22400 Skyline Blvd.

CA 94020

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From: modelapaneltrucks@yahoogroups.com [mailto:modelapaneltrucks@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of Steven Twiss
Sent: Sunday, January 18, 2009 11:00 AM
To: modelapaneltrucks@yahoogroups.com
Subject: Re: [modelapaneltrucks] 1930 Deluxe Delivery

From: Joe Davis <jdavis@...>
To: modelapaneltrucks@yahoogroups.com
Sent: Sunday, January 11, 2009 12:31:46 PM
Subject: RE: [modelapaneltrucks] 1930 Deluxe Delivery

Classic Wood in North Carolina has the complete wood kit, I just bought one and it fits perfect.  I could not buy the wood to make the kit for the price he charged.

 

His number is: 336-691-1344 ask for Steve Cannon the owner.

 

Do you have an extra rear door latch?   I might have a handle to trade if you did.

 

Do you have two rear doors and the inside liner panels at the rear corners? 

 

650-948-6424

 

Joe Davis

Aries Limited

22400 Skyline Blvd.

La Honda , CA 94020

www.amuffler. com

 

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On Behalf Of modela.1930
Sent: Sunday, January 11, 2009 7:23 AM
To: modelapaneltrucks@ yahoogroups. com
Subject: [modelapaneltrucks] 1930 Deluxe Delivery

 

In the last few months I have found 2 1930 Deluxe Deliveries. The first
one has been out in a field way too long. Although it seems to be all
there, the wood has rotted and the body has fallen over the frame. I
tried calling the guy last week and his number is no longer in service.
The second one is just the body and frame. No running gear or seats.
The body has been disasembled and needs all new wood. I have a huckster
that could be used for the running gear. How hard is it to re-wood one
of these trucks? What kind of seats were used? Rear door handle is also
missing as is the door lock. The door latch mechanism seems to be
there. The rear door wood needs to be replaced as it is not all there.
I've always wanted a Sedan Delivery and I don't think I'll ever find
another one. Anyone know of patterns for the wood?

----- Original Message -----

From: Jim Dix

To: modelapaneltrucks@yahoogroups.com

Sent: Thursday, October 15, 2009 7:57 AM

Subject: Re: [modelapaneltrucks] Re: Rear Door handle for 130A

 

I'm not familiar with 130As, but on a 79A the biggest difference is the bezel, the truck handle had an oval bezel with two screws. This one has the round one like a rumble seat / trunk handle. I contemplated using this style with a two screw bezel from a door handle on "Jim & Pat's" but found the correct one. That still might work.

Jim Dix

Big Flats

West of Pluto

 

 

Hello. I realize that this handle is from a late 30's Ford Station Wagon (ebay
item 260490998659) and isn't exactly the same handle, but, it may provide a
close match while looking for an exact match. It may even be able to use the
same lock hardware and be simple to install the correct handle when it is found.
Stephen

--- In modelapaneltrucks@yahoogroups.com, "dgs_4" <daniel.smithwick@...> wrote:
>
> Is the locking rear door handle on a 29 deluxe delivery the same as
> a 29 panel truck ? The panel truck (79A) uses a t shaped handle with
> lock . Wondering if the Deluxe Delivery (130A) uses the same T shaped
> locking handle ?
> Thanks
>

----- Original Message -----

From: Jim Dix

To: modelapaneltrucks@yahoogroups.com

Sent: Sunday, October 11, 2009 1:40 PM

Subject: Re: [modelapaneltrucks] Tool Bin for 79A

 

From Jim Dix

 

http://groups.yahoo.com/group/modelapaneltrucks/photos/album/319093777/pic/1265840623/view?picmode=&mode=tn&order=ordinal&start=1&count=20&dir=asc

 

http://groups.yahoo.com/group/modelapaneltrucks/photos/album/319093777/pic/1717851452/view?picmode=medium&mode=tn&order=ordinal&start=1&dir=asc

 

 

 

----- Original Message -----

From: dgs_4

To: modelapaneltrucks@yahoogroups.com

Sent: Sunday, October 11, 2009 12:01 PM

Subject: [modelapaneltrucks] Tool Bin for 79A

 

I have a tool bin that is a very good reproduction . I am having trouble
fitting in my panel truck . I suspect my problem is in the body wood
not being correct . Could someone with a correct tool bin installed
send me some pictures so I can see what I need to do to get a good
fit . Thanks

Is the locking rear door handle on a 29 deluxe delivery the same as
a 29 panel truck ? The panel truck (79A) uses a t shaped handle with
lock . Wondering if the Deluxe Delivery (130A) uses the same T shaped
locking handle ?
Thanks

----- Original Message -----

From: dgs_4

To: modelapaneltrucks@yahoogroups.com

Sent: Sunday, October 11, 2009 12:01 PM

Subject: [modelapaneltrucks] Tool Bin for 79A

 

I have a tool bin that is a very good reproduction . I am having trouble
fitting in my panel truck . I suspect my problem is in the body wood
not being correct . Could someone with a correct tool bin installed
send me some pictures so I can see what I need to do to get a good
fit . Thanks

I have a tool bin that is a very good reproduction . I am having trouble
fitting in my panel truck . I suspect my problem is in the body wood
not being correct . Could someone with a correct tool bin installed
send me some pictures so I can see what I need to do to get a good
fit . Thanks

If my panel could talk I'm sure it would welcome a younger brother!

----- Original Message -----

From: steve_17551

To: modelapaneltrucks@yahoogroups.com

Sent: Wednesday, September 30, 2009 11:04 AM

Subject: [modelapaneltrucks] 1932 B-79 Panel Delivery

 

I just ran across a fellow from Ontario, Canada who owns a '32 B-79 panel delvery. The truck is in the process of restoration.

It sounds like his restoration is taking place without the benefit of knowing what help is out there for him. I suspect that he would benefit immensely from the information and contacts on this site. I "joined" this site as the result of happening to buy the "Jim and Pats Delivery" truck. Jim just signed me up. Since then I've left the truck in very original condition, which is the way I bought it.

Would the participants here allow an extension of vehicles allowed to 1932? The body probably shares some parts and the mechanicals are close with the shared four cylinder engine.

Right now, he is looking for some guidance (maybe pictures) showing how the seats straddle the fuel tank. (The fuel tank on the '32 small truck is under the seat.) I don't believe that he has any seats. Also, he needs a rear tail light mounting bracket.

An alternative might be a key email address or two to give him access to someone with lots of knowledge. Joe Davis comes to mind.

Thanks, Steve

I just ran across a fellow from Ontario, Canada who owns a '32 B-79 panel
delvery.  The truck is in the process of restoration.

It sounds like his restoration is taking place without the benefit of knowing
what help is out there for him.  I suspect that he would benefit immensely from
the information and contacts on this site.  I "joined" this site as the result
of happening to buy the "Jim and Pats Delivery" truck.  Jim just signed me up. 
Since then I've left the truck in very original condition, which is the way I
bought it.

Would the participants here allow an extension of vehicles allowed to 1932?  The
body probably shares some parts and the mechanicals are close with the shared
four cylinder engine.

Right now, he is looking for some guidance (maybe pictures) showing how the
seats straddle the fuel tank.  (The fuel tank on the '32 small truck is under
the seat.) I don't believe that he has any seats.  Also, he needs a rear tail
light mounting bracket.

An alternative might be a key email address or two to give him access to someone
with lots of knowledge.  Joe Davis comes to mind.

Thanks, Steve

Does anyone have a picture of what the tool box behind the passenger
seat on a 130A looks like . Is there any sort of cover and hinges ?
Also any picture of dome light placement on windshield header and
where the switch is mounted . And any other interior photo's .Thanks in advance
. Dan

----- Original Message -----

From: Joe Davis

To: modelapaneltrucks@yahoogroups.com

Sent: Wednesday, September 02, 2009 7:08 PM

Subject: RE: [modelapaneltrucks] delivery sedan on ebay

 

What is the item number, it does not come up when I search.

Joe Davis

22400 Skyline Blvd

La Honda, CA 94020

Voice: 650-948-6424

Fax: 650-618-1596

www.aries-restoration.com

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From: modelapaneltrucks@yahoogroups.com [mailto:modelapaneltrucks@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of dgs_4
Sent: Wednesday, September 02, 2009 4:02 PM
To: modelapaneltrucks@yahoogroups.com
Subject: [modelapaneltrucks] delivery sedan on ebay

 

Anyone know anything about the 29 sedan delivery on ebay . I am looking
for one and don't know if I should bid on that one or not . It is located in Florida . Thanks Dan

Anyone know anything about the 29 sedan delivery on ebay . I am looking
for one and don't know if I should bid on that one or not . It is located in
Florida . Thanks Dan

--- In modelapaneltrucks@yahoogroups.com, "pomadum" <philpott.t@...> wrote:
>
> 1.  Window Regulator and Channel.  The 30 / 31 pickup, 3 hole regulators seem
to fit ok but the channel used on the 30/31 Pickup do not work.  Does anyone
know which type Model A channel will work?
>
> 2.  For the Top Molding (piece that fits over the Sun Visor) - I have seen two
references as which type should be used; one suggests that the vinyl hidum welt
is correct; the other suggests the aluminum fold over ( 1/2" F5 style) should be
used.  I'm working on a late 30 / early 31 Panel Delivery does anyone know what
top molding is really correct?
>
> Anyone who has an answer is welcome to email me the info directly at - 
philpott.t@...
>
> Thanks for any info


Good morning.

The Body Parts Book shows that to be part number A-81264.

It is 5/8" wide and approximately 5/16" tall before closing the gap. It appears
to be an extrusion and is made from aluminum.
>

I am gathering information and material to start buying the items to install the
roof 'leather'. I have reviewed the Body parts Book and believe I understand
what I need with one exception. The Panel Delivery trucks that I have viewed in
person have the rear of the roof material folded over each other at the rear
corners with the folded material being at the rear of the roof. George
DeAngelis' book as well as the two factory photos that I have seen do not show
this in any of them. However, they do show a faint 'line' just above the rear
vertical body molding. The Body Parts Book does not show a part number for a
cross molding at the rear. Can anyone post a picture of a known original rear
roof treatment? Thanks you for your attention to this matter.

Good morning. I am finally getting started again on the 225A (drop floor) panel
delivery. I just received the rear door latches that I got from Joe Davis and
they look great. I am making this post to see if I can find some other folks
here that are also restoring '30-'31 panel deliveries in an attempt to share
info on the restorations. Joe has been a great help, and others as well, and I
want to start contributing now that I am getting started again. I have an album
here that I will start adding to as I go along and I have a website: 
www.mantiquesresto.com that I will add additional photos to as well. I have
accumulated a few archive drawings and fabricated some pieces (I have a few
additional parts, willing to share). I have rebuilt the dropped floor area and
the sub-floor area and am working on the auxiliary floor and the cargo area
wood. I am doing the wood and body work on the original frame with the
motor/trans in it, while assebling the frame and suspension that I am going to
use on a rotisserie so that I can assemble it up-side down.

Looking for a good used pressure plate for
a 1930 Ford. Anyone in the group able to
help me with this?

I have questions on 30 / 31 Panel Delivery Windlacing that goes around the front
doors that I hope someone can help me with.

I have seen the windlacing installed in two different ways but I don't know
which is correct:

Above the doors -
I have seen the windlace tab inserted between the metal upper door sill piece
and the wood.
I have also seen the windlace tab inserted between the upholstery panel that
goes above the door and the wood.
     which is correct?

Along Hinge side of door-
  I have seen the windlace placed on the door with the tab placed between the
Upholstery door panel and the door on                    the lower portion of
the door and between the window garnish and door on the  upper door.
  I have also seen the windlace placed on the  (hinged) post where the windlace
tab is placed between the cowl upholstered panel and the door post at the bottom
and between the windshield garnish molding and post at the top.
    which is correct?

Along striker side of door -
  Normally the windlace tab would go between the upholstery panel and the wood
door post, but since there is no upholstery in the rear of the panel delivery I
assume I can just tack the windlace to the wood post and I have a half inch wide
metal trim strip to place over the windlace tab just to finish it up.

   is the correct thing to do or does anyone have a better suggestion?

Thanks for any info.

Tom

The stripe on a 79A is on the flat part of the sheetmetal not the reveal
moldings as is comman on MOdel A'. The stripe outlines the panel. There are lots
of Ford Archive pictures showing the correct stripe, most were in the Model A
News article in the late '60's - early '70's on 79A's, reprinted in G.
DeAngelis' book.
Looking at some pictures in the Photo section a couple other things come to
mind. The interior flat painted surfaces were masonite, or masonite like
material, not wood. The headliner if you want to call it that, ie. the interior
side of the roof, was also masonite, not chicken wire. Rough side was out,
covered by the sheetmetal.
The truck we had was restored from a nice original built in October 1929,
finished the restoration in 1975. Pictures are under Jim & Pat's Delivery. It
may not be correct per the Judging Standards but it was as close as I could make
it to the way it was made. Too bad Henry didn't have the Judging Standards to go
by.
Jim Dix
Big Flats NY
West of Pluto

Just where can I locate the 100% correct pinstripe detail for a 79A Body style
Delivery. I am just not really comfortable yet to have at it with a brush only
later to find out that well you could have, or should have done this or done
that.....need some comments and help from the players association. Thanks Folks!

1.  Window Regulator and Channel.  The 30 / 31 pickup, 3 hole regulators seem to
fit ok but the channel used on the 30/31 Pickup do not work.  Does anyone know
which type Model A channel will work?

2.  For the Top Molding (piece that fits over the Sun Visor) - I have seen two
references as which type should be used; one suggests that the vinyl hidum welt
is correct; the other suggests the aluminum fold over ( 1/2" F5 style) should be
used.  I'm working on a late 30 / early 31 Panel Delivery does anyone know what
top molding is really correct?

Anyone who has an answer is welcome to email me the info directly at - 
philpott.t@...

Thanks for any info