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- Thu Apr 23, 2020 2:48 pm
- Forum: OT - Off topic
- Topic: ARE THEY NUTS?
- Replies: 131
- Views: 13436
Re: ARE THEY NUTS?
The officials here (FL Keys) have set up roadblocks checking identification going it to keep non residents out. People have been turned around and even arrested trying to run the road block. The county passed a mask regulation so you have to have a mask on to go into a store. This to me instills fea...
- Thu Apr 23, 2020 2:20 pm
- Forum: OT - Off topic
- Topic: What have you done on an old non-Model T vehicle.
- Replies: 178
- Views: 29949
Re: What have you done on an old non-Model T vehicle.
Im working on tracing some fuel delivery problems on the starboard engine. The picture was taken about 5 miles off shore. Road blocks are established and the entire county is closed to non-residents. Its nice without the tourists.
- Mon Mar 16, 2020 9:42 am
- Forum: General Discussion Forum (started 2019)
- Topic: Chickasha Status - NOW CANCELED
- Replies: 34
- Views: 7079
Re: Chickasha Status
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...
- Sat Mar 14, 2020 11:12 am
- Forum: General Discussion Forum (started 2019)
- Topic: Chickasha south with empty trailer
- Replies: 0
- Views: 664
Chickasha south with empty trailer
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.
- Sat Mar 14, 2020 10:05 am
- Forum: General Discussion Forum (started 2019)
- Topic: Chickasha 2 weeks to go
- Replies: 19
- Views: 3424
Re: Chickasha 2 weeks to go
We may be able to make it, just in case Ill pack a load. I hear its as good as money.
- Sat Mar 14, 2020 2:01 am
- Forum: General Discussion Forum (started 2019)
- Topic: FJ - How far are you driving to Chickasha Swap Meet ?
- Replies: 64
- Views: 7145
Re: FJ - How far are you driving to Chickasha Swap Meet ?
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...
- Thu Mar 12, 2020 9:46 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum (started 2019)
- Topic: Possible trip from PA to south FL in a week
- Replies: 4
- Views: 1155
Re: Possible trip from PA to south FL in a week
Its confirmed Thursday morning I will be leaving Pittsburgh with an empty trailer headed south of Miami.
- Wed Mar 11, 2020 6:50 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum (started 2019)
- Topic: Possible trip from PA to south FL in a week
- Replies: 4
- Views: 1155
Re: Possible trip from PA to south FL in a week
Sorry I cant fit an assembled T
- Wed Mar 11, 2020 10:12 am
- Forum: General Discussion Forum (started 2019)
- Topic: Possible trip from PA to south FL in a week
- Replies: 4
- Views: 1155
Possible trip from PA to south FL in a week
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?
- Thu Nov 14, 2019 6:37 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum (started 2019)
- Topic: Source for Hard-to-Find Fasteners
- Replies: 18
- Views: 3294
Re: Source for Hard-to-Find Fasteners
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.
- Thu Nov 14, 2019 7:01 am
- Forum: General Discussion Forum (started 2019)
- Topic: Source for Hard-to-Find Fasteners
- Replies: 18
- Views: 3294
Re: Source for Hard-to-Find Fasteners
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
- Thu Nov 14, 2019 6:56 am
- Forum: General Discussion Forum (started 2019)
- Topic: trade my '28 A coupe for another T?
- Replies: 23
- Views: 3483
Re: trade my '28 A coupe for another T?
Warning
Right now you have 1 A and 1 T, if you get 2 of each before long they will procreate . . .
Right now you have 1 A and 1 T, if you get 2 of each before long they will procreate . . .
- Tue Nov 12, 2019 6:22 am
- Forum: General Discussion Forum (started 2019)
- Topic: big freeze
- Replies: 30
- Views: 4257
Re: big freeze
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
- Mon Nov 11, 2019 7:38 pm
- Forum: Classifieds - Parts
- Topic: Vintage Ford Magazines, Free for cost of shipping!!
- Replies: 3
- Views: 1030
Re: Vintage Ford Magazines, Free for cost of shipping!!
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
- Mon Nov 11, 2019 8:31 am
- Forum: General Discussion Forum (started 2019)
- Topic: Need help identifying a radiator and cap
- Replies: 11
- Views: 1869
Re: Need help identifying a radiator and cap
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.
- Mon Nov 11, 2019 8:21 am
- Forum: Classifieds - Parts
- Topic: Vintage Ford Magazines, Free for cost of shipping!!
- Replies: 3
- Views: 1030
Re: Vintage Ford Magazines, Free for cost of shipping!!
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?
- Fri Nov 08, 2019 6:30 am
- Forum: General Discussion Forum (started 2019)
- Topic: Source for Hard-to-Find Fasteners
- Replies: 18
- Views: 3294
Re: Source for Hard-to-Find Fasteners
You got my hopes up but I guess I'll just have to keep looking
- Thu Nov 07, 2019 9:39 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum (started 2019)
- Topic: Vintage authenticity?
- Replies: 104
- Views: 11502
Re: Vintage authenticity?
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...
- Thu Nov 07, 2019 9:22 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum (started 2019)
- Topic: Saw this on Facebook...Thoughts?
- Replies: 15
- Views: 2700
Re: Saw this on Facebook...Thoughts?
Hauling wasn't too much of a problem
- Tue Nov 05, 2019 9:28 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum (started 2019)
- Topic: Vintage authenticity?
- Replies: 104
- Views: 11502
Re: Vintage authenticity?
If you are upgrading your model T to be safe . . .
Newsflash
It never will be "safe"
Newsflash
It never will be "safe"
- Tue Nov 05, 2019 6:40 am
- Forum: General Discussion Forum (started 2019)
- Topic: Vintage authenticity?
- Replies: 104
- Views: 11502
Re: Vintage authenticity?
Keep it period and have fun.
- Thu Oct 31, 2019 10:47 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum (started 2019)
- Topic: Am I right to be upset? Children in old cars
- Replies: 75
- Views: 9346
Re: Am I right to be upset? Children in old cars
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...
- Thu Oct 31, 2019 10:19 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum (started 2019)
- Topic: Am I right to be upset? Children in old cars
- Replies: 75
- Views: 9346
Re: Am I right to be upset? Children in old cars
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...
- Thu Oct 31, 2019 9:29 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum (started 2019)
- Topic: Am I right to be upset? Children in old cars
- Replies: 75
- Views: 9346
Re: Am I right to be upset? Children in old cars
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...
- Thu Oct 31, 2019 3:18 pm
- Forum: OT - Off topic
- Topic: Electrics and autonomouses
- Replies: 33
- Views: 5078
Re: Electrics and autonomouses
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.
- Thu Oct 31, 2019 2:50 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum (started 2019)
- Topic: Am I right to be upset? Children in old cars
- Replies: 75
- Views: 9346
Re: Am I right to be upset? Children in old cars
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 ...
- Wed Oct 30, 2019 11:21 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum (started 2019)
- Topic: Am I right to be upset? Children in old cars
- Replies: 75
- Views: 9346
Re: Am I right to be upset? Children in old cars
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 ...
- Wed Oct 30, 2019 8:31 pm
- Forum: OT - Off topic
- Topic: Out west power outages, some advice
- Replies: 55
- Views: 7092
Re: Out west power outages, some advice
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...
- Wed Oct 30, 2019 8:18 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum (started 2019)
- Topic: Am I right to be upset? Children in old cars
- Replies: 75
- Views: 9346
Re: Am I right to be upset? Children in old cars
The point being he may be in a position to convince officers to give me a hard time as opposed to some random citizen.
- Wed Oct 30, 2019 7:16 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum (started 2019)
- Topic: Am I right to be upset? Children in old cars
- Replies: 75
- Views: 9346
Am I right to be upset? Children in old cars
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...
- Wed Oct 30, 2019 7:11 am
- Forum: OT - Off topic
- Topic: Out west power outages, some advice
- Replies: 55
- Views: 7092
Out west power outages, some advice
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 ...
- Wed Oct 30, 2019 7:01 am
- Forum: OT - Off topic
- Topic: Period correct beverages
- Replies: 10
- Views: 2105
Re: Period correct beverages
How about it stuffed into a violen case?
- Tue Oct 29, 2019 8:15 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum (started 2019)
- Topic: New accessory item, GUESS
- Replies: 43
- Views: 5888
Re: New accessory item, GUESS
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...
- Tue Oct 29, 2019 1:08 am
- Forum: Classifieds - Parts
- Topic: Misc for sale, L@@K !
- Replies: 15
- Views: 3207
Re: Misc for sale, L@@K !
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.
- Mon Oct 28, 2019 9:22 pm
- Forum: Classifieds - Parts
- Topic: Misc for sale, L@@K !
- Replies: 15
- Views: 3207
Re: Misc for sale, L@@K !
when you get a chance drop me a PM, another option is I may be up in your region over thanksgiving
- Mon Oct 28, 2019 9:16 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum (started 2019)
- Topic: Santa Rosa Fire update. With the T, of course.
- Replies: 16
- Views: 3148
Re: Santa Rosa Fire update. With the T, of course.
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...
- Mon Oct 28, 2019 10:21 am
- Forum: General Discussion Forum (started 2019)
- Topic: Halloween
- Replies: 3
- Views: 1143
Re: Halloween
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...
- Sun Oct 27, 2019 9:32 pm
- Forum: Classifieds - Parts
- Topic: Misc for sale, L@@K !
- Replies: 15
- Views: 3207
Re: Misc for sale, L@@K !
If the lens is good on the tail lamp I'll take it
- Tue Oct 22, 2019 7:25 pm
- Forum: Classifieds - Parts
- Topic: Radiator wanted
- Replies: 6
- Views: 1528
Re: Radiator wanted
He doesnt drive much and isn't looking for a new radiator.
- Mon Oct 21, 2019 9:31 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum (started 2019)
- Topic: How cold do you drive?
- Replies: 69
- Views: 8188
Re: How cold do you drive?
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...
- Mon Oct 21, 2019 8:41 pm
- Forum: Classifieds - Parts
- Topic: Approx. 400 4"x6" Photos of Model T era Speedster & Racers Some Vic Sala
- Replies: 2
- Views: 746
Re: Approx. 400 4"x6" Photos of Model T era Speedster & Racers Some Vic Sala
If the buyer would contact me I would love to add a scanned image of these to my collection.
- Mon Oct 21, 2019 7:40 am
- Forum: General Discussion Forum (started 2019)
- Topic: Billy Poohbah’s hill climber
- Replies: 13
- Views: 3131
Re: Billy Poohbah’s hill climber
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.
- Sun Oct 20, 2019 2:18 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum (started 2019)
- Topic: Billy Poohbah’s hill climber
- Replies: 13
- Views: 3131
Re: Billy Poohbah’s hill climber
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.
- Sun Oct 20, 2019 2:17 pm
- Forum: Classifieds - Parts
- Topic: WTB Winfield 5V parts
- Replies: 12
- Views: 2358
Re: WTB Winfield 5V parts
never got an email
- Sun Oct 20, 2019 11:10 am
- Forum: General Discussion Forum (started 2019)
- Topic: Billy Poohbah’s hill climber
- Replies: 13
- Views: 3131
Re: Billy Poohbah’s hill climber
Something like this?
- Thu Oct 17, 2019 8:05 am
- Forum: General Discussion Forum (started 2019)
- Topic: Hunting for toy T or A .
- Replies: 6
- Views: 1488
Re: Hunting for toy T or A .
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...
- Wed Oct 16, 2019 6:45 pm
- Forum: Classifieds - Parts
- Topic: Radiator wanted
- Replies: 6
- Views: 1528
Radiator wanted
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.
- Wed Oct 16, 2019 6:38 pm
- Forum: Classifieds - Parts
- Topic: WTB Winfield 5V parts
- Replies: 12
- Views: 2358
Re: WTB Winfield 5V parts
I might have something on a destroyed carb
- Fri Oct 11, 2019 9:56 am
- Forum: OT - Off topic
- Topic: Driverless!
- Replies: 1
- Views: 766
Re: Driverless!
Johnny cab
- Thu Oct 10, 2019 7:15 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum (started 2019)
- Topic: Who D.A.T. Ignition System
- Replies: 43
- Views: 6818
Re: Who D.A.T. Ignition System
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.
- Wed Oct 09, 2019 1:23 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum (started 2019)
- Topic: Climbing Hills
- Replies: 6
- Views: 1538
- Wed Oct 09, 2019 10:48 am
- Forum: General Discussion Forum (started 2019)
- Topic: Brake or Break
- Replies: 4
- Views: 1357
Re: Brake or Break
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.
- Sun Oct 06, 2019 11:54 am
- Forum: Classifieds - Parts
- Topic: Looking for 1909 block casting
- Replies: 15
- Views: 2680
Re: Looking for 1909 block casting
I wouldn't mind finding a foundry that can do several hundred pounds investment in bronze.
- Sun Oct 06, 2019 9:18 am
- Forum: OT - Off topic
- Topic: OT Model Engine
- Replies: 4
- Views: 1450
Re: OT Model Engine
When I get some more money Ill just buy the batt, coil, and condensor. thank you though
- Sun Oct 06, 2019 9:12 am
- Forum: OT - Off topic
- Topic: California without gasoline-burning cars?
- Replies: 26
- Views: 4879
Re: California without gasoline-burning cars?
Thats a wonderful idea but they need to add to it no power generation from fossil fuels. As well as no importation of power!
- Sun Oct 06, 2019 9:05 am
- Forum: OT - Off topic
- Topic: Metal Lathe turning wood?
- Replies: 10
- Views: 2457
Re: Metal Lathe turning wood?
Without a doubt, to get those nice smooth tapers on this cannon I started out on the lathe.
- Sun Oct 06, 2019 8:58 am
- Forum: OT - Off topic
- Topic: Hall-Scott tag on ebay
- Replies: 2
- Views: 832
Re: Hall-Scott tag on ebay
I do believe this was one of their test cars
- Sun Oct 06, 2019 8:47 am
- Forum: OT - Off topic
- Topic: eBay staring to collect sales tax
- Replies: 17
- Views: 2693
Re: eBay staring to collect sales tax
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), ...
- Sun Oct 06, 2019 8:30 am
- Forum: Classifieds - Parts
- Topic: Looking for 1909 block casting
- Replies: 15
- Views: 2680
Re: Looking for 1909 block casting
Joe can you tell me a little more about this foundry? What materials, process and quantity can they handle?
- Sun Oct 06, 2019 7:04 am
- Forum: General Discussion Forum (started 2019)
- Topic: Hard starting: I'm out of ideas.
- Replies: 38
- Views: 5481
Re: Hard starting: I'm out of ideas.
Are you cranking with your left or right hand?
- Sat Oct 05, 2019 10:28 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum (started 2019)
- Topic: KIDS AND CARS
- Replies: 46
- Views: 6324
Re: KIDS AND CARS
Ok so we like speedsters. Child labor laws, nah.
- Fri Oct 04, 2019 8:55 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum (started 2019)
- Topic: WINTR IS COMMING
- Replies: 12
- Views: 2353
Re: WINTR IS COMMING
Winter? Does that mean I will finally get to turn off the AC, I doubt it. Now if only the snowbirds will leave.
- Fri Oct 04, 2019 7:52 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum (started 2019)
- Topic: Is a water pump necessary?
- Replies: 39
- Views: 5125
Re: Is a water pump necessary?
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 . . . .
Now having said that there are many variables that might change that. Whether it is poor radiator, a hopped up engine, parades, driving fast . . . .
- Fri Oct 04, 2019 7:48 pm
- Forum: Classifieds - Parts
- Topic: WTB Hall-Scott 2-Speed diff.
- Replies: 5
- Views: 1269
Re: WTB Hall-Scott 2-Speed diff.
is 100 for both a typo?
- Fri Oct 04, 2019 7:16 am
- Forum: General Discussion Forum (started 2019)
- Topic: Digital model of 1912 Torpedo
- Replies: 17
- Views: 3171
Re: Digital model of 1912 Torpedo
Any chance of getting a copy of your drawing?
- Thu Oct 03, 2019 7:50 am
- Forum: General Discussion Forum (started 2019)
- Topic: Post Your 2019 Fall Hershey Swap Spaces Here!
- Replies: 60
- Views: 8683
Re: Post Your 2019 Fall Hershey Swap Spaces Here!
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
- Wed Oct 02, 2019 7:09 am
- Forum: General Discussion Forum (started 2019)
- Topic: Driving a speedster a long way - how do u prepare and what do u take with
- Replies: 16
- Views: 2981
Re: Driving a speedster a long way - how do u prepare and what do u take with
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.
- Wed Oct 02, 2019 7:02 am
- Forum: General Discussion Forum (started 2019)
- Topic: Possible next project, any railroad guys out there ???
- Replies: 24
- Views: 3804
Re: Possible next project, any railroad guys out there ???
In Jamestorn, CA there is one. They ran a gear off the T rear end forward to a shortened wheelbase.
- Tue Oct 01, 2019 11:02 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum (started 2019)
- Topic: Driving a speedster a long way - how do u prepare and what do u take with
- Replies: 16
- Views: 2981
Re: Driving a speedster a long way - how do u prepare and what do u take with
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...
- Sat Aug 03, 2019 9:37 pm
- Forum: Classifieds - Parts
- Topic: Speedster front lowering brackets F/S
- Replies: 7
- Views: 1568
Re: Speedster front lowering brackets F/S
It doesn't hurt to see if there is another option.
- Sat Aug 03, 2019 7:08 pm
- Forum: Classifieds - Parts
- Topic: Speedster front lowering brackets F/S
- Replies: 7
- Views: 1568
Re: Speedster front lowering brackets F/S
Any advice on where to find bolts to replace the perch?
- Wed Jul 17, 2019 1:29 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum (started 2019)
- Topic: Shift knob in transmission
- Replies: 14
- Views: 2731
Re: Shift knob in transmission
Double check the undercarriage, pan arms etc. .
It may not have made it to the ground or black hole
It may not have made it to the ground or black hole
- Wed Jul 17, 2019 10:11 am
- Forum: General Discussion Forum (started 2019)
- Topic: Engine Mounting Bolts
- Replies: 9
- Views: 1854
Re: Engine Mounting Bolts
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?
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?
- Tue Jul 16, 2019 7:07 pm
- Forum: Classifieds - Parts
- Topic: "DYKES" Motor Encyclopedia
- Replies: 5
- Views: 1289
Re: "DYKES" Motor Encyclopedia
What year is it?
- Tue Jul 16, 2019 7:03 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum (started 2019)
- Topic: Winfield SR vs Zenith S4BF
- Replies: 17
- Views: 2872
Re: Winfield SR vs Zenith S4BF
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...
- Sat Jul 13, 2019 8:55 pm
- Forum: Classifieds - Parts
- Topic: Free Engine, Frame and other parts
- Replies: 2
- Views: 1057
Re: Free Engine, Frame and other parts
Ill be a second interested party
- Thu Jul 11, 2019 9:00 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum (started 2019)
- Topic: Hood Rods
- Replies: 19
- Views: 3074
Re: Hood Rods
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.
- Thu Jul 11, 2019 1:42 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum (started 2019)
- Topic: 1927 Speedster Build
- Replies: 3
- Views: 1039
Re: 1927 Speedster Build
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...
- Thu Jul 11, 2019 1:36 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum (started 2019)
- Topic: 1927 Speedster Build
- Replies: 3
- Views: 1039
1927 Speedster Build
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...
- Thu Jul 11, 2019 10:05 am
- Forum: General Discussion Forum (started 2019)
- Topic: What have you done to your Model T in July?
- Replies: 113
- Views: 17744
Re: What have you done to your Model T in July?
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...
- Sat Jul 06, 2019 9:01 am
- Forum: OT - Off topic
- Topic: This is becoming ridiculous!
- Replies: 50
- Views: 7683
Re: This is becoming ridiculous!
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?
- Fri Jul 05, 2019 10:00 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum (started 2019)
- Topic: Is this 18% grade too steep for a Model T to descend down?
- Replies: 34
- Views: 5815
Re: Is this 18% grade too steep for a Model T to descend down?
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...
- Fri Jul 05, 2019 9:26 pm
- Forum: OT - Off topic
- Topic: This is becoming ridiculous!
- Replies: 50
- Views: 7683
Re: This is becoming ridiculous!
You aren't alone hank. My family goes way back in CA and it won't be long until I join you in TN.
- Fri Jul 05, 2019 1:31 pm
- Forum: OT - Off topic
- Topic: This is becoming ridiculous!
- Replies: 50
- Views: 7683
Re: This is becoming ridiculous!
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.
- Thu Jul 04, 2019 3:52 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum (started 2019)
- Topic: Odds of getting stolen
- Replies: 23
- Views: 3985
Re: Odds of getting stolen
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...
- Wed Jul 03, 2019 11:32 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum (started 2019)
- Topic: Fuel lines
- Replies: 22
- Views: 3517
Re: Fuel lines
Ill be using aluminum for the speedster im working on
- Wed Jul 03, 2019 10:01 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum (started 2019)
- Topic: Presto-lite tank question
- Replies: 11
- Views: 2139
Re: Presto-lite tank question
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...
- Wed Jul 03, 2019 7:59 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum (started 2019)
- Topic: Presto-lite tank question
- Replies: 11
- Views: 2139
Re: Presto-lite tank question
While on the topic of tanks, how does one go about getting one certified or filled?
- Tue Jul 02, 2019 11:39 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum (started 2019)
- Topic: Presto-lite tank question
- Replies: 11
- Views: 2139
Re: Presto-lite tank question
Valve goes up.
- Tue Jul 02, 2019 12:31 am
- Forum: General Discussion Forum (started 2019)
- Topic: 6 or 12 volts when converting to a starter hogshead?
- Replies: 13
- Views: 2612
Re: 6 or 12 volts when converting to a starter hogshead?
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...
- Sat Jun 29, 2019 8:08 am
- Forum: General Discussion Forum (started 2019)
- Topic: Water separator
- Replies: 13
- Views: 2757
Re: Water separator
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.
- Fri Jun 28, 2019 3:15 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum (started 2019)
- Topic: Water separator
- Replies: 13
- Views: 2757
Re: Water separator
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...
- Fri Jun 28, 2019 12:19 am
- Forum: OT - Off topic
- Topic: OT Model Engine
- Replies: 4
- Views: 1450
OT Model Engine
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...
- Thu Jun 27, 2019 7:43 pm
- Forum: Classifieds - Parts
- Topic: complete 1926 frame and his accessories for sales
- Replies: 7
- Views: 1757
Re: complete 1926 frame and his accessories for sales
No problem, I was thinking accessories not other parts.
- Thu Jun 27, 2019 8:50 am
- Forum: Classifieds - Parts
- Topic: complete 1926 frame and his accessories for sales
- Replies: 7
- Views: 1757
Re: complete 1926 frame and his accessories for sales
What are the accessories?
- Tue Jun 25, 2019 8:52 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum (started 2019)
- Topic: Love those scammers!
- Replies: 12
- Views: 2459
Re: Love those scammers!
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...
- Sun Jun 23, 2019 6:48 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum (started 2019)
- Topic: Almost every one of these 15 'facts' is dead wrong.
- Replies: 14
- Views: 3689
Re: Almost every one of these 15 'facts' is dead wrong.
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.
- Sun Jun 23, 2019 1:39 pm
- Forum: Forum Support Questions
- Topic: Admin help
- Replies: 15
- Views: 4265
Re: Admin help
A few of months ago there was an update for android. I'm sure its purely coincidence that they fixed something "just right"
- Sun Jun 23, 2019 1:35 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum (started 2019)
- Topic: Rushmore Searchlight
- Replies: 9
- Views: 2411
Re: Rushmore Searchlight
I just came across this and thought I would share.
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- Fri Jun 21, 2019 9:47 am
- Forum: General Discussion Forum (started 2019)
- Topic: help diagnosis klunk broken drums?
- Replies: 7
- Views: 1762
Re: help diagnosis klunk broken drums?
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...