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by Dan_Jensen
Tue Jun 20, 2023 12:57 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Photos from Tour in Manhattan, KS
Replies: 22
Views: 2063

Re: No photos yet from Tour in Manhattan, KS

There were several pictures on the AACA Facebook page of the Model T tour in Manhattan Kansas. I can't find them again to post a link.
by Dan_Jensen
Thu Jun 08, 2023 11:16 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: In case you missed Paula's video
Replies: 6
Views: 865

Re: In case you missed Paula's video

Excellent video. Thanks for posting this.

Dan
by Dan_Jensen
Sun Oct 23, 2022 12:25 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: MTFCA Increases membership dues 25%
Replies: 36
Views: 3522

Re: MTFCA Increases membership dues 25%

Thomas, I found the Amazon link for donations to the museum. From the MTFCA home page click on "GIVING" then Support the museum. At the bottom of the page is the link to signing up for the donation to the museum. It did not come up when I went to Amazon and searched there with all of the key words t...
by Dan_Jensen
Sat Oct 22, 2022 8:32 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: MTFCA Increases membership dues 25%
Replies: 36
Views: 3522

Re: MTFCA Increases membership dues 25%

As it was pointed out that the Richmond museum survives mainly by donations, I wonder why Amazon Smile isn’t mentioned more. By logging in to smile.Amazon.com, a portion of all my purchases goes to the club and benefits the museum according to the Amazon website. The various tools and supplies my f...
by Dan_Jensen
Wed Sep 07, 2022 9:23 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Finish recommendations for wooden steering wheel
Replies: 20
Views: 2853

Re: finish wooden steering wheel

[image][/image]I used this product called Rubio monocoat on a mesquite countertop. Goes on easy and makes an oil type finish without any build-up. A 355 ml can is $52 on Amazon, but a very small amount goes a long way. Flat surfaces you use a plastic bondo spreader, curved surfaces a foam brush work...
by Dan_Jensen
Sat Aug 06, 2022 7:21 am
Forum: Classifieds - Vehicles
Topic: Want to Buy - Model T in Arizona
Replies: 25
Views: 4774

Re: Want to Buy - Model T in Arizona

You could try callling Sammie Guthrie at Arizona Model A, he may know of a car for sale. 15838 S Gilbert Rd, Chandler, AZ 480-782-0266
by Dan_Jensen
Fri Aug 05, 2022 10:42 pm
Forum: Classifieds - Vehicles
Topic: Want to Buy - Model T in Arizona
Replies: 25
Views: 4774

Re: Want to Buy - Model T in Arizona

The Prescott car show and swap meet is this weekend (August 6and 7th) at Watson Lake park. Always worth the trip.
by Dan_Jensen
Mon Jan 03, 2022 8:20 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Sales tax!!
Replies: 18
Views: 2976

Re: Sales tax!!

When I buy something on e-Bay, Amazon or others I pay sales tax for Arizona. I think that the IRS is looking at vendors for income tax. One of the pop ups that came up on my computer said that if you steal something you need to report the value as income.
by Dan_Jensen
Sun Dec 12, 2021 9:34 am
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: FJ - Are You Arizona Model T Snowbirds Back For The Winter Yet ?
Replies: 5
Views: 1273

Re: FJ - Are You Arizona Model T Snowbirds Back For The Winter Yet ?

The next big event in Tucson for the Model T and A clubs will be Dillinger Days at the Hotel Congress downtown Tucson on January 16th. Have the new T owner get his car ready! Lots of people here to help him out, or send me his contact information by message if he needs some help from me.
by Dan_Jensen
Thu Nov 04, 2021 8:36 am
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Pets and Model T Ford
Replies: 38
Views: 5109

Re: Pets and Model T Ford

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Arthur loves a ride in the car. If he hears the car leaving without him he really lets out a sad cry.
by Dan_Jensen
Sun Oct 03, 2021 9:10 am
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Is Spray Painting White Wall Wheels Black A Stupid Idea?
Replies: 21
Views: 2865

Re: Is Spray Painting White Wall Wheels Black A Stupid Idea?

The old tractor guys like this stuff from Miller Tire. Some tractor tires are very expensive for a show tractor. https://www.millertire.com/products/tir ... ire-paint/
by Dan_Jensen
Thu Sep 02, 2021 10:23 pm
Forum: Classifieds - Parts
Topic: WTB: Hastings .030 Piston Rings
Replies: 9
Views: 2042

Re: WTB: Hastings .030 Piston Rings

I have a set of Hastings rings that are .060 over for the high compression aluminum pistons. $40 including postage.
by Dan_Jensen
Mon Aug 30, 2021 8:12 am
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: FIRST TIME FOR ME..
Replies: 19
Views: 2977

Re: FIRST TIME FOR ME..

They are working on one up the road from me now, I will need to use it to get into Tucson. Here in Arizona we will have 3 diverging diamonds when they are done here. Looks like it will improve traffic flow if everybody follows the signs and arrows.
by Dan_Jensen
Wed Aug 18, 2021 8:26 am
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: BIG BOY 4014 STEAM TOUR 2021 Model T Photo Op
Replies: 30
Views: 3586

Re: BIG BOY 4014 STEAM TOUR 2021 Model T Photo Op

Big Boy always drew a big crowd when it was in Arizona October 2019. Might be a bit hard to get a photo with just a car and the locomotive.
Here is a good drone video of it at Cienega Creek and Eastern AZ. https://youtu.be/12JJHX1i1y0
by Dan_Jensen
Sun Jul 18, 2021 11:09 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: What have you done with your T in July
Replies: 88
Views: 9375

Re: What have you done with your T in July

Bought a trailer for it. This trailer was built for a wood cab Ton Truck, so I am doing a little surgery on the front windbreak to make it shorter for the 23 Touring.
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by Dan_Jensen
Tue May 18, 2021 10:44 am
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: One man top install
Replies: 8
Views: 1964

Re: One man top install

On the second bow I did not use tacks to secure the pads, I used a needle and thread to stitch it to the bow covering (bow drill).
by Dan_Jensen
Sun May 16, 2021 10:09 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: One man top install
Replies: 8
Views: 1964

Re: One man top install

Here are some photos of the windbreak on my Cartouche top. The front bow is covered in the vinyl wrap, then I put the large part of the windbreak on the top of the front bow with the stitching of the flap about 1 1/4" from the inside of the bow. Then I put the pads and straps on then the top deck wa...
by Dan_Jensen
Sun May 16, 2021 9:49 am
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: One man top install
Replies: 8
Views: 1964

Re: One man top install

I did a Cartouche top on my 23 touring, and yes the windbreak flap did not work like they showed in the instructions. I installed it to where the flap that is double fabric just covers the top of the windshield. I have the top down now, I will try to get some pictures later today to show you how I d...
by Dan_Jensen
Sat May 08, 2021 1:44 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Parking appropriately
Replies: 11
Views: 2866

Re: Parking appropriately

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Well it is a green car :D
by Dan_Jensen
Tue Mar 16, 2021 10:03 am
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Light switch cover for Model T owners
Replies: 5
Views: 1483

Light switch cover for Model T owners

This showed up on my facebook. I think that Model T owners would want one. I do not know where the crazy Russian hacker found this.
https://www.facebook.com/CrazyRussianHa ... 1153932691
by Dan_Jensen
Sun Jan 31, 2021 3:28 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Verde Valley Arizona Automotive Swap Meet October 2021
Replies: 33
Views: 4559

Re: First Annual Brass To Class Swap Meet - Car Tour - Car Show In The Beautiful Verde Valley Arizona Nov 10th - 13th 20

Sounds like a good time. I will be watching for more information. Mapquest said that it is 3 hours 14 minutes from my house, so that would be a good tour for me to attend.
by Dan_Jensen
Wed Dec 23, 2020 7:43 am
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: In today's mail...
Replies: 2
Views: 1323

Re: In today's mail...

Good article from Jonah D'Avella about his adventures with his 1926 Touring car. It's good to see a younger person get excited about bringing a very old car back to life, along with parents that support him doing it.
by Dan_Jensen
Mon Nov 23, 2020 8:41 am
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: LED dash light
Replies: 5
Views: 1837

Re: LED dash light

Check out these new ammeters from Lang's with the LED backlight if you don't want to drill holes in your dash to see the meter at night.

https://www.modeltford.com/item/5016ESL.aspx
by Dan_Jensen
Wed Nov 11, 2020 10:03 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Has anybody here ever crashed their T?
Replies: 31
Views: 4260

Re: Has anybody here ever crashed their T?

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This happened today to one of our Tucson Touring T's members. Tom is okay with a few bumps and scrapes.
by Dan_Jensen
Mon Oct 19, 2020 11:48 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Model T Weather vain.
Replies: 19
Views: 3515

Re: Model T Weather vain.

There are new ones available on e-Bay now.

https://www.ebay.com/itm/Roadster-Weath ... xy0bRTD7Pq
by Dan_Jensen
Wed Sep 16, 2020 8:56 am
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: re-holstering 1926 touring
Replies: 4
Views: 1736

Re: re-holstering 1926 touring

I sent my old top to Don Allen for his car that is being preserved with patina. Maybe someone that is replacing a top on a 26-27 would send you their old one to get you by for a while. Keep posting about your progress on the car, and someone may send you what you need to keep going. Model T people a...
by Dan_Jensen
Sun Aug 30, 2020 8:44 am
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: re-holstering 1926 touring
Replies: 4
Views: 1736

Re: re-holstering 1926 touring

The top kits from the vendors are a good value for what is included in the kit. There is more to the top than just the roof covering, there is a lot of small pieces, straps, trim and fasteners. Most of the time the top pads are not included with the kit, and you do need them. The only thing that I h...
by Dan_Jensen
Thu Aug 27, 2020 8:59 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Please Let Me Know If You Are Using This...
Replies: 9
Views: 3111

Re: Please Let Me Know If You Are Using This...

My car came with these mirror brackets that screw on the windshield frame with the one screw in the middle of the windshield sanction . They work very well with no vibration. They are made of solid round stock, and milled out to fit the windshield. Mine are the 6" ones and they don't stick out quite...
by Dan_Jensen
Thu Aug 27, 2020 8:43 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Seen in Yellowstone?
Replies: 20
Views: 4035

Re: Seen in Yellowstone?

I would guess those rental fords would have a route in the valley and they would stick to it??Bud. :D About 6 months before I bought my Model T, my daughter and I rented the Model A roadster from the Tin Lizzy Inn at Yosemite. We were allowed to take it anywhere in the park. I had asked about renti...
by Dan_Jensen
Sat Jul 04, 2020 6:15 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Post Your 4th T Pictures
Replies: 34
Views: 9173

Re: Post Your 4th T Pictures

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by Dan_Jensen
Tue Jun 02, 2020 9:21 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Got a 27 Coupe
Replies: 74
Views: 19057

Re: Got a 27 Coupe

Jim, That is a nice looking T that you have there. The magneto putting out 10 volts is low, but the following is how it should be checked. It should get better with an in car recharge. I am not to far away from you in Corona de Tucson. I did drive my T the 57 miles to Sierra Vista for the 2019 winte...
by Dan_Jensen
Mon May 25, 2020 11:43 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Virtual Model T Tour
Replies: 252
Views: 51783

Re: Virtual Model T Tour

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My dad's ashes are at the Ft Huachuca columbarium, so I stopped when I was there for the 2019 winter tour in Sierra Vista.
by Dan_Jensen
Tue May 19, 2020 9:39 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Harbor Freight jack stands
Replies: 28
Views: 7548

Harbor Freight jack stands

I just received a notification on facebook that some 3 ton and 6 ton jack stands from Harbor Freight are being recalled because the pawl can disengage letting them fall. The model numbers are 56371, 61196 and 61197. They recommend that you stop using them and return them. They will give you a gift c...
by Dan_Jensen
Tue May 19, 2020 9:20 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: cherry picker arm length
Replies: 12
Views: 4437

Re: cherry picker arm length

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This worked for me twice. The legs on a Pittsburgh engine hoist will go under the front axle.
by Dan_Jensen
Wed Apr 29, 2020 7:59 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Virtual Model T Tour
Replies: 252
Views: 51783

Re: Virtual Model T Tour

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It hit 100º in Tucson, AZ today, so here is one of the snow days at the 2019 Sierra Vista winter tour.
by Dan_Jensen
Tue Apr 28, 2020 7:53 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Virtual Model T Tour
Replies: 252
Views: 51783

Re: Virtual Model T Tour

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Lining up for the 4th of July parade at Summerhaven, AZ
by Dan_Jensen
Sun Apr 26, 2020 8:40 am
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Virtual Model T Tour
Replies: 252
Views: 51783

Re: Virtual Model T Tour

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The parking lot at Kartchner Cavern during the 2019 Sierra Vista Winter tour.
by Dan_Jensen
Mon Apr 20, 2020 9:49 am
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Virtual Model T Tour
Replies: 252
Views: 51783

Re: Virtual Model T Tour

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In Tombstone at the 2019 Winter tour. One of the days that it did not snow.
by Dan_Jensen
Sun Apr 19, 2020 10:59 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Virtual Model T Tour
Replies: 252
Views: 51783

Re: Virtual Model T Tour

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At the mission San Xavier del Bac.
by Dan_Jensen
Sun Apr 12, 2020 5:33 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Dog days
Replies: 16
Views: 5711

Re: Dog days

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Arthur was happy to take a trip to the Cienega Creek bridge built in 1921.
by Dan_Jensen
Wed Mar 25, 2020 11:31 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Your special T....
Replies: 9
Views: 3826

Re: Your special T....

The previous owner found the side curtains rolled up in these newspapers from July 15, 1964. Richard Nixon and Barry Goldwater were headed to the Republican Convention.
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by Dan_Jensen
Fri Dec 27, 2019 8:17 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: 23 model t touring head light reflectors
Replies: 5
Views: 2745

Re: 23 model t touring head light reflectors

If you plan on driving your car at night, the new reflectors available from the vendors with the vacuum metalized aluminum coating work very well and do not need polishing. Snyders also now sells headlight bulbs that the filaments are horizontal when installed. This makes it possible to properly foc...
by Dan_Jensen
Fri Nov 15, 2019 10:10 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Vintage Cupholders?
Replies: 25
Views: 8444

Re: Vintage Cupholders?

My car came with these beverage holders, top of a cowboy boot stitched closed at about where your ankle is and hung on a coupling nut attached to the cowl lamp bolt. I thought that they would be good for a water bottle, but they don't fit that well. I did find a top from a bottle of Corona! 20191115...
by Dan_Jensen
Sat Jul 06, 2019 9:23 am
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: 6 volt battery dilemma
Replies: 21
Views: 8980

Re: 6 volt battery dilemma

There is not that much demand for 6 volt group 1 batteries any more, just the antique cars and old tractors. I would think that most of them would be built in the the same factory with a different sticker on them. My 8N tractor has a Ray-0-Vac that I got from Batteries Plus in 2011. It will still ho...
by Dan_Jensen
Wed Jul 03, 2019 9:09 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: planning to drive your T on July 4?
Replies: 26
Views: 8674

Re: planning to drive your T on July 4?

Loaded up and ready to go to Summerhaven AZ for the parade through town. At 7,700' elevation it is a lot cooler than Tucson. Burgers and hot dogs at Rose Canyon lake after. :)
by Dan_Jensen
Mon Jun 03, 2019 11:07 am
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Generator brush plate position
Replies: 24
Views: 8422

Re: Generator brush plate position

There is a Tinkering T tips video by Mike Bender and Nick Nicholas that shows all of the steps to rebuild a Model T generator.

https://youtu.be/C7Psk4hK3gU
by Dan_Jensen
Mon May 27, 2019 4:22 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Memorial Day and Model T's
Replies: 8
Views: 4202

Re: Memorial Day and Model T's

Lining up for the parade this morning at Tucson Estates.
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by Dan_Jensen
Sat Mar 16, 2019 4:24 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Cheapest 30 x 3 1/2 Tires
Replies: 10
Views: 5435

Re: Cheapest 30 x 3 1/2 Tires

Lucas Classic Tires in Long Beach CA still lists the Riversides at $152.00 each. The shipping to New York may be more than buying them closer to you. When I bought tires for my car everyone was the same price for the tires, just cost a lot more for shipping from Snyders, Langs or Coker Tire. Shippin...
by Dan_Jensen
Sun Mar 03, 2019 8:52 am
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: OT- Forum for pre war Chevrolet?
Replies: 4
Views: 2556

Re: OT- Forum for pre war Chevrolet?

I would say that the value of a 31 Chevrolet Independence series, that is a restored driver car would be about the same as a Model A Ford. It is a slightly larger car with a more powerful 6 cylinder engine. I would guess in the range of $10-12,000. If it needs restoration then it would be somewhat l...
by Dan_Jensen
Sun Mar 03, 2019 7:56 am
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: OT- Forum for pre war Chevrolet?
Replies: 4
Views: 2556

Re: OT forum for pre war Chevrolet?

The Vintage Chevrolet Club of America has a forum with a cars for sale section. I don't know if you need to pay for a membership to list a car for sale.
by Dan_Jensen
Mon Feb 25, 2019 8:01 am
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Going home from Sierra Vista
Replies: 7
Views: 3941

Re: Going home from Sierra Vista

I drove the T home Thursday morning. I had a few sprinkles on the windshield just North of Sonoita. I used about 3 gallons of gas to make it home. Started raining overnight, then turned to snow about 7:30 and snowed until 4:00. About 6" of snow at my house. I did have a good time there. Thanks to Jo...
by Dan_Jensen
Mon Feb 18, 2019 5:13 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Sierra Vista Tour
Replies: 8
Views: 3989

Re: Sierra Vista Tour

Here is a few pictures from today's trip to Kartchner Caverns
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by Dan_Jensen
Sat Feb 16, 2019 6:42 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: What have you done on/with/to your T in febuary?
Replies: 73
Views: 23275

Re: What have you done on/with/to your T in febuary?

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Ready to leave for the Sierra Vista tour. 57.5 miles from my house.
by Dan_Jensen
Sat Jan 19, 2019 8:45 am
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: OT Barrett Jackson Live
Replies: 7
Views: 4160

Re: OT Barrett Jackson Live

I should have invested in Ford Pintos.
https://barrett-jackson.com/Events/Even ... ACK-224920
by Dan_Jensen
Fri Jan 18, 2019 10:56 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Museum Lineshaft up and running in Vintage Garage Machine Shop!
Replies: 20
Views: 8892

Re: Museum Lineshaft up and running in Vintage Garage Machine Shop!

I did not know about washers on a line shaft until I went to the OCF in 2016, someone asked about them and their function. When the person in the machine shop explained their function it made sense to not have a lot of oil flying off the shaft. Should be easy enough to add them, couple of cardboard ...
by Dan_Jensen
Sun Jan 06, 2019 5:23 pm
Forum: Forum Support Questions
Topic: Experimenting with photos
Replies: 7
Views: 5192

Re: Experimenting with photos

One more try at posting a photo that has not been downsized.
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by Dan_Jensen
Sun Jan 06, 2019 4:42 pm
Forum: Forum Support Questions
Topic: Experimenting with photos
Replies: 7
Views: 5192

Re: Experimenting with photos

OK, I will try the new forum and add a photo from my Christmas day drive.