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  1. Mine is gone so I need a functional replacement or a pattern to make a new one. I am assuming that they were leather. Thank you, Terry
  2. a sell, Thank you for responding. A search of the internet did not yield any information on the article you mentioned. I would very much like to obtain a copy of that article if you are willing to part with it or possibly a copy of your copy. Let me know if you are able to find that information. Terry
  3. Here is a photo showing the gage in the dash of the Dodge DA. Another shows the attachment points for the 4 wires. The bulb that projects the light through the semaphore is shown in 2 photos. The 2 electromagnets that run the unit are shown with a sketch that I drew up. The prism type lens is missing. I did not understand how the driver could see the semaphore flag since it is recessed from the viewing opening. My brother who is a great help with the research found that front view print of the gage (from my initial post) in a book on automotive instruments. It showed how the light came through the semaphore and past the face of the gage via the prismatic lens. I am thinking that the lens was projecting past the face of the gage allowing the driver to see the color easily. Surprisingly that book had no information at all about the gage, just that print. The last photo shows a sketch that I drew showing a view of the inside of the gage and the solder attachment points for the electromagnets. Thank you, Terry
  4. pmhowe, Thank you for your reply. I will post more photos tonight. These will show the construction and the wiring. This was an expensive unit to manufacture. Thank you, Terry
  5. A few years ago I posted pictures of this gage asking for information on how it worked. I received information on patent searches but thats all. So I'm back asking if anyone has ever seen this gage before. It appears that the Flash Semaphore Company was incorporated in 1928. No patent was ever issued and the company disappeared from the Chicago list of companies operating in that city after 1929. The stock market crash of 1929, the great depression of 1929 and possibly patent infringement are all possibilities for the demise. This gage was installed in my 1929 Dodge DA when I bought it outside of Chicago in 1988. It is missing parts so it is inoperable. This has been a very interesting project. Apparently this is a scarce item. Has anyone ever seen one or any literature pertaining to the Flash Semaphore temperature gage? Thank You, Terry
  6. The 35 Chrysler C-6 optional high compression aluminum head called for a steel head gasket. The cast iron head used a copper head gasket Terry
  7. Thanks to all that replied to to my question. Each reply added to the final answer. The .469" diameter converted to millimeters is 11.9 mm. I counted the threads on a 1/2" section of the thread and it came out to 13, multiplied by 2 = 26 TPI. Checking the Ebay auction site showed a 12mm X 26 tap size as one of the 3 taps available for these tire valves. Thanks again, Frank Duval, Cudaman, viv w, 30DodgePanel and Dandy Dave
  8. My thread pitch gage set has no match for the thread on these valves. Does anyone know what this thread pitch is? The thread Diameter is .469". This is an Acme TR-40 valve. Thank you, Terry
  9. I have found that a leak in the wheel cylinder copper gasket can cause brake fluid to run to the inside of the brake backing plate. The fluid will pool in the bottom of the brake drum. This can ruin the linings if you are turning the wheel while you are adjusting the brake shoes. Good luck. Terry
  10. Bob, Is your manifold heat control functioning. I found that mine was rusted in the on position when I got my car. Originally thought it was just the wire from the dash control knob rusted solid and it was, but so was the Barrel valve in the manifold. Good luck in you search for the problem. Terry
  11. The car has had sealed beams installed behind the original headlight lenses. These do not focus. I want to replace this setup with original reflectors and the associated sockets needed to restore the head lights. Thank you, Terry
  12. Is your glass thicker than the glass channel was made for?
  13. Thank you for this post! It is great to hear about a challenge and how it was overcome with available technology. I'm sure that there are many in this group that have obsolete rubber seal issues. Terry
  14. If you are in search of an early 30s steering wheel you will see the nicks and grooves damage that these spinners could cause on an otherwise perfect steering wheel. Terry
  15. Thanks guys for your suggestions. The UHMW plastic sounds like it would handle the job. Terry
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