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by Susanne
Mon Dec 16, 2024 9:20 am
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: An old Model R
Replies: 23
Views: 7051

Re: An old Model R

She looks fairly young... wondering if her folks, realizing a modern young woman of 19 years needed transportation, having that old Ford under a tarp in the garage ever since we got that new centerdoor family car years ago... "Honey, it's your 19th birthday, mom and I decided to give you our old car...
by Susanne
Thu Dec 05, 2024 3:36 am
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: 2025 Model T - built by Ford
Replies: 25
Views: 25940

Re: 2025 Model T - built by Ford

I'm thinking a Stanley Maserati Studebakermobile. With a Fuierdi (what is that, Pujinistani?) script oval. :lol:

(Filed in the fake news AI trashbin.)
by Susanne
Thu Dec 05, 2024 3:28 am
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Original Made in Canada exhaust manifold questions.
Replies: 19
Views: 3872

Re: Original Made in Canada exhaust manifold questions.

If you had the skills to weld cast iron, you could build up the threaded area, grind or machine it down to round and grinding / turning the weld back to original OD dimensions and cutting new threads. All it takes i equipment, skill, and money. Realigning the manifold isn't THAT hard given a rosebud...
by Susanne
Thu Dec 05, 2024 3:10 am
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: The Model T ignition was needlessly overcomplicated
Replies: 113
Views: 20820

Re: The Model T ignition was needlessly overcomplicated

Hey, wait!!! Did this just become the FB group? Kinda curious, as I expect this kind of "stuff" over THERE, not here.

Y'alls jes' so CUTE. :D
by Susanne
Tue Dec 03, 2024 8:17 am
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: The Model T ignition was needlessly overcomplicated
Replies: 113
Views: 20820

Re: The Model T ignition was needlessly overcomplicated

Who is "Mr. Rohner"? :lol: Did my brother show up here? Know it's not dad, he passed a couple decades ago.
by Susanne
Mon Dec 02, 2024 4:01 am
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: The Model T ignition was needlessly overcomplicated
Replies: 113
Views: 20820

Re: The Model T ignition was needlessly overcomplicated

If you think about it, the Autosynchronous Ignition System on a T was the same as a modern one... Except... the coils were in a box on the dash (or over the engine) instead of on the plugs. The firing impulses were generated my a magnetic impulse fed to coils that generated the pulse that energized ...
by Susanne
Fri Nov 29, 2024 7:56 am
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Planetary overdrive
Replies: 18
Views: 3998

Re: Planetary overdrive

With a T, that's closer to the speed of dark! :lol:
by Susanne
Fri Nov 29, 2024 6:45 am
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: The Model T ignition was needlessly overcomplicated
Replies: 113
Views: 20820

Re: The Model T ignition was needlessly overcomplicated

Ford was still making profits off a development 14 years old - why throw away a golden goose? Plus - part of the selling point of the T was it ran WITHOUT a battery. For a farmer in the age of pre-electrification, this was a BIG deal - and Ford sold a lot of cars and chassises and trucks with that i...
by Susanne
Tue Nov 19, 2024 4:32 am
Forum: OT - Off topic
Topic: Kalamity Dick’s Tri-Burg Chronicles
Replies: 44
Views: 34296

Re: Kalamity Dick’s Tri-Burg Chronicles

Dwindled? Once they could no longer draw water off the mighty Chugwater, and the watershed collapsed, the lake once touted as the "Inland Sea" Evaporated to become the "Inland Swamp, thence to the "Inland Marsh" (renamed to rehonor the famous hydrologist and bug sprayer Cornelius Chugwater the 4th, ...
by Susanne
Sun Nov 17, 2024 3:44 am
Forum: Classifieds - Parts
Topic: Big Load of T Parts For Sale
Replies: 4
Views: 1565

Re: Big Load of T Parts For Sale

YAY!!! Love a happy ending!!!
by Susanne
Sun Nov 17, 2024 3:32 am
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Which way is the windmill?
Replies: 6
Views: 1272

Re: Which way is the windmill?

Second one is Half Dome, the car was that they call now a QRV (Quick Response Vehicle), otherwise known as a "Chief's" car. Mariposa Mokelumne Fire Dept - My guess is either the Chief snuk off with the missus in the old chief's car for a fun day in the park, or maybe the couple bought the car from t...
by Susanne
Fri Nov 15, 2024 12:43 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Fan Belt Question
Replies: 9
Views: 2295

Re: Fan Belt Question

Flat side to the pulley. On a modern car you have pulleys that are both grooved and flat on the same motor, the flat side runs on the flat pulleys. THat's how they're designed to run, putting the grooved side to the flat pulleys reduces your belt contact, and the beltis DESIGNED to run flat to flat,...
by Susanne
Fri Nov 15, 2024 9:00 am
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: After Market Wheel Converter ?
Replies: 25
Views: 5265

Re: After Market Wheel Converter ?

I was trying to think of where I'd seen that lever arrangement, and it hit me - when I was doing hazmat, there is the split ring for 55 gallon drums that holds the lid and drum together (with a soft rubber gasket involved). That ring is usually anchored with an eye welded to each end and a bolt cinc...
by Susanne
Fri Nov 15, 2024 8:48 am
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Smiling California Chapter and Marijuana
Replies: 57
Views: 16819

Re: Smiling California Chapter and Marijuana

Drugs. Ugh. I have (sadly) been on both sides of that fence. Personally, I don't get near the stuff any more (after the wreckage it caused in my life and sadness after, I suspect some here have hear that story 3rd hand) but as I say, whatever floats your dirigible. :D I've lived it, had it ruin frie...
by Susanne
Fri Nov 15, 2024 7:43 am
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Physics Rules!
Replies: 5
Views: 1759

Re: Physics Rules!

I think that's where the "blue laws" came from... :shock: :lol: I had a progression I would use. Sometimes "wiggle" would work it free. Someone told me to put some synthetic motor oil on it, my car at the time ran 0W20 which (I found outlater) had anti-rust properties, so I mixed a batch of 50/50 0w...
by Susanne
Fri Nov 15, 2024 7:26 am
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Calistoga Races
Replies: 20
Views: 3666

Re: Calistoga Races

I remember doing double duty - one was taking notes in the tower for dad, as he was "announcing".... ever the ham, and quick of wit, he always had a massive grin from being part of it. I also got to drive the water truck which was a totally new experience. Surprisingly (to me) it was that experience...
by Susanne
Mon Oct 28, 2024 9:46 am
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: higher rev vibration
Replies: 21
Views: 4164

Re: higher rev vibration

Had to search for it, but back in 2009 Seth Harbuck posted the chart of speed vs rpm, low is like 8.9 to th 1000 RPM, High is 24 point something to the 1000. Angel would cruise on stock gears at 50 all day (as do the Montana 500 cars), so yeah, 2000 + or - RPM. I did have it up to match freeway spee...
by Susanne
Tue Oct 01, 2024 4:16 am
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Has anyone ever driven their T across the Mighty Mac?
Replies: 50
Views: 12415

Re: Has anyone ever driven their T across the Mighty Mac?

Crossing the grate lanes on a motorcycle would at best be a challenge, in a wind, damned near impossible. Fortunately, the outer 2 lanes are paved.. We had open grate bridges in the central valley of California, one in particular (State Highway 12) was part of my commute route for about 3 months on ...
by Susanne
Sun Aug 18, 2024 12:11 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Opinions On Most Prevalent Factory Color on 27 Coupes
Replies: 18
Views: 3246

Re: Opinions On Most Prevalent Factory Color on 27 Coupes

There is a photo I remember advertising the "all steel" coupe bodies with it sitting on it's top... the car was fawn grey. It is second only to Windsor Maroon as my favorite "improved" color... but it was an awfully pretty (if topsy turvy) coupe!
by Susanne
Tue Aug 13, 2024 5:42 am
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: When I saw this, I KNEW Ed had a previous life.
Replies: 5
Views: 2181

Re: When I saw this, I KNEW Ed had a previous life.

Karen at the wheel, while Ed is assessing the car for the transformation of "simple speedster" to the fire breathing yellowjacket!

Time travel IS possible!
by Susanne
Tue Aug 13, 2024 5:36 am
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Giant Head
Replies: 7
Views: 2280

Re: Giant Head

I prefer cast iron to aluminum heads, they're heavier but you don't have that weird dissimilar expansion rate... as long as it's in optimal shape, and guaranteed no cracks or overdecked at some point, why not. Not the best deal out there, but not the worst, either!
by Susanne
Sun Aug 11, 2024 4:18 am
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: A Model T (sort of) in 1939
Replies: 9
Views: 3046

Re: A Model T (sort of) in 1939

Most everyone today carries a Two-way Wrist TV .... like Dick Tracey in the 1950s... Not just a TV, I have more computing power within my reach right now than NASA had to send people to the Moon... I have 2 way radio, a weather station, an AM FM (and Digital, whatever that is! --lol--) radio, a com...
by Susanne
Thu Jul 11, 2024 9:44 am
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: 24 Roadster "Barn Find"
Replies: 23
Views: 4768

Re: 24 Roadster "Barn Find"

Thats my question - if it's been "un-monkeyed" with why does it have a later hogshead. meaning (?) later transmission... so somebody's been in there. It looks like it's not been touched, but that (to me) is a glaring red flag... not that it's "bad", and yeah, if'n you have big feet, the later conver...
by Susanne
Mon Jul 08, 2024 8:12 am
Forum: Classifieds - Vehicles
Topic: 1910 Model T touring car FS on Facebook Marketplace
Replies: 16
Views: 11293

Re: 1910 Model T touring car FS on Facebook Marketplace

Don't understand the "bwwn on the market too long, so no"... I've heard that before, I don't get the mindseet.

For me, it's the money, not how long it's been posted. It's a really pretty car... just for me not $75K pretty.
by Susanne
Mon Jul 08, 2024 7:41 am
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: OUCH!
Replies: 10
Views: 1988

Re: OUCH!

That is some ugly damage either way - the only question was if between the bike being mashed by the centerdoor pretty much straight on and the "guillotine glass" in the car, that was one ugly wreck. My bike (21 FD Harley) has what looks like the same front end, were it not for the electric headlight...
by Susanne
Sat Jul 06, 2024 1:39 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Retard / Advance?
Replies: 34
Views: 7314

Re: Retard / Advance?

Susanne, The topic of magneto output is interesting. I am going to try to detect the magneto transition while moving the timing lever. I am wondering why you fully retard the spark when shutting off the engine. Drops the engine speed, if you're coming back to start on Bat better odds of a free star...
by Susanne
Wed Jul 03, 2024 9:14 am
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Pull a Part at Hershey????
Replies: 7
Views: 1746

Re: Pull a Part at Hershey????

Just curious if it runs and drives, why part it out?
by Susanne
Wed Jul 03, 2024 9:02 am
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Retard / Advance?
Replies: 34
Views: 7314

Re: Retard / Advance?

There is also the phenomenon of the magneto-coil synchronicity (ergo the "auto-synchronous Ignition System" noted on your coilbox switch) that when the car is running on mag, your spark lever is actually selecting between one of 4 possible spark impulses, rather than being a smooth, linear advance c...
by Susanne
Fri Jun 28, 2024 11:39 am
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: While you were bickering on the forum...
Replies: 14
Views: 3696

Re: While you were bickering on the forum...

Wow. Just... wow. I have to admit to doing a double double take on it... even WITH the modern geegaws on it, its a looker, no doubt! You could probably come close to that using period components, but even IF it's a hotrod, damn, it's purdy! As in I certainly wouldn't roll it out of the garage for le...
by Susanne
Thu Jun 27, 2024 10:26 am
Forum: Classifieds - Vehicles
Topic: Original 1913 Model T Ford light delivery price drop
Replies: 5
Views: 6689

Re: Original 1913 Model T Ford light delivery price drop

I suspect some of it as well is just money. There are a lot of good (no, great) deals out there - this one, Bodine's model N, and a few others - that are (IMO) way underpriced. Problem is money (especially for the younger crowd) is tight tight. Hell, I just got my tax bill for this year, and it woul...
by Susanne
Thu Jun 27, 2024 5:31 am
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: WHAT YEAR CAN IT BE
Replies: 14
Views: 2245

Re: WHAT YEAR CAN IT BE

(Like Norm said) if it's possible to post a photo or 3, it would help with the identification...
by Susanne
Thu Jun 27, 2024 5:27 am
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Patina
Replies: 24
Views: 3791

Re: Patina

Flow painting would be fun, just need a big enough resevoir up above, a huge tank to do it over, and enough plumbing parts to make the sprayer. extra points for having reproduced both the runs in the paint and the variable thickness from top to bottom! This had to be one of the more skilled tasks in...
by Susanne
Thu Jun 27, 2024 5:15 am
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Shop class
Replies: 16
Views: 3579

Re: Shop class

Pan straightening :shock: Silly me, I didn't see the pan! Must be getting old! I was looking at the pipe, rather than the pan, thinking it was just part of the press... :oops: It's the same way I was taught to take warps out of firearm barrels and tubing - you look down the middle, and when you hav...
by Susanne
Wed Jun 26, 2024 6:36 am
Forum: Classifieds - Parts
Topic: READ THIS RIPOFF WARNING wanted - U&J intake manifold
Replies: 7
Views: 1971

Re: READ THIS RIPOFF WARNING wanted - U&J intake manifold

Engine I got it available for $350 plus shipping depends on your zip buddy . Whether it's a used car salesman, or an offer to sell something to me on a web forum, the word "buddy" sends up red flags to me every time. And shivers up my spine. It's like the traveling huckster using he word "friend".....
by Susanne
Wed Jun 26, 2024 6:23 am
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Shop class
Replies: 16
Views: 3579

Re: Shop class

Im guessing that the kid at the bress is learning the fine art of straightening on a manual press - my guess is he;s doing itusing a piece of pipe or tubing (looks unfamiliar as a car part), but using something like that he could look down the inside of the pipe and see if it's straight or not (whic...
by Susanne
Tue Jun 25, 2024 1:27 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Some serious thought/enginering must have gone into this
Replies: 3
Views: 1582

Re: Some serious thought/enginering must have gone into this

The current thought on that list is the Broke Crank Club has a new member... I mentioned the 2 stroke idea, but to be effective you'd need a direct fuel injection system (like a detroit diesel) otherwise there would be a LOT of waste charge... also of course a correct cam... I wonder if anyone has a...
by Susanne
Sat Jun 22, 2024 10:23 am
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: delete delete
Replies: 9
Views: 2259

Re: delete delete

I could pick 10 characters on this list, but if they're being deleted, I'd probably end up on top of that list... :oops: :lol:
by Susanne
Sat Jun 22, 2024 10:20 am
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Hot Tarmac
Replies: 12
Views: 3150

Re: Hot Tarmac

ALL cars have Nitrogen in their tires, from the ones filled at the tire store from fancy bottles of compressed N2 to the ones I labored so hard to fill with my ol' faithful (and exhausting) hand pump.(I huffed and I puffed and I BLEWWWWW that tire up...) EVEN IF that 21% of non-n2 somehow mysterious...
by Susanne
Thu Jun 20, 2024 12:48 pm
Forum: Classifieds - Vehicles
Topic: FS 1913 TOURING (SOLD)
Replies: 47
Views: 36396

Re: FS 1913 TOURING

I have to also agree with Ed.. these cars are becoming more and more scarce, this one really DOES deserve (or need) to be someplace like the museum as a reference car... Serious beans. So yeah, MTFCA museum, make the commitment, sell the more common / less significant cars and give this one a home!!...
by Susanne
Thu Jun 06, 2024 10:44 am
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Filler up!
Replies: 11
Views: 1981

Re: Filler up!

Love the warning on #3 - "Drive Slow". You can tell it's a Ford agency... :lol:
by Susanne
Wed Jun 05, 2024 2:59 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Auburn CA Swap Meet
Replies: 15
Views: 3250

Re: Auburn CA Swap Meet

Absoeffinglutely Ed... (Is that a word? Well, it is now!) Seriously,,, I sat on my butt, and missed out on cars and deals (T;s and otherwise) and now I;m sad, but no one can take the blame but ME. I watched prices here, but didn't realize they would evaporate when I came here, Well, darn abd sox, th...
by Susanne
Tue May 28, 2024 12:28 am
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Will the Ford dealership change the oil in a T?
Replies: 13
Views: 4191

Re: Will the Ford dealership change the oil in a T?

The scanner is easy. The tech needs to fabricate the adaptor harness using an old OBD2 port connector - Starting from the #1 wire from the OBD2 plug (Orange with Green tracer), you attach a jumper with an alligator clip. This works better if it's soldered, but will work with wire nuts or cheap elect...
by Susanne
Sun May 26, 2024 3:22 pm
Forum: OT - Off topic
Topic: Some Humor to Brighten Your Day II
Replies: 500
Views: 880280

Re: Some Humor to Brighten Your Day II

He better have more than 2 barrels ready... I used to lose that video game with scary regulariy...
by Susanne
Sun May 26, 2024 3:20 pm
Forum: Classifieds - Parts
Topic: WTB: 2 Cylinder Ford
Replies: 22
Views: 7827

Re: WTB: 2 Cylinder Ford

Don't give up, because when you do, thats when miracles happen....

Serious. This is the bizarre ghost of HF in action. When you think all is lost, BAM.

After all, he wanted HIS car in EVERYONE'S hands,,, right??
by Susanne
Sat May 25, 2024 10:55 am
Forum: Classifieds - Vehicles
Topic: Vastly reduced price 1913 light delivery
Replies: 1
Views: 3591

Re: Vastly reduced price 1913 light delivery

If I could I would... It's just not an easy proposition to bring a car over, Part of the reason I let my car go so cheap - which was NOT a happy circumstance in our household. Otherwise - I'd be looking for a container to ge her here.... It's just,... hard. Sorry more than you know, I'm not "holding...
by Susanne
Sat May 25, 2024 10:30 am
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Get your credit cards out guys: Stevens T-181 Ford Model T Hub Re-Threader
Replies: 28
Views: 5616

Re: Get your credit cards out guys: Stevens T-181 Ford Model T Hub Re-Threader

Jeez, Bob, $6.73?? My S&h here was almost $100, which is why I passed...

For a T181? Damn, buy it and smuggle it here!!!! --grins--
by Susanne
Mon May 20, 2024 9:49 am
Forum: Forum Support Questions
Topic: Who is allowed on forums?
Replies: 10
Views: 10840

Re: Who is allowed on forums?

But wait! I am a club member (and, heaven help us, a lifetime member) and I work SOOOO hard to make sure I am not terribly obnoxious... yet sometimes, when I see obvious nonsense, I call people on it. I have been told (nasty words deleted) for doing so... but to me, something in this hobby SHOULD re...
by Susanne
Mon May 20, 2024 7:45 am
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: For those that knew him, RIP Jeff Crager
Replies: 7
Views: 1912

Re: For those that knew him, RIP Jeff Crager

Aw, once again crap. Jeff was one of the good ones, and losing our friends over and over.... I get it. Most of us are older, and we lose those who were our friends and mentors... but still, it doesn't make the pain any less. I need to go out to the shop, and think on those of ours who are still here...
by Susanne
Mon May 20, 2024 7:39 am
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Early garage with a 1915 Model T?
Replies: 6
Views: 2758

Re: Early garage with a 1915 Model T?

This is one of those photos that, is you know, you can SMELL more than you can See.

If you don't know that, then I'm sorry... because this is really important.

The aroma of hydrocarbons and Exhaust and Lube Grease and maybe even castor oil....

If you know, you know.
by Susanne
Sun May 12, 2024 1:25 pm
Forum: OT - Off topic
Topic: Some Humor to Brighten Your Day II
Replies: 500
Views: 880280

Re: Some Humor to Brighten Your Day II

Don't blame her if you didn't teach her to melt babbitt over the gas stove in the kitchen.... When the top "breaks", well...

Never mind. (-- giggles-- )
by Susanne
Sun May 12, 2024 1:23 pm
Forum: OT - Off topic
Topic: Northern Lights
Replies: 6
Views: 10123

Re: Northern Lights

I stayed up last night, as I heard I missed them here the night before, and nada,,, :( Thats the problem with them "northern lights', if you can chase them all night you MIGHT get lucky. Me? I gave up staying awake over the dog shift 20+ years ago,,, I DID give it a go this time (tho I missed yester...
by Susanne
Sun May 12, 2024 1:09 pm
Forum: Classifieds - Parts
Topic: Lot of Hassler and Van Briggle shock parts (Sold)
Replies: 2
Views: 941

Re: Lot of Hassler and Van Briggle shock parts (Sold)

I hope someone grabs these, were it not for he cursed customs here (grumble grumble) I would e ALL over them... I'm really rather fond of Hasslers and there's enough there (so I can see) to put 2 sets on 2 cars... someone recently posted on the FB page how they're not all they're set to be, but all ...
by Susanne
Tue May 07, 2024 8:40 am
Forum: OT - Off topic
Topic: EV's
Replies: 13
Views: 11794

Re: EV's

Totaly different grid here than there, but everywhere I go there are a bunch of those "T" vehicles..... both private and used as taxis in cities. I know when they first came out with the Model 3, there were a LOT of teething issues - they seem to be sorting themselves out. Used to be you NEVER bough...
by Susanne
Mon May 06, 2024 3:23 am
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Value of engine/trans
Replies: 28
Views: 6210

Re: Value of engine/trans

I think I would too, hard to go wrong, and if nothing else, a good block to practice on if it is boogered. And you never know, it could be alright.
by Susanne
Sat Apr 27, 2024 3:53 am
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Snyders just sent me a new catalog
Replies: 16
Views: 4366

Re: Snyders just sent me a new catalog

I've heard people talk about receiving "signs" that you need to take certain actions to appease the Gods... I would assume this is such a sign, and yes, to appease the Gods, you should peruse the holy writings of Snyders, and make a monetary donation for goodies. :lol: Lest fate befall you, and your...
by Susanne
Fri Apr 26, 2024 5:31 am
Forum: OT - Off topic
Topic: Some Humor to Brighten Your Day II
Replies: 500
Views: 880280

Re: Some Humor to Brighten Your Day II

RVA23T wrote:
Thu Apr 25, 2024 6:41 am
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Will it fit a Pope-Hartford? :lol:
by Susanne
Fri Apr 26, 2024 3:20 am
Forum: Classifieds - Vehicles
Topic: Did you not read- 13 light delivery
Replies: 3
Views: 3536

Re: Did you not read- 13 light delivery

What an awesome car, and all the bones are there... I picked the wrong time to cross the atlantic, but I was saying that about the 53rd SCVMTFCA speedster run, too... A brass era T that doubles as an authentic delivery wagon? Not only a great base for a depot hack, but a farm hauler that will handle...
by Susanne
Fri Apr 26, 2024 3:06 am
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Model T parts storage
Replies: 7
Views: 2032

Re: Model T parts storage

Side note - don't put them in the foam and forget them - I had a couple firearms I did that to, opened the case after a few years (OK, more than a few), and the foam had decomposed all over these formerly fine firearms...
by Susanne
Sun Apr 21, 2024 8:26 am
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Lasting magnetism in flywheel magnets
Replies: 11
Views: 2700

Re: Lasting magnetism in flywheel magnets

My T magnets held their magnetism for the 45 years our car was in our family, enough to not only pop the coils but run the headlights AND a bulb eaach in the taillight and side markers in the oil lamps (28 volts, have them a nice "flicker" and could take being run up.) IDK if the previous owner rech...
by Susanne
Sat Apr 20, 2024 8:14 am
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Take a look
Replies: 9
Views: 2106

Re: Take a look

I'm kind of thinking like Mark, #6 looks like T running gear hiding behind some rather impressive body work... the axle and the radiator hiding behind that fancy shell are (kinda) telltales. Still, even if it IS a T, what a snazzy car!
by Susanne
Thu Apr 18, 2024 1:32 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Getting back to the blog
Replies: 10
Views: 3069

Re: Getting back to the blog

Can't wait to catch up!

Welcome home, Steve!!!
by Susanne
Thu Apr 18, 2024 1:25 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Repair Pricing
Replies: 6
Views: 1742

Re: Repair Pricing

https://www.mtfca.com/phpBB3/download/file.php?id=187929 We had one like this at the bike shop I worked at years ago... scarily accurate, it was!! https://www.mtfca.com/phpBB3/download/file.php?id=187967&t=1 And our chief engineer had this one behind his desk 30 years ago, which then went viral all...
by Susanne
Thu Apr 18, 2024 1:06 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Stevens Front Axle Tooling
Replies: 7
Views: 1827

Re: Stevens Front Axle Tooling

Just wait, Dan, you haven't seen the end of our (now former) buddys Pilfer Gouge and Extort. After it was disclosed their tower caused the Jarbo Gap fiasco (I actually saw the actual tower, and yep, they done went and done it) and then when Greenville went up a couple years after, we saw our monthly...
by Susanne
Thu Apr 18, 2024 11:22 am
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Value of engine/trans
Replies: 28
Views: 6210

Re: Value of engine/trans

It's a 26-27 motor. They used to be dime a dozen in the 1960's... Now they're scarce-ish, but have issues that earler T motors don't. With the damage on that one we can see (and not knowing if it has the 1927 freeze plug crack) I'd say probably a buck to a buck fifty... No clue about the trans, and ...
by Susanne
Tue Apr 02, 2024 10:48 am
Forum: OT - Off topic
Topic: Some Humor to Brighten Your Day II
Replies: 500
Views: 880280

Re: Some Humor to Brighten Your Day II

RVA23T wrote:
Sat Mar 30, 2024 6:21 pm


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Too much cheese, some people don't like cheese on their salad. Also your croutons are a bit large. Otherwise, looks fine to me!
by Susanne
Tue Apr 02, 2024 10:41 am
Forum: OT - Off topic
Topic: Why stop at 12 languages?
Replies: 18
Views: 14558

Re: Why stop at 12 languages?

Magnets, Drums and Bands, and the lowly Reverse Pedal... :D

Or like my dad used to say slowing down coming down a hill - "Doing the St. Vitus Dance" where you play all 3 pedals at once. 8-)
by Susanne
Tue Apr 02, 2024 5:19 am
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: A.R.M.Co Radiator
Replies: 9
Views: 5564

Re: A.R.M.Co Radiator

It also looks easily rebuildable and/or roddable... Take off the bolts, top abd nottom tank come off, exposing the core.

Heck, I want one!!!!
by Susanne
Sun Mar 31, 2024 4:06 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Happy Easter
Replies: 8
Views: 2055

Re: Happy Easter

Indeed, He is risen, hallelujah! (like the red zone on my motometer in the summer!!)

Buona Pasqua / Happy Easter to everyone over there from all of us over here!!!!
by Susanne
Sat Mar 30, 2024 2:17 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Two Questions . . .
Replies: 11
Views: 2392

Re: Two Questions . . .

At least he didn't ask what kind of oil to put in it once reassembled.... :twisted:
by Susanne
Sat Mar 30, 2024 11:03 am
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Brass cap on 1915 side lamp...brass plated?
Replies: 7
Views: 1357

Re: Brass cap on 1915 side lamp...brass plated?

I was led to believe that my August (or December) 1915 T Was supposed to have all this brass on the tail and sidelights, so I chased brass tops for my actually authentic side and taillights (which were black steel, which someone plated brass.....) because they "weren't right". One rivet doors (which...
by Susanne
Thu Mar 28, 2024 8:55 am
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: A neat Model T video
Replies: 15
Views: 4252

Re: A neat Model T video

My T ran best on 98 octane... it was so low compression it shouldn't have made squat for difference,,, but it did. You do what your car asks for, and be glad it still runs.
by Susanne
Thu Mar 28, 2024 8:45 am
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Rajo OHV question
Replies: 16
Views: 2846

Re: Rajo OHV question

If you have a stock T motor, then no way, the original thermo-syphon system is fine. Once you start adding heat to the top end (eg an OHV system) you MAY need more water flow... you won't know until you bui;d your mot r and atart taking temp readings... mzybe even a larger radiator. My biggest thing...
by Susanne
Tue Mar 26, 2024 3:38 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Supporting the Hood
Replies: 4
Views: 1241

Re: Supporting the Hood

Foam or wedges have the possibility of damaging the paint when those with "curious fingers" decide to readjust the hood on their own... also I had foam damage paint. Thick, soft cloth would be my choice for a short long term display... Depending how creative you want to get... for a long term displa...
by Susanne
Tue Mar 26, 2024 2:27 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Model T aftermarket radiator?
Replies: 18
Views: 3755

Re: Model T aftermarket radiator?

Thanks Susanne, I'm still equally impressed at what a good car it's been. One great package. By the way, speaking of a great package, I still miss your dad. One of the greatest. Ed aka #4 As do I, Ed... So many, many good times, from crawling through swap meets to late nights working in the garage ...
by Susanne
Mon Mar 25, 2024 12:06 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Has Anyone Tried Laminated Glass for Acetylene Headlight Lenses?
Replies: 19
Views: 3537

Re: Has Anyone Tried Laminated Glass for Acetylene Headlight Lenses?

My vote is plain flat glass. Laminated glass is thinner and may break easier. I would also be concerned about the heat and the laminate. That's what I was thinking as well - the glass on an acetylene light gets toasty, and I'd worry about the laminate between the sheets. I had a local glass company...
by Susanne
Mon Mar 25, 2024 11:27 am
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Ford Pliers Question
Replies: 3
Views: 1106

Re: Ford Pliers Question

I was going to say Search and Rescue, which I still try to do to barn fresh parts in the wild!!! :lol:
by Susanne
Mon Mar 25, 2024 11:26 am
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Reading the tea leaves
Replies: 15
Views: 2870

Re: Reading the tea leaves

Those look normal - not oil soaked, I'm assuming the one on the right is #1 which IS the cold and distant plug, so yeah, it's always sootyish (at least ours were)... I chased that gremlin then realized there was no gremlin to chase.

Put em back in and run it!
by Susanne
Mon Mar 25, 2024 11:21 am
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Is a 1911 Built With Many NonOriginal Parts Worthy of Being Here?
Replies: 100
Views: 30641

Re: Is a 1911 Built With Many NonOriginal Parts Worthy of Being Here?

I’ve been following this with great interest, you see I’m the one who called Steve’s car a fauxleven. Now if you know me you know I always go for the cheap laugh. When Steve first brought his new car by to get running it looked like a reject from a Disney parade. To see the amount of work and the s...
by Susanne
Sun Mar 24, 2024 10:30 am
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: muncie
Replies: 18
Views: 3449

Re: muncie

Me as well... for the short time I had a muncie it was perhaps a transmission second only to Ruckstell, if it's screaming, you have an interference, bearing, or other problem. Those were perhaps one of the BEST aftermarket transmissions for a T that were built, That's why they're so desirable. If yo...
by Susanne
Sun Mar 24, 2024 10:21 am
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Model T aftermarket radiator?
Replies: 18
Views: 3755

Re: Model T aftermarket radiator?

Leaks All Water Completely Out?? Yikes!! That yellow jacket of a number 4 is probably one of the longest lived and best running T's I know of. I was infatuated by it in my teens, i'm 60+ and it STILL, to this day, infatuates me. What a machine. What a beast! And to think it survives the past 100 yea...
by Susanne
Thu Mar 21, 2024 9:37 am
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Where did it go?
Replies: 12
Views: 2590

Re: Where did it go?

I think he's just getting his wallet out from between the cushions... the upside down pie wqgon is problematic, as I've had cakes fall in the oven...
by Susanne
Sun Mar 17, 2024 3:52 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Chickasha swapmeet ends
Replies: 28
Views: 6378

Re: Chickasha swapmeet ends

I agree that the times of yesteryear are days gone by as far as swap meets are concerned. The time is coming when antique cars will be less interesting than the later old cars because the later cars from the V8 era onward you can drive more safely and possibly get out on more main roads. Plus the r...
by Susanne
Sun Mar 17, 2024 3:03 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Chickasha swapmeet ends
Replies: 28
Views: 6378

Re: Chickasha swapmeet ends

It's not the only one. When Pate moved to TMS the magic was gone. I gave up Iola due to the increasing shortage of antique parts and the ever-rising price of admission (yes, you have to pay to get in and spend money). Seldom do you know you're living in a Golden Age until it's gone. Being old has c...
by Susanne
Sun Mar 17, 2024 4:17 am
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Firing order
Replies: 20
Views: 3535

Re: Firing order

Toward the position on the cap where the wire going to the #1 plug is if the cap was on the distributor. I start with no wires, put #1 at TDC, look at where the dist. rotor is pointing, and that's where the wire to the #1 plug goes in the cap. Crank the motor 1/2 turn - now the rotor is pointing whe...
by Susanne
Fri Mar 15, 2024 3:07 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Is a 1911 Built With Many NonOriginal Parts Worthy of Being Here?
Replies: 100
Views: 30641

Re: Is a 1911 Built With Many NonOriginal Parts Worthy of being Here?

Since finishing restoration and then taking my new "pride and joy" out on tours, it, and I, have been ridiculed by some in our Club for bring a "piece of $#!%" or a "Pho-11", or a "Hodgepodge" or a "Disneyland car" to the event. The kicker was when a long time and respected Model T-er said that my ...
by Susanne
Fri Mar 08, 2024 10:11 am
Forum: Classifieds - Vehicles
Topic: C/L 27 Roadster w/Crosscut Saw
Replies: 5
Views: 3521

Re: C/L 27 Roadster w/Crosscut Saw

The guy who owned that car was a real cut up! Someone would give an arm and a leg for that car....
by Susanne
Thu Mar 07, 2024 11:11 am
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Bing! Bang! Boom!
Replies: 16
Views: 2886

Re: Bing! Bang! Boom!

First photo, AUTO POLO!!! I wouldn't mind building up one of those - looks like a LOT of fun!!
by Susanne
Wed Mar 06, 2024 12:31 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Oil usage
Replies: 33
Views: 4325

Re: Oil usage

I always had awful luck with synthetic oils in T's Maybe because it was a while ago... but if it wasn't spewing non-dino oil everywhere, well.... nadd to that slippery clutch plates and bands, and yeah, I was one of them old conservatives who went for Dino oil 100% Then I ran sone 15W40 Blended synt...
by Susanne
Wed Mar 06, 2024 12:22 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Ford building lost
Replies: 25
Views: 8293

Re: Ford building lost

So How many Ford Related structures are still stand and being adapted to preserve them? I drove to the site of the San Francisco branch (which used to be quite close) , it was ruined during the 1989 Loma Prieta quake... they saved the face of it but razed 99% of the building (honestly, it really wa...
by Susanne
Wed Mar 06, 2024 12:11 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Russ Potters Passing and Arrangements
Replies: 36
Views: 7484

Re: Russ Potters Passing and Arrangements

I've been sitting here all day kind of broke hearted... Russ was one of the rare few who understood our cars (and especially fuel systems) and could make them work. He was one of those rare individuals who would give anything that it took to get someone on the road, to suss out a gremlin no one else...
by Susanne
Wed Mar 06, 2024 11:14 am
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: OLD PHOTO - CHIC MAGNET!
Replies: 8
Views: 1654

Re: OLD PHOTO - CHIC MAGNET!

I keep thinking, "These coulda been my buds in High School"... Except 2 or 3 of us would have had our own cars!
by Susanne
Fri Mar 01, 2024 2:27 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: 27 driving chassis, an I being cheap offering $1500?
Replies: 24
Views: 4018

Re: 27 driving chassis, an I being cheap offering $1500?

My opinion, which is worth what you paid for it... $1500 is the absolute top dollar I'd pay for it, and that's assuming the rear end, transmission, and wheels are good. Even then I'd be inclined to say closer to half that - it's not wearing any sort of radiator, and the quetion is why not? We know t...
by Susanne
Tue Feb 27, 2024 2:46 am
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Steve Jelf is home safe and sound
Replies: 53
Views: 15926

Re: Steve Jelf is home safe and sound

I can sympathize with that - Apple has a way of changing things around and messing with things that work... for things that don't. I haven't upgraded my laptop since Mojave, and I refuse to until they bring back the cool "widget" screen on the left. (And don't get me started about the silly "touch b...
by Susanne
Fri Feb 23, 2024 10:48 am
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Good selling price for a 1911?
Replies: 23
Views: 3983

Re: Good selling price for a 1911?

Dan Hatch wrote:
Thu Feb 22, 2024 8:11 am
Check this one out !!!!
https://bids.auctionbypearce.com/auctio ... rd-model-t
There's nothing even remotely close to "1909" on that car that I can see...
by Susanne
Wed Feb 21, 2024 9:41 am
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Converting a 1919 Coupe to a brass radiator?
Replies: 20
Views: 3281

Re: Converting a 1919 Coupe to a brass radiator?

Don't be too hard on the HCCA. They had to draw a line somewhere, and wanting to be THE club to preserve the "earliest" cars, they fought for about forty years over how and where to draw that line. A lot of people, both in and out of the club think they made a few bad decisions leading to their cur...
by Susanne
Tue Feb 20, 2024 11:01 am
Forum: OT - Off topic
Topic: What's your MODERN? :)
Replies: 54
Views: 34686

Re: What's your MODERN? :)

2024 Fiat Panda Cross 4x4. . Damn, I love that thing. And while I was predispositioned against Mopar (thaks to my awful work truck) I really REALLY love my little blue strugglebuggy!!!
by Susanne
Tue Feb 20, 2024 10:58 am
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Converting a 1919 Coupe to a brass radiator?
Replies: 20
Views: 3281

Re: Converting a 1919 Coupe to a brass radiator?

John, you can thank the HCCA for that, as you had to have a "pre-1916" vehicle to belong, and to do so, a LOT of post 15 cars got "converted, the T especially as it was the easiest to do so. I'm guilty of that. My dad (bless his soul) was a HCCA National President, but the car he used for his affili...
by Susanne
Tue Feb 20, 2024 10:36 am
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Steve Jelf Facebook Update
Replies: 18
Views: 5430

Re: Steve Jelf Facebook Update

:D :D :D :D :D :D (Sorry I couldn't resist) My thought - the one that keeps going through my head - is if someone told ME how I HAD to behave if I went through the (deleted) Steve did, I would be RIGHTEOUSLY pissed because, shit, I was driving my Roadster and how DARE someone plow into me? WTF, you ...
by Susanne
Tue Feb 20, 2024 10:23 am
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Converting a 1919 Coupe to a brass radiator?
Replies: 20
Views: 3281

Re: Converting a 1919 Coupe to a brass radiator?

Why??? Putting an early radiator on a later car is poissible, but why would you WANT to do this???