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I am not sure if this has been posted in the past, but anyway its pretty interesting. It just goes to show you can sell a car with a hole or two in it. :eek: http://money.cnn.com/2010/01/24/autos/dillinger_car_auction/

I am getting the A ready for the winter months and about to change the antifreeze. I usually only run a gallon of antifreeze and the rest Distilled water. The car stays in a insulated garage with heat when it really gets cold.I have a two year old Brassworks 10 fin heavy duty Radiator. Should I...

My club members have been telling me to get rid of my Steel 2 blade fan, and while I am changing the blade and have the pump off rebuild mine or replace with a complete leakless one. Mt question is what do I have now ? I removed the front a rear grease fittings to find they are just plugs...

I did try to search this before asking. Anyway when did Henry or Edsel make the change to 12 volt electrical systems and did they also change to Neg. ground at the same time ? Also were generators only for 6 volt. Thanks for your answers.

I have been checking out the early 30's pickups and were wondering if the cabs had anymore room than the late Model A trucks. I had been interested in buying a Model A truck, went to look at a 31 closed cab and was very uncomfortable inside due the small cab and straight back bench seat. Do the...

Where should the 600w level be when the 2 Tooth box is full, I opened the fill plug and can see worm gear moving stop to stop and it looks wet but not like its swimming it the lube ? Hope all have a happy and safe Thanksgiving!

I am in the process of replacing steering arms (2) shortened Pittman arm and also Teflon bushings on the 30 coupe. The tie rod ends are supposed to have the bolts facing the rear with the grease fittings in front correct ? Also I removed the tie rod ends so I could get them to move later for a...

Could someone tell me what is the wrench/socket size of the nut that holds the steering arms to the spindles. Would it work best to use a socket with a long extension 1/2 drive. I trying to get the tools together to try to remove the arms. Also what would the torque setting be when replacing...

I am thinking of replacing both steering arms, which connect to the Drag link and then the tie rod. Can the tie rod ends be removed from the two round joints of the steering arms without removing backing plate or other things ? Or can I remove the nuts on each steering Arm (left and right side)...

I found a new item that we have all needed at least once. A flexible funnel for those dirty oil filters over the steering rack or other dumb places.Also great for clean new fluids, Check out the 3 1/2 min video. http://www.formafunnel.com/

Anybody know what type of car the Hearse was, in the Movie that Bill Murry was cruising in ? Lots of old cars Model A's andT's

A couple of weeks ago someone posted a link to a You Tube video that had old race cars flipping over and other bad stuff in vintage race cars. I thought it was called "we died when we were young" could someone post it again. I have been looking for it with no success. Thanks

Guys, now I am an Air Compressor Newbie, I bought a used 30 Gal. Craftsman upright unit which is about 7-10 years old. I believe it was used very little. When I was bringing it home I could hear water in the tank. After getting it home I had ran the unit some up to about 80-100 PSI. Then I got...

I pulled off the front wheels and found the bearings inner and outer pretty loose and dry, just some old dried up grease on and in front of the inner bearing, races look fine and the bearing is moving freely. The outer came off fine but the inner seems stuck on the spindle. My questions are...

Doe's anyone have any good troubleshooting tips for checking the horn switch on the steering wheel. My 30 Coupe has a button that was added on the side panel near the cowl light but I would like to figure out if the problem is wiring or switch. How would you read the wires going up the column to...

Will the standard type of unit that screws in to the spark plug hole work on a model A. Can someone tell what the thread is ? Would these tools give more than one size adapter ? I guess its best to remove all plugs first ? (Newbie) Thanks Guys!

OK Guys I know this is kinda basic, but is it OK to use a floor jack at the bottom of the differential, near the drain plug on the rear end assembly to raise the car to set it on jack stands. I have two sets of stands, the short set (2.25 ton) for the pair, only will extend up 17+ inches do...

I am repainting the Sparton horn rear cover and going to replace the metal ID plate with a repo, can you guys tell me which is the correct direction it should face. The plate that was on there was totally blank only grey in color. Thanks.

I have been waiting for cooler weather to install a 160 Deg. stat. Are there any tips from you guys, or just remove upper hose at the Radiator and throw her in ? Should I drill a couple of small 1/8" holes to re leave some pressure ? Should the stat which has a neck on it be clamped somewhere...

I have been wondering if I should try the shock rebuild kit sold by Brattons and others for the round type shocks on my 1930. Is this what is referred to as Friction shock ? I would guess they are not working 100%. Is there a easy on the car Test for these ? The arms that connect the front...