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A friend is trying to buy a 31 Deluxe Roadster and asked me what I thought it was worth, never an easy answer. I looked at it with him but I don't have pictures. The car has not run in at least 20 years, unrestored but it is complete. Engine is cracked and seized, top and interior are bad...

I'm looking for a good quality blackwall tire. I would like it to be round, not way out of balance, and not wear out in a year or two. I intend to properly balance them, keep front end in alignment, maintain tire pressure, and not drive like a nut job.

How does the instrument panel light attach to the dash rail on a 1930 Tudor. I have the pieces but want it mounted correctly. A picture would be great, or point me to a book that has a good picture. Thanks for any help.

Is there a good place to send my 1930 door handle to have a key made? It is an original but I don't see any numbers on it. A B&S key will slide in. Thanks.

I hear a lot about running an oil line to the center main, and it sounds like it could be a good idea. I even have a new line and fittings I bought at Hershey to do it with. But (there's always a but) I have questions. Would you put a loop in the line to allow for vibration since the pump is...

Is there a good place to send an original (1930 Tudor) door handle to have a key made? I don't see any numbers on the shaft. Thanks for any leads:)

Do any Model A vendors carry Grant rings? I was looking for a set for my A, but it seems Hastings is now the popular one. Thanks.

I have seen a lot posts about trouble with new pistons. Some people suggest there are foreign pistons to avoid. I don't want to start a discussion about "off-shore" parts but I would like to know what pistons I might be able to trust for the motor I am building. I have a set I recently bought...

Any suggestions where to get some, I see it offered at Macs for over $200 a quart. Should it be that expensive, or am I just out of touch with current prices? Thanks.

My engine is tired. How thick can I go on the oil (warm weather operation) and still have it flow down the tubes to lube the main bearings etc. The engine is not full of sludge, I have had the oil pan and side cover off already. I would like to get a little more use out of it while I finish...

When replacing the engine, how do you deal with having the correct engine number? Simply grind the pad and re-stamp? I have stamps but not the correct style. Can you get correct stamps and the star? I don't suppose the rebuilder would do it? How about legal and judging issues? The car is...

Why does the Burlington crank standard size journal differ in size from a Ford crank. One or two thousandths difference seems silly. Whats up with this?

I thought the number was on the top of the left frame rail, and could be seen from under the hood. Well I can't find it, I know I saw it 30 years ago but I can't find it now. If the trans. is original is it stamped on top front of that also? Maybe the frame is stamped further back under the...

I will be going to Florida in Feb. and was wondering how this swap meet would be for a Model A guy. Do they have rusty greasy stuff or is it mostly new and shiny? Thanks for any info. :)

Is there a source to get my old dash panel re-plated with correct finish. It is a 1930 Tudor round speedo. Thanks:)

I am checking clearances on my 1930 A. The pan has not been off in a long time judging by the crud on the outside of it. The rear main has shims that are .003 each. The clearance would be good if I left only one shim (.003) on one side of the cap. I don't have any thinner shims, is it OK to just...

I have a 1930 Tudor with no interior. I have gathered most of the garnish moldings and trim but I don't know what color, or color choices, these pieces could correctly be finished. Could someone recommend a good reference book that shows interior details in color? I have a lot of A books but...

Is there a book available that shows how to repair these things? Even some good pictures with details would be helpful. I have a "modern" style switch in my car now but would like to use a popout I have that I hope is not an old repro. It does have popout action, back cover says Mitchell...

On the Model A engine how much, if any, can the stroke be increased? Mainly wondering about space in the crankcase to swing a bigger crank. Would the maximun bore be about 1/8th inch oversize? I am familiar with the V8's but not so much the A. Thanks. :D

I have a cast aluminum spare tire mount for the back of my 30 tudor that I have not yet installed. I was wondering how they hold up, since they are not steel like the originals. Anyone have experience useing one of these? Thanks.