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My '31 Victoria has a different engine number than the frame number. While this is not unusual, the numbers are only 11,956 apart. The frame number is 4301547, and the engine is 4313503. The info. I have indicates that the original engine was made on Tuesday, Jan. 27th. Engines were produced on...

I currently have my three classic cars with J.C. Taylor. I've been with them for years with no problems (no claims either). In obtaining an umbrella policy from the company that insures my daily drivers, they require that I insure my three classics with American Collectors. I have never heard of...

Should battery tenders be connected 24/7, or every other week or so?

Model A's, bluebonnets and longhorns (cows)....No place but the Texas Hill Country.

I can't take credit for this. MAG told me how. Several months ago, I noticed grease running down one of my rear wheels. When I removed the drum and found the entire brake assembly covered with grease. The hub seal had leaked. After complete disassembly, cleaning and installing a new seal, I...

When I "finished" the roadster in '07 I had purchased a well used top & irons. It was serviceable but looked (stained) like an 8 year old mattress. I just completed the refinishing of the top irons and the two bentwood bows. The header bow was pine, and rot had started at the bolt holes at both...

I'm replacing the top on my '31 Deluxe Roadster. Preparing to repaint the top irons I see a steel clip on both driver and passenger sides of the top irons. What is the purpose of this clip. Thanks

I'm replacing the top on my '31 Deluxe Roadster, and will repaint the top irons. I have the "Paint and Finish Guide" (second edition, revised). It shows "Top Iron Gray (400A)". I also have info. off the internet referencing Walter Kauffman (Model A News) that the Deluxe Roadster top irons are...

Found in old tool box. Any ideas?

When I got the '31 Vicky, the engine # reflected a correct number for the car, but the frame # was different. Research of the different numbers gave the following: 1. Frame number (*4301547*) indicates original engine built on Jan. 27,'31 2. Engine number (*4313503*) indicates replacement...

See the below link. Alot different than rebuilding a Model A. It was my grandfather's truck. Info. on the net indicates it is 1 of approx. 135 '63 Falcon Rancheros with 260 V8 and 4 speed transmission. note: The guy in the first photo is my cousin Ted, who helped in getting the truck from...

The accident on I 95 was apparently caused, at least partially, by not seeing the Model A truck from behind. I'd like to share what I have on my cars when I must drive at night. I've added both a right side tail light and quartz bulbs, but to get greater visibility from the rear, I have strips...

This UNRESTORED 1917 T was at Father's Day car show in Austin. I was amazed at the condition. Nice patina.

Sign at gas station in So. Oklahoma, this weekend.

I have rebuilt a '30CCPU, a '31 DeLuxe Roadster and a '31 Vicky. I wanted to do an AA but no room for a real one. I know the radiator shell is not correct, but I like the look of the widow's peak.

Posting here because this is where my friends are, and they will appreciate the story. In August of 1963, my grandfather bought a new Ford pickup in Antioch, California. A Ford Falcon Ranchero, with a 260V8 and Borg Warner 4 on the floor. Little did he know it was one of an estimated 135 built...

When installing a "B" carb, using vendor's bolts that have been machined to allow the carb to rotate slightly so choke rod will work........watch out for the front bolt. It may be to long and contact the top casting, before it tightens the gasket and crack the upper casting of the carb. Don't...

I'm getting my grandfather's pick up to rebuild. I've done 3 Model A's ('30 pick up; '31 Deluxe Roadster & '31 Vicky). Registry info. indicates it was one of 135 built in '63 with 260V8 and Borg Warner 4 speed. Can't seem to post photos...For some reason I can post others in computer but not the...

Has anyone used them to ship a car? If so, would you use them again?

Found one, Thanks, Fordbarn.