@Fuzzy Knight: I am trying to keep that 'days of old" vibe. I hope that I can pull it off. So far, It has been coming together as I envisioned.
The '29 went on her maiden voyage around my neighborhood this weekend. I think that I got my brakes all sorted out...after replacing the master cylinder and the booster she finally will stop. Took the opportunity to take some pictures some place else other that the front of my garage...now I am in the front of my house.
Some pictures of the '29 this past Friday at Hot Rods on the Bluff in Fresno, CA...1st car show and pre-upholstrey. Sitting next to a Model T with the hood open.
Hey Tommy, The stanchions are vintage aftermarket for a 28/29 model a roadster, phaeton, or roadster pick-up.
Hi bp1971 You remember where you gott'em?...Windshield is Killer!....& Yeah the rest of the car too! Awesome work man! T
I bought them here form another hamb member. His name was Chris. There is a member here on the hamb that sells reproduction aluminum ones. If you do a search for 28/29 folding windshield stanchions I am sure his ad will come up. I believe they are chopped too.
If that is a cast superbell axle I would be a little concerned that it is drilled. There have been some reported failures. Just a word of caution.
Thanks 1gearhead for the word of caution. It is a superbell axle and I too have read about some of the issues with superbell axles. However, I have also read about others that have had no problems.
You hit a home run with what was one of the better High-boy combos of the Dry Lakes period, at least to me; and if I've read the comments right, to a passel of others. If I were able to whisper a little advice in your ear, I'd say go with black upholstery --- leather, with rolls an' pleats. Colors can be contrasting as in maroon/oxblood, or complimentary as in black on black. I guess I'm a Goth at heart; when you're that close, go whole hog. Just get Dennis Rikfels to lay you a couple of nice stripes on the belt-line, and practice your possum grin in the mirror.
Thanks fortynut, that was the look I was going for...Highboy/dry lakes. It has been very tough to decide on upholstery colors. I have gone back and forth between black and maroon. I keep coming back to maroon and yes it will have pleats. Stay tuned, the upholstery has already begun.