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You color photo is a hard no. The period photos are what you want. I have an original wheel in my collection and it matches those photos exactly. Note the large porrion of each hub bolt has paint as well. The hub plate never had a stripe on it. That was a 1970s thing that refuses to die.

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Was out in the fifteen last week and just as i am pulling back into the garage the low pedal got weird. Then i heard the tell tale sound of a fastener bouncing around inside the oil pan. Pulled the inspection cover and three of the six backing plate bolts were sitting in the filter. I had been in th...

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Fired the parts cannon at the thing and when i replaced the points that did it. I did run some sandpaper through the points to freshen them up before it quit but i have never had points fail outright on my other cars before. Strange.

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Be aware that mirrors vary in size and shape depending on the brand of headlight. E and J mirrors are quite different from brown,corcoran and victor mirrors.

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Here is how i fixed it: remove the rod and grind a depression into it about 1/2 inch from where it disappears into the center hinge. Then reinstall it and place a small dent into the underside of the hood hinge right at the spot where the depression is. It now stays put and can be removed later if n...

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Update: went to the local napa and ordered all the parts. They had a coil in stock. That didnt fix it. Also confirmed that the rotor is turning. Should have the other parts mid week. Stay tuned.

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I was working on a friends car and i started it and it quit right away. Getting spark at the points but nothing at the plugs. Do i need a new cap or rotor or condenser? Can i get these parts at an auto parts store? I had heard they were vw. Thanks.

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09-13 frame, blasted and primed $500.00. 1912 holley carb $200.00. 1913-14 DB axle $50.00. 1915 E and J model 8 and model 9 side and tail. Perfect restored $600.00/set. Much more misc mechanical and trim parts. All will be available at the Monday swap during the MTFCI tour in Owatonna, MN July 21st....

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Bring them to the monday swap at the MTFCI tour in Owatonna.

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We just got a prefiew tour of the new doubletree hilton. Man it is really nice. Set to open in just a few days.

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Three to 3.5 inches. Drop two plumb bobs from the back bow 12 inches from center and measure over to the tack rail.

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We will be having a T parts swap meet on Monday evening July 21 during the 68th MTFCI tour. This will be a totally free swap meet at the Doubletree Hilton hotel in Owatonna, Minnesota. This has been a popular feature of these tours over the past several years so grab your surplus parts, your wish li...

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Heres my early 15. I would like to sell it…..

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Registration forms and hotel links are now live at modelt.org.

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For those with interest this centerdoor was decorated in just under three hours. We used four strings of rope lights available from amazon. Each string was 33 feet in length and we placed the battery pack ends on the back seat. We also put transparent green gift wrap over the headlight lenses. We us...

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Got a beauty. Will send you a pic tomorrow.

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Final tally was 75+ vendors and 90 pounds of ribs served. Thanks everyone. See you next year.

1915ford · Re: Camerons swap meet October 19th 9-2pm Yard is filling fast ……8:15 am

Yard is filling fast ……8:15 am

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A few items seen during early setup today: 1909-13 frame,13-17 top with irons, 1914 windshield. 40 or more wheels and tires, 1912 holley carb, transmission z tools. See you all tomorrow.

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I have a very nice windshield with arms if you need one.

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Looks like good weather for the swap meet this year. Looks like it will be a big crowd too based on all the messages i have been getting. See you saturday….

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Ford sent a memo to the dealers late in 1912 asking for their car inventory because henceforth cars would be supplied with a top boot and jack. No ford supplied jacks prior to 1913. The Buckeyes shown were offered in the aftermarket. The larger one was likely for the model K as it is a two ton jack....

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The style you need was used from 1914-1916 and were made by at least two suppliers if not more. Jos. Smith company was one of the suppliers of this style and these are often marked as such on the face plate of the latch. The passenger front and drivers rear lock are the same and the passenger rear i...

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For the 21st year we will have our free swap meet at the Cameron farm, 5894 Lemond Rd in Owatonna, Minnesota. Ribs will be served as always ($10.00 donation for lunch please). Everyone’s a vendor or no lunch for you! Indoor heated spaces available. See you there…..

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Visit our Facebook page for info on the 2025 MTFCI tour: “Model T Ford Club International tour Owatonna Minnesota 2025”. We have a great week of touring and activities planned. Owatonna is one hour south of Minneapolis. Registration forms will appear in the Model T Times in the Jan-Feb issue.

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Short answer is no. Longer answer: the assembler placed the generator onto the running board and punched the holes with a drift punch. The resulting flare made under the running board meant that the bolts had to be longer and a washer was used before the nut. Somewhere i have the factory drawings fo...

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We made ours from silver cloth. It is used to store silverware and reduce tarnishing. They are not for use in the rain but work great for indoor storage. We also made a similar set of top material to protect the lamps in bad weather. It is worth the effort.

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While your holes appear to be too numerous and too large to be oem, its a fact that ford used wood screws to hold the splash aprons against the body sill. It is shown on the blueprint for the splash aprons circa 1913-14 and i have seen them on too many original cars to count. That being said the cur...

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Wenol. Especially good on water spots and heavy oxidation. The key is to apply it to the rag, not the work. Liquid polishes pool up in the seams and make everything look untidy. Lamp bags made from silver cloth help preserve the shine between events. Tried em all. Been using wenol since the 1990s ca...

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Hotel links are now up on modelt.org. Scanning the qr code in the flyer will put you in to be notified when reservations are being accepted. I will announce as well as soon as they are accepting reservations.

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Would like to invite everyone to our town for a week of touring and fun July 20-25 next year. We will be using several hotels next door to the large Cabelas store just off interstate 35, one hour south of Minneapolis. We have a ton of fun things planned so visit our fb page (Model T Ford Club Intern...

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Truth. On the 2009 Ocean-to-Ocean tour i took keen interest in the dizzy vs coils performance since about half of the 55 cars ran a dizzy. What i noticed was that on the off days the dizzy guys spent as much or more time doing work on their ignition systems as the coil guys. Please add the boxes for...

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This was one of Paul Larsens many unique projects. He built a fair number of these bodies using an original body period body he had found and copied. I upholstered many of them for him. In 2004-2005 he built several in advance of the 2005 MTFCI tour in Clear Lake Iowa which he hosted. Some were raff...

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My research indicated that midnight blue was used only on 1915 enclosed models and they were brewster green for 1917 and beyond. The colored portions of the body seem to have been below the beltline on the cars with solid roofs. Tom Rootliebs excellent period photos occasionally show these cars and ...

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See photo of factory blueprint.

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The brisk blast documentation was a surprise to me as well. We often assume that what is shown in the parts book illustrations is the only model used and it is often not the case. Brisk blast pumps have a 45 degree outlet for the hose so are not the ones used in the parts book illustrations. I may h...

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Ford used the Bridgeport aoelis pump until 1915 when the aoelis improved model began to appear in the parts books. The improved model is marked as such on the top and is assembled in a slightly different manner than the aoelis model. The “Brisk Blast” pump was also supplied by ford per blueprints i ...

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Without question the earliest cars had a carpet in the back. I have worked on a few 1909 cars and the button snap posts are usually still in place on the floorboards. I have the factory blueprint for the carpet in my files somewhere but it doesnt have much detail. The one shown here is one of few re...

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I have one. Pm me for pix or see my add on fb marketplace.

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These are old repops. The script gives it away.

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Was on a tour years back where a rod broke and grenaded a guys block. Tour over. T rods welded to a rods same as what you are describing. Even before seeing that i just think that trusting a welded rod is not something i would want to try with a block i care about. Especially if you don't know who, ...

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New price $1750.00

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New price $1850.00

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Heres a rough one i have available.

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I have one but its pretty rough. Located in Minnesota. Mark Cameron mcam@hughes.net

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Excellent condition recently media blasted to reveal no rust pits anywhere. $2000.00 located in minnesota. Buy now and i will try to get them a ride to chickasha for you. Mark Cameron mcam@hughes.net

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I have decided to sell my early 1915 Coupelet. Just no time to make use of all the cars I have restored. Listed on the hcca site for anyone with interest. Not an mtfca member so cant list it here.

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Sold thanks.

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Sold. Thanks

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New price $600.00

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New price $650.00

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New price $1650.00

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New price $1500.00.

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Got a nice one if you are still looking. Pix upon request.

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These are excellent rust free examples. Never seen nicer ones than these. Pix available. pickup in southern minnesota one hour south of mpls. $1850.00

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This was a complete restored rear end assembly that i am parting out. Was never installed by the owner as they did a ruckstel instead. New brake cams and bushings installed. These are straight and good and ready to use. Painted black. Pickup in southern minnesota one hour south of mpls. Pix availabl...

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Serial number 1,3xx,xxx. Cast 6/26/16. Complete with low head, alum trans cover and narrow nose pan. Removed from a running car 20 years ago. Turns over fine. Pickup in southern minnesota one hour south of mpls. $750.00. Pix available.

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Straight and nice frame complete with all mounting brackets and running board supports. Ready to paint and install. Pickup in southern minnesota one hour south of mpls. $750.00. Pix upon request.

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I researched the tool rolls in some detail years ago. Generally speaking, the roll with individual pockets was used until 1922. For 1923 they changed to an end loading pouchwith a short strap and buckle. In 1926 the design changed to the envelope style. All were made from top scrap per the blueprints.

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Wrench is sold thanks.

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Nice complete wrench as shown $100.00 plus shipping from 55060.

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Engine sold. Going to Kansas. Thanks.

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Price reduced $550.00

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Kingston carb and coil box are sold.

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Price reduction: 11-12 kingston box $550.00. Five ball carb $950.00.

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May 1922 engine for sale. Runs nice i have video of it running on my stand. Still has std iron pistons and original style valves that stand well above the deck. Has starter but no generator. Carb, coils and test stand not included. Pickup in southern minnesota one hour south of mpls. Text me at 507-...

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Radius arms are sold

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Torque tube is sold.

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1909-13 frame, blasted, primed and ready to use $750.00. 11-12 clamshell housings in excellent condition $2200.00. 1909-10 six rivet housings, painted and ready to use $1800.00. 2 pce driveshaft housing complete and painted $650.00. 1909-14 radius arms, painted and ready to go $200.00. 1911-12 kings...

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Thanks everyone for attending the swap yesterday. It was the largest meet in five years for us and we had perfect weather for it. Ken Macht cooked over 80 pounds of ribs. Thanks also to Birdhaven/Texas T parts for bringing their store to us once again. Sales were brisk for everyone. See you next year.

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This is a classic example of times when catalog pictures don't seem to match what actually was used in production. After studying period pictures of actual cars for years I can find not one example of flare fronts being used on Model Ts. The earlier 1909s more commonly had the three tier/large body ...

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Some good stuff already set up…

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Terri Fly will be there with tons of Marks stuff to sell. Also i cleaned out the laughlin collection this spring so i got tonnage on hand. Be sure to ask me about whats in the shed: 09-13 frame, taper rear springs, early steering columns, wheels, alum hogsheads. 12-13 pans, 14-15 top irons. Brass ra...

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Steve Coniff was one of the true gems of this hobby. He wanted no credit for all the help and knowledge he shared and often refused payment for the extensive work he performed for others. When I told him I had plans to drive cross country in 2009 he rebuilt my short block at no charge just to make s...

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Reminder: October 21st we will have our free swap meet. Everyones a vendor so bring something t related to swap. Ribs at noon for all vendors. Suggested donation $10.00 for lunch. 5894 lemond rd owatonna. Indoor and outdoor spaces available. Starts at 8 am. See you then.

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I will be at RCF 34 (across from langs) with my freshly restored early 1915 coupelet for sale. Other goodies include: complete and restored six rivet rear axle assembly with radius rods and driveshaft. 1911-12 rear axle housings (12 rivet). Nos 13-14 carbide generator. Complete 1911-12 kingston coil...

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I know. I remember him saying he wasnt impressed woth them years ago. Could be all stuck by now.

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Many many thanks Jim. I knew there had to be another one out there somewhere. More worthwhile to pursue now that i have an idea where to get parts.

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I have a spare JB coil for late 1911 made new by RV Anderson
Sold the car so no need for it. $500.00. Also a complete kingston box with nice original coils for later 1910-1911. $1200.00. Also have a 1909 version kingston five ball carb. $1500.00. Many more items that can be delivered to Hershey too.

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I bought this 22 centerdoor from a freinds estate and he
Had added juice brakes back in the 1990s. Can anyone id this setup and explain what the missing pedal linkage looks like? Its on there so might as well hook it back up. Thanks.

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Not too long ago the cocoa style versions were available through restoration supply. Try them.

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Not too long ago the cocoa style versions were available through restoration supply. Try them.

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I could use a bendix cover if anyone has one to bring.

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I have the pump and pretty sure i have the fan arm. Will load them onboard.

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I plan to bring alot of brass era chassis stuff to the MTFCI tour in Baraboo WI. Among the parts will be a complete six rivet rear axle fully restored with driveshaft and radius rods. Also have a set of 12 rivet clamshell housings and another pair of six rivet housings. Two 1913 blocks, several holl...

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Recently acquired estate of long time Mpls collector: Recent brass reproduction of late 1911-12 oil filler timing cover with aluminum oil filler timer body. 1913 chassis: frame, springs, DB front axle, brackets, etc. Complete six rivet rear axle assembly with ds and radius rods. Restored and painted...

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forecast is for sunny and 78 degrees. We are at 5894 Lemond rd in owatonna (one hr south of Mpls) See you there.

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Its time once again to load up your parts and head for Owatonna for our 20th swap meet. As always ribs offered for all vendors (everyone is expected to bring items to swap).
October 22nd 9 am to 3 pm. 5894 lemond rd. Owatonna minnesota. Hotels 7 miles away. See you then.

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Good stuff. However I would have serious concerns over strapping a model t down by the frame for transport. I have personally seen frames broken in two using this tie down method due to recoil of the springs over bumps during transport. I place basket straps over the tires so the frame can float nor...

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I seem to recall that the 1914 coils still had brads all around the side cover which did not yet have the grooves for the cover to slide on. At some point in this era the number of brads was reduced from 10 to 8. I suspect that the slide on cover came later but how much later i don't recall. Trent p...

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Scott do you have a pn and source for stat o seal for the inspection door bolts? Mine leak something awful. Thanks so much.

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I have tracked these cars for over 40 years since i own or have owned both 15 and 16 coupelets and i am aware of less than five surviving examples of the car you seek. Your best bet is to find those owners and ask to be notified when they wish to sell. Your quest may take decades, not days.

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It worked beautifully in my 1909 column. Had to machine the cover a bit due to differences in the length of the spud shaft. Otherwise no issue going 5-1 in an early case. Mine was a complete new setup from birdhaven. I think as long as you change everything including the main shaft you will be good ...

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The bolts are correct for earlier in 1911. By 1912 the slot heads replaced them. All were brass or brass plated.

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I restored the car pictured in slim howards post. It resides in the colliers museum in naples fl. I used the brewster green formula outlined in the mtfci judging guidelines. I had the old ppg codes converted to the modern equivalent. I was pleased with the results. I agree that railroad coach brewst...

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I found both installments to be among the finest articles I have seen in the Model T times or VF. Well researched, entertaining and thoughtfully presented. Well done Rob. You have great talent for this. Thanks.

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Fun stuff but i would suggest you think long and hard about using them on a car you drive. Think about what happens when they break. This is not ford vanadium steel. This kind of part has caused fatal accidents before. Perhaps they are better on display rather than on the road.

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The fact that the aluminum decking extends under the seat and all the way to the back indicates that the builders expected that the car would often be adapted for other uses. The seat platform quickly detaches with only two bolts revealing a full deck that suggests a wide variety of uses. Ford suppl...

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One thing to consider is that while new wheels are very good they are likely not quite as strong as originals due to the fact that the originals were made from old growth hickory. I run both stutzman wheels and originals on my cars and good originals like yours will outlast all of us. The originals ...

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A great find! Without question the body is a 1912 torpedo. Sill plates are correct and the dash is also likely original to this body.It looks like the patent plate is still in place above the steering column hole so the car number might be there for you. This will not match the engine number but the...

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