kclark

Thanks automaschinewerks...If I can't get mine repaired I'll look at installing a Trico. They seem to be more readily available and repairable. Did it fit the existing holes pretty well or was there any modifying that needed done?

I ordered the material from Restoration Stuff. I ordered it Sunday night and received it today (Wednesday). https://www.restorationstuff.com/ecommerce/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=184&products_id=1426

We I have access to my own laser so I made my own template.

I have new material, they are sitting on them in the pics.

I have looked into it, it seems pretty simple but I don't know enough about them. The problem it seems is this is very different from what most of you have. I may be wrong, but most are a "standard" trico half moon shape that is mounted inside. I know that there is a piece of the pot metal broke where a bolt goes into that helps attach it to the window frame. I'm looking into possible solutions there.

As you can see from my pics, my holes are elongated. Is there a standard pattern that is used, is it close enough or wing it?

Here are photos of mine. Anyone know what kind it is?

I have spoken to wiperman and he said that he can't fix my wiper motor from my 1929 Dictator. It is the cylinder style and not the half moon. So I am looking to see if anyone had a cylinder style that they changed to the half moon trico and how bad the holes lined up.

My '29 Dictator currently has 6.5X19. I was looking at Coker and they don't show this size. What is the correct size?

1929 Dictator 6 Is there a standard size for these. I want to procure one before I drop the pan to clean out any sludge. And where is the best place to get one?

I saw in another post where you also were showing a picture, but it is no longer visible. I would like to see how your friend kept his pancake for looks and added a spin-on out of site.

I looked at macs auto but they don't have the length. Theirs is 61 1/2" and I need 70"

I'm thinking of going the route pod leaving this pancake in place and hiding a spin on underneath. Those of you that have done this, can you post some photos that show how you went about it?

My speedometer cable is broke. The end that goes to the gauge is a typical square end and it looks good. the end that broke is at the tranny. Is this end an odd end? Aren't most square at both end? It's out of a '29 Dictator

Where did you find your canister holder?

I couldn't bring up the engine pics

I thought it might be the oil filter but I had never seen a side mount before. Looks like a booger to replace without getting oil everywhere. So 2 questions, Where is a good place to get a new pancake filter and does it make more sense to convert to a modern style canister like keninman has?

I have had several mechanics and car restorations guys look at this and they can't tell me what it is. To me I would think it would have something to do with the oil, but certainly not an filter as I wouldn't think it would be on there sideways. Oh by the way, I am referring to the larger flat black component located below the horn. As you can see, copper tubing runs from the oil pan thru it. So...What is it???

I was looking over the tank unit again. the air inlet is slightly bent but not kinked. the airline and the fuel line turn just a little at the top of the "cap" of the unit. Would this affect the working of the gauge? Just wondering before I start putting it all back together. If it would, I would rather buy another or send this one off for restoration.

My speedo now works pretty well. I sprayed it down with some WD40 and now all gears turn and the mileage rolls. I think it's good to go.

So is the "outer" tube still in the steering column you think? When I took the assembly out, there were 3 tubes, the lights being the center, the middle was advance spark I think, and then the 3rd being close I think. If it is the actual outer tube, how do I get it out? There is a nut under it but not sure it that would be correct or not. Surely somebody on the forum knows. Stude8 knew but he hasn't been active for 2 years on here. UPDATE: After looking back over everything I realized the picture below shows the outer tube of the assembly without the baseplate that was broken off. I have pulled out the outer tube and I now have a baseplate being made.

Did you have to replace your cable?

Who did your baseplate?

The question is how do I make sure that everything lines up correctly to go into the steering column. Also if this plates screws and sandwiches the lever assembly, isn't it also brazed to the steering column?

What kind of lube? and I've got to figure out how to get the speedo out.