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Yes, the old guys were pretty tuff! They transformed the wooded land into the farm land that we know today.

Here is episode #7.
Enjoy!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nMRgZXxlidw

I just received an email from Steve. He has 4 of my 5 21" split rims done and more are still out being plated. Here is a picture the at sent.

I have had a set of 21" split rims on order from Steve since June. Hopefully he gets them done soon.

Larry, I just bought a 25 Roadster Pickup too. So. I will start a post on it soon.

Then I got the GoPro out and took a second drive. It actually drives quite well considering it ahs set for 60 years!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TjUt_x4yDE4

I finally got the chance to actually drive it! Here is a crude cell phone video of the first drive.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ORjUDFn2yPY

Yes, it was very close!! Luckily, I had recently adjusted the bands. I didn't think that I was going to get stopped. I throttled down, applied the brake and held on to the wheel! There was no where to steer away either with that concrete on the right there. The engine didn't even stall. I just pushe...

Here are a couple of pictures of one of the rims.

Here is episode #6.
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y8D1bZ5BKO8

It is a demountable for a 1925.

I need a good 30" clincher type rim. Does anyone have a good one that they would sell?

Are you wanting a nickel plated brass, or steel one?

Early 235's had the large side cover like the 216's. I think the 235's actually date back to 1935?

Here is episode #5 from 9/12/2020.
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Hb5O2mBiiIE

Steve, Thanks for chiming in! I have been wondering if you were still riding along with us? All of that tall green corn has dried to a golden brown and most of it has been harvested. The leaves are turning and falling. The scenery is getting more open again.

Here episode #4.
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QHo3FlW3Cqg

The Ford service manual has instructions on how to move the seat back on a 26-27 coupe.

Here is episode #3.
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xVmctpqlVWQ

Sorry for the delay. I have been working way too much and have not had time to do anything at all. So, here is episode #2.
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HQb7oJmVK2w

I drove down to Wallace this morning in my coupe. I left Nick's place around noon, because I had to get home and go to work, there was only a few T's had showed up. Some where driving modern because of the weather. I think they were running a little bit late?

With all the driving that I have done this year in my 26 Coupe, I have only cleaned the timer one time. I cleaned it with WD40 and compressed air then wiped it clean with a paper towel. I put a little engine oil on the roller and put it back on.

Ok, who wants to go for another drive? This time we will join up with a few other cars and head out for an over night camping trip! So, grab your sleeping bag and enjoy the ride!
Here is episode #1

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xCztg6XSsho

Like I was always told a youngster, I promise to stop twice the next time!!

Here is #6, the final episode of this sunset cruise.
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UwvDzEdmQfU

Here is episode #5 of 6 from our sunset cruise.
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qdj9XtkducM

Be careful out there guys!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kPjnhqmeIYo

Gee Hank! I am glad you guys are OK! I had a close call yesterday in my coupe. Both of these situations could have turned out much worse!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kPjnhqmeIYo

Here is episode #4.
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mC5u6i1o-Gg

Here is episode #3.
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_-9x2kgwgNA

Here is episode #2.
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=upzw3Podp9w

OK, who wants to go for another ride? How about we get the roadster out and take off on a sunset cruise!
Here is episode #1 of 6.
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Kzpdz2u4a8g

What is their usual turn around time for a set?

I am just curious as to the cost of having a set of 21" wheels respoked?

We have come to the end of this ride. Here is episode #9 from 8/9.
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sx7qUKGRkoU

Here is episode #8. Only 1 episode left of this ride.
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V3Y12wvBxcQ

That's one of the nice things about these video cruises. You can ride along at your own pace! You can even stop anytime for a break too!
Here is episode #7 of 9 from 8/9.
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i0DRke2ajAM

Here is episode #6 of 9 from 8/9.
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RPcRN-ohlwk

Two thumbs up!!

I wonder how old that rail car is? Who built it? How long has it been there? What it took to get it there? It would make a decent greenhouse. How many Model T parts could you fit in it!!

Here is episode #5 of 9.
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CiQoef8FIms

The Newport Hill Climb has been canceled, but the Covered Bridge Tour is still on, according to the website. The Covered Bridge Festival is still on also, according to the website.

OK, here is episode #4 of 9 from 8/9. This time we see something you just don't see every day!
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XcCjaFhDHDY

Thanks! I am glad to here that people are enjoying these little videos!! It does take a little time and effort to create them. Here is episode #3 from 8/9.
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t1rawPIaytE

Here is episode #2 from 8/9.
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HVQOIZVdRrU

I finally got some free time today and got the coupe out for another drive. Here is episode #1 of my new "social distancing" drive. We will cover some familiar territory, but now the crops are coming along very nicely.
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aaZxegGnYdQ

I will take the valve stems and the axle gears.

I recently started my 27 roadster pick up that had not been running in over 60 years. Once I had it to ready to start, it took about 7 minutes to get it to run. I did turn the engine over by the hand crank several times a day for a few weeks before attempting to start it. I wanted the first start to...

Well, I have been working 7 days a week since Memorial Day. So, I have not had time to make any new videos. But, I have been driving the coupe everyday, only about 2 or 3 miles. As soon as I get the time I will do another drive. Just like Willy, I can't wait to get on the road again!! https://www.yo...

When I did the rear axles in my coupe and roadster last winter, I used the adjustable pinion bearings. Reason being, that I mix and matched all of the differential parts, including the gears. One got roller thrust washers and the other got bronze. I did use new drive shafts, axle shafts, ring gear b...

You sparked my curiosity! So, I tried to remove the tag rivets from a carburetor. I was able to get a small screw driver under the heads to pry, but the rivets just stretched a little and then the heads broke off. So, I drilled into them with a 1/16" drill bit and then a 5/64" drill bit, just using ...

After posting a few want adds and buying some "not so good" rims, I am having 5 new ones made by Stephen Hood in New Zealand. They should be ready in about 1 more week.

I was driving the Coupe the other day and got buzzed!!
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IkBk4bNLgR0

Carl, you are very welcome!

Hank, you should have let me know that you were traveling through my neck of the woods!!

Now we come to the end of our ride. Here is episode #26.
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZdFRv7jnGYk

Steve, I sent you an email.

I am looking for a set of cowl lights and/or mounting brackets for a 26-27 Roadster.

Here is episode #25 we are almost to the end of our ride.
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bIho2Un8E1s

On one car I tried everything, Dawn dish soap, Royal Purple, Simple Green, Mac's radiator flush, vinegar multiple times. That is when I discovered Thermocure and tried it. It did the job! I have since used it on 3 other cars.

I sent you an email.

Here is episode #24.
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3w2bb7pLpKs

I am removing the water pump from my 26 Roadster and am needing a set of the original style bolts for the horn and water inlet. Does anyone have a set that would be wiling to sell me?

Let's take a moment and celebrate our independence. Here is video of the fireworks display here in Waynetown IN from my backyard

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MIdGdbnbIw4

Let's move on to the next episode! Here is #23.
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aqoIMhkjWSY

I am with Steve on this. I tried vinegar and several other flushes with unsatisfactory results. I ended up using Thermocure and it did the trick. I have since used it on 2 others with very good results. You can even drain it and reuse it multiple times, if needed.

Ok, good job there from our navigator! Here is episode #22.
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CvZ5NWZcrhE

I have had some Snap-on handles do that while others right next them have survived just fine. Snap-on did replace them for me.

Here is episode #21.
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hHSLerefL-8

I finally finished editing the rest of this drive. I ended up with a total of 26 episodes. Here is episode #20.
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[urlhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hhVd_mkrhVQ][/url]

Carl, I am about 1 hour west of Indy, just off of I74 about 1 mile. I have the Fun Projects St Louis mag tester and their Strobospark. Would be willing to help you out, if I can.

Here is episode #19.
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AOJF2dhp82M

Here is episode #18.
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DIolR7zNidY

Here is episode #17.
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KdoUKzu3LmA

No, you are fine. I have tried different setting on the field of view, all with the same result. I think it is a GoPro playback problem. I have read online that others are experiencing the same effect. I tried to slow down the video in my editor, but then the sound is distorted. Plus, the next speed...

We are rolling right along! Here is episode #16.
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[url]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nEj9F6X5oCI[url]

In #13 we headed back the same way that we came in. Back to CR W450N and we turn back east and end at CR N250W.

In #14 we end at Portland Arch Nature Preserve on W Scout Camp Rd.

Has anyone identified the other driver yet?

Everyone has been pretty quiet. Is anyone still awake? Do we need to make pit stop?

It looks like the hood emblem from an 8N Ford tractor.

Here is episode #15.
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[url][/https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k_qD4t0lmW8url]

I have been looking for some nice ones for a while and have not had any luck. I have bought some "usable" rims, but not as nice as I want. So, I have decided to have a set made by a guy in New Zealand. I will have a set of usable, or repairable rims that I will not need, once I get the new ones.

Here is episode #14.
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[urlhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6hKztgxUtrc][/url]

Here is episode #13.
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QLJ-OSB-KOU

Ok, here is episode #12. I think it's time to pull off the road and take a little brake!
Enjoy!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZESj9oGbkW0

Here is episode #11.
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eWv31jqxExM

I contacted Steve Hood and he sent me some picture of one of his wheels. He sells them in plain steel for $275 AUD. For zinc plated add an additional $30 AUD per rim. Shipping is $104 AUD one rim, $250 AUD 4 rims. The exchange rate is 1.43 AUD to 1 USD. Lead time is 4-6 weeks. split rim 3.jpg split ...

Here is episode #10.
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CTOPCRED1aU

I just read in another thread that American Vintage Rims, AKA Mark McLaren is out of business.

That link to Coker states that they are made to order by Standweld. Is that the New Zealand Company?

Steve is correct again!

A am looking for some good 21" split rims for my 26 Coupe. Does anyone some that they are willing to sell?

Here is episode #9.
Enjoy!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RLrNbwX6UF8

I contacted Snyder's and the ones that they sell are made by McLaren. However they do not have any and have not been able to get any for about a year. Also, no updates from McLaren to them either.

So, I guess I will try another add in the classified section.

Dave, That looks good!! You are the second person today, to show me a picture of their banana split.

Wow!! Steve caught up with us! And even had time to eat his ice cream!

I hope you meant to type 136? 36 is down south in Parke County.

Yes, the GoPro Hero 7 Black has digital image stabilization. It works pretty well. That was a nice refreshing stop! Now, let's get out of civilization, and back on the country roads!! Maybe we will find Steve some where? I hope he did not get lost? Here is episode #8. Enjoy! https://www.youtube.com/...

Ok, we are rolling right along on this ride! Here is episode #7. As promised, in this episode we have a special treat for Dave!! I hope Steve catches up and doesn't miss out??

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N7sz1lUX9-w

Dick, I am glad to hear that you have been riding along with us!! The more the merrier!! Maybe that is why the videos are only 5-7 minutes long!!

I would rather have good original rims. I have posted a couple of times looking for good used ones and no one has offered to sell me any good ones. That is why I am inquiring about the reproductions. Are the ones that Snyder sells made by McLaren, or some one else? How well are they made? I still ha...

I have not seen Steve in a while. I wonder if he took that turn back there and went on into Hillsboro? I hope he catches back up with us, he might miss the treat coming up in the next episode!
Here is episode #6.
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Dg7_0TY0c9c

Here is episode #5.
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[url][/https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b6KMFW0cZ-surl]

Does anyone else sell them?

Dave, That looks like fun!! But, I think those roads are too nice for my car!!

Have you considered knurling the valve guides? If done properly, it is gives better oil retention. Though when I was in the business, I only worked on one Model T engine. I converted it back from a Fronty set up. I reamed the guides out to accept a 3/8" valve stem and used the larger stemmed exhaust...

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