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    1930 Speedometer

    We drove the car today and noticed the speedometer was not reading correctly, bouncing about 10mph one way and then the other way. It will not give a steady reading. Does anyone have any ideas ?
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    Clutch Pedal Adjustment

    I'd like to know, once you have your clutch pedal adjusted all the way, so there's no more threads. Has anyone cut more threads on the adjustment shaft, so there isn't anymore pedal free play ? We tried to cut more threads, but the shaft has a larger diameter, just past the threads. I guess, I...
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    Brake Problems.

    This past Saturday, I went for my first ride this year. When I was leaving the driveway, which goes uphill just a little, my right rear brake locked up and then released on its own. Does anyone have any reasons that this would be happening or any positive suggestions ? We have checked the...
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    Aries Stainless Steel Muffler

    Last fall my parents went on the Glidden Tour, while on the trip his muffler clamp fall off.The Aries stainless steel pipe broke off at the back of the muffler. We had it welded back together, an found it is a poor quality stainless steel IMO. Anyone else found this out ?
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    Headlight Bar

    My dad and I took the headlight bar off to pull the motor out. Now the motor is back in and having trouble getting the headlight bar to line back up. We tried pushing out on the fender and pulling on the brace to get the bottom bolts to go through and put the nuts on. Is it always a pain to get...
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    Rear Float-A-Motor Replacement Pads

    My dad and I have been installing a rebuilt engine and F150 transmission conversion. We both noticed that the replacement pads are different material and dimensions, than the original ones. The original ones are made of rubber, not neoprene. The original ones measure 2-1/4" in diameter and 1"...
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    Inner Cap U-Joint

    We are working on putting the F150 conversion transmission in our Coupe. Got ready to drop it in and hook up the u-joint and so on, when we noticed the inner cap has 2 holes in it. Here's the question: Do the 2 holes go at 6 & 12 o'clock or 3 & 9 o'clock ? The inner cap has new gaskets installed...
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    Seal in Torque Tube

    Which way should the seal face lip towards the rear end or transmission ? Or does it really make a difference ?
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    Model B Carburetor

    I just installed a New bowl gasket on the carburetor and put it back together. Then installed it on the car, when I turned the gas valve on, the gas started coming out between the two halves. Is the float the problem , any suggestions ? I thought about buying the book by Gordon Biggar Restoring...
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    Model B Zenith carburetor

    Does anyone know if they make a one piece fitting to adapt the gas line to the front of the Model B carburetor ? I have the brass three piece fitting.
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    Speedometer Drive Gear

    Last night I worked on taking apart the speedometer drive gear, so I could change it from a 19 tooth to a 18 tooth gear. Is the retaining end cap always hard to get off ? We tried a thin knife blade to carefully pry the end cap off, but it was tough. Once I got it off, then it came apart with a...
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    Model A Pickup

    Can anyone tell me, what pickup truck did John Walton drive from the tv show " The Waltons " ? I just like the way that truck looks. When I was younger use to watch the show every Thursday night.
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    Brumfield Head

    I'm looking for a Brumfield Head 5.9 .
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    1930 5 Window Coupe with rumble seat

    My parents go on long trips with the coupe,they use the rumble seat area to store luggage, tools, parts and so on. They have taken out the seat as it is not needed. When it rain, the items inside the rumble seat area are getting wet. ( Yes the lid is closed ) Does any one have any ideas on how...
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    Does Anyone Know How Many Phaetons Were Made?

    Anyone know how many Phaetons were made in the 2 door or 4 door version ?
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