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This might lighten things up a bit. You may have to play it several times to get past the Aussie accent, but it's worth it. Seems the Australians are having a run on TP as well as us. Friend of mine in Melbourne sent it to me.

Rod
https://www.facebook.com/ABCTV/videos/246404186528969/

Thanks for all the compliments guys, she is in a covered transport as we speak, should be here tonight. This is the quickest completion of a transport I have ever had. Signed the contract at 10:00 AM with the broker, had it assigned to a transport at 10:30 AM and the car was picked up at 7:30 pm all...

Closed the deal today, now just need to find an enclosed carrier to transport it (Sacramento area to Eugene). anybody?

Rod

John bevardos wrote: ↑
Fri Feb 28, 2020 1:22 pm
that's the one, I was looking into that , but not enough cash . She is a beauty though. I hope you grab it.

Yup, I'm pretty confidant that it is what he says it is, I'm just waiting on the video to solidify my decision.

John bevardos wrote: ↑
Wed Feb 26, 2020 6:51 pm
Rod,
is this the green one in NorCal?

It's in Sacramento, so yes its in NO Cal.
Do you know anything about it? I'm waiting on a video before I commit.
it's here on Hemmings:
https://www.hemmings.com/classifieds/ca ... 29243.html

OK guys,
I have found a car, not a speedster but it will do (1928 Buick 24 "Sport roadster).
Thanks for all the offers.

Rod

Thanks for all the responses guys, but I'm not looking for a project (too old, too soon!!) looking for a turn key boat tail

BTW, if anyone is looking for a very nice red Rootlieb, check out "Randys" above. I already have one of those.

Rod

Does this car have a running engine in it, if so a video of it starting and moving under its own power would help me decide?

Rod

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looking for another speedster, whatcagot?

Rod

use this email

rod@customfurniture.net

Rod

can you send me photos of the inside and a few more exterior

Maybe a video?

Rod

I believe there were 17 of the kits produced, I sold #14 a couple of months ago

Rod

Engine sounds a bit rough, could be exhaust leak? Anyone have any other thoughts?

Rod

[/image]I need a gas cap with a 2-5/8" opening (female) preferably like the one in the photo. (JUST THE CAP)!!
Dummy me took off without putting it back on, and you know the rest of that story!

Rod
PS It doesn't have to be brass, just needs to fit

I just received mine and read the article on the 2019 ocean to ocean tour. Nice article, but what's up with not having a full list of participants and where they came from? It would seem like a little recognition for such a grand accomplishment would be in order.

Rod

Car is off the market!!

Car has sold, heading to Florida.

Rod

The car has SOLD

Decided to relist on EBAY at NO RESERVE https://www.ebay.com/itm/133155942090

Rod

I have also relisted the car on EBAY with a NO RESERVE AUCTION!!

https://www.ebay.com/itm/133155948102

Now looking for offers in the $18,000.00 range.

Rod

It's look you have success on T Bay. Again splendide car. If I have 30K, I will buy it with hapyness. Hope the future new owner will appreciated it. Well, not quite yet. I have yet to get the deposit and no response to any of my requests, not holding my breath! Rod The ebay buyer couldn't qualify f...

No percentage, at least not the way I've been selling. The final fee you would have, would be decided by what features you are using and the type of sale (auction, fixed price, classified, each is different. Then there are extra charges for reserve, extra photos, bold print, yadda, yadda, yadda the ...

Quickm007 wrote: ↑
Mon Aug 26, 2019 1:48 pm
It's look you have success on T Bay. Again splendide car. If I have 30K, I will buy it with hapyness. Hope the future new owner will appreciated it.

Well, not quite yet. I have yet to get the deposit and no response to any of my requests, not holding my breath!

Rod

Price lowered to $13,500.00

price lowered to $20,000.00
Make oiffer on ebay https://www.ebay.com/itm/133140141314

I have placed the car on EBAY as an auction, here it is:
https://www.ebay.com/itm/133147378898?ul_noapp=true

Some more photos:

Price reduced to $ 27,500.00
OBO

price lowered to $21,500.00
Make oiffer on ebay https://www.ebay.com/itm/133140141314

VIDEO IS HERE: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7PeGhnP ... e=youtu.be

More photos HERE: http://www.customfurniture.net/index_files/Page967.htm

Offered here is a 1958 factory build of a 1903 Oldsmobile CDO This Bliss Surrey has been completely stripped to bare metal and a base/clear coat Burgendy finish was applied, color sanded and buffed to a perfectly smooth finish (no imperfections no orange peel). The Engine (Original Cushman Husky 9hp...

You can contact me here: five-four-one-345-3600

Rod

Here is a list of what is on the car: You can also contact me here: five-four-one-345-3600 · Ruckstell two speed differential. · Model “A” intake manifold. · Model “A” exhaust manifold. · Model “A” Zenith carburetor. · 6 volt Alternator. · Modern Texas T distributer with electronic ignition. · Elect...

Never thought I'd sell this car, but life happens! 1922 Ford speedster shown below. This is a rare "armadillo" body boat tail with a rebuilt (about 1000 miles ago) engine and transmission, probably the best speedster I ever owned and have had it the longest (11 years). the body is number 14 of suppo...

The photos tell the whole story on this car, it has a smoothly running 4 cylinder engine with a standard Model A 3 speed transmission. It is one of the very desirable deluxe roadsters with a nice top the goes up and down (manually) with ease. I have color sanded and power buffed the paint to a smoot...

Definitely not T related, but I am thinking about buying an XK120 Jag. The seller sent me a video with the engine starting and at idle. My question is, does it sound like there is a miss or possibly a surging going on especially during the last few seconds of the video. It just doesn't sound right t...

Original Smith wrote: ↑
Mon Jul 22, 2019 4:51 pm
That photo of the school bus is awesome! Can you get more information? I'm surprised it survived so many years.

Sorry, but I didn't get the fellows name or contact info. I was hoping some on this forum might know a bit more. I'll look in the "program" to see if there is any more info.

Rod

I went to the "The Forest Grove Concours d'Elegance" this past weekend and this car was there (listed as a 1919 School Bus). I found it interesting and thought maybe you guys would as well. The owner (fellow with the hat in first photo) started it up and it ran strong). No other info as I didn't get...

Quite an accomplishment for all the particpants, however apparently not appreciated by the University of Washington. The U of W President refused to allow the intrepid travelers in "T"s to make a en mass visit with the cars to the "Drumheller Fountain" as was the destination of the original 1909 rac...

Here's another video of the idaho segment.
https://youtu.be/odSHkqjkls8

if you were unable to view the article, try it again. I subscribed to the newspaper, so it is now available to all who click on the link, at least for 24 hours - the length on my subscription.

https://www.eastoregonian.com/news/loca ... 1e24e.html

I understand that they have had some issues with WIFI and thus the delay in getting photos sent. Either way, enjoy this latest pictorial. Thanks to Thelma Huitt for taking and sending these.

Rod

Video URL
https://youtu.be/JNeO3MgpRfg

yup, today they are heading for Fort Morgan CO. If I get the photos I'll post, but I suspect they will be a bit tired after approx 280 miles on the road, I understand they left at 5:30 am today. These people have real dedication and the cars are fantastic, but we all knew that!!

Rod

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iAzu3Wc6F2U&t=50s
You are traveling with my good friends "John and Thelma Huitt and they are representing Australia on this tour. They send me their photos and I post them with a slideshow app.

Enjoy
Rod

https://youtu.be/rbmn8WpdGmI

ENJOY
ROD

RalphS in NE Oregon wrote: ↑
Thu Jun 27, 2019 7:29 pm
Anybody know the schedule when they are going thru Oregon? I saw them when they stopped in Pendleton 10 years ago and would like to see them again.
Ralph

JULY 9TH PENDLETON, ORE

Rod

Here are some photos sent to me by my Aussie friends who are driving the 26 T coupe I sold them 3 years ago.
https://youtu.be/CuEpdxDHozE
The sequence is kind of fast, if you want to stop on a photo just click on it.

Enjoy Rod

Nice job, but you need another

Rod

That guy on the right looks like he's having a good day. Maybe the boss just gave him a raise........ :lol: Look closely, no tools in that smiling guy's hands, and he has them against his trousers, so might be clean. Plus, that pocket watch chain hanging free.......bet he IS the boss. :lol: Nope, t...

THE CAR HAS SOLD

The car has sold!!!!

One more attempt at selling this Huckster. I have placed it on EBAY with a buy it now price of $14,400.00 I received an offer and counter offered at 13,900.00 and haven't heard back from that buyer. IF anyone is interested in getting this car at a steal, make a good faith offer of 13,500.00 and I wi...

whippet radiator and shell

Rod

SOLD, over 60 bids including Germany, Australia,Canada, and USA.
Winner speaks English with an Austin accent,so the speedster will be heading South.

Now about that Huckster, make me an offer, you never know.

Rod

Less than 24 hrs to go, it is selling.

Rod

I've added a short 1.5 minute video of the car running, it has the typical trans chatter but listen to that engine accelerating - NOT your basic T sound!
Hmmm, maybe I should keep it?

https://youtu.be/jpBVMsfSAgw

Rod

Up for sale, this 26 Speedster with Rajo head, Ruckstell, Rocky Mtn brakes, Buffalo wheels, hand formed ALL STEEL body and a host of other neat parts. I put it on Ebay and will let the market determine the price (NO_RESERVE). You can make me a reasonable offer via PM and I will consider it. Great ca...

Everything said about it catching fire (the soaked applicator) is true! Dispose of it in a bucket of water!!!

I am thinking of selling this 26 probably in the $22-24,000.00 range.
Car has a slight water leak in radiator, other than that needs nothing.
More photos and info here:
http://www.customfurniture.net/26rajo/

Loftbed wrote: ↑
Sat Apr 06, 2019 1:18 pm
No response on here, so I put them on ebay and will let the market determine the price!

https://www.ebay.com/itm/133015111624

Rod

There is about 1 hr remaining to bid, they will sell, so bid now!!

Rod

Got a price on these bad boys?

Rod

Tom,
If you find one like that, see if the guy has a second cause I would most definitely buy it!

Rod

This dealer in AZ has had several other "T's" up for sale, mostly speedsters and most of them have been of the Rootlieb body persuasion. Most are in the 20-30,000 bracket. Everyone I've looked at has the exact same floor board design. I've wondered if he is turning them out in the back room from a s...

Currently for sale on Hemmings.

https://www.hemmings.com/blog/2019/04/0 ... refer=news

No response here so I put these on Ebay and will let the market determine the price!

https://www.ebay.com/itm/133015117239

Rod

No response on here, so I put them on ebay and will let the market determine the price!

https://www.ebay.com/itm/133015111624

Rod

The 13 Modern Speedster had turn signals installed when I got it, however the switch was below the dash in front of the passenger - very unhandy and also dangerous. I have now moved it to the seat riser under the seat and to the right of the driver a skosh, now it's easily activated with my right ha...

: These are what came on the car.

Changed the E&J 1915 sidelights to correct 1913 sidelights and then converted the 13's to LED lights.

: These are the new lED lights I got on Amazon
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07DD772MJ/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o05_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
Very bright

: New lights all wired up.

Two Burner bases (came out of 1911-1912 E&J sidelights that I converted to electric) They sell for $100.00 each on Chaffins web page-- See screen capture (1st photo). I will sell both for $100.00 including free shipping in continental US (USPS priority mail)

TWO Model T Edmunds and Jones (E&J) Side or tail lights with Brass door frames and chimney tops. Both have been converted from kerosene to electric and are wired with functioning LED bulbs (12 volt). Included with the lights are the mounting brackets. Both are base/clear coated Red and are flawless...

After much vacillating, I finally committed to painting the natural finish wheels to Red paint.

I once took the 22 yellow speedster home from my shop ~ 7 miles on the local "Belt Line" (4 lane). The speed limit is 55 mph on that stretch and most people far exceed that. I was able to keep up with most of the traffic but what was the scariest part of that little adventure was those people passin...

click on the heading on the top of this page.

Rod

Interesting thread, here’s my approach to buying cars. When I retired in 2005 I Had several cars (6) mostly Model A’s and “T”s. as of today, I still have 6 cars but not the same ones. I found out that I could go online and buy a fairly nice car, generally because the seller was downsizing or he had ...

I have a car forsale in the classifieds, how do I get it removed?
it's the huckster.

Rod

I guess it's a moot point as i have another buyer who will be using it as originally intended, no trailer.
Thanks for all the suggestions.

Rod

OK, I have already told the buyer that I had no idea if the car could pull his trailer, that is why I am asking the question. I do know there are T's out there that are being used as tow vehicles, I'm just trying to amass as much info as I can to give him, for example the Brake issue is a great begi...

I have someone interested in purchasing my 26 Huckster, he has a small covered camper I'm guessing about 1200-1600 lbs. The huckster has a fresh recently rebuilt engine and trans (about 500 miles on them). What is the general thoughts on doing this? I don't want to tell him its OK to do this if its ...

Probably doesn't count, but here is a comparison on a speedster.
I had them on this car for about 4 years, the same for the whites. the greys seemed to wear better, and never had any discoloration issues with the greys either.

Rod

email sent

Rod

ChrisB wrote: ↑
Tue Mar 05, 2019 5:19 pm
You mean something like this????

http://www.mtfca.com/suppliers/Suppliers.htm

Chris

Yup, that's the idea, didn't know it was here, maybe if there was a link on this forum?

I was just over on the Model A forum, they have a very extensive list of Model A websites that pertain to Model A restoration.
Why don't we start something similar here?
Take a look:
https://fordbarn.com/forum/showthread.php?t=17518

Rod

I've changed the 1915 headlights to the 1913's. still thinking about the side lights.
As you can see, I've also been converting it into a fire chiefs car more on that later.

1915

A few years ago we visited the "Custer last stand" memorial in Montana. In their museum there is a display of cavalry uniforms. My first reaction was why are they showing children's uniforms? They weren't, The soldiers were that small!

Rod

Last price reduction, After this I guess I will just hang onto it and maybe sell the Model A to freeup some space.

NEW PRICE $15,250.00 absolutely firm!!!!

Rod

79.0"

Rod

price lowered to $15,500.00

I am converting the 1915 headlights to Brass 1913 headlights with the quartz/halogen conversion pieces from Chaffin. (see 1st photo.) Is the Diagram the correct wiring? (second photo). The original wiring used the blk and white wires from the switch wired directly to the bulbs (internally grounded?)...

Scott,
Have sent multiple PM's!
I still need your mailing address to ship to.

Rod

Lights are sold, pending payment.

Thanks Bill
Thanks MTFCA

Rod

tselliott wrote: ↑
Tue Feb 26, 2019 8:18 pm
Hi Rod,
Is this the newer version with the inside scoop?

Yes it is.
Please PM me your shipping address

Rod

You guy's realize that these retail for $350.00 a set and do not come with hi-res bulbs or original colored lenses?
These are really beautiful!

Rod

Sold!

Thanks Scott!
Thanks MTFCA

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