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This guy is an imposter who goes by James. He sent photos from an eBay listing and claimed they were his and keeps trying to contact me.

ahovey

Hi everyone, I'm looking to buy some good Hyatt roller bearings for use in my rear end rebuild for my Torpedo. If anyone has spares with tight cages and rollers hopefully pretty close to .500" please let me know. Ultimately would need a quantity of four but certainly willing to put together a piece ...

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Email sent

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I had both a Rands and an Automatic ‘11 Torpedo windshield. The Automatic had the screws in place for the bumpers and the Rands had original bumpers intact. Here’s a picture of the Rands.[image][/image] Here is a photo of a late 1910 square tank Torpedo courtesy of the Detroit Public Library showing...

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Andre,

I responded to your post last year on this with a few dimensions. https://www.mtfca.com/phpBB3/viewtopic.php?f=2&t=26704

Let me know if I can be of any other help with dimensions or anything else. I had detailed engineering drawings made for these brackets.

Austin

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Back to the top, this is $15-$45 less what is seen online and the ride is free.

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FYI - threads for cap are different between the repro and originals.

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bump to the top. These are great boards and ready to ship for FREE asap.

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Just sent you an email regarding the other #3

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Hi, shoot me an email with any questions. I have a NOS i am going to install, but I can give you any dimensions you need. Austin

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Does anyone know if both Rubes and Nonpariel produced the Torpedo horns. I think most of what I have seen only shows Rubes, but would be curious to hear otherwise.

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Can you post a picture of the side of the coils with the lettered stencils.

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Check out some pictures, I believe they are solid ash.

ahovey

Back to the top, they’re built to factory drawings

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Have a set of new floorboards I purchased at Luray last year that I don’t need anymore. Made by Jonathan Anderson for an ‘11 Torpedo. Would like to get back what I paid for them, $210. Willing to ship domestically at my expense.

Feel free to reach out.

Thanks,
Austin

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Back to the top, I will be at Luray.

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I have brand new .502” kingpins and new bushings in the spindles so I don’t expect play there. I was told the axle would need new threads on the bottom, so that’s what I need to use the tool for. The potential bend in the axle is another issue.

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Looking to buy a short length of firewall trim for a 1911. I am trying to get my windshield in position and don't want to bend my existing length of trim to shape around my current firewall which is temporary for the assembly of the car. The trim goes between the firewall and filler board. Thanks, A...

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It’s an early, no ford script, T-202 axle going on an ‘11. The bend in the axle I believe makes it bow outwards slightly per the seller.

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Steve - not brave enough with a T that isn’t in alignment anyway. Robert - I primarily need to use the tool to replace the upper bushings and the threaded inserts. I would do it on a mill, but I don’t have the proper taper reamer and fear there is a risk of the two inserts not being concentric. I ha...

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Jim, just sent you an email. The parts would help us get a car back on the road.

Austin Hovey
2013067112

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Hi, I am in the process of rebuilding my front axle and I wanted to see if anyone offered a repair service around NJ or had a Stevens front axle repair tool that I could potentially get access to.

Appreciate any help.

Austin
(201) 306-7112
Hoboken, NJ

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Sent you an email. Thanks, Austin

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Sent an email

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Sold $220,000.

ahovey

Sorry for the wacky orientation but this should help. These are the dimensions from a likely repro bracket I have. Email me if you need anything, good luck!

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I spent a long time last night considering buying this, but opted to hold out for an original. This is what I understand based on the link below. T-403 is the Timing Gear cover for the 1908 water pump cooled T’s. The casting number is found to be in the large block font as seen in the original cover...

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My understanding is the original rocky mountain brakes used a cable equalizer. The linkages from the pedal is a bolt on bracket connecting the pedal to a bracket over the universal with solid rods. Pictures provide a better explanation, courtesy of Larry Tomaso and Larry Smith. They detail I believe...

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Thanks John and Rick, I will take a look inside as best I can and see if anything’s is binding and then try a dowel.

Someone mentioned to me that they could be potentially soldered in place. Is anyone else familiar with that?

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Hi all, I am in the middle of a steering column rebuild for my ‘11 Torpedo and would like to ask for some help. I am disassembling an ‘13 column that wasn’t usable on the flange end but had a quadrant and gear case in great condition. I have drilled through the rivets passing through the quadrant in...

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I believe this to be a 1910 model 26 based on the “A”preceding the serial number. I believe that would require a 1:1 swivel versus the later 2.5:1 swivels. To my understanding the pictured bracket was introduced in 1911. Here’s a photo from a 1911 auto parts supply book.

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Back to the top, one last try for something domestic.

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Try UniShippers.com

We use it regularly at work for arranging LTL shipping (less than truckload). It’s fairly intuitive to use and provides you with a variety of rates and service providers to choose from. We use it nearly on a daily basis for all sorts of freight.

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Allan wrote: ↑
Tue Oct 12, 2021 5:59 am
Austin, if you can't find one locally, I have one.

Allan from down under.

Thanks Allan, if no one else domestically has one I’ll be in touch.

ahovey

Hi all, I am looking to buy a brass spark and throttle quadrant for a 1911 steering column. I believe at this point it was produced by Dodge brothers. I am doing a rebuild of a reproduction steering column for my torpedo that failed on me and this is the last piece I need to do the assembly and get ...

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Correct me if I am wrong but I don’t believe they were ever supplied on Model Ts out of the factory. I have seen them on quite a few different brass cars, often luxury marques. At least on some Pierce Arrow’s I have seen them with plano convex lenses. The lense is flat on one side and convex on the ...

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Sent you a text, will call tomorrow.

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I wouldn’t really consider the Torpedo I am building to be a “speedster”. But yes the engine was changed when the crank shaft broke and he was going on a tour in short notice. It was replaced with a later motor with a starter so he could continue to tour into his 70’s and beyond with greater ease. T...

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Well my grandpas late production year 11 Touring (late July) has matching original data plate and engine number. So anything closer to 63,000 is a plus for me. I’m using the original motor on my Torpedo and can’t take the plate off grandpas.

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Keep me posted if you have one. Here’s a picture of what I’m looking for.

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Hi all, I am looking to buy a riveted style steering gear case for an ‘11. Long story short, my lengthened Torpedo shaft failed in the case and it’s wrecked which is causing me to not have any steering. :evil: Any help would be appreciated. Many thanks! My cell is (201). 306 7112 and my email is aho...

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Hi all, I am looking to buy a few sets of gears for a 4:1 steering ratio. For reference the planetary gears have 12 teeth, I have a few sun gears in good repair so the planetary gears are what I am really after. Feel free to give me a ring at 2013067112 or shoot me an email at ahovey@gmail.com. Than...

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Worth the purchase! There is a lot of information not seen in the black book as well as worthwhile articles.

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Shoot the poster an email, he was very quick to call and forthcoming with details.

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I actually have a set of original brass plated steel windshield clips and am still trying to find an original set of the dash clips. Thanks everyone! Going to try my hand at ebay, keep me posted about any original sets.

Austin

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They do sell reproductions but there are a few discrepancies I am aware of and I would like to see if I can find originals. A few small differences in dimension but one easy visual difference is the ends of the repro clips are not a radius, rather they are just rounded off. RV is making flat reprodu...

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He did, but they do not come with the bend to accommodate the trim. Hoping to find original set so I don’t have to make the bend myself.

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Hi all, I’m looking to purchase an original set of two piece dashboard clips for an ‘11. I am looking for a set that has the bend to accommodate the trim over hang. These are the pieces that connect the firewall to the windshield riser board. Please reach out me on my cell at 2013067112 or my email ...

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I stand corrected! Thanks all for the pointers. Here is what I am looking for with a straight arrow more or less centered. Any help is appreciated.

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I could very well be wrong, I will get over to another '11 tomorrow and will post a picture of what I am trying to remember.

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Anyone have one?

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I’ll take kit 3 please.

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Hi all, I’m looking for an original brass carburetor adjustment rod knob. I am willing to buy the whole set up but am primarily interested in the knob. I believe for an ‘11 it has a clockwise pointing arrow. If you have one for sale please let me know. Regards, Austin Hovey 2013067112 ahovey@gmail.com

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Hi Bob,

Sent you an email for the brass water side tube and early adjustment arm.

Thanks,

Austin

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Thanks to everyone for the input and information. Was able to purchase a nice set up.

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I am currently working with a later brake set up with a folded steel cam. If there are no differences in the handle I would be willing to purchase only the cast cam. I’m aware I would have to drill out a few rivets in the process to replace it. Looking to be correct to ‘11 where possible.

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Hi all,

I am in the market for a cast cam hand brake for my ‘11.

Please let me know if you have one you are willing to sell.

Regards,
Austin Hovey
2013067112
ahovey@gmail.com

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Hi all, I am in search of replacement blue and red plane convex lenses, approximately 3-3.125” to be used in a Jno Brown Model 78 tail light. I am also in search of a font for it, it seems it is the same as the Model 85 sidelights. Please let me know if you have any of the above that you would be wi...

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Would prefer an original, to match column. But may follow up with you. Thanks

ahovey

Hi all,

I am looking to buy a brass steering gear cover for my ‘11.

Thank you!

Austin Hovey
ahovey@gmail.com
2013067112

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Get them while you can, just received mine in the mail. Looks great!

ahovey

Thank you for your offers and insights.

Fortunately, I was able to get accurate dimensions and I will build a set from that.

Thanks all!

ahovey

Back to the top, thanks for the help so far.

ahovey

I was able to to buy the support rod to body brackets, just looking for the eyelets for the top of the rod to windshield. Similar to this picture. Dimensions or drawings would also be greatly appreciate.

Thank you,
Austin
2013067112

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Hi all,

I’m looking to buy an original 1911 data plate, please feel free shoot me an email at ahovey@gmail.com or call me at.

Thanks,

Austin

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Hi Darel,

I sent an email a little bit ago about 9-11 plates, do you still have one available?

Austin

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Hi, I am looking to buy a set of of eyelets that connect the support rod to the windshield and the lower support rod to body bracket for an ‘11 Torpedo. I understand the eyelets are likely already attached to the rods, but I am willing to also buy the the complete set. Please reach out me at 201 306...

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Hi,

I’m looking to buy a 4:1 steering gear and pinion set.

Please shoot me an email if you have one you are willing to sell.

Thanks,

Austin

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bump, seems I just missed one

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Hi all,

I am looking to buy a two piece timer for my ‘11 Torpedo. If you have one that you are willing to part with please let me know.

Austin Hovey

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Lights were sold

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Hi all,

Looking to buy a 1911 drag link/connecting rod and a tie rod.

Please let me know if you have on available.

Thanks,

Austin

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bump, let me know what you think. Thanks, Austin

ahovey

Looking to buy a brass Jno Brown acetylene generator for an ‘11 Torpedo. I have heard their are smaller generators for the Torpedo but I am looking for a full-size/standard one.

Thanks, Austin

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I have a pair of Jno Brown Model 100 sidelights for sale, for '12 T, looking for $600, free domestic shipping. Purchased a few years ago for this price and would like to break even on this. Lamps are in good, complete, original condition, with legible text on chimney, original window glass, jewels, ...

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Kim,

I’d like to buy the crank.

Austin

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