Q&A

Q. I recently purchased these headlights. The only writing I can find on them is on the inside of the glass on the reflective base. It says “The American Flatlite Company (Flatlite Standard Cintio).” On top of both headlights appears … More »

Q. I noticed the comments about door panel nails in the Dec. 13 issue, as used in GM cars. These nails are ringed and actually do hold the door panel to the inner door. To remove the door panel fitted … More »

  Q. I have a 1946 Chevy cab-over-engine dump truck that I am starting to resto-mod using the original frame, engine (261-cubic-inch) and ram. I intend on changing out the huge 20-inch tires and rims and replacing them with 16-inch … More »

Q. I enjoyed reading the Oct. 4 issue about 1912 Cadillac with the first electrical self-starter. Did Cadillac use 24 volts for all electrical service on these vehicles, or was it a dual system with six volts for all other … More »

Q. I believe this bomb-shaped car part is an old electric shift mechanism, but age and make elude me. It’s roughly 9 inches long and 2 inches high and says “DEPRESS CLUTCH PEDAL WHEN STARTING ENGINE” by the on-off switch. … More »

Q. In the Q&A section of the Nov. 15 issue, Wayne Anders had dim dash lights in his 1972 Mustang. He said new bulbs did not fix his friend’s ’71 Mustang. Just because changing bulbs didn’t fix his friend’s car, … More »

Q. Concerning the Q&A column in the Oct. 25 issue mentioning the 1977 Olds engine, my dad bought a brand-new ’77 Delta Royale off the showroom floor, one of the first to arrive. It was a great car. Later, my … More »

Q. In response to Marvin Honeycutt’s question regarding the Chevron starting fluid can (Nov. 1 Q&A), I am very familiar with the product and the procedure for its use. In the early 1980s I worked as a mechanic for a … More »

Q. Attached is a picture of a radiator cap I inherited from my father when I cleaned out his house following his death. A friend of mine suggested I send a pic to you to see if anyone can identify … More »

Q. I examined the Delco distributor on my 1972 Buick. I believe the distributor cap that Larry Claypool inquired about (Oct. 18 Q&A) is actually a manufacturing defect. I believe the inserts were placed in the mold prior to the … More »