Darel:
you may want to consider coming to the Chickasha meet ... usually much milder weather than even here in northern Colorado ... USUALLY ... anyway , there is always a good bunch of people to meet and visit with and i have always enjoyed the weekend ...always an optimist Gene French
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- Fri Jan 22, 2021 9:09 am
- Forum: General Discussion Forum (started 2019)
- Topic: Chickasha Swapmeet 2021
- Replies: 25
- Views: 1434
- Fri Jan 22, 2021 8:51 am
- Forum: General Discussion Forum (started 2019)
- Topic: Bakersfield 2021
- Replies: 32
- Views: 1724
Re: Bakersfield 2021
Frank:
i would certainly consider a pre-war meet in Phoenix ... would be an excellent choice for a meet ... always an optimist ...Gene French
i would certainly consider a pre-war meet in Phoenix ... would be an excellent choice for a meet ... always an optimist ...Gene French
- Thu Jan 21, 2021 9:21 am
- Forum: General Discussion Forum (started 2019)
- Topic: Chickasha Swapmeet 2021
- Replies: 25
- Views: 1434
Re: Chickasha Swapmeet 2021
March 19-20 ... vendors can usually enter their spaces late Thursday afternoon to get setup for Friday /Saturday sales ... i will be in my usual spaces in the south building and will post items i will have in addition to my babbitt bearing tooling ... others will also list items that they want or wi...
- Tue Jan 19, 2021 10:56 am
- Forum: General Discussion Forum (started 2019)
- Topic: Chickasha Swapmeet 2021
- Replies: 25
- Views: 1434
Chickasha Swapmeet 2021
spoke with Sizie Ersland yesterday regarding plans for the Chickasha Swapmeet in March ... plans are for a good meet ... all pending local plandemic restrictions ... at this point restaurants and bars are open for business ( closings at 11:00 pm ) ... i plan on being in my spaces in the south buildi...
- Tue Jan 19, 2021 10:42 am
- Forum: General Discussion Forum (started 2019)
- Topic: Bakersfield 2021
- Replies: 32
- Views: 1724
Re: Bakersfield 2021
Spoke with Suzie Ersland at Chickasha yesterday ... so far all is GO for the March meet at Chickasha ... they are keeping an eye on the plandemic news and local health warnings and restrictions ... but plans are for a good meet this year ...Always an optimist ...Gene French
- Sat Jan 16, 2021 6:06 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum (started 2019)
- Topic: Where did Dodge brothers make parts for the Model T
- Replies: 13
- Views: 767
Re: Where did Dodge brothers make parts for the Model T
Gentlemen: the Dodge Brothers were always known for their hard work and honest ethic ... i have never read where they never had a body guard as did Henry ... if they encountered a conflict they would handle it on their own ... i have also read where there was much more to the "crutch" story than is ...
- Tue Jan 12, 2021 11:36 am
- Forum: Classifieds - Parts
- Topic: Rebabbitted ball cap , machined to needed size
- Replies: 0
- Views: 95
Rebabbitted ball cap , machined to needed size
Rebabbitted ball cap ( 4th main ) ... can machine to size as needed ... size range from standard down to 1.500" diameter ...EXCHANGE NEEDED ... price $50.00 + $15.05 postage in lower 48 states, actual postage outside this area or INTERNATIONAL ...Gene French 49519 cr.23 Nunn, CO. 80648 phone 970-581...
- Tue Jan 12, 2021 11:15 am
- Forum: Classifieds - Parts
- Topic: Mainbearing linebore Model T and A Ford
- Replies: 30
- Views: 5287
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- Tue Jan 12, 2021 11:14 am
- Forum: Classifieds - Parts
- Topic: Mainbearing mold
- Replies: 31
- Views: 4738
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- Tue Jan 12, 2021 11:13 am
- Forum: Classifieds - Parts
- Topic: timing cover centering gage
- Replies: 18
- Views: 3243
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- Tue Jan 12, 2021 11:12 am
- Forum: Classifieds - Parts
- Topic: Model A ford mainbearing mold
- Replies: 4
- Views: 913
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- Tue Jan 12, 2021 11:11 am
- Forum: Classifieds - Parts
- Topic: A crankshaft / T block mainbearing mold
- Replies: 3
- Views: 894
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- Wed Jan 06, 2021 9:59 am
- Forum: General Discussion Forum (started 2019)
- Topic: Babbitt
- Replies: 18
- Views: 1207
Re: Babbitt
George: i recommend N-F smelters ... the Nickle 2 babbitt is correct for our use and is designed for automotive high speed high pressure applications ...also N-F smelters will sell in small quantities that suit our small business or hobby situations ... good people to deal with ...always an optimist...
- Sat Jan 02, 2021 9:43 am
- Forum: Classifieds - Parts
- Topic: A crankshaft / T block mainbearing mold
- Replies: 3
- Views: 894
Re: A crankshaft / T block mainbearing mold
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- Sat Jan 02, 2021 9:43 am
- Forum: Classifieds - Parts
- Topic: Model A ford mainbearing mold
- Replies: 4
- Views: 913
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- Sat Jan 02, 2021 9:40 am
- Forum: Classifieds - Parts
- Topic: timing cover centering gage
- Replies: 18
- Views: 3243
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- Sat Jan 02, 2021 9:38 am
- Forum: Classifieds - Parts
- Topic: Ball cap , re-babbitted and bored to Std. or your specified diameter
- Replies: 20
- Views: 3631
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- Sat Jan 02, 2021 9:35 am
- Forum: Classifieds - Parts
- Topic: Mainbearing mold
- Replies: 31
- Views: 4738
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- Sat Jan 02, 2021 9:34 am
- Forum: Classifieds - Parts
- Topic: model T connecting rod mold
- Replies: 23
- Views: 4136
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- Sat Jan 02, 2021 9:33 am
- Forum: Classifieds - Parts
- Topic: Mainbearing mold
- Replies: 31
- Views: 4738
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- Sat Jan 02, 2021 9:32 am
- Forum: Classifieds - Parts
- Topic: Mainbearing linebore Model T and A Ford
- Replies: 30
- Views: 5287
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- Fri Dec 18, 2020 10:02 am
- Forum: Classifieds - Parts
- Topic: carburettor
- Replies: 7
- Views: 967
Re: carburettor
Stan:
i really do not know either ... i have seen the literature that states "as used on Dodge Brothers cars " ... i think this is just to say that DB used Stewart carbs. , this would be a good endorsement for Stewart ... always an optimist Gene French
i really do not know either ... i have seen the literature that states "as used on Dodge Brothers cars " ... i think this is just to say that DB used Stewart carbs. , this would be a good endorsement for Stewart ... always an optimist Gene French
- Fri Dec 18, 2020 9:56 am
- Forum: General Discussion Forum (started 2019)
- Topic: Merry Christmas to all !
- Replies: 18
- Views: 958
Re: Merry Christmas to all !
To All: yes Merry Christmas , and a Happy and prosperous New Year ... my family has much to celebrate this year ...my 36 year old daughter is recovering from a brain anurism and resulting stroke ... after 5 weeks in the hospital she is awake and regaining her muscle control and is alert and aware of...
- Thu Dec 17, 2020 9:14 am
- Forum: Classifieds - Parts
- Topic: carburettor
- Replies: 7
- Views: 967
Re: carburettor
Stan: what model early Dodge ? i have never seen a Dodge Brothers carb. with 4 bolt hole pattern on mounting plate ... i also have several of these carbs. and have never been sure what they fit ...all the DB engines i have seen had a 2 bolt mount ...the early models being up draft on the driver side...
- Sat Dec 12, 2020 8:45 am
- Forum: Classifieds - Parts
- Topic: Re-Babbitting service , Model T main bearings
- Replies: 4
- Views: 961
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- Sat Dec 12, 2020 8:45 am
- Forum: Classifieds - Parts
- Topic: Re-babbitted ball caps ( 4th. main)
- Replies: 4
- Views: 426
Re: Re-babbitted ball caps ( 4th. main)
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- Sat Dec 12, 2020 8:44 am
- Forum: Classifieds - Parts
- Topic: Mainbearing mold
- Replies: 31
- Views: 4738
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- Sat Dec 12, 2020 8:44 am
- Forum: Classifieds - Parts
- Topic: Mainbearing linebore Model T and A Ford
- Replies: 30
- Views: 5287
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- Sat Dec 12, 2020 8:43 am
- Forum: Classifieds - Parts
- Topic: model T connecting rod mold
- Replies: 23
- Views: 4136
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- Tue Dec 01, 2020 8:58 am
- Forum: Classifieds - Parts
- Topic: model T connecting rod mold
- Replies: 23
- Views: 4136
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- Tue Dec 01, 2020 8:58 am
- Forum: Classifieds - Parts
- Topic: Mainbearing linebore Model T and A Ford
- Replies: 30
- Views: 5287
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- Tue Dec 01, 2020 8:57 am
- Forum: Classifieds - Parts
- Topic: Mainbearing mold
- Replies: 31
- Views: 4738
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- Tue Dec 01, 2020 8:55 am
- Forum: Classifieds - Parts
- Topic: Re-babbitted ball caps ( 4th. main)
- Replies: 4
- Views: 426
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- Tue Dec 01, 2020 8:54 am
- Forum: Classifieds - Parts
- Topic: Re-Babbitting service , Model T main bearings
- Replies: 4
- Views: 961
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- Mon Nov 30, 2020 10:59 am
- Forum: Classifieds - Parts
- Topic: Re-babbitted main bearing caps,laminated shim set
- Replies: 0
- Views: 171
Re-babbitted main bearing caps,laminated shim set
For sale : Rebabbitted Model T main bearing sets , laminated shim set and timesaver lapping compound ... re-babbitted using tin base automotive high speed babbitt (SAE#2 Government Genuine alloy )... will supply caps bored to Standard diameter or customer specified dimension ... price of $145.00 inc...
- Fri Nov 20, 2020 7:00 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum (started 2019)
- Topic: An idea I tried today
- Replies: 6
- Views: 1049
Re: An idea I tried today
Les:
i have bored the babbitt lined inserts of the 5 mainbearing Dodge Brothers 4 cyl. engines by placing bronze bushings in the #2 and #4 mainbearing saddle in the block and the inserts in the center mainbearing saddle ... worked great ... always an optimist ...Gene French
i have bored the babbitt lined inserts of the 5 mainbearing Dodge Brothers 4 cyl. engines by placing bronze bushings in the #2 and #4 mainbearing saddle in the block and the inserts in the center mainbearing saddle ... worked great ... always an optimist ...Gene French
- Wed Nov 18, 2020 10:03 am
- Forum: General Discussion Forum (started 2019)
- Topic: 2 up 2 down project
- Replies: 23
- Views: 1499
Re: 2 up 2 down project
Les:
sent email ...
sent email ...
- Mon Nov 09, 2020 9:55 am
- Forum: Classifieds - Parts
- Topic: Re-babbitted ball caps ( 4th. main)
- Replies: 4
- Views: 426
Re: Re-babbitted ball caps ( 4th. main)
will also be interested in purchasing quantities of decent cores to re-babbitt ... i plan on attending Chickasha and Mcpherson and our regional swapmeets next year ... can pickup at a meet to eliminate the postage cost ...always an optimist ...Gene French 970-581-2808
- Sun Nov 08, 2020 11:52 am
- Forum: Classifieds - Parts
- Topic: Re-Babbitting service , Model T main bearings
- Replies: 4
- Views: 961
Re: Re-Babbitting service , Model T main bearings
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- Tue Nov 03, 2020 9:23 am
- Forum: Classifieds - Parts
- Topic: Re-babbitted ball caps ( 4th. main)
- Replies: 4
- Views: 426
Re: Re-babbitted ball caps ( 4th. main)
should have added my email address gfrench1953@hotmail.com
- Tue Nov 03, 2020 9:06 am
- Forum: General Discussion Forum (started 2019)
- Topic: What have you done to your T this November
- Replies: 37
- Views: 2516
What have you done to your T this November
I will start the topic out ... in addition to voting ,I re-babbitted 39 model T ball caps ( 4th.mains) ... i will be working on building up inventory in hopes of a prosperous year in 2021 ... with hopes that our lives will return to a pre-plandemic routine and we can again enjoy our lives and cars ....
- Mon Nov 02, 2020 4:14 pm
- Forum: Classifieds - Parts
- Topic: Re-babbitted ball caps ( 4th. main)
- Replies: 4
- Views: 426
Re-babbitted ball caps ( 4th. main)
Re-babbitted model T ball caps ... machined to standard or your needed diameter ... price is $45 + exchange + $15.05 medium flat rate postage in lower 48 states ... actual postage outside this area ...Gene French 970-581-2808
- Sat Oct 31, 2020 3:00 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum (started 2019)
- Topic: Mag rebuild with worn mains..
- Replies: 8
- Views: 495
Re: Mag rebuild with worn mains..
Dex:
.005 clearance on the thrust is in a very safe range ... i set new bearings at .003 to .004 clearance ... run it and enjoy ...always an optimist Gene French
.005 clearance on the thrust is in a very safe range ... i set new bearings at .003 to .004 clearance ... run it and enjoy ...always an optimist Gene French
- Mon Oct 26, 2020 8:24 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum (started 2019)
- Topic: Snow in October in Montana
- Replies: 17
- Views: 917
Re: Snow in October in Montana
Stan:
bunch of snow here too ... and very cold , currently -4 and a low of -9 is forecast for the evening with more snow .. is helping slow 2 of the states big fires ... always an optimist ...Gene French
bunch of snow here too ... and very cold , currently -4 and a low of -9 is forecast for the evening with more snow .. is helping slow 2 of the states big fires ... always an optimist ...Gene French
- Sun Oct 25, 2020 4:12 pm
- Forum: Classifieds - Parts
- Topic: Ball cap , re-babbitted and bored to Std. or your specified diameter
- Replies: 20
- Views: 3631
Re: Ball cap , re-babbitted and bored to Std. or your specified diameter
Larry: i have re-babbitted cam bearings for my own use ... this requires that you start with good shells , the bearing halves are often worn out of round on the outside diameter ... this condition and any wear in the bearing bore of the block makes for a loose bearing ... also , the difficulty in ge...
- Sun Oct 25, 2020 10:49 am
- Forum: Classifieds - Parts
- Topic: Ball cap , re-babbitted and bored to Std. or your specified diameter
- Replies: 20
- Views: 3631
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- Sun Oct 25, 2020 10:48 am
- Forum: Classifieds - Parts
- Topic: Mainbearing mold
- Replies: 31
- Views: 4738
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- Sun Oct 25, 2020 10:47 am
- Forum: Classifieds - Parts
- Topic: Mainbearing linebore Model T and A Ford
- Replies: 30
- Views: 5287
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- Sun Oct 25, 2020 10:46 am
- Forum: Classifieds - Parts
- Topic: model T connecting rod mold
- Replies: 23
- Views: 4136
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- Sun Oct 25, 2020 10:45 am
- Forum: Classifieds - Parts
- Topic: Mainbearing mold
- Replies: 31
- Views: 4738
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- Mon Oct 05, 2020 10:04 am
- Forum: General Discussion Forum (started 2019)
- Topic: Piston Clearance - Aluminum pistons
- Replies: 2
- Views: 273
Re: Piston Clearance
Anthonie:
i use .004" on the currently available aluminum pistons... always an optimist ...Gene French
i use .004" on the currently available aluminum pistons... always an optimist ...Gene French
- Fri Oct 02, 2020 8:54 pm
- Forum: Classifieds - Parts
- Topic: model T connecting rod mold
- Replies: 23
- Views: 4136
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- Fri Oct 02, 2020 10:00 am
- Forum: Classifieds - Parts
- Topic: Model A Ford connecting rod mold
- Replies: 10
- Views: 1560
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- Fri Oct 02, 2020 9:58 am
- Forum: Classifieds - Parts
- Topic: re-babbitted ball caps ( 4th.main )
- Replies: 6
- Views: 1164
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- Fri Oct 02, 2020 9:57 am
- Forum: Classifieds - Parts
- Topic: Mainbearing mold
- Replies: 31
- Views: 4738
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- Fri Oct 02, 2020 9:56 am
- Forum: Classifieds - Parts
- Topic: Model A Ford connecting rod mold
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- Views: 1560
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- Fri Oct 02, 2020 9:56 am
- Forum: Classifieds - Parts
- Topic: Mainbearing mold
- Replies: 31
- Views: 4738
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- Fri Oct 02, 2020 9:54 am
- Forum: Classifieds - Parts
- Topic: Mainbearing linebore Model T and A Ford
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- Mon Sep 28, 2020 4:43 pm
- Forum: Classifieds - Parts
- Topic: re-babbitted ball caps ( 4th.main )
- Replies: 6
- Views: 1164
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- Mon Sep 21, 2020 7:05 pm
- Forum: Classifieds - Parts
- Topic: Distributor wanted
- Replies: 4
- Views: 542
Re: Distributor wanted
Lorenzo:
i sold 2 several months ago on the MTFCA classifieds ... i have used these and liked them ... they are fairly current production and should be easy to find ... always an optimist ...Gene French
i sold 2 several months ago on the MTFCA classifieds ... i have used these and liked them ... they are fairly current production and should be easy to find ... always an optimist ...Gene French
- Mon Sep 21, 2020 9:04 am
- Forum: General Discussion Forum (started 2019)
- Topic: wire wheel spoke separation...
- Replies: 11
- Views: 723
Re: wire wheel spoke separation...
Alan:
drilling the 5/16 hole works well , i will heat the spoke to make it streach and extend into the drilled hole then weld ... when the spoke cools it is under some tension ... has worked well for me ... always an optimist ...Gene French
drilling the 5/16 hole works well , i will heat the spoke to make it streach and extend into the drilled hole then weld ... when the spoke cools it is under some tension ... has worked well for me ... always an optimist ...Gene French
- Sun Sep 20, 2020 8:31 pm
- Forum: Classifieds - Parts
- Topic: Distributor wanted
- Replies: 4
- Views: 542
Re: Distributor wanted
Auto-diz from Argentina...
- Sun Sep 20, 2020 10:27 am
- Forum: Classifieds - Parts
- Topic: timing cover centering gage
- Replies: 18
- Views: 3243
Re: timing cover centering gage
Dennis:
centering gage went out yesterday via priority mail ... you should have it by mid week next week ... always an optimist ...Gene French
centering gage went out yesterday via priority mail ... you should have it by mid week next week ... always an optimist ...Gene French
- Thu Sep 17, 2020 4:51 pm
- Forum: Classifieds - Parts
- Topic: Wtb 28 chevy adapter plate
- Replies: 6
- Views: 611
Re: Wtb 28 chevy adapter plate
Matt: it has been several years since i calculated the mechanical compression ratio of the adapter plate Scott machined ... seems to have been 5.7:1 as supplied ... this design can be machined on the cylinder head side 3/16" without any need to increase the depth of the socket head screws that are u...
- Sat Sep 12, 2020 2:13 pm
- Forum: Classifieds - Parts
- Topic: Wtb 28 chevy adapter plate
- Replies: 6
- Views: 611
Re: Wtb 28 chevy adapter plate
Matt: i will pass your contact info. onto Scott Hansen ( my neighbor) ... i don't know the current status of finished/un-finished plates or shipment status ... i do know that he has some done , in various stages of completion ... sorry i can not give more details on this project ...always an optimis...
- Fri Sep 11, 2020 3:52 pm
- Forum: Classifieds - Parts
- Topic: Re-Babbitting service , Model T main bearings
- Replies: 4
- Views: 961
Re: Re-Babbitting service , Model T main bearings
Note: this is your DISASSEMBLED and CLEANED motor block ... always an optimist ...Gene French 970-581-2808
- Fri Sep 11, 2020 10:16 am
- Forum: Classifieds - Parts
- Topic: Re-Babbitting service , Model T main bearings
- Replies: 4
- Views: 961
Re-Babbitting service , Model T main bearings
this is my "home rebuilders special" ... i re-babbitt and linebore the mainbearings in your COMPLETLY disassembled Model T motor block ... this is for standard configuration mainbearings , crankshafts and caps only ... the customer is responsible for determining the suitability of the motor block ,c...
- Sat Sep 05, 2020 8:59 pm
- Forum: Classifieds - Parts
- Topic: Bosch dist. $125. Sold
- Replies: 2
- Views: 526
Re: Bosch dist. $125
Mike:
will purchase , sent email ...always an optimist ...Gene French
will purchase , sent email ...always an optimist ...Gene French
- Thu Sep 03, 2020 9:02 pm
- Forum: Classifieds - Parts
- Topic: F-S N.O.S. Accessory 1926-7 headlight bar
- Replies: 7
- Views: 728
Re: F-S N.O.S. Accessory 1926-7 headlight bar
Bob:
assume you got my paypal payment ...always an optimist ...Gene French
assume you got my paypal payment ...always an optimist ...Gene French
- Sat Aug 22, 2020 8:16 am
- Forum: Classifieds - Parts
- Topic: timing cover centering gage
- Replies: 18
- Views: 3243
Re: timing cover centering gage
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- Sat Aug 22, 2020 8:15 am
- Forum: Classifieds - Parts
- Topic: re-babbitted ball caps ( 4th.main )
- Replies: 6
- Views: 1164
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- Sat Aug 22, 2020 8:13 am
- Forum: Classifieds - Parts
- Topic: linebore lite ( model T only linebore )
- Replies: 20
- Views: 4455
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- Sat Aug 22, 2020 8:12 am
- Forum: Classifieds - Parts
- Topic: Mainbearing linebore Model T and A Ford
- Replies: 30
- Views: 5287
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- Sat Aug 22, 2020 8:11 am
- Forum: Classifieds - Parts
- Topic: Model A Ford connecting rod mold
- Replies: 10
- Views: 1560
Re: Model A Ford connecting rod mold
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- Sat Aug 22, 2020 8:10 am
- Forum: Classifieds - Parts
- Topic: Mainbearing mold
- Replies: 31
- Views: 4738
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- Thu Aug 20, 2020 5:52 pm
- Forum: Classifieds - Parts
- Topic: Is this an early Gene French design?
- Replies: 8
- Views: 1203
Re: Is this an early Gene French design?
Gentlemen: looks as though someone will get a great deal ... shipping will be a bit of a shocker , i think that shipping will run more than the estimate ... anyway , someone will get a great unit for a small price...also , this frame appears to be drilled for both models T and A/B ...always an optim...
- Wed Aug 19, 2020 7:57 pm
- Forum: Classifieds - Parts
- Topic: Is this an early Gene French design?
- Replies: 8
- Views: 1203
Re: Is this an early Gene French design?
Steve T.
unlike KRW linebore , my boring bits have always been adjustable ... this eliminates the need for a reamer for every size crankshaft and also allows boring different diameters within the same motor block if needed ...always an optimist ...Gene French
unlike KRW linebore , my boring bits have always been adjustable ... this eliminates the need for a reamer for every size crankshaft and also allows boring different diameters within the same motor block if needed ...always an optimist ...Gene French
- Wed Aug 19, 2020 3:51 pm
- Forum: Classifieds - Parts
- Topic: Is this an early Gene French design?
- Replies: 8
- Views: 1203
Re: Is this an early Gene French design?
Steven: YES, that is one of my DUCTILE 80 cast iron line bore units ... is probably a 20+ year old unit ... uses a micrometer head for the tool offset gage ... also i don't think that the fine adjust screw was in the boring bar for easy setting of boring bit ... still a very good unit ... this will ...
- Mon Aug 10, 2020 4:49 pm
- Forum: Classifieds - Parts
- Topic: OT Dodge Brothers 1920 gas cap needed
- Replies: 16
- Views: 1349
Re: OT Dodge Brothers 1920 gas cap needed
Mark:
i will look around in my DB parts ... i am sure i have a cap IF i can find it ... am currently adding on my shop building and have stuff piled on top of piles of stuff ... too much stuff ! always an optimist ...Gene French
i will look around in my DB parts ... i am sure i have a cap IF i can find it ... am currently adding on my shop building and have stuff piled on top of piles of stuff ... too much stuff ! always an optimist ...Gene French
- Wed Aug 05, 2020 10:36 am
- Forum: Classifieds - Parts
- Topic: WTB roadster door latch and hinges passenger side
- Replies: 0
- Views: 476
WTB roadster door latch and hinges passenger side
wanted passenger side door latch and hinges for 1926 roadster ... always an optimist ... Gene French 970-581-2808 or email gfrench1953@hotmail.com
- Thu Jul 30, 2020 7:46 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum (started 2019)
- Topic: Found something interesting?
- Replies: 11
- Views: 1860
Re: Found something interesting?
Dan:
i have a bunch of Dodge Brothers parts ... a complete 1925 touring car , a 1917 Roadster cut down and several chassis ... great cars , powerful and reliable ... always an optimist Gene French
i have a bunch of Dodge Brothers parts ... a complete 1925 touring car , a 1917 Roadster cut down and several chassis ... great cars , powerful and reliable ... always an optimist Gene French
- Tue Jul 21, 2020 11:17 am
- Forum: General Discussion Forum (started 2019)
- Topic: I ALMOST GAVE UP........,
- Replies: 92
- Views: 6854
Re: I ALMOST GAVE UP........,
Danny: the world and especially our country needs many more adults that will take the time to teach others of all ages , but most especially our children ... practical skills and fact and inspire an interest in all things , teach confidence and high personal values ... build men and women of charact...
- Mon Jul 20, 2020 9:18 am
- Forum: Classifieds - Parts
- Topic: 1926/27 roadster doors and hinges
- Replies: 0
- Views: 512
1926/27 roadster doors and hinges
wanted to buy , a decent set of roadster doors and hinges for 1926 T roadster project ... always an optimist ...Gene French 970-581-2808
- Sat Jul 18, 2020 11:14 am
- Forum: General Discussion Forum (started 2019)
- Topic: I ALMOST GAVE UP........,
- Replies: 92
- Views: 6854
Re: I ALMOST GAVE UP........,
Henry:
you are to be commended ... an investment in our childrens future is time well spent ... we shall never give up , we shall remain strong and rightfully defiant and we shall stand for what is right and good ...always an optimist ...Gene French
you are to be commended ... an investment in our childrens future is time well spent ... we shall never give up , we shall remain strong and rightfully defiant and we shall stand for what is right and good ...always an optimist ...Gene French
- Thu Jul 16, 2020 10:03 am
- Forum: Classifieds - Parts
- Topic: duplex spare tire carrier
- Replies: 3
- Views: 922
Re: duplex spare tire carrier
to the top again , thanks MTFCA
- Thu Jul 16, 2020 10:03 am
- Forum: Classifieds - Parts
- Topic: Model A Ford mainbearing mold
- Replies: 7
- Views: 1305
Re: Model A Ford mainbearing mold
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- Thu Jul 16, 2020 10:02 am
- Forum: Classifieds - Parts
- Topic: Model A Ford connecting rod mold
- Replies: 10
- Views: 1560
Re: Model A Ford connecting rod mold
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- Thu Jul 16, 2020 10:01 am
- Forum: Classifieds - Parts
- Topic: model T connecting rod mold
- Replies: 23
- Views: 4136
Re: model T connecting rod mold
to the top again , Thanks MTFCA
- Thu Jul 16, 2020 10:00 am
- Forum: Classifieds - Parts
- Topic: Mainbearing linebore Model T and A Ford
- Replies: 30
- Views: 5287
Re: Mainbearing linebore Model T and A Ford
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- Thu Jul 16, 2020 9:59 am
- Forum: Classifieds - Parts
- Topic: Mainbearing mold
- Replies: 31
- Views: 4738
Re: Mainbearing mold
to the top again , thanks MTFCA
- Tue Jul 14, 2020 8:13 am
- Forum: Classifieds - Parts
- Topic: aluminum intake manifold and carburator
- Replies: 7
- Views: 1450
Re: aluminum intake manifold and carburator
the intake/carb. is spoken for ...thank you Ryan S. and MTFCA
- Mon Jul 13, 2020 7:46 pm
- Forum: Classifieds - Parts
- Topic: aluminum intake manifold and carburator
- Replies: 7
- Views: 1450
aluminum intake manifold and carburator
for sale: aluminum intake and aftermarket carburator ( model A carb. )... this is an aftermarket ( performance?) manifold of unknown manufacturer ... carb. will benefit from a rebuild ... manifold has a 1/8" pipe thread at elbow ... a simple pipe plug to close or use with vac. wipers or vac.tank for...
- Mon Jul 13, 2020 5:35 pm
- Forum: Classifieds - Parts
- Topic: duplex spare tire carrier
- Replies: 3
- Views: 922
Re: duplex spare tire carrier
pictures , i hope ... still an optimist Gene French 970-581-2808
- Mon Jul 13, 2020 12:33 pm
- Forum: Classifieds - Parts
- Topic: duplex spare tire carrier
- Replies: 3
- Views: 922
duplex spare tire carrier
for sale "Duplex Spare Tire Carrier " ...this is for the smaller diameter tire sizes ... probably up to the 21" sizes ... in good condition with light surface rust ...price is $50 plus postage to your zip code ...can ship INTERNATIONAL for actual postage amount ( i have never charged EXTRA for inter...
- Fri Jul 10, 2020 10:20 am
- Forum: Classifieds - Parts
- Topic: Houston to South Dakota and Back 07/10 to 07/15
- Replies: 7
- Views: 1235
Re: Houston to South Dakota and Back 07/10 to 07/15
Ignacio:
that style speedster is very nice ... i have a 1932 Plymouth PB 4 cyl. running gear that i envision as a Stutz Bearcat style speedster someday ...have a safe trip , and if you are in the area feel free to stop in ... always an optimist ...Gene French 970-581-2808
that style speedster is very nice ... i have a 1932 Plymouth PB 4 cyl. running gear that i envision as a Stutz Bearcat style speedster someday ...have a safe trip , and if you are in the area feel free to stop in ... always an optimist ...Gene French 970-581-2808
- Wed Jul 08, 2020 6:46 pm
- Forum: Classifieds - Parts
- Topic: speedster body for sale
- Replies: 2
- Views: 1062
Re: speedster body for sale
Speedster is sold ... thank you Timothy E. and MTFCA ... always an optimist ...Gene French
- Wed Jul 08, 2020 5:09 pm
- Forum: Classifieds - Parts
- Topic: speedster body for sale
- Replies: 2
- Views: 1062
Re: speedster body for sale
a picture of this speedster configured as a "hybrid" model A/T ... again ... only the rad tub and rusted turtle deck are for sale , the seat back and cushion are included ... always an optimist Gene French 970-581-2808
- Tue Jul 07, 2020 10:20 am
- Forum: Classifieds - Parts
- Topic: speedster body for sale
- Replies: 2
- Views: 1062
speedster body for sale
Speedster body and turtle deck for sale … this is the body sheet metal only and does NOT include the wire wheel chassis or the roadster pickup or the house or land in the photo … SHEET METAL BODY only … I sincerely hope this is clear … what I mean to say is that the speedster body only is for sale !...
- Mon Jul 06, 2020 3:26 pm
- Forum: Classifieds - Parts
- Topic: Houston to South Dakota and Back 07/10 to 07/15
- Replies: 7
- Views: 1235
Re: Houston to South Dakota and Back 07/10 to 07/15
speedster4.jpg speedster3.jpg speedster2.jpg speedster.jpg Ignacio: a few pictures of the speedster body ( TIN ONLY) that I will be offering for sale … I used this for several years in various configurations including the turtle deck and a pickup bed … basic body is the red tub … this is made to mo...
- Mon Jul 06, 2020 12:14 pm
- Forum: Classifieds - Parts
- Topic: Houston to South Dakota and Back 07/10 to 07/15
- Replies: 7
- Views: 1235
Re: Houston to South Dakota and Back 07/10 to 07/15
Ignacio:' don't know your route , but I am at Nunn,Colorado , near Cheyenne ,Wy. .... I have a simple speedster body and windshield for model T chassis and a turtle deck that can be adapted with some metal work … will try to post a picture later this evening … also have some chassis parts and other ...