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jim5618

07-06-2011 @ 9:45 AM

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Dave,

Thanks for the encouragement but with me having limited access to the car it is just real slow going. I can only get there for Monday as I have ot work so it just isn't feasible to tow it up for one day, then tow it back to Massachusetts, then drive to Maryland. I need to at least have it moving on its own before I take it somewhere. Just not there yet. I am still hoping to make it up Monday without the car.

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07-05-2011 @ 9:52 AM

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Jim,

If there is any way at all you can get your car to the meet, short of driving it, which seems not to be practical at this time all things considered, you will get the kind of knowledgeable advice that could not be replicated with 100 posting on the internet.

The judging team for '32s for this meet is a very knowledgeable group (it includes several of the above hobbyists) and I'm sure that they would be more than happy to look over your car and consult with you whether or not is on the concours field or in the parking lot at any time during the entire period of the meet.

Dave Rehor

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07-05-2011 @ 6:51 AM

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I just saw this. Bill Wzorek will be there t talk about Houdaille shocks. He can fix you up with whatever you will need. This is a good place to be to talk with those that have gone through the process. Wednesday is the day to be there. That will be the concourse when all cars can be viewed whether they were trailered or not. Feel free to contact me @ fordsnharleys@yahoo.com with any more questions. Everyone here has given excellent advice. I do think you will need a little more driving time before doing any serious touring.

Frank Miller
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jim5618

07-04-2011 @ 7:38 PM

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My issue is I am working on the d*mn thing long distance, flying or driving up to my Dad's to work on it. My biggest issue is the gas tank is not done yet and the seats are not in. I could cob up an exhaust if I needed to but I have not been able to drive it out of the garage yet, let alone take it to a show. Oh and the trailer we had that I can use I found out has rusted out so we need to get an newer one. I know not everyone is in the same boat but I turn 50 this year. I am going to try to go anyway.

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07-04-2011 @ 12:04 PM

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Jim, I agree, many guys have brought their unfinished cars to meets for the express purpose of obtaining ideas and knowledge from the old timers present. You'd be surprised at the gathering of the clan around a project car to offer advise.

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07-04-2011 @ 11:33 AM

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D on't give up on getting your car to Saratoga so quickly. Try to get what you need to fix the exhaust as someone else suggested. A bolt for the one shock arm should be easy to find and fix. I'm not sure what is actually missing on the other side that attaches to the frame because the only thing that bolts to the frame is the body of the shock. What about trailering your car to the show? I think it would still be a good learning experience for you to have those who are knowledgeable on'32's look over your car and let you know what is not correct. This would give you a good laundry list of things to think about improving or changing.

JM

CharlieStephens

07-04-2011 @ 8:11 AM

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Jim,

A bit of trivia that you might already know. Ed Fitts, Box 834, Canton CT, 06019, makes the exhaust header pipe for the Model B (at least he used to) and the rest of the system is the same as the V8 and available from most venders (or at least used to be). He has current ad's in the Model A for sale section of fordbarn.com so you might PM him from there.

Charlie Stephens

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TomO

07-04-2011 @ 8:05 AM

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Too bad that you cannot get your car to Saratoga. I hope that you still intend to go and enjoy the meet. You will be able to look over some other 32's and other year Fords and Mercurys.

I am sure that you can hitch a ride in a 32 for the tour, so you can get an idea of what to expect when you get your car on the road.

Tom

jim5618

07-03-2011 @ 7:57 PM

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Well.... Seems like getting the car to Saratoga isn't happening. Can't get an exhaust in time and discovered my front shacks are a mess. As in the passenger side is missing the bolt to hold the arm on and the drivers side part that mounts to the frame is not there and judging by the holes in the frame pulled out of the frame???

On the good side did have it running today for a good minute. At least until the fumes from the holes in the muffler made me turn it off. blew mice nest half way across the garage too. Well...maybe Hershey....lol

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06-30-2011 @ 8:52 PM

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If doing display -- well, all you have to do is put the windshield card that you get at registration on the window, and then go enjoy the day.

See you there.

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