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Will someone please explain how to post a picture on a thread? I am not a 'techie'..........so a little help would be appreciated. Thanks. :D

As most of you know, when a radio is installed in a '40 Ford, a shorter cigar lighter socket is required. Otherwise, the longer socket will interfere with the radio install. Does anyone know where a short socket can be purchased, i.e. any condition? Thanks.

It appears to me that the process is to remove the radio nut from the top of the radio, raise the radio up under the dash and line-up the hole for radio nut with the hole where roof mounted antenna is located. At that point, screw the radio nut into the spot where it was removed, as this nut...

I want to replace the current steering wheel on my '40 Deluxe. I have removed the horn button and observed the horn wiring, with button, coming through the steering column. Can someone advise the best way to proceed for steering wheel removal without damaging wiring? Thanks, Daryl

I would like to unlock my truck handle latch and than remove the key. Currently my Bob Drake handle will not allow me to do this. Can someone please advise what alteration I can make to the key so it can be removed from the latch after unlocking the latch? Thanks, Daryl

I have a '40 Ford Tudor Sedan Deluxe, VIN: 18-5694939. How can I find out when and where this 'special' Ford was built? If anyone know, thanks. Daryl

I just purchased an original 1940 voltage regulator. It is in excellent shape. I took the cover off to look at the insides; it looks 'brand new'. How can I test this regulator to find out if it is in good working order? Thanks, Daryl

Does anyone know where I can get a schematic, or diagram, that shows where carriage and hexhead board go when installing '40 Running Boards? Thanks, Daryl

Currently, I have to use the trunk latch key each time I open the trunk on my '40 Ford. How can I fix my trunk handle to remain unlocked and than lock it with the key when needed? Thanks, Daryl

The underbody of a '40 Ford has, what a friend called, dust pans. There is one under the steering box on the driver side and a similar one on the passenger side. I need to purchase a set of these. Can someone please advise what is the correct part name for this item? So, I will know what I...

What is the gross vehicle weight of a 1940 Ford Deluxe Tudor Sedan? I have not been able to located that info in ALL the books/info I have....... Thanks, Daryl

I have a 40 Tudor Deluxe. It runs and drives GREAT! However, after I have driven to a destination, it loses a gallon of water/coolant from the radiator. When I was replacing water/coolant in the radiator, I started the engine and see that the water pumps moves the water through the engine and...

Does anyone have a recommendation, or a method, on how to 'refresh' a car duster?

I just received my upholstered sun-visors from LaBaron-Bonney. Now I need to install them on the 'rods' so they don't FLOP! I have installed on my vise and began crimping with the rod installed; but when I release from vise the metal sleeve releases somewhat and is not getting the job done. I...

How can you tell, and test, if a 6 volt alternator is set-up for positive or negative ground? Or does it make any difference?

I have a 6 volt Alternator that is like new. The cost was $400 new. I recently purchased a '40 Ford with the alternator newly installed. I wanted it to be 'stock' so I replaced with a 6 volt generator. Call 916-719-1867 for more info, if interested.

What is the best method to adjust a new sending unit to read accurately the amount of fuel in the tank? Would it be best to empty the tank and go from there? Or, is there an easier method?

Mac Antique Auto Parts has in their catalog, page 147, a '1940 Dashboard Clock' that is battery powered. It has been discontinued by Mac. Does anyone know if this item is still available from a supplier? Does anyone have one for sale or know who makes this item?

I have a 1940 Ford. What does it mean when the motor is running and you disconnect a battery cable and the engine dies? I checked the generator and it appears to be working; I changed the voltage regulator, still engine dies?