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Does anyone know how to stop Model A doors from rusting at the bottom from rain water running into the door? There are no seals to prevent water from entering between the glass and outer door skin. The doors have drain holes but water still gets in between the sheet metal folds at the bottom and...

I do my own bright nickel plating and would like to try Butler Nickel plating on an instrument panel. Does anyone have a good photo showing this finish on an instrument panel? I don't know if the surface scratches are vertical or horizontal or if they are on the sides of the part as well as the...

I have a 28/29 Electrolock popout switch that will not allow the key to rotate to turn it on. I've taken it to a local lock smith and he feels we need to take the tumbler out to see what is wrong. That's the question. How do you get the tumbler out of a 28/29 popout switch when you can't turn...

Not long ago I saw a posting about what the compressed and free length for the front motor mount springs should be. The posting also said that some reproduction springs will not compress enough and do not dampen vibration. I can't find this posting. Does anyone know where to find it?

Does a 28/29 Closed Cab Pickup use any type of rubber seal to stop water from running down the door windows and into the doors? If so, what is it and where can I buy it? Thanks for any help.

Are 1916 and 1919 basic touring car bodies the same? I know that the fenders, radiator, hood, hood former and fire wall are different. Is the basic body the same. I would like to use a 1919 touring car body to replace a 1916 body if it will work. Any advice would be appreciated.

I am getting ready to install the gas tank in my 29 and am thinking about what to use for anti squeak material. I've read all the posts about using friction tape but see a couple of potential problems with it. First, its thin so it won't seal very well if the mating surfaces aren't perfect...

I am restoring the windshield for my 29 closed cab pickup. As with most Model A windshields, the steel retainer strip that secures the windshield gasket on the bottom and sides is not straight. After I straighten it, I'd like to set it at the correct dimension from the inside of the windshield...

I am getting ready to paint a 29 closed cab pickup that I've been working on for the past couple of years. Before I do, I want to make sure of the paint color for the dash rail, windshield garnishes, door window frames and garnishes, and rear window frame. As I understand it, they should be...