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Up for sale is a complete water pump rebuild kit for a Ford Model A, new in box, stainless shaft. It is Vintique A-8591-LSSB. Never used. Price...
Rare as hen's teeth, here is a set of HELICAL quick change gears, set #5, for a midget (Model A style) 6 spline rear end. Correct 21 and 26...
SOLD & SHIPPED Up for sale is a set of three rubber or soft plastic scoop covers for scoops on early Ford 2-barrel carbs. In good condition,...
When all you have is the cab, how do you tell '32, '33, and '34 pickups apart? Thanks, JimSig
I'm new at quickchange rear ends and have a question: "Since the Ford center section has been replaced with a Halibrand, how do I fill the ring...
On 1940-48 hubs, the stock stud threads seem a little short when using mag or aluminum wheels. Does anybody know the maker and number of longer...
I just got my 5.50-16 Coker Classic tires for my '32. I was happy until I read the DOT code. The date of manufacture was the 30th week of 2009....
I've heard of guys emptying fire extinguishers before the fire was out. What is a recommended size and type of fire extinguisher to carry? JimSig
I would like to get a couple of early Ford slotted steel wheels widened an inch and a half. I don't want new rims, just the old ones cut and...
Is there such a thing as too much oil pressure in a flathead? In my 8BA, fully warmed up, at freeway speeds (2000 rpm), I'm getting 75 pounds....
I am putting together a fenderless '32 Ford coupe with a 401 Buick, and it's time to buy front brakes. The car will be street driven. When...
I know, I could do it myself with a Sawzall, but I'd like something a little more professional. Anybody know where to go in So Calif to get the...
I'm building a traditional hot rod with a quick change rear. It'll have a tach, but should I spend money on a speedo for it?
Shifters for SP400's are hard to find. Could you use an aftermarket Turbo Hydro shifter on a '64 SP400? If not, anybody know what shifters would...
Anybody know if a gear drive is available for a 401-425 Buick nailhead? Engine is too quiet as is.
I've always heard of removing spring leaves to lower a Model A, but I've never met anybody who knew the correct order in which to do it. Assuming...
I thought both of these springs were Model A rear. Both have 2" wide leaves. But from there they sure are different. The top one has 10 leaves,...
Which nailhead-powered Buicks came with cast rocker arm covers that said "BUICK" on the side? Or were these aftermarket? Thanks,
Can anybody tell me what engine and trans this yard sale adapter would fit? The engine bolt pattern is 12 on a 15" circle. The trans holes are 5...
When I get a PM, I notice it because of a blue Windows message box telling me. Then it follows with another asking me if I want to open it in...
Hey, is it just me or would the yellow American Grafitti coupe look better if the radiator were about 2-3" higher? The radiator support rods run...
Here's one I can't figger out. I have an 8BA in a Model A frame, cast flywheel housing, brand new rebuilt and balanced 10" clutch disc and...
I've got an 8BA with a '39 open trans in a Model A frame. I'd like to change to a T-5 trans, and am wondering if the T-5 will fit under the stock...
The side window openings in my '32 standard coupe measure 10 3/8" high at the middle. Can anybody tell me what that measurement is in a stocker?...
Is there a link that shows a comprehensive list of all cars that used certain bolt patterns? In other words, if you have a set of, say, 4 on 4...
From our beloved cheap tool store comes a Merc custom diecast - never mind that the Chinese call it a "Street Rod". go to...
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