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Please advise me if I can raise up the radiator and shell to adjust the hood on my 1930 coupe I originally put packers under the front body section to the thickness of abour 1 inch and it has aligned it and I am not happy with this I am now returning to original engine supports not float a motor...

Has onyone tried to replace the body blocks on a 1930 Coupe with the body on the chassis ? How can I do it and how do I know if I need to do it ? Also how many bolts actually hold the body onto the chassis? Any help much appreciated please, before I replace the engine, I am going back to the...

Hi, Guys, can I fit a 1932 Ford front bumper bar to a 1930 A coupe without too much hassle? John, Australia.

How do I remove the sunvisor please I want to install the panel that goes under it and can I buy that panel and from where?

Does anyone have experience in machining the crankshaft and replacing it with the new rear main seal? Does it work well, is it worth doing also the front crank seal does that work well? Are they both worth doing to prevent oil leaks which bug me to no end. John, Australia. :confused:

Hi Guys, has anyone cut and rejoined the horn rod as I need to replace my steering wheel in my '30 coupe and I DONOT want to remove the steering column and box. And if you have HOW DID YOU RE JOIN IT? Many thanks if you can help here. John Spragg. Australia.

Has any one successfully hand brush painted with enamel paint their wire wheels after having them sand blasted? Or is this just a too difficult project? Thanks John Spragg Australia.:(

:confused:I am a bit confused here I have purchased from Snyder's a front crank seal- now which way does it go on? - could some one please give me a good description on this or a diagram or hand drawing or something to eliminate any doubt, I have had varied pieces of advice and thus the...

I am also replacing the worn adjustment wedges on my rear brakes and find the brake adjusting shafts edges are also a bit rounded and show some wear, now can I dress these up on the grinder or file the angle back so that may work properly together with the adjusting wedge and are there any...

I am going to replace the worn adjustment wedges on the rear and the brake adjusting shafts are showing some wear - some rounding, can I redress these on a grinder or file them to the original angle some how or not worth trying or just purchase new ones ? Thanks , John Spragg Australia.:confused:

:confused: Please tell me the best method of removing the brake roller track rivets without purchasing an expensive tool. Thanks John Spragg Australia.:o

Questions please - is there any other way of mounting this rear brake track in the backing plate apart from the hot swedge process ? could the rivet be threaded and held tightly with a self lock nut or castle nut - has anyone tried something different? Also does the brake cam that fits into the...

Has anyone seen the May/ June MAFCA restorer magazine inside on page 2 MAFCA history magazine of 45 years ago ? It has on the cover an engine stand. It appears to be made of timber. Does anyone have any specifications, measurements or a drawing on this. This would help me. Thanks guys. John...

Has anyone replaced this welting by attaching it to the tank with glue or silicone some way before replacing the tank? I am a one man band here trying to do it on my own, a loan of a girl friend to assist would be greatly appreciated - no experience necessary. Thanks guys. John Spragg Australia.:)

Does anyone know if it is possible to purchase a NEW oil pan for a 1930 A model? Your help would be appreciated. John Spragg - Australia

I just want say that I purchased 5 16" wire wheels from Bert's to restore to fit my '30 A coupe on collecting them here in Australia and taking to my wheel shop I was informed that two were not suitable and up to scratch for re rounding and continuing with to restore. I informed Steve at Bert's...

Could you please help with advice on how I set the three fingers on the pressure plate for a V8 pressure plate to go into my 1930 A Model. Can I do this myself on the bench or must it be on the fly wheel or must I take it to a clutch workshop to put on their measuring equipment - {hard to find...

Hi Guys I need help ! How do I remove the backrest seat ? I have taken out the seat - easy to do that but where are the bolts/ screws for the backrest seat ? Do I remove the parcel shelf or what ? I am totally miffed here as I wish to remove the upholstery to get to the windows to replace the...

Hi all, I am in the process of restoring some 16" wire wheels and want to buy some 600x16 tires black wall and also some 16" steel beauty wheel rings to suit this set up. Any suggestions where I can best buy these from at a good price? I am looking to dressing up my stock coupe as a nice touring...

Hi Guys, I have seen pictures in some workshops a bracket that attaches to the engine mount stand to hold the A engine side on - does anyone know how I can obtain one of these ? I saw one of these used by member Gary WA. Also can anyone help with specs and dimensions for a timber cradle...