Q&A

Q. In reference to the hubcap in the June 21 Q&A, this was the standard cap unless an optional cover was ordered for 1964 Ford autos from the compact Falcon through the full-size Ford. I know, because I ordered my … More »

Q. I have been following the recent spate of fuel-related issues that the Q&A column has been responding to. There’s been a lot of good information given to your readers and I would like to suggest a couple more sources … More »

Q. Regarding the July 12 Q&A about ethanol, I work for Gold Eagle Company, the producers of STA-BIL, HEET and Octane 104 and felt I could add more information and insight to this discussion. The addition of ethanol began in … More »

Q. I just read the letters on Ford flathead rear main seals (Q&A, Aug. 23). I installed a Kevlar rear seal from Speedway Motors in my 8BA motor. It was a strange-looking seal (as compared to the rope seal); it … More »

Q. I am writing in response to Ken Snyder’s question about his rear main seal in his 1948 Ford (June 14). Fel Pro makes split lip-type seals. I have had better luck with these over the rope seals. I don’t … More »

Q.  I’m looking for any information to identify this grille badge. It shows it was made for Chevrolet Motor Division, General Motors Sales Corp., by Gordon B. Miller, Cincinnati, Ohio. The inscription on the badge says “Order of Marching Chevroliers.” … More »

Q. I have been searching without success for a reproduction gas ration sticker for the windshield of my Model A Ford. Any help would be appreciated. — Dave Siegel, Long Beach, N.Y. A. I knew I’d seen these somewhere. Robert … More »

Q. The June 28th Q&A had a question about radial tires and shock absorbers. As for the standard GM rear-wheel-drive car, a single-action shock was used with both bias and radial tires right up into the late 1990s. With a … More »

Q. Regarding Rich Fink’s mystery license plate topper (Q&A, May 31), I believe these were used on installation commanders’ cars to identify that it was the colonel or captain’s car, so you could render a salute when it went by. … More »

Q. With respect to the last use of carburetors, I had a 1991 Jeep Grand Wagoneer with a Chrysler 360 and I think a two-barrel carburetor. I thought the car performed pretty well until I drove it after driving other … More »