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Here are a couple of posts with details of really neatly-built period wooden pickup beds:

viewtopic.php?t=24732

https://www.mtfca.com/discus/messages/8 ... 1256271313

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Just some ideas… If you don’t know anyone with a lathe to make the dimple die that you need, you might be able to use something like this to (carefully!) achieve a similar result: https://www.amazon.com/Leather-Fastener-Setter-Setting-Install/dp/B09Q12F6M6 Or same thing with better views of the punc...

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Mike, sending you a PM/email. Thanks!

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Grant, are you referring to the speedometer drive that is incorporated into the transmission door? If so, these threads may have some useful information: https://www.mtfca.com/discus/messages/118802/168538.html?1288740654 https://www.mtfca.com/discus/messages/506218/558603.html?1439205405 https://ww...

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Stripper or striper? They're not the same, you know!

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https://www.mtfca.com/discus/messages/8 ... 1543505202

This old post has a .pdf file showing the dimensions to make your own. Chad, I just noticed that this was from your inquiry about it years ago!

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Frank, shouldn't that be pump....pump....bump (the starter)?!?

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Karl, I will take this. I'll pay with PayPal for this and the gears. About to reply to your email from earlier. Thanks!

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Fastenal is really easy to use and very reasonable. I have shipped things with them multiple times and it has worked smoothly each time. The last one was a Model A long block from Connecticut to Texas and it wasn't very expensive; definitely less than $200 (it was over a year ago so I don't remember...

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Hello, I sent you an email.

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Chris, you might find some useful information in this thread:

viewtopic.php?f=2&t=43141&p=348676#p348676

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Here it is:

viewtopic.php?f=5&t=47025

How does yours compare?

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Ted, I will call you about these tomorrow afternoon. Thanks! Shannon

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Ted, I will call you about these tomorrow afternoon. Thanks! Shannon

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Dan, now that made me laugh! My Grandma (born in 1912) would never wear the color blue…

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See these threads for info about Les Schubert’s taper-n-shrink method:

viewtopic.php?t=17385

https://mtfca.com/phpBB3/viewtopic.php?t=24724

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I will take one more set of band linings. I will call Monday morning. Thanks!

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Thank you, Jay!

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Jay, could you add a picture of the upper side of the base plate (looking down on the light from the top of the dash when it is mounted) and also one of the bottom of the base plate? Thank you!

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Jay, I sent you an email about this. Thanks!

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Hello, I will call you about these shortly. Thanks!

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So with the disk brake setups the transmission brake is completely disabled?

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McMaster-Carr has lead sheets of various thickness available as well:

https://www.mcmaster.com/products/lead/lead~/

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Thanks, Steve! Just when you get a chance. I figured they were made by spinning.

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Steve, if you get a chance would you post a close-up of those hub covers? Thanks—beautiful car!

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Varmint-- Hah! That really did make me laugh out loud!

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I don't think that anyone has pointed out that there are two versions of the rear brackets for the 1926-27 Ford accessory bumpers. Longer ones for the coupe and roadster; shorter for the sedans and touring. The front brackets are the same for all body styles. See Jeff Humble's post in this thread: h...

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So you're saying your username fits you well-- right?!? Just kidding...

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Pat, no; the Model A bolt pattern is 5X5 1/2 while the Model T wire wheel bolt pattern is 5X5.

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Bob, I am so sorry to hear of your loss. Please know that you and your family will be in my prayers at this time.

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Terry, you might consider using this: https://www.eastwood.com/eastwood-electric-mini-belt-sander.html?gad_source=1&gbraid=0AAAAAD_t6zEWVrRdOzSZVIzSLlzzUV5UG&gclid=EAIaIQobChMI89_Yge79iQMVTVJ_AB0weTsmEAQYASABEgKQ2PD_BwE&wcid=18669317406&wickedid=629951441251&wickedsource=google&wv=4 I have one and i...

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Mark, would you let us know when the new shackles are available? That would be appreciated!

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Kim, I sent you an email about these. Thanks!

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Dan, they don’t ship between their East and West Zones where the dividing line runs roughly from western North Dakota to western New Mexico. I actually used them to ship a rebuilt engine and transmission from Joe to me here in DFW a couple of years ago and a Model A engine from Connecticut earlier t...

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I'd suggest using Fastenal's Blue Lane Freight system; I've used it multiple times and it has worked well for me.

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Gene, these might be a starting point to make your own:

https://straight-eight.com/product/buga ... -armature/

https://straight-eight.com/product/buga ... -armature/

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Hello, I am sending you an email/pm about these. Thanks!

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So glad to hear that you are okay Mark! Fires can be so unpredictable and move so fast that you don't have much time to respond when it looks like it was moving the other way...

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Clay, I sent you an email/PM. Thanks!

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Dennis, I sent you an email. Thanks!

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Bryant, I will send you an email about these. Thanks!

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John, maybe they removed the cowl lights to mount the wind wings?

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Mark, I sent you a text. Thanks!

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Mark, I will send you a text. Thanks!

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Kim,
I sent you a PM/email. Thanks!

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George, I will send you a PM about this. Thanks!

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Not the oldest, but an amazingly original 1913 offered by Mark Chaffin in the classifieds:

https://www.mtfca.com/phpBB3/viewtopic.php?f=4&t=43275

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Terry, where did you find this outer stainless piece? Was it a random find or did you order it from somewhere?

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Andy, which was the quick trip— your drive or the gas station? (QuikTrip is a chain of convenience stores, mostly in the South). Just kidding— I stop at QT almost every morning on my way to work and I thought it was funny the way you could interpret your description either way. Glad you are to the p...

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Here’s what Bob Cascisa tried and his results— sounds like it’s worth giving it a shot!

http://www.mtfca.com/discus/messages/80 ... 1246901705

http://www.mtfca.com/discus/messages/80 ... 1249417571

http://www.mtfca.com/discus/messages/80 ... 1250997329

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Dave, thank you; I thought that set looked longer but wasn't sure if it was just the angle at which they were photographed.

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Mark, would one of these sets would fit a 1926 touring? If so, I would like to buy the correct set for my project. Thanks!

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Mark, I sent you a text. Thanks!

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I just finished installing a pain on a friend's t. Instead of using the torque tube mount I made a frame mount where the linkage can come straight back from the pedal and then centered for a pulley. I tested the other day and it works beautifully providing equal braking. At about 15-20 mph you can ...

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Mark, I sent a text about these as well. Thanks!

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Mark, I will send you a text about these. Thanks!

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Thank you, Edwin! It is a very good looking color on your car and I hope that you post pictures of your Tudor when you have it completed.

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Dan, thanks for the warning! I have gotten those from my wife’s email with various “come-on” headings. “Do you remember these people?” “Were you there when these pictures were taken?” “What do you think of this design?” Things that she would never write as a heading so pretty obviously a scam but th...

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Edwin, that looks like a really nice green! If possible, could you share the paint details and formula? I think that information would really be appreciated since there have many discussions about recreating the 1926-7 colors on the forum over the years.

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Ha! Great idea and to me the contrast between the outside and what is inside is funny...

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http://www.mtfca.com/discus/messages/59 ... 1456542578

There are some minor differences in the 1926 - 1927 front fenders over the course of production, just FYI.

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Dale, I'll send you an email/PM on the steering wheel lock. Thanks! Shannon

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Mark, I'll take the hinge set if it is still available. Thanks! Shannon

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That is a 1926-7 hood shelf support bracket.

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Joseph, thank you for posting this! I sometimes think about the people who originally owned my T's (even the ones that are just rusty bare bodies) and how they must have been excited about owning their shiny new Ford...

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After removing any loose rust with a wire brush or wire cup you could try soaking the rusted area with 30% vinegar (cleaning vinegar; you can get it at Home Depot) and then washing very well with water and baking soda to neutralize any remaining acetic acid. Then coat with something like Sta-bil Fog...

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I have also gotten a replacement roller for the economizer arm made from stainless steel from him (not shown on his website).

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Terry,
Are you thinking of JR Means (Hot4Cyl on eBay) from Dunnegan, MO? His website is: jandshotrodasylum.com and his card says that he does engine rebuilding, coils, transmission repair, machine shop, magneto, and rebabbiting work.

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Scott, I sent you an email. Thanks!

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Hello, Larry I will send you a PM/email about this horn. Thanks!

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The cowl vent? What parts are you needing?

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Ricky, if you aren’t able to find someone to help you with your wheels, you might consider using Fastenal’s Blue Lane Freight service. If the wheels are in Denver they are still in Fastenal’s East Zone and can be shipped to Tennessee via them (no shipments across zones). They are very affordable ($2...

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I see that Allan mentioned it up above but you might want to use Penetrol to thin your paint and help it level out without brush or roller marks. Practice on test pieces in various orientations to get your technique worked out before you start on your actual car. https://www.flood.com/products/paint...

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Frank,

I will call you for the details a little later in the morning (high school teacher between classes right now!) Thanks-- Shannon

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Mark, I will send you a text about these. Thanks!

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Wendy,

https://www.fordbarn.com/forum/showthread.php?t=332990

I am not connected to the seller in any way; I just saw your request and had noticed this over on Fordbarn earlier...

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Hank, I sent you an email just now.

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I have silver soldered many bergs necks and run motor meters afterwards with no problems. Sometimes the chrome gets a little damaged. I rather have a serviceable neck. Could you use something like this to avoid damaging the chrome finish on the upper part of the neck? https://www.nucalgon.com/produ...

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Dan, I sent you an email. Thanks!

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Kim, PM sent. Thanks!

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Text sent!

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Dan,
Email sent about this inlet. Thanks!

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Dan, I will send you an email. Thanks!

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Les, sorry; another question about the conversion process using a Ford shaft. In that method what is the outer ring made of, steel or bronze? And the flange of the shaft is faced thinner as well?

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Les, are the converted shafts machined to have the gear teeth pattern and then the outer ring made from bronze as with your design? Does the shaft need to be heat treated after machining? Thanks for your information about this!

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I would as well, Les.

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George, if Steve does not need yours I would be interested in buying it. Thanks!

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Allan, I sent you an email/pm. Thanks!

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Have you checked with Howell's Sheet Metal directly? Best to call them but they are sometimes hard to get ahold of if they are out in the shop-- just keep trying. https://fordor.com/category.cfm?cat=1922-25%20Model%20T%20Sheet%20Metal%20Touring/Roadster&dept=0927modelt You might also check with Chaf...

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Chris,

Enjoy your trip! I’ll set a reminder for myself to contact you later in the month.

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Chris,

I also wanted to say thanks for the video!

Would you mind showing your front brake setup? Thanks!

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Maybe a Brooklands-style windscreen or similar would give the look you want. For headlights, you could make mounts from cut-down front fender brackets and use black-era headlights and they would be easily removable for when you want to go racing! Like this (may be cheaper elsewhere): https://mossmot...

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Thank you, Frank!

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Dan, do you know roughly when the switch to the later type of bracket was made? I may be interested in this one if it fits the time frame of my project.

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Jay, what diameter are the support rods?

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I've thought that with some very careful welding someone could convert one of the DB Type-B lights to a passable Ford version using the stamped script from a Model A horn cover like this:

https://www.brattons.com/1928-2-PIECE-S ... nfo/19950/

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Julia, which body style do these doors fit?

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Kevin, I (and I am sure others as well) would appreciate it if you would post that information here also. Thank you for sharing your ongoing OHV build-up on your own thread— enjoy seeing your amazing skills!

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Larry, are these the ones that you were referring to? Bratton's is my preferred vendor for Model A parts.

https://www.brattons.com/SHOW-QUALITY-H ... nfo/12090/

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FYI, this past Friday I asked Mark Chaffin via text when we were working out shipping details on an item that I had purchased from him, "What is the current camshaft availability?" and his response was "No new. Regrinds are in progress."

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