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frontyboy

A bird in the hand is worth more than 2 in the bush!!!!!! As we all know the brass era cars have been dropping in value for the last several years. When I'm asked what any of my brass era cars are worth, I tell them " It is only worth what some fool will pay me the day I want to sell it. just sayin'...

frontyboy

I have used Bill for a number of car transportations as my brother has as well. ALWAYS THE BEST SERVICE AND COMMUNICATION!!!!! His equipment is clean and first class. I've known Bill for a number of years now and its always a pleasure to have him handle my transport needs. Besides his transportation...

frontyboy

A while back there was a post about a young man building a speedster from the ground up piece by piece. Think his father actually wrote the post.

I am wondering about how the progress is coming ,have not seen any updates. I looked for the original post but could not locate it.

frontyboy

frontyboy

Spent the day touring with the love birds, July 5th. It was amazing to see the both of them sitting side by side enjoying their time together with their model t friends. You could tell just being around them they are still the young couple in love.

just sayin'

frontyboy

frontyboy

My picture "The Around The World Thomas" arrived last Saturday. It's now at the framers. The painting was done on off white canvas, and I'm hoping to back light the painting most of the car and passengers are darker shades. Back lighting may bring the car out as the focal point, or I at least I'm am...

frontyboy

I have a brand new adjustable tie rod bought from Lang's for a speedster project that was never used. These are a high quality product and a direct copy of the original. Not sure if they are available any more. I think they were nearly $200. I would sell this one for $100 plus the freight if that in...

frontyboy

I've owned a couple of 2 cylinder Reo's. My present 2 cylinder is a 1906. I'm very familure and can answer most questions. My nephew rebuilds Reo transmissions, makes new radiators, timers and water pumps.

brasscarguy
2ho6 19-1949(Seattle)

frontyboy

I purchased the "Around the World" Thomas Flyer painting. I have a very close relationship with car. I worked at Harrah's Automobile Collection, met George Shuster on a couple of occasions. Did some research at times on the Thomas. I've cranked the Thomas, ridden in it and actually had a short time ...

frontyboy

The Dual Bosch operated as a magneto and as a distributor for the Bosch dual coil ignition. A battery was used as an initial power sorce to cause the dual coil points to vibrate and then with the magneto distributor cover and plug wires send the spark thru the wires to the corresponding cylinders as...

frontyboy

If you have the backrest upholstery and seat cushion covers used I am interested in buying . This is for a low budget project for a man with some health issues and limited funds. Need not be perfect just able to be reinstalled in his project. I'm trying to help out an older very ill dedicated model ...

frontyboy

WTB: older used script floor at for my old restoration 1915 roadster.
Tattered, ripped, worn ok. Just don't want to buy a new one would not look right in my 1957 worn restoration of a '15 roadster.

frontyboy

(brasscarguy@comcast.net)

frontyboy

I guess that I'm not concerned at HP loss. The Gallivan has been radar checked by the state patrol at 113 mph at the Yakima Regional Airport. No I was not driving. The original builder was the driver. This was in 1959 when airport access was nowhere near what it is today. I seriously doubt I will ex...

frontyboy

I might add that the Gallivan engine was built in 1957 and been running ever since. When I dropped the pan for a cursory inspection, all bearing clearances were spot on. The oil pump is an original Gallivan part, also in the assembly of the engine a Gallivan oil pressure regulator was installed at t...

frontyboy

On my Gallivan with its original oil pump, on cold start at idle it goes to 60 pounds when warm at idle 40 pounds. After a long drive it will idle at 30 pounds. I don't seem to have any obvious oil leaks due to the higher oil pressure. This engine is fully pressure lubricated, drilled Wills St Clair...

frontyboy

I qualify for the "old guys" name. Been restoring cars since I was 14, now 81. I gladly mentor and help younger people getting into the car hobby. No difference if its a rice burner or a brass t. If they ask or show and interest I'm there to try and help. What is sad these days it seems they are imp...

frontyboy

Some of the electrical was done before I purchased my 1915 Gallivan twin ohc engine with now 8.5 to one compression I will explain how it is now with my modifications. The gas tank was removed from under the seat, and a new larger tank was fabricated to take up most of the area in the turtle deck. A...

frontyboy

On my Gallivan powered '15 roadster, I replumbed the pressure oil system. I searched the internet and found a full flow cleanable oil filter (new manufacture).This filter has a threaded inlet and a threaded outlet to which I attached a new pressure hose up to the gear drive oil pump. I added a T fit...

frontyboy

Steve, I'm in Marysville Wa and have not had any slow down since the upgrade several months ago. My server is Comcast. I use a cheapo laptop with not special upgrades. When I sign on now it takes a few seconds to see if I'm a human(there is some consideration by my significant other that I might not...

frontyboy

WTB" old script floor mat. Used but usable condition using it in an older restoration 1915 roadster.

brasscarguy@comcast.net 2ho6 919-1949(Seattle)

frontyboy

Bud Melby from the Seattle area attended that auction and ended up being the largest purchaser of cars and artifacts. Over the auction days he spent just at 1 Millon dollars. Of all of the things he purchased here are a few. All of the castings and patterns for making the prewar Lincoln Zepher a rea...

frontyboy

I recently purchased a 1909 Stoddard Dayton and there were 4 new 34x4 tires and tubes. Sadly the tubes are 33x4 and will not work with my tires. These are new tubes 33x4 never exposed to light. If someone could use these tubes I will sell them. I just ordered new 34x4 rubber stem tubes at $74.00 eac...

frontyboy

just sent you an email, serious buyer.

frontyboy

frontyboy

After Mr Gallivan was a guest of the Federal Government the engine patterns were purchased by Joe Jegesburger. When he decided to make a few heads he cheapened the process by totally changing the valve set up used in the Gallivan head. The Gallivan used the Hisso valve adjusting system which was ver...

frontyboy

A few years back I sold Speedy Bill the well known "Riverside Special" mounted on a 1925 TT truck. After the pair arrived, Bill invited me to Lincoln for a personal guided tour of the museum. He was so excited to finally get the Riverside Special, he sent me 2 full color autographed photos of Him st...

frontyboy

I am trying to identify and collect Gallivan Cylinder head history, Known heads, owners, old racers, photographs, and any history. I have a Gallivan Twin cam in my 1915 model t roadster. One of only 2 known to be in cars and running (there may be more?). Mine was found all apart in a dirt floor mach...

frontyboy

I would love to bring my 1915 T roadster with the Gallivan head to the meet. If anyone is driving from Portland/Seattle are and could trailer my T I would pay for the fuel and motels to and from. I presently do not have a tow vehicle and not willing to fork out $75,000 for a new truck. My Gallivan i...

frontyboy

Having been using Budd wire wheels on a number of t projects over the years, I found a sure fire easy way to mate your Overland rear hubs to model t axles. Get 2 26/27 inner wooden wheel rear hubs. Machine these inner hubs to lightly press fit into the Overland rear hubs. Then I tig weld the t inner...

frontyboy

Not a computer geek so just asking questions not pointing the finger, I belong to several high end car chat sites and they never have any issues. We all pay a nominal annual fee and have very secret passwords that change from time to time Yes we have to sign in each time but a small inconvenience fo...

frontyboy

My father bought a couplet body in 1965. Doing research the paten date was 1917 and it was determined to be a Fisher Body with removeable door posts. Because it was not a brass T it just sat in the back of the carriage house for years. After moving it and other cars to a new facility, he decided to ...

frontyboy

A couple of years before he passed, Stan called me said he was coming out to the Seattle area to visit his brother and take in a local swap meet. He also delivered a set of QC wirewheelsI had bought from him. Stan and his brother stopped by and we sat in my car barn and talked most of the afternoon....

frontyboy

I put juice brakes on my 1909 Stoddard Dayton. I went to the NAPA store and got a cast iron brake drum catalog. I found the diameter drum I needed. It had cooling fins on the outside and was 1" to deep. I chucked the drum up and turned the drum down and ended up with the correct diameter for my exte...

frontyboy

My 1st T was a home made model t tractor. Found it in a barn, in 1959, and the owner told me if I could get it running I could have it. With the help of my father we got it running. It ran so so but we drove it home about 3 miles. It needed a valve job and coils adjusted. I did the work with my fath...

frontyboy

I have a center mount Franklin steering assembly which is now surplus since I purchased the 1915 Gallivan twin overhead cam roadster. I can provide photos, and demotions if needed.

frontyboy.
2ho6-919-1949(Seattle)

frontyboy

Another thought came to me regarding Otis. Our local model t club used to do "instant tours". Someone would get an idea for a 1 day tour and call another member. We had a phone tree those days so when you called one member then he would call another and on and on. This particular Sunday started at t...

frontyboy

I have 2 of these, one black face and one white face. I have been told these are 1913-1914. Also been told they are not metal junk and are not rebuildable. Pot metal gears no replacements and if you have one that still works by spinning the input shaft and it still turns if you install it on your t,...

frontyboy

Just a few little known facts from Otis' history. In his younger days he was a very prolific outboard hydroplane racer. In fact one of the most historic and difficult races in the Seattle area was the Sammamish Slough race in the 50's and 60's from Lake Washington up the slough to Lake Sammamish(abo...

frontyboy

You guys all missed the most important part of the photo., the very cute young girl driving!!!!! the Ford is ok but she is a real beautiful young lady.

just sayin'
frontyboy

frontyboy

I knew blossom and Otis since I was 14 now 81. I started learning from Otis when I was 14. I kinda think the deal was worked out between Otis and my dad. Never got any money but Blossom made the best sandwiches. I would ride the electric trolley from Ballard(north Seattle) to Otis' shop at 2701 Cali...

frontyboy

Please give me a call at 206-919-1949 tonight if you can.

Howard

frontyboy

Still interested, I live near Marysville wa and sent you an email when you 1st listed.

brasscarguy@comcast.net 2ho6-919-1949 anytime.

frontyboy

I have 4 original 30x3-1/2 wheels no hubs, or nuts. These are unrestored and can send photos.

brasscarguy@comcast.net(email me direct).

frontyboy

I have a brass "Livingston" Vee type radiator for sale. It worked well on my '14 roadster. It has not been on my car for several years now just sitting around. I replaced it when I restored the '14 and went back to original.

brasscarguy@comcast.net (email me direct) I will email photos

frontyboy

I installed a scat counter balanced stroked crank in my barn fresh 1912 touring. It was sweet running nearly vibration free and ran with the wind. Scat cranks are the best aftermarket part I have ever purchased.
just sayin'
frontyboy

frontyboy

I'm not sure who owned the car before Ron Kipling in Seattle. I was surprised that Ed had it. I sold it to a Dr Basher in Northern California, and he passed away before he ever took delivery. I had it transported to his wife after he died and have no idea what she did with it. I can tell you it was ...

frontyboy

Good Evening Ed, I'm sure you knew Ron Kipling here in Washington, I purchased all the T race cars from his estate, including the Riverside Special on the TT truck. One was a yellow single stick fronty. when I saw yours I 1st thought it was my yellow car. Yours and mine were almost identical. I have...

frontyboy

I had one of the poly Morton and Brett bodies for a speedster project. I am 5'11" and 212#'s and I could not fit in the body. I suppose if you cut the body and added some side fillers, but then the proportions would be out of line. Just a thought.

just sayin'
brasscarguy

frontyboy

No I mean the tie rod between both front wheels. Early pre 12? had one end threaded and an adjustable end. This is new manufactured bot from langs, paid nearly $200 with freight.

brasscarguy.

frontyboy

I bot this for a project and never used it. Think its a Kim Dobbins repo, got it from Langs about a year ago. $125.00 plus shipping and postage.

brasscarguy@comcast.net

frontyboy

Where is it located?

brasscarguy@comcast.net

frontyboy

Back in the day when distributors were still being used, the senior mechanics had a special trick they used on the newbie guys in the shop. The uniform of the day was the old style coveralls. They older guys would take condensers and charge them then drop one in each side pocket. When the newbies wo...

frontyboy

Ben Alexander was a Ford Dealer in the los Angles area. He was a model A collector. He restored a model a pickup with all nos parts. He advertised for nos parts for a number of years to complete his restoration.
just sayin,
frontyboy

frontyboy

Back in the 50's my father purchased a set of 1913 Fenders from Howard Cascia. There were perfect fit and very authentic. They were even painted shiny black!

just satin,
frontyboy

frontyboy

I have a Franklin steering unit converted to single center steering for a vintage sprint car or speedster. It is extra to me and would be glad to send you phots if interested

frontyboy!!(brasscarguy@comcast.net)

frontyboy

I advertised several times for smooth gray tires. I had 10-15 reply's. I responded in the same way to each, I asked for a photo of the serial number and production date embossed in the sidewall of the tires. Surprise surprise, no one sent me any photos. These scammers now are using other posters nam...

frontyboy

What I hate is working on one of my t's and need a tool in another side of the barn. Get up go over to the other side and stand there because that short walk caused me to forget what the hell I came over for!!!!!!

just sayin'

brasscarguy

frontyboy

Relieving the bead to accept the tube stem is a old time tire trick.. Its a bit of an effort to get it just right by using a knife. So I found taking the tire and putting it in to a vice where you want to notch the bead and squeezing the bead just tight enough to keep both beads together. Then I use...

frontyboy

Resurrecting an older restoration and want to buy an old used front script floor mat.

thnx
brasscarguy@comcast.net
2ho69191949 text.

frontyboy

Back in the day when I was in junior high this motor project was a extra credit project. I made one and used a train transformer to make it run. It was well received by the teacher and got me an A for the semester. This was in the early 1960's.

just sayin'

brasscarguy

frontyboy

My family always had brass cars and brass model t's. At 15 my family drove our 1913 t touring to Sacramento for a HCCA national tour. We made several Harrah's Reno tours over the years as well. It was just natural to own a model t. I bought and restored several, then I fell off the wagon, and starte...

frontyboy

I have 2 original unrestored and tarnished oilers I just removed from my 1915 Gallivan powered speedster.. I am replacing them with zerk fittings. I can email photos to you if you are still looking. These are near perfect, no plier marks and both tops still work and spring loaded. brasscarguy@comcas...

frontyboy

Mark

do you have a hood shelf (Used) old and crummy for a pre 16 T"? I need an unrestored one for the drivers side for my 1915 Gallivan powered roadster. Some how it got lost before I bought the car.
thnx
brasscarguy@comcast.net

frontyboy

Sorry to butt in, I have the complete drive assy for the tach. Came off a T head fire engine . All complete and would work with this tach. This is a gear drive right angle drive no cable.

brasscarguy@comcast.net

frontyboy

This radiator is tour proven having been in a couple of Great American races on speedster #7. I purchased t for a speedster project and never got around to it.
brasscarguy

frontyboy

Will a Roof exhaust manifold interchange or work on a Rajo head?

I have what I'm told is a Rajo head but the exhaust manifold has Roof cast in it. Yes it does fit and bolt on to the head I have.
thnx
brasscarguy

frontyboy

I have a NOS one hanging on the wall.. Will send you a photo and measurements Monday if you still need one. I have no idea what year this would fit.

brasscarguy.

frontyboy

The Canadian T's I have been aware of used square drive screws in the body. These are a 4 square drive. They were used in both sheet metal and wood applications. Not sure how long they were used. I also think the engine blocks only had Ford script or no script not made in USA.

just sayin'
brasscarguy

frontyboy

Sold pending pmt thx for all the emails.

brasscarguy

frontyboy

Never opened BRAND NEW 1913 model t assembly line model I purchased from Franklin Mint some25 years ago and its never been opened or out of the box out of the box. This model is nearly 3+- feet long. This box has never been opened and still has all the original packing materials ready to ship. If I ...

frontyboy

He answered my ad for smooth gray tires. I told him I needed the serial number and production date take a photo and email it to me. Never heard another word from the scammer.

brasscarguy

frontyboy

This is your lucky day!!! I have a dropped front axle, and its free!!!! just pay the shipping. Thats the good news now the bad, it has a slight easily fixed bend at the right hand spindle arch.

bRASSCARGUY@COMCAST.NET(Seattle)

frontyboy

Sorry for your loss. In my 50 plus years in this hobby, I can't tell you how many donated or loaned cars went over the mid night fence. I remember going to Towes museum and seeing official Internal Revenue Service Lein tags on many of the cars. Seems Mr Towe had a lot of tax issues a little manipula...

frontyboy

WTB: 30x3-1/2 smooth gray tires. I will buy 1 or any amount that you might have, new or used. just want spares for my cars that are running smooth grays. Just a note to the scammers, don't waste my time, I require a photo of the tire side wall with the manufacture date. So scammers don't waste my ti...

frontyboy

A few years back I worked with Corky Coker to get smooth gray tires available. I used the 1st set on my 1905 Cadillac. We had to get orders for 250 tires which I did over a period of time. The smooth grays are still on my 1 cylinder Cadillac which is now in Australia. I ran a set of grays on my 1912...

frontyboy

no more smooth grey tires OUT OF STOCK NO PLANS TO EVER MAKE THEM AGAIN!!!!!!

frontyboy

frontyboy

Will buy from 1to 4. new or used.

brasscarguy@comcast.net

frontyboy

I will buy both puzzles tell me where to send the money

brasscarguy@comcast.net

frontyboy

I will take both

brasscarguy@comcast.net

frontyboy

Here's a thought, once we finish the freshening process with new tires, some wiring, and general Maintenace, If someone with big "kahunas" want to apply, looking for a driver to break the 113 mph record. How about we make it a fund raiser for the MTFCA. We could auction the ride or sell raffle ticke...

frontyboy

Norm, According to what known history of Gallivan is, there were some 7 complete engines made and only 3 that are actually running now, of which mine is in included in the running. Gallivan was an interesting guy in WW1 he was the Army's expert Hisspano aircraft engine expert. After the war he worke...

frontyboy

1915 T roadster with Gallivan engine. This was restored in 1955 and is a running drive very fast T.

frontyboy

frontyboy

When I worked at Harrah's Automobile Collection, I had the occasion to show the dailies of a movie made with many of the collections brass era cars. The producer and other production people and Mr Harrah were in attendance, as I was the projectionist. The conversation came to the film people discuss...

frontyboy

Where is 3 rivers compared to Detroit?

frontyboy

frontyboy

Leather License Plate guy. Very sad news that Steve Hammett passed away yesterday morning after a long battle with cancer. I was lucky to spend a brief time with him last Wednesday. He was joking and reminiscing about our travels over the years. He was alert and in between short naps I hope I was ab...

frontyboy

Going from my fathers memory had no idea of the exact year but it had a very tarnished brass radiator. We never could find any advertising or photos of a complete truck. He said that the bakery had a lot down the street from the bakery and there were a number of these trucks in the lot. The major bo...

frontyboy

Due to living way way out on the west coast, the pony express rider had his horse die of old age and had to borrow Farmer Browns mule. It took him nearly a halfa year to complete his rounds. So sorting thru the much delayed mail I saw the information and just got over excited and responded. After a ...

frontyboy

Looking for someone to transport my Gallivan from to Lincoln and back to Seattle, for the speedster run enclosed.

frontyboy 2ho 6- 9 1 9 1 9 4 9

frontyboy

Try Greyhound. If greyhound has a terminal in your area, their rates were really cheap. You have to pick the shipment at the terminal.

frontyboy

frontyboy

I sold this body to Tim can't remember how many years ago. The XL bakery was in Seattle. I had hoped Tim would have had it restored by now. I hope the new owner gets it up and finished. Good luck. This bakery was on Queen Hill in downtown Seattle. When my father was a kid, he and his pals walked hom...

frontyboy

Jarvis Erickson( Mr Mercury) has done a lot of research on the Gallivan after I sold the roadster to him. There seems to be some record of the original Gallivan engines built. The number is 7 before Gallivan was convicted by the Feds . There are 3 that are known to be up and running. There are 4 tha...

frontyboy

Yes it is Berts Gallivan from the 50's. Dan as far as photos I'm having far too much fun working and driving it no time for photos. Yes Dan, it does exist, happily in my car barn. Once I finish working on it I might take time to post photos, or I might not. I did take a video last week but tried to ...

frontyboy

Today started the irritating solving little issues. Dual SR Winfields and worn linkage. Keeping in mind this Gallivan was assembled and restored in 1955 with a ton of miles since them. So lots of wear and slop in the throttle linkage. WE solved most of the wear in the linkage, and the last issue was...

frontyboy

I've been told there is a Galivan Powered t in So Cal. I would like to contact that owner. I recently repurchased my Gallivan powered '15 T roadster and would like to compare notes. My Gallivan is now up and driving after about a 20 year sleep. Lots of things to check, adjust and lubricate before we...

frontyboy

I have 4 Buffalo wire wheels 30x3-1/2. Unrestored and rusty . No hubs just wheels. Just make me an offer I want them gone.

frontyboy2ho6-919-1949

frontyboy

Need a Buffalo wire wheel wrench for my Gallavin powered model T.

frontyboy text or call 2ho6 9191949(Seattle)

frontyboy

Need a Buffalo wire wheel wrench for my Gallavin powered model T.

frontyboy text or call 2ho6 9191949(Seattle)

frontyboy

That hub was a Budd wire wheel center. Overland was the most common car that used Budd Wheels.

just sayin'
frontyboy

frontyboy

I have several nos old style mechanical stop light switches . If you want one drop me a note and I will send you one. I have more than I will ever need so just pay the postage and it's yours,

frontyboy

frontyboy

If you do add the spring to the starter circuit, if placed under the hood, you get a under hood trouble light!!!

frontyboy

frontyboy

Scott, I bought all the fronty race cars and the Gallivan from Ron's estate. I sold the Gallivan To Jarvis some 12 years ago. I bought it back a few weeks ago. I've known Jarvis for over 50 years, and as my oldest car buddy, I decided to sell the Gallivan to him for what I paid for it. I have the ol...

frontyboy

I have a Gallivan dual overhead with a model c counterbalanced crank in a 1915 roadster. It has a 4 dip pan with a fabricated sump. 4 pan inspection covers were used to fabricate the sump. Welding the inspection covers on edge then the 5th cover welded to the bottom of the sides. I have 4 gallons of...

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