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Allan....I pulled them out years ago and put them away...They may not be as intact as I remember. I will know after I dig them out of storage. I may need to buy a set and have them re-silvered.

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Great advice by Dan and Rich! A simple timer change over can easily cause your kickback problem if you either accidently cross a wire over or the timer you have installed is different to what you had. In this case it sounds like you have installed the same timer so the crossed wire sounds more viable? Double check connections at both timer and...

We’ll be there in the morning Prus, Allen, and Ursich.

Send them to Ken Kennedy in Columbiana Ohio

Chris is that a No 3 or 4 cap threes are about 21/4 inch across the thread

Thank you for sharing. It really seems that a lot of crank failures on rebuilt and even new cranks come down to not cutting enough radius in the crank journals.

Joe Morris was well known in HCCA circles for his knowledge and expertise of one and two cylinder Reo automobiles and rebuilding of the engines. The T cranks he made were because Joe...

This old Giant Equipment brochure was posted on Facebook back in may. Judging by the early phone number it’s 1950s, since they changed to the 7 digit phone numbers in 1958-59.

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Thanks all. I bought a 12V battery.

As many times as I've driven across Missouri, I haven't made it to Appleton City yet.
Maybe someday.

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Need complete assembly

I have used Bill for a number of car transportations as my brother has as well. ALWAYS THE BEST SERVICE AND COMMUNICATION!!!!!

His equipment is clean and first class. I've known Bill for a number of years now and its always a pleasure to have him handle my transport needs. Besides his transportation duties, he is a damn nice guy to know and chat...

I don't know specifically what they are, other than being T-based speedsters.

The original poster specifically inquired about Mercury, Paco, or similar period correct speedsters.
Not T-based speedsters, as a general category.

The tight tops shown on the cars are the way tops should look. Tops with pulls, sags, etc. are not made right or installed right. I did upholstery on collector cars for 35 years and made and installed many tops. Getting them to look right was very difficult.

Just made a few parts.

Andre
Belgium

There is a complete 1909 REO car for sale in Montana. It is a Vanderbrink Auction. here is the link to the auction. I also have it in a separate thread here in the Forum.

It is lot # 303M

Not picky, replacing the one stolen off my fathers T along with all the rest of the brass when he was in Vietnam. He had built it out of two tops when he was a kid.

What year/type - even halves ?

The late Stan Howe also re-printed the OF manual.

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Thanks Allen but. Clutch aka high/low pedal has cam and slow speed notch inside and are both reproduced for US LHD cars.
It is the reverse and Brake pedal that have cams made in the pedal.
Easy way for brake is to get a Rocky Mountain brake pedal I guess.

Anyone found an easy for the other pedals?

We’ve had some interest, but it’s still available. How about a price drop to $1,750. Happy to discuss trades for smaller stuff, parts, shiny brass, etc.

David, email works for me. I sent you an email.

7/32-32

Like Scott said above 7/32 - 32 listed in the original parts manuals, T-3536 and T-3537 (swivel and jamb nut). Close to a 12-.32, but it's not.

Sherman is a little over an hour from me. I'm listed in both magazines, or a family member is. Have them give me a call, or send a text through here. Charlie

No. They do not have any removable lock rings. One piece rims just like a Model T but 26 .I have a set of new Coker 34x4 but they are straight side.

Here are some links to previous discussions to add to some confusion
Dave Sosnoski researching handles
Differences
Regulator for 1926 to 1931

Thanks Frank for posting the links. The last one was to my own old post in 2011. I had forgotten about that post. It's Hell to get old.

New price is $9500

My apologies - I meant long gone as in retired ! Erik B. would know if he's still on the planet.

I find it interesting that Roller Bearings are noted in the article.

S bracket sold. L bracket still available.

Allan from down under.

I've seen the B tanks hung from the rear cross member of the frame, if that's any help whatsoever. (Not on Model T's, of course)

Can you please provide additional photos, especially engine, under carriage and front interior. Is this original engine and what is the block engine number? Many thanks...
Mike Barrett

Mike I sent you a private message. I have a google drive with 100 pictures I can send to you. Need an email address.

The only interchangeable parts are the large ball bearing and the shifter at the transmission

It was a long time ago, but if I recall correctly? These can be easily adapted to fit and work on a model T car. The biggest problem is that the magneto sits out somewhat beyond the outside of the frame rail. Not much of a problem for some speedsters, however a stock bodied car with stock hood has a real problem with the aesthetics.
The other main...

Fuse was the problem! A visual said element was not blown but ohm reading proved otherwise. Because of gen/ voltage reg problems, I have 6 v alternator on there now.

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Someone correct me if I'm wrong, but these rims were a one year (1919) deal. Then Ford went to the rims with integral lugs. These rims are also used on Buffalo Disc wheels, but with a heavy retainer ring that went around the entire rim and the retainer ring was held in place with 4 lug bolts. Just FYI...........

Didn't get your email, so I sent you one, Dan!

Phil

Hi Robert, were you able to find them and are they for sale?

Yes they cost to ship, that's ok. What will I owe you for the boards? My cell 419-306-3966 for text

any condition?

What a great picture of an Aussie T. I like the water bag location

I completely overlooked that detail Layden. Thankyou for pointing it out.

Allan from down under.

The tube shifting in the tyre happens when the tyre is underinflated. The valve stem hole in the rim and the same in the felloe will tend to hold the valve stem vertical, so when the tube wants to shift it will tend to tear away from the stem. The same can happen with metal stem tubes. The correct tyre pressure is the answer.

On a 21 flat based...

I'll give you a call tomorrow!

When I repaired our fenders, i replaced the wire and put a bead undernaeth the cracks. Saw my uncle do that on a VW Beetle. The insurance man said that after an accident that it needed a bead to reinforce the area. He said that too soon, as the bead was already there.

Steve, thanks for your purchase. If you need any more, let me know.

George

Hi Richard, Brass Windshield Frame shipped, should receive by 7/15.

This page about cooling and flushing may help:

These videos show flushing:

I sent two of those otherwise great shape coils to someone in the mid-west to rebuild.

When I asked about them two years later, I was told they needed new points and none were available.

Evidently there are still no points available!

When I restored my Model N, I used the original Heinze coils. They all needed new points. I think RV may made...

Reduced price to $600 for the set. Other drums individual drums available.

I dont even have a car they would fit and I am tempted to buy them at the asking price.

Chris, you're too kind! Glad you enjoy the parts. It's a labor of love, as you well know!

Jeff

Still looking. Anyone in the Arizona vicinity?

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In the front pages of club magazine.

Good morning,
Is the engine frozen or does it turn over? Thanks

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Get a car and a rebuilt motor for about the price of a car. Or make me a reasonable offer.
R/S,
Jonathan Bodine
406 498 3946 or send an email through this website.

No longer available.

Thanks Kim!

Here's my work in progress....still need to add the springs, retainers and pins....but the more I look at this and the further I go, I am starting to see that I'm going to have to add a few things I hadn't planed on (cross sections of a valve line....the relationship of the valve to guide position in block, to spring, retainer, pin,...

Thanks much!

BTT - price reduction to $75 a set - drop me a note through the Forum, please.

Price improvement. :) :)

I ended up putting a 90* on the backside of the intake.

It's not visible except for the vacuum hose, if I were to plug it, at the 90 or with the 90 removed. it would not be visible at all.

Eagads, loctite instead of safety wire?!

maybe this is what you are looking for?

Spent the day touring with the love birds, July 5th. It was amazing to see the both of them sitting side by side enjoying their time together with their model t friends. You could tell just being around them they are still the young couple in love.

just sayin'

frontyboy

An old radiator man told me to use ground ginger, I have used it on many vehicles and it always works. Those seal tabs that come with a new GM water pump are ground ginger, I some times find it at the Dollar Store, I use about 1/2 a jar (about 3 1/2 in tall) for a T. Put it in a hot engine and dissolve it in a cup of hot water before adding and...

Clock is spoken for.

I see what you mean, might it be better then to make an adapter bracket that basically does a 90 degree turn to put 3 bolt holes on the top but still use the side mount?

Sounds like luck wasn't enough, I just heard that Patrick broke his crank and they both decided to call it quits, sorry to hear that.

Yes it is available. Thanks

Thanks for the offers. We will retrieve the car and trailer tomorrow and bring it home to KY!

Larry, a second type has a shoulder around the inside diameter of the rim. This shoulder wedges on the outer felloe edge. This type does not have the slits that let water into the rim/tyre assembly. The U shaped clip grip on the shoulder, rather than a cut out. They are interchangeable on the correct wheels. I have found Kelsey branded rims of...

After days of playing with it, I answered my own question. The passenger latch does not lock from the inside as they purposefully cut and bent a tab down to prevent the lever from being pulled back (no position 3 for right side).
Also, if you were to lock the door with a key from the outside, it can not be unlocked from the inside.
The knob is 1/4...

53D51662-694A-4BCB-A372-374510D8EA84.jpeg main input shaft. Zoom in for details! she has seen better days. Sad but true this hobby sometimes.
Looking for one in the classifieds but also talked to a friend of mine that’s a retired machinist.
He said “ I can make that”

A glimpse of hope
Bryant

D371BE8C-07D2-43E7-B08D-906BEDA4D44B.jpeg looking for this main input shaft. :shock:

Over to the left, first photo, like the bike in the back of the truck. Maybe belong to the kid running messages from the telegraph office.

The graphite/enamel/mineral spirits mix does harden and provides great slickness between the leafs. After applying, assemble the leafs together and tighten, then clean off any mix on the outside edges, tops and bottoms of the assembled springs with mineral spirits and paint with a gloss black paint of your choice. I brush painted mine with gloss...