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Farmer J

Call me. Jerry. 765 969 6338

Farmer J

This is for a roadster

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Older kit free to young person for a small donation to the MTFCA Museum. Jerry 765 969 6338

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Do you have extra, unwanted model T items that you need to get rid of, but not enough to warrant getting a vendor space? Donate these items to the museum and we’ll take care of finding a new home for them.

Farmer J

Call the office tomorrow. The USPS must have lost your VF.

Farmer J

Prayers to the Potter family. Russ and Mary have helped many, many Model Ters continue in this hobby. They will be missed.

Farmer J

The big bowl I could probably get away with using, but she won’t let me near her stove after I used the oven to help fast dry some painted bolts.

Farmer J

Take a propane torch and wave the flame over the lining until the grease pops out. Then take either a rag or a wire brush and wipe the grease off. Continue doing this until no more grease pops up. Do not let the flame linger in anyone spot on the brake linings.

Farmer J

Those of us manning the MTFCA tent had a wonderful time. Not only did we meet a bunch of forum personalities at our get together on Tuesday, but we also met members from around the world. We had guests from Germany, Great Britain, Canada, Chile, Sweden, France and of course the USA show up for a cha...

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Hopefully, you can come to the MTFCA tent tomorrow at three and tell us a little bit about your adventure. C4Q 34-39

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Good luck to both of you. Get those windshields up or you’ll be picking bugs out of your teeth.

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The MTFCA tent is in C4Q 34 to 39. Don’t forget Tuesday at 3 o’clock, we have our forum gathering. Hope to see a lot of you there.

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The above picture was taken in front of the MTFCA tent after a forum gathering at a past meet. We will again host a get together on Tuesday at 3 at our site. Come meet the folks you have been following on the forum.

Farmer J

The MTFCA tent will be set up in the chocolate field, C4Q 34–39, as always. Stop by and meet some of your directors, our Executive Director Rachel, or just to say hello. You can renew your membership or perhaps purchase one of our newly designed hats or T-shirts. As in the past, we will have a forum...

Farmer J

I too, gave him a ride in the 1908 Northern. Turns out he volunteers at the Gilmore, and in that notebook he keeps, he writes down every different car that he has ridden in. We ask whether he wanted an old car when he got a little older and he said yes, named some kind of old truck instead of a car....

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A big congratulations to Kathy and Dave Tagert for successfully completing the 125 mile run on Saturday in their 1906 N. This was their first attempt at this long endurance run and in spite of having to do a few tweaks to the car, they made it to all five rest stops and the finish line. Great job by...

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Sounds like you two are following in our footsteps. We left on June 6 and I’ve been in California for a couple days now. Our plan is to be at the casino on Saturday early afternoon. We were able to see the planted Cadillacs on our last trip out here. It’s amazing how thick the spray can applied pain...

Farmer J

You need to call the office and register for the Thursday and Friday tours. Wednesday tour is free. You can sell an awful lot of parts during our swap meet. Remember, it’s almost all Model T. No modern stuff.

Farmer J

It was very successful. Staff did a wonderful job of organizing the event. We had folks from as far away as Alabama, Tennessee, and Canada. We had very clear skies, and a great view of the eclipse. It was rather eerie as all the street lights, and other outside lights turned on as darkness fell. We ...

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For those of you looking for a central location in the United States for a pre-war swap meet, the MTFCA homecoming in Richmond, Indiana on Saturday, June 1 has an ever expanding pre-war swap meet. It’s one day only and has been going on since the beginning of homecoming. As an added bonus, you get f...

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So sad to hear of Russ’s passing. We have lost so many of the Model T greats and Russ was at the top of the list. He and I looked over some of the treasures that the MTFCA Museum inherited from Stan Howe,just a few months ago, and I was amazed at the knowledge Russ had about some really unique old c...

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They were in the hands of the USPS last week. Glad to hear some are getting delivered

Farmer J

Looks very much like what I started with when I rebuilt the one for the model T Museum.

Farmer J

I just set the mixture and left it alone. As for the choke, I made a new short wire and attached it to the same choke/mixture rod that I used to activate the choke from inside the car when I had an NH on it

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William, Dale and Tim were contacted and their Vintage Ford magazine issues were resolved.

Farmer J

Has Steve’s snail mail been forwarded to him? I’m sure there are several Vintage Ford magazines waiting for him. I bet he would love to have them.

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They went to the USPS the first week of November. Unfortunately magazines don’t get first class treatment and is cause for delays in delivery. We try very hard to get them out on time but have no control after the mail service has them.

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Benjamin. Please do. I know he would appreciate that. We were all new to model tees at one time and could use the advice and help from more experienced people.

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The Purple Cow was the name the builder gave the truck when he built it. The back of the truck has a picture of a purple cow and a poem with the name “Purple Cow” in it. It also has the name featured in stained glass across the top of the back. The vehicle has been on loan and displayed at the MTFCA...

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The truck is actually in Agawam and he lives in Belchertown. Sorry about the mixup. He may have just flooded it and the cold weather didn’t help much. He would really appreciate the help as he has no experience with this kind of vehicle. It started and ran well in Richmond before it was hauled to Ma...

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This truck was run several times this fall. I live in Richmond Indiana and started it each of those times, including on Wednesday. I live too far away from where the truck is now to help him. Unfortunately, he is not familiar with old cars or a model T I have tried to assist him over the phone, but ...

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Russell Sabadosa is the new owner of a very large model T truck that was used to sell popcorn and peanuts to folks. He lives in Belcher Massachusetts and needs help getting the truck started. The truck ran fine on Wednesday when we loaded it up from Richmond, Indiana. He also could use a little inst...

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Best news I’ve heard in a while. Hopefully he can be back at his own house by Christmas.

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When a movie Company used my 14 roadster for a few scenes in Metamora, Indiana, I made a similar piece to keep the actor from going into high gear when he had to drive the car a short distance. Unfortunately, the movie never made it into production.

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He’s certainly looking more like the old Steve. Now he needs to just get back his strength and stamina. Thanks for the update.

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Tim, FYI the timer housing that Tony used was made exactly the same as a roller timer on the inside. Both timers eventually need to be re-machined due to wear and arcing. I charge $10 each to do this. Shipping charges are extra.

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Every year we elect three board members. They serve a three-year term and are allowed three consecutive terms. We’d like to see board candidates from all over the country, not just from one area. The probability of you knowing each and every candidate is nearly zero. If there was one of these candid...

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The MTFCA would like to welcome any and all Model T enthusiasts to visit our tent located in the chocolate field at C4Q 34 to C4Q 39. Stop in to chat with some of your board members, buy a new T-shirt or a hat, or just rest your feet for a while. As we have done in the past, we will have a gathering...

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A big thank you to Dallas, his nurse and all those that have helped Steve on his comeback. Sounds like he’ll be leaving the hospital soon and be back posting on the forum again

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[*]If you can get them to the MTFCA tent we can get them to Richmond Indiana, if that will help.

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Kim and I stopped by to see Steve on the way home from OCF. Sorry to say there was no change from what has been previously reported. He is still asleep, on pain meds and did not respond to us talking to him. We all need to keep him in our prayers and hope for a good outcome.

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It’s always a pleasure to stop at Joe’s place. I was just there a couple weeks ago and he graciously donated a bunch of old flywheels for us to bolt unusable crankshafts to, to help the merchants in our historic Depot District make tour information display cases.

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Tim, I could use a couple. I could pick them up at the OC F, or at Hershey at the MTFCA tent. I also would recommend that the timer housing be reconditioned before you put a new brush in.

Farmer J

Garry Houser, Henry’s Hoosiers first president passed away last night. Henry’s Hoosiers was the newly formed host club for the 2008 Centennial. He also helped organize all of the swap meets at Homecoming in Richmond. He was one of the main people behind the construction of the first building for the...

Farmer J

I believe Ed Archers #4 is equipped that way

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Congratulations, Larry

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Unfortunately neither car I am trying to use the lights on have an operable acetylene generator. I would like to use them on Saturday night at the OCF safely. One is a 06 Cadillac and the other is a 08 Northern.

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I have a MC tank for my acetylene lights. Have any of you come up with the hardware to control the gas? A normal regulator will not reduce the pressure enough. I know the old horizontal tanks had a regulator that worked, but I’m wondering if there is a modern one available?

Farmer J

Great job as usual, Paula. I saw things in your video that I missed when I ran the tours, and I ran that last tour three different times.

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For those of you wondering if Rob made it to Richmond with the B. He did and it was well worth the wait. What a beautiful car. It won what I’m sure will be the first of many trophies. Rob also brought along his K and his racer. A big thank you from the MTFCA and those here in Richmond to all of you ...

Farmer J

The city of Richmond, Indiana has hosted many model T Ford events and I have been fortunate enough to be around for all of them. Of course the granddaddy of them all, the Centennial will never be topped. With over 1000 cars it was spectacular. The last two events that we have hosted have been very m...

Farmer J

We are looking for free flywheels of any kind and a few more bad “one piece” crankshafts to donate to our depot district folks so they can make brochure holders.

Farmer J

For those of you coming to Homecoming, the bridge just north of the museum is out. St Rt 27 heading north into Richmond is under construction and is down to one narrow lane. The detour to get to the museum from the north coming in on St Rt 27 is on narrow streets. I would advise you to come to the m...

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For those of you wanting to enjoy the back roads of Indiana and Ohio in your model T before homecoming, we offer three free Model T tours. The tour on Wednesday is a short one, leaving the Museum grounds early afternoon. Thursday and Friday tours leave the museum grounds between 8:30 and 9:00. These...

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I am very sad to report the loss of one of the main volunteers in the building of the Agency at the Model T Museum. Greg Holm lost his fight with cancer today. Greg, along with Tony Wiltshire and I and several others completed the showroom and Agency front entrance a couple of years ago. Greg was al...

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The fire is plastic that was to be recycled and is almost a mile from the museum. Rest assured the museum staff and I have checked and there is no danger to us. Jerry

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I just learned that Tony wasn’t well Friday and was shocked to hear of his passing. What a loss to all of us. During our 2018 National tour in Richmond, he delivered parts for the machine shop he hauled all the way from the west coast at no cost to us. He also spent time in the Vintage Garage helpin...

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You first have to apply after June 1 and then they will let you know if you are accepted. If you are accepted then they will let you know where you can park your rigs.

Farmer J

Tim, I think I heard there was a batch of new Daytimers that weren’t any good. Maybe you got one of those

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I’m glad that a source of replacement brushes has been found. I consider the new day and the TW timers that are in good condition to be the best mechanical timers. The roller timer, and especially the Anderson timer are both probably the most inaccurate timers you can use on a model T. They work, bu...

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A word of caution to owners of TW timers. The plastic inside the timer wears faster than the metal contact, causing a sharp edge. If you can feel this edge with your finger, then the inside of the timer needs to be machined smooth, if not a new brush will wear down very quickly.

Farmer J

Just watched this movie and yes it does have a good many really neat old cars, most in their working clothes. However, please tell me no Model Ts were hurt in the making of this film!!!

Farmer J

That has much more value kept together as a historical artifact than used as a replacement block in a T. It would be nice displayed in the parts department of the MTFCA Museum. If you want it there call Jerry Kramer. 765 969 6338

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I bought a MC tank and regulator, but can’t get the flow reduced enough with the regulator. Anyone have a recommendation on what regulator I should use

Farmer J

I think Kevin made several cast-iron heads. I have one also.

Farmer J

You might also try using a pair of needle nose, vice grips and gripping the end of the valve stem, and then wiggling the vice grips side to side to slightly rotate the valve. That’s what I had to do on my R to unstick two of the valves when I bought it.

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I would measure the valve lash on that valve to make sure it’s fully seated before you take the head off. If it’s much more than .015 or .020 then maybe all you need to do is take the spark plug out and take a wooden dowel and tap down on the valve to make sure it’s all the way down.

Farmer J

Where do you get the 12 mm wicks?

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Your donations are the only thing that keeps our museum doors open. Your continued support will help future generations keep the model T family alive.

Farmer J

The inflation bug has even hit the MTFCA. We have not have had an increase in dues in a long time, and the cost of doing business, including the magazine and the forum, has increased. Please remember that the museum is run by donations, your dues take care of everything else. The forum that everyone...

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Very little if any of your membership goes toward the museum. It is almost entirely run by donations. The magazine cost for printing and postage is actually what is causing the increase. Once a year the VF has the breakdown of where our dues go. Please take the time to look over this information.

Farmer J

We have finished packing the canopy, tables, chairs and MTFCA merchandise and are heading to Hershey. Hope to reunite with many of you on Tuesday afternoon at our space. Travel safe.

Farmer J

We are very fortunate to have Alessa. I receive several club magazines and the VF is by far the best.

Farmer J

I balanced the engine and transmission when I rebuild it, I was just wondering whether you could make it even smoother

Farmer J

Has anyone ever tried to reduce engine vibrations transmitting to the chassis by placing a strip of rubber between the engine arms and the frame?

Farmer J

Most of those cars use a starter generator like what came on cub cadets and then they use a belt that has several grooves on one side

Farmer J

The three rivets are not what holds that wheel together. The steel rim is heat shrunk onto the wooden fellow to be tight. Using bolts or screws to falsely secure a loose wheel is very bad idea. Fix it right

Farmer J

I restored the one the MTFCA Museum has. It had a very rough previous life and needed all new pins and had to be machine surfaced. We bought the front and rear pieces from Langs, which are rough castings that also needed to be machined and fitted to the base.

Farmer J

Not only is that switch to high but the hole is too big. I’ve seen too many people get in there and push the switch sideways as they’re pushing it down and that messes the switch up

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Tom, I believe it’s the same place that has been for the last several years. If you still have questions please call the Museum or our business office they will get you the right answers.

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I believe Tony used a brush from McMaster-Carr. Item #65705K48. A word of warning. If you can feel the edge of the contacts in the housing, it needs to be remachined. If not the brush will wear very quickly.

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We have a limited supply of these and they come in the original box. We’ll have some for sale at the National tour in Wisconsin.

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Steve Ellis donated one to the MTFCA Museum this spring. Looked like it would make changing bands a snap but sealing it up would be impossible.

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I talked to Bill Howe yesterday. He said Stan had an enormous amount of T parts, with some included in each sale. The third sale will be mostly T parts. They will help with shipping items you buy. He also informed me that the MTFCA Museum will be getting Stan’s private collection of rare T items. Ca...

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I have fixed this problem like several of the others by using a roll of veneer from Lowes that has heat activated glue on one side. Use an iron to apply the veneer and hold it to the fellow. The heat from the rim will set the glue when shrunk onto the fellow. Truing the rim and installing the rivets...

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So sad to hear of the passing of Bud. We met him, his wife and grandson several years ago at the OCF. Bud and Diane were dressed for the 20s and were always entertaining the visitors. Although Bud missed the last couple OCFs, I hope his grandson will continue the tradition. Rest In Peace Bud.

Farmer J

What would a cleaned and painted 27 be worth

Farmer J

The appliance epoxy enamel is very tough. Just pay close attention to drying and recoat times. If not you will get a nice wrinkle finish

Farmer J

We have a couple of frames that have been cleaned and painted, ready to go in Richmond In. If interested call me 765 969 6338.

Farmer J

What is supposed to hold the lid on? The reproduction one I have fits nicely, but has nothing to tie the lid on. First big bump and off it goes

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I’ve done all the titles for the MTFCA museum vehicles thru the Indiana DMV and over 10 of my own that are not well known brands. I’ve learned to not argue or correct them, but to accept any description that might describe the car. Just getting a clear title with a vin# that matches a number somewhe...

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I have repaired several blown out mufflers that way

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I know this is a model T forum, but many of you out there also have model A’s so I have a question for you. I have a 1931 model A with a Tillotson carburetor with a viton tipped neadle. The float height has been set using an outside clear tube and passes the suction test used for NH Model T carbs. T...

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Yes Bud, Rob is here. Last I saw him he was parked by the beer stand.

To the Farmland Fire guys: I can never catch you guys there by the fire truck. Would love to see you again and give you a ride in my northern

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Tony was very instrumental in many of the improvements at the museum. He was a very stubborn guy and we didn’t always see eye to eye, but we always got along. I loved working along side him and learned many British terms for common things with different American names. We had many laughs together wo...

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Tim, I believe that Tony still has brushes available for his timer. And I have a fixture that I can easily renew the contact surface.

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I agree with Tim that the TW timer is an excellent timer. However you need to watch that overtime the softer plastic between the contacts can wear down and that will leave a sharp edge on the metal contacts. When you clean your time or if you can feel that sharp edge you need to have the inside of t...

Farmer J

If you want to run a live steam engine, you need to go to the northern Nevada railroad. There after passing a test they will let you run one 14 miles.Doing that was one of the greatest thrills of my life. To be the actual engineer of a railroad steam engine is something I will never forget

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Most small engine carburetors that I ever worked on had a small spring that would I have the float help pull the needle down. Just curious after you drill the hole in the seat bigger how do you polish the edge so that the needle seats good

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I just got accepted today. 1908 Northern

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