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I leave Wednesday to line up across the road in the field for a good camp site.  1929 Ford Roadster Pickup (flat black with teal green roof).

Fred Drew

Do you know a hot rodding dentist.  They have some nice tiny drills for teeth that would fit inside the pipe.  However you would have to make a 1/4" drill bit to fit it.

Fred Drew

I made my own patch panels with a shrinker stretcher and then welded them in.  Making short strips about 10 to 12 inches long is easier than the whole strip at once.  After welding, hammer the welds to expand the metal back out as the welding shrinks it.

Fred Drew

Many thanks for the suggestions.  I think I will panel bond both chanel end clips that are not accessable to pop rivet inside the rear panel.  They fit into a grooved slide that locks the chanel ends in position.  The rest of the Chanel can be riveted without a problem.

Fred Drew

Fred can you get the clips from someplace like Chevs of the 40's, or are they actually a part of the channel itself?

I checked the catalogues that I have and none list the clips.  The clips were pressed on to the channel.

Fred

I have to replace the rear window chanels in a 42- 48 Chevrolet Aero Sedan.  The clips that hold the chanel in place were punched into the chanel.  there are 4 small triangle cuts in each clip that were pushed from the backside, through the chanel and bent over. The tabs are not reusable due to the bent tips breaking off when straightened.  The new chanel is fabric wrapped on the backside with fuzzies on the inside.

I am considering cutting the fabric off the chanel on the backside, where the clips should go and JB Weld or Panel Bond the clips in place.  After the adhesive has cured, I will have to glue the fabric in place to keep it from fraying.

Has anyone tried something like this, or have any suggestions.  Please help

Fred Drew

I usually get it at a paint supply store
Fred

Just before you take the vehicle in for the next emmissions test, make sure the engine is warmed up and add a Quart of Methyl Hydrate to the fuel tank.  That helps most engines pass the tests.
Fred

The attendance was down at the Zoo this year even though the weather was great.  Anyone that didn't go missed out.  

p.s.  I met up with a herd of trailer queens at the Port Huron border from the Frankenmuth show.  Hardly wait till next year when they can come to the zoo

Fred Drew

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I am going to attend the last Street Rod National.  I'll have to wait and see what the future brings.  I swing by when I get to Post Huron but you haven't been home.  You must have been working I guess.  The Frog Follies is still a Street Rods ONLY and was a real good time this year.  I will be going back.

Fred Drew

I'll be there.  Fred Drew

Fred Drew here.  I will arriving Wednesday to line up for camping on the grounds.  I will have my 29 Ford Roadster Pickup and Tear Drop Trailer.  See you there!

I brought my hip boots just in case.  more for the joke than enything else.  It is lightning that bothers me.

Fred Drew

I plan on being there Thursday morning til Sunday.  I'm usually on the grassy hill behind the building.  The opposite end to the Swap Meet.  1929 Ford black Primer with a Tear Drop Trailer on behind.

Fred Drew

I am glad you finally got it straightened out.  Now to put some miles on it.  Are you considering the run to Louisville since it will be the last street rod run and the 40th as well?

Fred Drew