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I'm 78 and finally decided to drive rather than build. I have nearly all sheet metal for '29 pickup including, cab, fenders, hood, radiator, headlights - nearly all sheet metal except bed. All fenders and most other parts professionally repaired and in primer. Some duplicates. Drawer full of...

Friend has a pickup bed he wants to get rid of. How can I tell if it is an early Model A bed or a Model T bed. Looks longer from wheel well centerline to end of bed than it should. Any dimension that would be a clear indicator?

Hi everyone. I haven't post for quite awhile - this retirement keeps me too busy! Sunday, I took Lil' Red (34pu) out for a drive. She has been an excellent runner and I usually put 50+ miles on her when I can. Well, I was coming down thru town and she started to miss. As I added throttle, it got...

Looking for 34pu gas filler grommet. Some say there was not one for that year yet I see pics of 32-34 pu's with grommet. What is the story and where could I get one if available?

I thought Bob Drake's business was closed? Just received an email advertising a 2015 calendar with next order.

Is the 1 wire alternator connected to the battery even when the ign sw is off? I'm trying to follow the diagram and it looks like there is a problem. How about some input from Barners using the one wire unit.

I'm heading to Hershey and need to know which starter for a 1949/50 Merc flathead which will be running 12v. On another vehicle, I have been running a 6v starter on a 12v system for years with no ill effects. I know the windings are heaver on 6v system. What say you? Give me a vender site...

Are all 1935 16" wheels 4" between beads or are there some that are 4 1/2"?

I want to spray (rattle can if possible) my gas tank before putting it back in place. Is there a rattle can 'black' that will withstand some gas spillage? Possibly Tractor Supply or similar outlet?

I found a 1932 -36 distributor that has the rubber plugs allowing point adjustment and 3 bolt coil. Any advantage over the 1937-41 with 2 bolt coil? Also found a '40-41 with brown coil. Any value there or just a different color. Amazing what you can find rooting around accumulated STUFF!

Found a '34rear axle w/spring, hyd conversion and 16" wires - front assy w/hyd and 16" wires. Fellow decided to keep it. Wanted it for my 28pu project. Darn!

What would be the best spring to use on a Model A with 34 banjo?

There is a 2 door Model A for sale on -bay that I can not find the green color on paint charts. Can anyone help? The owner does not know correct name...

WOW, In all my years at Hershey, I did not see anything like today. Rain and more rain. Had some business with Brookville and stood in water over my shoes. It let up a bit so we could walk the car corral and checked out all the high priced vehicles! There was a 34 sedan delivery with...

I'm looking for a wood manufacturer - I think from one of the Southern states that has a good reputation for fit. Can anyone recommend one.

I just pulled out my new Bob Drake gas tank and it states that I can not use the original style sending unit. Who make the most reliable 12v sending unit that will fit the small opening of a Drake tank. Mine is a 33-37 pu & Victoria tank. Thanks Jack 34pu

Which RTS 4 speed overdrive transmission is easier to use? - one from mid 80's 2 wheel drive or 4 wheel drive Ford F150?

Which Ford mid 80's RTS 4sp transmission is used in the Model A conversion? 2wd - long tail shaft or 4wd - short tail shaft?

I need the width dimension for front fenders on a 1928-29. Outside lip to outside lip. I thought I saw it in a catalog some time ago but cannot find it now. Help!

I’m considering an RTS 4 speed OD behind a Merc flathead. I found a chart someone posted that indicates that the 26% OD is only found on the mid ‘80’s F150 with 302V8. It also noted that the 300 6cyl had the 37% and 41% OD. I’m interested in the 26% as most seem to indicate that it is the...