Forum: Model A (1928-31)
01-01-2019, 02:16 PM
|
|
Replies: 3
Views: 1,433
Announcement
Thanks guys!!! I thought I was in dutch....Happy New Year!
|
|
Forum: Model A (1928-31)
12-30-2018, 06:56 PM
|
|
Replies: 10
Views: 3,585
Re: Top irons cabriolet
I have an early 1930 Cabriolet. It has the "lock & lever" system and not the "slide or button" system of the later 30 or 31. There are parts available for the late 30 / 31. I received a set of...
|
|
Forum: Model A (1928-31)
12-22-2018, 04:08 PM
|
|
Replies: 2
Views: 1,115
Re: Vacuum wipers 68B Cabriolet mid-late
Searching for a 1930 Windshield Wiper motor and blade. I have a Cabriolet and when I replaced the windshield, I was not aware that they were chrome so, mine is painted black. There are no holes in it...
|
|
Forum: Model A (1928-31)
12-22-2018, 04:03 PM
|
|
Replies: 5
Views: 2,052
Re: 1931 Cabriolet
I am also searching for a good set of Top Irons (NOT Landau Irons) for my 1930 68B. OR, the internal mechanism for the pair I have on my car. Mine are missing. The hinge is the "toggle or lever"...
|
|
Forum: Model A (1928-31)
12-22-2018, 04:01 PM
|
|
Replies: 5
Views: 2,052
Re: 1931 Cabriolet
I have an extra set of Landau Irons. They came off of my 1930 68B. One is in good working condition (but not real shiny though). The other was repaired by brass welding one end near the "hole" and...
|
|
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
11-03-2018, 01:10 PM
|
|
Replies: 11
Views: 3,251
Re: Those Common Turn Signal Kits Use on 6volts?
Who has installed a Truck-Lite 900 Series Turn Signal switch in their Ford Model A? Does anyone have a good idea for wiring through a "bus bar" mounted in the cowl kick panel? Most wire (as I did)...
|
|
Forum: Model A (1928-31)
03-09-2018, 07:58 PM
|
|
Replies: 23
Views: 10,830
Re: Ammeter shows discharge but not charge
Just installed a newly rebuilt generator. Getting "no" increase in amps on ammeter even after sliding the "middle' brush to its max in either direction. I assume the 3rd brush is the middle brush....
|
|
Forum: Model A (1928-31)
08-22-2016, 03:34 PM
|
|
Replies: 37
Views: 8,213
Re: Mystery Ford Commercial Gray color paint!
By the way, do you have any experience in restoring your metal channel top bows on your PU? I am in the process of doing that and I scraped out the asphalt strips that were caked and deteriorated...
|
|
Forum: Model A (1928-31)
08-22-2016, 03:30 PM
|
|
Replies: 37
Views: 8,213
Re: Mystery Ford Commercial Gray color paint!
Ahhhh Haaaa!! So I have been told. MY Spanish really sucks. Yes, I have more photos to post in a few days. Sorry to offend but, I couldn't pass it up. Perhaps, I should have...LOL
|
|
Forum: Model A (1928-31)
08-22-2016, 03:28 PM
|
|
Replies: 3
Views: 1,053
1929 Ford Roadster PU Top Bow Rebuild
I am refurbishing (restoring) the metal top bows on my 1929 Ford Roadster PU. I scraped out the old asphalt material inside the metal channels that served as the backing for upholstery tacking. It...
|
|
Forum: Model A (1928-31)
08-20-2016, 04:56 PM
|
|
Replies: 37
Views: 8,213
Re: Mystery Ford Commercial Gray color paint!
Sure Mike. Post what I sent you. If that helps the conversation...wonderful. I can take some more shots now that the PU is running an almost complete except for the upholstery. I start that Monday...
|
|
Forum: Model A (1928-31)
06-22-2016, 04:22 PM
|
|
Replies: 50
Views: 9,913
Re: New Problem, Paint
I am a new painter and am learning more than I ever thought I would about panting my 1929 Ford Roadster PU. As you probably know, there is wood 'belt rail' on the rear top of the body (the top sits...
|
|
Forum: Model A (1928-31)
06-18-2016, 12:10 PM
|
|
Replies: 19
Views: 9,885
Re: Gunmetal Blue Pictures?
Just an update to my previous message: I found a spot-on Match for the Commercial drab this last week and I sprayed and cleared the under-seat panel of my 1929 Roadster Pickup. It turned out really...
|
|
Forum: Model A (1928-31)
06-16-2016, 12:53 PM
|
|
Replies: 19
Views: 9,885
Re: Gunmetal Blue Pictures?
Forget everything I have ever said about the commercial gray color for my 1929 Ford Roadster PU. I selected a great "Commercial Drab" and I love it. It matched the Gray Green from GCC. I sprayed the...
|
|
Forum: Model A (1928-31)
06-15-2016, 11:27 AM
|
|
Replies: 14
Views: 4,318
Re: color for 1929 truck
Hello. I realize that your posting was a couple of years ago but, I am faced with the same color choices you were faced with now. What did you finally do about your color choice. I too am restring a...
|
|
Forum: Model A (1928-31)
06-11-2016, 03:25 PM
|
|
Replies: 19
Views: 9,885
Re: Gunmetal Blue Pictures?
Has anyone painted their Commercial PU "Flat Black" with a Satin Clear? It looks pretty cool and doesn't give the impression of "Glossy". I am searching for the right color for my 29 Roadster PU...
|
|
Forum: Model A (1928-31)
06-03-2016, 03:50 PM
|
|
Replies: 19
Views: 9,885
Re: Gunmetal Blue Pictures?
By the Way, I am experimenting with painting my 1929 Ford Roadster PU (Was a pair farmer's truck) a Commercial Gray. Commercial Gray was a color in 1928 but was discontinued. I suspect that it was...
|
|
Forum: Model A (1928-31)
06-03-2016, 08:58 AM
|
|
Replies: 19
Views: 9,885
Re: Gunmetal Blue Pictures?
Brent, my Cabriolet is green and it a good color for it. It beats the heck out of that Bronson Yellow (poop color). I've only seen these 29 PUs in two colors though; green and green. I saw a couple...
|
|
Forum: Model A (1928-31)
08-01-2014, 08:20 PM
|
|
Replies: 41
Views: 8,962
Re: The Mitchell is IN!
Thanks Hooga! I am contemplating installing a Mitchell in my recently completed 1930 Cabriolet. I checked here to read what people are saying about them and I noticed your article. Great narrative!...
|
|
Forum: Model A (1928-31)
03-17-2014, 01:13 PM
|
|
Replies: 12
Views: 3,421
Re: Any Early 68-B Cabriolet Owners?
I have recently finished my 1930 68B. My Cabriolet was manufactured in March, 1930 and has the fixed seat. The cowl band stops at (above) the bead. It is an original car unresotred when I bought...
|
|
Forum: Model A (1928-31)
01-13-2014, 01:08 PM
|
|
Replies: 6
Views: 2,772
Re: 68-B Cabriolet Landau iron
I also need an AF & S CO 2731. The end of the one I have is broen off a couple of inches from one end. I am not certain if it can be welded back together? I would rather find another part if...
|
|
Forum: Model-A
11-01-2013, 06:05 PM
|
|
Replies: 1
Views: 1,671
Re: 1929 68A Cabriolet
Do the top bows fit a 1930 68B? If so, would you be willing to art with one set? do you have Landau Irons that would fit the 68B? Thanl you.
|
|
Forum: Model-A
10-31-2013, 02:25 PM
|
|
Replies: 1
Views: 1,206
|
|
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
08-25-2012, 01:40 PM
|
|
Replies: 17
Views: 3,276
Re: Painting help
Ok,I have read all the comments. They are helpful. I totally disassembled my cabriolet for other reasons and did a frame up restoration. I am at the point of painting now. What are your opinios and...
|
|
Forum: Model A (1928-31)
09-05-2011, 11:45 PM
|
|
Replies: 4
Views: 1,297
|
