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Hi- I assume that the top bows in my 79A are original, but I did not perform the restoration. I measured the arc of the top bows as described in your post- ...
Steve
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Nov 2, 2007
11:51 pm
506
Is there anything special or different about the front seats in a 1929 79A or are they the same as a tudor sedan . Thanks Dan...
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Nov 13, 2007
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Best I can tell they were the same as the Tudor with the obvious difference in upholstery material. Jim Dix . ... From: dgs_4 To:...
Jim Dix
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Nov 13, 2007
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The 1928 front seats had a bar across the back lower part to support the weight. Some where in late 28 it was changed to TWO small round legs. There are two...
Joe Davis
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Nov 14, 2007
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Joe: Interesting! When I purchased my panel from Steve Freeman, he said he uses a length of 2x4 under the back feet to bring the seat up to a comfortable...
Tim
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Nov 17, 2007
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The tudor or panel seats had two metal legs in back, unless they are the early 28 version. The longer metal legs are available from Snyders P/N A-47903T,...
Joe Davis
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Nov 17, 2007
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Okay, I found those. Do they mount on the seat, or on the floor? ... are the early 28 version. The longer metal legs are available from Snyders P/N A-47903T,...
Tim
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Nov 17, 2007
4:48 pm
512
They mount on the seat frame . Dan Smithwick...
Dan Smithwick
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Nov 17, 2007
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513
RM Auctions has been advertising the sale of the Al Wiseman antique auto collection. The sale is on Nov 30 - Dec 1 in Tarpon Springs, FL. A '29 panel delivery...
Steve
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Nov 21, 2007
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514
Looks blue to me! -Tim....
Tim
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Nov 22, 2007
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515
Well, should we up our insurance coverage? The panel sold for $44,100. Any thoughts?...
Steve Freeman
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Dec 3, 2007
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516
... Well, Steve, you know what I paid for my panel! ;oD I insured it for $45,000. But I just went with my regular auto insurer. I should probably switch to...
Tim
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Dec 5, 2007
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I am in the process of detailing the under carriage of my panel delivery. There is very little rust. However, the bottom sides of the floorboards were...
Steve
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Dec 6, 2007
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518
I have been using a black oil stain, Ebony, that is available at most hardware stores. It is similiar to the black oil/paint that ford originally used. It...
Joe Davis
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Dec 6, 2007
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Joe- Thanks for your reply. The use of a stain is sensible. Most of the paint was loose and has now been scraped/sanded off. I'll now have to remove the...
Steve
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Dec 6, 2007
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We are getting close to have the wifes pick up finished, and I have been re-energized to start back on the 225A. I have been to the archives looking for the...
cratchity
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Dec 21, 2007
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521
The original interior in the cargo area of my 1931 79-B panel was painted a light to medium gray. The masonite top, side boards, walls, all gray. I got new...
Smiths
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Dec 21, 2007
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Mark, thanks for your feedback. I have some additional questions for you and perhaps anyone with additional information regarding the cargo area interior. I...
cratchity
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Dec 25, 2007
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523
As far as I can tell, the correct hinge for 1928-29 commercial vehicles (pickups, panels and station wagons) is different from the closed passenger vehicles...
Stephen Sebastian
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Dec 25, 2007
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524
I am trying to put the windlace around my doors but I do not have the metal pieces that i think were used at the top of the door opening . Does anyone have...
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Jan 3, 2008
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Dan, Attached are some pictures which I got from the prior owner of my 1930 79-A showing what was left of the windlace above the door. The windlace covers the...
Neil Wilson or Holly ...
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Jan 3, 2008
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526
I just realized in my previous post about windlace I neglected to mention this is for a 79A panel delivery . Thanks Dan Smithwick...
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Jan 3, 2008
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Jan 8, 2008
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The metal parts in the original interior of my 1931 79-B panel’s cargo area were all painted black (not gray). Before disassembly I remembered the metal...
Smiths
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Jan 9, 2008
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Gentlemen: I am in the process of updating my website to monitor the process of the restoration of my 225A. I had made an area that can host pics of other...
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Jan 31, 2008
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Sorry, I forgot to mention the website. www.mantiquesresto.com...
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Jan 31, 2008
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531
Hi folks: Not sure how many other panel owners have put seatbelts in their trucks, but wanted to give an account of my experiences... Yesterday, our Santa...
Tim
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Feb 17, 2008
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532
I need to know a measurement to mount my tail lamp on my 79A panel delivery . How far in from the rear of the vehicle ? I am using the bracket that mounts the...
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Feb 21, 2008
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I need the tool bin that mounts on the wall behind the driver's seat for a 79A panel delivery . Anyone have one they want to sell ? Thanks Dan...
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Feb 22, 2008
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534
I took these measurements viewing the tail lamp assembly from the side of the truck... Distance fronm the centerline of the iron bracket to the rear edge of ...
Steve
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