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Hi. Sandollar here. Been away for some time. Installed header on my '30 coupe. But when installing sun visor cannot get the 2 screw holes on post to line up. The header sticks about 1/8" above header sheet metal cover. It looks like I might need to shave that 1/8" off where header is...

Hi. Sandollar here. Been away for some time. Installed header on my '30 coupe. But when installing sun visor cannot get the 2 screw holes on post to line up. Have Vol II Andrews book. The header sticks about 1/8" above header sheet metal cover. (P 3-87). It looks like I will need to shave that...

o.k. Thank you. I think I can get it now.

Hi from a beginner. Patrick- you say it is a matter of adjusting the clevis til you get 1 to 1.5 in. of free play. I have lifted the clutch arm and am not sure if am getting the right play. I saw somewhere that they used a bottle jack to lift the clutch arm til it got too tight. Would this be...

Awesome. Great job. I am bookmarking this slide show to guide me.

Craig, are you sure those are not pics of my A? Looks identical except for the upholstery.

From my woodworking experience I know that linseed oil leaves a residual odor. The people that use it extensively use this formula: Mix Linseed Oil and paint thinner 1 to 1 or 2 parts oil, 1 part thinner. Apply 1 coat a day for a week, 1 coat a week for a month, 1 coat a month for a year. I...

I have heard that restored is like factory new and rebuilt is same as refurbished. Here is a link from Hemmings. But there may never be a consensus. http://www.hemmings.com/hsx/stories/2007/01/01/hmn_feature31.html

Hi Everyone. Kinda new to the board so have newbie question. Side window wood is old but still useable. Looked painted. Is it acceptable to paint all my wood for protection? After all it will not be visible. Have ordered a top wood kit and plan to paint that also.

Has anyone used Dunn-Edwards Syn-Lustro paint? It is for metal and dries harder than Rust o leum. Does not come in spray cans however.

Sorry for the delay in answering. I am in Tempe.. But I get up your way very often since I have a place in Strawberry. I am Ernie Sandoval cell # 480-510-7169. We should connect.

I am close to needing sheet metal work done for my 30 Deluxe coupe. Does not need too much done. Does anyone know a good sheet metal man in Arizona? Phoenix area is preferred but I will travel if this person is good.