Forum: Model A (1928-31)
03-31-2024, 12:18 PM
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Re: Tack strip molding..
I just finished one. The aluminum is soft as you get it, so shape the piece as close to the contour of the roof as possible. Leave the moulding about 2" longer than you need it. Make the shape across...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
03-17-2024, 03:17 PM
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
02-10-2024, 10:43 AM
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Replies: 1
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Re: Coupe Body Panel Joining
That's something I've never been able to find. The Judging STandards covers alot on the mechancials but it's really weak on the body info.
You might be able to get it from the Frod Archives. I've...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
01-24-2024, 07:59 PM
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Replies: 26
Views: 1,924
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
01-23-2024, 07:43 PM
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Replies: 26
Views: 1,924
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
01-23-2024, 07:32 PM
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Replies: 26
Views: 1,924
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
01-23-2024, 07:30 PM
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Replies: 10
Views: 812
Re: Tightening Body Bolts - how much is too much
Brent your a man after my own heart. I remember working with a german tech and he'd torque by degrees. Tighten up the bolt, when snug give it a 20 Deg. turn. your good to go.
That would be on a 1/4...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
01-18-2024, 06:07 PM
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Replies: 26
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Re: 28-29 Sport Coupe belt trim
A hard part to find. Try a Canadian one. It's one piece with the ears on the end. it screws on to wood work and then the holes are filled. As far as I know. It's made from mild steel.
I was lucky...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
12-17-2023, 05:32 PM
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Replies: 9
Views: 1,247
Re: Paint Question….
Limco is a BASF product if I remember properly. It'a urethane not Acrylic Enamel as far as I know. In Canada anyway. Get the Material Data Sheet that will tell you everything. JP
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
12-02-2023, 10:57 AM
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Replies: 79
Views: 12,850
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
11-30-2023, 08:03 PM
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Replies: 79
Views: 12,850
Re: Classtique Upholstery
Hi Brent:
As for the colour, can they not scan the colour and get a place to start? Or can your painter go to the supplier and tint the colour to get the match.
JP
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
11-30-2023, 07:59 PM
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Replies: 79
Views: 12,850
Re: Classtique Upholstery
Looks like the problem is everywhere. I taught the Autobody apprenticeship programe for 12 years and the main thing that stood out was finding that student that truly had the interest or the skill....
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
11-19-2023, 12:04 PM
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Replies: 3
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Re: Looking for Samples of Canadian Colours
Thanks for the input. I will check through my colour books and on line. That's how I found the Cameo Cream. Cadillac used the colour in 1941. It matched up to the original pinstripe we had on a...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
11-18-2023, 10:05 AM
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Replies: 11
Views: 971
Re: Patch Panels - Recommendations on quality
Any Aftermarket Body Panel is just a start. There close but not correct. They all need work to get the right fit and finish. Even "New Car" Aftermarket parts are the same. I call them "Almost Fit"...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
11-18-2023, 09:54 AM
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Replies: 3
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Looking for Samples of Canadian Colours
I have been working with another Canadian member for the last 7 years trying to find samples of the 12 Canadian Colours.
So far we found the following.
Evergreen
Richelieu Blue (One example and...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
11-18-2023, 09:41 AM
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Replies: 7
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Re: Canadian Green Color?
It could be "Evergreen" that is one of 13 Canadian Colours. PPG Delfleet Code #413400
This is quite dark.
Rock Moss Green is probably what's on your P/U.
JP
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
10-05-2023, 06:58 PM
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Replies: 10
Views: 1,085
Re: Painting/masking question
You have two options. 1 A few minutes after you paint and 2 the next day. Also pull the tape away from the painted edge at a 45 Deg. angle. this way the edge of the tape cuts the paint as you pull it...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
09-07-2023, 06:23 PM
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Replies: 17
Views: 1,417
Re: bicycle turn signals
If you do some research on installing seat belts in race cars you will see the proper proceedure to mount the belts. The key is a properly sized reinforcement plate under the subrail or under the...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
09-07-2023, 06:17 PM
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Replies: 5
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Re: Paint
Here's the two PPG formulas
Chicle Drab (Warm Grey) MBX 34054XXX(A)
Copra Drab (Dark Grey) MBX 38199XXX (A)
The names in Brackets are PPG's Names for the colours. These might be dated as I...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
09-07-2023, 06:11 PM
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Replies: 25
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
08-31-2023, 04:34 PM
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Replies: 41
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Re: One good reason for turn signals
One of the members in our club purchased a set of Magnetic LED turnsignals that are used on bicyles. They are rechargeable and wireless. a controlled goes inside the car. They work quite well and...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
05-14-2023, 10:28 AM
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Replies: 21
Views: 2,638
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
05-14-2023, 10:26 AM
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Replies: 11
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Re: Fender
Aftermarket Parts. means "Almost Fit" Parts.
The Body parts always need work. The mechcanical parts aren't so bad but not great.
So expect to put time into the reproduction parts. And it's not...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
05-12-2023, 06:28 PM
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Replies: 14
Views: 2,044
Re: Evapo-Rust
Yes, I use it for the same thing. also anything that is fragile. JP
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
04-06-2023, 06:43 PM
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Replies: 9
Views: 1,525
Re: Hood paint prep
Get the Hood all ready to paint. Then run the rods into the hood hinges with a drill. Work them two three times back and forth and then remove them. Put them back together with a little anti-seize....
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