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I personally know Currier and his work is top notch. You will not be disappointed. Also, I purchased a trailer from Larry 5 years ago and he is as good as it comes. Absolutely phenomenal to deal with.

Adam
Mohawk, NY

The email worked. They got back to me and answered my questions.

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Adam

Will give that email a shot.

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Adam

Is the Syverson Cabinet Company still around making bodies or parts for their Model T bodies? If so, does anyone have their contact information?

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Adam

Thank you for all the advice. It is cracked on the bottom of the cast ruckstell part next to the tube. About a 3" crack. Being it is on the bottom, it is under tension and wouldn't trust welding it. If it was on the to under compression, it would have been welded and in the car by now.

Thank you for all the help.

I have a set of small drum Rocky mountain brakes which I purchased used for the ruckstell I was going to rebuild. When I got into rebuilding it, I found out the ruckstell housing was cracked when I cleaned it up. I have a gentleman I can get a large drum ruckstell housing from but my brakes won't fi...

I am trying to put it in a 1923. How do you tell the small drums apart?

Can a large drum ruckstell housing be made into a small drum by taking the rivets out of the wheel side casting / tube and replacing it with a small drum casting? If so do the rivet holes line up? Is this possible?

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Adam

Ok. Thank you

I have a set of small drum Rocky mountain brakes and was wondering if I could use them on a large drum rear end. If so, are there any parts I would need or could I just use the original large drums?

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Adam

Anyone else ever seen this type of stationary setup??

According to the engine number it is a 1924. Is there a lot of these out there? I have had a few stationary setups but they all have had transmissions attached. The way this is setup it looks like maybe a company made a kit to build it with a special oil pan, cast timer cover replacement to run the ...

Ok. Thank you. I think this is a cool setup.

Would the oil pump be in the pan? What would run it?

Thanks for the info

I just picked up this old power plant and have never seen one like it. No transmission, just a large cast flywheel. Also, heavy cast mount for the oil pan. Looking for information about what it could have been used for and was there a company that made these conversion kits.

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Adam

Thank you for helping out the T hobby!

Thank you! I wish I had more information about the car but I didn't get far when I posted it on here a few months back. I have it running now and it is going to be fun to drive this summer.

Adam

Here is the exhaust picture. The car is a 1927 Model T dirt track racer that Paul Larson owned. The lake pipe has a manual cut off and so does the regular exhaust pipe. You can make it loud or quiet, whatever fits your mood.

The recent dirt track racer I picked up has a Ford Head on it with a number 8 on the front by the water neck. What does the 8 mean? Is there any significance?

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Adam

Thank you for the information. This one is in excellent shape and I hope to possibly find a match some day.

I have this Ford: The Victor Lamp Co. acetylene headlight. It is a steel body with a brass rim. What year was this from? What is the chance of finding a mate to it?

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Adam

Thank you for the responses. The tanks and lower apron are in very good shape so I might just have to get it recored and use it. Would make a neat conversation piece on my T.

Thank you for the responses. I thought it was cool and have never seen one like it.

Yes that is what I meant. Thank you

Would the number stamped on the radiator also be the vin number for the car?

I picked up this brass radiator and what intrigued me was the lower brass valance with the notch for the crank handle. Were they originally made that way and now the new ones are just narrow and straight? It also says Made in Canada. Any information would be greatly appreciated.

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Adam

McDonough Model T Shriner car. 3hp Briggs and Stratton, new clutch and tires. Runs good. Local pickup. $3,500.

Not sure. The cut outs are the model T ford wings. They can be seen better from the back side. The silver piece is 1/4" steel. My thinking is the wheel was made and there wasn't enough side support so the 1/4" steel was added. I wish the steel was larger and on the backside so the wings would show. ...

Here is another picture.

Thank you for the information. I wonder if this was the original body that he used for patterning his other ones. It has bumps, bruises, rust holes and patches. This body has been around for a long time, nothing that was reproduced in the last 30-40 years.

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Adam

BTT. I am going to bump this once to see if anyone has any information or a contact to a family member that might be able to help me out.

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I am looking for information on this 'County Fair Racer'. It was registered to Paul Larson and I have a picture of him driving it in front of the Model T Museum back in 2008. I realize he has passed, so I am looking to connect with family or friends to get some of the history.

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Adam

Thank you. That is what I heard. The one I have was registered to him last in 2008. I also found a picture of him driving it in front of the Model T Museum. Just seeing if I could get a background on this particular one.

Adam

I purchased a Model T race car that was owed by Paul Larson. I would like to contact a family member that might be able to give me some more information about it. If you know of any contacts, please let me know.

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Adam

Thanks for all the information. I will get on the list for a new one.

Thank you for the information.

Has anyone used or tried an aluminum radiator on a Model T? I realize the top hose would be in the wrong location but that would be easy to change. Would it cool properly?

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Our condolences to the Potter family. The Model T family will truly miss Russ.

The Spatto Family
Mohawk, NY

Thanks for all the responses. The coupe I have is just a bare body, no frame, running gear, front end, etc. I would never take a complete car apart to do this to.

Sorry for your loss.

Adam

Thanks for all the input.

Just curious if anyone out there has put a brass radiator on a 1919 Coupe. Is it even possible? I know it is not correct but I think it would look really neat and I have a perfect body to do it with. Let me know your thoughts.

Adam

Sent text on radius ball cap.

McLarens are awesome!

I can bring this to Hershey if you contact me. I also have a Tachometer, copper cooling tank, flyball governor for a stationary set up.

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Ashley,

Good luck on your next step in your journey of life. You have helped so many people throughout the years working there at the shop, I know I always appreciated your help and guidance. Take time to enjoy your family.

The Spatto's
Mohawk, NY

Good morning!

Give Jonathan Anderson a call, he builds bows and I am sure he will just ship you the one you need. His number is (716) 985-5880.

I would also like one of these books. Who do I make the check out to? Thanks

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I also have a couple other items from the stationary setup.

Large stationary Model T engine pulley. 8 3/4" wide x 12" diameter. $225.

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I put a Harbor Freight Badland Apex 12,000 pound winch in with the synthetic rope. Definitely overkill but it was on sale. Also, I mounted a piece of 2 1/2" tubing to a plate and bolted it to the floor. Mounted the winch on 2" tubing and slid it in with a pin. Now the winch can come out if needed, p...

I installed a winch last year in my enclosed trailer that has a rope lead. Absolutely love it. Doesn't mark up the floor when you free spool it out and you don't need to worry about small wires poking you.

When I mount my tires on rims, I use motorcycle rim protectors. They snap over the outer lip of the clincher rim and you can use your tire irons without scratching the rim.

My condolences to the Lang family. Our thoughts and prayers go out to you.

Spatto Family
Mohawk, NY

My condolences to his family and friends. You couldn't get a nicer gentleman and a better craftsman. RV you will be missed.

My condolences to his family and friends.

I never met Stan in person, just over the phone. He was a wealth of knowledge and always willing to spend time to help out fellow Model T'ers.

Adam

My father was having a hard time using the starter button so I removed it and put a selenoid in with a small button on the dash for him to use. What I did was remove the starter button from the frame bracket. Bend the bracket down 90 degrees and mount the selenoid there. Now that leaves a perfect ho...

I just built a 1913 speedster and put disc brakes on it. In my opinion, it was money well spent! After driving that car and then jumping into one of my other T's I really miss the discs. I will be doing discs on my touring this winter and probably my Tudor next year. It is a great peace of mind that...

PM sent. Thank you

Lang's is open and taking orders. Just ordered from them yesterday

Hagerty. I have all my cars through them.

Absolutely beautiful!!!

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