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Forum: Model A (1928-31) 03-17-2024, 03:17 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 624
Posted By Tinbasher
Re: Wheel Well Patch Panels

This is a great area to learn how to shape and weld sheet metal. The more you do, the more you'll do.
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 02-10-2024, 10:43 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 338
Posted By Tinbasher
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...
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 01-24-2024, 07:59 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 1,854
Posted By Tinbasher
Thumbs up Re: 28-29 Sport Coupe belt trim

I found the pictures. Hope this helps.
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 01-23-2024, 07:43 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 1,854
Posted By Tinbasher
Re: 28-29 Sport Coupe belt trim

Here's some pictures. Not having any luck uploading the pictures. I'll try again tomorrow night.
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 01-23-2024, 07:32 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 1,854
Posted By Tinbasher
Re: 28-29 Sport Coupe belt trim

That's like mine. A Canadian one. Super hard to find. I've seen one in 50 years. JP
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 01-23-2024, 07:30 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 793
Posted By Tinbasher
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...
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 01-18-2024, 06:07 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 1,854
Posted By Tinbasher
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...
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 12-17-2023, 05:32 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,229
Posted By Tinbasher
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
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 12-02-2023, 10:57 AM
Replies: 79
Views: 12,716
Posted By Tinbasher
Re: Classtique Upholstery

Well isn't that handy. JP
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 11-30-2023, 08:03 PM
Replies: 79
Views: 12,716
Posted By Tinbasher
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
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 11-30-2023, 07:59 PM
Replies: 79
Views: 12,716
Posted By Tinbasher
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....
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 11-19-2023, 12:04 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 552
Posted By Tinbasher
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...
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 11-18-2023, 10:05 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 957
Posted By Tinbasher
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"...
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 11-18-2023, 09:54 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 552
Posted By Tinbasher
Lightbulb 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...
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 11-18-2023, 09:41 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 651
Posted By Tinbasher
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
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 10-05-2023, 06:58 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,054
Posted By Tinbasher
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...
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 09-07-2023, 06:23 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,389
Posted By Tinbasher
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...
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 09-07-2023, 06:17 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 785
Posted By Tinbasher
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...
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 09-07-2023, 06:11 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 2,038
Posted By Tinbasher
Re: Canadian rad emblem is different than U.S.A.

There's a tough one to get. Early 28.
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 08-31-2023, 04:34 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 3,030
Posted By Tinbasher
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...
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 05-14-2023, 10:28 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 2,618
Posted By Tinbasher
Re: Rope Wrap Steering Wheel

It was a race car thing in the day. Great for a Speedster.
We have wheel covers today, so why not.
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 05-14-2023, 10:26 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,015
Posted By Tinbasher
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...
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 05-12-2023, 06:28 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 2,027
Posted By Tinbasher
Re: Evapo-Rust

Yes, I use it for the same thing. also anything that is fragile. JP
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 04-06-2023, 06:43 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,516
Posted By Tinbasher
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....
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 03-30-2023, 06:18 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,946
Posted By Tinbasher
Re: Reducer or no reducer when brushing on paint

Since your brushing the paint. you need to experiment a bit with the reducer. Start with 5%, then 10% and finally 20%. See how it flows out. and use the reduction that works for you. Also consider...
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