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The judging standards describe the Model A tools as being dipped in a thin coat of black pyroxylin. What was/is black pyroxylin and what is the best way to duplicate or imitate it? Thanks!!

I'm sure this has been addressed in this Forum somewhere but I couldn't exactly find the answer. Everyplace one goes you find that the Model A basic tool kit includes a combination open end/box end wrench for the spark plugs (open) and head nuts (box). Except that the said wrench doesn't fit on...

Changed the fanbelt on my '30 today. Got the old one off with no trouble but could not get the new one on to the crank pulley. (I checked - the belts were the same thickness...) It was hanging up on something directly below the pulley. Tried lifting the motor a smidge with a floor jack - no...

Does anyone know of a reliable source for repro passenger assist straps? I see that many of the vendors carry the repro brackets but no one sees to have the actual straps. Any recommendations? Thanks!

Is anyone familiar with Terry Deters Restorations in Temperance, MI? Pros or cons? Apparently specializes in Model A's. Five man operation so not a backyard hobbyist. Thanks for your input!

Looking to see if anyone is selling proper reproduction early floor board sets, i.e., not plywood but actual lumber. I have searched the Forum but - other than the occasional person who has made them for themselves (beyond my capabilities...) - I haven't found anyone making them for sale. Does...

Looking for a Type 2 generator pulley as described in the Standards. Anyone have one for sale? Thanks!

Hey, all! Does anyone have a repro coil - working or not - for sale? Prefer without out th4 script logo but either would do. Thanks!

Lookinf for repro Ford Script (no oval) coil - doesn't have to be working. Anyone have one for sale? Been to the Swap Meet and not seeing one there. Would also be interested in original (no script), non-working coil/bracket.Thanks!!

Does anyone have a source for repro 20-0-20 amp meters? Or an extra one for sale? Thanks for your time!

Looking for a working horn and mount for my wife's '49 pickup. How's that for a Mothers' Day gift?

I thought at one time I saw a photo/drawing of the dowel reinforcements of the upper floorboard in the foot pedal cutouts. I looked all over this site and can't find one. Does anyone have a good photo/drawing of the location and size of those reinforcements to post? Thanks!

I am looking for a A-17737d2 mirror bracket (see https://aafords.com/aa-body-types/mirrors) for my late '28 CCPU. Does anyone have one for sale? Thanks!

Can anyone shed light on why so many of the early vehicles (from many manufacturers) had wood and fabric roofs? Tradition? Cooler in summer? Cost? Lighter body weight? Thanks!

Looking for a working horn and mounting bracket for an F-1 pickup.

Does anyone know of someone who repairs/restores original pop-out switches? It was working fine until we discovered a wire worn bare. A friend replaced the wire but couldn’t figure out how to get it back together! Thanks in advance for your assistance!

I am looking for a working '48-'50 F-1 pickup horn and bracket. Does anyone have one for sale? Thanks for looking at this!

Where is the stock horn supposed to be mounted on a '49 F-1? Pictures would help. Thanks!

Does anyone know the status of Third Gen Automotive (formerly Roy Nacewicz Enterprises)? I placed and order for some bolts in January and received them promptly. I placed two orders in March and another the first week of April. Since then -- crickets. I have emailed them three times inquiring...

Hi, all! I am looking for the metal dispatch pocket which is located to the left of and behind the driver's seat. Does anyone have one for sale or know of anyone who fabricates them? Thanks!!