Maybe this is too broad, or has been covered before....But how about a thread about common problems known to be issues to certain years/make/model. The younger guys didnt get the privilege of finding this out first hand, so those who experienced it may be able to shed some light. It can even be outside the problem category and into tips to use in rebuilding/replacing. Like how to set up a cork clutch assembly for a Hudson. All these things will be lost when those whom experienced it are gone from the board to ask anymore.... If this has been covered already, mods can delete this thread.
Well that would take some thought. I suppose that common mods made to certain vehicles would have to do with inherent weaknesses. But some had nothing to do with a weakness at all. Example: A common upgrade for an AD truck was to loose the beam axle and replace it with the '63 up GM truck suspension. Nothing wrong with the beam axle but the independent rode better.
Your right. To broad. One mans lemon is another mans pride and joy that's never givin a lick of trouble. Even comon "problem cars" can be almost trouble free in the right hands.
Could be for almost anything. Lets say a 54 Ford commonly had bad bearings/bushing in the distributor. A person might say " Oh yeah, back in the day this happened all the time....you just have to do this n'that and adjust this over here and you'll be up and running". That's just an example of course, maybe an oversimplification. The idea is to get it all down on the HAMB, or someplace, because right now I just come on here and ask my question and someone answers it. What happens when the people with the answers aren't around anymore. Id say just use the "search", but half the time that doesnt work for my question or situation. And to look through all the pages would take eons with all the show postings, tool posts, builds, etc. If at least some of it is on one thread, without any drama posts in there, it would be easier to find. Maybe it would just be too difficult to manage.....
well here's one: The ignition key in a 5-6-7 Chevy car can be removed without turning the switch to the off/lock position. Sometimes people would just pull the key and lockup the car with the engine not running, it would burn up the ignition coil, or if let go, the car.
Six-volt systems (like my '47 Ford) need to have battery cables large enough to carry the needed current, and all the wiring and connections need to be clean, uncorroded, unfrayed and tight. A lot of 6-volt problems can be traced to the wiring that connects components rather than the components themselves.
You already have it. It is called the H.A.M.B. It is archived, for all eternity, or until the power goes out, whichever comes first.
'37-'39 Chevys ( and maybe later) had a pot metal shifter lever cap on the transmission that was prone to break. After market supplied one made out of steel to replace it.