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    color chart with chips 30-31 pickups

    please show color chips and paint formulas for 30 and 31 Model a pickups I especially would like to see any red or deep red or related colors. Thanks, Larry
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    plans for 31 pickup cab wood

    please help me find plans for the top wood pieces for roof of 31 pickup. I have searched all over and only get pictures but no pattern plans to allow me to make my own missing pieces. Thanks
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    Hood hinge repairing

    Would like reactions from A er's on my idea for repairing top hood hinge on my 30 Tudor. Some of the loops have stress cracks where they join the main hood panel. I'm planning on MIG tacking a 1/8" by 1" bar under both sides of the hood. The bars would rest against the hinge loops. Hiding...
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    soft top (convertible) on Cabriolet

    We just finished installing a top purchased from Cartouche (Mac's). We are pleased with the final outcome but want to advise newbies of the troubles they might face. The top was promised in 4-5 weeks (and after we finally asked when) it ended up over 2 months. They said they are having supply...
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    patterns for cabriolet top bows

    I need the patterns for the top wood for convertible 30 Cabriolet 2 dr. especially the front wood piece over the windshield. Thanks, Larry
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    chicle paint code for duPont or PPG

    I have searched the country and manuals and so far no one can give me a modern paint code for Model A chicle drab or copra drab. some sites claim chicle drab dupont code is B8854 but 2 shops here have made test mix and it is not even close to the relatively light chicle color. The car club...
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    holes in oil pan "shelf"

    A friend in our car club has rebuilt several Model A engines. (he does not have a computer so asked me to forward this question). Some of the stamped shelf pans inside the oil pan have had holes purposely drilled in them. He would like to know if there is any good reason to do this. Thanks...
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    Model A paint colors

    I have two "official" booklets on Model A colors and both sets of color chips are extremely darker than real cars. Does anyone know where I can find accurate color chips AND how do you translate the color to Dupont Nasco formula for my paint shop? thanks, Larry
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