Does anyone know what type of wood was used in the body supports [of the 2As]?
From what I’ve read, it is white oak. ——————————– BODY- WINDSCREEN WEATHER-STRIP QUESTION: What are the parts numbers for the weather-strip on the windscreen? ANSWER: I’m pretty sure that it is [J.C. Whitney] 81nf8835t, $8.99 for 8 feet. On a side-by-side comparison with the old rubber, there’s virtually no difference. I’ve also found that JCW’s 81nf2465n weather-strip with built-in lock-strip ($22.95 for 16 feet) is an “exact” replacement for the side window weather-strip on my Utility Delivery Parkway conversion. —————————— BODY – VACUUM MOTOR CLEANING QUESTION: How do I improve the operation of my vacuum motors? ANSWER 1: Vacuum windshield wiper motors work using a leather or rubber flap which is sealed with grease in the casing. Since these motors are usually 40+ years old, the grease can dry up. If the flap itself is not rotted or worn out, you can often get a vacuum motor working again by following these steps: 1. Remove the wiper motor fr
