Recent content by Charles Reese

sadly, headed back to cold virginia on thursday

In PS for a coupla days ... would love opportunity to visit with 'Early 28' guys .. im working on a Jan '28 Open Pickup ​​​​​​​Charles Reese 804-304-7115

not intending to step on Jim or Gary's thread ... just posting some pix

Timely thread ... I removed / 'restored' / installed my fuel valve last weekend! Wrapped a few turns of duct-tape around threads (not the ones that go into tank ... thread sealant on those!) and slipped a 5/8" deep socket over them to gain a hand hold and mechanical advantage .... worked great.

Firstly, credit should be given where due so I apologize for not remembering where I got this info/pix … I note also that you are writing from S.America so you may have a right hand drive vehicle in which case I assume the holes may be reversed!!! The first picture shows the passenger side of...

believe don turley posted these in the past ... same as mine. i can post pix of mine tomorroe

No photo(s) showing ... plz repost

Jan '28 Open Cab: example of 'stepped' upper socket. Note too the bolts have 'holes' vs. 'slots' for the retaining pin. Assume to be original, but then its been 90+ yrs ... :D

would appreciate suggestions on how best to remove the original cone-shaped (press in) alemite fittings from shackles without destroying them.

planning on being in Tampa/Clearwater area a few days in mid March. too old for the beach so would enjoy visiting with "A" guys. am restoring Jan 28 vehicle so particularly interested in guys that might have E28 cars or extra 'early' parts, etc. looking forward some warmer weather!:)

FOUND ONE! thanks to everyone that responded .... Looking for first style tire iron ... straight sides w/ full radius edge to the tip or sheared to keep same width along the length. NOT the common Model T-style w/ flared ends. Plz PM me with photos and price.

Would be interested in advice as to painting the Model A Front fender in one’s home garage? 1. how do you manage positioning the front fender during the spraying process? special rigs, etc.. Pictures would be helpful. 2. do you (a) spray both sides at one time or (b) one side, let dry, paint...

Pix would be helpful, along with names of products used (or found not useful). humidity is the enemy! here in VA seems even fiberglass will rust:rolleyes:

see below meant to include al's28/33 quote

Due to the hard work and perseverance of many, the JS offers us a wealth of information re: finishes for most components of our projects. I don't wish to stir up a hornet’s nest but would like ‘opinions’ of the following products to approximate the finishes we are trying to replicate. *...