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by Dennis Prince
Thu Jul 10, 2025 12:09 am
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Henry, we have a problem!
Replies: 20
Views: 797

Re: Henry, we have a problem!

If they are cast steel they can be heated and bent, if cast iron that won't work.
by Dennis Prince
Mon Jul 07, 2025 11:40 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Barely leaking radiator core issue
Replies: 10
Views: 490

Re: Barely leaking radiator core issue

An old radiator man told me to use ground ginger, I have used it on many vehicles and it always works. Those seal tabs that come with a new GM water pump are ground ginger, I some times find it at the Dollar Store, I use about 1/2 a jar (about 3 1/2 in tall) for a T. Put it in a hot engine and disso...
by Dennis Prince
Mon Jul 07, 2025 10:09 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: National Motor Camp
Replies: 13
Views: 4808

Re: National Motor Camp

Sounds like luck wasn't enough, I just heard that Patrick broke his crank and they both decided to call it quits, sorry to hear that.
by Dennis Prince
Sat Jul 05, 2025 7:27 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Alternator noise
Replies: 14
Views: 415

Re: Alternator noise

Well, that took care of the knocking noise and I talked to the other T owner with a noise and he said that after driving it a bit that the noise is considerably quieter, so I think that our problems are over (for now), Time to pack up and get ready to head to the Motor Camp at Tahoe. Thanks to all f...
by Dennis Prince
Sat Jul 05, 2025 9:37 am
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Alternator noise
Replies: 14
Views: 415

Re: Alternator noise

The cam gear teeth all look good, I put another gasket between the housing and the block and just waiting for the sealer to dry. In the mean time I will take my Model A for this mornings drive to the shop tour of one of the group. I will update you later. Thanks, Dennis
by Dennis Prince
Fri Jul 04, 2025 11:25 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Alternator noise
Replies: 14
Views: 415

Re: Alternator noise

Going from a generator to alternator was an economic decision, my generator served me well for over 120,000 miles and needed replaced, the gear on the alternator is the same dimensions as the generator and the gear is threaded on to the alternator so no pin to worry about. I will try shimming the mo...
by Dennis Prince
Fri Jul 04, 2025 6:20 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Alternator noise
Replies: 14
Views: 415

Re: Alternator noise

Well dang it, the gear was tight but thanks for the idea.
by Dennis Prince
Fri Jul 04, 2025 6:02 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Alternator noise
Replies: 14
Views: 415

Re: Alternator noise

Thanks Jerry, for the quick response, I am on the way to check it now. Dennis
by Dennis Prince
Fri Jul 04, 2025 5:53 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Alternator noise
Replies: 14
Views: 415

Alternator noise

Two of us in our group have put on new alternators within the last month and they both make noise, mine knocks, I can actually feel it. Has anyone else had this problem and does shimming it help? I am getting ready for a trip and really don't like the knock. Thanks, Dennis
by Dennis Prince
Thu Jul 03, 2025 9:50 am
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: National Motor Camp
Replies: 13
Views: 4808

Re: National Motor Camp

The camp is coming soon, I am wondering who is going so that I can look for you. I will be showing up on the 16th and be there for the whole time. I am really looking forward to it. Dennis
by Dennis Prince
Tue Jun 24, 2025 4:41 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Side Curtain Drawings for a 26-27 Roadster
Replies: 8
Views: 1989

Re: Side Curtain Drawings for a 26-27 Roadster

I hardly ever put my top up and almost never use the side curtains but they are sure nice to have when I do need them. I made the pass side curtain to follow the top bow up and back so that I could actually get in and out and I can also leave the little triangle piece out for air flow if I need it. ...
by Dennis Prince
Thu Jun 19, 2025 9:48 am
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: PCV Valve picture please.
Replies: 15
Views: 1431

Re: PCV Valve picture please.

You would also have to find a way to seal up the crankcase where the throttle rod passes between the two center cylinders.
by Dennis Prince
Wed Jun 11, 2025 1:28 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: A heads up on headlights
Replies: 11
Views: 1495

Re: A heads up on headlights

If they are concerned about lights being too bright at least in Oregon then they need to do something with the strobe lights on police cars especially the blue light, at night they are dangerously bright.
by Dennis Prince
Thu May 29, 2025 10:10 am
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Looking for someone in Florida to install Warford trasmission
Replies: 3
Views: 671

Re: Looking for someone in Florida to install Warford trasmission

Will, Why not run the Warford and the Ruckstell? Depending on what you are going to use it for, having more gears can be a real advantage. I have 1 T with a Muncie and standard rear, 1 with just a Ruckstell and 1 with a KC Warford and Ruckstell, I love having both but if I could only have 1 it would...
by Dennis Prince
Thu May 22, 2025 3:31 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: What have you done with your Model T in May
Replies: 55
Views: 8955

Re: What have you done with your Model T in May

Last Saturday we went for a annual spring drive, it is about a 100 mile loop that is all but 4 miles on backroads and over 40 miles of dirt and gravel. Most years the weather is really nice, however this was not most years. While we did have some sunshine it was mostly cloudy and lots of rain at tim...
by Dennis Prince
Thu May 22, 2025 12:24 am
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Transmission band question
Replies: 17
Views: 2131

Re: Transmission band question

A friend ran part of an old Boy Scout belt for lining for many years.
by Dennis Prince
Fri May 09, 2025 9:57 am
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Wishbone comes up short
Replies: 43
Views: 4564

Re: Wishbone comes up short

I went to Harbor Freight and got 36in pipe wrench put a 3ft pipe on it and that worked great.
by Dennis Prince
Tue May 06, 2025 4:10 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Wishbone comes up short
Replies: 43
Views: 4564

Re: Wishbone comes up short

I have included pictures of a short and a longer wishbone, I had the short one on my car and it was hard to install and was dangerous to drive, I compared it to the one that came off of the same car and it is about 3/8" shorter. When I put a longer one on it drove just fine. I don't know what it is ...
by Dennis Prince
Sun May 04, 2025 8:29 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Wishbone comes up short
Replies: 43
Views: 4564

Re: Wishbone comes up short

If you replaced the wishbone there are 2 different sizes (early and late) because of the height of the springs, if you have the short one on with a high spring it will drive terrible and be hard to assemble.
by Dennis Prince
Sun Apr 13, 2025 12:45 am
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Fix for leaky Muncie
Replies: 4
Views: 1678

Re: Fix for leaky Muncie

Running straight Lucas (STP equivalent) it still leaked badly before.
by Dennis Prince
Sat Apr 12, 2025 4:04 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Fix for leaky Muncie
Replies: 4
Views: 1678

Fix for leaky Muncie

Howdy, My friend had a Muncie that was leaking badly from the shift rails. I built covers for the rail ends and it has stopped the leak. I used 3/4 in conduit and the plugs out of a metal electrical outlet box, burned off the galvanize with battery acid and welded together and welded to a piece of s...
by Dennis Prince
Tue Apr 01, 2025 3:03 am
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Portland Swap Meet
Replies: 5
Views: 2235

Re: Portland Swap Meet

I hope to be there on friday or sat, but have a bum knee so I will have to wait and see. Hope to see you there. Dennis
by Dennis Prince
Sat Mar 22, 2025 9:52 am
Forum: OT - Off topic
Topic: This calls for a celebration!
Replies: 2
Views: 4897

Re: This calls for a celebration!

I'll drink to that.
by Dennis Prince
Mon Mar 17, 2025 3:50 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Model T Trailer plans/ideas?
Replies: 19
Views: 2706

Re: Model T Trailer plans/ideas?

Most of the vintage T trailers that I have seen don't have any suspension and if you use 16in wire wheels and a drop axle you may not need ramps or a tilt. You can just put a block of wood down and drive onto it and then the trailer and just back off of the trailer, usually the tongue of the trailer...
by Dennis Prince
Mon Mar 17, 2025 10:24 am
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Model T Trailer plans/ideas?
Replies: 19
Views: 2706

Re: Model T Trailer plans/ideas?

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Here is a picture of mine ,set up with the tongue retracted. I built a retractable because I have a new knee from falling over the tongue on another trailer (obviously the trailers fault)
by Dennis Prince
Fri Mar 14, 2025 12:23 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Loose wheels.
Replies: 15
Views: 2179

Re: Loose wheels.

If you get them tight they will stay in place. I use small block Chevy valve shims with a piece removed the width of the tenon, they are .015 and .030 thick, a drop of epoxy couldn't hurt. To John's question about soaking them in water, it will tighten them but when they get tight it crushes the woo...
by Dennis Prince
Fri Mar 14, 2025 10:54 am
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Loose wheels.
Replies: 15
Views: 2179

Re: Loose wheels.

It sounds like the wheels are solid just drier than when they were assembled, I would shim them and if you have any wheels that are out of round this is an opportunity to do some adjusting. If they are as dry as they can get you should be good for the life of the wheels. When I shim wheels if it is ...
by Dennis Prince
Mon Mar 10, 2025 12:08 pm
Forum: OT - Off topic
Topic: Pennies
Replies: 9
Views: 5597

Re: Pennies

If you are trying to teach them about saving then you need to teach them that ALL money has value and that pennies make dollars, if only some money have value it may confuse them. When ask at the store if I want my penny change, I always say damn right, I worked just as hard for that penny as the 29...
by Dennis Prince
Mon Feb 24, 2025 3:47 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: PerspecTive phoTo
Replies: 203
Views: 96009

Re: PerspecTive phoTo

I love looking at my cars shadow, it means the sun is out.
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by Dennis Prince
Mon Feb 17, 2025 12:06 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Thin wrenches
Replies: 8
Views: 1254

Re: Thin wrenches

Thin wrenches are called tappet wrenches and since they are not very strong, what I do is take a cheap wrench the size that I want and use the belt sander and slowly make it the thickness that I want. Don't let it get to hot and it won't take out the temper.
by Dennis Prince
Thu Feb 13, 2025 2:12 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Hastings or Grant
Replies: 5
Views: 1083

Re: Hastings or Grant

I have had trouble with the oil rings not sealing with the Grant rings but not with Hastings.
by Dennis Prince
Sun Feb 09, 2025 2:04 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Original Rocky Mountain Brakes
Replies: 7
Views: 1349

Re: Original Rocky Mountain Brakes

I would test fit the brake bands to your drums, the originals may not have used an extra drum to make the later Rockies work with a small drum. If the bands go most of the way around but not all of the way I would think that you could adapt them to fit.
by Dennis Prince
Sun Feb 02, 2025 12:25 am
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: National Motor Camp
Replies: 13
Views: 4808

National Motor Camp

Is anyone going to the National Motor Camp at South Lake Tahoe in July? I am going to be there and hope to meet a bunch of new friends. Dennis
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by Dennis Prince
Thu Jan 23, 2025 9:56 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Driving with a KC Warford
Replies: 16
Views: 5078

Re: Driving with a KC Warford

I have a KC Warford in my 26 roadster and the only issues that I a know of are with the shifter, in it original form a friend hit the shifter with his leg and knocked it into neutral and the car ended up on its top (yes it had rocky mountain brakes). I ended up with the car and put the trans in my c...
by Dennis Prince
Thu Jan 16, 2025 11:12 am
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: driving questions
Replies: 24
Views: 7616

Re: driving questions

All of my T's drive just a little bit different, you need to drive yours and play with it to find your secret hand shake for your car. Always have it fully retarded ( all the way up) to start and when coasting down hill if you retard it that will help a little to hold you back.
by Dennis Prince
Sun Dec 29, 2024 7:17 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: mounting new tires
Replies: 12
Views: 3798

Re: mounting new tires

I use Windex and there is no streaking.
by Dennis Prince
Sun Dec 29, 2024 10:42 am
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Snowmobile ski question
Replies: 18
Views: 5289

Re: Snowmobile ski question

Joe, You did a really nice job on your Supersnowbird. With it having no rear fenders I thing that the 25 bed looks better than a Model A bed would, looks like a fun vehicle. Do you have to get in and out of the window with that track setup? I am just waiting for snow, all of my snow is coming pre me...
by Dennis Prince
Thu Dec 26, 2024 3:36 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Snowmobile ski question
Replies: 18
Views: 5289

Re: Snowmobile ski question

I finally got my skis finished. They are made out of things out of my raw materials pile (formerly known as a scrap pile) I used wheels that were no good for tires, some broken Model A springs, old bed frames, chain links off a potato digger and what was part of the kitchen remodel at the Elk's Lodg...
by Dennis Prince
Tue Dec 17, 2024 11:58 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Snowmobile ski question
Replies: 18
Views: 5289

Re: Snowmobile ski question

Thanks for the links, I will let you know what I end up with. Dennis
by Dennis Prince
Tue Dec 17, 2024 6:24 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Snowmobile ski question
Replies: 18
Views: 5289

Re: Snowmobile ski question

Thank you Joe for the picture that answers that question. Dennis
by Dennis Prince
Mon Dec 16, 2024 3:05 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Snowmobile ski question
Replies: 18
Views: 5289

Re: Snowmobile ski question

Randy, Thanks for the answer on the skis, does the skeg run the entire length of the ski? Dennis
by Dennis Prince
Sun Dec 15, 2024 9:39 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Snowmobile ski question
Replies: 18
Views: 5289

Snowmobile ski question

I am building skis for a snowmobile build and I am wondering do the original skis have a skeg down the middle of the bottom? And can I get width and lengh measurements. Thanks, Dennis
by Dennis Prince
Thu Nov 21, 2024 7:58 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: 5.25-21 Tires
Replies: 19
Views: 3103

Re: 5.25-21 Tires

I have to wonder how many theorist have ever run larger tires? They ride better, last longer and for the type of roads that I drive the 6 plies have never had a flat in over 100,000 miles. Just a personal choice and observation (not theory).
by Dennis Prince
Tue Nov 19, 2024 1:43 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Would this make a good tow vehicle?
Replies: 13
Views: 2770

Re: Would this make a good tow vehicle?

My 53 Chevy pick up with a 235 and a 4 speed pulls a T on a light trailer just fine, my concern is like a T it's not how fast you can go, it's how fast you can stop. I would rather not go than not stop.
by Dennis Prince
Tue Nov 19, 2024 1:34 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: 5.25-21 Tires
Replies: 19
Views: 3103

Re: 5.25-21 Tires

I have run 5.25 firestone 6 plies for about 20 years with no trouble at all, as a matter of fact I love them. They give you about20 % more tire on the ground for braking, about 3% Hobo Overdrive, unless you are carrying a heavy load they give you a better ride and they last a lot longer ( I get abou...
by Dennis Prince
Tue Oct 08, 2024 4:43 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: steering column to frame mount question
Replies: 6
Views: 1422

Re: steering column to frame mount question

Thanks John, that really helps
by Dennis Prince
Tue Oct 08, 2024 2:51 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: steering column to frame mount question
Replies: 6
Views: 1422

Re: steering column to frame mount question

George, Thanks, that is what i figured. John and John, that sounds like good advice, now how do I tell the difference so that I can get the good one?
by Dennis Prince
Mon Oct 07, 2024 7:10 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: steering column to frame mount question
Replies: 6
Views: 1422

steering column to frame mount question

Hhowdy, Can anyone tell me if a early (up to 21) lower steering column to frame mnt is the same as the later with the exception of the number and size of the bushings. It seems like my 26 roadster is always in need of that bushing replacement and I am thinking that maybe the earlier mount with twice...
by Dennis Prince
Wed Jul 10, 2024 8:52 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Attaching brass script to Radiator
Replies: 12
Views: 1890

Re: Attaching brass script to Radiator

I wired mine on with small brass wire that my wife uses in her art work to hold it while the silicone sealer set up that I put on the back (not a lot but enough to hold it), that way I don't have to worry about vibration and it can be easily removed.
by Dennis Prince
Tue Jun 11, 2024 12:38 pm
Forum: Classifieds - Parts
Topic: WTB used wire wheel hub caps
Replies: 3
Views: 952

Re: WTB used wire wheel hub caps

I have hub caps coming. I am always amazed by the Model T community. They are always willing to share their time, resources and knowledge with whoever needs help. Thank you, Robert.
by Dennis Prince
Sun Jun 09, 2024 10:38 pm
Forum: Classifieds - Parts
Topic: WTB used wire wheel hub caps
Replies: 3
Views: 952

WTB used wire wheel hub caps

I am looking for a set of wire wheel hub caps. I don't want them to be to nice, nice patina would be great, maybe some that you took of to do a restoration. Thanks, Dennis
by Dennis Prince
Thu May 30, 2024 9:31 am
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Hitch for Model T
Replies: 9
Views: 2406

Re: Hitch for Model T

I have hitches on 2 T's and a Model A pick up, I have used them all and the work well I will include pictures. Please remember it isn't how or what you pull but how you stop it.
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by Dennis Prince
Wed May 22, 2024 3:22 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Correct oil for Muncie transmission
Replies: 3
Views: 838

Re: Correct oil for Muncie transmission

I use 140w gl-4, not sure if that is what it calls for but it has worked well for many years.
by Dennis Prince
Wed Mar 13, 2024 8:04 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Nuthin' Special gets a makeover, carston' T update.
Replies: 29
Views: 5049

Re: Nuthin' Special gets a makeover, carston' T update.

Chris and Carston, I would love to go on a drive with you guys. The T-Bums have a drive planned for May 25th that would be a fun one to have you guys go with us or let me know when you can come this way and we will get a drive together.
by Dennis Prince
Wed Mar 13, 2024 11:38 am
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Nuthin' Special gets a makeover, carston' T update.
Replies: 29
Views: 5049

Re: Nuthin' Special gets a makeover, carston' T update.

You guys turned the Nuthin Special into sumpin special, it looks great! Good job.
by Dennis Prince
Tue Mar 12, 2024 5:06 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Balance
Replies: 22
Views: 3377

Re: Balance

Yes you can balance them. What wheels do you have? You can use regular wheel weights on 21 in split rims and stick on weights or solder wrapped around spokes on clincher and wire wheels. Mount the rims and tires on a front wheel and use it as a balancer. This will work if the rims are straight and n...
by Dennis Prince
Mon Feb 26, 2024 9:58 am
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Better get that fixed.
Replies: 25
Views: 4984

Re: Better get that fixed.

In photo #2 a lot of those hammers in the rack are handled top tools, the the blacksmith would either hold in one hand and strike with the other or he would drive the top tool and a striker would run the hammer.
by Dennis Prince
Sun Feb 18, 2024 12:08 pm
Forum: OT - Off topic
Topic: 1910 Overland carb help
Replies: 5
Views: 7882

Re: 1910 Overland carb help

Thanks for all of the info, I know very little about this vehicle, just what I saw in a few pictures,(a beautiful car) but the pictures of the engine is not very clear or close and it looks like the carb is mounted on a threaded piece like a pipe fitting. I will try and get more info from the museum...
by Dennis Prince
Sat Feb 17, 2024 3:10 pm
Forum: OT - Off topic
Topic: 1910 Overland carb help
Replies: 5
Views: 7882

Re: 1910 Overland carb help

I forgot to include that it is a Model 38. Thanks, Dennis
by Dennis Prince
Sat Feb 17, 2024 3:07 pm
Forum: OT - Off topic
Topic: 1910 Overland carb help
Replies: 5
Views: 7882

1910 Overland carb help

At Saturday morning coffee, I was approached about a 1910 Overland that is in the Harrisburg Oregon Museum that they need help with the carb. I know nothing about Overland but told him that I would check and see what I could find out. The car has been restored and is beautiful, they just need a good...
by Dennis Prince
Sat Feb 10, 2024 3:40 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Jan/Feb Vintage Ford mag
Replies: 7
Views: 1279

Jan/Feb Vintage Ford mag

I am wondering if you have gotten you Jan/Feb vintage Ford and if so how do I check to make sure that my dues are current so I can get mine too? Thanks
by Dennis Prince
Sat Feb 10, 2024 9:52 am
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Open trailering poll
Replies: 25
Views: 3883

Re: Open trailering poll

I use a double axle trailer with a 15ft deck, it is a bit of overkill but T's aren't the only thing I use it for. If I was only towing a T, I would have a single axle trailer that had channels for the tires to set in and over the tire loop straps to tie it down. I would also have stops for the front...
by Dennis Prince
Sun Feb 04, 2024 8:05 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Neighbor's Dad T Speedster story from 1928-9
Replies: 2
Views: 881

Re: Neighbor's Dad T Speedster story from 1928-9

Great looking car and story, Thanks for sharing.
by Dennis Prince
Mon Jan 29, 2024 8:07 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: New Acquisition: Rocky Mountain Transmission
Replies: 11
Views: 2123

Re: New Acquisition: Rocky Mountain Transmission

Thanks Dan, That is what I was looking for.
by Dennis Prince
Mon Jan 29, 2024 12:56 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: New Acquisition: Rocky Mountain Transmission
Replies: 11
Views: 2123

Re: New Acquisition: Rocky Mountain Transmission

Thanks guys for the responses, it looks like you have to pull the output/pinion shaft out if the trans to be able to set up the pinion to ring gear depth and backlash, has anyone set up one of these that can tell me how it is done? Thanks, Dennis
by Dennis Prince
Sun Jan 28, 2024 11:28 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: New Acquisition: Rocky Mountain Transmission
Replies: 11
Views: 2123

Re: New Acquisition: Rocky Mountain Transmission

I am working on a Rocky Mountain 6 speed trans and after looking at the pictures here, I am wondering what I have. The pictures on this thread show a different design and have made in Seattle Washington on it, the one I have says it was made in Los Angeles California on it and I am including picture...
by Dennis Prince
Mon Jan 08, 2024 9:12 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Need ideas on trailer hitch for 26-27 touring.
Replies: 6
Views: 1415

Re: Need ideas on trailer hitch for 26-27 touring.

Donnie, I have two 26's with trailer hitches, a touring and roadster (both with wood wheels). The touring has a receiver tube welded into the spare tire goose and reinforced mounting at the upper spring mount. I have a ball receiver and a cargo carrier that mounts there as well. I have only towed a ...
by Dennis Prince
Tue Dec 26, 2023 11:12 am
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: 1910 Ford Model T conquers Mount Shasta... well kind of...
Replies: 4
Views: 1355

Re: 1910 Ford Model T conquers Mount Shasta... well kind of...

A fun video, I would play a video game like that, having driven roads like that.
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Thanks Mitch
by Dennis Prince
Fri Dec 22, 2023 1:19 pm
Forum: OT - Off topic
Topic: Any idea what this fits?
Replies: 4
Views: 3423

Re: Any idea what this fits?

Thank you Adam, that help my mind understand what it does.
by Dennis Prince
Thu Dec 21, 2023 5:47 pm
Forum: OT - Off topic
Topic: Any idea what this fits?
Replies: 4
Views: 3423

Re: Any idea what this fits?

WOW that didn't take long, I'll bet you are correct Herb. It came from a wheat farm that has been there over a century. Thank you. Dennis
by Dennis Prince
Thu Dec 21, 2023 1:01 pm
Forum: OT - Off topic
Topic: Any idea what this fits?
Replies: 4
Views: 3423

Any idea what this fits?

I was helping a friend move and we found this in the barn. It is a crankshaft but it is 46 inches long has a 3 inch stroke, 1 inch journals, 2 mains and none of the throws line up. It was to neat to put in the scrap pile. WIN_20231221_09_45_58_Pro.jpg WIN_20231221_09_45_33_Pro.jpg WIN_20231221_09_45...
by Dennis Prince
Sat Dec 16, 2023 7:13 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: **SPEEDSTER PIC's Please**
Replies: 84
Views: 21056

Re: **SPEEDSTER PIC's Please**

A Bow Tail Funster
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by Dennis Prince
Wed Nov 08, 2023 12:04 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: 26-27 brake shoe question
Replies: 11
Views: 2232

Re: 26-27 brake shoe question

Thanks for all of the replies, I don't have the shoes here to take pictures. Evidently no one has seen shoes like this with no lip. We are building a rear end from parts but you can tell by the wear on the linings that these have been run before(enough to wear out the lining). We will probably do as...
by Dennis Prince
Mon Nov 06, 2023 4:53 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: 26-27 brake shoe question
Replies: 11
Views: 2232

Re: 26-27 brake shoe question

I am aware that most shoes have a lip, these don't and never did, has anyone seen shoes like them in action or do we need to find others that have a lip?
by Dennis Prince
Mon Nov 06, 2023 11:45 am
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: 26-27 brake shoe question
Replies: 11
Views: 2232

26-27 brake shoe question

A friend has some rear brake shoes for a big drum rear end and they don't have a lip around them to hook on the backing plate tabs, they have been used and appear to work but I don't see what keeps them in place. Does anyone have any experience with shoes like this or should we be looking for shoes ...
by Dennis Prince
Fri Oct 20, 2023 12:21 am
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: SCVMTFC 53rd Annual Speedster Endurance Run & Lowland Tour - Save the Date
Replies: 39
Views: 7540

Re: SCVMTFC 53rd Annual Speedster Endurance Run & Lowland Tour - Save the Date

Where can I find more info on the tour, like what qualifies or disqualifies a car, location and is there camping near by. I looked at the web site but was not able to find any info. Thanks
by Dennis Prince
Wed Sep 20, 2023 8:03 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Public service post I made
Replies: 19
Views: 3443

Re: Public service post I made

Mack, I think you are onto something here, education is the key. People love seeing the old cars but are not looking for them, we need to talk safety as well as about our cars whenever we talk to people. As a bumper sticker I once saw said "If you think education is expensive, try ignorance"
by Dennis Prince
Wed Sep 20, 2023 2:09 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Fan knock
Replies: 10
Views: 1245

Re: Fan knock

I put a copper washer in as a spacer many years ago and no problem since.
by Dennis Prince
Fri Sep 08, 2023 8:13 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: KC Warford ratios vs Muncie
Replies: 5
Views: 1203

Re: KC Warford ratios vs Muncie

Thank you all for the ratio info, it is what I was looking for.
by Dennis Prince
Wed Sep 06, 2023 3:14 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: KC Warford ratios vs Muncie
Replies: 5
Views: 1203

KC Warford ratios vs Muncie

Howdy, I am trying to find out how the gear ratios of a Muncie and a KC Warford compare. I am looking for the ratio of the transmission not the final ratios at the rear diff. Any help would be greatly appreciated. Thanks Dennis
by Dennis Prince
Fri Jun 23, 2023 7:28 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: T’s with Ruckstell and Warford
Replies: 29
Views: 4384

Re: T’s with Ruckstell and Warford

On my T with a Ruckstell and a KC Warford. I modified the Warford shifter and it stays out of the way and won't be accidentally knocked into neutral. You don't need a lot of leverage to shift and a foot throttle helps with the Warford.
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by Dennis Prince
Mon May 29, 2023 12:15 am
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: I want to go camping with these guys!!
Replies: 15
Views: 3481

Re: I want to go camping with these guys!!

Scott, We have done quite a bit to our cars, mine has a Ruckstell, KC Warford (12 forward gears and 6 in reverse) 4 to 1 gears, 525/21 6 ply tires and aux brakes. The engine has a Z head, Chaffin's 280 cam and Truefire ign. The tire chains I made from a bucket of different chains, they make the T in...
by Dennis Prince
Sun May 28, 2023 5:37 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: I want to go camping with these guys!!
Replies: 15
Views: 3481

Re: I want to go camping with these guys!!

I am the old fat guy in the red shirt (that looked like I was about to fall over from exhaustion because I was). I was the wagon master for this trip, it was epic, not just what is on Casey's video but the whole trip and what a great group to do it with. When we left on Wednesday there was no rain i...
by Dennis Prince
Tue Apr 25, 2023 2:22 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Wear of camshaft bearing seat
Replies: 12
Views: 2423

Re: Wear of camshaft bearing seat

As John pointed out this may change how true the cam runs but I have made tapered allen bolts to take up cam end play and if you make it a bit to long it will push the cam to one side of the bore, which will also change your timing gear back lash (with the worn cam bore it is most likely excessive)....
by Dennis Prince
Mon Apr 17, 2023 9:46 am
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Authority Luggage Carrier
Replies: 4
Views: 1137

Re: Authority Luggage Carrier

Allan, That is a great rack, I like the way it is adjustable for width, although I have a tendency to over load my car as it is.
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by Dennis Prince
Mon Apr 10, 2023 5:57 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Old photos on Jalopy Journal
Replies: 7
Views: 1890

Re: Old photos on Jalopy Journal

There are thousands of pages of great old pictures on there in the "Vintage Shots From Days Gone By" thread and more added every day.
by Dennis Prince
Mon Apr 10, 2023 5:53 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Wha’ happened?
Replies: 11
Views: 2150

Re: Wha’ happened?

It has been working fine on the left coast. Well at my house any way.
by Dennis Prince
Sat Apr 01, 2023 11:53 pm
Forum: Classifieds - Parts
Topic: NOS AIR
Replies: 24
Views: 3876

Re: NOS AIR

I run OE dirt on my car , it is hard to get but worth the effort.
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by Dennis Prince
Sat Apr 01, 2023 10:09 am
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Gravel or Highway
Replies: 25
Views: 4392

Re: Gravel or Highway

I try and stay off of the main highways as much as possible and depending on the road there are times that I won't pull onto the shoulder of the road because drivers won't let you back into traffic and I have almost been run into a bridge abutment, I have a reflective slow moving sign on the back th...
by Dennis Prince
Tue Mar 14, 2023 3:45 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Air Filter
Replies: 29
Views: 4234

Re: Air Filter

The picture I posted earlier was my first design, I have since changed to a larger more durable design. I have had this on the car from below sea level to over 13,000ft elevation and on some of the dustiest roads you can imagine and it has never hampered my performance at all. As a retired auto mech...
by Dennis Prince
Mon Mar 13, 2023 10:12 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Air Filter
Replies: 29
Views: 4234

Re: Air Filter

This has been discussed before and I have ask if the people who say that a filter will change the way your T runs have ever run a filter? So far I have never gotten an answer. I have run filters on all of my T and it doesn't change the way they run at all (as long as they are clean, just like any ot...
by Dennis Prince
Wed Mar 08, 2023 2:58 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Noise follow-up
Replies: 4
Views: 1121

Re: Noise follow-up

I had a camshaft that had .007 runout on the gear end and it made the same knocking noise for 100,000 miles before I finally figured out the problem, you might check for that, I also had a fan pulley with end play make a similar noise. Good luck.
by Dennis Prince
Tue Mar 07, 2023 7:38 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Who's that in the photo?
Replies: 64
Views: 15040

Re: Who's that in the photo?

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This is me. Dennis
by Dennis Prince
Sun Mar 05, 2023 7:49 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Are you protected from shrapnel?
Replies: 6
Views: 1455

Re: Are you protected from shrapnel?

If they are calling fenders wings i'll bet that what they are calling splash shields are what we would call splash aprons and the shrannel is rocks thrown up by the tires.
by Dennis Prince
Sun Mar 05, 2023 7:35 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Tire chains?
Replies: 19
Views: 3496

Re: Tire chains?

I use to own a towing company and we always ended up with stuff out of wrecked or abandoned cars and chains is something we got a lot of, so my suggestion is to talk to a local tow company or wrecking yard, get a pile of chains and a pair of chain repair pliers and make your own.
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by Dennis Prince
Sat Feb 25, 2023 9:20 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Ruckstell rebuilds
Replies: 9
Views: 2523

Re: Ruckstell rebuilds

If you are not using the special lock washers on the spool/driveshaft tube bolts, when you tighten up the first couple of bolts the lock washer may hit and shift the tube to one side just a little that can cause a slight bind. I just ran into this problem and if I had hair I would have pulled it out...
by Dennis Prince
Wed Feb 22, 2023 9:42 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: 1926 Coupe - Rear Directional 6V
Replies: 46
Views: 6446

Re: 1926 Coupe - Rear Directional 6V

I used old glass clearance lights bolted to the radiator mount bolts for the front and Model A tail lights with the lower light used for the tail light and turn signal and the upper light for the stop light with stop script out of a Model A drum tail light.
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by Dennis Prince
Sun Feb 05, 2023 5:52 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: 10 tooth pinion question
Replies: 5
Views: 1479

Re: 10 tooth pinion question

Thank you John, I called and am getting the one that you pointed out. Thanks again. Dennis
by Dennis Prince
Sun Feb 05, 2023 2:25 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: 10 tooth pinion question
Replies: 5
Views: 1479

10 tooth pinion question

I have a 10 tooth pinion that is marked 10-42, will that work on a 40 tooth ring gear? It looks just slightly different. Thanks for any help that I can get. Dennis