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Like the title, any tips or tricks on removing the interior door panels? My panels are in excellent condition so I don't want to damage them. I need to install the button fasteners for side curtains. Nothing positive popped up in the Barn search or on Youtube. TIA

Hello all, I'm currently mapping out templates for side curtains for my Roadster. I noticed i only have 3 fasteners instead of 5 on each side of the windshield. So my question is, does anyone have tips on adding the 2 lower ones on each side like those circled on the Blue Roadster I have a...

While at the Old Car Festival in Greenfield Village, I had the opportunity to witness some "original" Model A's. Thought it was pretty neat.

Hey all, this has me scratching my head. Not sure where to go from here. I'm wondering if it might be something in the wiring bale at the bottom of the steering rod? When off, I have 6.63v at starter, both sides of terminal box and coil. When running, 8v at generator. This is weird but maybe a...

Anyone have any idea what this bolt hole is for? It's just forward of the oil fill tube.

Hello gang, I am getting ready to reinstall my engine after having checked everything out and making a few improvements. I have aligned the clutch disk to the pilot bearing with the alignment tool. What are some tips and tricks with installing the engine back in it's proper location? I plan...

Hey gang, I want to run something by you all. With my cylinder head off, I brought piston #1 up to top dead center (TDC). I noticed the timing gears were not aligned as when I matched the cam gear to the crank gear timing mark. The crank timing mark looks positioned correctly to the gear keyway...

Hello gang, over the summer I noticed melted pieces of alloy in the oil pan during an oil change. I dropped the pan cleaned it out while changing out the failing fiber timing gear to an aluminum gear. Fast forward and I removed the engine. Yesterday I pulled main caps and rod bearing caps. The...

Hello all, I have my Roadster torn down to the point that I'm ready to pull the engine out. I ordered the spark plug lift tool from a supplier and received exactly one as ordered (assumed it would have come with the 2 needed). Now the 2nd one is on back order. So this got me thinking. Can I...

Hello all, decided to change my oil yesterday and found bits of fiber gear teeth in the oil. Pulled the side gear cover and confirmed it was the timing gear. So I ordered a new aluminum replacement gear. Now I'm wondering, with the aluminum mating to I'm assuming a steel camshaft, do I need to...

Hello all, I have my new Snyder 6.0 head installed. I don't know how old the 6v battery is. I bought my car last June. I've had a battery tender on all winter long while it sat. My question is about how slow it cranks with the new head. Is this common with high compression heads? While it does...

Just out of curiosity, was a full length rear bumper an option on any Model As? I've seen both split bumpers on each side and full length on variousA-s. I've often wondered if people are mounting front bumpers on the back.

1st, it looks like it comes in natural metal finish. I ordered a quart of engine green to paint it before installing. Aside from cleaning oils from the surface, should I consider spraying it with primer before applying the green paint? Second question refers to removing the old original head...

Hello all, I bought my 30 Roadster last June and put almost 600 miles on it before putting away for winter. I'm interested in more torque for hill climbs while keeping everything appearing stock. My question is, should the Zenith's jets be increased in size to accommodate the higher...

Looking for correct dust covers to go over my metal valve stems. Thanks, M.a.ocasio@gmail.com

Hello all, I am stumped on my brake light switch. It appears to be a closed circuit when brake pedal is not depressed, then open circuit with pedal pressed. Looking at a 28-29 switch it looks like the circuit is open at rest and closed in use. Is this correct? Drawing should help...

Hello all, I'm kinda stumped and looking for ideas. My wire harness from generator to junction box burned up, then looks like it traveled to the ammeter. I've replaced the generator to junction and the junction box to ammeter harnesses. I've now also added a 30amp battery fuse at the starter...

Hey all, in the process of replacing my tires. I have 4 new Firestones ready to go. I want to install period accurate valve stems in the tubes. Does this look correct for my 1930 Roadster? https://www.mikes-afordable.com/product/M1500BK.html

Does anyone know when Sears Allstate safety tread tires were produced? My 19" say NYLON. I see SP-31971-3 on the back side opposite the white wall.

I've read that it is not good to "lug" the engine. So when cruising at 30mph, what gear are you usually in?