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I had a problem with the driver's side door lining up to the dovetail on my '36 3W. I made a shim for in back of the bottom hinge, which lifted the door, so it lined up fine with the dovetail. As I recall, the shim was much thinner than I thought it would be, and I made 2 or 3 shims before I...

First of all, have you done anything to determine where the "slop" is coming from? Is it in the steering box itself or in any of the various connectors from the steering box to the front wheels, or ????

I've done everything myself (i.e. no professional involved) with occasional help from a friend working along with me. Only exception was plating and upholstery.

Perhaps something as simple as Ford having two different Suppliers or the housing

Thank you, burly. I live in Alvaton, Ky., but haven't heard about it. Definitely interested and will post details if I hear more about it. Thanks for the 'heads up' !

Tom gave me my first ride in an antique car, a Model T Ford. That was back about 1962 and we had been friends ever since. Nice guy and very knowledgeable. He'll be missed.

Good eye! If you have the EFV8 book, "1936 - '35 Fords", there is a section dealing with the two different headlight lenses that Ford used

Old custom touch ? Looks very nice, IMHO !

Do you have the radiator mounted in the right holes? As I recall, there are two sets of holes for the radiator to mount on - one set for cars, one for trucks, but I don't recall which were which. I also recall having to adjust the rods to get a proper fit.

Large or small order, seems to get the same attention - excellent !

A life well lived! Thank you, Gene - R.I.P.

Not surprised. Many companies are importing cores from off-shore companies. My son-in-law worked for a well known aftermarket cam, crank, etc., company and told me their reject rate For out of tolerance hardness, was near 50%. They had to go to 100% inspection. So much for the cost savings of...

Thank you so very much, gentlemen ! I've had no trouble with the rest of the restoration, but that %&#@ spring beat me. Appreciate your help.

My '36 coupe came to me without the spring in the door mounted remote, in either door. Before I tear into it, I'd like to see how the spring is mounted / attached in the triangular housing. Does anyone have a diagram or picture of the spring mounted in the housing, that they would share? I'd...

Thank you for your reply. I'll give it a try today and see how it goes. I have a couple of rods in my back from recent back surgery and it's difficult for me to bend like I used to do. Having an idea of what to do helps me limit the necessary time required to contort into positions I...