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by Will_Vanderburg
Tue Jul 08, 2025 12:26 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Speedo cable length
Replies: 6
Views: 221

Re: Speedo cable length

Thanks much!
by Will_Vanderburg
Tue Jul 08, 2025 11:32 am
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Speedo cable length
Replies: 6
Views: 221

Re: Speedo cable length

My Speedometer will be mounted directly in front of of the passenger fold down seat
by Will_Vanderburg
Mon Jul 07, 2025 5:28 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Speedo cable length
Replies: 6
Views: 221

Speedo cable length

Does anyone know the length of the speedometer cable for a 22 sedan. I have one that’s 50 inches and suspect thats not long enough.
by Will_Vanderburg
Tue Jul 01, 2025 7:44 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Re: Ford Model T Touring from year 1910
Replies: 57
Views: 3821

Re: Ford Model T Touring from year 1910

The last number has indeed been removed
by Will_Vanderburg
Sat Jun 28, 2025 6:21 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Re: Ford Model T Touring from year 1910
Replies: 57
Views: 3821

Re: Ford Model T Touring from year 1910

There is or was a 1909/10 touring for sale in Connecticut for $29,000 on Facebook Marketplace. Mostly original condition. Needing restoration Its engine number is 1513 which puts the engine build somewhere in February 1909. I don’t know how accurate that is because supposedly the first approximately...
by Will_Vanderburg
Thu Jun 26, 2025 3:13 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Scammers are amongst us!
Replies: 8
Views: 769

Re: Scammers are amongst us!

Did he use PayPal "Goods and Services" or "Friends & Family"?

If he used Friends and Family, he is SOL. If he used Goods and Services, Paypal will give him his money back by sucking it out of the seller's bank account.
by Will_Vanderburg
Fri Jun 20, 2025 8:20 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Ford’Garage Restaurant
Replies: 10
Views: 1179

Re: Ford’Garage Restaurant

I went to one in Lakeland, FL. The cars on display did not have engines or interiors
by Will_Vanderburg
Thu Jun 12, 2025 11:16 am
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Have You Ever Seen Anything Like This.
Replies: 12
Views: 1793

Re: Have You Ever Seen Anything Like This.

Amazingly, your friend brought you pictures that were used on that eBay auction but didn’t show you all of them which would have given you all the answers.
by Will_Vanderburg
Sat May 31, 2025 12:52 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: What tool do I need?
Replies: 18
Views: 2076

Re: What tool do I need?

Just some ideas… If you don’t know anyone with a lathe to make the dimple die that you need, you might be able to use something like this to (carefully!) achieve a similar result: https://www.amazon.com/Leather-Fastener-Setter-Setting-Install/dp/B09Q12F6M6 Or same thing with better views of the pun...
by Will_Vanderburg
Thu May 29, 2025 5:14 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: What tool do I need?
Replies: 18
Views: 2076

Re: What tool do I need?

Hi William, Vernon is right on the with a little skill! getting them centered is a chore & one off center will stick out like a sore thumb. A lathe ( or at least a friend with a lathe) to make a self centering dimple die will result in a well finished job. Trimming can be done with a good pair of s...
by Will_Vanderburg
Wed May 28, 2025 6:38 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: What tool do I need?
Replies: 18
Views: 2076

Re: What tool do I need?

John kuehn wrote:
Wed May 28, 2025 6:21 pm
How about using some raised washers. On the original sill plates that’s the effect that was being used less the seam around the screw hole. They come in all sizes and finishes. They would look pretty close but of corse not perfect.
That’s an interesting idea.
by Will_Vanderburg
Wed May 28, 2025 3:59 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: What tool do I need?
Replies: 18
Views: 2076

Re: What tool do I need?

No die making capabilities here. The originals are gouged.
by Will_Vanderburg
Wed May 28, 2025 2:09 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: What tool do I need?
Replies: 18
Views: 2076

What tool do I need?

Take a look at the original door sill plates and compare to the reproduction ones.

The originals have a raised shoulder that the screw head sits in. The repros do not.

How would I go about forming them? Also, the new sill plates are too wide, so they will need to be trimmed
by Will_Vanderburg
Mon May 26, 2025 5:35 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Hagerty Video.
Replies: 0
Views: 994

Hagerty Video.

This video is not Model T related but is Ford related, and does have a connection to the Model T. Tom Cotter visits a racing garage in Alabama. Outside the shop, sits a 1950 Ford, one of two in the 1997 Peking to Paris race. The navigator of the car was none other than Vic Zannis, who passed away in...
by Will_Vanderburg
Thu May 22, 2025 12:44 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: a Long shot
Replies: 32
Views: 4112

Re: a Long shot

I am here to tell you from experience to buy a running/drivable car. I wanted a T since I was 11 or 12, and bought a basket case when I was 29. I raised that hulk from the dead over a 13 year period and got it to run and drive with help from a couple of friends in 2009. The car is complete and resto...
by Will_Vanderburg
Tue May 20, 2025 3:11 pm
Forum: Classifieds - Parts
Topic: Looking for cotton linings
Replies: 2
Views: 670

Re: Looking for cotton linings

I’ve bought boxes of the cotton linings that are out of production. Both at Hershey and Luray. Between $30 and $50 a box.
by Will_Vanderburg
Tue May 20, 2025 3:02 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: "Instruction Book" vs "Ford Manual"
Replies: 19
Views: 2132

Re: "Instruction Book" vs "Ford Manual"

According to Tony Cimorelli’s literature archive, 1913 is the top picture and 1914 and later is the bottom. I think there were color variations thru the years
by Will_Vanderburg
Mon May 12, 2025 10:35 am
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Center door / metal firewall question
Replies: 11
Views: 1423

Re: Center door / metal firewall question

My 22 Centerdoor has a wooden firewall and my friend’s 23 Centerdoor has a metal firewall. The 23 metal firewall came out around March/April of 23. Centerdoors were made until at least June or July of 23. As far as I have observed, other than the possibility of a metal firewall, there is no differen...
by Will_Vanderburg
Sat May 10, 2025 7:13 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Luray
Replies: 10
Views: 1627

Re: Luray

The 15 Centerdoor was there both days. I saw it at Hershey back in October
by Will_Vanderburg
Sat May 10, 2025 7:12 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Luray
Replies: 10
Views: 1627

Re: Luray

More cars.
by Will_Vanderburg
Sat May 10, 2025 7:11 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Luray
Replies: 10
Views: 1627

Re: Luray

Some cars
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by Will_Vanderburg
Sat May 03, 2025 11:40 am
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: who rebuilds brass schebler model R carbs
Replies: 3
Views: 1227

Re: who rebuilds brass schebler model R carbs

spedur wrote:
Sat May 03, 2025 12:55 am
his email no longer connects. any phone number ?
There’s an 800 number in that link
by Will_Vanderburg
Sat May 03, 2025 11:39 am
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: What have you done with your Model T in May
Replies: 55
Views: 8979

Re: What have you done with your Model T in May

My 22 Centerdoor Sedan progress.
by Will_Vanderburg
Thu May 01, 2025 9:25 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: A Centerdoor rising from the ashes....
Replies: 0
Views: 1551

A Centerdoor rising from the ashes....

Like a Phoenix, a Centerdoor is in the process of being reborn. Mind you, this is just the floor.
by Will_Vanderburg
Sun Apr 27, 2025 8:35 am
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: If you’ve ever wondered how wooden body parts were made…
Replies: 10
Views: 2297

Re: If you’ve ever wondered how wooden body parts were made…

They used irregular shapes of wood put together with sliding dovetail and tongue and groove joints. That’s what a dovetail glue jointing machine does: takes various sizes of lumber and joints them together to make bigger, more user friendly pieces. The machines came in different sizes to accommodat...
by Will_Vanderburg
Sun Apr 27, 2025 8:32 am
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: If you’ve ever wondered how wooden body parts were made…
Replies: 10
Views: 2297

Re: If you’ve ever wondered how wooden body parts were made…

My point being….there are people out there that will deny this to their dying breath. Firewalls were made this way, door pillars were made this way, seat boxes, seat bottoms, door innards. Just about any wooden body parts. Not a myth, or wives’ tale, or something speculated upon. Just good old fashi...
by Will_Vanderburg
Sat Apr 26, 2025 10:27 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: If you’ve ever wondered how wooden body parts were made…
Replies: 10
Views: 2297

If you’ve ever wondered how wooden body parts were made…

Well, here’s the answer. They were made with a dovetail glue jointing machine. One picture is the original rear seat heel panel from my 22 sedan. It’s made of two pieces jointed together. The other is the piece that the rear seat cushion sits on. It is made of three pieces jointed together with one ...
by Will_Vanderburg
Fri Apr 25, 2025 1:40 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Test fitting my progress.
Replies: 0
Views: 1718

Test fitting my progress.

Nothing ever fits the first time. Fitting the floorboards and back seat area. Battery access lid. The lid is 12 1/2 inches wide. The area it needs to fit is 12 1/4 inches wide. When I got the body in pieces from a friend of mine, there was no battery access lid. I found one in his shop that was the ...
by Will_Vanderburg
Thu Apr 10, 2025 11:06 am
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Long road ahead.
Replies: 11
Views: 4275

Re: Long road ahead.

Lineville, IOWA looks worse today than it did 100 years ago.
by Will_Vanderburg
Sun Mar 30, 2025 6:47 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Mid Atlantic Pre War Swap Meet ( Luray ) May 9-10 2025
Replies: 21
Views: 6922

Re: Mid Atlantic Pre War Swap Meet ( Luray ) May 9-10 2025

tdump wrote:
Sun Mar 30, 2025 8:58 am
i must be having a brain malfunction, or is this the first time it has been on a weekend>?
if i am able to come i am in the market for a set of fender skirts, any condition, for a 1947 Pontiac Streamliner. if they cast a shadow,they will be good enough for me.
It’s always a Friday and Saturday.
by Will_Vanderburg
Tue Mar 18, 2025 5:58 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: More 1922 Centerdoor work
Replies: 0
Views: 1123

More 1922 Centerdoor work

Rebuilding a Centerdoor sedan. Using drawings that I created, and the one last surviving piece of original body sill, I am attempting trial fitment on the frame. The frame is level and my remade sills sit at 2 3/4 inches from the outside of the frame as they should. Whoever made these sills didn’t d...
by Will_Vanderburg
Thu Jan 16, 2025 11:27 am
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Some general questions
Replies: 19
Views: 5853

Re: Some general questions

Do yourself a favor and get the large print service manual. The pictures are better quality.
by Will_Vanderburg
Thu Jan 16, 2025 11:25 am
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Some general questions
Replies: 19
Views: 5853

Re: Some general questions

The steering column is connected to the drag link by a pitman arm. APCO made an accessory linkage that could be adjusted to take up the slop. I have one on each of my cars. It’s a ball cap that has a slotted set screw that’s kept in place by a cotter pin. You can buy them from reputable parts suppli...
by Will_Vanderburg
Mon Jan 13, 2025 11:46 am
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: MTFCA renewal.
Replies: 0
Views: 7026

MTFCA renewal.

Just processed my renewal. Hopefully I won’t miss anything.
by Will_Vanderburg
Fri Dec 27, 2024 10:27 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: All is not lost.
Replies: 41
Views: 23662

Re: All is not lost.

I knew as early as 11 or 12 I liked Ts. I seriously considered building one entirely out of wood in the eighth grade. Got my first when I was 29. Was given my second one in 2019-2020. I’ve driven cars from a 1909 Huppmobile to a 1978 highway patrol car. Buicks, Model As, Lincoln’s, Ford V8s, studeba...
by Will_Vanderburg
Fri Dec 20, 2024 7:43 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: 22 sedan. Slow work
Replies: 4
Views: 1317

Re: 22 sedan. Slow work

A little here and a little there. It takes time but well worth it. Pretty soon you’ll have the chassis together. How is the babbitt in the block. Sometimes but not often blocks show up with pretty good babbitt. Use to find those years ago but not real often these days. I haven’t checked yet but tha...
by Will_Vanderburg
Tue Dec 17, 2024 10:58 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: 22 sedan. Slow work
Replies: 4
Views: 1317

22 sedan. Slow work

Here’s the oil pan that goes with the 22 dated engine I bought at Luray. I bought the block with pistons, crank, cam and head plus this pan for $100 I used an inspection cover I redid from Hershey, and replaced one pet cock and the wishbone studs from my stash of parts. The cover is really shiny fro...
by Will_Vanderburg
Wed Nov 27, 2024 3:38 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: What have you done with your Model T in November?
Replies: 47
Views: 10644

Re: What have you done with your Model T in November?

Replaced a worn out brake cam on my current Centerdoor project.

I also replaced the rear bearing sleeves, found usable bearings, repacked them and put brakes on my chassis.
by Will_Vanderburg
Sun Nov 17, 2024 10:28 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Carbureter Settling Bowl
Replies: 13
Views: 2222

Re: Carbureter Settling Bowl

I have 2 Kingston L 4s and neither one has this.
by Will_Vanderburg
Sat Nov 16, 2024 11:23 pm
Forum: Classifieds - Parts
Topic: Window regulators for sale, fits ‘26-‘31 Ford Coupe & Tudor, & ‘28-‘31 pickup
Replies: 4
Views: 1088

Re: Window regulators for sale, fits ‘26-‘31 Ford Coupe & Tudor, & ‘28-‘31 pickup

I have a friend who owns a 27 coupe who might be interested in these as her car doesn’t have them.

Unfortunately, she’s not a forum member so she cannot contact you
by Will_Vanderburg
Fri Nov 15, 2024 8:56 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: What have you done with your Model T in November?
Replies: 47
Views: 10644

Re: What have you done with your Model T in November?

Pulled my roller bearing sleeves today for my Centerdoor
by Will_Vanderburg
Fri Nov 15, 2024 8:54 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Howell’s sheet metal catalog??
Replies: 12
Views: 3060

Re: Howell’s sheet metal catalog??

I have the physical printed catalog in my hands.

The original poster seems to have vanished. The catalog lists everything they make or did make, and has more stuff than their eBay store.
by Will_Vanderburg
Fri Nov 08, 2024 5:48 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Fun projects hood shelf springs- who carries now?
Replies: 4
Views: 1244

Re: Fun projects hood shelf springs- who carries now?

The only way to know if they have them is to call them. Their catalog, which I have, does not identify products that were formerly made by others
by Will_Vanderburg
Thu Nov 07, 2024 6:40 pm
Forum: Classifieds - Parts
Topic: Wanted: one bolt and nut
Replies: 2
Views: 898

Re: Wanted: one bolt and nut

RajoRacer wrote:
Thu Nov 07, 2024 5:40 pm
Send me your address & I'll toss a few in the mail - housing bolts, correct - not the differential case ?
I sent you an email.
by Will_Vanderburg
Thu Nov 07, 2024 2:14 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Centerdoor work.
Replies: 1
Views: 581

Centerdoor work.

So I’m replacing the parking brake arms and one radius rod on the Centerdoor. The original rod was bent so this replacement from Luray will take its place. (It, too, was slightly warped, but that was fixed in the fork of a tree). I tried to punch out the brake cam pins after grinding, but gave up an...
by Will_Vanderburg
Wed Nov 06, 2024 8:56 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Howell’s sheet metal catalog??
Replies: 12
Views: 3060

Re: Howell’s sheet metal catalog??

I found the catalog. What part number are you looking for?
by Will_Vanderburg
Wed Nov 06, 2024 7:57 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: What have you done with your Model T in November?
Replies: 47
Views: 10644

Re: What have you done with your Model T in November?

Refurbished an original muffler and ordered some needed parts.
by Will_Vanderburg
Wed Nov 06, 2024 7:47 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Howell’s sheet metal catalog??
Replies: 12
Views: 3060

Re: Howell’s sheet metal catalog??

I think I have a catalog from them from years ago. Might not be of any help unless I can find it.
by Will_Vanderburg
Wed Nov 06, 2024 7:45 pm
Forum: Classifieds - Parts
Topic: Wanted: one bolt and nut
Replies: 2
Views: 898

Wanted: one bolt and nut

I ordered the wrong part.

I need one bolt and nut for a mid 20s Model T differential housing. My Centerdoor diffy pumpkin is missing one of each.

Can any one help me?

Thanks!
by Will_Vanderburg
Thu Oct 24, 2024 4:15 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: What Have You Done With Your T October 2024
Replies: 46
Views: 11147

Re: What Have You Done With Your T October 2024

My son and I moved my 22 Centerdoor chassis into my workspace without a steering wheel, uphill.

My touring is currently stored in a friend’s garage.
by Will_Vanderburg
Thu Oct 24, 2024 3:58 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: 24-25 Touring wooding advice needed
Replies: 12
Views: 1601

Re: 24-25 Touring wooding advice needed

What I found with my Classic Wood Products kit is that the measurements matched Miller’s drawings.

Although my touring is registered as a 25, it is actually a 24. I had the metal pillar piece to make it a 25 but I had trapezoidal door henges, so the body became a 24 which actually was much easier.
by Will_Vanderburg
Wed Oct 23, 2024 6:43 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: 24-25 Touring wooding advice needed
Replies: 12
Views: 1601

Re: 24-25 Touring wooding advice needed

Probably not relevant, but I bought my wood kit from Bob’s Antique Auto Parts whose supplier was Classic Wood Products from Greensboro, NC.

The sill notches were already cut.
by Will_Vanderburg
Wed Oct 23, 2024 11:08 am
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Centerdoor Dome Light Question
Replies: 16
Views: 2114

Re: Centerdoor Dome Light Question

My 22 does not have a dome light
by Will_Vanderburg
Tue Oct 15, 2024 11:37 am
Forum: Classifieds - Parts
Topic: WTB. Horn button part
Replies: 3
Views: 910

Re: WTB. Horn button part

Thread closed. THANKS!
by Will_Vanderburg
Mon Oct 14, 2024 11:50 am
Forum: Classifieds - Parts
Topic: WTB. Horn button part
Replies: 3
Views: 910

Re: WTB. Horn button part

Dan

I sent you a Private Message
by Will_Vanderburg
Sun Oct 13, 2024 8:57 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Show Us Your Hershey Finds
Replies: 18
Views: 3930

Re: Show Us Your Hershey Finds

Got these plus a couple of non essential items.

I paid $20 for the oil pan cover, $30 for the Scandinavia bands and $5 for the nurse tank. The tank appears to be made from a maple syrup can.
by Will_Vanderburg
Sat Oct 12, 2024 11:42 am
Forum: Classifieds - Parts
Topic: WTB. Horn button part
Replies: 3
Views: 910

WTB. Horn button part

I’m looking for the piece that has the copper contacts in a horn button. The one I have is broken. For a 1922

Anybody?
by Will_Vanderburg
Fri Oct 11, 2024 2:37 pm
Forum: Classifieds - Parts
Topic: Non-Skid White Firestone Tire Needed
Replies: 5
Views: 1229

Re: Non-Skid White Firestone Tire Needed

I saw a complete set of white no skids at Hershey on Wednesday
by Will_Vanderburg
Fri Oct 11, 2024 2:35 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Horn button repair parts
Replies: 6
Views: 1541

Re: Horn button repair parts

I need the copper contacts for a horn button. Mine is broken in half.
by Will_Vanderburg
Wed Oct 09, 2024 7:34 pm
Forum: Classifieds - Parts
Topic: WTB. 1915 or 1916 roadster trunk lid
Replies: 0
Views: 848

WTB. 1915 or 1916 roadster trunk lid

I have a friend in the market for a roadster trunk lid, preferably with handles and hinges, for a project he’s working on

He only needs the lid with hardware. Nothing else.

Anyone got anything? I will pass the info on to him.

Thanks !
by Will_Vanderburg
Wed Oct 09, 2024 7:30 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Hershey 2024
Replies: 43
Views: 9959

Re: Hershey 2024

I went to Hershey today. Saw a lot of yard sale stuff: Toys, beds, bubble gum machines, a washing machine, push button telephones, lots of things not on the official selling list. I guess it’s too large to police and they don’t want to risk peeing people off and have the event get smaller. A LOT of ...
by Will_Vanderburg
Wed Sep 25, 2024 12:01 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Hershey turn out
Replies: 27
Views: 5135

Re: Hershey turn out

One of my friends and I have been going to Hershey together for about 4 years. I come on the forum and look to see where T guys will be set up. I make that list and a list of what I need. And those are the areas we hit. If we see something interesting between: bonus! I’ve ventured over the walkway t...
by Will_Vanderburg
Fri Sep 13, 2024 4:38 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Touring Body Metal Question
Replies: 1
Views: 787

Re: Touring Body Metal Question

The cowl is riveted in that area but I don’t recall how. I know it’s riveted to a metal bracket that is attached to the top drivers side false door wood. I cannot remember on the passenger side.
by Will_Vanderburg
Sat Sep 07, 2024 7:54 am
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Don't You Just Hate It, When
Replies: 5
Views: 1344

Re: Don't You Just Hate It, When

Another moral: You see something you want, buy it. It won’t be there when you look tomorrow.
by Will_Vanderburg
Wed Sep 04, 2024 11:07 am
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Phil Minos car
Replies: 5
Views: 1715

Re: Phil Minos car

According to Phil’s website, it’s a 1911 with fore doors that were retrofitted, rather crudely, to the the car. However, the car was built in November of 1911, so by Ford's records, it's a 1912.
by Will_Vanderburg
Mon Sep 02, 2024 10:47 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: 1922 Centerdoor progress.
Replies: 5
Views: 1424

Re: 1922 Centerdoor progress.

Hap, There are two blogs. army30th.wixsite.com/centerdoor army30th.wixiste.com/centerdoor-ii My body is not indented at the bottom front quarter and neither is my friend’s car. Other measurements have come from cars that have the indent but those measurements are for body attachment locations and wi...
by Will_Vanderburg
Mon Sep 02, 2024 8:32 am
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: 1922 Centerdoor progress.
Replies: 5
Views: 1424

Re: 1922 Centerdoor progress.

Hap, Yes, I reviewed the Fellin series. I only use it to see what he did. There’s a few things in it that I do not agree with. I’m attempting to do my wood as close to exact as the body builder did, since a majority of the wood still exists. I’ve been in contact with several owners and have gotten m...
by Will_Vanderburg
Fri Aug 30, 2024 3:07 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: 1922 Centerdoor progress.
Replies: 5
Views: 1424

Re: 1922 Centerdoor progress.

Some more pictures

More information can be found on my blog:

army30th.wixsite.com/centerdoor-ii
by Will_Vanderburg
Fri Aug 30, 2024 3:03 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: 1922 Centerdoor progress.
Replies: 5
Views: 1424

1922 Centerdoor progress.

Gents and ladies, it has been a while. Progress has slowed down. But not stopped. My biggest issue right now is the body sills. I’m attempting to reuse the ones a previous owner made. I do have wood to make new ones but that new wood is 1 and 3/8ths inches thick, which leaves me only 1/16th of an in...
by Will_Vanderburg
Fri Jul 12, 2024 11:35 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: New Birdhaven Catalog ??
Replies: 5
Views: 1690

Re: New Birdhaven Catalog ??

So I’ve perused the catalog and the only definitive Fun Projects part I’ve found is the polymer plastic coil box rebuild kit and possibly a voltage regulator and brass magneto post. Catalog says all are in stock. The brake light kit is not mentioned. The parts are not identified as to who originally...
by Will_Vanderburg
Sun Jul 07, 2024 10:39 am
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Emergency brake rod from handle to pawl question
Replies: 7
Views: 1131

Re: Emergency brake rod from handle to pawl question

The clutch cam on the handbrake on a TT is four inches tall.
by Will_Vanderburg
Sun Jul 07, 2024 1:18 am
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: New Birdhaven Catalog ??
Replies: 5
Views: 1690

Re: New Birdhaven Catalog ??

That one is mine. Just got it yesterday. Most of the listings are parts you can get from most other suppliers. Rebuilt KW coils are listed available as well as the polymer plastic coil box rebuild kits The voltage regulators with modern innards are listed as available. But I haven’t studied it thoro...
by Will_Vanderburg
Tue Jun 25, 2024 5:02 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Patina
Replies: 24
Views: 3697

Re: Patina

I painted this car with a foam roller. But..,that’s the look I was going for.
by Will_Vanderburg
Mon Jun 17, 2024 5:21 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Centerdoor blog update
Replies: 0
Views: 576

Centerdoor blog update

A new blog on my Centerdoor project. Check it out.

https://army30th.wixsite.com/centerdoor ... ll-madness
by Will_Vanderburg
Sat Jun 15, 2024 3:14 pm
Forum: Classifieds - Parts
Topic: mainbearing linebore unit
Replies: 27
Views: 13152

Re: mainbearing linebore unit

Your products are outstanding. Just wish I could afford them.
by Will_Vanderburg
Sat Jun 15, 2024 3:09 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: It’s a convertible type day.
Replies: 3
Views: 1305

It’s a convertible type day.

Went to a pre-war show local in NJ. Drove home with the top down.
by Will_Vanderburg
Thu Jun 13, 2024 4:02 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Question for those who do woodwork
Replies: 7
Views: 1365

Re: Question for those who do woodwork

I’ll check my hole saw stash and see if I have one that size. The floor should be painted a dull black anyway.

OR I could get a hardwood dowel the approximate diameter and do it that way.
by Will_Vanderburg
Thu Jun 13, 2024 3:19 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Question for those who do woodwork
Replies: 7
Views: 1365

Question for those who do woodwork

If you might recall (or maybe not, depending on if you’ve followed my build blog on wixsite), when I bolted the body sills of my sedan to the frame along with the cowl and firewall, there was a space of about 1 inch between the firewall and cowl that I couldn’t account for. The picture below shows a...
by Will_Vanderburg
Wed Jun 12, 2024 4:36 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Body sills.
Replies: 0
Views: 658

Body sills.

Making sure the sill edge is angled at 11 degrees. The number was taken from the remains of my originals.

For my 22 sedan.
by Will_Vanderburg
Sat Jun 08, 2024 1:00 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Missing Mag Post Spike
Replies: 12
Views: 1763

Re: Missing Mag Post Spike

I’ve got one of these in my stash
by Will_Vanderburg
Mon Jun 03, 2024 8:14 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: 26 fordor part where does it go
Replies: 7
Views: 1581

Re: 26 fordor part where does it go

They should go under the rear quarter belt rail where the window assembly goes. The original felt window channel sits in them.
by Will_Vanderburg
Mon Jun 03, 2024 8:08 pm
Forum: Classifieds - Parts
Topic: Wanted: rear fender mount
Replies: 10
Views: 2673

Re: Wanted: rear fender mount

Ok I’ll break out the BFH!
by Will_Vanderburg
Mon Jun 03, 2024 1:13 pm
Forum: Classifieds - Parts
Topic: Wanted: rear fender mount
Replies: 10
Views: 2673

Re: Wanted: rear fender mount

Please check your part stashes. Back to top
by Will_Vanderburg
Sat Jun 01, 2024 1:20 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: I built a thing….
Replies: 7
Views: 1511

Re: I built a thing….

Well done William. Now all you need is a castor on each corner. Allan from down under. Whether "castored" or stationary, make sure it's high enuf off the floor to get your engine crane legs underneath it. Nice looking cradle, if you get time, maybe you could post dimensions of the various pieces pa...
by Will_Vanderburg
Fri May 31, 2024 5:30 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: I built a thing….
Replies: 7
Views: 1511

Re: I built a thing….

Improved. LOL. I forgot two pieces.
by Will_Vanderburg
Fri May 31, 2024 5:08 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: I built a thing….
Replies: 7
Views: 1511

I built a thing….

Not “exactly” to plan but close enough
by Will_Vanderburg
Tue May 28, 2024 4:54 pm
Forum: Classifieds - Parts
Topic: Wanted: rear fender mount
Replies: 10
Views: 2673

Re: Wanted: rear fender mount

Mark Gregush wrote:
Tue May 28, 2024 4:02 pm
Pretty darn sure that is a forging not casting so could be done cold.
I’ve tried that and my vise isn’t man enough. Even though it’s bolted to a table.
by Will_Vanderburg
Tue May 28, 2024 3:50 pm
Forum: Classifieds - Parts
Topic: Wanted: rear fender mount
Replies: 10
Views: 2673

Re: Wanted: rear fender mount

This is what I’m looking for. The CD ones that I have are 8 inches in total length (including threaded area) The one I bought is 1/2 inch shorter. The diameter is the same on both. I know the threads posted above discussed what these look like. But those were not what was on my body. And the body is...
by Will_Vanderburg
Mon May 27, 2024 6:27 pm
Forum: Classifieds - Parts
Topic: Wanted: rear fender mount
Replies: 10
Views: 2673

Re: Wanted: rear fender mount

It is similar to that in length only. It doesn’t have the large boss on it. The two that I have are equal length. And are longer than touring ones.
by Will_Vanderburg
Mon May 27, 2024 3:53 pm
Forum: Classifieds - Parts
Topic: Wanted: rear fender mount
Replies: 10
Views: 2673

Wanted: rear fender mount

I’m looking for a rear fender mount rod that screws into the rear quarter pillar for a Centerdoor Sedan. You’d think the ones for tourings were the same, but they are not. They are 1/2 inch shorter than CD ones. I thought I had found one at Luray, but alas, it is too short. (Only paid $5 for it, so ...
by Will_Vanderburg
Mon May 27, 2024 3:46 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Will the Ford dealership change the oil in a T?
Replies: 13
Views: 4086

Re: Will the Ford dealership change the oil in a T?

Well at least they’re not deliberately destroying cars.
by Will_Vanderburg
Tue May 21, 2024 7:07 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Luray Find
Replies: 5
Views: 2018

Re: Luray Find

pkhammer wrote:
Tue May 21, 2024 4:37 pm
That came from my stockpile of Luray offerings. I'm glad you are enjoying it and thank you for the purchase!
I’m gonna put new innards in it
by Will_Vanderburg
Tue May 21, 2024 9:51 am
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: New York to San Francisco via Lincoln Highway
Replies: 200
Views: 47187

Re: New York to San Francisco via Lincoln Highway

Depends on where 30 starts and how it gets to Lancaster. Google does not show it very well. I am sure they are going to leave early in the AM. Find a coffee shop or restaurant on 30 and plan on sitting there milking your coffee until they drive by. If you are parked right at the entrance where they...
by Will_Vanderburg
Mon May 20, 2024 4:41 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: New York to San Francisco via Lincoln Highway
Replies: 200
Views: 47187

Re: New York to San Francisco via Lincoln Highway

Would need to know approximate arrival time in N.J. to even consider riding part of the trip
by Will_Vanderburg
Sun May 19, 2024 8:25 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Luray Find
Replies: 5
Views: 2018

Re: Luray Find

That is a really nice looking patch kit! Could maybe even be from the 1920s? Could be as late as the 1950s also. I have a few kits in good looking condition, but none as neat as that one. Mine are all likely very late 1930s to late 1950s (except for the Sears' kit I bought at Sears in the late 1960...
by Will_Vanderburg
Sun May 19, 2024 1:32 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Luray Find
Replies: 5
Views: 2018

Luray Find

One of my Luray finds this past meet