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Hi. On my 239 french flat, I wanted a fuel pump with a glass bowl instead of the original one. I checked on an old 59L I had, same tickness at the rear of the intake, same stand and same pushrod. So I assume, same lobe on the french camshaft. Now, to fit the new pump, I had to shortening the...

Hi. My French flathead is originally equipped with a 5 1/8 in 24volt gen. I want to fit a more common 12v gen. What is the diameter of an 8BA generator ?

Hi. I have a repo swedish steel roadster body from Jocar sitting on an original 1932 frame. I have a very big gap (about 2 in) between the top of the fuel tank and the bottom of the body. Rear horns are at the stock location according to the frame diagram. I need some tips or ideas. Thanks.

Hello. I’m working on the cooling system of my 1932 french flat powered and I have some questions. Only the left side french head accept a temp sending unit, and I don’t want to remove the other one for drilling it. Using only one water gauge is risked. The aluminium water outlets on the...

I’m looking for 7.00-16 bias ply tires to put on the rear of my 32 for a reasonable budget. I really like the look of the Firestone deluxe champion or Bf Goodrich Silvertown but they are really expensive, especially in Europe. I red some guys use light truck or trailer tires. I found the...

I bought a brand new steel body from Jocar in Sweden. It look nice but my original firewall don’t fit even without the seal. The firewall come from an European deuce. The opening in the body is to tight or my firewall is to wide. Do you have any knowledge of different firewall size ?

Question about Firestone Deluxe Champion manufacture date. I have opportunity to buy a set of new tires in second. But the seller don’t see any manufacture date. Can somebody help ? Pic to illustrate only.

I have a 32 original 20 louvers hood I want to save because they are very rare in Europe. The problem is that the sides are very floppy, twisted, pitted and some louvers are damaged. I know it’s 90 years old but the bodywork shop says it becomes floppy when overheating. How are yours ...

1932 Ford 18’’ wire wheels Set of 4 1932 Ford 18’’ wire wheels. 2 of them can be used as they are, the others need some work. Pics and videos can be seen on my Facebook https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.10160493540028749&type=3

16’’ Ford wire wheel Looking for one 16’’ Ford wire wheel. In good shape only. Good lug holes, good inner tube stem hole, no bent spoke, no dent, no pitting, straight. I live in Europe. Thanks.

I have a 18’’ wire wheel with pitted spokes. Except the visual isn’t perfect, is there any risk to use it on the road ?

50’s european Ford steelies late pattern Set of 4 wheels coming from a european Ford Vedette. They are 400mm, 1/4’’ smaller than 16’’ 4 1/2 x 5 bolt pattern. Tires fitted was 165/400. Wheels need some restoration. Not sure if US hub cap will fit. Without tire. Last pic, the same wheels...

1932 Ford roadster windshield frame 2’’ chopped Looking for a chrome windshield frame 2’’ chopped for a 1932 Ford roadster. In second but in good condition

Hello. I’m working on the fuel line of my 1932 Ford V8. It’s an original and unboxed chassis. I would like to make it removable from the chassis, so in two pieces. One piece tubing is better to avoid leak but will be pretty difficult to pass thru the k member. What’s your idea ? Thanks

Hi. I’m looking for used Firestone Deluxe Champion but still serviceable. Don’t want to buy new ones only to make a mock up and first test drive. Size wanted are 5.50x16 and 7.00x16 Thanks

Hello. I bought a set of head gasket from Fel Pro. I noticed the right hand side seems to be snapped the wrong side in comparaison with the left one. This is the second set I bought and had the same « problem ». I use cast iron heads, is there any risk ?

Hi. I’m working on the valve train on a 239 french flat. These are 8ba style, unadjustable hollow lifter. My lifters measure between 1.71 and 1.72’’ The french valves are about 40 thou longer than US. I lapped all the valves, now there is not enough lash. On some valves, there is less than...

Hi flathead gurus. I think some valves have to much play in their guide. Is there a way to measure this play ? This is a French flat, guides are one piece style and plain. There is no groove to put the seal in it. Can the french guide be replaced by a 8ba part ? I was told french valve are...

Hello. I’ve a problem with an one piece seal on my french flatty. I choose this seal to avoid oil leak. Of course, I put a sleeve over the helicoidal groove and silicon everywhere it should be. My pulley isn’t like an 8ba, the groove is machined in it. Unfortunatly, I have a leak. So...

Hello. I bought a set of 4 mechanical brake rods for my 32 (missing on the car when I bought it). But they are way to long. I have a dual shaft system. I could shortening by myself but I’m not sure of the initial position of the dual shaft. If someone has the info. Thanks