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09-13-2020, 06:10 PM | #1 |
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Shout out to Kube and 35fordtn
Those of you that have seen my posts may have noticed that for quite some time I have been searching for the illusive unobtainium i.e. an 01A-1453 spare hold-down bracket for each of my two '42 Sedan delivery's.
Early Saturday morning (New Zealand time) I woke and checked my phone to find a PM (via the Ford Barn) from Kube, as well as an email from eBay, alerting me to a recent listing (by Michael Driskel) of a NOS piece of the aforementioned unobtainium. I hit the buy now option without hesitation. I would like to publicly thank both Kube for remembering my search and Michael for listing the item at what I can only describe as a very fair and reasonable price. Below are pictures of the NOS part from Michael and my attempt at a copy based on photos I found, using a reproduction convertible part as a start point.
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I need an 01A 1453 Brkt Spare wheel hold down for my sedan delivery - PLEASE HELP Gotta love my '42 Sedan Delivery's - Now that I own the only two in New Zealand http://www.fordbarn.com/forum/album.php?albumid=580 |
09-13-2020, 07:16 PM | #2 |
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Re: Shout out to Kube and 35fordtn
Mike (Kube) , Michael, and The Ford Barn Rule!!
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09-13-2020, 07:32 PM | #3 |
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Re: Shout out to Kube and 35fordtn
Meric,
I’m glad mike caught your need! As I must have missed it as We’ve had that bracket for quite sometime. It’s always nice seeing needed parts find way to a good home. |
09-13-2020, 08:15 PM | #4 |
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Re: Shout out to Kube and 35fordtn
Michael, Jane and Company are the kind of folks who smile when the connection between have and need are completed.
Kube is a great person, spouse, and asset to those on the hunt for unobtanium like '42 SD essentials.
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09-14-2020, 04:16 AM | #5 |
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Re: Shout out to Kube and 35fordtn
That is one very different part. Glad that you finally found one of these elusive spare wheel hold down brackets. |
09-14-2020, 08:23 PM | #6 | |
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I've long had a special place for you guys in new Zealand and Australia. I can only imagine how difficult it is to restore a car in your countries. So, what else ya need?
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09-18-2020, 08:17 AM | #7 |
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Re: Shout out to Kube and 35fordtn
Don't forget, the thrill of the chase is half the fun. I love going to swap meets. But when the vehicle is done and I don't need anything, walking around the meet just isn't the same. I now have a list of spares I don't really need but gives me something to look for. I haven't been to a swap meet since I got the 52 Ford earlier this year. Ebay has been my swap meet. Can't wait to go again without the nagging feeling that it's not safe enough.
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