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Trying to mate a 53 V8 to a 39 top shift transmission so I can keep the original rear and tube. Is it correct that a bell housing from a 49-53 light truck will work? Any other type of adapters available? thanks. Don

WTB windshield frame - upper and lower - for my Center Door Sedan restoration. Are all sedans and coupe windshields the same in 1923? I also need frames for rear side windows with the pull straps. Does anyone make these? Thanks, Don

Does anyone have the measurements for the side window glass? I have pattern for the forward side windows, but not the door window and rear side windows. I also need the frames for the rear side windows which pull up with a strap. Does anyone make them up? Also need windshield glass clamp for...

I thought I would have fun today starting to assemble the freshly restored and painted front axle assembly. The axle and wishbone are original to my car, a 1930 April Standard Roadster. I bought new spring perches from Brattons. I was a little surprised that the nut on the bottom of each...

I am having the pleasure to reassemble my rebuilt short block. The oil pan and interior baffle have been cleaned with industrial soap down to the bare metal. Should the inside of the oil pan and baffle be given a light coat of paint, zinc chromate, or left as bare metal? I could not find...

Starting engine assembly and going " by the book". The engine pulley I am using is original to the engine ( April 1930). The block was rebuilt. The key on the crankshaft sticking out to the front of the gear is a bit wider than the slot in the original pulley. My question is: Do I file...

I am restoring a 1930 standard roadster for show, and ask if anyone has advice on the best repro exhaust manifold available that meets show standards. Every used manifold I can find is deeply pitted. Bratton has two in their catalogue - one plain cast iron "made form Ford prints" and one with...

Dear Colleague Please help me identify the two spare tire carriers in the photos. One is A 1383 A 2 with the second A stylized. The other is marked A 1383 - C. I do not see these listed on page 22-13 Revised 2011 in the Restoration Guidelines and Judging Standards. I need a spare tire...

I am attempting to restore a 1930 Standard Roadster for show. Which parts supplier sells the correct copper head gasket acceptable for a show car? The parts catalogues of the major suppliers do not clearly state that the head gasket is the same as the original. thanks Don