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by pete eastwood
Mon Mar 25, 2024 11:40 pm
Forum: Classifieds - Parts
Topic: Still looking for
Replies: 4
Views: 427

Re: Still looking for

Tom I have an original 1912 Torpedo tank I'll part with
by pete eastwood
Sun Feb 04, 2024 11:01 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: help identifying a tie rod off of a speedster
Replies: 2
Views: 376

Re: help identifying a tie rod off of a speedster

late 20's Chrysler, I've had a few.
by pete eastwood
Tue Jan 16, 2024 7:56 pm
Forum: Classifieds - Parts
Topic: Gas pump
Replies: 10
Views: 1021

Re: Gas pump

here you go.
by pete eastwood
Tue Jan 16, 2024 1:27 pm
Forum: Classifieds - Parts
Topic: Gas pump
Replies: 10
Views: 1021

Re: Gas pump

Yes, I'll get you some pictures.
by pete eastwood
Tue Jan 09, 2024 10:35 am
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Rajo BB Dual Spark Plug Set-up Manifold Clearance Issue
Replies: 6
Views: 442

Re: Rajo BB Dual Spark Plug Set-up Manifold Clearance Issue

I used a short sparkplug I got at the Lawnmower shop ! (don't laugh!)
by pete eastwood
Sat Dec 30, 2023 2:36 pm
Forum: Classifieds - Parts
Topic: 1909/10 Water Inlet for a Model T Engine
Replies: 2
Views: 326

Re: 1908/09 Model T Water Outlet

that is an early water inlet for the thermosiphon 1909's & 10's
On the water pump engines, the water went directly from the pump, into the front of the engine.
by pete eastwood
Mon Dec 18, 2023 9:39 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Old Mother Hubbard
Replies: 14
Views: 876

Re: Old Mother Hubbard

I find this car very interesting. Very early '09. Square bill front fenders, covered wood running boards with screw on brass trim, 3 tiered side lights, Atwood Castle head lights, Troy windshield. And an aluminum body! The higher mounted door handles and the way the upholstery fastens to the body gi...
by pete eastwood
Mon Dec 04, 2023 1:52 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Comments wanted. Another 1908 Model T?
Replies: 21
Views: 1432

Re: Comments wanted. Another 1908 Model T?

The car is a very early 1909; square bill front fenders / rear fenders with the brackets underneath / covered wood running boards with screwed on brass trim / low mounted rear door handles. These are common on only the earliest of 1909's, and this car shows these traits. It would have a serial numbe...
by pete eastwood
Mon Nov 20, 2023 3:05 pm
Forum: Classifieds - Parts
Topic: Looking For
Replies: 4
Views: 628

Re: Looking For

Hey Mark I sent you an email, I've got a couple.
by pete eastwood
Wed Nov 15, 2023 2:58 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: What year is this brass T?
Replies: 7
Views: 493

Re: What year is this brass T?

1915 / 1916
by pete eastwood
Tue Oct 24, 2023 7:30 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Throttle decelerate lag
Replies: 7
Views: 412

Re: Throttle decelerate lag

retard the timing too.
by pete eastwood
Sat Oct 14, 2023 9:02 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: fender brackets
Replies: 5
Views: 380

Re: fender brackets

Restoration Supply sells threaded rivets, makes life a little easier!
by pete eastwood
Mon Oct 02, 2023 6:48 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: T Time
Replies: 13
Views: 676

Re: T Time

I really like this commercial conversion on this '27 roadster pickup!
by pete eastwood
Fri Sep 15, 2023 12:53 am
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Gallivan Head Gasket
Replies: 5
Views: 502

Re: Gallivan Head Gasket

I would think that all overhead's would take the same gasket.
The gasket doesn't know if the head has rocker arms or cams!
by pete eastwood
Thu Sep 07, 2023 10:34 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Steve Jelf in bad accident
Replies: 266
Views: 24662

Re: Steve Jelf in bad accident

Facebook says he is in Ft Wayne Lutheran Hospital.
Story says he was t-boned & ejected from his T
by pete eastwood
Mon Sep 04, 2023 3:11 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Bocsh Magento Questions
Replies: 23
Views: 878

Re: Bocsh Magento Questions

Double check and make sure your magneto is the correct rotation.
by pete eastwood
Sat Sep 02, 2023 2:39 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Early Red T in Natural History Museum in Los Angeles
Replies: 33
Views: 4585

Re: Early Red T in Natural History Museum in Los Angeles

Rich Eagle, yep, my dad & uncle were pretty fun guys to be around.
They lived brass era cars, especially my dad.
My dad was a good teacher, I wish I had been a better student! (haha)
I'm trying to make him proud.
by pete eastwood
Fri Sep 01, 2023 8:19 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Early Red T in Natural History Museum in Los Angeles
Replies: 33
Views: 4585

Re: Early Red T in Natural History Museum in Los Angeles

The L.A. County museum has engine #77, complete with all the 2 pedal stuff!
The red touring is #714.
by pete eastwood
Fri Sep 01, 2023 2:20 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Information on James (Jim) Zordich - Natural History Museum LA
Replies: 4
Views: 428

Re: Information on James (Jim) Zordich - Natural History Museum LA

Regarding the L.A. Museum's Welch,
The person at the L.A. Natural History Museum that directly over see's the car collection is Beth Werling.
I work with her from time to time, helping with their cars
Here is the Welch today.
by pete eastwood
Fri Sep 01, 2023 2:08 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Early Red T in Natural History Museum in Los Angeles
Replies: 33
Views: 4585

Re: Early Red T in Natural History Museum in Los Angeles

Here is the L.A. Natural History Museum's Welch as it sits today.
by pete eastwood
Fri Sep 01, 2023 2:06 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Early Red T in Natural History Museum in Los Angeles
Replies: 33
Views: 4585

Re: Early Red T in Natural History Museum in Los Angeles

Rich Eagle, I remember a long time ago, when the two Welch's were on display at the Natural History Museum. Harrah loaned his to the museum for display. Some time later, one of Harrah's top guys from his museum was driving the Welch on a HCCA tour and was rearended. The car was hit pretty hard. Harr...
by pete eastwood
Sun Jul 30, 2023 6:51 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: W L Kirk 1960's CA
Replies: 3
Views: 494

Re: W L Kirk 1960's CA

Bill Kirk, he made a few aftermarket parts for T engines. Hop up stuff.
My dad took me to his place when I was putting my first T together.
Some of his stuff was good, some of it, you needed to double check the machine work.
by pete eastwood
Thu Jul 27, 2023 8:25 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: One of the early Model T's-Old photo
Replies: 27
Views: 1740

Re: One of the early Model T's-Old photo

The car in the photo has the characteristic's of the earliest T's. The front fenders with the "square" bill. The low door handles ( although those went on into mid 1909) The vertical crank holder. The multi tier side lights Looks to have the linoleum covered running boards with the brass trim (looks...
by pete eastwood
Mon Jul 10, 2023 11:48 am
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: A Question About Disc Brakes
Replies: 3
Views: 485

Re: A Question About Disc Brakes

I build a lot of hot rods, I see problems often occurring with inexperience with "mix & match" brake systems. the problem may be with the master cylinder. if the master cylinder has an internal residual valve, (most drum brake m/c have those) it could be preventing enough fluid from returning to the...
by pete eastwood
Wed Jun 14, 2023 1:24 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: 1909 Spindle Pair value??
Replies: 3
Views: 602

Re: 1909 Spindle Pair value??

those are the one year only - 1922 "one piece" spindles. Kinda' rare.
they are different that the 1909 / 1910 "one piece" spindles.
by pete eastwood
Mon Jun 05, 2023 1:18 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Louvered hoods
Replies: 3
Views: 584

Re: Louvered hoods

This was our family's 1909 model T, #714.
This photo was taken after my dad restored the car.
This was an original paint car when my dad bought it in 1953.
It retains all it's original sheet metal, including it's original hood.
The original hood is louvered!
by pete eastwood
Sun May 28, 2023 6:38 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Some photos of a 2 lever at the shop today
Replies: 32
Views: 2523

Re: Some photos of a 2 lever at the shop today

Very nice car!
It looks to me, that could be a slightly later 1909 body.
The very earliest bodies have some differences I don't see in this body.
by pete eastwood
Fri May 19, 2023 5:22 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Rootlieb Front Fender Installation
Replies: 3
Views: 505

Re: Rootlieb Front Fender Installation

Hi Rodger I had a full week invested in aligning the running boards, splash aprons & fenders on my 1909. Put the radiator & the dashboard on first. If you are as fussy as I am, it will take time. There will probably be a lot of fender brace & fender tweaking. Don't drill any holes until you are comp...
by pete eastwood
Thu May 11, 2023 12:15 am
Forum: Classifieds - Vehicles
Topic: 1909 project car
Replies: 0
Views: 1939

1909 project car

Too many projects, something has to go! This project has many correct original 1909 / 1910 parts. It has many reproduction parts. The engine block is a 1915 that has been carefully modified to the open valve configuration. It is not a complete car. Some restoration work has been done. If interested,...
by pete eastwood
Wed May 10, 2023 1:50 am
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Help needed- where to get custom ring and pinion made
Replies: 3
Views: 565

Re: Help needed- where to get custom ring and pinion made

Industrial Sprockets & Gears,
13605 Rosecrans Ave.
Santa Fe Springs Calif 90670
They have made ring & pinions for 1910 Pope Hartford
1910 Buick, 1915 Olds , etc.
by pete eastwood
Tue Apr 11, 2023 11:44 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Go-jobs
Replies: 25
Views: 2311

Re: Go-jobs

Any names associated with any of these vehicles? I knew Blacky Gold, who helped found the Southern California Timing Association, and he said he used to run in the desert where Edward's Air Force Base is now. He started with Model T's, so the first pic is REALLY interesting to me. He helped me do m...
by pete eastwood
Sun Apr 09, 2023 3:51 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Reproduction Parts
Replies: 29
Views: 2974

Re: Reproduction Parts

Larry, maybe it's time you got into the Model T parts manufacturing business !
by pete eastwood
Tue Mar 07, 2023 1:07 pm
Forum: Classifieds - Parts
Topic: Black Centari Paint (Pending Payment)
Replies: 2
Views: 519

Re: Black Centari Paint

Hi Gary,
I'll take the black Centari
by pete eastwood
Fri Mar 03, 2023 5:31 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: 1909 Model T FS on FB marketplace
Replies: 4
Views: 853

Re: 1909 Model T FS on FB marketplace

Tbird wrote:
Fri Mar 03, 2023 3:40 pm
pete eastwood wrote:
Fri Mar 03, 2023 3:26 pm
This is my car.
I attempted to list it in the classifieds here, on this site, last Friday.
No one was available to process my ad.
Pete, what are the details about it? Serial number?, original body?
New body, non original block , I sent you a message
by pete eastwood
Fri Mar 03, 2023 3:26 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: 1909 Model T FS on FB marketplace
Replies: 4
Views: 853

Re: 1909 Model T FS on FB marketplace

This is my car.
I attempted to list it in the classifieds here, on this site, last Friday.
No one was available to process my ad.
by pete eastwood
Wed Mar 01, 2023 10:14 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Can anyone identify this Rear Fender? I was thinking late 09 to10, but unsure if its even Ford.
Replies: 12
Views: 1026

Re: Can anyone identify this Rear Fender? I was thinking late 09 to10, but unsure if its even Ford.

The very early 1909's had that odd rivet layout on the fender brackets The very early 1909 rear fenders had the brackets centered in the fender. Later in 1909 the rear fender irons were changed, this lead to a change in the location of the brackets on the fender. Later 1909 & all 1910 rear fenders h...
by pete eastwood
Sat Feb 11, 2023 12:55 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: She just went to pieces.
Replies: 6
Views: 1120

Re: She just went to pieces.

in the last picture, the first car is a 1909 / 1910 model X Stevens-Duryea.
The model T next to it is a very early 1909 with the "square bill " front fenders!
by pete eastwood
Mon Jan 09, 2023 4:29 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: 1909 ?
Replies: 36
Views: 2721

Re: 1909 ?

My guess is '10. Gotta remember most if not all 09's were red, and it doesn't look red even in B/W. It looks like that "all but black dark Brewster green" per the encyclopedia to me. I like the dog too! There were more Green 1909 tourings than there were red. The first green tourings started showin...
by pete eastwood
Fri Jan 06, 2023 11:53 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: 1st Model T customer in San Mateo county, California:
Replies: 4
Views: 804

Re: 1st Model T customer in San Mateo county, California:

My dads former car #714 was delivered thru the San Fracisco dealer.
by pete eastwood
Fri Jan 06, 2023 6:01 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: 1st Model T customer in San Mateo county, California:
Replies: 4
Views: 804

Re: 1st Model T customer in San Mateo county, California:

I have a list of all the model T's registered in Calif in 1909 with serial numbers below 5,000, with their owners names & addresses.
This info came from the Calif DMV records.
Car # 235 was registered to a Doctor in San Francisco.
by pete eastwood
Sun Dec 25, 2022 12:49 am
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: It’s A Wonderful Life
Replies: 10
Views: 1452

Re: It’s A Wonderful Life

The " Bedford Falls " train station scenes were filmed in Pasadena Ca. at the Lamanda Park station.
This is just a few blocks from my home. The station is no longer there.
by pete eastwood
Thu Dec 22, 2022 10:44 pm
Forum: Classifieds - Parts
Topic: TT ford script stakebed stakes.
Replies: 3
Views: 954

Re: TT ford script stakebed stakes.

Bob I sent you an email
by pete eastwood
Tue Dec 20, 2022 1:30 am
Forum: Classifieds - Parts
Topic: TT ford script stakebed stakes.
Replies: 3
Views: 954

Re: TT ford script stakebed stakes.

I believe I have a full set, I took them off a TT.
I can check tomorrow.
by pete eastwood
Wed Dec 07, 2022 3:00 pm
Forum: Classifieds - Parts
Topic: wanted - fuel pressure gauge
Replies: 0
Views: 421

wanted - fuel pressure gauge

I'm looking for a fuel pressure gauge for my race car. I've shown a sample of what I'm looking for. Can be black face, white face or silver face. Can be 4, 5, or 6 lb. Can be plain or have a car brand name, like the samples. Face diameter about 2 1/4, flange diameter about 2 3/4. What's out there? T...
by pete eastwood
Sun Dec 04, 2022 8:56 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Five ball carb question
Replies: 43
Views: 3246

Re: Five ball carb question

Remember, this is a race engine.
Cam & compression can have a big effect on the idle.
by pete eastwood
Sun Nov 06, 2022 8:34 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Spring perch for what?????
Replies: 16
Views: 1529

Re: Spring perch for what?????

Looks like an old hot rod component made by "PSI". They made a lot of "ductal" iron suspension pieces.
by pete eastwood
Wed Oct 19, 2022 6:25 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Mark Smith auction in Virginia
Replies: 10
Views: 1793

Re: Mark Smith auction in Virginia

Kim, Mark left some of his cars to a few of his friends.
I understand his model T " collection" has been sold to one person.
Did you see the all original '32 phaeton ?
by pete eastwood
Fri Oct 14, 2022 10:25 pm
Forum: Classifieds - Parts
Topic: ISO drag link
Replies: 2
Views: 489

Re: ISO drag link

I believe I have a couple of the 1913 type. I can check tomorrow.
by pete eastwood
Fri Sep 23, 2022 7:46 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: A few from here, a few from there.
Replies: 16
Views: 1847

Re: A few from here, a few from there.

this Tourabout appears to be a very early 1909. Square bill front fenders & screw on brass trim - wood running boards.
That puts it in the below 2,500 serial number range.
.
by pete eastwood
Wed Sep 21, 2022 9:01 pm
Forum: Classifieds - Parts
Topic: Buffalo wire wheel set, 30 x 3 1/2
Replies: 4
Views: 1095

Re: Buffalo wire wheel set, 30 x 3 1/2

wheels are sold
by pete eastwood
Wed Sep 21, 2022 5:32 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: A bit of help please...
Replies: 1
Views: 623

Re: A bit of help please...

Looks like motorcycle speedo drive.
It would clamp to the rear frame & that gear / sprocket would mesh with the sprocket on the rear wheel .
Probably worth pretty good money in the vintage motorcycle world.
by pete eastwood
Wed Sep 21, 2022 3:38 pm
Forum: Classifieds - Parts
Topic: Buffalo wire wheel set, 30 x 3 1/2
Replies: 4
Views: 1095

Buffalo wire wheel set, 30 x 3 1/2

Buffalo wheel set; 4 wheels, 2 front hubs, 2 rear hubs.
The wheels have new rims & spokes.
The hubs are new and have the correct locking devices.
Paint them & put 'em on!
$4,000.00
Pete Eastwood
by pete eastwood
Thu Aug 04, 2022 9:04 pm
Forum: Classifieds - Vehicles
Topic: Model T "RACER" on B.A.T.
Replies: 17
Views: 4455

Re: Model T "RACER" on B.A.T.

I built that !
by pete eastwood
Fri Jun 17, 2022 10:58 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Couple trucks, couple wrecks and a horse
Replies: 13
Views: 2038

Re: Couple trucks, couple wrecks and a horse

picture #14 is a very early 1909, the 4 bolt body mounts give it away . . .
by pete eastwood
Thu Jun 16, 2022 9:51 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Anyone know where I am or the number of this 09 2 pedal T?
Replies: 7
Views: 1764

Re: Anyone know where I am or the number of this 09 2 pedal T?

Rich Eagle,
yes #220 once belonged to Ben Snyder.
Ben Invited my dad to his place to see #220 just after he bought It.
My Dad owned #714 & Ben wanted my dad to see #220 before he started the restoration.
I was lucky enough to tag along with my dad on that visit To Ben's place !
by pete eastwood
Sun May 15, 2022 5:26 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: No flat tires for this smart fella!
Replies: 6
Views: 1290

Re: No flat tires for this smart fella!

Unique body combo.
1911 step side body.
two piece dash.
fore doors that are straight on top..
First time I've seen this combo. On car's with the two piece dash, normally the fore doors would "step down "
by pete eastwood
Wed May 04, 2022 5:55 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Trying to get finished.
Replies: 64
Views: 7818

Re: Trying to get finished.

Tom, I prefer the darker color you have mixed up.
My Dad matched the original paint on his '09 & it's a darker red than what we see on most '09 restorations.
by pete eastwood
Tue Apr 12, 2022 10:11 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Doctor Liston and His Roadster Photographed on June 12, 1913
Replies: 2
Views: 1023

Re: Doctor Liston and His Roadster Photographed on June 12, 1913

I'd love to have a 1913 roadster.
Looks like the headlights have been electrified & an electric horn added.
I see striping on the wheels but none on the body .
by pete eastwood
Mon Apr 11, 2022 4:27 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Touring roof irons
Replies: 13
Views: 1834

Re: Touring roof irons

Your car has the 1923 / 1925 style body.
Neither of the sets of bows you have are correct.
One of your sets is for a 1922, the others don't appear to be for a Ford.
You need to locate a set for the 1923 to 1925 body, like in the very first picture you posted .
by pete eastwood
Thu Apr 07, 2022 10:49 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Touring roof irons
Replies: 13
Views: 1834

Re: Touring roof irons

what year is your car ?
The first photo is the 1923 - 1925 style
the second photo looks more like 1921- 1922 style.
by pete eastwood
Thu Apr 07, 2022 5:37 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Lifter guides
Replies: 10
Views: 1943

Re: Lifter guides

you could hard chrome the lifters oversize
by pete eastwood
Mon Apr 04, 2022 1:29 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Eary 1909 Towncar, vintage photo
Replies: 8
Views: 1465

Eary 1909 Towncar, vintage photo

I thought this was interesting
This appears to be an early 1909, with the squared off front fenders & the early, brass trimmed, covered wooden running boards .
1909 towncar very early (2).jpg
by pete eastwood
Wed Mar 16, 2022 3:30 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: T #2
Replies: 112
Views: 15337

Re: T #2

The car is listed in the 1909 California DMV records as being owned by A. Lantz, Colton Calif. which is what the second owner told my dad . The second owner owned a Ford dealership " Banta & Smith" in Colton & took the car in on trade in 1918. He kept the car at the dealership. When he retired he mo...
by pete eastwood
Wed Mar 16, 2022 1:47 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: T #2
Replies: 112
Views: 15337

Re: T #2

As far as provenance, model T #714 that my family once owned has a complete know history.
A. Lantz from Colton Calif was the first owner.
My dad was the third owner.
Los Angeles County Museum, that now owns the car is the 6th owner.
by pete eastwood
Thu Mar 03, 2022 6:18 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: T #2
Replies: 112
Views: 15337

Re: T #2

$ 246,400 with premiums
by pete eastwood
Thu Mar 03, 2022 12:23 am
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Rajo B carburetor selection
Replies: 39
Views: 3455

Re: Rajo B carburetor selection

Carter BB 1 was available in the early 1930's
by pete eastwood
Wed Mar 02, 2022 12:33 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: 1908/09 Model T
Replies: 18
Views: 3156

Re: 1908/09 Model T

When I was at Ben Snyders with my dad, examining #220 when he first acquired it , he pointed out an original 1909 touring car rear body section he had. That is what he used to replace #220's missing rear seat section. I know others claim that #220 was a " mess", that is just not true . Ben asked my ...
by pete eastwood
Wed Mar 02, 2022 12:20 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: 1908/09 Model T
Replies: 18
Views: 3156

Re: 1908/09 Model T

the car in the "1966" photo with the fellow holding the hood open is not #220 I don't know what car it is, but I can tell you that it is not # 220 ! I saw #220 as it was, as a survivor. It always appeared as it does in the other pictures. It was never in the condition of the car pictured in the "196...
by pete eastwood
Wed Mar 02, 2022 12:27 am
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: 1908/09 Model T
Replies: 18
Views: 3156

Re: 1908/09 Model T

I saw # 220 at Ben Snyder's place when he first acquired it .
The rear seat & seat riser were missing, other than that it was very complete & original.
These pictures show how it appeared when Ben bought it .
by pete eastwood
Sat Feb 12, 2022 6:07 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Rajo valve springs
Replies: 25
Views: 3540

Re: Rajo valve springs

For valve springs , about 50 lbs. of seat pressure is all you need with this head.
by pete eastwood
Tue Feb 08, 2022 1:39 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: T #2
Replies: 112
Views: 15337

Re: T #2

Original Smith , the numbers were likely stamped after the engines were assembled !
by pete eastwood
Fri Jan 28, 2022 3:05 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: 1911 fire wall and fire wall support
Replies: 9
Views: 1780

Re: 1911 fire wall and fire wall support

these are Torpedo brackets
by pete eastwood
Fri Jan 28, 2022 2:59 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: 1911 fire wall and fire wall support
Replies: 9
Views: 1780

Re: 1911 fire wall and fire wall support

the 1911 " torpedo " has unique frame to firewall mounting brackets .
It has two mounting holes to the dash & it is offset 2 inches to the rear where it mounts to the frame,
as the torpedo hood is 2 inches longer .
by pete eastwood
Thu Dec 30, 2021 5:50 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Axle question
Replies: 18
Views: 2498

Re: Axle question

Richard ,
why not press the gear off , install the parts & press the gear back on ?
Then you wouldn't need to machine the whole axle .
by pete eastwood
Wed Oct 13, 2021 6:12 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Question About “Front Armrest Brackets” on a 1911 Touring
Replies: 1
Views: 704

Re: Question About “Front Armrest Brackets” on a 1911 Touring

The brackets you show are for the rear seat .
The brackets for the front seat are a simple " L " version & do not have the " zig zag " on the lower leg .
by pete eastwood
Mon Sep 20, 2021 1:23 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Speedster intake manifold
Replies: 36
Views: 5348

Re: Speedster intake manifold

with just a quick measurement , looks like it would fit a BB Rajo .
by pete eastwood
Fri Sep 17, 2021 1:23 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Rear hubs to identify
Replies: 2
Views: 874

Re: Rear hubs to identify

My guess would be ,
Chevy , disc wheel front hubs .
by pete eastwood
Sat Jun 19, 2021 8:22 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Need Help Identifying Cars
Replies: 7
Views: 1638

Re: Need Help Identifying Cars

The Model T is a very early 1909 , with the squared off front fenders !
by pete eastwood
Thu May 20, 2021 7:08 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: 1909 touring #714 postcard
Replies: 4
Views: 1498

Re: 1909 touring #714 postcard

Warwick & my dad , Doug , were twins , and long time members of the Horseless Carriage Club. They bought this car in the early 1950's & were partners on the car . My dad bought out my uncle and rerestored the car . We toured it for many years . Later my dad sold the car to Bill Harrah for his collec...
by pete eastwood
Mon May 10, 2021 8:44 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Old Front Axle Repair....Masterpiece or Awaiting a Catastrophe ?
Replies: 5
Views: 1935

Re: Old Front Axle Repair....Masterpiece or Awaiting a Catastrophe ?

I have axles better than that in my scrap pile ,
Come and rescue them before it's to late .
by pete eastwood
Fri Apr 23, 2021 12:24 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: early Green bodies
Replies: 2
Views: 1113

Re: early Green bodies

Kim Dobbins original paint 1910 Touring , would answer this question . . .
by pete eastwood
Mon Apr 19, 2021 5:41 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Could this be the same Model K?
Replies: 4
Views: 1518

Re: Could this be the same Model K?

Lindly Bothwell had a Model K .
He had a fire at his ranch in the early1950's and several of his cars burned , including his model K .
I wonder if Nelson Holmwood may have rebuilt it into this roadster .
by pete eastwood
Thu Apr 15, 2021 8:09 pm
Forum: Classifieds - Parts
Topic: SOLD SOLD SOLD SOLD
Replies: 27
Views: 5932

Re: wire wheels

would you like to sell them ?
by pete eastwood
Tue Mar 02, 2021 7:28 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Nice Brass Windshield
Replies: 13
Views: 2535

Re: Nice Brass Windshield

That is a " Troy " windshield . They made several models , and are usually found on more expensive cars .
by pete eastwood
Thu Feb 18, 2021 6:40 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: B210 oil pump
Replies: 24
Views: 3795

Re: B210 oil pump

I know keeping it simple is best but . . .
Looking at Les' pump drive , what if you stacked gears & made a gear reduction for the pump .
Like the change gears in a Quick change rear end ?
by pete eastwood
Wed Feb 17, 2021 9:21 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Kirk Wright flywheel “fix”
Replies: 1
Views: 883

Re: Kirk Wright flywheel “fix”

smart fix !
by pete eastwood
Tue Feb 09, 2021 8:58 pm
Forum: Classifieds - Parts
Topic: WTB: Hassler shocks
Replies: 3
Views: 1278

Re: WTB: Hassler shocks

I have a set I just removed from a car , $200
by pete eastwood
Tue Feb 09, 2021 6:02 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: ID of car - is it an early Model T torpedo?
Replies: 5
Views: 1658

Re: ID of car - is it an early Model T torpedo?

Looks like a 1911 Open Runabout with an after market cowl , doors & windshield .
by pete eastwood
Thu Feb 04, 2021 2:36 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Model T # 714
Replies: 14
Views: 2858

Re: Model T # 714

Steven , Your Dad's T came from Ray McIllwaine . I remember the serial # was around 450 Ray restored it in the early '60's . Ray & his father inlaw both had 2 pedal 2 lever T's . I have a picture somewhere of the three early T's out in front of our house in Pasadena ! I believe this is the car that ...
by pete eastwood
Wed Feb 03, 2021 10:24 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Model T # 714
Replies: 14
Views: 2858

Model T # 714

my sister recently sent me some old family photos . This photo was taken in 1965 , that's me behind the wheel of our model T . Brother David in the passenger seat & my dad in back . This car is serial # 714 , 2 pedal , 2 lever ! This car was sold new in Colton Calif . In 1918 it was traded in on a n...
by pete eastwood
Wed Jan 27, 2021 12:31 am
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: C crank T block progress!
Replies: 22
Views: 3992

Re: C crank T block progress!

On my " C" crank in a " T " block seems like I remember we had to turn down the OD of the counter weights to clear the cam .
by pete eastwood
Mon Jan 25, 2021 6:06 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Ruckstell adaptibility
Replies: 4
Views: 1607

Re: Ruckstell adaptibility

There was guy in our HCCA group that put one in his Hupmobile .
by pete eastwood
Thu Jan 07, 2021 11:46 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Straighten Front Fender Hanger?
Replies: 12
Views: 2179

Re: Straighten Front Fender Hanger?

You may have to use some heat.
those brackets are forgings , so they can be heated with no problems .
by pete eastwood
Sun Dec 13, 2020 3:11 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Anyone ever seen a Miller T head ?
Replies: 31
Views: 6915

Re: Anyone ever seen a Miller T head ?

Add me to the list too !
by pete eastwood
Sat Dec 12, 2020 8:41 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: A couple more T race cars
Replies: 2
Views: 1236

A couple more T race cars

My buddy Rick , here in southern Calif. , has a great passion for vintage race cars . I have been fortunate to work with Rick on some fun race car projects . I recreated the Ed Winfield " 2 up 2 down " race car for him , using Ed's original engine that Rick got from the Chris Eggsgarrd collection . ...
by pete eastwood
Thu Dec 10, 2020 2:01 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: T race car
Replies: 27
Views: 4239

Re: T race car

SeanB, Craig Leach pretty much explained the controls. The right pedal is the throttle the left pedal ; down for low , up for high , in between for neutral . I'm still working on a simple mechanism to hold & maintain neutral . horizontal lever , lift for reverse vertical lever is for the Ruckstell. ...
by pete eastwood
Wed Dec 09, 2020 12:56 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: T race car
Replies: 27
Views: 4239

Re: T race car

Chris Barker
You get an A+ for getting them all correct !
by pete eastwood
Tue Dec 08, 2020 11:41 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: T race car
Replies: 27
Views: 4239

Re: T race car

Hi Kevin ,
Wheel base is 96"
Frame is an Essex
Front axle is Essex
by pete eastwood
Tue Dec 08, 2020 11:08 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: T race car
Replies: 27
Views: 4239

Re: T race car

and two more