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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 12-23-2020, 05:12 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 2,690
Posted By DaleM
Re: ‘46 Convertible top not working

Regent Classic Cars has one in Medicine Hat Alberta
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 12-23-2020, 03:46 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 589
Posted By DaleM
1947 Ford Super Deluxe Convertible

I'm working on a 1947 Super Deluxe Convertible and rebuilding the convertible hydraulics. Does anyone have any pictures of the mounting location of the assist springs behind the cylinders and where...
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 12-04-2019, 04:55 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 2,905
Posted By DaleM
Re: 51 Crestliner

That would also explain why the trunklock is missing.
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 12-04-2019, 04:54 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 2,905
Posted By DaleM
Re: 51 Crestliner

Hey Petehoovie that looks like the culprit right there. Even the same color car. My guess is a guy would never find one of those kits so I think I'll just get it fixed and painted. Thanks for all the...
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 12-03-2019, 05:46 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 2,905
Posted By DaleM
Re: 51 Crestliner

Thanks so much. As I am not going to hunt for this thing to install I guess its to the local trustworthy body shop to fix it properly and do some paint magic. Thanks again.
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 12-03-2019, 03:26 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 2,905
Posted By DaleM
Re: 51 Crestliner

Sorry for the glare but the car is inside the shop.
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 12-03-2019, 03:25 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 2,905
Posted By DaleM
Re: 51 Crestliner

As you can see in the pictures attached just below each piece of masking tape you find a hole filled with filler. I found 6 not 4 and evenly spaced.
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 12-03-2019, 12:57 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 2,905
Posted By DaleM
51 Crestliner

I have 4 mysterious holes that are peeking through the body filler that was hiding them on the trunk lid. These holes are evenly spaced around the trunk lock extension and housing and appear to go...
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 10-31-2019, 04:04 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,867
Posted By DaleM
Re: 1947 Ford Super Deluxe Convertible

Thank you all for the guidance and suggestions.
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 10-30-2019, 12:09 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,867
Posted By DaleM
Re: 1947 Ford Super Deluxe Convertible

Hydro electric could not help with the springs or illustrations and I did find an original set of springs at Gene's Hot Rod Shop in Florida. I have used the top and found it works fine without the...
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 10-28-2019, 11:26 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,867
Posted By DaleM
Question 1947 Ford Super Deluxe Convertible

I'm trying to complete the overhaul of the convertible top mechanism on our 1947 Super Deluxe and have hit a dilemma. Beside each of the lift cylinders is an assist spring that attaches to the tops...
Forum: Late V8 (1954+) 10-24-2019, 10:24 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,855
Posted By DaleM
Re: weird hesitation

Any backfire or cough? Almost sounds lean and that would likely be power valve or accelerator pump.
Forum: Late V8 10-03-2019, 04:20 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 924
Posted By DaleM
1966 Ford Thunderbird Landau

Trying to locate a good steering wheel (no cracks) and a good front bumper with no damage.
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 08-21-2019, 10:52 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,852
Posted By DaleM
Re: 1948 ford convertible top cylinders

The 47 that I am currently working on had no bushings either. That being said I had a couple of aluminum bushings made at a local machine shop and the fit is perfect. To me taking up the slack just...
Forum: Early V8 07-16-2019, 10:19 AM
Replies: 0
Views: 785
Posted By DaleM
1947 Ford Super Deluxe Convertible

Looking for the convertible top tension springs with sleeves and cylinders in good condition.
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