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I went to the shop today to see the progress, yea! And, to drop off a check, BOO!
It's now at the point of starting to look better. The rubber has been stripped off my running boards to expose the needed repairs. This was no surprise as the rubber had bubbled up in these areas and are right where the support braces are. I'm mulling over some options on how to handle the running boards since mats are not available for the 138. I have found a place in Canada that says they can make them 100% as original, but that would be around $5k. I won't be pursuing that option. A second option that would not be very expensive would be to flatten out the boards and just use rubber matting from Restoration Specialties. I think that would work well and look nice, but certainly not original. The hardest part of this option is figuring out how to trim out the rubber around the edges. A third option, that I think may be my best option will be to use something similar to Linex. That will follow all of the original ribs of the boards and the raised edges that trim it out. I know it is very long lasting and durable. It wouldn't have the narrow grooves between the ridges, but I think may get me the closest to an original look and would definitely be the most durable option. It would also be fairly inexpensive.  There has been a lot of blocking and sanding going on as well.       They are also finishing up the sheet metal work on the front fenders. This picture was about a minute after they filled the hole I had drilled at the top of the break to keep the break from expanding. 
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I would test it from both sides, as there could be a possibility that it's a one way type of deal, and perhaps Rob was mistaken on which port is which. It may only seal in one direction. I am curious on how it works internally, and what exactly can wear out as it appears to be rather simple gizmo. I'll have to find mine which is somewhere with other 500 parts from the Jackard in the basement.
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On running boards, I know several others have "rhino-lined" there's when no replacement covers were available.
I belive Mal (Ozstatman) did the '41 he owned at one time. So perhaps he can tell you more. But I know it involves spraying it to build up a thick coating, then sanding it to remove the texture, then painting.
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I did test from both sides and with the knob rotated fully both directions. Currently, mine may as well just be an open tube. I know the it uses a diaphragm. Mike Chirco shows a rebuilt one on his site (out of stock) so I emailed him for some information. Here is his response.... "...this stuff is top secret… lol just kidding. It is a little bit of tricky surgery but there is a diaphragm under that round disc that doesn’t hold vacuum any longer, that has to be changed out . There is no kit for that, we have material that we have come up with over the years that works. Then depending on how hard it was to take apart that disc may snap back into place or a new one needs to be fabricated. Not extremely hard to do but takes practice to get it right."
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Yeah, the plan is to experiment a little. I'll reach out to Mal. My first concern would be with painting them. As the guys at the shop said, "first you have to decide if you're going to step on them or over them". Many people finish the running boards where they have to be stepped over. I plan to use the boards, so I want something that is durable. I know there are a lot of versions of that type of material now and some have more texture to them than others. Back in 2001, I used Rhino Lining in my truck bed. It is still in great shape, but it has a lot of texture and is fairly soft/grippy. Line-X is harder and quite a bit smoother than Rhino. I know there are many more out there now.
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Just a suggestion since you seem determined to have functional wipers, and oxymoron in itself on these vacuum systems, you might check with the Dallas Zone Warehouse as I hear NOS wiper control switches may still be in stock.
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Well, I consider the motor working as being functional wipers. The speed control is a very low priority item. BUT, put a switch with the window crank handle and we’ll settle up when I’m back in the Dallas Zone!
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As and add on for Flackmaster….
I know I will rarely use the wipers, but I’m just a sucker when it comes to seeing things function the way they did back in the day. I’m definitely a function first person! This doesn’t just apply to cars….it applies to my 1936 radio, 1920s house watt-hour meter, 1937-41 telephone, 1930s desk clock, 1928 pocket watch, 1920 fan….it’s just fun stuff, especially when it all works as designed! Love it! And yes, I use the phone…I found a box that the phone plugs into that lets it work through Bluetooth to my cell phone! I don’t know the date of the library card catalog, but it makes a great wine cellar!      
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BigKev wrote: On running boards, I know several others have "rhino-lined" there's when no replacement covers were available. The rhino-lining of the running boards of the '41 120 happened over 10 years ago. It was quite an "adventure" necessitating a lot of sanding and then painting because once the surface of the Rhino coating is broken instead of a black finish, it's now grey/gray! But prior to that an awful lot of sanding of the Rhino lining is required. Started trying to do that by hand so I could follow the contours as the boards have channels in them. Rapidly and easily gave that approach away, otherwise I'd still be sanding! Instead bought a cheap OZITO brand hand sander from Bunnings (THE Big Box hardware chain in Oz). Plus, it comes with a no questions asked 12 month warranty. Important, for how hard it was going to be worked! Still was a lot of work, with the sander wanting to make it's own way most of the time, so required a lot of concentration to keep it on the straight and narrow. Once sanded the boards also required painting to bring them back to a black finish. Not glossy but something resembling rubber. This was done by a mate and worked out well. However, although I intended to treat the board gently it didn't take long for the paint to wear through to the Rhino, so beware. For more info it might help to refer to the Wade's Workshop Project Blog beginning from Page #17
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