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by Will_Vanderburg
Wed Mar 27, 2024 6:44 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: PayPal
Replies: 12
Views: 361

Re: PayPal

"Friends and Family" is NO benefit to you whatsoever. You cannot get your money back, there is no buyer's protection. I know people say they've never had a problem with F&F when buying, but all it takes is ONE time for you to use it and get scammed. If he uses PayPal, he can use Goods & Services. It...
by Will_Vanderburg
Tue Mar 12, 2024 9:37 pm
Forum: Classifieds - Vehicles
Topic: Wanted to Buy, 1917 Coupelet or 1918 Coupe ONLY!!!
Replies: 125
Views: 33219

Re: Wanted to Buy, 1917 Coupelet or 1918 Coupe ONLY!!!

Walt has not responded to this thread since May 2nd, 2023.
by Will_Vanderburg
Tue Mar 12, 2024 9:34 pm
Forum: Classifieds - Parts
Topic: SOLD Fan adjustment arm
Replies: 5
Views: 433

Re: FS. Fan adjustment arm

ARM IS SOLD!
by Will_Vanderburg
Tue Mar 12, 2024 11:08 am
Forum: Classifieds - Parts
Topic: SOLD Fan adjustment arm
Replies: 5
Views: 433

Re: FS. Fan adjustment arm

Got and replied
by Will_Vanderburg
Mon Mar 11, 2024 9:00 pm
Forum: Classifieds - Parts
Topic: SOLD Fan adjustment arm
Replies: 5
Views: 433

Re: FS. Fan adjustment arm

I haven’t received a message yet
by Will_Vanderburg
Sun Mar 10, 2024 2:44 pm
Forum: Classifieds - Parts
Topic: FS. Priming Rod
Replies: 0
Views: 192

FS. Priming Rod

13 9/16th inch priming rod.

$10
by Will_Vanderburg
Sun Mar 10, 2024 2:26 pm
Forum: Classifieds - Parts
Topic: SOLD Fan adjustment arm
Replies: 5
Views: 433

SOLD Fan adjustment arm

I bought the wrong one before I bought a correct one I needed.

My mistake your gain.

Price is $25. Shipping included.
by Will_Vanderburg
Sun Mar 10, 2024 11:20 am
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: USA Today March 10th, 2024 subscriber exclusive.
Replies: 3
Views: 451

USA Today March 10th, 2024 subscriber exclusive.

An entire insert on the Model T Ford. I got mine!!
by Will_Vanderburg
Mon Mar 04, 2024 10:49 am
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Other Uses For the T Engine….
Replies: 14
Views: 1184

Re: Other Uses For the T Engine….

The Collyer Brothers used a T engine to power a generator after the city of NY cut their power for non-payment. Both men died in their Harlem brownstone from starvation and suffocation. It seems that no matter how often you tell people "Do Not Run an Engine in an enclosed space' they still do it. I...
by Will_Vanderburg
Sun Mar 03, 2024 12:33 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Other Uses For the T Engine….
Replies: 14
Views: 1184

Re: Other Uses For the T Engine….

The Collyer Brothers used a T engine to power a generator after the city of NY cut their power for non-payment. Both men died in their Harlem brownstone from starvation and suffocation.
by Will_Vanderburg
Tue Feb 27, 2024 12:19 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Steve Jelf is home safe and sound
Replies: 53
Views: 4950

Re: Steve Jelf is home safe and sound

Since Charlie brought it up, what DID happen to the GoFundMe monies???
by Will_Vanderburg
Thu Feb 22, 2024 6:11 pm
Forum: Classifieds - Parts
Topic: Taking orders for ROUND TW brush again
Replies: 14
Views: 915

Re: Taking orders for ROUND TW brush again

There’s a guy on FB . . . His name is Richard P Bingham Guilty, Will. I worried it could look "flaky", but FB has a wide readership who don't participate on these boards. So far they mostly "like" the photos I posted. :lol: Just looking out for each other. I see scammers on the daily in my groups a...
by Will_Vanderburg
Thu Feb 22, 2024 10:34 am
Forum: Classifieds - Parts
Topic: Taking orders for ROUND TW brush again
Replies: 14
Views: 915

Re: Taking orders for ROUND TW brush again

There’s a guy on FB announcing the production of these and is telling folks to reserve one thru him by sending him their contact information. Is that something you authorized?

His name is Richard P Bingham
by Will_Vanderburg
Tue Feb 20, 2024 2:41 pm
Forum: OT - Off topic
Topic: What's your MODERN? :)
Replies: 54
Views: 2070

Re: What's your MODERN? :)

1999 Buick LeSabre with 112K miles
by Will_Vanderburg
Wed Feb 14, 2024 1:18 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Photo of the Model T that went to Alaska and Back
Replies: 10
Views: 1086

Re: Photo of the Model T that went to Alaska and Back

The Zapp family drove a 1928 Graham Paige from Argentina to Alaska in 2000
by Will_Vanderburg
Thu Feb 01, 2024 1:45 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: TrueFire Coil Option
Replies: 19
Views: 1118

Re: TrueFire Coil Option

The internet is loaded with people selling model t coils made by Ford.

I can see a shortage in KW made coils because Bob Bergstat sold the KW coil setup to that great business who shall not be named where parts go to die.
by Will_Vanderburg
Mon Jan 22, 2024 11:15 am
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: UPS Model T delivery trucks
Replies: 9
Views: 971

Re: UPS Model T delivery trucks

UPS has been around since 1907.

They actually started using Model Ts in 1913.
by Will_Vanderburg
Sun Jan 14, 2024 10:39 am
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: 1921 Centerdoor Glass Seals
Replies: 14
Views: 694

Re: 1921 Centerdoor Glass Seals

I have a '22 Centerdoor with original interior in good shape and have yet to figure out how I can replace the plate glass with safety glass and not disturb the interior panels. While I have replaced the windshield, I am uncomfortable using it with all that plate glass, even with the windows down mo...
by Will_Vanderburg
Wed Jan 10, 2024 2:37 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Firewall thickness
Replies: 6
Views: 450

Re: Firewall thickness

I believe they are 3/4”
by Will_Vanderburg
Tue Jan 02, 2024 6:11 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Stewart vacuum fuel pump question
Replies: 7
Views: 421

Re: Stewart vacuum fuel pump question

You can try Bob’s Automobilia in California.

Also, there’s a place in Australia that sells parts for these. I can’t remember the name of that one.
by Will_Vanderburg
Tue Dec 19, 2023 9:33 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Vintage Ford
Replies: 25
Views: 1485

Re: Vintage Ford

It is now the 19th of December. I’m going to assume it arrived and I threw it away. That seems to be the only logical explanation.

Because it’s not here
by Will_Vanderburg
Fri Dec 15, 2023 6:22 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: The importance of preservation
Replies: 33
Views: 1754

Re: The importance of preservation

The ultimate, non-caring attitude towards preservation: A church cemetery where my 2nd greats were buried. The church removed to headstones to level the ground for drainage back in the day. The stones were placed back in a random order. The greats were buried next to each other, now their stones are...
by Will_Vanderburg
Wed Dec 13, 2023 7:51 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Vintage Ford
Replies: 25
Views: 1485

Re: Vintage Ford

Well, tomorrow will be Thursday, middle of the last month, and if I indeed did not get it, it still isn’t here. I have looked EVERYWHERE.
by Will_Vanderburg
Sat Dec 09, 2023 10:04 am
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: That perfect stocking stuffer......... yes, it's early Ford related
Replies: 9
Views: 1201

Re: That perfect stocking stuffer......... yes, it's early Ford related

tdump wrote:
Fri Dec 08, 2023 9:38 am
perry kete wrote:
Fri Dec 08, 2023 8:44 am
Here is a better stocking stuffer!

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I was wonder what happened to her, hadn't saw her in awhile, well, just a few minutes ago as a print of this hangs on the wall in my shop.

Mack,

Christina is currently engaged and has a little girl. She no longer models.
by Will_Vanderburg
Sat Dec 09, 2023 9:17 am
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Vintage Ford
Replies: 25
Views: 1485

Vintage Ford

I’m tearing the house down looking for the Nov/Dec 2023 issue. I cannot find it anywhere.

Am I going crazy or does it even exist yet?
by Will_Vanderburg
Wed Nov 22, 2023 7:39 pm
Forum: OT - Off topic
Topic: $600 no more
Replies: 14
Views: 2469

Re: $600 no more

Auto Zone doesn’t have my personal information. No parts store does. If they ask for it, I leave the parts on the counter and walk out.
by Will_Vanderburg
Mon Nov 20, 2023 12:37 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Rear seat back support questions
Replies: 3
Views: 193

Re: Rear seat back support questions

If you look closely in the parts book photos, that piece of wood is there from the factory. But, there’s only one. In the center.
by Will_Vanderburg
Sat Oct 28, 2023 10:01 am
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Centerdoor upholstery welting
Replies: 4
Views: 309

Re: Centerdoor upholstery welting

That’s nice!
by Will_Vanderburg
Wed Oct 25, 2023 7:02 am
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: 1921 Centerdoor Glass Seals
Replies: 14
Views: 694

Re: 1921 Centerdoor Glass Seals

It definitely appears to be a overlock stitch.

The felt seal I showed goes down each side of the pillars for the glass to ride in. It was attached with a large nail top and bottom. There was nothing remaining in my window headers for sealing.
by Will_Vanderburg
Tue Oct 24, 2023 9:27 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: 1921 Centerdoor Glass Seals
Replies: 14
Views: 694

Re: 1921 Centerdoor Glass Seals

Thank you for the information. The replacement window side seals that someone installed is glued to the glass with a soft seal with a tough outer shell so that it does not wear out sliding up and down the wood channels. It is not like any of the normal window felts I have ever seen. Looking at Snyd...
by Will_Vanderburg
Mon Oct 23, 2023 11:35 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: 1921 Centerdoor Glass Seals
Replies: 14
Views: 694

Re: 1921 Centerdoor Glass Seals

Nobody reproduces the original felt glass channels. That takes a specific industrial sewing machine. You’ll need to use the available metal/felt channels. I was going to see if I could re-use my originals but I can’t because the thread is rotten. The metal channels at the bottom of the glass will ne...
by Will_Vanderburg
Fri Oct 20, 2023 6:46 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Gotta see BIG movie coming out this October - lots of Model T's
Replies: 40
Views: 2716

Re: Gotta see BIG movie coming out this October - lots of Model T's

I saw it today. It is 3 hours and 25 minutes

If you look away from the screen, you’ll miss something, a little nuance, that is important
by Will_Vanderburg
Sun Oct 15, 2023 5:45 pm
Forum: Classifieds - Parts
Topic: Model T pan reinforcements FS One set Sold
Replies: 3
Views: 381

Re: Model T pan reinforcements FS One set Sold

I think I sent an email to you about one of these. Did you get it? Should have been sent yesterday.
by Will_Vanderburg
Wed Oct 11, 2023 12:14 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Commutator timing help required
Replies: 19
Views: 659

Re: Commutator timing help required

The bolt to timer measurement only works on Ford roller timers. Maybe Tiger timers, too

Also, that timing tool sold by vendors is flat. It’s actually supposed to be bent
by Will_Vanderburg
Mon Oct 09, 2023 12:02 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Detachable Rims
Replies: 19
Views: 738

Re: Detachable Rims

I have a set of detachable lug rims on the front of my touring The lugs are slightly curved
by Will_Vanderburg
Mon Oct 09, 2023 11:59 am
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: My Hershey experience, and fulfilling a promise.
Replies: 10
Views: 857

Re: My Hershey experience, and fulfilling a promise.

The car drove past me and a friend while shopping at Mader’s behind the grandstand on Wednesday afternoon.
by Will_Vanderburg
Mon Oct 09, 2023 11:57 am
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: How old are your Model T tires?
Replies: 38
Views: 2960

Re: How old are your Model T tires?

My universal T drivers are at least 12 years old
by Will_Vanderburg
Sat Oct 07, 2023 2:07 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Road trip
Replies: 15
Views: 859

Re: Road trip

Rhyolite train station was abandoned in 1919.
by Will_Vanderburg
Fri Oct 06, 2023 11:39 am
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Post Symbols
Replies: 9
Views: 564

Re: Post Symbols

Here you go
by Will_Vanderburg
Fri Oct 06, 2023 11:34 am
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: What did you do to your Model T in October
Replies: 51
Views: 3313

Re: What did you do to your Model T in October

Bought a set of original rear fenders for my Centerdoor project for $200 bucks at Hershey
by Will_Vanderburg
Wed Oct 04, 2023 5:31 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: extra slots
Replies: 11
Views: 667

Re: extra slots

Keely was a fraudster. That’s all you need to know.
by Will_Vanderburg
Thu Sep 28, 2023 5:01 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Hershey MTFCA tent
Replies: 6
Views: 1295

Re: Hershey MTFCA tent

I’d like to meet some names with faces but I will be there on Wednesday to do my browsing with the man who gave me my Centerdoor project.

I only need four fenders to have all of the car. I have everything else
by Will_Vanderburg
Tue Sep 26, 2023 5:08 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: seat back bottom tack strip location?
Replies: 3
Views: 215

Re: seat back bottom tack strip location?

Back seat. The tack pieces sit on the metal frame in the front seat as well
by Will_Vanderburg
Tue Sep 26, 2023 1:19 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Radiator Supplier Question
Replies: 15
Views: 1308

Re: Radiator Supplier Question

Eckler’s was sold to another company. Cartouche Interiors that was part of Mac’s/Eckler’s is out of business.
by Will_Vanderburg
Tue Sep 19, 2023 1:21 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Vanderbilt Cup
Replies: 2
Views: 268

Re: Vanderbilt Cup

Upon further study and mapping, it would theoretically be possible to retrace the 1906 race route, with two minor deviations. But the 1908, 1909, and 1910 are impossible to recreate. Part of the Long Island Motor Parkway, which hosted 9 miles of the 1908 race, is surrounded by houses. A land develop...
by Will_Vanderburg
Mon Sep 18, 2023 6:24 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Vanderbilt Cup
Replies: 2
Views: 268

Vanderbilt Cup

There have been several revivals of Glidden Tours over the years, and I thought “What if you could retrace the route of the Vanderbilt Cup in Long Island?” Well, I got my new issue of the AACA magazine today about the Vanderbilt Cup. Using my Google Earth app on the computer, I retraced the abandone...
by Will_Vanderburg
Tue Sep 05, 2023 5:11 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Voltage regulators offered on MTFC FACEBOOK
Replies: 20
Views: 1877

Re: Voltage regulators offered on MTFC FACEBOOK

A friend near me runs a two brush regulator on his generators and it works just fine. I didn’t get into specifics of how he did it
by Will_Vanderburg
Fri Sep 01, 2023 5:11 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Speedometer gear
Replies: 4
Views: 373

Speedometer gear

I just received a speedometer gear, 60 tooth 8 pitch.

What type drive gear do I need? And cable? Hershey’s comin!
by Will_Vanderburg
Mon Aug 28, 2023 8:41 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Movie Extras with Model T's and Pre-1928 Cars Needed
Replies: 6
Views: 620

Re: Movie Extras with Model T's and Pre-1928 Cars Needed

Supposedly the guy in charge says they’re working on a budget and have a million dollar insurance policy

It’s an indie outfit.
by Will_Vanderburg
Thu Aug 24, 2023 12:47 pm
Forum: Classifieds - Parts
Topic: For Sale: Stewart Speedometer Road Gear
Replies: 2
Views: 473

Re: For Sale: Stewart Speedometer Road Gear

Email sent your way
by Will_Vanderburg
Mon Aug 21, 2023 9:41 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: N's, R's & S's
Replies: 18
Views: 1313

Re: N's, R's & S's

I’m logged in all the time. I found by touching the no smoking sign I could view them on my phone
by Will_Vanderburg
Mon Aug 21, 2023 8:42 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: N's, R's & S's
Replies: 18
Views: 1313

Re: N's, R's & S's

Wonder why I cannot see any photos you post?
by Will_Vanderburg
Mon Aug 21, 2023 6:40 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Backyard bodywork
Replies: 5
Views: 876

Re: Backyard bodywork

My touring is actually painted with a foam roller
by Will_Vanderburg
Mon Aug 21, 2023 4:31 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Diagnosis Please!!!!!
Replies: 34
Views: 1658

Re: DIAGNOSIS PLEASE!!!!

The 2.5 inch from generator spring bolt to timer rod connection is for a roller timer like Ford or Tiger. If you have an ANCO or New Day, they are set differently.
by Will_Vanderburg
Mon Aug 21, 2023 3:57 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Backyard bodywork
Replies: 5
Views: 876

Backyard bodywork

1922 sedan. “Centerdoor”. Drivers quarter
by Will_Vanderburg
Sat Aug 19, 2023 11:45 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Video Game T
Replies: 1
Views: 236

Re: Video Game T

Notice it doesn’t say “Ford” on it. Also, Pinkerton’s sued Rockstar for using their name and portraying them negatively
by Will_Vanderburg
Fri Aug 18, 2023 9:39 am
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: What will a stock T do in the quarter mile?
Replies: 19
Views: 1202

Re: What will a stock T do in the quarter mile?

Didn’t Hank have a T that will do 90?
by Will_Vanderburg
Mon Jul 24, 2023 1:03 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Early stuntman
Replies: 3
Views: 590

Early stuntman

This clip was used on the TV series The Fall Guy

https://www.facebook.com/reel/136100869 ... tid=jHYNFv
by Will_Vanderburg
Sun Jul 23, 2023 12:26 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Strong’s Garage
Replies: 0
Views: 308

Strong’s Garage

Their YouTube channel has a nice video of 1940s era Model T race cars.

Check it out

https://youtu.be/ef6W4cWuaSs
by Will_Vanderburg
Sat Jul 15, 2023 8:57 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Update: BAND SPRINGS TOO SHORT?
Replies: 43
Views: 2808

Re: BAND SPRINGS TOO SHORT?

3425BQ springs are 2 1/4” long. Longer than Ford standard size springs.

They are sold 3 to a set by Lang’s. Some of the standard sized springs are too short.
by Will_Vanderburg
Sat Jul 15, 2023 8:49 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Tire pump
Replies: 10
Views: 777

Re: Tire pump

I took the pump again and tried to pump up a hand truck tire. It does pump it up, but I do notice there is some air being sucked back out of the tire. A small amount. There was no ball bearing in the pump but the chuck does have the center post. I’m going to get a bearing and see if that stops the l...
by Will_Vanderburg
Fri Jul 14, 2023 4:55 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: What happened in this famous photo?
Replies: 24
Views: 1482

Re: What happened in this famous photo?

It has a Maryland plate on it, too
by Will_Vanderburg
Tue Jul 11, 2023 4:09 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Priming Rod, T-4588 length.
Replies: 7
Views: 568

Re: Priming Rod, T-4588 length.

If the picture on your profile is your car, need to measure. The 4588 rods come in different lengths, depending on what body style you have. You said threaded knob and bend. The style that runs from inside the car through the firewall is this type. The other one is a piece of brass wire. This is ass...
by Will_Vanderburg
Tue Jul 11, 2023 1:50 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: 22 Centerdoor quarter panels.
Replies: 1
Views: 326

22 Centerdoor quarter panels.

They turned out pretty good. Got some final finishing to do but that should not be a problem This is the first metal work done on the car. I mapped out the repair I wanted and farmed out the replacement of the patches. I made sure to specify that the curved ends to the front were not to be removed
by Will_Vanderburg
Sun Jul 09, 2023 7:46 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Straightened a radius rod
Replies: 3
Views: 548

Straightened a radius rod

Bought a radius rod at Luray. Had a slight bend.

Put it in a vise to straighten it. No dice.

Put my thinking cap on. Took it it outside and put it in the fork of a substantial tree.

Bingo. It’s all about the leverage.
by Will_Vanderburg
Tue Jul 04, 2023 5:26 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Tire pump
Replies: 10
Views: 777

Re: Tire pump

Steve Jelf wrote:
Tue Jul 04, 2023 4:24 pm
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At the pump end of the hose is a clamp from the hardware store.




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At the other end I have twisted baling wire. I'm not sure why. I probably broke the real clamp trying to install it.
When I removed my chuck to clean it, it was secured with wire as well.
by Will_Vanderburg
Tue Jul 04, 2023 3:39 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Tire pump
Replies: 10
Views: 777

Re: Tire pump

Steve,

Can you post a pic of the clamps you speak of?
by Will_Vanderburg
Tue Jul 04, 2023 3:36 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Tire pump
Replies: 10
Views: 777

Re: Tire pump

There’s a tiny hole in the side of the center post of the chuck
by Will_Vanderburg
Tue Jul 04, 2023 2:17 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Silly Question
Replies: 9
Views: 730

Re: Silly Question

Make sure when folded and strapped or clamped down, you don’t pinch the material between the metal bow arms
by Will_Vanderburg
Tue Jul 04, 2023 2:05 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Tire pump
Replies: 10
Views: 777

Tire pump

Spent some time refurbishing my tire pump. Cylinder all smooth and shiny. Forgive the modern hose clamps. I cleaned the hose to tube connection. It was clogged tight. It pumps air and does inflate a bicycle tube. There’s no ball bearing in it. And I didn’t remove the valve plunger. What color should...
by Will_Vanderburg
Fri Jun 30, 2023 11:37 am
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: A hill too steep
Replies: 8
Views: 912

Re: A hill too steep

I was driving my friend’s roadster pickup and it stalled on a steep hill In Pennsylvania. Not enough gas in The tank. Had to be towed up by a modern truck.
by Will_Vanderburg
Wed Jun 28, 2023 6:31 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: A $20 (or less!) DIY regulator, and other issues
Replies: 240
Views: 41621

Re: A $20 (or less!) DIY regulator, and other issues

If the parts business is a sideline, and Bill got overwhelmed, why did he just recently buy Bob’s KW coil rebuilding setup?
by Will_Vanderburg
Tue Jun 27, 2023 3:40 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Interesting Shipping Document
Replies: 7
Views: 619

Re: Interesting Shipping Document

Upham received 3 tourings, after all discounts, for $1384.50. Each car was $461.50. From the factory, each car was $550. I’m not exactly sure how much over MSRP he would be able to sell each for and make money. If his market is light on cars, maybe. The factory already got its money
by Will_Vanderburg
Tue Jun 20, 2023 12:37 am
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Tire pump
Replies: 2
Views: 378

Tire pump

Got an original Ford pump at Luray.

Replaced the leather and it blows air with the air hose off. Connect it to a bicycle tube, and it does nothing

There’s no ball bearing present in the hose fitting, either.

What obvious item am I overlooking?
by Will_Vanderburg
Mon Jun 19, 2023 4:03 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Father’s Day.
Replies: 2
Views: 424

Father’s Day.

My son took me to lunch at Texas Roadhouse.

Here’s a pic of him when I was restoring the Model T This is from 2009 or 2010 as the interior and top was put on in 2011

He’s 20 years old now and taller than me
by Will_Vanderburg
Thu Jun 15, 2023 8:08 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Sale of the month.
Replies: 1
Views: 582

Sale of the month.

A set of 117 Model T ignition keys sold on the Bay for $1,125 dollars.
by Will_Vanderburg
Thu Jun 15, 2023 2:17 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Not good: a "they don't make like they used to" video.
Replies: 46
Views: 2975

Re: Not good: a "they don't make like they used to" video.

Every time you share or view the video, you give this schmuck money. All of his videos are monetized. Stop feeding the bottom feeders
by Will_Vanderburg
Tue Jun 13, 2023 9:36 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Another Centerdoor question
Replies: 6
Views: 627

Re: Another Centerdoor question

I found this:

“The roof is of the soft type with artificial leather reinforced and padded, making it as durable and substantial as the old fiber board type, and eliminating the possibility of vibration noises.”

The above is talking about the new Sedan coming out in 1923
by Will_Vanderburg
Tue Jun 13, 2023 12:22 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Another Centerdoor question
Replies: 6
Views: 627

Re: Another Centerdoor question

Bingo! Exactly what I was looking for. Thanks!
by Will_Vanderburg
Tue Jun 13, 2023 10:55 am
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Another Centerdoor question
Replies: 6
Views: 627

Re: Another Centerdoor question

Thank you for that response. However, I found the photo I was referring to (on the computer, not my phone). It shows half-round on the centerdoor back panel (bottom panel in the image) and a comparison to a regular sedan. and how its metal is attached to the roof. Did Centerdoors have half round to ...
by Will_Vanderburg
Mon Jun 12, 2023 4:16 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Sedan with no Driver’s Door
Replies: 10
Views: 963

Re: Sedan with no Driver’s Door

The car is on eBay for $8,900.

I still say it’s a 1922 cobbled to look like a 16
by Will_Vanderburg
Mon Jun 12, 2023 3:26 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Our 1923 Ford Model T Touring Car "Hazel" - She Turns 100 Years Old!
Replies: 5
Views: 472

Re: Our 1923 Ford Model T Touring Car "Hazel" - She Turns 100 Years Old

I live 31 miles from Roebling, where the Brooklyn Bridge suspension wire was manufactured.

The entire facility except for the gantry crane skeleton was demolished as a superfund site clean-up.

When I first moved here, it was still standing
by Will_Vanderburg
Sun Jun 11, 2023 6:41 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Sedan with no Driver’s Door
Replies: 10
Views: 963

Re: Sedan with no Driver’s Door

It's a conglomeration of years. It has 1922 window latches in it, and a 1914 hood. It still has a hood rod mount at the top of the firewall where it meets the cowl.
by Will_Vanderburg
Sat Jun 10, 2023 1:00 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Another Centerdoor question
Replies: 6
Views: 627

Another Centerdoor question

I have a photo in my files that I cannot post right now that shows the comparison of a later sedan to a Centerdoor. It shows a 1/2 round molding that covers the seam from the roof to the rear metal panel. Is this accurate, or was the rear panel just nailed over the roof with nothing to protect the s...
by Will_Vanderburg
Fri Jun 09, 2023 7:48 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Radiator mounting, can't do it or I don't know what I'm doing
Replies: 29
Views: 1839

Re: Radiator mounting, can't do it or I don't know what I'm doing

You’ve got something mounted wrong. The radiator mounting ears should NOT touch the frame. If it does, the ability to flex is gone. After the stud protrudes through the frame, put a spring on the stud. Then add the cup with the lip, then the radiator and shroud. Then add the remaining cup and run do...
by Will_Vanderburg
Tue Jun 06, 2023 4:36 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Windshield wiper
Replies: 5
Views: 492

Re: Windshield wiper

I’d love to get my hands on an original Ford wiper and mirror
by Will_Vanderburg
Tue Jun 06, 2023 4:34 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Windshield wiper
Replies: 5
Views: 492

Re: Windshield wiper

The service bulletin mentions a dash light. I have that. But no holes for a rear view mirror either
by Will_Vanderburg
Tue Jun 06, 2023 1:48 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: tube question 30x3-1/2 demountables
Replies: 53
Views: 3281

Re: tube question 30x3-1/2 demountables

My tubes are "Custom Classic" brand. The stems were noticeably offset and leaning toward the blue stripe side when inflated before putting them into the tires, but all were tilted different amounts so it does not seem to be intentional. Lang's told me they don't know what the blue stripe signifies....
by Will_Vanderburg
Tue Jun 06, 2023 12:24 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Windshield wiper
Replies: 5
Views: 492

Re: Windshield wiper

Thanks. I’ve also read somewhere that closed cars originally didn’t come with wipers until way after my car was built.
by Will_Vanderburg
Tue Jun 06, 2023 10:21 am
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Windshield wiper
Replies: 5
Views: 492

Windshield wiper

While looking over the bones of my Centerdoor I’ve noticed that the windshield was never drilled for a wiper to be installed

I assume the car was built and sold without one

What gives?
by Will_Vanderburg
Mon Jun 05, 2023 4:36 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: tube question 30x3-1/2 demountables
Replies: 53
Views: 3281

Re: tube question 30x3-1/2 demountables

I just read that tubes with a blue stripe 2mm in width are made of Buytl. ALL butyl made inner tubes That’s their identification

The ones sold by Blockley are butyl

Butyl is a synthetic rubber
by Will_Vanderburg
Sun Jun 04, 2023 7:59 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Radiator mounting, can't do it or I don't know what I'm doing
Replies: 29
Views: 1839

Re: Radiator mounting, can't do it or I don't know what I'm doing

From what I see in the parts books, the stud comes in two different lengths.

Also, one spring goes on the bottom of the stud and the other goes on top of the frame
by Will_Vanderburg
Sun Jun 04, 2023 1:42 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Terminal block
Replies: 3
Views: 458

Terminal block

On a wooden firewall, is the terminal block held to the firewall with the same screws that hold the wires? Or are there longer screws for that? Thanks!
by Will_Vanderburg
Thu Jun 01, 2023 1:19 pm
Forum: Classifieds - Vehicles
Topic: SOLD -1921 Center Door - SOLD
Replies: 4
Views: 2373

Re: 1921 Center Door $7500 (REDUCED)

If I had the cash, it would be mine. I only live 264 miles away
by Will_Vanderburg
Thu Jun 01, 2023 1:16 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: OCF Registration
Replies: 15
Views: 1615

Re: OCF Registration

I would love to apply, but I have no way to haul a car. I would not consider driving from New Jersey, either.
by Will_Vanderburg
Thu Jun 01, 2023 12:11 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: 1922 Centerdoor Blog
Replies: 1
Views: 345

1922 Centerdoor Blog

I've begun a new blog site. The other blog reached it data limit, so I continued with a second one. The first pertinent post about the car is here: https://army30th.wixsite.com/centerdoor-ii/post/doors-what-about-them The only difference in the blog addresses is the "-ii" If you remove that from the...