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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.

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Ditto: great article and I enjoyed it.

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Anyone used the hydro-applied woodgraining to refinish the parts which were originally faux grained?

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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It does appear somewhat green in the last photo.

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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.

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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.

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Wow! What a beautiful Car! What is the color?

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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!

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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.

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John I will call this evening if that’s all right.

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It Amuses me how overused the term “barn find”” had become. Along with “”actual miles”” it is headed to the Hall of Fame of automotive terms.”

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See photo

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Fellows, I think we are discussing two different cars. I certainly agree about the one you are commenting on. The one I meant is 2-tone blue. The auction ended Saturday with no action. Look in “completed listings”” under “”other makes””. It’s in New Jersey.

Thanks!

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Wondered if a Club Member has taken this project on?

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If the piping was insulated or wrapped from new, you should have no problem with insulating it. There are some very good, non-asbestos, insulations available today at reasonable cost.

You are right about not getting the exhaust system hot enough to dry it out. Exhaust contains quite a bit of water vapor, plus some acid. Imagine that for a harsh environment.

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I enjoyed reading this topic today, I offer one suggestion based on my professional experience.

Be careful in insulation of or wrapping exhaust piping on 4-cycle engines. If the piping is not stainless steel, there is a temperature limit beyond which the piping will rapidly deteriorate and turn into large flakes of rust, and 4-cycle engine exhaust is capable of being at or above this limit. It literally burns up. We make exhaust piping for 4-cycle engines from stainless steel as it can withstand operating at higher temperatures as it will when insulated, as it often must be inside the buildings. A good alternative is radiant heat shielding. A piece of aluminum sheeting strategically mounted between the piping and the floor of the car, for example, will provide protection form heat without increasing the operating temperature of the piping.

Again, I enjoy reading all the technical topics as I try to learn enough to deal with the Car I hope to get one day.

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