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Chris Instness

Very nice work. What is the motor out of?

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Any 1915 door latches? Or other 1915-16 parts?
Thanks.

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Our local club runs a manifold cooking tour every year. It is one of my favorite tours. It’s always interesting to see what people are cooking and the success and learning experiences. I made my manifold cooker from two bread pans and a couple of homemade brackets. It works pretty well, but I tend t...

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I also noticed the square looking top sockets, however, I think they may be round with the light hitting them just right to make them appear square. I would say the car is a 15 or 16. You can see it has no dash, but it does have a cowl. You can just barely see the 1913-16 cross reinforcing bead on t...

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That is a “go big or go home” bow in the girls hair. Nice picture. I think it says something about how proud these families were of their Model Ts that they include them in family photos. Even with the convenience of today’s cameras, I don’t think many of today’s families take the time to include th...

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Original pan support brackets are pretty easy to come by but you can also buy them new.

https://www.modeltford.com/item/3118-19.aspx

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With the wide drum transmission you probably also have a 4 dip pan. Since the ears on the hogs head are not being used it is probably a good idea to check for pan support brackets on the bottom side of the pan in the corners. Many Ts have run without them, but without the support from the hogshead e...

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A standard Model A air filter will probably fit. The originals were a wire mesh screen but you can buy them with a modern paper filter from most of the Model A part suppliers, such as Snyder or Macs.

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I visited the Sun Records studio this last summer. I could not help but notice the neon sign at Walker Radiator next door. Hopefully the sign will be preserved somewhere. Sorry to hear your business is closing.

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Love the single-seaters. Thanks for the pictures.

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Outstanding build in both design and craftsmanship! Very nice job Pete.

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Here is a previous thread about installing lacing on a 26-27 cowl. May have something helpful in it.

http://www.mtfca.com/discus/messages/41 ... 1391485556

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This is a previous discussion that might be helpful.

http://www.mtfca.com/discus/messages/70 ... 1506380001

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I have one on my speedster. Works great.

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Very nice car Larry! What have you discovered about the wheels. Has all the paint flaked off or were the spokes replace and not painted? I was under the impression that natural spokes were not offered until later.

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I believe it is made by Kelsey. If you look on the inside of the felloe it may be stamped Kelsey Wheel Company.

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If your budget is high enough, you can't get much closer to the real deal than this. It would be hard to make a T sound like this.

https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=mIxlql0Ebnc

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Tom,
I live in Roseville, Ca and would love to know what street that photo was taken on. Do you have any more info on it?

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I am just finishing a pretty thorough restoration on my Model T go cart. I would not consider myself an expert, but have had mine completely torn down and put back together. What kind of questions did you have?

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Tim is correct,
They are different diameters.

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I have 2 right side accessory APCO brake rod support brackets. I would like to either buy a left side or trade a right side for a left side. If anyone has one please email or PM me.

Thank you,
Chris
crinstness@yahoo.com

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Looks kind of like my garage Don, I have a 1915 runabout and a Harley Hummer. Nice looking T. Have fun with it.

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Very interesting highly accessoried roadster. Looks like a 1914. Hard to tell, but are the splash sheilds indented to give extra foot room stepping into the car?

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I watched this very ineresting demonstration on tongue weight a few years ago. Some people on the form might find it interesting also.

https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=4jk9H5AB4lM

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My T speedster was my first car. Started building it in the 7th grade and was driving it by the end of High School.

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I had that exact problem years back. It was a leaking head gasket. I got lucky and the noise went away after re-torquing the head. You might have to change the head gasket.

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Visiting Baker City, OR and this photo was on the wall in a store.

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Does a standard Hayes 23" demountable rim fit on it? Very cool. Looks similar to the Parker steel wheels.

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Early 20s Willys Knight.

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Spot on. How do you like the handling? 91", 7 inch engine set back, 6 and change lower in the front and 6" Z in the rear. WOW! :shock: Where do you plan on putting your legs after shortening the chassis 15”?? ;) It's a fun car to drive, especially on mountain roads with tight corners. It handles we...

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blauvelt wrote: ↑
Tue May 19, 2020 5:48 pm
That is an excellent build. You have a good eye for balance. What WB and drop did you use?

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Thu Apr 23, 2020 12:11 am
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Thanks Douglas,
It's a 5" drop and a 90" wheelbase.

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Washed and unwashed

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This old thread may be useful. If you Google "top bows MTFCA" you will find a lot of old threads on top bows and maybe some useful information.

http://www.mtfca.com/discus/messages/17 ... 1320526950

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Might not be a bad idea for that spare tire that always seems to be low on air when you need it.

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There were also similar accessory drum lights available in catalogs like Western Auto. This accessory lamp is very similar to the Hall/Ford tail light, but it has a blue stop lens. The trim ring is also not quite as detailed as the Ford drum light.

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Looks like a great product! I appreciate the effort to make it look like an era correct ford gauge. Keep up the good work.

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California plates from 1914-1930. My 1919 is not on the wall yet.

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While the starter if off, it is a good time to install a modern seal(sold by most parts suppliers) on the starter shaft to avoid another oil drip. You will need to cut the shaft bushing, but it is a pretty quick and easy install.

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Still looking if anyone has one to sell.

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I have Grundy and thankfully I have never had to make a claim, however, I have been happy with their prices as well as their customer service if I have to contact them for any reason.

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I'll take #6.
Thanks,
Chris

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Looking for a 1915 roadster tail lamp/license plate bracket. These are 2 pieces with a castle nut holding them together. Let me know if anyone has one that are willing to part with.
Thanks,
Chris
crinstness@yahoo.com

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Is it a constant miss or occasional or while accelerating?

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Not much, but I rebuilt and installed the muffler on my 1915.

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We'll this one is not my T, but I helped some friends at a local shop get this 25 roadster running and driving after a several decade long hibernation.

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Looks like about a 1923 Dodge to me.

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I have no connection to the ad but have never seen this accessory clutch. Anyone seen them or ran one? 1575739118403387804738.jpg https://www.ebay.com/itm/Model-T-Ford-Accessory-Duncombe-Auto-Coaster-MT-3915/401987110498?hash=item5d984c8662:g:SbMAAOSwnihd6n7J:sc:FedExHomeDelivery!95678!US!-1 1575778...

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I recently bought a modern drive shaft bearing from Chaffin's. Someone can correct me if I'm wrong, but I believe Chaffin's makes there own. Only have about 1500 miles on mine, but it have been trouble free and I am happy with it. Mine is not adjustable and I do not beleive Chaffin's makes an adjust...

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Chris Instness · Re: Build Date? Looks like Sept. 25, 1923.

Looks like Sept. 25, 1923.

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When I clicked on the description of the car a lot more pictures came up. Interesting car. The seller does state that it has parts ranging from 1909 to 1911. I did see parts later than that, but it does have a lot of early parts on it. I wouldn't mind having it. I would probably have to change the k...

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Nice looking car. Good to see another one come alive.

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You might try contacting Original Smith through a PM. I think he has a very correct 1913 touring and I believe the told me he has side curtains for it.
Best of luck.

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Quite an acheivement. Looks like a very nice car. I like the aftermarket headlight lenses.

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Neat accessory hood on the car.

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The fenders on my speedster came from Rootlieb and I am very pleased with them. The workmanship is top notch. It is a speedster so I can not speak to the fitment on an original car, but based on the quality of my fenders would guess they are good. I wanted the front fenders made with no aprons on th...

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Very nice. I have enjoyed watching the progress on this truck.

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Thanks John,
So if I understand you correctly it should be a leather strap with the belt buckle style hook? Did you by chance have a photo of your son's original 1916 strap?

Thanks,
Chris

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What is the correct strap and hook for a 1915 open car? I see parts suppliers have cotton web straps for 1915. Is that correct or should it be leather? Also, what is the correct buckle/hook. The buckle style hook seems to be used with leather while the other style seems like they would work better w...

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Any pictures from this tour? Sounded like some interesting destinations in the description of the tour.

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If I remember correctly, the deep sump pan was still there when I left at around 10:45am.

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One of those sets can be seen in this picture in the cardboard box. The space was ran by Jay who is familiar to many here in the forum.

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As previously reported, the swap meet was moved from the grass to the pavement this year due to the grass being heavily damaged by a home show a few weeks ago. Despite that, this was a great swap meet for Model T and other pre-war stuff. Both buyer and seller attendance seemed to be high this year a...

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There were also period correct accessory turn signals. Occasionally these will pop up on eBay or at a swap meet.

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Thanks to everyone with for the input. It sounds like the types of primer and paint along with letting them cure seem to be the keys points. I'll make some changes and give it another go.

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I recently primed and sanded a coil box lid in preparation for a new coat of black paint. Seconds after the black paint hit the primer it started to react with a cracking and spidering of the paint. I stopped immediately to reduce the amount I now have to sand of. I typically have good results with ...

Chris Instness · Re: thread size for radius arms I believe the radius rods threads are 9/16-18.

I believe the radius rods threads are 9/16-18.

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No shortening of the drive shaft is needed to change to a 26-27 transmission.

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The 26-27 transmission will fit in an earlier car, but in order to use the wider band you will need a 1926-27 pan and a 26-27 hogs head(transmission cover). The pedals can be swaped but the spacing on the 26-27 pedals are wider where the come through the floor board. It is also recommended to use pa...

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The wide bands are for a 26-27 transmission brake drum which is wider. Your transmission appears to be an earlier narrow brake drum so all of your bands will be the same width. Good luck witj your project!

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Some drum headlights were also offered through aftermarket retailers like Western Auto. I have seen sets like the drum lights on my speedster in these type of 1920s catalogs.

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I should say, the top looks like chevrolet. The bottom is model T.

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Look like early chevrolet, but I am not an expert on spindles. I know Chevrolet spindles have been used on speedsters because of the drop they provide.

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Henry Ford's Fairlane estate is a short drive from THF. Not sure if it will be open when you are there but you could probably walk the grounds. Edsel's home is also worth a visit.

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Very nice design and workmanship! Thanks for sharing.

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Looks like exhausting work! Very nice.

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I also bought some from Chaffin's in December.

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My 15 is a brass radiator.

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I've got 21 3/8th in my 1915.

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Thanks for the information guys!

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I'm sure the information about dating Ruckstells based on the serial number has been published somewhere, but I was just wondering where to look. I have a Hall Scott Ruckstell I just finished installing in my 1915 and was curious about the year it was made. It's number A 15965 which I assume means i...

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Finally had some weather nice enough to get out and spray some paint on my new Ruckstell for my 15'.

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