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    Backfire

    I have a new French flathead with an 8ba front and 59ab bell housing converted to 12 bolts with a new vacuum distributor and new carb. It runs good at idle but backfires through carb on accleleration. Timing with vacuum attached is about 2 degrees. I have replaced the power valve but no change...
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    french flathead

    There is some french flathead engines (nos) for sale on eBay. has anyone had any experience with this nos engine? I would hate to buy it and then have to spend money to rebuild it.
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    32-40 truck

    Looking for a 32 to 40 project truck.
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    Engine rust

    On 2 of my A’s the rust inside the engine is so bad that even after flushing out, the water soon turns to a thick rust color. Anyone have any ideas on how to fix this?
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    phaeton top

    I bought the top bows recently from a place in California. with the bows extended, they sort of fit, just looked a little off. but, when I try to put them in the down position, things go really wrong. They get in such a bind that they will do not fully collapse, actually twist the metal part of...
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    Rear window

    Looking for a rear window frame for a 30/31 phaeton
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    phaeton top

    Is there any where to get a top for a 30 phaeton? I had an order in with classtique but have never seen it. Just wondering if there is another reliable place to get one.
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    30-31 top bows

    I am looking for a complete set of phaeton 30-31 top bows. my email is wlcox65@yahoo.com
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    new radiator

    wonder where is the best place to buy a new radiator for a 1930? I see Brass Works but the price is pretty high.
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    Howell sheetmetal

    If anyone is in or near Beaumont tx, can you tell me if Howell is open for business? I would like to go there to pickup a large order but do not want to make a useless trip. I have not been able to get them on the phone for some time. But, the internet orders work ok.
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    Gas gauge sticking

    The gas gauge on all my A’s just get stuck . I guess from corrosion. Any ideas on how to stop this?
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    1931 tudor deluxe

    I have a 1931 tudor deluxe for sale. Only about 10 miles on rebuild. New AER long block with inserted bearings and hi-comp head. Solid body with no patch panels; just minor ding that were fixed. New steel fenders. Electronic turn signals. A chatterton interior. Basically everything new. email...
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    31 wiper location

    With an ea lab. motor, does it mount on the outside or inside of the windshield? Also, where is the switch supposed to be?
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    31 ccpu seat springs

    Does the bottom seat spring on a 31 ccpu have a wood frame? I have one that does but am not sure if I need that on the one I am working on.
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    30 pu glass patterns

    Does anyone know where i might get the window glass patterns for a 30 pickup? Email wlcox65yahoo.com
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    1947 ring & pinion

    I am looking for a useable ring and pinion for a 1947 pickup, preferably 3:54, but I will consider others. This is the open driveshaft axle, so the pinion is tapered, not with splines. email wlcox65@yahoo.com
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    47 rear hub pulling

    I am trying to remove the rear hubs on my 47. I built a puller with a 1 1/4 inch pushing bolt. I have heated the hub and hit it with an 8 lb. hammer and tightened the bolt with a 36" pipe wrench with a 3' cheater and still nothing. Has anyone ever cut one off? I am thinking about taking an air...
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    cluster gear

    Looking for a cluster gear for a 47 trans(29-24-18-14). It is the one with 2 tabs on one end instead of the 4 slots.
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    47 transmission

    I have a 47 trans with a broken cluster gear(29-24-18-14). I also have a good cluster gear but with the first gear of 28. Question- can I use the 28 tooth gear with my main shaft with 16 teeth? The broken one is the kind with 2 tabs on one end instead of the 4 slots. I know I would have to do a...
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    59 ab valve clearance

    Does anyone know the correct valve clearance for a stock 59ab? Also, does anyone know where to get a valve timing tool, the one that bolts onto the dist. place and shows each valve position?
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