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05-13-2014, 03:32 PM | #1 |
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Cleveland Clyde is reborn as TEXAS RED
Following three years of part-time effort, the restoration of my 1930 Model A Town Sedan is virtually complete. Just a few nits to finish up.
The car has only 56k miles on it since new. It spent the first 60 years of its life in Cleveland. Despite that environment of salty winter roads, the car had zero meaningful rust on it when I got it. Virtually every nut, bolt, screw, and other component has been removed, cleaned, reconditioned, rebuilt, replated, repainted and reinstalled. I was able to reuse about 90% of the nuts, bolts and other fasteners that were on the car when it left the Dearborn factory in May, 1930. Car has original engine. Attached for your viewing amusement are some before and after photos of the ride that I've dubbed Texas Red. Thanks to all on the board who've assisted me by answering my many questions. Happy Motoring, Texas Tom |
05-13-2014, 03:46 PM | #2 |
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Re: Cleveland Clyde is reborn as TEXAS RED
Nice job. I especially like the instrument panel and the wood graining.
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05-13-2014, 04:55 PM | #4 |
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BEAUTIFUL WORK!!! I love the interior shot before and after WOW!!!
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05-13-2014, 05:08 PM | #5 |
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Re: Cleveland Clyde is reborn as TEXAS RED
How do I put this politely.......She is BEAUTIFUL! Especially the wood graining.
Mike
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05-13-2014, 05:25 PM | #6 |
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05-13-2014, 08:03 PM | #7 |
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Wow!!
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05-13-2014, 08:05 PM | #8 |
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Al Smith for President!
Great Job, Looks Great. |
05-13-2014, 08:30 PM | #9 |
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Re: Cleveland Clyde is reborn as TEXAS RED
What's the paint you used for the red
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05-14-2014, 09:35 AM | #10 |
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VERY nice.... Thank you for NOT putting whitewalls on it... Big John......
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From Wikipedia (Margaret Hoover) Quote:
Gosh I'm getting old. Joe K
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05-14-2014, 09:50 AM | #12 |
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Re: Cleveland Clyde is reborn as TEXAS RED
I chose a red paint that's used on modern cars (Honda "San Marino Red"). It's virtually identical to the "Rubelite Red" shown in the Model A Paint Guide.
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05-14-2014, 10:18 AM | #13 |
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Re: Cleveland Clyde is reborn as TEXAS RED
Where in Texas? North of Austin here.
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05-14-2014, 10:32 AM | #14 |
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Kerrville...where the West begins!
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05-14-2014, 11:45 PM | #15 |
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I think you're getting confused, Ft. Worth is where the west begins! My license plate topper even says so lol
Beautiful car... let me know when you're ready to do another '30 fordor & I'll send you mine. Will this car make an appearance at the texas tour?
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05-15-2014, 04:12 AM | #16 |
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Thank you for posting
What a beauty ! Have fun Christoph btw Did you notice, that your Amp-meter did jump to negative since you changed to an alternator? |
05-15-2014, 04:43 AM | #17 |
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Great job!
Alot of hard work but well worth it. Now enjoy it. |
05-15-2014, 07:28 AM | #18 |
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Awesome job!
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05-15-2014, 05:04 PM | #19 |
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05-18-2014, 12:03 PM | #20 |
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Re: Cleveland Clyde is reborn as TEXAS RED
Hey Pooch:
You nailed it! It's a great song. Not many Barners drive cars that have their own theme songs. One thing's for sure: TEXAS RED may travel to Cleveland, but he's sure as heck gonna stay clear of Arizona...and that Ranger with the Big Iron on his hip! Texas Tom |
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