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Have had some interest. If not sold by then, it will be at the Model T Ford Club of St Louis Swap meet on May 5th, 6am till 4pm.
At the GSC Credit Union Ball Park
2301 Grizzlie Bear Blvd
East St Louis, Il
62206

Call Jeff and let him know you're coming! Three one four, 703-85 six four.

These are great model T roads with very light traffic. The Mississippi river valley here is wide and flat with deep black soil that is great for growing soybeans and corn. And at least one BIG TREE! Count me in Scott.

Kelly, please don't take my comments, ( and some others) as being against making modifications to your own car. There are many things you can do to make a T perform more like a modern vehicle. From bone stock, to something extreme, or something in between. T_Bucket_001.JPG Whatever makes you happy. ...

Wayne, Amen to that! Well said.

Steve, It is a great pleasure to read your blog again!! I look forward to the next installment and the many more to come!

The conundrum of a curious mind.

Here in Berryman Mo, it was about 99 percent coverage. Similar to late evening or dusk. In 2017 we were in the shadow, that was very cool!

If that were true, Fay Wray would have been saved.

What great excitment Rich, you are an inspiration.

Thanks Wayne, I'm just a regular guy, like you, who enjoys engaging in critical thinking.

Back in the wild West of advertising where anything goes and buyer beware. :) Remember Keds and PF Flier tennis shoes with the "special" heel insert that made you run faster and jump higher!! They were too expensive for my parents. :cry: If those tires actually stuck to the road, they would also rob...

Part 2 just came out. Fun to watch, they're learning.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3FMNUpFhsz4

Thanks Tim. Jeff's parents toured extensively around the Midwest in the car. It's a good driver!

More pictures.

Posting for a friend, not my car! For inquiries, call number listed below. 1930 model A Deluxe Tudor Thorne Brown Balanced engine Powder coated wheels Aftermarket trunk Cowl lights Turn signal conversion Fiberglass front fenders LeBaron Bonney velour interior Located in Springfield, Illinois $12,000...

Check out the simple, inexpensive crank holder in the last picture.

I agree, I see a trend of young folks discovering the fun and affordability of the T. At the end of their video, they even stated, "it's the most fun we've ever had, going slow"

Norman, that car was one step away from the smelter. I would not be critical if you had turned it into a hotrod, better that than gone. But, I'm glad you didn't.

Then again, it's your car, you didn't build it to make anyone else happy.

You both make great videos. Steven captures the exhaust note and sound of the T very well. I will watch and listen for my "fix" if I haven't had mine out for awhile.

Wow! This one hit the nail.

"It's bad for the model T hobby"
As long as someone is not misrepresenting what they have, we should all refrain from unsolicited comments.

What DOES hurt the hobby, is some newby at an event, (or anyone for that matter) being told what a piece of crap their car is!

Great to have you back Steve! For my Uncle, who was a ww2 airplane mechanic and a model T and A enthusiast, (and inflicted me with model T's) formal wear meant wearing your newest and cleanest overalls.

Interesting question. I believe Brent is correct, the horsepower output of the engine does not change. The question is, does the weight of the magnets rob horsepower, or merely store it? And if so, how much?

I'm no speed expert, but I don't think a distributor is what makes a speedster go faster. What it does, is allow you to reduce the weight of the car and add some zip by eliminating the magnets.

Good to hear!!! Thanks for the update.

It has a nice satin look. I wouldn't be ashamed of that at all!

You're welcome. Sorry I couldn't answer your question about different lengths for different years. Maybe someone else will chime in.

Jeff, that T looks so forlorn in the drifting snow. It looks like Mother nature will soon reclaim it to the earth. As far as art, that's meant as a compliment.

You only need four. Two for the front of each seat. Pick the ones that suit you for height on the driver's seat and use the others for the passenger seat. They have a little bend in them so you can adjust the seat forward or back by rotating them 180 degrees. Sorry, I don't have my 27 Tudor any more...

I am very happy that Steve is on the mend and will return home soon.

How could these facts lead to any. contentions??? Sincere concerns are always welcome. If inappropriate, I'm sure Steve can speak for himself.

Being the frugal type, I drive a 2012 Ford Focus hatchback with the five speed manual. It gets 37 to 40 mpg.

But I do drive a truck occasionally. I love my 1994 Ford F150.

This is my first T, 1927 Tudor purchased in November 1981. Believe it or not, it was running and drivable. I sold it in 2018 after I bought this 26 Touring.

OUCH!! That was my concern when I saw That area on my axle oozing oil.

I have a twin axle tilt back with electric brakes that was custom made for a T. My car is not a trailer queen, I don't mind if it gets rained on. Would I like an enclosed trailer? Sure. But this one meets my needs just fine.

Jerry VanOoteghem wrote: ↑
Thu Feb 08, 2024 3:01 pm
It's kinda like a ship carrying a lifeboat.

At 20 horsepower. a T could use all the help it can get!

Bryant, if it's May 30th 1922, they would be reading, "Dedication of the New Lincoln Memorial" You probably could go sit on that porch, on Google street view it does not look much different.

That is GREAT! Someone should repop those, they would sell well in conjunction with the oil filter screen and magnet.

Hello Donnie and Kathy, I take the T out in cold weather also. A couple of years ago I splurged and bought gypsy curtains, they help more than I thought they would by blocking the wind away from the front seat passengers. Kathy will appreciate that!

Fun videos, keep em coming.

Scott - Go watch this: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fmHoUKq0sC8 I’m wondering if the water temperature in the radiator and block ever got up to regular “running” temperatures ? I've enjoyed this video before. He is not moving very fast, and pushing through the snow puts a good load on the engine...

A 26 roadster should lift off easy with 2 or 3 guys no bracing required. If the column is out put a 2x4 from 2 stand on either side one under the rear take the chassis out from under the front easy job Yes, three or four reasonably healthy adults will have no problem. You can shift and adjust the b...

Rich, Your renditions are great! But I don't see spy vs spy.

Naaa!

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"Stop, I say stop it boy, you're doin' a lot of choppin' but no chips are fly'n"

Congratulations Mark! I've got a couple years to go.

Steve J, We, many of us, think of you often every day! Today being Christmas is a special time for most of us, and therefore a day upon which we reflect on many things in our lives. We think of things, and people, that help to shape us, and guide us in better directions. You are one of those wonder...

Looks like fun! I wonder what sleigh bells would sound like tied to a spoke?

Merry Christmas Scott.
John

OMG! And to think what I threw away in my shop vac!!

"I'm told he's the go to guy for tractor REPAIRS" Are you sure he's not the go to guy for buying and selling used tractors? There are thousands of those bullet proof tractors out there Still in use and many in graveyards for parts. Yours looks nicer than most. By all means trade it in for something ...

On this forum board index, scroll down to services. Go there and scroll down to "Full Flow Float Valves", click his name and there's a link to his email.

Was not sure about the wire wheels myself but they are growing on me. I considered going back to its original wheels. What do ya'll think? It's a beautiful car, the wheels fit because a young professional would spend more to spiff it up. Not so much on a sedan. What father of four and a mortgage wo...

Looks like part number 7840D at Langs.
If you are not sure, you can ask on their website or call. They're always very helpful.

Steve, I'm so glad you are doing well and back on the forum! You have been missed! May you continue to improve and have many free starts in your future!

John

On the left is my Uncle, Ben Pierceall. Sitting on the hood of his car is rags, and on the right is his buddy Willmer Jackson. Taken about 1932-33 probably somewhere near Fort Laramie Wyoming. Sorry for the poor quality, it came from a very small print.

That is a good question. I will tell you my unrestored 27 tudor did the same thing. After a drive, the back windows were down about .5 to one inch. I attributed it to worn window felts.

Just watched it Mitch. You weren't shaking too bad.

Driving a T at first can be a challenge for some, add to that for her the wheel is on the left side!

Your Tudor looks great John! Looks like it's come along quite aways!

I took my windshield out to replace the plate glass with safety glass.

I always enjoy your videos Steven. They are well done, entertaining, informative and objective. Thank you. I check regularly for new ones. Keep them coming!

There were pictures taken, Scott's son in law had a few good ones. They'll probably post soon.

Great stuff Rich! Keep em coming!

You would think theatres would demand intermissions, concessions are a big part of their profits. Remember the dancing soft drink cup and popcorn container singing "Let's go out to the lobby"

(I'm showing my age)

Whether you are going up or down a hill in low, going in reverse, or sitting still with the engine running, the triple gears are in action. The only time they are not turning on their pins is when in high gear or direct drive. They are situated over the deepest part of the crankcase. Your rods and b...

Neat photo. Begets the question of "wonder how much training, factory or otherwise" these fellas had in order to perform the task? Or was it "learn by doing"? I believe in the early days it was learn by doing. Look at the Ford service manual, it is written clearly and simply. If you could read, you...

Harold Lloyd's film, Get Out and Get Under, has a lot of T scenes and action. You can watch it free on YouTube. It has a great scene where he climbs into the engine compartment to fix it.

Thanks for keeping it real.

It's a real shame that so many people today believe in equality of outcome instead of oppertunity & feal that everything is owed to them. They will never get to experience the priceless feeling of helping someone or having someone help you when needed. Craig. ??? I missed it. Is that what happened?...

Jerry VanOoteghem wrote: ↑
Fri Oct 27, 2023 11:53 am

JohnM wrote: ↑
Fri Oct 27, 2023 10:28 am

Your key words are " heavy braking" which is what you should avoid.
True. But we don't always have that option.

I'm sorry Jerry, I misunderstood your question. I thought you were asking how to use engine compression to safely go down a hill to avoid heavy braking.

If I may, I think I can answer your question Jerry. It is recommended that the idle adjustment be set as low as possible for the engine to still run. On a steep hill in low gear with throttle and spark up, you shouldn't be going much faster than a walk. At that speed it doesn't take much to stop. If...

You have the eyes of experience Norm, someone with less experience may not see the subtle difference. Hope you made it to your school visit.

I believe the old adage is, "Go down a hill in the same GEAR it would take to go up It" Whether you have a ruckstell or not, the goal is to have engine compression slow your speed down the hill and use your brakes sparingly, if at all. If you are paying attention and looking ahead, you can go around...

Enjoy your videos Donnie. With good bands that are properly adjusted I have gone up and down some pretty steep hills as long as I don't lose traction in loose gravel. When I was younger and learning to drive I remember some older people advising to go down the hill in the same gear you would use to ...

I was supposed to meet the group at the Augusta Garage, but, as Scott said, plans were changed and I caught up with them on the road. But while I was waiting I met glass blower and owner, Sam Stang who gave me a tour of the garage. It is the quintessential "dream garage" One side was originally buil...

Thanks for posting this. That's a great gizmo! I can also see that it would be very useful when teaching someone to drive a T, it would keep it out of high until they are more familiar with the controls.

You can do it. It's not rocket science.

Yes! The pace of shows and movies seem to move faster than the pace of life itself. At home I frequently go back because the image is flashed so quickly or they talk so fast, if you blink, you'll miss it. No wonder younger people are bored with older movies where the camera stays and the actors move...

Rich Bingham's 39 Packard? I didn't know he had that many horses!

20231020_121347-1.jpg I had a similar problem with my 26 touring. Some may not approve of my fix, but it has worked for me. My tank was reasonably clean and serviceable except it leaked from pin holes in the overflow tube inside the tank. I removed the extended tube on the firewall and thoroughly c...

Thank you John, that is just the answer I was hoping for.

Thanks all for your thoughts. The oil level is correct, the exhaust pipe extends past the axle. As suggested I'm going to thoroughly clean the area and inspect with a magnifying glass. If it is just seeping at the joint and or rivets, that is not a big concern. My biggest fear is if the housing is c...

It could be leaking where the outlet fitting is soldered to the bottom of the tank or the overflow tube inside the tank is rusted and perforated. It's not uncommon for a 90+ year old tank. If you can't determine exactly where it's leaking while in the car, your going to have to remove the tank.

I regularly inspect my 26 touring before a drive, I have cleaned the undercarriage and an area on the rear axle appears to continue to get oily. Is it possible that the housing is cracked? I would like to avoid a catastrophic failure.

Scott, I'll be leaving at sunrise. I'm planning to meet you and all in Augusta.

Dang, You beat me to it.

Latex is a water based paint. Mineral spirits will only mix with an oil based paint.

Looks like he's going to take up jogging again.

Thank you Mark.

Rich, cars no, but pull out a flip phone from 2005 at a board meeting, be ready for some attention.

Most likely the spring on the handle was broken or missing. Don't ask how I know.

I did find some information about it but, Leo you about summed it up. Thanks. I will tinker with it, most importantly when someone asks I can now tell them what it is.

Thank you very much! That was my guess, but there is no scale or markings on it. You would have to remember the level when you filled it to estimate the change. Now that I know, I can research it better. Thanks!

When I bought my cabin, this was hanging on the wall. It was about half full of a red liquid that has turned clear as it has evaporated. The only opening to the air is at the top of the "spout", and it is made of clear glass. My guess was it's some kind of old time barometer? There is such a wide an...

The best thing to do is, if you are not expecting a call, or you don't recognize the number, don't answer. Let it go to voice mail. If it's important, they'll leave a message. If they don't, well , I guess it's not important.

They are only original once! It has been very well cared for. It's hard to imagine canvas that age looking that good. I hope it finds a good home where it is preserved.

A little Steam Powered Fun!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AV7ZTwqC8ZI

Thanks for posting. A lot of work and effort to set up that shop. I hope he gives demonstrations to local school students, it's better than looking at pictures.

The oldtimers would also screw the lids to the bottom of a cabinet to save on shelf space.

Thanks George for the update. Glad to hear he's got P and V.

It seems years ago most products were stamped with, where, who, and when. It's just a glass jar, but the manufacturer was proud of it and wanted to be sure you knew who made it.

Congratulations! You can't outrun the law, especially in a TT.

Papa knows best.

Very good Nathan, the Ford script stands out very well. If you do a walkway, be sure to post a thread about it. I would like to but I don't have any extra running boards laying around.

That is painful to look at. There have been cars found half buried that were resurrected, Steve has a number of options and a lot to work with here. The best part is he appears to be on the path to full recovery.

I have been using his designed viton tipped float valve. Those who have one know it is a fantastic product!

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