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- Mon Dec 18, 2023 7:47 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: My Christmas Present to Me
- Replies: 28
- Views: 1534
Re: My Christmas Present to Me
Oh, boy. Is that nice. Congratulations and Merry Christmas!
- Mon Dec 18, 2023 1:31 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: A picture is worth 1,000 words with Steve Jelf
- Replies: 58
- Views: 3939
Re: A picture is worth 1,000 words with Steve Jelf
SUPER! Merry Christmas, Steve!
- Fri Dec 15, 2023 12:19 am
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Steve Jelf in bad accident
- Replies: 266
- Views: 28027
Re: Steve Jelf in bad accident
Great to have you back, Steve! More importantly, we're all glad to know you're on the road to recovery. Sometimes low pedal, sometimes high, but, always forward.
- Sat Dec 02, 2023 11:44 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: What Have You Done to Your Model T in December
- Replies: 22
- Views: 2172
Re: What Have You Done to Your Model T in December
I, like Neal, can put up the top on my ‘11 touring by myself, fairly easily after some practice. He is correct that you need to be in the car - back seat for me, sitting then standing. It also helps to have strong wrists! I realized I would need to learn how to do this when I was hit with an unsuspe...
- Fri Nov 17, 2023 4:59 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: KRW gap gauge
- Replies: 27
- Views: 1389
Re: KRW gap gauge
Yeah, what he said .
Have done this successfully after seeing this article by Mike Vaughn in The Vintage Ford. I hope it's okay to have posted it here and Thanks Mike!
Have done this successfully after seeing this article by Mike Vaughn in The Vintage Ford. I hope it's okay to have posted it here and Thanks Mike!
- Fri Nov 17, 2023 12:41 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: KRW gap gauge
- Replies: 27
- Views: 1389
Re: KRW gap gauge
John T: Good tip on cutting a flange from the shaft. I happen to have a cutout in my bench for the trans/flywheel similar to the KRW Transmission Bench seen below. You make an important point - squaring up that flange. I will add to that that you should check the flange on the gap gauge as well. Min...
- Wed Nov 15, 2023 11:33 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: KRW gap gauge
- Replies: 27
- Views: 1389
Re: KRW gap gauge
Service Bulletin Essentials Book
- Wed Nov 15, 2023 11:19 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: KRW gap gauge
- Replies: 27
- Views: 1389
Re: KRW gap gauge
Dan: I think I've got it - at least what Steve is referring to. This is from the Service Bulletins, also in the Service Bulletins Essentials book. In just the second paragraph it states, "make sure that the flange of the transmission shaft is free from dirt and burrs..." What they don't mention is f...
- Sun Nov 05, 2023 4:29 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Jay Leno & Ted Koppel
- Replies: 34
- Views: 2283
Re: Jay Leno & Ted Koppel
Jim G."
Great story. I like the trunk/picnic basket? and corresponding rack on the rear of the car. Do you know if it is an authentic accessory or something homemade?
Great story. I like the trunk/picnic basket? and corresponding rack on the rear of the car. Do you know if it is an authentic accessory or something homemade?
- Tue Oct 31, 2023 1:19 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Jay Leno & Ted Koppel
- Replies: 34
- Views: 2283
Jay Leno & Ted Koppel
Don't know how many may have seen this short video from a few years ago but I just did for the first time.
https://youtu.be/EbetIZCM10E?si=SPgHhzVtvvt5TB99
https://youtu.be/EbetIZCM10E?si=SPgHhzVtvvt5TB99
- Mon Oct 30, 2023 6:33 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: My 1912 "Grand Champion"
- Replies: 11
- Views: 948
Re: My 1912 "Grand Champion"
Yes - Congratulations to you! I've always liked the brass C-Cab deliveries. Yours is a beauty, to be sure!
- Sun Oct 29, 2023 8:22 am
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Hershey 2023 Video - FINALLY!
- Replies: 6
- Views: 711
Re: Hershey 2023 Video - FINALLY!
Thanks J.B.! I do enjoy putting these together. The only real pain is waiting for one of the 200,000 of my closest friends to move out of the way . Especially tricky when you're moving around a car. It's okay, though. We all have the same right to be there .
- Sat Oct 28, 2023 8:30 am
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Hershey 2023 Video - FINALLY!
- Replies: 6
- Views: 711
Re: Hershey 2023 Video - FINALLY!
Yes, Michael. Nothing like being there!
- Thu Oct 26, 2023 4:42 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Hershey 2023 Video - FINALLY!
- Replies: 6
- Views: 711
Hershey 2023 Video - FINALLY!
This one's taken awhile. Computer and internet problems slowed down the editing process this year. Clips are stitched together pretty much in the order they were shot. Runtime about 27-1/2 minutes.
https://youtu.be/FlpfTO0CBfk?si=aU7n7J7kB9yEZlPO
https://youtu.be/FlpfTO0CBfk?si=aU7n7J7kB9yEZlPO
- Fri Oct 20, 2023 11:43 am
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Rob Heyen could use a funnel
- Replies: 7
- Views: 971
Re: Rob Heyen could use a funnel
Darn, Rob! Cameras are everywhere nowadays .
- Wed Oct 18, 2023 10:22 am
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Great Jelf update!
- Replies: 42
- Views: 2949
Re: Great Jelf update!
I'm with everyone else. Welcome back and keep up the good work!
- Mon Oct 09, 2023 6:46 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: My Hershey experience, and fulfilling a promise.
- Replies: 10
- Views: 922
Re: My Hershey experience, and fulfilling a promise.
Rob: Thank you for your true ambassadorship!
- Mon Oct 09, 2023 6:38 pm
- Forum: Classifieds - Parts
- Topic: Unknown brackets fs. Sold
- Replies: 4
- Views: 391
Re: Unknown brackets fs
Those are very desirable acetylene tank brackets. Much quicker to use than the full clamp/strap type. Not so sure as to the years the 2 were produced/used.
- Sat Oct 07, 2023 9:23 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: A Hershey Surprise (for me)
- Replies: 4
- Views: 1162
Re: A Hershey Surprise (for me)
Rob: We'll have to compare road warrior stories sometime. We (my wife, myself, and our 2 greyhounds) drove from Southern Ca. to Connecticut where we were raised, tag-teaming non-stop, on our yearly cross country trip to see family. Luckily, we do this around "Hershey Time" each year so I get to run ...
- Thu Oct 05, 2023 9:45 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Hershey pictures
- Replies: 32
- Views: 3542
Re: Hershey pictures
The pan jig sold. Saw it again at another site today.
- Wed Oct 04, 2023 10:26 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: A Hershey Surprise (for me)
- Replies: 4
- Views: 1162
Re: A Hershey Surprise (for me)
As long as my camcorder didn't play any tricks on me.
- Wed Oct 04, 2023 6:48 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Hershey pictures
- Replies: 32
- Views: 3542
Re: Hershey pictures
How 'bout that '03 Tommy!
- Wed Oct 04, 2023 6:46 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Hershey pictures
- Replies: 32
- Views: 3542
Re: Hershey pictures
Another pic of the Pan Jig.
- Wed Oct 04, 2023 6:39 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: A Hershey Surprise (for me)
- Replies: 4
- Views: 1162
A Hershey Surprise (for me)
My buddy Mike and I arrived at Hershey today, mid-day, Wednesday, and didn't walk more than 2 vendors and we had the privilege of running into Rob Heyen. We caught him just as he was leaving for lunch so we got to witness him firing up the Model B and heading off. Video to follow. Great meeting you,...
- Fri Sep 08, 2023 2:31 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Steve Jelf in bad accident
- Replies: 266
- Views: 28027
Re: Steve Jelf in bad accident
Thoughts coming from my way too, Steve. Stay Strong.
- Mon Jul 03, 2023 3:25 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Shout-Out to Lang's
- Replies: 7
- Views: 789
Re: Shout-Out to Lang's
Great catch, Steve!
- Mon Jul 03, 2023 11:18 am
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Shout-Out to Lang's
- Replies: 7
- Views: 789
Re: Shout-Out to Lang's
I first met Don Lang back in 1981 or so when I started restoring my first T at the age of 21. We were at the Rhinebeck, NY swap meet where he was peddling his wares out of a small trailer. We struck up a conversation and it was clear they were good folk. It's great to see what he/they built the busi...
- Sun Jul 02, 2023 3:14 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Shout-Out to Lang's
- Replies: 7
- Views: 789
Shout-Out to Lang's
Just wanted to take a second to give a shout-out to Lang's. I recently had an issue with my speedometer cable where it connects to the drive mechanism. I only needed one small piece from their replacement cable kit and after a few emails, Steve did some digging around and came up with what I needed,...
- Sun Jul 02, 2023 11:01 am
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: What have you done to your Model T in July?
- Replies: 38
- Views: 3121
Re: What have you done to your Model T in July?
The weather finally made a change for the better. First true outing in newly acquired '11 Touring. Cars & Coffee in Freeland, Washington.
- Wed May 31, 2023 11:33 am
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Wednesday, getting closer to Richmond with a “B”. “It’s alive.”
- Replies: 13
- Views: 1429
Re: Wednesday, getting closer to Richmond with a “B”. “It’s alive.”
Thanks for that, Rob. An awesome machine. Always enjoy your videos - both the content and the little extra production tidbits.
- Sun Apr 02, 2023 12:35 pm
- Forum: Classifieds - Parts
- Topic: NOS AIR
- Replies: 24
- Views: 2001
Re: NOS AIR
Back in 1980 after Mt. St. Helens blew, you could buy small vials of ash in the tourist shops. Or... you could scoop it up by the shovel full in the parking lot of the same shop
- Sat Apr 01, 2023 10:40 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: New Rear Axle Truss Rods?
- Replies: 5
- Views: 775
Re: New Rear Axle Truss Rods?
Thanks Frank. That's the one I had seen. And, thank you Gene - as always. Can anyone speak to personal experience with the new truss rod? I have read posts from the past on how different years' axle housing diameters, being different at the point that the clamp mounts was a concern.
- Sat Apr 01, 2023 11:47 am
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: New Rear Axle Truss Rods?
- Replies: 5
- Views: 775
New Rear Axle Truss Rods?
I recently saw an ad for truss rods for supporting earlier rear axle housings being newly produced but can't seem to find it again. Has anyone seen this and can point me toward it and/or who is making them?
- Tue Feb 21, 2023 1:41 pm
- Forum: Classifieds - Vehicles
- Topic: 1911 Touring
- Replies: 11
- Views: 5391
Re: 1911 Touring
Thanks Steve and John. And certainly, thanks Gary!
- Sat Feb 18, 2023 12:40 pm
- Forum: Classifieds - Vehicles
- Topic: 1911 Touring
- Replies: 11
- Views: 5391
Re: 1911 Touring
Greetings. I am the one. I am the lucky new caretaker of Gary’s 1911 Touring Car. Gary is a great guy to work with. His craftsmanship is grand and what impresses me most is his attention to detail in ensuring that modifications made can be reversed back to original and nothing original has been ruin...
- Tue Feb 14, 2023 10:41 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: unusual "Stevens" tool, guess what it is, specifications added to post
- Replies: 27
- Views: 2921
Re: unusual "Stevens" tool, guess what it is
Wow! Awesome tool. Never seen mention of one. Thanks for sharing.
- Tue Jan 24, 2023 12:07 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Magnet Retainer Plate Level on Flywheel
- Replies: 37
- Views: 3052
Re: Magnet Retainer Plate Level on Flywheel
Quick demo with the closest (and dirtiest) "props" at hand.
- Mon Jan 23, 2023 4:31 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Magnet Retainer Plate Level on Flywheel
- Replies: 37
- Views: 3052
Re: Magnet Retainer Plate Level on Flywheel
Good catch, Dan. The following link has Ron Patterson's info on calibrating the gauge:
http://www.mtfca.com/discus/messages/11 ... 1269355108
http://www.mtfca.com/discus/messages/11 ... 1269355108
- Mon Jan 23, 2023 2:55 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Magnet Retainer Plate Level on Flywheel
- Replies: 37
- Views: 3052
Re: Magnet Retainer Plate Level on Flywheel
I think I've got your back, Dan. While the Service Bulletin never instructs to use a tranny shaft as a spacer it does allude to it as seen in the highlighted text on the second page. Also, be sure to verify the trueness of the bottom of the flange on the KRW gauge. I have a repop gauge and the flang...
- Sun Jan 22, 2023 11:39 am
- Forum: Classifieds - Parts
- Topic: quick bolt set
- Replies: 10
- Views: 1609
Re: quick bolt set
Nice job, Gene!
- Sat Jan 21, 2023 2:08 am
- Forum: Classifieds - Parts
- Topic: WTB: KRW reamer for the main bearings
- Replies: 9
- Views: 1111
Re: WTB: KRW reamer for the main bearings
Looks like another good lead.
- Fri Jan 20, 2023 7:01 pm
- Forum: Classifieds - Parts
- Topic: WTB: KRW reamer for the main bearings
- Replies: 9
- Views: 1111
Re: WTB: KRW reamer for the main bearings
Thirty years ago I had my KRW reamers ground to -.010 and -.020 by a business in Costa Mesa, CA named "Daily Industrial Tool". A quick internet search indicates they are still in business. Their number is (714) 540-6622. You might want to start by calling them and asking if they have the name of som...
- Tue Jan 10, 2023 12:33 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Rear axle crack
- Replies: 29
- Views: 2733
Re: Rear axle crack
I remember seeing them used for circus tent stakes.
- Tue Jan 10, 2023 12:29 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: A Model T tool I have never seen before
- Replies: 10
- Views: 1480
Re: A Model T tool I have never seen before
John isn't the only junkie out there. Back in my jack-hammering days I unearthed this baby, along with a Model T front leaf spring assembly under a concrete slab at an industrial building. Cleaned up pretty well. And, yes. It just hangs in the shop. It's a BOG.
- Sat Nov 19, 2022 6:53 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Ed Stein's 1911
- Replies: 0
- Views: 731
Ed Stein's 1911
Does anyone happen to know who the lucky bidder was that walked (or drove) away with Ed Stein's 1911 Touring from the Owl's Head auction?
- Wed Nov 02, 2022 4:55 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: A Brass Clear Coat Discolor Problem
- Replies: 7
- Views: 1120
Re: A Brass Clear Coat Discolor Problem
I used DMF or Dimethylformamide on some very nice repop lights I had purchased. Very nasty stuff but worked great. Not sure where you can get it but I was lucky to work in a plastics plant with all sorts of nasty chemicals. I am in agreement with the other posters, Don't coat your brass!
- Sat Oct 15, 2022 7:25 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Model T Braking
- Replies: 14
- Views: 1899
Re: Model T Braking
No brakes never stopped me!
- Wed Oct 12, 2022 8:56 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: MTFCA Hershey Gathering
- Replies: 26
- Views: 3739
Re: MTFCA Hershey Gathering
Sorry I missed this. I wasn't there for Tuesday but was there for Wednesday through the end of the show and very much would have liked to attend the gathering and meet some Forum folks. Didn't check my phone. I check my computer all the time when "land-bound" but not so much my phone when out in the...
- Wed Oct 12, 2022 4:08 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Hershey Pictures????
- Replies: 63
- Views: 7111
Re: Hershey Pictures????
Nice work, Steve!
- Wed Oct 12, 2022 1:26 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Another Hershey Video - Quick & Dirty
- Replies: 8
- Views: 1348
Re: Another Hershey Video - Quick & Dirty
Thank you, sirs. Hershey is not an easy shoot. With the large crowds around the autos it's hard enough to just take a picture. Most people are accommodating when/if they see someone shooting a still. Moving around a car to shoot video is even more challenging, as, at the same time, I don't want to b...
- Tue Oct 11, 2022 11:58 am
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Another Hershey Video - Quick & Dirty
- Replies: 8
- Views: 1348
- Sun Oct 09, 2022 1:14 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Hershey weather
- Replies: 14
- Views: 2830
Re: Hershey weather
Final day, mostly at the car show: About 7 hours, 5-1/2 miles. Didn't quite catch all of the swap meet. Total walking distance right around 23 miles.
- Thu Oct 06, 2022 6:39 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Hershey weather
- Replies: 14
- Views: 2830
Re: Hershey weather
Sorry. Picture wouldn't load.
- Thu Oct 06, 2022 6:30 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Hershey weather
- Replies: 14
- Views: 2830
Re: Hershey weather
No, not mine. It's a bit of a bitsa. Seems to be driven a lot.
Today's walking tally: 8 hours and 9-1/2 miles. Did see a good deal on this 1912 Cadillac that needs a little TLC to freshen it up
Today's walking tally: 8 hours and 9-1/2 miles. Did see a good deal on this 1912 Cadillac that needs a little TLC to freshen it up
- Wed Oct 05, 2022 7:41 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Hershey weather
- Replies: 14
- Views: 2830
Re: Hershey weather
Wednesday, day 2. Weather not bad. Just a little spitting. Us Southern California guys don't go much for that rain. Walked for 11 hours and covered exactly 8 miles. More tomorrow!
- Sun Oct 02, 2022 7:08 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Hershey “on the cheap”
- Replies: 6
- Views: 1598
Re: Hershey “on the cheap”
I love it! Good for you, Rob!
- Sat Sep 24, 2022 3:52 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Driveshaft sleeve install
- Replies: 21
- Views: 3017
Re: Driveshaft sleeve install
And, John is correct. The Stevens puller is awesome. Obviously we all can't come up with one. The grinding and splitting method works well. But, always keep your eye out. You'll end up with new friends!
- Sat Sep 24, 2022 3:44 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Driveshaft sleeve install
- Replies: 21
- Views: 3017
Re: Driveshaft sleeve install
John at SpeddyT: I want that puller back! Just kidding. Glad you're putting it to good use!
- Wed Aug 10, 2022 6:43 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: What ever became of Fast Frank?
- Replies: 15
- Views: 3025
Re: What ever became of Fast Frank?
Bill: Sorry to hear you no longer have your '15. Loved seeing it, and you, bopping around town. Glad to hear your dad is doing well!
- Wed Aug 10, 2022 6:39 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Thinking about going to Hershey this year.
- Replies: 26
- Views: 2861
Re: Thinking about going to Hershey this year.
David's 55 mile estimate sounds about right if you go up and down each side of an aisle. In years past I heard 23 or 24 miles as an estimate but I figure that to be one direction on each aisle. I'm a zig-zagger so that's how I do it. I saw somewhere last year that the distance was about the same. As...
- Wed Aug 10, 2022 6:23 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Bye!!!!!
- Replies: 30
- Views: 4652
Re: Bye!!!!!
I concur with the feelings and thoughts posted above. Thanks Hank. Motor on!
- Sat Jun 11, 2022 3:40 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Happiest hogshead
- Replies: 18
- Views: 2333
Re: Happiest hogshead
Have seen this once or twice on a grooved shaft.
- Sat Jun 11, 2022 12:46 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Looking for Wooden Wheel Rebuilder
- Replies: 20
- Views: 3225
Re: Looking for Wooden Wheel Rebuilder
Dave's a great guy. Fairly close, as well.
Dave’s Wood Wheel
Dave Seiler
412 South Flower
Brea, CA 92821
(714) 501-7080
wheelguy221@yahoo.com
Dave’s Wood Wheel
Dave Seiler
412 South Flower
Brea, CA 92821
(714) 501-7080
wheelguy221@yahoo.com
- Sat Jun 11, 2022 12:41 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Happiest hogshead
- Replies: 18
- Views: 2333
Re: Happiest hogshead
I concur with John and Allan. Mike Bender had an informative post on doing the job with lip seals but I can't seem to turn it up. Attached are a couple of his pictures. I use a mill as well but don't have an angle head. I stand the cover on its side bolted to a large angle plate. Be sure to retain a...
- Sun May 22, 2022 1:28 pm
- Forum: Classifieds - Parts
- Topic: WTB: Timing Advance Linkage for Bosch Mag
- Replies: 21
- Views: 1788
Re: WTB: Timing Advance Linkage for Bosch Mag
Some additional pictures that may help.
- Thu Mar 31, 2022 12:01 am
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: The Perfect Vintage Speed Boat Powered by a HAL DOHC Racing Engine
- Replies: 20
- Views: 3447
- Wed Mar 30, 2022 11:59 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Digital Scale For Weighing Engine Parts
- Replies: 12
- Views: 3597
Re: Digital Scale For Weighing Engine Parts
Steve! Hmmm... Seems we snuck ours out of the HS science lab. If we'd known then that we could also use it to match/weigh T parts !
- Sat Mar 26, 2022 12:41 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Best Turn Signal available
- Replies: 25
- Views: 3489
Re: Best Turn Signal available
When using hand signals, I do it in an animated fashion. Turning left I point with my finger (index, of course) and repeatedly move my hand up and down, bending at the elbow. Same basic procedure for stop/slow down but with arm in lowered position and palm facing rearward. For turning right I make a...
- Sat Mar 26, 2022 12:09 pm
- Forum: Classifieds - Parts
- Topic: FS TH400 clutch disk sets. A perfect neutral.
- Replies: 8
- Views: 1520
Re: FS TH400 clutch disk sets. A perfect neutral.
Back in my rebuilding days, I used John's Speedy T clutch packs often. They are top notch. (Sorry for the pun).
- Fri Mar 18, 2022 7:41 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: What have you done on your Model T in March?
- Replies: 47
- Views: 6103
Re: What have you done on your Model T in March?
Boy John, that block looks pretty pretty. Baked and peened?
- Fri Mar 18, 2022 6:14 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Driveshaft bushing
- Replies: 10
- Views: 1730
Re: Driveshaft bushing
You have to appreciate consistency...
- Sat Feb 19, 2022 11:38 am
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Camshaft bearings repoured
- Replies: 9
- Views: 1855
Re: Camshaft bearings repoured
I, too, have used Kevin's broaching method. As he states, you've already got the bearing chucked up in the lathe. It also makes for a more professional looking job. Originally, I used Mark's hacksaw method.
- Thu Jan 06, 2022 1:46 am
- Forum: Classifieds - Vehicles
- Topic: 1909 Ford touring
- Replies: 20
- Views: 12133
Re: 1909 Ford touring
Haha! Me too. Glad to see it's you, Steve.
- Sat Dec 04, 2021 2:39 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: piston clearance
- Replies: 4
- Views: 1276
Re: piston clearance
Mark's got it.
- Fri Nov 05, 2021 1:48 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Hershey 2021 Video... FINALY!
- Replies: 13
- Views: 2785
Re: Hershey 2021 Video... FINALY!
That's Fred Hoch in/on his Mercer Raceabout. It is said, "What Fred doesn't know about Mercers isn't worth knowing". After the car show we had the thrill of seeing him blaze down Hersheypark Drive.
- Mon Nov 01, 2021 10:38 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Hershey 2021 Video... FINALY!
- Replies: 13
- Views: 2785
Re: Hershey 2021 Video... FINALY!
And that '05 Packard was a jewel as well. Didn't it say on his write-up that it was something like the first auto to be judged a National 1st by the AACA way back when?
P.S.
The OP doesn't know how to spell FINALLY!
P.S.
The OP doesn't know how to spell FINALLY!
- Mon Nov 01, 2021 2:27 am
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Hershey 2021 Video... FINALY!
- Replies: 13
- Views: 2785
Hershey 2021 Video... FINALY!
After finally driving back to the west coast and to my editing station, this year's video. Nothing fancy here. Twenty-five minutes of clips cobbled together for those of you who couldn't make the journey. Sorry if it's long. I did edit out about 41% of the clips I shot. It's always hard to make thos...
- Mon Oct 11, 2021 1:38 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Hershey - Maybe Next Year!
- Replies: 0
- Views: 924
Hershey - Maybe Next Year!
Unfortunately, I was unable to get to Hershey in time to take place in the Meet & Greet. I was privileged, though, to meet Steve Jelf at the car show, standing in front of a 1915 Model T Runabout (imagine that!). I also ran into Auburn, Cord, Duesenberg restorer and historian Randy Ema as he was pee...
- Thu Sep 23, 2021 3:24 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Permatex Right Stuff and paint
- Replies: 8
- Views: 2844
Re: Permatex Right Stuff and paint
I've used Dupont's PrepSol on accidental smears of silicone sealant in the past but that was before Right Stuff and Ultra Black as I remember. Not sure if it would make a difference. John's approach on "trimming" works for me.
- Tue Sep 21, 2021 2:25 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: To all Model t owners a very sad message
- Replies: 6
- Views: 3160
Re: To all Model t owners a very sad message
Very sad indeed. I met Ed when I got my first T in 1980 when I was 20 years old. He took a liking to me and my friends as there weren't many "younguns" he came across. Yes, he was a character. He would tell us things like, "If you're not sure about something, call me. Don't "F" it up because I don't...
- Sat Jul 31, 2021 6:20 pm
- Forum: Classifieds - Parts
- Topic: Mother in Law seat
- Replies: 5
- Views: 1499
Re: Mother in Law seat
Years ago, on a visit to Harrah's, I was told the seats off to the sides were called chauffeur's seats and were for when the owner didn't want the chauffeur driving anymore and/or wanted to drive himself. These pics are of 2 different 1911 Loziers which could certainly cruise at modern highway speed...
- Mon Jul 05, 2021 3:50 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Stevens transmission stand
- Replies: 12
- Views: 2330
Re: Stevens transmission stand
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- Mon Jul 05, 2021 3:39 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Stevens transmission stand
- Replies: 12
- Views: 2330
Re: Stevens transmission stand
Wow! Now that is slick! Thanks for posting.
- Sat Jul 03, 2021 12:22 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Left Side Ruckstell shifter
- Replies: 8
- Views: 1662
Re: Left Side Rux shifter
Well done, John!
- Thu Jul 01, 2021 12:42 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Eyre 11 Torpedo done today
- Replies: 38
- Views: 6971
Re: Eyre 11 Torpedo done today
Outstanding! Best of luck!
- Fri Jun 11, 2021 2:42 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Still Looking to Pay It Forward
- Replies: 20
- Views: 4625
Re: Still Looking to Pay It Forward
Thanks, Gene. I, too, would like to see how the project progresses. I know the program starts back up in the Fall when school begins again. I'm not sure how familiar they are with The Forum but I will mention again how we would all take interest in what they're doing. When friends come to visit up h...
- Sun Jun 06, 2021 12:33 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Compilation of Stan Howe Emails on Rebuilding Ruckstells
- Replies: 10
- Views: 2954
Re: Compilation of Stan Howe Emails on Rebuilding Ruckstells
Mark & Brian:
Thanks for those postings. Stan lives on.
Thanks for those postings. Stan lives on.
- Sat Jun 05, 2021 12:33 am
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Still Looking to Pay It Forward
- Replies: 20
- Views: 4625
Re: Still Looking to Pay It Forward
Project has been delivered. I was met by Don and several students who were courteous and helpful with unloading everything. This appears to be a great destination for Black Jack. I regret I didn't take any pics while we were unloading but I was pretty bushed after 25 straight hours in the U-Haul (ex...
- Mon May 31, 2021 1:13 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Still Looking to Pay It Forward
- Replies: 20
- Views: 4625
Re: Still Looking to Pay It Forward
I really need to move this out so a plan is now in place. Tomorrow, I will be renting a UHaul and loading the project in. Wednesday morning I’ll head north to Oregon. Sometime on Thursday I should be pulling into the Northwest Vintage Car and Motorcycle Museum and meeting Don Blain so we can Pay It ...
- Sun May 23, 2021 8:28 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Information on KRW GAP GAUGE
- Replies: 10
- Views: 2271
Re: Information on KRW GAP GAUGE
I use one of the repops. I also put a trans shaft underneath it. Be sure to true up the flange first.
- Mon May 17, 2021 11:23 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Still Looking to Pay It Forward
- Replies: 20
- Views: 4625
Re: Still Looking to Pay It Forward
So it looks like we have a taker and Black Jack will live to ride another day! I spoke with Don Blain this weekend and he and his group are very interested in taking the project on for their students at The Northwest Vintage Car and Motorcycle Museum and completing it as an authentic runabout. We no...
- Thu May 13, 2021 10:41 am
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Still Looking to Pay It Forward
- Replies: 20
- Views: 4625
Re: Still Looking to Pay It Forward
Matt: If you're able to get email addresses, that would be great. Then I can attach pictures and web links.
- Wed May 12, 2021 12:36 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Still Looking to Pay It Forward
- Replies: 20
- Views: 4625
Re: Still Looking to Pay It Forward
George: Please don’t apologize for being generous. I just wish I had spun the crank on the project a few years earlier when it first came to mind. Matt: Do you think If I contacted the museum, explained what I have, and asked that instead of a speedster they restore as a factory runabout they would ...
- Thu May 06, 2021 6:13 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Still Looking to Pay It Forward
- Replies: 20
- Views: 4625
Still Looking to Pay It Forward
We're Baaaaack... Below is a link to a page of a flyer I made up to bring to local swap meets in the Southern California area, about 6 months before the whole Covid thing hit. Little interest was shown and, well, we all know what's happened since then. Couple it all with a dire family crisis I have ...
- Sun Apr 25, 2021 12:25 am
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: My apologies
- Replies: 53
- Views: 7279
Re: My apologies
Steve: Anything I may have thought I was going to say has been covered by all the above posts. Simply put, thank you for your time and efforts.
- Wed Apr 14, 2021 3:03 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: What "barn find" would you like to find?
- Replies: 31
- Views: 4151
Re: What "barn find" would you like to find?
1907 Thomas Touring. David's point about being able to afford the restore is valid, though. I guess that means in a best case scenario the barn find should be complete, original, and ready to tour!
- Mon Feb 22, 2021 5:55 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Triple Gear Pins
- Replies: 11
- Views: 2338
Re: Triple Gear Pins
I will third John’s method. Of course he, Gene, and I, are all Califunny guys so take us for what you think we’re worth. Back when I used to do this fun stuff as my "regular" job, I had a Sunnen Honing Machine and liked finishing off the bushings the way John describes. We’re not talking about using...
- Mon Jan 25, 2021 2:13 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: OT - Cross Country In a Model A
- Replies: 24
- Views: 4346
Re: OT - Cross Country In a Model A
That movie is my all time favorite. A T-ride through Monument Valley would be spectacular.
- Mon Jan 25, 2021 9:32 am
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: OT - Cross Country In a Model A
- Replies: 24
- Views: 4346
Re: OT - Cross Country In a Model A
Hey Steve - Is that you riding lead or Harry Carey Jr.?
- Thu Dec 10, 2020 4:59 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Always have adult supervision when working on your Model T
- Replies: 14
- Views: 3543
Re: Always have adult supervision when working on your Model T
Okay. I'll bite.