Recent content by 31truck

This knob was purchased by me in Nov. of 2007 from the private collection of an elderly Model A Ford / Early Ford V-8 parts vendor. It was originally offered for sale by auto parts businesses such as Western Auto in the 1930’s. I have a letter of authenticity which states “Your knob is...

Penrite can been ordered from Restoration Supply Co. 800-306-7008 www.restorationstuff.com It is really, really thick and a microwave only helps somewhat. It is very hard to get into the steering box so it should be equally hard to leak out. It is the only solution to a leaking steering box...

This is the metal roof panel that is above each door. It is the same part that most all of the Model A vendors sell. Bratton offers it on page 149 for $168.00. I bought this part to use in my restoration, but I happened to find an original panel that I was able to save with some work. The...

I am pretty sure the marks you mentioned only align to time the crank with the cam and have nothing to do with TDC of no 1 piston. TDC on no one cylinder is when the piston is at the top of the compression stoke and naturally both valves are closed. That is when the timing pin falls into the...

Need original panels to complete installation of new top wood and top cover materials.

Recently when installing an oil pan gasket set, I started trimming the ends of the rope seals by the only method I have heard and read about, namely using a new single-edge razor. After some struggling with the razor, I spied my Dremel tool which just happened to be close by. It was loaded...

I removed this frame from my '31 CCPU which had under gone a previous amateur restoration. I believe it is the same type frame that is advertised in Bratton's 2013 Catalog, item #30060. page 120. price $460. That fame is touted as fitting, with one exception, '30-'31 Tudor, Coupe, Fordor...

Been there, currently doing that!

The PPG Color Library numbers for Brewster green are: Med. #1017 (44328) & Lt. #1247 (43845).

The vendor at this site advertises "Model A Pickup Roof Panels - Coming Soon". However, I know these remarks have been touted for at least 3 years. Each time I called I was told that it won't be long now. I haven't called in about 5 months, so I don't know if they are any closer to...

This is the horizontal wood rail that goes under the rear window from corner to corner. It was manufactured by Classic Wood Manufacturing with an original cost of $30. I'll provide a copy of invoice. I'm selling it because I have decided to use the original belt rail in my CCP. I like its...

I sent a PM with my email address and have not received any pictures.

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Lab Metal is the best product to use. It is not cheap or easy to work with per se, but you get what you pay for. http://www.eastwood.com/lab-metal-24-oz.html

Another solution would be to use spring button sliders from Chassis Engineering. http://www.chassisengineeringinc.com/page7.html