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There is a newly rebuilt carburetor on my truck. When driven the engine comes very close to stalling, then running again at the last second. The surging is repeated again and again. When the engine is finally shut off there has been a loud "pop", possibly a backfire through the carburetor. Could...

Today I thought that it would be a good day to start my roadster engine. In the past, it could easily be turned over with a crank. When the roadster was returned to me after 18-months in a leaky wet barn, it was absolutely impossible to crank, even with my 200# on the crank! The engine will turn...

Gentlemen: Are '33/34 rear fenders from a four-door the same as for two-door sedans and phaetons? Thank You in Advance for your help on this!!

What does it mean when there is spark at the points, but no spark from the plug when turning the engine over with the starter?? Thank you all in advance for any help in this matter. Best Regards Joel R. Shaw

People: Can anyone help me with some photos of how the vacuum hose goes from underneath the dash to the wiper? Is there a hole in the stanchion for any of the mounting? Does the hose just stay outside of the body where the hose goes to the piping?? Any help would be very much appreciated in this...

My roadster project has a "Diamond" block marking on it in the proper location. However, the number plate (looks like the one online) only has four numbers. They are "1226". Does anyone have any additional information other than what is online? The resource is excellent one but does not cover my...

Need a pop-out ignition switch key trim plate for 1930/31 dash panel. will pay well for this part. Thank You Joel R. Shaw (585)385-3776; rrman@rochester.rr.com

This is a brand new Classtique top kit and material for a '30/31 Standard Roadster. The material is identical to that used by Le Barron Bonney as well as the original manufacture. Included is the rear window with a chrome frame, glass, etc., as well as the three (3) wood top bows for front...

Gentlemen: I have enclosed a couple of pictures that show the side links which connect to the back of the top irons. There are pins just to the right of my labels. The pin is about .255/.260" in diameter withe an almost spherical end. The height of the pin is about .300/.310" tall. QUESTION: Do...

People: I have a 1931 roadster, and in attempting to put the top on, it seems to be "short" at the back. Top material is Le Barron-Bonny, and the top irons are original 1930/31 Henry Ford steel. We have the top fastened at the stanchions and pulled back and down as far as it will go. The top was...

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WANTED: One set of the Late 1930 thru the end of 1931 Front Shock Arms per the Judging Standards page 23-2. Would like these to be in very good/excellent condition. Photos would be very helpful for both of us. My email address is rrman@rochester.rr.com. Thank You for reading this.

I have a right rear P/U. Coupe, or Roadster fender which has been both sandblasted as well as sprayed with Dupont DP-90 primer to protect against corrosion. Asking $200. Can travel to help deliver. PICTURES ARE AVAILABLE!! Please call/PM me. Phone # (585)385-3776. Joel R. Shaw

WANTED TO BUY: 1930/31 Standard Roadster top irons & bows, either original -or- reproduction. Even portions of these irons, wooden bows, etc. Willing to pay top dollar for these items. What do you have?? Joel R. Shaw, Fairport, NY, rrman@rochester.rr.com

Have two '30/31 front fenders (LH & RH) that are very solid and have been professionally sandblasted and sprayed with Dupont DP-90 primer for protection. Need $275-each a very good deal. Have a right rear P/U, Coupe, or Roadster Right Rear which has been sandblasted and sprayed with the DP-90...

I am putting together a Standard Late 1931 Roadster with a trunk. I have the "Z" shaped bracket which is a good solid original. The new spare tire outer panel brace, which supports the inside of the lower outer panel for the spare tire bracket is a re-pop. QUESTION: Were there different styles...

Gentlemen: Has anyone seen an engine in the car with the front motor mount flange (part above the dimpled plate) that does not completely touch the plate underneath?? My late '31 Truck has the flange resting on this dimpled plate, and all seems to be as it should. My second project has all of...

Any spare Zenith Carburetor parts, including the Main Jet, Cap Jet, Compensator Jet, secondary Well, Idle Jet Assembly, Throttle Assembly, Idle Air Adjustment Needle Valve, Gas Adjusting Valve (GAV), Choke Arm & GAV Driver, Drain Plug, and finally, the Main Bolt. If anyone has some of these and...

Gentlemen: I am restoring an original rear end differential, and have run into a problem. The sleeves (bushings) for the spring shackles are very much stuck in place, and evidently someone tried to remove one in the past, as it is partially out toward the front. QUESTION - Did KW or anyone make...

These are some pictures of a very early 1928 -or- defective 1928/29 spring shackle. There are NO holes for a cotter pin with a castellated nut. The writing has the fancy Ford script as well as "USA on it. Can anyone help identify this for me?? If this would help anyone to use, this is available...