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frontyboy

I bid on a number of his panting's at the auction. I really wanted only 1 but sent a lot of bids up to those watching to see who was bidding and what they were bidding for(a trick I learned from my father that over the years made an incredible amount of money at Government surplus auctions. The only...

frontyboy

HI Mark,

I will take one camshaft. Do you have bearings as well? Also Iowe you for a set of lifter cups for my overhead 8 valve Roof. When Dave sent them to me with my order I did not get your address. Do you take a credit card or should I send you a check?

tnx, Howard(frontyboy.

frontyboy

I totally agree with Mark. I have an 8 valve Roof head that I recently restored. I bored the original guides oversize and pressed in thin wall sleeves. On my head it appeared the guides might have been a cast guide that the actual head was cast around. Therefore I would not try to press those guides...

frontyboy

Looking for Inverted rear spring main leaf for lowering rear axle. Also looking for rear crossmember that Rootlieb used to offer that lowers the rear axle.

Any help would be greatly appreciated.
thnx
Frontyboy contact me here or brasscarguy@comcast.net

frontyboy

An Engineer (Brass car collector)friend is now working on his 1907 National 50 hp. He was missing all of the correct spark and throttle pieces including the quadrant with teeth on both sides. All he had was an old photocopy of the quadrant. He worked with the photo to clean it up then used his 3d pr...

frontyboy

I have a Roof 8 valve and I can drop a valve and check the degree of the valve face and the degree of the seat. If that would help you. My head is just sitting on the shelf ready to install on my engine when I get to it. Do you have an exhaust manifold, I may not use mine haven't made up my mind yet...

frontyboy

Wow, each time I have a question or need information, you guys always come thru!!!!!!! All reply's to crossmember information was yet again most helpful. So Monday I will contact Rootlieb and see if they still have the replacement rear crossmember. I thought I could fab one out of plate steel but it...

frontyboy

I remember there was a guy making a lower crown rear crossmembers to lower a T. He used to vend at the old Bakersfield right behind me. He also had new polished aluminum disc wheels.I can not seem to find any information for him. He made a replacement rear cross members that allowed you to lower the...

frontyboy

Tnx for all the help. I checked out the idea from speedytinc and it worked like a dream loosened the long bolts at spool about 1/2" and was able to slide the drive line up enough to jiggle and press the yoke end of the radius rod in place and slip the threaded end in to the collar. A hearty thanks t...

frontyboy

Under the hood on the drivers side there should be a round brass disc with a number stamped in it. This is the number assigned to the car when it was added to the collection. Once added to the collection we did a file. In that file will be a list of missing and incorrect parts. Also any interesting ...

frontyboy

Today is another great day. The last couple of months , I have been ordering parts right and left. Every few days another order will show up. This sure beats a pair of sox or a t shirt that does not fit!!Just like Christmas over and over. Getting all the bits and pieces lined up for the assembly pro...

frontyboy

I Should have mentioned I am using 26/27 radius rods. Just rebuilt and no oil in the diffy.

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frontyboy

Bought a Ruxtle rear end totally rebuilt but it is all assembled and has 3 to 1 gears. The question is How can I install the radus rods ? Can I loosen the torque tube by loosen the thru bolts on the torque tube and slide it up enough to slip the torque tube in place. With the 3 to 1 gears the pinon ...

frontyboy

Well I have been restoring brass cars since I was 14. My father had me doing just about everything from top to bottom. He was quick to get me started and I learned quickly. As I grew up restoring cars my father had me doing all the lifting tugging cleaning and painting. Now that I look back it was t...

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What Keith failed to mention. There are very few model T booths selling T parts. It's not worth the costs of driving to Portland(gas, food, motels) for a hand full of Model T booths. Like all inclusive swap meets of late they will sell a booth to just about anyone that has the price of the booth. Al...

frontyboy

Been a busy guy collecting parts, bits,and pieces Got my brass vee radiator from the radiator shop, they totally disassembled the rad down to the bottom brace, hand rodded each core, cleaned top plate and bottom plate soldered it all back together including the top tank and side covers (now the poli...

frontyboy

Thnx for the quick replay. I will contact both early this week

frontyboy.

frontyboy

Looking for complete cross drive or parts.. I have an incomplete system and either need a complete one or parts.

thx

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frontyboy

Looking for Edison#12 plugs for my Roof powered speedster.

tnx

frontyboy

frontyboy

How do I get ahold of the guy that makes new transmission brake drums? I want to buy one for my speedster project

thx

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frontyboy

I am incredibly happy with all the responses that I have gotten from the members here. I have read measured, stacked and unstacked my springs that came with my project speedster. After reading and rereading the responses, I have decided the following. Due to the incredible responses here I found tha...

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I had this rear end professionally rebuilt for my 1914 speedster project. This is correct for a 1913/14.Then a 26/27 Ruxtel came available and the early rear end is for sale. New outer sealed axle bearings totally disassembled cleaned and reassembled. Ready for paint color. Also 3.1 ring gear. $750....

frontyboy

Congrats!! It was well worth the effort.

frontyboy

frontyboy

Hmm I have no idea never looked guess I will tomorrow!! Darn good question!!

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frontyboy

Today, finished machine work on front axle and spindles assembled and installed the complete assembly. Radiator shop called and my brass vee radiator is restored and ready for pick up.

just sayin'

FRONTYBOY

frontyboy

I have 3 #12 Edison plugs nos. Would like to get another one for my speedster project.

frontyboy

frontyboy

How much? still available?

frontyboy

frontyboy

What number Edison plugs do you have?

frontyboy

frontyboy

Building a 1914 speedster with a brass vee radiator and a dropped front axle. How many leaves can you remove from the front spring and still be safe? The bottom spring leave has been dearched some not sure how much.. For the rear spring how many leaves can be removed safely to lower the frame withou...

frontyboy

Edison #12 plugs need a couple to fill out a set for my 8 valve roof head
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frontyboy. text 2ho6-919-1949

frontyboy

How many castle nuts and sizes?

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frontyboy

frontyboy

Would like to buy a hi lift Stipe cam new or used.

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frontyboy

frontyboy

That is one of the most informative posts here and a long time not only did you show how but you included how and what you used to compete the project. I wonder where you found that cowl piece, did you make it or find a vendor. I have the same wood firewall and would like to add a form bent cowl as ...

frontyboy

Stoddard Dayton again, Seems a bit of driving has created a fuel delivery problem with a liner material floating around in the tank. Rather than removed the entire body to access the tank, I was able to remove the front seat that was just screwed down to the wagon box frame. Once all the rusted and ...

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Mark,
I ordered a set thru the store for shipment when my new starter arrives. I have several other parts with the order. Just to let you know.

Frontyboy,

tnx for the information on the seat. I have had Ray do several bodies and projects in the past. His work is outstanding.

frontyboy

Mark, Really incredible project very creative and well thought out and constructed. I do have a question about the seat. I'm guessing it is molded wood construction. Is it new and if so Did you make it or did someone else do it. I'm looking for that style of seat for my 1914 speedster project I'm wo...

frontyboy

I will take it if its still for sale. call or text me at 2ho6-919-1949(seattle)

thnx frontyboy

frontyboy

Anyone installed a Fordson cross drive mag system on a model t? I have all the parts and pieces just wanting to know if anyone had done one and what issues you ran up against? I have a 2 spark mag and a 8 plug overhead. Thought it would look interesting on my Speedster(under construction) thnx front...

frontyboy

I would like to look at this speedster. I live just north of Seattle. If possible would really like to check it out.

frontyboy (brasscarguy@comcast.net)

frontyboy

I've mentioned this before, I used black spray rubber sealer as advertised on TV. I spray this on the inside of the rim and up and around the underside of the rim. This accomplishes a couple of things, it insulates the rim from the innertube, and it helps the tire to grip the rim. As an additional h...

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WOW Thank you for all your input. Have not finalized the color scheme yet, I'm leaning towards light and dark gray with vermillion stripe and highlights. Thinking gray leather in the seats leaning to a lighter shade of gray. This all said it all depends on my significant other and her input. just sa...

frontyboy

Owning a flat bed tow truck I have found that the best and least damaging way is to use my hook bridle and wrap the real axle tubes with canvas fire hose and slowly pull the car up the ramp. If the rear wheels are seized I use boxed slide plates. Jack the car up and slide the boxed plates under the ...

frontyboy

Thank you, it needs to get to someone that wants to build a neat little T instead of a roadster. I need the space in my shop so lets deal. Will trade for interesting speed equipment.

frontyboy.

frontyboy

I found one in Australia and had it shipped to the US. All in all it was not cheap but the seller threw in a RHD lower frame support. Can't remember the exact cost but the figure runs in my mind at $700.

frontyboy

frontyboy

Recently purchased a 1914 model t speedster. Flat fendered, bucket seats oval gas tank. flat Rootlieb wood dash, no windshield. Was painted typical yellow. :evil: When finished it will have the new rounded Rootlieb speedster fenders , 26-27 wire wheels with rear mounted spare. Lots of brass includin...

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frontyboy

Funny thing, I advertise Nationally and found one 20 miles from my home. Nice and complete 8 valve with push rods, manifolds, carburetor, valve covers and head gasket. Ready to install and light off.

frontyboy.

frontyboy

I have a 13 hood former or at least it came off a '13. I can email or test photos. I honestly do not know what a 13'-14' differences .
frontyboy.
brasscarguy@comcast.net
2ho6-919-1949Text

frontyboy

text me your email and I can send you photos of the Chev 4 banger Roof cylinder head

my text number is in my 1st posting

frontyboy

frontyboy

As long as its complete. I plan on a major restoration of any head I purchase. I purchased one and it turned out to be for a 4 cylinder Chevrolet. So back to the drawing board.

frontyboy.

frontyboy

New peddlers box custom made for a 1909-27 Ford Model T, newly manufactured by Ray Wells.

$1500.00 plus buyer pays freight.

brasscarguy@comcast.net or text 2ho6-919-1949(Seattle)

frontyboy

WTB: Roof 8 valve head with rockers, and valves.. Prefer west coast but will consider anywhere.

thnx'
frontyboy 2ho6-919- 1949(Seattle)

frontyboy

I would be interested in the radiator. what are you asking for it. I live in Seattle and shipping for the whole project would be prohibitive for me. Frontyboy Call me at 206-919-1949 west coast time I have a a1915 roadster with a Gallivan dual overhead cam engine very fast and very loud. I just purc...

frontyboy

Not to step over on anyone, I just found 2 brass script step plates I am not going to be using on my under construction speedster. These are only available after the one above is sold and paid for.

frontyboy text 2ho6-919-1949(Seattle)

frontyboy

Dan,

Not sure what your text means?

frontyboy

frontyboy

Sorry about today, was getting my 1910 Stoddard Dayton ready for shipping for a tour next week, and every which way I turned there was a problem, I will take photos 1st thing tomorrow in the morning.

frontyboy

frontyboy

I might be. It will be my second one if were to get it. I was actually looking for a small vee radiator but depending I might be interested.

I would want to see photos including the stamped serial number then figure out how far from me it is located.
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frontyboy 2ho6-919-1949 Text

frontyboy

Looking to purchase a brass VEE RADIATOR!!!!!

frontyboy Text 2ho6-919-1949(Seattle)

frontyboy

I have one I'm not going to use. It came on a model t that I bought several years ago. Just saw it on a shelf the other day. text me if you are interested I will send you photos.

just sayin'
frontyboy text 2ho6-191-1949(Seattle)

frontyboy

I also have a Gallivan running in a 1915 T roadster. Not into hill climbing just touring. The high compression pistons were replaced from 12 to1 down to 8 to 1. I run 2 up draft SR Winfield's. After going through 2 Ruxstils they were replaced with a modified Columbia overdrive with model t 26/27 big...

frontyboy

Gee, I have one of those and light it off whenever I feel down. Love the sound.

Now let me apologize to the forum for the distasteful remarks I made here on this post a couple of days ago. It was wrong and totally out of place. I will not cross that line again.

Regards,
frontyboy

frontyboy

Gee, I have one of those and light it off whenever I feel down. Love the sound.

Now let me apologize to the forum for the distasteful remarks I made here on this post a couple of days ago. It was wrong and totally out of place. I will not cross that line again.

Regards,
frontyboy

frontyboy

It is a 4 cylinder Chevrolet ohv head. Moving on might trade for 8 valve T ohv head or sell the Chev head

justsayin,
frontboy

frontyboy

good information. where does that put the compression ratio?
My Gallivan had 12 to 1 with no ill effects. It is now 8.5 to 1. Easier to start, still loud and very fast.

frontyboy.

frontyboy

Call me Rajo head.

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Kevin,

can you call me I can't get the photos to go. I'm really confused as to what head I have.

thnx

frontyboy 2ho6-919-1949(seattle)

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Wish I knew how to post photos here. My head has 2 intake ports on the top of the head. Also it has removable rocker stands with adjustable rockers. The exhaust side of the head has 2 ports. The intake manifold that came with the head appears to be an original casting and at the carburetor flange it...

frontyboy

Don't want to store these fenders so up to the top

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frontyboy

WANTED: for ROOF 8valve cylinder head,
3Port exhaust manifold
Cylinder head gasket or tracing
8 push rods or photo, and drawings.

thnx,
frontyboy.

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frontyboy

Just purchased a 8 valve Roof head. Don't know anything about the history. It appears that the head has been reconditioned. The valves are new as well as the springs. Rockers are reconditioned as well. I am looking for pushrods and a correct head gasket. As I know little or nothing about the Roof, I...

frontyboy

We visited this collection some 15 years ago. Not as well organized as it is now. In one building we counted 10 open valve blocks stacked up form supports for shelving. In his office were several show cases jammed with restored brass early '09-11 carburetors. Also as many brass lamps are far and you...

frontyboy

I am finishing getting my 1910 Stoddard Dayton out from a deep sleep. It is an original unrestored car. Lots of little thing to check out. Today was what I thought to be a simple fix. There is no dip stick or pet cocks to check the oil. Instead they use a sight feed glass with a rod and cork floatin...

frontyboy

I have the same set up on my 1909 Stoddard Dayton. I WANT one of those rim tools. Anyone have one for sale I'm your buyer.

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frontyboy test or call 2ho6 919-1949

frontyboy

I had some Indiana lights that were also stamped IHC. Tried for years to sell them. Finally found a antique tractor guy that had to have them. His buddy with him said putting brass sidelights on a tractor would be like putting ear rings on a pig.. I laughed and his buddy did but the buyer got really...

frontyboy

Dale,

Good to hear from you!! Tell me about your Watts Clutch, new used ?? and of course how much, photos.

Frontyboy

frontyboy

Do you have a Watts Clutch Pac laying around you want to turn it into CASH!!!! I'm looking for same.

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I have a 1917 non generator engine and wonder if a Fordson cross drive mag system will work? This speedster I'm doing will not have hood side panels when finished. Enquiring minds want to know????
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frontyboy

Got a Disc brake system for small drum rear end that you are not going to use? I'm looking to buy one.
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frontyboy(2ho6-919-1949 test or call, Seattle

frontyboy

No bill on either fender. They all have 4 rivets.

frontyboy

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Ron, there was nothing questionable about it. While everyone was not paying attention I was contacted by Ron Kipling's executor to purchase the majority of fronty race cars plus the Gallivan, and the Riverside Special. The executor had all cars appraised and priced. I looked the collection over, he ...

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My Gallivan

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I have one advertised here and some one wanted it. My 'puter died and I lost all email and history including the purchaser's contact information. I still have a brand new one fine thread with yoke. I can take all photos and measurements. I was told Kim Dobbins made these some years ago. thnx frontyb...

frontyboy

If you have a set of Rootlieb speedster fenders you are not going to use, I would like to purchase them.

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frontyboy

cross drive non generator

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frontyboy(my other speedster is a 1915 t roadster with a dual overhead cam GALLIVAN engine powered.

frontyboy

Want a mag drive complete, don't need the mag. Let me know what you have, scammers need not waist the time, I will be asking for very detailed photos .

frontyboy
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frontyboy

I have 2 sets of late '13-15 nearly perfect front fenders, these are repo fenders and were on a 1914 speedster. They have been sand blasted and now in primer. I can take detailed photos of any areas you want to see. All 4 were on a speedster when it was restored. No rust no dents no wavey side trim....

frontyboy

New(Repo) or original any brand model t wooden coil box. Going on speedster so not fussy about the brand. Prefer complete with switch and mountings. If you have one on the shelf in the barn turn it into money. Send photos, to stop scammers, I will be asking specific questions and you will have to ha...

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New(Repo) or original any brand model t wooden coil box. Going on speedster so not fussy about the brand. Prefer complete with switch and mountings. If you have one on the shelf in the barn turn it into money. Send photos, to stop scammers, I will be asking specific questions and you will have to ha...

frontyboy

I looked at all the T parts suppliers, and none have a CHIP to improve the performance!!!!!!!!

just sayin,

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frontyboy

I just bot a speedster project. 1914 speedster built in the mid 70's. New owner disassembled and rebuilt chassis parts which are all in prime. 6- 26/27 sandblasted wire wheels 6 new tires and tubes, Engine; new babbitt, 60 overbore, new aluminum pistons, all new valves and springs , hard seats insta...

frontyboy

If available I will take the brass one.

frontyboy.
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Back in the day, my father purchased what he thought was a 1914 touring. Upon further inspection the car was titled as a 1915. Now this car had a wood flat firewall, brass radiator, 1914 windshield and 1914 front fenders and an aluminum '14 hood. The rear fenders were 1915 curved fenders that were f...

frontyboy

Wife has stuff to store?, go to Home Depot and buy a "She Shed". Problem solved.

just sayin'
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frontyboy

A bird in the hand is worth more than 2 in the bush!!!!!! As we all know the brass era cars have been dropping in value for the last several years. When I'm asked what any of my brass era cars are worth, I tell them " It is only worth what some fool will pay me the day I want to sell it. just sayin'...

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I have used Bill for a number of car transportations as my brother has as well. ALWAYS THE BEST SERVICE AND COMMUNICATION!!!!! His equipment is clean and first class. I've known Bill for a number of years now and its always a pleasure to have him handle my transport needs. Besides his transportation...

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