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Give us your address and we can send you some more protesters. Maybe Greta too?

Matt, it's refreshing to see a bunch of old cars that isn't 80% Fords, like here in the US. I hope you had a good time. I had to lookup what Australia AU day was, kind of like our July 4th. Looked like a bunch of protests took place. Too bad it is spoiled by a bunch of libs with nothing better to do. I think you should all be proud of your country, even if you have lots of animals that can eat you, or sting you.

Does the wing window go with the door when opened or is it attached to the windshield? From this angle it doesn't appear to have trim down the front of it.

Thanks, Matt. It seems odd to me that there isn't one. I have seen documentation that they could be ordered as dealer installed. They were normally only on deluxe cars along with a nickeled radiator shell, like this car. The master parts book calls for an " insulating washer and spring." But the knuckleheads don't show a picture of anything. I can't imagine the life of a parts man back then. Only the first few parts books show exploded views. I am trying to prove something right now concerning Victory roadsters. The dam parts book shows all body styles except the roadster. And all without pictures. Matt, and others, I just got back from AACA museum. They were given a '25 deluxe coupe that looks like it was painted with a broom. BUT it had remnants of seals under the cowl lights. Looked to be very thin, maybe 1 1/2 MM to you 1/16 to US with a rim around them. NOT saying Aussie cars were to have them as your cars are way different then US cars. AND it had a pair of step plates just like this touring has. I have seen them before but not many. They are also shown in the master parts book in one of the VERY few pictures. Still have yet to see the coolassed fender guards this car has.

Matt, it's good to see you back in the saddle again. We have very few deluxe cars here in the US so I have not taken notice if there is a seal under the cowl lights. Was there one?

My understanding is the Nethercutt has been closed since the covid scare. Has it reopened yet?

I think you are right, it is staged. Of all the factory pictures I have seen I have never seen women wearing high heals. I have been told by reputable sources that pinstriping and wood graining were entry level jobs. It would not surprise me that two people would stripe the car, one on one side and the other on the opposite side. But that is not what they are doing.

Wayne, just hit the AACA library. If I can add to the confusion you know I will. ALL the factory pictures of 1935 DB fender mount spares show metal covers, none have fabric. Even the rear mounted ones have metal covers. But you know, as I do, the factory ads are not always accurate to what they built. A salesman's handbook may have the answer. We don't have one and neither does AACA. There are two different owner's manuals but they were no help. Email me your address and I will send you the 3 pictures I scanned. One is even a nice Convertible Coupe.

I am not sure there were options for cars, but I think different body styles got different ratios.

I'll trade you. We just got rid of 3 inches of snow, getting a little more MAYBE Friday, was a high of 23f degrees today.

Matt seems to be taking a lot of time off lately.

Yea, we are having cold crap this week. Most of the country will be in the teens at night. Have fun in your week off, eat lots of ice cream that will help. I know you guys build your cars different then us but don't the bows go ACROSS the car? Not front to back.

AACA library is not known for selling their only known literature, only duplicates. That would be the best place for anyone to obtain copies and a safe place to stay.

I saw my first dual white wall tires today. They were on a Model T speedster and looked really old.

I would love to see your country and the crew of workers that never get caught on your camera. But you have too many snakes and bugs that can kill me.

The ambulance left with him headed toward the hospital, had to turn around to go back and pick up his shoe with half of his foot in it. Whoever reattached it knew his job well because he doesn't have a limp. But I thought this thread was about the tracks that closed this year.

That spotted gum looks like a very tight grain. Should make a good wheel. When I worked at home in my own machine shop I wore those same safety shoes. They were a bugger with cast iron slivers.

Are you sure this isn't a '28?

Add Bandimere in Denver, Co.

Looks good Tony. I was just trying to make more work for Matt.

They had linoleum glued on the floor boards with the trim.

Matt, will you put aluminum trim on the floor boards? Or maybe I should ask, does Aussie built cars get that trim?

Use an ohm meter.

If you've already contacted Romar and Myers try the Montana Dodge Boys. They all have websites.

You are right, I misspoke. DB rims were zinc not cadmium plated. So I would guess hardware was the same.