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For some: "We don't' need no stinking badges!"
For the others: The Vesparados look sorta like some fellas from Blazing Saddles!

Thank you! :) You have me as the 4 cylinder engine behind my radiator above is at 413 cubes at 4-11/16x6 right now. 4-3/4 is my limit at 425 cubes. Big Mack engine! No wonder you ponder cranking. Me too. I don't happen to have enough belt pulley parts and a belt to spin... I'd bet you'll rev your Ma...

Can't help it: COOL thread! 'Scuse me, wonderful thread. Bless you all that who see that small! Dang. A valve grinder to taper. Too simple but who would've thought. Brass get jambed up/embedded in the stone? I know you could come up with the tooling to retain the plug. Hmmm, perhaps a non threaded p...

Thanks Leo! That was fun!

Those are fantastic!

We have one retired guy working on radiators at his home shop here in central MN. No clue where the next closest guy is located.
He's busy.

The Mack is looking really nice Paul! How many cubes is the engine?

Good to hear Tim! Improvement is improvement.

Looking good Tony! like Dave Gingery said to a buddy and I once in Wyandotte "If it works, that's the right way to do it!".
I like the air break-in solenoid method. Super simple with a Ford timer.

What got me Ignacio is the time it's been since. It's flown. Here too, in my own OT madness.

Thanks for putting this together as it'll likely help someone down the road.

It's probably SADD (seasonal depression disorder).

Yet, what does happen to the "spark" to keep at it/ get back to it sometimes?

Ya, the rear axle on my 18 cost me a bundle $$$ too but the only things able to be reused were the grease cups! John didn't want to sell me the adjustable pinion either. Worked out great! I set the gear clearance tighter than most here but that axle sounds so good and it's done until something break...

I type similar and I hit the Post button and all is gone. Poof! Darn it. Let's try this No Information Post...
Carson, keep us up to date.

Carson, the starter had me right away and was hoping something so simple....

Best as I can tell, I'm number 25 above so I keep my trap shut and fingers off the keyboard right now.

Can't wait to hear feedback here! Exciting times!

Beautiful views! Thank you!

Rob, you have a Bentley and yet are between jobs. This does not compute... :lol: Fun story! Did your lady friend forgive yet? I like Dave's notions and not to start arguments, if you go that route with the Diesel rinse after cleaning and neutralizing, would you add a little two cycle oil mixed in th...

Yesss!

Excellent video! Thanks Mario!
Yes, when you get a chance we'd like to see a video about your '11 too.

Probably been posted before. I was out on the net looking at White trucks and found this. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hhx57TfxI30 Apparently from 1955, silly and likely contrived but some interesting tiller steer autos. One automobile even comes to perch on some "flash" for an explosive, smoky e...

Well I'll be. Learned something new today Mark! Thank you! Arthur, my brother in law had a WD Allis-Chalmers tractor that needed work in the (drive) in-out clutch box. When he pulled it apart, he found the previous owner had indeed put sawdust in the oil to sweeten the clutch action. I believe the c...

Doug, that's fun and welcome to the forum. I had a 66 beetle (had 7 people in there at lunch once!) and my brother had a 62 with a gas heater on the passenger's side. Worked good! Your dad would have been a very interesting man to talk to! I'm with Don about that color on your nice looking Touring. ...

Mack, you didn't know all older Dodge pickups toss their transmissions at some point? :oops: :lol: They do. Duey_C says to Mr David_Dewey, it is too bad about the loss of your friend's Porsche. Truly. None of my treasures are insured. Mistake! Right it Du. David, ya think they'll ever get it that we...

Don't know if you're looking for a response on this Rob but it looks pretty good.

One sleek machine in color or no.

Thanks Martin! That's OK.
Very interesting filter.

Wonderful pics Burger!

Hehehe! Burger... Bill, I'm still thinking along the same lines and I'm a just a regular schmuck. Not near as tough as Steve. I don't travel well, would like to be there and would beg help IF I found anything to bring home. A NICE hotel would be a big plus. Fly in-fly out for me kinda thing here but...

Fantastic photos! Gotta love old trucks.

Durn it, the instagram clip won't play without sign up.

Duey used his left hand to close his gaping jaw/hanging open mouth while he scrolled thru the pics...
Wow.
What Don said. ^

Happy Birthday sir!

This wore out ol' 24 short box pickup sure loved his tank of racing fuel my son gave me after the season one time. Just opened the carb a bit and Zoom! I'll bet I hit 30 with him! :) I wonder if some coconut rum would make the exhaust smell all nice and sweet? :lol: If Jameson wasn't so darned expen...

Good on you! Calling it a Roadster pickup is great! These guys and me love the pickups.

How's your timer/commutator? Clean? Or fairly clean? Clean it up and try again
You'll love the sound from that coil box and those four coils when you get it sorted.

Gorgeous truck Bruce!
Your son looks nothing like you

Young man, keep that peddle pressed down hard when in low! Slipping bands=wear/heat.
I'd blip the throttle when my granddaughter was driving to test her low speed foot.
Yeehaw! Love the amazon prime referral!

Looks good Mack!
Let us know how your work turned out.

Love that funeral story!
Oh oh, maybe time to clear the cache on your machines. My old Samsung phone was easy to do and needed it regularly.
I can't figure out how on the new Motorola phone tho.

Merry Christmas!
Give ol' Milo a squeeze or a pet from me.

11. Construction. Pole buildings, houses and barns. Dad and brother were/are wood craftsmen. I smelled steel/iron instead of pine. Can fix almost anything other than a broken heart. Still like the smell of wood. Everything I build of wood is out of square. Super cool photo of that very young man Mar...

Here here! Feel the same.
Eh hem, good you're branching out! At least to the soda fountain. I looked at that pic and my brain said "It's just a car."
To us, perhaps that's right. For that, cool.

I second the request from Mart for a pic or two Larry. Would you? :) This thread has also turned interesting for me as these thoughts can be used for some OT applications where the correct hardware size isn't available. :) Seems as if I'm becoming a "rivet counter" of sorts on a different wavelength...

Wonderful! Kind of the same here, if I didn't like getting dressed up, I'd prefer jeans and a tee shirt. Plus a zip-up sweatshirt if it's cold out. I don't have a suit anymore either... And for heaven sakes, take my shoes off but leave 'em in there with me. Doggone it you guys, I had to restart my m...

My power/light pole outside has hundreds of climbing spur marks. I haven't climbed the pole but I've been up a tree with my spurs.
Unique feeling!
The guy on the ground leaves his belt on. Bet he uses the ladder as his pantlegs aren't rumpled from the straps.
Excellent photo Herb!

That's pretty neat!

That clip works great! Very very cool!
Click the link Norm.

Thank you sir. :) Martin, would you help me some more? Are the Continental engines outfitted with Purolater filter assemblies that look like this? If Purolaters: Are your oil filters round cast bases or flat sided bases? :) I know, I know: Who the heXX is wanting info about that trivial matter? Oh! ...

I could type volumes but my wet eyes have finally dried and I type. Oop, not fully. Wayne, that interjection makes sense to me today. I pet that dumb cat of mine (or me hers!) for a good half hour tonight to help slide the day away. StinkyTownButt (Rox/Roxy) stayed back when the dogs were here and s...

Very cool photo from a very cool source! EDIT: Shoot, I've been meaning to ask where was your Touring assembled if from Kansas? I figure my 18 Runabout was assembled in Milwaukee and went to Oconomowoc, Jefferson, New Ulm and then here...... In my brain I'm the 5th owner but only the 2nd driver. Add...

Try the multi-cylinder forum after clicking on the XenForo Antique Engine Forums over at smokstak.com if you don't find one. Someone might be able to help over there. Ooh, looks like a Purolater full flow oil filter on that engine. :twisted: What year is that image from Martin? :) MS&M's Twin City t...

Right there with ya. Wasn't much of a dog lover until Babe (Dayzee) came along. Beautiful dark brown mix&match breed. Her pal Sully, a stocky, block-headed yellow lab was a great boy to have here and I miss them both. I still believe some friends (canine, feline or human) are harder to lose than rel...

Yesss!
There's a similar at our show and he looks so macho on his skis, looking out of the building on a small hill!
Thank you!

Hahaha! Yep.

Oh! Body numbers: If you run into any issues finding the body number and builder on your Touring's body Michael, give me a ring.
Too much to text.

Perhaps I can help.

Looks good Michael! I want to get over there and see that paint job! We've all seen the posts like this: I have engine number 65X,XXX or some such so privacy can be a factor too. :) OK, gonna be the first to say it. Tear into that rear axle unless you KNOW FOR CERTAIN there are bronze thrust washers...

Pretty cool find Mark! Gorgeous for a painted mural.
Have fun!

I can't even imagine trying to pick up one of those 1/8 balls with a tweezers. Yikes.

"I look at my floor and see that it needs degreasing
While my old car gently leaks"

My brother makes 3 string cigar-box guitars but he sure can't do that!
Thanks Mack, that's really neat!

Cool.

Aww shoot. Guys, I swear my posts really aren't spam. I live in my own basement! Well, the office feels like one sometimes... Might have to try that Mack but I'll fry my Spam first and dry that salty and tasty little slice/slices on paper towels first. :) Then I can justify more butter. My nephew Ri...

Christmas tree stand peddlers around here are for the birds. :lol: Mom probably still has the one very similar to that 40's version Perry! Best idea yet for those Wolf brand doo-dads. "Wolf candle molds hold their string." "Telegram: ZAACY one each FWUEF XAYUZPCTY." Oops, that's a washer for a steer...

Prob'ly best not to go that far but here's a VERY simple pdf for your wife!

Form follows function they say but I haven't passed function quite yet.
Still a real cool Multi-National piece of wood, copper, brass and porcelain.

Man oh man, I like that extension John! Do you happen to have a pic of the extension with brake applied? I'd like to see. Mack, take a couple of railroad/monkey wrenches and get those turkeys out of the way. They bugged me bad until I Zee'd them. Love 'em. Now. There was a good thread for ideas and ...

Cool details!
Just gonna say it. Really neat toilet! Nice find/save! And ya can sharpen a pencil while in there!
Looks like a dream shop to me.

Oh. I might steal some ides.

Would you sign me up for a copy of the second run also when all is ready Donnie? Thank you. Take your time, make sure all is well and we'll happily wait awhile. We don't have hay down right now. :) Money pits: Right there with ya Chris. I'm working on an (OT Warning!) old tractor and by the time he'...

"...bad boys corner" Hehehe! I like it Wayne!

I've felt a dork most of my life so being a part of "Wayne Sheldon and the Bad Boys" is kinda cool...

I'll let my Apple using wife know about the emails. Thanks!

Had a '67 Cadillac Coupe de Ville a long time ago and had used M&S tires from dad's '76 GMC 4X4 on the back. Kinda narrow lookin'. He sure could navigate some snow tho. Maybe the 320 pound piston was in the trunk yet, don't remember. Later the '69 Chevrolet posi pickup had similar good snow tires, e...

The larger carb is very reminiscent of a Hart-Parr 18-36 or so carb.
Once set, they're very reliable carbs.

Pretty cool, I hadn't seen this before.
Was the stamping guide just stuck on the water inlet? Looked as if the guy with the 5 used his third finger to hold the guide in/on.
Thanks for posting this Rob!

We finally got our snow Mark. :) Warnings abound til noon tomorrow.. A let-down here. 4-5 inches so far of 14 predicted. Eastern MN may get it deep. Don't be envious. OK, ya can be! We move along until the snow locks us down some! A melt-down sure may come before January... Not far to go to get all ...

Sounds like my days too Burger! :) WTH was I doing? I successfully pulled off the finger test once and now they just will not... :) Back to the OT little shop, WTH was I up to? Oh ya, cleaning! What? Out here: Darn it. Gotta go potty again. Aha! Vacuum more scale out of those heads! Back on track, A...

That fuel shut-off turned out super neat/cool! You'd warned us about that faucet handle. Ding! Winner! Goll, he's pretty. The Touring, that is. ;) Took the 18 Runabout here up to a friends building for safe keeping for the winter. Haha! About 200-some feet UP and 5 miles. :lol: The brother and our c...

Glad you saved that big on tires for your Mack! Doggone Friday-back in the black instead of the red deals. IF they had a Late Winter Deals day in Jan or Feb, I'd be happier but need to pay attention... :) TT lucky still waits patiently for tires while I funnel $$$ into OT projects. Itchin' to see th...

Another "Dare I post this"... :) Not beatin' that poor horse Jeff, we're just excited to see you have a new friend. :) A lathe is a great friend just as long as he's respected like Walter suggests. I grumbled a little Walter at your post but then was completely appalled that someone deemed that vide...

Looked good to me Tony!
Nice finds! Wow! Those prices! Shoot, now I have to study those Sears pages again.

8 The little lake getting away from us. 9 Stop to see where we’ve been. Looking back at lake level. 10 The road ahead. See the sharp point nearly straight ahead? Destination. 011 Upper water levels. My eyes saw two ORANGE figures out there hunting/waiting. The camera wouldn’t. 012 At the top! The ha...

:lol: OR Just taking the psychOdelic 18 Runabout UP to a friend’s place for winter. OR Toodles without Maw. I’m in between two lakes on a small hill in the woods. I have cattailed, swamp-front property at the bottom of my hill. I like it in here but it’s nice to get out and on a hill once in awhile....

Jeez, that looks worse than the 24 here! I am glad you're enjoying this car as he is. Even new/fresh perches! Woohoo! Perches? How many Saturdays? :lol: Just kidding. Your enthusiasm sure shines thru in your posts! :) Love this thread. You give me inspiration with all projects here! Love that Ford p...

I will argue only one point gentlemen. With a dose of back info. I also have a missing tooth on 975's back gear shaft (perhaps imperative for some SB lathes-I do not know) and he never skips a beat. This back gear shaft looks just like yours Jeff. A tooth gone. Don't ask me how he doesn't mess with ...

And a dork like me hasn't even shown my toys yet Burger.
Oop, outside the scope of Rich's thread, Carry on.

Good lathes for what they are! Get that sweet boy sorted out and ready Jeff!
Charlie, what number is yours? 975 stands out here in the grudge. An '11 or so.

Oh, how we can battle but if I lose my wife I will be a little bit lost.
Prayers for you Mike and your wife.
Don't forget to carry on. With life.
Much respect and condolences.
If ya ever need to bend an ear of a stranger, give me a holler.

You guys are incredibly busy! My efforts are still WAY OT based.
Drove the 18 about 5 miles to Winter Lodgings yester, far and above water level. What a beautiful, breezy fall day!

I've got the same wheels (F&H?) on the rear of my 24 short box pickup but the dish turned the other way. They bolt right on and work good. My set were trailer wheels too. A couple new tubes and your buddy's used 4X4 tires and you've got a trailer again. Or in my case 20 years ago, rear wheels! :) Ne...

Sweet pupper Steve!
Dallas, how these surreal last pics? Very cool.

Fantastic you folks!
Ooh wee! That is one naughty T engine.
Shane, your lady is a perfect "partner in crime".

Carry on!

Ya, good call. :) From the encyclopedia here: JUL 19 Acc. 235, Box 38, Ford Archives "We wish to call your attention to the new style pressed steel running board brackets which has gone into production and as shipments have been made to some of the branches we ask that you kindly note the changes wh...

Don, you are so right.

I'll lip off and say it's a good thing you don't have a stock exhaust in your stash. Once I took off the cobbled together headers and put on original it took all the wind out of the sails and tossed out the torque...
I like your exhaust system!

And they still claim the time machine hasn't been invented...

"I LOVE this little car.

"
Sucker.
We all told you and told you and still, ya had to figure it out for yourself, didn't ya.

You sure have some nice residential streets to drive on.

You said you can feel......... when driving.... alive..... This.

I'll bet that feels great! Cool speedster.
"The wife has told me to slow down this project is to last the complete winter."

Beautiful. Lucky find too.

Pretty neat hideaways, Allan!

Doggone it, I've been too busy with other things to pay attention. I'm so broke, I can't afford to pay attention.

Haven't even bothered RV yet.
I'll try this weekend.
Thanks guys

Thanks Erik, I figured as much, he knows he provides an important resource for folks and will help us... Oof! You guys have the Minnesota shows so bloody far south! I felt lucky to have driven BACK, all the way from Delavan some weeks ago on a very OT project! It is a four cylinder tho. :) Erik, You...

That seat looks great! I find the new material goes good with the beautiful original paint on your Runabout. Smooth wire on the canvas against the new material above. It’ll cut it to ribbons... No sharp ends I see, they’re inside. Mark, may I save your pics? My 18 project weighs heavily. When I get ...

FJ Hahahahaha!!!!!!! It took this very busy brain 4 whole minutes whilst doing something else! Fantastic First the brain drops into.... or some.... Wha?....... BAM!! :lol: A joke grenade! Ya pull the pin, sit down with it at the table, release the lever and wait......... EDIT: I hadn't looked at the...

Shoot, I didn't paste the verbiage into my post. Sorry 'bout that.
The "We got this" pic at the airport.

All these are are known as are Kubota stands because of the color.

I'll be darned, American buys those Kubota (orange) stands from us too. An old co-worker from the other place is part-timing it with the rest of us misfits.

Neat pic FJ!

A beautiful winter's eve in December not so very long ago, son and I hauled a big battery out to his fish house on the lake with 2 or 3 feet of ice out there. Fished for awhile, caught nothing so I headed inland. 24 degrees above. Goll, it was nice out.

Great update John! You bet, in fair tune they'll pop right off and run good with a couple cylinders with really crummy compression. Been doing it with one of mine for 20 years, I just pull on one of the good'er' cylinders. 8-) I'll just ask, by chance did you happen to know Robert (Bob I think, 1917...

John, it turns up just fine when ya click on it. :) Chad, I'm glad you linked your thread here, sometime between then and now, I commented about "The Marcheese plate". An obvious and important task that can be done "in-car",(dare I?) like another job I did in-car that is not supposed to be. Right no...

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