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    29 Model A Street Rod Pogos

    Have 1929 Model A street rod with a Chevy small block engine. Front end will seriously pogo if I hit a chuck hole or railroad track too hard. Only way to stop pogo is to stop car & start out again. Only info I have from former owner on front end build is: (1) “Long-arm suspension ties into...
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    Can You Help Me ID these Parts?

    Came with bunch of 35 Ford parts but can't be certain. Junk or worth cleaning up? Thank you.
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    Waxing or Polishing 1929 Ford Model A

    Started waxing 1929 Ford Model A in fair condition, newly painted hood in July. Tried three Turtle Wax, Color Cure Car Black ChipStik, Car Wax, & Color Magic & clay bar. Looks good from distance but already fine scratches on hood. May or may not buff out. Am interested in what you may...
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    Does 1929 Open Ford Roadster Windshield Latch?

    Does 1929 Open Ford Roadster Windshield latch in some fashion or when you pull it in, pull it shut does it just hang there loose? Thanks.
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    35 Ford Ammeter Flops to Full Discharge

    Stock 35 Ford, 6 volt. Ammeter started instantly flopping to full discharge (-) when ignition turned on. Car cranks, starts OK & when engine running ammeter indication normal, charging. What's going on? Thanks.
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    Removing rust on block

    What would be best way to remove rust on engine block. Rust is surface from leaking radiator hose. Thanks. Tried to add photo today 8/14 but site asks for url. There's no URL, I would simply up load directly from PhotoShop if allowed. Not allowed. Thanks to everyone that responded. Will...
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    Replacing Wagner Flasher 535

    Replacing Wagner Flasher 535 & unplugged flasher before noting what terminal (X, P & L) was clipped into which wire. My three flasher terminal wires are black, blue & red. Don't know if these three wires followed any specific color coding. 36 6 volt positive ground. How can I get correct...
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    Standard or Deluxe Model?

    Any way to tell whether restored 35 & 36 Fords were/are standard or deluxe? 1. Have 35 Model 48 five window coupe, rumble seat. ID plate 181633554. 2. 36 Fordor Body #68-730, ID plate missing. Thank you.
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    35 & 36 Ford Spark Plugs

    My 1935 Ford currently has Champion D21 plugs. Champion chart (https://www.championautoparts.com/find-my-part/) recommends 516 plugs for 35 & 36 Fords. Would the Champion 516 plug be better for the 35 than the current D21? My 1936 Ford currently has NGK AB-6 plugs. My 36 plug wires require...
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    Autolite 216 Plug Terminal Unscrew?

    My 36 Ford plug wires need to fit under removable plug terminal. Had been using NGK AB-6 plugs.
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    36 Ford Leaking Front Shock

    Photo is my 36 left front shock that shows some leakage. You may be able to see the couple drips. Are these shocks serviceable? Due for replacement? Any insight you can give me is appreciable.
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    LED Tail Lights for 36 6 volts

    Interested in any comments on Mac's LED Tail Lights for Ford “1933-36 Passenger & Sedan Delivery, Stainless Steel Body, 21 Red LEDs”, left Part # 32-14660-1 & right – Right Part #: 32-14654-1, $64.99 each. Other possibilities? Have 1936 6 volt Ford. Main interest is in brightening these...
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    Thermostats Recommended for 36 Ford?

    Have nice restored 36 Ford. Had the usual overheating problems but better since Skip Haney water pump mod. Also radiator pressurized with Skip's valve. Not certain how functional this is now. No thermostats. 1. What are pros & cons of thermostats? Car is not driven in winter. 2. Can...
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    35 Ford Wont Crank

    Have nice restored 1935 Ford coupe, generally easy start & runs well. Gone for two weeks & unable to start on my return. Won't crank (not spinning) despite full charge & 6 to 7 volt output on relatively new Optima battery. Dead. Am looking for step by step possible causes. Have purchased...
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    Battery Cutoff Switch in 29 Model A

    Installed "battery cutoff" switch cuts off A starter button but not engine when running. This is not wired correctly, correct? Uploaded image of type switch.
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    35 Ford Suddenly Running Ragged

    Had Red's headers & dual exhaust professionally installed on 35 Ford coupe at Ralph's Muffler shop in Avon, Indiana, Great, no problem fit & neat installation. Smithys 22" glasspacks & 2"pipes. Drove about 5 mi. home & car running very ragged from the get go, almost like not on all cylinders...
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    Duals for 1935 Ford Coupe

    Would like to hear from anyone that's put duals on or had duals put on a 30s Ford flathead. Any recommendations, tips. About ten yrs. ago had nice job done on a 48 Chevy coupe with Fenton headers & Smithy’s 26” Glass Packs. Hoping for something similar. Can also be emailed at...
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    Wiring Fuse Block for 12V Accessories

    Want to place 12 volt battery in trunk, place fuse block below under the dash & wire couple 12 volt accessories to fuse block. Where would positive & negative leads from the trunk battery normally be connected to this type fuse block. The two tall posts? The accessories to the fused screws on...
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    29 A Battery Cables

    Looking over my battery cables on 29 6 volt Model A, wiring battery disconnect switch. What can someone tell me about the proper gauge, particularly if I were to use a braided cable with lugs on both ends (not the battery post clamps)? Thanks.
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