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Topic author - Posts: 22
- Joined: Thu Jan 17, 2019 11:20 am
- First Name: Carl
- Last Name: Finchum
- * REQUIRED* Type and Year of Model Ts owned: 1919 touring
- Location: Indianapolis, Indiana
- MTFCA Number: 49474
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I have a cutout on back order from Langs. By the looks of it other suppliers have the same problem. Anyone in the know have any idea why they're hard to get? Is it only one supplier or a demand issue. I'm just curious. Appears I may not be the only person. I'm just biding my time.
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- First Name: Frank
- Last Name: van Ekeren
- * REQUIRED* Type and Year of Model Ts owned: 1916 touring, 1916 pick-up, 1924 coupe, 1926 touring, 1927 touring
- Location: Rosedale Vic Australia
Re: cutout
If you need one now. Try Eckler's automotive in Titusville in Florida, they still have 3 new ones listed on Ebay
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- First Name: Tim
- Last Name: Wrenn
- * REQUIRED* Type and Year of Model Ts owned: '13 Touring, '26 "Overlap" Fordor
- Location: Ohio
- MTFCA Number: 30701
- MTFCI Number: 24033
- Board Member Since: 2019
Re: cutout
Only speculating here, but I wouldn't doubt it's due to the fact that so many manufacturers of parts are getting out of the business.
Hate to see what it'll be like 20 years from now, but then it's doubtful I'll be above ground much longer than that anyway.
Hate to see what it'll be like 20 years from now, but then it's doubtful I'll be above ground much longer than that anyway.
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- First Name: Tom
- Last Name: Moorehead
- * REQUIRED* Type and Year of Model Ts owned: 24 Touring, 25 Coupe,
- Location: Louisville, KY
- MTFCA Number: 22348
- MTFCI Number: 18916
Re: cutout
Did you try Birdhaven, AKA Texas T Parts?
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- First Name: Scott
- Last Name: Conger
- * REQUIRED* Type and Year of Model Ts owned: '13, '15, '19, '23
- Location: Clark, WY
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Re: cutout
While you're waiting for a cut-out, you might do yourself a HUGE favor and purchase a voltage regulator. Your battery will thank you, and if you bend the legs just right, the cut-out makes a great doorstop.
Scott Conger
Tyranny under the guise of law is still Tyranny
NH Full Flow Float Valves
Obsolete carburetor parts manufactured
Tyranny under the guise of law is still Tyranny
NH Full Flow Float Valves
Obsolete carburetor parts manufactured
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- First Name: James
- Last Name: Bartsch
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Re: cutout
FWIW, I just received a 6v regulator from Birdhaven, it arrived less than a week after I ordered, but I know these have been out of stock in many places for a long time. The rumor I heard at Hershey was the following: When Funprojects manufacturing was taken up by Birdhaven, the manufacturer used a slightly thicker sheet steel for the regulators (and maybe the cutouts too) and the covers would not fit the base, so that delayed production. At any rate, I appreciate the work all these folks do to provide these replacement parts. jb