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by Rich Eagle
Sat Mar 16, 2024 2:15 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Is a 1911 Built With Many NonOriginal Parts Worthy of Being Here?
Replies: 61
Views: 1670

Re: Is a 1911 Built With Many NonOriginal Parts Worthy of Being Here?

As a guy who built a 1909 with a '20 engine and '13-'14 chassis, I can sympathize with you. I had no expectations of it being accepted by those who knew the difference and was pleasantly surprised by the lack of criticism. I have never claimed it to be authentic, but it allows me to enjoy an early c...
by Rich Eagle
Tue Mar 12, 2024 1:56 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Early morning in the shop.
Replies: 11
Views: 903

Re: Early morning in the shop.

That's how the dump bed works. :lol:
by Rich Eagle
Mon Mar 11, 2024 5:08 pm
Forum: OT - Off topic
Topic: OT - Adventures of Kalamity Dick - Fact or Fiction?
Replies: 4115
Views: 809564

Re: OT - Adventures of Kalamity Dick - Fact or Fiction?

Pat, Speaking of Betty Boop, notice the tie that KD is wearing in the St. Swithin's day parade.
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by Rich Eagle
Fri Mar 08, 2024 11:32 am
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Fuel shut off valve
Replies: 16
Views: 832

Re: Fuel shut off valve

I found some old valves at a swap meet that I like to use. I don't know how old they are but I'm happy with the look and they work well.
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by Rich Eagle
Fri Mar 08, 2024 11:12 am
Forum: OT - Off topic
Topic: OT - Adventures of Kalamity Dick - Fact or Fiction?
Replies: 4115
Views: 809564

Re: OT - Adventures of Kalamity Dick - Fact or Fiction?

Tom Waits's "swizzle stick legs jackknifed over a naugahyde stool" seems to describe her very well.
by Rich Eagle
Tue Mar 05, 2024 1:56 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: My New Ride
Replies: 15
Views: 1108

Re: My New Ride

What a delightful relic! It is so wonderful to see. Take lots of photos before changing its appearance.
Rich
by Rich Eagle
Tue Mar 05, 2024 1:38 pm
Forum: OT - Off topic
Topic: OT - Adventures of Kalamity Dick - Fact or Fiction?
Replies: 4115
Views: 809564

Re: OT - Adventures of Kalamity Dick - Fact or Fiction?

By carefully sliding the image to the left, we can see the image Rich has described. Sadly, it has faded a bit.
Thanks so much for bringing this up.
Rich
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Youngsters were encouraged to walk around the other side of the building on their way to school.
by Rich Eagle
Mon Mar 04, 2024 3:02 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Old photo-Flint Hill MO. Joe Bross in his shop
Replies: 4
Views: 405

Re: Old photo-Flint Hill MO. Joe Bross in his shop

Many of the tools look to be for woodworking. The offer to clean sparkplugs suggests he can do a variety of types of work.
perhaps it's a small-town shop where versatility pays.
by Rich Eagle
Mon Mar 04, 2024 12:12 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Old photo-Flint Hill MO. Joe Bross in his shop
Replies: 4
Views: 405

Re: Old photo-Flint Hill MO. Joe Bross in his shop

That is such a nice sample of that era shop. Plenty going on on the benches and the light from outside pouring in.
Thanks Herb
Rich
by Rich Eagle
Thu Feb 29, 2024 2:25 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: What’s the story?
Replies: 21
Views: 1126

Re: What’s the story?

My guess is 1909, but just s guess.
Rich
by Rich Eagle
Wed Feb 28, 2024 3:18 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: The Gang around my’24 Touring
Replies: 4
Views: 683

Re: The Gang around my’24 Touring

That looks like a delightful crew.
Rich
by Rich Eagle
Mon Feb 26, 2024 4:22 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Foto of the Day
Replies: 646
Views: 167235

Re: Foto of the Day

The rain isn't much warmer than the snow, but seeing it through the window, still gives me a warm cozy feeling on days I don't drive it.
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by Rich Eagle
Mon Feb 26, 2024 3:08 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: timer or distributer
Replies: 24
Views: 1030

Re: timer or distributer

I was frustrated with not knowing the coil system, so I adapted a Model A distributor to my Speedster. I have learned much about the coil system on my stock Ts since then (thanks to the Forum). I still like the A distributor on my Speedster.
by Rich Eagle
Mon Feb 26, 2024 1:55 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: How do you keep track of the gas in your multi car collection
Replies: 11
Views: 700

Re: How do you keep track of the gas in your multi car collection

When the engine stops running is a good indication. I knew a fellow that used one that quite often.
by Rich Eagle
Mon Feb 26, 2024 1:31 pm
Forum: OT - Off topic
Topic: My late wife was a spend thrift!
Replies: 10
Views: 593

Re: My late wife was a spend thrift!

I recall the fellow who put some in his electrolyte and was arrested for Salt in the battery. :D
by Rich Eagle
Sat Feb 24, 2024 1:22 pm
Forum: OT - Off topic
Topic: My late wife was a spend thrift!
Replies: 10
Views: 593

Re: My late wife was a spend thrift!

That is cool. I remember the later versions about 1960s and later.
Rich
by Rich Eagle
Sat Feb 24, 2024 12:40 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Better get that fixed.
Replies: 25
Views: 1710

Re: Better get that fixed.

Hi Wayne. The bowl on both lamps appear to be flat bottomed rather than the round bottom like most of those lamps. After market or early '15 perhaps. The side lens would show clearly if the lamp was burning. Nice observation. closeupDollis.jpg The driver's side WS hinge looks extra-large too. Perhap...
by Rich Eagle
Tue Feb 20, 2024 5:06 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Headlamps
Replies: 18
Views: 798

Re: Headlamps

If you don't restore it and leave it in that beautiful state, I would say a pair of mis-matched lamps would be just one more delightful detail. That is perfectly right for an aged car that's been around the block.
Just Me?
Rich
by Rich Eagle
Tue Feb 20, 2024 12:31 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Pedal clamp
Replies: 4
Views: 375

Re: Pedal clamp

Nice work! I like it.
A great idea.
Rich
by Rich Eagle
Mon Feb 19, 2024 11:58 am
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Bringing home your Model T
Replies: 28
Views: 1734

Re: Bringing home your Model T

About 1964, 1925 Runabout. I have never bought a complete T. It was just as exciting.
Rich
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by Rich Eagle
Sun Feb 18, 2024 2:22 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Center main bearing cap question
Replies: 7
Views: 685

Re: Center main bearing cap question

There is always something new here to see!
Thanks for posting these.
Rich
by Rich Eagle
Sun Feb 18, 2024 2:20 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Texas auction end in two days
Replies: 25
Views: 1525

Re: Texas auction end in two days

I really enjoy seeing these wonderfully aged cars. The photos are very nice and show what is there. I'm not picking at them, but just pointing out some interesting items. The '13 has a '15-'16 hood former in place. I've never seen that done. It would make the hood fit the radiator poorly. Nutt3.jpg ...
by Rich Eagle
Sun Feb 18, 2024 11:59 am
Forum: OT - Off topic
Topic: 1910 Overland carb help
Replies: 5
Views: 280

Re: 1910 Overland carb help

The Schebler model D carburetor is a wonderful carburetor when the float is adjusted properly. I hear complaints from some who say they are worthless. I suspect those are not adjusted properly and offer to buy them with no results yet. I cussed the one on my '07 Buick until I played with the float a...
by Rich Eagle
Sat Feb 17, 2024 7:38 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Strictly Model T Humor
Replies: 144
Views: 38294

Re: Strictly Model T Humor

Then there is this guy.
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by Rich Eagle
Sat Feb 17, 2024 11:14 am
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Home on the range
Replies: 23
Views: 1272

Re: Home on the range

Many of those faces are strictly from the early days. We don't see ones like them today.
Is it because they are black & white, the exposure or?
Thanks as always for them.
Rich
by Rich Eagle
Mon Feb 12, 2024 2:47 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Sic transit . . .
Replies: 8
Views: 808

Re: Sic transit . . .

I was barely 15 years old when I got my first Model T. It was a most magical time. There were some old fogies that had some T's and seemed odd. There were also the most kindly and helpful older folks that helped my friends and I who had old cars. They were encouraging, generous and so helpful. I see...
by Rich Eagle
Mon Feb 12, 2024 12:05 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: 1926-‘27 Western Auto Catalog.
Replies: 9
Views: 600

Re: 1926-‘27 Western Auto Catalog.

I'm looking forward to seeing whatever you chose to show. Those period illustrations are priceless.
Rich
by Rich Eagle
Sun Feb 11, 2024 5:58 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: OLD PHOTO - Lancaster Garage
Replies: 5
Views: 608

Re: OLD PHOTO - Lancaster Garage

It has the nice feel of the hometown garage. I believe that is a Buick at right.
The old cast iron pump is great too. I'll bet Charley Shaver had one just like it. He had so many.
Rich
by Rich Eagle
Sun Feb 11, 2024 3:19 pm
Forum: OT - Off topic
Topic: Twelve cylinder Maxwell - and a Painting
Replies: 10
Views: 733

Re: Twelve cylinder Maxwell - and a Painting

Thanks for the comments. Peter Helk painted several Vanderbilt Cup paintings. Had the Maxwell 12 raced or won in it, he might have painted one of it.
I'm sure being around that kind of power and excitement added to his works.
Rich
by Rich Eagle
Sun Feb 11, 2024 2:27 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Explain this ?
Replies: 28
Views: 1916

Re: Explain this ?

A bearing sleeve installed without the dimple correctly in its hole can allow the axle to turn but will generate a great amount of heat. I had an axle break on the outer end due to that but not the housing. It could contribute to the problem.
Rich
by Rich Eagle
Fri Feb 09, 2024 4:39 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Strictly Model T Humor
Replies: 144
Views: 38294

Re: Strictly Model T Humor

Choose your own caption.
Another comic illustrator I admire is Charles Bragg. "A devoted student of the human race".
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I cannot master his style, but I copy parts of it from time to time.
You might enjoy looking him up.
Rich
by Rich Eagle
Fri Feb 09, 2024 1:21 pm
Forum: OT - Off topic
Topic: This was trucking-Old Photos
Replies: 1402
Views: 322438

Re: This was trucking-Old Photos

Those are nice. thick planks. What a nice house for a backdrop?
Thanks for finding that.
Rich
by Rich Eagle
Thu Feb 08, 2024 5:01 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: windshield removal
Replies: 2
Views: 231

Re: windshield removal

The lower windshield, shown left, has several screws holding the frame to the body. The upper has screws holding the upper part of the hinge to the header. Other than the swing arms, this is all that hold the windshield frames in place. 24WS.jpg The glass company has some good tricks to remove and r...
by Rich Eagle
Thu Feb 08, 2024 3:58 pm
Forum: OT - Off topic
Topic: OT - Adventures of Kalamity Dick - Fact or Fiction?
Replies: 4115
Views: 809564

Re: OT - Adventures of Kalamity Dick - Fact or Fiction?

No news on the pea de-splitter other than pea de delivery from "Mr. Rogers".
This is one modern conversion though.
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by Rich Eagle
Thu Feb 08, 2024 3:39 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Model T Touring horse trailer??
Replies: 10
Views: 667

Re: Model T Touring horse trailer??

"at the height of the oil boom".
A bit more of the photo.
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Early '26 car. Note there is no headlight crossbar.
Rich
by Rich Eagle
Tue Feb 06, 2024 5:20 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: PerspecTive phoTo
Replies: 170
Views: 19205

Re: PerspecTive phoTo

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by Rich Eagle
Tue Feb 06, 2024 4:06 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Multi purpose T
Replies: 14
Views: 1123

Re: Multi purpose T

Cool picture!
Ed in California 2018 provided a side view of one like it.
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by Rich Eagle
Tue Feb 06, 2024 3:41 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Kingston 6 Ball Carburetor-1912 Anyone Have Experience with this Carb?
Replies: 5
Views: 389

Re: Kingston 6 Ball Carburetor-1912 Anyone Have Experience with this Carb?

This may answer some questions about the 6-ball: https://www.bing.com/ck/a?!&&p=110fb28c6c76321fJmltdHM9MTcwNzE3NzYwMCZpZ3VpZD0yOTY4Njc3My05MThmLTYzMWYtMDZjYS03NTdkOTBjYzYyNWMmaW5zaWQ9NTE5OA&ptn=3&ver=2&hsh=3&fclid=29686773-918f-631f-06ca-757d90cc625c&psq=6+ball+carburetor+mtfca.com&u=a1aHR0cHM6Ly93...
by Rich Eagle
Tue Feb 06, 2024 3:17 pm
Forum: OT - Off topic
Topic: OT - Adventures of Kalamity Dick - Fact or Fiction?
Replies: 4115
Views: 809564

Re: OT - Adventures of Kalamity Dick - Fact or Fiction?

Kalamity Dick often said “the Road to success is paved with good inventions.” The institute’s Gyrokastroxiter has just been tuned up and is on display in the North wing for the foreseeable future. It has not been successfully frying eggs, but does nearly all the acreage chores and knits a nice kilt....
by Rich Eagle
Tue Feb 06, 2024 3:12 pm
Forum: OT - Off topic
Topic: This was trucking-Old Photos
Replies: 1402
Views: 322438

Re: This was trucking-Old Photos

Me too! Funny, isn't it?
Rich
by Rich Eagle
Sun Feb 04, 2024 1:01 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: OLD PHOTO - Plummer's Garage, Alfred Maine
Replies: 1
Views: 414

Re: OLD PHOTO - Plummer's Garage, Alfred Maine

Great photo, Jay. I always enjoy the arrangement of cars etc. in these. I thought I was seeing some exhaust from the Coupe in the building until I saw the fellows smoking.
Thanks
Rich
by Rich Eagle
Sun Feb 04, 2024 12:50 pm
Forum: OT - Off topic
Topic: This was trucking-Old Photos
Replies: 1402
Views: 322438

Re: This was trucking-Old Photos

The "French Front" is particularly exotic and gives the appearance of being from overseas. I like the embossed "International" in the front of the hood. I always think about how those were made. This, from "Metal Work" in the for the restorer series shows the details.
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by Rich Eagle
Fri Feb 02, 2024 4:30 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: PTP instructions
Replies: 2
Views: 313

Re: PTP instructions

I found this post: https://www.mtfca.com/discus/messages/29/41221.html?1196473827 Tim says "I posted photos of mine on our website - http://modeltengine.com/InfoPage.htm" I couldn't find the instructions, but they must be there somewhere. This may be helpful. It lists some specs. https://www.mtfca.c...
by Rich Eagle
Thu Feb 01, 2024 7:33 pm
Forum: OT - Off topic
Topic: OT - Adventures of Kalamity Dick - Fact or Fiction?
Replies: 4115
Views: 809564

Re: OT - Adventures of Kalamity Dick - Fact or Fiction?

Kalamity Dick developed equipment that not only aspirated books but polished spittoons. Of course, this was in later years.
by Rich Eagle
Wed Jan 31, 2024 1:50 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: OLD PHOTO - Speedster Couple
Replies: 4
Views: 544

Re: OLD PHOTO - Speedster Couple

Here is a 1978 photo of a Speedster couple on their wedding day.
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by Rich Eagle
Wed Jan 31, 2024 1:45 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: 1913 Model T on Hagerty Auction
Replies: 37
Views: 2173

Re: 1913 Model T on Hagerty Auction

The pinstriping looks too wide to be original. Also too new. Striping is the first to wear off.
by Rich Eagle
Wed Jan 31, 2024 1:06 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Mom said we could take it!
Replies: 12
Views: 1019

Re: Mom said we could take it!

In the first photo, it's not the same boys or car, but the same expression and pose. Probably similar excitement when being photographed in an Automobile back then.
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As always, thanks for posting these.
Rich
by Rich Eagle
Wed Jan 31, 2024 12:53 pm
Forum: OT - Off topic
Topic: OT - Adventures of Kalamity Dick - Fact or Fiction?
Replies: 4115
Views: 809564

Re: OT - Adventures of Kalamity Dick - Fact or Fiction?

It is. Newton just faxed this over. It is Egbert aspirating one of his books. Barry Larkvonnet assisting.
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Man could that Egbert polishing a spittoon! That was before Brasso as I recall.
by Rich Eagle
Tue Jan 30, 2024 11:57 am
Forum: OT - Off topic
Topic: OT - Adventures of Kalamity Dick - Fact or Fiction?
Replies: 4115
Views: 809564

Re: OT - Adventures of Kalamity Dick - Fact or Fiction?

Expectations were a-plenty. She often hitchhiked to the dances in Hulett. A fellow with two right feet was there and made a great dance partner.
The left-handed pickle jar always was a topic of conversation.
Rich
by Rich Eagle
Mon Jan 29, 2024 4:48 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: T pics
Replies: 11
Views: 923

Re: T pics

The 8th photo shows 2 Ts stopped on a bridge for a photo. I see these from time to time and wonder why they stopped on a bridge. I know steam cars would do that to siphon water but why the Ts?
Anyway, thanks for some more wonderful pictures.
Rich
by Rich Eagle
Mon Jan 29, 2024 4:39 pm
Forum: OT - Off topic
Topic: OT - Adventures of Kalamity Dick - Fact or Fiction?
Replies: 4115
Views: 809564

Re: OT - Adventures of Kalamity Dick - Fact or Fiction?

I might add that Swinella added greatly to the recording with her fine playing of the base wheel. Egbert allowed her to do that occasionally.
Rich
by Rich Eagle
Mon Jan 29, 2024 2:31 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Mysterious trunk. Model T?
Replies: 13
Views: 891

Re: Mysterious trunk. Model T?

It reminds me of the one on the Thomas Flyer NY - Paris car. I don't know what was carried inside.
Rich
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by Rich Eagle
Mon Jan 29, 2024 2:25 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Just food for thought. Diesel fuel in gas tank?
Replies: 15
Views: 783

Re: Just food for thought. Diesel fuel in gas tank?

A fellow we know used to drive to and from National VMCCA tours from New Mexico in his late 20's Studebaker. He always ran a bit of diesel in the gas tank. It ran well but had more soot on the rear of the car.
I've never tried it in a T.
Rich
by Rich Eagle
Sun Jan 28, 2024 2:33 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Anyone remember building one of these as a boy?
Replies: 39
Views: 5150

Re: Anyone remember building one of these as a boy?

The 1/8 scale models were a bit pricey for me but I bought many of the $1.49 and $2.00 ones.
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Oh, how magical they were. That's my education into naming car parts.
Yes, mowing lawns to pay for them.
I bought dozens.
Rich
by Rich Eagle
Sat Jan 27, 2024 1:50 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Where's Waldo err Ford
Replies: 11
Views: 642

Re: Where's Waldo err Ford

So true. there are many hidden treasures along the way.
Rich
by Rich Eagle
Fri Jan 26, 2024 6:23 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Body weight
Replies: 15
Views: 712

Re: Bodie weight

I moved my '23 Coupe body from the dolly to the chassis by myself. That way, only one person is at risk. :lol:
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by Rich Eagle
Thu Jan 25, 2024 12:04 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: 1913 Model T on Hagerty Auction
Replies: 37
Views: 2173

Re: 1913 Model T on Hagerty Auction

Hagerty takes such great pictures and lots of them. This should be great detail to have for those who need it.
Great car.
Thanks for posting it.
Rich
by Rich Eagle
Thu Jan 25, 2024 11:46 am
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Double stamped wrench
Replies: 13
Views: 776

Re: Double stamped wrench

I have never seen one. I suppose strange things happened it the prosses of stamping them from time to time.
Rich
by Rich Eagle
Wed Jan 24, 2024 3:45 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Pen and ink and sketches.
Replies: 130
Views: 31002

Re: Pen and ink and sketches.

It was time to do a sketch for our Father's Day Car Show - Swap Meet.
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by Rich Eagle
Wed Jan 24, 2024 12:17 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Firestone red sidewall Tire
Replies: 7
Views: 803

Re: Firestone red sidewall Tire

Those red sidewall tires are fascinating. I suspect there is a paint that would work to transform a black wall into one.
just thinking.
Rich
by Rich Eagle
Tue Jan 23, 2024 4:16 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Old Photo - T in Yellowstone
Replies: 6
Views: 982

Old Photo - T in Yellowstone

I have always liked this photo my father took in 1934 I'm guessing. My first T was a '25 touring like this and we loaded it with camping gear a few times. The White bus next to it is a Model 15-45 like the one I have. Venturing to the park from Ogden, UT would have certainly been an adventure. The i...
by Rich Eagle
Mon Jan 22, 2024 2:08 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: OLD PHOTO - 1915 Minnesota
Replies: 4
Views: 536

Re: OLD PHOTO - 1915 Minnesota

Those wonderful old houses are such a great backdrop for the Model T Ford. I'd love to walk into that scene.
Thaks for posting it.
Rich
by Rich Eagle
Sat Jan 20, 2024 12:17 pm
Forum: OT - Off topic
Topic: 1906 - 1908 Aerocar
Replies: 6
Views: 621

Re: 1906 - 1908 Aerocar

That is great to see.
I find it interesting how the characters of that time moved from company to company. It never ends.
Thanks
Rich
by Rich Eagle
Thu Jan 18, 2024 11:14 am
Forum: OT - Off topic
Topic: Kellogg Engine Air Pump
Replies: 2
Views: 343

Re: Kellogg Engine Air Pump

From this ad "a very old Kellogg's tire pump...some were mounted on the cars themselves, others were used at old gas stations for pumping up car and bicycle tires....this model #101 was made in rochester, ny ...pat. is 1916/1918. https://www.worthpoint.com/worthopedia/kellogg-tire-air-pump-model-101...
by Rich Eagle
Wed Jan 17, 2024 4:54 pm
Forum: OT - Off topic
Topic: OT - Adventures of Kalamity Dick - Fact or Fiction?
Replies: 4115
Views: 809564

Re: OT - Adventures of Kalamity Dick - Fact or Fiction?

Heinrich lent me his copy. I also enjoyed the article on knuckle thwacking. Who would have known?
Rich
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by Rich Eagle
Wed Jan 17, 2024 3:52 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Love triangle ?
Replies: 18
Views: 1015

Re: Love triangle ?

"I assume the "triangle" dealt with two people and the car!!"
...or the three-point suspension.
by Rich Eagle
Wed Jan 17, 2024 1:50 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: **SPEEDSTER PIC's Please**
Replies: 84
Views: 4183

Re: **SPEEDSTER PIC's Please**

This one appeared at a car show in Menan, ID. I thought the suspension modifications were interesting.
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by Rich Eagle
Wed Jan 17, 2024 12:51 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Love triangle ?
Replies: 18
Views: 1015

Re: Love triangle ?

Wonderful photo. I've been there a few times with my gal.
The rear frame crossmember indicates 1913 or earlier.
Thanks for finding it.
Rich
by Rich Eagle
Tue Jan 16, 2024 4:51 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: OLD PHOTO - Fred M Haas Hardware TT
Replies: 4
Views: 711

Re: OLD PHOTO - Fred M Haas Hardware TT

I like the nicely crafted body and the merchandise in the windows. A great period photo.
Rich
by Rich Eagle
Mon Jan 15, 2024 6:09 pm
Forum: OT - Off topic
Topic: This was trucking-Old Photos
Replies: 1402
Views: 322438

Re: This was trucking-Old Photos

Nice photo of a Republic at work. I would say about 1919. The top is interesting. It looks like a ridged top with an extra bow supporting the front. No rear curtain or visible straps to hold the rear bow back. Some unique fabrication. T cowl lights and a spotlight rather than headlights. Perhaps som...
by Rich Eagle
Mon Jan 15, 2024 1:43 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Another rail car T
Replies: 5
Views: 661

Another rail car T

It looks like an earlier body on a later chassis to me.
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by Rich Eagle
Mon Jan 15, 2024 1:17 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Coil stud thread?
Replies: 2
Views: 387

Re: Coil stud thread?

"The four point mounting nuts are 12 X 32 and the single nuts are 10 X 32." Ron the Coilman https://www.bing.com/ck/a?!&&p=416e348663d7cf70JmltdHM9MTcwNTI3NjgwMCZpZ3VpZD0yOTY4Njc3My05MThmLTYzMWYtMDZjYS03NTdkOTBjYzYyNWMmaW5zaWQ9NTIyNg&ptn=3&ver=2&hsh=3&fclid=29686773-918f-631f-06ca-757d90cc625c&psq=M...
by Rich Eagle
Sat Jan 13, 2024 4:00 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Buy a new Ford from Dick !
Replies: 5
Views: 613

Re: Buy a new Ford from Dick !

It is a great photo to enjoy. I would guess a '14 model sold before the new year. The body sides have been painted a lighter color, maybe red, for the lettering to stand out and attract attention. The top shows delightful stress and shrinkage from its years. The upholstery survived better. Rear fend...
by Rich Eagle
Fri Jan 12, 2024 2:53 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Your local Ford dealer !
Replies: 11
Views: 1019

Re: Your local Ford dealer !

Blasius Bros. Don't get me started. As kids we would stop in and see the line of Harleys before they changed to Hondas. A friend, Bob, recalls Charlie behind the counter and how magical it all was. They let me dig through obsolete parts in the late 60s. It was a dank, lava rock basement like so many...
by Rich Eagle
Fri Jan 12, 2024 2:42 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: New York to San Francisco via Lincoln Highway
Replies: 24
Views: 1671

Re: New York to San Francisco via Lincoln Highway

It sounds Great!!!
I wish it was closer to Idaho Falls.
Rich
by Rich Eagle
Fri Jan 12, 2024 12:27 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Your local Ford dealer !
Replies: 11
Views: 1019

Re: Your local Ford dealer !

Great photo, Rich. I can imagine working in a cozy little shop like that. I remember a lot of Harley shops I visited in earlier days that could have gone back as far as those days. Little shops with lots of charm and an old character running it. That was before Harley mandated a modern building near...
by Rich Eagle
Thu Jan 11, 2024 3:13 pm
Forum: OT - Off topic
Topic: OT - Adventures of Kalamity Dick - Fact or Fiction?
Replies: 4115
Views: 809564

Re: OT - Adventures of Kalamity Dick - Fact or Fiction?

I remember the Christmas that he tried to hire one rather than buy it. He was outside Ernie's "hirin' a kite".
by Rich Eagle
Wed Jan 10, 2024 6:05 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Strictly Model T Humor
Replies: 144
Views: 38294

Re: Strictly Model T Humor

Many of us grew up with Don Martin's characters in MAD magazine. "Mad's Maddest Artist." I don't imagine he ever had a Model T but he should have.
This was inspired by him and a photo of Dollisdad's.
some of you may enjoy it.
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by Rich Eagle
Mon Jan 08, 2024 2:35 pm
Forum: OT - Off topic
Topic: History of motorcycle racing
Replies: 1
Views: 244

Re: History of motorcycle racing

That is pretty wonderful!
Thanks
Rich
by Rich Eagle
Sat Jan 06, 2024 5:24 pm
Forum: OT - Off topic
Topic: Twelve cylinder Maxwell - and a Painting
Replies: 10
Views: 733

Re: Twelve cylinder Maxwell - and a Painting

I'm sure Jonnathan Maxwell could see the impact Henry Ford's race cars had on the automobile buying public. Locomobile, Stanley, Buick and others made names for themselves that way also. Imagine spending time creating their monster. I have a neighbor in the manufacturing business. He has done well, ...
by Rich Eagle
Sat Jan 06, 2024 3:51 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Any advice on brush painting a T?
Replies: 28
Views: 1638

Re: Any advice on brush painting a T?

I don't brush anything as big as a body but do wheels and chassis parts. I like a soft brush. Camel hair watercolor ones are my favorite. Dulux and tractor enamel is my favorite. I exclude ventilation to minimize dust. These don't give off many fumes. If careful, runs can be brushed out or avoided a...
by Rich Eagle
Sat Jan 06, 2024 1:38 pm
Forum: OT - Off topic
Topic: OT - Adventures of Kalamity Dick - Fact or Fiction?
Replies: 4115
Views: 809564

Re: OT - Adventures of Kalamity Dick - Fact or Fiction?

As for Herb's question "was it over land or over water?"
The rented car, over land, the ship, over water. The crew, hopefully not overboard.
by Rich Eagle
Sat Jan 06, 2024 1:33 pm
Forum: OT - Off topic
Topic: Twelve cylinder Maxwell - and a Painting
Replies: 10
Views: 733

Re: Twelve cylinder Maxwell - and a Painting

Here are a couple more photos of the 8-cyl that I found interesting.
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by Rich Eagle
Thu Jan 04, 2024 6:55 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Glacier tour 2010
Replies: 11
Views: 555

Re: Glacier tour 2010

Chris, I'm sure that is your '09. I remember it being parked near us that first day, and how I admired it. You and Rose were to dressed to the nines. I thought that was grand.
by Rich Eagle
Thu Jan 04, 2024 6:38 pm
Forum: OT - Off topic
Topic: OT - Adventures of Kalamity Dick - Fact or Fiction?
Replies: 4115
Views: 809564

Re: OT - Adventures of Kalamity Dick - Fact or Fiction?

Several sailing ships made their way from Spadiford Lake to the Regatta each year. If the wind was right, they could navigate up the Skigghower and Lafenheimer rivers. If not, of coarse, they would have to go the other way. Longer but not sorry. The USS Censor was one of them if not the last. uss.jp...
by Rich Eagle
Thu Jan 04, 2024 4:02 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Glacier tour 2010
Replies: 11
Views: 555

Re: Glacier tour 2010

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by Rich Eagle
Thu Jan 04, 2024 4:00 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Glacier tour 2010
Replies: 11
Views: 555

Re: Glacier tour 2010

The 50-mile long Going-to-the-Sun Road was intimidating, but the Ts didn’t seem to have any trouble with it. There was construction so all the traffic was going about our speed. Glacier is beautiful even with some overcast skies. Glaic5.jpg Glaic6.jpg The Miracle of America Museum at Polson was anot...
by Rich Eagle
Thu Jan 04, 2024 3:58 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Glacier tour 2010
Replies: 11
Views: 555

Glacier tour 2010

The Summer of 2010 Joy and I had two things we planned to do. One was to have our 2 ½ year old daughter for a week and the other was to go on the MTFCA tour to Glacier National Park. As it turned out, both were during the same week. It seemed like we could do both. I made a half cushion for the rear...
by Rich Eagle
Tue Jan 02, 2024 3:34 pm
Forum: OT - Off topic
Topic: Twelve cylinder Maxwell - and a Painting
Replies: 10
Views: 733

Re: Twelve cylinder Maxwell - and a Painting

The article goes on to say it was not ready for the race, but Maxwell entered another giant car with an inline 8-cylinder engine which had a catastrophic failure. There were other "freaks" built by various builders and they were eventually discouraged as these contests were initiated to promote prod...
by Rich Eagle
Tue Jan 02, 2024 2:45 pm
Forum: OT - Off topic
Topic: Twelve cylinder Maxwell - and a Painting
Replies: 10
Views: 733

Twelve cylinder Maxwell - and a Painting

Big racers like Ford's 999 and the Locomobile, Old 16 are well known because of their record-breaking performances. There were many other monsters that slipped out of sight due to less amazing history. I don't recall seeing this one until an Antique Automobile magazine article featured it. In 1906, ...
by Rich Eagle
Mon Jan 01, 2024 1:52 pm
Forum: OT - Off topic
Topic: OT - Adventures of Kalamity Dick - Fact or Fiction?
Replies: 4115
Views: 809564

Re: OT - Adventures of Kalamity Dick - Fact or Fiction?

The steam boots were an easy conversion from the steam prancer made for Cuthbert's zebra dun mule. Shortening the instep and rewiring the frodingalaries, were the only procedures requiring maranging. StmBtz2.jpg As for Mr. Piteous, the rumors about his grades in expectorology proved to be true. Not ...
by Rich Eagle
Sun Dec 31, 2023 1:16 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Need Help Identifying Windshield Brackets
Replies: 2
Views: 250

Re: Need Help Identifying Windshield Brackets

That is for 1924-25 Coupe and Tudor. I believe Fordor is the same. #17321X Bracket (windshield swing arm) on channel as I read it. Rich https://www.bing.com/aclick?ld=e8WZ8SusN-rJTsx37bmCDcHTVUCUyWgTIwgtU4JIPyu6VyvwhmM2VFOasLNUSJJOw7YNVrUCy1bivG48aEYCyadi-fOv4B3gGef27naQrBt0KJlITrlhHde6gQY3lGTUYHkCK...
by Rich Eagle
Sun Dec 31, 2023 12:49 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Warford, gear oil, tips on shifting
Replies: 14
Views: 715

Re: Warford, gear oil, tips on shifting

I have been using Amsoil Synthetic R&O, AW gear and bearing oil ISO-680 (RPC) for several years now. The Warford runs quieter with it. I won't use synthetics in the engine but have it in several gear boxes and differentials.
Rich
by Rich Eagle
Sat Dec 30, 2023 3:26 pm
Forum: OT - Off topic
Topic: OT - Adventures of Kalamity Dick - Fact or Fiction?
Replies: 4115
Views: 809564

Re: OT - Adventures of Kalamity Dick - Fact or Fiction?

Indeed, Jerry. It was a highlight in Miss Fannie's string of Miss's and near Miss's. What I find pertinent is the fact that Kalamity Dick was not only one of the judges, but presenter at the celebration. TeaPrty.jpg I am reminded that Aunt Millie rode sidesaddle in some of the Saint Swithin's day pa...
by Rich Eagle
Wed Dec 27, 2023 3:22 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: It Happened One Night
Replies: 6
Views: 655

Re: It Happened One Night

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by Rich Eagle
Wed Dec 27, 2023 1:42 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Speedster-Old Photo
Replies: 2
Views: 365

Re: Speedster-Old Photo

Just imagine the excitement of building a Speedster back in the day. The creative effort and a newfound speed of the lighter vehicle. Ripping along the backroads with fearless abandoned was a great feeling. Chasing down jackrabbits at night with that one acetylene light would have been a hoot. I'd l...
by Rich Eagle
Wed Dec 27, 2023 1:28 pm
Forum: OT - Off topic
Topic: This was trucking-Old Photos
Replies: 1402
Views: 322438

Re: This was trucking-Old Photos

Chilling!!!
by Rich Eagle
Tue Dec 26, 2023 4:36 pm
Forum: OT - Off topic
Topic: Old school electronics
Replies: 4
Views: 451

Re: Old school electronics

I can't help but you have struck a nerve. Several friends had Marx, and they were wonderful back then. This has nothing to do with Marx but is from the same era.
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Thanks for reminding me of those wonderful times.
Rich