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Joe K · 03-27-2013, 11:59 AM

Yes. I never imagined you were the first. (I actually saw it already on your LH pix.) IIRC, the ones on the Lyman were bronze (or brass) Now I imagine you can get them in stainless steel.

Bronze/brass would be more time period correct as "allegheny steel" (stainless) was a very new thing in 1930 when Ford adopted it for his autombiles.

But, like the Lyman, they'll eventually develop a "verdigris" of green.

Still, for you that may be part of the charm. I still smell the odor inside that cover in my mind's nose. Some things never leave you.

Joe K

03-27-2013, 11:59 AM	#130
Joe K Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Cow Hampshire Posts: 4,188	Re: Model A Huckster Group Yes. I never imagined you were the first. (I actually saw it already on your LH pix.) IIRC, the ones on the Lyman were bronze (or brass) Now I imagine you can get them in stainless steel. Bronze/brass would be more time period correct as "allegheny steel" (stainless) was a very new thing in 1930 when Ford adopted it for his autombiles. But, like the Lyman, they'll eventually develop a "verdigris" of green. Still, for you that may be part of the charm. I still smell the odor inside that cover in my mind's nose. Some things never leave you. Joe K __________________ Shudda kept the horse.