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- Tue Jun 16, 2020 8:30 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: 26-7 Fan Hub removal.
- Replies: 20
- Views: 5838
Re: 26-7 Fan Hub removal.
....Ready for this? ....After struggling and fighting with the “new” shaft, I took the old one, checked for bends under a laser, and “plonk!” It slid right in the new hub. ....Go figure. ....To anyone who’s ever done a ball bearing hub in a 26-7, what did you use as a spacer between the hub and shaf...
- Mon Jun 15, 2020 7:21 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: 26-7 Fan Hub removal.
- Replies: 20
- Views: 5838
Re: 26-7 Fan Hub removal.
....So, I ordered a new fan shaft from Snyder’s....The two ball bearing job that’s sealed.
...Snyder’s cautioned me about the shaft; Sure enough, the new shaft won’t slide in. Too thick.
....Without a lathe, any suggestions how to turn the shaft to fit? Thanks in advance!
...Snyder’s cautioned me about the shaft; Sure enough, the new shaft won’t slide in. Too thick.
....Without a lathe, any suggestions how to turn the shaft to fit? Thanks in advance!
- Sun May 17, 2020 11:23 am
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: 26-7 Fan Hub removal.
- Replies: 20
- Views: 5838
Re: 26-7 Fan Hub removal.
...Gentlemen, I thank you immensely! ...I’ve just sprayed the shaft with PB and tapped a few times. I’ll let that sit and stick a 3/8 on the shaft...I have a bin of washers somewhere in this mess of a garage, so I’m sure I’ll find one that fits. It looks like this can’t be done: “In-Car,” so I may j...
- Sun May 17, 2020 10:00 am
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: 26-7 Fan Hub removal.
- Replies: 20
- Views: 5838
Re: 26-7 Fan Hub removal.
....I’ll double check! It appears the only way to remove the fan is to remove the water neck from the block as a complete assembly as it’s just too close to the radiator to access those screws! I’d normally do that, but I don’t have a replacement gasket on hand and I’d like to drive the old girl tod...
- Sun May 17, 2020 9:29 am
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: 26-7 Fan Hub removal.
- Replies: 20
- Views: 5838
26-7 Fan Hub removal.
...Howdy, Fellers and Gals! After a lot of wiggle room, my fan hub sounds like a jackhammer. I ordered the sealed bearing hub from Snyder’s-Who had it to me in record time. Noting the nut on the back of the shaft, I can’t seem to figure out how to remove the pulley. A socket on the end just spins th...
- Wed Mar 04, 2020 9:55 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Fed-Ex!!!! How *could* you!
- Replies: 11
- Views: 5008
Re: Fed-Ex!!!! How *could* you!
TRD Bx2-I was actually just looking into similar products!
- Wed Mar 04, 2020 9:53 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Fed-Ex!!!! How *could* you!
- Replies: 11
- Views: 5008
Re: Fed-Ex!!!! How *could* you!
....Charlie, as a fella originally promised the top irons in an online “con,” I’ve learned to expect the worst-But appreciate the best! Since it appears the original company that made replica ‘26-7 top irons decided to discontinue them, *none* of the major parts suppliers seem to have them in stock-...
- Wed Mar 04, 2020 6:29 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Fed-Ex!!!! How *could* you!
- Replies: 11
- Views: 5008
Fed-Ex!!!! How *could* you!
...I thought I’d hit the jackpot when a member sent me a PM that a set of top irons for my ‘26 had popped up online-And the bends, breaks and folds were simply: “Character.” I bought them before I could blink. ....Today, they arrived-I noted the crushed box with multiple rips. My heart sank. Opening...
- Fri Feb 28, 2020 6:48 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: ....An out of the blue success!!!
- Replies: 0
- Views: 1572
....An out of the blue success!!!
....I had lost hope on finding top irons for my 1926 Touring; I’d set an alert on auction sites, but nothing. I noted a PM from Bob with a hyperlink-He found a set for sale! ....My fingers flew and my credit card digits were entered in no time at all. A new-to-me set of irons are on their way! I hav...
- Wed Feb 12, 2020 7:41 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Top Interchangeability.
- Replies: 3
- Views: 2166
Top Interchangeability.
....Although I’ve seen some aspects of this topic beaten like a dead horse, I’ve never received a proper answer. ....I’m the owner of a 1926 Touring; I was originally promised top irons for my car, but they never materialized. As 1926-27 cars are a bit different than earlier variants, may any other ...
- Tue Feb 04, 2020 7:53 pm
- Forum: Classifieds - Parts
- Topic: Need 1926 Trans band fabric
- Replies: 8
- Views: 3466
Re: Need 1926 Trans band fabric
....Due to the shortage, my brake drum has a *huge* valley and is at risk for cracking caused by a “SPOT,” or: “Stupid Previous Owner Trick.” Because we have the larger drums, I’m actually working on plans for a cheap and non-intrusive pedal-activated actuator; For now? My: “Brake” is my left hand. ...
- Wed Jan 29, 2020 5:10 pm
- Forum: Classifieds - Parts
- Topic: WTB: Top Irons for a ‘26 Touring. All conditions considered.
- Replies: 0
- Views: 1033
WTB: Top Irons for a ‘26 Touring. All conditions considered.
....Let me know what you’ve got! (If you’ve got em!’) I can’t afford to spring for a new set, so I’m hoping someone may have a not-so-perfect set taking up real estate in their garage somewhere! Thanks in advance!
- Wed Jan 15, 2020 10:33 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: ...Bad Ford-BAD FORD!!!!!
- Replies: 16
- Views: 6649
Re: ...Bad Ford-BAD FORD!!!!!
“Dr. Dave!” ...When my Grandpa had the junkyard in East Brunswick, Fingers did our Bentley’s radiator! His work was *Awesome* back then! As you know? I’m between jobs at the moment, so it’s out of the question...But? If I visit the area, if you need any tasty Russian fare like kielbasa? Let me know ...
- Wed Jan 15, 2020 9:31 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: ...Bad Ford-BAD FORD!!!!!
- Replies: 16
- Views: 6649
...Bad Ford-BAD FORD!!!!!
...The Model T began to sputter and die...Could it be a bad ignition switch? Going to magneto yielded no results. “...C’mon, little fella!!!!” I pleaded. “If you’re good and we make it home, I’ll get ya a nice treat!” ...My girlfriend was not amused; “BABE!!!!” She pointed-“I think it’s giving you t...
- Sun Jan 12, 2020 8:33 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: ...Who were those masked men???
- Replies: 9
- Views: 4367
Re: ...Who were those masked men???
....I’m *still* stuffed from lunch! A special thanks to our: “Boys in Blue” for not running the tags or clocking our speed! They simply smiled-And waved! ....The next time you’re in the area? May I recommend: “Lucky Bones?” Or? The Lobster House....But? If we go to The Lobster House, let’s leave our...
- Sun Jan 12, 2020 7:24 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: ...Who were those masked men???
- Replies: 9
- Views: 4367
...Who were those masked men???
...And so, I sat with my monument to stupidity; A Model T in absolutely *no* danger of starting; All seemed hopeless. “That’s it!” I thought to myself: “....You’re not even capable of running off to join the circus....!” “....We’ll be down on Sunday if that’s okay.” Was the PM I received from Dave Y...
- Thu Jan 09, 2020 6:30 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Model T Ford (1914) starts for the first time in over 100 years
- Replies: 12
- Views: 5063
Re: Model T Ford (1914) starts for the first time in over 100 years
....I’m jealous over *both* of those fine machines! Felicitations!!!
- Wed Jan 08, 2020 5:30 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: ...Holy switch, Batman!!!!!
- Replies: 18
- Views: 5875
Re: ...Holy switch, Batman!!!!!
....I was afraid someone would say that!
- Wed Jan 08, 2020 4:29 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: ...Holy switch, Batman!!!!!
- Replies: 18
- Views: 5875
...Holy switch, Batman!!!!!
....Ahhhh....Nothing like a break in the weather to work on my old ‘Tin Lizzie,’ right? So, I have a few forum members coming to have a look at my ‘26 Touring on Sunday to lend a helping hand-Something I greatly appreciate the camaraderie of the members of this club! Before they do head down, howeve...
- Sun Dec 29, 2019 12:45 am
- Forum: OT - Off topic
- Topic: ....Beating a: “Dead Horse!”
- Replies: 10
- Views: 5215
Re: ....Beating a: “Dead Horse!”
....Thanks, Norm! ....I don’t care if the irons aren’t “perfect,” rather that I can have a top on my car....We have a welding shop, so if the mounting points are close enough? I can feel confident spending $300.00 versus $1,000.00! I’ll post an ad in the: “Wanted to Buy” section, but if I don’t get ...
- Sun Dec 29, 2019 12:39 am
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: ....Riding the short buss....!!!
- Replies: 8
- Views: 3790
Re: ....Riding the short buss....!!!
....Dave, I appreciate the offer for help! ....If you can swing by one Sunday or Wednesday, let’s get her sorted out! As mentioned, I had to spend *double* my sales tax rate, but it looks like Vermont will issue registration and tags as an: “Out-Of-State” applicant in the next two weeks. To anyone s...
- Sun Dec 29, 2019 12:26 am
- Forum: OT - Off topic
- Topic: ....Beating a: “Dead Horse!”
- Replies: 10
- Views: 5215
Re: ....Beating a: “Dead Horse!”
....Sorry, Jeff! Just seeing if a set built for a ‘22-5’ will fit on my 1926 touring after I got *skunked* on a bad eBay deal! I already got beat out of $1,100.00 just to *try* to get a title! And no-I’m not “outing” the member.
- Sat Dec 28, 2019 8:27 pm
- Forum: OT - Off topic
- Topic: ....Beating a: “Dead Horse!”
- Replies: 10
- Views: 5215
....Beating a: “Dead Horse!”
....On another note that will probably cause eyes to roll: ...When I bought my car, the seller on eBay stated: “Includes a new convertible top and top irons which haven’t been sorted out.” ...The day the car was picked up, the seller texted me: “This is horrible-I paid a kid to clean out my garage a...
- Sat Dec 28, 2019 8:14 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: ....Riding the short buss....!!!
- Replies: 8
- Views: 3790
Re: ....Riding the short buss....!!!
....Small world/Small State! ....It was great meeting both Dave and Scott today-And realizing that I’d met Dave and Cathy a few years back! Your cars are *amazing,* and my colleagues *all* fell in love with the two lovely Model T’s on the way to my small island! ....I’ll be working on Model T events...
- Sat Dec 28, 2019 10:40 am
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: ....Riding the short buss....!!!
- Replies: 8
- Views: 3790
....Riding the short buss....!!!
....Good morning, all! ....Good morning, Model T... ....What’s that all over the floor? ....Coolant? For me? You shouldn’t have! *Grumbles.* Okay, let’s see if this new switch is any good-Presto! *Rrr-Ruggg-Rrrrrrugggg....Smoke.* Okay, starter-Let’s see something-YEEEEOOOOWWWWCHH!!!! That terminal i...
- Tue Dec 24, 2019 7:23 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: .....The Battle Continues....!
- Replies: 28
- Views: 8693
Re: .....The Battle Continues....!
48-hours later, I heard: R-R-R-Ruh-Ruh-Ruh-Ruh..... ....Then? The heel of my shoe caught on fire. The BRAND NEW starter switch was smoking hot enough-Once again, and I’ll provide PHOTOS of both the *auction,* and his “Hand-written notes suggesting I: “Convert to 12v for more reliable starting.” The ...
- Mon Dec 23, 2019 9:07 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: .....The Battle Continues....!
- Replies: 28
- Views: 8693
Re: .....The Battle Continues....!
....After 30-hours on the charger, the engine sluggishly turned two complete revolutions. No start. So much for the: “New Battery.” It’s most likely sulfated, (Although, in all fairness, it does look new, but I’ve had “brand new” batteries test defective-Only our dealership tester is only good for 1...
- Mon Dec 23, 2019 8:39 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: .....The Battle Continues....!
- Replies: 28
- Views: 8693
Re: .....The Battle Continues....!
Hiya, Scott and all-I was upset last night, but I never consider anything you say: “Harsh,” rather a bit of: “Passed-down experience.” ....As far as being unfamiliar with starting a Model T, I work for a dealership that uses a 1918 “Speedster/Pickup” hybrid body that was homemade by one of our body ...
- Sun Dec 22, 2019 7:20 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: .....The Battle Continues....!
- Replies: 28
- Views: 8693
Re: .....The Battle Continues....!
....Hank, I’m about to do just that. I have *pages* of texts-Plus the auction description itself. Plus? Photos of the cashier’s check made out to him, and so much more. His rear end? Is *Toast.* Sadly, I think I’m *done* with Model T’s. This was the *second* bad title I’d encountered-The first was i...
- Sun Dec 22, 2019 7:02 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: .....The Battle Continues....!
- Replies: 28
- Views: 8693
Re: .....The Battle Continues....!
....To make matter a worse? Once the dealership found out about the title issue from the title clerk? I lost my: “Garage.” I now have to pay for storage.
- Sun Dec 22, 2019 6:59 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: .....The Battle Continues....!
- Replies: 28
- Views: 8693
Re: .....The Battle Continues....!
....Scott, I agree-Except that I’m not paying a *dime* to ship it back for a *lie* on *his* part-Plus? “...He has a brother in law in the towing business.”
- Sun Dec 22, 2019 6:30 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: .....The Battle Continues....!
- Replies: 28
- Views: 8693
Re: .....The Battle Continues....!
Thanks, Hank! ...Any ideas how to check for a prior 12V conversion? Based on the lack of honesty thus far, I believe that the car may have been converted in the past and the seller simply got caught up in his own lies and forgot or simply didn’t know....And the “....New 6V battery” is really under p...
- Sun Dec 22, 2019 5:40 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: .....The Battle Continues....!
- Replies: 28
- Views: 8693
.....The Battle Continues....!
....Hello, my Model T ‘family!’ Happy Holidays to all! ....I’m having a blue Christmas. That’s bleeding green-As in: “Money.” ....As many of you have PM’d me about “my” car, I was and am the victim of illegal title jumping on a closed title. Neither the previous owner nor the eBay seller have come f...
- Fri Dec 13, 2019 9:19 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Your thoughts please.
- Replies: 37
- Views: 10220
Re: Your thoughts please.
....Bud, as I deal with my: “Nightmare T,” (That’s another story.) my company has a plywood-bodied custom pickup that we were able to start easier by changing the oil to 0-20w in colder temperatures-To quote Archimedes: “Give me a lever long enough and I can move the world.” To quote a man who had t...
- Fri Dec 13, 2019 4:58 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Newbie-Hello, Everyone!
- Replies: 32
- Views: 9405
Re: Newbie-Hello, Everyone!
Hi, Scott! ....Because the man who “owned” the car and consequently sold it to me on eBay never titled the car in his own name, I skipped him altogether and reached out to the original titled owner in Washington State; With any luck? He’ll help. The EBay seller most likely would not satisfy the sale...
- Fri Dec 13, 2019 11:24 am
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Newbie-Hello, Everyone!
- Replies: 32
- Views: 9405
Re: Newbie-Hello, Everyone!
No luck with Motor Vehicle; I reached out to the original owner-I’m hoping that if I offer to pay him to obtain a duplicate title as well as for his time and troubles, he’ll be willing to do me a favor on this one!
- Fri Dec 13, 2019 6:58 am
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Newbie-Hello, Everyone!
- Replies: 32
- Views: 9405
Re: Newbie-Hello, Everyone!
....I’ve bought two cars: “Sight Unseen” in the past-Both were good experiences. In my Model T search? I spoke to many great people. This car was represented as: “Needing nothing,” “ready to run and won’t need work as many do.” (Many of you saw the EBay Auction and have DM’d me about it.) I’d lost t...
- Thu Dec 12, 2019 9:46 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Newbie-Hello, Everyone!
- Replies: 32
- Views: 9405
Re: Newbie-Hello, Everyone!
....I’m *petrified* to invest a cent or a moment’s worth of time more into “my” car if I can’t prove it’s “mine.” May I ask the forum for help? May I post the name of the last *Titled* owner of my car from Washington State to see if he’s a member? Thoughts? I’ll pay for the duplicate title myself. I...
- Mon Dec 09, 2019 10:44 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Newbie-Hello, Everyone!
- Replies: 32
- Views: 9405
Re: Newbie-Hello, Everyone!
And do you mean Mike? He’s a good guy. I wanted to reach out to him.
- Mon Dec 09, 2019 10:43 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Newbie-Hello, Everyone!
- Replies: 32
- Views: 9405
Re: Newbie-Hello, Everyone!
...It *was* a West Coast car-But that name hasn’t crossed my path yet. The car seems to have been sold every year...Given the large “kill switch,” I suspect it’s also been an electrical nightmare.
...That said? “Howdy, neighbor!”
...That said? “Howdy, neighbor!”
- Mon Dec 09, 2019 6:41 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Newbie-Hello, Everyone!
- Replies: 32
- Views: 9405
Re: Newbie-Hello, Everyone!
....Interesting question: ....As today’s rainstorm stopped all hopes of pushing her outside for an attempted start, I’m still thinking of options involving the title mishap-The seller of the car has been a good fellow thus far, but I’m thinking about a: “Plan B.” It was suggested to me that I can ti...
- Sat Dec 07, 2019 7:47 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Newbie-Hello, Everyone!
- Replies: 32
- Views: 9405
Re: Newbie-Hello, Everyone!
I actually tried jacking the rear and chocking the front wheels-Then engaging neutral as well as high gear-No luck on crank or battery. ....My car has been converted to coil and distributor...I’m actually going to replace the starter switch tomorrow and make sure everything is connected-Tightly. The...
- Sat Dec 07, 2019 4:38 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Newbie-Hello, Everyone!
- Replies: 32
- Views: 9405
Re: Newbie-Hello, Everyone!
....I got the car a few days ago-I only found out about the title when the transporter handed me the paperwork. The previous “owner” had filled their information in the “buyers” section from the original owner-Both being out-of-State. The man who sold me the car never signed, however. But their nick...
- Thu Dec 05, 2019 11:23 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Newbie-Hello, Everyone!
- Replies: 32
- Views: 9405
Re: Newbie-Hello, Everyone!
....Sadly, this is a bad start. ....I had asked the seller if the title was good and clear-The seller responded: “Yes, perfect-I never even switched it into my name.” It’s a whole no bueno situation. The point may be moot if I can’t register the car...There are a lot of moving parts in this equation...
- Thu Dec 05, 2019 8:44 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Newbie-Hello, Everyone!
- Replies: 32
- Views: 9405
Newbie-Hello, Everyone!
Hello, everyone out there in Model T land! After intently watching from the sidelines, (Especially during TROG.) I’ve decided to finally pull the trigger and adopt my first T-A 1926 Touring car.... ....After a few hitches pulled by some unscrupulous “transportation broker/Jokers,” the car is due to ...