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The plate has the words "Made in Australia" on it.

If your car is an Australian assembled model it would be worthwhile contacting your state club as there were differences to our colours. A copy of the Australian Judging Standards would also be helpul,

In Australia Clutch is on left and accelerator pedal (gas Pedal) is between the clutch and brake.

First check the brass clip fits in the opening. You hay find that you will need to file some of the sides to help it fit. Second Liquid soap on rubber helps them slid into place.

On the early 28's the dogbone has two small springs that fit on the ends. This helps to maintain tension when it is assembled. if you search really hard you will find reference to these.

My early 28 had the leather type strips. I used marine ply and built these up to fit.

Thanks Bruce

Hi Mike Thanks for that info. Do you know what it would be for an early 28 diff. 3:70:1 Thanks Dave

Thanks for the help guys. I was able to get it sorted out.

i want to clean up the threads on my early 28 fuel shutoff valve. I know these are a pipe thread. Can anyone let me know the die sizes, I would need for the three threads on the shutoff. Thanks Dave

Just ream the hole up slightly to enable the tube to fit.

The 1928 came with a 7 tooth steering sector. It might best to check it out.

Re: How to Restore ‘29 Phaeton Top Irons? I did mine using 3mm Marine Ply cut to various widths. I soak the strips in water so they are pliable and then push them into the desired pace. Next apply a Polyurethane Marine grade glue and slide the next strip into place. I then clam the strips into...

This is part of the hinge I have for an early 28.

Hi Synchro. The switch was installed on the right hand side chassis rail. The metal used is much thicker than the repro LHD switch. It is basically a flat plate with a half cylinder cover that is held in place with some small tabs. The spring inside is very strong. I can dig out some pics if you...

Steve be careful that rivet that holds the handle is a stepped rivet. You should be able to get one from the suppliers over there. I had to make them for my car. I used a square shaft flat head screwdriver held in a vice to help push against the latch while seating the cover back in place. Good...

There are some little tabs that come through the back plade. You may need t make sure they have not been taped over so they do not let go. I ground mine back with a light grind and then taped tem out. be careful as there are two strong springs inside when it comes apart. good luck.

I had a similar situation. The wire on mine was used to hold the dog bone in place while the engine and gearbox were removed. These early "28 cross shafts are a different beast. You can find a lot of good info on here about them.

This picture was from the Lost Wagga Web Site. It is a local historical page. The following info when with the picture. An early Wagga Wireless Distributors 1929 A model Ford with custom made ute tray. The company was established in 1928 by local chemist Harry Gissing in the basement of his...

You could try inserting sections of wood to replace the stuff that is aged. Then you could tack off to it.