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I'm looking for rubber door bumpers for my 180-A. No one I've called has them. Those for a 4-door do not fit. Does anyone know of a source for the 180-A? Or, do they bumpers from another model, Vicky or A400, fit? Or, i think someone on the Forum once said there is a Steele Rubber product that...

I've always used "green" Prestone antifreeze in my A. I 'd like to change to one of the new 5-year antifreezes in this years change. Is there any reason not to use one of these in an A engine? Do you have any brand recommendations? Thanks.

With two replaced hips crawling under the back of the A to tie it down is getting difficult. I'm looking at an ALT Co. trailer with large lift up side doors through which you can reach in and put bonnets over the wheels. Then it's relatively easy to tie the bonnets down to e-track. I saw this...

Guys, A very good friend drove over his Ford toe in-toe out gage with a modern completely crushing it. He's really devastated because it came from his dad. He's helped me a lot. I'd like to buy him a replacement. Does anyone have one to sell or knows where one might be for sale. Lacking that...

Thanks for the replies. We've been gone for a few days. I'm convinced they are the way to go. I especially like the picture of extra e-track clip to make the ratchet lie flat. Looks like a Riviera being tied down. Is it? I have A wheels of 19 and 21 in, Mustang wheels of 16 in and 1913 Buick...

I'm thinking of changing from axle straps anchored to floor rings to over the wheel tie downs anchored to E-track. This saves crawling under the back to attach axle straps. Do any of you use over the wheel straps? What are the pros and cons? How good is E-track? How do you secure it other than...

My A's coil failed over the weekend. I need a bit of education on what and where to buy. Does any supplier provide a better coil than the others? Is there a coil that is more reliable than the others? Is a hotter coil better? What are the pros and cons of a hotter coil? Appreciate your...

Went on our tour without repairing the broken head bolt. Ran the a about 400 miles over 5 days. Very hot in the nineties for 3 days. Ran like a top. No problems. Awaiting delivery from Snyder's of head stud drill out collett and bit, new gasket and stud. Since I may have been running with a...

Thanks for the good suggestions on my loose head bolt. Since there's no quick fix and our tour for 3 days starts tomorrow there's not to much I can do. So, since I don't know how long the head bolt has been broken and we'll never be more than 50 miles from our hotel, I'm going to chance the head...

Guys, I just checked the torque on my head bolts(cold) before a tour next week. All were fine at 55 lb-ft except the bolt between cylinders 1 and 2.The stud is either broken or is stripped and spins in the block. Three questions: 1) Are there any repairs you can suggest assuming the stud is not...

I'm adding a new garage door to my shop to permit me to service cars I have now and possible future aqusitions. What is the highest Model A oor AA? A mail truck appeals for the future, how high are they? Is anything else higher? Thanks

I was just notified by the Virginia DMV that I was remiss because I had not informed them I had sold two of our antique cars to someone in CA. The law here requires they be notified anytime a vehicle is sold. They had no name of a CA purchaser only records that said the cars were sold on two...

I'm going to repack my wheel bearings. What is the best way to clean them for inspection and before repacking? I've seen kerosene and mineral spirits recommended some places and criticized elsewhere. I've seen laquer thinner and gasoline recommended and criticized. What is the best cleaning...

I'm curious as to: 1) Why Henry used Terne metal tubing for fuel lines, 2) How were terne metal fuel lines manufactured, I think they are a rolled multi layer tube, 3)Can someone suggest a source to read more about Ford's development of Model A fuel lines? tHANKS.

Guys, A Model A friend asked me: What is the correct finish on the metal top of a 1930 glass bowl fuel filter? His is painted body color. Having just moved my Judging Standards are still packed. Can you advise, please. Thanks.

For purposes of antifreeze addition, what is the total cooling system volume (combined volume of the radiator and engine water spaces) in a Model A? thanks.

Adds for fire extinguishers that are alternatives to the dry chemical type all claim how difficult it is to clean up the powder mess in an engine compartment after they are used. Is the claim accurate? I know of no one that has had to use either. I was under the impression you could hose out the...

Which Battery Maintainer/Chargers do you like best and why? The BatteryMINDer claimes to be a charger, maintainer, conditioner, auto float and desulfation device. Hoopla or helpful? What do you recommend?

Would someone please provide me Ford's original ignition timing instructions. Thank you.

I've been asked to make a presentation on timing methods for a Model A to our local club. I've got the Les Andrews method, the Marco Tahatras method and the NuRex (wrench) method. I understand there's a Ford method and maybe Service Bulletin updates on timing. Can anyone provide the Ford or...