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Chris Instness

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.

Chris Instness

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...

Chris Instness

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.

Chris Instness

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

Chris Instness

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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