Paul S Allen

I wanted to let everyone know I received my money back from Pat Walsh today. I would like to tell him thank you, but it was like pulling teeth and I lost sleep trying to keep my cool and not get upset. I want to thank the ladies at Hemmings classifieds. They even called him when I made a complaint about his service. They told me they haven’t received complaints about him before and he has been a long time customer so maybe I’m the exception, it’s up to you! By the way, the seals are now available with the seller Collectors Auto Supply on EBay, if someone gets them tell me how they are!😊 I put 180 miles on the Lincoln this summer, even though I still have a lot to do it drove nice and I really enjoyed it!

I have to let everyone know how hard it is to get money back from Pat Walsh. He keeps telling me he is going to refund me but I haven’t received it yet. It’s embarrassing to tell people you’ve been taken advantage of, but hopefully it will save you some trouble in this case. I notice he has an add in Hemming’s and I can’t imagine how many people have sent him money and not received product. If he ever refunds me I’ll let everyone know.

I had changed my car to 12 volt and didn’t trust my old gauges with my rebuilt engine, so I saw this adapter on EBay. With a router and drill press I made it fit. I also had to file notches in two of the gauges.

Here’s the latest, I decided to try the 41-48 Ford seals. The length is correct and they fit in the channel nicely but the pivot holes and slot for the window lock don’t line up and require modifications. A hook knife and scissors seemed to cut the best for me. These will get me by until I stumble across the real deal. Thank you for the suggestion Abe!

I have a good friend who needs one. Help me be a hero and find him one! Paul (503)830-6915

Pat Walsh has sent me some seals, but they were the wrong ones! I still hope he comes through and I will let you know if he does, but not looking good! I sent him a sample of my seal he said he could make a mold from, but looks like I’m putting my old ugly seals on if I want windows this summer! He hasn’t responded to my phone calls recently.

If anyone has modified some seals to fit can you let me know what you ordered and instructions? Next time I’m at a car show I’ll look for 49 Fords. I have sent my money to Pat Walsh, he told me he has the molds, I hope he comes through! Here’s the story Chris Herrel told me. Steele rubber has the molds, but Edmond Pease of Narragansett reproductions owns the rights to it. Chris has tried to buy these rights but they couldn’t come to an agreement. I’ve tried to call Narragansett but the number does not work, I assume they are out of business. Whatever little battles I have finding parts, I know Chris has fought long and hard before me and I appreciate all his hard work!

After months of searching, I finally found Pat Walsh Restorations. They say they can have some made if I send 485.00 plus 8.00 for shipping with no firm ETA. Before I spend the money, which I am that desperate, I thought I would check if anyone knows of a better option. If anyone else needs front vent window rubber for a 1940 to 48 coupe or sedan maybe we can get together and get a group discount!😊

I had the same problem and installed Felpro gaskets because I thought it was the only thing available. I noticed this add online. If I have any trouble I will try these guys next.

Want to thank everyone for their advice and great pictures! I think I can finish the vacuum lines now. I got a glove box from Chris, it looks great. Chris said the company that has the mold for the vent window rubber is out of business. I asked another company about making new ones and they said they needed very nice originals for the mold and mine are in bad shape. Anyone have any laying around? Even used good condition? Thank you again!

If you start from your vacuum canister on the rear end you should be able to follow them forward down the passenger rear axle support to the drivers frame rail. You will run into a vacuum valve, and then it should run to your intake. I am interested in any mounts and where they are.

I have a 40 Lincoln zephyr that has been apart for a long time. Does anyone have a car they can take pictures of to show the original routing and brackets holding the vacuum lines? Also wondering if anyone has advice on installing and the best place to get wing window rubber. Also need a glove box. Will 40 Ford parts fit? Getting close to a drive around the block! Thank you!

I agree with Larry, if you were closer I would pay 2000 for it. If you made it roll I think you would double your money. Here’s some pictures of my coupe/sedan conglomeration. I know many would be upset at my advice, but doing it over I would have cut up the best sedan I could afford. If I did I would be driving by now!😁

You have to drill the plug that holds the key cylinder. Soak everything in WD40. Be better than me, don’t paint in your holes, and hopefully it will go back together easier!😊

Thought I would show what I did and compare to my original dash. Tropical sand poly from TCP paint. I took a guess from their original color paint chips.. You never know the color until you spray it, it’s Tropical sand poly now!