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Forum: Model A (1928-31) 09-24-2023, 01:26 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 878
Posted By California Charlie
Re: 1931 Slant Window Wooden Header - Revisited

Thanks, but most of what I've heard says the outside metal cutting is necesasry to remove and replace the slant window wooden header.

I still haven't tried doing this work as of yet, and still...
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 09-19-2023, 04:04 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 878
Posted By California Charlie
Re: 1931 Slant Window Wooden Header - Revisited

I now saw Dale's reply.

Thanks!
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 09-18-2023, 06:37 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 878
Posted By California Charlie
Re: 1931 Slant Window Wooden Header - Revisited

No Bob.

I emailed him, but I did not get a response back.
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 09-18-2023, 02:27 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 878
Posted By California Charlie
Re: 1931 Slant Window Wooden Header - Revisited

Lot's of looks at my question, but no help with a diagram or photo.

Someone out there must have done this and perhaps documented it.

I've looked at cutting the upper metal around the wooden...
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 09-09-2023, 09:59 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 878
Posted By California Charlie
1931 Slant Window Wooden Header - Revisited

I appreciated all of the information I recevied on my first post about replacing the wooden header on my 1931 Slant Window; however, before I use my cutoff wheel to cut metal to remove the header, I...
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 08-02-2023, 06:11 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,341
Posted By California Charlie
Re: Slant Windshield Wooden Header Replacement

Thanks to all that responded to my question.

I tried contacting Spider as suggested, but I did not get a reply back.

Does anyone have a picture, or pictures, showing exactly where those metal...
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 07-24-2023, 09:59 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,341
Posted By California Charlie
Re: Slant Windshield Wooden Header Replacement

Thank you.

I was just thinking that there must somehow be a better way to accomplish this without the metal cutting and welding.

Do you know if there are any repair manual chapters dedicted to...
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 07-20-2023, 10:22 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,341
Posted By California Charlie
Slant Windshield Wooden Header Replacement

Hi All,

I'm going to replace all the top wood on my '31 Slant Windshield 4 Door and wondering, once all the old wood is removed, is there an easier way to install the wooden header without the...
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 06-11-2023, 06:46 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 983
Posted By California Charlie
Re: Trans to driveline connection - OOPS! left out part

Thanks very much for your reply, and the reason of the importance of having that part included in the connection assembly.

Back to square one, but doing that with a lesson learned. .
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 06-11-2023, 04:34 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 983
Posted By California Charlie
Trans to driveline connection - OOPS! left out part

Hi,

After all this time that has passed, and in finally getting someone to help me to install my rebulit engine and transmission back into place in the frame, I found a part had been left out. I...
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 07-04-2021, 10:16 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,497
Posted By California Charlie
Re: Replacing Header Wood on a 31 Murry Sedan

Thanks very much.

Best Regards
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 07-03-2021, 05:38 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,497
Posted By California Charlie
Re: Replacing Header Wood on a 31 Murry Sedan

I should have referred to the metal piece as the Metal Header "CAP"
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 07-03-2021, 05:36 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,497
Posted By California Charlie
Re: Replacing Header Wood on a 31 Murry Sedan

I'm back with another question to ensure I'm on the same page with the wooden header replacement.

In the photo I've added, have I identified the Metal Header Topper and where the cuts should be...
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 07-03-2021, 05:06 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,497
Posted By California Charlie
Re: Replacing Header Wood on a 31 Murry Sedan

Thanks very much.

The information was extremely helpful.

Sleeves rolled up for the project.
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 07-02-2021, 04:57 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,497
Posted By California Charlie
Replacing Header Wood on a 31 Murry Sedan

I'm preparing to replace the wooden header in a 1931 Murry 4 Door Slant Window Sedan and have a question about doing that.

I've heard there may be some upper sheet metal cutting to remove the old...
Forum: Model-A 06-12-2021, 02:32 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 773
Posted By California Charlie
Some Model a Ford parts from estate

I have a few Model A Ford parts listed on eBay from a relatives Estate. These include a horn and some other small parts. Use the below link below (COPY AND PASTE IN YOUR BROWSER): (hopefully the link...
Forum: Model-A 05-23-2021, 12:56 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,068
Posted By California Charlie
Re: 1930-1931 ARISTOCRAT DASH PANELS x2

Please check the other Model A Ford Estate part items I currently have offered on eBay.

As I go through more Estate boxes, any further parts found will be listed on eBay.
...
Forum: Model-A 05-22-2021, 05:59 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,068
Posted By California Charlie
Re: 1930-1931 ARISTOCRAT DASH PANELS x2

One Panel Sold-

One remains on auction. Thanks for looking.
Forum: Model-A 05-22-2021, 04:08 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,068
Posted By California Charlie
Forum: Model-A 05-22-2021, 10:08 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,068
Posted By California Charlie
1930-1931 ARISTOCRAT DASH PANELS x2

I have a few Model A Ford "ESTATE" parts listed on eBay including an ARISTOCRAT PANEL for a 1930-1931 M0del A Ford. Thanks for looking:

https://www.ebay.com/itm/203461806148

I have just listed...
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 03-09-2021, 12:32 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 3,978
Posted By California Charlie
Smile Re: No Foot Starter

Happy Camper here.

Thanks to all who responded to my post. I was able to use the information to successfully install a 6 volt solenoid on my Model A Ford Starter Motor.

It works perfectly!
...
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 03-08-2021, 01:17 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 3,978
Posted By California Charlie
Re: No Foot Starter

Thanks very much, that diagram does help.
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 03-08-2021, 11:36 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 3,978
Posted By California Charlie
No Foot Starter

Has anyone installed a 6 volt 3 terminal solenoid on a Model A Starter Motor to eliminate the manual foot starter? Is there a diagram as to how this is done with wiring etc.

Thanks to all who...
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 09-30-2020, 07:17 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,977
Posted By California Charlie
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 09-30-2020, 03:40 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,977
Posted By California Charlie
Painting the body with or without the doors on

I have future plans to paint a 1931 Slant Window Fordor Sedan and have a couple of questions:

-Is is preferred having the doors on or off when painting the body? Painting the doors separately and...
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