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by Mike Penserini
Tue Mar 26, 2024 1:49 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Mercury Update
Replies: 17
Views: 1185

Re: Mercury Update

Looking great Andy !
by Mike Penserini
Tue Mar 26, 2024 1:47 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Model T aftermarket radiator?
Replies: 18
Views: 1150

Re: Model T aftermarket radiator?

My Mercury came with this Lawco shell that has had 3 inches added to it.
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by Mike Penserini
Wed Feb 28, 2024 5:44 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Down Draft Intake Manifold Info
Replies: 8
Views: 759

Re: Down Draft Intake Manifold Info

Steve, It's made to fit a Model T, I have one too, mine is pretty old. I believe it was originally intended as an updraft. Horizontal ports were used in T blocks back in the day. Photo of is the Ed Winfield engine, not mine !
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by Mike Penserini
Mon Jan 01, 2024 2:32 am
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: **SPEEDSTER PIC's Please**
Replies: 84
Views: 4360

Re: **SPEEDSTER PIC's Please**

Yup the yellow mercury runs and it is licensed and insured. It needs windshield glass cut and a few adjustments and that's about it. Right now it's trapped in the back of the garage while the front of the garage is occupied by the disassembled black mercury and boxes of parts. There is a lot of stuf...
by Mike Penserini
Sun Dec 31, 2023 5:05 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: **SPEEDSTER PIC's Please**
Replies: 84
Views: 4360

Re: **SPEEDSTER PIC's Please**

Dr Jekyll (rocker arm Fronty} and Mr Hyde (single overhead cam Fronty)
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by Mike Penserini
Sun Dec 24, 2023 3:42 am
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: **SPEEDSTER PIC's Please**
Replies: 84
Views: 4360

Re: **SPEEDSTER PIC's Please**

Mercury
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by Mike Penserini
Sun Dec 03, 2023 10:20 pm
Forum: Classifieds - Parts
Topic: Wanted: Rocker Arm for Frontenac
Replies: 4
Views: 453

Re: Wanted: Rocker Arm for Frontenac

I have a Fronty S head that has the same rockers, they are Nash but I don't know what year or model.
by Mike Penserini
Fri Dec 01, 2023 11:48 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: mercury body owner question
Replies: 6
Views: 621

Re: mercury body owner question

Mine is in the center, the body is smaller, it's a Model B Mercury.
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by Mike Penserini
Fri Sep 15, 2023 1:07 pm
Forum: Classifieds - Parts
Topic: WTB Mercury Body Parts
Replies: 12
Views: 622

Re: WTB Mercury Body Parts

It was the late Bob Scherzer who cast the lower steering column mount. They were sold through Langs as a speedster steering column mount and never identified as a Mercury copy. I had one around for a while but it now lives in a friends Faultless.
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by Mike Penserini
Fri Aug 04, 2023 6:23 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Pickup Chain Covers
Replies: 14
Views: 966

Re: Pickup Chain Covers

With my maintenance free paint job I let the chains run naked and free. Safety is assured with the "Keen Lite" tail light / stop light combo as well as the other lights and reflectors in the back, and lets not forget the Great Dane alarm.
by Mike Penserini
Fri Apr 14, 2023 3:03 pm
Forum: Classifieds - Parts
Topic: WTB: Original A-C Brakes
Replies: 13
Views: 1884

Re: WTB: Original A-C Brakes

Stronghold brakes were made by AC for Montgomery Ward.
by Mike Penserini
Sun Dec 04, 2022 5:53 pm
Forum: Classifieds - Parts
Topic: SOLD: NOS 26-27 SPINDLES, $120
Replies: 12
Views: 1651

Re: FOR SALE: NOS 26-27 SPINDLES, $120

I sent Richard an email early on and haven't heard back from him yet. Hope all is well. Mike
by Mike Penserini
Thu Oct 27, 2022 8:42 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Morton and Brett speedster build
Replies: 59
Views: 5650

Re: Morton and Brett Radiator

Lots of speedster stuff still floating around. A few years ago I picked up this original Morton and Brett windshield frame, seller said it was too narrow to be a car windshield and believed it was for a motorcycle side car.
by Mike Penserini
Sat Oct 22, 2022 2:48 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Morton and Brett speedster build
Replies: 59
Views: 5650

Re: Morton and Brett Radiator

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Blauvelt, Does this photo look familiar ? Don't remember when or where it came from as it's been in my computer for years.
by Mike Penserini
Wed Aug 17, 2022 4:23 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Fronty water manifold
Replies: 39
Views: 5362

Re: Fronty water manifold

Hi Kevin, I'm late for the party. I'd like a water manifold, please add my name on the list. Thank you. Mike
by Mike Penserini
Fri Jun 24, 2022 6:43 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: New headgaskets
Replies: 56
Views: 8747

Re: New headgaskets

I take all this as a sign that we should abandon our flatheads and move on to overheads. Fronty and Rajo gaskets are readily available. :D
by Mike Penserini
Fri May 06, 2022 12:53 am
Forum: Classifieds - Parts
Topic: Sprauge Steering Setup
Replies: 9
Views: 1895

Re: Sprauge Steering Setup

Thank you Stephen, I really appreciate it. Mike
by Mike Penserini
Thu May 05, 2022 3:56 pm
Forum: Classifieds - Parts
Topic: Sprauge Steering Setup
Replies: 9
Views: 1895

Re: Sprauge Steering Setup

Hi Stephen, I have a nice Sprague steering gear that is missing the pitman arm. Could you please do me a favor and get me the length of the pitman arm before you send your's off ? Thank you, Mike
by Mike Penserini
Thu Apr 28, 2022 4:26 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Rajo dual plug ignition history question
Replies: 21
Views: 2642

Re: Rajo dual plug ignition history question

13938030_10153731650581680_50804352081832517_o.jpg The distributor in my Green triple drive is a modified Delco 668, 1930 Studebaker that came with a 4 lobe cam and dual points and dual coils. It had been modified for 2 spark 4 cylinder and to fit a Bosch front plate. I had to buy the Bosch plate t...
by Mike Penserini
Thu Feb 10, 2022 10:05 am
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: steering box ID
Replies: 3
Views: 1052

Re: steering box ID

I'm pretty sure it's a 23 Chevy Superior.
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by Mike Penserini
Tue Sep 28, 2021 11:30 am
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: repairs to a botched distributor installation
Replies: 2
Views: 977

Re: repairs to a botched distributor installation

Langs sells a bolt on lever #6297 that might help you.
by Mike Penserini
Sun Aug 01, 2021 6:37 pm
Forum: Classifieds - Parts
Topic: WTT - Pair of 1 3/8ths Winfield Model 5H carbs for...
Replies: 12
Views: 2166

Re: WTT - Pair of 1 3/8ths Winfield Model 5H carbs for...

The Model N can be sleeved down, here is an early (not for sale) 2 inch N sleeved down to 1 1/2 inch.
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by Mike Penserini
Tue Mar 09, 2021 10:43 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Multi lift Junior
Replies: 9
Views: 2225

Re: Multi lift Junior

The late Jerry Hunt reproduced Multi Lifts a while back and sets pop up from time to time. When Riley was originally making his Multi Lifts he was also producing a head to be used with them.
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by Mike Penserini
Tue Mar 09, 2021 8:31 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Laurel cover info wanted
Replies: 5
Views: 1231

Re: Laurel cover info wanted

It was intended to fit over the intake/exhaust manifolds of the B and BB heads and retain heat. Somewhere I have a Laurel - Roof advertisement showing it in place. Fred Houston put one on his A head.
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by Mike Penserini
Mon Mar 08, 2021 6:03 pm
Forum: Classifieds - Parts
Topic: WTB Frontenac SOHC top cover
Replies: 18
Views: 3944

Re: WTB Frontenac SOHC top cover

Photo of Jerry Sherman Jr's booth at Bakersfield a few years ago. At the end of the table are 2 SOHC cover castings. You might check and see if he still has one or if he has the casting pattern.
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by Mike Penserini
Sun Feb 07, 2021 6:34 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Rajo self steering spindles
Replies: 12
Views: 2676

Re: Rajo self steering spindles

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by Mike Penserini
Wed Jan 06, 2021 3:21 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Some questions about accessory brakes.
Replies: 16
Views: 3161

Re: Some questions about accessory brakes.

Stronghold was Montgomery Ward's brand. They were manufactured for Montgomery Wards by AC.
by Mike Penserini
Sun Dec 13, 2020 1:51 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 ?

Hi Tom - I'm also interested in the Miller head , Please add me to your list.
by Mike Penserini
Thu Dec 03, 2020 3:18 am
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Hopefully not too silly engine bolt/nut question
Replies: 23
Views: 4005

Re: Hopefully not too silly engine bolt/nut question

The bottom end of my DO Fronty sprint car engine. Wills Saint Claire V8 crank in a Model T block. Bronze main caps with steel reinforcement plates. Tube rods with full floating pistons and aluminum buttons pressed into the pins.
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by Mike Penserini
Fri Oct 09, 2020 11:22 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: OHV, OHC, DOHC Heads
Replies: 59
Views: 7929

Re: OHV, OHC, DOHC Heads

I have a fondness for flatheads. Here is Jerry Sherman's.
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by Mike Penserini
Wed Apr 08, 2020 6:07 pm
Forum: Classifieds - Parts
Topic: Wtb 39 ford trans
Replies: 9
Views: 3490

Re: Wtb 39 ford trans

The '39 Lincoln Zephyr case was a side loader.
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by Mike Penserini
Tue Mar 24, 2020 4:47 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Post a photo of your antique Model T License Plate
Replies: 173
Views: 38223

Re: Post a photo of your antique Model T License Plate

1925 California, Mercury Speedster
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by Mike Penserini
Mon Feb 03, 2020 9:49 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Mystery Crankshaft
Replies: 12
Views: 4849

Re: Mystery Crankshaft

I have a similar crankshaft with no counterweights and a 3 inch stroke.
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by Mike Penserini
Sat Feb 01, 2020 9:18 am
Forum: Classifieds - Parts
Topic: WTB: Frontenac Oil Pan
Replies: 11
Views: 4915

Re: WTB: Frontenac Oil Pan

Hi Shane, Have you thought about making your own pan ? This is the pan from my D O Fronty. It was made from a T pan and sheetmetal, not hard to duplicate. The Model A flywheel housing will bolt to the back of a T block. You will need to work out a seal holder.
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by Mike Penserini
Mon Jan 27, 2020 6:43 pm
Forum: Classifieds - Parts
Topic: Front plate oil and side drive magneto setup F/S
Replies: 5
Views: 2857

Re: Front plate oil and side drive magneto setup F/S

Thought I would mention that the Kirk front cover is designed to use a common Dodge / Chrysler flathead 6 oil pump.
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by Mike Penserini
Wed Jan 22, 2020 3:33 am
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Information Requested: custom aluminum cast rods speed assessory
Replies: 14
Views: 5426

Re: Information Requested: custom aluminum cast rods speed assessory

I had and sold some of the same rods years ago, they came from Townsend Automotive. I still have a photo of the paperwork Townsend sent with them.
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by Mike Penserini
Thu Oct 03, 2019 8:41 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Cool steering box
Replies: 5
Views: 2833

Re: Cool steering box

Chevy 490
by Mike Penserini
Mon Sep 02, 2019 5:35 pm
Forum: Forum Support Questions
Topic: Password too long
Replies: 21
Views: 12075

Re: Password too long

Thanks Jeff, I'm back on with a new password and everythings working great.
by Mike Penserini
Sun Feb 17, 2019 2:36 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: I want one.......
Replies: 11
Views: 6192

Re: I want one.......

This Green Engineering triple plate is a NOS era accessory. The distributor is a Delco Studebaker reworked to fire 2 plugs at once. Complete triple plates are a hard item to find, Green Engineering equipment is darn near impossible.
by Mike Penserini
Fri Feb 08, 2019 1:48 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Lets see your Speedster
Replies: 81
Views: 22167

Re: Lets see your Speedster

Mercury #1070
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by Mike Penserini
Sat Feb 02, 2019 3:22 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Lets see your Speedster
Replies: 81
Views: 22167

Re: Lets see your Speedster

Mercury body #253 B, Fronty S head
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by Mike Penserini
Mon Jan 14, 2019 2:27 pm
Forum: Forum Support Questions
Topic: photo test
Replies: 21
Views: 11175

Re: photo test

Very happy with new forum !!
by Mike Penserini
Mon Jan 14, 2019 2:26 pm
Forum: Forum Support Questions
Topic: photo test
Replies: 21
Views: 11175

Re: photo test

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I don't know how fast I was going, the speedometer needle went around the dial 3 times and flew off then this flew out the side of the engine !
by Mike Penserini
Mon Jan 14, 2019 2:21 pm
Forum: Forum Support Questions
Topic: photo test
Replies: 21
Views: 11175

Re: photo test

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by Mike Penserini
Mon Jan 14, 2019 1:53 pm
Forum: Forum Support Questions
Topic: photo test
Replies: 21
Views: 11175

photo test

Photo test, Green Engineering
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