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can anybody tell me where i can get a "Fisher Body Service Manual" 1926-1931 someone told me this will be helpful in installing my head board and windshield regulator thank you

Filling Station or other reprint dealer. Crank n' Hope in PA reprinted them.

Go here: www.fillingstation.com/

thank you

On the subject of the windshield regulator, does anyone have any suggestion on how I can go about getting a slight warp out of the windshield regulator board? One of the regulator assembly axes points rubs the edge of the inset hole. Sighting down the board you can see a slight bow. :confused: Finally found regulator assembly for 1930, I am ready to let the one for a 31' go. E-mail if there is interest.

The best thing to do is to order a new windshield header board from Auto Wood Restoration in Hanna, Indiana. The board should not be very expensive. Replacing the board is a lot easier than trying to get the warp out of your old board.......and if you can get the warp out, it will probably warp again anyway.

Is there an e-mail address for Auto Wood Restoration?

No! Here is his phone number: (219) 797-3775

This is where I just ordered my board he is a very nice man I cant wait to get it and see how hard it is to put back together

:confused: :confused: How is the regulator board attached to the upper portion of the metal frame. I know there are four mounting hole in the regulator board and there are four threaded holes in the frame. Once the regulator is mounted to the regulator board the upholstery is applied. My question is; are the mounting bolts pushed through the fabric, or is the fabric pulled back, bolts placed and then the fabric tacked over? Does any one have pictures of what it looks like? A picture is worth a thousand words.

no i dont have a picture i wish i did i am waiting for the board from mr rodman and then it will get fun i have ordered the fisher body manual from filling station somebody said it will help after i get all the stuff maybe i can give more info or i will take any info that is out there

On the windshield regulator board, the upholstery and padding are applied BEFORE the regulator board is installed! The regulator board is mounted in place with four nickel plated, oval head, slotted screws and nickel plated cup washers....two per corner, and these special screws and washers are exposed.

After doing some investigative work I came up with the same conclusion. JYD you summed it up nicely. The "Fisher Body Service Manual" gave a hint but the "A Pictorial History of Chevrolet 29-39" provided me with the best view of the header area. Question, is there any other book out there that provides a more detailed photographic view of the Chevrolet interiors, and close ups of body, and mechanical features? Is there a source for the nickel plated oval head screws and cup washers?

The cup washers are available and I think that the screws are too. However, if you have your original fasteners you can get those replated.

The regulator is attached to the board then the upholstery and thin cotton pad covers the board, is nailed to the back side and then screwed in place. The screws in the top of the board adjust the board up and down.

I do not have the original mounting screws. The header board was on the back seat.

"The screws in the top of the board adjust the board up and down."

Yes, good point. There are two hex head tall screws that mount on the top of the board in a vertical position. One on each of the top corners of the regulator board. They are used to adjust the board up and down for the windshield seal. You will need those two screws as well.

The screws you mentioned in the of the regulator board where in place on mine. I also noticed the elongated mounting holes for the oval head slotted screws. :rolleyes: What is the approximate diameter of the oval head with the cup washer? I will start my search based on any dimensions provided.

boy this sounds confusing the fillin station told me the fisher body manual for 29 to 31 is back ordered and they dont have the screws that adjust the board any one have any idea where i can get them i too am trying to put my 31 header board and regulator back together

Go to you local hardware store and get the slotted oval head machine screws and finish washters. I have not checked but think they are 1/4"-20 and nickel plated. Stainless is a good alternative. If the store does not have them then go to a an older store. Slotted screws are not generally made today so old stock is your best bet. Or you can check on line at one of the numerous fastener sites and order them. Several were posted a couple of months back. If you do a search it should turn up the websites.

FYI...I have found several screws that I needed at Lowes in the special fasteners bins....Also I have found the SS slotted oval head screws and the finish washers at a commercial electronics store, ask for panal mounting screws and washers, only thing is they may be 10-32 screws, I have found some of those on my 28. also some 8-32s when I need a new screw I just retap the hole to 10-32 since I previously did a lot of electronic panel mounting.

how about the moe hair? the rest of my car is already done is there a place where i can buy just the piece to cover the header board?

Tools;
Your best chance of getting a small piece of mohair is at the upcomming flea market held on 2/6/05. It's at the American Legion Post 455, 2 Meadowbrook Lane, New Egypt, NJ. Hosted by The Historic Region of the VCCA. For more info call Dennis Siciliano at (609)894-9421.

Contact Hampton Coach. I believe that they also sell mohair by the yard as well as complete upholstery kits.

If the Filling Station is out of the manuals you can also try FAXON Auto Literature 1-800-458-2734 They will have what you need. As for the header board screws you can try a marine hardware store. They should have what you need, in nickle chrome slotted with trim washers. If you need all 4 it is a good idea to buy several spares while they are still avilable. They should be 1/4-20 .