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I had this rear end professionally rebuilt for my 1914 speedster project. This is correct for a 1913/14.Then a 26/27 Ruxtel came available and the early rear end is for sale. New outer sealed axle bearings totally disassembled cleaned and reassembled. Ready for paint color. Also 3.1 ring gear. $750....

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Congrats!! It was well worth the effort.

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Hmm I have no idea never looked guess I will tomorrow!! Darn good question!!

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Today, finished machine work on front axle and spindles assembled and installed the complete assembly. Radiator shop called and my brass vee radiator is restored and ready for pick up.

just sayin'

FRONTYBOY

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I have 3 #12 Edison plugs nos. Would like to get another one for my speedster project.

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frontyboy

How much? still available?

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frontyboy

What number Edison plugs do you have?

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Building a 1914 speedster with a brass vee radiator and a dropped front axle. How many leaves can you remove from the front spring and still be safe? The bottom spring leave has been dearched some not sure how much.. For the rear spring how many leaves can be removed safely to lower the frame withou...

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Edison #12 plugs need a couple to fill out a set for my 8 valve roof head
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How many castle nuts and sizes?

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Would like to buy a hi lift Stipe cam new or used.

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That is one of the most informative posts here and a long time not only did you show how but you included how and what you used to compete the project. I wonder where you found that cowl piece, did you make it or find a vendor. I have the same wood firewall and would like to add a form bent cowl as ...

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Stoddard Dayton again, Seems a bit of driving has created a fuel delivery problem with a liner material floating around in the tank. Rather than removed the entire body to access the tank, I was able to remove the front seat that was just screwed down to the wagon box frame. Once all the rusted and ...

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Mark,
I ordered a set thru the store for shipment when my new starter arrives. I have several other parts with the order. Just to let you know.

Frontyboy,

tnx for the information on the seat. I have had Ray do several bodies and projects in the past. His work is outstanding.

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Mark, Really incredible project very creative and well thought out and constructed. I do have a question about the seat. I'm guessing it is molded wood construction. Is it new and if so Did you make it or did someone else do it. I'm looking for that style of seat for my 1914 speedster project I'm wo...

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I will take it if its still for sale. call or text me at 2ho6-919-1949(seattle)

thnx frontyboy

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Anyone installed a Fordson cross drive mag system on a model t? I have all the parts and pieces just wanting to know if anyone had done one and what issues you ran up against? I have a 2 spark mag and a 8 plug overhead. Thought it would look interesting on my Speedster(under construction) thnx front...

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I would like to look at this speedster. I live just north of Seattle. If possible would really like to check it out.

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I've mentioned this before, I used black spray rubber sealer as advertised on TV. I spray this on the inside of the rim and up and around the underside of the rim. This accomplishes a couple of things, it insulates the rim from the innertube, and it helps the tire to grip the rim. As an additional h...

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WOW Thank you for all your input. Have not finalized the color scheme yet, I'm leaning towards light and dark gray with vermillion stripe and highlights. Thinking gray leather in the seats leaning to a lighter shade of gray. This all said it all depends on my significant other and her input. just sa...

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Owning a flat bed tow truck I have found that the best and least damaging way is to use my hook bridle and wrap the real axle tubes with canvas fire hose and slowly pull the car up the ramp. If the rear wheels are seized I use boxed slide plates. Jack the car up and slide the boxed plates under the ...

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Thank you, it needs to get to someone that wants to build a neat little T instead of a roadster. I need the space in my shop so lets deal. Will trade for interesting speed equipment.

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I found one in Australia and had it shipped to the US. All in all it was not cheap but the seller threw in a RHD lower frame support. Can't remember the exact cost but the figure runs in my mind at $700.

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Recently purchased a 1914 model t speedster. Flat fendered, bucket seats oval gas tank. flat Rootlieb wood dash, no windshield. Was painted typical yellow. :evil: When finished it will have the new rounded Rootlieb speedster fenders , 26-27 wire wheels with rear mounted spare. Lots of brass includin...

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Funny thing, I advertise Nationally and found one 20 miles from my home. Nice and complete 8 valve with push rods, manifolds, carburetor, valve covers and head gasket. Ready to install and light off.

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I have a 13 hood former or at least it came off a '13. I can email or test photos. I honestly do not know what a 13'-14' differences .
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text me your email and I can send you photos of the Chev 4 banger Roof cylinder head

my text number is in my 1st posting

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As long as its complete. I plan on a major restoration of any head I purchase. I purchased one and it turned out to be for a 4 cylinder Chevrolet. So back to the drawing board.

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New peddlers box custom made for a 1909-27 Ford Model T, newly manufactured by Ray Wells.

$1500.00 plus buyer pays freight.

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

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WTB: Roof 8 valve head with rockers, and valves.. Prefer west coast but will consider anywhere.

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I would be interested in the radiator. what are you asking for it. I live in Seattle and shipping for the whole project would be prohibitive for me. Frontyboy Call me at 206-919-1949 west coast time I have a a1915 roadster with a Gallivan dual overhead cam engine very fast and very loud. I just purc...

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Not to step over on anyone, I just found 2 brass script step plates I am not going to be using on my under construction speedster. These are only available after the one above is sold and paid for.

frontyboy text 2ho6-919-1949(Seattle)

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Dan,

Not sure what your text means?

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Sorry about today, was getting my 1910 Stoddard Dayton ready for shipping for a tour next week, and every which way I turned there was a problem, I will take photos 1st thing tomorrow in the morning.

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I might be. It will be my second one if were to get it. I was actually looking for a small vee radiator but depending I might be interested.

I would want to see photos including the stamped serial number then figure out how far from me it is located.
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Looking to purchase a brass VEE RADIATOR!!!!!

frontyboy Text 2ho6-919-1949(Seattle)

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I have one I'm not going to use. It came on a model t that I bought several years ago. Just saw it on a shelf the other day. text me if you are interested I will send you photos.

just sayin'
frontyboy text 2ho6-191-1949(Seattle)

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I also have a Gallivan running in a 1915 T roadster. Not into hill climbing just touring. The high compression pistons were replaced from 12 to1 down to 8 to 1. I run 2 up draft SR Winfield's. After going through 2 Ruxstils they were replaced with a modified Columbia overdrive with model t 26/27 big...

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Gee, I have one of those and light it off whenever I feel down. Love the sound.

Now let me apologize to the forum for the distasteful remarks I made here on this post a couple of days ago. It was wrong and totally out of place. I will not cross that line again.

Regards,
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Gee, I have one of those and light it off whenever I feel down. Love the sound.

Now let me apologize to the forum for the distasteful remarks I made here on this post a couple of days ago. It was wrong and totally out of place. I will not cross that line again.

Regards,
frontyboy

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It is a 4 cylinder Chevrolet ohv head. Moving on might trade for 8 valve T ohv head or sell the Chev head

justsayin,
frontboy

frontyboy

good information. where does that put the compression ratio?
My Gallivan had 12 to 1 with no ill effects. It is now 8.5 to 1. Easier to start, still loud and very fast.

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Call me Rajo head.

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Kevin,

can you call me I can't get the photos to go. I'm really confused as to what head I have.

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frontyboy 2ho6-919-1949(seattle)

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Wish I knew how to post photos here. My head has 2 intake ports on the top of the head. Also it has removable rocker stands with adjustable rockers. The exhaust side of the head has 2 ports. The intake manifold that came with the head appears to be an original casting and at the carburetor flange it...

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Don't want to store these fenders so up to the top

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WANTED: for ROOF 8valve cylinder head,
3Port exhaust manifold
Cylinder head gasket or tracing
8 push rods or photo, and drawings.

thnx,
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Just purchased a 8 valve Roof head. Don't know anything about the history. It appears that the head has been reconditioned. The valves are new as well as the springs. Rockers are reconditioned as well. I am looking for pushrods and a correct head gasket. As I know little or nothing about the Roof, I...

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We visited this collection some 15 years ago. Not as well organized as it is now. In one building we counted 10 open valve blocks stacked up form supports for shelving. In his office were several show cases jammed with restored brass early '09-11 carburetors. Also as many brass lamps are far and you...

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I am finishing getting my 1910 Stoddard Dayton out from a deep sleep. It is an original unrestored car. Lots of little thing to check out. Today was what I thought to be a simple fix. There is no dip stick or pet cocks to check the oil. Instead they use a sight feed glass with a rod and cork floatin...

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I have the same set up on my 1909 Stoddard Dayton. I WANT one of those rim tools. Anyone have one for sale I'm your buyer.

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I had some Indiana lights that were also stamped IHC. Tried for years to sell them. Finally found a antique tractor guy that had to have them. His buddy with him said putting brass sidelights on a tractor would be like putting ear rings on a pig.. I laughed and his buddy did but the buyer got really...

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Dale,

Good to hear from you!! Tell me about your Watts Clutch, new used ?? and of course how much, photos.

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Do you have a Watts Clutch Pac laying around you want to turn it into CASH!!!! I'm looking for same.

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I have a 1917 non generator engine and wonder if a Fordson cross drive mag system will work? This speedster I'm doing will not have hood side panels when finished. Enquiring minds want to know????
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Got a Disc brake system for small drum rear end that you are not going to use? I'm looking to buy one.
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No bill on either fender. They all have 4 rivets.

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Ron, there was nothing questionable about it. While everyone was not paying attention I was contacted by Ron Kipling's executor to purchase the majority of fronty race cars plus the Gallivan, and the Riverside Special. The executor had all cars appraised and priced. I looked the collection over, he ...

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My Gallivan

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I have one advertised here and some one wanted it. My 'puter died and I lost all email and history including the purchaser's contact information. I still have a brand new one fine thread with yoke. I can take all photos and measurements. I was told Kim Dobbins made these some years ago. thnx frontyb...

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If you have a set of Rootlieb speedster fenders you are not going to use, I would like to purchase them.

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cross drive non generator

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frontyboy(my other speedster is a 1915 t roadster with a dual overhead cam GALLIVAN engine powered.

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Want a mag drive complete, don't need the mag. Let me know what you have, scammers need not waist the time, I will be asking for very detailed photos .

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I have 2 sets of late '13-15 nearly perfect front fenders, these are repo fenders and were on a 1914 speedster. They have been sand blasted and now in primer. I can take detailed photos of any areas you want to see. All 4 were on a speedster when it was restored. No rust no dents no wavey side trim....

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New(Repo) or original any brand model t wooden coil box. Going on speedster so not fussy about the brand. Prefer complete with switch and mountings. If you have one on the shelf in the barn turn it into money. Send photos, to stop scammers, I will be asking specific questions and you will have to ha...

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New(Repo) or original any brand model t wooden coil box. Going on speedster so not fussy about the brand. Prefer complete with switch and mountings. If you have one on the shelf in the barn turn it into money. Send photos, to stop scammers, I will be asking specific questions and you will have to ha...

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I looked at all the T parts suppliers, and none have a CHIP to improve the performance!!!!!!!!

just sayin,

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I just bot a speedster project. 1914 speedster built in the mid 70's. New owner disassembled and rebuilt chassis parts which are all in prime. 6- 26/27 sandblasted wire wheels 6 new tires and tubes, Engine; new babbitt, 60 overbore, new aluminum pistons, all new valves and springs , hard seats insta...

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If available I will take the brass one.

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Back in the day, my father purchased what he thought was a 1914 touring. Upon further inspection the car was titled as a 1915. Now this car had a wood flat firewall, brass radiator, 1914 windshield and 1914 front fenders and an aluminum '14 hood. The rear fenders were 1915 curved fenders that were f...

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Wife has stuff to store?, go to Home Depot and buy a "She Shed". Problem solved.

just sayin'
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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'...

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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...

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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.

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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'

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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...

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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...

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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.

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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 ...

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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...

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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 ...

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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.

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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

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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...

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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...

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just sent you an email, serious buyer.

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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...

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