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Re: '16 Centerdoor restore...

Post by Mikes 1912 » Fri May 29, 2020 9:26 am

As far as the wood clamps go I bought 4 new ones at my favorite store, but is there a chance on the sewing machine. What model is it, does it have a walking foot, and is it a 1/2 foot? Well It will be easier to bring the car over. Do I need a number or where am I on the list ? Mike

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Re: '16 Centerdoor restore...

Post by perry kete » Fri May 29, 2020 5:39 pm

Have any up dated picture to share? I am in love with this car and I am in awe of your talents. I can't even color in a coloring book and stay in the lines and here you are sewing the interior. I would like to try sewing sometime but I'm not brave enough. The car is almost as shinny as my head!
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Re: '16 Centerdoor restore...

Post by FordorGalore » Fri May 29, 2020 6:24 pm

Just a bunch of stitch'n and glue'n….
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Re: '16 Centerdoor restore...

Post by FordorGalore » Fri May 29, 2020 6:26 pm

Too many hot chick's stopping in lately.....kinda distracting.
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Re: '16 Centerdoor restore...

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Having no choice, I have to do the interior myself. Many hours of frustration, failure and elevated blood pressure that would blow a stainless steel brake line, I think I have it figgered out. I think I do...


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Size matters ? '16 Centerdoor restore...

Post by Dropacent » Sat May 30, 2020 12:56 pm

Since we are showing off our equipment, here’s mine. I was an upholsterer in a past life. Most people think size matters, and if so, I win. Don is proof, though,that it’s not the size of your equipment, it’s how you use it. This can all be done by hand sewing, if you have the time, so don’t let lack of equipment hold you back. Beautiful work Don, and you’ll really enjoy the “new” machine.
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Re: '16 Centerdoor restore...

Post by FordorGalore » Sat May 30, 2020 2:29 pm

I'm learning that there is a learning curve Tim. But, it's coming along, not perfect but typical for me. You do have "big equipment". ! :)
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Re: '16 Centerdoor restore...

Post by Dropacent » Sat May 30, 2020 2:48 pm

Beautiful work and inspiring to many!


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Re: '16 Centerdoor restore...

Post by FordorGalore » Sun May 31, 2020 8:38 pm

I just picked up the "Led Zepplin" for this job. Sweet machine for being born the same year as me.
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Re: '16 Centerdoor restore...

Post by Duey_C » Sun May 31, 2020 11:25 pm

I was going to keep quiet until the end but I just cannot. ;)
On May 12th Mr Kiefaber said "It looks like a piece of art,...". He's correct.
Beautiful automobile.
Hehehe, I don't think my great grandmother's Matron sewing machine would be up to that task.
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Re: '16 Centerdoor restore...

Post by FordorGalore » Mon Jun 01, 2020 6:57 am

Thank you Duane, I am trying to do it justice. It deserves it.

Sorry for the double posting of the "Led Zep". Between the forum and facebook I tend to forget what went where. :?


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Re: '16 Centerdoor restore...

Post by FordorGalore » Mon Jun 01, 2020 8:18 am

I'm get'n a bit cocky now that I have this sewing machine tuned in.... :D :D :D
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Re: '16 Centerdoor restore...

Post by perry kete » Mon Jun 01, 2020 8:24 am

WOW! BEAUTIFUL!
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Re: '16 Centerdoor restore...

Post by Joe Voller » Mon Jun 01, 2020 9:26 am

WOW is right! I have been watching from the start and your work is amazing. I have a 22 center door that could use your talents if you get bored and have nothing to do in your spare time. If i ever get it done I hope it looks a quarter as good as yours. Your work is a true inspiration. Thank you for sharing it with us.


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Re: '16 Centerdoor restore...

Post by FordorGalore » Mon Jun 01, 2020 6:44 pm

Thank you Joe, and you too Mr. Pairofcleats .

Funny how you dread doing something because you can't fathom how to go about it. This cowl upholstery has bugged me for months. Then one day you decide its time to tackle it. Turned out the worse part was getting a 66 year old dilapidated over weight body contorted enough and still be able to breathe to operate a staple gun. Now, as soon as the muscle spasm's calm down I will finish the job.[image][/image]
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Re: '16 Centerdoor restore...

Post by FordorGalore » Wed Jun 03, 2020 9:04 am

My knees are making a loud howl, working on this cowl !!
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Re: '16 Centerdoor restore...

Post by FordorGalore » Wed Jun 03, 2020 11:23 am

Thank God that's over with, still have to do some straightening out but the worst is over...
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Re: '16 Centerdoor restore...

Post by Lessumner » Wed Jun 03, 2020 11:48 am

Come on Don, Tell us you didn't do all that work with the gas tank already in place! Ha good job. Les Sumner


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Re: '16 Centerdoor restore...

Post by FordorGalore » Wed Jun 03, 2020 3:48 pm

Yup Les, I did a belly flop on it to get around the steering shaft. Worked good.

Ok, does anyone know anything about this firewall/dash brace? Did the 1915's have it? Was it on the '16's ? Thanks in advance...
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Re: '16 Centerdoor restore...

Post by Duey_C » Wed Jun 03, 2020 11:19 pm

Super cool! My late C-Door project sure doesn't have that brace.
They treated the sedans very nicely! No Tin Lizzie with upholstery up on the cowl section...
Hehehe, Pair of Cleats. :lol: Sorry Perry!
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Re: '16 Centerdoor restore...

Post by Mikes 1912 » Fri Jun 05, 2020 9:14 pm

Those tin plates that the window straps go through are right. That is a good Idea on the rollers and I will us them but it will take a box of twinkes and
a week to build them. I need to get a new bag of caramels also.


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Re: '16 Centerdoor restore...

Post by FordorGalore » Mon Jun 08, 2020 3:38 pm

The beginning of a inferior interior !! :) :) :)
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Re: '16 Centerdoor restore...

Post by CudaMan » Mon Jun 08, 2020 6:22 pm

Wonderful work! :)
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Re: '16 Centerdoor restore...

Post by FordorGalore » Wed Jun 10, 2020 7:20 am

Thanks again Mark, I so appreciate your comments. Bless you and yours my friend.


OMG !! This morning I received a "friends request" from Tony Baker of Ventura Ca. The famous Tony Baker of Hot Rod fame. I can't design an appropriate method of explanation as to the intense depth of humbleness, shock and surprise I am experiencing. I just can't.

Tony Baker is a historian, researcher, and archivist who has written two previous titles on car culture and is building a collection of historic transportation and industrial imagery focusing on California’s Central Coast. He lives in Ventura, California.


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Re: '16 Centerdoor restore...

Post by mtntee20 » Wed Jun 10, 2020 9:06 am

WELL, Did you grant his request??? :lol:

What an honor and justifiably deserved! Don, I have never seen a craftsman such as you have demonstrated. Craftsmen, of their own profession, like you and I, ALWAYS see the faults and defects in their own work. BUT, others see only the beauty of the end product/performance. All the comments given here, can not truly express the feelings of the people making the posts. I am sure, each and everyone of us would like to shake your hand, pat you on the back, buy you a drink or meal, and to be allowed to drool all over your car. :D Each of us has thanked you for all the photos and text you have published, except maybe for Mr. Pair of Cleats :lol: I am sure most of us would like to be able to express our gratitude in a better way.

Your work is OUTSTANDING as all of have noticed and commented. Now, your efforts are being recognized by more than just the people on this forum. CONGRATULATIONS, You deserve the recognition.

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Re: '16 Centerdoor restore...

Post by FordorGalore » Wed Jun 10, 2020 9:26 am

Terry, my loss for words is eQual to my LoSs of vision dew to my watery eyes....a TRUE heartfelt THANK YOU !! :cry:


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Re: '16 Centerdoor restore...

Post by Dallas Landers » Wed Jun 10, 2020 9:43 am

Terry said it all Don. I cant add much more. I hope to see you and the T at OCF in person.

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Re: '16 Centerdoor restore...

Post by dlmyers » Wed Jun 10, 2020 10:40 am

What Terry said!
Thank you Don!
This has been the most interesting thread on the forum since last October.
In some ways I'm going to be sad to see it end.
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Re: '16 Centerdoor restore...

Post by perry kete » Wed Jun 10, 2020 7:33 pm

WOW! all this beautiful work and NO chocolate stains on the material you get an atta boy!

I did notice that the pattern by the firewall is 1/1000 of an inch off center so now you need to rip the entire interior out and start all over!
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Post by perry kete » Thu Jun 11, 2020 6:30 pm

WOW! I would have bet a jumbo bag of M&M"s that I would have been thrown under the bus by now for the comment that the interior was 1/1000 ths of an inch off center. Are you awake or still taking your afternoon nap?

Are those Twinkie cake crumbs on the seat?
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Re: '16 Centerdoor restore...

Post by FordorGalore » Thu Jun 11, 2020 7:43 pm

I am sorry Dennis, I have been distracted by some pretty wild stuff on Facebook. It has everything to do with this car. I won't go any further with it until something is definite but stand back it could be a unexpected explosion. :) So, I read your thread and spent most of today trying to get it Sethproof. Epic failure... :cry:


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Re: '16 Centerdoor restore...

Post by FordorGalore » Thu Jun 11, 2020 7:49 pm

Still working on the upholstery and using Woolite for the Twinkie stains. :lol: :lol: :lol:
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Post by perry kete » Thu Jun 11, 2020 9:32 pm

It is beautiful STAINS and all!
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Re: '16 Centerdoor restore...

Post by FordorGalore » Fri Jun 12, 2020 10:06 am

Thanks Dennis, I really do appreciate that.

Ya know restoring these century old cars, I have always put door fitment at the top of the priorities. So, this morning I decided to install the door sill kick plates. Absolute freak'n frustrating brain frying incomprehensible almost impossible to believe that the thickness of these sill plates was enough to keep the doors from securely closing !!! I won this argument in the end but …. come on ! :shock:
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Re: '16 Centerdoor restore...

Post by FordorGalore » Fri Jun 12, 2020 11:21 am

Oh Henry, please forgive me... I found these period solid brass handles and couldn't help myself. :oops:
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Re: '16 Centerdoor restore...

Post by perry kete » Fri Jun 12, 2020 4:13 pm

Hey Parakeet plucker ... Looks like you finally got a handle on your project! :lol: Oh and by the way their is a Centerdoor for sale in the classifieds!
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Re: '16 Centerdoor restore...

Post by FordorGalore » Fri Jun 12, 2020 5:11 pm

Man you pluck one parakeet and everybody tags you for it. You sir, need THAT centerdoor, my place is looking like the short version of Henry's assembly line. :shock:


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Re: '16 Centerdoor restore...

Post by Mikes 1912 » Fri Jun 12, 2020 10:10 pm

Twinkie stains heck I can tell the difference between cheep cookies stains and twinkies. As far as the afternoon rest that beets hell out of hot
flashes, I'm an expert on that.


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Re: '16 Centerdoor restore...

Post by FordorGalore » Sat Jun 13, 2020 5:05 am

Mikey, you will never know how much I have enjoyed and felt gratitude for your Twinkie and caramel riddled posterior! Your recent scare could have ended much worse than a hot flash problem. Thank the good Lord you are around to bend my ear about it. THANK GOD !! I love ya man ! And I owe you more than I could ever repay....period.


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Re: '16 Centerdoor restore...

Post by Mikes 1912 » Sat Jun 13, 2020 9:15 am

I checked with Moore head, Mn and He has nothing. Thankyou Set up the band saw yesterday and tried a 2" piece of ash, you do not want near
this with your fingers or any other machine!!!! Thankyou young man I appreciate the good words. Off to replenish my supply of twinkies today,
I only have 3 boxes in reserve. Thankyou again. Are you done with my sewing machine?

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Re: '16 Centerdoor restore...

Post by david_dewey » Sat Jun 13, 2020 4:05 pm

While those handles are nice, I can't believe you drilled holes into that beautifully done body to mount them.
Though not yet finished, that is already one VERY fine Center Door, and although it takes forever for the pics to load on dial-up, they are worth waiting for!
Now about that Parakeet. . . .
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Re: '16 Centerdoor restore...

Post by FordorGalore » Sat Jun 13, 2020 4:15 pm

Dave, it wasn't easy. But, this car really does sit high and it is difficult to get in to. Plus I have the most fun taking elderly lady friends for a ride and decided to consider them a safety item. :D That's my story and i am a gonna stick with it ~~ :)

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Re: '16 Centerdoor restore...

Post by CudaMan » Sat Jun 13, 2020 5:05 pm

See pages 202 and 207 of Bruce's book to see photos of an original sedan "assist handle". :)
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Post by FordorGalore » Sat Jun 13, 2020 5:42 pm

Mark, were they a option at the time? A Ford item? I'm sorry I don't have Bruce's book …..yet ~

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Re: '16 Centerdoor restore...

Post by CudaMan » Sat Jun 13, 2020 6:26 pm

I've never spoken with Henry Ford or his contemporaries, so I can't be positive.

Period Ford catalog photos on pages 198 and 199 of Bruce's book show the sedan with assist handles, at least on the driver's side as shown in the illustrations.

The photo on page 202 (and a closeup on page 203) are labeled as contemporary photos of an "original" 1915 sedan owned by Charles White of La Puente, California. His car only has an assist handle on the driver's side.

The photo on page 207 of Bruce's book is labeled as a period picture of "two new Fords in front of a dealer's showroom in 1915". The two cars are a coupelet and a sedan. The dealer photo shows a handle on the passenger side. The closeup photo on the same page shows a corresponding handle on the driver's side.

All of the photos show that the handle has a black center grip section wrapped around metal (presumably brass) brackets that attach to the body. The handle has a rather "squared off" appearance compared to the graceful curve of some all-brass handles.

I hesitate scanning and posting the pictures in Bruce's book here due to copyright concerns.


Looking elsewhere on the web at the Cimorelli site, I noticed he had scans of a 1915 "Universal Car" brochure. It shows the sedan with the squared-off assist handle with black center matching the style shown in Bruce's book.

He also has scans of a 1915 "Enclosed Car" brochure that shows the sedan without "assist handles", so go figure! Even Ford's own period catalogs weren't consistent with each other! See the attached scans of the pages from the two brochures on the Cimorelli site.

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Post by FordorGalore » Sat Jun 13, 2020 7:03 pm

Well, as with much of this thing, there are equal questions to equal answers. I have seen pictures of the '15's with the assist handle and the design is different on all of them. I've been looking for similar handles and have had no luck finding anything. I picked these handles up because they fit the pillars and also were about the right length in my mind. Mark I will keep looking and see if anything comes up with a confirmation they are authentic. Just another big fat QUESTION MARK with this thing.... The story continues. Thanks Mark, I appreciate it.


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Post by FordorGalore » Sun Jun 14, 2020 5:31 am

So, we all say to ourselves that this hobby is NOT an addiction. I won't mention any names but his initials are Mike Husted. He harmlessly went to pick up a pair of used Jorgensen wood clamps and came home with the same. Oh and TWO complete 1915 Model T Touring bodies, complete with windshields, hood formers, seat bases etc, etc... LOL !! Nope no addiction problems here !! LOL ..


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Post by Mikes 1912 » Sun Jun 14, 2020 6:45 am

Twinkies made me do it or was it the caramels. I heard some one was looking at another 4 door.


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Post by FordorGalore » Sun Jun 14, 2020 8:47 am

Twinkie's aside, this is beginning to look like something....not sure what but something.
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Post by Mikes 1912 » Sun Jun 14, 2020 12:21 pm

Excellence of excellence......


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Post by Mikes 1912 » Sun Jun 14, 2020 12:58 pm

What is that on the top left shelf? now we know. You have been hiding it from us all along. We wonder how you rewood a 4 door in a week, Amateur status bunk, you are a professional wood worker, it speaks with awards of excellence. I'm still thinking of my sewing machine and jorgenson clamps. I have a little touch up work on the 22 and 15 they will be ready for upholstery, in fact I could let you do the touch up, you could do it in 15 or 20 minutes.


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Post by FordorGalore » Mon Jun 15, 2020 12:05 pm

Thank you Mike !! My Buddy my pal !!

Been working on the throne all day.....not unlike Mr. Parakeat.
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Post by FordorGalore » Tue Jun 16, 2020 7:21 pm

I worked on the rear seat bottom today. Its already in the spring compressor and ready to be stapled. That will have to wait until tomorrow morning.
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Post by Dallas Landers » Tue Jun 16, 2020 9:25 pm

What ? You stop at night?


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I collapse at night...LOL :D


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What is that 2 wheeled thing under wraps that has been hidden from public view? It should always be completely covered and have a mask on at all times so as not to infect the project.

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Post by Rich Eagle » Wed Jun 17, 2020 11:03 am

Following the progress is such a delight. If you have never installed upholstery over springs before this certainly shows what is involved.
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Suffering through the sewing snaggle. Nobody had seat springs that fit this so i improvised. There was a 2" gap at each end of the bottom springs.
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That seat is very well done and looks great.
It's almost big enough to fit my butt while YOU chauffeur me around from ice cream stand to ice cream stand! We can get ice cream with M&M's mixed in!
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The people making seat springs do not care to correct the issue> I had the same issue with the coupelet . That is the way they have built them
for 40 years and you cannot reason with that mind set. It is like the hoods they have been making them wrong for 65 years and even when you
send them pictures of the correct parts, they do not care, same with the wood fire walls being 3/4" thick and then Henry down sized to 11/16 and today they send you one that will not fit 3/4" . It does not take any longer to make it right then to make it wrong. There is no pride in doing it right.


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Post by FordorGalore » Mon Jun 22, 2020 4:55 pm

Well I worked on the carpet today. 91 degrees in the shade and i'm guess it was 191 degrees inside Henrys death trap. These pictures are of the fitting of it. I still have to sew the borders and put in some snaps. Fun stuff...if you like torture.
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Don, It's been a joy to see you restore this car. Thank you so much for sharing.
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Post by FordorGalore » Tue Jun 23, 2020 11:19 am

Thank you John !! I appreciate it !


Well, the carpet is now complete with the bordering.... Thank goodness, that was similar to lifting weights in a outhouse...
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Beautiful! Will you be making some matching sacrificial floor mats to protect the carpet?
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Why yes I will Mark. Just after my nooner of a nap... ;) ;)


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Post by Scott_Conger » Tue Jun 23, 2020 12:13 pm

I am assuming that after all of this, you will be able to very accurately quote doing another centerdoor for a client, eh? :D

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Post by FordorGalore » Tue Jun 23, 2020 3:30 pm

Yeah right Scott, i can't tell the wife how much....

Well Mark, this is what i came up with. I still need to finish it off but you get the jest of it. :)
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Awesome! :)
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WOW! that looks fantastic! ... But did you have it Scotch Guarded in case I drop my ice cream?
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Post by Susanne » Tue Jun 23, 2020 6:13 pm

Every time I look at your progress I am just totally awestruck with your car! Just had to say that...


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Post by KLTagert » Tue Jun 23, 2020 9:48 pm

At this point - I'm thinkin even Henry would be impressed AND disappointed that the line didn't have one looking this good coming off it.


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Post by FordorGalore » Wed Jun 24, 2020 10:28 am

Push'n the bottom passenger seat cushion.... I will NEVER say I know how to sew !!


Thanks for the kind words ladies !! :) :) :)
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Post by Duey_C » Fri Jun 26, 2020 3:03 am

No, no. Say it ain't so. You're actually putting the other front seat in? :)
That view "of the tunnel" is priceless.
Maybe the only way for me, in and out. ;)
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Post by mtntee20 » Fri Jun 26, 2020 7:33 am

Duey, It may have been in your mind but it's also in my mind. I agree: TOTALLY the BEST THREAD EVER!

I am going to save the address in a dozen places and on every computer in my home. I sure as heck don't want to lose this thread!

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I know you're 99.9% done and most likely 100% by the time you read this. CONGRATULATIONS on the most beautiful 100% restorations I have ever seen. Please make and post a video of you driving this beauty. You have set the bar very high for my feeble attempt at an almost identical project. Thank You for your inspiration, education, example, and motivation. This grasshopper hopes to make his master at least satisfied and hopefully proud of his apprentice.


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Post by FordorGalore » Fri Jun 26, 2020 4:59 pm

Heartfelt thanks Terry and Duey !! Very kind of you to say. :)

So i did some cleaning up of the upholstery today. I also fab'd the front passenger seat hardware. I used the picture of the hardware on a 1915. Still lots of correcting...
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Post by perry kete » Fri Jun 26, 2020 8:29 pm

This car is beautiful and the workmanship is fantastic it not only needs to be on the cover of "Vintage Ford Magazine" but the centerfold and a main story following the rebuild.
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Post by Dallas Landers » Fri Jun 26, 2020 8:44 pm

Wonderful Don ! What a craftsman you are from wood to paint to interior. You do it all and very well. Thank you for taking us along and all the research and work is documented for the future generation to reference. Your pace is hard to believe or match. My old wood truck took 2 years and still not 100% finished. I hope to see yours in person and lay eyes on that beauty.


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Post by FordorGalore » Sun Jun 28, 2020 8:04 am

Thanks guys, but if I'm going to post the progress then I should post the regress. The top paint felt dry when in the barn but when it had the sun hitting it, it got sticky. I hoped it would dry but no luck. I did something wrong mixing the paint. So today I'm stripping it and its a freak'n mess !! Oh well just part of the fun. :)
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Post by Mikes 1912 » Mon Jun 29, 2020 4:15 am

I had the same problem on some car parts last winter, not once but twice, it was the catalyst, was out of date and it has to be used at a certain temp
range, also they do not tell you that catalyst has a short shelf life. You are lucky it was used on top of fiberglass, I had to media blast twice. Scratch it down, re prime sealer and repaint do not use the same paint, primer or catalyst. The paint Co. was sorry, they did not offer to pick up the tab. With
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Post by FordorGalore » Mon Jun 29, 2020 1:18 pm

A salute to the flag and what it stands for !!

(the top is repainted on the '16) :) :) :)
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Post by Jim Sims » Mon Jun 29, 2020 3:10 pm

Better put another leaf or two in the rear spring.


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Post by FordorGalore » Mon Jun 29, 2020 4:04 pm

Well the '16 rear is sitting in a low spot on the lawn. The '22 is sitting on a big old tree stump so the rear of that one is sitting high. The Fordor is sitting on the level spot of the yard.


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Post by Jim Sims » Mon Jun 29, 2020 4:25 pm

I was just looking at the space between the fender and the tire. For a sedan I thought it should have more space for hauling passengers. Might just be a optical illusion.;


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Post by FordorGalore » Thu Jul 02, 2020 7:32 am

Just doing some final touches....which will go on until the day I die.
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Someone might think those yellow things that look like bud vases on the door pillars are actually, you guessed it twinkie holders. The one thing that
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A bit off subject but I just wanted to share. My Dad was decorated WWII P-51 fighter pilot. He flew over 115 missions over Germany. Most of his missions were solo with precise targets such as freight trains and radar towers. This soon to be available book has a entire chapter dedicated to his accomplishments. Shot down twice he managed to find his way back and hop right back in the cockpit to get back in the fight. The book cover has a picture of him standing on the wing of one of his Mustangs. RIP Dad, rest in peace...
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Wow! what a great way to honor your Father. How do I purchase one of the books?


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Re: '16 Centerdoor restore...

Post by FordorGalore » Fri Jul 17, 2020 6:57 am

Imagine what that must of been like. That generation was forced to grow up quickly under the hardest of times.


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Re: '16 Centerdoor restore...

Post by Wayne Sheldon » Fri Jul 17, 2020 5:20 pm

Never forget.


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Re: '16 Centerdoor restore...

Post by FordorGalore » Sat Jul 18, 2020 7:09 am

Back on the subject. I decided to make a pocket to keep things like sun glasses, cell phone and etc. Also i have been cleaning up the upholstery work. Still have a ways to go. Installed the door strap's.
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Re: '16 Centerdoor restore...

Post by perry kete » Sat Jul 18, 2020 7:15 am

The little pocket idea is a nice addition to keep track of personal items in the car. It looks to be the perfect size to hold a pack of TWINKIES! :?
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Re: '16 Centerdoor restore...

Post by FordorGalore » Sat Jul 18, 2020 7:39 am

I don't know what you mean Dennis !!
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Re: '16 Centerdoor restore...

Post by Mikes 1912 » Sat Jul 18, 2020 6:49 pm

The pocket is a good idea, who would have thought of it, other than 2 pockets are better. You know what for. Not spare parts. That screw head in
the sill plate is about an 1/8th of a twinkie off, it is OK, if you add another pocket a little bigger. I'm only thinking that if you have company, but then
you have the twinkie holders on the C pillars in back. Nice touch of class.


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Re: '16 Centerdoor restore...

Post by FordorGalore » Wed Jul 22, 2020 10:12 am

Flowers from my sweetheart, for my sweetheart !!
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Re: '16 Centerdoor restore...

Post by KeithG » Wed Jul 22, 2020 9:26 pm

Don, That book looks really interesting. Could you advise where we could buy one?
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Re: '16 Centerdoor restore...

Post by FordorGalore » Thu Jul 23, 2020 5:46 am

https://www.authorwes.com/


It's available on Wes's website presently. I assume as time progress' it will be sold on Barnes
and Noble also. Thanks for asking Keith.


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Re: '16 Centerdoor restore...

Post by FordorGalore » Thu Jul 23, 2020 7:11 am

Avery does not yet have them on their web site, but you can call 800-722-9925 and order that way.


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Re: '16 Centerdoor restore...

Post by FordorGalore » Thu Jul 30, 2020 8:13 am

Still doing cleanup on the car. Everything from upholstery to the wiring. I have drove it about 50 miles and what a hoot it is. The expression on peoples faces is priceless, from smiles to "what the #$@% is that !! ". I am also looking for a correct pair of assist handles, if anyone out there can help please do. Meanwhile Gregory Wells editor of Jag Journal and associate editor for Classic Car magazine has contacted me. He wants to write a feature article on this artifact. I don't know if anything will come of it but it is humbling to think there is that degree of interest. Henry would do the jig for that kind of recognition !! :D :D
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Re: '16 Centerdoor restore...

Post by perry kete » Thu Jul 30, 2020 5:16 pm

THAT CAR IS BEAUTIFUL! I can't wait until you drive it over to my place to give me a ride!

It is amazing what guys will do for a box of Twinkies and a bag of M&M's
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