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by Sarikatime
Sat Nov 26, 2022 6:46 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: 1925 Front Spring
Replies: 5
Views: 770

Re: 1925 Front Spring

I had one also like Steve and drilled out the dimple and it has worked just fine. It is tough metal, get a good drill bit, rotate slow and lots of cutting oil. That spring was better than the Ford original. I also bought a new tapered front spring last year for a nother car and the taper is a joke. ...
by Sarikatime
Mon Nov 21, 2022 1:46 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Come on Dad! I’m old enough to drive!!
Replies: 22
Views: 1801

Re: Come on Dad! I’m old enough to drive!!

When i used to see pictures of model T cars in high school, I always thought the model T was a big car. It turns out, the people were just small. Funny thing about that. Love the pictures Tom, keep them coming.
by Sarikatime
Tue Nov 15, 2022 10:25 am
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: CHAFFIN'S GARAGE IS MOVING
Replies: 17
Views: 2741

Re: CHAFFIN'S GARAGE IS MOVING

Put the new information in my phone and computer, as everyone should, so they don’t have to deal with delays in getting parts and supplies later on!!!!!
That is if you are thinking ahead.
by Sarikatime
Thu Nov 10, 2022 8:31 am
Forum: Classifieds - Vehicles
Topic: FS 1917 T Coupelet - Price Reduced - Updated
Replies: 60
Views: 17936

Re: FS 1917 T Coupelet

Adam, that amount of oil leaking from the T may have been normal those days when the driveway and the garage floor was dirt but not when you have a long concrete driveway and a nice clean garage. The wife is ready to kill me every time I move the T due to all the oil puddles. This is a brand new reb...
by Sarikatime
Tue Nov 08, 2022 7:01 pm
Forum: Classifieds - Parts
Topic: Boyco Service Can Top Clamp
Replies: 4
Views: 1058

Re: Boyco Service Can Top Clamp

I have the clamp but I never could figure out which way the strap was proper. The strap coming up on the side, go though the hole of the clamp and over the top to the other side or coming up on the side over the end of the clamp, go through the hole, and across to the other side on the underside of ...
by Sarikatime
Mon Oct 31, 2022 12:51 pm
Forum: Classifieds - Vehicles
Topic: Wanted to Buy, 1917 Coupelet or 1918 Coupe ONLY!!!
Replies: 125
Views: 33010

Re: Wanted to Buy, 1917 Coupelet or 1918 Coupe ONLY!!!

Bob Middleton is selling a beautifully restored 15 couplet body right now.
by Sarikatime
Sun Oct 30, 2022 12:44 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Thinking about a tour
Replies: 16
Views: 1603

Re: Thinking about a tour

I live at 5500 feet elevation and we tour monthly at 7000 feet plus. Last month our fall tour went up to 9000 feet to see the changing of the leaves. My model T sure felt the thin air at the highest, especially when we were still climbing on dirt roads. Fun, fun, fun. Frank
by Sarikatime
Sun Oct 30, 2022 9:20 am
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Thinking about a tour
Replies: 16
Views: 1603

Re: Thinking about a tour

That sounds like a nice tour. You should contact Steven Chase for ideas in the area since he organizes tours with the similar itinerary every year. Just a thought.
by Sarikatime
Sat Oct 29, 2022 1:15 pm
Forum: Classifieds - Parts
Topic: T cup / ball cap
Replies: 5
Views: 1106

Re: T cup

T - cup is on the older narrow nose pans where you let out the oil. Not that.
by Sarikatime
Fri Oct 28, 2022 1:02 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: What brand of headlight forks are these?
Replies: 0
Views: 505

What brand of headlight forks are these?

AE4B975E-3F01-4D15-8888-103175D87001.jpeg I saw this 12? European right hand drive Ford towncar on Facebook. The headlights are pertruding forwards of the radiator. What brand of headlight forks would those have to be to push the headlights that far forward? I really like that look and would like t...
by Sarikatime
Wed Oct 19, 2022 3:32 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: E-Bay prices?
Replies: 22
Views: 3870

E-Bay prices?

Why do sellers on eBay think everything they are selling is worth it’s weight in gold. They just don’t know what they have or do they think we are uninformed or stupid. Sometimes there are items at the right price but they are asking ridiculous shipping costs, way more than it actually should cost t...
by Sarikatime
Mon Oct 17, 2022 2:37 pm
Forum: Classifieds - Parts
Topic: For Sale: Robe Rail Brackets
Replies: 5
Views: 785

Re: For Sale: Robe Rail Brackets

If you use something like RIVNUTS, the long screw won’t poke you in the back while driving. It sure is easier than removing the upholstery or having the screws come loose because the relatives were aggressive with the blanket. Nice brackets Steve.
by Sarikatime
Mon Oct 03, 2022 7:28 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Hershey “on the cheap”
Replies: 6
Views: 1555

Re: Hershey “on the cheap”

Rob, don’t forget to leave a 1/4 inch of window down so you won’t suffocate. I slept in my vw bug off the highway many years ago and the highway patrol knocked on my window at three in the morning. When I opened the window there was a sucking sound. A nother hour or two and I would have suffocated i...
by Sarikatime
Tue Sep 27, 2022 6:09 pm
Forum: Classifieds - Parts
Topic: F.S. Sold Brass muffler exhaust deflector. Sold
Replies: 0
Views: 454

F.S. Sold Brass muffler exhaust deflector. Sold

This solid brass muffler exhaust deflector is to direct the black sediment coming out of the muffler towards the ground and not get that black stuff all over the rear axle. $25.00 plus shipping Frank eight one eight two five four six seven nine seven.
by Sarikatime
Tue Sep 27, 2022 4:35 pm
Forum: Classifieds - Parts
Topic: Sold F.S. Brass muffler exhaust deflector. Sold
Replies: 0
Views: 401

Sold F.S. Brass muffler exhaust deflector. Sold

Brass muffler exhaust deflector. Bolts onto the center bolt of the muffler. Keeps all the black muffler smoke off of the rear axle. Frank $25.00. Plus shipping. Eight one eight two five four six seven nine seven.
by Sarikatime
Tue Sep 27, 2022 4:26 pm
Forum: Classifieds - Parts
Topic: Sold F.S. Brass oil sight with glass.
Replies: 1
Views: 560

Sold F.S. Brass oil sight with glass.

Large oil measuring sight gauge. Allows you to see oil level in motor. $25.00 plus shipping.
Frank eight one eight two five four six seven nine seven
by Sarikatime
Tue Sep 27, 2022 3:43 pm
Forum: Classifieds - Parts
Topic: Sold F.S. Fancy-All Brass brake rod support brackets.
Replies: 0
Views: 471

Sold F.S. Fancy-All Brass brake rod support brackets.

These are all brass brake rod support brackets, right and left. The bolt is to hold the spring in place while not installed. It is a beautiful addition on a speedster where this is exposed.
$49.00 plus shipping. Frank eight one eight two five four six seven nine seven.
by Sarikatime
Thu Sep 22, 2022 12:05 pm
Forum: Classifieds - Parts
Topic: WTB Taper Leaf Front Spring
Replies: 5
Views: 813

Re: WTB Taper Leaf Front Spring

Make sure you are getting an old original spring. I bought a new reproduction just recently and it is a square cut spring with the leaves simply rounded off a little bit only.
by Sarikatime
Mon Sep 19, 2022 9:24 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: What to carry: Anything to add?
Replies: 22
Views: 2921

Re: What to carry: Anything to add?

I would love to drive a tour through Europe, like starting in London, through the tunnel, into Paris, into Germany, then Austria, into Hungary and down to the Black Sea in Romania. There are model T enthusiast all over Europe that would be willing to help with parts and such just like the American g...
by Sarikatime
Tue Sep 13, 2022 10:54 am
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Decision Time...
Replies: 10
Views: 1300

Re: Decision Time...

I have been told many years ago to use the paint in the picture. Rebuilt all four of my springs this spring and used this spray again.
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by Sarikatime
Tue Aug 16, 2022 7:06 pm
Forum: Classifieds - Parts
Topic: F.S. 4 Used Firestone tires.
Replies: 1
Views: 766

Re: F.S. 4 Used Firestone tires.

Tires sold pending payment. Frank
by Sarikatime
Tue Aug 16, 2022 2:55 pm
Forum: Classifieds - Parts
Topic: F.S. 4 Used Firestone tires.
Replies: 1
Views: 766

F.S. 4 Used Firestone tires.

For sale - 2- 30x3 white Firestone tires and 2- 30x3 1/2 white Firestone tires. I have had them five years on my car while it was under restoration and they were on the car for about 20 years fully inflated before it came to me. They are dirty but unexpectedly flexible but it will leave a chalk look...
by Sarikatime
Sun Aug 07, 2022 12:13 pm
Forum: Classifieds - Vehicles
Topic: Want to Buy - Model T in Arizona
Replies: 25
Views: 4743

Re: Want to Buy - Model T in Arizona

Sammie was at the Watson lake car show yesterday in Prescott, you could have talked to him there.
by Sarikatime
Thu Aug 04, 2022 9:05 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Banned Members
Replies: 30
Views: 4861

Re: Banned Members

You are a funny guy Hank. That’s why we get along so well. Frank
by Sarikatime
Thu Aug 04, 2022 7:48 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: What year Ford do you want?
Replies: 55
Views: 5188

Re: What year Ford do you want?

The most valuable and the most dear to your heart of any year you can own is when you have a smile from ear to ear when admiring it in your garage and driving it down the boulevard. We all have a preference of year and model that we love and enjoy in whatever color, so who is to say which one of us ...
by Sarikatime
Thu Aug 04, 2022 7:26 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Banned Members
Replies: 30
Views: 4861

Re: Banned Members

There is one particular extremely irritating idiot that I would like to ban from the forum that has done extensive damage to me and I have heard to quite a few others. Lucky for him that I am not a mean spirited individual. Do onto others as you would like to have them do to you. Just my $ 0.02 for ...
by Sarikatime
Sun Jul 31, 2022 4:11 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Stranded at the Gas Pump or Too Many Model T's?
Replies: 26
Views: 3384

Re: Stranded at the Gas Pump or Too Many Model T's?

What I have heard from several sources, the new batteries manufactured now day are made different than before. Somehow the new build technique is to have the battery at peak power for a long time than suddenly the power drops to zero like dead. They do not slow down and down till dead as before. I m...
by Sarikatime
Sun Jul 31, 2022 3:52 pm
Forum: Classifieds - Parts
Topic: SUNDAY SWAP MEET
Replies: 5
Views: 1203

Re: SUNDAY SWAP MEET

Mark, I will take #1 , the new day timer and brush. Let me know where to send a check.
Frank Seress.
by Sarikatime
Sat Jul 30, 2022 2:42 pm
Forum: Classifieds - Vehicles
Topic: Want to Buy - Model T in Arizona
Replies: 25
Views: 4743

Re: Want to Buy - Model T in Arizona

Phillip, post a picture and description and price in case someone else may want to talk to you about the 13 in case Gary is not interested. I spent over an hour driving to see a T I saw before to get information and pictures for him but he didn’t even bother to call me to get the information that I ...
by Sarikatime
Fri Jul 29, 2022 8:15 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Met with Mike Kosser
Replies: 4
Views: 1489

Met with Mike Kosser

Last Saturday, Mike Kosser came over to my garage, also a model T friend as well, ( Rosenthal award winner Bryan Ostergren ), and the three of us talked model T’s for a while. Mike finally opened his computer and pulled out his famous buzz coil testing equipment to test the Heinz coils for my 12 tow...
by Sarikatime
Fri Jul 29, 2022 7:43 pm
Forum: Classifieds - Vehicles
Topic: Wanted to Buy, 1917 Coupelet or 1918 Coupe ONLY!!!
Replies: 125
Views: 33010

Re: Wanted to Buy, 1917 Coupelet or 1918 Coupe ONLY!!!

As I told you Walt when we spoke, get yourself an original 15 or 16, whatever you desire, and have Ray Wells build you a body. By the time Ray builds the body you could have finished restoring the undercarriage, have the body paint done, do the upholstery and ready to drive. Only you and god know if...
by Sarikatime
Mon Jul 25, 2022 9:02 am
Forum: Classifieds - Vehicles
Topic: Want to Buy - Model T in Arizona
Replies: 25
Views: 4743

Re: Want to Buy - Model T in Arizona

I saw a black radiator roadster for sale in Prescott valley yesterday. Looks like it needs a top but did not get close to see the year or price or condition. Send me a p.m. if interested. Frank
by Sarikatime
Mon Jul 25, 2022 8:57 am
Forum: Classifieds - Parts
Topic: FOUND Side View Mirror
Replies: 4
Views: 932

Re: WTB Side View Mirror

There is new one on eBay priced reasonable but you will have to wait till it tarnishes.
by Sarikatime
Fri Jul 15, 2022 10:58 pm
Forum: Classifieds - Parts
Topic: Need early firewall dimensions.
Replies: 4
Views: 661

Re: Need early firewall dimensions.

We’ll Steve I noticed you always write your articles so eloquently, but since I am only a plow boy all I could muster up was a ha-ha. Not after perfection on my firewall but would like to have it within acceptable peramaters. Frank
by Sarikatime
Fri Jul 15, 2022 10:52 pm
Forum: Classifieds - Parts
Topic: WTB: Brass Model "T"
Replies: 11
Views: 1839

Re: WTB: Brass Model "T"

Walt, It is a 1910 model T Coupe. There are several people that would love to have it.
by Sarikatime
Fri Jul 15, 2022 1:07 pm
Forum: Classifieds - Parts
Topic: Need early firewall dimensions.
Replies: 4
Views: 661

Need early firewall dimensions.

I built a new firewall for my 12 but my dog ate the drawing ( lol ) before I finished and I cannot find the angle and the location and the size of the hole for the fuel mixture rod.
Any help or picture would be greatly appreciated. Frank
by Sarikatime
Sat Jul 02, 2022 2:17 am
Forum: Classifieds - Vehicles
Topic: Sorry, no longer available. F.S. 1912 Ford model T Towncar.
Replies: 17
Views: 8903

Re: Sorry, no longer available. F.S. 1912 Ford model T Towncar.

I am so glad that certain individuals pissed me off with extreme comments that I decided to keep the towncar. I did some freshening up and enjoying it extremely. With the price of everything going up as it is today, I would not be able to rebuy this car, not to mention only money but the one or two ...
by Sarikatime
Mon Jun 20, 2022 8:30 am
Forum: Classifieds - Parts
Topic: Wood Wheel Puller
Replies: 2
Views: 819

Re: Wood Wheel Puller

Matt, I will take it. Will call later since it is too early and you are most likely still asleep. Frank
by Sarikatime
Sun Jun 19, 2022 11:15 am
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Then as now, lookin for cheap gas
Replies: 14
Views: 1446

Re: Then as now, lookin for cheap gas

Finding CHEAP gas today ????
Rots a ruck.
by Sarikatime
Tue Jun 14, 2022 6:32 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Floorboard problems.
Replies: 3
Views: 880

Floorboard problems.

The floorboards on my touring are not working for me. Took out the warford and put in a ruckstell but the hole now is in a different place. The ruckstell shifter was under my knees and it drove me crazy so I bent it . Now the floorboard is a mess and I cannot take it up because the emergency brake h...
by Sarikatime
Sun Jun 12, 2022 10:02 am
Forum: Classifieds - Parts
Topic: Stevens Tapered Reamers??? UPDATE
Replies: 36
Views: 4160

Re: Stevens Tapered Reamers??? UPDATE

Dan, do you have any tapered reamers left? I would like one please. Also a couple set of inserts to go with that when the reamers are ready.
Frank
by Sarikatime
Sun Jun 05, 2022 3:12 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Is this normal or damaged?
Replies: 4
Views: 1088

Is this normal or damaged?

I have a Johnny Cash special 1915 touring with a 1921 body, as I was told when I bought the body. The back rest of the front seat has a bow towards the back, giving me a real nice extra legroom since I am sitting further back. All other touring models I have seen have a straight back from side to si...
by Sarikatime
Sat May 28, 2022 12:04 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Midnight Blue
Replies: 36
Views: 4258

Re: Midnight Blue

The hood and body on mine is dark blue with black fenders and splash aprons. The blue looks darker in that light than it really is, but,I love it. All the leather and top is black.
by Sarikatime
Fri May 27, 2022 9:46 am
Forum: Classifieds - Parts
Topic: Stevens Tapered Reamers??? UPDATE
Replies: 36
Views: 4160

Re: Stevens Tapered Reamers??? UPDATE

Dan, how much will it cost me for an upper tapered reamer and for the lower reamer/tap.
Frank
by Sarikatime
Tue May 17, 2022 6:27 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Fun with frames
Replies: 5
Views: 1240

Re: Fun with frames

Fantastic job Russell and company. It helps to have a DAD that is so knowledgeable and has all the necessary tools to do job right. Next time you guys get into a major undertaking, call me, I would love to help and learn. Frank
by Sarikatime
Mon May 16, 2022 9:42 am
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Scam or no Scam
Replies: 17
Views: 2628

Re: Scam or no Scam

The trailer was advertised in my town but when I wanted to see the trailer it all of a sudden a friend borrowed it to move his stuff to the Midwest. I told them I am going to that location in the following week when all of a sudden it is moved to a eBay warehouse across the country again. No matter ...
by Sarikatime
Sun May 15, 2022 4:38 pm
Forum: Classifieds - Parts
Topic: Car Dolly?
Replies: 9
Views: 1853

Re: Car Dolly?

I have a set of 4 of harbor freight tools Dollie’s. I used them once a couple years ago, sell them cheap if you are interested. Frank. Eight one eight two five four six seven nine seven
by Sarikatime
Fri May 13, 2022 9:58 am
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: What have you done on your Model T in May?
Replies: 55
Views: 5771

Re: What have you done on your Model T in May?

Got the motor for the 12 towncar back from Joe Bell, it’s back in the car but have a few more things to button up before starting. Installed a rebuilt ruckstell, reset the Rocky Mountain brakes, combined two rear leaf springs, added a leaf to possibly strengthen the rear bounce. Bought a new front s...
by Sarikatime
Sun Apr 24, 2022 8:47 pm
Forum: Classifieds - Parts
Topic: Wanted: Kingston or NH Rebuilt Carburetor
Replies: 2
Views: 707

Re: Wanted: Kingston or NH Rebuilt Carburetor

Corey is rebuilding mine at the moment. Herbert Chaffin is selling carburetors very cheap, most likely need rebuilding. Frank
by Sarikatime
Sun Apr 24, 2022 8:42 pm
Forum: Classifieds - Parts
Topic: Loading trailer for Luray more stuff
Replies: 14
Views: 2567

Re: Loading trailer for Luray

Dan, I just finally bought a DB front axle but would you be interested in selling just the DB spindles. I bought the inserts from you already.
Frank Seress
My info is in my bio.
by Sarikatime
Tue Apr 12, 2022 4:43 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: How many times can you reuse lock washers.
Replies: 31
Views: 4999

How many times can you reuse lock washers.

I have some nice but very rusted lock washers, but are they still good to reuse or should I buy new ones every time I retighten a nut? Do they lose their tension or usefulness after being used for some time and are they just as safe to use as the first time? Silly question but I am using lock washer...
by Sarikatime
Mon Apr 11, 2022 12:46 pm
Forum: Services
Topic: 1924 Touring top installation
Replies: 6
Views: 2080

Re: 1924 Touring top installation

Is there an installation tutorial on the web to look at, like a step by step? I bought the new top a year ago but need to replace the wood first, so be ready to do the top in a months or so. Frank
by Sarikatime
Fri Apr 08, 2022 8:18 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Model T Shipping Crate
Replies: 7
Views: 1774

Re: Model T Shipping Crate

Make sure the motor is strapped to the crate on the inside and outside the crate and to the truck shipping it. I strapped everything real good, the shipper strapped it to the inside of the trailer but for some reason he unstrapped it and took off. The motor took flight and he told me he will replace...
by Sarikatime
Thu Apr 07, 2022 1:05 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: How to test leaf springs for tension?
Replies: 5
Views: 1247

Re: How to test leaf springs for tension?

Tyler, as per your recommendation I fully agree and have ordered new front springs. The one on the car hit the axle when I stopped in a hurry. As Frank stated in both his posts, the rear is a little less problematic. This is a very heavy all wood body towncar and it only had 7 leaves and some in the...
by Sarikatime
Wed Apr 06, 2022 7:44 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: How to test leaf springs for tension?
Replies: 5
Views: 1247

How to test leaf springs for tension?

The springs on my 12 are weak and soft. Is there a test as to how much weight should depress the spring and how far down for proper tension to be like when it was new.
This is a rear tapered spring but the front is even worse. Frank
by Sarikatime
Sun Apr 03, 2022 12:54 pm
Forum: Classifieds - Parts
Topic: Sold F.S. 60 over used aluminum pistons for model T
Replies: 1
Views: 844

Sold F.S. 60 over used aluminum pistons for model T

I have a set of 60 over used aluminum pistons with rings. These were in a rebuilt motor that stood undriven for 35 years and I drove it for about 100 miles last year. I had the motor rebuilt with more peppy things inside recently with new high compression pistons. $50. Plus the ride to you. Frank- e...
by Sarikatime
Fri Apr 01, 2022 5:21 pm
Forum: Classifieds - Parts
Topic: WTB clip on windshield mirror
Replies: 5
Views: 1135

Re: WTB clip on windshield mirror

Wish I would have pictures of one, even the vendors don’t have any. I am looking for the mirror that is fastened to the center of the windshield on top without drilling holes.
by Sarikatime
Fri Apr 01, 2022 3:52 pm
Forum: Classifieds - Parts
Topic: WTB clip on windshield mirror
Replies: 5
Views: 1135

Re: WTB clip on windshield mirror

Still looking, anybody have one that they would want to sell to me? Frank
by Sarikatime
Fri Mar 25, 2022 12:16 pm
Forum: Classifieds - Parts
Topic: WTB clip on windshield mirror
Replies: 5
Views: 1135

WTB clip on windshield mirror

Want to buy a clip on style rear view mirror for my open touring. Frank. Eightoneeighttwofivefoursixsevennineseven
by Sarikatime
Wed Mar 09, 2022 8:09 am
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: License Plate
Replies: 10
Views: 1920

Re: License Plate

If your state does not allow yom plates, buy personalized plates with the same numbers and or letters as the restored yom plates and now you are legal. If ever stopped, just pull out the modern plate with the same numbers and letters from under the seat. There is more than one way to skin a cat.
by Sarikatime
Mon Mar 07, 2022 1:33 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Need Help with shipping a parcel to Europe
Replies: 5
Views: 1201

Re: Need Help with shipping a parcel to Europe

I was quoted $36.00 by usps in November but did not have all the things to put into the package. Finally got everything together last Friday morning, was quoted $58.00 which I thought was too much. Broke down and said heck with it, it’s only money, went back in the afternoon Friday and it was $122.4...
by Sarikatime
Sun Mar 06, 2022 10:12 am
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Need Help with shipping a parcel to Europe
Replies: 5
Views: 1201

Need Help with shipping a parcel to Europe

Want to ship some flyers and brochures to my model T friends in Hungary but the prices have tripled since Brandon took office. Any help as to which company to use would be greatly appreciated. Thank you. Frank
by Sarikatime
Fri Mar 04, 2022 5:11 pm
Forum: Classifieds - Parts
Topic: F.S. Professionally rebuilt Holly G carburetor.
Replies: 2
Views: 1111

Re: F.S. Professionally rebuilt Holly G carburetor.

This is a Russ Potter carburator with very few miles needing a new home. Call me Frank
eightoneeighttwofivefoursixsevennineseven
by Sarikatime
Wed Mar 02, 2022 8:12 am
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Would this be alright or need correction?
Replies: 4
Views: 1142

Re: Would this be alright or need correction?

If I grind the sleeve to match the axle tube then the bearing will be tight. Doesn’t the bearing need space to move in and out to keep it from getting hot? Frank
by Sarikatime
Tue Mar 01, 2022 3:34 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Would this be alright or need correction?
Replies: 4
Views: 1142

Would this be alright or need correction?

Installing the roller bearings in my new to me ruckstell axle and came across a problem. The 13 - 14 axle tube on the passenger side does not allow the bearing sleeve in all the way after the neoprene seal is installed. There is a 1/8” inch hanging out from the axle tube. The sleeve is four inches a...
by Sarikatime
Thu Feb 24, 2022 8:19 am
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Chickasha west
Replies: 1
Views: 879

Re: Chickasha west

Prescott Arizona is halfway between Flagstaff and Phoenix. Frank
by Sarikatime
Mon Feb 21, 2022 6:57 pm
Forum: Classifieds - Parts
Topic: F.S. Professionally rebuilt Holly G carburetor.
Replies: 2
Views: 1111

Re: F.S. Holly G carburetor.

It is a good working carburator that I had on my 12 for a couple months but finally found the proper one for the year. I have way over $500. in this piece but willing to bargain or trade for? What would you have in trade? Frank
by Sarikatime
Mon Feb 21, 2022 6:52 pm
Forum: Classifieds - Parts
Topic: Stevens Front Axle Inserts FS
Replies: 16
Views: 3272

Re: Stevens Front Axle Inserts FS

Dan, sent you an email. I may have the price wrong.
Frank
by Sarikatime
Tue Feb 15, 2022 8:02 pm
Forum: Classifieds - Parts
Topic: F.S. Professionally rebuilt Holly G carburetor.
Replies: 2
Views: 1111

F.S. Professionally rebuilt Holly G carburetor.

Up for sale is my Holly G carburator. Took it off of my 12 T because I finally found the proper H1 which is right for the year. It was rebuilt by Russ Potter and has worked fine for the last year that I barely used it. $275.00 obo plus shipping. Frank - eight one eight two five four six seven nine s...
by Sarikatime
Sat Feb 12, 2022 8:37 pm
Forum: Classifieds - Parts
Topic: Free Star motor
Replies: 3
Views: 1470

Re: Free Star motor

It is a 4 cylinder motor. The motor is in northern Arizona.
by Sarikatime
Fri Feb 11, 2022 4:51 pm
Forum: Classifieds - Parts
Topic: Free Star motor
Replies: 3
Views: 1470

Free Star motor

My friend has had this Star motor company motor in his back yard for thirty years. Come and get it or arrange to have it shipped. It is FREE to a good home. Come and get it.
Send me a private message. Frank
by Sarikatime
Sat Jan 22, 2022 6:34 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Pictures
Replies: 20
Views: 2638

Re: Pictures

It is interesting to see how much smaller in stature people were back then. I used to wonder if our cars have shrunk in the last hundred years. In old pictures there are always a lot of people in the cars and made the cars look so much larger. I left the town and the house where I grew up when I was...
by Sarikatime
Thu Jan 20, 2022 7:31 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: transport CA to Chick
Replies: 2
Views: 920

Re: transport CA to Chick

Call Bills Auto Works at 216-832-8697 or email him at billsautoworks1@aol.com.
He is reliable and a good guy.
by Sarikatime
Thu Jan 20, 2022 12:21 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: 1913 body braces
Replies: 21
Views: 3146

Re: 1913 body braces

Someone is selling a set of support brackets on this website on parts.
by Sarikatime
Tue Jan 18, 2022 10:41 am
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: What do you think?
Replies: 12
Views: 2110

Re: What do you think?

Larry, you are an interesting individual. One day you praise my articles and the next day you crucifie them. Any common ground somewhere? Frank
by Sarikatime
Sat Jan 15, 2022 7:01 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: What do you think?
Replies: 12
Views: 2110

What do you think?

This carbide generator came with the 1912 model T I bought about 5 years ago. It is not correct, in fact far from it. Looks home made but cute with the Ford logo. There is no guts in it, but I have a spare screen if needed, but it is for show only, not functioning. Do you think it would be alright t...
by Sarikatime
Sat Jan 15, 2022 12:46 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Texas Inspector Threw the Book At Me.
Replies: 55
Views: 6577

Re: Texas Inspector Threw the Book At Me.

I have been to Ushuaia several times, great place. They love to camp in the forests near by in small pup tents in the summer, but there is always two inches of water almost everywhere. There are huge glaciers nearby and that is where all the ships and helicopters start out to go to the South Pole. T...
by Sarikatime
Thu Jan 13, 2022 4:38 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: We’re moving
Replies: 12
Views: 2178

Re: We’re moving

In the 1970’s I bought houses that were moved out of the way of new freeways being built. There were plenty of empty lots or lots with just a chicken coop on it. The house moving companies loved me. Some of the houses I bought sometimes traveled several nights and as far as one hundred miles. Los An...
by Sarikatime
Tue Jan 11, 2022 4:05 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Eifel cars made by Ford.
Replies: 4
Views: 1341

Eifel cars made by Ford.

A friend of mine came upon a Eifel motor and transmission that was made by Ford in Germany in the late 30’s. Anyone here know anything about this Eifel motor, or is there anyone that can put some sort of price tag on it? Any and all information would be greatly appreciated. Thank you, Frank Seress 8...
by Sarikatime
Tue Jan 04, 2022 3:54 pm
Forum: OT - Off topic
Topic: Any Clock Collectors out there?
Replies: 11
Views: 2372

Re: Any Clock Collectors out there?

Instead of putting a hole in that beautiful floor why not put a nice and appropriate pedestal under it. Then it may run for three or four days. Sorry, I always get in trouble for thinking. Frank
by Sarikatime
Tue Jan 04, 2022 1:13 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Model T Post Cards #2
Replies: 7
Views: 1567

Re: Model T Post Cards #2

The cowl lights are brass also. Keep those cards coming Bryan
by Sarikatime
Sat Jan 01, 2022 5:43 pm
Forum: Classifieds - Parts
Topic: WTB talking tube for a towncar
Replies: 3
Views: 1067

WTB talking tube for a towncar

I would like to find a talking tube for a towncar or limousine. This is the device, horn and talking piece, used to talk from the passenger in the rear compartment to the shouffer in front. These are usually brass. Frank. Eight one eight two five four six seven nine seven.
by Sarikatime
Fri Dec 31, 2021 8:35 am
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Looking for help to bring in a new member.
Replies: 2
Views: 1232

Re: Looking for help to bring in a new member.

Is there anyone near Missoula Montana that could help? Please!
by Sarikatime
Wed Dec 29, 2021 2:22 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Engine hood not sitting well
Replies: 7
Views: 1544

Re: Engine hood not sitting well

Rainer, if you apply some petroleum jelly or some cooking oil on the hood and the new leather it will possibly squeez in. Only use a rubber hammer when working on the hood. Most hoods on the model T’s are somewhat bent up like yours and if it doesn’t bother you, drive it the way it is, there isn’t e...
by Sarikatime
Sat Dec 25, 2021 3:21 pm
Forum: Classifieds - Parts
Topic: WTB. Heinze coil box lid and key.
Replies: 5
Views: 1329

Re: WTB. Heinze coil box lid and key.

Can you guys look a little deeper to see if you have a 12 wood Heinze coil box lid, in the pile of gold you are squarreling, please. Frank
by Sarikatime
Wed Dec 22, 2021 5:57 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: FJ - Feliz Navidad
Replies: 10
Views: 1884

Re: FJ - Feliz Navidad

Kellemes karacsonyi unnepeket es boldog uj evet.
by Sarikatime
Wed Dec 22, 2021 9:25 am
Forum: Classifieds - Parts
Topic: USPS issue
Replies: 33
Views: 4281

Re: USPS issue

The Vintage Ford magazine has been sent out over two weeks ago, where is mine?
Hello USPS, did you guys finally read every page?
Frank
by Sarikatime
Tue Dec 21, 2021 8:22 am
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Why specify motorcycle?
Replies: 17
Views: 2752

Re: Why specify motorcycle?

Steve, as you can see, I installed, cilinoned in 3 inch circular running lights and then removed the Vic assembly and replaced with the bulb socket. This way you cannot tell anything has been modified till the blinker is activated. In the back, same circular led for running lights but dual element b...
by Sarikatime
Mon Dec 20, 2021 8:44 am
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Why specify motorcycle?
Replies: 17
Views: 2752

Re: Why specify motorcycle?

Steve, I have used superbrightleds.com when I set up my blinkers. Before I ordered anything I spoke to the technician to make sure I was buying the right parts. They walked me through and set up for me all the proper parts, I was writing as they were telling me all the part numbers, ordered everythi...
by Sarikatime
Thu Dec 16, 2021 1:46 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Jozsef Galamb,R.I.P.
Replies: 4
Views: 1645

Re: Jozsef Galamb,R.I.P.

Where did all the history buffs go to? If it wasn’t for Mr. Galamb we wouldn’t have our T’s in its mechanical abilities. Google it.
Frank
by Sarikatime
Wed Dec 15, 2021 4:26 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Looking for help to bring in a new member.
Replies: 2
Views: 1232

Looking for help to bring in a new member.

Met this gentleman on a plane to Phoenix that told me he has a friend in MISSOULA MONTANA that has a beautiful 1912 roadster. I spoke to Mr. Vance Bennett in Missoula and sounds like a real nice gentleman. Is there is anyone in that area that would like to contact him and maybe spark a renewed model...
by Sarikatime
Sun Dec 12, 2021 8:41 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Choosing a Body Style for CA DMV?
Replies: 36
Views: 3476

Re: Choosing a Body Style for CA DMV?

I just finally got my 15 touring registered. Been to the DMV, in Arizona they have to be different and called the place MVD. Spent over two month of taking the car on the trailer here and there and back again, finally just allowing the inspector to tell me what year and model he is going to call it....
by Sarikatime
Wed Dec 08, 2021 10:48 am
Forum: Classifieds - Parts
Topic: RADIO motometer , great T & A accessory
Replies: 9
Views: 1734

Re: RADIO motometer , great T & A accessory

Tim, I am interested, along with a lot of other people, as to where you got the new motometer thermometer. I have several motometers with a non functioning thermometer and would love to put a new thermometer into them and use them. I had a lot of experience with the thermometer up my backside when I...
by Sarikatime
Tue Dec 07, 2021 3:06 pm
Forum: Classifieds - Parts
Topic: WTB. Heinze coil box lid and key.
Replies: 5
Views: 1329

WTB. Heinze coil box lid and key.

I a need a Heinze coil box lid for a 12. The darn thing flew off during transit on the trailer. The lid and the key both were gone by the time I got home to Arizona.
Frank. Eight one eight two five four six seven nine seven.
by Sarikatime
Sat Dec 04, 2021 1:32 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Any issues mounting 26/27 roadster body on 20 frame?
Replies: 18
Views: 2277

Re: Any issues mounting 26/27 roadster body on 20 frame?

The whole car looks like things line up pretty good, so, put on the splash aprons and consider a wood pickup bed instead of a turtledeck, paint it and enjoy what you have. I painted mine with a brush and a small short haired roller, or have it painted. Most onlookers haven’t the foggiest idea what y...
by Sarikatime
Sat Dec 04, 2021 12:29 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Jozsef Galamb,R.I.P.
Replies: 4
Views: 1645

Jozsef Galamb,R.I.P.

Joseph Galamb, engineer, innovator, developer of many unique and complicated parts of our beloved model T while working for the Ford motor company, passed away 66 years ago today.
Frank
by Sarikatime
Sat Dec 04, 2021 9:15 am
Forum: Classifieds - Vehicles
Topic: WTB - Touring Car--FOUND!
Replies: 19
Views: 5387

Re: WTB - Touring Car--FOUND!

Stephen, ír you look at the names on this website, there are a lot of Hungarians and or originating from Eastern Europe. Welcome to the affliction. I spent some time with the model T club in Hungary this summer. You will see the article in the next Vintage magazine coming out pretty soon. I am also ...
by Sarikatime
Fri Dec 03, 2021 6:43 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: How can I tell if the paint on my T is original factory.
Replies: 8
Views: 1695

How can I tell if the paint on my T is original factory.

My friend swears that his 21 model T has the original paint from the factory. He is in Europe and I am in Arizona but how can we settle the dispute. I did see the car and drove it last summer. I told him no model T that is 100 years old has such a good paint job left even from a well taken care of h...
by Sarikatime
Sun Nov 28, 2021 10:56 am
Forum: OT - Off topic
Topic: Big brother is watching.
Replies: 31
Views: 4838

Big brother is watching.

A month ago my I pad asked if I wanted to upgrade the program during the night. The program stopped in the night and in the morning I had a black screen and the I pad was locked up. After several trips to computer crevice centers I was told to contac the apple factory which I did and was told to tak...