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We will no longer be in our old location in the Orange Field! Our NEW LOCATION is in the NORTH CHOCOLATE FIELD, ROW C 4 I (this is the row between C 4 H & C 4 J) Spaces 4 – 7, Near Light Pole # 42. They are near the Main Bathrooms and all of the National AACA activity tents. We are directly in...

We will no longer be in our old location in the Orange Field! Our NEW LOCATION is in the NORTH CHOCOLATE FIELD, ROW C 4 I (this is the row between C 4 H & C 4 J) Spaces 4 – 7, Near Light Pole # 42. They are near the Main Bathrooms and all of the National AACA activity tents. We are directly in...

Is Di-electric grease a conductor or an insulator? I was always under the impression it was a conductor, put it on my battery clamps and a thin coating on the light bulbs to reduce corrosion and make a better connection. I used it on all the old cars and on several trailers. It never gave me...

Sorry guys! I am an old timer with old ideas. Installing turn signals on my 1929 Roadster Pickup that I bought in 1955. The local Model A tech specialists complained about NO TURN SIGNALS so I decided to make them happy. Too stubborn to use LED, and fight with 12 volt conversions, so I searched...

:confused: I am looking for someone, in the Salisbury, Maryland area, to do General Maintenance on a 1941 Ford. Oil changes, Lubrication, Tire checks, Prep for winter storage, Prep for Summer driving, maybe occasional clean up. I LOVE the car, just can't do the work. Independent garage, an...

Several years ago I sold my '41 woody to a friend who lives in Salisbry, MD. She has contacted me that she needs some help to get it running and back into driveable condition. I am now 87 and the car is about 4 hours away from me. Is there anybody in that area who could (or would) be interested...

Does anybody have a set of patterns for the '29 Roadster Pickup top that I could buy, rent, or borrow? I have the old top and planned to use that and add some because of shrinkage. GOOD patterns would be great! I have a complete roll of original style, short grain top material to use. This...

Does anybody have a good way to re-rejuvenate the tack areas, especially on the front bow? There must be some kind of "schmutz" or caulk that can be squeezed into the frame that will hold tacks or staples. I am working on my truck that was my first vehicle, bought in 1955. I had a new top and...

I bought my 1st Model A in 1955 and I still have it, and drive it fairly regularly. It is almost just the way I bought it. I can go anywhere, anytime, and never have to worry about it getting scratched! Now my question: I drove it from Philadelphia, PA area to the MARC National Meet in...

Can anyone give me a good way to adjust the generator and fan belts on a 239 engine in an F-1 truck with the radiator shroud in place? That little, square washer seems to be the culprit! As soon as I tighten the bolt for the assembly and get the generator in place I find that the washer has...

I have several cans of PPG DP epoxy primer and catalyst but don't know what they mix with. I think I have figured out the DP LF but still not sure about the DP 402. Can I use the 402 with the DP 74 LF Or do I need to a primer that is not in the LF class? I know the LF series needs to be allowed...

What is the correct factory paint color for the 4 Speed Spur Gear transmission? Mine is painted black but before I put it back in the truck it needs to be repainted. Might as well do it right! My truck is Meadow Green from the factory. The outside of the truck has been repainted in Meadow...

I am considering installing my 1950 RT engine with Edelbrock Heads and dual carb manifold in my '50 PickUp. After looking it over I don't think there is any way to use my original generator. It looks like there is not enough room in front of the carbs to fit it in. ANY SUGGESTIONS????? I do...

Finally getting back on my Stroboscope and Test Set machines. I have a very dirty instruction book for the Stroboscope. I would REALLY like to find instruction and parts books for the Diagnostic Test Set. Any help would be appreciated! Maybe, also a better set for the Stroboscope. Don

I need some ideas on how to install the beltline weatherstrips on my 1950 F-1. these are the narrow strips that go between the glass and the door, inside and outside.They came with the little buttons that clip onto the weatherstrip. After ruining a couple of them I decided to use a small socket...

I am near paint time on my bed reconstruction. I am installing a new metal bed floor. I need to know if the ORIGINAL metal floor was painted body color? If not, what was it? My truck is Meadow Green, and I believe it is original paint. The bed floor doesn't show any sign of green paint. But, no...

I am in the process of rebuilding the bed on my '50 Pickup with the stamped steel bed floor. This is an early '50 with the raised areas in the side panels. After disassembling it appears that the headboard has been removed in the past and was held in place with a couple of different style...

I am looking for a Vogue Double White Wall tire, 650 X 16, introduced to the public in September of 1934 ANY CONDITION, for display only! My 1934 Brewster Convertible Sedan was photographed on September 1, 1934 for the tire introduction advertising promotion. On September 21, 1934 it was...

I am working on a '31 Pickup that is REALLY Rust Pitted. I just found an old can of PPG K 200 Primer (Yellow)that appears to be in good shape. The can says to use 201 Reducer/Hardener but I don't have that. I do have some K 202 Reducer/Hardener. I mixed a small amount with clean up grade Lacquer...

Does anybody have a date for when the wide pickup bed was introduced? The VIN # on the title for the truck I am working on is A 4529605. (the engine has been changed) The date charts seem to show this as an April 1931 production but I was under the impression that the Wide Bed was closer to the...