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Michael Peternell

Non-synchro gear boxes will shift with no grinding if handled correctly. You can actually shift one faster than most synchro boxes if you have good throttle control. True statement Pat. As a retired truck driver, you only need to use the clutch taking off or at a complete stop. Whether a 10,13,15, ...

Michael Peternell

Happy Thanksgiving to all.

Michael Peternell

I wouldn't waste my time trying to partially re-spoke that wheel. I would do one of the following: - Find a better wheel locally - Purchase a rebuilt wheel from the U.S. Yup! Trying to put really expensive lipstick on a pig. No offense to the original poster. Best thing I did on my 15. Gives me at ...

Michael Peternell

I have been quiet on this topic but working behind the scenes on what to do about this. Rod & I have come up with a new vetting process with new sign-ups to the forum. We still cannot prevent fraudsters from operating though and best to keep your guard up. If you get a message reply and ask for the...

Michael Peternell

Wouldn't the Regan press work if used back asswords?

Michael Peternell

Probably the cheapest upgrade someone will get if you're running a good engine. No offense to Henry but that carb will make a stock carb look bad on a any day.

Michael Peternell

Do you remember who rebuilt it?

Michael Peternell

Picture 7. No radiator, tank cooled, guessing from the Picture on a frozen lake I'm sure it worked just fine.

Michael Peternell

It's a drop and go engine. It is about half price to get one done. Hope everyone had a happy Halloween!

Michael Peternell

Email sent.

Michael Peternell

I'll bite. I'll send you a PM.

Michael Peternell

https://www.mtfca.com/discus/messages/3 ... 1373403034
Is this the type you are looking for?

Michael Peternell

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Michael Peternell

Just asking, who's your dad?

Michael Peternell

Recently I bought a hand wiper off of the MTFCA classifieds. With shipping it came to $17.98. I asked if PayPal was okay and it was. I sent him $20.00 friends and family. I received my package today. PXL_20251020_202932514.jpg PXL_20251020_202801963.jpg I had to smile!!! I got $2.02 change. Made my ...

Michael Peternell

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Michael Peternell

I do not know if this is a reproduction or an original. I suspect reproduction but really know nothing about vintage plates.
Delivered in the lower 48 states $75.00.
Thanks for your consideration.
Mike Peternell

Michael Peternell

Coffee, tea, or...? Correct answer gets 10 % discount.

Michael Peternell

I'll bight. Pm me for how to pay and ship.

Michael Peternell

Michael Peternell wrote: ↑
Mon Sep 22, 2025 7:04 pm
https://www.fastpeoplesearch.com/name/j ... california
Narrowed it down.

I hope you tried these?

Michael Peternell

I'm willing to split the cost of shipping. I'll palletize and ship Fastenal.
Thanks for your consideration!
Mike Peternell

Michael Peternell

…and… You DO NOT WANT any reproduction cans if you actually intend to use them. They leak. Evidently the reproductions had some kind of “fine print” disclosure in their advertising or packaging that said they are not intended for actual use… Hey Adam, pretty sure the fine print is a liability issue...

Michael Peternell

What? No one is at least going to tell me what's wrong with it? LOL!

Michael Peternell

Pictures of the engine.

Michael Peternell

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Michael Peternell

No worries friend! That's the number stamped on it? It's pretty much a stock rebuild therefore the price.. I'd trade even up for rebuildable OHV head. Any takers?

Michael Peternell

Might help knowing what was done to the motor/trans as well as year. As far as speedster engine there may be a huge difference between a stock rebuild and a speedster rebuild. I posted the serial number. If anyone is seriously interested please PM or email me. I will give you the contact informatio...

Michael Peternell

My apologies. The generator front can't be done with this block. My bad! No one wants a cheap rebuilt engine for a speedster project?

Michael Peternell

It has a ring gear and starter hogshead, A generator front cover can also be arranged. There is at least $4000.00 worth of parts put into it.
Thanks for looking!

Michael Peternell

I have a completely rebuilt engine and transmission that I don't need. Serial number 2347110. $4800.00.
Located in Kandiyohi MN. Pm or email me with any questions. I can help with shipping via Fastenal or other carrier.
Mike Peternell

Michael Peternell

Best I've seen for the money! If I were near it I'd own it!

Michael Peternell

Any luck??

Michael Peternell

Trying to get my head around it. A rear view mirror with a light to show what's coming from behind?
Very cool accessory!

Michael Peternell

https://www.fastpeoplesearch.com/name/j ... california
Narrowed it down.

Michael Peternell

https://www.fastpeoplesearch.com/name/james-h-mcneal
Starter kit. I used it and spoke directly to the wife of the second owner of my 15 T. Kind of spooky how much they know.

Michael Peternell

TXGOAT2 wrote: ↑
Fri Aug 08, 2025 1:49 pm
That's a beautiful bottom end!

I said the same thing outloud 30 years ago or so. We are still married! Sorry about going off topic!

Michael Peternell

I'll give you a call tomorrow!

Michael Peternell

From start to finish, Genix Flooring provided excellent service. I love how my kitchen and entryway look with their stone flooring options. Not sure what the flooring thing has to do with anything. I saw your car at the last 2 lincoln rallies. Very cool and very fast up the hill! Well done sir! Mike

Michael Peternell

Hello Darel, Mike Peternell here. I'll send you a PM. My wife and I came down to see your store a few years ago. Andy Loso and I were good friends. Talk soon!

Michael Peternell

Try Tim Morsher, I sent him a few, he went through them and with his transmissions we both ended up with one. The ones that have patent pending on the case have bearings that seem to be made out of unatainium. Bearings on the later ones are easier to get. Tim can probably explain better. For what it...

Michael Peternell

LoL! I wondered where that would end up!

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Heading south on Wednesday! Can't wait to see the toys!

Michael Peternell

Museum is a days worth, good idea traveling that far.

Michael Peternell

https://www.museumofamericanspeed.org/s ... union.html
Anyone on the forum going?

Michael Peternell

A 1910 correct hubcap! Oh the blasmany!

Michael Peternell

If you put it on a pallet Fastenal will ship it cheaper than anyone else I have been able to come up with. Totally agree. I've shipped engines to and from California and Utah and Oklahoma. Hands down what Russ said. You're not going to get a exact delivery date. They put it on the truck when they h...

Michael Peternell

Put my name on it Jay! I sent you an email.

Michael Peternell

I am lucky enough to own one of Hanks builds. It was commissioned and put together by a good friend.The custom built parts are incredible! Hank is cut from a different cloth than most!

Michael Peternell

Email sent. If you didn't get it let me know.

Michael Peternell

I have a re-cap kit sitting in the mailbox today and it may be that I am soldering new caps in later in the week...I just wish I could figure out which one to avoid a lot of work replacing them all. It's best to replace them all. When caps go bad, they usually short out. When they short, there's al...

Michael Peternell

Just sent a small wood crate to Tulsa OK from Albany MN. 18" long, 10" wide, and 8" deep, weighing 38lbs. USPS quote was $70.00, Fastenal Blue Lane was under $50.00. I've had great luck with these folks! I do know that things have changed for Fastenal since covid. Tough to get stuff east from the we...

Michael Peternell

Latest project finished, started with repro brass ship's clock housings and transplanted the guts out of a 60 MPH GPS speedo, made matching faces on the computer and voila - expensive(?) looking gauges. Good enough for me. Very well done! Don't know what they cost, but could be a great side hustle.

Michael Peternell

Why would you want to trap heat inside either of them? same as painting the inside of an engine without an external oil cooler, something like 18% of oil temperature is transferred through the metal of an engine. I have been an insulation contractor for the last 20 plus years. The heat will transfe...

Michael Peternell

BobP wrote: ↑
Sat Aug 31, 2024 11:46 am
You better read it closely, 30% buyers fee, Whoooo, That is the biggest fee I have seen on automobiles.

I just said to myself the exact same thing while reading! If that's the case , it's like a $3000 car for the head and wheels?

Michael Peternell

Any T guys going? Looks to be a very good show

Michael Peternell

First picture. Little salesman sample wagon on the bottom right. THAT would be cool in a man cave!

Michael Peternell

TRDxB2 wrote: ↑
Wed Jul 03, 2024 10:25 pm
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Battery is charged but still no spark - maybe its....

Only took a second or so. That's funny!

Michael Peternell

... to take some scrap in of course! After a home remodel job, I had a few pieces of scrap metal. I also had a urge to see what my T weighs... and thought boy, if I take the scrap to the scrap yard in the T, then I'll get a free weigh-in too! My strategy succeeded and the old T served well over the...

Michael Peternell

Jerry VanOoteghem wrote: ↑
Wed Jul 31, 2024 2:19 pm
"You'll go blind"

No? Wrong place?

Now that's funny!!!

Michael Peternell

After reading spoke related threads for years, it would seem that the new spokes never shrink,never rot,never dry out,never swell,1 time repair for forever, they just remain perfect thru out time.This can not be as wood changes with humidity. Once the new spokes are installed, are they just painted...

Michael Peternell

Wow! 2nd best. You run with a tough bunch. Beautiful cars!

Michael Peternell

The plot thickens! Looks like he was trying the same thing last year on the red T. Keep your eye out! If you're lucky he will be coming to a show near you. Great trip Rudy and Roddy!,

Michael Peternell

If you check picture 7, please note the two gentleman trying to hotwire the green car behind. I new it was a setup when one met me at my house and I had to pick the other one up in ND. Turns out was all a plan to get them in and out of Montana undetected!

Michael Peternell

Heard this guy might be a little sketchy, but he's gotta pretty cool ride!

Michael Peternell

More.

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More.

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Michael Peternell

PM sent.
Mike

Michael Peternell

Want to meet up at the Divide county threshing bee in Crosby ND? Drive wise about the same. I'm going to be there, and pretty sure other folks I know wood take them off your hands.

Michael Peternell

My wife and I went and found their place last summer. Got to meet him and his wife. Had great fun visiting while the wife was shopping and visiting. We're going to do it again this year! Just the walk to Darel`s office is worth the trip! Anyone that's been there can attest to that! Happy Birthday si...

Michael Peternell

Check out the highway sign. Bisy?

Michael Peternell

Not sure, but back in the day, they would refer to a man as being cut from a finer cloth than most. That's Mike.
Mike Peternell

Michael Peternell

Judging from the license plate, I'd say absolutely.

Michael Peternell

Email sent.

Michael Peternell

If I sell a car on here there is no way for me to give you a title. My state does not issue a title for anything before 1975. I have never have had a problem for people getting a title in they state on cars I have sold. What’s the big deal? Dan I've bought 2 speedster without titles. One from Calif...

Michael Peternell

If my calculations are right, that's 6500 T`s running with no buzz coil issues! Other issues maybe, but not bad coils.
Congratulations sir!!

Michael Peternell

Dollisdad wrote: ↑
Fri May 24, 2024 9:21 am
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Last picture. Zoom in and look at the reflection from the car. That is a well polished T!!!!

Michael Peternell

Steve, When I put Hasslers on I noticed no improvement in the ride. Cast iron front wheels and steel cleats on the rear, may have overrode any benefit. :D Good to see you back, Kevin in "Ewetah" Now that is a peach!!! Front belt drive! Just curious if it rattles things. I have a new old stock I'm c...

Michael Peternell

I'll bite.

Michael Peternell

That would seem to be a very fair price.

Michael Peternell

DHort wrote: ↑
Fri Apr 26, 2024 12:47 pm
I did not ask for it. It just showed up. Does that mean I have to go shopping since I know Sears is not going to send me a Wish List?

Nice surprise, I didn't ask either but a great weekend treat!

Michael Peternell

https://www.aumannvintagepower.com/project/the-pre-30-tractor--vehicle-auction---2024-70483/details Many of the cars on the sale were used on a movie set. I have no affiliation to the cars but will be in Nokomis this weekend for tractor school. Just in case anyone is interested in any them I could g...

Michael Peternell

Dead short. Check your ground cable.

Michael Peternell

Scott Conger is the guy.

Michael Peternell

Found this in the same catalog as the Stevens tools.

Michael Peternell

RajoRacer wrote: ↑
Sat Mar 23, 2024 5:30 pm
Is there a date anywhere in there ?

Looked all over and can't find one. It's full of information pre `25 for most vehicle's. Spent a couple hours going through it. Lots more T after market stuff. More pictures to come.

Michael Peternell

Michael Peternell

Michael Peternell

Found an old catalog with quite a listing of Stevens tools.

Michael Peternell

Wow!!!!!!!!!!! I thought this post was about a building.

Michael Peternell

Email sent.

Michael Peternell

I'll bite Jay. Consider sold!

Michael Peternell

ThreePedalTapDancer wrote: ↑
Tue Feb 27, 2024 11:20 am
Neat accessory, doubtful you will come across another. Easy to mount under the floor board or on outside of the dash. Works great.

I own the one Jay posted so that makes two!

Michael Peternell

Are they really that rare?

Michael Peternell

Looking for one in rebuilt or rebuildabal condition. Looks like this one.

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