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Looking for a 1939 Ford sedan NOS or in excellent condition windshield regulator for a friend. Thanks,Russell

Does anyone know if Airtex still makes a fuel pump for a stock 1940 Ford?NAPA used to have them but I can not find a part number now and nothing shows to order for me? Thanks,Russ

How does the brake speed bleeders work?

I had to have the drag link rebuilt and pitman arm replaced in my truck(1952 F-1 stock).It had a lot of play in steering and they found one of the springs was actually broken in drag link and the pitman arm ball was egg shaped?The steering is nice and snug now and truck drives great.Only thing I...

I installed a new carburetor from Dennis Carpenter on my truck.(1952 F-1 flathead V8 stock).The truck runs very smooth with no issues except when I stop engine and it sits for a short time I notice the smell of gas and truck is flooded and hard to crank.I have carb back off and what should I...

I had my stock 8RT engine rebuilt and now it seems the oil stick was misplaced! I am sure it was marked 8RT.Does anyone have one they would like to part with? Thanks,Russ

I had my stock 8RT engine rebuilt for my 1952 F-1 and now it seems the oil stick was misplaced! I am sure it was marked 8RT.Does anyone have one they would like to part with? Thanks,Russ

Engine builder told me he ran into a problem he had never seen.He told me the cam shaft bearings he always used fits my cam but are two small for the block?It is a stock 8RT out of my 1952 F-1.Are there more than one size cam bearings for a 1948-1952 block?

Who is the best source for good quality rear wheel bearings for a 1940 ford?I have been checking around and understand there are cheap China junk out there with soft cages on the bearing assemblies?Am I correct on this observation?

I seen this filter on a 1940 today and looked good.Had Airflotech on it, but could not find a part number on it.It fit real good.Anyone familiar with this set-up?

Wanted:1940 Ford stock rear brake drums in good condition not worn to limits.If your going street rodder I need your drums.

I took a friend of mine to pick up a super nice 1950 Mercury coupe yesterday he had purchased..When we got back to his house and looking at car I noticed fuel cap which I thought was not correct.When I took it off there was a lot of pressure released.What kind of problems does this create?I got...

I am getting a spark knock(pinging)when my truck(1952 F-1,completely stock 8RT flathead) gets a slight load or pull on it.Never had this problem before.I do have about 12,000 miles on points and condensor.Maybe this gas today has got worse?Could timing maybe be adjusted to help,if so which way...

After about 40 years i noticed the fuel gauge on my 1952 F-1 quit working.never had a problem with it,always registered correctly.I have power to sending unit.I grounded it out and the gauge went to full.I guess next is pull the sending unit out?Is this correct or is there some other way to...

The battery in my 40 was very weak.I have three different chargers and the only would that I could get to correctly charge battery in my car was the far left which I have had for at least 45 years.Just a 6 amp charger but does the job!Is it just me not doing something correctly or is these so...

I seen this offered at DC for sale and wondering if anyone has purchased one?it says military surplus and heavy duty.What exactly does "Heavy Duty" consist of? https://www.dennis-carpenter.com/cars/electrical/generator/?per_page=20&sort_by=1&filter%5Bcustom2%5D%5B0%5D=1940

On a stock 1940 Ford,can someone please tell me on the brake shoes does the long shoe go in front or back on backing plate?I am getting mixed info on this.I presume they are Lockheed brakes?here is photo of what I have now.This is drivers side rear.

This was in the Early Ford V8 Club magazine.Thought maybe someone may be looking for parts.

On a stock 1940 Ford I have all new wheel cylinders,new shoes and new master cylinder and hoses.Brakes are adjusted snug on drums,system bleed.Everything seems to be good?My problem is I still have less than half a pedal?Pedal seems to be hard not spongy.Any thoughts on what could be wrong?

Since there is plenty of 16 inch radial tires out there today,I was just wondering what would be the best and biggest size tire(radial) for a stock 40 wheel with out causing any problems?I am looking for just black walls.My Cokers are aging and time to change!Looking to keep same size on front...