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Forum: Model A (1928-31) 12-10-2022, 05:18 PM
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Views: 646
Posted By thebanjoman
Grease fittings. Replacing originals

My 'hodgepodge' 29 standard coupe has both the original Model a grease fittings and the 'zerk' style. I got it this way.

I bought the snyders kit to finish the job and replace them all but have a...
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 10-06-2020, 07:35 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 443
Posted By thebanjoman
question about brackets - top wood 29 coupe

As I don't have full pics. I am going through the brackets removed from the old Top wood for my 29 standard coupe to start assembling the new top wood..
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Forum: Model A (1928-31) 10-05-2020, 07:20 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,161
Posted By thebanjoman
Re: 29 coupe body wood - last piece

Hallelujah.

I went looking back over some old data I had and turns out i still had some photos of the original wood installed. I thought they were lost for good.

I had the wood placed...
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 10-04-2020, 01:40 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,161
Posted By thebanjoman
Re: 29 coupe body wood - last piece

Turns out I am not as far along with the body wood as I thought.

It appears that the fittment for the wood is too large for the side windows.

There is about a 3/8" air gap on both pieces that I...
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 10-03-2020, 07:41 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,161
Posted By thebanjoman
Re: 29 coupe body wood - last piece

Thank you. Almost finished body wood install. working on sealing top wood.
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 10-01-2020, 12:07 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,161
Posted By thebanjoman
Re: 29 coupe body wood - last piece

OK< thank you.

Now to further show my ignorance on the subject.

WTF is a 'quarter lock pillar' ?

on the bottom of the "C" shaped wood that goes around the side windows?

They look like...
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 10-01-2020, 11:39 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,161
Posted By thebanjoman
29 coupe body wood - last piece

Today I finally figured out the 29 standard coupe body wood 'Jigsaw Puzzle' where everything goes.

EXCEPT for the last 2 pieces.

http://www.mmoliver.org/pic/finalpiece.jpg

I've looked...
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 09-30-2020, 07:28 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 3,518
Posted By thebanjoman
Re: lost interest in 2013, working on it again.

Stuff is coming together. It's not totally installed but I think the parts are fitting in well. Nevermind my other 'toys' in the background.

http://www.mmoliver.org/pic/coupewood1small.jpg
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 09-28-2020, 05:41 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 3,518
Posted By thebanjoman
Re: lost interest in 2013, working on it again.

The pics I have been able to find have been invaluable. I now have the pillar wood in and started with the tacks.

I've found a good air 'palm nailer' that should work with my 80 gallon...
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 09-27-2020, 05:40 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 3,518
Posted By thebanjoman
Re: lost interest in 2013, working on it again.

My service bulletin should be here by Friday.
I spent some time searching for pictures here and have identified more pieces and where they go. Now to sort out the hardware.
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 09-23-2020, 03:46 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 3,518
Posted By thebanjoman
Re: lost interest in 2013, working on it again.

I don't have a copy of the service bulletins.

I did find a hardback copy of them on Amazon.

Is this the reference you are speaking of?
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 09-23-2020, 03:42 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 3,518
Posted By thebanjoman
Re: lost interest in 2013, working on it again.

This is the body wood I have for the standard coupe (45A)

http://www.mmoliver.org/pic/bodywood.jpg

It's been sealed and Im trying to identify the pieces.

at the top is the U shaped pieces...
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 09-23-2020, 11:47 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 3,518
Posted By thebanjoman
Re: lost interest in 2013, working on it again.

I do have the wood kits. I guess I should differentiate between top wood and body wood. Both of which I have.

I 'think' I could be able to figure out the 'top' wood but the 'body wood' is what's...
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 09-22-2020, 07:02 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 3,518
Posted By thebanjoman
lost interest in 2013, working on it again.

It's been several years since I visited this forum, since 2013 I believe.

I had been restoring my wife's 29 standard coupe and flat out lost interest. Nothing was going my way and frustration set...
Forum: Early V8 03-28-2017, 05:25 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,234
Posted By thebanjoman
Re: pair of 18" wire wheels -

They have been sold.
Forum: Early V8 03-27-2017, 05:00 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,234
Posted By thebanjoman
Re: pair of 18" wire wheels -

Potential buyer found other wheels

These are still available.
Forum: Early V8 03-26-2017, 06:15 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,234
Posted By thebanjoman
Re: pair of 18" wire wheels -

I have tentative buyer. Will post if sale is final.
Forum: Early V8 03-25-2017, 01:31 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,234
Posted By thebanjoman
pair of 18" wire wheels -

I have a PAIR of 18" Ford wire wheels. They are in decent shape, I had to straighten one of the rim edges with a torch but they are not pitted and maybe one or two of the wires need to be...
Forum: Early V8 12-20-2016, 06:46 AM
Replies: 0
Views: 780
Posted By thebanjoman
1955 Clymers Ford Owners Handbook

This was part of a family members estate

http://www.mmoliver.org/pic/Ford_owners.jpg

I'd like to find it a good home. It's in good shape.

$10.00 SHIPPED to your door.

Thanks
Forum: Model-A 08-25-2015, 02:28 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 1,343
Posted By thebanjoman
Re: 5 model A rims - $100 set

They have found a home..
Forum: Model-A 08-17-2015, 10:20 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 1,343
Posted By thebanjoman
5 model A rims - $100 set

I have a set of 5 rims for a 29 model A ford. Been sitting here for the last 5 years.

They need to be blasted but are in good condition.

They are here in Winchester VA, Too costly to ship.
...
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 12-24-2012, 07:19 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,612
Posted By thebanjoman
Re: Need to find a 16" wire rim - what years is this from ?

I have 6 wire rims in the loft, 4 are one size. 2 are another.

Tell me how to measure to what I have? If one of the '2' are 16" we can deal. I need space as much as I need a few $$.

Its hard...
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 12-12-2012, 09:37 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 4,276
Posted By thebanjoman
Re: Need photos of 29 coupe body / top wood - mine are gone

Thank you, I'm still feeling foolish I lost all my photos to be able to put the puzzle back together.
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 12-12-2012, 09:16 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 4,276
Posted By thebanjoman
Re: Need photos of 29 coupe body / top wood - mine are gone

The photo I really need is dead on of the back window and how the wood envelops the hole. The photos in the thread are helpful and I can figure out some of the brackets but without an example of the...
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 12-08-2012, 06:47 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 4,276
Posted By thebanjoman
Re: Need photos of 29 coupe body / top wood - mine are gone

I've taken this advice using stainless machine and wood screws but the progress has been slow. I'm still having a hard time with the wood around the rear window and the smaller pieces in the kit. ...
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