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Herb,
I'm not sure. but I don't think they're camping. It looks more to me like a "Hoverville" of the depression.

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I dunno how many Turlock's there are in the USA, but I'm thinking not many. The second and fourth photos were taken just south of Modesto (where I live) in Turlock, CA I bet.

Thanks for posting!

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Why do you even need a windshield at 20 MPH? :lol: :lol: :lol: Congrats on getting your title. When I did mine here in CA I didn't even have a Bill of Sale. It had been my grandfathers truck, then my uncle had it and I got it from my uncle in about 2002. It hadn't been licensed since 1941. I was abl...

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Neal,' My TT was my grandfathers from 1946 until his passing in 1965. It was his ranch truck, used for all manner of work. He always called it his "Baby Lincoln". It is my unsubstantiated belief that "Baby Lincoln" was a term originally applied to the Model A when it came out because folks thought i...

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I just read in MSN's "Today in History" that on this date Ford Motor Company sold it's first automobile, a Model A, to a fellow named Ernest Pfenning of Chicago. And so it began.......

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I'd be looking for a vacuum leak.

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The bottom line is that Model T engines are extremely simple. An engine my be "plumb wore out" and still run because nothing critical has actually failed, like a broken rod, valve, piston, crankshaft. etc. In my opinion the reason they keep running as they do is the absence of many modern car featur...

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I'm too far away form you to make the trip worthwhile, but I'm pretty sure someone near you will take it off your hands.

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I'm purely guessing, but in looking at the same photo as the one John posted in my copy of the book it looks to me like the "screen" material is a woven chain link style steel mesh. It looks to me like that sort of heavy chain link that's woven out of a heavy gauge wire. If I'm correct it would have...

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If speed is all-important then a T isn't the car. There are too many reasons to list.

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Susanne, Your story reminds me of another: My youngest son, at the time about 18, was not a fan of the TT. In fact, he didn't like it at all (a fact that's since changed). One Saturday morning I needed materials for a backyard project. My modern truck was in the shop, so I asked him to come along in...

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I visited a local fruit stand a number of of times in the TT. One day I stopped in driving a modern car. The young lady who runs the place looked at me then smiled in recognition saying, "You're the guy with the old truck you have to wind up!"

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Norm,

I don't know how accurate it was, but I once read that there was a movement in the 1890's to close the U.S. Patent Office. The argument of the proponents of this plan was simply, "After all, everything that can be invented already has been invented."

Boy, were they ever on the wrong track.

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You should also be thinking about your plan once you have a T and it's "on the road". Living in Henderson, NV means there are a lot of very lonely roads to explore. Think about what you should carry with you in the way of tools, duct tape, baling wire, etc. Always carry a cell phone. Always be sure ...

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Using the running boards is not as reliable an indicator as I formerly thought, Take a look at this: https://www.mtfca.com/phpBB3/viewtopic.php?f=2&t=14025&sid=c017488bcf6ffd32f5370a4a4b22def9 One item not mentioned is the patent plate. It probably is one to the more reliable indicators. You may nev...

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Years ago I had a '68 Ford F-250 that Dennis's truck reminds me of. It had a very similar lumber rack too. That old truck was indestructible and unstoppable. It had a 390 cu. in. V-8 with a 4 speed granny manual transmission, a Posi traction rear end, AM radio and a heater. The darn thing would get ...

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I'm reasonably certain that Justin is right. Short vs. long running boards was a function of the cab style once the long boards were introduced.

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Leo,
I have a little grandson who is 6 1/2 now. When he was about 3 he would watch that movie ("Cars") as many times a day as his parents would allow. He has all the toys and loves McQueen! Makes me smile.

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Tom is on the right track. It's been 20 years since I had my Muncie apart to replace the bearings. I do not remember any seals in the thing at all. It relies on gravity to keep the oil contained, which can bee less than wholly effective. It's hard for me to imagine any pressure buildup. The top od t...

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Well John, either it's an old photo (July 1959 or before) or it's a more recent photo in which an old flag was used. That 48 star flag was replaced 61 years ago today when the 49th star was added for Alaska on July4, 1959. It didn't last long. One year later, July 4, 1960 the 50th star was added for...

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I love it!!

I suppose in Ruckstell under/gearbox under/Ford low you can point it in a direction, set the throttle, go for a sandwich, and by the time you return not much has changed.

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Like David, I too THINK it was about 1924. You must remember that old style parts were used up until gone, then the newer style was introduced into production. This suggests that the boot scraper style may nor have appeared everywhere at the same exact time.

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Whatever you use, be SURE to wear gloves designed for that purpose! Any of the products you're likely to use are quite toxic and it's best to avoid direct contact with your skin.

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How come only one wheel? Was it damaged?

Looking very good!!

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Dang. All this time I've been searching for a pair of my grandson's gym socks.

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Larry,
It's often 100 + deg. F. in Turlock during summer. Right now it's a cool 96 deg. F.

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The "Salvage Vehicle" laws vary from state to state. I suggest you spend a little time on the CA DMV website and research the various aspects of the situation specifically as to CA law. Since this forum is nationwide (international for that matter) some of the responses here may or may not be applic...

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The chisel is a good approach. Another I'd suggest is a hack saw blade. Cut it in two places and push out the pieces.

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It was never mine, but I grew up with it. This is my maternal grandfather on his Caterpillar Two Ton. This particular tractor was a Cat, not the earlier Holt. Holt made the "Holt Caterpillar Two Ton" from about 1919 until 1925. In 1925 Holt and Best merged to create Caterpillar. This tractor was pro...

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Perhaps a little thread drift, but this is the OT board. :lol: These photos bring to mind my longtime interest in the various possible engine configurations. V, I opposed, etc. I learned a little about this subject in the USN. The submarine I served on half a century ago was laid down in 1949. She w...

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I don't believe there are any clearance guidelines or "settings". I just ran mine tight enough to eliminate excessive movement being sure everything moved freely and that's it. I may be wrong, but it's been working fine for 18 years since had it apart.

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I'm not certain, but I think it's a 1947 Pontiac

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If you're interested in digging a little deeper into what year your truck might be take a look at the horn button, the patent plate and the rear chassis cross member. These will point in a direction, but probably not pinpoint the YOM. If your truck is registered/licensed leave that part alone. Resea...

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Firewall brackets are listed as 1917-1922 and 1923-1927. I'm not positive about this, but I think the difference was to accommodate a metal vs. wood firewall. I THINK if you change from a wood firewall to a metal firewall you'll need to change the brackets too. Of course you cold make one. Alternati...

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Thanks Mark! That makes all sense.

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We pretty much all know that when the carb mixture is too lean the engine will run hotter. I know this is a fact because I've experienced it. Frankly, I don't actually understand it. Simple Vulcan logic would suggest just the opposite. More fuel = more heat not less fuel = more heat. What's the reas...

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I've learned to NEVER mail a check without folding it into a letter size piece of paper AND entering on the memo line what it's for. My kids laugh at me for doing this. For that matter I doubt any of them write more than 1 or 2 checks a year. No cash either. Everything is electronic.

Bah!

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I wholeheartedly agree with Mark. As long as the engine is running and the pump is pumping everything is fine. When you shut off the engine the thermosiphon system would ordinarily continue to work until the engine cools down. The not moving pump prevents this proper operation. Take the pump off and...

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It might be hard to get an answer here. Most of us tend to encourage that smell, not defeat it.

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As far as I know it's a filler hole. You take out both this plug and the on the side of the clam shell, then pour lubricant into the upper hole until it starts to run out of the lower hole, which measures the correct level. At least that's how I understand it. Mine is an early TT and doesn't have on...

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When I was a kid my grandfather was using what's now my TT on his ranch. The ol' truck and his Cat 2 Ton were his main implements. The truck was there when he bought the ranch in 1946. It never left the place until he retired in 1963 and it was hauled to the new house. Every year in the spring befor...

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It's l in how you look at it. The first vehicle I ever drove was my grandfather's 1918 TT, which is mine now. So, in a way the ol' truck was my first car even though I didn't own it until years later.

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Cory is on the right track. I think you should be looking for an intake leak.

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Frank,

Look up Occam's Razor. In the 14th century William of Occam postulated that, all things equal, the simplest answer to a problem tends to be the correct answer.

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dang. Who'da thunk?

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My maternal grandmother was born in 1902 and died in 2000 at the age of 97. I have often pondered all the changes, both good and bad, that occurred in her lifetime. The effects of several wars and all the technological advances are immeasurable. I can't possibly list all the wonderful art, architect...

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Look at it like this: If Henry (the other one) had lived forever and continued to produce the Model T into modern times we wouldn't have a hobby, they'd just be old used cars.

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I think it's arrogant to even consider the question of, " Should [he} be allowed". If he's a member in good standing it's his choice, not yours. I doubt your club by-laws even permit such an arbitrary action as not allowing him to go.

Mind your own business.

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This is probably a foolish question, but here goes: I once read a post on this forum that commented on the chain drives used in old trucks. The comment was something l like, "...and with the chain drive there's no differential to worry about". That doesn't pass the smell test with me. Common sense w...

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They are completely different. The TT worm drive is very simple and has no adjustments. You just bolt it together. I'm not sure about the TT Ruckstell. That might introduce a higher level of complexity.

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In this case you'd need someone to drive while you troubleshoot - When I'm trying to find an elusive noise I use a length of vacuum cleaner hose like a stethoscope to find it. I've had astonishing success with this simple trick.

Good luck!!

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If memory serves I think if you jack up one wheel, turn the crank and count the engine revolutions it takes for one wheel revolution you need to divide by 2. 5 engine revolutions should get 2 wheel revolutions meaning it has 5:1 gears. If it takes a little over 7 engine revolutions to get 2 wheel re...

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Very cool project. A little gas, oil, starting fluid -you'll have it running in no time.

Good luck with it!! We'll expect to see progress photos.

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My TT is an early 1918 based on all the evidence but the engine is a later replacement, SN 7696664, which makes it a May 23, 1923 engine. Lacking any other better information I guess that's the old girls birthday. So, I forgot. Oh well. Better luck in 3 years when it's 100.

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I don't know the answer to your question, but thanks for posting this. Until now I thought I had discovered all the TT parts that make it different from a regular T. I didn't know the apron was different. Learn something every day.

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I think maybe some of you guys need more to do.

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IMHO differential oil leaking out at the wheels can mean only one thing - failed seals. Each side has 3 seals, the outboard grease seal, the inboard grease seal and the inner differential oil seal. They probably will only get worse as time goes by and you accumulate miles. The only fix that I'm awar...

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I greatly fear Hal is absolutely correct. There is a very bad virus out there. We need to take precautions, particularly most of us on this forum being "senior" citizens. BUT, we re being played. The media wants ratings, the politicians want votes. Apparently both groups are willing to do pretty muc...

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Sorry to intrude, but I must ask: What is a "TT small differential housing"? If you're talking about the axle housing, I believe they're all the same size. If you mean the differential case, they too are all the same size, earlier ones machined for a pinion shaft and later ones machined for a pinion...

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When you're having a bad day, consider the fate of poor Aeschylus (c. 535 - c. 455 BC). Aeschylus was a very early playwright, considered the founder of tragedy. He died while visiting the island of Sicily, where, according to legend, a bird dropped a tortoise on his head, killing him. No way could ...

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I think we've all had those days. No matter what you do it goes south on you. Sometimes it's better to just take a Mulligan. Go have a couch attack and hope for better tomorrow. That usually works for me.

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That's an amazing set-up. When G.M.C. develops a modern electric truck, they should use that phot as the center piece of the ad campaign.

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Great photos all. I particularly like the 3rd on with the girl and Hotel Cabrillo in the background. I thought I'd be smart and search out "Hotel Cabrillo" to see where it's located. Too bad. There are dozens of them and I couldn't find one that looks like the one in the photo. Thanks for posting!!

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Very interesting. I have a TT with a Muncie, but it's the more traditional under/direct/over/reverse set up. Being a TT guy, I can't help but wonder - If you install this super under/under/direct Muncie in a TT with low speed rear end gears and a Ruckstell, then set it in Ford low/Muncie super under...

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My dad's father owned and operated a French bread bakery in San Jose, CA from 1920 until 1952. He had 2 or 3 "pie wagons" to deliver bread with in the '20's. I don't know if they were brass era cars or black era cars. In about 1925 my dad, age 5 at the time, was riding in one with his dad. The old m...

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I think I posted this once before, but here it is anyhow. Top to bottom are my mother, my aunt and my uncle. He looks about 3 years old, so that dates the photo to about 1930.

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I think you're right Herb. I like my morning ether black with a little sugar.

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Sooo, how much toll do you think was paid to people to get them to take their cars there?

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This is a really old photo (circa 11955) but it shows the bed on what's now my TT. At that time it was in use as a ranch truck and we did all manner of work with it. If you're interested, the fellow on the left is my grandfather and the boy on the right is my cousin. The bed surface area measures 5'...

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Why nobody posts, "Bad ideas Needed":

1. Because we encounter an abundance of them in the news every day.
2. Because we all have kids and grandkids with an abundant supply.
3. Because every time we drive a car the evidence of abundant bad ideas is all around us.

Should I go on?

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Many people don't want to acknowledge the fact that it was an animal. Packaged parts are pretty remote from neck wringing. I've had several pointed conversation with various people over the years about hunting then having venison for dinner. Some folks just can't get past the notion that it's necess...

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This thread has deeply troubled me. What are you guys talking about? Everybody knows that chicken comes from the refrigerated meat section in the grocery store and is provided neatly packaged in plastic wrap.

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I appreciate your comment and sentiment, but I question your statement that it's spring in South Australia. To the best of my knowledge spring in South Australia occurs in September/October/November. It is fall there now.

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If that big guy on the left would sit on the end of the log I bet the front end of that TT would come up 6' off the ground.

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I agree with the fish idea. It would work like a manifold cooker, only with steam. Fish dinner when you arrive at your destination.

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Chris,
Your original price was $3,800 and your reduced price is $3,800????

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The usual suspects are either the spark is too retarded or the carburetor mixture is too lean, or a little of both.

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Thanks for the tip Grady! I'll look them up for sure.

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Question Jim:

I'd very much like to have my 2 watches "serviced". I'm not sure either of them is running right now. I know you're about as far away as you can be form me and still be in the continental US, but where do I look for a reliable person to do such work?

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I do not know the first thing about pocket watches, but I have 2 that I'll keep until I die. One is a 7 jewel Elgin that belonged to my maternal grandfather. The case is silver I think, but I imagine it was a fairly inexpensive watch when new. What makes this one special is that there are dents on t...

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Wayne,

Yup. Danny was explaining to Baez how important that Mustang was to the men of America. She was less than impressed.

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IMHO attempting to use the e-brake as a service brake is attempting to get it to do something it was not designed to do and therefore is asking for trouble. I agree with Norm. Aux. brakes are the best answer. If you're gonna speed it up you need to put at least as much energy in slowing it down. Any...

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These photos remind me of this: On a TV series some time ago an episode plot centered on the Mustang used in the chase scene in Bullet starring Steve McQueen. At one point a male detective was explaining the importance of the car to his female partner. She said, "Boy, That's a lot to put on an old F...

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I forgot to actually respond to your issue. In your procedure you do not mention where you have the throttle set. I'd try different throttle settings and see if that will make warm starts easier.

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I'm not so sure there is a "right" approach. Each one seems to have it's own ideocracies, Mine (a '23 engine, non-starter, 12V system) seems to like it when I retard the spark, give it about half throttle, give it 2 revolutions with the switch off and the chock pulled, then switch on battery. A 1/4 ...

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The heading is: "FS Complete Hill Climber Rear End"

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There's a 4:1 rear end in the Classifieds - Parts right now. Near the top.

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Dave, Your wife may get a chuckle out of this. I was at a local grocery store earlier today (my once every week to 10 days trip). The fellow in front of me had on a mask, as did I and the clerk. When she finished up his order and he moved on I stepped up, looked at the clerk and asked, "Who was that...

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That's a really net looking rig. Why do each of them have 3 axles with one in the center? For that matter, why are the center wheels larger than the others? Seems odd to me but I suppose there was a good reason at the time.

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Paul, The map you posted tells the story. Also note that the sum population of those three European countries is about 210 million while the population of the USA is at about 330 million. That's the problem with how we're fed information. It's very difficult or impossible to get things in proper per...

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From our Sacramento, CA news station: During the last full week of March, the number of speeding citations issued to drivers traveling under 100 mph dropped nearly 60% statewide as compared to the same time frame last year, according to CHP statistics. However, the number of citations for exceeding ...

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I agree with what Wayne said. If it were mine, I'd rebuild the whole front axle, steering, etc. There's no telling what else you might find that needs fixing. Whoever put that assembly together had to work pretty hard at it, whether it was in ignorance or he considered getting the right parts too mu...

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Eyeball the axle. does it look corkscrewed? Something must be askew for this situation to exist.

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What makes you think both are left perches since the axle is properly tilted? I would think that two left perches would result in the left side being properly tilted and the right side being tilted forward.

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I'm not sure what it is, maybe it's the the moustaches. When I look at that third photo of the guys in Egypt I fully expect that the next photo to be another T loaded with Keystone Cops.

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Maybe the owner is still in it. Recommend keep digging.

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Your title and these photos bring to mind a guy named Murphy and his law.

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A TT Ruckstell is still the TT worm drive rear end with the addition of an underdrive. A TT with a Ruckstell goes from slow to slower and now even slower. Like the regular T Ruckstell, it provides direct and under drive. You should try to figure out which gear set it has, low speed or high speed. IM...

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Neat photos Tom. I particularly like the bottom one. That ol' Ford looks like it's been around the park few times.

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