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Occasionally I press the starter and just get a "whrrring" noise. I take my foot off and press again and starts fine. This does not always happen ....maybe 1 in 10 starts, Any thoughts?

Hopefully this photo is attached. I have oil leaking from a small hole in flywheel housing(?). It leaks when running but stopped when engine turned off. This car (30 pickup) has a later ('39) transmission, so I am not sure if I am looking at a 1930 portion of the transmission or the 39. Any...

Started 30 pickup after a few months and noticed oil pressure gauge at zero, was running okay but I turned it off. Problem?

Looking for repair shop in Greenville/Spartanburg area (SC) or Hendersonville NC area. Any thoughts?

Looking in various publications I have seen AA trucks pulling heavy loads. What was the engine in the AA? A heavier duty 4 cylinder?

Has anyone built a heated/cooled garage for your Model A lately? If so, what heating and air conditioning system did you use? Any concern with potential gas fumes from the car and the fuel source for the htg. and air? Thanks.

When I start my 30 pickup, there are black spots on the driveway , a discharge from the exhaust pipe. It is a mostly dry substance, with no smell, looks like soot from a fireplace. Any thoughts? Thanks

I recently drained the coolant from my radiator and added new water and antifreeze, as I am a new owner and did not know how old it was. I drained about 2 1/2 gallons, and added three per my reference material - 50/50 water and antifreeze. I ran it for a few minutes and was getting some drainage...

What is correct placement for WWII gas ration sticker. I have seen one Model A with the sticker on lower corner of passenger side of windshield. Is this correct location?

I have a very steep, long driveway. Any tips for getting more power? Car is in first gear, but goes very slow.

I saw a reference in a thread to a 39 ford transmission in a Model A. When I had mine in(recently purchased) recently for some repairs, I was told that it has a 39 transmission. Was this a common swap? What are advantages? Thanks.

Installing splash pans, the holes closest to radiator line up with frame and oil pan, but rear holes are about an inch too wide. Is this common....do you have to bend to fit?

If towing on a flatbed, what should chains attach to? Front or rear axle?

I was driving this AM and depressed clutch; it stayed down and would not come back. It can be pulled back up manually, but pressing it again and it doesn't come back. It is in neutral, and obviously can't change gears. Has anyone had this problem?

After starting my 30 pickup, the engine runs quietly, but if I depress the clutch pedal (sitting still, not in gear) it seems to run louder. Is this normal?

I was looking at a catalog of Model A parts today and saw complete repro bodies, which made me wonder...if one started with just a bare frame, could you create a repro Model A solely from catalog parts??

I have a 30 Pickup, with two tail lights, want to add turn signals to rear. Mac's has a "lighting wire harness-with built-in turn signal wiring-without cowl lamps-for 2 bulb system". Is this what I need? Do I have to add turn signals to front, or can I do it to rear only with this kit? Please...

I assume the restored trucks with chrome headlights and radiator shells are owner preference, they came black when new, right?

Does anyone have a color photo of Blue Rock Green body with French Gray stripe and wheels?

Has anyone ever calculated how many Model A's are registered and running?