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George House

Oh, I knew right off it isn’t a TT...

George House

Good grief ! Consider that low band constricting on the low drum gets that heavy trailer with a not insignificant heavy load under way and another band constricting on a brake drum (presumably narrow) to slow/stop it. And all that’s done with only 20-22 HP ! Totally interesting photo ! Thanks for sh...

George House

Most Texas license plate collectors will swear that 1924 is the first full size Texas plate with the year on it. I have original small size Texas plates dated 1921 and 1922. But also have this rare 1923 set (rare because state issued to owners weren’t dated) The Key is the first letter ‘D’ for dealer.

George House

Most Texas license plate collectors will swear that 1924 is the first full size Texas plate with the year on it. I have original small size Texas plates dated 1921 and 1922. But also have this rare 1923 set (rare because state issued to owners weren’t dated) The Key is the first letter ‘D’ for dealer.

George House

...but if you’re determined to tow an early Ford (with rubber bulb actuating the brass horn) in an open trailer - REMOVE THE RUBBER BULB first. And don’t ask me how I know

George House

Glen, I’ve done both of what Tim mentioned: used silicone on the w/s of my ‘11 Hupp because I didn’t have brass glass channel. And the brass glass channel in my ‘14 Ford Runabout was in good condition so I spent a day polishing them and the had them clear coated powder coated so they’ll always stay ...

George House

OK.... now $55 + shipping

George House

SOLD ! Pending receipt of $$. Thank you MTFCA and Don..

George House

Don,... I’m sorry but I somehow can’t receive PMs. Please email me at address in ad or call (512) 376-4180

George House

Why don’t you buy my 7’ X 14’ X 7’10” tall for only $4,500 ? Can be pulled by a 1/2 ton truck.Picture with my centerdoor loaded. Also load the ‘14 runabout with top up.

George House

I looked long and hard to find one for my ‘19 centerdoor and ended up finding TWO. This is the only year the headlamp switch was nickel plated. Beautiful ammeter with Ford script. $80 + $8.30 USPS Small Flat Rate Box. george..gwhouse731(at)gmail.com..... .....c’mon, you deserve it....pretty soon you...

George House

.... for the ‘New and Improved’ transmission. All these are “button style” removable ears. $60 + USPS Medium Flat Rate Box $15.05 george
gwhouse731(at)gmail.com

George House

Some know of a particular torque amount but I tighten them a lot with a 18” breaker bar and DON’T back off to the nearest castellation but ease up to it. Make sure the inside of your hub is derusted and clean.

George House

None from the Great and Glorious Republic of Texas .... yet ?.. Here’s one on the ‘19 centerdoor. And heres a pair of $350 professionally restored 1927 plates I removed from the coupe I sold...any takers ?

George House

Delivering In Flight Meals ?

George House

I’ve had good luck with hanging sandblasted and rattle can painted parts on a wire on a finish nail up high on a rafter or post. No rust and it’s not outta sight/outta mind Covered in bubble wrap in a cardboard box. FWIW

George House

But the Model T on the far right interests me. Very early ‘15 w/ carbide headlamps. Almost looks like a right side window... coupelet ?

George House

‘Toupee’- that’s funny... you’ve received good advice John. Let me add my belief in the best accessory a Model T can have: outside oil line. I get plenty of flow from the mag terminal oil line to the front main bearing. You may have another design

George House

Still a mystery but I’m gonna quit worrying about it. Thanks for the attachments Scott. I see in the last one contributed by Peter Kable 2 years ago the steering ball is on the usual side - unlike the one I have.... back to the stash...

George House

I think the front edge of the hood is a little somewhat deformed. I’d remove the hood and very slightly bend both forward edges over my leg while sitting down. I had to do this once upon a time to keep the rod from popping up from the shell .

George House

Verrrry peculiar.....The ball on the tie rod is actually on the LEFT side. See the picture taken from what would be the vehicles front. A ‘normal’ tie rod is shown for comparison and they’re the same length. See the steering ball to the rear of the correct side....barnyard fix, I guess...

George House

Yes Jim. Thanks for the family history with ‘Bob’ and accompanying pictures !!

George House

Another picture depicting the 4” extension

George House

Another picture depicting the 4” extension

George House

I came across this tie rod and spindles in my stash the other day. It looked peculiar. The spindles have the straight, early arms and the right side has the speedo mount hole in the arm. But the location of the steering ball close to the left spindle is different than I’ve ever seen.Its at the end o...

George House

Ha !! I was fishing for you Larry - and I caught you ! Ha !

George House

I need a pair of shiny brass prop nuts for my ‘26 roadster. The incorrect ones I have are black metal and I want to be correct

George House

You didn’t say but IF your ‘26 pickup has been sitting without running for a very long time, I’d bet there’s a form of sludge in each of the 4 dippers. If that’s the case, remove the pan inspection cover and clean ‘em out. If confident there’s no sludge, Jack the front axle up 5-6 inches to drain th...

George House

Somebody call Dean Yoder. He left Iowa yesterday in his T for OK. Does it have SYNC ?

George House

It’s either a 1900 Locomobile steamer or 01-02 CDO...but I can and have been proven wrong

George House

Thanks for the weather info Steve. That helped me.

George House

I’m with T Fowler on his starting description. Love my vaporizer. Best carb in economy w/ somewhat decent performance...

George House

Yaaaay!!...The New Braunfels 175 anniversary parade has been canceled due to that Corona thing so that commitment to drive a T hauling DRT ladies is history ! Now I can drive 7 hours to Chickasha !!!

George House

I was on the ‘76 VMCCA Glidden Tour too Rich !!
Drove an amateur restored (me) ‘23 touring up Pikes Peak. Later that day I parked it next to a Deusenberg. That owner told me to please move it way over there under those trees...

George House

...only the old timers out there will remember them. Often they were objects of art. Mementos of a grand time and sometimes prominently displayed on wood dashes and radiator cores..
...Do any tour chairpersons offer these anymore?
For the uninitiated, maybe some graybacks will post pictures of theirs.

George House

Ditto everything Mark said. Don’t worry about seeing the mercury level from the front. The motometer was designed to be viewed by the operator while vehicle is in motion. And you’re smart to delete the waterpump - unless you need a weight for a trotline. You might even experience a little more perfo...

George House

Love the nostalgic picture. Small town agrarian western civilization. 1915-16 T runabout? Might be a brass radiator and flat front fenders.... but demountable spare..?

George House

I do the Permatex on the pan side of the gasket - after making sure both the pan and inspection cover aren’t ‘dimpled’ around the bolt holes. Then I wrap the light cotton string used on feed sacks below the head of each bolt. Wrap it about 4-5 times. No leaks

George House

Oh yeah; that’s a ‘17 for sure. Those nondemountables - they Hayes, Kelsey
or Suzuki ?

George House

Looks like a good place to drive a T with separating fins from tubes on an original radiator. Not me tho’. I’m a fair weather T driver...

George House

I’d bet the farm it’s not even Ford

George House

‘Turn Him Loose And Let Him Sing’ while he rebuilds those beautiful and performance carbs !!!

George House

Best news I’ve heard all year !!

George House

Jim,
Are you gonna have a name tag ? I will. Would like to meet other Forum Friends....george

George House

Would it be possible to get a close up still shot of the made-up plumbing fittings manifold? Thank you

George House

....will be at Chickasha..expect free delivery and gift wrapping

george
gwhouse73one(at)gmail.com

George House

... and that’s why, in the last 120 + years, every horseless carriage should carry a fire extinguisher..

George House

Why couldn’t it be a ‘15 runabout with carbide lamps ? That’s obviously an acetylene headlamp and acetylene tank on the runningboard. The rear fender is not crowned.

George House

Drive the ‘26 roadster to church yesterday...

George House

WHAAA...?...assuming you have a Canadian T
(as I see by your RH steering column); were the manifolds really on the left side of the engine ??

George House

A lot of guys leave their keys in the vertical ‘off’ position after they drive it up on a trailer to go to a tour. As the T bounces while the trailer is in motion sometimes the floorboards shift and the key falls onto the trailer floor. If you don’t remove the key before the trip, the only other alt...

George House

Pictures sent.... to Holland !

George House

OK. Now how do you find private messages on this Forum ? Or did you email me ?

George House

I’m sorry to hear that. He was a good MTFCI guy from Maryland. One year he had a booth next to me at Chickasha. Very knowledgeable about T s. I liked him

George House

I have some mounting brackets that rivet to the fender if you need them

George House

Me neither Hank - in 53 years...but many thanks for that test technique Norm. I hadn’t thought of something that simple.

George House

Interesting TT rear wheels/tires on the front of that C Cab. How’d they do that ? Come home soon and safe Atomic Amish ....

George House

...or just use the bottom part of a 1/2” pipe thread spark plugs. Go to most hardware stores and buy 2 threaded eye hooks. I use just 1 unit to pull an entire engine but 2 will keep the head level.

George House

After selling my C Cab 2 years ago, I restored another one. Yesterday I changed the oil and greased/oiled everywhere in preparation for 2 parades - the 175th anniversary of New Braunfels and the Battle of Flowers in San Antonio. While under the truck I was surprised to see there’s no “belly strap” o...

George House

Beautiful Breeze carb uncle Stan. You done good - again. I have a Breeze on my ‘11 Hupp 20. Interesting carb. You don’t choke it when cranking. Just pull on a wire connected to a gadget that pushes the float down causing the Bowl to overfill and pee out a tiny casting hole. My 16.9 HP Hupp starts ea...

George House

Love your ‘Funster’ Dennis. Now that’s a true boattail speedster...

George House

Andy,
What is a “stock speedster”.... other than an oxymoron ?

George House

John,
Don’t know if the pre-electrics has a hotter spark but most have 10% more horsepower with a low head. Coupled with over 100 lbs lighter with no electrics, they are peppier. My ‘14 with a double stack field coil produces over 30 volts on the Magnetometer at about 15 MPH.

George House

Howdy Mike, Sorry.... no pictures. There’ll be 2 long 1/4” carriage bolts extending through the frame rails - 2 sets of 4 vertical holes per side.The front hood latch also enters the upper hole in the frame - no corresponding lower hole. Then the 2 rear hood latches are installed in the aft end of t...

George House

SOLD : 2 TT lower brackets. Awaiting $$. Thanks Terry and Sharon and Harvey. Possibly a T lower bracket too. Still have 2 TT brackets and a 1913-16 early bracket for $45..Thanks MTFCA

George House

No; Terry and Sharon, I haven’t. And I’ve checked all folders. Please try again..
gwhouse731(at)gmail.com. ...Many thanks

George House

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Sorry but I looked Mack. The one I have is for a left front.. glad you found one tho...

George House

But ... but ... I don’t see how that keyboard would work on either a PC, typewriter or piano...??

George House

Yeah, restored. Wheel rims are too bright. Good lookin car tho’.

George House

Yeah, it has the hard to find, not-reproduced but correct compound curve splash aprons. I guess in late ‘14 Ford came out with the front fender bills.

George House

...OK...$30 each

George House

Might have one Don. I’m in FL now. Will check the Conservatory tomorrow....george

George House

....R Us. Only $35 each + actual shipping or all 4 for $115. Anybody building up a TT ? Also have correct lower steering bracket for 1913-1915 with the embossed T 932 B..$45 + actual shipping.
gwhouse731@gmail (dot)com

George House

Yep on the T era but nope on the T...E&J furnished brass lamps for the early T s but they were 2 tier chimneys. The lamp in the 1 picture would be correct for an 09-10 EMF.

George House

I admire your “Family Affair”....

George House

I don’t know...... I’d be afraid I’d inadvertently drive the roadster into the background of a John Wayne movie...

George House

Really nice touring Carson.Welcome to our little group. I was 4 years older than you when I received my first - a ‘23 touring - Model T. Increase your knowledge and enthusiasm for it and the payback - a super chick magnet in high school - will be well worth the effort. And I’d like to echo the philo...

George House

Awwww.....everybody knows I’m just ‘tongue in cheek’ ...

George House

But isn’t there a difference in the Ford script used on the brass 1915 and the nickel plated brass runs of 1927 ? If Original Smith saw the smaller script (1927) with the nickel plating buffed off on your 1915..... he wouldn’t like it.

George House

I’m glad your dogs are enthused... My Agape’ is bored to dog-tears..

George House

Wow ! Thanks Jim and Dan. Think I’ll extend a few more days. St.Augustine and Ft. George Island sounds like fun. I’m looking forward to it

George House

Yes !! Thank you John Tannehill ! He will lend me one to reproduce....

George House

Yeah. That’s the one Dennis. They asked if I wanted to cut the mustard. I told em i’m too old to cut the mustard......now, what to see and do ??

George House

I should add; it was a reproduction (no name) of 40 years ago...

George House

This brass carbide generator is one I acquired about 40 years ago and somehow lost the drip valve on a tour. Is this still being reproduced and could I purchase this 1 piece?... Thanks for looking....George...gwhouse731(at)gmail.com

Please just touch the picture and it becomes rightside up..

George House

I’m not a frequent flyer and don’t get off the farm much but will be at Mayo Clinic at JAX on 28 January and could lay over a few days. Anything antique auto-wise I should take in ?

George House

Howdy Cory, Yeah, you came to the right place. Welcome to the Forum. A lot of us have tons of parts so you should find a Model T Club close to your home to join. The parts you’re missing on that engine are easily available. I have 8-9 of the later ‘26-‘27 fan/water outlets and several later rear end...

George House

Mack, I’ve always heard an exhaust cutout does away with back pressure created by a muffler thereby ridding the engine of exhaust gasses at higher RPMs quicker. It probably has as much HP increase as making a topless roadster’s upper windshield horizontal adds to MPH.

George House

You’ve come to the right place Danny. Where do you live ?- if still in OK, one of the best T mechanics is in Tulsa. Battery dead cell? How does the starter spin without the bendix drive ?
Compression readings each cylinder? Welcome to the club !!

George House

Well, good for you Danny. And build that speedster. Please consider returning the brass quadrant and steering gear box to the restorer’s pipeline. In your initial post I read that you disassembled a later steering column for the sheet metal column ‘tube’. I suppose there might be a good reason to ha...

George House

That’s fine Tim...”not a very nice thing to say”....and my opinion is that cutting the sheet metal column of a pre 1915 T is not a very nice thing to do - especially when the bling bling is to be grafted onto a ‘New and Improved’ square flange steering tube.

George House

.....yet another frankenstein T.....

George House

I, too, have used an Indian head nickel on numerous occasions after dishing it out with a ball been hammer on a 11/16” socket. Just hit the peen onto the nickel with another hammer...BUT...I’ve recently had a problem blowing out 1 5/16” freeze PLUGS on my ‘50 Ford tudor. I finally mixed up some JB W...

George House

Yes Dan we’ve been hacked. Or perhaps the site hasn’t been hacked but a pervert using the name of a notorious WW II Nazi has been sending pictures of porn to many of us. After the first few, I just trash them without opening them. Wish there was a way to block him.

George House

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OK, $70

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