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by Thomas-Jull
Wed Dec 25, 2019 1:43 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Rewooding 1924, Pillar attachment.
Replies: 2
Views: 1681

Re: Rewooding 1924, Pillar attachment.

Two #12 wood screws in a diagonal pattern attach the pillars. The pillars also have additional fasteners for the front seat heal panel bracket and for the frame bracket attachments and these are all countersunk. The metal skin nails to the underside of the sill.

Merry Christmas to you too!
by Thomas-Jull
Sun Nov 24, 2019 4:27 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Leon Parker's rewooding plans
Replies: 65
Views: 18972

Re: Leon Parker's rewooding plans

How could Leon legally sell them if they are Mel’s with modifications?
by Thomas-Jull
Sun Nov 24, 2019 12:01 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Leon Parker's rewooding plans
Replies: 65
Views: 18972

Re: Leon Parker's rewooding plans

I have not seen all of the plan sets but the ones I have seen all have a copyright by Mel Miller on them. However, Leon’s daughter has stated that Leon altered Mel’s plans to correct some errors and add additional information. That seems to have taken place many years ago as Leon had been selling th...
by Thomas-Jull
Sat Oct 19, 2019 8:06 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Creation of new rewooding plans?
Replies: 16
Views: 5861

Re: Creation of new rewooding plans?

Scott - the discrepancies are minor. Overall I was very pleased with his plans. One example of a discrepancy is that the overall side view showed a mortise but the mortise is missing when you go to the specific drawing of that piece. Minor things like that is what I was referring too. I am not sayin...
by Thomas-Jull
Sat Oct 19, 2019 7:28 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Creation of new rewooding plans?
Replies: 16
Views: 5861

Re: Creation of new rewooding plans?

The plans that I would create would not look like Mel’s. However, The pieces would look the same as that is a Ford design. I did buy the plans from Leon when I made the wood for my car. However, I did discover that some dimensions were missing and they also had some other discrepancies so I would be...
by Thomas-Jull
Sat Oct 19, 2019 12:26 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Creation of new rewooding plans?
Replies: 16
Views: 5861

Creation of new rewooding plans?

I originally posted this in the 26-27 Roadster Wood topic but have realized that it would probably get more feedback from members if I started a new thread. Dan Treace has responded on that thread already and I thank him for that. Maybe for convenience he will copy it onto this one too? I am an arch...
by Thomas-Jull
Sat Oct 19, 2019 9:16 am
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: 26-27 Roadster wood
Replies: 19
Views: 5562

Re: 26-27 Roadster wood

I am an architect and have been contemplating drawing plans for rewooding our cars. I would not be copying Mel’s plans but would be compiling information from forum members as necessary. I have rewooded a 24 Touring but no other cars. I also own a 25 Roadster that has no upholstery in place but it’s...
by Thomas-Jull
Sun Oct 13, 2019 6:04 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: 1924 Windshield Stanchion Attachment Bolt Head Diameter
Replies: 1
Views: 1332

1924 Windshield Stanchion Attachment Bolt Head Diameter

Can anyone tell me the carriage bolt head diameter that attaches the windshield stanchions to the body for a 1924 Touring? The square holes in the stanchion fit a 5/16” carriage bolt but the modern head for this bolt seams to be too large looking. I am not going for a show car but I would still like...
by Thomas-Jull
Sun Oct 06, 2019 7:42 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Piston Options For “A” Crank T Engine
Replies: 15
Views: 5667

Re: Piston Options For “A” Crank T Engine

I purchased my engine with it already converted to an Model A crank and it came with Ford 292 V8 pistons. I have no idea what the skirt size is. Don’t know if this helps you any.
by Thomas-Jull
Mon Aug 26, 2019 4:00 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: 1927 Engine with Model A crank ??
Replies: 28
Views: 8113

Re: 1927 Engine with Model A crank ??

I have heard about the pan dimples from many people. However, the engine that I purchased that had an A crank installed already didn’t hit the side of the pan. The rods were ground to clear the cam and the inspection cover at the rear did need to be bent and the rear cover horseshoe is now 3 pieces ...
by Thomas-Jull
Mon Aug 26, 2019 3:59 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: 1927 Engine with Model A crank ??
Replies: 28
Views: 8113

Re: 1927 Engine with Model A crank ??

I have heard about the pan dimples from many people. However, the engine that I purchased that had an A crank installed already didn’t hit the side of the pan. The rods were ground to clear the cam and the inspection cover at the rear did need to be bent and the rear cover horseshoe is now 3 pieces ...
by Thomas-Jull
Sat Aug 10, 2019 11:09 pm
Forum: Classifieds - Parts
Topic: BUSINESS FOR SALE
Replies: 36
Views: 10627

Re: BUSINESS FOR SALE

I see several problems with selling the business. The value of the business is not one of them. Not many people that are at or near retirement want to start running a business, most likely the entire business including inventory needs to be relocated to where the new owner is, the owner needs to kno...
by Thomas-Jull
Thu Jan 31, 2019 7:52 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Whats the Name of your T?
Replies: 69
Views: 20207

Re: Whats the Name of your T?

My 24 Touring is named Holbert. It is a combination of my friend Holger who recently passed away and my father Robert who is fortunately still with me. Holger donated the line drive shaft to the museum that has been in the magazine recently.
by Thomas-Jull
Sun Jan 06, 2019 6:32 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: A Big Photo
Replies: 45
Views: 14924

Re: A Big Photo

ImageSomeday my car will look like Dan’s. The engine now runs but I don’t have a recent photo of it yet.

Why is my photo rotated? It wasn’t rotated in my photo library on my IPhone