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  1. George Iowa

    Wood Windshield Header 1931 Coupe

    How much wood should be showing above the metal windshield header? Maybe it should be flush? I'm trying to determine how much I need to sand off. At the moment the wood is sticking above the metal about two eights of an inch. Any pictures or advice would be helpful. I can't find any...
  2. George Iowa

    List a Model A YouTube channel that you watch.

    Just wanted to find more interesting Model A YouTuber and help support their channels. Let's try to get a list going. Or has this list been done? I'll start out with... Paul Shinn, that we all watch. Old Car Chronicles, that I just started watching.
  3. George Iowa

    1931 Coupe Door Header Bolts

    I am test fitting my wood and metal. There is a carriage bolt round head that seems to be making a gap in the support header plate above the door. I know the gap will be smaller when I nail everything together but the bolt will stop it from being totally flush. The Coupe Book MAFCA says it is...
  4. George Iowa

    1931 Model A Coupe ~ Rubber Material next to interior door latch

    Hello everyone, I am replacing this dried up and probably shrunken rubber material with wood. Does anyone have pictures on how it should match the curve of the door post? Should the rubber mimic the elbow of the door post? It seems too small for the upper elbow of the door post but...
  5. George Iowa

    Dome Light instructions Wood Install

    I am adding the dome light wooden block to a 1931 Coupe. I wondered if anyone had any pictures or instructions. Did you run the wiring to the front or back of the car. A picture of the raw wood on the ceiling would really help. I am also guessing you drill holes in the ceiling wooden ribs...
  6. George Iowa

    1931 Coupe Wood Front Header

    A few questions about these original wood header. 1) Are these headers normally two separate pieces of wood? (see pictures where I sat one board on top of car.) Should they be glued together? 2) There is only one bolt through hole where the Les Andrews shows three. I'm going to go...
  7. George Iowa

    1931 Ford Coupe Rear window roll down pictures.

    (1930/31 Coupe). Anyone have pictures of the competed rear window roll down kit installed. Thanks for your time...
  8. George Iowa

    Back Window to Outer Body Gasket

    1931 Model A Ford Coupe ~ Is there a gasket between the back window sheet metal to the side sheet metal? See picture. If so is there a part number?
  9. George Iowa

    Brace in 1931 Coupe. Crack?

    Are these braces made to flex or do these cracks need welded. They look like they are made by Mr. Ford. See photos.
  10. George Iowa

    1931 Coupe Trunk Panel Placement

    Do these two rear trunk panels positions look correct? Do I need to trim anything? Any advice is welcome. Thanks for your time.
  11. George Iowa

    TRUNK ALIGNMENT PLATES Part # A-41506-TR

    1931 Model A Ford Coupe Part # A-41506-TR that is in question. I'm not sure if I need trunk alignment plates. I am going with a normal trunk not a Rumble Seat. If I do need the alignment plates, I am wondering if anyone has a picture of where they go. Thanks for your time, George
  12. George Iowa

    1931 Ford Model A Coupe Rivets or Bolts

    I have numbered these bolts 1 thru 6. Which one of these were originally Bolts and which were Rivets? Thanks for your time.
  13. George Iowa

    1930 Ford Coupe Floor Pan Dimples? Up/Down

    Are the floor pan dimples (Bumps) go up or down for a 1930/31 Ford Coupe? Middle panel can be installed up or down... (See Picture). Thanks for you support...
  14. George Iowa

    1930/31 Coupe Wood Blocks

    1) Are there only 4 wood blocks per side on a 30/31 Ford Coupe? (See Pictures) I have another large hole in frame (See blue tape sticking out of hole) and was wondering if I was missing a block? 2) Is there a book that has the dimensions of these blocks. I don't know if these blocks...
  15. George Iowa

    Coast to Coast in a Model A

    I don't know if this has been posted yet. YouTube has a video of a young man who is going to go coast to coast in a Model A. He goes by, "Double Clutch King". I thought it was kinda cool. Link below...
  16. George Iowa

    Radiator splash apron Reproduction

    Who sells the best looking/fitting radiator splash apron. Brattons is out of stock. This is the apron directly under the radiator between the front fenders. 1931 Ford Std Coupe. Are they all the same for suppliers?
  17. George Iowa

    Fuel Gauge Numbers - Paint

    What brand and type of paint or clear coat do you use when painting the fuel gauge numbers. I used model airplane paint, fuel proof, for the numbers then sanded the face with sandpaper taped to some glass. Does anyone know of a clearcoat to protect from gasoline.
  18. George Iowa

    5 Widow Coupe Rubber Blocks by Quarter Window

    Anyone have the part number and name for these two black rubber blocks in the picture? The car is a 1930 Standard Coupe. The picture is just below the Quarter Window next to the door. And what is the purpose for these? Where they once a type of rubber?
  19. George Iowa

    1930 Coupe Sub-frame Rails - Replace half or full?

    I was wondering if anyone had experience with the overall fit of new full sub-frame rails? Do they match up with the originals or need modifications? And what supplier was you happy with? Mine are rusted only on the back half. Should I replace all or just weld on the back half? I already...
  20. George Iowa

    5 Window Coupe, Small Body Part in corner of top.

    I have only one of these small parts and wondered if someone sells it. See picture. I am guessing this small part stops water from entering the corner of a 1930 Ford Model a 5 window Coupe. (see pictures). Thanks in advance.
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