![]() ![]() Although if enough of us need them maybe we could get together and work something out with him. There was a guy who would mill new ones from a rubber blank but I imagine it's pretty pricey. I'm lucky enough to have decent original mats still. The running board mats I don't believe are being reproduced so you have to go to a generic matting. Rubber is available through Steele rubber. The knobs are really hard so it may be best to find a whole unit. The key is to make sure you get the base the head and the knobs. It took me a year but I found a complete unit that was refurbished with a very nice correct head and knobs for $500. Sorry for the lengthy dissertation, but appreciate any pointers. ![]() Other than that, some TLC and paint and interior it should be good to go. Spare fits in the trunk not on the fender as I've seen some pictures.Īnd it needs a headlight lens, and windshield wiper arms. Don't know what the jack for it would look like. It still has the hand assist straps for the back, as well as the ashtrays. This car does not have the radio, it has a dummy plate in place, are these available?Īlso there is a round plate below the radio about 3" across with a knob in the center, it looks like another dummy plate for an option. The interior will have to be replaced, so is there a place where I can find the period upholstery, and color schemes for that year? Is there a book that gives tips and tricks on restorations?Īfter looking the car over, most of the rubber mounts for the fenders, around the windows, the lamps etc is dry rotted. Ok, took a more extensive look today, the other day was hurried due to the cold weather, and since I'm a rookie on restorations, gotta a couple of questions for the group. (it makes the Ford look cheap) It has alot of great features to, Front sway bar, Full oil pressure system with filter, Independent front suspension, Hydraulic brakes. Great style and lines though when compared to a Ford of the same vintage. I got a pair of those and was pretty happy with them. There is a place in Oregon I believe making glove boxes. There is a guy who mills new ones using yours as a pattern. I don't believe there is anyone making runningboard mats that are correct. The engine is a 3 year engine shared with Desoto. One thing you will find out about your 36 is there isn't that much available. The linings are hard to come by as well but they are available. I had to reline my own brake shoes as the ones out there don't fit. They are about 1/2 as expensive on the rubber parts they stock. ![]() I used Roberts and was happy with everything I got from them. The glove box rubber bumpers were too fat as well so I ground them down. The roadster window frames take a special gasket that they I don't think is being reproduced accurately. They didn't have any problem with the return though. The bumper bracket rubbers seem pretty nice although the rubber for my windows was wrong. I used Steele rubber for some of my rubber stuff. (hope yours are good) I spent alot more than that on mine in parts and still didn't replace as much as they have in the kit. They actually have a kit for under 2,000 that has just about everything except the main bearings. I would suggest Egge Machine for any engine parts. ![]()
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