Recent content by chrs1961815

I am looking for a complete set of Tire Valve Stems (preferably all parts) that are correct for June 1930. Doesn't matter which manufacturer. I would love a restored set, but unrestored is also welcome if they are in good shape.

Those two piece ones are not the original style and don't work well IMO no matter how hard you try to get the prongs over. For a 30 Phaeton I just did I wound up buying the original style ones from berts that work much better. https://modelastore.com/index.php?route=product/product&product_id=4981

Thanks. The weird thing is that the original seats of this car had the cups like the tudor, and we are sure these are the original seats. It is one of the first off the line (June 1930) do it is very early and perhaps they made a change?

Not so much the color as to the differing rates at which the enamel and laquer oxidized. Different gloss levels can give the illusion of different shades when there really isn't. Not saying that the paint wasn't slightly different but it was probably pretty close. The lacquer most definetely...

I like mig welding them up when worn and filing back to balk shape. For this application, a perfectly round ball isn't going to make much a difference versus one that's properly welded a filed closely.

What kind of seat rest did the 1930 deluxe phaeton use? A peg, a leg, or a cup like the Tudor front seats?

Looking for a set of probably 15 or so for a car I am working on. Originals preferred by reproductions are also welcome.

So I am working on a 30 Deluxe Phaeton and I am missing the part that supports the front seat bottom pegs on the back of the seat from going backwards and on an angle on the rear floor pan. I have no idea what it is actually called and what it looks like. Any guidance is appreciated.

As somehow who rebuilds distributors to the original specs, I can say that done right like anything on a Model A, they are extremely reliable. Your modern points may be a part of the problem, they are hit or miss in my opinion. Electronic ignition works great until it doesn't when you are away...

Snyders nuts are fine. Never had an issue. The washers look dumb and are most likely unnecessary. The lug nut issue was from 20 years ago.

He is talking about the fiber insulator plate that is riveted to the plate. I haven't tried replacing one yet as I have a huge stock of original plates but I might try it one day. One would have to find an insulator board that is the same thickness and cut it to shape, drill holes and rivet it...

Ford used all kinds of wood, most commonly ash and oak. Ash is the best when it comes to making body structures for these old cars. Once painted, it doesn't expand and contract with humidity and release acid like oak does. I have used poplar as well, and it probably will be OK knowing how we...

Burnishing is better suited for fitting lose races.

When rebuilding distributors I fix the wire problem by using something like this: Abrasion-Resistant Wire, with Silicone Insulation, 16 Wire Gauge https://www.mcmaster.com/7479K22

I wound up having my own formula mixed in Axalta paint.