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Speedster rebuild
I had our speedster pretty well together a few years ago but then something else needed its space in the garage. Had to dismantle it and store it where I could - body in the family room, painted steering parts in the basement, even kept the wheels and engine in the garage! But we moved house and with more room it’s going back together. My winter project looks like being done before the snow flies
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Re: Speedster rebuild
Could you add a few photos of the hairpins and brackets on the axle. Great design - I've been looking to do something like that. Thanks Frank
The past is a great place and I don't want to erase it or to regret it, but I don't want to be its prisoner either.
Mick Jagger
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Re: Speedster rebuild
Peter, Thank you for adding those photos - just what I was looking for! Frank
The past is a great place and I don't want to erase it or to regret it, but I don't want to be its prisoner either.
Mick Jagger
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Re: Speedster rebuild
Peter,
Very nice job with the car and the photos. Could you please post photos of the fender mounts and describe the source of parts?
Thanks in advance,
Dom
Very nice job with the car and the photos. Could you please post photos of the fender mounts and describe the source of parts?
Thanks in advance,
Dom
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Re: Speedster rebuild
Very Nice Peter, I can see your therapy is working well!
Hank in Tin-A-See
Hank in Tin-A-See
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Re: Speedster rebuild
Don pic's as requested.I have used the speedo mount hole in the steering arm,for the left side I turned a right side upside down and bent to fit and used the nut at the front of the arm as well.To come up with the design of the fender bracket we started off simple took the car for a drive,it vibrated badly ,came back to the shop added another cross bracket,took for a drive and so on until the fender did not vibrate.
Yes Henry good therapy ,been waiting 5 years to put this car back together
Yes Henry good therapy ,been waiting 5 years to put this car back together
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Re: Speedster rebuild
Picture of super rare steering set up. LOL. Cheers pete ps pic's go proper way up when clicked on ,don't understand this
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Re: Speedster rebuild
What kind of steering box is that?
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Re: Speedster rebuild
Don't know brand of steering box but there is part of one on Ebay;
https://www.ebay.com/itm/MODEL-T-FORD-S ... SwUWldCGHl
https://www.ebay.com/itm/MODEL-T-FORD-S ... SwUWldCGHl
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1925 Cut down pickup
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1925 Cut down pickup
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Re: Speedster rebuild
Peter,
The photos really show how much work you put into those fender mounts. Great job and thanks for sharing. I will have to just copy them and wait for the time I can tackle a set myself.
Have a great day,
Dom
The photos really show how much work you put into those fender mounts. Great job and thanks for sharing. I will have to just copy them and wait for the time I can tackle a set myself.
Have a great day,
Dom
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Re: Speedster rebuild
Shane ,steering box is from an early 490 chev. Fits right inside the T column.
Pete
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Re: Speedster rebuild
The wife has told me to slow down this project is to last the complete winter.
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Re: Speedster rebuild
Like the idea of the cross bar to mount the steering box on. I was thinking to add a mount that ran between the pan rail and frame, but I like that better.
I know the voices aren't real but damn they have some good ideas!
1925 Cut down pickup
1920 Dodge touring
1948 Ford F2 pickup
1925 Cut down pickup
1920 Dodge touring
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Re: Speedster rebuild
Mark,I made a pattern from wood and had the local foundry cast it in ductile iron.Made it so it had a period correct look. Pete
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Re: Speedster rebuild
Fenders made or purchased (what/where)?
The past is a great place and I don't want to erase it or to regret it, but I don't want to be its prisoner either.
Mick Jagger
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Re: Speedster rebuild
The fenders are home made using a English wheel .
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Re: Speedster rebuild
Been kinda slow,but did get the windshield installed. We made a wood pattern then had the Amish who had a aluminum foundry cast the stanchion’s. However lots of sanding and buffing required. Cheers pete
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Re: Speedster rebuild
Peter,
Great project!
You are very talented.
What's the equally beautiful brass car next to the speedster?
Can you post a picture of that vehicle too?
Best regards and good luck!
Gene
Great project!
You are very talented.
What's the equally beautiful brass car next to the speedster?
Can you post a picture of that vehicle too?
Best regards and good luck!
Gene
Gene Emering
Newton, New Jersey
Newton, New Jersey
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Re: Speedster rebuild
Gene picture as requested 1909 EMF an ex Pollard car. About the talent just basically like most guys here self taught by reading old books and being doggedly persistent to do the best I am capable of. Which translate into I do a lot a of stuff 3 and 4 times or more. Cheers pete
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Re: Speedster rebuild
I'll bet that feels great! Cool speedster.
"The wife has told me to slow down this project is to last the complete winter."
"The wife has told me to slow down this project is to last the complete winter."
Since I lost my mind mind, I feel more liberated
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Re: Speedster rebuild
Peter, like you, I sometimes have to do things a few times. Imagine what a richer life we lead than those who never try even once.
Scott Conger
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Tyranny under the guise of law is still Tyranny
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Obsolete carburetor parts manufactured
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Re: Speedster rebuild
We never post pictures of our scrap metal/trial and error pile! Self incrimination is a Bitch!
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Re: Speedster rebuild
That's the second time in a month or two I have seen spindle arms with the speedo mount hole re-purposed for a different application. Previously they were used as one of the mountings for motorcycle disc brake calipers used on the front axle of Fronty powered T roadster. Very neatly done, and easily reversed. I really liked the brake set-up, as it was far less obvious that the rear axle set used today, even though it was on the front axle.
Clever work.
Allan from down under.
Clever work.
Allan from down under.
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Re: Speedster rebuild
Peter, Is there any chance of getting better photos of the steering box, and any other info you may have on it? I purchased the one on ebay and it is missing the top and the input gear. Thanks in advance.
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Re: Speedster rebuild
John , steering box is a mid teens 490 Chev. For the crossmember I made a wood pattern ( see picture) and had one cast using ductile iron . I was able to use the T steering column jacket,which fits perfect. Notice at the top section off the box the brass collar is there to allow.for the tension springs on the gas and spark rods. I turned the gas/spark quadrant up to the top to be different and give some leg room. Hope this helps,anything else just ask. Cheers pete
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Re: Speedster rebuild
I am glad someone here got that box. I have a 490 box also but is maybe a bit newer (not sure) and different style.John Warren wrote: ↑Sun Nov 10, 2019 12:58 pmPeter, Is there any chance of getting better photos of the steering box, and any other info you may have on it? I purchased the one on ebay and it is missing the top and the input gear. Thanks in advance.
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Re: Speedster rebuild
Front end coming together head lamps installed. Bought these off e bay from a vender in Quebec because they were aluminum ,which goes with the aluminum cycle fenders and hub caps etc.when they arrived there was AL cast into the top a quick Google search and these lamps are from a 1907 AL car built in France.
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Re: Speedster rebuild
Peter,
Slow Down or blow a fuse MAN! LOL
Your therapist is top notch! Looks Awesome!
Hank
Slow Down or blow a fuse MAN! LOL
Your therapist is top notch! Looks Awesome!
Hank
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Re: Speedster rebuild
Freezing rain forecast so I am allowed to work in the garage! Cut the sides of the hood and polished it.
Every speedster needs a dragon horn
Every speedster needs a dragon horn
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Re: Speedster rebuild
Peter, Looking great! Also thanks for the additional photos and info on the steering gear.
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