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Chris Haynes

The San Fernando Valley, CA Model T Ford Club was the base that MTFCA came from. Sadly from lack of membership it has dissolved. The SFV Model A Club Is thinking about becoming a joint T&A Club :-) . If you are interested the meetings are the third Thursday of the month at Galpin Ford. They meet ups...

Chris Haynes

Howell's sold me a unusable piece of crap.

Chris Haynes

I am searching for a Delco 5195 Two Cap Distributor. Originally used on four cylinder Stutz and other makes.

Chris Haynes

I also have one. No idea how to use it or what to do with it.

Chris Haynes

I was there Friday morning. Sadly didn't find what I was looking for but did pick up a few other items.

Chris Haynes

I'll be bringing my shopping cart and a pocket full of money.

Chris Haynes

I am looking for Delco Two Cap Distributor.

Chris Haynes

I just bought a car with a Morton and Brett OHV head on it. The car is set up to use the type of distributor used on four cylinder Stutz and a couple other makes. My distributor is missing and I need a replacement. If you know of one PLEASE let me know.

Chris Haynes

The "Mountain Fire" in Camarillo, CA was headed directly towards my home. Fortunately a piece of land had just been subdivided and was bare ground. With no fuel the fire stopped there just six houses away.

Chris Haynes

Howell's makes ill fitting crap. I have a door panel I bought that is useless. No customer service. Won't respond to Email or voicemail. That may be true of some things they make, but not all. Naturally, the more curves and bends and difficulty in making a part; the more likely it is not going to f...

Chris Haynes

Howell's makes ill fitting crap. I have a door panel I bought that is useless. No customer service. Won't respond to Email or voicemail.

Chris Haynes

That is not the original engine number. You can see how low the number area is compared to the rest of the water inlet surface. The original number has been milled off and that number stamped in its place. Although this is common practice it is illegal.

Chris Haynes

Living in Los Angeles I am looking for a great re-builder. Please don't mention H&H.

Chris Haynes

I have never had to use a service to get a title. In CA I fill out an "Application for Title" form. If asked where it came from I tell them the vehicle has been on my family land for years. NEVER, NEVER, NEVER tell them the car was built from parts. Bring the vehicle in for serial number verificatio...

Chris Haynes

Chris, ...answers to your questions can be made in many ways, -but I will begin here based on personal first-hand experience. To start, I am a professional engine rebuilder operating a licensed vintage repair business in Tennessee. As such, on many occasions we have been used to professionally verif...

Chris Haynes

So you remove the old number and put on the number you want. How do you plan or recreating the original cast texture of the number boss? The engine numbers are stamped on a machined pad to begin with and not on a raw, cast surface. Are you referring maybe to early blocks, where the number appears o...

Chris Haynes

So you remove the old number and put on the number you want. How do you plan or recreating the original cast texture of the number boss? It won't take any special devices to notice that the original number as been removed. If you happen to run into a Law Enforcement Officer that is having a bad day ...

Chris Haynes

I am looking for the spare holder that mounted on the cowl and running board on the drivers side.

Chris Haynes

Weld a blob on the end of the pin. Grab it with vise grips and pull it out.

Chris Haynes

When you file, grind, mill, or any other way of removing a number you flatten the number boss. It no longer matches the rest of the texture on the block. No matter what stamps you use it isn't going to fool a govt. employee who's job is to verify numbers. A favorite saying of my father who grew up ...

Chris Haynes

When you file, grind, mill, or any other way of removing a number you flatten the number boss. It no longer matches the rest of the texture on the block. No matter what stamps you use it isn't going to fool a govt. employee who's job is to verify numbers.

Chris Haynes

It is illegal to modify a serial number for any reason. In CA it is in section 10751 of the vehicle code. I learned this the hard way.

Chris Haynes

Both Helena and Michael are real people,

Chris Haynes

What tools would be in the tool kit for my 1921 Runabout?

Chris Haynes

My car is a non electric model. The headlamps operate directly from the magneto. No battery. Will these bulbs work on my car?

Chris Haynes

In search of a drivers door for a 1927 coupe/
Chris

Chris Haynes

Solid rubber tires are illegal in most states today. They are hard on the roads. But not in California, where they are still legal... CA Veh Code § 27450 - §27453. (2022) goes over the regulations on wear and construction of solid rubber tires in California... but in no way prohibits them. Metal ti...

Chris Haynes

vping wrote: ↑
Fri Jan 05, 2024 9:46 pm
There's a great website in regards to the MGTD, which list details like this and I enjoy the reading and discovery.
Cheers,
Vince

Morgan Garage Torn Down.

Chris Haynes

Here is mine as it arrived home.

Chris Haynes

If you're on the West side of the country call Chaffin's Garage and talk to Dave. You may have to make a couple calls to get through as Dave doesn't answer the phone when he is with another customer. Top of the line parts. Over the top service. They don't just sell parts. They manufacture them.(951)...

Chris Haynes

Solid rubber tires are illegal in most states today. They are hard on the roads.

Chris Haynes

They all have the same parts. Buy from the one closest to you to save on shipping.

Chris Haynes

It is Hayes, not Haynes

Chris Haynes

When I need a title I simply go to the DMV and fill out an Application For Title and get one the right way.

Chris Haynes

Jim11787 wrote: ↑
Wed Nov 29, 2023 9:20 pm

Chris Haynes wrote: ↑
Wed Nov 29, 2023 8:17 pm
After you install a tire and tube onto your rim you have a wheel.
Thanks for the clarification. What is the round metal part that the wooden spokes go into that the wheel mounts to called? The part where the 4 mounting bolts go through?

Sounds like you are talking about the hub.

Chris Haynes

After you install a tire and tube onto your rim you have a wheel.

Chris Haynes

Schroeder? Wasn't he Charlie brown's friend?

Chris Haynes

The Natchez Trace went trough Louis LeFlore's farm. Louis was my 5th Great Grandfather. He opened a store on The Trace. A town grew there and was called French Camp, MS as Louis Was a Frenchman. As French Camp grew it became LeFlore's Bluff, MS. In the 1850's French Camp was renamed to honor The Ind...

Chris Haynes

Chris, Some people can draw measurements on photos; but I’m technologically challenged 😒. I hope this helps you. The hardwood boards are nailed from the bottom approx 2 1/2”- 2 3/4” apart. Mounting holes (4) for 3/8” carriage bolts extend thru rabbeted connections. More info ? Just ask….. Absolutel...

Chris Haynes

"As promised, here are some pics of this ‘19-‘22 turtledeck wood frame. I thought it had a wood slat floor like my ‘14 but it doesn’t. First time I had it ‘on its nose’ and looked at the framing; it appears theres a part of the wood missing at the top of the pic. See the battery provision." Exactly ...

Chris Haynes

For something more "authentic", without running into legal problems, how about using something just a letter off of the original MILLER, such as MOLLER, MULLER, or MILLEY? I like your idea of identification but it definitely varies from the original. However, it your head to decide. When Charlie Ya...

Chris Haynes

The wood floor for my turtle deck burned. I am in the market for one. Or even a pattern for making a new one would be great.

Chris Haynes

No water = No rust.

Chris Haynes

Sadly I didn't find anything that I wanted or needed.

Chris Haynes

Mine are in my wallet.

Chris Haynes

Any Chrome Shop does Bright Nickel Plating. Chrome is actually clear and protects the Bright Nickel.

Chris Haynes

I have worn out my drift punches and three hammers trying to get this race out. It hasn't budged. I know it has only been in there for 101 years but this is frustrating.

Chris Haynes

I am just curious . If you are trying to sell something why not put in the price?

Chris Haynes

Reading the information I would say it is a reproduction. Listed as a new item.

Chris Haynes

My 1921 is very rusty.

Chris Haynes

Is it possible to search a Model T's history in New Jersey?

Chris Haynes

Names are helpful but contact information would be wonderful.

Chris Haynes

I am looking for engine re-builder in So Cal.

Chris Haynes

Why not simply have your state issue a title? I have found an easy way. I do a Lien Sale for storage fees. Stop by your local police impound yard and ask them who does their Lien Sales for them. Here in Los Angeles area I use Grant Lien Sales. Cost $75.00. I get a title with the engine serial number...

Chris Haynes

BLB27 wrote: ↑
Tue Oct 11, 2022 11:57 pm
Chris, Did you paint all surfaces of each leaf before you lubricated the leafs?

The paint between the leaves has graphite in it.

Chris Haynes

BLB27 wrote: ↑
Tue Oct 11, 2022 8:09 pm
Chris Haynes, Please describe how you cleaned, lubricate and painted your spring.

Sandblast to clean, Black enamel Rustoleum paint, Brush on graphite paint between the leaves.

Chris Haynes

I had my spring out for cleaning, painting, and graphite paint between the leaves. Before assembling the spring I mounted the main leaf. It was very easy to spread by hand. Once installed I then assembled the spring.

Chris Haynes

Here is my Model A on my Two Post lift. Simple extensions available from the lift maker make it easy.

Chris Haynes

1926-‘27 T’ emergency brakes have brake linings but not made out of multiple materials. The fact that the question was asking which band lining material was the best made it obvious the question was referring to transmission band linings. Just sayin’. :) Jim Patrick Thank you Jim. Finally a voice o...

Chris Haynes

Chris simply if you stated what year model T you were working on, replies would have been more specific. Lined emergency brake shoes were installed for the 26-27 model years, prior to that were cast metal shoes against the brake drum. As far as transmission band linings there are several materials ...

Chris Haynes

I often use the Lien Sale to obtain a title. Drop by your local Towing/Impound yard and ask them who conducts their Lien Sales. Here in Los Angeles I use Grant Lien Sales. They charge $75.00.

Chris Haynes

Let's clarify this request.. referring to emergency brake bands, or transmission brake bands? My 1920 parking brake has no lining. No bands are used on the parking brake. Do you need to update your profile to avoid confusion in the future? As you can see profile says I have a 1921 Runabout.

Chris Haynes

Moxie26 wrote: ↑
Sun Sep 04, 2022 4:04 pm
Let's clarify this request.. referring to emergency brake bands, or transmission brake bands?

My 1921 parking brake has no lining. No bands are used on the parking brake.

Chris Haynes

I know that bands are available in a variety of materials. My question is which one gives the most braking power?

Chris Haynes

Kerry wrote: ↑
Sat Aug 27, 2022 3:29 am
Today I was informed from someone who just fitted 4 Blockley's that in very small print is, Made in Vietnam.

Yes they are made in Viet Nam. However they are made to a much higher standard the anything from the Long Beach guys.

Chris Haynes

I have been told that all currently available tires except Blockleys are made in the same Vietnam factory using the same rubber compounds no matter what name is on the sidewall. Blockley tires are also made in Nam. Only Blockley has much higher standards and thicker sidewalls. One that will become ...

Chris Haynes

It doesn't appear that this project ever got into production.

Chris Haynes

Blast the head and use Zinc Chromate paint. Nothing else sticks to aluminum.

Chris Haynes

Now that retired engineer Terry Burtz has designed an improved Model A engine block with five main bearings, oversized insert bearings and full pressure oiling is there any reason the same can't be done for the T?

Chris Haynes

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Chris Haynes

Where do you plan of finding a P38 drop tank?

Chris Haynes

You have the patterns. Start making them.

Chris Haynes

Cartouche is Ecklers. The service I have received from them is despicable. Because of this I never order anything from them anymore.

Chris Haynes

If you check the Lucas website you will see that they sell a large variety of Blockley tires. They choose not to carry the Blockly Model T products and instead sell the tires they make themselves.

Chris Haynes

By all reports Blockley tubes are of superior quality. But they are offered only with metal stems. Hartfords have been quite adequate for me, so I expect I will continue buying rubber-stemmed Hartfords and installing my own metal stems at considerably less cost. I haven't done the math on Blockleys...

Chris Haynes

Chris Haynes

Being as you have an original you might consider reproducing them.

Chris Haynes

I loved it even though everything I bought could be carried in one hand. I did manage to get a lot of pictures of parts I need. Dinner at Cool Hand Luke's was great.

Chris Haynes

I am bringing cash and an empty truck. Looking for a complete turtle deck for my 1921.

Chris Haynes

old_charley wrote: ↑
Mon Apr 04, 2022 10:57 am
Lisa, try Kennedy Lock and Safe. 18512 Sherman Way, Reseda. (818) 705-1859.
They made keys for me for a couple of vintage wheel locks for me about 10 years ago.

They no longer operate as a store front.

Chris Haynes

My thrashed '21 still had the pans. It was also STD. bore and had the original Ford script head gasket leaving me to believe that the engine had never been worked on. This car was completely thrashed and then driven 10's of thousands more miles. Way Way past being simply wore out.

Chris Haynes

Unusual! Many Californians are moving out of California! I hope you will change your mind and post some more. I realize, you might not have any more left, but you could start again. Norm I wish all the immigrants to California would go back where they came from. It would be much less overcrowded he...

Chris Haynes

I think most everything is out of the way. Most of the original firewall was burned.

Chris Haynes

KWTownsend wrote: ↑
Thu Feb 24, 2022 12:55 am
Chris and Tim,
I'd love to see pictures of your cars showing your Blockley tyres.
-Keith

Chris Haynes

What is involved in replacing the firewall? Do I need to lift the body?

Chris Haynes

Chris Haynes

I bought a full set of Blockley tires and tubes and I am more than completely satisfied with them.

Chris Haynes

I have just had new spokes put into the wheels of my rusty old T. Naturally they stick out like a sore thumb. I have found that watering them every couple of days causes them to Grey and look much more like the rest of the car. Think about the fence around your yard. Where the sprinklers hit the woo...

Chris Haynes

Having built several vehicles from scratch let me give you one word of advice when registering it. NEVER TELL THEM IT WAS BUILT FROM PARTS.

Chris Haynes

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This is how my T looked when I took it to The California Highway Patrol for verification. California does not make you have your vehicle inspected yearly.

Chris Haynes

If you car has kerosene cowl lights it was a non battery car.

Chris Haynes

Cotter Pin.

Chris Haynes

In CA I have found it very easy to get a title. As long as the vehicle isn't registered in another name. Simply fill out an Application for title. A Statement of facts of where it came from. Have the serial number verified by DMV or sometimes CHP. Pay some money and walk out with your plates. Keep i...

Chris Haynes

Obviously not the same body. Close, but different.

Chris Haynes

Are they two or three speed?

Chris Haynes

Noticing large flakes of rust in my radiator I drained and flushed my cooling system. … If you had flakes in the radiator, you may still have some in the block. I flushed my radiator with Thermocure after noticing the drain petcock clogged with rust. Afterwards it took a couple of clear water flush...

Chris Haynes

Noticing large flakes of rust in my radiator I drained and flushed my cooling system. Then I refilled it with a mixture of RUST911 concentrate. I left it in for 24 hours, and even drove the car with it in without any problem. When drained the clear concentrate came out black. I repeated the operatio...

Chris Haynes

I went to the home page and didn't find a research tab?

Chris Haynes

I am very happy with the heavy tubes with metal stems that are made by Bloxley Tire Co. https://www.blockleytyre.com/

Chris Haynes

Here is Walt Disney during WWI. Notice the cartoon character on the canvas.

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