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- Mon Nov 25, 2019 11:49 am
- Forum: OT - Off topic
- Topic: How to move a clock ?
- Replies: 8
- Views: 435
Re: How to move a clock ?
All of the above excellent suggestions. Be especially careful with pendulum removal and reinstallation so as not to damage the pendulum suspension spring. They can be easily damaged. Make sure the suspension spring is protected during the move.
- Thu Nov 07, 2019 2:11 pm
- Forum: 2019 General Discussion Forum
- Topic: The HCCA sit is down
- Replies: 3
- Views: 384
Re: The HCCA sit is down
Didn’t work for me yesterday or today.
This is the message on the home page: The Cars for Sale page is offline for maintenance. It should be back up soon
This is the message on the home page: The Cars for Sale page is offline for maintenance. It should be back up soon
- Mon Nov 04, 2019 4:26 pm
- Forum: 2019 General Discussion Forum
- Topic: 26 COUPE - SHOULD RUN - NEEDS VERY LITTLE TO DRIVE
- Replies: 4
- Views: 485
Re: 26 COUPE - SHOULD RUN - NEEDS VERY LITTLE TO DRIVE
Stan, I have seen the ’26 coupe pictured. It is located in Goldfield, Nevada.
- Sun Nov 03, 2019 8:21 pm
- Forum: 2019 General Discussion Forum
- Topic: And this tractor in Arizona...
- Replies: 6
- Views: 590
Re: And this tractor in Arizona...
Appears it has.John kuehn wrote: ↑Sun Nov 03, 2019 8:16 pmWonder if the transmission is modified for slow tractor speeds. Interesting.
- Sun Nov 03, 2019 6:02 pm
- Forum: 2019 General Discussion Forum
- Topic: And this tractor in Arizona...
- Replies: 6
- Views: 590
Re: And this tractor in Arizona...
Can be seen at the Gold King Mine along with many other period goodies. Located in Jerome, AZ.
- Sat Nov 02, 2019 11:40 pm
- Forum: 2019 General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Motometer thermo replacement part
- Replies: 28
- Views: 1208
Re: Motometer thermo replacement part
To follow up on Scott's story, I am another one guilty of playing with mercury when I was a kid. Dad brought it home from work. It was used in the instrumentation at the sugar factory he worked at back in the '50's through early '70's. The properties it possessed was considered at the time quite fas...
- Sat Nov 02, 2019 2:03 pm
- Forum: OT - Off topic
- Topic: Out west power outages, some advice
- Replies: 55
- Views: 1653
Re: Out west power outages, some advice
That would be pumped storage.Fordwright wrote: ↑Sat Nov 02, 2019 1:30 pmYou don't need batteries, just a water reservoir that you can pump water into to store energy, and then drain it out to run dynamos when you need the power.
- Sat Nov 02, 2019 12:59 pm
- Forum: 2019 General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Ford history questions
- Replies: 41
- Views: 1316
Re: Ford history questions
Some Model A's have Bosch made distributor bodies. While somethings about it are Ford, there are things like the point setup that had been used on other brands. The cable that runs from the switch to distributor, was like what other car makers were using at the time. GM's ran off the back of the co...
- Sat Nov 02, 2019 12:28 pm
- Forum: OT - Off topic
- Topic: Out west power outages, some advice
- Replies: 55
- Views: 1653
Re: Out west power outages, some advice
Bud, glad you are making good with your windmills. Out west, there are once pristine vistas now blighted with windmills. A good example is the valley northeast of Great Basin National Park some of which can be seen from within the park. With regards to wind and solar, some seem to forget that the wi...
- Sat Nov 02, 2019 12:04 pm
- Forum: 2019 General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Ford history questions
- Replies: 41
- Views: 1316
Re: Ford history questions
I bet Henry stuck with it because 1) the T was his baby and it was "perfect" and 2) using a conventional distributor would mean a concession that Charles Kettering and Delco had a good idea, and Henry was too proud or cheap to admit it. As it was, Ford was almost the last to get electric lights or ...
- Thu Oct 31, 2019 5:03 pm
- Forum: 2019 General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Ford history questions
- Replies: 41
- Views: 1316
Re: Ford history questions
He refused to adopt the modern high-tension coil ignition and distributor until 1928, which had appeared on other cars since 1910. He was content with the old "buzzbox" ignition, used since around the turn of the century driven by first dry cells and later a low-tension magneto. He retained this ol...
- Thu Oct 31, 2019 1:33 pm
- Forum: OT - Off topic
- Topic: Out west power outages, some advice
- Replies: 55
- Views: 1653
Re: Out west power outages, some advice
Henry, hypothetical scenario, What if the state took over the investor owned PG&E and turned it into a public utility district PUD or a co-op? With the billions of dollars lawsuits pending, I don’t see how PG&E can remain in its present form.
- Thu Oct 31, 2019 12:17 pm
- Forum: 2019 General Discussion Forum
- Topic: New Member from Scotland
- Replies: 20
- Views: 640
Re: New Member from Scotland
Welcome. Interesting “Gin Runner.” Keep us posted with pictures and updates.
- Sat Oct 26, 2019 3:53 pm
- Forum: 2019 General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Tool is this for fastners on the tops or something else
- Replies: 6
- Views: 249
Re: Tool is this for fastners on the tops or something else
What is typically done to repurpose these for band riveting?
- Fri Oct 25, 2019 11:22 am
- Forum: 2019 General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Motometer thermo replacement part
- Replies: 28
- Views: 1208
Re: Motometer thermo replacement part
Have never seen a motometer that uses mercury. A bright silver like appearance would indicate mercury. Red would indicate alcohol.
I am sure there are exceptions out there.
I am sure there are exceptions out there.
- Wed Oct 23, 2019 12:38 pm
- Forum: 2019 General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Motometer thermo replacement part
- Replies: 28
- Views: 1208
Re: Motometer thermo replacement part
Just checked my 2018 Restoration Supply catalog. On page 62 there is listed a replacement thermometer with nut and gasket for the senior 3-3/8" size but not for the junior 2-3/8" size.wayne sheldon wrote: ↑Wed Oct 23, 2019 12:15 pmBut Restoration Supply outside San Diego Califunny used to carry the repro meters,
- Wed Oct 23, 2019 11:45 am
- Forum: OT - Off topic
- Topic: Missing Model A post?
- Replies: 9
- Views: 575
Re: Missing Model A post?
and several other small details that I can't think of right now…… A couple of other details I can think of, The doors on the ’28/’29 pickups, the similarity of the Model A wire wheels to the ’26/’27 T wire wheels. I owned a 1929 Model A back when I was in high school and I share my observations wit...
- Sat Oct 12, 2019 12:54 pm
- Forum: Classifieds - Parts
- Topic: Model T Ford Accessory Air Bags MT-3623
- Replies: 4
- Views: 422
Re: Model T Ford Accessory Air Bags MT-3623
Upon reading the the subject title, my first thought was, oh my god, someone has developed crash air bags for the Model T.

Wondering how these shocks would be mounted?


Wondering how these shocks would be mounted?
- Fri Oct 11, 2019 1:41 am
- Forum: 2019 General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Who D.A.T. Ignition System
- Replies: 14
- Views: 1222
Re: Who D.A.T. Ignition System
The timing belt has a lots benefits for example very little wear; no noise; no oiling/lubrication to the chain; no chain whipping; the neoprene belt body protection against grime, grease, oil and moisture; and gives a positive slip proof engagement. Art, that is exactly why I used a timing belt to ...
- Wed Oct 09, 2019 12:05 pm
- Forum: 2019 General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Buying on Craig's List
- Replies: 69
- Views: 3230
Re: Buying on Craig's List
I bought my T off Craigslist. However, it was “local" at 110 miles away and I was able to personally inspect it at the sellers home.
Some of the reported scams only feature one small picture in the ad.
Some of the reported scams only feature one small picture in the ad.
- Mon Oct 07, 2019 6:32 pm
- Forum: Classifieds - Parts
- Topic: FS: Rajo 4 valve head
- Replies: 25
- Views: 2659
Re: FS: Rajo 4 valve head
Nice looking head. Any idea of the compression ratio? Would one need to run a water pump with this setup?
- Tue Oct 01, 2019 1:01 pm
- Forum: 2019 General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Daytime Running Lights
- Replies: 12
- Views: 915
Re: Daytime Running Lights
I always have the headlights on when I drive my T.
Not unlike a motorcycle, the shape of a Model T does not seem to register with some drivers as a vehicle.
Not unlike a motorcycle, the shape of a Model T does not seem to register with some drivers as a vehicle.
- Sun Sep 29, 2019 2:59 pm
- Forum: 2019 General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Johns-Manville company
- Replies: 29
- Views: 1413
Re: Johns-Manville company
Old Johns-Manville building on Magazine Street in New Orleans. (2016)
- Sat Sep 28, 2019 1:17 pm
- Forum: 2019 General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Ruckstell axle
- Replies: 7
- Views: 444
Re: Ruckstell axle
Yes, center of tires/wheels. May slightly differ in front due to toe in/camber. Wide track axle is 60 inches.
- Sat Sep 28, 2019 1:04 pm
- Forum: 2019 General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Ruckstell axle
- Replies: 7
- Views: 444
Re: Ruckstell axle
I believe standard track is 56.5 inches. Anyone know the exact specification?
- Fri Sep 27, 2019 12:08 am
- Forum: 2019 General Discussion Forum
- Topic: How I installed a new muffler
- Replies: 3
- Views: 461
Re: How I installed a new muffler
Nice clean installation Dave.
I installed an F0-11 muffler on my ’26 runabout the same way as you did. Short tailpipe as well to keep the exhaust off the spare. I am pleased with the sound.
I installed an F0-11 muffler on my ’26 runabout the same way as you did. Short tailpipe as well to keep the exhaust off the spare. I am pleased with the sound.
- Tue Sep 24, 2019 10:11 pm
- Forum: OT - Off topic
- Topic: you could see Berlin Nevada Today like 100 years ago
- Replies: 5
- Views: 675
Re: you could see Berlin Nevada Today like 100 years ago
Two more views of the Berlin, Nevada 1918 Dodge. Taken while visiting in 2017.
- Sat Sep 21, 2019 1:21 pm
- Forum: 2019 General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Model T camping equipment
- Replies: 10
- Views: 1201
Re: Model T camping equipment
Steve, I had one of those backpacking camping chairs and it lasted all of two camping trips. One of the plastic socket pieces that the tubing plugs into broke while I was camping on the way back from the Bakersfield swap meet earlier this year. Once that happens, the chair is rendered useless. I do ...
- Fri Sep 13, 2019 3:58 pm
- Forum: 2019 General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Dean Yoder gets a ride to OCF
- Replies: 9
- Views: 876
Re: Dean Yoder gets a ride to OCF
Another shot of the 1922 Pilot. Information on the windshield reads 1922 Richmond Pilot Sportster.
- Sun Sep 08, 2019 10:04 am
- Forum: 2019 General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Re: OCF Meet and Greet URGENT
- Replies: 27
- Views: 1524
Re: OCF Meet and Greet URGENT
Another meet and greet photo.
- Fri Aug 30, 2019 2:45 pm
- Forum: Classifieds - Parts
- Topic: For Sale - Speedster Parts
- Replies: 8
- Views: 1388
Re: For Sale - Speedster Parts
To Top.
- Fri Aug 30, 2019 1:12 pm
- Forum: 2019 General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Here I go again .... to OCF
- Replies: 244
- Views: 35336
Re: Here I go again
Bon Voyage and safe travels, Steve. I enjoy your photo documentary. Hope to chat with you at the OCF.
- Thu Aug 29, 2019 1:53 pm
- Forum: 2019 General Discussion Forum
- Topic: A different option to the fuel sediment bowl
- Replies: 29
- Views: 1410
Re: A different option to the fuel sediment bowl
I have a glass sediment bowl on my ’26 runabout and appreciate the fact I can see any rust or debris settling out in the bowl. One disadvantage in my experience is the gasket can sometimes present a sealing problem after removing the bowl to dump out the sediment, necessitating fiddling with the gas...
- Tue Aug 27, 2019 3:25 pm
- Forum: 2019 General Discussion Forum
- Topic: 1927 Engine with Model A crank ??
- Replies: 28
- Views: 1395
Re: 1927 Engine with Model A crank ??
Never seen a hopped Franklin before. 1929?Michael Davis wrote: ↑Tue Aug 27, 2019 2:19 pmPS I said hopped up LOOKING Does not mean it was hopped up. The picture i am posting is a HOPPED engine.
- Wed Aug 21, 2019 3:55 pm
- Forum: OT - Off topic
- Topic: Metal Lathe turning wood?
- Replies: 10
- Views: 755
Re: Metal Lathe turning wood?
Yes you can turn wood on a metal lathe. If you are going to use hand held turning tools, you will have to improvise a tool rest for the tools to slide on. Depending on the type of wood and job, you can get by using standard tool bits mounted on the cross slides. Be advised, turning wood makes a huge...
- Tue Aug 20, 2019 12:26 am
- Forum: OT - Off topic
- Topic: Fords Garage
- Replies: 4
- Views: 438
Re: Fords Garage
Earlier post re Ford’s Garage.
https://www.mtfca.com/phpBB3/viewtopic. ... orn#p33901
https://www.mtfca.com/phpBB3/viewtopic. ... orn#p33901
- Mon Aug 19, 2019 9:32 pm
- Forum: 2019 General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Radiator Apron Not Fitting Right
- Replies: 12
- Views: 759
Re: Radiator Apron Not Fitting Right
On my ’26, the radiator apron fits on top of the hood shelves otherwise the crank hole and other features would not line up.
Jim S. correctly answered this.
Jim S. correctly answered this.
- Sun Aug 04, 2019 3:09 pm
- Forum: 2019 General Discussion Forum
- Topic: A Complicated Man with a Simple Idea
- Replies: 6
- Views: 750
Re: A Complicated Man with a Simple Idea
Well written and a good read. Thanks.
- Fri Jul 19, 2019 4:17 pm
- Forum: Forum Support Questions
- Topic: IMPORTANT - Forums are back
- Replies: 28
- Views: 1517
Re: IMPORTANT - Forums are back
Old favorites (bookmarks) no longer work. Had to delete the old bookmarks and create new bookmarks from the MTFCA forums.
- Thu Jul 04, 2019 12:04 pm
- Forum: 2019 General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Interior wood needed.
- Replies: 17
- Views: 1027
Re: Interior wood needed.
I have a 2016 price list from Classic Wood Products in Greensboro NC. They offered wood kits for Model T’s and A’s. Their website is still active.
http://www.classicwoodproductsllc.com
http://www.classicwoodproductsllc.com
- Sat Jun 29, 2019 11:17 am
- Forum: 2019 General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Stiff Speedometer head
- Replies: 9
- Views: 654
Re: Stiff Speedometer head
Careful removal of the wedge pin (red arrow) should enable removal of shaft. Wedge pin is only removable in one direction. One must determine which is the small and large ends of the pin.
- Thu Jun 13, 2019 11:23 am
- Forum: OT - Off topic
- Topic: Ford's future - “reconceptualize” the company’s vehicle lineup
- Replies: 43
- Views: 2188
Re: Ford's future - “reconceptualize” the company’s vehicle lineup
I am so totally uninterested in a self driving vehicle. I will never own even a semi autonomous vehicle. I actually enjoy driving along with the freedom and control one derives from the experience.
- Wed Jun 12, 2019 12:10 pm
- Forum: OT - Off topic
- Topic: Ford's Garage Restaurant
- Replies: 2
- Views: 414
Re: Ford's Garage Restaurant
Visited Ford’s Garage Dearborn while at the OCF last year. The Burgers are outstanding as well as the brew. Unique and fun interior with Model A and T parts to view while dining and enjoying ones favorite beverage. 

- Wed May 22, 2019 12:28 pm
- Forum: 2019 General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Anything Modern To Help??
- Replies: 17
- Views: 1500
Re: Anything Modern To Help??
Like Adam mentioned, once you get the “knack", the 21” drop center wire wheel tires are nearly as easy as changing bicycle tires and can be changed with your hands and a little help from a tire iron.
- Tue May 21, 2019 6:23 pm
- Forum: 2019 General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Driving Wheel Question
- Replies: 5
- Views: 665
Re: Driving Wheel Question
Check out this excellent 1937 film on how the differential works. I believe this has been posted on the forum before. Good for review. https://youtu.be/yYAw79386WI
- Sun May 19, 2019 12:37 am
- Forum: OT - Off topic
- Topic: California without gasoline-burning cars?
- Replies: 26
- Views: 1785
Re: California without gasoline-burning cars?
This is currently getting a lot of responses on the AACA forum. https://forums.aaca.org/topic/327013-ca ... ning-cars/
- Wed May 15, 2019 2:09 pm
- Forum: 2019 General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Old Photo-Air driven car
- Replies: 13
- Views: 1654
Re: Old Photo-Air driven car
One of the things I remember learning (or maybe just hearing) years ago is that generally when we use fossil fuel to generate electricity 1/3 of the power consumed goes out the exhaust, 1/3 is lost in transmission resistance, and 1/3 is delivered to the user. If that's even partially true it would ...
- Tue May 14, 2019 12:57 am
- Forum: 2019 General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Antique car registration cost in AZ?
- Replies: 7
- Views: 773
Re: Antique car registration cost in AZ?
Arizona has implemented a new tax called the “Public Safety Fee” at $32. per vehicle. My registration fee for my 1926 Runabout used to be $19.50 + $10. for the special copper plate. ($29.50) This year it was $62.00. 
- Thu May 02, 2019 6:15 pm
- Forum: 2019 General Discussion Forum
- Topic: What are you doing with your "T" in May
- Replies: 107
- Views: 7864
Re: What are you doing with your "T" in May
Drilled hole in right differential housing and tapped for 1/8”- 27 pipe thread and installed 1/8” brass drain plug. 

- Thu May 02, 2019 12:37 am
- Forum: Classifieds - Parts
- Topic: F/S 1926 roadster body
- Replies: 7
- Views: 1499
Re: F/S 1926 roadster body
Uprighted.
- Mon Apr 29, 2019 8:00 pm
- Forum: OT - Off topic
- Topic: Wheel Termites?
- Replies: 7
- Views: 631
Re: Wheel Termites?
Appears to be a late ’50’s Jaguar XK 150.
- Fri Apr 26, 2019 10:07 pm
- Forum: 2019 General Discussion Forum
- Topic: 1927 Ford Model T with Ruckstell
- Replies: 24
- Views: 1882
Re: 1927 Ford Model T with Ruckstell
You don’t need Rocky Mtn brakes. They can be very dangerous if you kill the engine on an incline and it starts rolling backwards. They are self energizing going forward only. This works against you in reverse. I live in a hilly area and my Rocky Mountain brakes with a little help from the transmiss...
- Fri Apr 26, 2019 6:03 pm
- Forum: 2019 General Discussion Forum
- Topic: 1927 Ford Model T with Ruckstell
- Replies: 24
- Views: 1882
- Thu Apr 25, 2019 2:39 pm
- Forum: 2019 General Discussion Forum
- Topic: 1927 Ford Model T with Ruckstell
- Replies: 24
- Views: 1882
Re: 1927 Ford Model T with Ruckstell
I purchased my 1926 Runabout for $10,000. a little over two years ago. It was an older restoration in good running condition very similar to the one in question. I installed a Ruckstell axle and a speedometer. I currently value it at around $12,000.
- Thu Apr 25, 2019 11:53 am
- Forum: 2019 General Discussion Forum
- Topic: 1927 Ford Model T with Ruckstell
- Replies: 24
- Views: 1882
Re: 1927 Ford Model T with Ruckstell
If you do purchase it, you may want to consider the addition of Rocky Mountain Brakes in the event you lose mechanical connection with the foot operated transmission brake.
- Tue Apr 23, 2019 2:57 pm
- Forum: 2019 General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Help id vehicle
- Replies: 14
- Views: 1409
Re: Help id vehicle
Engine is Dodge, not sure what year.
- Tue Apr 23, 2019 2:35 pm
- Forum: 2019 General Discussion Forum
- Topic: What have you done with your Model T in April?
- Replies: 121
- Views: 11673
Re: What have you done with your Model T in April?
After searching for a 1926/’27 fan at Bakersfield. (The one I did find was cracked.) I ordered a new reproduction fan from Snyders. Very pleased with the quality of the reproduction fan. It is well made and looks exactly like the original. The holes lined up perfectly. It even comes black powder coa...
- Sun Apr 21, 2019 3:49 pm
- Forum: 2019 General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Drain antifreeze and replace with distilled water for summer?
- Replies: 21
- Views: 1622
Re: Drain antifreeze and replace with distilled water for summer?
Steve, thanks “for nudging my memory” as well. Yes, boiler water chemical treatment and pH control is very important along with blowdown to control total dissolved solids. This got me to thinking maybe I need to run a pH test on the T’s coolant. 

- Sun Apr 21, 2019 1:07 pm
- Forum: 2019 General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Drain antifreeze and replace with distilled water for summer?
- Replies: 21
- Views: 1622
Re: Drain antifreeze and replace with distilled water for summer?
I am not a water chemist, however, while working in steam turbine power plants, “distilled” water was critical. Feed water to the boilers had to be carefully monitored, pure condensate was recovered from the condensers and make up water from demineralizers or in one case a desalination plant. Oxygen...
- Sun Apr 07, 2019 11:28 am
- Forum: OT - Off topic
- Topic: Odd USA carby on a NZ engine. Identity?
- Replies: 7
- Views: 764
Re: Odd USA carby on a NZ engine. Identity?
You might have a look here. http://www.mtfca.com/discus/messages/29/24455.html
Sunderman carburetor?
Sunderman carburetor?
- Sat Apr 06, 2019 1:25 am
- Forum: 2019 General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Soldering chrome script
- Replies: 14
- Views: 1423
Re: Soldering chrome script
Tim, I attached my Ford script with .025” diameter annealed brass wire as per Ruxtel24 Dave. I used brass wire instead of stainless. (What I had on hand.) No need to solder. Stainless or brass wire your choice.
- Fri Apr 05, 2019 11:47 am
- Forum: 2019 General Discussion Forum
- Topic: IT LIVES...
- Replies: 24
- Views: 2280
Re: IT LIVES...
Very nicely done. It flows aesthetically and just looks “right”. 
- Thu Mar 28, 2019 6:58 pm
- Forum: 2019 General Discussion Forum
- Topic: MTFCA Magazine Article on 50 mph...
- Replies: 53
- Views: 3779
Re: MTFCA Magazine Article on 50 mph...
According to the chart I have, 2035 RPM. Notes on chart indicate 3.63:1 axle ratio, 30 x 3.5” tires. Graph from L.R. Henry, Ford Motor Co. Data Jan. 1922
- Thu Mar 28, 2019 3:26 pm
- Forum: 2019 General Discussion Forum
- Topic: MTFCA Magazine Article on 50 mph...
- Replies: 53
- Views: 3779
Re: MTFCA Magazine Article on 50 mph...
The article, “A Real Test of the Ford Model T” was written in the context of participating in the Montana 500.
- Sat Mar 23, 2019 4:30 pm
- Forum: 2019 General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Can't decide. Sight glass, dip stick or leave it alone.
- Replies: 35
- Views: 2947
Re: Can't decide. Sight glass, dip stick or leave it alone.
Ford T isn’t the only one to have that type of oil check arrangement. Dad’s 1949 International Farmall “C” had two valves on the side of the oil pan to check the level by drip. The major difference is one could stand while checking the oil. 

- Sat Mar 23, 2019 4:16 pm
- Forum: 2019 General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Dash Clock Repair?
- Replies: 3
- Views: 611
- Wed Mar 20, 2019 9:30 pm
- Forum: OT - Off topic
- Topic: The outrageous cost of shipping these days....
- Replies: 12
- Views: 1165
Re: The outrageous cost of shipping these days....
The TV telemarketers and even Amazon offers “Free Shipping”. I guess they have a special pricing arrangement with those shippers. When we go to ship something the same size, they really stick it to us. Especially UPS and Fedex. I do most of my shipping these days via USPS priority mail if at all pos...
- Wed Mar 20, 2019 3:12 pm
- Forum: OT - Off topic
- Topic: Early 1920’s car in silent movie?
- Replies: 8
- Views: 846
Re: Early 1920’s car in silent movie?
Rich, thanks for the interesting information regarding the “Earl Automobile Works”. It would be interesting to know the timeline on this 1914 Renault. With the order and build time taken into consideration, it was probably completed later than 1914. Another thing to bear in mind, Arbuckle commission...
- Wed Mar 20, 2019 2:30 pm
- Forum: OT - Off topic
- Topic: Paintings that aren't Model Ts
- Replies: 80
- Views: 5004
Re: Paintings that aren't Model Ts
As always, amazed by your paintings. Nice old “mustache" Buick. :) We used to have one of those ’48/'49 aluminum license plates with the butter on the baked potato tacked to the wall of our barn in Rupert. If I am not mistaken, I believe those plates were issued for 2 years via replacing the year tag.
- Tue Mar 19, 2019 12:43 am
- Forum: OT - Off topic
- Topic: Early 1920’s car in silent movie?
- Replies: 8
- Views: 846
Re: Early 1920’s car in silent movie?
Found out that 1914 Harley Earl Renault still exists today. It was on exhibit at the Peterson Automotive Museum.https://old.petersen.org/portfolio-item ... t-type-ef/
- Mon Mar 18, 2019 2:07 pm
- Forum: OT - Off topic
- Topic: Early 1920’s car in silent movie?
- Replies: 8
- Views: 846
Re: Early 1920’s car in silent movie?
After a little more digging, I have answered my own question. From the Old Motor site, it appears this is an early Harley Earl creation based on a 1914 Renault for Fatty Arbuckle. How it ended up in this movie is a bit of a mystery. http://theoldmotor.com/?p=135425
- Mon Mar 18, 2019 1:06 pm
- Forum: OT - Off topic
- Topic: Early 1920’s car in silent movie?
- Replies: 8
- Views: 846
Early 1920’s car in silent movie?
While watching TCM silent movie “Bride’s Play” this elegant car made an appearance. An online search didn’t turn up much. Year of film is early 1922. Any ideas as to make?
- Fri Mar 15, 2019 6:30 pm
- Forum: OT - Off topic
- Topic: Thomas Edison's greatest invention is dead!
- Replies: 31
- Views: 2111
Re: Thomas Edison's greatest invention is dead!
I would disagree. I feel that most environmentalism these days is deregulation and relaxing the rules that the EPA uses to regulate business. This allows business to save money by polluting more. Maybe it should be called reverse environmentalism. Ask anyone who works at a coal fired power plant or...
- Fri Mar 15, 2019 1:49 pm
- Forum: OT - Off topic
- Topic: Not sure about this new development
- Replies: 23
- Views: 1854
Re: Not sure about this new development
If one saves the OT forum to your Favorites or “Bookmarks”, it just takes one click to go here. Same as selecting the main forum. Easy peasy. 

- Fri Mar 15, 2019 1:19 pm
- Forum: 2019 General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Coolant Recommendation
- Replies: 45
- Views: 3600
Re: Coolant Recommendation
Here you go Tom.
- Fri Mar 15, 2019 1:00 pm
- Forum: 2019 General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Let Chickasha begin
- Replies: 36
- Views: 4650
Re: Let Chickasha begin
Appears to be a 1933 Buick ohv straight 8.
- Fri Mar 15, 2019 12:32 pm
- Forum: 2019 General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Let Chickasha begin
- Replies: 36
- Views: 4650
Re: Let Chickasha begin
Wow, that is a nice Packard,’35 Ford etc. Keep them coming Steve. Inclement weather in northern AZ and on the I-40 corridor prevented my attendance this year. 

- Thu Mar 14, 2019 5:57 pm
- Forum: OT - Off topic
- Topic: OT-autonomous grocery delivery service
- Replies: 14
- Views: 1433
Re: OT-autonomous grocery delivery service
No problem Frank, looking forward to the next Flivvers meeting.Sarikatime wrote: ↑Thu Mar 14, 2019 4:55 pmBob, I still owe you money, haven’t forgotten. Make sure you make the next meeting, we can carpool if you want. Frank

- Thu Mar 14, 2019 1:45 pm
- Forum: OT - Off topic
- Topic: OT-autonomous grocery delivery service
- Replies: 14
- Views: 1433
Re: OT-autonomous grocery delivery service
I just created a new bookmark (favorite) to take me directly to the OT forum.
- Thu Mar 14, 2019 1:40 pm
- Forum: OT - Off topic
- Topic: Thomas Edison's greatest invention is dead!
- Replies: 31
- Views: 2111
Re: Thomas Edison's greatest invention is dead!
That is why I seldom watch or read the news these days. I choose to maintain some modicum of sanity during my “golden years”.Burger in Spokane wrote: ↑Thu Mar 14, 2019 1:25 pmIf one doesn't choose to find humor in the downward spiral of so-called "humanity",
one will go mad.
- Wed Mar 13, 2019 12:20 pm
- Forum: 2019 General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Coolant Recommendation
- Replies: 45
- Views: 3600
Re: Coolant Recommendation
I have had good results with this product. Can be purchased pre mixed or full strength. I mix my own with distilled water and test to get the desired freeze protection.
- Mon Mar 11, 2019 12:05 pm
- Forum: 2019 General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Rod boring lathe
- Replies: 6
- Views: 910
Re: Rod boring lathe
Erik, thanks for posting the pictures of your rod boring lathe. Is that a cutter in the chuck? I have never seen a lathe like this before. Interesting.
- Tue Mar 05, 2019 10:36 am
- Forum: 2019 General Discussion Forum
- Topic: After a hard day of touring...
- Replies: 14
- Views: 1938
Re: After a hard day of touring...
Steve, that cartoon reminded me of this place. 

- Sat Mar 02, 2019 11:13 am
- Forum: 2019 General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Favorite Timer with OF Carburetor
- Replies: 22
- Views: 1686
Re: Favorite Timer with OF Carburetor
Haven’t heard of that one before. A search didn’t turn up much. Thinking it has to do with sympathetic interactions between mechanisms or physical elements.
- Fri Mar 01, 2019 1:18 am
- Forum: 2019 General Discussion Forum
- Topic: What have you done on/with/to your T in febuary?
- Replies: 73
- Views: 6771
Re: What have you done on/with/to your T in febuary?
Gil, that sounds great! I hope to emulate that in the near future.Gil Fitzhugh wrote: ↑Thu Feb 28, 2019 8:44 pmI put a bottle of IPA in my coat pocket and drove the '14 to town for a fine lunch at our local Thai restaurant.

- Sun Feb 24, 2019 11:18 pm
- Forum: 2019 General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Garage Space
- Replies: 34
- Views: 2875
Re: Garage Space
Hey Bryan, nice T truck in the snow picture.
Interesting how snow accumulates on model T’s and other vehicles of the era. The thought even crossed my mind to wheel mine out during the same storm.
B:C: and D
Interesting how snow accumulates on model T’s and other vehicles of the era. The thought even crossed my mind to wheel mine out during the same storm.
B:C: and D

- Sun Feb 24, 2019 12:12 pm
- Forum: 2019 General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Brass radiator... clear coat?
- Replies: 27
- Views: 2203
Re: Brass radiator... clear coat?
No experience with brass radiators.
I have found Lemon Pledge works well to delay tarnishing of brass clock components I work with in my other “hobby”. After polishing or graining, I simply spray it on then wipe off with a clean lint free towel.
I have found Lemon Pledge works well to delay tarnishing of brass clock components I work with in my other “hobby”. After polishing or graining, I simply spray it on then wipe off with a clean lint free towel.
- Fri Feb 22, 2019 10:00 pm
- Forum: 2019 General Discussion Forum
- Topic: This Model T Exploded!
- Replies: 18
- Views: 2091
Re: This Model T Exploded!
Looks like it would be a relatively easy fix.
- Fri Feb 22, 2019 12:02 pm
- Forum: 2019 General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Snow in San Diego county
- Replies: 10
- Views: 996
Re: Snow in San Diego county
This is how it looks today from my deck in Prescott, AZ. Same storm that dumped on Norm and John. 14” to 16” of snow. Some drifting as well. Snow emergency declared. (100 mi. north of Phoenix at 5200 ft. elevation.)
- Thu Feb 21, 2019 7:01 pm
- Forum: 2019 General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Beautiful and sunny today in Sierra Vista AZ
- Replies: 16
- Views: 1495
Re: Beautiful and sunny today in Sierra Vista AZ
How is everyone faring today in Sierra Vista? 16” of snow here in Prescott and more to come.
- Thu Feb 21, 2019 6:48 pm
- Forum: 2019 General Discussion Forum
- Topic: This Model T Exploded!
- Replies: 18
- Views: 2091
Re: This Model T Exploded!
I personally took the above photo at The Henry Ford Museum in Sept. 2018.Mark Osterman wrote: ↑Thu Feb 21, 2019 6:40 pmI have seen that several times in the Science Museum in London right across the street from the Victoria and Albert Museum.
- Thu Feb 21, 2019 1:24 pm
- Forum: 2019 General Discussion Forum
- Topic: This Model T Exploded!
- Replies: 18
- Views: 2091
Re: This Model T Exploded!
This one taken at The Henry Ford Museum 2018.
- Thu Feb 21, 2019 11:49 am
- Forum: 2019 General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Price increase on all tires
- Replies: 64
- Views: 4981
Re: Price increase on all tires
Per Snyder’s catalog, the Goodyear 4.50” x 21” tires are still made in the USA. "These 21" Goodyear tires are a 4-ply polyester tire available in either black wall or white wall. These quality tires are made in the U.S.A. 4.50" x 21" these tires fit 1926-27 Model T's and 1928-29 Model A's, 2-7/8" wh...
- Thu Feb 14, 2019 7:02 pm
- Forum: 2019 General Discussion Forum
- Topic: What is the formula for homemade penetrating oil?
- Replies: 25
- Views: 2229
Re: What is the formula for homemade penetrating oil?
Whoa! I don’t see anything on my can of acetone or the MSDS indicating it is a carcinogen. In any event, penetration of the skin is not a good thing, especially if one uses it to remove other substances on the hands. MSDS http://sds.chemtel.net/webclients/safariland/finished_goods/Pioneer%20Forensic...
- Thu Feb 14, 2019 11:26 am
- Forum: 2019 General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Weather
- Replies: 21
- Views: 1499
Re: Weather
When I was in school (70s) the "climate change" of the hour was, we were heading for another ice age... I remember the coming ice age scare of the ’70’s as well. The folks in the area around where I grew up in southern Idaho would often reminisce about the winter of 1948-1949 with tales of snow dri...
- Wed Feb 13, 2019 10:48 am
- Forum: 2019 General Discussion Forum
- Topic: MTFCA Members, registered members and guests
- Replies: 39
- Views: 2864
- Sun Feb 10, 2019 3:09 pm
- Forum: 2019 General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Today's adventure in Gresham, Orygun
- Replies: 9
- Views: 986
Re: Today's adventure in Gresham, Orygun
Keith, Nice "T in the snow” picture. I couldn’t view your video. Says I need to log into Facebook, which I don’t have an account for.
- Sun Feb 10, 2019 11:51 am
- Forum: 2019 General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Old Photo-Spooner WI
- Replies: 10
- Views: 1129
Re: Old Photo-Spooner WI
Cadillac used that rear spring arrangement. Not sure of the year. 1912?
- Sun Feb 10, 2019 11:35 am
- Forum: 2019 General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Old Photo-Spooner WI
- Replies: 10
- Views: 1129
Re: Old Photo-Spooner WI
Indian.
- Sat Feb 09, 2019 2:15 pm
- Forum: 2019 General Discussion Forum
- Topic: OT What if...No more gas ?
- Replies: 43
- Views: 2785
Re: OT What if...No more gas ?
Wood gasifiers.........chars wood until combustible gasses are produced and fed to the engine. Very simple to make at home and many were used in England and Australia during WWII. Only downside: You have what looks like a boiler strapped to the back of your prize brass T....... If anyone watched pa...