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Model A/AA Ford mail truck did not require state license plates during their use. However, now to drive a privately owned antique mail truck, a state license plate would be required.

Looking for what is called by TRICO the "bakelite yoke" for the "K" type vacuum motor.

Does anyone have a good top boot for a 1931 Cabriolet 68-C they would part with?

Am looking for any parts specific to the Model AA Ford mail truck, especially for a 1931.

Am looking for TRICO wiper motors for parts.

Looking for a chromed wiper motor for a 68-C. Need not work, but look good for mounting.

This may be too obvious, but the plug in the top cover on mine was loose and I didn't notice till I put some air to the inlet to insure the passages were clear and the plug flew out never to be seen again. I used a .22 bullet for make a new plug. Was afraid brass might be to hard and crack the...

The best source of info on these wiper motors are the original patents. The one you want for the 'original' motor style is patent # 1,840,233. This shows the internal parts and describes the operation of the motor. I am attaching the patent in PDF format. Hope it helps you.

If you want the correct names of the parts, I suggest you look at the patents for the Tri Co vacuum motors. I have done some research into their operation and found the original patents to be extremely helpful. The 2 that show the internal parts the best are the following: 2,032,319 which is...

Been trying to find a source for the felt washer that is on the switch mechanism shaft in a Tri Co vacuum motor. Anyone have a source? Guess I can try to make one.

This GM Body mail truck was originally restored in the ‘80’s and has been garaged since it’s initial restoration. The restoration was done by a the current owner who actually drove these mail trucks while working for the Postal Department. Recently, some repairs have been performed to maintain...

2 questions: are they still for sale and what are the Budd numbers stamped into the wheels? Need to know if they are right for my truck(s). Need wheels with reinforced hubs.