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Car will not start , have good flow of fuel to carb, installed new coil, condenser and checked points and timing. I have spark to points and to plugs (All cylinders) engine will not fire at all. I fear that I have either a blown head gasket or intake manifold gasket. Any suggestions would be...

I went out to move the Model A pickup yesterday, it started fine, pushed the clutch in and moved it forward about a foot. The clutch pedal went all the way to the floor, movement stopped. I checked underneath to make sure nothing was disconnected with the pedal etc and nothing obvious. I have...

The doors on my ccpu often open when I hit a bump or make a shart turn. Does anyone make a simple safety lock that could prevent this? It seems that a sliding mechanism could be used as a safety lock without looking too bad.

Just starting to adjust brakes and the right rear adjusting wedge does not make any changes either forward or backward. I removed the drum and everything looks normal but the shoe does not move when turning the wedge. Never worked on brakes before so lost on what to check for.

I am close to getting the cab of my 1930 CCPU from the painter and was wondering exactly where the bed panel goes. I know the orientation but do not know if it tucks under the rear of the cab or not. Probably a dumb question but it has been a long time since I took it apart.

I am having a problem installing a distributor. Hope someone can assist. Newly overhauled engine to include rebuilding oil pump. When I insert the distributor, it will not seat against the head. It will go down about 1/8 to 1/16 and no further. I have reversed the ends of the long shaft...

In the process of working on the transmission in my model A and need some advice. I am replacing all the bearings and discovered the main shaft (not gear shaft) has some scoring so I ordered a new main shaft and received it from Snyders. The issue I am having is that the gears were difficult...

I can not figure out how to post pictures but could email them to anyone interested 1929 Roadster - Newly painted, engine has less than 300 miles since overhaul, newer tires, mechanically in excellent condition. Upholstery is leather in cab and rumble seat. Painted Rose Beige Asking...

I hope someone can help with this issue My 30 coupe windshield will not shut completely. I have not removed the headliner but cannot see where there is any adjustment up or down. I am able to move it a little bit from right to left but that is all. It does not hit the gas tank but is very...

1925 Model T ford Roadster for sale. Great condition, wheels have new spokes in all four, four recently rebuilt coils, new gastank, 2 extra front fenders and 2 extra rear fenders, all in great shape, also extra hood. Miscellaneous spare parts and some tools. Asking $12500.00 or best offer...

Quick question. When I install modern shocks on the rear of a Model A coupe, would there be any issues if I replace the two rear bolts (crown bolts) with standard bolts and reverse the directions and use lockwasher instead of castle nuts. I am having some problems finding crown bolts.

Does anyone know where I might obtain a front cross member for a 1930 pickup? Mine is cracked right in the middle and I would like to replace it rather than have it welded if possible. I know they are riveted in but could be removed by grinding and replaced with bolts. Any help would be...

I am having trouble removing the gas tank from a Model A Mailtruck. Does anyone have any information that might explain this problem. I have it loose but cannot get it to move forward or backward enough to clear the gas line connection. Any help would be greatly appreciated.

Newbie here with a question about installing stainless trim on running boards of a 29 roadster. I removed the old trim and rubber map and was wondering if the rubber mat should be installed first then the trim over the mat? I know I should remember how it came off but there was significant...

I am working on restoring my 29 roadster and in the process removed the door cards to replace with new ones. I destroyed several of the attachment (nails) and keepers. I cannot find any place to either purchase new nails or part that goes in the door metal. The nails are about 1" long and...

The gas tank in my 1931 mailtruck is leaking, and must be removed to repair. Any helpful hints for the removal.

In preparation for new paint, I have removed fenders, hood, all trim and realized that with about 4 more bolts, the entire body could be removed. Would it be a good idea to remove the body or am I asking for problems with alignment etc. Any ideas or thoughts would be appreciated.

I am going to have my 29 roadster repainted and cannot figure out how to remove the top. It appears to be stapled around the back and I am concerned that if I remove all the staples, I will never get it back nice and tight. Any suggestions or information.