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I have some vehicles destined for and already into long term storage. I have an additive (not Sta-bil) that has worked well with non-ethynol gas in older trucks that just move a little seed around the farm and haven't had fresh fuel in years. However, my brother just purchased an old Diamond T...

I have a 1950 chxxx that had a paper shop towel left in the radiator inlet and/or outlet tube when installed and has since become plugged with fibers. I plan on removing it to be boiled out at the radiator shop and will attempt to flush the engine and heater with it off. However, there is...

I am getting email responses from the swap meet on my wife's email instead of mine. How do I change this?

I am looking to change my 48 F-1 from a 4 speed to a 3 speed column shift. I need everything including the column, linkage, and transmission. What do you have?

It has been over a year since blucar was on this forum. He was in the process of getting his '36 coupe back on the road. Does anyone know about him? His daughter and son-in-law farm about 40 miles from me and I will ask about him when I see them next.

I am planning on purchasing Auburn Deluxe whitewall tires for my 1950 Ch*** car. The available whitewall widths are 2.5, 2.75, and 3.0. Any ideas on which one would be more period correct? The car is black as far as appearance significance.

I am planning to purchase a set of 4 670R15 Auburn Deluxe Radial tires with a 2.5" WW. Both Performance Plus Tire and Jeggs list these tires @ $299 each with no shipping charge. Is anyone familiar with these suppliers or know of a better one? Diamond Back adds shipping to their direct sales.

AuctionTime, a primarily truck and equipment site, has these items online in Ohio ending Wednesday 12/18. I have no connection to these but thought someone might be interested. The 34 pickup, lot 12338, is mostly restored and currently bid to $3900. The 46 Mercury coupe, lot 14339, is a...

I am wanting to change my '48 F-1 from a floor shift to column shift. I have not been able to locate a '51 or '52 steering column w/shift but have located a '53 column w/shift. Would a '53 work in my '48 w/o modifications? I already have a side shift transmission from a '53 Mercury. Thanks...

I am needing to replace the 6 volt battery in my 1950 C*****. I was considering an AGM battery to avoid the acid mess. Previously, I left the hood up in storage to discourage mice on the engine. No mice but the wandering cat walked on top of the battery, getting acid on his paws, and...

I have a '48 F1 in need of grill parts and located a '48 F6 parts truck. Are the grill bars, trim, etc. the same?

Anyone know of a good source for parts and/or general information concerning G, H, and M engines?

I need an original outside and inside (with escutcheon if possible) door handle for a '38 pickup. Let me know what you have. Thanks. Jim

I am looking at replacing the 6 cylinder flathead in my '48 F-1 pickup with a '47 engine and am wondering if they are the same?

Page 23 of the 1935 Ford car salesman's handbook makes the following statements concerning aluminum cylinder heads: A high ratio (6.3 to 1) and resultant compression pressure is possible with cast-iron heads only when special fuels of high anti-knock value are used. Aluminum cylinder heads...

What, if any, automobile or other year truck mirrors would be correct for a '38 pickup? The pickup has hole markings for a specific mirror mounting. Jim

I recently toured the National Corvette Museum in Bowling Green, KY. The service station display included some early Corvettes and 2 Ford Flathead engines. The first was a complete stock engine just inside between the 2 bay doors and the second was an Ardun conversion near the back and may...

I am needing rear fenders for my '38 1/2 ton pickup with the regular box on the rear. I came across some rear fenders for a flatbed pickup with the channel on top and have been told that I can easily remove the channel and use them on my box. Any thoughts or insight on this? I would gladly...

My friend is restoring a Washington Blue '38 pickup and is needing to know the original pinstripe color. Thanks for help. Jim

My friend needs the horn for his 38 pickup restoration. Anyone have an original one? Thanks. Jim