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Magic Valley area, Idaho. I'll see if I can find more on McKrill, Ford agent. Rich, Mackrill & Son were an early Rupert, Idaho blacksmith shop. They made Model T busses for the Rupert School district back in the day. Growing up in Rupert, I first learned of Mackrill and Son from an article in a loc...

Looks and sounds good. I'm running a Klaxon 8C on my ’26 runabout as well.

Tony, 6 volt headlamp bulbs available at LEDlight.com. See Novice’s and Gonenorth’s replies above. I ordered the 87455 warm white BA15D 60 SMD Dual Filament. Went from 8 amps. draw to 2 amps on my ’26 runabout. Make great daytime running lights. I don’t drive at night and have not tried them that wa...

Enjoying the lathe pictures. :) Kevin, that Wade 8A does have some similarities to the Hardinge tool room lathe I used at work. Here is mine. Myford 254s self imported direct from England new in 1985. 10” swing, 20” between centers. Inch or metric thread cutting. I have added a few upgrades, variabl...

Lacking the proper sized hole saw, I used this Adjustable Circle Cutter I had on hand.

Only “seat of the pants dyno" to go by here. Installed Prus head on my ’26 runabout 2 years ago. No modifications were needed. Can maintain 35 mph on hills I used to have to shift into Ruckstell. A noticeable improvement in performance all around. Engine runs cooler. No problems with ignition knock....

Prewar Buick Forum on the AACA site will put you in contact with folks involved in prewar Buicks. https://forums.aaca.org/forum/60-buick- ... technical/

There is a Durant (Star) forum as well. It appears this forum is not very active. https://forums.aaca.org/forum/55-durant/

The gas tank gave it away. The round Dodge Brothers gas tanks are unique. Appears to be a solid car mechanically.

Perhaps Dodge Brothers?

To quote Hershey AACA executive director Steve Moskowitz. “Liability was not a deciding factor. Liability is an issue for every business and you just do all you can to mitigate any exposure. "

Like Steve J. pointed out, there is no vaccine for the AIDS virus or the common cold virus. Sadly, the social events that we have all come to enjoy and participate in will probably be changed from here on out by limiting the number of participants or inconvenient and ridiculous rules to abide by. So...

TRDxB2, the trailer pictured is not the owner's trailer. He didn’t have a picture of the trailer and pulled one off the internet for reference. Refer to this link on the AACA forum where the stolen trailer was first reported. https://forums.aaca.org/topic/344265-someone-stole-my-car-trailer/#comments

Novice and Wayne, I too found parallels in the 1918 flu pandemic recently while reading the book Me and the Model T by Roscoe Sheller, published in 1965. It chronicles Mr. Sheller’s experiences as a pioneering Ford dealer in rural Washington state. I was taken aback while reading page 147. I have pa...

While ordering, found out about the original Me and The Model T by Roscoe Sheller. Ordered it as well. Will have both on hand to read for my “Stay at Home, Stay Connected.” orders.

Book review in the Vintage Ford was well written and looks to be a good read of those adventurous times in a Model T. This post prompted me to place an order as well. Thanks Kirk.

Very, very nice, I Like.

All of the above excellent suggestions. Be especially careful with pendulum removal and reinstallation so as not to damage the pendulum suspension spring. They can be easily damaged. Make sure the suspension spring is protected during the move.

Didn’t work for me yesterday or today.

This is the message on the home page: The Cars for Sale page is offline for maintenance. It should be back up soon

Stan, I have seen the ’26 coupe pictured. It is located in Goldfield, Nevada.

John kuehn wrote: ↑
Sun Nov 03, 2019 8:16 pm
Wonder if the transmission is modified for slow tractor speeds. Interesting.

Appears it has.

Can be seen at the Gold King Mine along with many other period goodies. Located in Jerome, AZ.

To follow up on Scott's story, I am another one guilty of playing with mercury when I was a kid. Dad brought it home from work. It was used in the instrumentation at the sugar factory he worked at back in the '50's through early '70's. The properties it possessed was considered at the time quite fas...

Fordwright wrote: ↑
Sat Nov 02, 2019 1:30 pm
You don't need batteries, just a water reservoir that you can pump water into to store energy, and then drain it out to run dynamos when you need the power.

That would be pumped storage.

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Some Model A's have Bosch made distributor bodies. While somethings about it are Ford, there are things like the point setup that had been used on other brands. The cable that runs from the switch to distributor, was like what other car makers were using at the time. GM's ran off the back of the co...

Bud, glad you are making good with your windmills. Out west, there are once pristine vistas now blighted with windmills. A good example is the valley northeast of Great Basin National Park some of which can be seen from within the park. With regards to wind and solar, some seem to forget that the wi...

I bet Henry stuck with it because 1) the T was his baby and it was "perfect" and 2) using a conventional distributor would mean a concession that Charles Kettering and Delco had a good idea, and Henry was too proud or cheap to admit it. As it was, Ford was almost the last to get electric lights or ...

He refused to adopt the modern high-tension coil ignition and distributor until 1928, which had appeared on other cars since 1910. He was content with the old "buzzbox" ignition, used since around the turn of the century driven by first dry cells and later a low-tension magneto. He retained this ol...

Henry, hypothetical scenario, What if the state took over the investor owned PG&E and turned it into a public utility district PUD or a co-op? With the billions of dollars lawsuits pending, I don’t see how PG&E can remain in its present form.

Welcome. Interesting “Gin Runner.” Keep us posted with pictures and updates.

What is typically done to repurpose these for band riveting?

Have never seen a motometer that uses mercury. A bright silver like appearance would indicate mercury. Red would indicate alcohol.

I am sure there are exceptions out there.

wayne sheldon wrote: ↑
Wed Oct 23, 2019 12:15 pm
But Restoration Supply outside San Diego Califunny used to carry the repro meters,

Just checked my 2018 Restoration Supply catalog. On page 62 there is listed a replacement thermometer with nut and gasket for the senior 3-3/8" size but not for the junior 2-3/8" size.

and several other small details that I can't think of right now…… A couple of other details I can think of, The doors on the ’28/’29 pickups, the similarity of the Model A wire wheels to the ’26/’27 T wire wheels. I owned a 1929 Model A back when I was in high school and I share my observations wit...

Upon reading the the subject title, my first thought was, oh my god, someone has developed crash air bags for the Model T.

Wondering how these shocks would be mounted?

The timing belt has a lots benefits for example very little wear; no noise; no oiling/lubrication to the chain; no chain whipping; the neoprene belt body protection against grime, grease, oil and moisture; and gives a positive slip proof engagement. Art, that is exactly why I used a timing belt to ...

I bought my T off Craigslist. However, it was “local" at 110 miles away and I was able to personally inspect it at the sellers home.

Some of the reported scams only feature one small picture in the ad.

Nice looking head. Any idea of the compression ratio? Would one need to run a water pump with this setup?

I always have the headlights on when I drive my T.
Not unlike a motorcycle, the shape of a Model T does not seem to register with some drivers as a vehicle.

Old Johns-Manville building on Magazine Street in New Orleans. (2016)

Yes, center of tires/wheels. May slightly differ in front due to toe in/camber. Wide track axle is 60 inches.

I believe standard track is 56.5 inches. Anyone know the exact specification?

Nice clean installation Dave.
I installed an F0-11 muffler on my ’26 runabout the same way as you did. Short tailpipe as well to keep the exhaust off the spare. I am pleased with the sound.

Two more views of the Berlin, Nevada 1918 Dodge. Taken while visiting in 2017.

Steve, I had one of those backpacking camping chairs and it lasted all of two camping trips. One of the plastic socket pieces that the tubing plugs into broke while I was camping on the way back from the Bakersfield swap meet earlier this year. Once that happens, the chair is rendered useless. I do ...

Another shot of the 1922 Pilot. Information on the windshield reads 1922 Richmond Pilot Sportster.

Another meet and greet photo.

To Top.

Bon Voyage and safe travels, Steve. I enjoy your photo documentary. Hope to chat with you at the OCF.

I have a glass sediment bowl on my ’26 runabout and appreciate the fact I can see any rust or debris settling out in the bowl. One disadvantage in my experience is the gasket can sometimes present a sealing problem after removing the bowl to dump out the sediment, necessitating fiddling with the gas...

Michael Davis wrote: ↑
Tue Aug 27, 2019 2:19 pm
PS I said hopped up LOOKING Does not mean it was hopped up. The picture i am posting is a HOPPED engine.

Never seen a hopped Franklin before. 1929?

Yes you can turn wood on a metal lathe. If you are going to use hand held turning tools, you will have to improvise a tool rest for the tools to slide on. Depending on the type of wood and job, you can get by using standard tool bits mounted on the cross slides. Be advised, turning wood makes a huge...

Earlier post re Ford’s Garage.
https://www.mtfca.com/phpBB3/viewtopic. ... orn#p33901

On my ’26, the radiator apron fits on top of the hood shelves otherwise the crank hole and other features would not line up.
Jim S. correctly answered this.

Well written and a good read. Thanks.

Old favorites (bookmarks) no longer work. Had to delete the old bookmarks and create new bookmarks from the MTFCA forums.

I have a 2016 price list from Classic Wood Products in Greensboro NC. They offered wood kits for Model T’s and A’s. Their website is still active.
http://www.classicwoodproductsllc.com

Careful removal of the wedge pin (red arrow) should enable removal of shaft. Wedge pin is only removable in one direction. One must determine which is the small and large ends of the pin.

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I am so totally uninterested in a self driving vehicle. I will never own even a semi autonomous vehicle. I actually enjoy driving along with the freedom and control one derives from the experience.

Visited Ford’s Garage Dearborn while at the OCF last year. The Burgers are outstanding as well as the brew. Unique and fun interior with Model A and T parts to view while dining and enjoying ones favorite beverage.

Like Adam mentioned, once you get the “knack", the 21” drop center wire wheel tires are nearly as easy as changing bicycle tires and can be changed with your hands and a little help from a tire iron.

Check out this excellent 1937 film on how the differential works. I believe this has been posted on the forum before. Good for review. https://youtu.be/yYAw79386WI

This is currently getting a lot of responses on the AACA forum. https://forums.aaca.org/topic/327013-ca ... ning-cars/

One of the things I remember learning (or maybe just hearing) years ago is that generally when we use fossil fuel to generate electricity 1/3 of the power consumed goes out the exhaust, 1/3 is lost in transmission resistance, and 1/3 is delivered to the user. If that's even partially true it would ...

Arizona has implemented a new tax called the “Public Safety Fee” at $32. per vehicle. My registration fee for my 1926 Runabout used to be $19.50 + $10. for the special copper plate. ($29.50) This year it was $62.00.

Drilled hole in right differential housing and tapped for 1/8”- 27 pipe thread and installed 1/8” brass drain plug.

Uprighted.

Appears to be a late ’50’s Jaguar XK 150.

You don’t need Rocky Mtn brakes. They can be very dangerous if you kill the engine on an incline and it starts rolling backwards. They are self energizing going forward only. This works against you in reverse. I live in a hilly area and my Rocky Mountain brakes with a little help from the transmiss...

Adam wrote: ↑
Fri Apr 26, 2019 5:29 pm
(Ruckstell doesn’t have a neutral so long as it’s working properly!)

That is exactly the reason behind having auxiliary brakes e.g. Rocky Mountain as a backup.

I purchased my 1926 Runabout for $10,000. a little over two years ago. It was an older restoration in good running condition very similar to the one in question. I installed a Ruckstell axle and a speedometer. I currently value it at around $12,000.

If you do purchase it, you may want to consider the addition of Rocky Mountain Brakes in the event you lose mechanical connection with the foot operated transmission brake.

Engine is Dodge, not sure what year.

After searching for a 1926/’27 fan at Bakersfield. (The one I did find was cracked.) I ordered a new reproduction fan from Snyders. Very pleased with the quality of the reproduction fan. It is well made and looks exactly like the original. The holes lined up perfectly. It even comes black powder coa...

Steve, thanks “for nudging my memory” as well. Yes, boiler water chemical treatment and pH control is very important along with blowdown to control total dissolved solids. This got me to thinking maybe I need to run a pH test on the T’s coolant.

I am not a water chemist, however, while working in steam turbine power plants, “distilled” water was critical. Feed water to the boilers had to be carefully monitored, pure condensate was recovered from the condensers and make up water from demineralizers or in one case a desalination plant. Oxygen...

You might have a look here. http://www.mtfca.com/discus/messages/29/24455.html
Sunderman carburetor?

Tim, I attached my Ford script with .025” diameter annealed brass wire as per Ruxtel24 Dave. I used brass wire instead of stainless. (What I had on hand.) No need to solder. Stainless or brass wire your choice.

Very nicely done. It flows aesthetically and just looks “right”.

Tom Hicks wrote: ↑
Thu Mar 28, 2019 6:50 pm
Stock engine, stock transmission, stock rear, no overdrive, 50 MPH? How many RPM are these engines turning at 50 MPH?

According to the chart I have, 2035 RPM. Notes on chart indicate 3.63:1 axle ratio, 30 x 3.5” tires. Graph from L.R. Henry, Ford Motor Co. Data Jan. 1922

The article, “A Real Test of the Ford Model T” was written in the context of participating in the Montana 500.

Ford T isn’t the only one to have that type of oil check arrangement. Dad’s 1949 International Farmall “C” had two valves on the side of the oil pan to check the level by drip. The major difference is one could stand while checking the oil.

You might try Advanced Clock Repair Services.
http://dialrepair.com
Cary, NC Phone (540)737-8423

The TV telemarketers and even Amazon offers “Free Shipping”. I guess they have a special pricing arrangement with those shippers. When we go to ship something the same size, they really stick it to us. Especially UPS and Fedex. I do most of my shipping these days via USPS priority mail if at all pos...

Rich, thanks for the interesting information regarding the “Earl Automobile Works”. It would be interesting to know the timeline on this 1914 Renault. With the order and build time taken into consideration, it was probably completed later than 1914. Another thing to bear in mind, Arbuckle commission...

As always, amazed by your paintings. Nice old “mustache" Buick. :) We used to have one of those ’48/'49 aluminum license plates with the butter on the baked potato tacked to the wall of our barn in Rupert. If I am not mistaken, I believe those plates were issued for 2 years via replacing the year tag.

Found out that 1914 Harley Earl Renault still exists today. It was on exhibit at the Peterson Automotive Museum.https://old.petersen.org/portfolio-item ... t-type-ef/

After a little more digging, I have answered my own question. From the Old Motor site, it appears this is an early Harley Earl creation based on a 1914 Renault for Fatty Arbuckle. How it ended up in this movie is a bit of a mystery. http://theoldmotor.com/?p=135425

While watching TCM silent movie “Bride’s Play” this elegant car made an appearance. An online search didn’t turn up much. Year of film is early 1922. Any ideas as to make?

I would disagree. I feel that most environmentalism these days is deregulation and relaxing the rules that the EPA uses to regulate business. This allows business to save money by polluting more. Maybe it should be called reverse environmentalism. Ask anyone who works at a coal fired power plant or...

If one saves the OT forum to your Favorites or “Bookmarks”, it just takes one click to go here. Same as selecting the main forum. Easy peasy.

Here you go Tom.

Appears to be a 1933 Buick ohv straight 8.

Wow, that is a nice Packard,’35 Ford etc. Keep them coming Steve. Inclement weather in northern AZ and on the I-40 corridor prevented my attendance this year.

Sarikatime wrote: ↑
Thu Mar 14, 2019 4:55 pm
Bob, I still owe you money, haven’t forgotten. Make sure you make the next meeting, we can carpool if you want. Frank

No problem Frank, looking forward to the next Flivvers meeting.

Bob

I just created a new bookmark (favorite) to take me directly to the OT forum.

Burger in Spokane wrote: ↑
Thu Mar 14, 2019 1:25 pm
If one doesn't choose to find humor in the downward spiral of so-called "humanity",
one will go mad.

That is why I seldom watch or read the news these days. I choose to maintain some modicum of sanity during my “golden years”.

I have had good results with this product. Can be purchased pre mixed or full strength. I mix my own with distilled water and test to get the desired freeze protection.

Erik, thanks for posting the pictures of your rod boring lathe. Is that a cutter in the chuck? I have never seen a lathe like this before. Interesting.

Steve, that cartoon reminded me of this place.

Mark Osterman wrote: ↑
Sat Mar 02, 2019 9:39 am
Moser effect.

Haven’t heard of that one before. A search didn’t turn up much. Thinking it has to do with sympathetic interactions between mechanisms or physical elements.

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