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    Petit Jean Car Show and Swap meet... How was it??

    Anyone here attend the car show and swap meet in Petit Jean, Ark. this weekend? It's been a couple of years since I've been. The swap meet didn't seem to have many vendors the last time I was there. Curious as to how it is doing now? todd
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    Pate Swap Meet... Who went and how was it

    For only the 6th time since 1987 have I missed the Pate Swap Meet. And the first time to miss it 2 years in a row. For those who went how was it? Plenty of vendors? Big crowds? The one thing I did notice 3 years ago was how many "vendor spaces" had cars parked in them so people could be closer...
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    Hershey...How was it??????

    Just curious as to how the swap meet was this year at Hershey. Lots of vendors? When I was there 2 yrs. ago it seemed like there were more cars parked in the vendor spots than there were vendors. I am interested to see how much longer it will go on. Let me know your thoughts and how it was in...
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    2025 Petit Jean Ark. Swap meet. Who's there/how is it?

    I was unable to make it this year to the Petit Jean Swap Meet. Anybody here go? How was it? I know in past years there did not seem to be as many vendors and fewer cars in car corral compared to past years. Tell me about it.
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    2025 Pate Swap Meet. Who went and how is/was it???

    For only the 4th time since 1987 I will miss the Pate swap Meet. For those of you who are there How is it? Lots of vendors? Weatherholding out for you? Seems like last year there were a lot of vendors, but I also noticed the trend of vendor spaces being used only to park inside the swap meet...
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    Throttle cable problems

    As you can see from the pics I am trying to connect two Stromberg 81's using a Lokar throttle cable assembly. The problem I am having is getting the throttle to return to the idle position. As you push down on the pedal the carbs open up as they should, but lifting off the pedal they do not...
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    Suggestions for Model A body on rotisserie

    I have a '30 Brookville Model A roadster body that needs some work on the bottom of body. I plan to set it up on my Whirly Jig rotisserie. I am looking for suggestions on how to avoid flexing of the body when I do it. I plan to leave the doors on with a ratchet strap to hold them shut. I will...
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    No Spark

    This week I changed out my steering gearbox to the Ford F-100 truck gearbox. Went to start car and now no spark. I'm sure the gearbox change had nothing to do with the no spark issue. Just wanted tell what has been done to car recently. Prior to steering change it has not run in a couple of...
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    Engine mount spacing from rear to front

    Can anyone tell me what the measurement is from center of rear motor mount to front motor mount not including front mount but to the timing cover? Thanks
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    Riley Valve Covers

    3 NOS Riley Valve Covers $150.00
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    Riley 2 Port Valve Covers

    Found out these are valve covers for a Riley 2 Port. These were sold by Gaslight Auto back in the '70's. Will work on older 2 port but not the reproduction model sold by SOSS. Asking $275 OBO Thanks for looking Todd
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    Riley 4 Port Valve Covers

    For Sale....3 New Riley 4 Port Valve Covers. $300 or best offer
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    Riley 2 Port Running

    Check out this link for a video of my Riley 2 Port running on an engine stand from Schwalm's. https://youtu.be/kZltcMaPHj4
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    Wiring to run engine on stand

    I am at the point where I am ready to test run my engine. What wiring is needed to accomplish this task. I am running a 12V negative ground system with FS electronic ignition, alternator, and gear reduction starter. The engine was run for 3 hrs. when built for break in and dyno test. My thoughts...
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