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Forum: Model A (1928-31) 04-10-2024, 06:41 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 3,041
Posted By moasew
Re: 1930 Cabriolet top or upholstery question strips?

So I assume this top has the zippered rear window which became available in March 1930 according to the JS. My Dec 29 Cabriolet didn't have a zipper and leak like a sieve! I ordered a new kit from...
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 02-20-2023, 12:55 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 4,564
Posted By moasew
Re: When did the E28 Passenger cars Left Hand Brake move?

This is obviously a late reply but my Canadian Chassis does have a number on the chassis. I've decided to stay with the original left E Brake complete with a freshly made like original dust boot !...
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 01-10-2023, 08:19 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 2,500
Posted By moasew
Re: 1928 Interior Details

It was done through SMS Auto Fabrics in Oregon but I believed they used a shop in the East coast. Contact Doug. It took alot of prodding but eventually did it !
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 12-08-2022, 04:01 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 6,142
Posted By moasew
Re: Dixie upholstery

Yes Dixie has been around for decades in Kitchener Ontario.

Is Cartouche gone ? Isn't it part of the Excler group or Mac's Antique Auto now? I was speaking to them earlier this Fall.

I just...
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 12-06-2022, 04:08 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 2,500
Posted By moasew
Re: 1928 Interior Details

Hi, i'm just seeing this message now. I repainted my mouldings to the exact color of the untouched inside of the mouldings which appaears to have been Moulding Grey from the paint guide.My car is...
Forum: Model T (1909-1927) 04-30-2022, 12:33 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,267
Posted By moasew
Re: 1927 model t panel fasteners / clips

Snyder's has them using a nylon clip instead of metal. however I got them for my model a but they are too large to fit the hole in the door. I have to figur out an easy way to trim them down. The...
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 02-24-2022, 03:58 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 6,024
Posted By moasew
Re: Coachlace Trim for Early A (AR),hubcaps and Bell housing

Yes I had the coachlace weaved through SMS Auto Fabrics but they had someone from Eastern US weave it I believe. Funny that SMS kept referring to it as windlace as well. It took time getting the loom...
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 01-25-2022, 03:49 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 7,799
Posted By moasew
Re: What means the quail?

Have any of you seen this ornament that my Dad placed on the radiator of the 1929 Cabriolet that he restored in 1966. This car originally was purchased new by a gentleman on the assembly line so...
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 01-04-2022, 03:14 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 6,024
Posted By moasew
Re: Coachlace Trim for Early A (AR),hubcaps and Bell housing

Yes I've thought about that. Thanks .
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 01-02-2022, 04:10 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 6,024
Posted By moasew
Re: Coachlace Trim for Early A (AR),hubcaps and Bell housing

Oh ... and here are my door panels with the coachlace installed for my June 1928 Tudor (Canadian) .As close to my originals as I can get. My car came with two map pockets as well contrary to what the...
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 01-02-2022, 03:58 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 6,024
Posted By moasew
Re: Coachlace Trim for Early A (AR),hubcaps and Bell housing

Attached are coachlace photos I FINALLY had weaved this past summer (2021) from SMS Auto Fabrics in Oregon. It took a lot of pushing to get it done but happy with the result. I can't think of any...
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 08-30-2021, 02:45 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 4,075
Posted By moasew
Re: 28 Broadlace trim and carpet

I finally received my new coachlace trim this month and had it installed a few days later. You can get original patterns made but boy does it take patience and you have to be persistent and know what...
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 02-17-2021, 12:40 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 4,075
Posted By moasew
Re: 28 Broadlace trim

As I mentioned Lebaron Bonney offered coachlace trim but it was stamped as opposed to a weaved manufacture. Where they derived their pattern from was beyond me as it doesn't do the original any...
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 01-20-2021, 03:49 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 4,075
Posted By moasew
Re: 28 Broadlace trim

For some reason my photo of my coachlace on the original Bedford Cord didn't upload so here it is.
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 01-20-2021, 03:44 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 4,075
Posted By moasew
Re: 28 Broadlace trim

Ok I also have a June 28 Tudor which uses this trim. I believe it is officially referred to as "coachlace" .Some will tell you it is the windlace flattened out but this isn't the case in my 28. I...
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 01-14-2021, 08:29 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 4,204
Posted By moasew
Re: Sourcing Lebaron Bonney parts

What would be the alternative for original Model A Fabric ? Where does SMS source their Model A Ford salt and pepper panel material? I did receive Bedford Cord material for my seats and side panel...
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 01-14-2021, 08:24 AM
Replies: 40
Views: 5,091
Posted By moasew
Re: My First Model A - Questions

You may or not be aware that BEFORE you have to apply Model A Ford brakes to quickly you want to use the engine to do the initial braking by NOT depressing the clutch too soon. This is more important...
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 01-12-2021, 09:04 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 4,204
Posted By moasew
Re: Sourcing Lebaron Bonney parts

SMS is very slow at filling orders. I've been waiting a year for some of my order. Anyone have an idea as to how to get them to fill orders. Pretty difficult to line up upholsters and plan for a...
Forum: Model-A 11-17-2020, 01:17 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 452
Posted By moasew
New Front wood header for 1928 Tudor

I have a new front wood header for a 1928-29 Tudor. It's never been installed. Still in original shipping box. I ordered this and then decided to repair my existing header.

Buyer responsible for...
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 11-14-2020, 10:52 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 2,287
Posted By moasew
Re: Steering wheel paint

For the Early steering wheel I used Rustoleum red primer. I tested it against the original color wheel and it seemed to match perfectly.
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 09-16-2020, 10:13 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,224
Posted By moasew
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 09-14-2020, 01:39 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,224
Posted By moasew
Re: Early Model A Right Front Fender required

I just remeasured my left fender and it is actually 7" so a design one it is. However, I would be OK with either a design one or two for the right side.
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 09-14-2020, 12:39 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,224
Posted By moasew
Re: Early Model A Right Front Fender required

Yes mine is Design 2 . I hadn't known there were three different designs. I thought there were only two :)

When I measured the fenders I already have ; one has the 7" design one and one has design...
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 09-10-2020, 12:46 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,224
Posted By moasew
Early Model A Right Front Fender required

I'm looking for a good right front fender for my Early 1928 Tudor restoration. I live in Eastern Canada but willing to pay for shipping for a decent fender. I've attached a photo of the type of...
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 03-31-2019, 09:16 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,742
Posted By moasew
Re: Spare Tire Carrier - Is there a gasket?

The area under the mount on my 28 CDN Tudor AR was painted before the mount went on. It was one of the untouched areas of the car to show me the original color. Niagara Blue Dark. No gasket here so...
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