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The lenght is 75.....? I can't see in the image. Please can someone confirm the exact dimension? Thanks in advance!
You have to see the "musée national de l'Automobile - Collection Schlumpf " located in Mulhouse, not so far from Strasbourg.
No shackles that help the leaves moving ?
It is perfect with the matching marshall headlights and the raised hood sides panels. Thanks!
Nice! Is it a AN? ANF? V8?
As I was looking closely at my 35 and 36 bodies, I notice a difference at the lacing cowl 35: [ATTACH] 36: [ATTACH] 30 years of storage, and it is...
Thanks for the links. At first, I will try to transfer the drawing of a 3w top door to the tudor one [ATTACH]
Hello, Who can help me please ?
Hello, I have a 35 body and a 36 2 doors sedan waiting patiently..... [ATTACH] As they are very rusty, the project is to build a jalopy race 3W...
It's a rodline body from UK bought 15 years ago. Don't know if they are still in business. Cheap at that time, but needed a lot of work to become...
Yes, it's possible ;-) ! [ATTACH] [ATTACH] Original frame and drivetrain, mechanical brakes, french flathead, homemade 32 heavy drop axle,...
I disassembly the backing plate from the spindle to attach the dial gauge. Good news, the out of round is no more than 0.08mm (0,003 inches). [ATTACH]
French flathead have the 4 bolts pattern too with zenith 32 ndix carburator.
Thoses drums are amazing in hand. Great parts and proud to have saved this frame from the scrapyard. I discover that the left wheel nuts are...
I guess France must really be pissed off at England due to the fishing dispute! Never heard of the American language...LOL No, but...
Ha ha, I will check them first, and if they are worn, they are yours, you just have to pick them ;-) As for the project, my 32 has mechanical...
I will check the condition and the drum ovalization with a dial gauge with the backing plate removed for clearance.
Tanks for your fast replies. I will measure the ID next week, I have the correct tool at my work. All is complete and turn with a little...
I have a rolling frame from a 1964 buick 225 electra. Does the brakes are the good ones for the ford conversion?[ATTACH] [ATTACH] [ATTACH]
Mine has "Made in Germany" stamped inside the rear frame. It was appeared with the sandblasted job. It also have the standard stamped side curve.
Woah! I didn't know this about australia models! In France too, parts are hard to find too. I I find something, I will tell you. If you need help...
Hello, Nice car! In France, Ford sold to Simca in 1954 and the name is Chambord or Beaulieu. Found this below after a quick research on the web....
[IMG] [img] Found a few years ago. Cowl vent different from usual. May be the first ones? Engine number is April Special equipment on rear...
Great! A challenge to do, and heavy axle need heat! Mine done with a home made jig and friends. [IMG] A try with a axle saved from a trailer (note...
Fantastic! What's about the front end? home made after the stock one or other?
Parts for Traction 11 (4 cylinders) or 15 (6 cylinders) are not cheap here in France. swap meets are the best places. I will look to find a lens...
The citroen is a traction, but are you sure they are the same OD than the topolino? Please post a pic and the dimensions of yours.
I am from France and can help you to find, collect, and ship what you need with pleasure! Please send a pic of the broken lens with the o.d....
Home made mine: [img] Too many hours, but work greats! [img] [img] French military truck gauges [img]
Hi, It's a french car, and I am french. Send me pics by e-mail at barn-out@neuf.fr , I will help you.
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