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Happy New Year to Yall! I wanted to say a heartfelt thanks to those of you whom I have never met who have helped me with everything from coils to carburetors to brakes. As I try to pass along what I know to my son so that he can take care of our '34, all of this information is invaluable. I...

I'm trying to make an adapter for my master cylinder (M1050) so that I can use my pressure brake bleeder on it. I am having a heck of a time finding the thread type on the fill plug. I also see that some of the new master cylinders on the internet have what appears to be a removable plug...

Need a little help here. Motor is 59ab, new Skip coil and distributor, new FA54 condenser. New plugs. Motor is running very rough, especially at idle. Compression is between 85 and 90 pounds on all 8 cylinders. Getting ready to do a cylinder leak down test. With the motor running, I pulled...

Looking to pick up a spare condensor. I've heard many of you mention the Napa Echlin ones for crab distributors. I'm looking at the napa website and it comes up with part # ECH FA54. Is that the correct part number? Thanks! Ron

I just had Skip rebuild several of my old coils - one for my '34 motor and 2 for my 59ab. I talked to him today about external resistors and decided to look around to see what is available these days. Before I buy another of the ballast style, I noticed a thread on an unrelated forum about...

At long last, I am taking on the task of organizing, labeling, etc. all of the parts I have collected over the years. Most all of the parts are for '34 passenger cars. There are a few items I cannot identify and was hoping for a little help. Most of the items in this particular box were from...

Just doing a little preventative maintenance on my 59ab. Current plug wires are vintage Sears 7mm from 1966 (not kidding at all). Car is a driver, so just looking for reliability. Question - what is the best set of wires I can get today that will still go through the looms? BTW - I'm sending...

On my 59AB, the generator mount stud continues to come loose. I believe I have finally fixed the problem after putting lock tight on the stud and on the nut. However, after what happened a couple of months ago (generator slipped to one side out of cradle in intake, made hole in radiator, fan...

Need help all. No spark on stock 59ab with crab distributor.... Both coil windings show correct resistance. Distributor tests fine on the bench (both points gapped at .015, cleaned, and ground to the housing when closed and are not grounded when open). When I 'bypass' the rotor and cap and...

Ready to spray my wire looms, oil fill tube, and crank pulley. I can't tell from the pictures and the '33/34 book does not say anything about the black paint. Is it flat, glossy, etc.? Any details would be appreciated. Thanks! Ron

Working through a radiator issue - coming back from a friend's last weekend, the generator bolt came loose and the fan hit the radiator. It cut through at least 3 tubes and damaged 2 others. Two questions: - do you think it can be repaired? If not, suggestions on a complete rebuild? I talked...

I had a mishap coming back from a friends house last weekend. The generator bolt came loose and the fan broke. Damaged the radiator, hood, and intake manifold. All can be repaired, so no worries. But, I do need to find a new fan. I was hoping someone has one laying around they would sell...

I have been looking for one. Is this correct? I understand the 4 cylinder one has 3 tabs similar to a Model A, while the V8 one has two. Not sure about dimensions and such. Ron

Hello all. I have been a regular reader on this forum for years now, but just joined today. Quick backstory - my father, son, and I finished restoring a '34 Tudor about 2 years ago. My Father bought the car from the original owner in '66 and then it sat for about 40 years. We restored the...