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I came up from Key Largo yesterday, Im in the panhandle now heaint to TN then OH before OK. I saw about 5 "convoys" consisting heading south on 75. Most comprised 2-3 trucks and 2-3 humvees. One of the humvees was a command im assuming but the trucks included fuel (2 tankers), generators, mobile cra...

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Change of plans, instead of going east I will be heading west and able to attend the Chickasha swapmeet. After the meet I will be heading south and east and south from chickasha with an empty trailer (6x12 enclosed). The route is roughly Chickasha, Houston, Panama City Beach, Key Largo.

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We may be able to make it, just in case Ill pack a load. I hear its as good as money.

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Plans are changing and I may be working west not east thanks to this virus closing school and double the spring break time. If thats the case I will instead be heading east and south from the meet with an empty trailer. I wouldnt mind hauling something for some help on fuel . . . round trip to answe...

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Its confirmed Thursday morning I will be leaving Pittsburgh with an empty trailer headed south of Miami.

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Sorry I cant fit an assembled T

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It looks like I may be heading down the coast from PA to south FL as the topic says and will have an empty trailer (6x12 enclosed) does anybody need anything moved?

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I find them used all over. My particular purpose requires that the un threaded portion be the diameter of the threaded portion so what was posted will not work.

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What I would like is a nice slotted fillister head that has a portion not threaded in an 8-32, 10-32, and 12-32 but that is impossible to find

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Warning

Right now you have 1 A and 1 T, if you get 2 of each before long they will procreate . . .

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Last Saturday things cooled off to the 70's but we are still in the 80's here. It would be nice to be able to turn off the AC at night

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Ive had good luck shipping with them, the last was a couple warfords. Before that was an antique childs tractor. Unfortunatly it needs to be done on your end

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You can also take some 2x4's builld a box large enough for the radiator to fit in laying down cover the inside of the box with heavy plastic sheeting making a leak proof "bucket" set the radiator in and fill it all up with vinegar.

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Im interested. My son is just turning 5 and mine were lost long ago. Would you consider boxing them all up and sending via fastenall?

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You got my hopes up but I guess I'll just have to keep looking

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I can't help but notice that the purists are the much louder voices on this forum and this topic reflects that. Contrary to opinions the model T was not perfect so unless you plan on having a museum piece as either the survivor or as it came off the line piece then you will make changes to it. Those...

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Hauling wasn't too much of a problem

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If you are upgrading your model T to be safe . . .

Newsflash
It never will be "safe"

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Keep it period and have fun.

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Governments should fear the people, people should not fear the govt. Or the difference between a citizen and a subject? I have been given a warning for no brake lights (59 tbird). The officer said he did not see brake lights when I was stopped at the light. I asked him if he saw my brake lights come...

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The future of the hobby is dependent on the next generation. Of course riding in an antique car is dangerous, this goes beyond children. If as an adult you can't be responsible for your own choices (seat belt laws) than your passengers are your liability for riding in an unsafe car. Personally I thi...

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While there are many for and many against child restraints the fact of the matter is that they MUST not be allowed. Once you go down the dark road and agree that restraints are required, modifying a vehicle to install them based on the law then you must require that they be installed AND tested prop...

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I am so glad to be moving out away from people. Whenparts stores are offering batteries with 10-15 year warranties then that will be my sign that maybe batteries are better.

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The message delivered was not in the form of a note. He went to my ex to have her tell me (I have full custody). Yes, he knows me. Yes, he had ample opportunity to come over and talk to me as we had been waiting for the funeral procession to start with all the cars stopped and people walking around ...

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Eric those laws are for most every state just as seat belt laws are for every state. They do not address that there are no mounting options for cars that never came with restraints. As old v8 stated it may be more unsafe to place a child in improper restraints. Placing a child in a car seat is fine ...

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I can't take credit for this as I heard it on the radio and it has been something I have thought of many times. We do choose where to populate. If we populate in an area where it is dry and there are fires we shouldn't blame nature. I live in an area where we get hurricanes, something I must live wi...

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The point being he may be in a position to convince officers to give me a hard time as opposed to some random citizen.

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While not a model T I believe this is on topic. Recently a friend who passed and loved old cars had a funeral procession so we (my son and I) took the '38 Zephyr (4 door sedan). A message was just delivered to me that if I was seen driving the car with him in the back seat (he is back there with the...

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While many will try to run a generator for a few hours to save whats cold in the fridge there are other ways. At least this is how we deal with power outage after a hurricane. A small inverter, car battery, battery charger, modern cooler, Ice machine (the small ones you fill up) and air conditioner ...

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How about it stuffed into a violen case?

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Based on size it would be possible to be brackets for stabilizing/reinforcing a wishbone but not the entire wishbone. Next down on size would be a battery box on the running board but thats questionable. A hand brake extension would be small enough and something I could see being more acceptable for...

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Never mind then. I was thinking CA and the power outages and thought when you said the only way to reach you was here so I posted the bit on the light. Im assuming someone else emailed you regarding it. no worries let them have it.

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when you get a chance drop me a PM, another option is I may be up in your region over thanksgiving

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You mentioned 10 miles. What is the terrain between? a valley uphill etc? I've been thru many CA fires and know what you are going thru, good luck.I remember back in 87 when we went for days without seeing the sun watching to see if the fire would crest the hill ready to evacuate (we were under mand...

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While not being a "T" my Son and I will be dressed as a couple gangsters with zombie masks and in the '38 Lincoln. I've rigged up a battery to run flickering led bulbs (1 for the front, one for the back) and a fog machine that shoots under the seat getting fog everywhere. Some fake bullet holes shou...

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If the lens is good on the tail lamp I'll take it

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He doesnt drive much and isn't looking for a new radiator.

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Week trip into Yosemite for Christmas, I'll let you do the math. We drove the speedster in and drove it out. Navy pea coat, gauntlets, and a fur coat on top. There was frost on the tires every morning when we started. One busted freeze plug we patched with a nickle on the side of the road. Our lugga...

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If the buyer would contact me I would love to add a scanned image of these to my collection.

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It's too bad there arent any competitions like this anymore. I know legal/risk wise it's a nightmare but that is what made the TROG so popular. There is a real desire amongst the younger population to have fun doing events like the hill climb.

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That was a picture he did and wrote on the back of for my Mom when she was a little girl, I now have it.

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never got an email

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Something like this?

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They made a run of cars for cars 2 and included a model t that is a little bigger than a hot wheels. If you black out the eyes its a pretty cool little toy and built to take kids abuse https://www.ebay.com.au/itm/Mattel-Disney-Pixar-Cars-3-Lizzie-1-55-Car-Metal-Diecast-Toy-Vehicle-Loose-New/26413820...

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I have a friend down here who is looking for a good radiator for his 22 T. I will be making a trip up to TN over Thanksgiving and then on to Ohio and back. If someone has something in the south eastern US that will withstand southern FL year round heat he is interested.

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I might have something on a destroyed carb

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Johnny cab

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Not sure if I should mention this as it is complete but would it be possible to add a second pulley on an adjustable cam? The current tensioner would ensure everything is tight and the movable pulley would allow for an advance or retard on a mag that doesnt have an advance.

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viewtopic.php?f=5&t=7165

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You can't improve the brakes on an early car to that of a modern car. If you can't drive as though you have no brakes you might just be asking for trouble regardless of your speed.

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I wouldn't mind finding a foundry that can do several hundred pounds investment in bronze.

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When I get some more money Ill just buy the batt, coil, and condensor. thank you though

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Thats a wonderful idea but they need to add to it no power generation from fossil fuels. As well as no importation of power!

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Without a doubt, to get those nice smooth tapers on this cannon I started out on the lathe.

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I do believe this was one of their test cars

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So lets see I pay taxes for the privelage of working to make money. If I want to spend some of my taxed money I get taxed. However if I save it and make interest then I get taxed on that. Of course depending where you live you get taxed for living there, in many states double. Heres an idea (govt), ...

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Joe can you tell me a little more about this foundry? What materials, process and quantity can they handle?

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Are you cranking with your left or right hand?

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Ok so we like speedsters. Child labor laws, nah.

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Winter? Does that mean I will finally get to turn off the AC, I doubt it. Now if only the snowbirds will leave.

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No.

Now having said that there are many variables that might change that. Whether it is poor radiator, a hopped up engine, parades, driving fast . . . .

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is 100 for both a typo?

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Any chance of getting a copy of your drawing?

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I just saw the school calender and it is a 3 day weekend but unfortunatly monday. Im guessing there is no point going if I would make it sunday

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Ahh you have tons of room, a buddy and I drove my speedster into Yosemite for Christmas. Yes, it was a bit cold. We had suitcases tied onto the back.

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In Jamestorn, CA there is one. They ran a gear off the T rear end forward to a shortened wheelbase.

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As some here may know I have logged thousands of miles in a speedster never having a chase vehicle (endurance runs excluded). Amazing repairs can be conducted on the side of the road if you have the ability to improvise. It helps to know what this speedster you would be driving is. Are we talking so...

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It doesn't hurt to see if there is another option.

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Any advice on where to find bolts to replace the perch?

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Double check the undercarriage, pan arms etc. .

It may not have made it to the ground or black hole

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Dan-
If the top bolts are taken up tight before installing the wood blocks why is the top of the block cut to hold the bolt head while tightening?

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What year is it?

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I just bought one a while back, Langs sells them. https://www.modeltford.com/item/INTAKE1.aspx On mine I increased the size of the mounts so that they can be drilled thru. This allows me to mount the exhaust manifold then mount the intake separate allowing for removal without having to disturb the e...

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Ill be a second interested party

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you can also use a dowel rod. slice it down the center and insert your choice of sand paper. slide the paper all the way in then rubberband the dowel end back together.

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To continue, as I was having problems uploading another picture. 111.jpg Recently I have been working on a trailer to keep the car in as I don't have garage space, when don't this is going to be a great little trailer for long distances and fits a speedster like a glove. 20190514_085120.jpg This mon...

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As I get time I have been working on this speedster which started out as a nearly complete chassis (no radiator, steering, and a plywood frame) that was going to be parts for an earlier car to then be replaced as I rebuilt the earlier parts. Of course I got to thinking since it had been a running ca...

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I started work on the steering for the speedster. As I am using a "different" setup a T steering or simple box won't work. The spark and gas need to transmit thru yes thru the box. It should look awesome when its done though. 20190708_224239.jpg No I don't know what the box originally was in and yes...

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Repair of flat tires is permitted although work is not permitted with tools not normally found at a residence. I wonder how many politicians could identify a tire iron or how many residences might actually have one?

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We had a pretty decent downgrade on this years endurance run. I believe it was about 2300 foot drop in 3 miles single lane dirt with no guard rail. To my knowledge all the speedsters went down just fine. I drove as I often have, engine off ruckstel low alternating between bands/rock to bring to a ne...

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You aren't alone hank. My family goes way back in CA and it won't be long until I join you in TN.

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So I guess you are busted if you go to work on your brakes and don't have everything you absolutely need before taking things apart because as we know most parts stores don't stock parts like they used to.

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You probably have a greater chance of getting the T stolen if it's hidden inside an enclosed trailer. Of course later they will dump the T keeping the trailer. When I travel now (things have changed) I make long jogs stopping at rest stops or totally uninhabited strips for a single night and then "r...

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Ill be using aluminum for the speedster im working on

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I have not tried this but it is an idea and when I get to the point of using my tank (yard sale find for $2) I will dwell on my boating experience when it comes to filling oddball propane tanks. Take a full tank and invert it take your empty tank and set below. Run a hose between the two with no reg...

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While on the topic of tanks, how does one go about getting one certified or filled?

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Valve goes up.

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I ran a 6v starter on 12v for my speedster for years without a problem. My Mom's speedster has been running a 6v starter on her speedster at 12v for almost 40 years. It is convenient having a 12v battery if you drive frequently should something happen. Say you stop at a store and someone gets in you...

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When I say drive frequently I don't mean choose to drive the car frequently I mean use the car as the primary transportation. The fuel I run thru the car is comparable to the fuel you run thru the car you drive daily whatever it is.

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Contrary to popular opinion I run regular gas in everything. The trick is to run everything frequently. The newer gas does a better job of eating rubber etc than the previous fuel so I do replace the fuel lines with metal or newer rubber depending on the application. On many boats down here I deal w...

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So I came across a model engine at a shop this afternoon and bought it more for cool factor than anything, It appears to have been castings that were close to completion but not finished. It stands 7-8 inches high and employs points carb, heavy flywheel etc. It would be so sweet in a little model la...

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No problem, I was thinking accessories not other parts.

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What are the accessories?

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I got a call this morning, from an actual person. "Is Anna there" now I've fallen for this before and said "no" thinking it was a wrong number and it's just an attempt to engage in conversation. My response now it "Yes, I'm going to get her for you" Usually after I do this it is 4-6 months before th...

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Rather than leaving a reply in regards to "your wrong" I took a different approach as to "if you want to post facts you need a source to document" as I am positive this person will do similar "articles" on lots of other topics he has not researched.

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A few of months ago there was an update for android. I'm sure its purely coincidence that they fixed something "just right"

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I just came across this and thought I would share.

https://hcca.org/BOARDS/viewtopic.php?f ... 2efd171850

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A clunk and then what? Was the car still freewheeling or did things lock up? Jack up one wheel and see if you can turn the other by hand in high. If it turns something is broken in the driveline. If you can't jack up the other wheel so both are off the ground and rotate one by hand listening for noi...

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A little grease in a socket or wrench can hold that nut to get it started. While on the topic of grease place some grease in a bag with a bearing to work the grease in without messing up your hands.

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Flew to California with my Son and got Grandma's speedster ready for the endurance run which involved (in 48 hours with no shop or tool) repairing a radiator core that was leaking at a rate of about a gallon every 5 min, and replacing the washer on the reverse band. In the process the nut fell in th...

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