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by RodellJunior
Fri Jul 14, 2023 9:49 pm
Forum: Classifieds - Parts
Topic: WTB The Model T Encyclopedia by Bruce McCalley
Replies: 12
Views: 1203

Re: WTB The Model T Encyclopedia by Bruce McCalley

It was printed as a softcover around 1990 prior to "Model T Ford, The Car that Changed the World", which was published in both hard and softcovers about 4 years later.
by RodellJunior
Sun Mar 26, 2023 1:21 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: New Videos- MTFCA Wonderful Wisconsin 2022 National Tour
Replies: 5
Views: 687

Re: New Videos- MTFCA Wonderful Wisconsin 2022 National Tour

Norman, There were about 120 Model T's from 23 states and Canada. We had planned the tour with hopes of even greater attendance, but were pleased with the results considering last June was a time of the highest gasoline prices in history. An excellent article about the Wonderful Wisconsin Tour was p...
by RodellJunior
Sun Mar 26, 2023 1:16 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Photo Request
Replies: 8
Views: 779

Re: Photo Request

How about this picture?
by RodellJunior
Fri Mar 24, 2023 9:07 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: New Videos- MTFCA Wonderful Wisconsin 2022 National Tour
Replies: 5
Views: 687

Re: New Videos- MTFCA Wonderful Wisconsin 2022 National Tour

Many thanks to Paula. The videos are very well done and fun to watch. I love being able to relive that wonderful week of Model T touring in southeast Wisconsin.
by RodellJunior
Sat Jan 28, 2023 8:37 pm
Forum: Classifieds - Parts
Topic: Wanted: 1916 closed car windshield screw and washer
Replies: 0
Views: 386

Wanted: 1916 closed car windshield screw and washer

I am looking for the needle in the haystack. Here is a picture of the upper windshield hinge screw and washer on a 1916 sedan. They are missing on the opposite side. I believe these were used on the 1915 and 1916 closed cars. The washer reads: JOS. N. SMITH & CO. PAT. DEC. 15, 1914. If you can help,...
by RodellJunior
Sun Dec 25, 2022 2:13 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Yumori Award and Rosenthal Award Reminders
Replies: 3
Views: 707

Re: Yumori Award and Rosenthal Award Reminders

According to the November-December issue of The Vintage Ford, the deadline for nominations is January 15, 2023.
by RodellJunior
Fri Dec 02, 2022 6:51 am
Forum: Classifieds - Parts
Topic: MAYBE for sale
Replies: 3
Views: 1157

Re: MAYBE for sale

Please post a picture.
Thanks, Jim
by RodellJunior
Sun Nov 06, 2022 11:50 am
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Snow Mobile Questions
Replies: 28
Views: 2322

Re: Snow Mobile Questions

The Snowmobile Company from West Ossipee, New Hampshire had red skis and steel tracks after they stopped using the canvas and steel tracks. I have found them with the original paint intact.
by RodellJunior
Fri Jun 24, 2022 5:46 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Wonderful Wisconsin Tour
Replies: 28
Views: 5257

Re: Wonderful Wisconsin Tour

Pat, there were just over 125 cars. Yes, it was a lot of work to organize the tour, but the results of our work were very rewarding, and we were blessed with the best weather we could have hoped for this week.
by RodellJunior
Sat Apr 30, 2022 8:24 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Wonderful Wisconsin Tour
Replies: 28
Views: 5257

Re: Wonderful Wisconsin Tour

Countdown to Wonderful Wisconsin Tour - 49 days Joseph Seidl made his living as a photographer during the Model T era. He took thousands of photos of street scenes, buildings, and businesses. Many of his photos have survived today as postcards. Though he made his home on Teddy Avenue in Hartford, he...
by RodellJunior
Sat Apr 23, 2022 11:21 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Wonderful Wisconsin Tour
Replies: 28
Views: 5257

Re: Wonderful Wisconsin Tour

Countdown to Wonderful Wisconsin Tour - 57 days Wisconsin Automotive Museum has the world's largest collection of Kissel automobiles, built in Hartford. The museum is also home to the Soo Line 1003, a working coal-fired steam locomotive. Built in 1913 for the Minneapolis, St. Paul and Sault Ste. Mar...
by RodellJunior
Sun Apr 17, 2022 10:03 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Wonderful Wisconsin Tour
Replies: 28
Views: 5257

Re: Wonderful Wisconsin Tour

Countdown to Wonderful Wisconsin Tour - 62 days William and George Kissel built their first experimental automobile with help from Sam Toles, a patternmaker in their family business, Hartford Plow Works. They produced their own four- cylinder engine and roadster body, then assembled the automobile w...
by RodellJunior
Wed Apr 13, 2022 9:22 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Wonderful Wisconsin Tour
Replies: 28
Views: 5257

Re: Wonderful Wisconsin Tour

Countdown to Wonderful Wisconsin Tour - 66 days The Wonderful Wisconsin Tour will be visiting the Mayville Limestone School Museum. Built in 1857, this magnificent building constructed of local limestone was used as a public school until 1981- a span of 124 years! It served a growing population attr...
by RodellJunior
Sun Apr 10, 2022 4:35 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Wonderful Wisconsin Tour
Replies: 28
Views: 5257

Re: Wonderful Wisconsin Tour

Countdown to Wonderful Wisconsin Tour - 69 days If you have been around Model T's for a while or have attended the EAA Air Show, you have probably heard of a Pietenpol. What Henry Ford was to the automobile, Bernard Pietenpol was to the homebuilt airplane hobby. Born in 1901, Bernard Pietenpol grew ...
by RodellJunior
Sun Apr 10, 2022 4:32 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Wonderful Wisconsin Tour
Replies: 28
Views: 5257

Re: Wonderful Wisconsin Tour

Countdown to Wonderful Wisconsin Tour - 77 days The Yellowstone Trail leads us to Fond du Lac, home base for our Model T Ford Club of America "Wonderful Wisconsin" National Tour, happening June 19-24. Fond du Lac was named by French explorers and fur trappers in the 1600's, meaning "foot of the lake...
by RodellJunior
Thu Mar 24, 2022 8:12 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Wonderful Wisconsin Tour
Replies: 28
Views: 5257

Re: Wonderful Wisconsin Tour

Chad, I am in charge of Tuesday and Thursday of tour week. I believe Tuesday is the most miles at 98. Thursday is 72. I am not sure of total mileage for Monday and Wednesday, but I know that Friday is the short day going to the world-famous EAA museum in Oshkosh. Looking forward to touring with you ...
by RodellJunior
Wed Mar 23, 2022 10:06 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Wonderful Wisconsin Tour
Replies: 28
Views: 5257

Re: Wonderful Wisconsin Tour

Countdown to Wonderful Wisconsin Tour - 87 days Before we leave Theresa, let's walk across the bridge and turn around. This photo was taken earlier than the view I shared with you 4 days ago, as the road is still gravel. This is the major road connecting Milwaukee to Fond du Lac and is part of the Y...
by RodellJunior
Sat Mar 19, 2022 9:36 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Wonderful Wisconsin Tour
Replies: 28
Views: 5257

Re: Wonderful Wisconsin Tour

Countdown to Wonderful Wisconsin Tour - 91 days This scene will be created once again as Model T Fords fill the streets of Theresa, Wisconsin. The buildings in this photo look much the same today. Looking south across the bridge spanning the Rock River, the large brick building on the left was built...
by RodellJunior
Thu Mar 17, 2022 9:32 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Wonderful Wisconsin Tour
Replies: 28
Views: 5257

Re: Wonderful Wisconsin Tour

Countdown to Wonderful Wisconsin Tour - 93 days On St. Patrick's Day, we turn our attention to the Town of Erin in Washington County, settled by Irish immigrants in the 1840's from predominately Counties Cork, Kerry, and Waterford. 36 square miles of wooded hills, lakes, and farm fields are dominate...
by RodellJunior
Sun Mar 13, 2022 2:50 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Wonderful Wisconsin Tour
Replies: 28
Views: 5257

Re: Wonderful Wisconsin Tour

Countdown to Wonderful Wisconsin Tour- 97 days Yes, we have some hills in our "Kettle Moraine" region of southeast Wisconsin. Drumlins, kames, and eskers formed when the glaciers melted and left behind the rocks, gravel, and sand they carried with them from the north. This particular drumlin, named ...
by RodellJunior
Fri Mar 11, 2022 8:18 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Wonderful Wisconsin Tour
Replies: 28
Views: 5257

Wonderful Wisconsin Tour

The Dairyland Tin Lizzies are excited to be hosting the Model T Ford Club of America national "Wonderful Wisconsin Tour" June 19-24, 2022. Tour chairman Keith Gumbinger asked me to share some background information related to the tour, which I began to post on our Dairyland Tin Lizzies facebook page...
by RodellJunior
Tue Feb 22, 2022 8:42 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: The Little Ford Rambled Right Along
Replies: 15
Views: 2322

Re: The Little Ford Rambled Right Along

Jerry,
Yes, I have the sheet music for "0n the Old Back Seat of the Henry Ford". Thanks for the link to the recording.
Though the song is really about the Model A, I like the tune of "Henry's Made a Lady out of Lizzy". I have that one also.
by RodellJunior
Sun Feb 20, 2022 2:21 pm
Forum: Classifieds - Parts
Topic: Valves set of 8 FS
Replies: 3
Views: 976

Re: Valves set of 8 FS

Interested in valves. sent email.
by RodellJunior
Sat Feb 19, 2022 8:22 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: The Little Ford Rambled Right Along
Replies: 15
Views: 2322

Re: The Little Ford Rambled Right Along

That works. Thanks Peter.
by RodellJunior
Sat Feb 19, 2022 6:46 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: The Little Ford Rambled Right Along
Replies: 15
Views: 2322

The Little Ford Rambled Right Along

Preparing for the MTFCA "Wonderful Wisconsin" National Tour, I have a band scheduled to play which wants to learn some of the era Model T songs. I have sheet music for some, but I don't have "The Little Ford Rambled Right Along". Would someone be able to scan or photoscan their copy of sheet music a...
by RodellJunior
Thu Nov 25, 2021 11:52 am
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Snap-on T
Replies: 31
Views: 4374

Re: Snap-on T

The truck is a faithful recreation. When Keith Gumbinger sees this post he will have more information on the truck, as he assisted the president of Snap On with the project.
by RodellJunior
Thu Nov 25, 2021 11:43 am
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Snap-on T
Replies: 31
Views: 4374

Re: Snap-on T

The Snap-On Museum in Kenosha, Wisconsin has the truck on display. The Dairyland Tin Lizzies visited the museum after a business meeting years ago.
The museum has a website and you may take a virtual tour.
by RodellJunior
Sat Nov 06, 2021 1:07 pm
Forum: Classifieds - Parts
Topic: WTB Stewart Warner 490A Speedometer
Replies: 13
Views: 2405

Re: WTB Stewart Warner 490A Speedometer

Joe, I have a N.O.S. Stewart 490 speedometer head which is set up for kilometers rather than miles. Is this appropriate for Canada?
by RodellJunior
Sat Apr 10, 2021 9:08 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Besides your T, what other Ford would you wish to own?
Replies: 51
Views: 5819

Re: Besides your T, what other Ford would you wish to own?

1963 Ford Falcon Sprint hardtop 260 v-8 with 4 speed.
by RodellJunior
Thu Feb 11, 2021 6:49 am
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: FJ - Legendary Ed Archer Sits For A Visit
Replies: 9
Views: 2377

Re: FJ - Legendary Ed Archer Sits For A Visit

Great interview. I met Ed for the first time when he came to West Bend, Wisconsin to promote Edy's ice cream with his Model T ice cream truck in 1988 at the grand opening of the Sentry grocery store. Thanks for the memories, Ed!
by RodellJunior
Thu Jan 14, 2021 9:21 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Nov./Dec. Vintage Ford
Replies: 58
Views: 7591

Re: Nov./Dec. Vintage Ford

Still waiting in Kewaskum. Received Jan-Feb Model T Times a couple days ago.
by RodellJunior
Thu Jan 14, 2021 9:16 pm
Forum: Classifieds - Parts
Topic: snowmobile battery holder wanted
Replies: 3
Views: 1321

Re: snowmobile battery holder wanted

Go to NH Snowcar website. Brian Moriarity reproduces the ductile iron 2 piece frame-mounted battery box holder for the Snowmobile brand snow conversion kit.
by RodellJunior
Thu Dec 10, 2020 8:40 pm
Forum: Classifieds - Parts
Topic: FS Odd Ball Electrical Goodies SOLD
Replies: 4
Views: 1216

Re: FS Odd Ball Electrical Goodies

Sent an email an hour ago.
Jim
by RodellJunior
Fri Oct 09, 2020 9:30 pm
Forum: Classifieds - Parts
Topic: Sold
Replies: 4
Views: 1494

Re: Unique Speedster or Tractor radiator

Email sent
by RodellJunior
Fri Oct 09, 2020 8:58 pm
Forum: Classifieds - Parts
Topic: Sold
Replies: 4
Views: 1494

Re: Unique Speedster or Tractor radiator

I'll take it. Can get it tomorrow if you are available. Jim
by RodellJunior
Thu Sep 17, 2020 10:52 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Popcorn truck
Replies: 14
Views: 2972

Re: Popcorn truck

Years ago, Bob Pearson from Gardner, Kansas was the Cretors expert.
by RodellJunior
Sat Apr 04, 2020 10:15 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: ID this accessory?
Replies: 6
Views: 2999

Re: ID this accessory?

Cooper exhaust cutout.
by RodellJunior
Fri Mar 27, 2020 10:03 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Van Dorn 2-speed axle for Ford TT
Replies: 5
Views: 2577

Re: Van Dorn 2-speed axle for Ford TT

Brian,
Yes, Van Dorn did produce and sell their version of a two-speed TT rear axle. I have one in my parts collection.
by RodellJunior
Mon Feb 03, 2020 9:57 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: snowbird parts info
Replies: 4
Views: 3014

Re: snowbird parts info

William,
Here is a drawing showing the parts of the Snowbird. The plate you are referring to is trapezoidal and replaces the bar under the front spring clamp. It should be easy to have one laser cut from 1/2" steel. I would love to see pictures of your Model T snow machine.
Jim
by RodellJunior
Sun Feb 02, 2020 9:09 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Dairyland Tin Lizzie's Model T University
Replies: 7
Views: 3847

Re: Dairyland Tin Lizzie's Model T University

Billy, Thank you for hosting this event for the Dairyland Tin Lizzies. It was a fun day. I think we had between 40 and 50 people in attendance, with many visitors from the Milwaukee chapter of MTFCI and a good number of Illinois Model T guys. The demonstrations by Gregg Z., Dave D., and Jim H. were ...
by RodellJunior
Sun Feb 02, 2020 8:57 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Model T Snowmobile meet-- 2/1/2020
Replies: 3
Views: 2256

Re: Model T Snowmobile meet-- 2/1/2020

Any pictures and report?
by RodellJunior
Wed Jan 29, 2020 7:42 pm
Forum: Classifieds - Parts
Topic: Shortened driveshaft , driveshaft tube, and rear radius rods
Replies: 9
Views: 3715

Re: Shortened driveshaft , driveshaft tube, and rear radius rods

Birdhaven bought the Texas T Parts business and is a dealer for the Layne K.C. Warford. They sell new driveshafts which are 12" shorter and offer the service of shortening the driveshaft housing for their transmission purchasers. You could check with them.
by RodellJunior
Mon Jan 27, 2020 2:25 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Cool-A-Ford valve cover accessory information?
Replies: 5
Views: 2760

Re: Cool-A-Ford valve cover accessory information?

Flexible pipe to carburetor intake?
by RodellJunior
Fri Dec 06, 2019 10:45 pm
Forum: Classifieds - Parts
Topic: KRW engine fixture wanted
Replies: 2
Views: 1865

KRW engine fixture wanted

I have a K.R. Wilson engine stand, but lack the fixture for the Model T Ford engine. Checking if anyone has one for sale before I pull the trigger on a reproduction.
by RodellJunior
Sun Dec 01, 2019 4:55 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Rear axle fixture
Replies: 7
Views: 3659

Rear axle fixture

I'm sure this topic has been covered before. I am looking for drawings/ideas to build a fixture to set up the rear axle and driveshaft assembly.
Is there something in the Ford Service bulletins? Thank you for your help, Jim.
by RodellJunior
Tue Oct 29, 2019 9:16 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: New accessory item, GUESS
Replies: 43
Views: 12465

Re: New accessory item, GUESS

Heater.
by RodellJunior
Sat Aug 10, 2019 10:06 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: 1919 Ames touring car
Replies: 25
Views: 8348

Re: 1919 Ames touring car

I have been on tours with the blue Ames cloverleaf touring pictured. It was owned by Don Lasater.
by RodellJunior
Sat Aug 10, 2019 7:36 am
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: 1919 Ames touring car
Replies: 25
Views: 8348

Re: 1919 Ames touring car

Was it a tan color? Gary Hylton's car?
by RodellJunior
Sat Jul 13, 2019 11:03 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Time to wake her up
Replies: 6
Views: 3376

Re: Time to wake her up

Keith,
I have a green touring car I could sell to you.
by RodellJunior
Tue Apr 23, 2019 11:57 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Speedo setting up
Replies: 3
Views: 2441

Re: Speedo setting up

I don't have speedometer experience, but it makes sense that the small gear would turn 1/18th faster with one less tooth, which would give you about 2 mph higher reading at 35 mph, which would be closer to your GPS reading of 38 mph.
by RodellJunior
Sat Apr 13, 2019 9:40 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Rip Van Winkle 1916 Touring
Replies: 56
Views: 18574

Re: Rip Van Winkle 1916 Touring

Nice. Looks like it has a Turner timer.
by RodellJunior
Mon Mar 25, 2019 9:31 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Ford used rim flaps...
Replies: 15
Views: 7070

Re: Ford used rim flaps...

For what its worth, here are my experiences of not using rim flaps and using rim flaps on 30 x 3 1/2 clincher tires...… When I built my 1922 huckster as a teenager in the 1980's, I started out with old cotton cord tires that I purchased as I found them at swap meets, flea markets, etc. They still ha...
by RodellJunior
Mon Mar 04, 2019 9:45 pm
Forum: Classifieds - Parts
Topic: 1926-27 roadster pickup box
Replies: 1
Views: 1840

Re: 1926-27 roadster pickup box

Sold. Thank you MTFCA.
by RodellJunior
Mon Mar 04, 2019 9:42 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: 26-27 Roadster pickup bed
Replies: 3
Views: 2459

Re: 26-27 Roadster pickup bed

Lots of white stuff this year. Heard they had 100 inches in northern Wisconsin this season. Bed is sold to a Dairyland Tin Lizzies member.
Thank you MTFCA.
by RodellJunior
Mon Mar 04, 2019 2:00 pm
Forum: Classifieds - Parts
Topic: 1926-27 roadster pickup box
Replies: 1
Views: 1840

1926-27 roadster pickup box

For sale is a nice 26-27 roadster pickup box. As you can see, it has the front panel with battery bump-out and the filler pieces intact. There is some rust in the channel under the tailgate. Otherwise, the only other rust-out is on one flare board, and that is a flat surface which is easy to patch. ...
by RodellJunior
Mon Mar 04, 2019 1:45 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: 26-27 Roadster pickup bed
Replies: 3
Views: 2459

26-27 Roadster pickup bed

Nice 26-27 Roadster pickup bed. Note front panel with battery bump out and filler strips are intact. Inside flanges where wood would be mounted are in good shape. Channel under tailgate has some rust, but every one I have seen has rust here and that piece is reproduced, to my knowledge. Flat surface...
by RodellJunior
Mon Mar 04, 2019 1:33 pm
Forum: Classifieds - Parts
Topic: Speed Jack
Replies: 2
Views: 2100

Re: Speed Jack

Okay. See you then.
by RodellJunior
Mon Mar 04, 2019 1:25 pm
Forum: Classifieds - Parts
Topic: Speed Jack
Replies: 2
Views: 2100

Speed Jack

Speed jack for sale. Seems to be missing a ratchet mechanism. $60.00 plus shipping
by RodellJunior
Mon Mar 04, 2019 8:23 am
Forum: Classifieds - Parts
Topic: Short running board tool box
Replies: 0
Views: 1515

Short running board tool box

Short running board tool box for sale in good condition. 11 inches long, 9 1/2 inches tall, 6 inches wide. Fits between the doors on a touring car on the passenger side. Yale lock moves freely, but I do not have the correct key for it. $175.00 plus shipping.
by RodellJunior
Thu Feb 28, 2019 9:42 pm
Forum: Classifieds - Parts
Topic: Anybody have a decent ‘12-‘17 pan available?
Replies: 21
Views: 7485

Re: Anybody have a decent ‘12-‘17 pan available?

What is the value of a good 13-17 pan?
by RodellJunior
Mon Feb 25, 2019 8:50 pm
Forum: Classifieds - Parts
Topic: Accessory visor
Replies: 3
Views: 2552

Accessory visor

Visor 1.JPG Accessory visor for pre-24 closed cars with aluminum frame and green celluloid. Good shape with some light scratches in the celluloid. New owner will need to fabricate the angle brackets to attach to windshield pillars. "Premier" brand patented 7-4-22. $200 plus shipping and insurance.
by RodellJunior
Sun Jan 20, 2019 7:38 am
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Pickup spare tire holder
Replies: 16
Views: 6711

Re: Pickup spare tire holder

A spare tire carrier for under the pickup box was produced by International Stamping of Milwaukee in the 1920's. I have seen the advertisements in the Ford Owner and Dealer magazine. I have one, which was mounted on a 1926 roadster pickup. It is constructed of lighter gauge strap iron riveted togeth...
by RodellJunior
Fri Jan 18, 2019 10:46 pm
Forum: Classifieds - Parts
Topic: Wanted medal strips that hide the nails
Replies: 11
Views: 4374

Re: Wanted medal strips that hide the nails

I think the old "Tinkerin Tip" for those metal strips is to purchase a metal tape measure with the correct width tape, cut it to the proper lengths, and paint them black.