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A friend of mine’s father passed away and he wants to sell his dad’s 1928 roadster pickup. It was running well and his dad had it out on the road a few years ago. It died on one of the outings. He never seemed to get back to it. Any advice on an asking price? Eastern PA. Thanks, Jerry

Hi, I am puzzled by this one. On my 1930 coupe with oval speedometer I have replaced the missing cable. Last year I installed a gear housing without cable just to seal the drive shaft. I mistakenly bought a housing for a round speedometer. So I have replaced the gear shaft and retainer. Now...

Hi, So I am adding a fuel pump to feed my Stromberg 81. Mounting a Carter P4259 and a Holley 12-804 to the frame rail below the carb. What is the best choice for fuel lines. From the sediment bowl containing micro filter to the pump. From the regulator to the carb. Best line material? Fittings...

Took my 1930 coupe, with a Stromberg 81, out for a test drive today. I think that I could feel some stumble at higher rpms so now I will follow what most say and install a fuel pump. I have chosen a Carter P4259 and a Holley 12-804 regulator. I understand that a filter should be used before the...

Hi, Purchased a 30 amp meter to go with my alternator even though I understand they are of questionable quality. While installing it in the panel the needle fell off so I pried it apart and replaced the needle. It fell off a second time same as before. My question is has anyone used any other...

Hi, Fabricating a throttle linkage for my new Stromberg 81. Wondering if I could get opinions on how this looks? I have been trying to keep the upper and lower linkage to pivot distances equal or if anything the lower leg longer thinking that would give me a longer throw at the pedal. Better...

Hi, Installing a new intake on my 1930 coupe. Using studs and brass nuts I installed a year ago with the engine rebuild. I was torquing to 30 ft lbs. As I was finishing, the front stud began creaking to beat the band. Not even sure where the torque ended up. I am thinking to redo them using...

Hi, I am installing a down draft Stromberg in my 1930 coupe. I am going to try gravity feed to start. I am replacing my leaking fuel shut off valve with a new one that I bought from Snyder's. After reading posts here I know that I want to be sure of a positive shut off. Is there any...

Hi, I know there are a bunch of guys running Strombergs. I just ordered a model 81 for my 1930 coupe. Does anyone have opinions on the Scalded Dog intake manifold? Thanks, Jerry

Hi, Rebuilding the front end on my 1930 coupe and noticing something I have to question. The threaded stud on the brake actuating arm is 7/16" diameter. The mounting hole in the spring perch is a generous 1/2". Is this right? Seems like a lot of clearance. Thanks, Jerry

Hello, 1930 coupe. I experienced something yesterday that I haven't felt before. Just achieved break-in of my freshly rebuilt engine at the builder's recommendation of 500 miles. Came to the first stop sign which I stop at every time I leave my house. Downhill stop sign and the car produced a...

Hi, Can anybody comment on the quality of Bratton's foreign 30-31 steering wheel? I know the US made is closer to original. I am more concerned with if it feels and looks like it will hold up to years of use? Thanks, Jerry

Hello, I am installing a F100 steering box in my 1930 coupe. Thanks Randy Gross for incredible support! I am having column alignment issues that shimming the box at the frame does not seem to remedy. My column is pressed to the left side (driver side) of the tank bracket but it is slightly to...

Hi, In my 1930 coupe, the spider does not reach into my light switch. The previous owner did not have a spring or retaining clip installed so I believe the spider would simply fail down into the switch. Could it be that I have the wrong length rod? Thanks, Jerry

Hi, Trying to get to the point of breaking in the newly rebuilt engine on my 1930 coupe. The PO had the ammeter wired with yellow to the charge side and the black terminal box wire to the positive side of the coil. I tried to follow Les Andrews manual and other info located on the Internet with...

Hi, Mounted the newly rebuilt engine in my 1930 coupe last night and continuing to put it together. I have Ken Davis shocks and a Poises front spring installed. While I had the rear out I did my best to level the rear spring. My issue: measurments up from the garage floor to the frame. At the...

Hi, Ready to install the oil pan on my 1930 coupe. There is a small step (.005-.010") where the front timing cover meets the block due to rope seal pressure. Will be using the Snyder's cork gasket that specifies no sealant. Will the gasket seal this step or should I loosen the timing cover and...

Hi, Working on my 1930 coupe as I can find time. It took me a while to align my flywheel housing but with using laminated horseshoe shims cut from main bearing shims I am happy with the result. Left the assy set for 24 hours for final check. Then I decided that the bolts were secure at 55...

Hi, Installing a lightened flywheel and v8 pressure plate on my 1930 coupe. My clutch disc is what I gather to be an old style (pictured). Thickness is .335". Is there a advantage to getting a new clutch disc with springs? Thanks. Jerry

Hi, I am thinking that the transmission main shaft in my 1930 coupe has the fixed front bearing spacer and should not get the "key ring". Correct? Thanks, Jerry