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Garrett I know of a Model T touring for sale in Central CA, (Fresno/Visalia area). Its not for the "purist", but it would be a fun car to "play with". He's asking $10,000.00 for it. Its kind of a mix-up of years/parts, but it does look pretty decent. Give me a call and we can discuss further details...

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I thought everybody says adding a water pump to a Model T is a waste of time. This one sure looks useful!! (Sorry, I just couldn't resist)!! Kind Regards

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The wrench was usually supplied with the ford tractors, (8-N, 2-N, 9-N), The measurements were used for setting the adjustments on the plow. That was I was told many years ago and have never heard anything to contradict that information.

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This is Bill in Visalia CA, give me a call, maybe we can make this work. We have a transport truck leaving for Indy the second week of June. (five five nine)967-zero one one two With Kind Regards, Bill

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Hi Roger, This is Bill Bennett in Visalia. I think I have several. I'll look through my stack and see if I can find a really good one. Please give me a call: (five five nine)967-zero one one two. Regards, Bill

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Again, I apologize for the late notice about the cancellation of the Tulare Pre-War Swap Meet. I didn't find out 'til 10:30 Monday morning. Now, onto another subject. The Auburn Swap Meet is scheduled for the first Sunday in June, that would be June 4th this year, with a move in day of Saturday June...

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Thank you all for all the kind words. We're all hoping for the best with the current and expected additional flooding as the snow begins to melt. Some of those folks have literally lost everything in this tragedy. It really puts everything into perspective. Dena and I are going to work on a fantasti...

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It is with a very heavy heart that I must pass on this terrible news. I spoke with Dena at the Fair Grounds about 20 minutes ago. The "powers at be" in Tulare County demanded that the fair grounds cancel the swap meet. They are using the fair grounds as an evacuation location for people displaced du...

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Tulare Space Assignments: Please be patient with us. Remember, this is a new venue and things are going to be a little different. That's not a bad thing. I'll be sending letters out on Monday or Tuesday next week. There will be a map enclosed about the exact location of the fairgrounds and the best ...

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PLEASE READ!!!!!!! I'm going to move this to the top and give some critical information. I've received several calls about the possibility of cancelling the Swap Meet. THE SWAP MEET AT THE FAIR GROUNDS IS, NOT, I repeat, NOT, cancelled. I don't know where these rumors are coming from, But I'd like t...

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C'mon fellas, let us know what you're going to bring and don't be shy, let us know what it is you're looking for!! Let's have some fun with this! I want to hear from you!! With Kind Regards, Bill

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I just spoke with Debbie at the Fair Grounds. If you want a space for this year's event, please contact Debbie, or me, by this Friday. They want to close the registration by April 3rd. Debbie's phone number is: (five five nine)686-four seven zero seven. My number is: (five five nine)967-zero one one...

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NEWS FLASH!!! I just talked to Debbie at the Fair Grounds. They would like to close out registration for swap meet spaces on April 3rd. So if you're still deciding if you want a space, let Debbie at the Fair Grounds, or me, know by this Friday!! This is going to be a fantastic event and I'm really l...

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Just a little re-assurance. Our flooding in Tulare County seems to be reaching the national, and international, news. I've been assured by the folks at the Fair Grounds that there is no problem with our Swap Meet!! At this point-----------Its A Go!!!!! So, ya'all come!! We have some very special hap...

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Yes, That's a small drum. Also, I'm not sure if the "Rockys" will fit with the Hassler shocks.

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Hi All, I've been receiving calls about the swap meet. I'm encouraged to see the amount of interest this is generating, but I'd like to see more comments, (especially positive comments). We're putting together "the grid" this coming week and everybody should be getting notifications about all the de...

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Let's move this to the top, I'll add more information a little later today!! I look forward to seeing many of you in Tulare next month!

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Greetings All!! Get ready for a wonderful and rewarding Tulare Swap Meet at the Tulare County Fair Grounds on April 14-15 2023. Move-in day is April 13 from 9:00am to 6:00pm. This year we have a new and, (hopefully), permanent venue. After two years at the Agri-Center, we moved to the Fair Grounds. ...

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Fear Not!! Tulare 2023 will be a GO!!! Steven Chase and I have been working hard to make this event even better than last year. There have been quite a few changes happening and I'll explain in detail a little later. At this point, Tulare is going to be held at the Tulare County Fair Grounds in Tula...

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In reference to Steve's question. Yes, somebody has a vehicle with that license number in the state of California. Not necessarily a 1915 car, there's just a vehicle out there somewhere that has that number on the license plate. These are truly gorgeous original plates! When was the last time you sa...

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Norm, I notice you're in Alpine California. I'm not too far away in Visalia, (compared to being several states away). I have a LOT of TT parts. Give me a call and we can discuss details about your specific needs. The prices will be very reasonable!! With Kind Regards, Bill Bennett five five nine 967...

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I sincerely appreciate all the kind thoughts and words. I simply had an idea about keeping a brass era swap meet alive and well on the west coast. I certainly hope this will continue for many years to come, but it depends on all the vendors and buyers participating and making an idea come to life. I...

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Are we all ready to start planning for 2023?!!!

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To answer the questions posted most recently, The swap meet opens for the public at 7:00am Saturday morning. The map posted on the forum appears to be the correct map for the current lay-out. There might be some expansion to meet the demand, but the map posted seems to be "correct". 9:00am tomorrow ...

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Hi Everybody! Just a few days away!! I had a meeting this afternoon with Wally at the Agri-Center. The grid for the Pre-War/Brass-Era area is nearly sold out. Literally less than ten spaces remain. Wally is ready to "expand the field" to meet the demand. I must say this is very encouraging. I'll be ...

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Just a quick note to Nevada Bob. I spoke with Tom Rootlieb a few days age. He'll be there with a trailer load of "goodies". Kind Regards, Bill

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Is everybody ready?! About one week away from the Second Annual Pre-War Brass-Era Swap Meet at the Tulare Agri-Center. I hope everybody is looking forward to this wonderful event as much as I am. The spaces are still selling at a brisk pace and this is really looking fantastic this year. I'll be wor...

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I had a meeting with Wally Roeben at the Agri-Center Monday morning. He said the swap meet spaces are selling very well-especially in the Pre-War/Brass Era area. This looks very promising. If you're still "on the fence" about attending this event, I'd highly recommend making the effort to travel to ...

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Let's bump this to the top again. I'll up-date the information later today. Regards, Bill

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I've been very quiet about posting up-dates about the Tulare Swap Meet for 2022. Its time to really start putting in a "push" for everyone to get ready to have some fun and attend this year!! The spaces are selling briskly and we're expecting a very good turn out. Even if we sell all the spaces desi...

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Another thing to check is the "plug" inside the transmission out-put shaft. Its a bit hard to describe, but there should be a "disc type freeze plug" inside the transmission just in front of the U-joint. If its not there, there will be a tremendous amount of engine oil running down the torque tube a...

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Sometimes the seemingly simplest questions require a very complicated answer. I have two 1926 roadster pick-ups. The earlier of the two was originally sold as a roadster and it had 8 leaves in the rear spring. The later of the two came from the factory as a pick-up and it has 9 leaves in the rear sp...

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I hope everybody had a great Christmas and is looking forward to a prosperous New Year. There have been a lot of developments regarding the 2022 Tulare Pre-War/Brass-Era Swap Meet. All is GOOD!!! Move-in day is set for Friday April 22 with two days of swapping on the 23rd and 24th at the Internation...

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Hi Scott, this is Bill Bennett in Visalia again. I definitely do have one. Are you still interested? If so, give me a call.

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Hi Scott, this is Bill Bennett in Visalia CA. I'm pretty sure I have one. Give me a call and we can talk particulars five five nine-nine six seven-0112

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I think there's been plenty of "work" done to this car. The headlights have been converted to electric and I believe the radiator is a replacement. Shouldn't it have a "winged" script? Can anyone get a really good look at the license plate to see if there's a year of registration on it? also, look a...

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Let's bump this up to the top again.

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Hi All!! Just a few days 'til the Friday move-in day!! 9:00am-9:00pm. Additional set-up time for the vendors 5:30am-7:00am Saturday morning. Gates open to the public at 7:00am Saturday morning. The vendor spaces are selling very well, but there is still space if you want to come to the meet as a ven...

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Again, its been a little while since the last up-date, so here goes!! The swap spaces are selling briskly and we have nearly as many sold as in April for the May event. (I hope that makes sense). I'm seeing a few comments in the "parts for sale" section of the forum advertising free delivery of part...

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Hi Ted, This is Bill Bennett from Visalia CA. I'm interested in the fender. I'll call you a little later to discuss the particulars. Regards, Bill

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Sorry for the delay in up-dates, I've been "under the weather" for the past week. More information will be posted soon. I hope to see many of you in Tulare this October and again next April. Let's have some fun!! Kind Regards, Bill Bennett

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Just another thought, you might try running the engine through its paces in a darkened area, (dark garage, driveway at night etc). You might be surprised to see an occasional spark jumping across to ground. I chased an erratic misfire and it wasn't until I was driving/starting the car at night I not...

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It's been a few months since I have been able to post anything about the up-coming October Swap Meet in Tulare. I've been diligently getting two pre-WWI race cars ready for the Monterey Historic Races. That event went well and now I can concentrate some time on the October Tulare Swap Meet. This mee...

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Something to think about, and others have eluded to it on this post. Hand crank starting any antique vehicle, tractor, "one-lunger"engine or truck and successfully backing a trailer. The ability to have success in any of those endeavors is DIRECTLY porportional to the number of witnesses/spectators.

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As promised here's the new thread about the upcoming Tulare Swap Meet events. The next Swap Meet is already in the planning/registration stages. It will be held on October 2nd of this year. (Call (559)688-one zero three zero to reserve your space), ask to speak to Chrystal. This will, again, be a on...

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Hi Dan, We're still putting all the details together about the combination of the swap meet and Antique Farm Show. I'll have most all of the important details by the end of the week. At that time, I'll start a new thread about what's happening so we can all be on the same page with planning. I hope ...

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I'll add a few comments about the Tulare Swap Meet on this thread. I'll post additional information later this week on a new thread. By the numbers: there were a total of approximately 900 swap spaces sold to vendors. About 400 were designated for the Pre-War/Brass-Era "grid". All spaces were advert...

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Thanks Mike for all the information. I think I'm now well on my way to having one made. I might have a few made if anyone else is interested. This process will take a little while, so no need to be in a hurry, but if anyone else needs one let me know so I know haw many to have made. They will be a l...

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Alright folks, Somebody out there must have a Smith Form-A-Truck I.D. plate they can take a photo of!! No need to remove the plate from the frame, I would simply like a digital photo of it with the over-all dimensions. No huge hurry, but I would like to hear from others that have other similar vehic...

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Back up to the top please

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This will be my last post on this thread. I will start another thread soon to provide up-dates about up-coming events. There were a large number of people involved in making the Tulare Swap Meet a success. Steven Chase, Vic Groah, Jim Holguin, Brian Blain, Sheila Bennett, my wife (very importantly),...

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Well everybody, tomorrow is the big move-in day. It looks like we'll have about 400 vendor spaces sold in the Brass-Era/Pre-War area. That's about the same number available at the Bakersfield site, but the spaces in Tulare are larger. It will be very warm tomorrow and only slightly cooler on Saturda...

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As promised, here's a partial list of the items I'll be trying to sell at the Tulare swap meet this Saturday. A complete large-drum Ruckstell, One of the nicest '15/'16 hood formers I've seen in a long time, a complete set of ORIGINAL Buffalo wire wheels with hubs, caps, tools and spare tire mount. ...

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Less than 48 hours 'til move-in!! They're STILL expanding the area for swap spaces and will probably continue to do so right up to 7:30 Saturday morning. The response has been, and continues to be, fantastic. I hope all goes well with check-in. There might be a FEW snags, but please be patient with ...

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Just a few short days 'til we move in at Tulare. Weather will be very warm on Friday and still quite warm on Saturday with clouds-NO RAIN!!! I'm loading four trailer loads of early car parts, (mostly Model "T"). I'll post a partial list to try and entice a few buyers to come see the goods. Here's wh...

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Just a few days away!! The inaugural Tulare Brass-Era/Pre-War Swap Meet!!! The set-up day is Friday from 9:00am-9:00pm for all vendors. Gates open at 7:30 Saturday for general admission. Let's turn out in droves to support this event. If you want to continue to have an event of this type on the West...

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Thanks Mike, I appreciate the information. Now all I need is a good clear digital image of an original plate to use as a sample for the reproduction. Can anyone out there help in that respect? Kind Regards, Bill

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Here's a long shot, but I'll give it a try. Title pretty much says it all. I'm looking for the brass, (or possibly aluminum), I.D. plate that rivets to the back of a Smith Form-A-Truck frame. Anybody have one laying around?? Let me know what you find. If anybody made reproductions, that would be fin...

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Less than two weeks away!! The set-up time is on Friday from 9:00am to 9:00pm. This is for ALL vendors regardless if they are in the "general" swap-meet, (swap-o-rama), or in the Pre-War/Brass-Era area. There will also be set-up time available early Saturday morning starting at 6:00am. The swap-meet...

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Here's a little more information. My friend's name is Logan Calkins, he works for Haggerty Insurance and is quite the "car buff", but he doesn't have a Model "T". His daughter is in the third grade. The school is actually in Vista CA. Any help would be greatly appreciated. Kind Regards, Bill

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Is there anyone in the San Diego area that would be willing to drive their Model "T" to a school to let the children see one close-up. A friend of mine's daughter is learning about Henry Ford and he asked me to see if anyone would be willing to bring their vehicle to the school for a "show and tell"...

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FORD "Buckeye" jack?

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Well, its been a week or so since my last up-date. Chickasha 2021 is behind us and I hope all are doing well after the Easter Holiday. There are just four short weeks 'til the Tulare Pre-War/Brass-Era inaugural swap meet. I'm very optimistic about the success of this event. The initial 200 spaces ar...

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I guess I'm another one of those guys that never grew up, (although I am getting older). The name comes from the car I drive; a 1967 Pontiac GTO. Its the car I drove to high school and just couldn't ever even think of getting rid of it. (it has over 300,000 miles on it now).

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That's good news Chris!! Stop by my vendor spaces and I'll fill your truck and empty your pockets!!!!

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Interesting "over-sized" tires/wheels!!

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Thank you "Freighter Jim" for starting a new thread about "what you're going to bring". I was going to do that this morning, but I'll just add to yours! I'll have 8 spaces along row "H", four on each side of the row. That's 6400 square feet of vendor space and I'll fill half of it with lots of neat ...

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Get your spaces early, BUT!! There is plenty of room for expanding the field!! The pre-war "grid" currently has 200 spaces. We can expand that grid to 400, 600, 800, and on and on and on!!! All spaces are "good" spaces. Don't be bashful, let's fill up the whole 600 acres!!! Let's have some fun! Kind...

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The TT sold for $5500.00 and the "1916" cut-off went for $3500.00. Plus 8 1/2 percent sales tax and 18 percent buyer's premium!!

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I'll look through my stuff, I bought some early floor boards a few months ago and I'll see if the trim is still attached.

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John, Thank you for the response. I too have a hard time trying to "balance" the mid-week move-in stuff. I truly want to make this event enjoyable for all. The actual event will be on Friday, Saturday, Sunday. Move-in will be encouraged on Thursday or Friday, but it will be "available" as early as W...

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I realize we are still planning the 2021 event, but I wanted to give you a "Save the Date" advance notice for the 2022 event. It will be April 22, 23, 24, 2022. That is Friday, Saturday, Sunday with "move-in" dates as early as Wednesday. The event will be held in conjunction with the California Anti...

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Here's the latest on the "Bakersfield"/Tulare, Brass Era Pre-War Swap Meet: I'm very pleased with the response, so far, about the number of people reserving their spaces. I encourage you to continue to make plans to attend this new venue. There is plenty of room to expand the field so don't be shy a...

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OK, here's my last "guess". The photo is taken in a residential setting in 1948, but I don't see any power lines or telephone poles in the background. By 1948, most neighborhoods had visible power lines. This could be a rural neighborhood that is still "off the grid".

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The only other thing I can see that is "wrong" is the starting crank engaged in the crankshaft and not hanging straight down, again, that has nothing to do with the photo being taken in 1948. There is a fairly new 1946 Ford in the first photo, but not noticeable in the second picture.

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I saw the missing side light, the right door latch handle is horizontal in the first picture, but vertical in the second photo. It appears to have the one piece spindles, but a later front axle, notice the amount of clearance between the spindle and the axle. I don't know what that would have to do ...

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Hi Jerry, Like the passenger car parts, TT parts were up-dated/changed during production. There were at least 4 major changes in the car radius rods, (some people say there were as many as 8 versions). The TT had at least 2 versions. The one with the "continuous taper", (early), and one that was "st...

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Its been a few days and a lot has been happening. Here's the latest: We mailed the information packets to the 2019 Bakersfield vendors today. There were 195 vendors on that list. I tried to have the exact "Bakersfield" grid duplicated on the Tulare grounds. Unfortunately, that simply wasn't possible...

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As I stated earlier, I couldn't do anything about the dates for this year. I sincerely hope that both events can be successful this year and the dates can be sufficiently separated for next year. I am currently putting together information packets that will be sent to the 2019 Bakersfield vendors. I...

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The 2021 "Bakersfield" Swap Meet WILL be held this year on May 1st. The location is changed to the International Agri-Center in Tulare California. Tulare is approximately 50 miles north of Bakersfield on the 99 freeway. This is a fantastic venue and I'm sure you will appreciate the amenities. The en...

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2021/22 Bakersfield Swap Meet News:To Freighter Jim and all interested in the 2021/22 Bakersfield swap Meet. The ground work has been laid and we have confirmation that the "Bakersfield meet", this year, will be at the Tulare, (California), International Ag Center. This is a fantastic venue and I'm ...

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Hi Mark , I have several. I'm in central California. Give me a call and we can discuss the particulars. five five nine, 967, zero one one two. Regards, Bill

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Hi Mike, I have several, (I'll pick out a good one). The problem is, I'm in California and the shipping might be a little high. Give me a call and we can discuss the particulars, five five nine, 967, zero one one two. Regards, Bill

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I found one this morning if you still need one. Contact me and we can discuss the "particulars". Regards, Bill

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I have access to an all original late 1911/early 1912 with all the original murphy fasteners in their original locations. I could probably take detailed pictures with measurements. The car does have the fore-doors installed, but it also has the two-piece fire-wall. The fastener locations should be t...

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The shape of the cross-shaft is also different. the "corners" leading to the loop are sharper on the early ones. All that being said, I have a complete set-up I'd be willing to sell and the brake handle is not attached to the cross-shaft which might make shipping a little easier. Send me a message a...

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I believe I have a few of those felloes. This is Bill in Visalia California. The shipping will probably more than what I'm asking for the parts!! Call me at five five nine 967- zero one one two.

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I have several bronze plates available, call, text, or e-mail me. five five nine- nine six seven-0112

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I didn't read all the texts, but as to the make of the two trucks in the picture. The truck on the left, (with the crane), is a Fageol. That's the only make with a hood of that design, note the large louvers on the top of the hood. (They also made tractors with the same style hood). The one on the r...

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Hi Ray, This is Bill Bennett in Visalia CA give me a call about the carburetor (559) nine six seven- zero one one two

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I have to give my "two cents worth" on this subject. Many years ago, when rebuilding my first Model T rear-end, I found the same"problem". I discounted it as a felt washer that was ground up and found its way into the rollers. I no longer think that is the case. I've looked at and handled countless ...

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I am cautiously responding to this post. A very close friend is handling Phil Mino's estate. Currently we are working on a complete inventory. At this time nothing is really for sale. Please be patient. We'll let you know when we are ready to start selling items. The 1911 car is in a secure location...

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If you are in the area and want to see these cars on the track, they will be at the Indy race track on August 1st. through the 4th. Then at Laguna Seca on August 15th through 18th. These cars will not just be sitting in the pits for show, they WILL be on the track at speed!! We are going to be givin...

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Will, I have a complete Bosch front plate with the original distributor and a VW distributor that the conversion has been started on. The VW distributor needs a little more work to complete the conversion. The original distributor is complete with cap and rotor. The gears and special cam gear nut is...

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