Recent content by GpasDlxT

Thank You very much. I found the business in Ohio: http://antiqueinstrument.com I also had someone reply to me privately with one for sale, but I can't figure out how to respond via private message. Something about me not yet having 10 posts?

So, jumping into this conversation: I'm in need of having my '39 Deluxe Temp Gauge either repaired or replaced. Does anyone know someone who repairs them? And do those of you who said you had one available still have it? Mike

Affirmative Mark, I've tried calling both numbers a number of times over the past 2 weeks. 40larry, I'll try the number you listed. Thank You for the replies! Mike

Does anyone know whether the hotair4fords.com guys are still in business? Mike

The link Rich B posted shows it exactly. Thank You All!

I would post a picture if I could figure out how to do that. IMG_1696.jpeg

There is a 4" section of asbestos fabric that connects two sections of heater tube in my engine compartment. I need to replace it, and I understand there is some sort of fabric used in aviation that can be used as a substitute. I'm guessing someone on the Ford Barn Forum can tell me the name of...

These are great! Thank You for the pic links.

Thank You All very much for your kind welcomes and good information. I look forward to following up on all the info and links you've shared. And I look forward to ongoing conversations with you/tapping into your expertise as I make my way, with a lot of enjoyment, through this restoration work.

So, i'm a native Iowan who grew up in the 60s & 70s working with his grandpa on the farm. In Grandpa's semi-retirement from farming he took to restoring old Fords: 1929 Model A, 1930, 1931, a truck, and partial restoration of my favorite, a 1939 DeLuxe Tudor Sedan. I never imagined I would end...