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Check this site out: http://rstreet.us/sparkplugs/3x/3X_Spark_Plugs_2_files/frame.htm

From the picture, it looks like the lower panel is a repro. Put a straight edge across the top to see if it is flat. If it is, then it is a repro. An original panel should be about 1/8"(?) taller in the middle. It should also curve outward at the middle. Repros are straight across in both...

What about the stuff on the other side of the baffles? You can't easily get to that from the filler hole.

Here is my short answer: Got the drawings from Larry. Bought the wood from Classic. Used the drawings to correct the mistakes in the wood from Classic. Took the metal brace from a bad #2 bow, countersunk the holes and attached it to the back of the bow. Can't see it once the bow is wrapped.

No, there should not be a cutout in the wood. Countersinking the wood above the rivet heads is enough to keep the subframe from resting only on the rivet heads while you set up the floor. Once the shims are added, nothing will touch.

I took some extra welt material and sewed long tabs onto the fender welt spaced every 4-5 inches. Then mount the fender with the welt and pull the tabs as needed to get it the welting to sit correctly. When your done you just cut off the part of the tabs that sticks out from under the fender.

I did not do the top myself. After reading everything I could, I figured it was easier to have a top fit to my car instead of trying to get a kit to fit. Lebaron makes their top kits to fit one set of dimensions and I know that the dimensions I used are NOT the same as Lebaron's. My...

I just added an album with a bunch of top pictures. http://www.fordbarn.com/forum/album.php?albumid=2129

Have you read Marco's Top Tips on the Cabriolet web site? http://cabriolet.modelahouse.com/cabriolets/marco/68btop.html

And remember, if you have a fender mounted spare, Firestones won't easily fit into the fender well.

I can't give you an instant fix for this, but I can point you in hopefully the right direction. I recently built a microprocessor based (PIC chip) turn signal box to run LED signals. When the car was running the RFI would cause the box not to work. I ended up doing 3 things that I suggest you...

"Regarding door gaps, I will shoot for 0.080” or less as I refine the door gap adjustment." Russ, When you are checking the door gaps be sure to have the female dovetail in place. When I was messing with the gaps, if the gap got too small then the dovetail wanted to hit the door first...

I wish that I could help you on this, but I am just finishing an adjustable seat Cabriolet. Have you gotten ahold of the entire collection of Cabrioletters from the Cabriolet Club? The Cabrioletters contain an immense amount of information that will be needed to correctly finish a car.

You need to remember that the horn has an internal resistance of approx. 1.2 ohms. So, 5A x 1.2ohm = 6volts To take it up to 12 volts the formula would be 5A x ohms = 12volts. ohms would equal 2.4 ohms and then you need to subtract out the original 1.2 ohms giving you a 1.2 ohms resistor...

If you haven't already read this, you need to look at this: http://cabriolet.modelahouse.com/cabriolets/marco/68btop.html The 2nd picture shows some of the measurement differences between original and LBB. Instead of building my wood to match LBB kit, I chose to make my wood like original and...

I can't answer that question as I am about two weeks from having my top installed. The wood structure is in place and adjusted to open and close correctly. I hope the bow doesn't need to come apart as mine is already screwed and glued.

I used this joint to both center the bow on the car and to get the correct angle for the upper lock pillars. The pillars should angle out 5/16"(if I remember correctly), this angle will match the window frames when they are in the up position. The correct angle is important to maintain an even...

I was going to replace my e-brake ratchet due to the teeth being worn, so I bought the only ratchet I could find that is available from the suppliers and it is unlike what I have. Can the repro be used or do I just need to return it? What year was the repro style actually used on? I ended up...

The reason to buy your sheet metal from Snyders or Brattons as opposed to buying it directly from Howells is........If it is not correct you can return it to Snyders or Brattons without any trouble. Good luck getting any customer service for a return to Howells. Had to file with the Texas...

Call, A and L Parts Specialties (860)693-0112 or 2620 (Connecticut) they will take the number and send you a key.