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by dmdeaton
Tue Feb 04, 2025 3:08 pm
Forum: Classifieds - Parts
Topic: Speedster/race car Boat tail
Replies: 6
Views: 8122

Re: Speedster/race car Boat tail

Where is it located?
Interested in the boat tail
by dmdeaton
Mon Jul 25, 2022 2:04 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Possible run of spare tire carriers.
Replies: 9
Views: 3610

Re: Possible run of spare tire carriers.

I would take a set
by dmdeaton
Sat Sep 04, 2021 12:02 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: World War 1 Model Ts
Replies: 57
Views: 13989

Re: World War 1 Model Ts

Now that’s a first. Is that one Carburator shared between the 2 engines?
by dmdeaton
Fri Sep 03, 2021 12:31 am
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: 12 Volt Geared Starter
Replies: 28
Views: 8018

Re: 12 Volt Geared Starter

I have spread my nickels around all the vendors and then some. Some specialty items are better sourced from the manufacturer than the vendors. Tech support comes to mind, which is far better from the source. I’m not a cheap a## by no means but when you are sourcing parts and pieces it is far better ...
by dmdeaton
Thu Sep 02, 2021 8:38 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: 12 Volt Geared Starter
Replies: 28
Views: 8018

Re: 12 Volt Geared Starter

I am running 4 of these British starters
2 on t’s and 2 on a’s
This starter coupled with a good battery and you are good to go for a while. Bicker all you want, I like drivability.
by dmdeaton
Tue Aug 31, 2021 7:35 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: World War 1 Model Ts
Replies: 57
Views: 13989

Re: World War 1 Model Ts

20160920_214015.jpg Had one it's made in america my great uncle was a supply Sgt in ww1 he had two bodies he bought army surplus tucked under his front porch my dad got them and put one together here are pictures Allen, that is supposed to be a M&P body. The 2nd one is in the Marine Corp museum in ...
by dmdeaton
Mon Aug 30, 2021 9:49 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Tony Wiltshire - RIP
Replies: 27
Views: 9045

Re: Tony Wiltshire - RIP

I just met him at the homecoming when they rode out to the Salty Dog museum in Shandon, OH. It was pouring down rain when everyone pulled in. I couldnt get over all the details on his speedster. From a distance it looked like a plain jane speedster, but a closer look showed lots of nice details. I a...
by dmdeaton
Mon Aug 09, 2021 10:35 am
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Rear end
Replies: 17
Views: 3931

Re: Rear end

The axle broke on the differential side of the Hyatt bearing? Is this common? The stress is on the wheel side of the Hyatt.
by dmdeaton
Tue Aug 03, 2021 7:25 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Rear End Oil
Replies: 27
Views: 6844

Re: Rear End Oil

I pack my wheel bearings with 600 weight 😁
by dmdeaton
Tue Aug 03, 2021 7:23 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Scat Crankshafts
Replies: 9
Views: 2986

Re: Scat Crankshafts

Like all hobbies, need to think in advance and get when available. Anything in this hobby and others. I have a scat on order from the next batch just to stash back for my next build
by dmdeaton
Tue Aug 03, 2021 7:16 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Update 6/2/21 What full set of Mr & Mrs Leon Parker plans do you have?
Replies: 50
Views: 11792

Re: Update 6/2/21 What full set of Mr & Mrs Leon Parker plans do you have?

Hard drive space is cheap and easy. Don’t need a commercial server or rented cloud space to store all the files. I stated previously I would have the papers scanned and even return them to the owner to get this going. I do not want profit for this, as I have a full time business and this is just a h...
by dmdeaton
Tue Aug 03, 2021 7:10 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Update 6/2/21 What full set of Mr & Mrs Leon Parker plans do you have?
Replies: 50
Views: 11792

Re: Update 6/2/21 What full set of Mr & Mrs Leon Parker plans do you have?

All you need to do is take them and have them scanned high resolution and put the files on a memory stick. The files can be zipped up and emailed to anyone who wants a copy. It is that easy. If files turn out too large to email pay 20$ for a memory stick and charge for this plus ship. Still cheap an...
by dmdeaton
Mon Aug 02, 2021 8:31 am
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Rear End Oil
Replies: 27
Views: 6844

Re: Rear End Oil

I would also like to hear some reasons why to not use a more modern viscosity gear lube. Seal leakage? I don’t want to hear because Henry did it that way, oils have come a long way since then. I run 90 synthetic in my model A housing without problems at all.
Thanks
by dmdeaton
Fri Jul 23, 2021 3:02 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: "Gypsy" side curtains, awesome.
Replies: 11
Views: 3096

Re: "Gypsy" side curtains, awesome.

John,
can you post a pic of the inside of the gypsy curtains, how they attach to the door?
thanks
by dmdeaton
Thu Jul 22, 2021 8:01 am
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: New to Hershey
Replies: 18
Views: 4746

Re: New to Hershey

I know the crab cake vendor well!!😁
by dmdeaton
Tue Jul 20, 2021 3:37 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Coil Test Tube Ball Bearing Thingy
Replies: 11
Views: 2820

Re: Coil Test Tube Ball Bearing Thingy

Got some things to look for at Hershey. :D
by dmdeaton
Mon Jul 19, 2021 8:06 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Coil Test Tube Ball Bearing Thingy
Replies: 11
Views: 2820

Coil Test Tube Ball Bearing Thingy

Somewhere I read the article on how to build this and cannot find it now. I saw one in action at the homecoming and didnt take time to ask about it. For some reason I want to make or purchase one. Anyone have any leads? I dont know the correct name of the thing to do a search. Thanks in advance. PS,...
by dmdeaton
Sat Jul 17, 2021 10:44 am
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Installing Rajo oil level indicator
Replies: 12
Views: 3350

Re: Installing Rajo oil level indicator

Is the float in a bind? May need tweaking
by dmdeaton
Sat Jul 17, 2021 10:42 am
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Presto-Magico...ugly duckling to a beautiful swan
Replies: 2
Views: 1843

Re: Presto-Magico...ugly duckling to a beautiful swan

Scott
How is the shaft attached to the head? Press fit?
by dmdeaton
Wed Jul 14, 2021 12:31 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Radiator cap spinning while driving.
Replies: 25
Views: 5781

Re: Radiator cap spinning while driving.

John Codman wrote:
Wed Jul 14, 2021 9:48 am
You could move South of the equator; the Coriolis effect would then cause the cap to tighten.
:lol: sorry, but that is funny
by dmdeaton
Sat Jul 10, 2021 5:42 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Photo of the day
Replies: 5
Views: 2213

Re: Photo of the day

Cleaning the container out behind the machine shop. All have major issues and going to scrap. Major issues
by dmdeaton
Sat Jul 10, 2021 3:23 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Photo of the day
Replies: 5
Views: 2213

Photo of the day

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by dmdeaton
Wed Jun 30, 2021 7:57 am
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Canning Model T parts
Replies: 10
Views: 3137

Re: Canning Model T parts

Someone’s time capsule
And those lug nuts have great patina
by dmdeaton
Tue Jun 29, 2021 1:48 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: First Stromberg OF needle fresh off of assembly jig - New Pix, New Needle
Replies: 23
Views: 5430

Re: First Stromberg OF needle fresh off of assembly jig

Are the outer rings coming next?😁
Put me in for a couple sets when you get them finished, the needles I mean
by dmdeaton
Tue Jun 29, 2021 12:03 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: First Stromberg OF needle fresh off of assembly jig - New Pix, New Needle
Replies: 23
Views: 5430

Re: First Stromberg OF needle fresh off of assembly jig

And the longer needle shouldn’t be a problem?
by dmdeaton
Tue Jun 29, 2021 7:59 am
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: This weekends project (touring to pick up)
Replies: 58
Views: 10556

Re: This weekends project

I like it. Are you going to paint or varnish?
by dmdeaton
Tue Jun 22, 2021 4:40 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Metal Polish
Replies: 16
Views: 4418

Re: Metal Polish

https://www.amazon.com/Quick-Glo-Chrome-Cleaner-ouces/dp/B008ZRHAEE/ref=asc_df_B008ZRHAEE/?tag=hyprod-20&linkCode=df0&hvadid=167151917164&hvpos=&hvnetw=g&hvrand=2781206234261660171&hvpone=&hvptwo=&hvqmt=&hvdev=m&hvdvcmdl=&hvlocint=&hvlocphy=1023972&hvtargid=pla-308959450725&psc=1 Jay Leno approved S...
by dmdeaton
Fri Jun 18, 2021 7:07 am
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Shout out for Dan McEachern
Replies: 4
Views: 2126

Re: Shout out for Dan McEachern

All I know is Dan makes some nice parts. 😁👍
by dmdeaton
Thu Jun 17, 2021 8:55 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: I Really Like These Bohlen “Solid” Brass Aftermarket Side View Mirrors
Replies: 14
Views: 4468

Re: I Really Like These “Solid” Brass Aftermarket Side View Mirrors

I have one of his black mirrors and haven’t mounted it yet. It looks sturdy
by dmdeaton
Wed Jun 16, 2021 8:49 am
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Miller head update
Replies: 54
Views: 12686

Re: Miller head update

Tom
How soon till finished product?
by dmdeaton
Tue Jun 15, 2021 5:05 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Homecoming
Replies: 32
Views: 9193

Re: Homecoming

I will be at Ron’s machine shop/ salty dog museum Friday helping out when the tour stops by.
by dmdeaton
Mon Jun 14, 2021 8:57 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Pickup bed wood floor question
Replies: 9
Views: 3185

Re: Pickup bed wood floor question

Your car doesn't need oak. Ford used Southern Yellow Pine, and it is painted black to be correct. Larry, I like the yellow pine idea better for none other than it is half the weight of oak. This metal bed is heavy with the oak boards. Making the floorboards is not an issue as we have a sawmill and ...
by dmdeaton
Sun Jun 13, 2021 1:21 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Pickup bed wood floor question
Replies: 9
Views: 3185

Re: Pickup bed wood floor question

Larry
I don’t know that answer myself and I am using the oak kit from the vendors. I didn’t measure the thickness of what I have. I was going to mill my planks but the kit was thrown in the deal on the metal parts

Hank
I never get the chance with your wife cooking all the time. 😁😁
by dmdeaton
Sun Jun 13, 2021 8:52 am
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Pickup bed wood floor question
Replies: 9
Views: 3185

Re: Pickup bed wood floor question

Dan
You are a lifesaver!
Thanks a bunch, that is perfect. I owe you lunch sometime if we meet
by dmdeaton
Sat Jun 12, 2021 9:57 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Pickup bed wood floor question
Replies: 9
Views: 3185

Pickup bed wood floor question

714837E6-3605-4082-873E-FF9902F4C356.jpeg D37C4106-394C-42C6-B887-DDA871BEDAF8.jpeg Trying to find a layout of how the wood bed floor is assembled and bolted in. I assume it will be easier while the bed is on saw horses. The wood kit is cut for the battery hatch so what supports the planks that are...
by dmdeaton
Fri Jun 11, 2021 9:30 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Homecoming
Replies: 32
Views: 9193

Re: Homecoming

No one on the forum is going?
by dmdeaton
Fri Jun 11, 2021 3:26 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Homecoming
Replies: 32
Views: 9193

Homecoming

Who is going to the homecoming next weekend?
by dmdeaton
Fri Jun 11, 2021 3:06 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Just starting
Replies: 11
Views: 3401

Re: Just starting

Pictures please 😁😁
by dmdeaton
Thu Jun 10, 2021 3:25 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Transmission Rebuild by Kohnke Rebabbitting
Replies: 32
Views: 15816

Re: Transmission Rebuild by Kohnke Rebabbitting

Reason for question is running while performing tasks such as tuning on carb, timing, and such.
by dmdeaton
Thu Jun 10, 2021 10:27 am
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Transmission Rebuild by Kohnke Rebabbitting
Replies: 32
Views: 15816

Re: Transmission Rebuild by Kohnke Rebabbitting

What about starting it with the park brake on for periods of time while working on them?
by dmdeaton
Tue Jun 08, 2021 6:45 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Martin-Parry body thread
Replies: 66
Views: 11352

Re: Martin-Parry body thread

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Sales catalog I snagged from eBay
Chevrolet but lots of detailed pics
by dmdeaton
Tue Jun 08, 2021 1:11 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Martin-Parry body thread
Replies: 66
Views: 11352

Re: Martin-Parry body thread

Screws were drilled and countersunk?
Screw heads showing or wood plugs over?

I bought a sales catalog from eBay last week and a new metal sign.
The catalog is for Chevrolet chassis but has great pictures.
by dmdeaton
Mon Jun 07, 2021 11:06 am
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Martin-Parry body thread
Replies: 66
Views: 11352

Re: Martin-Parry body thread

Ben,
Thanks for that. It is awesome. I have to get some detailed pics of it. After a station wagon that is on my list.
by dmdeaton
Mon Jun 07, 2021 7:04 am
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Martin-Parry body thread
Replies: 66
Views: 11352

Re: Martin-Parry body thread

I know you told me, but I cannot find it. What year firewall/ hood former?
by dmdeaton
Sun Jun 06, 2021 10:15 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Martin-Parry body thread
Replies: 66
Views: 11352

Re: Martin-Parry body thread

Good stuff guys. We can buy from Miami rubber, right up the road
by dmdeaton
Sun Jun 06, 2021 8:26 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Martin-Parry body thread
Replies: 66
Views: 11352

Re: Martin-Parry body thread

Looks close to Turf Grain on the roadster tops?
by dmdeaton
Sun Jun 06, 2021 7:18 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Martin-Parry body thread
Replies: 66
Views: 11352

Re: Martin-Parry body thread

What is the top covered with?
by dmdeaton
Sun Jun 06, 2021 5:58 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Martin-Parry body thread
Replies: 66
Views: 11352

Re: Martin-Parry body thread

Tim
Are you talking the framework or the plywood?
I was downloading the patent pdf’s from the site and printing them off. Making a binder
by dmdeaton
Sun Jun 06, 2021 3:31 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Martin-Parry body thread
Replies: 66
Views: 11352

Re: Martin-Parry body thread

Will,
You will never find them until you are in the middle of a cleanup. I spend hours looking for things
by dmdeaton
Sun Jun 06, 2021 2:42 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Martin-Parry body thread
Replies: 66
Views: 11352

Re: Martin-Parry body thread

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A few shots of what Dave was working on, again I don’t know what his bodies are a copy of
by dmdeaton
Sun Jun 06, 2021 2:39 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Martin-Parry body thread
Replies: 66
Views: 11352

Re: Martin-Parry body thread

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I built a bed from the old popular mechanics magazine article that is online.
by dmdeaton
Sun Jun 06, 2021 2:30 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Martin-Parry body thread
Replies: 66
Views: 11352

Re: Martin-Parry body thread

I am here, thanks for starting this thread Tim. I am trying to get my roadster pickup running. Then gathering parts to start on a wood body. I will try and document as much as I can. I got the bug when we drove up to Maine to pick up my Speedster body from Dave Currier last year. He impressed me wit...
by dmdeaton
Sat Jun 05, 2021 3:09 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Personal Challenge (Contest): How cheap can I purchase/make a Model T for?
Replies: 60
Views: 14738

Re: Personal Challenge (Contest): How cheap can I purchase/make a Model T for?

Matt,
I will help you all out in any way I can with the wood body. I will be learning as I go also. Will probably need a new thread started in a bit on the Parry bodies.
thanks
Danny
by dmdeaton
Thu Jun 03, 2021 9:42 am
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Throttle and advance rods
Replies: 21
Views: 4613

Re: Throttle and advance rods

Mark
I am working on a Bosch front distributor timing cover. Looks like the position of the bellcrank matches a stock timer location but a repop from the vendors does not work. I have both new ones for throttle and advance for 26/27. Neither one works without modifications
by dmdeaton
Thu Jun 03, 2021 9:38 am
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Throttle and advance rods
Replies: 21
Views: 4613

Re: Throttle and advance rods

Speedy
Thanks for looking that up. I didn’t get past page 50 in the catalog yet. 😁

I ordered 3 sticks
by dmdeaton
Wed Jun 02, 2021 8:56 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Throttle and advance rods
Replies: 21
Views: 4613

Re: Throttle and advance rods

election sign wires are too small, already checked that. Good size to make a mockup template first though.
by dmdeaton
Wed Jun 02, 2021 6:59 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Throttle and advance rods
Replies: 21
Views: 4613

Re: Throttle and advance rods

measured a reproduction rod from Snyder's. That might be why.
by dmdeaton
Wed Jun 02, 2021 6:25 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Throttle and advance rods
Replies: 21
Views: 4613

Throttle and advance rods

I have a couple laying around that measure around .210 diameter. I want to buy some new rod stock to bend up some new but that’s a odd size. Any easy sources? Lowe’s, tractor supply?
by dmdeaton
Wed Jun 02, 2021 10:34 am
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: What have you done with your T in May
Replies: 70
Views: 22120

Re: What have you done with your T in May

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Waiting on my bed and windshield glass. A lot of little things left to do, but it should be drivable
by dmdeaton
Mon May 31, 2021 8:30 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: I was warned about powder coating hubs and now...
Replies: 19
Views: 6336

Re: I was warned about powder coating hubs and now...

Tim
What was the powder coat color that looks like zinc plating? You have sparked my interest 😁
by dmdeaton
Mon May 31, 2021 8:25 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Gypsy Curtain Patterns for a 26-27 Roadster
Replies: 10
Views: 3484

Re: Gypsy Curtain Patterns for a 26-27 Roadster

I will measure the angles as non are right angles to start with
by dmdeaton
Mon May 31, 2021 3:34 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Gypsy Curtain Patterns for a 26-27 Roadster
Replies: 10
Views: 3484

Re: Gypsy Curtain Patterns for a 26-27 Roadster

Make a template from cardboard first.
by dmdeaton
Sun May 30, 2021 6:56 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Transmission Rebuild by Kohnke Rebabbitting
Replies: 32
Views: 15816

Re: Transmission Rebuild by Kohnke Rebabbitting

Good information
Thanks guys!
by dmdeaton
Sun May 30, 2021 9:21 am
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Transmission Rebuild by Kohnke Rebabbitting
Replies: 32
Views: 15816

Re: Transmission Rebuild by Kohnke Rebabbitting

So how do you drive these right to save these, and what do you wrong to trash them?
by dmdeaton
Sat May 29, 2021 6:18 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Thanks!
Replies: 9
Views: 2567

Re: Thanks!

Thank you veterans, I think about them all the time. I served in the army, not during a conflict. Love all my brothers
by dmdeaton
Sat May 29, 2021 10:52 am
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Timing advance and retard
Replies: 13
Views: 4413

Timing advance and retard

Been trying to read and learn all I can on this subject. What is the total amount of mechanical advance with a timer? Range? Is this the same with a replacement distributor? I am talking strictly mechanical.

Thanks
by dmdeaton
Sat May 29, 2021 10:47 am
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Transmission Rebuild by Kohnke Rebabbitting
Replies: 32
Views: 15816

Re: Transmission Rebuild by Kohnke Rebabbitting

It is a given that any material softer than steel will wear quicker. How long have the modern discs lasted in some of your builds?
by dmdeaton
Fri May 28, 2021 8:09 am
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: VEHICLES FOR SALE BY THE MTFCA!
Replies: 59
Views: 19819

Re: VEHICLES FOR SALE BY THE MTFCA!

I don’t think any museum would take my junk. Relax and enjoy your cars and life while u have it! 😁 no fossil fuel cars allowed on the road in a few years anyway. Drive um like you stole um.
by dmdeaton
Wed May 26, 2021 8:48 am
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Hemmings
Replies: 6
Views: 2474

Hemmings

Hemmings side magazine “classic cars” has a 2 part article starting this month on rebuilding the model T rear axle. I didn’t read it yet but lots of nice color pics.
by dmdeaton
Tue May 25, 2021 1:48 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: VEHICLES FOR SALE BY THE MTFCA!
Replies: 59
Views: 19819

Re: VEHICLES FOR SALE BY THE MTFCA!

What are you going to do with all the stuff that gets donated? Not all is priceless. Auburn museum had a big yard sale 2 years ago. Lots of cool stuff that cluttered up the place. AACA has the book and advertising sale 2 years ago. The proceeds go back to museum funding. I dont see a problem with it...
by dmdeaton
Mon May 24, 2021 10:20 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Air Cleaner
Replies: 27
Views: 5179

Re: Air Cleaner

City folk 😁
by dmdeaton
Mon May 24, 2021 7:53 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Air Cleaner
Replies: 27
Views: 5179

Re: Air Cleaner

https://www.vintagefordforum.com/forum/ ... #post19607

Mostly pertains to zenith on A’s but good stuff
by dmdeaton
Mon May 24, 2021 7:51 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Air Cleaner
Replies: 27
Views: 5179

Re: Air Cleaner

As quoted Carb balancing An easy way to air balance a carburetor without modifying it's original structure is to get a small piece of metal tube to fit tightly into the float bowl vent. I once used a brass tube about 3/4 to an 1" long. Slide a piece of tubing onto it and place the other end between ...
by dmdeaton
Mon May 24, 2021 7:38 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Air Cleaner
Replies: 27
Views: 5179

Re: Air Cleaner

Craig
I forget all I know since it’s been a couple years. I will go over to the vintage Ford forum. Has been some good discussions there on this subject.
Sounds like txgoat has some good knowledge. I thought it was shortening the bowl vent, but I forget. My short term sucks.
by dmdeaton
Mon May 24, 2021 5:46 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: VEHICLES FOR SALE BY THE MTFCA!
Replies: 59
Views: 19819

Re: VEHICLES FOR SALE BY THE MTFCA!

I’m bidding on the 22 😁
by dmdeaton
Mon May 24, 2021 12:16 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Air Cleaner
Replies: 27
Views: 5179

Re: Air Cleaner

So the T carbs are ok to use with a cleaner? The Zenith Model A carbs dont like a restriction unless mods done to balance the airflow?
by dmdeaton
Sat May 22, 2021 5:25 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Gypsy Curtain Patterns for a 26-27 Roadster
Replies: 10
Views: 3484

Re: Gypsy Curtain Patterns for a 26-27 Roadster

Let me know if you need anything else. I don’t know much as I just got them and haven’t even held them up to the car yet.
by dmdeaton
Fri May 21, 2021 8:53 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Stan Howe RIP
Replies: 95
Views: 27866

Re: Stan Howe RIP

I don’t know what to say. I bought a couple carbs from him a year ago and only met him on the phone. He will be missed
by dmdeaton
Fri May 21, 2021 7:24 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Do they make a self advancing distributor?
Replies: 36
Views: 8143

Re: Do they make a self advancing distributor?

Yes on the question of self "Auto" advancement. Original Bosch VW 009 distributors are either centrifugal or vacuum and turn CW where as the modern style Texas T ones turn CCW with the advancement locked down with Loc-Tite. An older Reeder distributor works very well or an Auto-Dis and I have modif...
by dmdeaton
Fri May 21, 2021 7:52 am
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Reference photos of Model T screwdriver
Replies: 7
Views: 2623

Re: Reference photos of Model T screwdriver

Wood was painted......or?
by dmdeaton
Mon May 17, 2021 4:15 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: HELP!!! LOST!! AT LURAY!!!
Replies: 9
Views: 4023

Re: HELP!!! LOST!! AT LURAY!!!

I left I big bag of what I bought in the restroom at the Hershey ice rink year before last.
I knocked on the door and the fellow opens it and hands me my bag. It was a funny situation but he knew why I was knocking 😳
by dmdeaton
Mon May 17, 2021 4:10 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: BIG NEWS FOR HOMECOMING 2021
Replies: 3
Views: 1648

Re: BIG NEWS FOR HOMECOMING 2021

Are they the ones that put a model t together in a hour and then drive it?
by dmdeaton
Mon May 17, 2021 10:19 am
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: One man top install
Replies: 8
Views: 2912

Re: One man top install

Thanks for this guys
It helps as I am getting ready to put my top on the 26 roadster.
Same but different!😁
by dmdeaton
Sun May 16, 2021 6:20 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Gypsy Curtain Patterns for a 26-27 Roadster
Replies: 10
Views: 3484

Re: Gypsy Curtain Patterns for a 26-27 Roadster

If you can wait a couple weeks I have a set coming from Car. I would measure and post results unless someone beats me to it
by dmdeaton
Sat May 15, 2021 2:14 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Look who I found at Luray
Replies: 9
Views: 3433

Re: Look who I found at Luray

I like his T!
by dmdeaton
Fri May 14, 2021 7:00 am
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Update 6/2/21 What full set of Mr & Mrs Leon Parker plans do you have?
Replies: 50
Views: 11792

Re: What full set of Mr & Mrs Leon Parker plans do you have?

👍
Any help I can be just let me know.
I live 20 minutes away from Richmond
by dmdeaton
Thu May 13, 2021 4:42 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: 26/27 top bows
Replies: 0
Views: 1092

26/27 top bows

After replacing the corner wood on the top irons I am read to fit and rivet the bows. What is the width between the irons? I have a new Cartouche top to install
by dmdeaton
Thu May 13, 2021 4:11 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Update 6/2/21 What full set of Mr & Mrs Leon Parker plans do you have?
Replies: 50
Views: 11792

Re: What full set of Mr & Mrs Leon Parker plans do you have?

How many drawings in a set and what size are they?
by dmdeaton
Thu May 13, 2021 10:12 am
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Steam bending today
Replies: 18
Views: 4462

Re: Steam bending today

Jon
I love the old boat shops
Mystic seaport used to be a go to every year. I took classes there and met some good people. Then I got into this hobby 😳
by dmdeaton
Wed May 12, 2021 3:43 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Source forHardware for wood pickup bed.
Replies: 5
Views: 1859

Re: Source forHardware for wood pickup bed.

https://www.hansenwheel.com/chuck-wagon-components/

Hansenwheel.com

Mark
I have a new wood bed I just finished and going another route. I found a metal bed so the wood bed is up for sale.

Mine is narrow early bed, not 26/27
by dmdeaton
Wed May 12, 2021 3:40 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Sure Stop Disk Brakes on a 26 with Wire Wheels
Replies: 25
Views: 5980

Re: Sure Stop Disk Brakes on a 26 with Wire Wheels

Mikey1968 wrote:
Wed May 12, 2021 1:59 pm
Reading the instructions, it looks like new studs are already (welded?) on the new brake drum/disk.
That is correct
After your hubs are bare you mate the new rotors with the hub and draw it tight
by dmdeaton
Wed May 12, 2021 3:38 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Update 6/2/21 What full set of Mr & Mrs Leon Parker plans do you have?
Replies: 50
Views: 11792

Re: What full set of Mr & Mrs Leon Parker plans do you have?

I stated in the other forum that I would help any way I can getting the prints scanned