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Back together, waiting for re-read install.

I got it back together; thanks! I did a little YouTube plating while it was apart. All you need is vinegar, salt, some nickel and a phone charger. I masked the sanded (most of) the pits out, masked the threads with some paraffin, and plugged it in. I'm pleased with the results, for a twenty dollar i...

Sadness....

Copy all: Heat, cool, pry. Heat, cool, crimp.

As luck would have it, I ran out of acetelyne before I got the first side hot.

I'll have to refill.
I guess I put the felt anti-rattlers half way between the levers and where the rods come out of the column, right?

R/ Roger.

Hello all,

How on earth do I get the old levers off the steering gear case and still be able to put the new ones back on?
Thanks in advance.

R/ Roger.

The column is out of the car.
The heads are ground off the bottoms of the rivits.
I'll try drilling down a little bit.
What's the correct terminology for the notched semi-circle under the steering wheel that controls the motion of the spark and gas levers?

R/ Roger.

I'm replacing the spark and gas levers:
I've filed the heads off the bottom side of the quadrant rivets but can't seem to knock them out. Is there a secret to doing this?
Thanks in advance.
R/ Roger.

Still looking for a set of bars...

See you all there!

Sorry Sunny, it sold to a guy in Sweden.

I'd like to contact the vendor who was selling used and rebuilt steering columns at Luray last year: is he on this forum?

Thanks,

R/ Roger.

How about $2.50?

R/ Roger.

Sold pending payment.

I found this little guy in with some other stuff I bought.
Five bucks plus postage in a padded envelope.

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R/ Roger.

I found these among some other stuff I bought.

Five bucks plus postage in a padded envelope.

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R/ Roger.

Dang. Too slow.

Here are the parts I took off: The drag link is a little wavy but the tire \rod is really curved! I found a straight tie rod in the pile and I'm putting the better end and ball on it. I found a better drag link too, but it's not perfect so I think I'll reinforce it anyway. Spruce-and-cord would be c...

Brad,

I'll take it! I sent you an email.

R/ Roger.

All,

I'll get the front wheels off and let you know what I find, thanks!

R/ Roger.

I was out for a drive today and as I came in to a left curve it felt like my drag link flexed or bowed, momentarily causing loose steering and tight puckering. The link doesn't look bent. Maybe this is why old racers tied spruce spars to their steering linkages? I once reinforced some early running ...

I recently got an original accessory front bumper for my Roadster and I love it!
Now I'm looking for the back one.
Rusty and pitted is good.

Dan,
Was it old-car-owner-virus?

R/ Roger.

SOLD. Thank you!!

Dan,
Do you still have two of these?
R/Roger.

Over 200 views and no hits...

How about fifty bucks plus postage? USPS tells me around $25 east coast and around $35 as far as texas.

R/ Roger.

Too much?

How about twenty bucks plus postage?

R/ Roger.

I am looking for enough stuff to do the fronts. I have nothing yet.

R/ Roger.

For your early, above axle car.

How about $75 plus postage. This item will NOT fit in a flat rate box.

R/ Roger.

Gently used, with roller.

How about thirty bucks plus postage? It will fit in a small flat rate box.

R/ Roger.

Norm,
Thank you for the tips and detais. The parts should be here by the weekend

R/ Roger.

Thanks all,
I'll order the parts and give it a go!
R/ Roger

I need to replace my low speed notch and pedal support.
I have to remove the hogs head from the car, right?
There doesn't seem to be enough room to get the hogs head out.
Do I have to lift the body off my Improved Roadster to replace the notch?

I got this far today and ran it conservatively. The clutch slips a little when I pull the throttle last 4 oclock.
I adjusted the clutch fingers and will take another trip after re-torquing in the morning.

It seems to require a special head gasket, maybe for bigger valves. Does anyone know of a source for these gaskets?

As always, thanks!

R/ Roger.

[attachment=0]My 1910 1946 low.jpg[/attachment I am at the wheel. September 29, 1946. I bought my T the day before for $125. I was 14 at the time. Still own the T, it is in my garage I AND THE MODEL T ARE THE ONLY ONES LEFT. The last of the others to go was my little brother, who is pictured sittin...

That is amazing!

Getting ready for a quick spring...

Ok, thanks. I have a rough driver that needs 27 Ohio tags. Let me know!

Got any 27's?

My lizard ran great. I could keep up with the A's on tour.

I wish I'd pulled before sold the car.

Thanks anyway, Hank!

Tom; I sent you a PM.

R/ Roger.

WTB: Useable 6:1 cylinder head for a T driver. Need not be pretty.

Thanks Scott.

Anyway, Thanks everybody for the help.

R/ Roger.

Well, after several attempts I have achieved limited success. I used Permatex #2 on chevron-shaped crack in the top of the valve chamber between 2 and 3. It had been previously coated with marine-tex from inside the valve chamber. I went in through the oval hole in the deck surface, first with evapo...

Do any of you know if the Briscoe 'crown' hub caps and gas caps were plated or painted?

Thanks.

R/ Roger.

Very cool! Thanks for posting!

Durn.

What is this SNOOP you speak of?

R/ Roger.

I thought I could see all the cracks... I fixed one chevron-shaped crack on the roof of the valve box (previously puttied), one long crack (previously brazed) running through the center freeze plug above the valve box, one under the fan, and one rear of the water inlet on the drivers side (previousl...

Hi guys, It looks like I'm going to have to sell the big truck. :cry: It's been a 4 year project; Kind of a mutt, but it runs and drives fine, new 12v negative ground wiring, all the lights work, BUNCHES of new parts, clear Virginia title. Anybody interested at $6500.oo before I put it on eBay? The ...

Dang. Strike one. I located and sealed 4 cracks. Some had been brazed up, some puttied. I had to use a composite head gasket to put the new (good) head on. When I re-torqued it this morning; more water in the valve chamber!! :cry: It's a durn shame too; hardened seats, stainless valves, adjustable l...

I found some water in my lifter galley, and an old repair in the water jacket between 2 & 3. The repair is oil-colored and lifting around the edges. I can't tell if its JB Weld or Marine Tex. One of the freeze plugs is covered in white epoxy; pretty sure that's Marine tex. it will be impossible to g...

I guess I'll leave the wheels black for now; I can't un-paint them later... 20191116_093917.jpg 20190725_071906.jpg The white wagon is a '95 Roadmaster. It's a little rusty. I got it from WV for the tan leather interior to put in my gold '96 Roadmaster. My son drives the white car now. The gold wago...

Thanks. It's a fun car!
The family wants me to paint the wheels red, like I did on the big truck. What do you guys think?

R/ Roger.

Getting the Roadster dialed in: We logged over 50 miles, including 2 ten-mile runs at 40+ mph. Top speed was 45. Dog didn't ride the whole day, but he had a good time!

Well, I got some gas and went driving today. I'm going to do it again tomorrow too!

So far so good; two whole turns and the pedal operates like it should. I took the cover off to make sure I wasn't shredding bands, and took up a couple turns on the brake as well. I guess I just had them too loose. While the cover was off, I pushed the car back a few feet, then forward: The flywheel...

I have not replaced the clutch spring or notch. I'll try adjusting the low band little by little tonight. Thank you all for your help!

I Re-lined my trans bands today. After a 3 or 4 mile trip the low speed pedal began to stick down. I had to pull it up with my toe, then it would pop up. What'd I do wrong?

R/ Roger.

Yes. The hack has gone to its new home. Thanks, and Thank you Forum!

R/ Roger.

Sold.

Santa came early. Anyone need these take-offs?
Two are very cracked, two less cracked but stone-bruised. Four rim liners, three metal-stem tubes.
Good for rollers.
How about fourty bucks for the set, buyer pays shipping?

..and overflow tube.

What have you got?

R/ Roger.

Which are more highly recommend, Lucas (from Snyder's) or Universal brand?

This truck is sold, pending payment.

Thank you.

R/ Roger.

Jay,
The hack is presently garaged in West Point Virginia, 23181.
R/ Roger.

Thanks Adam, I think it's the deal-of-the-week for somebody too.

R/ Roger.

1.jpg 6.jpg 2.jpg 2.jpg *UNRESTORED, with early 17 features. *Mostly complete, running, driving piece of history. Starts on mag (warm). *5 freshly rebuilt coils. *Looks like ones in the Martin Parry catalog; it might be a Martin or a Parry but I can’t find a tag. *Removable second-row seating. *Woo...

Thanks Dan, that's exactly what I was looking for!

R/ Roger.

I'm having some challenges with my 27 project: I'm not sure if the windshield frames are distorted or if the top clamps are spaced incorrectly. Can anybody post the correct measurement/distance between the top of the sanctions where the top clamps go?
Thanks in advance.

R/ Roger.

That's what I was thinking. Thanks.

Roger.

All,

How snug should the bendix stop nut fit in the starter casting?
Mine binds. Shouldn't it spin freely?
Thanks.

Roger.

I put a new top on the '17 last Saturday.

Thanks Allan, that's what I was looking for!

R/ Roger.

I'm almost ready to put the top material on my hack.
I'm ordering material from Witmer Coach.
What do I use for padding; Cotton duck? Cotton batting? Nothing?
Thanks in advance.

modelt46 wrote: ↑
Thu Aug 29, 2019 11:19 am
I can beat that. I still drive my first car, a 1910 T touring. I am 87 and bought my car when I was 14 in 1946. Sept.28, 1946. PAID $125. I WILL POST PICKS.

I'd like to see some "then-and-now" pictures!

Wait, wasn't 125 a lot for a 36 year old car back then? (before my time)

Excellent, Thank you all!

R/ Roger.

guys,

My cw/ccw dyslexia has me confused; do I need these for my clamp-on American Bosch distributor, or do I just make a longer spark rod?
Thanks in advance (ha!)

R/ Roger.

I'll take them!!
I sent you a pm. It said successful, but it's still in the outbox?
Please invoice me with preferred payment to zip code 23181?
Thanks.

Roger.

Wow.
I hope to get there someday!

Very cool! Thanks for sharing!

-Roger.

surveyking wrote: ↑
Thu Jun 27, 2019 10:33 pm
Hank, When you refer to "mounting the magnet on the outside", the outside of what the transmission cover, case or screen?

I was wondering that too. Maybe on the door, so you can remove and clean it?

Very nice!

Thanks for the pointers! I have those books around here somewhere; I need to dig them out.

Has anyone put bigger valves in a Model T block? How big can you go? Are there any articles on it out there?

And where can I read more about it?

So; how much larger can you go with intake and exhaust valves?

Adam, those are more than I wanted to spend.
Joe, do you have top and bottom?

For a driver.
Please PM with photos and price.
Thanks.

-Roger.

But we can shop at 0800 on Friday, yes?

What are the first four digits of the serial number and the asking price?

I need a high hood, rusty and brown! But not 26/27.

Snyder's lists them too, and the reverse extender. I bid the original ones up to the cost of new ones, so the new ones are looking better now!

Dang. Thanks anyway!

Thanks Charlie, I'm watching them!

Brad and Rajo; please let me know what you find.

Thanks!!

-Roger.

Thanks guys!

I wonder why that car has 3 wire wheels and one wood wheel?

Rajo; yes, the extender for the reverse pedal to make it taller.

Brad; yes, the extender to make early pedals more like 26/7 low and brake pedals.

I have really big feet. They make driving the '17 a challenge!

Worn and rusty, all three pedals. What do you have?

R/ Roger.

I might have one.. I'll see if I can find it.

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