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Mike, I have two here that are different. I’ve got another that’s off for repair. There will be a plain looking bracket of some sort that will get screwed to the dash. your clock will hang on this bracket, and opening the cap at th bottom, and reaching a screwdriver up inside will attach it securely...

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Mike, yes , you are missing the mounting bracket. I think I have one that would show what’s missing. Easily made. Nice clock! The small hole cover is often missing, so you are good to go there.

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Nothing in my emails, but will consider them yours , Frank. Thanks

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$50, ppd to your door. That’s about $34 for all these spokes. Pile #1 is for 21” wheels. Pile #2,3 is for 30” rims. Tmorsher@icloud.com to reach me.

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All sold, thanks!

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I’ll take Marcel over the “goddess”

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Yes, I’ve renamed them. Fred #3 has been sold. Make Fred #4 yours by dropping me a line, tmorsher@icloud.com and I’ll stop all the blathering.

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OR, you could save time and have instant gratification, just buy this one.

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picture of mr Verne Shirk and his merc

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One is Greek, one is Roman, neither makes much difference to this Buckeye! I’m going with the Roman Mercury. I had a neighbor once that went by Hermès, a real idiot ! Actually, this was the mascot used by the Mercury Body Corp in Louisville .... coming up on the 100th anniversary of this company for...

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#2 is sold, 2 remain. Thanks!

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One sold, THANKS ! 3 still available

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These are $50 for all 4 !

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I love these early jones speedo units. All brass, I’ve taken the bezel off so the new owner can lubricate and clean up to suit. That should do it for the next hundred years. $300 + postage from 44857. tmorsher@icloud.com to reach me, thanks! B1753809-E311-401F-A80F-0B3E6E70C157.jpeg 012D3BD0-9940-45...

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Here is a different brand, but you can see the similar fit.

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4 nice castings, 2 are TT , one is C, and one is B tmorsher@icloud.com to reach me. Thanks!

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I have only 4 of these available, $100 each. Mercury, the winged messenger. Raw Casting of the the very desirable winged mercury hood ornament. Heavy pewter alloy. No lead! This will take some filing, sanding, to smooth out the casting. Even a sharp knife will work. When done to suit, it will take a...

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All out of clean,dry storage. Looks like a lot of have been cleaned, and they do have pencil marks on them. I didn’t sort, but marked 1,2,3 and photographed both sides for your careful perusal. Anyone interested at $50, tmorsher@icloud.com I think Ben Franklin said, “if you cut your own hickory spok...

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Let’s help Larry find his glasses again !

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I think it’s for an early Chevrolet , Bill. Good luck, fun item !

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Getting my head wrapped around it again, it’s called a clockwise rotation. It’s important to remember this. The Bosch DU4 mag will revolve either way, but you need to have the correct interrupter plate ( points plate ) in place. The rest can easily be changed by moving the gears to time.

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Bob, hope this helps. This is what the points set (Bosch) should look like for a crossdrive front magneto plate. I’d have to dig into it as to what it’s called, clockwise or anti-clockwise. The side drive ,that mounts on a shelf and attached where the generator would go uses the same rotation. The 3...

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20 yds, that’s enough to do 6 or 7 tops, and older material is better material

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Fireball, in the classifieds offered a big roll of cobra the other day, probably enough to do several cars. He wanted darn near what you would pay for material for just one top. Good guy to deal with, buy it, do yours, sell what’s left and you get yours for free ( or less).

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Mark, when I find nice ones, they sometimes still have the stove bolt and square nut with them. I think I used a sex bolt on the last one I had installed.

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Sold, thanks!

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I have an easy payment plan, too. Take as you long as want to pay for it. If you die before it’s paid for, I’ll keep it. If I die before you pay for it, my wifey throws it away!

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Restored Columbo or Apollo cross drive magneto mount. New set of gears by DMC gears. Red powder coat, custom aluminum oil filler cap. Both ends of the coupling, couldn’t get much better unless I gave it away. $525 + postage from 44857 tmorsher@icloud.com is the only way to reach me. Thanks! 9866CA89...

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Is that because the pages were mailed to people, Larry?

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It’s a white rubber T mat, Larry

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Both sold, thanks!

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A knowledgeable fellow wrote me and said he has not seen a band wrench like that. I certainly don’t want sell something that has been modified, and I sure don’t know these kind of tool. Glad to hear some follow up. Thanks!

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Here is a reprint model A set, just posted on fordbarn. Glad I bought a set several years ago, and no, they cannot be passed off as originals. CAVEAT EMPTOR , of course. Again, wish someone would do a quality reprint of the T bulletins.

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NOS axle spindle, $65 ppd to your door. Nice 5-Z-324band wrench $35 ppd to your door. Tmorsher@icloud.com is only way to reach me, thanks! T

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This is all out of my area of expertise, so I’m glad to learn more and follow along. I’d say if you can find a perfect substitute , go with it. I like the design of the adjustment, so much better than the adjustable push rods. If it helps any, my head was rebuilt by a small, full time shop local to ...

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Looks like 3” between push rod center and valve stem center

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Chad, I have to tweak my firewall a bit to get the valve cover off easily. I’ll get to it soon, and can take better pics then. T

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I’ll pay very well for crashed airplanes or similar radiator ornaments. Any condition tmorsher@icloud.com , please no PMs

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Great post, Donnie . I’m a guy not born with a lot of patience. I could share a ton of stories, but I’m also a one-fingered typer. Back to the shop.

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Chad I’ll post some pics tomorrow. I used a set that Jack Daron made up before he passed. He used to sell a lot of them. I’m not sure they are what Hank mentioned , but possibly so. Going from memory, we needed to use a small cap between the rocker arm and lifter that are made to revolve, used when ...

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$$$$$$ I am looking to purchase unusual Model T and A Ford ERA and SIZED radiator ornaments. Not looking for any big car stuff. Items such as light up airplanes, light up motometers , or attachments. Mechanical stuff such as wigglers,propellers, or arm wavers, or anything else that may move. ANY CON...

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I seeking a small qty of old radiator necks. These DO NOT need to be usable, so splits,cracks, bad threads A-ok. I’m using them to display hood ornaments and motometers. Because of shipping costs, I really don’t want one or two, if you have 4-12+- let me know. If you might have them in the future, k...

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Thanks Matt, I appreciate our past business. Best, t

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Matt, any chance you might have a small quantity of radiator necks? I’m using to display motometers and such, so split,worn out, other flaws are just fine. Tmorsher@icloud.com

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I’m hoping the person who bought my HCCT responds to this. It is probably the nicest original machine I’ve seen personally, and it was a joy to be the caretaker for a long time, I believe it is a Fairbanks-Morse unit from what I have read over the years. It is very book worthy, IMHO Thanks for these...

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Your stands look a lot taller than I remember mine being.

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Mine was original also, Donnie, with two separate shafts. I don’t recall any issue with anything rocking, but do recall the upper part of the tower wasn’t as beefy as I would have liked. I’m remembering an old forge weld repair where someone before me thickened it up nicely. I have no experience wit...

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Going from memory, which is always dangerous, but I think Donnie has a 4 valve rajo head. I’ve seen a couple , including mine , that had a repair to the original stand. It was designed pretty light, and not a lot of room for bushings originally. I think the idea of a single shaft is a good one, and ...

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Never heard back from Joe. I do have another Jones just like this, missing the glass. Save some $$, $249 + postage. Tmorsher@icloud.com to reach me. Thanks!

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Will, got this one. Looks rough, but turns and visually the wheels look good. $55 delivered to you. It has the good style wheels inside, the odometer resets, and the input turns. Stiff, but it turns. It’s a crapshoot, but it looks like a safe bet to me. Tmorsher@icloud.com 850E3920-5FB3-4CEF-BEB7-ED...

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This is a beauty. Very heavy rubber, shows in excellent condition. Much heavier construction than any reproductions i’ve ever seen. I’m guessing surely genuine American rubber from the Akron, Ohio area. Box address shows no zip code , so pre 1963 manufacture. $200, postpaid from 44857. Tmorsher@iclo...

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You are just jealous you didn’t think of it, Jay ! ( please let me know when you come up with another )

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Hey, that’s just the labor to R&R a radiator. You want a new radiator , that’s probably an extra $3. ( probably take me an afternoon to RR a radiator......over about 3 days! )

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Hmmmm, I think I’ll keep dealing with Mr. Ford. He can replace my whole frame for $20..... You are too slow, Dallas.

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I agree, Larry. If you are doing them, do them right. The model A binder is really, really nice.

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Back in the day, they were called motor testing valves. I think, not sure, but I think to skirt the laws. I agree with your thinking, Dallas. Besides that, the one who dies with the most do-dads wins!

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Someone did a high quality reproduction of the model A era service sheets, and I’m glad to have a copy. I’d pay good for a new set of T of the same quality.

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A new version of our oil can mounting bracket now available. Attach under any headbolt that will make it accessible. Fretting about drilling holes in your firewall? Here ya go. Stamped steel, %100 made in the USofA. Stainless steel rivet, matte black powder coat, strong spring so you will never lose...

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Hey, I represent that !

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I’ll take it Duane. Tmorsher@icloud.com

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You guys are braver than me, opening up links like that !

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Thanks for the follow up. Keep them coming. From the looks of things, the later redesign ( Jumbo ) eliminated the neutral position.

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From my experience, I’d suggest finding an original set of arms, and then get new stainless steel bars from Lang’s. They will buff up and look just like nickel.

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Donnie, just looked at a loose Columbo here and no such hole in this example. You see these with several ways of lubrication. When they come into my possession, they have dope cups, zerk or alemite fittings. Others have oil caps such as on a king pin, and I’ve seen them with larger oil cups that use...

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.10 each x 15 million cars. That’s a chunk of change they saved. I’m surprised they all had oil cans with them.

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He probably did this one , too. You can have the plaque but it will cost you a sammich

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Anywhere your heart desires, Colin. I rec’d some advice from our resident model T accessories expert Jay Buscio that I should make a run of oil can holders for mounting on a head bolt. The first batch will be done and advertised on Monday, so if anyone is reluctant to drill a hole in their firewall,...

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I’m not here to defend Danny. I did , however , re-read his post and he doesn’t say he cut the early column, and he doesn’t say he’s using a square column base. If those prejudgements make you feel better, then fine. I know Danny and he’s a nice young man very interested in Ts and will do something ...

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That’s not a very nice thing to say, George. Back in the teens and twenty’s there were thousands of Bugs , put together lovingly by young men desperate to have an automobile, and I’d guess most if not all were very proud of them. Assembled with whatever they could get their hands on. I have an ances...

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Cool project with the absolute right guy doing it. Please keep posting progress pics.

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Great Chris, made right across the street from Henry! Many thanks for both responses. T

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$90 for aluminum , $95 for red or matte black , all are postpaid to your door. Tmorsher@icloud.com

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I have 4 remain from the last batch. I have plenty of the model A style, uses the gas tank bolt to install with no new holes. Discount for purchase of more than one. Tmorsher@icloud.com

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Didn’t get those APCO brake rod silencers in your stocking as you hoped ? Here you go, I’ll even take $5 off, $60 delivered to your door. Tmorsher@icloud.com

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Any idea what these are for? Very heavy, well made stamping with a distinctive shape. I’d appreciate any help.

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Joe, email me direct tmorsher@icloud.com so I can send pics.

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Thanks Danny, no hurry, it’s yours. T

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Sold to Scott, thanks!

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Got an early project? Here is an outstanding steering gear case, with domed cap, and brass quadrant showing very little wear. An overnight dip in cider vinegar, it shows it hasn’t been beat up or bruised, or worn out. Check out the quadrant teeth! All the steering gears are still inside. $175, deliv...

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I have a pretty good supply of Cuban mahogany should anyone decide it’s worth using on a batch of very authentic coil boxes. Probably enough for a half dozen, maybe more. I am coming to the end of my projects around here, and always searched out original wood to take care of them. This wood is in wi...

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Nice example of an all brass Jones speedometer. These are excellent instruments, my favorite. This one is in excellent condition, suitable for the very early ford. $299 + postage from 44857 tmorsher@icloud.com to reach me. Thanks! CE7272E9-6A88-40C2-80A1-E249AB3137BB.jpeg 3C0CD84F-927F-4636-A28A-29D...

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It was really nice, but I had the little Henry’s to finish up. Enjoy tomorrow, too. Best,t

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Bill, somebody with more time on their hands than they know what to do with. They need to get an old car! I have no kids using my iPad, and it takes me just a split second to trash this stuff, but I just got a new one that tricked me to open. Just a pain, I sure don’t know what to do with it. I’m on...

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Thanks Richard, on the way. T

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You know what they look like. This is both halves,and will take care of one side of a TT axle. Has the link and pin still there. Really gooey,greasy ( well preserved ). And getting hard to find. $75 , postpaid to your door. Tmorsher@icloud.com thanks!

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Here’s one that doesn’t pop up very often. This is the well made “Leader Accelerator”........ in essence, an exhilarating auxiliary accessory accelerator ! Shows very well made out of a beautiful bronze casting, with steel parts and a spring loaded gas button. This accessory attaches to the very top...

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NOS pair of brake rod accessories. Well made popular item. These have a spring loaded balls in them that silence the brake rod rattle. One is missing the stove bolt and square nut but I will include one to match. $65 for the pair , postpaid to your door. Tmorsher@icloud.com to reach me thanks! Merry...

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I had an 8 hp high wheeler and it had a factory 1” NPT schebler D. . The F is 12 Hp and takes a 1 1/4” throat carb. These are all pretty low rpm engines, but that is how the factory sized them. In my opinion it would be for about a 8-10hp auto engine, but probably not a ford application. A couple of...

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I corrected some wrong info in my post above.

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