The Ford Barn

DavidG · 12-21-2017, 08:13 PM

I've had more than my fair share of '33 and '34 phaetons and roadsters and as a result have a more than passing familiarity with their unique components. In the process of bringing a basket case '33 phaeton back to life I needed some hard-to-find items such as the four-piece header bow weather strip retainer and windshield wiper shaft weather seal and retainer and took a chance with Bill's reproductions. Except for the rubber weather seal, these are well outside any normal definition of DIY. What I received was perfection in fit, finish, and function. Beside their original counterparts, there's no difference, not even a slightly different spacing of the mounting holes (a common problem with many reproduction parts).

His reproductions are not cheap, nor could they be given that the only way they can be created is with hard tooling. You cannot make precise compound curves with a vise, a hammer, and a pair of pliers. The old adage applies: you get what you pay for.

Bill posts his offerings in the swap meet section from time to time, but he can be reached directly at [email protected].

P.S. I get no discounts for sharing my opinion.

Steve Staysko · 12-21-2017, 08:47 PM

David, I agree with everything that you have said all the items that i had purchase from Bill for my 34 Ford Roadster fit perfectly and excellent quality..

tomkowal · 12-22-2017, 09:25 AM

everything i bought from bill was spot on-excellent parts.................

ReggieK · 12-22-2017, 10:24 AM

Great Guy to deal with. As said before, quality part's, not always cheap, but as David said you get what you pay for!!!

Bob NH · 12-22-2017, 12:09 PM

Finally someone who realizes that just a bit off and the buyer won't mind. If you are going to all the trouble to spend large sums of money to reproduce an item of any kind, why take a short cut thinking no one will notice the difference? Get it right or don't bother ! Just a picky old man here.

deuce_roadster · 12-22-2017, 12:17 PM

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I have the weather strip retainer set for my 33 phaeton and agree with all said. Mine is uninstalled as it was purchased by the previous owner. My car still has the original top on it and I'm not touching it until it completely goes away. Right now the top is ROCK hard.
Pictures in a public album.

34FordFabricator · 12-24-2017, 10:08 AM

Thank you very much DavidG for the compliments. It is much appreciated.
Bill

DavidG · 12-24-2017, 02:12 PM

You're welcome; well deserved.

12-21-2017, 08:13 PM	#1
DavidG Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: southeastern Michigan Posts: 10,095	Kudos for Bill Monzo (34FordFabricator) I've had more than my fair share of '33 and '34 phaetons and roadsters and as a result have a more than passing familiarity with their unique components. In the process of bringing a basket case '33 phaeton back to life I needed some hard-to-find items such as the four-piece header bow weather strip retainer and windshield wiper shaft weather seal and retainer and took a chance with Bill's reproductions. Except for the rubber weather seal, these are well outside any normal definition of DIY. What I received was perfection in fit, finish, and function. Beside their original counterparts, there's no difference, not even a slightly different spacing of the mounting holes (a common problem with many reproduction parts). His reproductions are not cheap, nor could they be given that the only way they can be created is with hard tooling. You cannot make precise compound curves with a vise, a hammer, and a pair of pliers. The old adage applies: you get what you pay for. Bill posts his offerings in the swap meet section from time to time, but he can be reached directly at [email protected]. P.S. I get no discounts for sharing my opinion.

12-21-2017, 08:47 PM	#2
Steve Staysko Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Dewinton, Alberta, Canada Posts: 463	Re: Kudos for Bill Monzo (34FordFabricator) David, I agree with everything that you have said all the items that i had purchase from Bill for my 34 Ford Roadster fit perfectly and excellent quality..

12-22-2017, 09:25 AM	#3
tomkowal Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2017 Location: southeast michigan Posts: 574	Re: Kudos for Bill Monzo (34FordFabricator) everything i bought from bill was spot on-excellent parts.................

12-22-2017, 10:24 AM	#4
ReggieK Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: Troutman, NC Posts: 119	Re: Kudos for Bill Monzo (34FordFabricator) Great Guy to deal with. As said before, quality part's, not always cheap, but as David said you get what you pay for!!!

12-22-2017, 12:09 PM	#5
Bob NH Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Meredith, N.H. Posts: 766	Re: Kudos for Bill Monzo (34FordFabricator) Finally someone who realizes that just a bit off and the buyer won't mind. If you are going to all the trouble to spend large sums of money to reproduce an item of any kind, why take a short cut thinking no one will notice the difference? Get it right or don't bother ! Just a picky old man here.

12-22-2017, 12:17 PM	#6
deuce_roadster Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Shelton, WA Posts: 3,799	Re: Kudos for Bill Monzo (34FordFabricator) Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) I have the weather strip retainer set for my 33 phaeton and agree with all said. Mine is uninstalled as it was purchased by the previous owner. My car still has the original top on it and I'm not touching it until it completely goes away. Right now the top is ROCK hard. Pictures in a public album.

12-24-2017, 10:08 AM	#7
34FordFabricator Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Broomall PA 19008 Posts: 2,262	Re: Kudos for Bill Monzo (34FordFabricator) Thank you very much DavidG for the compliments. It is much appreciated. Bill

12-24-2017, 02:12 PM	#8
DavidG Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: southeastern Michigan Posts: 10,095	Re: Kudos for Bill Monzo (34FordFabricator) You're welcome; well deserved.