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I believe that Roland was a distant cousin of KD's but he was the grand marshal in the Chugwater 4th of July parade 4 times in a row!

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I saw Adrians post about distilling your own water so I googled "Personal water distillers" and they are available on line and at different department stores. The prices range from $60 to $420 depending on what you want.

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I use holy water...I just take a pan of water and boil the hell out of it!

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Rich,

Thanks for posting this information as I find learning about old cars very interesting.

I see in the Bonhams information that they were 8 HP. How fast would those little cars go?

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Kalamity Dick was very helpful to Chief Iron Tail when he was having trouble starting his car. Kalamity said he would advance the timing for him only if he cranked with his right hand. Kalamity was so helpful that he left the Chief by himself while he ran back to help the young lady set up the teepe...

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I still want the Murphy Rod and Muffler Bearing I ask for in the other post...calculate postage to 44047 Thanks

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Thanks Rich, I too think it would be neat to know if one of my relatives met these folks but I don't think they did unless they met them on their tour when they were in England. Of course the only way my relatives would have met them is if they stopped by the barn while they were cleaning up after t...

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Bigger photo... the two cars are not the same but both photos are of Chief Iron Tail

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Geronimo is not riding Chief Iron Tail is...They just called it "Geronimo's Cadillac"

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Chief Iron Tail and Buffalo Bill in DuBois PA

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OH! so that is what Abe Lincoln looks like...I was never able to save up to see a coin that high in value.

I would the the Murphy Rod and the Muffler bearing please.

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Chief Iron Tail was a regular in the Buffalo Bill wild west show. He is cranking a 1915 Locomobile. Often called Geronimo's Cadillac. He was the most photographed indian chief in the 19th & 20th century. It is his profile that was used for the indian head nickle from 1913 to 1938. He was an Oglala L...

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I've been working on rebuilding the engine in my '22 Coupe but I'm running out of time. My goal is to have it all back together by July 18th it's 100 birthday but life keeps getting in the way

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Very nice video Rob

I am enjoying the progress of our friends from Germany. Keep the up dates coming.

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OK so that is 5 guys saying to get 4 dollies.
4
x5
20 dollies total

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You could if all you want to do is push it back and forth. By using 4 dollies you can spin the car in a tight circle.

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Tim,

Since it is an 8 day clock does that mean you have to buy a new clock every 8 days?

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You should have seen that shop before they cleaned it up for filming!

That shop looks spotless and un cluttered compaired to the machine shop down the road from me. I can't believe they haven't been shut down.

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I don't regret that agreement Tim...another 6 more promotional plugs and Uncle Sam will be paid for!

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I have purchased one of your Uncle Sams a few years ago and I must say not only is it well made but it is also a crowd pleaser. I will have him attached to the touring again this year.

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John, Thanks for the information on the pistion clearance. I went down and rechecked each cylinder at the top and bottom and I can place a .005 feeler guage next to the cylinder at both the top and bottom. I don't know why I didn't keep advancing the feeler guage size when I first measured it but fo...

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AND MANY MORE !

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I have looked at the search function and didn't find exactly what I am looking for so I thought I would ask here. I have had my engine bored to 20 thousands over and I have purchased new aluminum pistons and rings also 20 thousands over. I have a piston clearance of 2-1/2 to 3 thousands when inserte...

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Great pictures please keep them coming throughout the tour.

How many Model T's are attending?

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Congratulations on 50 years together

I think there was a mistake...she was to send that set of drums to me ...Her secret boyfriend that even she hasn't met yet!

I'll keep my eye on the mailbox for them to arrive.

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" Maybe it's time to sell this thing"

Don't give up ! If I can do it ...you can do it! If I can....anyone can! and when you finally get the problem solved and when you can take the time to enjoy the car someday say "I can't believe I wanted to sell this car! I'm having so much fun!

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Well if you meet in the middle it would not be an ocean to ocean trip now would it!
I guess you could call it "Ocean to aw that's far enough tour."

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Jack, These are the pictures I have in my file of a '22 Coupe door latch before rebuilding. I can go to the shop and take pictures of one that is installed BUT I have the interior installed and would prefer not to remove the door panel unless you absolutly need me to. Model T-'22 Coupe door latch fa...

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My Dad was an armorer on a B-26 Marauder and was shot down over Lille France. He was very badly wounded and the only survivor of the crew. He spent two years in a POW camp and survived the forced march through the Black Forest. After listening to some folks around us complain that "they were starvin...

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I walked into Snyders Antique Auto earlier this week and picked up an order which included a set of rings. To know what you are looking for we would need to know if the ring you want are standared or oversized and iron pistons or aluminum.

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I think it is great that folks like you and Rob not only save these historical pieces but research their history so not only do we get to see the piece of car or the whole car but we also get to know the background of them.

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Route 531 runs next to lake Erie and you will see the lake from time to time as you drive...nice view. Expect delays near Conneaut on Route 20 for highway paving and construction. Just be sure to stay on 20 after Perry Ohio because if you get on Route 2 you will soon be on a 4 lane highway.

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Route 20 runs east and west through Ashtabula, Geneva, Madison, and Perry. If it is Route 20 just west of Perry it changes from a two lane road to a four lane high speed highway and is listed as Route 2 and it joins interstate 90 which is a 4 lane high speed highway through Cleveland NOT MODEL T USE...

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What is your route through Northeast Ohio?
Do you have highway names or Route numbers?
Do you have an aproximate day you would be in Northeast Ohio?

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I don't do facebook and I would enjoy seeing some pictures also

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Ford dealers near Niagara Falls:

West Herr Ford
Gatzville NY
716-810-1319
closes 7 pm

Basil Ford of Niagara
Niagara Falls
716-693-1400
closes 8 pm

Basil Ford
Cheektowaga
716-893-1000
Closes 7 pm

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I'm currently having the '22 Coupe engine bored out to .020 over and I will be installing new aluminum pistons. What clearence should I allow for heat expansion of the pistons so it doesn't seize.

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Both men and women gave all from that generation. Many times we forget about the brave nurses who lost their lives trying to save the young soldiers.

This photo is of Normandy

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Hank,

Where did I put that box of parts you sent me a while ago?

Denny

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Who is Howard Thompson

Mr. and Mrs. Thompson's son!

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I'm guessing that with the muddy road conditions of the period that those radiator fins got plugged up with mud and caused over heating issues.

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There's nothing more vicious than a MOB

You never met my wife!

In the 12th picture down it looks like the Touring has the aftermarket hard top on it.

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That car is the "Cussalot" That's right everytime you try to start it ...you cuss a lot

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Steve,

That was very thoughtful thanks for taking time to honor others

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I bought my tickets a while back and can't wait to pick up MY new engine!

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I took a nice ride yesterday evening in the '27 Touring after finishing up rewiring some new lights in the shop and painting an awning for above the entrance door. Still waiting on the machine shop to call and tell me the '22 Coupe block has been bored out and to come and get it. I'm hoping to have ...

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May be a Bell Telephone truck similar emblem on the door.

Herb, I'm so glad you share all the truck pictures you took in you youth. You are a good photographer.

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Sounds like a great trip.

Perhaps you could post a map with the roads highlighted that you will be traveling on. This way if you do encounter any trouble along the way folks here in the states can offer assistance or even travel with you for a short distance in their Model T's.

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Remembering my cousin Charles W. Seth 9/24/41 to 9/14/1968
U.S. Army SP4
KIA in Vietnam

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Tired of breaking small needles Dr. Dwindiddle attempts to give Bertha her 14th COVID booster shot as required by the pole dancer's union

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Possible hydraulic oil tank from a piece of equipment.

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If you scroll down past the written story, there is a picture of a Model T pick up sitting next to the car. Very large shop with tables of parts

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I use whatever gas I syphon from my neighbor's car, so now I'll have to go ask him what he buys!

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I believe that Wizard carbs were sold by Western Auto

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That's OK Rich because Yellow Freight trucks are orange!

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Kevin,

Those are very nice...did they fall off of a monkey on a cold day?

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Rich ! Those aren't white those are black!

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It was on the news yesterday

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Arkansas water tower with an image of Johnny Cash on it sprung a leak yesterday!

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That is beautiful ...I'm glad you followed my step-by-step instructions

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Well Robert, I guess if you want the fuel line hooked up correctly, you'll just have to get your daughter to do it!

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I have used Murphy's Oil Soap with great results when mounting tires. It is not harmful to paint or rubber and washes off easily when you're done.

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Magazine ad from 1918 Linde Air using Pierce- Arrow trucks

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He looks like Odd Job from the James Bond movies

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You can't forget about these guys!

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Tom,

I think it looks great! and you can't even see the brush strokes

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Robert,

I'm sorry to say but that still is going to leak!

The fuel line needs to be connected to the sediment bowl not next to it!

The fuel will not jump across the gap and to the carburetor!

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Trying to find information on the Butter Krust trucks I found that this bakery was from all over the USA.

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"22 Coupe doors have many wood joints that can separate and loosen over time. Check and repair if needed. The skin is just nailed over top and if it's not tight it will not support the door weight. Three hinges hold the door and hinge pins can wear out too. If your frame is square and not sagging an...

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It shifts really bad going into high Model T's do not shift like other cars when changing gear from low to high. When you start in low tromp the peddle down hard don't ease into it, when you shift from low to high (about 8-9 MPH) back off of the throttle let the peddle out and then advance your thr...

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"If you were interviewing a 98 year old Model T guy"

SPEAK REAL LOUD!

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My condolences to the Lang family

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Looking at the Central Brewing Co truck...It would take a hell of a man to load a full barrel of liquid up on top like that and then lift it down when delivered. The top may cover their heads when it's in the up position, but their legs and feet would get soaked in the rain! One small headlight unde...

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Mack,

Take your fuel costs and divided them between all the years you didn't make it...so your average fuel cost is divided by 3 years you didn't go so $240 divided by 3 equals $80 per year! see cheap isn't it.

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I have rebuilt transmissions in the past and sometimes it's nice to see how other do it. I just don't want someone to ruin their car. I will not post the name of the person or video link I saw that made me cringe, but I will tell you that you do not take one piece of wire and run it through the bolt...

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COOL That means you can buy a truck!

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There is no way you could use that heater in a moving car or even light it in the back seat without causing a fire. An officer would have a blanket over his lap and possibly a charcoal fired foot warmer.

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I consider myself new to Model T's (only being involved 20 + years) and I'm always learning from those with more experience and knowledge. I have 99% of the Ford manuals and have rebuilt two cars a '22 Coupe and a '27 Touring. The Coupe was having some engine or power issues, so I decided to tear it...

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We always called them milk house heaters. Used them in the milk house of course!

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I didn't think it was legal to sell little children!

Free flies with every pound of meat!

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Steve,

That's a great photo of you camping. You should post a copy in black & white to make it look period correct.

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Here is my barn find before and after in the barn '22 Model T Ford Coupe before restoration 10.jpeg '22 Model T Ford Coupe before restoration 2.jpg '22 Model T Ford Coupe before restoration 12.jpg '22 Model T Ford Coupe after restoration 3.JPG '22 Model T Ford Coupe after restoration 4.JPG

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Sometimes the date of manufacture is part of the serial numbers. If you can find a website on how to read or decode the serial number, you may have the date of manufacture you're looking for. Maybe check the Balck & Decker website to see if they have a question & answer section and ask about the ser...

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I finally found the time to pull the engine out of the '22 Coupe. It's been sitting for several years as I had to move and spent time converting a pole barn to a workshop. Looks like #4 piston was slapping due to a bent connecting rod. I also am tearing down the magneto to get it working. Coil ring ...

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I enjoy the posting of restorations and how folks overcome the many challenges they face just like you when moving the body around. The only problem I see is how are you going to fit all those helpers in the Coupe for the "First Ride" when it's all back together? I guess rather than a wrestling/boxi...

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On the home page of the MTFCA under the heading Resources there are drawings done by Martin Vowell on many Model T parts

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What a great picture of a Model T at work. Did the work crews loading your T make any comments about it?

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Let's see you straighten this one!

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When I watched the video about the tanks, I felt sorry for the guys inside getting tossed all around and beating up their kidneys on the seat and knees on the controls as they bounced in and out of the ditches and across the railroad tracks. I bet that was like a steam bath inside and full of exhaus...

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You may be able to look online for the museum you wish to visit and inquire if they are currently displaying the tanks.

I've posted these before in another thread.

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The boot toes curved up because he kicked a lot of butt!

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Fuel bowl is circled

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Dan,

If you don't fertilize those axles, you'll never be able to grow a full-fledged Model T!

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WOW! another great car which couldn't have a better caretaker and old car historian. Perhaps you could post a photo of all your cars together for us

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I received my keys today and they arrived in good condition and as advertised. Thank you.

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If Joe doesn't have one, I think I have one, but I can't get to the shop until tomorrow (Wednesday) to look for it. Let me know.

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George,

I received the keys today in good condition and as advertised.

Thank you
Denny

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Hey Erik...Here is a rear end that needs straightened!

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The direction the bolts were installed may have depended on if the installer was right-handed or left-handed.

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Joe,
email sent
Denny

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The way people would stop and look at the camera I wonder if the trolly had a sign on the front of it informing them that they were filming or if the cameraman was out in front of the trolly on a platform and could see him. I enjoyed the color version but what is more amazing is the fact that not on...

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