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Have ya seen the price of beer lately? Now that really hurts!

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Thanks Greg. Appreciate your input.

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Thanks Russ thats what I needed. Check has been sent.

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Are there any photos or dimensions telling me where to install the speedometer head on a two piece firewall (early 1912)?

The hole for the cable has already been drilled in the floorboard so that sets the horizontal position. Im looking for info re the vertical placement.

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Thank you Wayne. Its been a journey.

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I am completing a 1912 commercial roadster that has a build date of Dec 1911. Im getting ready to have a top installed and need to know about the straps that hold the front top bow to either the windshield or front fender irons. My fender irons have integral holes for connecting the top straps sugge...

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Greg, the late calendar year 11 builds used a shorter steering column than the mid year 12s. Mine is a Dec 11 build and has the 11 length column, 23 1/2". It's original to the car. The mid year 12 used a 25 1/2" column.

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You did good, Tom. From the photos it looks like new tubing. Thanks for detailing the steps. I havent yet inspected mine to reveal any cracks. Ill save tis thread for future reference if there are.

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The only concern with using mounting pads is they lift the body a bit and may cause misalignment when securing the firewall to the frame. In my case I drilled the firewall bracket to frame holes after I mounted the body with the pads sandwiched between the body and the splash aprons. So no issue. Re...

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Thanks for the replies fellas.

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Tom did you repair and use your Automatic tubing. If so, howd you do it?

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Ive been given the name of Scott Henningsen in Salinas to make and install a top for my 12 roadster. Does anyone have any experience with him?
He'll need to shave the bows to fit the sockets and install a rear roll up panel with Murphy style fasteners. Looking for a near show quality top.

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How good are the new u joints offerd by the parts suppliers?

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Good to know Art!

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What I see in the photos wouldnt bother me.

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Cleaned and mounted the Fairbanks screw press I recently purchased on a bench I made for it. I need help making the fixtures that hold the centers if anyone has photos, dimensions etc.

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Speaking of pistons hitting the head, I had that problem fitting .080" OS pistons to a Ricardo head. Rather than machine the head, I turned down the top edges of the pistons. Solved the problem.

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Michael. I have a tool box I purchased many years ago for a 1912 roadster that never materialized It may be larger than the dimensions you were given. Id have to check. From memory its in resl good condition. Shipping from California would be expensive though. If interested I'll pull it out of my at...

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I have a good set of reamers but interested in the fixture
Here's photos of what I need .

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Rough surfaces will tear up lining before the metal surface smooths out. Think about transmission drums.
I've chewed up transmission linings by not filing and sanding smooth after turning on a lathe. I would get the brake drum surfaces as smooth as I could.

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Thanks Steve, it ruined my day!

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I accidentally dropped my KR Wison transmission jig and broke it. Looking for someone to expertly repair it. Any suggestions?

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As you know Ford specs allow up to 8 thou clearance. That seems excessive but I've not had problems at 5 thou clearance. When I reamed valve guides on my 10, I cut them for 1. 5 thou clearance and had sticky valves. I'm sure I was passing oil thru newly installed rings which had not seated, but when...

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Details tells me it's an original

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If the paint was applied thick enuf you can color sand with 1500 to 2000 grit or higher then buff it just as you would a single stage automotive paint. Only issue I see is whether the rattle can paint you used is touch enuf for the sanding and buffing. It probably is. Try it on an inconspicuous spot...

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Dan's method is definitely better than attempting to bore out the tube remnant like I did. Alignment of the backing plate is critical. John's suggestion of putting everything together before riveting is good advice.

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Makes sense

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Yeah, I got scammed and the guys were able to somehow copy my on line bank statement to "proove" they overpaid me. I called my bank and no such deposit existed. Since they got into my bank account and computer it took a week to change all financial accounts and all passwords etc. From now on I don't...

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Nice looking wheels, Greg. I know how much work is involved sealing, priming, topcoating, cut and color sanding and finally buffing out. Takes forever but the result is worth it. When you mount the tubes and tires, mount them from the inside of the wheels. You'll invariably have scratches to touch u...

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Dan and Robert's experience mirrors mine. It's also worth noting that many brake shoes are not round and the lining has high and low spots relative to the drum surface. I used Prussian blue to discover the rubbing spots and proceeded from there.

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You've always been helpful and a pleasure to deal with. Really sorry to hear this terrible news. If I can help out some way, let me know. Richard

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Received an email thru the website from a fellow stating he has one available and would send photos if I was interested but left no contact information to respond to. Yes I am interested. Please contact me again
Richard

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It just occurred to me that the shank keeper and corresponding holes in the shells may not be factory installed but done by some user down the road.
It doesn't make sense they wouldn't fit.

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That makes perfect sense since only the top of the fixture compresses. I was thinking about letting the reamer center the drum then clamp it like you said. I may use the lathe to take a small cut on the bushing to give the reamer a place to start, then align the drum on the bevel of the reamer. By t...

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Project completed.

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These photos show the two machined surfaces in the Wilson fixture trued with a flycutter. When cutting the outer surface, the bit is set close to the edge of the machined surface that holds the transmission drum. The fixture is turned with the rotary table while the flycutter is moving. The alignmen...

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More work accomplished. The first photo shows the alignment of the rotary table. The alignment rod (the third) was long enough to allow mounting the rotary table, the chuck and Wilson fixture on the bed when finished. The vertical travel on the mill drill is only 5 inches requiring raising the head ...

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Last year I purchased a KR Wilson transmission fixture complete with reamers. Upon inspection I saw the hole in the fixture was badly worn and the reamers needed sharpening. I sent the reamers out and made a sleeve to insert in the bored hole of the fixture. I don't have a Bridgeport or an auto feed...

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Most water pumps have enough clearance between the impeller and the housing to allow water to pass if the pump is not moving. I'm confident they were made that way to protect the engine from over heating if the pump failed due to any number.of reasons. However I saw one pump where the impeller was a...

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Greg, the bracket in your photo is the same as those off my 1912 roadster. The fenders were trash but I saved the brackets. They may have been factory installed.
I thought.I saw them on the late Phil Minos car at Tulare a couple years ago.

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I don't know Andy, I'd leave well enuf alone. I installed an OF on my 27 with electric start and I honestly don't see much difference in performance between it and a straight thru NH it replaced. It does idle better however. Can't address your question re an OF on a crank start car but you'd need a ...

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I've seen riveted butterfly shaped pieces of sheet metal installed on what appear to be original cars. Ive seen them installed on both the front and rear spaces between the fender skirts and the edges of the splash aprons to close gaps and prevent rattles. Without them you need some gaps otherwise t...

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Thanks Steve!

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Question. Are the glands the same diameter as a T exhaust pipe or must I find another size tubing?

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Update. Zep Industrial Purple worked wonders. Still need to oil the rod jig. Thank you Dan.

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I don't know. I tried solid rubber front tires on a 1916 touring car some years ago and I didn't notice much, if any difference, in the ride at the speeds I drive. Today we drive on paved roads. Would I try it again?. Probably not, but they weren't bad.

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Thanks for the suggestions. I do have the triple gear piece

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Hi Steve. I purchased the Wilson set up complete with the reamers and timing gear holder. I noticed the J hooks are 23/64" in diameter, not 3/8". That surprised me. The shanks of the reamers (except for the driving plate bushing reamer) are worn a couple thou undersize. The fixture bore is worn the ...

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Need to clean these parts. What's the best and easiest cleaning method to use at home?

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I personally would opt for painted wood wheels. I'm not a fan of either wires or natural/stained wood wheels. That said, they are a real pain to paint smooth like a body.

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Ho ho ho!!

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"I chug through that and it eventually smooths out somewhat but I've got a LOUD gear chatter while in hi and from under the floorboards" Gear chatter bothers me. I personally would pull the engine and check everything from the 4 flywheel bolts to the tailshaft. That said, rear end noise typically so...

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Happy and relieved to report that after three weeks of covid illness, I teated negative this morning. It was a tough one requiring a short hospital stay. Although I still have symptoms, they are manageable. I'm so happy I took the antiviral Paxlovid starting the day I tested postive. I'd hate to ima...

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Here's a photo of the dark blue and black recommended to me together with the cherry red varnish to illustrate how they look together. I have the formulas for the paint provided by Russ Furstnow. I still have some of the cherry stain/varnish in a can. If you'd like further info shoot me an email. 20...

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Nice work, Perry. Looks like you put a lot of time into that car.

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I for one didn't realize all these additional products were available and appreciate the post

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Good info Frank!

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I used JB Weld, the original not the quick stuff with embedded window screen and it held up well. The secret is a thick application.

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Email sent re roller bearing

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Lookin good!

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Absolutely stunning!!

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I Agree wit Steve's comments about Kevlar and the durability of the earlier Scandis. Those who insist that broken drums are due solely to improper installation or driving habits should speak with Loco Larry of the Tin Shed. I saw a large pile of broken drums in his shop he claims were from Kevlar tr...

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Larry is correct re the year. But the head will work with the road gear not the swivel. You need a 2 1/2 to 1 ratio swivel and a small gear to match. Furstnows book is a great resource. Especially the first one.

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Seems like he was a wonderful man.

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Is this Model T sediment bowl?
The neck is shorter than a photo I've seen. What years was it used?

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Amen to what Mark said

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Larry check out Blacksmith Bolt and Rivet Supply

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My experience has mirrored Jeff's above. Latest venture using the valve lube sold by Langs did the trick on a brass fuel shut off that continued to leak after lapping with yellow Timesaver. It's not cheap but it works! I agree it's easy to lap too aggressively and ruin the piece. Been there, done th...

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That's a nice looking coupe Jim. Do you have a photo you wouldn't mind posting of the John Stoltz equalizer? BTW thank you to all who've responded. I appreciate the input.

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My concern is whether rods from the hand brake levers will work. Do they pass under the running board brackets, radius rods etc without interference?. Can I use the Fords clevises to connect the rods to the brakes or is a short license of cable a better option? Etc. Don Tyler has a set up where the ...

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I like to hear about the feasibility of using brake rods to the AC brakes in lieu of the cable set up. Im thinking about removing the parking brakes and having the rods from the handbrake go to the AC brakes. Any suggestions, recommendations, cautions, etc. appreciated.

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A car with date stamp on the rear spring of Dec '11 had them. I thought I read they were in production only three months. Possibly notes from Mc Calleys book.

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Keith I'm hoping you can get another crankshaft ground to the sames specs as the broken one and not have to disturb your rods and mains much. Mabe just light fitting with Timesaver. Erik Barrett has a whole bunch of good crankshafts. I've has good luck using Carl Grindstaff in Redding to grind T cra...

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Thank you Greg for your kind words. Let me know if I can be of any help on you restoration.

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I know I've probably posted too much about my 1912 roadster but I am celebrating g a 20 year effort (on and off) to complete this restoration. Today I finished. Still have to bring the car to Ernie Romero next Spring for a top and waiting to meet with Russ Furstnow at Tulare for help with the speedo...

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Thanks for the input. I considered silver solder but opted for a mechanical repair. I the other end comes apart, I'll go with silver solder because ther is no way to install a screw.

Your observation prompted me to use Loctitie.I think there is enuf thread engagement to hold things togther.

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Finished the windshield bumpers.

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I've puchased some rubber bumpers ans wish to attach them with screws. Im thinking of screwing them into the bottom horizontal frame just inside the clamps on the outer edged of the firewall. Here's the rub. I have a Speedway Motors windshield frame and don't know if the slugs on the bottom curved c...

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Repaired a broken horn bulb bracket. Langs says the soldered joint often breaks. Mine did. I saw no sense In resoldering so I did a mechanical repair with a 10 32 machine screw and a small copper washer using blue Loctote to hold things tight.

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I don't have any pictures but considered replacing the rear seat with some railing. Mr. Mari, the fellow who recently made the cast iron stoves for 1912 carburetors, was making very nice looking railing from brass tubing. If you search the net I think you can finds photos of what I'm talking about. ...

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What are the lengths of the linings?

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Decided to go with the eBay mirrors after David's favorable review and seeing a photo of them installed on a car with windshield rods. Thanks for your help David.

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Thanks for the info David. I'm seriously considering buying two for my car. I want to make sure I can set the mirrors high enuf on the lower windshield frame to screw into the slugs and still clear the windshield rods. Matt thanks for the tip. I gave Norm a buzz and he's checking his inventory to se...

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Dan what do you charge for doing both forks top and bottom and refacing the thrust surfaces?
I just did one side on an axle in the car and it took me 3 plus hours.

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I got the 12 roadster on the road finally. Also made a new float for a 5 ball from a block of closed cell material purchased from Langs years ago snd a couple f minor minor things.

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Thanks for all the helpful information. Steve Tomaso was kind enough to offer me a set of NORS sill plates which I am purchasing. They are the skinny type with a checkerboard background and Ford logo

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I need skinny ones with a checkered background and the Ford logo

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All vendors are out of stock and it's unlikely more will be reproduced. If someone has dimensions, location of screw holes, etc I could make something to protect the sills.

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Geez, thanks John. These old eyes aren't as sharp as they were I guess

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Been thru Langs cataloge and can't find the brass door strips that are used on 1912 cars to cover the front compartment threshold. Did I miss something? Are these available?

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Thanks Brad

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Looking for a decent mirror to mount on my 1912 roadster windshield. Not interested in the cheap round ones available today from the parts houses. If anyone has Vintique rectangular mirror they would be willing to part with I'd certainly be interested

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Interested in your reasoning why you wouldn't use an axle with a second keyway and why no part of an axle should be welded.

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Curious why you say that Jerry. While a new keyway weakens the axle some, I wouldn't think it serious enough to cause failure on today's roads. Welding runs a risk of making the stub brittle. Not knowing what the axles are made of, that's just a concern not a fact. But still a risk a breakage. Your ...

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Kudos on a quality restoration. The car is a pleasure to behold

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