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David Mazza

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I’d love to find a pair of purple tinted headlight lenses for my 25 runabout. Thank you! Have a great summer!

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Mocked up my a powered t roadster a little more. It’s nearly 50/50 model a and model t. Model a engine and trans. Model t rear axle. Model a front axle and steering box.

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After a few coats, if not perfect some time with some very fine sandpaper and soapy water will correct the boo boos, then run a buffer over the whole thing. It will probably be so nice after that you’ll never want to do it the expensive way again. And if it gets damaged, put on more paint, wet sand ...

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More speedster

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Here are few

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My period hot rod(gow job) project got two pages in the January edition. Look to Hemmings classic on a lot more great articles on model t stuff and other interesting and exciting cars and features.

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My project and it’s inspiration

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Someone in my group has reached out to him. Hopefully we can all get together soon. I’m the odd duck, I’m a father of a young child so sometimes it prevents me from getting too far away but he will have support nonetheless!

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Tom Carey lives in Belchertown, he hasn’t been on here in a few years though. Worth a shot. Tomc is his user name.

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Belchertown? There are people in that area but don’t frequent the forum. I’m in north adams ma but know there are others in Belchertown and also a good crew of model t people in the Deerfield area.

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The spring is in compression, just when the pan is off you’ll be able to release tension by backing out the set screws on the clutch arms. If the driven Plate assembly is in good condition there will be no need to remove the spring. It’s not that tough a spring to remove if needed. Then remove the b...

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With the hogshead off the high gear clutch is engaged no matter what you do. It is locked in high, without the release fork pushing on the clutch arms. You did nothing wrong. Pull the motor and take the engine apart and get that drum replaced. It will be spring before we know it!

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However this came up, it was wonderful to make a connection from a memory when I was a child. I don’t have a lot of happy memories of childhood but this instance of seeing and getting my first ride in a model t is probably one of my happiest. I wish people scanned more of these wonderful pictures of...

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Thank you for posting that picture! It overcame me emotionally instantly. It’s exactly how I remember them in my thoughts!

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Well I suppose I’ll post. I met Richard Currier maybe when i was about ten years old. He was touring with his 1909 with a Mr Foye in his gray and black 14, and they were with another car. A blue 12 I recall, it was thirty years ago. But I was camping there with my family and I rode my bicycle to see...

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Wooohoooo Steve! Welcome back!

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Hi Steve! Any update on the Aldrich roadster?

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I love it but too nice for my application. If it were more crusty and greasy but still perfectly functional I’d buy it. That one would kinda make my car look rather crappy in comparison!

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Is it possible to use any of the money we raised for him to just get him a new laptop?

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Great timing I ordered everything from langs to restore this rather mundane but super important function. They have everything in stock btw!

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I need it actually. Any cracks in the corners or pitting in the metal?

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I also live in Massachusetts and I’m a public transit bus driver. It’s not just you or your imagination it’s real and a problem!! Ever since people are allowed to smoke dope………🤦🏻‍♂️ good thing is I live in the Berkshires and can easily enjoy the back roads and mostly see no one, and drive into Vermo...

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End play can also be within the differential case between the axles. That also needs the washer to be snug.

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So how tight is too tight when assembling axle halves? Lots of good ideas here but let’s have greasy finger data. I just put one together. Assembled with just some light grease to hold it all together. First attempt it locked up, and by the fifth or so attempt gently sanding the bronze washers on a ...

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Not many have survived as this one. It’s charm and character are practically religious. This is at Langs, they have a few astonishing gems stashed away.

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The first car in the series of photos was built by Roy Aldrich. It was a rajo bbr and was heavily modified and raced and in constant use till the 1950s. It eventually languished and was partially dismantled. It was awhile ago purchased by the Langs of Langs old car parts. They were by miracle able t...

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I’m currently building one, it’s taking forever because of being a dad to a young child and work. But it will be finished someday I have not stopped thinking of it everyday!

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My daughter is four, doesn’t like car shows. But she likes being in the garage with me!

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Here’s my lowered roadster. The engine is off topic and I’m still working on connecting it to model t torque tube. I did make the model t hand crank completely functional with the updated engine though!

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I’m very happy to have my roadster body from Bob in my garage. He helped my dream come true and for that I will forever be grateful!

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Stipe should have cams shipping in the next two-three weeks. I’m waiting for one for my model a

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I can’t wait to finally start making progress on mine and also visit Shane. And also visit you! Hopefully we are all in for a great year building our cars and hanging out. Don’t even care if the events come back! Just want to have some kind of life back!

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Here’s another. The earliest gow job model t roadsters are hands down the coolest ever. I’m sure most car guys know weiand superchargers!

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Fordwood, sets up the shop to build specific runs of parts or kits. They won’t begin producing a 21 roadster kit for instance until they have several orders to make sense in gearing up for it. It’s a bummer and patience is needed but when you do get through to them a do get their parts you’ll be ple...

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Like you read my mind Hank! I passed your contact along. A local friend, also in the group that includes someone named Chad you know. There’s are few of us!

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Hank, would those adapters properly support 31 chev wheel to model t hub? I know someone who needs this adaptation. Thanks in advance!

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Those di steel wheels look so cool. I do someday want to also do some disc wheels on my roadster. At the moment I’m making aluminum disc covers to jazz my car up a tad. Here are the templates to get an idea what I’m doing.

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I’d pay three hundred for a quality new tank. At the moment I will have to use something intended for a dune buggy and customize it to work. If someone has a new oval tank they aren’t gonna use, I will PayPal you tonight! I’m in the waiting list for Snyder’s in hopes the long list of people who want...

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I wish they would make 21s in that tread design as well, very correct early ballon tires don’t really look like what is available now even though there are some good quality 21in tires.

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I think this man can best cement the term gow job. He is after all 99 years old now and was there and learned everything he knew from people like Winfield, directly mind you. Watch this nice segment, you be happy you did as this man was hot rodding model t fords before people began restoring them. H...

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Dewalt or Milwaukee high speed steel bit. Few bucks more but I was able to get through 16 3/8 diameter 1/4” thick holes through steel before killing drill bit. The titanium bits are hit and mis. Also Irwin bits suck hard too.

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You can follow this link to a thread I did on jalopy journal. Contact me and I can put you touch with more people building gows! Heres mine in progress.

https://www.jalopyjournal.com/forum/thr ... s.1165346/

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Super way to lower the front. The completely original Aldrich roadster is one of the oldest known surviving hotrods. Also happens to be at Lang’s! Wish they would get moving on it, they’ve had it a decade and it still isn’t running

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It will be 50 percent model t still

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Got the roadster on wheels with the lowered rear suspension.

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Let’s see if I can get better detail.

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Van sleet Ford and Franklin. North Adams Massachusetts.

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Thanks hank, even though my t roadster has that unorthodox engine choice, still every part will be pre 31. There’s are growing group of us building cars like this in the western ma, New York, Vermont, and New Hampshire area. It’s fun!

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Made some frame modifications. Trying to keep this 1930 period correct.

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Short video of one running, sounds awesome, and powerful!

https://youtu.be/Ld3D-nEnSlY

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Here are some inspirational pics.

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Tim, sent you email. Also btw we are building essentially the exact same car! I am building a lowered, fenderless, 25 roadster. And in another note I’m in western ma, and there are four more people building very similar correct 1920s-30s style hotrods in my immediate area. Drop me a line!

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Continued to work on the model a engine into model t chassis project, you did say dumb so there ya go!

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You need those tap the link

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https://www.modeltford.com/item/2571MB.aspx

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That nails one of the reasons for all this work. I love model t roadsters, lowered and fenderless. Some may call it a hot rod but whatever. All the parts of this car will be pre 1931. I also love model a fords. I can’t own both, I have a 2 1/2 year old daughter so one car needs to be exactly what I ...

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More things to do to put a model a in a t chassis. This time the water neck needed to be adapted. A side mount model t water pump will be used with this set up. A v belt pulley will be used on the model t fan shaft and the pump will also have v belt.

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Doesn’t require a ton of over thinking. Just wait till it isnt wet. Remember the second you stack them it smears the slip paint all over and rubs it to metal in spots anyway. This is what I observed when I dissembled a spring I slip painted and didn’t drive on. Some spots were shinny metal and other...

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Here’s a little more of how I’ve begun putting a model a engine in a t. Yes I know it’s ridiculous, but it has been a fun project.

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Lower the suspension as much as possible and hop up the engine! You’ll have a perfect gow job! Very nice job!

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Hey Matt, Dave down here in north Adams. I know this is more money but it’s Craigslist and I’m sure can be talk down. I know the allure of an ohv t engine! https://worcester.craigslist.org/pts/d/ ... 37771.html If the link doesn’t work let me know on Instagram

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I you lived near me you couldn’t kick me outta there! I am a tad older though at 36.....

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John, Seems even with a stock model a engine your is pretty fast. I’m not concerned with going very fast but the added power will be nice, as with the extra gear in the trans. But for the most part I really love both cars the model t and the model a. I also love fenderless model t roadsters. The mai...

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John, seeing your car burning the tires launching at the speedster reunion is what gave me the confidence that the model t rear axle is strong enough! My driving style is definitely more relaxed so I will be fine.

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Yes indeed it would have been smarter! But I love building things that are different, and having fun with old fords.

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Yes, your right the wishbone up front and the radius rods will also need modifications. I need to get the engine in exactly where it needs to be and everything built around that before the front wishbone can be properly determined to be sure the geometry is correct. So it’s a ton of work, needing to...

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Your right. No outside oil pipe!

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Someone on here did it long ago, wish I knew more about this one! They used a model b exhaust manifold

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Also I will use a model t water pump mounted to the side of the a engine and block off the water outlet on the top of the head. I will make a 1/2 plate to adapt the 26/27 t water outlet to that. Just lots of stuff to engineer as you go.

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I’m doing it now. I love both the t and the a, so I’m going for it. I’m using the a trans as well. Custom motor mounts will need to be made. An aluminum spacer on either side of the a flywheel housing 5/8 will space the new motor mounts and allow the engine to be mounted like the t. I haven’t gotten...

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This will be a 40hp model t/a

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One more good detail

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Model a steering

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I’m about an hour and a half from Lang’s. They are not only very good business people, they are simply fantastic people. The help they have given me over the last week simply cannot be repaid and will not be forgotten. I love Lang’s old car parts! My favorite car in the facility well actually the tw...

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So much of our automotive life that we look forward to this year is not going to happen. It’s unfortunate but for the greater good. We have this amazing outlet to talk cars, share our projects and minor adventures as we sneak away into deserted country to unwind( l see no harm in that as long as you...

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You couldn’t have better timing for this hardship. My wood came in for my 25 runabout. I have Loved seeing so many roadster wood pictures. This thread is going to be more of a help than any damn instruction sheet could ever be. Also good thing Chad is doing his first because he doesn’t live far from...

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I’m very fortunate to live close enough to be able to visit Lang’s in person. Next time I definitely need a shopping list for rummaging through the used parts section so I don’t forget stuff again! I hope to make a few trips a year!

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Great to see your still at it and awesome that your car finally runs after all the setbacks! I’m still down here in the Berkshires getting a 20s style hotrod 25 roadster together. Through all the difficulties it can be difficult to keep with it! Hope to someday cross paths!

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Thanks Scott! Those pics will go a long way in helping me when I find a body. Unfortunately this one is just to far away to pickup myself.

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I’m desperately looking for a a 17-25 runabout body to put in a rolling chassis. Any chance you come across one?

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I have been searching for a runabout body. If you’d carefully take apart and put it on a pallet I’d love to buy it. It doesn’t appear to bad.

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The search goes on. Not giving up on this! I can’t possibly continue on living without a model t runabout (at least happily)

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I am expanding my search to 17-25 runabout project bodies. I still want the sheet metal to be complete and as good as possible but I don’t mind assembling a body. If you have a project body that you haven’t done anything with in a while I’d buy it and cherish it!

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Very serious! Any leads would also be appreciated!

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have a very nice running chassis. I’ve been selling off all of my previous project to focus on putting together a 17-25 runabout. I am in need of a body for this project. I do prefer the early low radiator years but will be very happy with whatever is available in excellent or very good condition. I...

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I am going to be putting a completely new set of drums and triple gears up for sale. It is expensive but will last you the rest of your life to do it once with new parts than look all over to find crack free originals and still those are 100 years old. Just a thought.

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I sent you a pm

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And one more.

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More oics

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Some more pics of above speedster

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Finally figure out how to login again! This is my car and the franklin racer is what I’m planning it to resemble. Here are also some pics of it along the way and to also show I’ve done more than it looks.

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Anyone know how to put pics in a pm?

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My speedster project. It will be easier to create a build page if it!

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