News & Events

A Vintage Model Restoration for a Good Cause

Martin Young rebuilds a German-made cutaway model from the 1940s with a sidevalve engine as a learning tool to spark engagement & memories in people living with dementia.

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How to replace the boot handle on a Ford Anglia 105E

A guide to replacing the boot lid (trunk) T-handle on a Ford Anglia 105E, using 100E parts

> READ 105E Boot Handle replacement

How to repair and replace coach fittings on your vintage car

Body Fittings #1 - The repair and adjustment of vintage car door handles, locks, bonnet fasteners, door straps, vents and other bodywork fittings.
> READ BODY FITTINGS pt1

How to adjust and aim your classic
& vintage car headlamps

Better Car Lighting series pt1. How to focus, aim and adjust free-standing and flush-mounted headlamps on pre-war and post-war cars.
This article is on our Vintage and Classic website.

> READ BETTER CAR LIGHTING pt1

The "Small Ford" you didn't know about - The Sno-Kitten

The Tucker Sno-Kitten, smallest of the classic Sno-Cats was powered by a Ford Anglia 100E engine. Small Ford Spares customer Brian has restored a 1958 example.
This article is on our Vintage and Classic website.

> READ ABOUT THE SNO-KITTEN

Got Trafficators on your Ford?
You need to read our new maintenance guide

How to maintain, repair and upgrade semaphore type indicators as fitted to early model Fords. Detailed information on Lucas SE100, SF80 units, but applicable to other solenoid operated types.
Handy diagrams, spare parts, New Old Stock units and upgrading the feeble festoon bulbs to the latest powerful flashing LEDs.
> READ TRAFFICATOR MAINTENANCE GUIDE

COUNTER SALES - OPENING HOURS

Please note that we have a product display and sales counter at our warehouse near Malvern, Worcestershire.
Open to customers Mon-Fri 9:00am-4:30pm.

If you are in the Midlands, or visiting the Three Counties Showground (we are just a few hundred metres away) call in to see us.
We are in the far corner of Merebrook Business Park, off Hanley Road, Malvern, WR13 6NP.

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Flexolite

Since acquiring Flexolite - the oil filter adaptor and flexible hose specialist - last year, we have been working on a new website that offers a wide range of service items (including spark plugs, oil filters, fuel pump repair kits and ignition parts) as well as an expanded range of electrical accessories, tools and consumables. Please visit www.flexolite.co.uk for further details and thank you for your support.

Small Ford Spares has done it again!

Brand-new Universal Joints for all 8/10hp models 1932-1959 are available to buy for the first time in decades. Multiple new forgings, high precision machining, new bearings and clips. These have only been available as a re-conditioned exchange unit for decades with all the inevitable problems of play caused by wear in the splines and centre spider assembly. This is a superb OEM-quality assembly that links the gearbox output to the prop-shaft (torque tube). Part No. Y-7090

Powerful LED replacements for older lights

Since taking on the stock of Cambridge Auto Bulbs – a vintage and classic bulb specialist – early this year, we have catalogued 500 types of incandescent and halogen auto bulbs to cover most car, commercial and motorcycle applications up to c1990. We have also added over 160 LED bulbs to the range to provide high-quality, lower-power consumption LED alternatives to all the most popular conventional bulbs. Please visit www.classicbulbs.co.uk for further details of this greatly expanded range plus information and search tools to help you find the bulb you need.