cylinder. I have replaced the flexible lines and front brake shoes. Wheel cylinders seem to work and aren't leaking. I have...

I've got a '36 Ford roadster (factory RHD) that has a '39-42 juice brakes. This is the first car I've had with this setup. I've changed the front hoses, replaced the master cylinder (which is a later tandem PBR unit). Although the brake pedal is hard, the stopping power is lousy. The shoes...

Hi. I bought a RHD '36 Ford roadster here in Australia several months ago. It's in original condition, except that it's had a 12V conversion. I'd like to install turn signals in a way that doesn't affect the appearance of the car inside or out. I'll probably fit orange globes where the park...

Hi folks. Trying to get my 1940 Ford pickup ready for inspection and hopefully registration. All looking good except the speedo doesn't work. The cable wire wasn't spinning so I removed the floor panel and took out the speedo gear. The gear unit (see photo) doesn't seem to mate to anything...

Hi folks. Have a 1940 Ford pickup with original flathead and 3 speed transmission. I've had the trans professionally rebuilt and am ready to install it. I've got a transmission jack under the rear of the engine so I can alter its angle if need be. I've got the splined shaft of the trans most...

Hi folks. I recently bought myself a '36 Ford roadster (RHD). Very original. Replaced tie rod ends, steering link, pitman arm, etc. and did a wheel alignment. She still wonders all over the road (I'm used to old cars, but this is more than I imagine should happen). I've pulled out the...

Hi folks, Anyone know where I can buy a '36 Pitman arm and associated bushings? I haven't replaced one of these before, so I'm not sure if the bushings are simply a regular tapered press fit. Trying to find a decent diagram is a bit tricky too. Cheers, Lloyd

Hi everyone. I'm servicing my '36 Ford Roadster which I acquired recently. It has a vertical type 3 pint air cleaner. the bottom reservoir comes off relatively easily by loosening two wing nuts and swivelling. However, there doesn't appear to be any simple way to remove the dry element...

Hi folks. Just joined. Bought a '36 Roadster V8 RHD. Nice original beast. It had a long trip from the country in the eastern states of Victoria to Western Australia. It was started several times along the journey from truck to train, etc. The very last time, when it was being loaded on to...