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This is like changing wheel bearings and not doing a wheel alignment. Most of the axles are bent. Therefore your car is not aligned. If you can find someone with the gauges and press to correct your axle, you will be able to drive your car with less fear. I have the gauges, tools, and parts to strai...

It is important to look back on posts on this subject. The steering column is secured at it's base. The quadrant MUST be riveted properly so that the tube does not twist. If it does, you will get inaccurate and mushy steering. Very dangerous.

I am amazed every time I see one of these collections and wonder how they can grow to that size in one's active years. Yet I find hope and inspiration that these cars and parts will continue to supply our hobbies.

Steve,
I am in Kelowna, Contact me through this email. I'm sure I can offer some thoughts and help with the Model T in some way.
Ken Buhler

Hello Mike,
I sent an email.
Ken Buhler

Hello Dan,
I emailed also

Somewhere near 20-25% of most groups of parts are not worth fixing. If you can strip and magna flux the blocks you have, you will be able to decide.

I do appreciate that we can experiment with ideas of how to do things, and we often come up with improvements which can change the hobby. In this case, you can pre paint the metal parts and put the wheel together as the factory did, and focus on a correct running wheel. Then touch up the wood fitmen...

It seems that someone might have been doing it then too.
Ken Buhler

I agree that commitment to membership fosters a stronger sense of community, and that can't be bad.
Ken Buhler

I just submitted this on the site: I think this is a great idea. I have a few thoughts turning within. I hope we could encourage members who are artisans in their own right, who make or do things we need, and support them. My concern is the need to draw the lines now as to what this will look like s...

I think this is a great idea. I have a few thoughts turning within. I hope we could encourage members who are artisans in their own right, who make or do things we need, and support them. My concern is the need to draw the lines now as to what this will look like soon.
Thank you.
Ken Buhler

That is brilliant Adam. I really enjoy the humor shared on the forum.

Richard,
My concern is that that without the measurements, the buyer doesn’t really know what they are getting. I apologize if I offended you. It was not my intent.

Richard, You really need to go back and look at what you are presenting as NOS. To me, those bushings clearly show being reshaped after installation. I'm going to go out on a limb here to ask what I think should be criteria on this site along with strict requirement to describe items fairly. Please ...

Herman Kohnke and Jack Putnam are reputed to have been the two best builders of Model T engines in North America. You should look back to Hermans' post: Model T Transmission rebuild, The Way We Do It July 20,2013. 172 pages of "pay attention to detail and share with others" Link http://www.mtfca.com...

This is my Canadian bracket, if any one would like more detail, I'm here.

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Modeltmike wrote: ↑
Sun Dec 06, 2020 4:50 am
Is it worth $135?

When thinking of values, I jokingly show my wrist out with a ghost watch on and ask, "How long will it take you to make it?"

Mine is two full wraps of brass with a full solder coat on the exterior and covering the seam but does not appear to have any between layers or inside.
Ken Buhler

Charles, There are several previous discussions on this subject that may be of good value to you if you care to do your homework. If your tank does not leak, you could be able to get through this. Stan Howe had a contribution as did several others. Toss in the 100 drywall screws BUT count them, crea...

Would like to purchase a nice rear taper leaf spring. Jonathan Bodine Jonathan, It is more helpful if you state your focus in the title. For practice, you can go to the top right corner of your post to the pencil. It will open and enable you to change what you have written. Then change the title to...

Bob, If you don't find any locally, I have some.

Now that I have reconnected with what I have, it makes sense that I buy what I need or trade pieces if they are out there. Mine is mostly complete. Your set is beautiful. Given a bounty, I would buy yours. Our dollar exchange is always a factor. This is what I have and need. Do you know of any parts...

Matt,
I would like the top middle one with the coil looking pedal please.

Hello Ron,
I have over 50 coils in varying conditions. I live just a squeak north of the 49th and just south of the Igloos. If you send me your # I will call you to discuss the logistics. Now that you are near the same border, shipping might work.
Ken Buhler

Hello Tim,
I would like to discuss these with you. I have an incomplete set, need some parts, and have extra parts but may need to buy yours and sell the extras.
Would you please connect with me?
Ken Buhler

Ken Buhler wrote: ↑
Mon Dec 28, 2020 8:57 pm

Ken Buhler wrote: ↑
Tue Dec 22, 2020 9:02 pm
I would like to buy drag links and good late radius rods.
Ken Buhler

Hi Dennis, Could you please respond to my messages?
Thank you,
Ken Buhler

Ken Buhler wrote: ↑
Tue Dec 22, 2020 9:02 pm
I would like to buy drag links and good late radius rods.
Ken Buhler

Oops, I should have looked back. But we got the party started!

The frame was stamped for bumper mount bolts in production. I think all of my 26-27 frames are the same. It looks like the braces were made for both bumperettes or full face bars. The cross brace is correct for what I have. It is to stop the side swing/shake of the short ones that would not happen w...

Steven, I am interested in this tool but I need more knowledge of its requirements, capabilities, and method of use. If others show interest, take their names but I would like to have first option.
Thank you,
Ken Buhler

I want to send Happy Birthday wishes to our wise friend and mentor Stan Howe. Stan, I hope this next year keeps you in great health and good humor.
(This might be a prelude to asking you to kiss my OF and only that!)
Ken Buhler

Second part.
My front bumper braces are the same as the ones posted by Steven Sebaugh.

Sorry for the delay. These are the bumperettes I mentioned earlier.
More images in next message.

I would like to buy drag links and good late radius rods.
Ken Buhler

Add one to my growing pile. Thank you Bob.
Ken Buhler

I bought a Canadian Roadster in 1982 that showed all indications of being unmolested/original. It is registered as a 1926, (not that - that proves year of production), Engine is #C681091. It came with wire wheels, nickel radiator shell, headlight crossbar, side curtain insert rings on the doors, and...

Susan, I remember the day you called me to welcome me to the club. I paused and asked "Is this the real Susan Yaeger?" You gave me a warm welcome and I thank you for your sincerity and dedication to our hobby. I hope the time ahead is as kind to you as you have been to us.
Ken Buhler

I would like to reserve this pending more pictures and communication. Too late in the day.
Ken Buhler

You just found your best connection. Look at Hanks car.
Ken

Try to find a local auto body person who knows how to form sheet metal, through a near or local car club. That is a significant but not large repair. It looks like a nice car to start with. You are fortunate that it is not "the rot". First, if the fabric is out, use a thin hacksaw blade or other too...

The top was built on a jig at the upholstery department with the rear panel left long for installation. After pulling into shape, it was trimmed.
Ken Buhler

I will buy it Bob.
Ken Buhler

That is absolutely beautiful Hank. If it was within reach, I would be at your door yesterday. Who signed the hood?
Ken Buhler

I would like to have the original set.
Thank you,
Ken Buhler

I have a very nice front seat rear panel but I don't know the year. Please show a photo of what it looks like.
Ken Buhler

Hello Dennis, email sent.
Ken Buhler

Hello Dennis, I sent an email July 28, did you get it?
Ken Buhler

I have a few sets of new valves that I bought from Specialized Antique Auto Parts In Houston in 1983 if you or anyone else is interested.
Ken Buhler

May I be your first? I will be honored to have another piece of your work Jack.
Thank you,
Ken Buhler

At some time it WILL be dealt with. It is important that we have an intervener to secure history and supply at that time.

Most important Ben is, are they what I described? I am not interested in anything less. My doors are any ones dream find. Please send me your contact info off forum so I can call you. Thank you,
Ken Buhler

One more time.

I would like the choke levers and the control rod.
Thanks Bob,
Ken Buhler

I received mine, they're beautiful. Compared to one I recently received from a vendor, there is a significant difference in the letter spacing and quality of finish. I will remain suspect of more recent reproductions. Darels' plates have a sharper, more defined stamp. It would be good to protect tha...

Clean the surface by bead blast or sand blast and lay a coating of JB Weld on the pitted area. When cured, sand down to surface and you will be good for years. JB Weld can be used to surface deep pitted sheet metal. I have used it with great success many times. Ken

Email sent. Ken

Hello Darel,
I would like to have two 26-27 ones.
Ken Buhler

I have Dans' tools and inserts, Jacks' frame, the proper guides and a press. I have been straightening them with very good results. You can contact me to look at how we can make this work. Shipping from eastern Canada to the Okanogan Valley should not be a deal breaker. My postal code is V1W 2X6. Ke...

Right on Harold, I have been working with reproduction Ford parts in my restoration work since 1977 when many of the Ford parts came from Argentina where the molds remained from Model T and A Production. Many were inaccurate and quality control was sub standard. Taiwan was one of the other manufactu...

This seat has a profile of 16" W x 20 1/2" H x 3" and 11 3/4" between mounts. The quality suggests it came from a comparatively expensive vehicle. I should have posted this ten years ago when we had many more active senior members. Thank you for any input.
Ken Buhler

How about buy a new one and support the one who makes it?

I got this old one from behind a shop with rusty scabs and bent legs. I ground and sandblasted it, then new powder coat, gun, proportioning valve and the other stuff. It has a bright light, vacuum, and three doors. I had the extension made so I can do bumpers or driveshaft tubes. The basket is just ...

Hello Mark,
I will buy # two and #four from the left if they are available.
Ken Buhler

Hello Mark,
Could I buy the one on the left? It could then be included in the order that Dave is working on.
Thank you, Ken Buhler

Right on Michael, Every thing about these cars is about flexibility. Perhaps think: Yoga, or Tai chi.

Ryan,
That quadrant is toast, the teeth in the area for final pull/tight are worn gone. George Moir has them in your city in Spruce Grove. I think it is fair to ask about the hardness of the teeth.

Hi Dennis,
I sent you an email on July 26 about radius rods, did you receive it?
Best regards,
Ken Buhler

I am at risk of being OT but I plea. I don't understand when we have receipts for say $18,000 plus dollars for parts and an obvious $15,00 plus in labour and paint (yes paint is maybe $1,000 or more) that we should sell that car for $15-18,000. If we build a $10,000 dollar car, that's it. But if we ...

Please, don't powder coat parts thinking you are improving the value or the quality of what you are selling. Powder coat cannot be spot repaired. If what you are selling is your interpretation of "install ready" and is not, the buyer must sandblast to remove the powder coat, repair, and repaint.

Ignacio, I am reverse engineering a 1927 roadster, in that I am documenting all of the measurements of everything as I go. What I have found so far is that the designers did everything on a graph. Vertical, horizontal, and arc. I have found that it is safe to say that all of the measurements can be ...

Please, no adjustable spanners! those are for the farm when we don't have wrenches. They are the cause of rounded nut and bolt edges.

Thank you for checking in Hap, we have not met but I feel as though we have through this forum. I am glad to know that you are well. Good health to you and I hope to hear from you as you choose.
Ken Buhler

Wonderful! Thank you.

I will buy it John.

I may have misread. I looked up Waddingtons Street rod and Restoration Center on Blakely Rd. Castlemaine Vic. Right below the street view photo the red bar says permanently closed. I apologize if I inadvertently created alarm.

This caught my interest so I went looking and found a note on their site that said "Closed permanently" Hopefully the dies will become available. I see a lot of business there. Tom Rootlieb, could you do this?

I have a pair of perfect, mint, stored indoors, 1926 front doors and need the same condition 1927 doors. My doors do not however have the zinc rings in the side curtain holes. I pack and ship things for my moving business so I can make the box for return shipping. Fairness and honesty guide my life....

I have some,
Please email me and we can look at what I have.
Ken Buhler

Chad, you do not want to be using the one with the notch. That is from a washer that got loose and cut a groove.

Daniel, We have so many adhesives available now, we often don't need to drill holes. Research which adhesive would apply for your task. If you glue to a painted surface, the substrate must be secure by proper process. Auto body steel panels are being glued on in the repair process and hold structura...

Atlas Lathe.jpg I am blessed to have met a nice 93 year old man who decided to hang up his guns and lighten his load. He certainly did not use it much. This Atlas 12 - 36 is from about March 1981 at the end of production. He saved the original manual in mint condition, many South Bend 1938 Bulletin...

I am very grateful to have recently found a barely used Atlas 12 36 lathe from the end of production in 1981. It has the dual belts and motor in the cabinet. It came with many tools and attachments. Now I need to spend a few weeks with you Stan to learn the way! Plus an update of your instrument rep...

Yes Please, will call you Friday,

Email sent

Scraping bottom can work, but I'm not sure it is endearing. I think it is time for buyers to appreciate the fair value of what they are looking for. I feel that it is an insult to the seller for the buyer to outright reject the offer without at least acknowledging what was done. I'm waiting for the ...

I think Tom is trying to tell you he is now writing from Ohio.

Herman was always kind and helpful In the conversations I had with him. He never expressed a need to end our time, and always invited me to call him again. I had hoped to speak with him again soon. There was a man who was not afraid of telling you how he felt and I thanked him for that. For those of...

In a moment of panic, I confused myself. Thank you Mark for your consideration and thoughtfulness.
Thank you Scott for correcting me.

Hello Scott,
Please look to our emails of March 7. I hope you still have one.
Ken

Hello Dennis, Did you get my email?
Ken

Thank you for such a valuable experience, to learn from the collective knowledge and wisdom in an area many of us do not totally understand.
I'm in and grateful.

Hello Dennis, email sent.

I'll take #1 if it doesn't sell.

Email sent.

Some time ago I called the tech dept. at JB Weld to discuss uses and limitations of the product. They say we can use it to build up deeply pitted parts like the neck and even deeply pitted sheet metal. I will be doing some on my runabout trunk side panels inside. Clean blast first.

What do they look like?

Hello Scott, Where do these screws apply? Are there different models of the OF?

Hello Bill, I re-sent the email to you.
Ken Buhler

If the Fed cut off foreign aid to Nigeria (if they do) until they fix this, would it help?

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