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Who makes the best Radiator stone guard for my 30 coupe, is the speedway guards any good ? who carries a bug screen for the radiator core? Thanks.

What is the best surface prep and primer paint for my 30 coupe ? I am planning to do the body and paint , the way it is now the paint is curling up and flaking off, I agree this will happen due to no primer been used , about every model A I have seen the paint flakes off after a few years , what...

Anyone used the modern starter drives that are made offshore ? the U.S.made are no longer available so I am thinking about using the offshore drives . are they any good ?

I am trying to install modern guides in my 30 engine, the block bores are a little larger on some guide bores (thumbs push on one ) and .0007 interference on others, What would be an easy way to tighten them? I am thinking mabe a light knurl if possible on the o.d and then using some sort of...

I am trying to use sealed power v1558 valves in my A engine but I only have 5 on hand, I tried to use the sealed power number to buy some more but the warehouses and parts places want an engine vehicle application , they can't or won't cross the numbers over to their brand of parts, The guide...

I need a good wishbone for my 30 coupe, prefer close to oklahoma city area. Thanks

I am needing to replace my front spring and perches on my 30 coupe, where can I buy the best quality spring and what are the best spring perches to buy , I see the spring perches listed as U.S.A manufacture and Import, also I see springs on e bay listed for $129.00 new, are the $129.00 springs...

Are the u joint trunion bearings supposed to be full floating ? I have two that are different in that respect , one the outer bearing on the housing sides are solid and don't turn, I have another which the bearing floats in the housing , I want to re build one which has a little slop in the...

I want to replace the rear wheel bearings in my coupe with the 36/48 bearings , I have some new old stock ford bearings but I can't find the sleeves by themselves to install in the hub , I see the axle stub sleeves but no hub sleeves just by themselves .

I am donig the brakes on my 30 coupe, It has been around 50 years since I arched a set of shoes to the drums, My memory tells me to mic the drum, set machine to said diameter and back off the thimble adjustment about .006 leaving a small clearance on the heel and toe of the shoes to allow for...

I find myself needing a better front axle, someone attempted welding the wishbone and spring perches to my axle , but all I see are hotrod dropped axle 's for sale. is there such thing as a new replacement stock axle ? where can I buy one, I have had bad luck buying used axles, most sellers...

I need to know if a 30 brake set up will swap over to a 28/29 axle , I have a line on an early rear axle that I am wanting to use the later rear brakes ,will the complete rear brakes with the wider emergency brake drums fit without any modifications work on my 30 coupe? appreciate it as...

I am trying to find someone here in okla. to knurl 4 model A pistons I normally do my own but my Knurlizer is down at the moment, The shop I always used have no clue as to what I am talking about. this is for a set of pistons for my A but the engine no doubt is from a Gleaner Combine, it has the...

Which model A restoration book is best , I see there are several to choose from, also what is the valve spring free length an what is the installed height and the pressure at installed height, I have in stock some new old stock springs that measure 3.00" and the ones removed measure 2.826 " are...

I just acquired a Really nice 30 A coupe Barn Find, the late owner was in the process of removing the engine for re build and passed before he was able to get it out of the car, I am thinking about going back with lighter 283 pistons and a lighter flywheel for better performance and less stress...

I need 2 standard 239 ford (49-53)v-8 pistons and pins, good used Ok. 405-889-1042 , estesenterprisellc@yahoo.com. Thanks, fordestes

I have listed parts hauling in swap meet section if anyone needs parts hauled. will be deadheading north .

I will be leaving Oklahoma city area on June 28th heading to Iowa, have an empty flatbed trailer, can move large parts. Unless there is a change of plan. 405-889-1042 D.Estes

I have a couple cans of Glyptal , Is it really necessary to bake it at all or is it suitable to apply to the internals of a cleaned engine and not be concerned about it turning loose and causing problems ?

The Duncan Oklahoma swap meet has been cancelled , I just learned of this today. I hope it is re-scheduled along with the other events we attend this time of year.