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It might be me but I’m seeing a bunch of questions from newbies. Some questions are so basic (to me) that it makes me laugh. Many modern folks think Model T parts and procedures are plug and play like today’s vehicles. Us old guys know T’s take a gentle but firm hand with an understanding of how and...

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I’m standing at attention but I can’t pay attention because I’m broke.

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Colin Mavins wrote: ↑
Mon Mar 31, 2025 10:39 am
On my 1912 The exhaust nut would always work loose over the course of the driving season until I was told to get the ford exhaust nut wrench, that was 3 years ago and the nut is still tight . I don't know why but it works.

It’s a magic wrench… just saying

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3 years after moving I will soon have a separate garage/workshop for my Model T and A. It won’t be as big as I want because of Money, location, and water runoff issues but 22 X 24 with 10 ft walls it is better than nothing. It took us a year to find a builder that would actually go further than say ...

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Harbor freight is your friend when it comes to wheel dollies. I have a T, A, and open trailer. The dollies make it possible to easily move the A and T around and pack them close together. I am building a new 24 x 22 garage (limited by cost and space on the lot) and plan on putting the A on a trailer...

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Obtaining a “club membership” count may be hard but it is doable, but determining how many people own Model T’s or how many ModelTs exist is only a guess. For example when I lived in NH I belonged to the NH T club, but when we moved to NC I tried to connect with the local club and got nowhere, so as...

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No brakes Almost?
At first I thought you were talking about most model T’s, but when I saw the pictures I realized that you really meant NO brakes soon.

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I’m very happy to see that your back.

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Me too… we have moved twice since i got the last catalog.
Snyders has moved to the top of my purchase list.

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I didn’t think I should have one until the float in the carb leaked..

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Don’t tell my wife but a really old car is a chick magnet

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It shows up when I log on to Facebook. I usually scan the posts and try to answer the questions if I know what I’m talking about. But many of the answers are hogwash.. ( that’s being generous ) If the question is from an newbie or complicated, etc. I send them to this web site to get expert informat...

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I have never looked at fuel consumption on 19 T or 31 A, but do note smiles per mile.

The T wins by a big margin.

but the A is better than my truck or modern car.

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This is great news…
I keep looking for a like button but can’t find it.

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I put the tubes in the old tires, slightly inflated them, and wrapped them in stretch wrap.

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When we got my dads 1919 T in 2011 it had been in a barn since 1964. I put air in the tires and drove it for about 8 years before getting new ones. So about 54 years. The tubes were fantastic — they only lost about 2 lbs of pressure over the winter. The new tubes lose about 5 pounds a week. Still ha...

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I made something like that years ago for parades and newbie driving lessons.
I attached a cord to it so I could disable the safety (pull it out) if needed.
Pictures are someplace in the old forum

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I’m sorry to hear about this.. my condolences to the family.

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Since you asked.. Removed 4 tires and demountable rims Put cardboard on the floor and Pulled the T out of the garage. Put 4 tires and rims back on Put the T on my trailer and tied it down. Put the cardboard in the back of my pickup and Pulled the trailer and T 34 miles to our new home. Unstrapped th...

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I put a small block of wood in the handbrake slot to stop the car from going into high gear when I am in a parade just to be safe.
I also use the block when teaching someone to drive the T the first time.

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John I’m trying to remember something I did years ago… I do not like spending money so it might have been a cheap 12 volt jumper cable. All I know is that it was thin, got hot when I started the car, and finally failed. Good to know about Jeff - it’s a bit pricy for this old retired guy so I might t...

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Luke. Thanks for the links. It looks like I can remember things from years ago (2017) because that was a thread that I posted the conversion info, but I am trying to remember what I did this morning. I think the 6 to 12 volt starter conversion guy is Steve Jelf so it will be awhile before he will be...

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Another question does adding a Bendix spring to the circuit really work?

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Be careful with extending the body too far.
When I put 2 good sized people in the third seat of my hack the front end gets a bit light.
Kids are OK but adults - no way.

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long story I used to start my 19 with the crank. - no starter. It ran on the mag but I had a 12 volt battery for powering the coils during starting, the LED stop lights, and cell phone. When I put a 27 motor in the car to save the 19 motor, I wanted to continue to use the crank but it wouldn’t engag...

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Many years ago I placed an order with Macs and never again…
They sent the wrong stuff, and it took multiple deliveries over a few weeks to get the whole order.

Getting the correct stuff was painful… they wanted me to pay for returning their mistakes and tried to make excuses.

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Not near lake Norman but just outside of Raleigh near RDU.

Have a 1919 T Hack and 31 A Town Sedan hiding in the garage.

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Jim, there is a guy on the Model A club forum looking for you. He needs a 20 ft boat and trailer moved from NC to MI.
I sent him here.

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I realize that this is weird question and is only partially related to a T but I would like to get the perspective of others. I’m getting old and trying to figure out what antique cars I should keep. My kids are not in a position to take them. 1. We have a 1919 Model T with a Mifflinburg body that m...

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The door frame has 6 ft 11 1/2 inches clearance so I need to lower the vehicle a minimum of 3 inches.

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Thank you..
It is a hack…
I am confident I know the height but will need to confirm the opening of the 7 ft door.

Ratching the springs is a great idea!

If it isn’t enough I can also remove the wheels.

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My 1919 T is 750 miles from me so I need some help with dimensions. It is 7 ft 2 inches tall. It is in storage in NH with 8 ft doors and I want to move it to a storage unit in NC. I can only find places in NC with 7 ft doors so I am wondering if someone can tell me how much I can lower the height of...

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A lot of people try to follow the diagram but I just make shure it works correctly. My dad showed me this way many many many years ago… 1. Handbrake all the way back. 2. Adjust the bands so when the Peddle is pressed down about 1 1/2 inches from the floor it locks up the low bands. 3. Next Adjust th...

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I watched a YouTube video titled the Origins of Precision last night and was surprised to learn that Henry Ford partnered with Johansson to make Jo gage blocks. They were probably more important to industry than the assembly line because the assembly line would not work without an accurate measureme...

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I alway Jack up a wheel when starting a Model T when it is cold. It just makes life easier. I put the brake handle forward (in gear) when storing and part way forward (in neutral) when starting. Once a bit warm I pull the handle back to stop the spinning wheel before lowering the Jack. If the motor ...

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I had an overheating issue in the 19 with an original radiator. I tried almost everything - cleaning, new fan, etc. and even a water pump — without success. I finally got a Brassworks radiator and now the damn thing runs too cold so I have to use a cardboard box on everything except the hottest days...

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I have a bunch of old National Geographic magazines…
I think some go back into the 19 teens…
I’ll have to dig them out and post a few pictures…

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I know that this is slightly off topic but I had Ron Patterson do the coils on our 19 T many years ago.
He replaced the capacitors and tuned them.
It was one of the best things I did for the T and my sanity.

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Phillip thanks for the heads up on the Tar Heels T’s..
it looks like they generally meet within an hour or so of where we will be living once we are settled in Roxboro.
I now know where I can get a T fix since my vehicles are not nearby…
We already miss them…

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I heard that Raleigh has 5 seasons, summer, fall, winter, spring, and pollen.

Will my leaf blower work on pollen?

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It is a 1919 with a Mifflinburg Suburban (hack) body. You must have a special 7 ft door because a normal 7 ft door is slightly less than 7 ft with the framing and moldings in place. I had to modify the opening in NH to get the T in the garage, can’t do it on rental property that is only 6 ft 11 inches

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I agree with the comment about Rich Eagle… he does great work..

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We have finished the first part of our relocation from NH to NC. We are somewhat settle in Raleigh (renting for awhile) The Model T and A are still in NH waiting for us to build our new retirement home in Roxboro. We would move the vehicles to NC but it is hard to find a place with 8 ft high doors f...

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We are in the process of moving from NH to North Carolina and I am putting the 19 T and 31 A into storage until we have a place for them in NC. When we have a place I’ll have freighter Jim handle the trip. It took me awhile to find a place because the T is 7 ft 2 inches tall and will not fit thru a ...

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My wife I have decided that it is time for us to leave NH, seek warmer climate, and build our retirement home with a toy shop for the T, A and fun projects. After much research we are currently focusing the Winston Salem - Greensboro - High Point and are planning a trip to get a feel for the area an...

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If I hit a telephone pole going 30 mph in my 1919 Model T I’ll die.
If I hit a telephone pole going 30 mph in my modern vehicle my checkbook will die.
Just saying!

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Many many years ago, before Covid, before the new forum, before insanity, some one posted a picture of Dad’s Puzzler from a Ford, Lincoln, Fordson dealer in Hornet NY. I made a few of the puzzles for friends. I need to make another, which is easy, but don’t have a good copy of the original picture. ...

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I had a hogs head on my 19 that leaked from a crack at the right front.
I cleaned the area with carburetor cleaner and used black hight temp RTV.
That leak stopped and it was hard to see the repair.

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Bill, I use the outside oil line that is described by George House.

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Have you talked with folks at Lang’s?

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In case you haven’t noticed, I don’t spend a lot of time on this site anymore. The folks were very helpful and fun to talk with but that has changed. I stopped because I got tired of the busybodies complaining about things that don’t affect them. I get the idea that they are just frustrated old men ...

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We used a 9 Volt lantern battery to help start our 19 T and ran it on the mag for many years. When I decided to add LED stop lights I switched to a standard automotive 12 volt battery (put it in a box on the running board) and even had a plug so I can keep my cell phone charged. As Jeff suggests I t...

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Never - and I'll stick to the story forever. :oops: But once was driving the 1919 in the neighborhood and it stopped running a few blocks from home. After a few minutes of looking at numerous things I put some smelly liquid that my wife delivered to me in the tank under the seat and it started up. M...

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I can't drive ON my battery - it is too small.

Sorry I couldn't help myself!

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I began a reply to this thread numerous times but ended up using the delete key. Some of the comments would upset a few of the thin skinned or only Model T people and others were (in my opinion) too honest. Now --- I just need to remember what this thread was about. OH YA !! I do miss the old times,...

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The first thing I thought of was that you were going to give us the answer before asking the question.

Like Carnac the Magnificent on the Johnny Carson Show.

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Thanks. You folks have all the answers. Now all I need to know are answers to three questions 1 Why is there air? 2. How do I get $10O, 000,000 for my hobbies? (after some thought I added another O to the amount and probably should add yet another one of two) 3. Where do I find the stuff that will a...

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I was at a car show a few weeks ago and a got into a conversation with a guy from Maine that owned a TR-3. We talked for a few hour and he said he had something that looked like a Model T radiator on his wicker basket. In a few minutes he returned with this and said that it looks like it belonged on...

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OH Ya!

Old age is horrible. I am forgetting things.
We did the hoochie koochie by the lake on a summer evening.

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Sorry -- I can't help myself!

When I saw the title of this all I could think of is a song and dance that starts with the left toe followed by the right toe.
After that you do the arms, Etc.
At the end you jump right in, turn yourself around and do the hoochie koochie.

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I just read Greg Scholz's comment -- I wish I had thought of that one!

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What was I thinking.. when I decided to mention car shows here? Dick Lodge said it clearly "I just like to let people look at the car and answer their questions." Now the back story - As a teen I went to Antique Automobile "meets" with my mom, dad and brother in the 1919 T I now own. I was a bit em...

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As the country song goes — “What was I Thinking?” I attended a car show today that was giving out a total of three trophies. They were chosen by participant and spectator voting. About 200 cars showed up and the three trophies (best of show, peoples choice, and best first date car) went to three Mus...

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That used to confuse me also.

Finally I drew a picture on the garage wall so I didn't forget.

It helped me when I was at home but I couldn't take the garage with me on a trip.

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A gas cap for a T?

That's not a fair trade.
The T is worth more than a gas cap.

If you wanted a gas cap for a Ugo it would be a different story

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I went to another car show this weekend with the T. It was the 350th anniversary of Kingston NH and around 300 cars showed up. They didn’t have classes but gave about 20 trophies for people’s choice. I couple people mentioned that they had seen the newspaper article with pictures and said that the c...

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Dave

You forgot my mid morning nap and five bathroom breaks.

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At 133 miles it is a bit too far for my 100 year old T -

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Mark. Thank you for posting the link. They left out the part where I said that my son is very interested in the car and want’s it to stay as original as possible. They also failed to mention the the original motor has never been rebuilt or even freshened up, but they did OK presentation of the vehic...

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The newspaper published the article about the soon to be 100 year old Model T.
It is online so I’ll try to post a link when I am on my computer instead of my iPad.
In the meantime it can be found at the Exeter Newsletter Seacoast online web sight.
They got about 80% of the info correct

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Hap pretty much covers it...

I’ll be careful about replying to what Jim said

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The local weekly newspaper learned the our T will be 100 years old on July 30 and wanted to do a story about it. They called me this morning and we setup an appointment at 2:30 today. I took the T out of the garage, gave them hard and electronic copies paper that gives all of its history with pictur...

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There is no thing high speed on a Model T. There is only slow and slower.

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I just got a message from the local newspaper.
They want to do an article on the 100 year old car.

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Bottom line I was stupid but it worked out great. On Saturday I got the T ready for a Sunday car show in Amesbury Ma. I cleaned the trailer, cleaned the T, and loaded the T for quick getaway on Sunday morning. On Sat evening I checked the info on the Amesbury car show and learned that it was the nex...

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I always turn the gas off on our T and A when they are put away. A few years ago I ran the T out of gas about a mile from home and called my wife to bring the lawnmower gas. After I poured it in the tank I noticed a big gas puddle under the car. The float had stuck. I jolted the carb with screwdrive...

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I thought you were asking if I knew how much time I had left before I died. I can say is that I have less time than I had before I began reading this thread. On the other hand as many have said - it depends upon priorities, the things you enjoy doing, and how much money you have. Our T and A are par...

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Just put a sponge on the garage floor and squeeze it to recycle.

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Most LEDs require 12 volts.
I put LED trailer lights on my Model A and T by using a 6 to 12 volt transformer.
LEDs are sensitive to the polarity so if you have a positive ground system you need to wire appropriately

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Real men drive Model T’s.
They are not ego sleds like most of the other vehicles.
As many have said you don’t just get in one and go —-
you have to actually drive it, think ahead (way ahead), and adjust things as you travel.

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I found this while cleaning up the garage a few days ago.
It was with a bunch of old books my dad had.

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What everyone has said.
I attached a cord to the anti-high gear block so I could easily remove it.

I used to do parades but realized that they were hard on the T - especially if there were and hills, even small ones.

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I don't need no wheel block!

I use the Model A front bumper when the T is in the garage.

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The motor in our T was cast on July 28, 1919 and it became a motor on July 30, 1919. :!: I can't figure out which day to have its 100th birthday party so I am thinking of starting on July 28th and partying thru the 30th of this year. :roll: On the other hand it might have taken a few days to put the...

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I had time to finish the trailer Details of the additional ramps — now painted The hardwood board locks into the trailer ramp keeping things together 1879193B-FF12-4110-9048-B5395037C5C4.jpeg 27344D54-836A-4FA4-AFBE-D6549DB11995.jpeg All dressed up and ready to go. Walmart has gallon of Glidden redw...

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The ramps in place. The angle matches the dovetail and they lock in place so there is no chance that they will move. 636AC8E7-1501-4F40-9395-8414991144A6.jpeg The winch came with two wireless remotes and two controls with extension cables. After mounting a battery box and getting a new battery I rem...

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Just in case someone is interested.... I put the T on the trailer last weekend and was very uncomfortable with driving it on and off. It took me a couple tries to get it on and I was concerned about stopping it before encountering the Jelf bar. Backing it off was easier but still not comfortable. Th...

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After finishing the work on my trailer I decided to check the T over, change the oil, grease all the fittings, check the air in the tires, etc. before starting it. When I looked in the radiator I couldn't see any liquid so I got a jug of 50-50 and added a few pints. Then some more --and more until I...

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Most likely Steve is hoping that this thread dies but I want to show you the results of my last few weekends I rebuilt the suspension, painted the Jelf bar, added covers to the ramps, made sure the lights worked, checked out the brakes, adjusted the hitch height, and did a test drive. Then I put the...

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Tom

I stated all political sides in my comments, therefor there were no actual politics stated
It is neutral.

But I did state my opinion.
IT IS WRONG to change the numbers on a motor.

I could have stated my religious opinion, but that it obvious.

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LOL It depends on wether you are a Democrat or Republican. If you are a Democrat you can do anything you want as long as you say it loudly and claim it was Trumps fault. If you are an established Republican you you can do it if makes you money and you can justify the action. If you are neither (or u...

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Hill = if you are going up it is a Model T speed reducer.
If you are going down it is a Model T speed enhancer.

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I plan on adding a couple sheets of plywood with gritty stuff to the ramps.

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My wife tells me that the JELF BAR needs to be painted. At first I though that black would be best but now I am thinking denim. In any case I need to write JELF BAR on both sides of it to make it official. I wonder if people will think I am advertising for a Bar. I almost forgot. —- Candy? I never t...

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I have been working on my trailer. It needed a bit more work than I originally thought but it is progressing. I just finished rebuilding the suspension and fixing the wireing. As I was looking at the results of my work I realized that I needed to add something else when Seve Jelf’s picture came to m...

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The grass was dying and they are too cheap to purchase fertilizer.
Next they will complain that the grass is too high and turn it into a sheep farm.

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It works great on my iPad, home computer, work computer with robust virus protection, Samsung phone with Chrome, and smoke signals.
Ok the smoke signals are very slow and the pictures are blurry when the wind is blowing .

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HI Dean!

I see three posts about one board at a time.

Does that mean you have three boards on the truck or did it take you three times to get one board on it?

Just Kidding - truck looks great!

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Be careful with the new petcock because it is easy to score it and end up with something that leaks.
I don't know about soap but it might be good to put a bit of lubrication on the sealing surface before using it.

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I tried Evapo-Rust on my T and it think the only thing that evaporated was the money in my wallet.

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