I'm really surprised to find that you guys are also in Santa Rosa where I am. My "Stovebolt" is this '36 Chevy PU that I've had since 1965. The photo was taken at Bodega Bay. We also have this roadster.
You guys know about Chuck's Brake & Wheel in Santa Rosa don't you? That place is a gold mine of knowledge and long obsolete parts. They opened my eyes to the effectiveness of asbestos friction and recommended a MC that was perfect for the tandem MC conversion safety upgrade on my '36 PU.
This is an example of the kind of project I enjoy:
