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I am president of the local Ford Club, and a local antique store donated a license plate frame for us to sell at our up coming car show. I found one on E-Bay and tried to copy the picture but did not have any luck doing that. If you search on E-Bay, it is listed as "1917 - 32 American Plate...

Drove my '31 Model A roadster from storage shed, 50 yards, to the shop. Started and ran fine. Tried to start a couple days later and would not start. It has a modern points and condenser set up. I put three new condensers in it before it would run on a four cylinders. I am fed up with this...

I have a 1931 Roadster and the windshield won't stay in position when I have the top down. I ordered the "cups" as I assumed mine were worn. The information I have found says they are welded in. The stanchions are stainless, I guess. Are they really welded in?

I am president of the local Ford Club. One of our members has a business called "Quick Time" An earlier post asked about an automatic transmission in a model A, because the owner had some health issues. The folks at "Quick Time" have all the measurements for anything 1948 and newer, bell...

Had my engine rebuilt, new bearings, balanced crank, high lift cam, lightened flywheel, v8 clutch, bigger intake valves, high compression head. I have about 200 miles on it now. Starter would hardly turn the engine over to start it, so I took it to a reputable shop that rebuilds starters. He...

I am rebuilding the differential on my Model A, and I have Les Andrews book and downloaded the instructions from Tom Endy. Both and very clear in their instructions, but neither one mentions whether the bearings should be lubed prior to adjusting for pre-load, or adjust dry. Does anyone have...

A family approached me about helping them sell their Dad's 1930 Tudor. Looks fairly original, except for an oil filter and modern distributor. Interior is very nice. Paint is really not well done. Top will need some work in the future. Still has Sears All State tires on it. Seems to run...

How do I replace the sockets in the lower windshield post?

I just rebuilt the steering box on my 1931 roadster. Followed Les Andrews book to the letter. I replaced everything, including the case with the needle bearing up grade. Thought I made all the adjustments. When I have the wheels jacked up, it moves easily. When I put it on the ground, it is...

I have a 1931 roadster and I am in the process of painting the hood, cowl and doors. I have two questions. First question: Is the cowl rail (the part right under the windshield) painted the same color as the body or the darker color of the trim? Second question: Is the welting between the...

I have a 1931 roadster, and I am in the process of repainting hood, cowl, and doors. I am replacing the welting that goes between the gas tank and the (I think it is called) the cowl rail. The part that goes right under the windshield. First question: Is the cowl rail painted the same...

For Sale a 1953 Ford Sunliner Convertible. Flat Head V8, car is in great condition inside and out. Driven on a regular basis. Family is selling the car due to the owner's health. Car starts and runs very quiet. May have a low compression issue. Call Paula Wells at 641-895-8984 or Mike...

For sale due to health reasons, a 1930 Model A Tudor. Car is in very good condition, with the exception of a small leak that has developed in the gas tank. Car has been restored to original condition. Please contact Paula Wells at 641-895-8984, or Mike Thomas at 641-856-3169

1930 Ford Tudor for sale. Family is selling the car due to owner's health. It is in very good condition with the exception of a small leak in the gas tank. You can see from the pictures, it has no modifications. If interested you can call the daughter Paula Wells at 641-895-8984, or Mike...

Local widow called asked if I knew anyone who would be interested in her late husband's extra engine and transmission for a Model A. She knows nothing about it. It has been stored in her brother's barn for at least 15 years. Good dry location. Transmission shifts very good and seems very...

Local widow called and asked me if I wanted to buy a 1931 engine and transmission that belonged to her late husband. He had a '31 roadster, but the car has sold. This was just a spare engine and transmission that he had. She has no idea of the condition or if anything had ever been done to...

My good friend Tom Forth was buried today. He loved his Model A, and I was fortunate to purchase it from him last year. He was an avid supporter of anything old car related. He was also one of the only, that I know of, World War II vet, Korean War Vet, and Vietnam Vet. He flew 102 missions in...

I have a flathead V8 out of a 1951 pickup. I had all of the machine work done at a very qualified automotive machine shop here locally. All new pistons, bearings, valves, etc. I completed it in 1973 for a project I had at the time. Well time has passed, the project car is long gone. I have had...

Replacing the radiator on my 31 coupe. Vendors show a 3 row, 8 fins per inch or a 2 row, 6 fins per inch, dimpled fins. Anyone have an recommendations or experience with either one?