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The plate has the words "Made in Australia" on it.

If your car is an Australian assembled model it would be worthwhile contacting your state club as there were differences to our colours. A copy of the Australian Judging Standards would also be helpul,

In Australia Clutch is on left and accelerator pedal (gas Pedal) is between the clutch and brake.

First check the brass clip fits in the opening. You hay find that you will need to file some of the sides to help it fit. Second Liquid soap on rubber helps them slid into place.

On the early 28's the dogbone has two small springs that fit on the ends. This helps to maintain tension when it is assembled. if you search really hard you will find reference to these.

My early 28 had the leather type strips. I used marine ply and built these up to fit.

Thanks Bruce

Hi Mike Thanks for that info. Do you know what it would be for an early 28 diff. 3:70:1 Thanks Dave

Thanks for the help guys. I was able to get it sorted out.

i want to clean up the threads on my early 28 fuel shutoff valve. I know these are a pipe thread. Can anyone let me know the die sizes, I would need for the three threads on the shutoff. Thanks Dave

Just ream the hole up slightly to enable the tube to fit.

The 1928 came with a 7 tooth steering sector. It might best to check it out.

Re: How to Restore ‘29 Phaeton Top Irons? I did mine using 3mm Marine Ply cut to various widths. I soak the strips in water so they are pliable and then push them into the desired pace. Next apply a Polyurethane Marine grade glue and slide the next strip into place. I then clam the strips into...

This is part of the hinge I have for an early 28.

Hi Synchro. The switch was installed on the right hand side chassis rail. The metal used is much thicker than the repro LHD switch. It is basically a flat plate with a half cylinder cover that is held in place with some small tabs. The spring inside is very strong. I can dig out some pics if you...