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HRP, what's even scarier is that someone did that and when it was done stood back and probably said "nice job".
Have you "trued" your chassis? I was on a site last month with a guy that never took the time to level his Model A frame and needed a half of an...
What ever you decide to do, I would suggest longer bolts with Ny-Loc's or bolts with cotter pin's to mount your spring.
I don't do much as far as winterizing my cars, but what I do is remove the bag that I keep in my trunk with all the detail stuff I use. What I...
X2 as Joe recommends and another company I would try is Restoration Supply Co. 800-306-7008 they also have a great catalog!
There is a company that has a set up at HERSHEY every year displaying the snow running gear and parts for Model T's and Model A's. some really...
I just went out to my mail box and just received #87 of the Rodders Journal. I must admit I never thought it would happen and did give up hope of...
Don't go by the steering wheel, as the column could have been changed. From March of 1928 until the end of 1928, the emergency brake lever was...
Your car is an early '41 as you can tell by the knockout on the firewall for the early manifold heater (man killer). Any exhaust leak pumps the...
SS327, as once a recreational S.C.U.B.A. diver, I can tell you why no pictures have ever been taken of the Norseman. The Andrea Doria is about 250...
Bob Hoyt Inspection Stickers might have them in reproduction.
What I find amazing is that all three runs recorded the same exact time of 141.95 MPH. That might be too much of a coincidence.
I collect coins and last year I purchased a small box of assorted coins. In the box was belt buckle with a chromed silver dollar on it and the...
The one I got from Bob Drake fit like Henry made it.
Have you tried Restoration Specialties & Supply, Inc? 814-467-9842, www.restorationspecialties.com
I have restored several Model A's and every frame was tweaked in some way. The weak point is just in front of the center crossmember, as much of...
Nailhead, the last thing you want is to drop that engine. You are not being paranoid get it off that stand!
Unanimous, like it also! I would go with the cream or an off white, bright white might be too bright.
I have a set of C.I. brackets, hardware and instructions as pictured in post 13. If anyone is interested send me a PM and make an offer, I have no...
Follow pist-n-broke's advice. It drives me crazy when someone needs about a 1/2" of shims to get their Model A body true. If your frame was true,...
K13, the car did leave the factory in Warwick Green colors but was repainted red after a minor crash. It was then restored to it's present day...
gdrummer, as I first mentioned, a self aligning reamer allows you to ream both bushings to exactly the same measurements along the same axis. They...
Beanscoot, you can search this and other sites on why needle bearings fail on front ends, but here are a few. All bearings, including needle...
It's only OK if you are trying to do something illegal. After you get the tag and title, are you going to re-stamp all the numbers to match the...
I have been reaming kingpins since 1970 or so. I purchased a self aligning reamer and because I had the use of a hydraulic press, I became the...
There is a nice selection of both interior and exterior mirrors called "Fatties" from Hagan Street Rods, www.haganauto.com, 888-464-2426.
On one of the Wayne Carini shows, I saw them on a '32 three window he was looking at. Kind of easy to fabricate your own.
With that steel "cocoon" you won't need a roll bar.
I just picked up the new Restoration Specialties and Supply catalog at HERSHEY last week and it is even bigger than the last one. There isn't a...
They did acknowledge that my records are correct and I have two issues due. I'm at the point that if I do get my next two issues, fine. If I don't...
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