Recent content by John Helm

Thanks for all the advice. I spoke with Dave Renner and he mentioned that Allen Lepore (A&L Parts Specialties) made all the reproductions but for some reason isn't making them anymore. I looked him up and he's 20 miles from me in NJ. I may just stop by to find out if he has plans to continue...

Hi, I was wondering if anyone had a source for a '32 Model B ignition condenser. This used to be a commonly available item with the suppliers but it seems that everyone is out of stock. I did find this one on Ebay (Wells Ignition Condenser fits Ford Model B 1932 64XCJN) but it doesn't look...

Thank you David, that info is very helpful. The metal fabricator said it would be much better to have a molding close enough to the original that can be altered as opposed to creating it from scratch. I'll see if I can obtain a Tudor sedan molding for alteration. Are any other years besides...

Great, thank you. Any measurements of the tracks along with photos would help tremendously in fabricating the parts.

No way, not stupid at all!! Your information helped a lot. Thanks.

Hi, I heard that at least one model, possibly the 5 Window Coupe, has a door garnish that's compatible with the 32 Cabriolet with some length modification. Does anyone know which car it is? I have the passenger's side, but having the driver's side fabricated to match is pretty costly. Thanks...

Thanks for the info. The window frames do have rollers but no spring loaded side rollers. Here's a photo for reference. Since I have this one I can have a fabricator make a second one. The problem is that he needs some type of reference to make the guide tracks.

I hope everyone had a nice 4th of July weekend. The window guide channels for my 32 Cabriolet that mount vertically inside the doors have been impossible to find. Does anyone know if these channels from other years are compatible with the 32 Cabriolet? I found the following item on Mike's...

Hi, I'm looking for 32 Cabriolet panel kit instructions from LeBaron Bonney. Also rumble seat and driver's seat upholstery kit instructions. Any help would be greatly appreciated. Thanks, John.

There are still several parts I need to complete my 32 Model B Cabriolet including the back curtain window frame (4 7/8" x 25" or 5" x 24 27/32") and a side window frame (I have one which I believe is the driver's side). I also need the driver's side door garnish molding as well as the...

Hi, I'm looking for copies of the installation instructions for the top made by Lebaron Bonney for a 32 Cabriolet. I'm buying the top from a member on this forum but the instructions seem to have been lost. Any help would be greatly appreciated. Thanks and have a great day. John

Actually I was mistaken. The new bearings from Dennis Carpenter measure .442" in height and the originals measure .419". This is what's been taking up the space and binding the assembly. I'll try reassembling with the original bearings tomorrow to see if it works. Then I'll either have to...

Yes, thanks for the info. I had the upper race flush with the top of the box surface just for the photo. I actually depressed it so that the worm gear would have no detectable end to end play but would still spin freely. It depressed with minimal resistance. I installed the spring washer which...

Thanks for all the great responses. Right now, there's way too much play in the assembly with the upper race being flush with the top of the housing. I'll depress it until everything is centered and held in place properly. The upper race says "Made in USA Bower 90". I just wanted to make...

Well I've finally found the time to reassemble the steering gear box for the 32 Cabriolet. I had to restore the steering wheel and locate a new steering column tube from Metal Supermarkets. The PPG Concept black looks awesome on these parts. Anyway, in a previous post on this thread, it...