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    What model should I get?

    in Model T (and older)

    Posted

    I'm the same way....

    I've got a couple Model A's and a few 50s Fords, but wanted a T just because of the Novelty factor.

    not to mention any dedicated Ford collector such as myself should have at least one Model T!

    I have a '21 Roadster in a bunch of pieces.

    I'm 29 years old and I get all kinds of comment when I drive one of the A's like "Is that your father's car?" etc...

    It throws them off when I say "it's mine and no i'm not street rodding it!"

    Buying Paint online

    in Model A

    Posted

    Cheaper paint like Omni is junk.......

    Those numbers are not IM numbers..... Very simply their paint coding system, not to be confused with the old Intermix set up.

    Sometimes you can cross reference the numbers, but this is more common with numbers for modern cars.

    In some cases PPG numbers won't convert to DuPont numbers. etc....

    most of the IM numbers you find now are worthless as the tint bases and mixing ratios have changed.

    Buying Paint online

    in Model A

    Posted

    Valspar is a "value priced" paint, however quite a few people I've talked to have used it and liked it.

    I've never used it so I can't comment first hand!

    Larry who owns modelacolor.com is a good man to deal with- I buy all my House Of Kolor paints from him.

    I'd recommend the urethane paint, it's tougher than enamel and easier to maintain than lacquer.

    Buying Paint online

    in Model A

    Posted

    The mixing ratios should be on the side of the can.

    What brand of paint are you using? I have PDF's of 99% of the paint sheets out there.

    I'm an automotive painter by trade and I wouldn't buy any paint mail order.

    Stick with a name brand like PPG, Dupont, RM, Spies/Hecker etc... The lower end brands look good on the short term..... but not the long term!

    1927 Model T Pickup bed

    in Technical

    Posted

    Model T has a couple of different features from the later Model A bed. like the fender mounting spacers(curved piece the fenders bolt to)

    I have some pics somewhere i'll try and find.

    Mack Hills makes repro beds and bed parts.

    Look at Modelthaven.com in the pre war for sale they had a T roadster pickup advertised with some good photos of the bed.

    Business Model

    in General Discussion

    Posted

    I think I know who you are talking about....

    A certain place in TX who has a TV reputation(Auctions) but the couple of cars I've looked at and one a customer bought left a LOT to be desired.

    My customer had pretty much the same interaction with this dealer as did your friend.

    Feathering in a spot paint job

    in Garages, Trailers, and Towing

    Posted

    <div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Skyking</div><div class="ubbcode-body"><div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: 31Ford</div><div class="ubbcode-body">

    If the color is a metallic then it's even trickier.

    </div></div>

    Almost impossible........! </div></div>

    True! I've had to blend almost the entire side and part of the hood once... It was one of those tri-coat systems used on the modern iron. One of the many reasons I don't work on modern cars-- also I don't own any metric tools.

    Restoring Stainless trim

    in Technical

    Posted

    I don't know if I would use a DA.... esp one that's locked in! The exceptions would be stainless fender skirts or other large part.

    Most stainless pieces are comprised of compound curves etc...

    Even 800 grit paper in single-action(locked DA) can creates issues you don't want.

    Do it by hand.

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