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    Rain-X ?

    Alcohol is an excellent solvent for the interlayer in laminated safety glass - water is not. Mike
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    Anyone in Northeast Connecticut ?

    I'm in north-central Ct-town of Somers, between Enfield and Stafford Springs. Mike
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    electronic flasher question

    Deny, I got my electronic flasher from LEDlight.com. Their stock number is 84787. I don't know if they ship to Canada. Mike
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    door/roll-up window seal

    Thanks jw for your prompt reply. How is rain prevented from entering the door cavity? Mike
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    door/roll-up window seal

    Would someone please tell me what is used as an outside seal between the bottom edge of the door opening and the roll-up glass. I can't find any information in my restoration books or in the suppliers' catalogs. The car is a 1930 coupe. Thanks, Mike
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    Kick Panel fasteners

    Thanks to all who replied. My car is a '30 deluxe coupe. There are no nuts involved; just holes in the metal. Mike
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    Kick Panel fasteners

    Good Evening, Could someone please tell me what kind of screws are used to fasten the interior kick panels at the cowl - machine screws or sheet-metal type. My holes got painted and I don't want to ruin them if they are threaded. Thanks, Mike
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    Distributor Question

    John and Big hammer, Thank you much for your prompt responses. Mike
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    Distributor Question

    While troubleshooting why my '30 Coupe suddenly stopped running when idling, I noticed a dark black spot in the distributor rotor where it contacts the carbon button in the cap. I suspected arcing, but the spot polished off using Scotchbrite and there were no signs of arcing. The carbon button...
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    Vintage Precision Hub Puller

    I expect that this post might p-off some Barners because of the extensive discussion of the subject on this site but I am very reluctant to hammer on the rear axle or on a puller. It seems to me that there must be some impact (pun intended) on the differential components from hammering on the...
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    Thanks and Information

    I would like to begin this post by thanking all the forum members who have shared their knowledge over the years. Having no training as a mechanic, I could not have accomplished what I have on my Model A without the help of this forum. That said, I am asking for the members to share their...
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    Windshield Wiper Conversion

    My 1930 Coupe did not have a windshield wiper motor when I got it. I recently bought a restored vacuum wiper motor, which the Judging Standards say my car should have. The holes in my windshield frame do not match the mounting holes on the motor. Not having dimensions for either type, I'm...
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    Another Interior Handles Question

    Thanks for your response, Ryan. I was thinking of all new handles/cranks in butler nickel as my car has a mismatched set of plain and scroll, repro and (original?) Mike
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    Another Interior Handles Question

    Does anyone know of a source for Butler Nickel Interior door handles and window cranks? Thanks, Mike
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    Paint Color Name

    Can anyone please tell me the Model A color name for DuPont color code DS091. I don't find that code in any of the searches that I've done. I'm told that it is a code for DuPont Spectra paint, if that is of any significance. Thanks, Mike
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