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Thought this was interesting. https://www.jalopyjournal.com/forum/threads/flathead-helmet-distributor-help-needed.1195035/

In a recent tread "Rockfl" had questions about the caps on his helmet distributor. Questions came up about the fit and possible mix-ups of early (1932-1936) caps and plates with later (1937-1941) parts. I realized that as much as I've messed with these distributors I was not perfectly clear...

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Are they even close? Have a buddy that needs the Lincoln and trying to help. Many thanks.

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Stumbled onto this ad that may have slipped under the radar. Lots of Model A stuff ... this weekend. Plenty of pictures. https://www.estatesales.net/FL/Ormond-Beach/32174/2147112

i hope nobody will take offense to posting this but the Amelia has been at the tops of major concours events to begin inviting genuine, original Ford flathead HOT RODS as entrants. And, what concours would invite the creations of Ed "Big Daddy" Roth? Check it out...

Well, I got to see the Bullitt at the Amelia Island Concours. Being a volunteer, I figured I had all day to find a way to drive it. From before the show began, before sun up I plied my plan at the Hagery display which featured the Bullitt ... drinking Hagerty's coffee and eating a Hagerty...

For those planning to attend, forecast of rain has moved the show to one day earlier. Had to do this last year ... went smoothly ... did not affect the content and quality of the event...

For those planning to attend, forecast of rain has moved the show to one day earlier. Had to do this last year ... went smoothly ... did not affect the content and quality of the event...

Both of the long sought-after Bullitt Mustangs have been found. The "stunt" car was found in a junk yard in Mexico. The "hero" car was located in TN and will be at the Amelia Island Concours, Mar. 9-11...

For those who have not heard, both of the long sought-after Bullitt Mustangs have been found. The "stunt" car was found in a junk yard in Mexico. The "hero" car was located in TN and will be at the Amelia Island Concours, Mar. 9-11...

The production of insert (LB) engines began in late 1935 for introduction in the 1936 model year, October 1935. Both insert and babbitt engines were used throughout 1936. The belief that LB engines were introduced mid-year is so wide-spread that it is repeated on the internet much more...

I need to replace my '35 pickup gas tank. What is your best advice ... steel or poly? Which vendor? Thanks for offering your experiences.

Sam's is discontinuing the sales of Optima batteries ... at least in my area. In stock batteries are on clearance. I bought yellow top 12V 35's for $99 each.

Busy in the kitchen helping with all the Christmas baking ... many apple pies and apple CAKES. Lots of peeling. Needed some vintage technical help and found a new use for the Sun Distributor Tester. Perfect for getting the gap just right. (You can laugh but I'll bet Bubba is out in his...

Bought a couple of 44t press-on fiber timing gears on line. Advertised as "Westinghouse NORS" .... BUT arrived with no markings other than one with "HooF". They were not in their original boxes. Does anyone have experience with unmarked gears? Want to check here before turning them down...

In case you're wondering ... $750,000 or so. http://autoweek.com/article/car-life/pricy-packard-plunged-pond

Sorry that I'm not very good at cars earlier than the A ... could use some help with a buddy's grandpa's car. Many thanks.