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Yes, Graeme, they do look good on the Erskine. I missed that reference, but I now do find them listed for 1927 Erskine Model 50, K224 wheels in 20", and for 1928-1929 Erskine Models 51 & 52, K226 wheels still in 20". Chances of finding Erskine parts in my neck of the woods is pretty thin. Kind of th...

These wheels are made by Kelsey-Hayes in 1927-1929. They came in 18, 19, 20, and 21" versions under model designations K224 and K226. They are listed coming as available factory equipment on 1928 (19") De Soto, 1927 Dodge Cabriolet (21"), 1927 Dodge Model 128 (19"), 1928 Dodge Models 128-140 and 130...

I will take the Do Ray reflectors, pair. Sending an email. Thx / Tim

There is a fiberglass mold for a Morton & Brett body here in Portland, Oregon, at least I think it is still here. Not sure of the status on it, but as far as I know it was last used 20+ years ago. Made a nice body, hand laid, and looked good. Not too many people doing hand laid fiberglass on the sca...

Just got Herb's book on Ruckstell. What fun! Lots of interesting background on how the Ruckstell axle came to be, was produced, and ultimately was the basis for future 2-speed axle setups. Insights also on Grover's background, career, work with the Ruckstell axle and what businesses he was involved ...

Hi Herb- I would like to buy one copy of the Ruckstell book. Please advise how you prefer to receive payment. Thx / Tim Knapp, Wilsonville, Oregon

I generally agree with the process that most all postings give. I did do a couple of things differently. I have a 12 ton Harbor Freight press, which I modified with spacers to tighten against, around the bolts in the top and bottom of the frame, and brazed in shims in the cross slide to get a tighte...

I was able to acquire these outside accessory brakes a few years ago, and finally got to taking them apart to see what they look like. The double drum is cast as a single piece, with the Ford size inside drum and the 10" outside drum. They seem to have little wear, but also appear to have been insta...

I am interested that Ed Archer indicates he runs a Zenith L-6 on his #2 car. I have checked out a couple of L-6's, and the main throat diameter measures 1.660". I have thought that likely is too much for most Model T motors, though I also recall reading somewhere that the Indianapolis car in 1923(?)...

Ah....With the drive pin dome covers, I believe they are "3-pin Hayes". I have several with the hubs and hubcaps, showing the Hayes I.D. / Tim

And after Eaton took over, did they make Ruckstell housings with the pre-1926 small drum backing plates, as well as the later '26-'27 large drum version?

OK, so someone may have added the drain plug, as both you Steve and Kevin suggest. I do see that the "non-rib" housing does have a flat place in the location where a drain plug would be, though not drilled. Kevin, do your Eaton/Ruckstell '26-'27 housings also have the shape to accept the earlier "cl...

I am working with rebuilding two Ruckstells. One came as a complete assembly, after some 60 or 80 years out behind a barn along the Willamette River, with a slightly bent backing plate, and an original Ruckstell I.D.plate. It has a typical late 'teens/early '20's backing plate and is made for an "op...

Take a look at the NW Vintage Speedsters website. At the top of the home page is a series of all the individual pages on the site. The "Lawrence O. Hughes Auto Racing Photo Collection" is the page you want. This collection of photos is from the midwest county fair racing circuit around Nebraska and ...

Well, I have continued to research online and have come up with just ONE contender that I cannot fault: 1923 Oldsmobile Model 30 Deluxe. It may be called a Model 30-A, and the hood may continue to a 1924 Olds Model 30-B. The problem seems to be that Oldsmobile at that time was producing several mode...

I agree with Bryant that both the Haynes photos he found look like good candidates. The problem is we need to see a little bit more or different angle on the hood pictures. I have been looking and can say with confidence that it is NOT any of these Haynes models: 1917 - Model 36 1919 - Sedan & Touri...

Well, Bryant's suggestion looks pretty good. I have looked on the internet and in my Automobile Quarterlies and have not been able to find any Haynes that looks like this one. Wayne's suggestions may be good too. I searched Oaklands and did not come up with anything close. In looking at Oldsmobiles,...

OK, I will play. Thanks Bryant for Round #1 on 11/11! This hood is destined for the speedster under construction. Side panels measure about 34" long, and 14" tall. The hood is wide, something like 26 or 28" at the radiator end, and is heavier metal than a Model T hood. Looks like it came from a much...

1913 and 1914 (I am told) rear differentials have the three spider gears with replaceable bronze bushings. I have only ever found one, and yes I did successfully find modern bronze bushings in a standard size that fit the gears and the three corner gear stub axle. I used the solid bronze style bushi...

Jason, the answer is yes. The Chevrolet head has NO combustion chamber in it. It is just flat. Consequently the entire combustion chamber is within the thickness of the adapter plate. Most I have seen are about 1", but it would be worth doing some calculations on volume to determine compression rati...

On my search there are 4900+ results listed, and only 100 on one page show. There is no button at the bottom to change the number of listings showing per page. There is nothing showing any additional pages to go to. I have not been able to find any "work around".

I am using mainly the axle gears, the spider, and the spider gears. The 3 legs of the spider need to be ground down shorter to fit in the Ruckstell carrier. New axles, a variety of new Ruckstell parts (thankyou Chaffins!), and reusing what I can from the old Ruckstells. Had to break down one rear as...

Well, I have been busy tearing down rear ends to find good pieces for 2 Ruckstell rebuilds. Am now on 4 loose differentials with axles and 3 additional rear ends in their housings. The spider gear sets seem to be a bit of a problem. The spider gear shafts on many are galled on one of the 3 arms, and...

I am not driving with them yet, but I have brazed up several (building up all around the shaft diameter), removed the levers from the end, chucked them up in a lathe and turned the brazing down to match the diameter I need. The brackets can be reamed if you have access to a large reamer of the right...

OK. The same catalog shows 33 different rims for 20 different Chevrolet models between 1919 and 1929. All were made by Jaxon or Kelsey-Hayes. However, there is only one loose lug rim in 21 x 4.5. That is a Jaxon Type 30 rim. (click on photo and it will turn right way up)

And one last Kelsey!

And here are the Cleve Weld, Firestone and Kelsey-Hayes rims:

The other way to come at this question is from the part supplier end. Attached copies are from the 1929 "Official Catalog of Genuine Wheels, Rims and Parts" published by the National Wheel and Rim Association. Rim photos in the following posting.

Hi Matt- Based on the Warfords I have looked over, the serial number on the case should match the serial number on the shift tower. This is true all the way back to the early aluminum case Warfords. I have looked at several with non-matching numbers on the shift tower, and concluded that the shift t...

With regards to the note that there were "more aluminum ones manufactured" I offer the following info. I have been trying to assemble a sequence on what production changes were made and when. I have verified aluminum Warford serial numbers as low as #1313, and as high as #75938. For iron Warford ser...

I currently show one private message waiting for me. I am logged in. I click on the "1" and get a new screen "General Error, module not accessible". Am not clear if this is the problem, or if it is due to the action Chris has taken to try and isolate the problem.