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I am the original founder of Tip Tools (TP Tools) in Canfield, Ohio and want to advise that we will not be displaying at Spring Carlisle this year (after over 40 years at the spring show). Several of our employees were hit hard with Covid-19, and since then we are experiencing a shortage of...

Anyone have a good source for a radiator that will mount to my original 1940 Ford Convertible? Looking for one that is in stock if possible as mine sprung a leak and it is time to get it on the road! Thanks, Fritz

I am in process of trying to make my tail lights, rear turn signal lights and brake lights brighter on my 59 Ford. Has anyone had any luck with LED bulbs for this application? They make such bulbs that fit into the existing socket, but as I was ready to order, noticed this information regarding...

My original fuel tank leaked all over the floor a few weeks ago - lucky we caught it in time. What is the best source for a new replacement fuel tank for my 1936 Ford Cabriolet convertible coupe with rumble seat? As I read somewhere on a past thread, some may not fit properly. Any ideas...

I have the nicest running '47 Ford Convertible with original flathead V8. It starts in 1/2 a turn and sounds and runs perfectly. Good oil pressure, plenty of power, quiet engine, and the smoothest clutch I have ever had in any pre-war car. Earlier this week, we had it in the shop for some...

Did you ever think about the glove box? I have never thought about it, but can truthfully say that I have never put a pair of gloves in the glove box, and doubt if many have done so. I use mine for the owner's manual and my registration and maybe a pair of sun glasses and a pen or pencil, or...

In looking at pictures of other 1936 Fords, I have noticed that some have a section of trim across the bottom side of each running board (entire length), but others do not. Mine does not have this trim. What is correct and if it should be on the car, where can this trim be purchased? Fritz

I have a 1958 Lincoln Continental and the charging system seems perfect, as the battery always stays charged, and the car always starts in one second. However the ammeter swings back and forth constantly. At an idle it flutters just slightly, with the needle staying over the line into the...

I have a very nice 1958 Lincoln Continental and am wondering if I can post on this forum? I also have some flathead V8's (36, 37, 40, 47, 51, 53) that I often post on the early V8 forum. I have a question or two on the '58 Continental, but want to see if OK to post first.

We just finished a 6 month body-on restoration, but removed the doors, deck lid, hood, fenders, doors and running boards, as well as the window glass and added some plating and a new top and new interior side panels. This was a no-rust original car to start with and made for a relatively easy...

We just reassembled our '40 Convertible and I was planning on showing it this weekend, so yesterday gave it a 1 mile test run. It didn't sound right, and I thought the generator bearing might be bad, but drove it anyhow. Upon return noticed that the fan belt had hit and torn into the lower...

We are cleaning up an old flathead engine with 59AB on the head and 24 studs. I think this is from a 46-48 Ford. We need to know the color, as want to put the engine on display in our shop. Thanks, Fritz

I have a nice 1936 Ford Cabriolet, but there are no chrome or stainless strips along the bottom edge of the running boards. I have seen them with and without this trim. Which is correct? If the trim is required to be as original, where can it be purchased? Fritz

I have a rear bumper with "Ford" in script in the center. Bumper isn't bad, but needs plated. I can buy a new bumper, but without the "Ford" in script. Which is original - with "Ford" in script, or without? If the "Ford" belongs, I will have my bumper plated. Hoping to keep it as original...

We removed the hood, deck lid, doors, fenders and grille for a complete repaint (painting is finished), and are having plenty of trouble in lining up the hood in that the stainless steel strips on the rear of each side of the hood are up higher than the strips on the door and the side mirrors...

We pulled the hub caps off my 1940 Ford Convertible yesterday to polish them, and inside of them was a message in black magic marker: "Last Owner 9-2-07 Andy - Good Car" One of the others said, "Excel Car". His phone number was also marked inside each hubcap. The previous owner is deceased...

We are finishing our 1940 Ford and bought an upholstery kit from LeBaron Bonney, which had new black trunk cardboard. My trim shop installer (Jan Roll of New Philadelphia) just called and asked if the cardboard that is in the rear of the trunk is attached to the back of the back seat, or...

We just finished a new top installation of my '40 Ford Convertible and have the boot made, but do not know for sure this exact information: Number of snaps to attach the boot and location (space between, etc.). We sure hate to get it wrong at this point. Hoping for some help. Thanks, Fritz

Any recommendations on a radio repair man that can fix my 1940 Ford Radio? It is complete and has a new speaker, but no noise and needs new dials, which are in Mac's catalog. Also how can I tell which brand radio it is, as it is not marked, other than a serial number starting with BP.... My...

I just received my new steering wheel from Early Ford V8 Parts in Dayton and it is beutiful, but is black in color. Pictures that I have seen are maroon in color for my 1940 Ford Deluxe Convertible and the old one (too bad to fix) was maroon with a lighter outer edge. Was a black steering wheel...