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    Battery Support Mystery

    Bought a repro battery support (advertised to be best one available) for my 31 roadster. I was a bit surprised to find that the "exact reproduction" did not fit. I contacted the supplier and the response was that the battery support sent to me is an exact replica of the original. My first...
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    What is correct location of bows on top irons

    Would anyone be so kind as to provide me with a bit of guidance on locating the 2nd and 3rd top bows on new top irons for 31 Deluxe roadster? Specifically, what should the distance be from the tip end of each respective bow to the centerline of the first screw hole nearest to the tip? I am...
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    Need guidance on top irons for 30-31 Roadster

    Can anyone provide me with a bit of guidance on whether or not there are multiple manufacturers of the 30-31 top irons for the delux roadster. I see prices range by over $100 among the parts suppliers and wonder if this is indicative of quality differences among these top irons. They all...
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    Roadster Rear Window and Body Socket Hole Size

    Rear window in 31 Deluxe Roadster - How may screw holes does the original window frame have? My frame has 12 holes but I get the impression from reading the LeBaron Bonney catalog that there may be 16. My screws are 5-40 by 13/32 long and look to be old brass with most of the plating worn off...
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    Generator wiring

    After rebuilding my 31 generator , I need a bit of help confirming the wiring hook-up. Here is the way I have it currently wired: a) the adjustable (3rd) brush is connected to one of the field wires b) the other end of the field winding (from the second field) is connected to the generator...
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    Light switch contact plate identification

    What are the distinguishing attributes of an original light switch contact plate and what are the visible differences between an original and the reproductions on the market? (This may be one and the same question) I have an old contact plate that was soldered to a (poor quality) reproduction...
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    30-31 2-lite headlight reflectors + sockets

    Pair of excellent condition repro headlight reflectors w/park light including wiring sockets and 3-wire plastic plugs - 35.00 + ship. They came off of a 31 but may fit a 28-29.
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    Source for Trunk Rack

    Can anyone tell me where I might find a good quality trunk rack to fit my 31 Roadster? I had one of those Won-Hung-Lo racks and it rusted to heck on me and the quality was pathetic. It was on the car when I got it several years ago and don't know if the manufacturing quality has improved any...
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    Horn mounting bracket color

    On a 31, is the horn mounting bracket body color or black? The bracket I'm referring to is mounted under the headlight and secured by the light mounting nut and lockwasher. The horn mounts to this bracket.
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    Rear bumper cross brace spacer

    I have a 31 roadster with a full rear bumper. The current assembly configuration per side is; (1) trunk mount bracket, (2) bumper arm, (3) cross brace. When looking in the Bratton catalog, in the description for the bumper bracket that is used for the bumperette (short bumper) is a note that...
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