Junkyard Jack Pot????
More Turbo
Joined: Apr 2010
Posts: 672
Likes: 2
From: Rocky Mtn. House, Alberta
Dan: The tape you're thinking of is called "Fineline", and AFAIK, like most GOOD tapes originated with 3M.
Fine Line Masking Tape - Masking - Products
James
Fine Line Masking Tape - Masking - Products
James
Laughing Gas
Joined: Nov 2001
Posts: 1,062
Likes: 78
From: Edmonton, Alberta
I was just out in the garage counting clips, and I'm quite a few clips short (the bad part of having FOUR DOORS
Anyways, one other thing that occurred to me while going through the big zip-loc bag of trinkets is that people also need to be aware that there are supposed to be thin wooden spacer blocks that go behind the plastic insert panel to support the panel when the arm rests are screwed over top of the insert.
I'm not sure I have enough of them, but at least I have a sample or two to go by when the time comes to make up more of them.....
James
Anyways, one other thing that occurred to me while going through the big zip-loc bag of trinkets is that people also need to be aware that there are supposed to be thin wooden spacer blocks that go behind the plastic insert panel to support the panel when the arm rests are screwed over top of the insert.
I'm not sure I have enough of them, but at least I have a sample or two to go by when the time comes to make up more of them.....
James
Laughing Gas
Joined: Nov 2001
Posts: 1,062
Likes: 78
From: Edmonton, Alberta
UPDATE: Tues, Jan 31/2017
I called Carolina Classics yesterday, thinking that the clips not showing up on their webpage was because of the major revamp to the site.
Well, turns out their supplier is no longer making them, as they felt the demand isn't there.
He gave me the supplier's name, and when I called they do have about 100 clips left in stock (after my order to top up my quantity on hand to where it needs to be to do all four doors on a Crewcab)
Supplier info is below
Melvin's Classic Ford Parts
1521 Dogwood Dr.
Conyers,GA 30012
Sales: 770-761-6800
Fax: 770-761-5777
Source for Mustang, Falcon, Fairlane, Galaxie, T-Bird, Model-A, 48-79 Ford Truck & Ford Parts
Item Listing
http://www.parts123.com/parts123/yb....Z5Z5Z50001018c
James
I called Carolina Classics yesterday, thinking that the clips not showing up on their webpage was because of the major revamp to the site.
Well, turns out their supplier is no longer making them, as they felt the demand isn't there.
He gave me the supplier's name, and when I called they do have about 100 clips left in stock (after my order to top up my quantity on hand to where it needs to be to do all four doors on a Crewcab)
Supplier info is below
Melvin's Classic Ford Parts
1521 Dogwood Dr.
Conyers,GA 30012
Sales: 770-761-6800
Fax: 770-761-5777
Source for Mustang, Falcon, Fairlane, Galaxie, T-Bird, Model-A, 48-79 Ford Truck & Ford Parts
Item Listing
http://www.parts123.com/parts123/yb....Z5Z5Z50001018c
James
Lead Gopher
Joined: Aug 2012
Posts: 10,060
Likes: 1,612
From: Seattle
.
Fleet Mechanic
Joined: Sep 2016
Posts: 1,459
Likes: 70
From: Southern Maryland
That's not a bad price at all. The clips are reproduced, but at $1.60 each and you need 26 total that's over $40 just for the clips so if you can get them it never hurts.
The corners are the pieces that are most often missing. Only one clip held them on, other than where they come into contact with the upper or lower pieces. People would hit them with their elbows and loosen them up and eventually they fall off if you don't keep an eye on them.
.
The corners are the pieces that are most often missing. Only one clip held them on, other than where they come into contact with the upper or lower pieces. People would hit them with their elbows and loosen them up and eventually they fall off if you don't keep an eye on them.
.
The clips were reproduced but no longer. I contacted the company that was making them (can't recall the name offhand) and they have no plans to make any more. Good luck finding them. I think it's definitely worth going back for the clips. I got lucky and found a set in Kentucky.
FTE Stories
Ford Trucks for Ford Truck Enthusiasts
10 Things Every Truck Owner NEEDS (2026 Edition)
Michael S. Palmer
Rezvani's Latest Post-Apocalyptic Monster Is a Ford F-150 Raptor Underneath
Verdad Gallardo
Top 10 Most Expensive Ford Trucks Ever Sold on Bring a Trailer
Joe Kucinski
2027 Ford Super Duty Buyer's Guide (Every Model, Engine, & Package)
Brett Foote
Top 10 Ford Truck Tragedies
Joe Kucinski
AEV FXL Super Duty - the Super Duty Raptor Ford Doesn't Make
Brett Foote
Lobo Vs Lobo: Proof the F-150 Lobo Should Be Even Lower!
Michael S. Palmer
Ford's 2001 Explorer Sportsman Concept Looks For a New Home
Verdad Gallardo
10 Best Ford Truck Engines We Miss the Most!
Joe Kucinski
Fleet Mechanic
Joined: Sep 2016
Posts: 1,459
Likes: 70
From: Southern Maryland
UPDATE: Tues, Jan 31/2017
I called Carolina Classics yesterday, thinking that the clips not showing up on their webpage was because of the major revamp to the site.
Well, turns out their supplier is no longer making them, as they felt the demand isn't there.
He gave me the supplier's name, and when I called they do have about 100 clips left in stock (after my order to top up my quantity on hand to where it needs to be to do all four doors on a Crewcab)
Supplier info is below
Melvin's Classic Ford Parts
1521 Dogwood Dr.
Conyers,GA 30012
Sales: 770-761-6800
Fax: 770-761-5777
Source for Mustang, Falcon, Fairlane, Galaxie, T-Bird, Model-A, 48-79 Ford Truck & Ford Parts
Item Listing
http://www.parts123.com/parts123/yb....Z5Z5Z50001018c
James
I called Carolina Classics yesterday, thinking that the clips not showing up on their webpage was because of the major revamp to the site.
Well, turns out their supplier is no longer making them, as they felt the demand isn't there.
He gave me the supplier's name, and when I called they do have about 100 clips left in stock (after my order to top up my quantity on hand to where it needs to be to do all four doors on a Crewcab)
Supplier info is below
Melvin's Classic Ford Parts
1521 Dogwood Dr.
Conyers,GA 30012
Sales: 770-761-6800
Fax: 770-761-5777
Source for Mustang, Falcon, Fairlane, Galaxie, T-Bird, Model-A, 48-79 Ford Truck & Ford Parts
Item Listing
http://www.parts123.com/parts123/yb....Z5Z5Z50001018c
James
When I called them 2 months ago they told me they didn't have anymore!
Fleet Mechanic
Joined: Sep 2016
Posts: 1,459
Likes: 70
From: Southern Maryland
First I called Carolina Classics who told me they were no longer being made. They told me to contact Melvin's, and maybe they would make more if enough people were interested. Melvin's told me they had no more and didn't plan to make them again.
Laughing Gas
Joined: Nov 2001
Posts: 1,062
Likes: 78
From: Edmonton, Alberta
Well, that is odd, but they must have found some inventory somewhere, because myself & at least a couple others have ordered some today
QUOTE=66v8baby;16913471]First I called Carolina Classics who told me they were no longer being made. They told me to contact Melvin's, and maybe they would make more if enough people were interested. Melvin's told me they had no more and didn't plan to make them again.[/QUOTE]
QUOTE=66v8baby;16913471]First I called Carolina Classics who told me they were no longer being made. They told me to contact Melvin's, and maybe they would make more if enough people were interested. Melvin's told me they had no more and didn't plan to make them again.[/QUOTE]
Laughing Gas
Joined: Nov 2001
Posts: 1,062
Likes: 78
From: Edmonton, Alberta
Well Lads, I just got a PM from one of the members on the other channel, and he ordered his online from Melvin's yesterday, and has since received a notification that they no longer have stock to fulfil his order, so all of the 100 plus they had yesterday when I ordered mine (BY PHONE) have been scooped up!
I understand that Melvin is about to retire, and his son is buying the business from him, so it is possible that once they get ownership changed over they may commission another production run, so it couldn't hurt to check back in a few months....
James
I understand that Melvin is about to retire, and his son is buying the business from him, so it is possible that once they get ownership changed over they may commission another production run, so it couldn't hurt to check back in a few months....
James
Tuned
Joined: Feb 2014
Posts: 376
Likes: 4
If you plan on selling those trim pieces for a reasonable amount give me a shout , I refuse to pay those TV Show prices they are wanting on EBAY . It seems that ever since those NOT so reality TV shows restoring cars came out lieing about what they pay for parts and sell stuff for the ebay prices skyrocketed . Funny thing is .... those high priced parts never seem to sell and are almost always relisted when the auction time runs out .