Another PIA job done

[pgerhardt]

Well I got the windshield on my 29 Tudor back on Monday. What a PIA! little 1/4" 20 screws that go through holes in a metal "U" channel and need to have nuts and lock washes put on. The fact that you can't see what you are doing in there, and my big fingers are not double jointed made it an long annoying job. By using screws that were a little longer (So they stick up a little higher in the header area where nobody will ever see them. Who cares!) I got it done.

But then, you have one guess as to what is supposed to hold the clips that secure the wiper motor wire in position - yep the same screws I just struggled with!!

I modified the clips (picture below) turning the mounting hole into a "U" so that I could just loosen the screws, slip the clips in place, and retighten. It still was not easy (remember no vision and big fingers), but I got it done. It was like hitting myself in the head with a hammer. It felt so good when I stopped!

I got her back sitting on her own wheels (picture 2 below), and yes I know the white walls need cleaning. I started her up after her long winter nap. She started right up. I let her run for about 20 minutes to make sure I got rid all water in the exhaust system.

Next comes electrical. I have to get all the lights and the wiper working. But now I see the light at the end of the tunnel!

 

[JDupuis]

Necessity is the mother of all inventions. Way to think outside the box.
The car looks great. Jeff

 

[SeaSlugs]

yea i get to deal with those screws soon to try to dissassemble... previous guy decided to put the slotted heads up in the header with the nuts hanging down... gonna be interesting to say the least...

that deffinately seems like a 2 man job to reinstall it and cover the gastank with a heavy blanket before doing so...

 

[RawhideKid]

Very nicely done. Looking great!

 

[gweilbaker]

I enjoy your posts and update, thank you! It looks like it's too nice to drive but you will with pride.

 

[ALAN BENNETT]

Really nice looking car and i assume it is a good runner also!

 

[Boston Bruce]

What a PIA! little 1/4" 20 screws that go through holes in a metal "U" channel and need to have nuts and lock washes put on.

"Model A's are so simple and must be easy to work on."

 

[mhsprecher]

Nice looking car. You don't see a lot of green ones.

 

[Barber31]

Sure is pretty!

 

[loubob]

Very nice looking car!

 

[JtownJoe]

Very sweet ride. I love the color.

 

[pgerhardt]

yea i get to deal with those screws soon to try to dissassemble... previous guy decided to put the slotted heads up in the header with the nuts hanging down... gonna be interesting to say the least...

that deffinately seems like a 2 man job to reinstall it and cover the gastank with a heavy blanket before doing so...

Yes I had a friend help hold it while I got the first two screws in to hold it in place, and used a moving quilt to protect the gas tank. However it was taking so long to get all the other screws installed we quit and went to lunch.

I took the time the next day to finish.

 

[pgerhardt]

Really nice looking car and i assume it is a good runner also!

Yes, it has a 1936 (diamond block) engine and runs really well!

 

[stewwolfe]

Just trim down those fat fingers with a pocket knife, or a rasp. >;?)

 

[SeaSlugs]

Just trim down those fat fingers with a pocket knife, or a rasp. >;?)

band saw is quicker! maybe you can add fingers! hold 2 nuts with one hand - theres a time saver

 

[denniskliesen]

band saw is quicker! maybe you can add fingers! hold 2 nuts with one hand - theres a time saver

Yeah I remember watching a program on tv once where people were getting their tongues split in the middle... imagine... 2 thumbs and 8 fingers on one hand

 

[michael a]

I can relate to the big fingers and especially using these split vision glasses