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  1. Zack

    nu-rex cut out

    I'm trying to wire my 30 deluxe coupe and I have a couple of questions. I have a nu-rex cut-out and I'm not sure where the wires go. I have a wiring harness from Rhode Island but I'm confused as to what side do the 2 yellow wires from the light switch attach to? Bat or gen? What side of the...
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    vacuum wiper on off switch

    1930 deluxe coupe. Can someone post a picture of the correct size of the hole needed for the on/off vacuum wiper switch. I have to drill a hole through the metal header and I want to make sure I get it correct thanks
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    Correct windshield color/Coker wheels

    I have a two part question concerning my 1930 deluxe coupe 1). Looking through the Ford paint and body book it reads that the windshield color should be the upper body color? I’ve gone to the mafca website looking at original cars and I see windshields painted upper and lower colors. Can...
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    Body Colors

    I'm in need of some help. I'm restoring a 1930 deluxe coupe and I can't decide on what color to have it painted. I did run across this picture and I like the way it looks. Can anyone tell me what colors are in the picture? I know its a base coat clear coat system. Thanks, Zack
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    rear drum bearing

    I read a while ago that guys were reusing their old bearing because the repops where not holding up. Does anyone know if the usual venders have fixed and replaced their stock? Is this bearing pictured an original? How does one tell? My bearings look ok, but the cage is all scuffed up. Should I...
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    Brake actuating arm distance

    Perhaps someone can point me in the right direction. I just installed new brake pads in the front, had the roller tracks welded and new drums. I centered the brakes and reinstalled the drums. When I checked the actuating arm to make sure the brakes locked up I noticed that one side moves about...
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    Forged eye brake rod

    Can someone tell me if this brake rod is supposed to be bent like this or should it be straight? Thanks
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    emergency brake shaft brace

    I was installing the emergency brake shaft this weekend and I don't know if I have the the brace installed correctly. Can anyone tell me if I have it right or wrong? After all the pictures I took, I guess I must have missed this one.. Thanks, Zack
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    King Pin Problem

    I’m trying to install the king pin set I received from Snyder’s and I can’t get the locking bolt to set correctly. When I measure my old kingpin slots they measure .333 and the new ones at .306. As you can see I've ruined the bolt set trying to pound it in and it’s pealing back the metal. Before...
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    Front Spring Shackle Gap

    I'm mocking up my front end and noticed that theres a gap between the shackle and the spring perch (photo 1). These are aftermarket from Snyders. Can someone tell me if this setup is correct? Thanks
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    Front spring body welt

    I'm slowly working on my 31 coupe, and after reading about installing the front leaf spring, I have a question. Les Andrews book says to glue a piece of body welt to the top leaf and then grease. All the posts I've read say no to this practice. Is there a reason why I shouldn't? Thanks Zack
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