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- Sat Jan 16, 2021 9:59 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum (started 2019)
- Topic: What have you done with your T in January?
- Replies: 32
- Views: 1961
Re: What have you done with your T in January?
The Colonial Roadster progresses with thanks to Chris and Luke. Panel beating to rebuild the rear deck, scuttle and seat quarter panels under way. Guards rebuilt - bent to shape (;-) ) and patched and welded and dollied and did I say bent to shape? So far this is what she looks like: IMG_7988.JPG IM...
- Mon Jan 11, 2021 8:43 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum (started 2019)
- Topic: CHRISTMAS VACATION PROJECT: MODEL-T ENGINE TABLE & FLOOR LAMP
- Replies: 7
- Views: 690
- Fri Jan 08, 2021 3:42 pm
- Forum: OT - Off topic
- Topic: The Visit of George - A Morris Cowley Tale
- Replies: 1
- Views: 117
The Visit of George - A Morris Cowley Tale
Christmas in New Zealand is summer time, time for the BBQ, gatherings and family holidays. This year the holidays have been domestically focused. No shooting off to Fiji for a week or the Gold Coast for a few days. As a result many ‘Kiwis’ have been discovering the beauty and spectacular landscapes ...
- Thu Jan 07, 2021 3:33 am
- Forum: General Discussion Forum (started 2019)
- Topic: A new DIY electronic coil tester.
- Replies: 239
- Views: 24928
Re: A new DIY electronic coil tester.
Hi Matt - Two Thumbs Up from me.
Nice post, well put.
Cheers
Adrian
Nice post, well put.
Cheers
Adrian
- Tue Jan 05, 2021 4:14 pm
- Forum: OT - Off topic
- Topic: This was trucking-Old Photos
- Replies: 460
- Views: 48135
Re: This was trucking-Old Photos
Yes, there is a cable visible still attached to the truck rear that swoops back up the hill and looks like the tail of a cable in the foreground on the ground.There may be a cable attached to the back of the truck.
- Tue Jan 05, 2021 4:04 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum (started 2019)
- Topic: #4
- Replies: 9
- Views: 509
Re: #4
That is one well trained (or tied on) dog 

- Sat Dec 26, 2020 8:15 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum (started 2019)
- Topic: Installing a battery cut off switch
- Replies: 32
- Views: 1219
Re: Installing a battery cut off switch
My 2c worth is to make sure it is easily accessible. On the front of the seat upright is a good place. I have one of the rotating switch versions on the truck mounted on the wooden battery/tool box: cutoff location.jpg When the horn button jammed by the time I got out of the truck, ran around and tu...
- Wed Dec 23, 2020 8:18 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum (started 2019)
- Topic: Wishing You a Merry Christmas
- Replies: 8
- Views: 392
Wishing You a Merry Christmas
Wishing you all a Merry Christmas and a chance for a quiet reflection after this unusual year.
May the Good Lord keep you and yours in the year ahead
Kind regards all
Adrian
May the Good Lord keep you and yours in the year ahead
Kind regards all
Adrian
- Wed Dec 23, 2020 8:14 pm
- Forum: OT - Off topic
- Topic: FJ - Some Humor To Brighten Your Day
- Replies: 807
- Views: 104694
Re: FJ - Some Humor To Brighten Your Day
Youtube clip - this explains the British 4 levels of Covid response: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nSXIetP5iak
- Tue Dec 22, 2020 4:35 pm
- Forum: OT - Off topic
- Topic: FJ - Some Humor To Brighten Your Day
- Replies: 807
- Views: 104694
- Wed Dec 09, 2020 2:37 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum (started 2019)
- Topic: MODEL T AMBULANCE
- Replies: 17
- Views: 927
Re: MODEL T AMBULANCE
Welcome to the Forum John. Have a look at the gallery here on the web site as well: https://mtfca.com/phpBB3/app.php/gallery/album/49 As to forum rules, there are a number listed, but in simple, if you ask anything at all that is T related someone is sure to chime in with a comment, suggestion or ad...
- Sun Dec 06, 2020 5:21 pm
- Forum: OT - Off topic
- Topic: Not a Ford - identify ?
- Replies: 10
- Views: 688
Re: Not a Ford - identify ?
Yes, that is a caddy. A friend has a '17 rebuild on the go. There are more parts in that Caddy's rear axle/ diff assembly than in a whole Model T !
- Thu Dec 03, 2020 5:42 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum (started 2019)
- Topic: Survey on Hassler shocks
- Replies: 35
- Views: 1319
Re: Survey on Hassler shocks
TT Truck:
These are a 'flat' pancake style. As the bushes were worn, I took them off. Now rebuilt with new springs I have not yet reinstalled them. Anecdotal reports from club local members about excessive bouncing put me off, but I may try one day.
These are a 'flat' pancake style. As the bushes were worn, I took them off. Now rebuilt with new springs I have not yet reinstalled them. Anecdotal reports from club local members about excessive bouncing put me off, but I may try one day.
- Wed Dec 02, 2020 4:19 am
- Forum: OT - Off topic
- Topic: Mechanics at work-Old Photos
- Replies: 17
- Views: 1059
Re: Mechanics at work-Old Photos
Hi Leo, that is the New Zealand division workshops (see the funny hats they wear
)
Cheers
Adrian

Cheers
Adrian
- Tue Dec 01, 2020 4:46 am
- Forum: OT - Off topic
- Topic: Mechanics at work-Old Photos
- Replies: 17
- Views: 1059
- Tue Nov 24, 2020 10:25 pm
- Forum: OT - Off topic
- Topic: FJ - Some Humor To Brighten Your Day
- Replies: 807
- Views: 104694
- Tue Nov 24, 2020 10:11 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum (started 2019)
- Topic: Cycle Guards (Fenders)
- Replies: 5
- Views: 446
Re: Cycle Guards (Fenders)
Hi Hap,
Thanks for that, it is very helpful,
Keep safe,
Kind regards
Adrian
Thanks for that, it is very helpful,
Keep safe,
Kind regards
Adrian
- Tue Nov 24, 2020 4:19 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum (started 2019)
- Topic: Cycle Guards (Fenders)
- Replies: 5
- Views: 446
Re: Cycle Guards (Fenders)
Tucked in the garage at the moment, but here is a 'partial' picture. It is based on a 26 with the front cowl narrowed by about 6 inches. Gas tank behind the seat is in fact the tool box/ storage.
- Tue Nov 24, 2020 2:36 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum (started 2019)
- Topic: Stations and stores
- Replies: 6
- Views: 680
Re: Stations and stores
Dollisdad - these pictures are great. Maybe post them in the Gallery section so that they do not get lost in the threads as the forum grows.
There is a section for garages and dealers too: https://mtfca.com/phpBB3/app.php/gallery/album/99
There is a section for garages and dealers too: https://mtfca.com/phpBB3/app.php/gallery/album/99
- Tue Nov 24, 2020 2:28 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum (started 2019)
- Topic: Cycle Guards (Fenders)
- Replies: 5
- Views: 446
Cycle Guards (Fenders)
Cycle Guards on your T Speedster I am planning to install cycle guards (mud guards - or fenders in the US - that fit over the front wheels and move with the steering). I am sure someone out there has done this before and I am interested to see how you fixed the brackets to the spindle. Please share ...
- Tue Nov 24, 2020 2:16 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum (started 2019)
- Topic: Turn signals
- Replies: 19
- Views: 884
- Tue Nov 24, 2020 3:01 am
- Forum: OT - Off topic
- Topic: Share Your Tractor(s) - old ones that is ;-)
- Replies: 82
- Views: 7281
Re: Share Your Tractor(s) - old ones that is ;-)
Reminded me of these pictures:
- Tue Nov 24, 2020 2:57 am
- Forum: OT - Off topic
- Topic: Share Your Tractor(s) - old ones that is ;-)
- Replies: 82
- Views: 7281
Re: Share Your Tractor(s) - old ones that is ;-)
That is too cool for school Duey!
- Fri Nov 20, 2020 4:15 pm
- Forum: OT - Off topic
- Topic: Tree hugger
- Replies: 34
- Views: 1786
Re: Tree hugger
Algae: great idea and technically works. Problem: so far the energy needed to extract energy is greater than the energy extracted. Also very large areas needed to grow the stuff as well. And then there is the toxic by-product to deal with.... Waves: Again, great ideas and several designs tried. Prob...
- Wed Nov 18, 2020 2:46 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum (started 2019)
- Topic: Carsenegenic??
- Replies: 27
- Views: 1387
Re: Carsenegenic??
I heard he is still living with his wife of 33 years after ending his Magnum PI TV series?
- Wed Nov 18, 2020 2:39 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum (started 2019)
- Topic: What name have you given your T
- Replies: 44
- Views: 1364
Re: What name have you given your T
TT - "Albert" Roadster "Victoria" (I didn't name that - the family said it was an obvious choice!) Morris "Aunty" (we are very kind taking our Aunty away on so many trips and visits.....) Morris #2 - you guessed it "Uncle" ohh.. :-) Wolsely "The Blue Car" (wonder what colour she is painted...) 1936 ...
- Wed Nov 18, 2020 2:29 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum (started 2019)
- Topic: Carsenegenic??
- Replies: 27
- Views: 1387
Re: Carsenegenic??
A perfectly serious comment: One deadly carcinogen we all have exposure to daily is sunlight. It kills thousands every year (tens of thousands maybe). Don't laugh and don't deny - make sure you wear a hat, cover up and use sun screen. Melanoma (the cancer sunlight causes) is NOT a pretty or a kind c...
- Sun Nov 15, 2020 5:34 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum (started 2019)
- Topic: Those roads we used to travel
- Replies: 18
- Views: 932
Re: Those roads we used to travel
We all have choices in life, but we only get one life. Choose wisely. That is a fair thought, and it is a truism that we need to make wise choices. Sadly not everyone has the same range of choices available to them, and not everyone is in a position/ability to even 'make' some choices. Advising fol...
- Sun Nov 15, 2020 3:27 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum (started 2019)
- Topic: TT Progress
- Replies: 27
- Views: 3428
Re: TT Progress
The pictures with reflections in the paint on the cab are interesting too. Looking at the latest pictures I was thinking that myself too! I was thinking how much my workshop looks like yours in the reflections --- the 'cosy' workshop seems common world wide. I do find it relaxing to retreat to the ...
- Sun Nov 15, 2020 3:15 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum (started 2019)
- Topic: Those roads we used to travel
- Replies: 18
- Views: 932
Re: Those roads we used to travel
I also see vivid illustrations in them that explain why having a car (or truck) that would go 90 MPH wasn't important. Us TT guys are always talking about how to get our trucks to go faster. Look at the photos. 15 MPH was plenty when they were built. Very true. We tend to forget this. Many roads ro...
- Sun Nov 15, 2020 1:26 am
- Forum: General Discussion Forum (started 2019)
- Topic: Those roads we used to travel
- Replies: 18
- Views: 932
Re: Those roads we used to travel
Local South Island roads, New Zealand:
- Fri Nov 13, 2020 1:47 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum (started 2019)
- Topic: Model T Capabilities on Hills?
- Replies: 39
- Views: 1974
Re: Model T Capabilities on Hills?
it is in low gear. Seldom do we run in high gear - it's just too fast for the roads we travel. Very hard on both the transmission and the engine to use the low gear all the time. Wow, I would think that Ernie must have a very strong right leg holding the pedal down all the time! As its is your car,...
- Wed Nov 11, 2020 12:38 am
- Forum: General Discussion Forum (started 2019)
- Topic: What was the Model TT rear diff advantage?
- Replies: 7
- Views: 496
Re: What was the Model TT rear diff advantage?
I believe the worm was used due to two main considerations. Firstly, one of metallurgy of the time. Worm drives are a lot stronger and easier to make than a heavy duty crown wheel and pinion, and weigh much less than a whacking big solid crown wheel. Given the low power of engines then, the worm als...
- Wed Nov 11, 2020 12:27 am
- Forum: General Discussion Forum (started 2019)
- Topic: Model T Capabilities on Hills?
- Replies: 39
- Views: 1974
Re: Model T Capabilities on Hills?
I would like to say a welcome to the hobby 
May you both enjoy the T and the new friends you are sure to meet with it.
All the best!

May you both enjoy the T and the new friends you are sure to meet with it.
All the best!
- Wed Nov 11, 2020 12:05 am
- Forum: General Discussion Forum (started 2019)
- Topic: Vacuum Tank ..... What's Missing?
- Replies: 9
- Views: 648
Re: Vacuum Tank ..... What's Missing?
While this is really "off topic" - before it can be moved I can help make it "on topic" :-) I am rebuilding a New Zealand locally made roadster at the moment (slowly I might add) known as a "Colonial Roadster". A common feature of these roadsters is the use of a vacuum tank for fuel delivery. The fu...
- Sun Nov 08, 2020 1:47 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum (started 2019)
- Topic: TT with or without Warford?
- Replies: 5
- Views: 295
Re: TT with or without Warford?
Hi Alex, I am assuming you do not have a Warford but want to know if you should put one in? Have a few drives to get a feel for the TT first. That will help you get a feel for its performance. Keep in mind that Ts wear out! The harder you drive / push it, the quicker an engine rebuild comes around. ...
- Wed Nov 04, 2020 3:37 am
- Forum: General Discussion Forum (started 2019)
- Topic: Burlap sack seats?
- Replies: 20
- Views: 1030
Re: Burlap sack seats?
Hessian (burlap) is also comfortable and nice and soft to sit on too
And you don't tend to sweat on your rear on a hot humid day either !

- Wed Nov 04, 2020 3:32 am
- Forum: General Discussion Forum (started 2019)
- Topic: Another TT Question.
- Replies: 4
- Views: 293
Re: Another TT Question.
Hi there, I would say build it as you would like :-) just because the 4 spider gear is correct? That is not actually accurate to say as 2 spiders ARE correct too - for 18-22 trucks - and 4 come later, because these trucks were worked VERY hard back in the day, the extra gears were found to be a good...
- Mon Nov 02, 2020 6:14 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum (started 2019)
- Topic: One picture is worth...
- Replies: 13
- Views: 1298
Re: One picture is worth...
I dunno Allan, your new android may be a little more straight forward than they way they do it from the apple phones these days!
- Mon Nov 02, 2020 3:52 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum (started 2019)
- Topic: Model T Limousine, Interesting
- Replies: 16
- Views: 1713
Re: Model T Limousine, Interesting
There is one for sale (was for sale) in New Zealand built on a TT chassis. Was very well done. Made 'recently' for a winery tour, so they are out there. It would make a great tour or parade vehicle, but the one for sale here had an asking price of more than a pristine original brass car would fetch....
- Sun Nov 01, 2020 1:45 pm
- Forum: OT - Off topic
- Topic: FJ - Some Humor To Brighten Your Day
- Replies: 807
- Views: 104694
- Wed Oct 28, 2020 7:57 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum (started 2019)
- Topic: Magnets Vs. Slingers
- Replies: 9
- Views: 568
Re: Magnets Vs. Slingers
I would say "yes". Are the screws new? Don't use old ones which will be work hardened (brittle) and prone to break. Having them sit out like that will flex them, which will make them brittle which will break them. There is a LOT of force when they spin around and smack into the oil. Slingers (as muc...
- Wed Oct 28, 2020 3:29 am
- Forum: General Discussion Forum (started 2019)
- Topic: Replacing front crossmember
- Replies: 15
- Views: 957
Re: Replacing front crossmember
Whew thanks Luke, that extra bit of info on why to heat the whole rivet was timely to ensure the joint is tight...
Thanks again, Cheers
Thanks again, Cheers
- Wed Oct 28, 2020 3:23 am
- Forum: General Discussion Forum (started 2019)
- Topic: Magnets Vs. Slingers
- Replies: 9
- Views: 568
Re: Magnets Vs. Slingers
Slingers usually break, regularly too leaving bits of metal around the trans. At least when they break it is rarely 'catastrophic' and they have little weight so you probably won't notice them gone.
Magnets tend to break if not checked first (for cracks) and not installed properly.
Magnets tend to break if not checked first (for cracks) and not installed properly.
- Tue Oct 27, 2020 4:54 am
- Forum: OT - Off topic
- Topic: FJ - Some Humor To Brighten Your Day
- Replies: 807
- Views: 104694
- Mon Oct 26, 2020 4:40 pm
- Forum: OT - Off topic
- Topic: FJ - Some Humor To Brighten Your Day
- Replies: 807
- Views: 104694
- Sun Oct 25, 2020 6:09 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum (started 2019)
- Topic: World War 1 Model Ts
- Replies: 26
- Views: 1657
Re: World War 1 Model Ts
Have a look at our own gallery at: https://mtfca.com/phpBB3/app.php/gallery/album/54 as Wayne suggested. Feel free to add something too 

- Thu Oct 22, 2020 3:35 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum (started 2019)
- Topic: TT Tires & Wheels
- Replies: 4
- Views: 271
- Fri Oct 16, 2020 5:30 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum (started 2019)
- Topic: Model T on the international scale
- Replies: 10
- Views: 966
Re: Model T on the international scale
This articl;e is 'pretty good' too - Canadian Ts: https://modeltfordfix.com/model-t-fords ... da-part-1/
- Thu Oct 15, 2020 3:23 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum (started 2019)
- Topic: Model T on the international scale
- Replies: 10
- Views: 966
Re: Model T on the international scale
Hi Randy, nice to know you are interested :-) Yes, Ts were made in several locations ranging from just assembly, to using some locally made parts (such as in New Zealand) to fully made (such as in England and France). There are pictures of foreign built Ts in the Gallery section. Probably the most c...
- Fri Oct 02, 2020 2:43 am
- Forum: General Discussion Forum (started 2019)
- Topic: Cutting Down A Model TT Drive Shaft
- Replies: 7
- Views: 542
Re: Cutting Down A Model TT Drive Shaft
A large press and nudge the shaft back to straight?
My TT has a shortened drive shaft as well. We did much as you are having done, shorten the shaft and cut down the torque tube too.
All the best (it will make the TT much more 'driveable' in todays traffic - but maybe not that much
)
My TT has a shortened drive shaft as well. We did much as you are having done, shorten the shaft and cut down the torque tube too.
All the best (it will make the TT much more 'driveable' in todays traffic - but maybe not that much

- Thu Oct 01, 2020 6:43 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum (started 2019)
- Topic: F.O.R.D.
- Replies: 27
- Views: 1383
- Thu Oct 01, 2020 6:41 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum (started 2019)
- Topic: F.O.R.D.
- Replies: 27
- Views: 1383
- Thu Oct 01, 2020 6:40 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum (started 2019)
- Topic: F.O.R.D.
- Replies: 27
- Views: 1383
- Sun Sep 27, 2020 3:21 pm
- Forum: OT - Off topic
- Topic: Share Your Tractor(s) - old ones that is ;-)
- Replies: 82
- Views: 7281
Re: Share Your Tractor(s) - old ones that is ;-)
The years roll by.
My 24 Morris car has almost been restored as long as its age at the time it was restored... (1924 - 1973 = 49 years old; 1973 to today = 47 years)
My 24 Morris car has almost been restored as long as its age at the time it was restored... (1924 - 1973 = 49 years old; 1973 to today = 47 years)
- Sun Sep 27, 2020 3:10 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum (started 2019)
- Topic: Where is your T?
- Replies: 25
- Views: 1522
Re: Where is your T?
Actually, I can often have issues with 'jpeg' files not being recognised. It has something to do with the program that saved them. Admnin Jeff also could not figure out what the issue is/was, but with some fiddling and converting they do work. I seem to dislike technology the longer I use it..........
- Fri Sep 25, 2020 4:47 am
- Forum: General Discussion Forum (started 2019)
- Topic: Where is your T?
- Replies: 25
- Views: 1522
Re: Where is your T?
Hi Bob, you should see this button in the gallery, just click and go. If you don't see it (you have to be logged in) then message Jeff, there have been glitches where permissions were not correctly set.
Cheers
Cheers
- Thu Sep 24, 2020 4:12 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum (started 2019)
- Topic: Where is your T?
- Replies: 25
- Views: 1522
Re: Where is your T?
Hi Steve, good question! Perhaps the gallery is not as obvious to find, but not hard if you look either. It is accessible from the "Board Index" and the little icon that pops up on the 'ribbon' right next to your name (near the top of the pages). The gallery link icon only appears when you are logge...
- Wed Sep 16, 2020 11:15 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum (started 2019)
- Topic: SEMAPHORE TURN SIGNAL
- Replies: 24
- Views: 1203
Re: SEMAPHORE TURN SIGNAL
And here is mine (RHD truck). Pull down on the lever for 'right turn' or pull out the end of the lever and the 'hand' moves up to the 'stop' position too
:

- Tue Sep 15, 2020 6:55 am
- Forum: OT - Off topic
- Topic: FJ - Some Humor To Brighten Your Day
- Replies: 807
- Views: 104694
- Mon Sep 14, 2020 8:51 pm
- Forum: OT - Off topic
- Topic: FJ - Some Humor To Brighten Your Day
- Replies: 807
- Views: 104694
- Sun Sep 13, 2020 1:52 am
- Forum: General Discussion Forum (started 2019)
- Topic: BAICO Fire Engine Conversion for the FORD
- Replies: 5
- Views: 586
Re: BAICO Fire Engine Conversion for the FORD
I think the rears are a larger diameter tyre, and possibly solid too. Hard to tell, but possible from the 'squarish' profile maybe visible in teh English town truck. Looking behind the Firemen's legs, the Tring one has solids, albeit with 'holes' in them as a trade off for ride. Come to think about ...
- Sat Sep 12, 2020 7:37 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum (started 2019)
- Topic: BAICO Fire Engine Conversion for the FORD
- Replies: 5
- Views: 586
BAICO Fire Engine Conversion for the FORD
Intrigued by the fire engine found in the background of one of Grandad's slides (see my post at https://mtfca.com/phpBB3/viewtopic.php?f=2&t=15625 ) I had a look for Ford fire engines in Upper Hutt, New Zealand. Several Fire Brigades in New Zealand used Ford fire engines, so the design is not unusua...
- Sat Sep 12, 2020 7:08 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum (started 2019)
- Topic: Preserved Model T Fire Engine - New Zealand
- Replies: 3
- Views: 456
Preserved Model T Fire Engine - New Zealand
Sorting my grandfather's slide collection I found the picture below. It seems he had a bit of a focus issue! but the picture of this nice shiny 'vintage' car caught my eye for its background content. Sitting proudly in the back is a T fire engine with solid rear wheels. This may have been a conversi...
- Thu Sep 10, 2020 4:45 pm
- Forum: OT - Off topic
- Topic: FJ - Some Humor To Brighten Your Day
- Replies: 807
- Views: 104694
- Sun Sep 06, 2020 1:07 am
- Forum: General Discussion Forum (started 2019)
- Topic: I ALMOST GAVE UP........,
- Replies: 92
- Views: 6788
Re: I ALMOST GAVE UP........,
With a nod to Steve Jelf:
- Sun Sep 06, 2020 12:50 am
- Forum: OT - Off topic
- Topic: FJ - Some Humor To Brighten Your Day
- Replies: 807
- Views: 104694
Re: FJ - Some Humor To Brighten Your Day
My son in law to my grand daughter: "time for bed now"
Grand daughter to son-in-law : "no you are a smelly poo I want mummy to tuck me in!"
Son in law - picks up grand daughter and puts her in bed,
Moral - be as clever as you like, but don't mess with your dad!!
Grand daughter to son-in-law : "no you are a smelly poo I want mummy to tuck me in!"
Son in law - picks up grand daughter and puts her in bed,
Moral - be as clever as you like, but don't mess with your dad!!
- Sun Sep 06, 2020 12:50 am
- Forum: OT - Off topic
- Topic: FJ - Some Humor To Brighten Your Day
- Replies: 807
- Views: 104694
Re: FJ - Some Humor To Brighten Your Day
My daughter to my 2 1/2 yr old granddaughter:
"Please pick up your toys now"
Granddaughter to my daughter
"No, I am a little kid and you are the mummy and mummies pick up little kids' toys"...
"Please pick up your toys now"
Granddaughter to my daughter
"No, I am a little kid and you are the mummy and mummies pick up little kids' toys"...
- Sat Sep 05, 2020 3:17 am
- Forum: OT - Off topic
- Topic: FJ - Some Humor To Brighten Your Day
- Replies: 807
- Views: 104694
Re: FJ - Some Humor To Brighten Your Day
My daughter to my 2 1/2 yr old granddaughter:
"You are a big girl now, you can go out and help dad"
Granddaughter to my daughter
"No, I am a little kid and I just do things like go to the park and play with my toys"...
"You are a big girl now, you can go out and help dad"
Granddaughter to my daughter
"No, I am a little kid and I just do things like go to the park and play with my toys"...
- Thu Sep 03, 2020 5:25 am
- Forum: OT - Off topic
- Topic: FJ - Replacing the wood floor in an enclosed trailer
- Replies: 16
- Views: 1266
Re: FJ - Replacing the wood floor in an enclosed trailer
And it looks like "home away from home" in there too! Good idea,
- Wed Sep 02, 2020 5:03 am
- Forum: General Discussion Forum (started 2019)
- Topic: Installing hardened seats
- Replies: 4
- Views: 739
Re: Installing hardened seats
Phew! Reading the thread title I wondered "Why would you put wooden boards to replace the sprung padded ones..."
Close call that...
Close call that...
- Wed Sep 02, 2020 4:57 am
- Forum: OT - Off topic
- Topic: Share Your Tractor(s) - old ones that is ;-)
- Replies: 82
- Views: 7281
Re: Share Your Tractor(s) - old ones that is ;-)
Sounds like you are having fun there Duey!
I just sold the F-14 - its off to a new owner in the morning. Had to make room for the JD that arrived the other weeK:
I just sold the F-14 - its off to a new owner in the morning. Had to make room for the JD that arrived the other weeK:
- Mon Aug 31, 2020 6:35 pm
- Forum: OT - Off topic
- Topic: "Pretty far-fetched" and stuff
- Replies: 71
- Views: 3114
Re: "Pretty far-fetched" and stuff
I think we are just 'off on a wild goose chase' myself.
That will 'tickle your fancy' I am sure.
So don't 'beat about the bush', just get on with it!
But I guess when it is 'all said and done' it is just 'fine and dandy'.......
That will 'tickle your fancy' I am sure.
So don't 'beat about the bush', just get on with it!
But I guess when it is 'all said and done' it is just 'fine and dandy'.......
- Sat Aug 29, 2020 6:29 pm
- Forum: OT - Off topic
- Topic: FJ - Some Humor To Brighten Your Day
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- Fri Aug 28, 2020 7:39 pm
- Forum: OT - Off topic
- Topic: FJ - Some Humor To Brighten Your Day
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Re: FJ - Some Humor To Brighten Your Day
Man I need that!!
No humour here just some common sense at last
No humour here just some common sense at last

- Fri Aug 28, 2020 7:37 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum (started 2019)
- Topic: Tricks from the Past, that work.
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- Views: 1815
Re: Tricks from the Past, that work.
Thanks for sharing the ideas Henry, 

- Wed Aug 26, 2020 8:28 pm
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- Topic: FJ - Some Humor To Brighten Your Day
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Re: FJ - Some Humor To Brighten Your Day
I stand amazed, dazed, and 'gob smacked'. Or perhaps I am not really that surprised. We see some strange things in these modern times, but I guess there are some who would not know that rain makes the streets wet. The next screen will probably say that water makes the rain wet? Signed, a grumpy grey...
- Wed Aug 26, 2020 5:36 am
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- Topic: FJ - Some Humor To Brighten Your Day
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- Wed Aug 26, 2020 5:35 am
- Forum: OT - Off topic
- Topic: Share Your Tractor(s) - old ones that is ;-)
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Re: Share Your Tractor(s) - old ones that is ;-)
Mine had a 'ring' to it in a nicely annoying pitch. It was the pulley drum 'singing' when the tractor ran.
It was soon removed (and kept safe so not lost) and problem went away. I wonder if this explains why so often the pulleys are missing from tractors!
It was soon removed (and kept safe so not lost) and problem went away. I wonder if this explains why so often the pulleys are missing from tractors!
- Wed Aug 26, 2020 5:32 am
- Forum: General Discussion Forum (started 2019)
- Topic: An observation on aftermarket coils
- Replies: 5
- Views: 758
Re: An observation on aftermarket coils
Hmm, funny thing is my buddy has just had to adjust a set Sunday last - the tensions on the bridges was too high so little to no spark. And yes, shim, shim shim.
Not made in the USA?
Not made in the USA?
- Sun Aug 23, 2020 4:19 pm
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- Topic: FJ - Some Humor To Brighten Your Day
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- Sat Aug 22, 2020 8:56 pm
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Re: FJ - Some Humor To Brighten Your Day

- Sat Aug 22, 2020 6:12 pm
- Forum: OT - Off topic
- Topic: What kind of pocket knife do you carry?
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Re: What kind of pocket knife do you carry?
My daughter's fiance gave me a Buck knife (part of the dowry?
)
Its too nice to use!!

Its too nice to use!!
- Fri Aug 21, 2020 8:09 pm
- Forum: OT - Off topic
- Topic: Share Your Tractor(s) - old ones that is ;-)
- Replies: 82
- Views: 7281
Re: Share Your Tractor(s) - old ones that is ;-)
Nice! The F14 has a distinctive sound too.
- Wed Aug 19, 2020 7:53 pm
- Forum: OT - Off topic
- Topic: Wool gathering on road rage
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- Views: 754
Re: Wool gathering on road rage
Interesting thought, maybe a reflection on modern society at large?I couldn't help noticing how the current crop of late model vehicles all look either angry or threatening . . .
- Mon Aug 17, 2020 9:36 pm
- Forum: OT - Off topic
- Topic: What kind of pocket knife do you carry?
- Replies: 21
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Re: What kind of pocket knife do you carry?
ahh I could do with that on my SAK, mine must be a "younger" version to what I needthe little magnifying glass

- Mon Aug 17, 2020 8:13 pm
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- Topic: What kind of pocket knife do you carry?
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Re: What kind of pocket knife do you carry?
Just a humble Swiss Army Knife (genuine Wenger version) My main blade is also about 1/4" shorter from sharpening :-) Why the SAK? Well, it has lots of gadgets and bits on it! (And I have used all of them for something or another, probably in no case was it the thing they were intended for too :-) ) ...
- Sat Aug 15, 2020 5:46 am
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- Topic: Parts Organization
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Re: Parts Organization
Wooden boxes made from ply and odd bits of wood. I made them to 'standard sizes' so they fit in shelves in 'combinations'. All boxes are the same length, just various widths so you can fit 1, 2, 4 or other combinations in each 'bay. Narrow boxes with more dividers worked well for different bolt and ...
- Fri Aug 14, 2020 8:21 pm
- Forum: OT - Off topic
- Topic: FJ - Some Humor To Brighten Your Day
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- Views: 104694
- Fri Aug 14, 2020 1:43 am
- Forum: General Discussion Forum (started 2019)
- Topic: Hole spacing for coil box insulators
- Replies: 6
- Views: 758
Re: Hole spacing for coil box insulators
Thanks guys, i laid a box wood back on the firewall and went from there. Worked ok but my niggly back of mind says 'it might be wrong' 
- Fri Aug 14, 2020 1:39 am
- Forum: General Discussion Forum (started 2019)
- Topic: ***1909-1910 Drive Shaft Assembly***
- Replies: 10
- Views: 836
Re: ***1909-1910 Drive Shaft Assembly***
Welcome back 'on line' 

- Wed Aug 12, 2020 6:51 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum (started 2019)
- Topic: Hole spacing for coil box insulators
- Replies: 6
- Views: 758
Re: Hole spacing for coil box insulators
Does anyone have a diagram with spacings marked out? I found one, but without dimensions included.
Thanks
Adrian
Thanks
Adrian
- Wed Aug 12, 2020 7:00 am
- Forum: General Discussion Forum (started 2019)
- Topic: Hole spacing for coil box insulators
- Replies: 6
- Views: 758
Hole spacing for coil box insulators
What is the spacing between the insulators on a wooden firewall?
That is the spacing between each of the 8 ceramics that go through the fire wall?
I have measured 2 coil boxes and have some variation in the range of 1 or 2 32nds.
Thanks, Adrian
That is the spacing between each of the 8 ceramics that go through the fire wall?
I have measured 2 coil boxes and have some variation in the range of 1 or 2 32nds.
Thanks, Adrian
- Sun Aug 09, 2020 8:37 pm
- Forum: OT - Off topic
- Topic: This was trucking-Old Photos
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Re: This was trucking-Old Photos
"wracked" well used, well turned over or scoured
"racked" to cause great pain and torture
+
Take your pick
"racked" to cause great pain and torture
+
Take your pick

- Wed Aug 05, 2020 4:07 am
- Forum: OT - Off topic
- Topic: Share Your Tractor(s) - old ones that is ;-)
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Re: Share Your Tractor(s) - old ones that is ;-)
Nice one Duane. My JD is a bit smaller. Just picking him up now.
- Wed Aug 05, 2020 3:56 am
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- Sun Aug 02, 2020 5:26 am
- Forum: General Discussion Forum (started 2019)
- Topic: Rear Spring question
- Replies: 9
- Views: 1007
Re: Rear Spring question
Nice photos Dan, that is a simple and clear explanation. I might use that on my roadster. Perhaps with a drop of locktite to glue it in as 'belt and braces'.
(Nice split pin install too
)
(Nice split pin install too
- Sun Aug 02, 2020 5:16 am
- Forum: General Discussion Forum (started 2019)
- Topic: The Model T and Boot Soles
- Replies: 1
- Views: 541
The Model T and Boot Soles
I am helping clear out my father's garage when I came upon a T magnet hanging on the wall. It 'rang true' when struck on the vice but has lost most of its magnetism. At dinner that night my dad explained where it came from. My grandfather bought up a cobbler's shop with all of its equipment and move...
- Fri Jul 31, 2020 8:18 pm
- Forum: OT - Off topic
- Topic: Show us your hit n miss engines
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- Views: 2360
Re: Show us your hit n miss engines
I also have a "J" Lister but he is trucked away in a shed. This is the same model (but not my engine):
- Fri Jul 31, 2020 8:17 pm
- Forum: OT - Off topic
- Topic: Show us your hit n miss engines
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- Views: 2360
Re: Show us your hit n miss engines
Mine are a bit smaller! They are: 1918 Anderson. A New Zealand made and designed engine with a T connections: the rod and piston are reportedly from a T (I have not had mine apart so cannot confirm this): 1918 Anderson (1).JPG Lovely brass governor: 1918 Anderson (4).JPG And the Anderson designed an...