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I am playing around under the hood troubleshooting an engine that won't start. Is There any way to hook up some kind of remote starter switch to the old girl? It would be nice not to need 2 people every time I want to be under the hood playing with the ignition while someone else turns her over.

In the process of ordering an enclosed trailer that will be used to haul my 31 roadster and many other toys. I need the Track Width (center to center distance, left to right between the tires). I am planning on having recessed Etrack installed and want to position it the right locations...

Looking for shocks for a 28 ford A Model in usable condition or rebuildable. Please send a PM

The previous owner folded and rolled the side side curtains for my Phaeton neatly in a lump in the trunk. Now the plastic windows are all formed into rounded shapes. What is the safest way to bring them beck to their former flatness?. I know that folding clear plastic windows is a big no no...

I just acquired a 1928 A and drove it 40 or so miles and at the end of the drive noticed dripping from the end of the formed channel by the firewall where all the wires, cables, etc run behind the gas gauge. It was clear that the gas gauge was old and had been leaking for some time, BUT this...

Great old car ****. Old cars galore in 1928 in New Jersey Enjoy http://youtu.be/KQUJrK8aVeA

One thing that has bugged the hack out of me and I never seem to get around to resolving is as follows: On my 31 deluxe roadster, over speeds of around 40 MPH the windshield flips inward due to the wind pressure. It had rubber gaskets all round the frame. I am sure it is a repro windshield and...

Just got my new 36 Pickup going and it appears to have been restored bone stock with the exception of a 6V pos ground alternator. I am charging the battery since it seems to be really low. I would like to do a quick check of the charging system to see if she is functioning correctly. Before...

I am taking delivery of my 36 Pickup this weekend and I would like to get a good repair manual to get me started. With the Model A fords the Les Andres series of books are superb. I don't need instruction on how to tear down and rebuild the V8, but I would like to gt as much information as...

I am looking at a 36 ford and it has and all steel bed. Basically a steel sheet built over plywood base. Looks clean. I am trying to determine if this is considered correct? I always assumed that they all had the oak boards and metals strips. I am assuming this is simply the way it was...

What is the deal with the plastic connectors that allow the connection from the headlight assemblies to wires that run inside the the chrome flexible tubes (conduits). I must be doing something wrong because the whole thing doesn't seem to go together properly. It appears to be the worst...

Anyone use non antifreeze coolant alternatives. I am considering using a corrosion preventative for the summer, anyone use one and have good results?

I have an older Thermo Quail and it does not seal well. The hinge seems to have loosened up and even with a new red top gasket it does not create a tight seal. I have a Boyce Motometer on another car that fits with precision nice and tight Is mine just worn out or is this just the way the...

I am replacing the entire distributor assembly top to bottom (as much as is available repro). The gear at the very bottom of the distributor shaft (located inside the valve cover) that drives the distributor needs to be removed from the bushing assembly that holds it and that bushing is reused...

I am replacing my upper water goose neck as part of my cooling system flush and redo, and it came with paper gaskets. Am I better off going with copper gasket and sealant, or just sealant to prevent cracking? Second question is do I need to do some form of tourqe sequence, and if so exactly...

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vzm68SAVfCA This is a bit long (15 mins) but I found it really interesting:D

All I can say is ENJOY! :D https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rkkjpDmf7zw&feature=youtube_gdata_player

Looking for a 5 spoke steel 20" model AA truck wheel in good condition with split ring. 1930- 1931 type Please PM me if you have one thanks!! :D

There are many manufacturers of temp garages. Typically made of tubing covered with fabric Anyone have personal experience with any brands that have held up well over the years and handles snow on top of them?:D

I have the opportunity to buy a model AA dump truck in good shape for short money. How available are parts? How are they to dive compared to the A? Pros / cons?