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On my '29 Tudor I have a stock front motor mount and Floatamotor rear motor mounts. As such, I expect the motor to move around a bit more than with the rigid stock rear motor mounts. I wonder if the stock lower radiator hose setup might be so stiff, such that the added freedom of movement of...

Hi everyone - Today I worked for two hours trying to get the speedo drive gear inserted into the body of my new Mitchell overdrive unit. It appears to be about 1/4" short of being properly inserted, as the o-ring is still outside the casing. I have tried turning the gear a little and...

I am installing a Carter electric fuel pump in my '29 Model A, along with a Holley fuel pressure regulator, because I am using a Weber carburetor. The instructions to the Holley fuel pressure regulator say the fuel pump should be installed "in a vertical position with the pump motor on top."...

I am installing a Weber carb on my '29 Tudor which requires an electric fuel pump to work well, due to the Weber being a downdraft carb which sits higher than the stock Model A Carb. If anyone has mounted an electric fuel pump and are satisfied with the result, please tell me where and how you...

In my '29 Tudor have put in a modern starter with an integral solenoid -- and I want to install a 3-position ignition switch, i.e., a switch which has off/run/start. There is almost two inches of clearance. I have been unable to find an ignition switch that is only about 1.5" or 1.75". Any...

I installed a 12-volt alternator in my '29 Tudor and would like to have a voltmeter gauge in the stock ammeter location. But, the stock ammeter hole in the dash plate is only about 1.5" in diameter while available voltmeters are 2 1/8". I found a digital voltmeter which is smaller than 1.5"...

I have installed an aluminum "Rocket" head from Secrets of Speed on my Model A. I wonder about using this: https://www.amazon.com/Jet-Lube-Anti-Seize-Lubricant-Conductive-Termination/dp/B009VO2O1Y?tag=atomicindus08-20 What does everyone think about using anti-seize on spark plug threads...

I want to help a friend remove a lug nut on a rear wheel where the swedging was not done correctly and, thus, the stud spins and the lug nut will not loosen. What has worked for anyone else in this situation? I don't want to use a cutting torch and I can't get a grinder in between the spokes...

In order to replace a two-piece crank pulley with a billet steel crank pulley, I want to remove the two-piece crank pulley from my '29 Tudor's crankshaft. The motor is in the car. I can't get the second part, which is the sleeve on the crankshaft not the pulley itself. I have tried heating it...

The crank pulley on my freshly rebuilt ($10K) motor is cast iron and I have heard that the cast iron ones can break, which would be inconvenient when on the road. I see that "Secrets of Speed" offers a billet steel pulley that is the stock size, but they are out of stock. Someone else told me...

I am putting 1935 Ford 16" wheels on my '29 Tudor and am about to buy some tires for it. The car as a warmed up Model A motor from Schwalms and Lincoln brakes, so I'm hoping to be able to safely go faster than 45 mph. What do people think of this choice for tires and, if not, what do you...

Folks - Someone did a very nice rundown on vintage Ford wheels, wheel sizes and fitment by years, but I cannot seem to locate it. Can anyone link me to it? Thanks in advance. Bj

I have a set of '35 Ford wire wheels but it would cost $150 per wheel to get them re-done in powder coat and they are very old and need some metal work. Right now, Jegs has a sale on 15" X 7" wire wheels with 3.5" rear spacing, whatever that means, for $204 each, free shipping. Will these work...

To install the rear spring on my '29 Tudor, I just put the rear spring "anti-squeek" material on top of my rear spring and synched everything down real good. I don't know the torque I used, but I did it by feel, where things felt "tight". That was two days ago. Then yesterday, I re-torqued...

I have just installed the entire drive train in my '29 Tudor, including my new Mitchell transmission. Then, unfortunately, I just noticed that Mitchell sent me a gasket which is supposed to go between the transmission and the bell housing. I didn't see anything about a gasket in that spot, in...

Just read an article in the "Restorer" by Fred Binkley which recommends a two-piece crank shaft pulley, instead of a stock one-piece, because they may be removed without having to lift the motor so high. No mention in the piece of any down side to using a two-piece pulley -- or even what they...

It's getting humid out this time of year. My compressor is spitting out water. I cannot imagine doing any painting with this situation. I have no need to oil air tools, as I have electric impact wrenches. Does anyone have a recommendation for a water and moisture extractor for my compressor...

What is the ideal 16" wheel width for a '29 Tudor? The stock '35 wheel is 4" wide, but if I am buying a new reproduction wheel, I could get whatever I want, i.e., I don't need to stick with the rather narrow 4" width.

I am doing the interior of my '29 Tudor and would like to buy a good pneumatic or electric upholstry staple gun, but am unfamiliar with what is a good make and model. Any recommendations?

I am out of town and want to get in an order for some arbor shims for the pinion gear of my '29 Tudor, to reduce the excessive backlash which I asked the Barn about a couple of days ago. I got some good suggestions from fellow Barners which I want to act on as soon as I get home. So I can get...