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Would someone please tell me what is used as an outside seal between the bottom edge of the door opening and the roll-up glass. I can't find any information in my restoration books or in the suppliers' catalogs. The car is a 1930 coupe. Thanks, Mike

Good Evening, Could someone please tell me what kind of screws are used to fasten the interior kick panels at the cowl - machine screws or sheet-metal type. My holes got painted and I don't want to ruin them if they are threaded. Thanks, Mike

While troubleshooting why my '30 Coupe suddenly stopped running when idling, I noticed a dark black spot in the distributor rotor where it contacts the carbon button in the cap. I suspected arcing, but the spot polished off using Scotchbrite and there were no signs of arcing. The carbon button...

I expect that this post might p-off some Barners because of the extensive discussion of the subject on this site but I am very reluctant to hammer on the rear axle or on a puller. It seems to me that there must be some impact (pun intended) on the differential components from hammering on the...

I would like to begin this post by thanking all the forum members who have shared their knowledge over the years. Having no training as a mechanic, I could not have accomplished what I have on my Model A without the help of this forum. That said, I am asking for the members to share their...

My 1930 Coupe did not have a windshield wiper motor when I got it. I recently bought a restored vacuum wiper motor, which the Judging Standards say my car should have. The holes in my windshield frame do not match the mounting holes on the motor. Not having dimensions for either type, I'm...

Does anyone know of a source for Butler Nickel Interior door handles and window cranks? Thanks, Mike

Can anyone please tell me the Model A color name for DuPont color code DS091. I don't find that code in any of the searches that I've done. I'm told that it is a code for DuPont Spectra paint, if that is of any significance. Thanks, Mike

Good evening. I have a headlight bar that I would like to pass-on to someone who can use it, but I don't know what it fits. It was sold to me as being for a 1930-31 Model A, but it doesn't fit my '30 Coupe. It is about 5/8 inch shorter than a a bar that fits my A. It has a slightly different...

Good evening, Being a newbie I'm not able to offer much in exchange for all the good advice that I have received from this forum, but sharing a recent experience may help someone. My A wouldn't start after refueling. It had been driven less than a mile to the gas station and ran fine. The...

Good evening. Should the upholstery panel above the windshield be vertical, or is it tilted from top to bottom. My CRS prevents me from remembering what the original was like before I removed the upholstery panels several months ago On my '30 coupe the turned-up lip portion of the metal...

Good evening, I am trying to install a new wire for the dome light of my deluxe coupe. I can't find a path to feed the wire around the top corner of the pillar. Page 468 of the Service Bulletins shows what the sketch of the town sedan calls a "wire conduit" at the top of the pillar. The...

Good evening, The rubber channel which I purchased for installing the fixed glass on my coupe is smaller in all dimensions (including thickness) than what I removed. When set in place the frame / molding did not compress it. The original rubber is deformed, showing that it was compressed. I...

Good Evening, First, thanks to all who responded to my (first-time) clutch replacement questions. I'm making progress - the new disc, pressure plate, transmission and U-joint are back in. Removing the pilot bearing was a struggle. My home-made puller didn't do the job, nor did the grease...

Good Evening, My clutch began to slip this past Sunday. I now have the disc out, and it is clearly worn. In addition to the disc, I plan to replace the throwout bearing, pilot bearing and U-joint gaskets. Would you please share your wisdom on what to look for to assess the condition of the...

I am in need of a 1930 headlight bar in good condition. Thanks, Mike

Hi. Would someone kindly provide a measurement of the length of a 1930 headlight bar. Center-to-center of the upper bolts would be good. Thanks, Mike

Good Evening, I need to purchase a full set of bumper clamps for my '30 coupe. (New bumpers will come later when the budget permits.) Does anyone have a recommendation or opinion on solid stainless steel versus stainless clad? Any advice on a supplier? Thanks, Mike

Good evening, Help needed please with the removal, and future installation, of windlace. The section in question is on the upper half of the hinge side of the doors on my '30 coupe. This strip of windlace runs the entire height of the door. The lower part is sewn to the covering on the door...

Good evening, The "Paint & Finish Guide" published by MAFCA reads on page 22 of the 3RD Edition, "Ford built bodies were rarely painted black." Is this a correct statement? I think that I've seen more black A"s than other colors. Mike