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Ford Canada used some Ford USA colors plus some of its own colors. My Canadian made 1930 Standard Fordor lower body had "Classic Blue". This is very dark, and in certain conditions looks like Black. The upper color is Black like the fenders and wheels. The Canadian Sport Roadster that was only...

On Model A studs. Starts at 2 mins in: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GGn-5VoS-m8 This guy is using a USA made heater (much better quality). You can see the heater he is using in this video is a "MINI-DUCTER" brand. I googled that and found it.

After reading this comment, I now wonder if hydrophilic is the answer? Any thoughts for which is easier to see through? If able to view through the glass during testing, we could judge for ourselves. .

Thanks' for the responses. I now have more places to investigate. I appreciate all the help!

The thing I dislike about the Model "A" Ford is reproduction parts that are made inferior to the originals. Thanks' to the people that make thier repro parts correctly! Overall, I think Edsol did a phenomenal job once Clara got Henry on board!

Bumpers with the correct finish, as original. I'm thinking of making new bumper bars looking as they were, just off the assembly line. Original bumpers had the mill finish on the back, ends and edges that were pickled and unpolished. It left those surfaces with a dull finish. The faces were...

Typical of early railroads to take logs from the felling site to the landing area. They used what was on hand as once the logging was done in that area there was no use for it. This saved bringing in and removal of expensive iron rail systems. It may seem primitive but they actually...

Dave, I always enjoy seeing these old photographs. Thanks for posting! These Model "A" cars from India were made in Canada. National Steel Car in Hamilton Ontario Canada made the chassis stamped for both left and right hand drive allowing only one chassis for either hand. National Steel Car...

I checked this sight out and they have every type of cover you could ask for, and a great warranty. It's worth having a look for yourself.

J Franklin mentions the spring washer which I know as a Belleville spring washer. These are great to set for the best pressure. mcmaster.com sells them. Just type in washers then pick spring washer (conical one). Now choose a compression strength. One will do your job. Put the bolt in place...

Mike, I did receive a personal email from you, thank you! My email was down for a few days so still catching up. I thought I would share my response I sent to you for the benefit of others here that may be interested "This is the later tire that shows the two sizes (4.75/5.00). The original...

Thank you "Model A Canuck"! I will get in touch with cmaff to see if there is any more information. Bicks first photograph is one from the cmaff site. It is a great photo of the Firestone 4.75-19 tire on the Ford Motor Company of Canada's assembly line.

That's what I had in mind as far as detail Bick, thankyou! The "Goodyear Canada" in the circle is the kind of detail I love. Just wondering if it was all red in the circle or a combination of colors? Volume 37, Issue 3 has some photographs but could use more. I don't suppose you have any...

I'm interested in the details of original Canadian made Goodyear 19" tires. Does anyone know of any relics still avaliable to study. Maybe someone has seen old photographs that show original Canadian tires up close. Most tires I have seen are the replacements that have the two widths marked...

Here in Canada, (1942) Dad bought a 1928 phaeton that he drove in all seasons without side curtains. In 1944 we had a snowstorm that crippled our city streets but Dad got through, delivering meat pies from Granddads bake shop to the Westinghouse Canteen. We still tour with that same Phaeton...