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Forum: Model A (1928-31) 03-07-2024, 04:03 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 561
Posted By wrndln
Re: Wheel Well Patch Panels

I agree with Keith True, Why replace the fender well(s). On my 29 phaeton, I repaired worse problems that you have. I replaced some of the worst area with new sheetmetal and other smaller places I...
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 03-04-2024, 06:17 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 346
Posted By wrndln
Front seatback riser question

I have a 28/29 front seatback riser that I have a question about. The riser is just like the one in my 28 special coupe. The question I have is: is the same riser used on 28/29 roadsters? I...
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 03-01-2024, 04:29 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 255
Posted By wrndln
Re: 28 roadster seat frame and riser

I have an original 28/29 roadster seat frame in pretty good condition. The repros I have seen are very poorly made. Original parts fit perfectly and the mounting holes are already there unlike the...
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 02-21-2024, 09:45 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 474
Posted By wrndln
Re: Original Waltham Speedometer for sale

Put it in the For Sale section of this website.
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 02-20-2024, 10:36 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 546
Posted By wrndln
Re: Metal Stem Tire Valve question

There is no inside hardware required if you are referring to the inside of the inner tube. The only thing that goes inside is the round part of the valve stem about the size of a nickel. The nut...
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 02-19-2024, 02:02 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 430
Posted By wrndln
Re: ID this pulley?

Post a picture of it.
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 02-13-2024, 06:45 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 1,448
Posted By wrndln
Re: What year is this car???

I doubt the car is a 1930, if it was built in September of 29. However, the engine may not be the original one that was in the car when built. Someone probably in the past swapped the 21" wheels...
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 02-13-2024, 09:56 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 236
Posted By wrndln
Re: 1928 wood header sheet metal fitting

On my 28 coupe, I had to trim off a fair amount on the front of the wood header - the wood header was from Classic Wood in NC. Is the wood header original or new wood? If it is new wood, you might...
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 02-12-2024, 06:38 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 869
Posted By wrndln
Re: Headliner Ideas

Assuming you don't want to remove the top, like you mentioned. If it were me, I would reinforce the damaged bows with somewhat thin sheetmetal which could be screwed to the side(s) of the bows. I...
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 02-08-2024, 10:28 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 240
Posted By wrndln
Re: Quick measurement needed, '29 Coupe or Tudor

I have a 28 special coupe that is identical to all 29 coupes as far as the door openings are concerned. The measurement from the A pillar to the B pillar at the bottom is 27 1/2". The measurement...
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 02-06-2024, 02:06 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 353
Posted By wrndln
Re: 1929 Tudor front 'kick' panels

Is you other upholstery authentic looking including the cowl panel you have? If you have one good one, you could just buy some matching upholstery material and water resistent upholstery hardboard to...
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 01-31-2024, 03:48 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 666
Posted By wrndln
Re: Spring Perch install

I think he is referring to installing the spring perches in the axle, not the bushings.
Forum: Model T (1909-1927) 01-28-2024, 09:33 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 216
Posted By wrndln
Shackle end plates question

First, I am a model A person and don't know much about model T's. I bought these shackles thinking they were for a model A, but they are slightly smaller than those used on a model A, including the...
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 01-22-2024, 03:37 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 1,810
Posted By wrndln
Re: 28-29 Sport Coupe belt trim

It is the inner piece. The inner piece has holes for the nails.

Rusty Nelson
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 01-21-2024, 07:00 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 348
Posted By wrndln
Re: Door panel blanks

I am trying to find the same hardboard to use for my 29 CCPU -doors, cowl and B pillar areas. I think most upholstery shops use 1/8" thick water resistant upholstery board (material). I have...
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 01-18-2024, 12:40 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 1,810
Posted By wrndln
Re: 28-29 Sport Coupe belt trim

The "ears" on the end that are bent inward into the latch pocket can easily be repaired. Mine had small metal pieces that were silver soldered to the inside of the outer piece.
Rusty Nelson
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 01-17-2024, 05:43 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 1,810
Posted By wrndln
Re: 28-29 Sport Coupe belt trim

What I heard a number of years ago is his manufacture of the reproduction belt rail pieces went belly up and the manufacture got rid of the tooling the fellow had made, so he had no way to have...
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 01-17-2024, 03:21 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 653
Posted By wrndln
Re: #6/9 stamp

JayJay is correct. It is quite difficult to restamp numbers and get a nice result.
Rusty Nelson
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 01-17-2024, 03:18 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 885
Posted By wrndln
Re: Dudley Moordigian's Estate Auction

I wish I could attend the auction, but I live far away in the frozen tundra of Minnesota. He had some nice stuff. Thanks Dan for posting the notice.
Rusty Nelson
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 01-16-2024, 04:51 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 1,810
Posted By wrndln
Re: 28-29 Sport Coupe belt trim

The two piece beltrail trim is also used on 28/29 special coupes and business coupes, as well as 28/29 sports coupes. The are almost impossible to find. I have two sets of them I have acquire over...
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 01-11-2024, 02:07 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 7,543
Posted By wrndln
Re: Arabian Sand Color

Most paint suppliers can match the color of your vehicle if you provide something that is the color you need to match for the paint computer to do its job. It might be hard to bring a door of other...
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 01-07-2024, 02:42 PM
Replies: 54
Views: 4,845
Posted By wrndln
Re: Prices going through the roof?

Just offer them $10,000,000,since they are offering "best offer"! Of course you could be out bid.
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 01-01-2024, 07:00 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 820
Posted By wrndln
Re: 8 leaf to 7 leaf rear spring conversion

I believe Marco created a picture of the different rear springs. If I remember correctly one of the roadster springs were slightly less thick than the normal leafs. I don't think the difference is...
Forum: Model-A 12-25-2023, 10:52 AM
Replies: 0
Views: 230
Posted By wrndln
28-29 original passenger side cowl panel

For sale, 28 – 29 original passenger side cowl panel. The panelis in pretty decent condition for being 95 years old. The panel was sandblasted in the past to show its condition, but now has a...
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 12-25-2023, 09:55 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 774
Posted By wrndln
Re: 1929 2 door phaeton?

It would be nice if more pictures of the 28 2 door phaeton were posted here. It sounds like Randy's farther did a nice job creating it. I wonder why Ford didn't manufacture a 2 door phaeton using...
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