Frank Maniatis so treasured his 1929 Ford Model A Roadster that 75 years after he bought it, the car still owns a special place in his daughter Tina Higgins’ heart — and her garage. From cross-country pleasure trips to lumber… Read More ›
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Model “A” Fords To Go – Taylor Truck-a-Way Co. – @TheOldMotor
This load of three new 1930 Model “A” Fords is on a semi-trailer manufactured by the Taylor Truck-a-Way Co. of Los Angeles, CA. At the time, a rig of this type was used for local and regional transport, and long-distance transport of… Read More ›
Removing Valves from a Ford Model B Engine
Removing Valves from a Ford Model B Engine As part of the inspection of the Model B engine it was found that the valves were seized due to the amount of time that the engine has been laid up. With… Read More ›
Old Ford Rally 2019 – British Motor Museum
This years Old Ford Show at the British Motor Museum at Gaydon was very well attended by cars up to 1995. The admission ticket gave access to the show and full entry to the excellent museum. The showground surrounds the… Read More ›
D&B Quick Point Gap Setter for Model A Ford
The “Quick Point Gap Setter” tool is a very simple way to solve an awkward challenge. Some may say it’s a lazy way out, but for me it makes the operation so simple it’s a no brainer particulary when out… Read More ›
The Highwaymen (2019) – Costner & Harrelson, Bringing Down Bonnie & Clyde
Enjoyable film especially for lovers of the 30’s and vintage Fords Kevin Costner is an actor who makes almost everything he’s in better. A reliable force in Hollywood for decades now, he brings a gravitas to his roles that elevate most… Read More ›
Visit to John’s
Took a little pre-Christmas visit to my friend John’s and took a look at the progress on his roadster rebuild and the latest parts he has for sale. The rolling chassis is just about done and the body is underway,… Read More ›
History and Detail on Solid-Axle Front Suspension – Dan Kahn @HotRodNetwork
Excellent article from Dan Kahn that does what it says on the tin, taking the reader through the history of solid axle front suspension in great detail. This piece is not only of interest to the historians amongst us, it… Read More ›
Model A Sport Coupe- The Poor Man’s Roadster? – Jive Bomber @TheJalopyJournal
Now here’s an article close to my heart as a Sport Coupe owner, poor is a relative term as I definitely can’t afford a Roadster! Great article on the use of a Sport Coupe body to build a Hot Rod,… Read More ›
2018 Hot Rod Hill Climb Photos — Royboy Productions
Take a look at Travis’s excellent coverage of the 2018 Hot Rod Hill Climb in Colorado. Whilst you are there take a look at all of his articles and maybe buy a copy of his book covering his epic 48… Read More ›