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This is how I made a battery box. Two upright boards support the seat. The box extends below them a bit between the frame and the Warford. A standard size tractor battery fits into it. SpdBat.jpg I was give the optima and it's been working for about 19 years now. I wasn't a fan but hey.... That's ho...

Thanks Jerry. I only mentioned it in passing on a thread "Wanting to resume T activity" to encourage rehab activity. I may have mentioned becoming old and decrepit on other posts. My "repairs" seemed less serious than what many endure. I respect the thoughts and prayers given here on the forum and k...

Bryan, the card I posted was from the internet. The difference is interesting. If you do a search of "Cobb Shinn Model T postcard" you will see a variety of color styles.

Ed, there are some modified T's that are done so well that they surly justify what they have become. Yours is certainly one of them. Care of authenticity and attention to detail make e big difference in my mind. Spending time working on any T is time well spent but trying to make it the best is good...

These formers obviously need work. They can be yours for $25 each. I should be able to ship them for around $20 UPS ground additional. I know these are bad but the good ones are getting hard to find. Your choice. former1.jpg former2.jpg If they don't sell I might take a crack at straightening them t...

Reportedly Kid Shelleen was not only respected and admired but sought out for his interest in beekeeping and scarf scrubbing. Two hobbies he had in common with the infamous "Soda Pop Kid" shown here with Sanford Kettle just hours before he slipped and disappeared in the MUCK. SallyPopp.jpg The latte...

He cut the standard work day to eight hours. When I googled it I got: 55 hours per week. To keep up with demand for military equipment, some workers even clocked in a massive 72 hours of work! However, productivity dropped! Also: ...but also doubled their worker's pay in the process. To the shock of...

If they had been driving through that part of Wyoming for a long time at Model T speed, maybe they just wanted a change of scenery.
I do love Wyoming.
Rich

Bryant, we were talking on another thread about where images can take us. Yours took me back 59 years.

I was just a kid with a new toy.
Thanks
Rich

This is a mold and 3 carbide tank gaskets. Lower left is a brittle gasket I took out of an old tank. Upper left is one I made of silicone sealer. Upper right I believe is a repro I bought. Lower right is the maple mold I turned to cast them in. I have an additional gasket made of black material that...

No clear clues. East Haywood Box Company? NC?
It does show amazing capacity they had back then.
Gasoline powered chain drive.
Rich

I expected to get called on the palomino. I appreciate those fine animals from a distance and don't retain what I learn about them. Much like folks who aren't intimately familiar with the Gilderfluke or confabulator, I can't speak intelligently about them. Herb's bromine-anion print did capture the ...

I must admit I don't speak the language and can't offer anything clever to this post. We did manage to get through last year with our calendar.

“Vive la France” and Quebec too.

That certainly brings back memories. The "Mrs. Lilie Haultmeyer Dressmaking" poster was right out of Chugwater. Gloria Larkvonnet, Emilia Volkenpucker and her aunt Lemoneive all had clothes made by Lilie. Some of the finest moss-woven linens and brocades went into that exquisite apparel. Even royalt...

I will add, that is the perfect lamp for that type of repair.
Rich

Thanks for mentioning that Thomas. I have noticed that folks often see things differently based on there memories and experiences. People can see images in the clouds or the grain of woodwork that remind them of things. I saw a spot in the kitchen drain that looked like an old friend of mine. Those ...

Thanks Tim. I'm glad to see the added info on the Family. I felt like I was getting to know them as I tried to capture their images. Timz.jpg I appreciate the kind thoughts and well wishes. Several of our Forum member have much more to worry about than I. The support from members is most welcome and...

I thought this was interesting. "By 1912 Shinn was on a roll. The local newspaper headlined an article exclaiming “Twenty-Five Million Postcards Yearly Fall From Presses In Designs Created By Cobb Shinn, an Indianapolis Artist.” He was 25. It was about that time that Shinn came to the attention of t...

That's a good way to get people started. Our local club is a chapter of VMCCA. The national realizes we need to include modified cars to continue our existence. We probably will never agree on what a modified car is. Each year we discuss it for hours. Our local chapter has several valued members who...

PRICELESS!!!
Thanks
Rich

Thanks for showing that. There all all kinds of alternatives to repairing things and I believe it is good to see all of them and the do what suits our needs.
Rich

At long last I painted another Model T to post on this thread. TimPntng3.jpg A few of you know this Fall had me struggling a bit. Finally it was discovered I needed a new aortic valve and they put in two stints. The valve went in nicely Dec. 22nd and I was able to go home the next day. It was totall...

The third one up with the crew standing on it is a White circa 1918. Maybe a 30-ton, chassis price $4100 that year.
I'm not sure those guys are going to work the oil Perry.
I'm not sure what the last two are. Charley Shaver would have known
Thanks for showing us.
Rich

Looking at the U-joint? Not much else there to give a problem unless they snagged a Jackalope.
Looks like they spattered wet mud on the top when it was folded down.
Great poses.
Rich

He wasn't alone. KD's heritage was often in question as he didn't look Kolmogorovian to many. McDaniels.jpg Aldo Van Pinksberg's sketch illustrates McDaniel's skill piloting the Husckavna Snowdozer. Following the direction of the cheroot smoke he could dowse his way safely around hidden obstacles. H...

I think you are right on Dan. Perhaps a 1907 or 1908?
Thanks
Rich

I'm sure others like me have found it hard to find information about these kinds of things. The Internet and other sources have a wealth of information, but digging it out isn't always easy.
Thanks for all who bring these bits of additional information.
Rich Eagle

That is a worthy observation James. The second picture above shows a "Flyer" without a top suggesting it was an addition. Likely several types were available. Spare tire and tool box are other options.
These threads do allow us to broaden our knowledge base.
Thanks
Rich

I hoped that others would add their "Foto's".
Always something interesting.
Thanks
Rich

It goes without saying that it's easier to toss the baby out with the Chugwater rather than the Tubwater. Let's not forget the Tubbs Snowshoe. KD made his rounds near and far tinkering and repairing all manner of contrivances on his Tubbs shoes. (est. 1906) Thousands of miles in the frigid winters w...

It would be fun to know more. 1939-41 Dundas Motor Co. was the Nash dealer in Lewiston. Then Engle Motor Co. The Pioneer League had the Lewiston Indians in 1939. The Sternwheelers may have still been paddling under the Lewiston - Clarkston Bridge. They bent the front spring to lower it a bit. I don'...

I like that idea. Then we could comment on them more easily. Sometimes it's hard to point out certain pictures when there are lot's in a row.
They certainly are special.
Thanks for the kind words.
Rich

This survived into the 1960s on Dad's paint shelf. I tried it to highlight the "Firestone" on my T tires. It wasn't a paint but a dressing. I ended up using Hyplar acrylic artist paint. It still is on with some cracking.

Similar to the last one.

I had forgotten that Harry Stutz was Chief Engineer for Marion in 1906. He designed and raced the sports model the "Bobcat".

Re: Car ID This one the front fender matches but not the rear fender. 1-28-09

This one the front fender matches but not the rear fender. 1-28-09

Here we go. Straight front fender. I think I can read 1910 on the third line below the enlargement.

I hope better stuff is out there.
Rich

P. S. Frank, the curved line under the side lamp is probably a speedometer cable.

Oops! I did not notice the front fenders. Perhaps a different Model or a year change.
I don't know much about horn configurations. Perry Kete might suggest its for a high tone or a low tone.

There are horn experts who know much more.
Thanks.
Rich

Like Wayne, I had a good friend who painted these Riversides with white tire paint. This must have been around 1966. I inherited the tires and they get some use even today. The entire tire was painted and much still remains on the side wall.

FWIW
Rich

Nice ID Frank! I looked at a few hundred pictures without coming close. I believe you nailed it. Marion.jpg https://i.pinimg.com/564x/08/53/9a/08539a466b811389810aecf8fc853404.jpg pinterest.com Except for different choices in lights and windshield (options) I can't see any dissimilarities. Thanks Rich

That is some of the most delightful postcard art of that era. Conrad (Cobb) X. Shinn (1887-1951) began to draw humorous postcards, in particular a series called "Whazzer Mazzer,". He also was a camouflage* artist during World War I. Thanks for bringing this up. Made My Day. Here is one of my favorit...

Yes Billy, Ellis Van D Bockell. The D was silent. Thanks for pointing that out. The Feldman name was well known throughout the Valley for it's connection with catching butterflies by moonlight. Some of them were referred to as "Bug Eyes". I can't say enough about Ernest Tubb. WXYZ if I recall. His M...

Hurray for the SYSTEM. We got parking tickets repeatedly from Washington state DMV for our 1915 T which had never been out of Idaho. After several phone calls and photos from them we finally convinced a human that our 1915 Model T was not the 1973 Toyota they photographed. A friend had a similar exp...

Another "Date with the Angles".

I found that caused by a loose wire at the terminal block. It's easy to check.
Just a possibility.
Rich

Indeed, terns took their turns and the turns took their terns. KD had provided for possible air-born activity by adding a Hancock 3-stage governor in series with the windmill. "All work is done in a workman like manner" as the prospectus noted. ternzz2.jpg Ellis Van Bockell applauded the combination...

Fantastic speedsters. More proof that there were thousands of them built back in the day.
Here is a local one I believe. Penned in on the back says "Jinks in his bug at the ranch".
Idaho had it's fair share with a few dirt tracks or races on hourse tracks.
Thanks
Rich

I suspect you introduced him to the Forum. That can be the best way to keep in touch with Model T'ers for many of us away from the action.

Lucky you! I have enough to last me the rest of my life unless I want to buy something.
Rich

Here are several posted previously:
http://www.mtfca.com/discus/messages/50 ... 1421544075

At 7 to 9 RPMs the churning action brought on severe spells of the heebie-jeebies leaving Judkins in a dither. KD suggested attaching a metronome to the aft rigger but by then they were out of stock.
Interesting how steering could be accomplished by leaning into the terns.

I don't recall a rear fender that curves into the running board like that. That would be a identifying feature. The larger Mitchells did as did the later Dodges but definitely not them.
Oops! I was typing while Jerry posted.

Chazberth and Herkvail successfully vaporated dollars to donuts using marginal fuming. Also offered at coffee stands when in season. Their notes also have gone missing but several photos survived between credenzas. Vaporating.jpg The "Cat in the Sombrero" out sold "Mickey's Broaching Praxis" that ye...

Also this:

I have lost track. We may have some posted on this thread. Here is one.

Here's an ad for them Herb.

Yep.

Thanks Mark. I blew out 4 magneto bulbs the first night I tried to drive by them. At high revolution the mag provided too much voltage. We drove by kerosene lights 30 miles pulling over each time we saw a car. I haven't used them since. I suppose there are some good remedies but I lost interest. ( 4...

"Hardly changed" at all except for the new Dollar Store. I bought several dollars when I was there last. Funkbunkler St. was originally named for Colonel Funkbunkler who led troops to victory during the Bromella Boot Rebellion. Many did not return. Later it was named for Skippy Funkbunkler. A bronze...

Thanks for mentioning it Dan.

So great to see these as they matured. I enjoyed open cars for 40 year before finding the comfort of a closed T. We have the winters to appreciate them. Cozy as a put tent.
The cars and people are priceless in these photos.
Thanks
Rich

I always enjoy seeing these. I makes me wish I still had access to AutoCAD. I think the Ford script would look larger and the horn bracket smaller. The large hole should be near the script now. The bracket holes which are closer together would also rotate into that position. Not knowing what that la...

The rehab was most helpful for me 11 years ago. Monitored activity at the right pace can be the best. Keeping a positive attitude goes a long way too. I'm starting rehab next week. I got a new aortic valve last Monday and 2 stints a week previously. Fortunately they could work through femoral arteri...

For sure! I remember Gamma saying what a great shim the Moss, Cambric & Moss catalog made for the old bathtub. Mayhaps some cross-weave moss in the pages.

Those Glindengurg propulsocipedes used sintered bearings in the appleshaft. Little wonder?
nice looking lady too.
Thanks
Rich

I have enjoyed Darel since his ads in Hemming's when it was pamphlet sized. His posts here on the Forum make me smile every time.
It's a nice writeup and their longevity gives me inspiration. Not to mention that wonderful 1910 Touring car.

That's a great question. In a perfect world it would be at the top. This flange has an extra hole allowing the bracket to be placed in two different locations. Why? I don't know. The location of the script would depend on which holes were used. I'm not sure if the different brackets allow the horn t...

The Very Best from Our House to Your House.

Rich and Joy

I guess I did forget my 1914 touring. After years of gathering parts and letting the good ones go to other restorations I realized some body parts and a frame were to the same '14. Again, not good enough to restore I pieced together a "FAKE" barn find. Again, many pieces are painfully remade and ass...

This had been a complete car but restored several times with different bodies and various parts changed out. The chassis was basically from a 1920 touring car. The body was my first homemade one. aSpeedster.jpg I build this from parts and sold the body. The chassis was what I built the C-cab at the ...

This was all scratch build on a chassis I had scratch built previously as a racer. 1rich03.jpg These chassis parts came out of a pile. The body built from scratch and Rootlieb fenders, running boards and splash aprons. A Brassworks radiator and new top irons and bows. 09Rich06.jpg The sheetmetal was...

"Locomotives spawn Loco Motives" can be found next to Dexter's Capillaries on isle XXIV. Chapter 7 is devoted to Darllworth "Casey Jones" Larkvonnet's preoccupation with Garbo. Beloved by the waifs licking sticky goo, he often sang Row Row Row Your Boat while steaming to the moss beds. Casey.jpg A t...

Here is a similar one in San Diego, early 1910s.

This link to RM shows some of the Autocar details:
https://rmsothebys.com/en/auctions/hf19 ... uck/759526
Rich

So true. Mickler's theorem for diverting the fish to a sautéing pot with avocado oil was not practical with mullet and barrelfish. Buildup on the expansion chamber and vibrations at the intercluse caused premature wear and failure. Better left to the peltzman's mate. Kalamity Dick was quoted many ti...

WOW!!! just WOW!!!

It's not the Stifflewhip Marzzpoth we went to school with Herb. That one was christened "Rampbatter S. Marzzpoth". This one was no relation and was found floating in a safa woven wicker basket in Galoppus Creek out behind the old sponge factory. A note tied around his waist instructed "no starch, wa...

I would also like to say Hy to Giene. The Cuthbert/Aspidistra episode, though not widely known, was impetus for the infamous Snakesphere romantic tragedy Romeno and Julieckz. Stifflewhip Marzzpoth offered this photo of the sticky goo blocking entrance to the Terminal Café on a similar day. Rich Phlo...

The script is hard to see in the previous pics. This flange is by itself with no other parts but identical to some without the script.

It is true that I see NO Ford script on the parts I have or the other horns on the web.

We had winters where that was necessary if we wanted to go for a ride. I haven't needed or wanted to for several years although we still get out and drive in the lighter snow.
Rich

I always admire the confidence and knowledge of the younger set. I remember "Sir, they don't make 16mm film. Never have" and Plastigage? what's that".

I believe there were Coupes made by other makers that were called Doctor's Coupes. We had a older character who always wanted an "Opry Coupe". I always loved the way he said it.
Rich

Delightful indeed! A '15 has some of my favorite things on it. That has to be a lot of fun.
Rich

OUCH!!!

I think that's where mine broke.
Condolences and welcome to the club. (again)

Wonderful stuff.
THANKS!!
And how could anyone not like a guy caller "Spider"?
Rich

And the merriest of Holidays to you and all the other fine forum friends.

I have so enjoyed the wealth of charming photos you have shared here. I don't know how you find them.
They are a wonderful trip into the past and such treasures.
Rich and Joy Eagle

Perhaps for the most part the flying pigs were more preferable considering the bacon, sausage, and pork chops. But the musical talent of a few of the mellifluous practiced airborne primates made mining or lepidoptering decidedly more delectable. Monkey.jpg Even these days, the haunting echoes of a c...

Also inspired by Carlsbad, Hyrum found searching for the illusive Nightlace Spotted Batwing by moonlight entrancing.

Often just after midnight flying pigs could be heard flapping their wings and oinking.
Sadly, no songs were written pertaining to that.

Thanks Michael. It's nice to see where that came from. I don't remember where I saw it. It must have been some car publication but didn't have a clue what the car was.
Rich

The hit tune by Duke Fitzellwitz "Mining by Moonlight" was though to be inspired by Carlsbad. Many of the younger set spooned to it's hypnotic beat. moonLite.jpg Not only is the caravanette an International but was previously known to transport those very beefburgers Wimpy enjoyed so much during and...

Wishing you the best.
Rich

I'm sure the warning light went on.

Those Junkyard photos are so intriguing. The older the better. A similar one prompted me to paint it in color several years ago.

I like your taste in choices. I couldn't find any "barn finds" so I built 2 Ts from parts not worth restoring to look like them. It gave the added bonus of having everything rebuilt and working right. They are as much fun as my other restored cars. I hope you find just what you are looking for. This...

It seems there is a good appreciation for any modifications, repair or patches that were crafted back in the era. A friend has a stationary engine with a cracked water tank and the most delightful custom fit brass patch on it. There are more than a hundred #10 screws holding it in place. I think thi...

Here are some of the Southside Ruffians registering a corporate charter. The Holcomb Moon Made van carried the pertaining documents.

Notice the spiffy new fireman's uniforms. Pythagorean Blue I believe.

I'm reminded that the ruffians from the South side claimed Mrs. Spizzickz looked like her face caught on fire and they tried to put it out with an axe. I wouldn't repeat it as I always thought she was kind and somewhat attractive but that was how the ruffians were.

Fire commissioner, Joefuss Spizzickz would have waved the refusal if not for being otherwise occupied at Ernie's during the inquest. An ardent enthusiast of pie charts himself he would have defended the fabrication and investiture. Spizzickz.jpg A previewing of Häxan was held several evenings to det...

I know that truck. It's come a long ways.
Thanks for the look.
Rich

Ignition switch sticks!

Great match, right down to the same lamps.
Nice job.
Rich

Steve, message and screws sent.
Lots of 3/8 and 5/8 left.
Thanks for the interest.
Rich

I see no Ford script on the Ames horn. I see that the open ends of the Ames magnets are not near the flanges where a vibrator plate would be as are the open ends on the other mag horns. They are more near the back of where a cover would be. Without something for them to make and break contact with I...

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