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    Does Fordor Rear Seat Lift for Storage?

    The main storage area is under the front seat. That is where the tool kit was located.
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    Tabs on Aftermarket Radiator?

    Don't they represent the hood support brackets found on 28-29 radiators?
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    early brake system

    Unlike the one-piece brake cross shaft used in latter production, there are no bearings on the early brake cross shafts.
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    Cylinder deck block off plate ??

    At one time Snyder's sold them. Maybe they still do.
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    Stanchions cast? swap meet find

    A very old attempt for a reproduction. Available in the 60's for hot rods.
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    1928-29 Ford accessory Cast cowl band

    Yes, I have one. I bought it at Hershey many yera ago. It also has cowl lamps. An ad for it is shown in the Unauthorized Accessories book.
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    glass sediment bowl screen

    Gary is correct. On the original glass bowl there is a recess for the brass screen to sit in. How many of you have seen an original brass screen? The original brass screen had a copper "ring" around both the outside of the screen and the inner hole, much like the sparkplug gasket. So much for...
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    FS Model AA andail Truck Parts

    FS Original Mosel AA and A Mail Truck Parts. Also used bi Independent Body Builders. Postal A's Mail Truck Club. Hershey spaces C3B 26-29.
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    FS Model AA and A Truck Parts

    Model AA and A truck parts FS at Hershey spaces C3B 26-29.
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    AA Rear Motor Mount Bolts & Lug Nuts

    Six nice thick head hex bolts for AA rear engine support (A-20782-S2), 5/16 - 24 x 1 7/8", Design 2, with or without castle nuts, RG&JS page E-15; Several Hub Bolt Nut ( Lug Nut), A-21922, 3/4 - 16 (1-3/8 x 1-5/16) 15/16 hex, Design 1, RG&JS page E-99, Figure 7, top left.
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    1928 wood header sheet metal fitting

    Is the metal header cover original? If not, get the original p[art. The reproductions are notorious about not fitting.
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    Waterpump nut

    Just enough to stop the leak. Any more will prematurely ware the packing.
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    Paint Colors

    Only the wooden body had the option to be hand painted, or sprayed. For body prep and painting specifications, see the Model A mail Truck book.
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    Front and Rear Brakes, Drums

    The first two pictures in your first post has brake floaters. The picture in your second post does not have brake floaters. I would have the same assembly on both front brakes. Put a bevel on the ends of the brake shoes.
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    31 mail truck rear fender question

    Are you using the correct rear fender? They should bolt up thru the original wheel well studs like other body styles.
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