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Ron Mac

Church pews would look the part and they are built solid. They always come up for sale at local antique auctions, antique stores/ malls, etc. Not hard to find and usually cheap when you find them.

Ron Mac

Original Smith must have went to the wrong swap meet! Once again, the Long Beach Model T Club's "Gathering of the Faithful" did not disappoint! I had great luck today. Found an original 1911 Torpedo horn, a large early aluminum Winfield carburetor and a nice large bore Miller/Master carburetor. Also...

Ron Mac

Haven't missed one in about 35 years!

Just arrived at the hotel and looking forward to seeing everyone at this annual "Gathering of the Faithful".

Ron Mac

Speaking of losing nuts, a center mounted Ruckstell shifter is a great way to lose or injure a nut if you are not careful entering or exiting your car!!!!!
Another reason to opt for the non-original version!!!!!

Ron Mac

The older reproductions had simple U bolts. The newer reproductions have pillow blocks. Either one works just fine. I have both on my cars. Remember, this thing barely rotates and it rarely rotates. It just needs to be secured to the frame. Not worth overthinking!!!

Ron Mac

Ivan- I can see them now!!!! Thank you so very much for posting these. Unfortunately, we were on another car tour so I was unable to attend this year. Looks like there was a good combination of old regulars and new attendees. Thanks to the SCVMTFC for keeping up this great and important tradition. L...

Ron Mac

Awww man. I was really looking forward to seeing pictures of all those great speedsters!!1

Ron Mac

How come I can't see any of the photos? All I see are those funny boxes and the word "image" but nothing else?

Ron Mac

They were originally made by Bill Rader AKA Vintage Authentic Reproductions in Lynwood, California. Bill Rader was one of the large Model T parts distributors on the west coast. Him and his wife were great people and he provided quite a service to the Model T hobby when no one else in this area was ...

Ron Mac

Is Model T Haven back in business? Looks like one of his cars. "Needs restored, wood good for patterns, motor turns, 2,800.00"

Ron Mac

I like everything about this speedster. So many projects get started but die long before they get completed. You started-and finished this car in a relatively short time. Not many people can accomplish this. You also took the time to document its build and share it with us. This has been a great jou...

Ron Mac

Looks like the car is built using a complete Rootlieb Speedster kit including body, fenders and hood. If you need more information about the body, contact Rootlieb. I've built six of them using the Rootlieb kit. A great way to build a T speedster.

Ron Mac

Never heard of a HCCT handbook....also, where did HCCT license it from...makes no sense. Also to be petty enough to worry about a photo being used for a not-for-profit reason makes no sense to me. Are the HCCT people legal licensing experts? Tom- I am sure I can speak for the majority of people on t...

Ron Mac

I think Bonham's gave an honest and accurate description of what the car is or isn't. They make no claims that is it truly #2 if you read through the hyperbole. THE MOTORCAR OFFERED The car we offer here – stamped with serial number '2' - may well be one of the oldest Model T's in existence. It is a...

Ron Mac

Steve-You must have a different computer! The auction has not happened and it is on their website as clear as day:

https://www.bonhams.com/live_auctions/27329/

Here is the page with #2 which is lot 281:

https://www.bonhams.com/auction/27329/l ... e-catalog/

Ron Mac

Just got another Brassworks brass radiator. Probably my 20th-25th one? I don't know. Lost count. I started purchasing them from Greg Goviea (spelling?) and have been purchasing them consistently ever since. Flat tube, round tube, black and brass. Never had a single problem with the older ones or the...

Ron Mac

I couldn't even find out when the auction was supposed to be. The car doesn't show up in either Auctions or Results . Bonhams website is user unfriendly and uninformative. The auction hasn't happened yet. The Bonham's website seems very straight forward and simple to me. This is at the top of the p...

Ron Mac

I think a dedicated speedster section would be great, but I also understand that it creates more work for the moderator to keep everything in the right place.

Ron Mac

With all the changes regarding doing business on the internet, I wonder if good, old fashion swap meets will start making a comeback?

I hope so!!!!!!!

Ron Mac

I believe the radiator cap is for a small series, 1935-1938'ish Packard. It is missing the actual "cap" part on the bottom, meaning this is the decorative top half. This is the standard issue cap, the deluxe or accessory cap would have the more often found Goddess of Speed mascot. Not a very valuabl...

Ron Mac

Something smells really fishy here. Lots of things just don't add up. Interesting how they took the spindles but left the arms. Someone spent a fair amount of time to get these parts off. And, they needed a decent size car trunk or pickup bed to get these parts out of this facility. There's got to b...

Ron Mac

I checked on the SCVMTFC website and did not see in mentioned. I was wondering if it is happening in 2022. Anyone know? Thanks in advance.

Ron Mac

Cars are just that-cars. Brass cars are meant to be enjoyed. Not picked apart because something is not as right as it should be. This is a great HCCA tour car and hopefully the next caretaker will enjoy it for what it is. When you are driving through the Rocky Mountains or climbing Mount Washington ...

Ron Mac

I find it funny that those picking this car a part probably do not even own a 1909 or 1910 Model T. Yes, it has some major wrong parts-pan, trans cover, front rear ends. Still, it does have a correct 1910 block, body and other components. At the end of the day, this is still a 1910 Model T touring t...

Ron Mac

What would it cost to assemble that town car today? 12K for the body, plus fenders, hood, aprons, new brass radiator, new lights, Ruckstell, top, paint, upholstery, wheels, tires, engine and everything else equals WAY MORE than 50K and that doesn't include 100s of hours of labor. I think it is one o...

Ron Mac

Check your spindle arms. Earlier arms are straight and later arms have an upward curve. Your car should have the later ones with the upward curve (they come in right and left side). A local member just bought a Model T and had one of each type and his drag link and tie rod were rubbing against the r...

Ron Mac

I agree with Dropacent. If you want blackwalls, take these off and resell them. New, blackwall 21" tires are still relatively cheap-the Universal brand which I really like are about 125.00 each. Plus, you will have the satisfaction of knowing your car has new tires which will likely outlast your own...

Ron Mac

I saw that car for sale at the Long Beach Model T swap meet in July. Great car with some really nice options and accessories. Congratulations on the purchase. Normally, I do not like white walls on Model Ts or As, but, for some reason, I like them on your car. Enjoy your new Model T, its a good one.

Ron Mac

Another Long Beach Model T Club Swap Meet is in the history books and it was a GREAT one!!! There were more vendors than in previous years and it looked liked lots of parts were changing hands. The majority of what was offered for sale was definitely prewar and there was lots of great old iron (and ...

Ron Mac

Drive your car there. The Long Beach Model T Swap Meet is one of the hobby's legendary events. You'll have a lot more fun if you drive the car there. Don't be afraid of the car or driving it. There are plenty of secondary roads you can take from Palos Verdes to Long Beach. Plan on staying all day, i...

Ron Mac

Bill- THANK YOU, THANK YOU, THANK YOU. Everything was absolutely PERFECT and a GREAT TIME was had by ALL. If it wasn't for you and your team, we would not have had an event to attend. This event would not have happened if it were not for YOU. I know there was talk about moving next year's event to t...

Ron Mac

Hard to take pictures when you are going through piles of good old car rust and trying to carry dirty, heavy iron. If you want to see what Tulare is like, come see it for yourself next year. The best memories come from living the experience, not taking photos! This was a GREAT swap meet and should b...

Ron Mac

Tulare was a FANTASTIC swap meet. The location was great. There was lots of stuff to be had and prices were generally very fair. Lots of rare stuff, common stuff, obscure stuff, projects, etc. Basically, everything you would want a swap meet to have. I like it a lot better than Bakersfield and sever...

Ron Mac

Got a question: If I am not signed up as a vendor, can I still get in on Friday? What do I need to do to be able to come in on Friday? Thanks.

Ron Mac

It is most likely a 1911 or 1912 Packard Model 18. The Model 18 was discontinued in 1912, so most 1912s are basically 1911s. The visual difference between a Model 18 and a Model 30 is the hood length-this car has a shorter hood. Of course, the Model 30 had a larger engine which accounted for the lon...

Ron Mac

Best news this year!! I have been attending this "Gathering of the Faithful" for about 35 years. It is my favorite swap meet. Looking forward to seeing everyone there. Thanks to the LBMTC for keeping this great tradition alive and well.

Ron Mac

I agree with what FJ posted above. I don't understand the current "swap meet' mentality: Everyone posts for months before about how that can't wait to go to the swap meet, how they are looking forward to being there, how they can't wait to see old friends again, etc etc etc. They travel great distan...

Ron Mac

I feared this was coming, but it is very sad none the less. Bakersfield was always a great meet. I think I attended all of them and each one was better than the last. A big "Thank You" goes out to everyone that was involved making this happen over the years. Unfortunately people, circumstances and "...

Ron Mac

Between the horribly slow service of the US Postal Service and the possibility of fake money orders from all sources, selling/buying via check or money order has gone the way of the Dodo Bird. PayPal is the best way to receive payment and FedEx Ground and/or UPS are the best way to send or receive a...

Ron Mac

It sure looks like a Scripps Booth from about 1916-1918. Great cars.

https://www.conceptcarz.com/view/photo/ ... photo.aspx

Ron Mac

I remember seeing this car several times at the LA County Museum, although it has been years ago. I also remember some of the other great cars like the original Welch, American Underslung, early Pierce Arrow, and a six cylinder Pope Hartford as well as the famous Model T engine #77. What a great col...

Ron Mac

Well this should be a lot of fun. And it is at a great time of the year. See ya there!!!

Ron Mac

Don't ditch the Frontenac head. These are great items and if you have a good one, it will be really hard to replace. An overhead valve cylinder head is the heart and sole of a speedster. While having a period correct carburetor is nice, it is certainly not a necessity for successful operation or eve...

Ron Mac

I starred at that ad for a long time. That was a great deal. If I did not already have an EMF as well as my Model T torpedo, I would have bought it. It looks like a good, honest car. Congratulations on your purchase. You did well. Here is another Flanders that recently sold. There are some good phot...

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