Recent content by Dennis Mielke

There was an article in the early ford v8 club magazine some years back explaining what to do and how to do it.

Re: ‘34 kick panel material One of the parts suppliers has fiberglass kick panels. Don't remember who but found out that open cars are different than closed cars. If you want I'll try to see who I got them from

Had a 1934 tank done 20 yard ago still no problems

I purchased a stabilizer from a company called "T" Timers in San Luis Obisto, CA some time ago. Apparently they aren't around any more. Does anybody know where I can get one other than MACS?

I finally got my boot from LeBaron Bonney after 3 months but they didn't send instructions on where to attach the fasteners to the boot or the body. I've never seen a boot on a roadster so am unsure where to put them. Does anyone have any instructions or any guidance. I can guess where the...

Can someone tell me what's going on with this company. They don't answer the phone and they have my money for a 34 roadster top boot that was to be delivered 2 months ago.

Just acquired a 34 roadster that installed hydraulic brakes several years ago. On inspecting the brakes I found that the line to the left rear brake has a hole in it. Can anyone recommend a shop in or near Orange County, CA. That installs or repairs hydraulic brakes in early fords besides The...

I have a trickle charger/maintainer for both 6and 12vots which auromatically senses what the battery is so you don't have to worry about flipping switch, works great. The brand is "Opitum" I think. Will check if you want.

Thanks everyone for advice. I think my confusion is because now you get the new hubs and drums as separate pieces and the drums slip over the studs and are not sweged in as the older hubs and drums appear to be. I just wanted to change the drums without having to replace the hubs. Looks it the...

The drums are on a hydraulic brake conversion on a 34 sedan. The drums turn freely so not stuck to the shoes. They appear to just be stuck to the hubs. I've viewed several videos on YouTube showing several ways. Some people say bang on the drums with a hammer, others say don't and various other...

Can anyone tell me the best way to remove a stuck drum? Thanks

Need hinges and latches. Any help in locating appreciated. Drmielke@ca.rr.com

It's a Kari-Keen.

Unfortunately this is not a potter trunk. I have one of these but can't recall the name. I have the info on it at my shop. You have to be particularly careful about the mounting hardware. I can't tell from your pics if the hardware is correct for a '35.

Ted, Vic, Thanks for the quick help...... Dennis