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With the clutch depressed in neutral there is no noise. Once I place the car in gear I hear what sounds like a angry pack of wasps. Sometimes I...
My step-dad called me about a stock black 1928/29 Model A Roadster for sale somewhere in AZ. It is an older gentleman located in Scottsdale or...
Anyone know of a good machine shop in south LA, north OC area? I need to take 0.100" of my flathead cylinder heads and I will need to have the...
So my clutch guy screwed around for 2 months until he found a disc and pressure plate that would work. I got it home today and it hits the steel...
How do I get the pedal shaft out of the cast housing? I don't see any pin holding it in, but it could be covered in the powder coating. It's...
I am looking for personal experiences with Restoration Shop acrylic urethane. I am planing on painting my 32 frame this weekend with single...
Do you ever start a simple project and then things take a complete 180°? I decided that I didnt need two closed cars so my plan was to just swap...
This adaptor gear reducer thing was on the transmission when I pulled it from the junk yard. The truck was stock and pretty beat so I don't think...
I'm in Detroit for a few days and need something to keep me busy for the next few Evenings. Anybody have any suggestions? I am staying in Troy....
I think this is more than strong enough, but I would like to hear your opinion. This brake master cylinder/ clutch master cylinder mount is made...
I have an 8ba Flathead and it is a complete rebuilt block, but does not have all the bolt on parts (water pumps, timing cover, intake...) I want...
I recently got my 36 on the road and I am having a problem with the steering. I am running a F100 steering box with standard I-beam front end. I...
I have looked around for a alternator for my 48 flathead that looks the same as a generator. The closest thing that I have found is the one from...
Every year Early Times has their New Years day cruise where 200+ cars go from shop to shop looking at some of the coolest stuff out there. Here...
We pulled the quick change out of the 36 today to make sure that everything was in good shape. When we got it apart we found a large crack through...
I picked up a 1940 Ford truck steering column drop and ignition switch today and I need to know how to take it apart. Everything works on it, but...
I am trying to disassemble a 1936 Ford ignition switch and I can not get the lock and tumbler out. What is the procedure? should I drill out the...
I am finally starting to work on my 36 and my project for the moment is the brake system. I have 40 drums in the rear and the Lincoln drums up...
I installed one of the under floor aftermarket power brake booster and master cylinder combos on my Model A. I am running disc in front and drum...
I am living the dream now. I picked up this 3 window on Saturday and cant wait to get it on the road. I friend of mine built this over 30 years...
I got my steering arm and drag link last night but when i went to install them on my Model A the lower rod is hitting the hairpins. The top rod...
I have used the search function and I have been unable to find information on suicideing the doors on my 30 Tudor. I have seen it done by flipping...
Well I guess its time to say HI. I have been lurking in the shadows and figured I should join. I am 26 years old and have been working on cars...
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