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Everyone keeps saying how rare they are. There are about 6 in the MTFCA Mile High Chapter and another 3-4 that I know of in the Denver Metro area. Doesn't seem they are too rare, at least around Colorado. I would love to see your window replacement photos. My son is currently living in the Springs. ...

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Cory,

Please post some photos of your rear window and parts. I have the oval "frame" but do not have anything more for our '20 center door.

Glad to see that your center door stayed in Colorado.

Good Luck,
Terry

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I do not think that seat is out of a center door. All the center door seats I have ever seen, are NOT sprung. They are straight mounted onto a base or leg system without any spring suspension. All the springs are located INSIDE the seat cushioning.

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That is the most realistic Monkey Hood Ornament I have ever seen.

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Mike, If you choose to purchase that Warford, and it does NOT come with the engine to Warford adapter, I have a couple for sale if you need one. Concerning shifting on the fly: Shifting is exactly the same as on modern vehicles NOT using the clutch during the shift. You have to reduce the rpm of the...

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You can start here: http://dauntlessgeezer.com/DG105.html Steve Jelf has used a bike speedometer for a long time. You can also look up bike speedometer on the MTFCA and see the posts Steve has made there. It seems the weak point in the system is the wire connecting the pick up portion to the read ou...

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Hi George,

We sent another email. Hope it went through to you this time.

Terry

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Hello George,

We sent an email on 2/4/20 and haven't heard back from you. There is NO hurry but we want to make sure you received the email.

Thank You,
Terry & Sharon Miller

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Mark,

PM Sent

Thank You and MTFCA

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Don, She is looking FANTASTIC! You're doing a great job. I have a couple questions: The white smears at some joints, is that the 3M 5200 adhesive? and Second: The window lift belt retainers/clips you have installed, are they new or did you have them from the old body? If they are new, where did you ...

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Joe,

On the PPG site, under Deltron, under Discontinued Products, it list your paint with code DDL as a discontinued product. There is an SDS sheet and a Product information sheet available there.

With that information, maybe you could find a matching color from another manufacturer.

Good Luck,

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Ryan, You do not need to calculate the weight of the beads too accurately. The beads self balance completely around the inside of the inner tube. So, where you need more weight, there will be more beads. Where you don't need weight, the beads are just a thin layer fading into and out of the light ar...

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Duey_C's comment about 2 cycle oil is a good one. Not only for right after you clean your tank but also ALL the time. Keep in mind; gasoline will dissolve oil products such as diesel and then you're back to square one. 2 cycle oil is designed to be dissolved in gasoline and lubricate under those con...

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You can also search the 2018 (old) forum for Jerome Hoffman and you'll be able to get to his old profile.

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Mike,

Are you looking for Jerome Hoffman in Hays, Kansas?

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Rob, I understand what Dave is saying about removing the tank. But, to "solve" the problem long term, you will need to coat the inside of the tank. That requires the removal of the tank. Rust needs three things to occur: ferrous metal (steel/iron), water, and oxygen. Even tanks that are kept out of ...

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Steve,

PM Sent.

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Hi Scott, As Mike and others above have said: I have your High Flow Valves. I haven't used them yet but still plan on doing so. I would like to have one of your tools as well. I know I am the tenth in line and you already said #1 may be spoken for, thus, I may have to wait until the second batch. OR...

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Mark G. is correct in that dielectric grease is classified as a sealant. I have worked with dielectric grease and conductive grease (oil) for many years. The conductive grease being more of an assembly lubricant made of copper dust suspended in a very thick oil. Works very well for what it was inten...

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Hi Don, Love your work. Looks Great. Question: In your last photo, I see a hole in the rear quarter panel. I expect that hole if for the fender mounting bracket. This bracket is straight, threaded on the inside to go through a D-pillar bracket with a nut to mount. In your photo, the D-pillar looks v...

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Don,

Is there a corresponding notch in the framing above the door?

Since the bodies were hoisted onto the frames, Maybe, this is a "registration" notch to properly align the lifting device for balance and tilting during the installation of the body?

Love your Work, Don.

Terry

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Eric, You are correct. 15-23 Sedans were all Center Doors. In 23, the made both the Sedan and the Fordor sedan. The Sedan (Center Door) was discontinued in 23. Don, Great Job. I am keeping all of your photos to help me with the rewooding of our 20 Center door. I know the wood is NOT exactly the same...

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Well, that's embarrassing. I didn't think the size of the trunk above the truck and through the window was going to be as large as it is under the truck. Wow! Old guy can't tell the difference between a tree trunk and a T part. Thanks for the help guys. Seems I need more than I used to. Good Luck, T...

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Would that be a battery/box or auxiliary transmission hanging down about half way back? My guess is battery/box thus making it a car and not a TT as Henry surmised.

Happy Holidays to ALL,
Terry Miller

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The sales taxes that are being collected are for each state where a buyer lives. The states have passed laws that mandate the tax collection. It's not eBay, amazon, or any of them that are doing this for themselves. States are getting greedy for every tax dollar they can find. Their rationale is: Th...

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Dave, I may be wrong but I'll give this a shot. In the cast iron Warford transmissions, there is a taper roller bearing on one shaft. Of all the bearings in the old Warfords, this is the only one that can NOT be replaced as it is no longer manufactured. I have not done any research on this but it is...

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You CAN mount a Warford directly to the transmission but it is better if you have the front universal joint and extension.

I have some extensions for sale at a very reasonable price if you need one.

Good Luck,
Terry

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IF anyone is looking for the Warford extension/U-joint housing, I have some for sale. They have been sandblasted and painted.

PM me if interested.

Good Luck,
Terry

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You're going to have to define "magnetic". 1.) Meaning they are attracted by a magnet. OR 2.) They are attracted to any ferrous (iron) material meaning they are a magnet or part of a magnet. Not good to find these things in a fresh rebuild. Makes you think there were bad part installed. Good Luck, T...

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That's really a great photo. I had no idea they were building them that early. In 1970, I worked for Car Park of America, here in the Denver, CO area. We built those parking Ferris wheels along with other models that did not rotate.

Thanks for the photo.

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Paul,

I sure understand your feelings and frustration. Keep in mind, most tire sealants will cause patches NOT to stick to the tube OR inside a tubeless regular tire, wherever the sealant has flowed. As with most things, there are advantages and disadvantages.

Good Luck,
Terry

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Looks like a previous owner got tired of leaking freeze plugs. He decided to tap threads into the holes and use pipe plugs instead. Guess that would be OK if you were able to ensure freeze protection for the next 100 years.

Good Luck,
Terry

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My wife found this and I believe it will be of interest to many of us here.

Enjoy,
Terry

https://www.farmanddairy.com/news/colum ... 1UPjSPg4PU

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In the past, Fordwood would take your order and when they received enough orders (however many that may be, say 2 or 6), then they will make the kits up. That way, they can cut 2 or 6 of each piece to supply ALL the orders and not have to keep switching between different body kits. So, you may get i...

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Walt,

I'll take it. Will get the PayPal on it's way.

Thank You,
Terry

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It appears the next step above an HVLP gun is HTE. High Transfer Efficiency. I just purchased a Harbor Freight Spectrum HTE 20 oz. gun, 64824, $129.99 list. It is well made and comes with some very good reviews. I recommend you read all the reviews. There are some points in the reviews that should b...

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The topic author stipulated: No engine, transmission, axles, etc. I would take that to mean a bare frame.

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John, I do not know the exact weight but I can stand between the rails, pick ours up, and easily walk with it. Bare frame with running board brackets and brake quadrant. I would guess between 50 and 75 pounds but that's just a guess. It might be as much as 100 lb. It's more awkward than anything els...

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Steve, Excellent points. The TT in the video may have been produced in 1923 and in a state where they license based on the year produced and not the model year. I love your TT express. Is that a water bag hanging in the spare. Been a looooong time since I've seen a water bag IN USE. Thanks, Terry

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The truck is a 1923 C cab TT with an express bed. A Ruckstell rear end, fender brace, side mount Ruckstell shift lever, and oil marker lamps as accessories.

Nice video.

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I would recommend using caution when dealing with this seller. An MTFCA club member purchased a TT and it was far from what it was represented to be. Another club member has attempted to purchase from this seller and prices were not within reason as stated by that club member. This seller has listed...

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Mandylas,

The number on the rebuilt Twin High is 1919, serial 202002 as you said. I'll send you an email about yours.

Terry

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Ed,

Sorry, From your other photo, it looked like a faint Y instead of the Ws that are actually there.

Still a nice wrench any way you look at it.

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Ed,

If you look real close it's RRY. That's definitely a rail road wrench. Now the big question is: Which railway? Could well be the DT&I, but could be any railway that got hold of a FORD script wrench.

Great find!

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This is the third one I have seen with burlap or a cloth covering. They all have been the larger size of the three can set. I believe these cans to be for water. Like a water bag, if the burlap was wet, the evaporating moisture would cool the contents of the can. If a person was to need a drink, the...

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Extreme Caution should be exercised. An MTFCA club member purchased a TT truck from this seller and it was NOT what it was represented to be. This member has had to spend a lot of time and money to get this truck near operating condition and hasn't reached a driveable condition yet.

Good Luck,

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Art,

Thanks for the heads up. Always good to be prepared.

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I could be whistling out of my patootie but, if I remember correctly, don't the 25s have the "over-center pin" in the gearbox? Thus, if the pitman arm/steering linkage wasn't centered, AND the gearbox was assembled, the over-center pin would stop before full travel of the pitman arm. I think the pro...

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Donnie,

Here are a couple more for you to peruse.

I have some photos of a Model T powered tourist attraction transport as well. Let me know if you would like to see that one.

Cheers,
Terry

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Donnie, That appears to be a speeder or track maintenance gang car. They would have taken an old T, used the frame, drive train, and front end to make the car. Most everything else would have been whatever they decided to use. From behind the cowl/windshield most likely would have been a flat wood d...

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Mr. Jelf and All, Funny how the Universe works. Steve needs a tire pump and this video has just been posted. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kTpSgUyyBA8 I really like this guy. He does a great job of Real World testing of many different relevant things. This one just happens to be tire pumps. Also, ...

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A word of caution: Be careful when and IF you restore your license plate/plates. Some states, Colorado, do not allow restored plates to be displayed on a vehicle in lieu of State issued plates ( Colorado allows YOM plates but just not restored YOM plates). SO, we are going to have the plates we purc...

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Hi Mike, I've been ogling your center door since I found it on Craig's List the first time you listed it. You are missing a "frame" of wood. The frame sits behind the firewall and has angled boards running towards the front seats. These are what the floorboards rest on. Will Vanderburg posted these ...

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Hi Brad, Since no one has replied, I'll tell you what I know. Up until about a week ago, Twin High transmissions were extremely rare. Now there has been three pop up since then. They're multiplying like bunnies. Henry "Hank" Lee appears to be the resident heavy on these. Evidently, they were built b...

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Will,

Thank You. That's pretty much exactly what I expected. Just a flat bar bent to fit to hold the seatback in place.

Good Luck,
Terry

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Hi Will, Could you please post a photo of the "clip" at the top center of the backrest that hooks into the "loop" on the car framework under the oval window? I have seen the "loop" in my reusable items but we did not have a backrest nor seat base when we purchased our center door. I hope those artic...

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A very interesting and unbiased comparison on YouTube by Project Farm compares most of the popular penetrating oils. It is well worth the time spent to see exactly how well your preferred oil really works. Spoiler alert: Liquid Wrench wins by a nose. I'm going to try the peppermint oil and see how i...

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The whole idea behind the Acetone/ATF mix is to have the Acetone dilute the ATF and wick into all the small places where a thicker penetrant will not go. Then have the Acetone evaporate leaving the ATF behind. Soaking will not do much to free up parts. Frequent application of the mix will do much mo...

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For what it's worth, PayPal charges fees whenever you use a credit card. If you pay for your parts through PayPal with a check instead of a credit card there are NO fees added. The credit card company charges PayPal for the transaction whereas a checking account does not. How or IF this applies to c...

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Andre, JB Weld is a good option. Remove the bolt, clean, clean, and clean again. Make sure there is no oil/grease or rust. Slather on a bunch of JB Weld and let it cure well. Shape the outside to match the original ear proportions. Drill and tap the threads to match the bolt and you should be back i...

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Tim, +1 on the HF 5000lb. I picked up the winch, mounting plate, hitch adapter, AND the accessory remote, ALL for 25% off. You won't need all that but so far it all looks and works as it should. I have a 2500 lb. HF winch and it's really too small. It'll do the job but it sure isn't happy. So, we de...

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1920 Farm Truck, Hand-crank, cable operated, grain dump bed.

In need of total restoration due to 30 years as a business advertising sign. She's just a rolling chassis right now.

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Dick,

You are Welcome. Glad I could help you out. I hope you can get the info you are looking for. There are several similar systems, so I guess you will have to choose the one you like best or that will best work for your T.

Good Luck,
Terry

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Hello Dick,

Here's the link to the recent wiring thread.

viewtopic.php?f=2&t=5517

Let's see if that link works after I post this.

Good Luck,
Terry

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Paul, Sorry, I could not find the supplier. We bought them off of tbay. I just looked there and you can find any color or configuration of the bulb you would like. We purchased a standard aftermarket 7 wire turn signal switch. You will need an electronic flasher as the LED bulbs will not draw enough...

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Paul,

We purchased 6volt 3 function LED light bulbs from England, special order. I remember they had 12-volt bulbs standard. I'll have to go back and find the info if I can. When I find it, I'll post it here for you. Sorry, I don't have it on hand.

Good Luck,
Terry

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Jeff, First, I want to thank you for all you do for us without just rewards. I am sure there are many like me who sincerely appreciate your efforts on our behalf. You said you needed specific problems to dictate proper repairs. If you look at the 2019 Forum Update page (2018 forum), there are severa...

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I would like to pose a question that might or might not shed some insight. While capitalism is the way of this country and it is necessary to mark up products in order to stay alive and in business, consider this: Would the "daily sellers" purchase an item that was already marked up 300% or would th...

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UPDATE 7/13/'19 There are many of the members who do NOT have access to the forum due to a Trojan program being attached, which virus programs are catching. Is there any progress on resolving this issue. Have any of the Admin. personnel checked the 2018 forum "Update" section, linked to in the 2019 ...

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Bill, It depends on what you are lifting. If you're lifting one axle, you're OK because you will not be lifting the entire 12,000 lb. The 12,000 lb may be the loaded weight as in Gross Vehicle Weight Maximum. The empty trailer will be much less. If you're lifting the tongue, again, you're fine as yo...

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Colin,

Drop down this forum a short ways looking for "Jelfified" OR look up posts by Mr. Jelf. He has several on installing a remote operating lever for the shut off. He also has a web site with the procedure on it.

Good Luck,
Terry

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Jeff,

It takes a Center Door owner to ID those. Those are the rear body/fender brackets from inside a center door body. I have 4 of them.

Good Luck,
Terry

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Admin,

Thank you for your progress. I am able to access the forum from my work computer now. I will check tonight, to see if my home computer works as well.

Thanks Again,
Terry

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At least a dozen of us currently have no access to the forum. Please correct this situation or tell us you will not ever correct this situation. You will have to use the 2018 forum for the notification if you are not able to remedy the problem. It appears no one is checking the update thread on the ...

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Bill, Thread files are universal, left or right hand threads. They will cut anything the same way as a regular file would. Each file has 4 different thread pitches on EACH end for a total of eight per file. You only need one file with the pitch you're looking for. 16 is the pitch I believe. You can ...

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Bill, You might consider a thread file. Each one has 8 different thread pitches and there is a file for metric as well. The nice thing about a thread file is; you can start anywhere on the threads and not worry about getting it started exactly right. These have saved my rear end ( not axle ) :lol: a...

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My son and I finished up taking Nellie's engine apart. Crank shaft out, Cam shaft out, and did assessments for bearings and journals. Surprisingly, the journals look to be in extremely good condition considering the babbit was just about completely shot. Found about 5 inches of wire in the water jac...

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If you're seriously worried about ethanol gas, buy gas without ethanol in it. Go to pure-gas.org then look up your state or province. You will be able to locate vendors who sell ethanol free gasoline. Most do not care if it's for a lawnmower or a brand new car. If there is a problem, buy it in a 5 g...

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Aztec fertility symbols!

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Aaron, The MTFCA Mile High Club is having a swap meet on June 8th at the Adams County Fairgrounds just North of Denver. There might be some TT wheels there. Never know what will show up for sale. I have a TT and know exactly what you're going through. You could come to the swap meet or I could look ...

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Jim,

You, my friend, are the definition of PERSEVERANCE. Keep up the great work. Your Pee T sure is looking good today!

Good Luck,
Terry Miller

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My son and I finally got the engine out of Nellie and onto an engine stand. We pulled the head off and found a dead/mummified mouse in the water passage. Grossed my son out. We were both totally surprised by the condition of the cylinders. They are in next to perfect condition. We both agreed that a...

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It is unfortunate some of us have been kicked to the curb and left behind. There are several of us still NOT able to access this forum. I keep getting a Trojan virus block message and unsecured website. I'm not the only one. Can not access at home or work. Not getting any love. HELP!!!! Sending this...

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Tom,

It's because moons only work in phases and do not understand fractions. Anyway, that's how Kalamity explained it in his treatise on Moons Over Business.

Don't feel lost, I don't understand it either and I have read the treatise several times.

Good Luck,
Terry

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G.R. Ask your wife to reconsider. If you explain that she would then have only one HALF of the work to do. Half the cooking, half the dishes, half the cleaning, half the laundry. For you, when one of them is in a bad mood, the other probably would not be in a bad mood. Thus, you have half the bad mo...

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It is an open C-cab with no doors. It appears to have a dump bed on it. SO, Ruckstell and Warford would be appropriate for LOW-speed hauling of aggregate loads. I doubt they would have, originally, had high-speed gears in the rear end, but they might have been added after it's hauling days were over...

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Our local chapter offers either or both digital and/or hard copy newsletter. This satisfies most everyone and reduces some of the newsletter expenses. The MTFCA dues currently include the hard copy of Vintage Ford. Most all of us expect to see dues increase due to rising costs of printing and mailin...

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This is another outstanding historical photo from Heinrich. Although not shown in this exact photo, KD often climbed the pole to "hack" into the high speed telegraph lines. Thus, he could send telegraphs and telexes without having to pay for them. Often, he would send them to Grunda excusing himself...

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I have used one of those thread restorers. I was NOT impressed. Get a Thread File instead. Much more accurate and easier to use. Multiple thread-counts on each file with SAE and Metric available. The thread files have saved my caboose more than once. This is one example: https://www.amazon.com/CTA-T...

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Tim, I prefer using wheel "baskets" or "nets" whichever term is preferred. They are a strap assembly that goes over each wheel/tire, and is secured to the floor at or near each tire. Thus, all 4 tires are secured and the body is allowed to ride on the springs as it would normally do when being drive...

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When we originally inquired about her items, communication was not immediate. I can also tell you the original asking price was way more than $500.

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That's Roscoe, Phineas' glowing dog. Just think about how much money Phineas saved NOT having to purchase kerosene for the lamps, later, batteries for the flashlights, and electricity for night lights. When the counterfeit spam required a midnight trip to the outhouse, Phineas would take Roscoe with...

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Charles,

Is the horn 6 volts or 12 volts?

Thanks,
Terry

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That must be the 001 Chugwater Patrol car and not the 001A Paddy wagon since there are no bars on the windows. What a rare photo this is. Badges? They don't need no stinkin' badges. Hang 'em high or hang 'em low....Just hang 'em and get it over. The boys worked for the "Hanging Judge" Judge Nudge Mc...

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Old Shed proved to be the best sheep dog in Calhoun county at the time. His math skills obviously aided his herding abilities. As was stated, he was only fair at calculus but he was a complete failure at trigonometry. He couldn't draw a straight line with a ruler. Having a total lack of understandin...

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Kevin,

Those are Boyco running board cans. One for gas, one for water, and one for oil.

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You might want to try to call him as he may not be on the computer much.
303-774-9246

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Yes sireee, shin guards and helmets required but cheek protectors expressly forbidden. The Gooter brothers were also some great rock throwing competitors but didn't have the stones for it. So, they preferred the mayonnaise and oranges. Those two competitions were less painful. A little know fact abo...

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