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  1. I'm about to welt the frame on my 1928 Chrysler Model 72 roadster and having done this before on a Model A coupe I've got some questions.  First I can now buy welt that is with or without an adhesive backing.  Sounds good because keeping it in place while trying to sandwich it between the frame and parts to be mounted always was difficult.  Second once in place I've always had problems making holes in it so that mounting bolts could easily pass through.  I'm certain there will be many suggestions so thank you in advance.

  2. Don't really know what is motivating this narrative, you would think Pennzoil would want to sell oil not curtail it.  However, on a non-automotive but oil related topic last year I bought a new pressure washer with a Briggs & Stratton gas engine and their narrative was that I would never have to change the oil, just add more as needed.  It all sounds rather bizarre and I don't get it.

  3. I should have been more specific in my comment.  Sure, all cars eventually have their headlights moved into the front fenders, I just do not care for the style when applied to 1920s - early 1930s cars.  On another note I believe that Pierce coupe would make a fine restoration candidate.  It's quite an automobile.

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  4. I'm working on a 1928 Chrysler Model 72 roadster and I was fortunate to find a decent used radiator which only required a minor repair.  The radiator technician who did the cleaning and repair warned me not to use anything to flush the radiator other than water and no pressure.  This may be because of the honeycomb design or just because the radiator was 95 years old.  He is well versed in his profession. 

  5. I found a pair of windshield wing nuts on Ebay that fit my Model 72.  One difference is my wing nuts do not have the threaded shank, they have internal threads and the threaded shank is part of the stanchion assembly.  The convex washer would be a good find, do you have the dimensions?  Looked online for convex washers and there are many, just need the approximate size and a chrome plating.

  6. Evil bay is unfortunately what has evolved from the once sacred flea market and I must confess I participate in the sacrilege.  It's become a real excrement show with specific searches bringing up so many unmatching hits.  And when we are talking about car parts many of the sellers have no idea what they are even selling.  I would love to see more items posted for sale on these forums (AACA).

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  7. This topic is very interesting because my 1928 Chrysler Model 72 roadster's owners manual specifically says not to lubricate the spring leaves at all.  Apparently all that movement is allocated to the rubber ends on the springs themselves encased in the clam shells mounted to the frame.  Puzzling indeed?

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  8. Contact these people, my 1928 Chrysler water pump was shot and the impeller needed replacing.  They do great work.

    Arthur Gould Rebuilders

    120 River Rd.
    Rutland, MA 01543
    United States

    Phone: 508-210-0891

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