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The upper part over the dash of my car is shaped like that shown in James Powell’s pics posted May 22nd. It has been painted black, though.
Thanks everyone for the valuable information! I have some 600W.
By loose, I mean I can move the blade tip about 1/4 inch. My fan has an Alemite fitting on the hub, so I hit it a stroke with my grease gun.
I will remove the fan and see what’s inside.
I did find one photo which shows a rubber strip on the bottom of the windshield frame. I am not certain that there is a seal on the car body at the windshield opening, however. Still learning.
James: referring to your posts on May 22nd and the two photos you posted: on my ’27 the upper part below the windshield is painted black; the dash panel has an area on each side, sort of shield-shaped; wood grained with a gold border like inlaid wood; I can’t tell if the remainder of the dash is painted black or was originally a wood grain which has faded. the window trim is wood grained but it has an obvious “did it myself” look.
I wonder if the wood grain was shiny when new? I like that look but I will tend toward originality if I can learn what that was.
Thanks for the help, Everyone! I enjoy looing an everyones’ cars.
Ok it does; thanks,
I would expect many or most would: the pump valves are only check valves after all. They both allow flow toward the engine but not away.
By the way: there is an excellent illustration of the difference between the Coach and Deluxe versions of the Series 80. Look in the photos of the 2012 Annual Meet and there are photos of the two versions literally back to back.
Alas! no photos of the dash panels and other interior trim.
Ditto: great article and I enjoyed it.
Anyone used the hydro-applied woodgraining to refinish the parts which were originally faux grained?
I saw one that had the flat area where the instruments are located, covered in a fine-grained black leatherette material. It looked old but I have no idea if it was original of course. A lot has been done to most cars this age.
Hi, it’s the dash panel where the instruments are mounted, Series 80 coach.
I don’t completely know the difference between a Coach and a De Luxe; please elaborate.
Got my receipt back in today’s mail! I am excited to be attending my first National Meet, even if I will miss a couple of days due to prior commitments.
If your modern car has power seat adjustment, get in the seat and play with the adjustments, and see the difference it makes when you lean the backrest back, tilt the seat bottom, etc., and this may help you see how you need to reposition the seat.
It does appear somewhat green in the last photo.
I understand, being 6’2″ myself. The ’29 Chevrolet I used to have was very tight. Hence “used to have”.
people were shorter/smaller then, or else they just lived with the inconvenience I suppose.
Not only could the fastening points of the seat be modified; the steering column could be shortened, if that would help. It might even be less work than moving the seat.
Wow! What a beautiful Car! What is the color?
Ken, that is a beautiful Car. The Series 80 cars are growing on me, and the dark blue is one of my favorites.
As for the seat, I assume the back is attached to the side pillars and the seat bolts to the floor as well. In general, modification to move it to the rear should be somehow possible. I know these guys can help!
Is it a limousine? Often the drivers’ seats are not adjustable, or else have limited adjustment because of the bulkhead behind the seat.
Otherwise on a sedan it may simply be a matter of bolting the seat further rearward, and you might have to improvise a tad.
Just some general ideas based on my experiences until you get more specific replies.
