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Forum: Model A (1928-31) 08-16-2019, 08:16 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 3,771
Posted By 36 conv sedan
Re: 1929 Ford Station Wagon in need of seats

Thank you guys! I should be getting the station wagon next week.

Thanks for all the help! Great forum!
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 08-14-2019, 06:56 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 3,771
Posted By 36 conv sedan
Re: 1929 Ford Station Wagon in need of seats

Thanks for the link!

And no, I don't believe the car is the one mentioned as this one is in Mexico.

Victor
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 08-13-2019, 05:09 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 3,771
Posted By 36 conv sedan
Re: 1929 Ford Station Wagon in need of seats

When I saw it, I honestly did not check what it had behind under carpet. I will check as soon as I get it.

Thanks!
Victor
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 08-13-2019, 12:58 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 3,771
Posted By 36 conv sedan
Re: 1929 Ford Station Wagon in need of seats

Thanks for the responses. Sorry to hear the parts are not manufactured any longer!

I did find Snyder's has the spring structure for the seats.

I should get the station wagon next week and post...
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 08-12-2019, 11:51 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 3,771
Posted By 36 conv sedan
1929 Ford Station Wagon in need of seats

Hi guys! I am about to purchase a 1929 Woody, a 4 door station wagon, which is basically a very good older restoration, but for some reason I don't understand (and neither does the son of the owner)...
Forum: Late V8 (1954+) 01-03-2018, 09:39 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 3,093
Posted By 36 conv sedan
Re: 1957 Thunderbird dash pad reccomendation

Wow! Beautiful car in gorgeous condition! Much better than mine! Congratulations!!
Forum: Late V8 (1954+) 01-02-2018, 10:49 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 3,093
Posted By 36 conv sedan
Re: 1957 Thunderbird dash pad reccomendation

Thanks!! I am happy with it and intend to eventually get it back to it's original yellow but trying to maintain as much original patina as possible.
Forum: Late V8 (1954+) 12-29-2017, 07:50 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 3,093
Posted By 36 conv sedan
Re: 1957 Thunderbird dash pad reccomendation

And a few more pics of the car...

You will probably notice that the Speedometer is in kilometers, up to 240
Forum: Late V8 (1954+) 12-29-2017, 07:35 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 3,093
Posted By 36 conv sedan
Re: 1957 Thunderbird dash pad reccomendation

Attached is a pic of my plate... and just under it you will see the original yellow color. And by the way, as far as I understand, in the Mexico plant they were not cautious with marking the plates...
Forum: Late V8 (1954+) 12-29-2017, 02:43 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 3,093
Posted By 36 conv sedan
Re: 1957 Thunderbird dash pad reccomendation

Yes, my car is a medium yellow color originally with a black and white interior, so dashpad is black.

By the way, it also has the hardtop but covered with vynil (which I have never seen before...
Forum: Late V8 (1954+) 12-28-2017, 12:09 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 3,093
Posted By 36 conv sedan
Re: 1957 Thunderbird dash pad reccomendation

Thank you guys!

I found this option with dashes direct, apparently made with Ford original tooling and aproved by Ford which seems like a reasonable deal:

...
Forum: Late V8 (1954+) 12-25-2017, 11:29 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 3,093
Posted By 36 conv sedan
1957 Thunderbird dash pad reccomendation

Hi everybody, and merry Christmas.

Santa brought me a one owner 1957 Thunderbird with about 40,000 original miles. A great original car who's biggest sin was that it had a color change, from...
Forum: Model T (1909-1927) 09-22-2017, 06:52 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 8,803
Posted By 36 conv sedan
Re: Is this a correct horn for my 1923 model T?

Yes, that is my car. It looks decent but it is not fully correct. It has a much nicer top that what they originally used (I got it this way already) and uphostery is a bit off also... pleats are too...
Forum: Model T (1909-1927) 09-22-2017, 06:46 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 8,803
Posted By 36 conv sedan
Re: Is this a correct horn for my 1923 model T?

Hey, Piewagon!

This is the best explanation I could have ever hoped for! Sorry I thanked you till now but I hadn't been able to get into the forum.

I will print and try the procedure this...
Forum: Model T (1909-1927) 09-12-2017, 06:07 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 8,803
Posted By 36 conv sedan
Re: Is this a correct horn for my 1923 model T?

Bringing up this old subject, I found a suitable horn, just as the one Tmodelmal posted in his pics, painted it and installed it in the car. It looks great, fits great in the correct bolts, but...
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 03-17-2017, 11:33 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 4,983
Posted By 36 conv sedan
Re: 1930 Ford A Standard roadster. What is NOT correct?

Thank you all for your opinions. I am travelling now but will check the car with more detail next week.

I always like things back to as original as possible, and to do them in the best possible...
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 03-10-2017, 01:49 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 4,983
Posted By 36 conv sedan
Re: 1930 Ford A Standard roadster. What is NOT correct?

Thanks guys...

Idea is to fully restore this car as correctly as possible. That will include of course the correct parts, including fuel lines, fuel valve, and any mechanical components needed.
...
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 03-10-2017, 01:25 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 4,983
Posted By 36 conv sedan
1930 Ford A Standard roadster. What is NOT correct?

Hi guys:

I just got a 1930 Ford A Standard roadster, to replace a 1930-31 that I have that had some adapted things, like juice brakes, 12 volts, and parts from different types and models and which...
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 02-11-2017, 11:35 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,230
Posted By 36 conv sedan
Re: Looking for 1936 Ford tire iron and air pump

Great Chuck, thanks!

If you do, contact me directly at: vmilke at nutryplus dot com

Victor
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 02-11-2017, 11:21 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,230
Posted By 36 conv sedan
Re: Looking for 1936 Ford tire iron and air pump

Thanks! I have been in contact with Lin before. I got some tools from him off ebay. Great guy. Good idea I will contact him. If he does not have them, I will look for Chuck.

Thanks again!
victor
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 02-10-2017, 09:48 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,230
Posted By 36 conv sedan
Looking for 1936 Ford tire iron and air pump

Hi guys:

I am looking for the following items to complete my set of 1936 Ford tools:

- Tire iron. 68-17019. 12" long with square hole and one end curved into a flat end to remove hubcaps

-...
Forum: Model T (1909-1927) 03-08-2016, 02:10 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,284
Posted By 36 conv sedan
Re: How and where do you store the tools in a 1923 Touring?

Here is the end result. I bought a battery carrier and moved the battery to where it is intended, and then did the cardobard as described. I am hoping it is what was used...

Thanks for all the...
Forum: Model T (1909-1927) 01-30-2016, 08:04 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 3,574
Posted By 36 conv sedan
Re: Normal compression on a T... high altitude makes a difference?

No need to apologize for anything, Phil, thanks!

Yes, I am ordering Kevlar bands. I've read they are a much better option that the cotton bands that may easily burn... and I live in a neighborhood...
Forum: Model T (1909-1927) 01-26-2016, 06:55 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 3,574
Posted By 36 conv sedan
Re: Normal compression on a T... high altitude makes a difference?

Well Phil, I said "After all, one does not buy a model T because it is a fast or very enjoyable car!", but I have to say, I agree with you, it is a nice little car and it moves fairly well... in fact...
Forum: Model T (1909-1927) 01-26-2016, 06:02 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 3,574
Posted By 36 conv sedan
Re: Normal compression on a T... high altitude makes a difference?

Well... looking at it that way, YES, 25% is a lot of increase! I will seriously consider it. I guess the $400 investment is really worth it.

Thanks!
victor
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