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I am starting the process to prepare for retirement and have decided to concentrate only on keeping and improving my 1914 open express truck. I spent the day yesterday going through all my Model T "treasures" and have the following excellent surplus parts available for sale.
I can not post photos and please do not private message me through this forum, as I do not check it. Either call me on my cell or email me and I will be happy to text or email you photos. All prices are plus my actual cost to send the stuff via USPS.
Kind Regards,
Rick Rice
Gainesboro, TN
CELL: (330)714-8151
EMAIL: rickrice04@yahoo.com

PS: If you purchase (pre-paid) something and are attending the Marietta, Ohio swap meet, I am planning on attending and will be happy to deliver it to you there at no charge.

(1) Brand new in the unopened original box WASP 12 volt gear reduction starter, the best of the best. They are $480.00 plus tax at Snyder's.
Asking $420.00

(2) Each E&J 1913-1914 cowl lamps, patented 1908 (right and left hand set) with the brass lower fonts that are held in place with the brass levers. Excellent burners and in really nice shape with no issues and complete. Not mint, but you can bolt them on and light them up.
Asking $200.00 each, = $400.00 for the pair

(1) E&J #12 1913-1914 tail lamp. This is the one that goes along with the E&J #32 cowl lamps and has the black painted steel lower font. This lamp is about mint, The burner, glass lenses, door, chimney are all super nice and it is as good as you will find in original condition.
Asking $225.00

(1) starter crank, very good condition with the 1915-1922 style black painted handle and functions fine.
Asking $30.00

(1) 1911-1914 aluminum starter crank handle in brand new condition. I paid Langs $31.95 plus tax and shipping for this and found another one I already had in stock...oh well!
Asking $20.00

(1) 1913-1918 original OEM driver quality Ford coil box assembly that has not been restored and is in very nice original condition. This is a complete bolt-on unit, including latches, lid, internal guts, switch with original key, solid inside wood, terminals/contacts, porcelain and hardware. You can drop your coils in, mount it on the fire wall and go.
Asking $275.00

(1) Brand new reproduction 1913-1918 Ford coil box switch plate, new in the bag.
Asking $10.00

(2) Each Brand new reproduction 1911-1912 brass patent plates, including the rivets, new in the bags.
Asking $10.00 each

(1) Pay attention! A 1912-1927 Reeder 12 volt distributor conversion kit. This original Reeder distributor was TOTALLY RE-BUILT-RESTORED by well known and respected Hank Lee in South Pittsburg, TN. It is truly a work of art and ready to install. The complete kit includes the completely restored distributor with new, bushings, new lower gear, new points, new condenser, new rotor, new cap. Kit also includes a new in the box Mallory 12 volt coil, new Mallory coil mounting bracket, all new proper material spark plug and coil wires, rubber boots, insulators, brass ends and detailed original installation instruction sheets in an envelope. This is not the Chinese junk they sell today...For you guys that want to install a QUALITY 12 volt distributor setup, this complete drop-in and go kit is the one for you!
Asking $375.00

(1) 1919-1925 Original Ignition switch plate, including good functioning ignition switch (no key) and amp meter. Excellent unit to restore.
Asking $40.00

(1) Nice original 1913-1914 tail lamp mounting bracket, original Ford casting number and painted black.
Asking $30.00

(1) nice straight 1917-1923 lower grill shell apron, painted black.
Asking $40.00

(1) Pair (2 pieces) of 1917-1925 front fender braces. Straight and one of them still has the eye-bolt hanging from it.
Asking $40.00 for the pair

(1) 1913-1914 E&J #12 parts tail lamp, missing the burner, but there are some good parts there if you're restoring one.
Asking $10.00

(1) 1913-1914 E&J Patented 1908 brass font style cowl parts lamp, missing burner and lower font, but great for parts.
Asking $15.00

(1) 1919-1924 original stamped steel manifold hot air pipe, light pitting, but straight and great for a driver.
Asking $10.00

(1) 1915-1925? Ford Model T jack, made by Walker (Walker #216), good working condition.
Asking $25.00

(2) Each 1915-1925 Very good functioning and straight oil lamp burner assemblies, install a new wick and light them up. You can not buy the reproductions any more.
Asking $40.00 each

(1) 1919-1925 original OEM Ford depot hack or truck instrument mounting panel, way more sturdy than the new Chinese reproductions they are selling for $50.00.
Asking $35.00

END OF LIST

1911-1914 Aluminum starter crank handle, Sold to David T, pending receipt of check.
Thanks David!
Kind Regards,
Rick Rice
Cell (330)714-8151

Rick
Please refrain from calling all reproduction parts “Chinese Junk”. Both items you are referring to have been Made in the USA. The switch plate mounting bracket was produced by John Regan of Fun Projects. He would research the item at the Henry Ford Research Center ( pull the drawings ) and make his parts to the Ford drawing. His products were of the highest quality which he stood behind 100%. All of the reproduction distributors had been made here in the states by a number of different people. Both items are no longer readily available.

Don Lang
Lang’s Old Car Parts

Hi Don,
Oops, I stand corrected and my apologies Sir! It was not my intention to tromp on anyone's toes for sure!

I have been restoring cars for over 45 years and unfortunately have come across many Chinese made reproduction parts over the years that almost fit. Going forward I will leave the Far East comments out. Have a great day Don!

Kind Regards,

Rick Rice

UPDATE:
The WASP 12 volt starter and 1915-1922 starter crank with painted handle are both Sold to Neva Bob, pending check.

The OEM original instrument mounting panel is Sold to Jim G, pending check.

Thanks Guys!

Kind Regards,

Rick Rice

Rick, I not sold I will take the '19-25 Ign Switch assy. George Hand

UPDATE:
* Distributor installation kit and jack are both SOLD to Rich Kemp, pending receipt of check.
Thanks Rich!

* 1919-1925 ignition switch is SOLD to George Hand, pending receipt of check.
Thanks George!

Lots of interest in the nice 1913-1914 E&J lights, so someone is going to be happy. Stay tuned...

I would like to buy the radiator 17-23 grille shell apron

Scott

Hi Scott,
* You will need to either text me or email me today so we can trade contact information and our home addresses for payment and shipping.

* As soon as I receive your cell number or email address, I will shoot you a couple photos so you see exactly what you are buying before you send me payment. I assure you it is in nice condition.

* I am fine with your personal check.

Kind Regards,

Rick Rice
CELL: (330)714-8151
EMAIL: rickrice04@yahoo.com

UPDATE:
1917-1923 radiator grill shell apron SOLD to Scott, pending receipt of check.
Thanks Scott!

Good morning Rick, email sent Sir

Thanks Keith

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UPDATE:
1913-1914 Tail Lamp mounting bracket is SOLD to Dale Kemmerer, pending receipt of check. Thanks Dale!

STILL AVAILABLE:
(2) E&J 1913-1914 Cowl Lamps (pair, right &left side), really nice pair. Not mint flawless (couple of out of view minor dings on brass fonts), but will look great on your original car. PRICE LOWERED TO $325.00 FOR THE PAIR, plus shipping.

(1) E&J #12 1913-1914 tail lamp. Again, this is the one that matches and goes with the E&J #32 Cowl Lamps and is about as nice of an original lamp you will find! Beautiful burner, glass, chimney and straight as an arrow.. PRICE LOWERED TO $200.00 plus shipping.

(1) very nice original and complete 1913-1918 Ford coil box assembly. A complete bolt-on unit ready to run, including cover, latches, internal guts, switch, key, solid inside wood, Terminals, contacts, porcelains and hardware. Just drop your coils in and go! PRICE LOWERED TO $225.00 plus shipping.

(1) New in the bag reproduction 1913-1918 Ford coil box switch plate, black and brass. PRICE $10.00 plus shipping.

(2) New in the bag Official Ford licensed 1911-1912 brass patent plates, including the brass rivets. PRICE LOWERED TO $15.00 FOR THE PAIR, plus shipping.

(1) Pair (2 braces) nice original 1917-1925 front fender braces. Original condition with light pitting and one of them still has the very usable eye-bolt hanging on it. PRICE LOWERED TO $35.00 for the pair, plus shipping.

(1) 1913-1914 E&J #12 Parts tail lamp, missing the burner and font, but some good parts if you're restoring one. PRICE LOWERED TO $5.00 plus shipping.

(1) 1914-1914 E&J patented 1908 brass font style Cowl lamp (for right side). Missing burner and brass font, but still has glass, nice hinge and great for parts if you're restoring one. PRICE LOWERED TO $10.00 plus shipping.

(2) Each 1915-1925 E&J oil lamp burner assemblies. Both complete, function properly and will look nice when installed in your original lamps. One has a very minor split in the base, but will not effect function and will barely be visible when installed. Install new wicks and light them up! These are unobtainable new, so get these originals while you can. PRICE LOWERED TO $30.00 EACH...$60.00 FOR THE PAIR, plus shipping.

END OF UPDATE

Bump...Please see the updated LOWER PRICES.

UPDATE:
Both E&J lamp burner assemblies are SOLD to Tom Mock, pending receipt of check. Thanks Tom!

Kind Regards,
Rick Rice

PS: Still lots of nice stuff available, including some super nice 1913-1914 E&J Cowl and Tail lamps.

UPDATE:
The hit air pipe is SOLD to Bill Serbst, pending receipt of check. Thanks Bill!
Kind Regards,
Rick Rice

PS: Somebody needs to buy some of the beautiful 1913-1914 oil lamps!

UPDATE:
The super nice 1913-1914 E&J model #12 tail lamp and E&J model #12 parts tail lamp are both SOLD to Randy Morse, pending receipt of check. Thanks Randy!

Kind Regards,

Rick Rice

PS: The nice pair of 1913-1914 E&J (patented 1908) Cowl Lamps with the brass fonts are still available. If anyone wants detailed photos, please either email or text me.
CELL: (330)714-8151
EMAIL: rickrice04@yahoo.com

Have you sold the ignition switch for 1925?

Hello Sir,
Unfortunately, the truth is I must say I sold it to "that guy". I even threw an extra ignition switch in the box for free as a courtesy, then paid extra money on my dime so the buyer received it faster.

That's (2) good original functioning ignition switches, along with a nice original functioning amp gauge for $48.00 including USPS Priority shipping from Tennessee to the buyer's P.O. box in New York.

In return, I ended up getting some free guff from the unappreciative buyer because he "had not received it yet". After getting chewed on, I tracked the shipment and found out it had been sitting in his Post Office for four days (arrived the week prior), waiting to be picked up. After I messaged him back to let him know, I never heard another word back. The old saying is no good deed ever goes unpunished, but I keep trying.

To end on a positive note, the good news is the other dozen guys I sold to were fun to deal with, appreciated the way I delt with them, we all happy... and I made some new friends.

Kind Regards,

Rick Rice

Got my items from Mr Rice in good order and would recommend him as a seller
All I'm gonna say is thanks Rick and I have had one unhappy buyer myself

Nv Bob wrote: ↑

Fri Mar 31, 2023 2:15 am

Got my items from Mr Rice in good order and would recommend him as a seller
All I'm gonna say is thanks Rick and I have had one unhappy buyer myself

nv Bob
Probably refuting to me,
ruxstel parts was perfect, neglected to say ,they for TT !
Contact me off line for details.

N V Bob
At least 2 unhappy customers !
Rich Jesteadt

Richj I do know what I sell don't know anyone who buys a part waits two years to complain and several years later still holds a grudge because one wouldn't bow to your bidding
Pick your part
You my only unhappy screwed deal off mtfca forum

Rick Rice, You were the one that created the Issue by not providing a TRACKING NUMBER as a matter of doing business & requested. You also called out the Shipping charges after you were informed of my 33834-winter zip code. Yes you can fault me for not providing an address here in Florida. I waited a short period of time w/o hearing from you and did not realize I had not, something you could have ask for. If you want the difference in the shipping I can send you a Postal MO.
FROM March 12th. EMAIL SENT TO ME. George, I am very surprised you weren't reaching out to thank Me! For the record:
* I threw in an extra ignition switch to surprise you for FREE, so I provided you with twice the amount of parts you paid for as a courtesy.

* I charged you $8.00 for flat rate first class snail Mail, then ended up spending over 50% extra money on my dime and sent it out via USPS PRIORITY MAIL TO:
PO BOX 153
PREBLE, NY 13141

TRACKING NUMBER:
9505 5133 6851 3065 2645 33

I just tracked the shipment. According to the USPS tracking site, your package "arrived at Preble, NY 13141 @ 10:45 AM on Thursday, 3-9-2023 and is ready for pick up". Maybe try going to your Post Office and checking.

Incidentally, you provided zero shipping instructions, just your check in the envelope for $48.00 and no note, so I sent the switches to the hand written Preble, NY return address on your envelope that is mentioned above.

Please respond back and let me know the status. END OF EMAIL
I dropped the Ball on some of this but my defense still revolves about communication with the lack of information.

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N V Bob
Still waiting for reply to two E mails
It's all about principal !
When I've been done wrong, I don't forget.

George Hand,
You're very welcome Sir for the extra free ignition switch I gave you, I hope you enjoy it and have a great day!
Kind Regards,
Rick Rice

A bit of humor, two old Southern expressions come to mind...
* He'd complain if you hung him with a new rope.
* He'd gripe with a ham under each arm.

N V Bob
Looks like you found a picture of the ruckstell parts you forgot you sold to me!!

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Reminds me of wild hickory nuts.

Pat I'm sure you don't have accurate facts!
Please contact me offline
Thanks