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I've been trying to help a new member with getting his "new" 30 Fordor. We finally got it running for a few minutes before the new coil burned out. WE have gone through 2 coils. With the key turned off!! I get power (sparks) when i attached to black wire to the neg pole on the coil. The car...

i'm asking for some experience with manufacturers of replacement radiators. My original stock radiator has sprung a leak on the top of the core. Debating on which manufacturer to buy. Anyone have experience to share??? looking for a touring quality unit. Appreciate some opinions. Rick Jensen

Any body out there who knows how to get the spring keepers out to take a u-joint apart.

Oops my mistake. Mean A&L not A&E (confused make of horns). Found correct phone number, (800-693-2860) thanks To Rick Black,,, Ignore my previous post Thanks Rick Jensen

I just ruined the armature on a Stewart Warner horn.. Have been unable to find a phone number for A&E horn or a website. Anyone out there in the Barn have an idea of how to get in touch A&E.?? Thanks for any help Rick Jensen

Thinking seriously about having my extra set of 19 inch rims sandblasted and powder coated by Les Schwab. Has anybody out there used their services and what was your experience...Appreciate any response Rick Jensen

Has anyone had any success stopping a repo side bowl filter housing from leaking. The one I have will not seal the draining plug. Leaks like a sieve!! Any ideas appreciated Rick Jensen verdirick1@gmail.com 775-527-1419

Has anyone out there run a dual updraft Zenith carburetor setup, Synchronizing etc. Appreciate any feeback. Thanks Rick Jensen

I've just replaced the windshield gaskets on my 30 town sedan.. added the hinge gasket as one was missing when I replaced the side and bottom gaskets. Now have zero clearance between the windshield and the gas tank. Did Briggs eliminate the top gasket?? Pain in the Bu-- but see no resolution...

I just accumulated an early 30 Briggs 165-D Fordor. Car is in remarkable original condition with original upholstery having been in storage for 50+ years. Found the front seat adjuster mechanism had been removed in its deep dark past. The receiver brackets were on the seat frame but the floor...

I just accumulated an early 30 Briggs 165-D Fordor. Car is in remarkable original condition with original upholstery having been in storage for 50+ years. Found the front seat adjuster mechanism had been removed in its deep dark past. The receiver brackets were on the seat frame but the floor...

Has anyone tried using 303 Hydraulic fluid in the original Houdaille shocks? Thought I'd give it a try before ordering shock fluid from one of the parts houses. Appreciate any thoughts. Thanks Rick

Anyone have any idea how to replace the waterproof tack strips that attach the rear panels interior of the Tudor sedan. The U-tube video headliner instruction tells you to replace them but gives no idea of how or what material to use. Any ideas would be most appreciated. Rick Jensen

i have a late 31 Wide Bed Pickup and am looking for any plans or examples of bed racks. Pictures are always worth a thousand words.... Appreciate any help Rick jensen

I am trying to find any parts manual or parts illustration for my Gordon Smith compressor. I am trying to build one out of two heads. How to I get hold of the MAFCA special interest group? Appreciate any help Thanks Rick Jensen:)

Any opinions out there regarding pros and cons of using chevy 283 pistons in a Model B engine. I am in the throws of rebuilding my B engine after spinning a rod last week. Considering using Rich Faluca's inserted rods with chevy pistons. Need some advise from the audience Thanks Rick Jensen:)

I am bringing my left over collection of A and AA Truck Parts to the Turlock Swap Meet. I have an extensive collection of parts left over from the restoration of a 157" Truck several years ago. Here is a partial list of what I will be bringing to the Turlock Meet: 1. AA Front end,,have all...

I installed a new wiring loom from Snyders (Bauer Electric from Bend Oregon). I check the volts at the switch and I get 12 volts on both the high and low beam connections (black/red) and (black/green), but we I check the volts at the light connection in the headlight, I get 11 volts on the high...

Any ideas out there on best approach to stop vapor lock. Shield the gas line??, try Mystery Oil in the Gas??... Would appreciate any feedback. Thanks Rick Jensen

Anyone had experience with increasing flow on a oil pump. I am using an early pump housing with the 9/16 passage and relieving a new 1/2 inch diameter shaft to 3/8 as was the original shaft. Any other ideas of what else might be done. I have adapted the pump by closing off the top of the...