Terry,
As I understand it, "Running fit" means on each side of the shaft, so that would be .002 on each side, or measured the way we like to do it, .004 total difference. At least that's what I've been told!
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- Tue Jan 19, 2021 1:11 am
- Forum: General Discussion Forum (started 2019)
- Topic: Lost a tooth!
- Replies: 14
- Views: 770
- Sun Jan 17, 2021 2:51 am
- Forum: General Discussion Forum (started 2019)
- Topic: Interesting Model T Story
- Replies: 3
- Views: 626
Re: Interesting Model T Story
Wayne is describing something that is rather common around Grass Valley. Linda's Dad's place, on Margaret Lane, had that limitation in his deed too. A few years ago a company tried to restart that mine, but ran into environmental problems with disposing of the water that had filled the mine. My prop...
- Fri Jan 15, 2021 8:32 pm
- Forum: OT - Off topic
- Topic: Prayers for Lloyd Hansen, Model T guy in Oroville, CA
- Replies: 3
- Views: 132
Re: Prayers for Lloyd Hansen, Model T guy in Oroville, CA
He's out of surgery, was a 5 way bypass with carotid artery too, and they said he's doing very well. Now to try to keep him from doing stuff he's not supposed to do for a while!! (like work on the Ts).
- Fri Jan 15, 2021 8:30 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum (started 2019)
- Topic: Mac's (Eckler's) Windshield Glass
- Replies: 10
- Views: 466
Re: Mac's (Eckler's) Windshield Glass
When you polish the edge, the plastic almost disappears. A little oil on the edge also helps.
- Fri Jan 15, 2021 8:28 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum (started 2019)
- Topic: Prayers for Lloyd Hansen, Model T guy in Oroville, CA
- Replies: 11
- Views: 489
Re: Prayers for Lloyd Hansen, Model T guy in Oroville, CA
Just talked to Maxine, Lloyd's wife, he's doing fine, coming out of the 'fog'--it went well, was a 5 way bypass & carotid arteries. I hope to talk to him tomorrow night.
- Thu Jan 14, 2021 8:42 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum (started 2019)
- Topic: Mac's (Eckler's) Windshield Glass
- Replies: 10
- Views: 466
Re: Mac's (Eckler's) Windshield Glass
I had a local shop cut mine--haven't installed it yet, but one thing I did when I got the glass home was to put masking tape on sides next to the open edges (the edges that face each other when the windshield is assembled)h. I then use Wet n Dry sandpaper wet to smooth out and polish that visible ed...
- Thu Jan 14, 2021 8:28 pm
- Forum: OT - Off topic
- Topic: Prayers for Lloyd Hansen, Model T guy in Oroville, CA
- Replies: 3
- Views: 132
Prayers for Lloyd Hansen, Model T guy in Oroville, CA
I just posted this on the main forum, but just in case it is considered "off topic" I will also post it here. Just found out my T friend Lloyd Hansen, who has driven Ts all his life and has some great projects around his place (besides helping me out bunches with my T) is going to have a 4-way bypas...
- Thu Jan 14, 2021 8:26 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum (started 2019)
- Topic: Prayers for Lloyd Hansen, Model T guy in Oroville, CA
- Replies: 11
- Views: 489
Prayers for Lloyd Hansen, Model T guy in Oroville, CA
Just found out my T friend Lloyd Hansen, who has driven Ts all his life and has some great projects around his place (besides helping me out bunches with my T) is going to have a 4-way bypass and carotid artery bypass tomorrow morning (Friday). Had no idea he was this blocked--blocked enough the hos...
- Sun Jan 03, 2021 1:16 am
- Forum: General Discussion Forum (started 2019)
- Topic: Help!!! I can't find a top pattern!
- Replies: 24
- Views: 796
Re: Help!!! I can't find a top pattern!
Ah, but a roadster top and a touring top are very different in the "cuts" so try to look at tourings only!
- Sat Jan 02, 2021 4:04 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum (started 2019)
- Topic: Show Me Your Chevy Disc Wheel Setup!
- Replies: 9
- Views: 422
Re: Show Me Your Chevy Disc Wheel Setup!
Easy, put them on a Chevy!!

Couldn't resist--Happy New Years!

Couldn't resist--Happy New Years!
- Sat Jan 02, 2021 4:03 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum (started 2019)
- Topic: Help!!! I can't find a top pattern!
- Replies: 24
- Views: 796
Re: Help!!! I can't find a top pattern!
in many ways the top covering job itself is simple, in other ways it is not. The pads must be made separately to the top covering. You need to set the top bows in position and lock them there, then you can measure and make everything. Once the top bows are secure, and the pads in place use some chea...
- Thu Dec 31, 2020 9:11 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum (started 2019)
- Topic: Late Motor Mount Bolt Spacer/Washers?
- Replies: 20
- Views: 727
Re: Late Motor Mount Bolt Spacer/Washers?
Do check the bolt holes to make certain there isn't "crud" in the holes keeping the bolts from tightening.
- Thu Dec 31, 2020 9:08 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum (started 2019)
- Topic: Happy New Year! What are you planning to do on your Ts this year?
- Replies: 15
- Views: 688
Re: Happy (almost) New Year! What are you planning to do on your Ts this year?
I plan on replacing the wood in Barney's body. That's the big major project. Of course, while the body is off the frame, I will likely go through the mechanicals too, but the big push is to do the body wood. Since it's a '25 there is a bit less wood to do than the earlier models!
- Thu Dec 31, 2020 8:15 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum (started 2019)
- Topic: Original Smith Is Good For Our Hobby
- Replies: 20
- Views: 1313
Re: Original Smith Is Good For Our Hobby
Well, I can say from experience that Larry is a great guy, and an asset to our T community!
Hmm, thought I'd write more, but that really says it all.
Hmm, thought I'd write more, but that really says it all.
- Thu Dec 31, 2020 2:57 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum (started 2019)
- Topic: Cars you once owned it would be nice to have now
- Replies: 34
- Views: 1167
Re: Cars you once owned it would be nice to have now
Hmm, my second car was a '39 Ch**y town sedan (still have my first car, a '30 Model A sport Coupe), but Linda couldn't see over the dash, so we replaced it with a '46 Ch**y business coupe, which turned out to be one of the first 300 '46s made and is now in Italy (which explains all the '41 trim part...
- Sun Dec 27, 2020 3:28 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum (started 2019)
- Topic: Stan Howe's Birthday
- Replies: 36
- Views: 1335
Re: Stan Howe's Birthday
Hi Stan, Hope you have a great birthday! Hope the heat is on in the shop too. . . . I will help celebrate your birthday by working on the Theatre Pipe Organ here. A long project that is almost finished!!! Then I can work on Ts and other stuff, including a player grand piano--I can't make music like ...
- Sun Dec 27, 2020 3:12 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum (started 2019)
- Topic: Happy Birthday To Kim Dobbins Who Turns 49 On December 31st !
- Replies: 16
- Views: 919
Re: Happy Birthday To Kim Dobbins Who Turns 49 On December 31st !
Happy Birthday Kim!
- Thu Dec 24, 2020 4:41 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum (started 2019)
- Topic: Craftsman 919.15624 Paint Sprayer for T Chassis?
- Replies: 13
- Views: 793
Re: Craftsman 919.15624 Paint Sprayer for T Chassis?
That Sears gun will spray automotive paint, but a pressurized pot gun takes some getting used to as it can put out more paint than one normally sprays. YES you filter the paint! any "lumps" will mess up the paint gun, and your finish too. Practice with primer, but know that finish paint goes on diff...
- Fri Dec 18, 2020 1:11 am
- Forum: General Discussion Forum (started 2019)
- Topic: Susan's retirement day is December 17th !!
- Replies: 17
- Views: 831
Re: Susan's retirement day is December 17th !!
Congratulations Susan, hope it is a great time, you will be missed!
- Sat Dec 12, 2020 2:35 am
- Forum: General Discussion Forum (started 2019)
- Topic: headlight lense for sale
- Replies: 17
- Views: 748
Re: headlight lense for sale
He also has a pair of "one of a kind" Chinese Foo Dog bookends for $500--"antique" he says, but they look exactly like the ones we sell at the Chinese Temple gift shop that I think wholesale at around $4 a pair. Of course I could be wrong, and they could be the "real thang" but I doubt it! "There is...
- Sat Dec 12, 2020 1:32 am
- Forum: Classifieds - Parts
- Topic: For Sale 49 year old collection of "T" parts
- Replies: 41
- Views: 3635
Re: For Sale 49 year old collection of "T" parts
well Dennis, one would have to admit: You're the tops!
Sadly your collection is too far away from me, & the wife doesn't like the idea of moving. . . .
Sadly your collection is too far away from me, & the wife doesn't like the idea of moving. . . .
- Sun Dec 06, 2020 7:23 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum (started 2019)
- Topic: Milt Webb is still with us!
- Replies: 31
- Views: 998
Re: Milt Webb
So sorry to hear this. He will be missed by many. And yes, he was legendary!
- Thu Nov 26, 2020 4:42 pm
- Forum: Classifieds - Parts
- Topic: Bands wanted
- Replies: 4
- Views: 326
Re: Bands wanted
In almost any other forum, "Bands wanted" would be met with; Brass? Rock? Country? Garage?
here it's, wood? "cotton? Scandinavian? Kevlar?
here it's, wood? "cotton? Scandinavian? Kevlar?
- Thu Nov 26, 2020 2:22 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum (started 2019)
- Topic: Beginner frame riveting.
- Replies: 37
- Views: 2654
Re: Beginner frame riveting.
What worries me is your description of the riveting tool going "other places." The spring is only there to keep the tool in the hammer while it is not in use. Do NOT press the trigger until the tool is firmly on the end of the rivet and being held tightly. Then you push the trigger, and it should ha...
- Sat Nov 21, 2020 6:44 pm
- Forum: Classifieds - Parts
- Topic: FS muffler end. SOLD
- Replies: 5
- Views: 491
Re: FS muffler end
It's going on my Dec '15 made, '16 year model touring! Someday it will be finished!
- Sat Nov 21, 2020 1:55 am
- Forum: OT - Off topic
- Topic: Scammers Everywhere
- Replies: 9
- Views: 656
Re: Scammers Everywhere
yeah, I get at least one of the "we'll buy your house!" emails every day--now if it included an offer of, say $300,000, I'd jump all over it (that's almost double what this place is worth). The other day I had a voicemail where the caller didn't wait for the message before "speaking" and all I got w...
- Fri Nov 20, 2020 1:46 am
- Forum: General Discussion Forum (started 2019)
- Topic: Places we used to eat on the road.
- Replies: 22
- Views: 1525
Re: Places we used to eat on the road.
Neat, note the lettering, "Patent Pending" near the doorway. That could be my Model A in the pic, although I don't think Mr. Green (the original owner) was in LA at the time, but it's a sure stand in!
- Thu Nov 19, 2020 6:13 pm
- Forum: Classifieds - Parts
- Topic: Anyone Have 26-27 Tudor Front Seats?
- Replies: 2
- Views: 314
Re: Anyone Have 26-27 Tudor Front Seats?
What do your seats look like? Tudor seats are different driver side is much more complex than passenger side. First guy that looked at mine thought they were the wrong seats, but they aren't.
- Wed Nov 18, 2020 12:35 am
- Forum: General Discussion Forum (started 2019)
- Topic: Long Grain fabric installation
- Replies: 15
- Views: 701
Re: Long Grain fabric installation
Well, my '26 Tudor rain gutter covers will fit over the ends of fold-over welt, but not Hide-em welt. Fold over also provides a more water-proof welt, as you install it with the small bead at the bottom, so water just flows over it. I've not heard when fold-over came into use, that would be interest...
- Tue Nov 17, 2020 11:06 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum (started 2019)
- Topic: Front radius rod question
- Replies: 19
- Views: 1099
Re: Front radius rod question
My friend Lloyd an I did a few ball replacements on wishbones. We would set them up in his milling machine and machine the ball down to the diameter of the "stem" then take a ball bearing that we bored out for a slip fit over it. We would then silver braze the two parts together. A steel ball bearin...
- Tue Nov 17, 2020 11:04 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum (started 2019)
- Topic: Front radius rod question
- Replies: 19
- Views: 1099
Re: Front radius rod question
My friend Lloyd an I did a few ball replacements on wishbones. We would set them up in his milling machine and machine the ball down to the diameter of the "stem" then take a ball bearing that we bored out for a slip fit over it. We would then silver braze the two parts together. A steel ball bearin...
- Thu Nov 12, 2020 2:27 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum (started 2019)
- Topic: I want to build a wood engine stand (Need Help)
- Replies: 22
- Views: 1170
Re: I want to build a wood engine stand (Need Help)
For storage and easy movement around the shop, I buy the small Harbor Freight moving dollies (usually around $10 when on sale), add some scrap lumber to hold the engine nicely and voila, a T engine you can roll around the shop to get it out of the way. Can't buy the casters for that price! yes, they...
- Fri Nov 06, 2020 1:11 am
- Forum: Classifieds - Parts
- Topic: Armature tester sold
- Replies: 9
- Views: 734
Re: Armature tester sold
Yes, you do have to be careful with the test leads!
- Wed Nov 04, 2020 2:35 am
- Forum: OT - Off topic
- Topic: Help! Looking for some 14-24 machine screws
- Replies: 6
- Views: 320
Re: Help! Looking for some 14-24 machine screws
Ah, I forgot about the bendix cover screws. I think they will work perfectly--not brass, but OK.
- Wed Nov 04, 2020 1:59 am
- Forum: Classifieds - Parts
- Topic: Armature tester sold
- Replies: 9
- Views: 734
Re: Armature tester
Sounds like an insulation problem The "base" should be electrically issolated. Not that putting in a grounded wire cord isn't a bad idea though.
- Wed Nov 04, 2020 1:43 am
- Forum: Classifieds - Parts
- Topic: When is a good time to sell a T.
- Replies: 8
- Views: 853
Re: When is a good time to sell a T.
when someone with too much cash on their hands stops by!! 

- Tue Nov 03, 2020 7:31 pm
- Forum: OT - Off topic
- Topic: Help! Looking for some 14-24 machine screws
- Replies: 6
- Views: 320
Re: Help! Looking for some 14-24 machine screws
Minimum order $75!!k; k Any other ideas???
- Tue Nov 03, 2020 3:09 pm
- Forum: OT - Off topic
- Topic: Help! Looking for some 14-24 machine screws
- Replies: 6
- Views: 320
Help! Looking for some 14-24 machine screws
Hi, I am looking for some round head, slotted machine screws #14 size, 24 thread pitch--an old standard but not common nowadays. I have done "google search and get nowhere--they keeps showing me 12-24 screws which is NOT what I am looking for nor what I put in the search engine. AAAAAUGH!! I only ne...
- Tue Nov 03, 2020 1:42 am
- Forum: Classifieds - Vehicles
- Topic: 1916 Runabout Roadster
- Replies: 10
- Views: 4201
Re: 1916 Runabout Roadster
Admittedly, not many folks even know the difference. Still, a great value for a '16, but I'm not in the market--still have to put mine together!
- Sat Oct 31, 2020 2:13 pm
- Forum: Classifieds - Vehicles
- Topic: 1916 Runabout Roadster
- Replies: 10
- Views: 4201
Re: 1916 Runabout Roadster
Before my friend Larry posts, I will--BTW, seems like a great price on a '16. BUT, you do know those are not the correct spark plug wires, yes??


- Wed Oct 28, 2020 2:24 am
- Forum: General Discussion Forum (started 2019)
- Topic: '27 Fordor Restore......# 5 !!!
- Replies: 72
- Views: 4177
Re: '27 Fordor Restore......# 5 !!!
Boy, that is the truth! Some decades ago I restored a '29 A Briggs Blindback Sedan--a model that is actually more rare than the infamous A-400 Convertible Sedan. There was NO body wood, although the doors still had their wood and I was even able to save and use some of it. Somehow the body metal had...
- Mon Oct 26, 2020 7:45 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum (started 2019)
- Topic: '27 Fordor Restore......# 5 !!!
- Replies: 72
- Views: 4177
Re: '27 Fordor Restore......# 5 !!!
The father of a friend of a friend bought a '25 fordor that appears to have been an intact car before the previous owner got it. Unfortunately he wasn't as selective as most folks need to be when doing body wood. Don't know whose kit he used, but he didn't insure the joints were "tight" so the botto...
- Mon Oct 26, 2020 7:11 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum (started 2019)
- Topic: 1914 Stuff
- Replies: 19
- Views: 1465
Re: 1914 Stuff
Wow Larry, your garage must be stuffed! At least the piano fits in the house (or it used to. . . . ) So, how do you like it? Now I know what you've been doing instead of listening to piano rolls. .
T'ake care,
David
T'ake care,
David
- Sun Oct 25, 2020 12:43 am
- Forum: General Discussion Forum (started 2019)
- Topic: What is the best way to start a T?
- Replies: 11
- Views: 605
Re: What is the best way to start a T?
Here's one of my favorites
- Sun Oct 25, 2020 12:16 am
- Forum: General Discussion Forum (started 2019)
- Topic: Mini rant, T related
- Replies: 29
- Views: 1527
Re: Mini rant, T related
I am awaiting some small piano parts from Illinois, sent in a first class padded envelope. I have a tracking number even---but all I get is that it was scanned into the system and is "enroute" and scheduled to arrive here "on time." What time??? Whose time? When??? I have horror stories from just ab...
- Mon Oct 19, 2020 1:54 am
- Forum: General Discussion Forum (started 2019)
- Topic: Can someone date an engine for me please
- Replies: 18
- Views: 978
Re: Can someone date an engine for me please
Seperate; AFAIK no one has developed a correlation between body assembly numbers and engine (chassis) numbers. Not certain you could, actually as the bodies arrived in groups from the maker to the assembly plant, so the numbers could be in any order as they were placed in the assembly line fixtures.
- Wed Oct 14, 2020 3:34 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum (started 2019)
- Topic: Rust removal Evapo-Rust
- Replies: 36
- Views: 2273
Re: Rust removal Evapo-Rust
So would you recommend filling in the engine water jacket with this to clean out the water jacket?
- Sun Oct 11, 2020 5:37 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum (started 2019)
- Topic: What have you done to your T in October?
- Replies: 70
- Views: 4252
Re: What have you done to your T in October?
Burger 42 sacks of concrete??? sounds like you’ve got a major project going on — I will avoid visiting for a while in that case 

- Sun Oct 11, 2020 5:33 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum (started 2019)
- Topic: What is the difference between wood and metal firewall for a 21
- Replies: 13
- Views: 663
Re: What is the difference between wood and metal firewall for a 21
Mark how do you know got a 15/16 type hood radiator He doesn’t mention that anywhere. Just that it’s a 21 — which would have a wood firewall. Mostly curious, as maybe you know the car.
- Sat Oct 10, 2020 7:08 pm
- Forum: OT - Off topic
- Topic: "Pretty far-fetched" and stuff
- Replies: 71
- Views: 3152
Re: "Pretty far-fetched" and stuff
Burger, you are correct. I still haven’t seen her run, but hope to soon!
- Sat Oct 10, 2020 12:53 am
- Forum: OT - Off topic
- Topic: "Pretty far-fetched" and stuff
- Replies: 71
- Views: 3152
Re: "Pretty far-fetched" and stuff
There is an amazingly restored (from a pile of junk, basically) Northwest area Logging Steam locomotive whose original name (and current name) was/is Skookum. And I grew up in the far northern Califunny logging area and "brilliant" was used just as you say. Another phrase when someone screwed someth...
- Thu Oct 08, 2020 12:14 am
- Forum: OT - Off topic
- Topic: Boat Trailer Axle Guidance Please
- Replies: 9
- Views: 647
Re: Boat Trailer Axle Guidance Please
What you describe, grease fitting under the cap, seems right--it's been a few decades since I had that trailer! Oil bath, that's interesting.
one day at a time!
David D.
one day at a time!
David D.
- Thu Oct 08, 2020 12:00 am
- Forum: OT - Off topic
- Topic: H-O BRASS---and stuff.
- Replies: 22
- Views: 1075
Re: H-O BRASS---and stuff.
Hi Mark, Hmm, do hove the linkage facing the right way? I don't have an engine handy to look at, but I think the horizontal piece goes towards the front of the engine. It shouldn't bind at all -- It pivots around a shouldered round headed screw, if you don't have the right screw, I could see it tigh...
- Wed Oct 07, 2020 12:36 am
- Forum: General Discussion Forum (started 2019)
- Topic: Road trip in a 14
- Replies: 8
- Views: 788
Re: Road trip in a 14
There are a number of us T owners around Oroville, so help is nearby! I don't know how soon you are thinking about this trip as right now 70 is closed in the canyon due to the fire. The weather is beginning to change and it will be getting downright chilly in the mountains too. If you like mechanica...
- Wed Oct 07, 2020 12:33 am
- Forum: General Discussion Forum (started 2019)
- Topic: Removing Rust from Manifold
- Replies: 9
- Views: 787
Re: Removing Rust from Manifold
Cast Iron is rather porous, and will hold the acid in the pores, leading to its degradation. As for Metal-Prep and other products, read about your paint first, as some work better on plain untreated steel/metal (DP Epoxy primers are one example). I would use glass-beading on the manifold with carefu...
- Tue Oct 06, 2020 1:22 am
- Forum: General Discussion Forum (started 2019)
- Topic: Hershey With Drawls
- Replies: 6
- Views: 831
Re: Hershey With Drawls
Well with that thread title I figured I'd see some postings about some Southerners or cowboys talkin' 'bout Chocolate. Y'all done fooled me! BTW, not only Hershey, but the York Toy Train meet is canceled (York is to toy train folks as Hershey is to old car folks). Someday I hope to make it back to b...
- Tue Oct 06, 2020 1:15 am
- Forum: General Discussion Forum (started 2019)
- Topic: What have you done to your T in October?
- Replies: 70
- Views: 4252
Re: What have you done to your T in October?
Hmm, does patting the fenders of Barney and using Barney to stack some boxes on while I was looking for something else count? So far that's all I've done! 

- Sun Oct 04, 2020 2:28 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum (started 2019)
- Topic: Flying Model T
- Replies: 23
- Views: 1558
Re: Flying Model T
I grew up in Dunsmuir, Ca--a small mountain town in FAR northern CA (we called it "The Great State of Jefferson"). Paul Livingston's model A pickup with 16" wheels on it was the only car in town that could drive UP Oak street in the middle of winter without chains. McCloud was a small town near us--...
- Sun Oct 04, 2020 2:01 am
- Forum: OT - Off topic
- Topic: H-O BRASS---and stuff.
- Replies: 22
- Views: 1075
Re: H-O BRASS---and stuff.
mark, your 310, besides missing the front truck, is missing a shouldered screw on the valve linkage, allowing it to fall down and will likely cause derailments. (not having the front truck is also a contributing factor). Portline Hobbies has all the parts you'll need to fix it, and they are online.
- Sun Oct 04, 2020 1:40 am
- Forum: OT - Off topic
- Topic: H-O BRASS---and stuff.
- Replies: 22
- Views: 1075
Re: H-O BRASS---and stuff.
Richard, if the AF steam engine was blue, it was likely the B&O Blue Comet streamlined 4-6-2. Mark, loved seeing your AF. Wish mine was set up, but that's at least a year away, maybe more with all the projects I have left to finish (house, Model Ts, etc). Here's some color pictures from decades ago ...
- Mon Sep 28, 2020 12:33 pm
- Forum: OT - Off topic
- Topic: 1916 Dodge
- Replies: 11
- Views: 849
Re: 1916 Dodge
Much more intact Than my car when I got it and you’re saying they’re just above a parts car ? I hate to think what you thought of mine!
- Sun Sep 27, 2020 5:54 pm
- Forum: OT - Off topic
- Topic: 1916 Dodge
- Replies: 11
- Views: 849
Re: 1916 Dodge
How about some photos?? I haven't found a DB forum yet, but that could be because of my lousy dial-up internet connection. I have a May 1916 DB Touring. 16 DB side forum.jpg Pretty much "as found" it is taking a LOT of work, and is mostly on my "back burner" Not showing in the photo are the wood whe...
- Sun Sep 27, 2020 12:44 pm
- Forum: OT - Off topic
- Topic: Boat Trailer Axle Guidance Please
- Replies: 9
- Views: 647
Re: Boat Trailer Axle Guidance Please
And the wise boat trailer owner does this at the end of the season so the trailer doesn't sit all winter with water in the bearing grease rusting metal and expanding when the weather freezes the water! 

- Sun Sep 27, 2020 12:26 am
- Forum: OT - Off topic
- Topic: Boat Trailer Axle Guidance Please
- Replies: 9
- Views: 647
Re: Boat Trailer Axle Guidance Please
I had a boat trailer with "Bearing Buddies" on it--it is a spring loaded bearing cap that you grease before putting the trailer in the water--the spring keeps the grease under compression so that (theoretically) water can't get sucked into the warm bearings when the wheel hub is dunked into the cold...
- Sat Sep 26, 2020 2:21 am
- Forum: OT - Off topic
- Topic: Return of the Drive In Theatre
- Replies: 2
- Views: 401
Return of the Drive In Theatre
One of the side effects of Covid19 is the return of Drive In Theatres. By staying in their cars, folks are able to maintain social distancing, a new Drive In is opening in Chico (CA) this week. Apparently they are sold out for the first nights!
Is this also happening near you?
Is this also happening near you?
- Fri Sep 25, 2020 11:25 pm
- Forum: OT - Off topic
- Topic: Underpowered?
- Replies: 13
- Views: 1130
Re: Underpowered?
It's not just vehicles. The State Theatre still has its 35mm projectors. With the projectors is the "Sound of the Screen" amplifier--all of 40 watts. Drives a large woofer and tweeter that, when used, is placed behind the screen. The theatre was built in 1928 for vaudeville and silent films. It is a...
- Sun Sep 20, 2020 11:58 pm
- Forum: OT - Off topic
- Topic: Purchased an 8’ tall Grandfather clock
- Replies: 10
- Views: 650
Re: Purchased an 8’ tall Grandfather clock
Unfortunately my dial-up isn't loading pictures right now (sometimes it does, sometimes it doesn't--very frustrating). Although it was 49 years ago, I think i remember that the three disk box at the Gallery played all three disks at once and was coin operated. I don't know if it had bells or not--to...
- Sun Sep 20, 2020 11:44 pm
- Forum: OT - Off topic
- Topic: Moving a Grandfather clock
- Replies: 15
- Views: 926
Re: Moving a Grandfather clock
My Sligh instructions for setting is to take the pendulum and start it swinging from the side of the case (maximum swing--when it runs it swings about half that much)--it is supposed to somehow set itself. I haven't found the paperwork, just remember reading that when we set up the clock. So far it ...
- Sun Sep 20, 2020 3:52 pm
- Forum: OT - Off topic
- Topic: Moving a Grandfather clock
- Replies: 15
- Views: 926
Re: Moving a Grandfather clock
Since we are back home, I was going to look up my Sligh clock's information, but I can't find it--put it in a "safe place" and now ???? The plate on the inside of the dial door notes: Model 0939-1-AN, Reg. 329-0012-14, Movement 500-0035, Dial 538-0092 and Pendulum 560-0039 and noted: Sligh Holland, ...
- Sun Sep 20, 2020 3:48 pm
- Forum: OT - Off topic
- Topic: Purchased an 8’ tall Grandfather clock
- Replies: 10
- Views: 650
Re: Purchased an 8’ tall Grandfather clock
Is that a three-disk music box? I worked on one some 49 years ago at the Gloria Folk Art Gallery. I sometimes wonder what happened to that collection--an amazing assortment of mechanical machines (including a Virtuousa Violina (not spelled correctly, I'm certain)).
- Sun Sep 20, 2020 3:20 pm
- Forum: Classifieds - Parts
- Topic: OT Dodge Brothers 1920 gas cap needed
- Replies: 16
- Views: 1339
Re: OT Dodge Brothers 1920 gas cap needed
Sorry Frank, that's a radiator cap. The cap Mark is looking for has a long "tit" on it, fairly unique piece that I've not seen on any other cars. here's a rough sketch of one from memory;
- Sun Sep 20, 2020 2:50 pm
- Forum: OT - Off topic
- Topic: Purchased an 8’ tall Grandfather clock
- Replies: 10
- Views: 650
Re: Purchased an 8’ tall Grandfather clock
WOW! Plus, glad you have a tall enough room in which to place the clock!
- Sat Sep 19, 2020 5:17 pm
- Forum: Classifieds - Parts
- Topic: OT Dodge Brothers 1920 gas cap needed
- Replies: 16
- Views: 1339
Re: OT Dodge Brothers 1920 gas cap needed
I drove Erik's DB on a tour two years ago, took his Dad along, likely one of his last tours. Had a great time! But wish the DB brakes were a little better. Will have to see what I can do to mine when I get it back together. (after the Ts!) 
Mark, did you find a cap yet?

Mark, did you find a cap yet?
- Sat Sep 19, 2020 5:15 pm
- Forum: OT - Off topic
- Topic: Fire evacuation In Oroville
- Replies: 18
- Views: 1161
Re: Fire evacuation In Oroville
For those that might not be following the thread about us on the "main" forum page; we are now at home, and the house & surrounding area survived. Not even a sign of the fire to be seen until you drive up any road going north (not many of them, however) and within a half-mile you will run into the b...
- Sat Sep 19, 2020 5:00 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum (started 2019)
- Topic: David Dewey...Good News!
- Replies: 10
- Views: 738
Re: David Dewey...Good News!
Thank you all for your concerns, thoughts, & Prayers. We are again home, although this AM the smoke coming in the window woke me up, and then I heard that Forbestown was again on evacuation, but apparently the fire danger was well-east of us,a nd now it is clearing up a bit, whew! Barney is fine, st...
- Mon Sep 14, 2020 12:39 am
- Forum: OT - Off topic
- Topic: Fire evacuation In Oroville
- Replies: 18
- Views: 1161
Re: Fire evacuation In Oroville
Made a quick trip to Oraville today to give our key to animal rescue so they could bring our birds out which they did. house is still standing everything looks good but Fire is very close and we probably won’t be allowed in for at least two more days or more. But others have lost so much and my hear...
- Sat Sep 12, 2020 5:21 pm
- Forum: OT - Off topic
- Topic: Moving a Grandfather clock
- Replies: 15
- Views: 926
Re: Moving a Grandfather clock
It does look like a nice niche but it looks awfully close to a fireplace fireplace is dry wood out so I would Not put my clock near one. Our clock is a sleigh also! So about the same time. I think I’d have to look at the paperwork for the house is still there when I get back home I can look it up
- Sat Sep 12, 2020 5:15 pm
- Forum: OT - Off topic
- Topic: Fire evacuation In Oroville
- Replies: 18
- Views: 1161
Re: Fire evacuation In Oroville
We are still sheltering in Dunsmuir I think the fire did miss our house our power is back on but you’re still not allowed into the area so can’t verify that the house is still there but I think it is
- Wed Sep 09, 2020 10:20 pm
- Forum: OT - Off topic
- Topic: Fire evacuation In Oroville
- Replies: 18
- Views: 1161
Fire evacuation In Oroville
We left our home Tuesday morning because PG&E turned off the power because of the fire danger and on our way to my brothers place in Dunsmuir we got notice that our house is under evaluation and that we would not be allowed to go back so that we continue down to Dunsmuir where we’ve been and we have...
- Mon Sep 07, 2020 4:53 pm
- Forum: OT - Off topic
- Topic: I just got banned... from the watch repair forum!?!
- Replies: 13
- Views: 996
Re: I just got banned... from the watch repair forum!?!
I'm surprised no one has yet suggested what to do with all those watch parts. Are all the drawers that loaded? I would think mainsprings would be a small gold mine, but what do I know, I don't work on watches--too small!! Too delicate! And crystals, AFAIK are also hard to come by. Oh Well. . . . . T...
- Sat Sep 05, 2020 3:39 am
- Forum: OT - Off topic
- Topic: Moving a Grandfather clock
- Replies: 15
- Views: 926
Re: Moving a Grandfather clock
With the crank-in-the-face system, the weights are on cables, and by winding them up to the stops, you have "captured" the cables on the winding drums, so there is nothing to tie down. The fact that the clock is that style indicates it is near, if not at, the top of the line. As Marv mentioned, thes...
- Fri Sep 04, 2020 2:12 am
- Forum: OT - Off topic
- Topic: Moving a Grandfather clock
- Replies: 15
- Views: 926
Re: Moving a Grandfather clock
Dave, There are a few differences in Grandfather type clocks, in regards to the weights. One style, you have a winding crank, and you insert it into holes in the clock face to crank the weights to the top. On this style, crank the weights to the top, then take the weights off, and take the pendulum ...
- Tue Sep 01, 2020 3:06 am
- Forum: OT - Off topic
- Topic: "Pretty far-fetched" and stuff
- Replies: 71
- Views: 3152
Re: "Pretty far-fetched" and stuff
PS, I'm from Northern California, but anytime we gussied up, or did something fancy for company, we were "Puttin' on the Dog." OH and there was also the "secret code" from mom, whispered in our ears before a meal, "FHB!" which meant, "Family, Hold Back as I don't think I have enough food for this cr...
- Tue Sep 01, 2020 3:01 am
- Forum: OT - Off topic
- Topic: "Pretty far-fetched" and stuff
- Replies: 71
- Views: 3152
Re: "Pretty far-fetched" and stuff
Micheal, That's not "Far Fetched"--it is one heck of a "Whopper" of which Pecos Bill would be proud!
It's rather unsettling to hear these phrases are no longer understood by the "young folks." I'm getting tired of all the "Deer in the headlights" looks I get when I use them. . . . . .
It's rather unsettling to hear these phrases are no longer understood by the "young folks." I'm getting tired of all the "Deer in the headlights" looks I get when I use them. . . . . .
- Thu Aug 27, 2020 1:41 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum (started 2019)
- Topic: Seen in Yellowstone?
- Replies: 20
- Views: 1687
Re: Seen in Yellowstone?
Uh, no, the Tin Lizzy Inn is just south of the south park entrance, and there are some long grades up and down to get into the valley. Of course, once you are in the valley, it's a "cake walk." We started out in the '15, but after going down some long grades I started worrying about the climb out, a...
- Thu Aug 27, 2020 1:38 pm
- Forum: Classifieds - Parts
- Topic: Best Wax for Black Urethane
- Replies: 4
- Views: 468
Re: Best Wax for Black Urethane
Ha Ha, but seriously, I would stick with Mequire's products, the usually do not have silicones in them. Do avoid products with silicone in it, it will cause problems down the road. The "quick-wax-polish products usually have silicone in them. Of course, you could go with good old-fashioned Paste Wax...
- Wed Aug 26, 2020 2:31 am
- Forum: General Discussion Forum (started 2019)
- Topic: Seen in Yellowstone?
- Replies: 20
- Views: 1687
Re: Seen in Yellowstone?
Yes, the Model T & As for use in Yosemite, we did this a few years ago, and stayed at the B&B Tin Lizzy Inn--it was wonderful. The '15 Touring was our original choice, and as we pulled up to the park entrance gate, my clumsy big foot hit the coil switch and killed the engine (fortunately the car is ...
- Tue Aug 25, 2020 12:37 am
- Forum: General Discussion Forum (started 2019)
- Topic: No, no! Don't wake me!
- Replies: 1
- Views: 713
Re: No, no! Don't wake me!
NOOOOOOO!!!!!!
Quick someone pinch me, please let this be a dream. . . .
In my other hobby, she could say, "You will never build that layout" (Toy Trains)
No, it wouldn't be "You will never finish the layout" as everyone knows a layout is NEVER done. . . .

Quick someone pinch me, please let this be a dream. . . .
In my other hobby, she could say, "You will never build that layout" (Toy Trains)
No, it wouldn't be "You will never finish the layout" as everyone knows a layout is NEVER done. . . .

- Mon Aug 24, 2020 8:25 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum (started 2019)
- Topic: radiator hose
- Replies: 19
- Views: 1059
Re: radiator hose
Local Auto Parts store--at least that's where I bought some the last time (been a few years)
Sold by the inch, I believe!
Sold by the inch, I believe!
- Mon Aug 24, 2020 5:34 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum (started 2019)
- Topic: Any members or car effected by the CA fires?
- Replies: 7
- Views: 1003
Re: Any members or car effected by the CA fires?
I just got an email from Condon & Skelly telling me that if my garage is threatened by a wildfire, they will cover up to $250 of cost to move & store my car in a safer location.
Interesting--they probably figure that's cheaper for them than paying for a destroyed car.
Interesting--they probably figure that's cheaper for them than paying for a destroyed car.
- Mon Aug 24, 2020 12:53 am
- Forum: General Discussion Forum (started 2019)
- Topic: Any members or car effected by the CA fires?
- Replies: 7
- Views: 1003
Any members or car effected by the CA fires?
I almost hate to ask, but I know some areas were overrun very quickly giingn folks little to no time to get out. I do know the Swanton Pacific 19" gauge railroad was decimated by the fires. This railroad was built from the 1915 Overfair Railway at the Pan-Pacfic Exposition; it's a tragic historic lo...
- Sat Aug 22, 2020 2:27 pm
- Forum: Classifieds - Parts
- Topic: WTB - Forged L-Shape Front Shackles Set
- Replies: 15
- Views: 925
Re: WTB - Forged L-Shape Front Shackles Set
A friend of mine takes the ones that aren't worn below the thread diameter, puts them in his lathe (in a fixture) and turns them round, then presses a sleeve on them to bring them back to original diameter--voila! new again.
- Thu Aug 20, 2020 11:31 pm
- Forum: Classifieds - Parts
- Topic: Model T Covid Masks
- Replies: 21
- Views: 3317
Re: Model T Covid Masks
Dianna,
"Your" mask was a hit at the Doctor's office today! My wife saw someone wearing one at the Farmers' Market about a month ago--but she wasn't able to stop and find out who it was--someone in the Oroville (CA) area that's a "closet" model Ter!
David
"Your" mask was a hit at the Doctor's office today! My wife saw someone wearing one at the Farmers' Market about a month ago--but she wasn't able to stop and find out who it was--someone in the Oroville (CA) area that's a "closet" model Ter!
David
- Thu Aug 20, 2020 10:53 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum (started 2019)
- Topic: update Be careful cranking
- Replies: 32
- Views: 1893
Re: update Be careful cranking
The woodworking story is TRUE. I once worked for a guy who has a radial arm saw with NO guard of any sort around the blade. I always run that saw very afraid--I check the work area, check the wood I am about to cut, make certain I have a sold grip on the carriage--then, after a second check, I turn ...
- Wed Aug 19, 2020 1:44 am
- Forum: General Discussion Forum (started 2019)
- Topic: Bumper Stickers on Model t's
- Replies: 31
- Views: 2022
Re: Bumper Stickers on Model t's
Years ago when Terry was still a practicing Dentist, he would drive Rusty to the office. My in-laws live just doors up from his office, so put a card on Rusty's windshield, "We buy Junk, Call 800-GOT SCRAP" (or something close to that--it was a LONG time ago!).
Yeah, he figured out who dunnit.
Yeah, he figured out who dunnit.
- Wed Aug 19, 2020 1:22 am
- Forum: General Discussion Forum (started 2019)
- Topic: I am 14 and I bought a 1926 T. Now what?...
- Replies: 92
- Views: 4266
Re: I am 14 and I bought a 1926 T. Now what?...
Well, I did some math, and I was 14 when I started working on my Model A. Now I'm a little unusual in that I had to put the car back together, as my Brothers had taken it apart, and it took a while. I started on the car in 8th grade and was able to drive it to my High School graduation (not finished...
- Mon Aug 17, 2020 1:40 am
- Forum: General Discussion Forum (started 2019)
- Topic: What Is This Part?
- Replies: 11
- Views: 1038
Re: What Is This Part?
Ah, there's the documentation needed. So it is "type 2" used in '29 until August--didn't realize it was used that late.
Thanks for solving it!
Thanks for solving it!
- Sun Aug 16, 2020 7:58 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum (started 2019)
- Topic: Sweat and lacquer don't mix...
- Replies: 24
- Views: 2054
Re: Sweat and lacquer don't mix...
Hmm, this reminds me of a mystery we had back in the days when I worked on RR & the like. The owner had a nice Bentley sedan that was painted in lacquer many, many years before, a nice dark blue. In some areas the finish looked "alligatored" just lightly. Easily polished out to a nice smooth finish-...
- Sun Aug 16, 2020 7:38 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum (started 2019)
- Topic: What Is This Part?
- Replies: 11
- Views: 1038
Re: What Is This Part?
Well some of us are "reformed" Model A guys, I still haven't dug out any books though to see if I guessed right. Too busy mudding & taping sheetrock in my living room. 

- Sun Aug 16, 2020 3:00 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum (started 2019)
- Topic: What Is This Part?
- Replies: 11
- Views: 1038
Re: What Is This Part?
It looks familiar to me, I am thinking it MIGHT be an early Model A King Pin locking bolt. They are different from the later ones (these early pieces are known as "AR" parts from the Ford replacement parts IDs)
BUT this is just a guess from fuzzy memories!
BUT this is just a guess from fuzzy memories!