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by 26TRoadster
Fri Nov 04, 2022 10:11 pm
Forum: Classifieds - Parts
Topic: straps for gas tank
Replies: 5
Views: 1794

Re: straps for gas tank

To the top
by 26TRoadster
Sun Jan 16, 2022 12:45 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: OT - All weather car cover suggestions needed
Replies: 8
Views: 2540

Re: OT - All weather car cover suggestions needed

I have been using California extreme weather waterproof covers with no issues. They work. Cost is about $400+ now. I just noticed how old this post was. Sorry
by 26TRoadster
Sun Jan 16, 2022 12:38 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Early Brush Painting?
Replies: 27
Views: 7450

Re: Early Brush Painting?

Didnt know that. I brushed a set of wood wheels that came out really good 5 or 6 years ago
by 26TRoadster
Sat Nov 13, 2021 11:23 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: What have you done with your T in November
Replies: 53
Views: 14117

Re: What have you done with your T in November

Changed the freeze plug thats been leaking a while on the 26 rpu, put fuel stabil in the gas, started it up, changed the oil. Rebuilt a carb for my 26 coupe I havent worked on in 3 years. Going to make progress on it this winter.
by 26TRoadster
Sun Oct 10, 2021 1:10 am
Forum: Classifieds - Parts
Topic: Possible source for 26/27 Roadster top irons
Replies: 13
Views: 4606

Re: Possible source for 26/27 Roadster top irons

I bought mine off ebay about 5 or 6 years ago with a new never mounted top and perfect bows/frame.. It was a last kind of a last chance purchase for my 26rpu because I had been looking for several years and was tired of looking..
by 26TRoadster
Sat Oct 02, 2021 11:40 pm
Forum: Services
Topic: Just some carb eye candy
Replies: 20
Views: 19824

Re: Just some carb eye candy

Nice work :D
by 26TRoadster
Thu Sep 30, 2021 4:51 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: 26 coupe T cover
Replies: 0
Views: 860

26 coupe T cover

I have used California Car Covers for 20+ years but my last one didnt fit well and of course it was expensive. Bigger issue when it was new we contacted the company and the response was like going to Mcdonalds drive thru. No help at all. What company makes a form fitting car cover besides california...
by 26TRoadster
Fri Sep 24, 2021 3:42 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Shorpy, Memphis, 1910
Replies: 3
Views: 1586

Re: Shorpy, Memphis, 1910

WOW, I wold love to be looking in a gun store looking for another 1890 Winchester rifle :D chambered in 22short at 1910 prices.. :D
by 26TRoadster
Sun Sep 19, 2021 12:43 am
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: What have you done on your T - September
Replies: 24
Views: 6434

Re: What have you done on your T - September

Drained the fuel from my 26 roadster pu after letting it sit for 2 years with a car cover over it. I forgot to drain carb and tank when i covered it, so the carb was a mess. Cleaned and rebuilt the carb. Started after 5 turns. I am changing the oil in it tomorrow and putting a freeze plug in it noti...
by 26TRoadster
Tue Apr 14, 2020 10:33 am
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Ford marked pliers
Replies: 10
Views: 5617

Re: Ford marked pliers

I never use mine. Mine are in the tool box.
by 26TRoadster
Mon Apr 13, 2020 6:47 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Today's Social Distancing Video
Replies: 451
Views: 155955

Re: Today's Social Distancing Video

What a great ride
by 26TRoadster
Tue Nov 19, 2019 9:36 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Timer issue???
Replies: 8
Views: 3958

Timer issue???

When i increase the timing in the car the engine doesn't speed up. Everything outside moves but the engine timing doesn't seem to increase when i move the lever in the car. Help. Thanks in advance for the help.
by 26TRoadster
Tue Nov 12, 2019 1:14 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: big freeze
Replies: 30
Views: 11328

Re: big freeze

We had a little snow last night in N. Ga and temps fell from 59 yesterday to 20s this morning. My model Ts and A s are ready for the cold. All have anti freeze.
by 26TRoadster
Tue Nov 12, 2019 1:08 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: 10 Nov 1775. Happy birthday Marines
Replies: 4
Views: 3038

Re: 10 Nov 1775. Happy birthday Marines

Happy 244th Birthday Marines.
by 26TRoadster
Sun Nov 03, 2019 8:12 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: And this tractor in Arizona...
Replies: 11
Views: 6408

Re: And this tractor in Arizona...

Wow thats cool.
by 26TRoadster
Mon Aug 26, 2019 10:22 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: NH carburetor questions
Replies: 15
Views: 6749

Re: NH carburetor questions

NH is a super easy build. I like them and haven't had one that didn't run good after a build.
by 26TRoadster
Mon Aug 26, 2019 10:18 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Show us your TT
Replies: 63
Views: 26535

Re: Show us your TT

What great trucks and stories. I love Tt s but have no more room.
by 26TRoadster
Sun Aug 25, 2019 9:32 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Up and running
Replies: 5
Views: 3718

Re: Up and running

Sounds great. Responsive.
by 26TRoadster
Wed Aug 07, 2019 10:04 am
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Enclosed Trailer Winch Questions
Replies: 10
Views: 5782

Re: Enclosed Trailer Winch Questions

Jim, thanks for all the info. I plan to get it done Saturday. Thanks for the advise from all.
by 26TRoadster
Tue Aug 06, 2019 9:36 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Enclosed Trailer Winch Questions
Replies: 10
Views: 5782

Re: Enclosed Trailer Winch Questions

Jim, should i put any other support under the trailer floor to bolt through, for additional support. I am only hauling model A coupes and model T s Thanks for your help
by 26TRoadster
Mon Aug 05, 2019 6:12 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Langs
Replies: 15
Views: 7484

Re: Langs

I buy from Lands and their service is #1.
by 26TRoadster
Sun Aug 04, 2019 2:43 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Oil change ?
Replies: 28
Views: 10680

Re: Oil change ?

I change them all in the fall and the spring. I use super tech (Walmart) oil year around. I know thats a hot topic but as long as its clean oil. IMO
by 26TRoadster
Sun Aug 04, 2019 2:14 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Enclosed Trailer Winch Questions
Replies: 10
Views: 5782

Enclosed Trailer Winch Questions

Just down sized my enclosed trailer from 32 ft to new 24 ft. I haul model Ts 26pu, 27 roadster and 30 model A coupe. So nothing heavy but trying to outfit this trailer without breaking the bank. Still working on retirement. Any issues with the HF badland and what size winch has any else had good ser...
by 26TRoadster
Fri Jul 05, 2019 11:28 am
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Old Photo - the Irma Hotel
Replies: 11
Views: 5752

Re: Old Photo - the Irma Hotel

Great pic.
by 26TRoadster
Thu Jul 04, 2019 6:47 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Help with this mess
Replies: 13
Views: 6900

Re: Help with this mess

My 26 rpu does it and I wipe it off when I change the oil. No problems yet.
by 26TRoadster
Thu Jul 04, 2019 6:44 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Western Auto Supply “Wizard” spark plugs
Replies: 6
Views: 3965

Re: Western Auto Supply “Wizard” spark plugs

I had old NOS Firestone plugs IN MY 27 and they never ran good. I put repop champions in and they look and run great.
by 26TRoadster
Thu Jul 04, 2019 6:37 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Odds of getting stolen
Replies: 23
Views: 10095

Re: Odds of getting stolen

I have had a moto meter stolen off (1988) Model A but nobody has ever bothered my cars in 40 years of trips. I have a 2 freinds who have had really cars stolen and vandalized at event motels. They were compensated by there insurance.
by 26TRoadster
Thu Jul 04, 2019 6:29 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: planning to drive your T on July 4?
Replies: 26
Views: 10594

Re: planning to drive your T on July 4?

Plan was to take the grand kids for a ride but the ones who wanted the ride were out of town for a ball tournament and it just got now.
by 26TRoadster
Thu Jul 04, 2019 6:25 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Where Did People Buy Gasoline?
Replies: 8
Views: 4904

Re: Where Did People Buy Gasoline?

Not sure but we have 21 stations within 10 miles of town with less than 4000 people. None anything like what I remember gas stations looking like in my memory.
by 26TRoadster
Thu Jul 04, 2019 5:48 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Happy 4th of july
Replies: 8
Views: 4745

Re: Happy 4th of july

Happy Independence Day.
by 26TRoadster
Sun Feb 10, 2019 11:33 am
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Old Photo- Early Model TT
Replies: 3
Views: 2956

Re: Old Photo- Early Model TT

Great pic
by 26TRoadster
Sun Feb 10, 2019 11:20 am
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: When a novice drops a washer.......
Replies: 62
Views: 20873

Re: When a novice drops a washer.......

Wow. That's terrible. That would ruin a day
by 26TRoadster
Sat Jan 26, 2019 11:06 am
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Oil pan supports aftermarket
Replies: 3
Views: 2790

Oil pan supports aftermarket

Is there any real value in the aftermarket oil pan supports that hook on both sides of the frame and go under the oil pan? They didn't come factory just looking for opinions. Thanks in advance
by 26TRoadster
Sat Jan 26, 2019 10:36 am
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: OT Weather
Replies: 11
Views: 6400

Re: OT Weather

26 degreesin north Georgia today but calling for snow Tuesday. We will see but need to make a few preparations just in case.
by 26TRoadster
Sat Jan 26, 2019 10:33 am
Forum: Forum Support Questions
Topic: Can't Login with iphone
Replies: 11
Views: 10422

Re: Can't Login with iphone

I just tried with my s9 Android no issues and the wife iphone x. Both worked but had issues last week with a kindle fire. Using the kindle today no problems.
by 26TRoadster
Sat Jan 26, 2019 10:18 am
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Lets see your Speedster
Replies: 81
Views: 32548

Re: Lets see your Speedster

All really cool cars.
by 26TRoadster
Sat Jan 26, 2019 10:14 am
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: FJ - Is this tire repairable ?
Replies: 27
Views: 11588

Re: FJ - Is this tire repairable ?

If I was on the road all the time I wouldn't but I have in the past.
by 26TRoadster
Sat Jan 26, 2019 10:05 am
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: What Have You Done To Your T In January?
Replies: 80
Views: 35409

Re: What Have You Done To Your T In January?

Not as much as some of you for sure. Bought a accessory modified for my 26 rpu and dropped parts to be powder coated. Drove model A to dad's last week and will tomorrow. Maybe some actual real T work next month. Been spending more time planning on what I want to do in the spring that making it happe...
by 26TRoadster
Sat Jan 26, 2019 9:27 am
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Teflon Tape for Carb Fittings
Replies: 35
Views: 19302

Re: Teflon Tape for Carb Fittings

I use Teflon tape on carb fittings and have for 40+ years. I have used it on every drag car carb and nitrous oxide system I have used for close to 35 years with no issues. Now every carb (Holley) and NOS systems say to not use tape on the connections because of the possibility of getting a piece of ...
by 26TRoadster
Sat Jan 26, 2019 9:10 am
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Old Photo-Cool car not a Ford
Replies: 5
Views: 3514

Re: Old Photo-Cool car not a Ford

What type of car is it??
by 26TRoadster
Sat Jan 26, 2019 9:07 am
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: T and a T-bone
Replies: 5
Views: 3871

Re: T and a T-bone

Cool pic