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by ironhorse
Thu Mar 14, 2024 2:22 pm
Forum: OT - Off topic
Topic: What's your MODERN? :)
Replies: 51
Views: 1915

Re: What's your MODERN? :)

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by ironhorse
Thu Mar 14, 2024 2:19 pm
Forum: OT - Off topic
Topic: What's your MODERN? :)
Replies: 51
Views: 1915

Re: What's your MODERN? :)

Big Red Duties heavy lifting and towing
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Little Red : Duties racy little runaround/ grocery getter / sometimes shares duties with Model T's as Chick magnet!
by ironhorse
Mon Feb 26, 2024 9:03 am
Forum: OT - Off topic
Topic: My late wife was a spend thrift!
Replies: 10
Views: 593

Re: My late wife was a spend thrift!

Still pours fine... but the date on the bottom is unreadable, probably from being scooted around on the shelf I have an identical box in the cabinet unopened! I shouldn't have to by salt for the rest of my life. :P
by ironhorse
Sat Feb 24, 2024 12:12 pm
Forum: OT - Off topic
Topic: My late wife was a spend thrift!
Replies: 10
Views: 593

My late wife was a spend thrift!

Having run out of salt I was rummaging through the cupboards and found this DSC_0291.JPG DSC_0292.JPG A little research told me this salt was sold in 2014 to celebrate the 100th year of the umbrella girl logo and the slogan when it rains it pours... does any one know if salt has an exp. date? :evil...
by ironhorse
Sun Feb 11, 2024 1:31 pm
Forum: OT - Off topic
Topic: Some Humor to Brighten Your Day II
Replies: 218
Views: 16951

Re: Some Humor to Brighten Your Day II

Strange Cant's You Cant cure ham with a hammer You cant weigh a gram with a grammar You cant mend socks with a socket You cant build a dock with a docket You cant gather clams with a clamor You cant pick locks with a pickle You cant cure the sick with a sickle You cant pluck figs with a figment You...
by ironhorse
Tue Jan 16, 2024 2:24 pm
Forum: OT - Off topic
Topic: Shop heat
Replies: 18
Views: 1110

Re: Shop heat

Joe, in northern Florida and Southern Georgia wood is "FREE" just wait for a storm to come through then help your neighbor who does not have a fireplace clean up the mess! :ugeek:
by ironhorse
Fri Jan 05, 2024 11:12 am
Forum: OT - Off topic
Topic: Some Humor to Brighten Your Day II
Replies: 218
Views: 16951

Re: Some Humor to Brighten Your Day II

RVA23T wrote:
Fri Jan 05, 2024 1:18 am
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But they aren't asking for my CVV # I don't think I will check my card! :twisted:
by ironhorse
Wed Jan 03, 2024 3:23 pm
Forum: Classifieds - Parts
Topic: radius rods fs. 17-25. Sold
Replies: 7
Views: 838

Re: radius rods fs. 17-25

Can you give me an estimate for shipping to Jacksonville fl 32246 ?
by ironhorse
Wed Jan 03, 2024 12:00 pm
Forum: OT - Off topic
Topic: The Imperial needed a new Fuel Pump
Replies: 5
Views: 416

Re: The Imperial needed a new Fuel Pump

Hummm! the radio hasn't worked for a while in Betty Boop (Aka 46 Plymouth) I think I'll schedule a fuel pump replacement for April 1st :lol:
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by ironhorse
Mon Dec 25, 2023 10:23 am
Forum: OT - Off topic
Topic: Christmas presents
Replies: 6
Views: 476

Re: Christmas presents

A couple of years ago I met a man in a wheel chair who made pens like those and taught other people to make them. It was the way he supported himself, I told him I had just re spoked a model T wheel and that he was welcome to the old spokes if he wanted them. He took pictures of the spokes and made ...
by ironhorse
Sun Dec 03, 2023 12:46 pm
Forum: OT - Off topic
Topic: Some Humor to Brighten Your Day II
Replies: 218
Views: 16951

Re: Some Humor to Brighten Your Day II

If they don't let you into the bacon fest go to the gun show then return to the bacon fest (COME ON IN SIR)
by ironhorse
Wed Nov 29, 2023 10:53 am
Forum: OT - Off topic
Topic: Shop heat
Replies: 18
Views: 1110

Re: Shop heat

I scavenged an old solar water heater set-up and put a one hundred gallon tank in the corner of the shop. When the sun heats the solar panels the pump turns on and circulates the water in the tank through the panels heating the water then when the water reaches 100 degrees another pump runs it throu...
by ironhorse
Wed Nov 29, 2023 10:09 am
Forum: OT - Off topic
Topic: Free breakfast
Replies: 6
Views: 606

Re: Free breakfast

If you are a veteran subscribe to this news letter they provide links to many benefits and only send you a message about once a month. The last one I got offered this. Free Lifetime Pass to National Parks, Other Public Lands https://news.va.gov/110751/free-lifetime-pass-to-national-parks/?utm_id=22N...
by ironhorse
Tue Nov 21, 2023 10:37 am
Forum: OT - Off topic
Topic: Some Humor to Brighten Your Day II
Replies: 218
Views: 16951

Re: Some Humor to Brighten Your Day II

But the scary part about the above i have dealt with people that said they don't understand how their bank account was hacked they used the password 0987 :oops:
by ironhorse
Sun Nov 19, 2023 2:54 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Babbit thrust washers (tounge in cheek)
Replies: 1
Views: 256

Babbit thrust washers (tounge in cheek)

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Pulled these out of the rear end of my 25, I guess I should be thankful they are still in one piece. whadda ya think a little JB WELD and put them back in for another 98 years? the one on the right was on the passenger side!
by ironhorse
Fri Nov 03, 2023 7:20 am
Forum: OT - Off topic
Topic: Some Humor to Brighten Your Day II
Replies: 218
Views: 16951

Re: Some Humor to Brighten Your Day II

coming up Sunday
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by ironhorse
Tue Oct 31, 2023 9:54 am
Forum: OT - Off topic
Topic: Some Humor to Brighten Your Day II
Replies: 218
Views: 16951

Re: Some Humor to Brighten Your Day II

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by ironhorse
Sun Oct 08, 2023 1:35 pm
Forum: OT - Off topic
Topic: Some Humor to Brighten Your Day II
Replies: 218
Views: 16951

Re: Some Humor to Brighten Your Day II

To Err is human
To Really gum up the works put it on the computer and out source it to India
To make it completely unrecognizable in both form and function it must be controlled, regulated and implemented by the GOVERNMENT!
by ironhorse
Fri Oct 06, 2023 4:05 pm
Forum: OT - Off topic
Topic: Some Humor to Brighten Your Day II
Replies: 218
Views: 16951

Re: Some Humor to Brighten Your Day II

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by ironhorse
Fri Sep 29, 2023 9:01 am
Forum: OT - Off topic
Topic: Some Humor to Brighten Your Day II
Replies: 218
Views: 16951

Re: Some Humor to Brighten Your Day II

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by ironhorse
Fri Sep 01, 2023 9:11 am
Forum: OT - Off topic
Topic: People Making Music
Replies: 3
Views: 395

Re: People Making Music

The only thing missing is the "caller" and you have the makings of a Saturday night Square dance @ the VFW
by ironhorse
Wed Aug 30, 2023 7:21 pm
Forum: OT - Off topic
Topic: Hurricane Idalia
Replies: 1
Views: 341

Hurricane Idalia

Where I live in Jacksonville, not much more than an all day summer T-Storm! How is everybody else in the Sunshine State doing?
by ironhorse
Tue Aug 22, 2023 4:45 pm
Forum: OT - Off topic
Topic: Some Humor to Brighten Your Day II
Replies: 218
Views: 16951

Re: Some Humor to Brighten Your Day II

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by ironhorse
Fri Aug 18, 2023 8:30 pm
Forum: OT - Off topic
Topic: What happened to the "Humor to Brighten Your Day" thread?
Replies: 19
Views: 1618

Re: What happened to the "Humor to Brighten Your Day" thread?

NOT all of FJ's topics were deleted!
by ironhorse
Fri Aug 18, 2023 5:25 pm
Forum: OT - Off topic
Topic: Some Humor to Brighten Your Day II
Replies: 218
Views: 16951

Re: Some Humor to Brighten Your Day II

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Just think if we all started using Cursive and started driving stick shift cars we could cripple an entire generation!
by ironhorse
Fri Aug 18, 2023 5:07 pm
Forum: OT - Off topic
Topic: Some Humor to Brighten Your Day II
Replies: 218
Views: 16951

Re: Some Humor to Brighten Your Day II

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I still have a lot of the old post from FJ's old thread.
by ironhorse
Tue Aug 15, 2023 5:59 pm
Forum: OT - Off topic
Topic: straitning up the dvd'S AND cd'S
Replies: 3
Views: 434

Re: straitning up the dvd'S AND cd'S

The Shelby stomp involved a dispute between suitors for the affections of same lovely lady. The flight of the Hawk however involved a disputed business transaction, Well I rekon he's gaining about 18 inches per bounce, by about 7 o'clock he's gonna be in real trouble! :twisted:
by ironhorse
Tue Aug 15, 2023 4:24 pm
Forum: OT - Off topic
Topic: Scammers are using AI
Replies: 13
Views: 869

Re: Scammers are using AI

Dave? what are you doing at that console? you know you are not authorized to visit porn sites,I am informing your wife now! :twisted:
by ironhorse
Sun Aug 13, 2023 8:02 pm
Forum: OT - Off topic
Topic: straitning up the dvd'S AND cd'S
Replies: 3
Views: 434

straitning up the dvd'S AND cd'S

I decided I had waited long enough, my late wife never put a DVD or a CD back in the right container. So as I was going through all of them I "found" the absent minded Professor I stopped what I was doing to watch professor Brainard fly his model T again! sometimes you just gotta ket your inner chil...
by ironhorse
Sat Aug 05, 2023 1:12 pm
Forum: OT - Off topic
Topic: Scammers are using AI
Replies: 13
Views: 869

Scammers are using AI

In a twist from an old scam scammers are now using AI to duplicate a loved one's voice. So if you receive a call from someone you love saying they are in Mexico and need $3000 to stay out of Jail start asking questions. What is our favorite movie? Where did we go for lunch the last time you were her...
by ironhorse
Fri Aug 04, 2023 2:55 pm
Forum: OT - Off topic
Topic: Really high quality tap/die set for sale
Replies: 6
Views: 675

Re: Really high quality tap/die set for sale

I've got one of those too. Great find, I use mine about twice a month. be sure to be generous with the thread cutting oil! :D
by ironhorse
Thu Aug 03, 2023 10:39 am
Forum: OT - Off topic
Topic: Scamming winners
Replies: 6
Views: 589

Re: Scamming winners

I just won a $1000 dollar Walmart e-gift card... they want my bank account # and routing number so they can deposit it in my account! :lol:
by ironhorse
Fri Jul 28, 2023 8:32 am
Forum: OT - Off topic
Topic: AI on this forum
Replies: 25
Views: 1762

Re: AI on this forum

They will be on the side of truth that supports SkyNet. (Terminator) :twisted: :mrgreen:
by ironhorse
Mon Jul 10, 2023 3:58 pm
Forum: OT - Off topic
Topic: AI on this forum
Replies: 25
Views: 1762

Re: AI on this forum

WWW = 666
Let he who has wisdom recognize the number of the beast. :evil:
by ironhorse
Tue Jul 04, 2023 3:47 pm
Forum: OT - Off topic
Topic: I Hate To Give Out…..
Replies: 10
Views: 1097

Re: I Hate To Give Out…..

I have a gmail account that I created just for t-bay. I check it once a year or so........ :twisted:
by ironhorse
Sun Jul 02, 2023 4:16 pm
Forum: OT - Off topic
Topic: Bad Seal
Replies: 13
Views: 1671

Re: Bad Seal

At least your seal was fairly well camouflaged, This is what I saw in my gold wing when I was going to church
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by ironhorse
Wed Jun 28, 2023 7:56 am
Forum: OT - Off topic
Topic: My neighbor had a problem
Replies: 8
Views: 1195

Re: My neighbor had a problem

We have HF and NT within a mile but all the tires had 1/2" or 5/8" his wagon has 9/16" axles
by ironhorse
Tue Jun 27, 2023 2:51 pm
Forum: OT - Off topic
Topic: My neighbor had a problem
Replies: 8
Views: 1195

My neighbor had a problem

The tire on his work wagon looked like this DSC_0280.JPG He said none of the local stores had a tire that matched exactly, but he could either get one through amazon and wait 2 weeks (coming from China) or replace all 4 at a cost of $100+. He asked if I had any ideas... I said grab me a couple of pi...
by ironhorse
Fri Jun 09, 2023 4:31 pm
Forum: OT - Off topic
Topic: Smoked out
Replies: 16
Views: 1309

Re: Smoked out

When you have lemons, make lemonade. When you have smoke make sausage! :mrgreen:
by ironhorse
Sun Jun 04, 2023 9:55 am
Forum: OT - Off topic
Topic: Inventions I'd like to see
Replies: 9
Views: 838

Re: Inventions I'd like to see

Burger; wait until 1946 and invest $10.00 in the IPO for the 3M Company.
by ironhorse
Sat Jun 03, 2023 6:35 pm
Forum: OT - Off topic
Topic: Inventions I'd like to see
Replies: 9
Views: 838

Re: Inventions I'd like to see

YEP, but they won,t give you a price unless you give up your personal info...I HATE THAT!
by ironhorse
Sat Jun 03, 2023 5:05 pm
Forum: OT - Off topic
Topic: Inventions I'd like to see
Replies: 9
Views: 838

Inventions I'd like to see

I was at a friends house and he showed me his new "lift chair" that got me thinking how about a "lift creeper". I have noticed lately they seem to be making them closer to the ground and therefore harder to rise from. While were at it why not a screwdriver with a big soft handle? :twisted:
by ironhorse
Mon May 22, 2023 8:58 am
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: I drove the "T" to church last Sunday
Replies: 9
Views: 1076

I drove the "T" to church last Sunday

This Sunday Deacon Sherman gave me this belt buckle.
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What year was this? There is no year anywhere on the buckle. The two banners in the upper left and right sat Business and Pleasure respectively.
by ironhorse
Tue May 02, 2023 4:19 pm
Forum: OT - Off topic
Topic: Lost and Found
Replies: 11
Views: 1459

Re: Lost and Found

by ironhorse
Sun Apr 30, 2023 9:27 am
Forum: OT - Off topic
Topic: Lost and Found
Replies: 11
Views: 1459

Re: Lost and Found

I don't know, I thought I would hitch a ride with Sinclair. Slightly faster than a T but slow enough to enjoy the view. :o
by ironhorse
Tue Apr 11, 2023 12:05 pm
Forum: OT - Off topic
Topic: a short trip to yesteryear
Replies: 5
Views: 1126

Re: a short trip to yesteryear

While I am still culling all of the "Stuff" in my house I came across this..
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I have no idea where it came from but the wheat cent in the middle is as old as I am.
by ironhorse
Wed Mar 29, 2023 4:37 pm
Forum: OT - Off topic
Topic: Yet another puzzle
Replies: 433
Views: 38927

Re: Yet another puzzle

While cleaning out one of the rooms in the house I found these
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The one on the right was my Stepfathers first car (that's him beside it)
The one on the left was a wreck my Stepfather was involved in, It was big news in Bradenton Fl 4 March 1954.
by ironhorse
Sun Mar 26, 2023 10:47 am
Forum: OT - Off topic
Topic: Blasius Bros Harley
Replies: 14
Views: 1298

Re: Blasius Bros Harley

No Burger you are not. Along with everything else we seem to misplaced our manners and respect for ourselves and others. :(
by ironhorse
Sat Mar 25, 2023 3:12 pm
Forum: OT - Off topic
Topic: Why I love Florida
Replies: 28
Views: 3063

Re: Why I love Florida

Paul during those 8 days of no sunshine you mean you didn't even get the liquid variety?
by ironhorse
Fri Mar 10, 2023 12:37 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Sometimes you just gotta go Super Heavy Extreame Duty
Replies: 5
Views: 880

Re: Sometimes you just gotta go Super Heavy Extreame Duty

I was spinning it the correct way... when it broke loose it was a loud snap!
by ironhorse
Fri Mar 10, 2023 12:21 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Sometimes you just gotta go Super Heavy Extreame Duty
Replies: 5
Views: 880

Re: Sometimes you just gotta go Super Heavy Extreame Duty

DSC_0267.JPG and another view DSC_0270.JPG I figure that the axle had locked up and when it was repaired whoever repaired it couldn't get the bearing sleeve out so they left it in place and just put in a new bearing but your WAG is probably as good as mine. the grooves in the axle are substantial b...
by ironhorse
Fri Mar 10, 2023 12:14 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Sometimes you just gotta go Super Heavy Extreame Duty
Replies: 5
Views: 880

Sometimes you just gotta go Super Heavy Extreame Duty

When I took the rear end apart on my '25 I expected to find trouble as there was NO OIL in the differential and there wasn't even a gasket in between the 2 halves. DSC_0266.JPG Three of the four axle bearing sleeves came out with no problem with the tool the vendors sell but when trying to remove th...
by ironhorse
Tue Mar 07, 2023 10:48 am
Forum: OT - Off topic
Topic: a short trip to yesteryear
Replies: 5
Views: 1126

a short trip to yesteryear

I had to buy a new safe. The old one was one I bought from an S&L that moved to a new location and this one had been used for the cashiers drawer storage. The hinges were so worn that I was having great difficulty closing the door. while cleaning out the safe there in the back corner in an old Yuban...
by ironhorse
Fri Feb 24, 2023 9:48 am
Forum: OT - Off topic
Topic: 1950s Elevator Parking
Replies: 2
Views: 756

Re: 1950s Elevator Parking

Here's one from the thirties
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by ironhorse
Fri Feb 24, 2023 9:29 am
Forum: OT - Off topic
Topic: Why I love Florida
Replies: 28
Views: 3063

Re: Why I love Florida

Loved your post Bill. I once went to Circle Hot Springs Alaska (just inside the Artic Circle) the walk from the hotel to the hot springs in February wasn't too bad...But the 100 yard dash back to the hotel was mind numbing. In a few days I will be having Strawberry Ice Cream if the squirrels don't g...
by ironhorse
Thu Feb 23, 2023 11:55 am
Forum: OT - Off topic
Topic: Glad I don't own a vintage Chevy
Replies: 8
Views: 1499

Re: Glad I don't own a vintage Chevy

For that price I would expect EXPRESS shipping not economy! :twisted:
by ironhorse
Sun Feb 19, 2023 3:49 pm
Forum: OT - Off topic
Topic: Why I love Florida
Replies: 28
Views: 3063

Why I love Florida

Before anyone says anything.. I did spend 2yrs and 6 months in Fairbanks Ak. I know what cold is I was not awarded a T-Shirt But I think some of the Marines I took on Bivouac in 1973 might have been. In late December we had 5 days in a row of hard freeze which is very unusual in N.E. Florida Now the...
by ironhorse
Thu Feb 02, 2023 3:33 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Model T in a long parade in May
Replies: 15
Views: 1558

Re: Model T in a long parade in May

I've driven my 27 RPU in 3 parades all were in excess of 4 miles. The trick is to get as close to the front of the parade as possible. (less changes in speed and stopping near the front) I do not have a water pump and my car has never overheated on days of less than 95 degrees, although I have witne...
by ironhorse
Thu Jan 19, 2023 5:32 pm
Forum: OT - Off topic
Topic: Old Sewing machine
Replies: 3
Views: 626

Old Sewing machine

Well this was my wife's last hobby purchase. When we picked it up it was in boxes, it had been disassembled in the hopes of putting a modern machine in the cabinet. Fortunately The guy that took it apart decided the task was beyond his capability. DSC_0229.JPG These were all of the attachments that ...
by ironhorse
Thu Jan 19, 2023 10:34 am
Forum: OT - Off topic
Topic: Have you ever wondered bout these things?
Replies: 38
Views: 2992

Re: Have you ever wondered bout these things?

I can seem it now. You depart on a road trip and your debit card is being charged while you are moving. You are unaware that after you started your trip that local Governments were allowed to add a local option surtax bring your bill to a level that if they took all of the money you have your great ...
by ironhorse
Tue Jan 10, 2023 5:46 pm
Forum: OT - Off topic
Topic: Have you ever wondered bout these things?
Replies: 38
Views: 2992

Re: Have you ever wondered bout these things?

One more only slightly off target, Why is it when you put something in the microwave to warm it up you put on the front of the circular plate it always stops in the back!
by ironhorse
Thu Dec 29, 2022 4:55 pm
Forum: OT - Off topic
Topic: A walk into the past
Replies: 3
Views: 767

Re: A walk into the past

While My Grandfather did not serve in the UN-Civil war as he called it he was born in 1861, He died in 1963 when I was ten he did tell us there was nothing civil about that war and told some stories ( the milder ones i suppose that he said his uncle relayed to him). So to my way of thinking the war ...
by ironhorse
Wed Dec 28, 2022 4:34 pm
Forum: OT - Off topic
Topic: Before Social Media Ads
Replies: 2
Views: 978

Re: Before Social Media Ads

That house looks an awful like the one on the Addams Family Home.
by ironhorse
Wed Dec 28, 2022 1:22 pm
Forum: OT - Off topic
Topic: Lemon Tree Very Pretty, Lemon Tree Very Sweet.
Replies: 9
Views: 1294

Re: Lemon Tree Very Pretty, Lemon Tree Very Sweet.

I have been informed that I misquoted Trini Lopez's Lemon tree! It should read Lemon Tree Very Pretty and the Lemon Flower is very Sweet. OOPS! :oops: My apologies!
by ironhorse
Tue Dec 27, 2022 9:52 pm
Forum: OT - Off topic
Topic: Lemon Tree Very Pretty, Lemon Tree Very Sweet.
Replies: 9
Views: 1294

Re: Lemon Tree Very Pretty, Lemon Tree Very Sweet.

We used Smudge pots in Florida too, made for nasty driving conditions when it was cold and foggy
by ironhorse
Tue Dec 27, 2022 4:40 pm
Forum: OT - Off topic
Topic: Lemon Tree Very Pretty, Lemon Tree Very Sweet.
Replies: 9
Views: 1294

Lemon Tree Very Pretty, Lemon Tree Very Sweet.

But the lemons don't like freezes! I had to pick all the fruit and juice it to save something. I juiced about 3 gallons looks like I will have plenty of lemonaide and the house smells nice! :lol:
by ironhorse
Wed Dec 21, 2022 4:24 pm
Forum: Classifieds - Vehicles
Topic: For Sale: 1919 T and parts - no affiliation
Replies: 6
Views: 2444

Re: For Sale: 1919 T and parts - no affiliation

Where is this car located?
by ironhorse
Wed Dec 14, 2022 3:02 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: If it ain't leaking......
Replies: 7
Views: 1061

Re: If it ain't leaking......

Jerry the Outer bearings are .485
by ironhorse
Wed Dec 14, 2022 2:52 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: If it ain't leaking......
Replies: 7
Views: 1061

Re: If it ain't leaking......

At 69 this will be my first rear end rebuild. This is what I've found so far. DSC_0214.JPG not only was there no oil but there weren't any gaskets DSC_0215.JPG The cages are tight but the outer bearing rollers are measuring .482 avg. measured in 6 places DSC_0216.JPG These Babbitt thrust washers are...
by ironhorse
Wed Dec 14, 2022 2:22 pm
Forum: OT - Off topic
Topic: Have you ever wondered bout these things?
Replies: 38
Views: 2992

Re: Have you ever wondered bout these things?

Well since you brought it up
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by ironhorse
Tue Dec 13, 2022 4:28 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: If it ain't leaking......
Replies: 7
Views: 1061

If it ain't leaking......

After My wife got sick there wasn't time to do a lot of work on the T. After she passed I started working on the T again and frankly it has been a big help. So I had a friend come over to help me with the rear end on the '25. Here is what we found. I replaced my Rear spring perch bushings and inside...
by ironhorse
Mon Dec 12, 2022 4:58 pm
Forum: OT - Off topic
Topic: Ford and EV- Video
Replies: 3
Views: 740

Re: Ford and EV- Video

When the Earth starts freezing again will we return to I/C engines?
by ironhorse
Mon Dec 12, 2022 4:38 pm
Forum: OT - Off topic
Topic: Have you ever wondered bout these things?
Replies: 38
Views: 2992

Re: Have you ever wondered bout these things?

Of course the politicians can change the Earth's temperature by raising your taxes, that way you won't be able to buy fuel or pay your electric bill! P.S. If they catch you contriving to build a Class Alpha combustion you will be allowed to stay warm in a public holding facility originally designed ...
by ironhorse
Fri Dec 09, 2022 3:28 pm
Forum: OT - Off topic
Topic: REMEMBER PEARL HARBOR DAY
Replies: 8
Views: 939

Re: REMEMBER PEARL HARBOR DAY

Think B.R.A.C. (the base re-alignment and closure) they have closed so many bases that our forces are again concentrated into local areas in stead of being spread out. Just punch in the Lat/Long of a base in an ICBM even with a conventional warhead and most of our military might could be wiped out i...
by ironhorse
Fri Dec 02, 2022 10:22 am
Forum: OT - Off topic
Topic: Acronymia
Replies: 2
Views: 660

Re: Acronymia

I guess "GRK" would be a satellite program and I think from my Navy Life "SLEP" would be Service Life Extension Program.
by ironhorse
Wed Nov 30, 2022 8:35 pm
Forum: OT - Off topic
Topic: My daughter Soldering her first pipe.
Replies: 10
Views: 1460

Re: My daughter Soldering her first pipe.

My Dad always said teach them while there too young to know their working, I guess that's why I was mowing the lawn when I was seven ( I got to drive the tractor)
by ironhorse
Wed Nov 30, 2022 3:37 pm
Forum: OT - Off topic
Topic: Is the world coming to an end?????
Replies: 5
Views: 1105

Is the world coming to an end?????

I just got back from a visit at the FLDHSMV (Florida Dept of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles, Also known in other locals as the "DMV") I had to get the titles for all of the vehicles transferred to my name after My wife's Death and renew a couple of registrations. They asked do you have a Death Ce...
by ironhorse
Tue Nov 22, 2022 2:24 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Model T accident at West Plains MO
Replies: 18
Views: 2700

Re: Model T accident at West Plains MO

So sad to hear this, I almost got hit on the road on which I live I went into the ditch. The other car didn't even stop to see if I was OK! Oh well the only damage was to my wallet for the tow truck to pull me out. :cry:
by ironhorse
Mon Nov 21, 2022 11:29 am
Forum: OT - Off topic
Topic: Buffalo New York
Replies: 8
Views: 1136

Re: Buffalo New York

Prepare for global cooling, crop failures and food shortages, there will be plenty of firewood due to all the dead trees. Stockpile all of the Spam, veinna sausages, Canned Corned beef hash and beer you can get your hands on!
by ironhorse
Thu Nov 17, 2022 9:25 am
Forum: OT - Off topic
Topic: Electric Whatever
Replies: 13
Views: 1873

Re: Electric Whatever

Most Sail craft have small wind turbines on them anyway that be constantly keeping a battery system topped off. Sail craft would probably be the easiest to convert to all electric.
by ironhorse
Wed Nov 16, 2022 9:01 am
Forum: OT - Off topic
Topic: Jay Leno Fire - Prayers for a Speedy Recovery
Replies: 25
Views: 3304

Re: Jay Leno Fire - Prayers for a Speedy Recovery

And if the nozzle was clogged there may have been a puddle of fuel building up that may have flashed (ignited) so sorry to hear of this I will send more prayers. :cry:
by ironhorse
Tue Nov 15, 2022 4:39 pm
Forum: OT - Off topic
Topic: Emergency Alert
Replies: 2
Views: 829

Re: Emergency Alert

Yep! Vote early, Vote often!
by ironhorse
Tue Nov 15, 2022 4:18 pm
Forum: OT - Off topic
Topic: Scammers are back
Replies: 2
Views: 816

Scammers are back

I thought I had gotten rid of them since I hadn't received a call in 3 months but today I got one. this is what I sent to the FTC. Recorded call said my "account" was overdue and that my service would be "cut off" today please press 1 if you wish to make any arrangements. They did not identify what ...
by ironhorse
Thu Oct 27, 2022 7:58 pm
Forum: OT - Off topic
Topic: Like I Needed more stuff
Replies: 21
Views: 2174

Re: Like I Needed more stuff

Rich; Sounds like you need to build a new garage to alleviate the overcrowding in the original garage. Let me know when you get to 4 garage's / shed's that will give me an excuse to build another for myself! :lol:
by ironhorse
Wed Oct 19, 2022 4:23 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: E-Bay prices?
Replies: 22
Views: 3870

Re: E-Bay prices?

The ones that get me are the ones that see a T-bucket on Barrett/Jackson auction that sells for 60,000 then assumes the 23 ford in his fathers garage must be worth 15,000 even if it is a bit rusty.
by ironhorse
Wed Oct 19, 2022 8:39 am
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: MTFCA Increases membership dues 25%
Replies: 36
Views: 3484

Re: MTFCA Increases membership dues 25%

Pat...thankfully we don't drink coffee so save $$ there...but I would like a cheeseburger!
How 'bout a cheeseburger today, for 8 dollars tomorrow"!?! Or something like that used to go! :lol:
" I'll gladly pay you Tuesday for a hamburger today" J. Wellington Wimpy
by ironhorse
Thu Oct 13, 2022 12:16 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Salvage Model T, for auction.
Replies: 15
Views: 2581

Re: Salvage Model T, for auction.

I would have to do a lot of research before buying a car off of this site I looked around and found that their "actual cash values" are somewhat inflated! :lol:
by ironhorse
Wed Oct 12, 2022 9:24 am
Forum: OT - Off topic
Topic: "Struggling"?
Replies: 18
Views: 2348

Re: "Struggling"?

Seems our Children are being taught they don't have to be responsible for anything. they advertise an insurance against vehicle breakdowns, household appliance breakdowns etc,etc,etc (said in Yule Brenner voice from the king and I)
by ironhorse
Mon Oct 03, 2022 9:04 am
Forum: OT - Off topic
Topic: "Struggling"?
Replies: 18
Views: 2348

Re: "Struggling"?

I think the highest paying Job I ever had was $25.25 an hour. with proper management and investing I now own 2 houses and about 8 cars. Maybe they should start teaching kids how to balance a check book again! :twisted:
by ironhorse
Mon Oct 03, 2022 8:59 am
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: 2 gremlins
Replies: 8
Views: 1222

Re: 2 gremlins

For Instructions on in car magneto recharge put this link in your favorites.
https://www.mtfca.com/discus/messages/5 ... 28397.html
by ironhorse
Sun Oct 02, 2022 10:53 am
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: OT - Hurricane Ian
Replies: 16
Views: 2123

Re: OT - Hurricane Ian

Does anyone know how Thomas Edison and the Ford house fared in Ft. Myers?
by ironhorse
Sun Oct 02, 2022 9:24 am
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: finish the build or part it out
Replies: 12
Views: 1525

Re: finish the build or part it out

I just turned 69, I lost my Bride of 41 years 2 weeks ago, If I didn't have my "T,s" to work on I would go insane! Finish the race and be satisfied that you did. :D
by ironhorse
Tue Sep 27, 2022 9:04 am
Forum: OT - Off topic
Topic: Electric Whatever
Replies: 13
Views: 1873

Re: Electric Whatever

Sounds like you would need to haul a trailer behind you with the battery installed in the trailer to keep from overloading the truck frame with the battery
by ironhorse
Sat Sep 24, 2022 10:34 pm
Forum: OT - Off topic
Topic: Utopian Claptrap
Replies: 29
Views: 2371

Re: Utopian Claptrap

If I were the U.N. and wanted an excuse to institute a non elected Global Socialist Government...What better catastrophe than Climate change. Perfect we have a catastrophe that transcends political boundaries :twisted: so we need a world government to control it. :twisted:
by ironhorse
Thu Sep 22, 2022 2:46 pm
Forum: OT - Off topic
Topic: Utopian Claptrap
Replies: 29
Views: 2371

Re: Utopian Claptrap

HUMMM! Mad Max took place in 2021 Soylent Green in 2022, Do we have prophets in Hollywood?
by ironhorse
Thu Sep 22, 2022 2:37 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: To Each Their Own...
Replies: 28
Views: 2817

Re: To Each Their Own...

What good are judging guidelines in a local place where they put a "23" T bucket next an original T and say they are in the same class? If you desire to enter it into the judging at Hershey then you are right, but with the fresh paint Nickel Radiator shell and the Wire wheels it will probably do a l...
by ironhorse
Sun Sep 18, 2022 5:11 pm
Forum: OT - Off topic
Topic: OT- Wife and dementia
Replies: 28
Views: 5375

Re: OT- Wife and dementia

I don't know how to say this, but my wife passed on on Thursday 15th of September the diagnosis had changed from Alzheimer's to Lewy Body. The main difference is that Lewy body is much more aggressive. So now I am alone again After 41 years.
by ironhorse
Wed Sep 14, 2022 10:14 am
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Gasoline Question
Replies: 15
Views: 1560

Re: Gasoline Question

An old mechanic (he was about 60 and I was 14 at the time) It's not the gasoline that goes through your carburetor it's the gas that sits in your carburetor that causes the problems. The easiest way to avoid the problems is when you put your machine, boat, motorcycle up for the winter shut the gas o...
by ironhorse
Tue Sep 13, 2022 10:25 pm
Forum: OT - Off topic
Topic: Signs I Used To See
Replies: 10
Views: 1425

Re: Signs I Used To See

Phillips 66
Wall's drug store.
by ironhorse
Sun Sep 11, 2022 9:17 am
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Hand brake
Replies: 3
Views: 685

Re: Hand brake

YES! I have done it twice, just take your time and apply steady pressure. :D