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Trying to start my stock 36. Battery was low. Put the charger on overnight, but left the ignition ON! New battery installed, and cranks great. But no start. Do I pull the dist and check for burned points? Need help.:(

My builder say it is the short crank, 37-39

We've been trying to rebuild this for an old raceboat I bought 10 years ago. It's been in three shops and still not done. We are missing the oil pomp pickup tube .Can anyone help?

Yes I think it is an "assigned" number. It is all steel. I am trying to get in touch with the owner.

I'm looking at a 1932 Vicky that is showing a vin of BCS 2671. Checking Van Pelt and other info, I cannot make sense of this. What am I missing?

Bill is right. In our club it is done in fun and always respect for the recipient. If anyone leaves because of it, it was either not handled respectfully or they don't belong anyway. These clubs are for fun. IMHO.

How will we know when the 2nd printing is available? Can we order it now?

This just what I was going to say. I had several coupes and fit in them fine, but never had the money to finish them. 50 yrs later, saw a 28 roadster, wow, had to have it. Now I can't fit in, probably being 76 years old is a factor.

Or zip ties or panty hose? (Not yours of course) Fun trip home!

Sounds like a great idea, but wouldn't you want to balance it AFTER the new ring gear is installed. The original worn gear would balance differently than with a new gear. Just asking, trying to learn

It seems like all the shows are going that way.

My experience has been that the retailer submits the credit to the credit card company, but the credit card company holds off before posting the credit to the cardholder. Not the retailers fault.

I bought a Direct Lift 4 post several years ago. Also use it to lift and turn small boats. Great tool.

We are currently rebuilding one at Boghosian's in Fresno, for an old wooden hydroplane. Would love to have the book also.

Very happy with my artillery wheels from Wheel Smith!

How about port and starboard?

Does anybody still use Loran? In 1991 as I recall that was what was used for coastal navigation.

In 49 the "hardtop convertible" was born, as it simulated the convertible look. A 2 door or later a 4 door with no post. It has just been shortened to "hardtop" through the years.

I disagree about the "prevailing ideology." I just finished reading another post on the flathead forum about mechanical brakes on early fords, and how much better they are when adjusted properly compared to many hydraulic conversions.

Also check the length of the lower studs on the block. While refitting aluminum heads to a "new" 60 block, we found that those studs were not long enough to give sufficient length for the nut. They were shorter than the other studs and would have been very difficult to remove. We then...