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by Dennis Prince
Wed Mar 13, 2024 8:04 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Nuthin' Special gets a makeover, carston' T update.
Replies: 23
Views: 1746

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: 23
Views: 1746

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: 1036

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: 1727

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: 299

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: 299

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: 299

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: 560

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: 1057

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: 292

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: 1075

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: 1075

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: 1075

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: 579

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: 570

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: 397

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: 397

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: 397

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: 4360

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: 580

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: 580

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: 580

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: 30
Views: 1896

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: 1322

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: 401

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: 455

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: 455

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: 1839

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: 1853

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: 1853

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: 1179

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: 577

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: 1048

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: 1352

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: 1925

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: 1838

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: 2064

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: 2064

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: 598

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: 6431

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: 878

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: 1473

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: 1440

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: 2914

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: 825

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: 825

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
by Dennis Prince
Wed Feb 01, 2023 1:39 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Front End Strength
Replies: 20
Views: 1972

Re: Front End Strength

Norm, that picture was taken at the Saline Valley Hot Springs in Death Valley Park. The Saline Valley is a valley west of Death Valley it is 45 miles of dirt road in from the south and 55 miles of dirt from the north. If you are ever in the Madras area stop in for visit.
by Dennis Prince
Wed Feb 01, 2023 9:55 am
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Front End Strength
Replies: 20
Views: 1972

Re: Front End Strength

In my experience and I run my T pretty hard is that the axle and king pins hold up up surprisingly well, the thing that wear the most is the spring shackles.
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by Dennis Prince
Wed Feb 01, 2023 9:48 am
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Longest trip you took in your T
Replies: 27
Views: 3593

Re: Longest trip you took in your T

My longest trip so far was in 2008 when I drove from Central Oregon to the Centennial in Indiana and back, it was just over 6,00 miles. Our group regularly does 300 to 600 mile trips. I highly recommend doing longer multi day trips it is the best way to truly experience a Model T.
by Dennis Prince
Tue Jan 24, 2023 10:42 am
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Home made simple tool that works!
Replies: 8
Views: 1154

Re: Home made simple tool that works!

Great idea, thanks for sharing.
by Dennis Prince
Wed Jan 04, 2023 7:32 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Good Model T Names
Replies: 65
Views: 4122

Re: Good Model T Names

The T-Tanic
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by Dennis Prince
Wed Dec 28, 2022 10:56 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Roadster vs coupe?
Replies: 2
Views: 630

Roadster vs coupe?

Can anyone tell me if I can use 26/27 coupe/sedan inner fender patch panels on a 26 roadster turtle deck? I don't need them to fit perfectly just along the bottom few inches. Thanks, Dennis
by Dennis Prince
Sat Dec 24, 2022 11:11 am
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Spoke shim source
Replies: 22
Views: 2022

Re: Spoke shim source

I use Chevy valve spring shims, you can get them in .015 and .030 and then cut them with tin snips. If you live in a dry climate, perfectly good wheels can dry and get loose. As long as your spokes are in good condition there is nothing stupid or unsafe about shimming loose spokes.
by Dennis Prince
Sun Nov 20, 2022 10:42 am
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Front axle repair insert tap size?
Replies: 6
Views: 1032

Re: Front axle repair insert tap size?

Thank you for the additional info but does anyone know the tap size? There is more than one way to skin a cat (although none that I know of where the cat likes it). If I had the service available that would be one thing but I have extra axles and want to try and fix this one, so tap size please.
by Dennis Prince
Fri Nov 18, 2022 7:42 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Front axle repair insert tap size?
Replies: 6
Views: 1032

Front axle repair insert tap size?

I just received the threaded inserts and they come with no info, so I am wondering what size tap I will need to install the inserts. Any help would be greatly appreciated.
by Dennis Prince
Tue Oct 25, 2022 8:30 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Journey's and Joyrides.
Replies: 123
Views: 26746

Re: Journey's and Joyrides.

We have been on a number of trips recently and put on well over 1,000 miles most of them dirt roads. We went to the desert and forests of the Deschutes National Forest in Central Oregon, the desert and mountains of the Owhee country in far Eastern Oregon and Western Idaho and then drove the Quartzvi...
by Dennis Prince
Tue Oct 25, 2022 3:10 pm
Forum: Classifieds - Parts
Topic: NOT MODEL T BUT MODEL A SPARK PLUGS SOLD SOLD SOLD
Replies: 2
Views: 480

Re: NOT MODEL T BUT MODEL A SPARK PLUGS

Steven, I would like to buy the Model A plugs, how do i get you payed? Thanks, Dennis
by Dennis Prince
Tue Oct 25, 2022 3:04 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Something helpful (for me at least)
Replies: 1
Views: 576

Something helpful (for me at least)

Since I became "of that age" and started taking blood thinners I bleed like a stuck pig. The little nicks seem to bleed forever, the other day I remembered Styptic pencils and tried it and man does it work great to stop the bleeding. I was so excited that I thought that I would share it.
by Dennis Prince
Mon Oct 24, 2022 12:36 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: New Oil Seal Leaking
Replies: 13
Views: 1496

Re: New Oil Seal Leaking

If you are running a cartridge bearing on the pinion, it seals the path that internal pressure from heat has out of the rear diff. I have installed a vent on the axle tube and have had no problems with seal leakage.
by Dennis Prince
Tue Sep 13, 2022 11:23 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Preserve an original finish help needed
Replies: 21
Views: 2284

Re: Preserve an original finish help needed

I vote to just leave it as it is, mother nature and father time have done a real good job on this one.
by Dennis Prince
Sat Aug 06, 2022 10:09 am
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: outside of track measurement
Replies: 12
Views: 1414

Re: outside of track measurement

What size tires does it have?
by Dennis Prince
Mon Jul 25, 2022 11:11 am
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Build Threads: Appropriate or no?
Replies: 9
Views: 1265

Re: Build Threads: Appropriate or no?

In my opinion, Absolutely! I love to see others make progress on their projects.
by Dennis Prince
Sat Jul 23, 2022 10:59 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: What have you done with your model T in July?
Replies: 58
Views: 6965

Re: What have you done with your model T in July?

We give rides at the County Fair to help promote the local Historical Society, there is a homestead house and a one room school house on the fairgrounds property. Always a fun time.
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by Dennis Prince
Mon Jul 18, 2022 10:00 am
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Journey's and Joyrides.
Replies: 123
Views: 26746

Re: Journey's and Joyrides.

We were on a camping trip and found a great road that went along the edge of a wilderness area, except for a couple of short sections the road was in really nice shape. It was a very nice day with perfect weather and flowers everywhere, the kind of day I dream about. image000000.JPG ochoco puddle 20...
by Dennis Prince
Sat Jul 02, 2022 8:39 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Coast to Coast, Part 2 - the halfway point
Replies: 88
Views: 11088

Re: Coast to Coast, Part 2 - the halfway point

The Bonneville Salt Flats is great place, but if you drive out on the salt you should visit the car wash in West Wendover and wash off as much salt as possible and the salt is wet at all i would not recommend driving on it at all, there can be real soft spots and it is expensive if you get stuck to ...
by Dennis Prince
Thu Jun 30, 2022 8:46 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Vibrations
Replies: 24
Views: 2538

Re: Vibrations

I am with George, I have run rubber pads on my T's and it does nothing but help. I have put over 100,000 miles on one of them and there is no wear on the frame or the mounts and I run mine pretty hard. Some people seem to go on theory alone and don't do any research. A theory is just that until prov...
by Dennis Prince
Thu Jun 23, 2022 10:26 am
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Coast to Coast, Part 2 - the halfway point
Replies: 88
Views: 11088

Re: Coast to Coast, Part 2 - the halfway point

Sounds like you are having a grand time, if you can work it into your time near Mount Rushmore, I would highly recommend driving the Needles Highway . I is not far from Rushmore and is a wonderful old road that runs thru the forest and has a lot of twist and turn so no one can go any faster than you...
by Dennis Prince
Thu Jun 09, 2022 10:21 am
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: From Coast to Coast
Replies: 170
Views: 16416

Re: From Coast to Coast

Bernhard, To seal up the crack in the engine stop at the grocery store and get a bottle of ground ginger, mix it with some water or antifreeze and pour it into the radiator once the system is circulating and that will seal the leak. Have a grand adventure.
by Dennis Prince
Tue May 03, 2022 11:17 am
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Notice from my wife ….
Replies: 33
Views: 3677

Re: Notice from my wife ….

There is a reason that they call it the bed of a truck.
by Dennis Prince
Fri Apr 15, 2022 10:17 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Enclosed trailer
Replies: 9
Views: 2337

Re: Enclosed trailer

Tom, it turns out that my friend isn't ready to sell the trailer just yet, if things change I will let you know. Dennis
by Dennis Prince
Wed Apr 13, 2022 10:21 am
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Enclosed trailer
Replies: 9
Views: 2337

Re: Enclosed trailer

What size and where on the west coast? I know of a trailer in Central Oregon. I am not sure of the size but it currently houses a model A and I would have to find out what he wants for it. Let me know if you need more info. Dennis
by Dennis Prince
Fri Feb 25, 2022 7:23 pm
Forum: OT - Off topic
Topic: I.D. This Ford Bolt
Replies: 4
Views: 1323

Re: I.D. This Ford Bolt

That is a bendix spring retainer bolt.
by Dennis Prince
Sat Jan 22, 2022 6:35 pm
Forum: OT - Off topic
Topic: My Rant : I hate feedback.
Replies: 16
Views: 3085

Re: My Rant : I hate feedback.

I would give you some feedback on your rant but I don't want to set you off again.
by Dennis Prince
Tue Jan 18, 2022 11:21 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Stolen car trailer
Replies: 22
Views: 3955

Re: Stolen car trailer

I found my trailer with the help of the whole community, friends and family rallied the troops and a school bus mechanic saw the trailer before sunup and saw it turn down a dead end street, I finally located it late afternoon and called the police, it is missing the winch, big tool box, all of the t...
by Dennis Prince
Tue Jan 18, 2022 5:15 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Stolen car trailer
Replies: 22
Views: 3955

Stolen car trailer

This morning my trailer went AWOL and you all have always done a great job of getting the word out about this kind of thing. I went missing from my home in Madras (Central Oregon) last night. It is 21ft overall with a 15ft diamond plate bed, tandem axle with 2 tool boxes and a 9000lb warn winch. I k...
by Dennis Prince
Mon Jan 03, 2022 10:48 am
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: The bowery boys 14 touring
Replies: 15
Views: 2458

Re: The bowery boys 14 touring

Huntz Hall's character had the nick name of Satch in the shows his name was Horace Debusey Jones III, I had a dog when I was a kid that I named Satch after him. I loved watching their movies.
by Dennis Prince
Thu Dec 30, 2021 10:27 am
Forum: OT - Off topic
Topic: Green stop/brake light lens
Replies: 7
Views: 1661

Re: Green stop/brake light lens

On my Funster the green on the right is for Starboard side.
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by Dennis Prince
Fri Nov 26, 2021 2:14 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: New Warfords
Replies: 9
Views: 2179

Re: New Warfords

For awhile they advertised a truck and speedster version, you might try calling Layne Machine Works, their ad is in the Vintage Ford.
by Dennis Prince
Tue Nov 23, 2021 6:48 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Demagnetizing crank?
Replies: 7
Views: 1771

Re: Demagnetizing crank?

I just remembered that I have 2 journeyman and 2 apprentice electricians coming to dinner on Thursday, seems like a good time to use them.
by Dennis Prince
Tue Nov 23, 2021 10:40 am
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Demagnetizing crank?
Replies: 7
Views: 1771

Re: Demagnetizing crank?

Thank you all for your responses, I will look into the ac option, this crank is magnetized to where it will pick up a 5/16 washer, since there is no oil filter and the amount of metal that is on the magnet in the trans screen I want to get rid of the pull factor.
by Dennis Prince
Mon Nov 22, 2021 10:03 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Demagnetizing crank?
Replies: 7
Views: 1771

Demagnetizing crank?

How do you demagnetize a crankshaft? I bought an EE crank that is in really good condition except that it is magnetized. Any ideas? Thanks, Dennis
by Dennis Prince
Sun Nov 21, 2021 5:57 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Fine Line Between Hoarding and Collecting
Replies: 20
Views: 3260

Re: Fine Line Between Hoarding and Collecting

It's not really hoarding if your stuff is cool and it's only junk if it's not yours.
by Dennis Prince
Wed Nov 17, 2021 7:32 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Ford Model T Off-roading
Replies: 19
Views: 4196

Re: Ford Model T Off-roading

There is a group of us in Central Oregon that like to off road out T's and put them to the test, I have included a few pictures from some of our trips.
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by Dennis Prince
Tue Nov 16, 2021 1:05 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Tires For 27 T
Replies: 7
Views: 1463

Re: Tires For 27 T

Pat, I do run 20 psi sometimes if I know that it will be rough like when I take it to the Bonneville Salt Flats for Speed Week however on the pavement I run up to 30psi, I get less side wall roll and the rolling resistance is much less, seems to drive better with a little more air.
by Dennis Prince
Mon Nov 15, 2021 9:48 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Tires For 27 T
Replies: 7
Views: 1463

Re: Tires For 27 T

A friend went with the Lucus 525/21 tires and they are about 1/2 in shorter than the Firestones and he didn't get very good wear out of them. I average about 35,000 to 40,000 miles out of a set of Firestones and there is still some tread left and I tend to torture my tires more than most. tunnel exi...
by Dennis Prince
Mon Nov 15, 2021 5:39 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Tires For 27 T
Replies: 7
Views: 1463

Re: Tires For 27 T

I have been running 525/21's for years on wood and wire wheels and I love them, the Firestones are a little taller than some of the others and they are 6 ply rated, I also like that there is more tire on the ground for braking. It takes a little bit to get used to the "Hobo overdrive" and if you don...
by Dennis Prince
Wed Nov 10, 2021 10:04 am
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Hayes wire wheel questions
Replies: 10
Views: 1464

Re: Hayes wire wheel questions

Keith those wheels are sure pretty, which car are they going on? It was sure nice to visit with you and Yvonne at Spokane.
by Dennis Prince
Tue Nov 09, 2021 9:59 am
Forum: OT - Off topic
Topic: Road Work
Replies: 14
Views: 2591

Re: Road Work

One of the guys in our group calls them earth quake roads, I really like that description.
by Dennis Prince
Sat Nov 06, 2021 3:51 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Is This GL4 or GL5?
Replies: 7
Views: 1457

Re: Is This GL4 or GL5?

It looks like the answer would be yes, I would try calling that 800 number and see there is an old guy there that knows what you are asking about. Most of the young ones that I talk to don't know and don't care. Good luck and let us know what you find out please. Dennis
by Dennis Prince
Tue Oct 26, 2021 6:02 pm
Forum: OT - Off topic
Topic: Traffic jam
Replies: 8
Views: 1807

Re: Traffic jam

That looks like the Hay Creek Ranch east of Madras Oregon, I think I have seen that picture before.
by Dennis Prince
Fri Oct 22, 2021 11:07 am
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Hobo overdrive - mismatched tire sizes question
Replies: 11
Views: 1814

Re: Hobo overdrive - mismatched tire sizes question

I forgot to mention that I run 36 psi but I carry a pretty good load, I have also noticed at lower pressure you get a fair amount of sidewall flex that you can feel as you drive.
by Dennis Prince
Fri Oct 22, 2021 11:02 am
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Hobo overdrive - mismatched tire sizes question
Replies: 11
Views: 1814

Re: Hobo overdrive - mismatched tire sizes question

I have run 525/21s Firestones for years on my 26 roadster (have always called it Hobo Overdrive) it does give you about 20% more tread on the ground for increased braking, the 3% overdrive is noticeable and if you don't have a Ruckstell you will spend more time in low. The Firestones are a little ta...
by Dennis Prince
Fri Oct 15, 2021 8:53 am
Forum: OT - Off topic
Topic: A goldmine of old tech!
Replies: 2
Views: 1420

Re: A goldmine of old tech!

Thanks Pat, that is a great site, I can see it answering a lot of my questions about how they use to do it.
by Dennis Prince
Tue Oct 12, 2021 1:20 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: AIR FILTER
Replies: 28
Views: 2931

Re: AIR FILTER

If you search the forum for air filter you will find many posts about them, I run them on all of my cars, I am a retired auto mechanic and I just can't run without one. I have never noticed even a little bit of difference in how they run with and without the filters and I feel much better with one. ...
by Dennis Prince
Sun Oct 03, 2021 11:35 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: I did it again…
Replies: 21
Views: 2991

Re: I did it again…

Be careful there is no 12 step program to get over old cars, once you get to 12 you just go to 13. Nice looking car, Have fun with it.
by Dennis Prince
Tue Sep 21, 2021 10:17 pm
Forum: OT - Off topic
Topic: Geronimo's Cadillac . . .
Replies: 7
Views: 2186

Re: Geronimo's Cadillac . . .

My great grand Father worked for the 101 Ranch around that time but he worked for the ranch and not the Wild West Show.