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Lil Teezy

Thanks for the heads up, there are definitely not a lot of parts for these around. I think the stewards of the bus project may have spoken with Mr. Eagle before his untimely passing, but the project has been sidelined a while and I’m not sure where they are with it. What an insane auction, I hope it...

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Also, I have this really clean 26 version but its missing its sub rails. Good candidate but here in Colorado…

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I noticed this one on “the gram” a while back. Model A but meets some of the criteria and same coast at least…

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Troubleshooting the switch mechanism and checking out the wiring is underway. Horn operates as should… Go Dan!

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German shorthair or springer spaniel… oh wait, the car…?

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Sorry, I don’t know how to move the thread, but it’s pretty straightforward in there. IMG_3379.jpeg Try tapping on the set screw that emerges from the top of that coil with your finger, there is a center pole and that bob weight in there that should bounce a tiny bit and hit the diaphragm like a dru...

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Hill Climb cars!!!!

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Manitou Springs is a cool side trip too. Safe travels! -Chris, in Boulder

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John, would you be able to elaborate on this statement “I change out the copper brush for carbon”? When I first got my T going Dave Huson told me about using a generator brush in place of the original material on the new day rotor. It seemed too soft to hold the retaining/alignment pin and the car r...

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November 1st… IMG_1433.jpeg I had to “dig out” of my overnight Halloween parking spot! Too much “candy” to drive home Thursday night… That visor looks really nice, and I find mine makes a helpful, giant rear view mirror when it’s down. Is yours adjustable or fixed, and what material is set in the fr...

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Hope this post is ok here, just trying to get this old girl some attention- IMG_1397.png IMG_1396.png This White truck was recently pulled from storage in the old mining town of Gold Hill Colorado. We are hoping to build a static display for the local history museum. Seems to be complete and a rebui...

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This White truck was recently pulled out of a garage in the high country above Boulder and donated to the local history museum. They want to re-create a bus used by the “Boulder Bluebirds”, a women’s group who brought female vacationers from Chicago to the high country for authentic “frontier” exper...

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I pretty much only drive my car in town where traffic is heavy but speeds are low, except for the recent addition of aggro commuters. There are a lot of bicycles, wild animals, high ass high people, seniors who drive really really calmly and lots of kids. Generally it’s hectic but most roads are und...

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Hi Michael! As a fairly new T driver I can’t say that what I do will work for everyone, but most of my driving is in heavy city traffic, so I like to keep it flowing. But first I’m confused and nervous for you. How could you start with the hand crank and not have the brake handle pulled back to neut...

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Kudos to you and thanks! As a relatively young T fan (at53😄) I can’t help but wonder how much longer we’ll see these cars on the road as information and experience are slipping away from us at an alarming rate. This kind of enthusiasm for thankless, time consuming, non-lucrative work cannot be prais...

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Try to contact Berts’ Model A in Denver? They have a large store and collection of new and original parts, are well versed in the subtleties between models, are super helpful and have no trouble shipping large items. Good luck! -Chris, in Boulder

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I’m on board! Love all those trucks between 26 and 29! IMG_1242.jpeg IMG_0196.jpeg Personally, I think the 28/29 CCPU is one of best looking Fords of all time and the roadster PU with its roof in place, or removed, just meets in the middle of the T pickup and later closed cab. IMG_1264.jpeg This bla...

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IMG_3256.jpeg Those are beautiful mechanisms and it seems like yours is in very good shape and already very clean. As per your initial post though, I labeled and described what I would do to any type of switch like it from the same period. With extremely judicious use of these products and an extre...

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That car is incredible! Thanks for bringing us along, and I bet 8 years seems like half a day once you start driving it! Did you have any parts plated yourself and what are the switches on the drivers side panel all doing? “The hot-rod bro’s would say “Dude! That thing is bitchin’!” Congratulations ...

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I really, really like when the dogs show up in these photos! On the porch in #2, and that huge bully on the folded roof are super cute! I think the stuck touring car just crossed the river and didn’t make it up the soft sandy bank. He’s lifting the rear wheel and making a face that suggests the phot...

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I almost whiffed the swap meet happening tomorrow morning but luckily I caught on last minute. It’s at a great location with a history museum and easy access. All the cool kids were there last year! Unfortunately I don’t have time to set up a space, but will be attending no doubt. I’m feeling Mr. Ar...

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Stopped here yesterday to smell (and photograph) the recently opened roses….happy summer! -Chris, in Boulder

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Scrap material soldering iron for radiator repair-

-Chris

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Hello from Colorado! I just sent a p.m. about viewing this car. Sorry, I did not notice the good old fashioned email address in the ad till afterwards, but will send a note there as well. Thanks! Chris, in Boulder

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I love using my My T for daily driving around the valley! My whole town is only 3x5 miles so my diagonal commute is about 7, and the speed limit stays under 35 almost everywhere. IMG_0285.jpeg The roadster is bone stock except for the recardo head, I even replaced the rux with a standard axle and do...

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Eagle eye, Larry, nice catch! Model A wheels get by though? That is indeed a 26 bed but the frame, suspension, motor and trans, body, windshield and roof are from 27 so I usually defer to that. The turtle that came with my car had a wood box smashed in place of the deck lid, and I rescued this bed f...

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I don’t usually bother stopping for photos, because we all know already that the model T is the coolest car ever. This I could not resist, as I have not seen one in person and don’t really know the capabilities … IMG_0332.jpeg It’s as big as an average full size truck. IMG_0331.jpeg The ‘27 roadster...

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I’ve done both procedures to gas tanks in the last few years. Brent has outlined a perfectly safe procedure, but using the epoxy was sure easy. I stopped gas weeping from pinholes in my round tank with a light smear of J.B. Weld and a little sanding. Is it advertised as gas proof, can be painted and...

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IMG_3204.jpeg Hit the stacks but I only have May-June and then November-December of ‘76 sorry! Isn’t there a cover with the bus from quite a few years later? Thats what I seem to remember anyway, not seeing an article. Eaton spring is in Detroit and provide accurate restoration springs. Of course I...

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IMG_0255.png Good looks Fred! I think all hot rodders should feel obligated to get a stock model T or A and drive it! My import tuning friends are even coming around to the idea of us running a gang of Ts around town and never hesitate to take over the tiller. I know the guys that meet up on the we...

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IMG_0230.jpeg Spent about a hundred hours flattening the hood that came with my roadster. The damage to the cowl is preventing a perfect fit but the alignment is good enough for the hold downs to catch easy, so I’m taking it! IMG_0231.jpeg I really like the fenders and hood but it was a lot of work...

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That is a really great car! I can’t find the magazine with it on the cover, do you know the volume and number? IMG_0252.jpeg IMG_0251.jpeg Allan is right though, the stacked up spring does have a gap where they do not fit together correctly. I had forgotten about that actually, but it did close up w...

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Do you guys, or anybody out there have one of the gears that drive this from the transmission? -Chris

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Wow! I think it’s as cool as it gets! The dreamy clouds are really stylish, the squirrel checking him out is a hilarious, the hat tipped off just enough and the bike leaning just right are crucial, his spats and their buttons are excellent. The cars are accurate and the years floating there make it ...

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IMG_0248.png Sorry folks, couldnt resist. Spellcheck never ceases to entertain… I have a 9 leaf rear spring pack that appears to have just had another of the third spring from the bottom snuck in there. The clips are longer and go around 5 of them so it’s hard to tell when where or who did it. The ...

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IMG_0598.jpeg Knobbies and motorcycle tires on the stripped down roadster a couple of summers ago… They look cool and the fronts are great on the pavement. I drove it around on dirt 4x4 trails and in the snow like that but the knobbies got beat up fast on the road. These are on model A 19s so they ...

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Thanks Rich. I can tell you, the output from the kids who were bottle fed on these machines is absolutely incredible. The computer is just another club in the bag for an artist of my generation. Necessary evil these days but actually really fun to use for its purpose and it’s actually refreshing to ...

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IMG_0059.png This is a screenshot of a rough draft for a bottle label I did using the owners hot rod 27 for reference. This was a quickie using the art program on the computer. The programs are very sophisticated and I was able to set up the “tools” to mimic a period printing style. Took one hour i...

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IMG_0044.jpeg No doubt the fords were made of nicer, heavier sheet metal than almost anything after them. All of the farm fresh A’s and T’s I’ve built have been pretty rusty though. Mostly in the pockets where moisture and dust collect together and settle. Both of the CCPU’s had hard lives and sat ...

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Bling Bling! Let me get those! Sent an email and a p.m. Thanks Allan! Chris, in Boulder

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The Berts Model A (Englewood, Co.) catalog on line shows them In stock. Chris, in Boulder

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IMG_0310.PNG I have been really inspired by this particular photo, and damned if I was going to put the roadster away before the weather gave out. IMG_0261.JPG So I headed to the back fence and found one of the extra rear ends all ready to get off the bench and in the game! IMG_0427.JPG Now, this r...

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Veterans Day was great! Driving my Dad Around waving at the folks was more fun for him than he anticipated. Of course he corrected me as the abbreviation of "master sergeant" is actually MSGT... IMG_0434.JPG Next day was equally lovely. Had a nIce (expensive) visit from another local hero, Jed Nolti...

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IMG_0393.JPG I've had a rough set of fenders for the roadster the whole time I've had it but the turtle deck needs a lot of work so they sat in storage until... IMG_0326.JPG One guess how this happened... IMG_0364.JPG Anyway, the hood fit still isn't right so I hadn't posted in the October thread. ...

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I use my T almost daily with no genny and no starter. You could change the headlight bulbs to 12v if you need them, disconnect the generator completely and hand crank to start on battery. recharge as necessary every few drives until time and parts for a more authentic solution are available- or don'...

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Berts Model A (englewood, co.) usually has several new, used, and Interesting home made versions in the case up front. Worth a call as the catalog does not show 'em -Chris, in Boulder

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IMG_0227.JPG IMG_0225.JPG Hope these help, and are clear enough, haha! They are of an early 26 touring cars rear door. Not sure if the 27 is different size wise or just has different sheet metal details in the construction? Hopefully you can clarify that if ordering interior panels... good luck, ha...

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Over the past few years, without really trying, I have piled up the major parts of an "early '26" touring car. Frame and body display typical distinctions of the first half of the production year and present are some of the specific parts for a correct restoration, even of a "loss leader" style car....

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Is your battery really good? Can you run the car on magneto? If so skip this one! I drive my car on just 6v battery, no mag, no generator which works fine but only to a point. When the battery drains to just under or is at only six volts, say after two nights of driving home from town with the light...

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Thanks for posting those. Looks like great weather and awesome cars! Wish it wasn't the same weekend as Pikes Peak! -Chris

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IMG_0164.JPG Its gets pretty hectic on race day! Officials come to your pit and tell you to go about two minutes before your start. Of course our car had an electrical issue and had to be jumped all of a sudden, then a line from the air compressor to the sequential shifter broke on the way up and w...

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Some last minute dorking on race day. Everyone's actually so on edge the mood is pretty light. IMG_0146.JPG All the competitors and crews are rooting for each other and the comraderie knows no limits, everyone helps each other with parts and tools and whatever it takes to see the drivers are safe. W...

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Each day after practice is back to the lab.

Doesn't seem to matter how ready you try to get for this race, something needs to be addressed every run on every car, rookies to veterans, everyone scrambles every day....

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IMG_0095.JPG Qualifying day was beautiful! Lots of standing around and waiting goes on,but that's where the real important info gets discussed. Tire pressures, boost levels, fuel mixtures etc...The rally cross team from Sweden had the hardest time getting there car to the event but had the best att...

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What a crazy week! The pikes peak race is the craziest event I have ever been to, let alone participate in. Here's the first day of practice, from 13ish thou to the summit. Cars arrive at the mountain before dawn and start running at first light. Pretty cold up there at five a.m.!

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It's a big weekend for hillclimbs. I was super excited to come to Lincoln for the speedster reunion with the stripped down roadster, but- At about the last possible minute I got word yesterday at noon that I would indeed be part of the crew for a car at the Pikes Peak international hill climb. Tech ...

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Hello Dale and Ken! Does "spare hood" mean a second "deck lid", or "trunk cover", or "tail hatch" or "rumble lid" or whatever term gets the point across? Or did you just mean an extra "bonnet" or "engine bay cover" or "hood" ? If there is a second rear deck lid perhaps the new owner only needs one a...

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There was one on the ford barn classifieads recently…

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Wow- Love that metal truck cab! Better condition than both 29 cabs I have. Can you get a plow on it and get it into the routine?

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We have temp swings here like that year round. 44-88 could be any month! Ive seen 50-100 in the same 24 hrs a bunch and I think something like 88- 22, snow overnight and then back to 80 last fall. Not always accompanied by wind, but if it’s blowing hot on a Monday, it’ll be snow Tuesday! We had a du...

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Its cooler than regular cool. Very intuitive, almost over engineered layout and extremely high end construction. The tourist pics is all I’ve got for you guys for now though, sorry. Not acquainted with the current owner and didn’t really get permission to photograph it in the first place. Guess I’ll...

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Paparazzi shots caught at the neighbors’ shop today…

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Lots of T owners are dusting off their cars, getting ready for spring. My car just got dusted!

Around here, spring means snow at night, roadster weather in the daytime… Gotta go dry it off before the melt sits in the plug wells! -Chris, in Boulder.

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Whoops, looking at the long thread I see that the doors ARE in the body. Do they close and latch well already? Also forgot to say “Good Luck! -Chris

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Both the T roadster and the 29 CCPU (very similar cowl to the 27 coupe) I built recently needed persuasion to line up at the cowl. Any bumps, lumps, etc. earned in their past lives seem to show up across the firewall. I started with alignment drifts and longer all thread rod to get each spot settled...

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Hi Terry, just sent another email. -Chris

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Whoa! Lots going on on there besides the tach drive- upper tank and a half, is that outlet and fan mount homemade or do something on the p-side as well? What’s that lurking in the shadow up front, distributor drive? That water pump/ oil pump combo sure is a stylish part, someone should repop that! L...

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This one sets up the mag for a chain drive. Perhaps it lines up that shaft drive also? Art in Washington did a big write up of a belt drive with this one as well. -Chris

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What’s the back look like? I have seen WWII and Korean War era, new in the box military vehicle gauges with that green drab bezel instead of bright metal. No reflection?

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Built in Lawrenceburgh Indiana in the early fifties. scared the $#!* out of my dad when he was little… 5EF1CDB9-C32F-4BE7-AA26-72F04CC502E0.jpeg 037A8001-2A76-4BE0-9856-BE1F0F8C0084.jpeg Model T wheelie parade car with Pegasus masthead that backfired like a shotgun? “Never heard of it”… B19E13D9-9D2...

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That is how I read your post Richard. Seemed to me like you just wanted to be second in line, sorry if it came across like I was being sarcastic. “The Vultures” would be a cool name for a car club, or softball team or surf rock band tho…
Now, how about that engine vid Jonny!?

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He’s just throwin it out there, just in case, right? Some have refused to sell parts overseas but Johnny is no joke and it won’t be a problem. Hope he will post a vid that I saw recently of his motor running on the chain drive mag! - Chris, in Boulder

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Cool Russ, nice one! I forgot I have seen that catalog at Daves’. Do you or does anyone have any pics or ever seen one of the “swivel joints? How and where would one mount it to the “propeller shaft”? The earliest tachs I have are late model A era and low rpm but no idea what the mechanical output l...

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Yup. Those two generators in particular came that way. One is from a forklift and one is a 50 something’s Chevy pickup, so I was told. Can’t find the pic of the one out the back of the T generator, but same idea/layout. It occurred to me that a housing and drive could be run there in place of the en...

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I feel like I saw a picture of a tach drive off the back of the generator on a speedster. Extended shaft through a sealed bearing mounted in the original rear plate I guess. attachment=0]81C37E8F-BC52-4E54-8084-816D70874A71.jpeg[/attachment]…may have imagined that after seeing the oil pump drive off...

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Perhaps worth mentioning here- it does not relate to valve timing but the pistons/pins and connecting rods do have a specific orientation when mounted in the bores and on the crank, in relation to “front and back” or “cam side/not cam side” of the engine. Some day I will learn to include a link to a...

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Scott has definitely nailed the jello to the wall, as my one buddy likes to say. For sure the big question is “can the car make it?” I’m sure that’d be addressed to a pretty thorough degree, but breakdown should be expected and it’s definitely very ambitious. A dose of reality is actually a really k...

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Excellent news! That sound is so goofy it makes them fun to get working, and I definitely need mine around here!

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Dang, as usual, Scott sure isn’t wrong. However, my older self (now) keeps thinking that my younger self (in the 90’s) should have done more adventuring back when I had time, loose money and the exuberance of youth on my side. If you’ve been accepted at S.O.M. clearly you’re smart enough, have enoug...

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School of Mines is no joke, Congratulations! I have made the drive from the front range to NorCal and back many, many times usually through the Tahoe area as I have friends up there. It is both beautiful and harsh any time of year! I go several times a year some years and always use a little bit dif...

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Reallly fresh whitewalls

Put on the knobby tires and took advantage of the garage time to get the car warm enough to start, haha! Then got very messy…

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B29930CE-F0FB-4965-8205-77827BF13C41.png Funny you mention the air filter! I drove the $#!* out of the no hood, no fenders roadster around the very dusty, gravelly industrial park like a rally car when testing it for traffic worthiness. I figured an air cleaner would be prudent and tried to send it...

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BCB4AB20-DE7E-4DE3-9F11-4F603A348C0A.png I drove my car a little bit the first winter with no heat stove with no problems, or so I thought. Once it got warm out ( and we have no humidity here in the summer) I found the intake very cold and soaked in condensation even after long drives on days that ...

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I second the notion of cleaning the points with a piece of paper soaked in alcohol or brake cleaner, etc. after filing them. The points also need a fairly even gap when the tab on the plunger pushes them open. Mine was pushing the lower points at an angle and they were burning up from the spark as f...

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Some carry-over of the style did occur here in the states….

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Dang, should wear my glasses when typing. Winfield no “d”…

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Tried posting a link but I’m clearly better with the torch than the keyboard…. Google search - “The official Ed Windfield speed equipment thread, the H.A.M.B.” -access to tons of info, pics, and the experiences collectors. To me, Windfields’ influence seems unparalleled. He was, in my opinion as imp...

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Looks tidy enough in there! Wonder if those points are too far gone? Make sure that the wire is still insulated completely and the fiber washers on the post are not too dirty or broken down. You want no continuity between that wire and the housing. Try to file the points down a little more evenly so...

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Li’l Teezy and I sent it across the valley and back almost everyday, all summer and fall. Only seven miles each way but heavy traffic at 30-45. Bet a thousand people took my picture over the last few months! Christmas last year was the only day it wouldn’t go back home from work. Ran the battery dow...

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I bet we can get you beepin again remotely. I had to remake the points set and added a capacitor to mine to reduce the arc across the points. It’s very loud now and nice and touchy at the button! The adjustment is a little trial and error but not difficult. Start with just swiping an emery board or ...

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Found this gem in a box full of plates at what used to be a real live, old fashioned hardware store here in town. My collector plates ride under the floor mat. The police have smiled and waved a dozen times, no beef yet. I don't think it'll hold up much longer though..... IMG_0693.jpg -Chris, in Bou...

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I thought it made sense in any language. You cannot expect great teats on any gifted animal...
Did you ever run that engine, or buy it "as is" and tear it down to find the issues? -Chris, in Boulder

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