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The Big Book Is Back!
After hiding in the archives for a decade while thousands requested its return, we brought back the invaluable
Standard Catalog of American Cars 1805-1942
Check these out too:
The 2012 Car Collector's Package
Standard Catalog of American Cars 1946-1975
Old Cars Guide to Auto Restoration CD
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Q&A
Informative column featuring Old Cars Weekly reader questions about caring for antique automobiles answered by our well-respected answer man Kit Foster. Our most-read feature in our magazine, Q&A is now online to provide the nuts and bolts of classic car care at your fingertips.
Q&A with Kit Foster: February 2, 2012
Q. Is there anything one must do when charging or jumpstarting a car with a six-volt positive ground system, as opposed to a negative ground car? Alan Schachman, via e-mail A. Just make sure that you connect positive to positive … More
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Q&A with Kit Foster: January 26, 2012
Q. In the Sept. 15 Q&A, you mentioned a Truckstell overdrive. I have never heard of this. Can you explain? Bill Barnes, Hilton Head, S.C. A. The Truckstell Manufacturing Co., with general offices inClevelandand manufacturing plant inDetroit, made overdrive units … More
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Q&A with Kit Foster: January 19, 2012
Q. In the Nov. 17 Q&A, John Koll mentioned converting a series of 6-volt batteries to 12 volts for starting a car. He said that the switch to control it was made by the Orpin. Co. I can’t seem to … More
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Q&A with Kit Foster: January 12, 2012
Q. Can you please tell me how “numbers matching” cars are documented? I’ve had a dozen or so theories on the matter. The car in question is a 1964 Pontiac Catalina, two-door hardtop with a factory tach, four-speed manual and … More
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Q&A with Kit Foster: January 5, 2012
Q. I have a lighter with trouble lighting just like the one Bill Diehm wrote about (Q&A Nov. 24). It came with the 1928 Franklin Series 12-A convertible coupe that I purchased in 1972 and still have. In the … More
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Q&A with Kit Foster: December 29, 2011
Q. Could you help me identify this hood I found out in the woods? I’m guessing it’s from the late ’20s, but I’m not sure about the manufacturer. Any help would be appreciated. Bruce Johnstone, Rapid City, S.D. A. The … More
Q&A with Kit Foster: December 22, 2011
Q. I’ve had the bumpers pictured below around my place for many years. Can anyone help me identify them, what vehicle — make and model — they came from? They’re quite heavy, about 15 lbs. each. They appear to be … More
Q&A with Kit Foster: December 15, 2011
Q. Regarding Phil Pfersching’s question (Oct 20 “Q&A”) about Martin Tyres, I started in the tire business in 1953. My recollection is that they were referred to as the Martin five-ply tire. They were indeed a premium tire, and had … More
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Q&A with Kit Foster: December 8, 2011
Q. In the postwar years, Cadillac produced a commercial chassis supplied to the makers of professional vehicles for funeral and ambulance conversions. This chassis differed from the production Cadillac vehicles in that it had a wheelbase as long as 163 … More
Q&A with Kit Foster: December 1, 2011
Q. Perhaps one of your readers can help me identify this water pump. I know it’s for a General Motors product, but I don’t know the models or years of application. I took a pencil etching of the part number … More
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