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I notice there are different color dots alongside the "report" box in the posts. Some are green, some blue, and some red. Please explain the significance/difference in these markings. thank you

I just got notice that Auto Restorer magazine is out of business, kaput. Too bad I renewed for 2 yrs. in December. They got my money, I got nothing, nice.

I have a 6v NAPA commercial battery which I have maintained on a 6v maintainer charger...the battery is on the bench. It has read 6.7v. for months; suddenly yesterday it read 4.3v. I unhooked it and let it sit a day and repowered it...still reading at 4.3v. What is going on ? Did the battery...

I am looking for useable rear seat cushions for a 21-25 touring, both the bottom and the back cushions. please let me know if you have anything available. thank you, Doug

I just need a color change from bright yellow (wow!) to a nice black for a driver PU. What is a good way to mask the tires to prevent overspray? thanks guys,

I have a Model A I must store outside this winter in the Raleigh, NC area, so low temps could dip into teens on occasion, certainly in the high 20's here and there. I have opened the lower petcock and drained the water and have left the petcock open. Will this protect the block, or should I...

my neck is sore looking at sideways photos...how can I rotate them to view properly? there has to be a simple way to do this. thanks for any suggestions.

I just bought a '29 open PU, and the throttle lever on the steering column is totally not moving. It is unhooked on the firewall side, so it is definitely a steering column issue. I have shot it with WD-40 for a week now and tapped it with a rubber hammer...no improvement. The spark lever...

will a regular 6v 6amp Sears charger work OK to charge a 6v Optima once a month or so, just to keep it up? The charger backs off to 2amps as the battery charges.

What are good tips to paint rims with tires mounted...just want to change color on 21" driver rims. thanks for any ideas

any help appreciated... I have an EA plunger horn with the push rod stuck in the down position. If I smack the push rod it makes the squawk sound, but no motion up or down. How do I free this up? The horn is in nice shape, not rusted. thank you for your suggestions, Doug

wanted: engine/ head puller as pictured in Bratton catalog...believe built by Stipe. can offer rear spring spreader used 1 time for trade, or buy outright. thank you, Doug/ NC 919-931-1112 c.

I would like to buy a used head puller, the type pictured in Brattons and Snyders catalog. I have a rear spring spreader in perfect shape, used 1 time to trade if interested. thank you, Doug/ NC 919-931-1112 c.

I have 3 script oil cans and the Ford script is a different size on each of them. Is there a Model T size script and a Model A size script? > also how do you ID a repro oil can? both my script oil cans are steel...is this original? thank you all for your input.

I have a 6v Optima and it works great...how do I keep it charged? > I have a Sears 6v 4 amp charger > I have a Schumaker 6v 1.5 amp trickle charger will either of these work OK to keep the Optima charged or do I have to buy the Optima brand charger? thanks, Doug

my friend is working on a 130-B and would like to know what version of inside handles would it use? window cranks and door openers are missing. thanks in advance for your help!

I am looking for a round center front bumper clamp for a '28 Model A. The repros are way too shiny for this original car. thank you, Doug/ NC

A friend of mine has a 130b sedan delivery, 1930. His question is what rear bumper mounts are correct for this vehicle; the irons that mount to the frame and go over the rear crossmember. Would sedan irons fit or does he need to modify some irons to fit his delivery? There is a lot of body...

yes I am hanging on... I have several cases of 5w/20 left over from a modern car we sold. Can I use it in my Model A, unknown history, runs well, no smoking? Should I blend it with straight 30w, or is it OK on its own? Maybe a little STP additive?

I would like to buy a used/ useable top boot for my '29 pheaton. Please let me know what you might have available. thank you, Doug 919-931-1112 c.