Recent content by Jim Wilson

The Early Ford V-8 Club's 1935-36 book states that the fuel lines were originally 1/4" copper coated steel. Roy Nacewicz supplies "Correct copper clad steel gas line for 1936-48 Fords". I wonder how many folks have seen these lines and mistakenly identified them as copper lines? Jim Wilson

Bob, I have 3 of those pins. Send me a PM with your mailing address and I'll send one to you. Jim Wilson

I agree, LB should be able to make curtains for a RHD car. The first shipment from LB includes, in addition to the paper patterns, the stanchion covers and the headers. These pieces have been made to fit a top that has not been modified, so when ordering a set of curtains for a chopped top...

Shiny, the chopped top should not be a problem. LeBaron Bonney first sends you a set of paper patterns which you modify to match the openings of your car, and return to them. They say that each car is unique because of different windshield slant, rear bow positions, etc., and each set is custom...

Shiny, I recently finished the installation of LeBaron Bonney side curtains on my 36 Phaeton. I'm located not far from you in Bellingham, and you're welcome to stop by and take a look. Send me a PM if interested. Jim Wilson

There is one here in Bellingham, WA. Jim Wilson

David, Thank you for your input regarding the corrrect installation of the clips. I also talked to Doug at LeBaron and he confirms your opinion that the clips should be fastened directly to the casting, and should point straight down. I will correct mine accordingly. Jim Wilson

Jim, please email me at jamesewilson@comcast.net and we can continue this discussion there. Jim Wilson

Jim, the attached pictures show how the clips are installed on my '36 phaeton. They hold the top pads in place and at the same time hook into the slot in the side header and hold it in position. Let me know if you need more pictures or dimensions. Jim Wilson

Here is a picture of the bar from the headlight stand to the front cross member.

The bar that is second from the left goes from the headlight stand down to the front edge of the lower flange of the front cross member. Jim Wilson

For sale, a '36 Ford "LB" 21 stud flathead motor. This motor has insert main bearings, and is complete including flywheel, pressure plate and oil pan, but does not include heads or manifolds. I have cleaned up the block to inspect for cracks and cannot see any. Asking price of $500.00 assumes...

Looking for a '36 glove box lock. Send me a PM or email jamesewilson@comcast.net. Thank you. Jim Wilson

I need just one of the guides for my 36 Phaeton. Anyone have an extra one they can spare? Jim Wilson

Looking for a pair of original, not reproduction windshield cones. These are part number 48-711158 and are the part that fits between the windshield frame and the stanchion.