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1932 B project help
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jim5618 |
04-06-2011 @ 8:10 AM
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Charlie, I am attaching a picture. Would hate to mess up th ewheel as the paint matches all the way around. I have no idea what the hub is worth. Basically it is the cost of the lock smith and trip there vs the value of the hubcap. I assume I could cut the center out of th ehub and then release the lock without hurting the wheel. The spare tire mount is already off the car so taking it to a locksmith isn't a big deal either. What is the hub worth?
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3w2 |
04-06-2011 @ 6:13 PM
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Jim, Your locking hubcap is for a '34 Ford. Given its evident condition, it is likely not worth more than $40-$50. Dave
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jim5618 |
04-08-2011 @ 7:42 AM
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Dave, Thanks, that is what I was looking for. for that price I will probably cut it off. You being up a good point. It isn't exactly a pristine part.
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Annagyijjk |
04-08-2011 @ 5:44 PM
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Here are the photos. not great photos. The car is quite complete as the chrome, lights etc. I remember that the inside has been completely remodeled.
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3w2 |
04-08-2011 @ 6:31 PM
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Sorry, but these so-called photos of a car are advertisements for shoes for women.
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3w2 |
04-08-2011 @ 6:35 PM
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Jim, If you slide the oval cover above the lock cylinder out of the way, you could drill into the center of the lock cylinder and not ruin the rest of the cap, which would still have some value. Dave
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jim5618 |
04-13-2011 @ 8:22 PM
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stupid question but how big a drill bit? I have never drilled out a lock before.
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trjford8 |
04-14-2011 @ 7:52 PM
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Start with 1/4 inch drill and work your way up if you need a bigger one. Once the pins and springs fall out of the cylinder the lock will spin freely to release the cap.
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jim5618 |
06-21-2011 @ 6:33 AM
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I thought I would update this thread. Went back up to work on the car this weekend. Stopped in at Dick Spadaro's on the way home from the airport. Man does he have a lot of used stuff. Got to see his 32 Tudor as well. Busy day yesterday. I drilled out the lock on the hubcap and turned it with an easy-out, mechanics work ok. I am thinking of getting a new lock ot replace it with. Started the POR 15 treatment on the gas tank. Got the seats and floorboard out (after a quick call to Roy for directions). found a previous owners 1947 license in the car as well as a wooden gas guage stick in the door. Replaced the battery tray and fuel pump. Got the horn working. Once I got the wires hooked up right and realize my uncle had wired a door bell button by the vacuum gauge, it worked. I had to take the heater out to get the floor out. Believe it or not I have yet to need penetrating oil on a single nut so far. Car is in great shape. More work on the tank and getting the floor board ready to go in then putting it away till the July 4th weekend. Crossing my fingers on getting it to Saratoga. Might trailer it up if I have to. More photos on Smug mug: http://jrodda.smugmug.com/Cars/henry...264092_5sctdM5
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trjford8 |
06-21-2011 @ 3:12 PM
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Jim, thanks for the photos. I'm amazed that your car is in such great original condition. Usually by now the rats and mice have destroyed the upholstery. I can see that the original burlap is still covering the seat springs and the original insulator is still on the firewall. Thanks again for letting us look at a very nice 32.
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