My Model t project

Topics Last Day Last Week Tree View    Getting Started Formatting Troubleshooting Program Credits    New Messages Keyword Search Contact Moderators Edit Profile Administration
Model T Ford Forum: Forum 2012: My Model t project
Top of pagePrevious messageNext messageBottom of page Link to this message  By Dave A. Ulrich on Sunday, August 05, 2012 - 08:49 pm:

This is a 1925 Model t truck that I have been working on for some time now. My goal is to get it running and take it to the WMSTR show Labor day weekend. My latest setback is having to work 6 ten hour days plus my normal 2-4 hour night job. I am doing a farmers restoration on it like leftover lumber from a deck for the bed, JB weld to fix a broken Ruckstell shift lock assembly, can spray paint to paint the cab and fenders. I have yet to try to start it. Compression for cylinders 2,3,4 is 35-45psi and #1 is 25-35. I have a leaky coolant system and trouble adjusting the lowband. With the OT I am getting I hope to get auxiliary brakes, fatman steering wheel and curtain irons for a c-cab.
what I started withas of today


Top of pagePrevious messageNext messageBottom of page Link to this message  By John Semprez-Templeton, CA on Sunday, August 05, 2012 - 09:00 pm:

Looks mighty fine to me. Keep up the good work!


Top of pagePrevious messageNext messageBottom of page Link to this message  By Bob McDonald-Federal Way, Wa. on Sunday, August 05, 2012 - 10:14 pm:

Dave
Your doing a great job, working with what you have and that is why there are so many T,s still around and running. Keep it up and enjoy all you do. Hope it ready for the show.

Bob


Top of pagePrevious messageNext messageBottom of page Link to this message  By Ed in California on Sunday, August 05, 2012 - 10:35 pm:

I like seeing T's brought back with hard work and empty pockets. This is how it was done back in the good ole days.


Top of pagePrevious messageNext messageBottom of page Link to this message  By Harold Schwendeman - Sumner,WA on Sunday, August 05, 2012 - 10:41 pm:

Dave - Nice "TT"! One of the guys in our club has a bright red "TT" too! I see yours has a Warford and a Ruckstell! WOW! I don't know about top speed, but I'll bet it will pull like a tractor when you get her all finished.


Top of pagePrevious messageNext messageBottom of page Link to this message  By Bill dugger on Sunday, August 05, 2012 - 10:44 pm:

Dave: It appears the it will not fit under the garage door. Tell me it will.

Bill D


Top of pagePrevious messageNext messageBottom of page Link to this message  By Wes Nelson ........Bucyrus, MO on Sunday, August 05, 2012 - 11:04 pm:

I like it Dave...Best of Luck to you !


Top of pagePrevious messageNext messageBottom of page Link to this message  By Rob Heyen - Nebraska on Sunday, August 05, 2012 - 11:36 pm:

Looks great. Keep up the good work, it will be worth the effort......


Top of pagePrevious messageNext messageBottom of page Link to this message  By Steve Jelf, Parkerfield KS on Sunday, August 05, 2012 - 11:43 pm:

You have the top of the line luxury package, with a starter and generator. Keep at it, and one of these days you'll be riding in style.


Top of pagePrevious messageNext messageBottom of page Link to this message  By Tom Lovejoy, So Cal on Monday, August 06, 2012 - 12:37 am:

Right on Dave, very cool TT! I am working on one to. Also doing what you called a farmers resto, or at least as close as a city slicker can git to it. :-)Just trying to fix what needs it and clean it up a bit. Even with that it is turning out to be a real challenge. Trying to clean up my old spokes in my back wheels right now.Fun,fun,fun - I guess :-) Your TT looks sharp!


Top of pagePrevious messageNext messageBottom of page Link to this message  By Terry Horlick in Penn Valley, CA on Monday, August 06, 2012 - 02:05 am:

I think it was Mark Golding who made up a set of tiny wheels on some spare hubs. He would put the little wheels on his TT and drive it into the garage. Then when he pulled out of the garage later the regular wheels would go back on.

Maybe just letting air out of the tire is all that is needed. The de-airing or small tires will probably only be needed in the front!

TH


Top of pagePrevious messageNext messageBottom of page Link to this message  By Dave A. Ulrich on Monday, August 06, 2012 - 09:38 pm:

I had 7.00x20 in the back and I had to take off the front rubber to get it in the garage but because one rear tire would not hold air I had to get new tires tubes and flaps now I have 6.00x20 in the back and if I lift on the door I can Just get it in.


Top of pagePrevious messageNext messageBottom of page Link to this message  By George Button III (Chip), Lake Clear, NY on Monday, August 06, 2012 - 10:12 pm:

Looks Great!


Posting is currently disabled in this topic. Contact your discussion moderator for more information.
Topics Last Day Last Week Tree View    Getting Started Formatting Troubleshooting Program Credits    New Messages Keyword Search Contact Moderators Edit Profile Administration