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- Thu Sep 09, 2021 1:30 pm
- Forum: OT - Off topic
- Topic: OT - Adventures of Kalamity Dick - Fact or Fiction?
- Replies: 4115
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Re: OT - Adventures of Kalamity Dick - Fact or Fiction?
Yes, the music was somewhat irritating but the frog chowder and gnocchi were to die for.
On a good night Arlo, the taller attendant, could be coaxed to sing and overpower the melody. "Crossroads Blues" was a favorite while "Honeysuckle Rose" was pleasant even if off key.- Wed Sep 08, 2021 6:21 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Is This A Common Color From A Non Model T?
- Replies: 7
- Views: 1993
Re: Is This A Common Color From A Non Model T?
Machinery gray's were quite common over the years but varied. I would look at a good color chart from an equipment enamel company like Rust oleum or similar and choose one you like. Better yet would be a high temperature engine enamel. It may change somewhat with age.
Rich
Rich
- Wed Sep 08, 2021 6:05 pm
- Forum: OT - Off topic
- Topic: OT - Adventures of Kalamity Dick - Fact or Fiction?
- Replies: 4115
- Views: 809876
Re: OT - Adventures of Kalamity Dick - Fact or Fiction?
There were those detractors that had called Kalamity Dick an Oarlock. Perhaps a sorcerer of industry or a wizard of mechanical design, yes, even a diviner of contraptions but never an occultist or Oarlock. Such allegations were the result of envy or jealousy from those less intuitive or creative. Th...
- Wed Sep 08, 2021 2:55 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: MODEL T AUCTION SEPT 11
- Replies: 19
- Views: 3780
Re: MODEL T AUCTION SEPT 11
Oh what fun? A 1914 Maxwell engine and a '24-'25 Tudor body I wound love to have found 25 years ago. I wish the photos were clearer.
Thanks for the armchair treat.
Rich
Thanks for the armchair treat.
Rich
- Wed Sep 08, 2021 1:44 pm
- Forum: OT - Off topic
- Topic: This was trucking-Old Photos
- Replies: 1402
- Views: 322762
Re: This was trucking-Old Photos
It's a brand-new Walker Electric 3.5 ton chassis, Model P. 12 mph, 40 - 50 miles per charge. Washington, D.C. passed a local Prohibition ordinance, and National Capital Brewing Company transitioned in May 1917 to producing ice cream instead of beer. Carry's Ice Cream was produced for only one year, ...
- Mon Sep 06, 2021 5:04 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: TT Screen Sides build
- Replies: 14
- Views: 3599
Re: TT Screen Sides build
Beautiful!!! I admire your perseverance. Those kinds of things are usually a lot more work than they look like. I'm sure others here will agree.
Truly Amazing!!!
Thanks for the update.
Rich
Truly Amazing!!!
Thanks for the update.
Rich
- Mon Sep 06, 2021 4:58 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: 1910 Side lamp brackets position on firewall
- Replies: 6
- Views: 1797
Re: 1910 Side lamp brackets position on firewall
I hope someone will have the dimensions you need. I looked at some photos and found that the placement seemed to be where the top of the square lamp body was near even with the top of the dash. You may wish to look at other old photos. When I tried to locate my '14 lamps it seemed there were differe...
- Mon Sep 06, 2021 4:24 pm
- Forum: OT - Off topic
- Topic: OT - Adventures of Kalamity Dick - Fact or Fiction?
- Replies: 4115
- Views: 809876
Re: OT - Adventures of Kalamity Dick - Fact or Fiction?
It was Earl Q Pogge on South 800 West, Rich. Later continuing with the Veedawoo Evacuation Syndicate. Cuthbert mentioned it in the diary he lost crossing Alces Creek. Water under the bridge and he soon forgot but the evidence was translated after being discovered by Junior Forest Wardens fishing for...
- Sun Sep 05, 2021 6:38 pm
- Forum: OT - Off topic
- Topic: OT - Adventures of Kalamity Dick - Fact or Fiction?
- Replies: 4115
- Views: 809876
Re: OT - Adventures of Kalamity Dick - Fact or Fiction?
The Radio Mystery Theater tried to explain some of those enigmas This radiofacsimile was purported to be the oft vanishing Dr. Pogue. Since the discontinuation of said program, the images themselves have nearly all faded from view. Pogue.jpg You may remember it was Edison that developed the statione...
- Sun Sep 05, 2021 3:12 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Connecticut Timer
- Replies: 23
- Views: 3248
Re: Connecticut Timer
I've never seen one.
Thanks for the great pictures and the ad.
Always something new.
Rich
Thanks for the great pictures and the ad.
Always something new.
Rich
- Sun Sep 05, 2021 2:24 pm
- Forum: OT - Off topic
- Topic: OT - Adventures of Kalamity Dick - Fact or Fiction?
- Replies: 4115
- Views: 809876
Re: OT - Adventures of Kalamity Dick - Fact or Fiction?
The remembrances of moving extension cables are overblown. Shorty after the initial design, a third pump was added. It ran a dynamo which supplied current to the other two pumps. Once started the power was self sustaining. The boots on the cobblestone was disturbing the essential silence noted above...
- Fri Sep 03, 2021 5:46 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: What year Coupe door glass do I have?
- Replies: 9
- Views: 2021
Re: What year Coupe door glass do I have?
The Glass book lists 1925-27 TT door window as approx. 24 1/2" wide by 20 1/2" high so no.
- Fri Sep 03, 2021 4:05 pm
- Forum: Classifieds - Parts
- Topic: No Name clip-on distributor FS
- Replies: 3
- Views: 1352
Re: No Name clip-on distributor FS
How about $85.00?
- Fri Sep 03, 2021 3:56 pm
- Forum: OT - Off topic
- Topic: OT - Adventures of Kalamity Dick - Fact or Fiction?
- Replies: 4115
- Views: 809876
Re: OT - Adventures of Kalamity Dick - Fact or Fiction?
A collect call form Marcell prompted me to explain the vacuum drive. Rather than answer the phone, I rexplain it here so the guys down to the neon shop can fully understand it too. By using Kirby & Hoover pumps the flow was redistributed to the vexxing convolutor. Varnickle garofalo adheres well to ...
- Fri Sep 03, 2021 11:37 am
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Warning!
- Replies: 14
- Views: 2989
Re: Warning!
My sympathies and best wishes. I have escaped disaster for many years but you never know.
If you are ever in a plating shop, look at the ceiling above the buffing wheels. It usually tells the story.
Take care.
Rich
If you are ever in a plating shop, look at the ceiling above the buffing wheels. It usually tells the story.
Take care.
Rich
- Fri Sep 03, 2021 9:09 am
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: What year Coupe door glass do I have?
- Replies: 9
- Views: 2021
Re: What year Coupe door glass do I have?
Perhaps those "scrap" pieces could be cut down to Coupe Quarter windows.
Just a though.
Perry, maybe that's why my Coupe door windows have torn the felt and won't slide down now. Curses!
Rich
Just a though.
Perry, maybe that's why my Coupe door windows have torn the felt and won't slide down now. Curses!
Rich
- Fri Sep 03, 2021 9:04 am
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: PayPal
- Replies: 23
- Views: 4348
Re: PayPal
I was disappointed that to continue keeping my money in the PayPal account they want my SS number and an official photo ID. I'm not willing to do that so I have them send a check but it defeats the convenience for me not to have the money sitting there. I'm not sure the State wants me to copy my dri...
- Fri Sep 03, 2021 8:57 am
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: You got a lot of 'splainin' to do
- Replies: 14
- Views: 2759
Re: You got a lot of 'splainin' to do
WOW!
This old curmudgeon still uses hand signals.
Using my left arm for safety.
I'm glad you young guys are figuring this out.
Rich
This old curmudgeon still uses hand signals.
Using my left arm for safety.
I'm glad you young guys are figuring this out.
Rich
- Fri Sep 03, 2021 8:48 am
- Forum: Classifieds - Parts
- Topic: Atwater Kent Distributor model h
- Replies: 4
- Views: 1289
Re: Atwater Kent Distributor model h
No, I made my own fixture and used a Model A distributor. http://www.mtfca.com/discus/messages/822076/864778.html?1525995215 Looking at some A W type H's on eBay I noticed how similar they were to the ones I had used. I thought that if you knew some of the dimensions you might find a match from a ge...
- Thu Sep 02, 2021 5:47 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Learned something new today. Surprise surprise!
- Replies: 5
- Views: 1458
Re: Learned something new today. Surprise surprise!
As far as firing constantly, I have had timers collect tiny iron fragments and short the terminal to the case under the insulating ring. If there is any void between the terminal and the case it can collect there. Sometimes only a faint buzz can be heard but it is enough to make the coil fire contin...
- Thu Sep 02, 2021 5:28 pm
- Forum: Classifieds - Parts
- Topic: Atwater Kent Distributor model h
- Replies: 4
- Views: 1289
Re: Atwater Kent Distributor model h
When I built my distributor unit I found some gears at the local bearing store that worked well. They look similar to what I see for the model h. Mine were 18 tooth YSM12B18. Yours may be 15 tooth from what I can see. Browning.jpg These were Browning which may not be in business still but I see lots...
- Thu Sep 02, 2021 4:30 pm
- Forum: OT - Off topic
- Topic: White ? Steam ?
- Replies: 13
- Views: 3092
Re: White ? Steam ?
This Queen has many of the cars features but misses on others.
Or this 1904 3-cyl Thomas
- Thu Sep 02, 2021 4:03 pm
- Forum: OT - Off topic
- Topic: OT - Adventures of Kalamity Dick - Fact or Fiction?
- Replies: 4115
- Views: 809876
Re: OT - Adventures of Kalamity Dick - Fact or Fiction?
Actually, there was a short time during prohibation when the brew was in short supply. Shorty Clemhassler was able to make short trips with a limited load and seldom detected by the authoraties. Shorty.jpg The semi-electric vacuum drive juggernaut was all but silent save for the click clock of the n...
- Thu Sep 02, 2021 2:18 pm
- Forum: OT - Off topic
- Topic: Interesting package of piston rings
- Replies: 3
- Views: 1343
Re: Interesting package of piston rings
It's a box without a piston. I've grown attached to it. Some of that stuff shows up on eBay with varying prices though.
don't ya just love that stuff?
Rich
don't ya just love that stuff?
Rich
- Thu Sep 02, 2021 2:02 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Help with seat spring dimensions
- Replies: 6
- Views: 1403
Re: Help with seat spring dimensions
If no forum member comes forward with them Snyder's makes new ones and surely could have a list with dimensions. They have always been most helpful to me and might be willing to help you.
- Thu Sep 02, 2021 1:54 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: What year Coupe door glass do I have?
- Replies: 9
- Views: 2021
Re: What year Coupe door glass do I have?
These include the Tudor and Fordor. The incorrect one I mentioned was for a 22-23 Tudor (centerdoor?) Door Glass which I didn't include here but can if you need it.
- Thu Sep 02, 2021 1:31 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: What year Coupe door glass do I have?
- Replies: 9
- Views: 2021
Re: What year Coupe door glass do I have?
This is from the Ford glass book. It looks like your glass should have been 25 7/16" wide to 25 1/2". 5"off as you say. I don't see any in the book for the width you have except the Tudor glass on the next page of the book. It's heights are wrong but the heights you have are correct for the 26-27 Co...
- Thu Sep 02, 2021 12:58 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: What is the purpose of this gadget ?
- Replies: 3
- Views: 1282
Re: What is the purpose of this gadget ?
http://www.mtfca.com/discus/messages/33 ... 1361752163
This was on Ebay a while ago.
This was on Ebay a while ago.
- Thu Sep 02, 2021 12:48 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Bad habit when starting
- Replies: 30
- Views: 6500
Re: Bad habit when starting
There are a lot of folks who can tell and show their injuries from cranking. If you can crank with your left hand and thumb tucked in you really should. Most of us who don't are reluctant to mention as it might discourage anyone from being safe. I certainly wouldn't want to see anyone hurt themselve...
- Thu Sep 02, 2021 12:15 pm
- Forum: OT - Off topic
- Topic: Interesting package of piston rings
- Replies: 3
- Views: 1343
Re: Interesting package of piston rings
Those are fun things to see and have. Thanks for posting it.
I have some for my shelf too. Probably not as old.
I have some for my shelf too. Probably not as old.
- Wed Sep 01, 2021 5:42 pm
- Forum: OT - Off topic
- Topic: White ? Steam ?
- Replies: 13
- Views: 3092
Re: White ? Steam ?
The questions never end. Rich brings us some wonderful puzzles doesn't he.
- Wed Sep 01, 2021 5:24 pm
- Forum: OT - Off topic
- Topic: OT - Adventures of Kalamity Dick - Fact or Fiction?
- Replies: 4115
- Views: 809876
Re: OT - Adventures of Kalamity Dick - Fact or Fiction?
Undeniably BRRPT was particularly hazardous. Philibert Klascksworth suffered from it's effects even while he drove for Muehlebach during the interim. Muexxx.jpg "Mule-back Jack" was generous in giving him treats after the benediction for his suffering. Jack's wife, Milrdemtnt, snag the third and fou...
- Wed Sep 01, 2021 4:32 pm
- Forum: OT - Off topic
- Topic: OT - Adventures of Kalamity Dick - Fact or Fiction?
- Replies: 4115
- Views: 809876
Re: OT - Adventures of Kalamity Dick - Fact or Fiction?
Then again, Gilbert "Snagletooth" Larkvonnett drove this White Model 20 intermittently for Muehlebach, Spadaford Custards, and the Helix mill. MueWht.jpg His skills negotiating the Devils Tower dugway and the Aladdin Coal Tipple bypass were documented in "Lorries on unassailable Drumlins". Gilbert g...
- Wed Sep 01, 2021 3:49 pm
- Forum: OT - Off topic
- Topic: OT - Adventures of Kalamity Dick - Fact or Fiction?
- Replies: 4115
- Views: 809876
Re: OT - Adventures of Kalamity Dick - Fact or Fiction?
And it was a long way down. Geo. used a number of fine horse drawn and self-propelled conveyances to deliver his liquid refreshments. Electric and steam were put to work as well as the foul smelling and obnoxiously loud gas and oil burning conglomerations. MueErn.jpg Seen here guarding the allocatio...
- Wed Sep 01, 2021 1:52 pm
- Forum: OT - Off topic
- Topic: White ? Steam ?
- Replies: 13
- Views: 3092
Re: White ? Steam ?
Well, I was trying to guess which Model White it was before I spotted the crank. The fellow who found Joe K's '08 REO and '03 Rambler got found some pretty early stuff. He had the remains of a '15 REO 4cyl too. Several guys mentioned seeing them and passed them up as too far gone. Those were in the ...
- Wed Sep 01, 2021 11:49 am
- Forum: OT - Off topic
- Topic: White ? Steam ?
- Replies: 13
- Views: 3092
Re: White ? Steam ?
It's a pretty cool photo. While the radiator does look like the condenser on a White steam car, the car would not have had a crank out the front or be chain drive. It looks a little like a Maxwell but I'm not sure. I wonder how far it ended up from St. Anthony. Maybe Joe will find it. While I don't ...
- Wed Sep 01, 2021 11:41 am
- Forum: Classifieds - Parts
- Topic: 2 Atwater Kent Type-LA FS
- Replies: 3
- Views: 1067
Re: 2 Atwater Kent Type-LA FS SOLD
Atwater Kent units are SOLD.
Thanks MTFCA and Gene.
Rich
Thanks MTFCA and Gene.
Rich
- Tue Aug 31, 2021 6:51 pm
- Forum: OT - Off topic
- Topic: This was trucking-Old Photos
- Replies: 1402
- Views: 322762
Re: This was trucking-Old Photos
Pretty Cool! There's not much hood. Engine under seat?
Rich
Rich
- Tue Aug 31, 2021 6:02 pm
- Forum: Classifieds - Parts
- Topic: wood plans
- Replies: 4
- Views: 1728
Re: wood plans
I haven't ever seen any Coupe wood plans. Perry's pictures helped me a lot when I built mine. Also the Parts book illustrations.
http://www.mtfca.com/discus/messages/25 ... 1335009157 I hope you find what you need.
Rich
http://www.mtfca.com/discus/messages/25 ... 1335009157 I hope you find what you need.
Rich
- Tue Aug 31, 2021 11:50 am
- Forum: Classifieds - Parts
- Topic: 2 Atwater Kent Type-LA FS
- Replies: 3
- Views: 1067
Re: 2 Atwater Kent Type-LA FS
Yes they are. I'll send you a PM.
- Mon Aug 30, 2021 7:56 pm
- Forum: Classifieds - Parts
- Topic: 2 Atwater Kent Type-LA FS
- Replies: 3
- Views: 1067
2 Atwater Kent Type-LA FS
I will sell either one for $40.00 or both for $60.00. I will pay shipping to USA or Canada.
No caps, rotor or cam gear. Centrifugal advance springs missing on green one.- Mon Aug 30, 2021 5:19 pm
- Forum: Classifieds - Parts
- Topic: Remy Distributor for parts.
- Replies: 0
- Views: 736
Remy Distributor for parts.
Remy distributor $45.00 I'll pay shipping in USA or Canada. The pot metal housing is toast. The cap looks good but has two small cracks. One at the notch and one 180°away. It fit the housing before it cracked and expanded. The rest of the parts look to be usable. The rotor has a small chunk broken o...
- Mon Aug 30, 2021 3:20 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Vintage Ford July/August issue
- Replies: 5
- Views: 1460
Re: Vintage Ford July/August issue
Thanks for the heads up. It's always great whenever it comes.
Thanks for all you folks do.
Rich
Thanks for all you folks do.
Rich
- Mon Aug 30, 2021 1:14 pm
- Forum: OT - Off topic
- Topic: This was trucking-Old Photos
- Replies: 1402
- Views: 322762
Re: This was trucking-Old Photos
Probably on it's way to Ernie's.
Cool and Big.
Cool and Big.
- Mon Aug 30, 2021 12:27 pm
- Forum: Classifieds - Parts
- Topic: 2 Brass suction guns FS
- Replies: 4
- Views: 1357
Re: 2 Brass suction guns FS
2nd pump still for sale.
- Mon Aug 30, 2021 12:25 pm
- Forum: Classifieds - Parts
- Topic: No Name clip-on distributor FS
- Replies: 3
- Views: 1352
Re: No Name clip-on distributor FS
The cap looks newer but fits well. Notch in the right place. I've see ones like it but can't find pictures on the web with any identification. Rare or just odd?
- Sun Aug 29, 2021 6:20 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Lotta Fords and others
- Replies: 7
- Views: 1930
Re: Lotta Fords and others
His website tells some of the story:
http://cloudmuseum.dynamitedave.com/
http://cloudmuseum.dynamitedave.com/
- Sun Aug 29, 2021 1:17 pm
- Forum: Classifieds - Parts
- Topic: No Name clip-on distributor FS
- Replies: 3
- Views: 1352
No Name clip-on distributor FS
Well made accessory distributor for Model T. No markings except "KEM" on points. Includes Bakelite? conduit.
$95.00 . I will pay shipping in USA or Canada. No rotor or cam gear. Missing one cap clip. Some wear from fan belt.
$95.00 . I will pay shipping in USA or Canada. No rotor or cam gear. Missing one cap clip. Some wear from fan belt.
- Sun Aug 29, 2021 11:56 am
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Lotta Fords and others
- Replies: 7
- Views: 1930
Re: Lotta Fords and others
It's great to see those. WOW!
Thanks
Rich
Thanks
Rich
- Sun Aug 29, 2021 11:33 am
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: how do you make a side mount spare tire bracket
- Replies: 11
- Views: 2196
Re: how do you make a side mount spare tire bracket
Nice work. Looks great.
Rich
Rich
- Sat Aug 28, 2021 10:25 am
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Hagerty new story
- Replies: 6
- Views: 1813
Re: Hagerty new story
It was a phenomena.
http://my28chev.blogspot.com/2014/07/19 ... ngine.html
http://www.significantcars.com/cars/1917chevrolet/
Thanks for bringing it up.
Rich
http://www.significantcars.com/cars/1917chevrolet/
Thanks for bringing it up.
Rich
- Fri Aug 27, 2021 10:39 pm
- Forum: Classifieds - Parts
- Topic: 2 Brass suction guns FS
- Replies: 4
- Views: 1357
Re: 2 Brass suction guns FS
Townsend pump sold to Joe.
Thanks MTFCA and Joe
Thanks MTFCA and Joe
- Fri Aug 27, 2021 10:23 pm
- Forum: Classifieds - Parts
- Topic: 2 Brass suction guns FS
- Replies: 4
- Views: 1357
Re: 2 Brass suction guns FS
It is. I'll send an Email.
- Fri Aug 27, 2021 4:14 pm
- Forum: Classifieds - Parts
- Topic: 2 Brass suction guns FS
- Replies: 4
- Views: 1357
2 Brass suction guns FS
These are brass suction guns for sale. I have left them untouched for display or you may want to clean and polish them. The first one is made by Townsend as shown. 2 1/4" tube dia. and 13 1/2" overall length. I'm asking $45.00 with free shipping in USA or Canada. Pump.1.jpg The second has no name fo...
- Fri Aug 27, 2021 2:29 pm
- Forum: OT - Off topic
- Topic: 1903 Olds Pirate replica video
- Replies: 2
- Views: 1459
1903 Olds Pirate replica video
I though some of you might enjoy the 1903 Olds Pirate replica video from AACA.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C-gHZnSj3cg
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C-gHZnSj3cg
- Fri Aug 27, 2021 1:43 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Lug nuts on demountable wheels
- Replies: 17
- Views: 3040
Re: Lug nuts on demountable wheels
Model A's were notorious for loosing lug nuts and wheels. Usually the left rear.
Not so with the 30 x 3 1/2 setup.
Not so with the 30 x 3 1/2 setup.
- Fri Aug 27, 2021 1:40 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Holes on left side dash on Model TT Trucks?
- Replies: 7
- Views: 1560
Re: Holes on left side dash on Model TT Trucks?
These don't seem to have holes there.
- Fri Aug 27, 2021 1:17 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Wish I had Snow in Florida Snowbird T auction
- Replies: 9
- Views: 2777
Re: Wish I had Snow in Florida Snowbird T auction
It's great to have dreams. We have snow here. We look forward to it in the hot weather but by January we would trade back to the heat if we could. "Always wanting what is not".
Fun to see it.
Rich
Fun to see it.
Rich
- Thu Aug 26, 2021 6:08 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Michigan Jamboree Day 1
- Replies: 12
- Views: 2013
Re: Michigan Jamboree Day 1
Looks like a great time. Wish I was closer.
Rich
Rich
- Thu Aug 26, 2021 5:03 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: How I unexpectedly bought a 1916 coupelet
- Replies: 6
- Views: 2011
Re: How I unexpectedly bought a 1916 coupelet
Good things happen to those of us who survived. The car looks fantastic
Enjoy it!
Rich
Enjoy it!
Rich
- Thu Aug 26, 2021 4:52 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: My E&J +66 headlight Quandary
- Replies: 0
- Views: 807
My E&J +66 headlight Quandary
I'm probably not the only one who has second thoughts before selling a part. I bought this several years ago to go with the E&J sidelights on my 1909. The car has a nice set of Browns on it now. Firstly, I would still like to buy a reasonably priced mate to it that could be restored. EJRLE1.jpg EJRL...
- Thu Aug 26, 2021 1:23 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Journey's and Joyrides.
- Replies: 123
- Views: 26516
Re: Journey's and Joyrides.
It's nice to be able to look out the window and see the old car. Customers walk by and take a picture or show the cranking motion. Seems like it's good to have others enjoy it besides us. SpdstrBkfst.jpg The cook showed it to his 6? year old son. They came in and the youngster asked how much it woul...
- Thu Aug 26, 2021 1:06 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Throttle lever slipping
- Replies: 15
- Views: 2653
Re: Throttle lever slipping
Thanks MWalker for the tip on bending the quadrant down. It worked great for me this morning. I had been putting off disassembly and adding heavier springs. This was much easier.
Rich
Rich
- Thu Aug 26, 2021 12:59 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Hot engines, hot cars, hot days
- Replies: 6
- Views: 1272
Re: Hot engines, hot cars, hot days
The third picture down shows a radiator. I seems to be the same type of tank.
http://www.mtfca.com/discus/messages/70 ... 1490897012
http://www.mtfca.com/discus/messages/70 ... 1490897012
- Tue Aug 24, 2021 10:48 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: This should be in a museum
- Replies: 10
- Views: 2223
Re: This should be in a museum
That's a fantastic '13 body under there. The beds nice too. The plywood in the cab looks to be several decades newer. Like Pat used to tell the bar maids after pointing out all their flaws "...but put it all together and I'd go for it".
- Tue Aug 24, 2021 10:37 pm
- Forum: OT - Off topic
- Topic: This was trucking-Old Photos
- Replies: 1402
- Views: 322762
Re: This was trucking-Old Photos
That cowl screams Republic. Many had the cast radiator shell with the fins.
How about a Minnesota plate?
How about a Minnesota plate?
- Tue Aug 24, 2021 6:10 pm
- Forum: OT - Off topic
- Topic: OT - Adventures of Kalamity Dick - Fact or Fiction?
- Replies: 4115
- Views: 809876
Re: OT - Adventures of Kalamity Dick - Fact or Fiction?
Ernie sailed through Prohibition much like the Bacchanalian driver and Wormy came through the law suits and rig-a-ma-roll. It all came out in the wash. Fuller hired two of Wing Hop's sons to sell brushes, the dispensary bought a bigger sign and Tri-Burg Gazette building added 3 new cloakrooms. Disp2...
- Tue Aug 24, 2021 2:32 pm
- Forum: OT - Off topic
- Topic: OT - Adventures of Kalamity Dick - Fact or Fiction?
- Replies: 4115
- Views: 809876
Re: OT - Adventures of Kalamity Dick - Fact or Fiction?
Very true. The pocket watch is on display currently at the Institute. In all fairness to the impaired Bacchanalian, many drivers made the same mistake as the Dispensary was somewhat obscure to find. And many drivers were impaired. Dispensary.jpg Happy Sally was often the excuse. Excuse me while I ha...
- Tue Aug 24, 2021 11:13 am
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: old car legality
- Replies: 28
- Views: 4154
Re: old car legality
Idaho - "49-906. TAIL LAMPS. (1) Every motor vehicle.....shall be equipped with at least one (1) tail lamp mounted on the rear..... Every mentioned vehicle.....manufactured or assembled after December 31, 1955, shall be equipped with at least two (2) tail lamps mounted on the rear." "49-919. SIGNAL ...
- Tue Aug 24, 2021 10:58 am
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Radiator Cap Finally all the parts
- Replies: 21
- Views: 2531
Re: Radiator Cap Finally all the parts
It is a marvelous, unique cap. Use it and enjoy it.
Thanks for showing it here.
Rich
Thanks for showing it here.
Rich
- Tue Aug 24, 2021 10:55 am
- Forum: OT - Off topic
- Topic: OT - Adventures of Kalamity Dick - Fact or Fiction?
- Replies: 4115
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Re: OT - Adventures of Kalamity Dick - Fact or Fiction?
The story comes to mind of the Fuller brushman who asked him if he was the "Lady of the House". Wasn't it the Mill street clinic they took him to?
- Tue Aug 24, 2021 10:51 am
- Forum: OT - Off topic
- Topic: This was trucking-Old Photos
- Replies: 1402
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Re: This was trucking-Old Photos
Yes, near the grain elevator. Larry P. told Joe about it and claimed it was fair game. Several of us pried it out of the frozen ground and put it on the trailer pictured in the link. Joe managed to get it running. Soon after it was claimed to be another fellows grandfather's truck. He had two of the...
- Mon Aug 23, 2021 6:05 pm
- Forum: OT - Off topic
- Topic: This was trucking-Old Photos
- Replies: 1402
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Re: This was trucking-Old Photos
In that same photo book was this 1925 HUG truck. I'm not sure we have seen any in this tribute to trucks. This one is shown ready for a forth of July parade which it didn't finish. The Magneto burned out. I had cautioned the owner that magneto plugs should be gapped tighter than distributor plugs. H...
- Mon Aug 23, 2021 5:27 pm
- Forum: OT - Off topic
- Topic: This was trucking-Old Photos
- Replies: 1402
- Views: 322762
Re: This was trucking-Old Photos
I found the photo of our local Nash Quad.
download/file.php?id=51026&t=1
Somehow it was much more charming when we found it and Joe was working on it than it is today.
Memories.
Thanks Herb
Somehow it was much more charming when we found it and Joe was working on it than it is today.
Memories.
Thanks Herb
- Mon Aug 23, 2021 3:02 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: 80% rule?
- Replies: 14
- Views: 2532
Re: 80% rule?
Over the years 80% of my engine, tire and driveline problems happened at over 45 mph.
I'm contented now with 33-35. It certainly was fun going fast though.
Do what you need to do. You can always fix things.
Been driving Ts since 1964.
Rich
I'm contented now with 33-35. It certainly was fun going fast though.
Do what you need to do. You can always fix things.
Been driving Ts since 1964.
Rich
- Mon Aug 23, 2021 2:34 pm
- Forum: OT - Off topic
- Topic: OT - Adventures of Kalamity Dick - Fact or Fiction?
- Replies: 4115
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Re: OT - Adventures of Kalamity Dick - Fact or Fiction?
Working from home between his other jobs allowed him to feed and water the Bandersnatch as well as prune the Tumtum tree.
The Schtüle Sampler was a favorite of both Faustina Haight and Genevieve Van Vleck. Many were shipped to Tokelau.- Sun Aug 22, 2021 1:33 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Wards 30x3s
- Replies: 11
- Views: 2188
Re: Wards 30x3s
Ah, the rare two-door phaeton.
Perhaps some will have luck as I have with good old tires.
30 x 3 1/2 from 1964 and 21" from 1977. (Firestone) Still hold air and are driven on.
Perhaps some will have luck as I have with good old tires.
30 x 3 1/2 from 1964 and 21" from 1977. (Firestone) Still hold air and are driven on.
- Sun Aug 22, 2021 10:36 am
- Forum: OT - Off topic
- Topic: Old Photo - Dad Clay's Garage - Idaho Falls
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Re: Old Photo - Dad Clay's Garage - Idaho Falls
There were some wonderful places that caught our interests Duey. I suppose every town had such spots. Just West of Dad Clay's was a machine shop that had fascinating examples of their work in the window. We went inside a few times. One fellow was making a gear which seemed amazing to me. Another mac...
- Sat Aug 21, 2021 8:07 pm
- Forum: OT - Off topic
- Topic: OT - Adventures of Kalamity Dick - Fact or Fiction?
- Replies: 4115
- Views: 809876
Re: OT - Adventures of Kalamity Dick - Fact or Fiction?
And tiers of joy they were. KD always preferred the Blue Ribbon package. He took part as best he could in the ceremonial dances. The old injury received at the nutmeg incident gave him some fault but never deturd him. Package.jpg The vanadium lint left on the floors was quickly gleaned for not only ...
- Sat Aug 21, 2021 11:52 am
- Forum: OT - Off topic
- Topic: At the bank in Paul, Idaho
- Replies: 17
- Views: 3174
Re: At the bank in Paul, Idaho
In later years they simply folded the windshield down. I love that look.
- Fri Aug 20, 2021 4:28 pm
- Forum: OT - Off topic
- Topic: Yellowstone Bus
- Replies: 3
- Views: 1566
Re: Yellowstone Bus
I can imagine how peaceful your cabin must have been back then. Mackz.jpg We've watched the area changes for 60 some years. Mom had a little cabin near Lion's head. Bigger ones sprang up over the years hiding the trees and other scenery. When we sold it after she passed it had become an eyesore to h...
- Fri Aug 20, 2021 1:47 pm
- Forum: OT - Off topic
- Topic: Yellowstone Bus
- Replies: 3
- Views: 1566
Re: Yellowstone Bus
What a charming photo! I knew that bus. Perhaps it's a 1925. It sat along the highway at Mack's Inn for many years. They did give rides in it. In the '60s when I got mine it was the only access I had to an original "Bender" body. It had engine problems and someone put a Chevy 6-cylinder in it for th...
- Thu Aug 19, 2021 5:17 pm
- Forum: OT - Off topic
- Topic: OT - Adventures of Kalamity Dick - Fact or Fiction?
- Replies: 4115
- Views: 809876
Re: OT - Adventures of Kalamity Dick - Fact or Fiction?
Apparently Wormy Schtüle was on the Tri-burg Advisory Council when the Chugwater & Northern establish Humptulips Junction as a non-ferrous refuge.
Neither Kalamity Dick or Cuthbert could attend due to quavers.
This daguerreotype was executed during the Conestoga dedate.Neither Kalamity Dick or Cuthbert could attend due to quavers.
- Thu Aug 19, 2021 4:05 pm
- Forum: OT - Off topic
- Topic: At the bank in Paul, Idaho
- Replies: 17
- Views: 3174
Re: At the bank in Paul, Idaho
Unsolved mysteries stick in our heads. This windshield is closer to any I have seen.
Rich
If nothing else it's another old photo to enjoy. Does anyone recognize what movie it might be from?Rich
- Thu Aug 19, 2021 9:03 am
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Car auction
- Replies: 4
- Views: 2119
Re: Car auction
What fun to see the pictures.
Thanks
Rich
Thanks
Rich
- Wed Aug 18, 2021 8:15 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Finally some Mercury progress
- Replies: 17
- Views: 3539
Re: Finally some Mercury progress
WOW! Lookin' Good.
Rich
Rich
- Wed Aug 18, 2021 7:08 pm
- Forum: OT - Off topic
- Topic: Help to identify this transmission
- Replies: 15
- Views: 2553
Re: Help to identify this transmission
I think so. Looking at more photos I believe that shift lock and pedals may go back to '21 or '20. I'm not sure how late it might be.
- Wed Aug 18, 2021 2:16 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Foto of the Day
- Replies: 646
- Views: 167247
Re: Foto of the Day
1966. Note the clean chassis.
- Wed Aug 18, 2021 1:59 pm
- Forum: OT - Off topic
- Topic: For the Yellowstone White Bus afficionado's
- Replies: 2
- Views: 1295
Re: For the Yellowstone White Bus afficionado's
For what it's worth, they do offer tours on several (8?) of the rechassised buses in Yellowstone Park. I suspect it's pricey. https://www.yellowstonenationalparklodges.com/connect/yellowstone-hot-spot/the-coolest-way-to-tour-yellowstone/ Also, the Park has a collection of their old vehicles though i...
- Wed Aug 18, 2021 12:24 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Need 1917-1919 Non-Starter Car Wiring Diagram
- Replies: 3
- Views: 993
Re: Need 1917-1919 Non-Starter Car Wiring Diagram
This is called a "Ford model t 1919 d023 ignition system" from Wikimedia.
https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File ... system.png
This may be helpful too.
http://www.mtfca.com/discus/messages/59 ... 1471864393
Also this from Dan.
This may be helpful too.
http://www.mtfca.com/discus/messages/59 ... 1471864393
Also this from Dan.
- Wed Aug 18, 2021 12:13 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Rear tapered leaf spring ID
- Replies: 5
- Views: 1440
Re: Rear tapered leaf spring ID
The second leaf in a tapered leaf spring is not tapered.
Rich
Reproduction tapered leaf rear springs are advertised as 8 leaf. The '27 Ford parts list lists a 9th leaf for 1922-1927 only.Rich
- Tue Aug 17, 2021 3:52 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Lug nuts on demountable wheels
- Replies: 17
- Views: 3040
Re: Lug nuts on demountable wheels
I just tighten them reasonably tight with the spark plug/lug wrench. Dry, nothing added to the threads. In 57 years I don't recall any ever coming loose. these are cleaned originals as well as the new reproductions. Checking them would be wise.
Rich
Rich
- Tue Aug 17, 2021 3:37 pm
- Forum: OT - Off topic
- Topic: Help to identify this transmission
- Replies: 15
- Views: 2553
Re: Help to identify this transmission
I think this RM photo clinches it. 1924 Cadillac V-63 Phaeton.
https://rmsothebys.com/en/auctions/0620 ... on/1008394
- Tue Aug 17, 2021 2:29 pm
- Forum: OT - Off topic
- Topic: Help to identify this transmission
- Replies: 15
- Views: 2553
Re: Help to identify this transmission
I see that 1924 Cadillac had locking shift too. Based on the similarity of the pedals and the shifter configuration I would say it could be it.
https://forums.aaca.org/topic/220241-19 ... al-plates/
I can't find a picture of the trans case yet. Anyone else?
Rich
I can't find a picture of the trans case yet. Anyone else?
Rich
- Mon Aug 16, 2021 3:56 pm
- Forum: OT - Off topic
- Topic: Help to identify this transmission
- Replies: 15
- Views: 2553
Re: Help to identify this transmission
I would think it is a U.S. car. The U-joints look like Spicer to me and the transmission lock is a Sargent. Buick used transmission locks, Johnson, but also Sargent, Yale and Briggs cylinders. I don't remember Buicks with the aluminum case though.
- Mon Aug 16, 2021 12:24 pm
- Forum: OT - Off topic
- Topic: Boats, cars and plastic ducks
- Replies: 3
- Views: 1457
Re: Boats, cars and plastic ducks
Folks were having a great time there. With two or three shows every weekend for some charity or business within driving distance we pick and choose. The "'09" is always ready to go and fun to show. It's been good to us for the 14 years and 11,000 miles since we built it. Touring with it is marvelous...
- Sun Aug 15, 2021 11:26 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: 1923 coupe interior
- Replies: 10
- Views: 1264
Re: 1923 coupe interior
I just found this link and think it has some better photos.
http://www.mtfca.com/discus/messages/41 ... 1390321264
Though it's a '19 much could be similar.
http://www.mtfca.com/discus/messages/41 ... 1390321264
Though it's a '19 much could be similar.
- Sun Aug 15, 2021 5:54 pm
- Forum: OT - Off topic
- Topic: OT - Adventures of Kalamity Dick - Fact or Fiction?
- Replies: 4115
- Views: 809876
Re: OT - Adventures of Kalamity Dick - Fact or Fiction?
KD tried substituting malarkey fibers for the nonsense ore in small portions. Powdered buffoonery kept the friction down but the bulls still balked at it. Cuthbert to the rescue with gramophone and a waltz by Dude Fitzllewitz. It passed as Nonsense if not gold and myrrh. Regular celebrations were he...
- Sun Aug 15, 2021 4:52 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: 1923 coupe interior
- Replies: 10
- Views: 1264
Re: 1923 coupe interior
These might help. One shows the new springs sitting in the frame.
http://www.mtfca.com/discus/messages/50 ... 1431709442
and maybe this.
- Sun Aug 15, 2021 3:57 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: 1923 coupe interior
- Replies: 10
- Views: 1264
Re: 1923 coupe interior
Is your '23 an early one with suicide doors or the later one '24-'25?