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by rondupree
Tue Aug 22, 2023 9:01 am
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: New London to Brighton Iowa tour
Replies: 10
Views: 799

Re: New London to Brighton Iowa tour

We went on the tour once. A very good mix of some really nice early cars. Nice roads and good lunches. The only complaint we have is that the tour is done parade style with the slowest car leading the pack.
by rondupree
Sun Jul 23, 2023 11:09 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: MTFCI TOUR IN BARABOO, WI
Replies: 10
Views: 1159

Re: MTFCI TOUR IN BARABOO, WI

I will let you decide on which it is. The body was built by Ray Wells, who built the bodies for Craig Beek and Jim Finney using Jim's body for a pattern.
by rondupree
Sun Jul 23, 2023 9:01 am
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: MTFCI TOUR IN BARABOO, WI
Replies: 10
Views: 1159

Re: MTFCI TOUR IN BARABOO, WI

On the way to Dalton on Wednesday we passed this- IMG_1834.JPG It was not some kind of demonstration, it was a group of Amish farmers threshing a wheat field. It was a sight I thought I would never see. After lunch we stopped at a buggy shop/farm implement dealer and talked with the gentleman there....
by rondupree
Fri Jul 07, 2023 2:36 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: New split rims
Replies: 11
Views: 1046

Re: New split rims

I am planning on bringing some to the tour in Baraboo for the swap meet.
by rondupree
Wed Apr 12, 2023 10:17 am
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: The T hobby lost another fine gentleman
Replies: 25
Views: 4227

Re: The T hobby lost another fine gentleman

So sorry to hear. We always enjoyed touring with Pete and his wife.
by rondupree
Sun Mar 12, 2023 9:39 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Upholstery and help and haul
Replies: 7
Views: 1280

Re: Upholstery and help and haul

Vince's videos were EXCELLENT. I wish they were available online. I had Vince do a top and interior kit for our '16 touring before his untimely passing and the workmanship was excellent as well
by rondupree
Mon Dec 19, 2022 4:40 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Malware alert
Replies: 3
Views: 724

Malware alert

Today I received an email titled "Click to confirm your subscription". In it was a link you are supposed to click to join a mailing list. The scary thing is that the return address appears to be a valid one for Steve. I sent an email to Steve at his MTFCI address, and he confirmed that HE had gotten...
by rondupree
Mon Nov 21, 2022 4:59 pm
Forum: Classifieds - Parts
Topic: Carbide Generator
Replies: 10
Views: 1539

Re: Carbide Generator

When I visited the parts stash that I talked about on the forum I found a rusty/crusty carbide generator IMG_1493 resized.JPG This thing has some dents and a lot of crusty surface rust, but no rust through that I can see The only thing that I see is missing is one of the clamps. Even the carbide bas...
by rondupree
Sun Nov 20, 2022 9:40 am
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Parts Stash in West Central Illinois
Replies: 3
Views: 1050

Parts Stash in West Central Illinois

Several of us had the opportunity to visit with Bill Scott in Kewanee, Illinois. Bill and his wife put on the Labor Day Model T rally for over 25 years in honor of his father in law Ray Behnke, who was an avid Model T and Model A parts collector. Ray died over 25 years ago, and the parts have been s...
by rondupree
Sat Aug 27, 2022 10:49 am
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: wood tack strip
Replies: 7
Views: 1100

Re: wood tack strip

I have used the pvc boards as well. You can use a hair dryer or heat gun to help the plastic make the bends. The pvc seems to hold staples well. I have not tried to use upholstery tacks. I have found that the pvc does not hold screws too well.
by rondupree
Sun Aug 14, 2022 3:54 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: 1926 Rear Wood Photo
Replies: 7
Views: 1162

Re: 1926 Rear Wood Photo

I agree with Mike about the floorboard wood. The floor board is in two pieces to allow access to the battery. The piece of the floorboard with the hole is the piece that sits over the battery.

This is the wood that goes along the side of the body.
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and this
by rondupree
Thu Aug 11, 2022 12:06 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Carburetor assembly: The Hard Part. Help!
Replies: 10
Views: 1578

Re: Carburetor assembly: The Hard Part. Help!

Simple... Before you disassemble the carb either scribe a line or use a magic marker to mark lines on the butterfly on either side of the shaft. Use your marker to mark the right side of the throttle plate. If the carb is already apart, line everything up with the shaft and plate out of the carb, th...
by rondupree
Thu May 05, 2022 12:16 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Paint Color for Wire Wheels
Replies: 12
Views: 1763

Re: Paint Color for Wire Wheels

The 82302 paint code referred to in the encyclopedia is for a 1977 to 1980 Fiat

http://paintref.com/cgi-bin/colorcodedi ... 02&rows=50
by rondupree
Wed May 04, 2022 4:50 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Paint Color for Wire Wheels
Replies: 12
Views: 1763

Re: Paint Color for Wire Wheels

Several years ago I requested the Ditzler archives people to provide a modern cross reference for the straw wheat color. This is what they recommended: Straw paint code.jpg The important code is the Toyota color code. There could be a problem getting a current formula, since this color is for a 1974...
by rondupree
Fri Mar 25, 2022 12:10 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Florida Winter Tour?
Replies: 2
Views: 804

Florida Winter Tour?

By now we would usually have had several reports back from the tour.
Did anybody go?
How was it?
What are the plans for next year?
by rondupree
Sat Jan 08, 2022 10:30 am
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Auction Alert Don Krull Collection
Replies: 0
Views: 989

Auction Alert Don Krull Collection

Don's family has consigned his cars to Sullivan Auctioneers in Carthage, Illinois for dispersal. The auction is online only and will be happening in early February with inspection starting in late January. https://www.sullivanauctioneers.com/auction/car-auction-2-7-22/ This is a general auction anno...
by rondupree
Sun Nov 28, 2021 10:13 am
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Thought You Would Like Looking at this Tool
Replies: 7
Views: 1866

Re: Thought You Would Like Looking at this Tool

I have a newer version. Mine came out of a Chevy dealership. It is the ideal tool to align the rear wheels of an older Corvette, and works great to align the front wheels and be sure the steering wheel is centered.
by rondupree
Mon Nov 15, 2021 7:13 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: RIP Don Krull
Replies: 5
Views: 1790

Don Krull Obituary

Mr. Donald R. Krull, 81, of Galesburg passed peacefully, in the company of his children, at 6:43 p.m., Friday, November 12, 2021 at OSF St. Mary Medical Center, Galesburg. He was born October 27, 1940 in Streator, Illinois, the son of Raymond and Ester (May) Krull. Donald married his beloved Marjori...
by rondupree
Sun Nov 14, 2021 9:54 am
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: RIP Don Krull
Replies: 5
Views: 1790

RIP Don Krull

I just got this message about Don Don passed away on November 12, following a short illness. For those who don't know, Don is a past president of the MTFCI and a long time Model T tourer. He and his wife Marge were there when we did our first MTFCI international tour in 1995. He will be missed. Visi...
by rondupree
Sat Oct 16, 2021 9:12 am
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Tires Where are they??!!!!
Replies: 26
Views: 3703

Re: Tires Where are they??!!!!

There are some European Classics listed on the auction site. I have no connection with the ad, and no experience with these tires. https://www.ebay.com/itm/183926862676
by rondupree
Thu Jun 03, 2021 9:10 am
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: 1927 Model T Display Engine
Replies: 12
Views: 2820

Re: 1927 Model T Display Engine

Let me know if you need any more photos of the Wheels O Time cutaway
by rondupree
Wed Jun 02, 2021 9:07 am
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: 1927 Model T Display Engine
Replies: 12
Views: 2820

Re: 1927 Model T Display Engine

More photos...Note that the machined surfaces had all been protected by shellac or varnish
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Not surprisingly, the oil pan appeared to be a reject, unfit for use on a car
by rondupree
Wed Jun 02, 2021 8:59 am
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: 1927 Model T Display Engine
Replies: 12
Views: 2820

Re: 1927 Model T Display Engine

I had the opportunity to do some conservation work on the display engine at the Wheels O Time Museum in Peoria, Il. This was an original Ford display unit that had been donated by Ford to a local school. It had the appearance of being at least partially disassembled at times in the past. My work con...
by rondupree
Tue Apr 06, 2021 9:14 am
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Need help with a paint code
Replies: 2
Views: 1064

Re: Need help with a paint code

This is the paint that was recommended by the Ditzler archives when I checked several years ago
Straw paint code.jpg
The Ditzler code is 82172
Dupont is 43334

This was used on 1974 to 1978 Toyota's as OEM paint code 528.
by rondupree
Tue Feb 16, 2021 10:31 am
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Cartouche or Classtique upholstery
Replies: 17
Views: 3362

Re: Cartouche or Classtique upholstery

I have used both products. I found that I had to thoroughly check the Cartouche order to be sure that all of the 'parts' were there. The Classtique kits are complete, nice quality, and fit nice.
by rondupree
Sat Feb 13, 2021 10:08 am
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Thinking about a homemade trueing stand.
Replies: 7
Views: 1778

Re: Thinking about a homemade trueing stand.

What are you working on? Wood? Welded wire? Aftermarket wire wheels? This is the trueing fixture I built 100_1855.JPG I tried just welding a spindle to the channel iron, but about all that will allow you to do is to see the runout. If you need to use any force to remove runout, you will need some ex...
by rondupree
Thu Jan 14, 2021 10:39 am
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Nov./Dec. Vintage Ford
Replies: 58
Views: 7593

Re: Nov./Dec. Vintage Ford

Just got ours today in central Illinois
by rondupree
Fri Nov 06, 2020 1:42 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: For Those Wanting a Good Natural Patina....,
Replies: 5
Views: 2020

Re: For Those Wanting a Good Natural Patina....,

I have tried a little bit of everything for exhaust manifolds. The paints all peel away with time, regardless of the prep. The stove polish looks great, lasts a long time and is easy to touch up.
by rondupree
Thu Oct 08, 2020 6:27 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: HELP!!! DUPONT PAINT NUMBER FOR YELLOW WIRE SPOKED WHEELS!
Replies: 3
Views: 1152

Re: HELP!!! DUPONT PAINT NUMBER FOR YELLOW WIRE SPOKED WHEELS!

The Dupont color code would be 43334 and is darker than the 43353 color code.
by rondupree
Thu Oct 08, 2020 6:24 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: HELP!!! DUPONT PAINT NUMBER FOR YELLOW WIRE SPOKED WHEELS!
Replies: 3
Views: 1152

Re: HELP!!! DUPONT PAINT NUMBER FOR YELLOW WIRE SPOKED WHEELS!

Several years ago I asked the question to the PPG archives. Their recommendation was Ditzler code 82172. For Deltron single stage paint this would translate to DCC 82172. This color was used on 1974 to 1978 Toyotas with Toyota paint code T528.
by rondupree
Mon Sep 07, 2020 8:48 am
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: REEDER HC head engine knock
Replies: 5
Views: 1731

Re: REEDER HC head engine knock

Yup. It's the "Reeder Rattle". More than one of us had the same problem. On my engine I only had a narrow range of timing adjustment where the car ran like it should, and didn't have a light combustion knock.
by rondupree
Wed Aug 26, 2020 5:23 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Generator problem
Replies: 5
Views: 1564

Re: Generator problem

Like RajoRacer said. Just swap the field coil leads and all should be good.
by rondupree
Tue Aug 25, 2020 8:31 am
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: What is procedure for Stutzman?
Replies: 57
Views: 7610

Re: What is procedure for Stutzman?

One thing I would do prior to shipping my parts is true up the flanges on the wheel hubs, particularly the front wheels. It seems like a lot of wheels have suffered from curb checks and are bent, sometimes quite a bit.
by rondupree
Sun Aug 23, 2020 10:26 am
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Replacement air filter element suggestions?
Replies: 10
Views: 2510

Re: Replacement air filter element suggestions?

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One possibility

Ron Dupree
by rondupree
Thu Aug 06, 2020 9:45 am
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Mag post short.
Replies: 6
Views: 2936

Re: Mag post short.

Just completed a full restoration on a 1927 touring car. With less than 100 miles on the car the mag quit. The mag post looks like Bill's. I disassembled the post, wiped it out good, and the mag started working again. I could not see any metallic debris inside the post, but it looks like the perfect...
by rondupree
Tue Aug 04, 2020 1:16 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Looking for a 1970 to 80 Snyder’s cat
Replies: 7
Views: 2889

Re: Looking for a 1970 to 80 Snyder’s cat

My 1981 Snyder's catalog does not have any listings for a distributor.
by rondupree
Mon Jul 27, 2020 8:27 am
Forum: Classifieds - Parts
Topic: PATCH PANELS-Wanted
Replies: 4
Views: 2235

Re: PATCH PANELS-Wanted

I made a complete set of rear quarters for a 1927 touring. If you don't have access to a brake to form the lower edge you may be unhappy with the fitup of the panels.
by rondupree
Sat Jul 11, 2020 9:09 am
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Walter Bernard Szumowski 1933-2020
Replies: 16
Views: 5369

Re: Walter Bernard Szumowski 1933-2020

Sorry to hear about your loss Dave. We always enjoyed touring with Wally and Fran and his magneto coils were the best money could buy.
by rondupree
Thu Jul 02, 2020 8:38 am
Forum: Classifieds - Vehicles
Topic: SOLD !1921 Roadster Pick-up coming in for sale-loaded with extras tour ready
Replies: 10
Views: 6308

Re: 1921 Roadster Pick-up coming in for sale-loaded with extras tour ready

Really is a two door. I helped the owner find the body and frame from a stalled street rod project. He fabricated the left side door from scratch.
by rondupree
Mon Jun 29, 2020 9:06 am
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Universal joint pin length
Replies: 5
Views: 2420

Re: Universal joint pin length

Like several other applications on the T that pin is made from an odd size wire gauge that is not readily available.
by rondupree
Fri Jun 12, 2020 1:34 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Who uses 30 x 3 clinchers?
Replies: 30
Views: 8132

Re: Who uses 30 x 3 clinchers?

I just bought a new pair of Montgomery Wards for the front of our 16

Ron Dupree
by rondupree
Mon Apr 27, 2020 6:37 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: How It's Made-Wood spoke wheels
Replies: 18
Views: 5926

Re: How It's Made-Wood spoke wheels

Looking at the credits, this was filmed at Coker's wheel shop
by rondupree
Wed Apr 22, 2020 5:18 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Wire wheel color code.
Replies: 5
Views: 2617

Re: Wire wheel color code.

Several years ago I asked the question to the PPG archives. Their recommendation was Ditzler code 82172. For Deltron single stage paint this would translate to DCC 82172. This color was used on 1974 to 1978 Toyotas with Toyota paint code T528.
by rondupree
Mon Apr 20, 2020 8:55 am
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Tbay problem
Replies: 9
Views: 3791

Re: Tbay problem

I don't think so. The problem appears to be strictly associated with EBAY motors searches. Regular EBAY searches are working like they always have been. The 'work around' search appears to be working well too.
by rondupree
Sun Apr 19, 2020 12:19 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Tbay problem
Replies: 9
Views: 3791

Re: Tbay problem

Another example of Ebay breaking something that didn't need to be fixed. I am having the same problems with EBAY motors related searches. This is one work around from the EBAY discussion board. https://community.ebay.com/t5/Technical-Issues/Ebay-search-issues/m-p/30862197/highlight/false#M69931 It a...
by rondupree
Sat Mar 14, 2020 5:11 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Tire questions
Replies: 16
Views: 5646

Re: Tire questions

Wards Riverside tires with free shipping=-

https://www.performanceplustire.com/ant ... blackwall/

Note- I have no experience with this supplier
by rondupree
Fri Mar 13, 2020 5:36 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Tire questions
Replies: 16
Views: 5646

Re: Tire questions

Has Coker run through another price increase? Like in the past, the Summit price is the same as the price listed on Coker's web site.
by rondupree
Thu Mar 05, 2020 8:02 am
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: tips n tricks on installing curved wood pieces top bows...
Replies: 10
Views: 4616

Re: tips n tricks on installing curved wood pieces top bows...

I have used the PVC material in several applications for nailing strips. In my opinion it holds staples very well, but is not good at holding nails or screws. You might try your nails in some PVC before using it on the corners, since the bow pads need to be nailed to them.

Ron Dupree
by rondupree
Wed Mar 04, 2020 6:57 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: tips n tricks on installing curved wood pieces top bows...
Replies: 10
Views: 4616

Re: tips n tricks on installing curved wood pieces top bows...

This method worked for me

http://www.mtfca.com/discus/messages/822076/908662.html

It still required steaming the wood, but I found that it was VERY difficult to just steam the wood and install, even when using two thin strips.

Ron dupree
by rondupree
Sat Jan 25, 2020 2:31 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Tail light Thoughts
Replies: 12
Views: 5012

Re: Tail light Thoughts

I tried using period glass lens taillights for turn signals with poor results. These lights were intended for use at night, and typically either are hard to see, or cannot be seen at all in daylight. What works for me are the simple round taillights that are sold for trailers. Replace the 12 volt bu...
by rondupree
Thu Dec 05, 2019 8:22 am
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Hood shelf clip replacement help needed.
Replies: 23
Views: 6342

Re: Hood shelf clip replacement help needed.

The metric washers are not much larger than the od of the springs and are about the same size as the Ford washers. They should not require drilling larger holes in the frame.
by rondupree
Wed Dec 04, 2019 6:16 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Hood shelf clip replacement help needed.
Replies: 23
Views: 6342

Re: Hood shelf clip replacement help needed.

Go to the hardware store and look for some metric flat washers that will just go over the end of the hook. Install the spring and hook as an assembly on the block. Be sure that the cotter pin does not extend past the od of the washer. You should now be able to install the hold down and block as a un...
by rondupree
Fri Nov 15, 2019 6:52 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Possibly the worst rear axle thrust washer replacement idea ever.
Replies: 3
Views: 2499

Re: Possibly the worst rear axle thrust washer replacement idea ever.

WOW!

I bought an axle several years ago at a swap meet for parts. Somebody had done the same thing...
by rondupree
Fri Nov 08, 2019 7:11 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Pitman arm fit
Replies: 20
Views: 5928

Re: Pitman arm fit

Did you change the steering gearbox? I fought this same problem on a 1927 touring car with a steering tube and gearbox that came from two different steering columns. My final solution was to trim off the end of the tube to get the steering shaft to fit the way I wanted it to.
by rondupree
Tue Oct 29, 2019 5:05 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: New accessory item, GUESS
Replies: 43
Views: 12469

Re: New accessory item, GUESS

Air filter assembly.
by rondupree
Wed Aug 28, 2019 6:10 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: BUFFUM
Replies: 10
Views: 4373

Re: BUFFUM

Dean, I have an early style combination wrench made by Buffum with the swastica logo on it. Several years ago we did a club tour to Louisiana. They had a mural on a downtown wall about Buffum tool co., so I went to the library there to see if I could find out any more about the company. The libraria...
by rondupree
Wed Aug 28, 2019 1:46 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: ILLUSIVE RATTLE SOLVED!!
Replies: 2
Views: 1885

Re: ILLUSIVE RATTLE SOLVED!!

My experience with the low Reeder head was similar to yours. I found that even with high octane gas, I had a very narrow range of spark positions between so retarded that I lost performance, and the presence of the 'Reeder rattle'

Ron Dupree
by rondupree
Sun Aug 25, 2019 9:36 am
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: National Cookville tour
Replies: 14
Views: 5391

Re: National Cookville tour

Thank you George, Ramona, and all of the hard working members of the Tennessee T's for a fantastic tour. Job VERY well done.

Ron and Linda Dupree
by rondupree
Thu Aug 08, 2019 8:47 am
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Estate Tag Sale Bloomington Il with Model T
Replies: 1
Views: 1781

Estate Tag Sale Bloomington Il with Model T

The family of long time Prairie State Model T member Dale Sutter is selling off the contents of his farm near Bloomington Illinois in a large tag sale https://www.estatesales.net/IL/Bloomington/61701/2301597 on August 22 to 24. In addition to a nice 1927 touring car there is a ton of antiques as wel...
by rondupree
Sat Jul 20, 2019 8:45 am
Forum: Forum Support Questions
Topic: IMPORTANT - Forums are back
Replies: 28
Views: 13972

Re: IMPORTANT - Forums are back

I have to log in every day I visit the forum. In addition, I have to log into each of the forums (2019, cars for sale, etc.) separately.

Ron Dupree
by rondupree
Sat Jul 20, 2019 8:26 am
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Marge Krull
Replies: 0
Views: 1328

Marge Krull

Sadly, I received word yesterday of Marge's passing. She was the wife of Don Krull. Don and Marge have been very active in the MTFCI, and have been on numerous tours. GALESBURG - Marjorie A. Krull, 78, Galesburg, died at 11:33 a.m. Thursday, July 18, 2019, at OSF St. Francis Medical Center in Peoria...
by rondupree
Mon Jul 01, 2019 5:19 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Howard Gustavson, 1928-2019
Replies: 7
Views: 4050

Re: Howard Gustavson, 1928-2019

Always enjoyed seeing Howard on the Florida Winter Tour. RIP old friend.
by rondupree
Tue Jun 25, 2019 8:49 am
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Cross Country T's Pass Through Bloomington
Replies: 1
Views: 1686

Cross Country T's Pass Through Bloomington

We went to Bloomington Il yesterday to see the cross country group. This was press coverage on a local TV station

https://hoiabc.com/news/bloomington-nor ... oomington/



Ron Dupree
by rondupree
Thu Jun 13, 2019 8:22 am
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: 2019 Poor Boy Tour
Replies: 6
Views: 3765

Re: 2019 Poor Boy Tour

Brent just sent out an e-mail with some last minute details about parking at the motel, etc. He is printing route books and will have them for us when we get there.

Ron Dupree
by rondupree
Fri Jun 07, 2019 3:27 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: 2019 Poor Boy Tour
Replies: 6
Views: 3765

Re: 2019 Poor Boy Tour

We will be there on Saturday as well. I have emailed Brent about the route books. He usually has them emailed out by now. Expect a short day on Sunday, start after lunch. The other days will be an 8 or 9 am start, at least that is what we have done in the past. One day will be cooker day, to use you...
by rondupree
Thu Apr 25, 2019 6:03 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Nevy Clark RIP
Replies: 2
Views: 2331

Nevy Clark RIP

Nevy was a participant on several Winter tours, and is well known in the antique car community in the South. Another loss to the antique car world.

https://www.legacy.com/obituaries/savan ... =192704601

Ron Dupree
by rondupree
Tue Feb 12, 2019 6:11 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: OT USPS rate hikes
Replies: 10
Views: 5150

Re: OT USPS rate hikes

Keep in mind that for sending a simple package there may be four (or more) ways to send it with widely varying costs. In addition, if you sold the item on EBAY or send it through PayPal, there are special corporate discounts. As an example, I sent a set of triple gears from Illinois to California a ...
by rondupree
Fri Feb 08, 2019 4:11 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Upcoming Central Illinois Auction
Replies: 2
Views: 2395

Re: Upcoming Central Illinois Auction

This is where the auction items came from. Anybody recognize?
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by rondupree
Fri Feb 08, 2019 12:23 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Upcoming Central Illinois Auction
Replies: 2
Views: 2395

Re: Upcoming Central Illinois Auction

Can't say I didn't warn you. Small crowd, lots of model T related items. Truly a bidders auction. I brought home a pickup load. Examples- 26/26 gas tanks $6 to $10 FOUR 26/27 rear fenders $7 Aluminum hogshead $5 Two radiator shells (one high and one low) nice $25 Two boxes full of universal joints. ...
by rondupree
Fri Feb 08, 2019 9:46 am
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Glass Thickness
Replies: 14
Views: 6181

Re: Glass Thickness

Why would you use tempered glass in a windshield? That should be laminated safety glass.
by rondupree
Thu Jan 31, 2019 10:06 am
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Upcoming Central Illinois Auction
Replies: 2
Views: 2395

Upcoming Central Illinois Auction

My wife ran across this in a local shopper newspaper

https://www.auctionzip.com/Listings/3207083.html

This appears to be in an auctioneers barn near Arcola, Il, south of Champaign. I have no connection to this auction.

Ron Dupree
by rondupree
Mon Jan 28, 2019 6:24 pm
Forum: Forum Support Questions
Topic: Wierd login problems - Firefox?
Replies: 15
Views: 7679

Re: Wierd login problems - Firefox?

I used that link, but it was good only for a few hours. Now it seems that even though I didn't change anything, I was able to log in from the main index page and I am staying logged in. Strange things happen....
by rondupree
Mon Jan 28, 2019 2:22 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Mysterious Size of Woodruff Key for Steering Gear Ball Arm Part#3548 Question?
Replies: 6
Views: 3357

Re: Mysterious Size of Woodruff Key for Steering Gear Ball Arm Part#3548 Question?

The problem is that Ford used a big key in a small diameter shaft. If you try to use a standard woodruff key, it sticks up too high and you cannot tighten the pitman arm on the steering shaft. The 'special' Ford woodruff key has been ground to reduce its height by flattening the rounded side. This a...
by rondupree
Sat Jan 26, 2019 3:46 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: 1926/27 Front Spring Dimensions
Replies: 8
Views: 4880

Re: 1926/27 Front Spring Dimensions

I cannot tell from your pictures, but an easy way to see that a spring is for a Model T is to look for the oil hole at the spring eye. Model A's, for example, have the oiler built into the shackle so they did not have to have the spring eye drilled for the oiler.

Ron Dupree
by rondupree
Sat Jan 26, 2019 3:21 pm
Forum: Forum Support Questions
Topic: Wierd login problems - Firefox?
Replies: 15
Views: 7679

Re: Wierd login problems - Firefox?

Tony's login worked. I was not trying to use the 2018 login, but I went to the 2018 forum. Then selected the 2019 forum, that took me to a page with this on it- This link will take you to new forum software. YOU WILL NEED TO RE-REGISTER ON THE NEW SITE. Your old user name and password will not work ...
by rondupree
Sat Jan 26, 2019 9:55 am
Forum: Forum Support Questions
Topic: Wierd login problems - Firefox?
Replies: 15
Views: 7679

Wierd login problems - Firefox?

I tried to respond to a topic. Got the login page. Tried to log in. No luck. Tried logging in using the 'login' at the upper right corner and it sent me to the 2019 formum home page but I am still not logged in. Went to the 2018 forum, then from there logged into the 2019 forum and I am able to post...
by rondupree
Thu Jan 17, 2019 12:53 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Vic Tankersley
Replies: 7
Views: 4265

Vic Tankersley

I just saw in the Tennessee T's newsletter that Vic passed away last November. We really enjoyed touring with Vic and Lori. Anybody have any more details or link to his obituary? I couldn't find anything.

Ron Dupree
by rondupree
Wed Jan 16, 2019 1:06 pm
Forum: Forum Support Questions
Topic: Pfishing EMAIL
Replies: 4
Views: 3539

Pfishing EMAIL

I just got a very official looking email from "Amazon.com" confirming a purchase. The return address looked legitimate. The only giveaway was that it was addressed to "MTFC" then my name. Luckily my virus program caught it when I opened the invoice to see what my wife might have bought. Not sure if ...