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1955cj5: Just spoke to Steve @ Berts. He "educated me on the door glass scene for the 29CCPU. I learned about the window garnish vertical strips from your pictures and he has those for sale. Also purchased the felts and a few other things there. Thank you very much, Pappabob

thanks 1955cj5. I looked at that site but couldn't find anything related to the door glass. My truck was a basket case when I purchased it about 30 years ago. I believe the windows were already out of the doors and both were already broken. I had new glass installed but don't think it's right...

Getting my 29CCPU ready to send off for paint and would like to remove the door glass to accomplish a better paint job. Can't find anything on YouTube that shows the procedure. Can anyone here help with some directions ?? My felt channels appear to be glued in and there is no felt channel at...

Hi Russ: I"m not replacing any pieces. My pickup is a street rod project I started from a street rod basket case 26 years ago. I have figured out a way to eliminate the nails in the rear quarter pieces that nail them to the roof wood and allow the hidem to run in a straight line across the top...

Thanks Rusty. White ash huh?? My kit was purchased many years ago (likely 23-25) from Mack Products. I discovered yesterday they are still selling Model A wood products. Seems they no longer sell the top kits, however. I sent them a message yesterday. I'll see if/what they respond with.

I have an old top wood kit that was purchased +- 25 years ago and would like to modify the side "header" pieces that form the front to rear header pieces over the doors. Can anyone tell me what type (species) of wood was used for this piece so my modification will match when toe entire piece is...

Thank you!!

That's a great color !!! Is that the same color as what you used on your 29 CCPU?? Those are tough to pick a good color for !! That blue is "perfect" !!!

Thanks Bob !! I found that link after posting my question. It does answer lots of questions. In the photos, it looks like a "welting" is sewn and applied at the bottom of the roof wood so it "bridges" the wood/cab metal joint. Looks like the fabric is stretched and nailed very close to the...

Thanks Russ !! Yours looks very similar to how I want mine to look !! Love it !! Is there any way here for us to P.M. ?? I'm located in San Mateo, Ca. Practically next door !! ;o) Ron AKA --- "Pappabob"

Hi Russ: I'm located in San Mateo Ca. Is there any way to do a PM so we can get together in person?? I would love to have you come see my project !! Love how yours looks. Mine is "ALMOST" ready for paint and I'm trying to ensure that all the necessary fab, altering, and repair is done and...

Working on a 1929 Closed Cab Pickup that I acquired in pieces and I'm trying to learn how the top is where the wood meets the metal parts of the cab?? Are there rain gutters and, if so, where/how do they mount?? What happens where the rear side cab meta nails to the roof wood?? How are those...

Does anyone know of any "known" remedies for the heat warpage Tilly's are known to experience ??? Does anyone have any "brilliant" ideas for such a remedy ?? I'm thinking something like an aluminum "shield" plate that would block some of the radiated manifold heat or maybe something like the...

Mocking up front bumpers on my 29 CCPU and having this same problem. These are "Gennie" bumpers that have been re-chromed. There's evidence on the back side of one bar of some "corrective" work done @ the chrome shop I'm assuming. Installed them on Repro brackets and they bowed "back" towards...

Thanks for the input. I'll give it a try with the negative ground paying attention to make sure the starter is turning the correct direction. About to begin the wiring today. ;o)

Does anyone know of any reason why a Model A motor on a run stand can't be wired like most other engines (negative ground) ??? Reason: Not sure if a tach will work if wired "positive ground"?? Check out "Dearborn Granny" one YouTube. ;o)

Thank you. I certainly appreciate your offer. Unfortunately I'm about as far away, without stepping into the water, as one can get staying inside the USA. I'm in Northern California. Again, thank you anyway!! :):)

I'm in the process of piecing together a 1931 Model A engine from a truck load of pieces, including many of it's Ford script, well worn internals to be put on a "running display" stand. The goal is to illustrate how "resilient" this old hardware is, have a "bucket load of fun", and show how...

Thanks for all the input!! Finally connected with Little Dearborn. Ordered what he was able to provide. Found the paint and all my other needed parts @ Berts in Colorado. Had everything in stock except the paint. They told me the paint is "difficult" right now (are you ready for this??)...

Really surprising how things have changed since I have been absent over the past +- 15 years. Good "reasonably priced" parts used to be readily available from multiple reliable suppliers and shipping cost was practical. Almost appears someone wants this activity to cease. ;o( Besides trying to...