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by billgall
Mon Jun 29, 2020 9:27 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Installing balance beads
Replies: 13
Views: 6308

Re: Installing balance beads

Hi R.V., I'm confirmed INSIDE the asylum but it was a cold winter day when I poured the beads in my 1912 Torpedo. I had more problems with static electricity making the beads stick to the vinyl tubing than with any clumping or packing together. I suspect that high humidity makes them stick together ...
by billgall
Mon May 04, 2020 3:06 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: 13T - E&J Model 666
Replies: 21
Views: 7063

Re: 13T - E&J Model 666

For a 13, the correct E&J headlights are model 66. The bonnet (top part with the holes along the sides) is marked the same as the all brass 666 lights, but the left-most 6 is missing, so the resulting 66 is offset to the right. Corey Walker, is your nickel plated lamp a 666 or a 66? A 66 will attrac...
by billgall
Sun Sep 29, 2019 9:14 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Digital model of 1912 Torpedo
Replies: 17
Views: 8168

Re: Digital model of 1912 Torpedo

No, the dash is not painted black, it is stained cherry.

You can also reference my 1912 Torpedo at this year's Old Car Festival. Other than the accessory magneto headlights, it is correct for a late 1912 Torpedo (note the horn bulb is mounted inside the door as opposed to the earlier 1912 cars).
by billgall
Mon Aug 12, 2019 8:33 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: OCF Meet and Greet
Replies: 43
Views: 16370

Re: OCF Meet and Greet

I've been accepted with my 1912 Torpedo and I plan to meet up with all of you!

Bill Gall