The Ford Barn

clocey · 03-21-2013, 10:34 PM

From all that I have read I am very lucky to have found an original Murray Fordor that has no rust on the body (except the running boards) and only needs the header replaced.
I removed the old header and cleaned the "L" shaped channel that spans across the windshield. While doing this I had to scrape what looked to be tar or something similar from the channel and possibly anti-squeak cloth from the entire width.
I have the Les Andrews mechanics book and he does not state anything about needing either the cloth or any tar/calk. The new header (from Classic) does not fit tight to the steel channel so do I need to use some sort of calk to fill the gap and do I install anti squeak or tape under the header?

Curt

03-21-2013, 10:34 PM	#1
clocey Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Bettendorf, Iowa Posts: 110	Header installation on a '30 Fordor From all that I have read I am very lucky to have found an original Murray Fordor that has no rust on the body (except the running boards) and only needs the header replaced. I removed the old header and cleaned the "L" shaped channel that spans across the windshield. While doing this I had to scrape what looked to be tar or something similar from the channel and possibly anti-squeak cloth from the entire width. I have the Les Andrews mechanics book and he does not state anything about needing either the cloth or any tar/calk. The new header (from Classic) does not fit tight to the steel channel so do I need to use some sort of calk to fill the gap and do I install anti squeak or tape under the header? Curt __________________ 1930 Model A Fordor Murray Body