The Ford Barn

rust revival · 04-16-2022, 12:48 PM

Can anyone tell me part number # and supplier, or sizing of the correct bolts, that fasten the cowl post to front cowl panel

Also wondering the (correct rivets) that hold the rear Sub Frame Channel - Rear Crossmember - Fits Below Outer Panel At End Of Subrails to quarter panels

All mentioned are circled in attached photos

Thanks

Randy in ca · 04-16-2022, 03:15 PM

Snyder's shows they have them (A-37505-BP)

rust revival · 04-16-2022, 03:33 PM

Awesome thank you very much on the striker backing plate info Randy

Still wondering about cowl post bolts and rear cross rivets?
Anyone?

rust revival · 04-17-2022, 01:35 PM

If anyone has built a 28 29 roadster
Still wondering about cowl post bolts and rear cross rivets?
I would rather use the correct stuff so any help Will be greatly appreciated

Jim M · 04-18-2022, 12:23 PM

One of the best things you could invest in is Les Andrews Books. Book 1 is a MUST and Book 2 would answer a lot of the body questions, etc you are going to have. I have a 29 Roadster that had been in a garage for 40 years. Had to have a new top and front seat and back done, but other that that it is still original. Somehow the rumble seat upholstery was still like new. Don't know if there is a club anywhere near you but if so highly recommend joining it.

rotorwrench · 04-18-2022, 03:51 PM

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Hanson Rivet has the different size and head style of rivets used for model A production. Rivet tooling is available as hand tooling from the vendors and pneumatic hammer tooling is available from most aircraft tool sources.

Third Gen Automotive took over Roy Nacewicz's Ford bolt reproductions but a lot of model A sources have their stuff too.

rust revival · 04-19-2022, 04:16 PM

Hello roto wrench I will look into those books, I already have a few rivet guns, bucking bars ect,
just wondered if I can get a accurate rivet size and head , I could put any rivet in it but really looking for someone to chime in with the correct information, thanks

rotorwrench · 04-20-2022, 09:51 AM

I do believe that the body lower frame work was put together with 1/4" round head rivets with exceptions to the front extensions and floor pans. This would include the sub-rail channels and the aft sub-rail cross member to the sub-rails. It doesn't hurt to buy them long since they almost always need to be trimmed to get the protrusion spec of 1 to 1 1/2-the diameter of the rivet. 1-D will work where the holes are new and tight or where there are no more than two thicknesses joined. With loose holes or multi thicknesses then closer to 1 1/2-D is better. The smaller 3/16 brazzer heads are used for pans

Here is a link to Bratton's for an example.
https://www.brattons.com/FRAME-AND-B...uctinfo/36630/

Big Flats Rivet Co. is another good source for model A rivets.

04-16-2022, 03:15 PM	#2
Randy in ca Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Posts: 1,668	Re: Who reproduces these 28-29 roadster door striker plates Snyder's shows they have them (A-37505-BP)

04-16-2022, 03:33 PM	#3
rust revival Senior Member Join Date: May 2014 Location: Ontario Posts: 207	Re: Who reproduces these 28-29 roadster door striker plates Awesome thank you very much on the striker backing plate info Randy Still wondering about cowl post bolts and rear cross rivets? Anyone? Last edited by rust revival; 04-17-2022 at 01:08 PM.

04-17-2022, 01:35 PM	#4
rust revival Senior Member Join Date: May 2014 Location: Ontario Posts: 207	Re: What 28-29 roadster hardware do I use? (Cowl post bolts) (rear cross brace rive If anyone has built a 28 29 roadster Still wondering about cowl post bolts and rear cross rivets? I would rather use the correct stuff so any help Will be greatly appreciated

04-18-2022, 12:23 PM	#5
Jim M Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Sebastian, FL Posts: 479	Re: What 28-29 roadster hardware do I use? (Cowl post bolts) (rear cross brace rive One of the best things you could invest in is Les Andrews Books. Book 1 is a MUST and Book 2 would answer a lot of the body questions, etc you are going to have. I have a 29 Roadster that had been in a garage for 40 years. Had to have a new top and front seat and back done, but other that that it is still original. Somehow the rumble seat upholstery was still like new. Don't know if there is a club anywhere near you but if so highly recommend joining it.

04-18-2022, 03:51 PM	#6
rotorwrench Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: San Antonio, Texas Posts: 16,498	Re: What 28-29 roadster hardware do I use? (Cowl post bolts) (rear cross brace rive Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) Hanson Rivet has the different size and head style of rivets used for model A production. Rivet tooling is available as hand tooling from the vendors and pneumatic hammer tooling is available from most aircraft tool sources. Third Gen Automotive took over Roy Nacewicz's Ford bolt reproductions but a lot of model A sources have their stuff too.

04-19-2022, 04:16 PM	#7
rust revival Senior Member Join Date: May 2014 Location: Ontario Posts: 207	Re: What 28-29 roadster hardware do I use? (Cowl post bolts) (rear cross brace rive Hello roto wrench I will look into those books, I already have a few rivet guns, bucking bars ect, just wondered if I can get a accurate rivet size and head , I could put any rivet in it but really looking for someone to chime in with the correct information, thanks

04-20-2022, 09:51 AM	#8
rotorwrench Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: San Antonio, Texas Posts: 16,498	Re: What 28-29 roadster hardware do I use? (Cowl post bolts) (rear cross brace rive I do believe that the body lower frame work was put together with 1/4" round head rivets with exceptions to the front extensions and floor pans. This would include the sub-rail channels and the aft sub-rail cross member to the sub-rails. It doesn't hurt to buy them long since they almost always need to be trimmed to get the protrusion spec of 1 to 1 1/2-the diameter of the rivet. 1-D will work where the holes are new and tight or where there are no more than two thicknesses joined. With loose holes or multi thicknesses then closer to 1 1/2-D is better. The smaller 3/16 brazzer heads are used for pans Here is a link to Bratton's for an example. https://www.brattons.com/FRAME-AND-B...uctinfo/36630/ Big Flats Rivet Co. is another good source for model A rivets. Last edited by rotorwrench; 04-20-2022 at 10:06 AM.