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- Sun Mar 17, 2024 8:40 am
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Hershey
- Replies: 9
- Views: 899
Re: Hershey
Better plan on all 4 days. Tuesday through Thursday for swap meet, Friday most of the day for the car show.
- Thu Jul 27, 2023 7:58 am
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Hershey - Who's going and who's bringing Lizzie? And what was it like to bring a car?
- Replies: 15
- Views: 1287
Re: Hershey - Who's going and who's bringing Lizzie? And what was it like to bring a car?
We have taken a couple cars in the past. As Steve said the car show is only Friday, and if you take a car before then you will have to park outside the swap meet unless you have a swap space. I usually park my trailer at a friends place near by. But I have used the regular parking for trailers, usua...
- Sat May 27, 2023 7:02 am
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Margaret Bowery
- Replies: 3
- Views: 477
Re: Margaret Bowery
So sorry to hear that Jim.
Lanette and I send our sincere condolences.
Lanette and I send our sincere condolences.
- Thu Feb 02, 2023 8:12 am
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Round brushes for TW timer
- Replies: 35
- Views: 3073
Re: Round brushes for TW timer
Tom, I could use use a couple.
Thanks
Thanks
- Thu Jan 05, 2023 7:37 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Rumble seat roadsters
- Replies: 4
- Views: 810
Rumble seat roadsters
Over on the model t for sale on Facebook is a 1927 roadster with a rumble seat. I have heard of them but never seen on. I’m sorry don’t know how to do the link thing. Who made them? How common?
- Fri Sep 16, 2022 8:25 am
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Model T parts at Hershey
- Replies: 24
- Views: 2813
Re: Model T parts at Hershey
I think it also has to do with the programs they sell.
Lists every vendor by alphabetical order and the space they are in.
Lists every vendor by alphabetical order and the space they are in.
- Sun Aug 21, 2022 8:24 am
- Forum: Classifieds - Parts
- Topic: wire wheel puller
- Replies: 2
- Views: 671
Re: wire wheel puller
Melba I will take it.
Sent you an email.
Greg
Sent you an email.
Greg
- Sun Aug 21, 2022 8:23 am
- Forum: Classifieds - Parts
- Topic: FS WIRE WHEEL HUB PULLER
- Replies: 4
- Views: 992
Re: FS WIRE WHEEL HUB PULLER
I have tried the pitman arm puller, no dice.
Matter of fact ruined 2 trying. Very stubborn .
Matter of fact ruined 2 trying. Very stubborn .
- Sat Aug 20, 2022 8:03 am
- Forum: Classifieds - Parts
- Topic: FS WIRE WHEEL HUB PULLER
- Replies: 4
- Views: 992
Re: FS WIRE WHEEL HUB PULLER
Darn!
Let me know if the sale falls through.
I’ve been looking for one.
Greg
Let me know if the sale falls through.
I’ve been looking for one.
Greg
- Wed Aug 10, 2022 8:45 am
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Thinking about going to Hershey this year.
- Replies: 26
- Views: 2864
Re: Thinking about going to Hershey this year.
I always buy a program.
They have a detailed map of the fields. Also an index of all the vendors and what they sell.
Helps if you are looking for a specific make .
Plan on taking at least a half day looking through the car coral, almost as good as the car show.
They have a detailed map of the fields. Also an index of all the vendors and what they sell.
Helps if you are looking for a specific make .
Plan on taking at least a half day looking through the car coral, almost as good as the car show.
- Mon Jan 03, 2022 10:01 am
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: RPU Street Rod
- Replies: 29
- Views: 3230
RPU Street Rod
I know we primarily focus on non-modified on this forum but I often have wondered if you could put a small 4 cylinder engine in a T and keep it stock looking. Appears this fellow did it. For sale on this eBay link. https://www.ebay.com/itm/125063529587?hash=item1d1e5e0473%3Ag%3AZ0UAAOSwFEhhwhOO&mkev...
- Tue Nov 23, 2021 11:06 am
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: What Do Yo Consider the Most Dependable Mechanical Timer?
- Replies: 23
- Views: 3026
Re: What Do Yo Consider the Most Dependable Mechanical Timer?
I like the TW, the earlier ones (large rectangular brush)seem to be more prone to oil fouling than the new round brush at least for me. I like the old New days also. I would love to find a NOS roller timer to see how long lasting they were. I’ve tried the new roller timer and didn’t think much of th...
- Tue Sep 21, 2021 7:54 am
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Outer Muffler Shell
- Replies: 3
- Views: 1206
Re: Outer Muffler Shell
Yes it works very well.
I used the pressed still ends but I think the cast ends would work better.
I used the pressed still ends but I think the cast ends would work better.
- Sun Sep 05, 2021 8:56 am
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: What wheels on a non electric 23
- Replies: 18
- Views: 3115
Re: What wheels on a non electric 23
If you are going to be judged at an AACA meet go over to the AACA web page. There is a spot for judging, good place to ask questions. If you can provide documentation for an item on your car that’s usually good enough to not get penalized. Usually the judges aren’t experts on every make and model in...
- Wed Jul 28, 2021 7:31 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: ***1913-1925 Ruckstell Rear Axle Assembly***
- Replies: 26
- Views: 3670
Re: ***1913-1925 Ruckstell Rear Axle Assembly***
I can’t help you on the fiber disc. But Let me say thanks for doing all of these drawings.
In a past life I was a draftsman, and I really appreciate the time and skill it takes to make such drawings. They are awesome and sure to help model T fans for years to come.
Greg
In a past life I was a draftsman, and I really appreciate the time and skill it takes to make such drawings. They are awesome and sure to help model T fans for years to come.
Greg
- Fri Jun 18, 2021 8:48 am
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Removing a gas tank from a 26-7 roadster
- Replies: 14
- Views: 2896
Re: Removing a gas tank from a 26-7 roadster
The more items out of the way the better. Tough job.
When it’s out consider replacing the welting on the cowl. You can rivet the original way.
When it’s out consider replacing the welting on the cowl. You can rivet the original way.
- Thu Jun 10, 2021 7:16 am
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Post 22
- Replies: 20
- Views: 2744
Re: Post 22
Third from the top. I recognize the names on the banners, Zanesville Ohio and Cambridge the county seat where I live
- Wed May 12, 2021 9:08 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Update 6/2/21 What full set of Mr & Mrs Leon Parker plans do you have?
- Replies: 50
- Views: 7150
Re: What full set of Mr & Mrs Leon Parker plans do you have?
I have a set of 1915 to 1920.
I would be willing to copy, if the copy right isn’t a problem.
I see no such mark on my plan. Glad I bought them when I did.
He also sent link for photos. Really nice ones, link doesnt work anymore. Wonder where the photos went.
Greg
I would be willing to copy, if the copy right isn’t a problem.
I see no such mark on my plan. Glad I bought them when I did.
He also sent link for photos. Really nice ones, link doesnt work anymore. Wonder where the photos went.
Greg
- Thu Feb 18, 2021 7:50 am
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Welding machines
- Replies: 31
- Views: 4330
Re: Welding machines
I started with a Lincoln tombstone AC stick welder. Still use it for material over 3/16 or so. Materials are cheaper for me, and my MiG really goes through the wire on thick material. I like my Lincoln 180, it is a 240 volt machine, does anything from sheet metal to 1/2 inch. I would recommend a 240...
- Mon Jan 11, 2021 7:43 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Marietta Swap Meet Cancelled
- Replies: 3
- Views: 1563
Marietta Swap Meet Cancelled
From an email we received couple days ago.
Hope things get better.
Hope things get better.
- Thu Oct 15, 2020 10:57 am
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Nice little speedster
- Replies: 4
- Views: 1716
Re: Nice little speedster
Sorry I fixed the link.
Greg
Greg
- Thu Oct 15, 2020 10:16 am
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Nice little speedster
- Replies: 4
- Views: 1716
Nice little speedster
Nice speedster for sale on AACA web site.
Would love to see this one up close.
https://forums.aaca.org/topic/352180-fo ... nt-2119523
Greg
Would love to see this one up close.
https://forums.aaca.org/topic/352180-fo ... nt-2119523
Greg
- Fri Sep 18, 2020 3:22 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Luray Swap Meet, October 6-8 - What are you bringing to sell?
- Replies: 71
- Views: 11232
Re: Luray Swap Meet, October 6-8 - What are you bringing to sell?
Yes R.V. I would be interested.
Will you have a space there?
Greg
Will you have a space there?
Greg
- Thu Sep 17, 2020 9:04 am
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Luray Swap Meet, October 6-8 - What are you bringing to sell?
- Replies: 71
- Views: 11232
Re: Luray Swap Meet, October 6-8 - What are you bringing to sell?
I am looking for a 1917 block. It can be junk, really what I prefer.
- Mon Aug 17, 2020 8:04 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: New Tool, Great value. Could be a lifesaver.
- Replies: 6
- Views: 2645
Re: New Tool, Great value. Could be a lifesaver.
Autozone has a free loaner borescope . You pay for it up front, return it and you get your money back.
They have lots of tools you can borrow.
They have lots of tools you can borrow.
- Wed Aug 05, 2020 7:58 am
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: So why so little interest?
- Replies: 39
- Views: 11527
Re: So why so little interest?
Don’t have a degree in economics but looked up what the GDP numbers are but I have to disagree with what Rusty Ford said. Looks to me like it is 32% decrease. Here is the government’s web site. I maybe wrong in this case but when someone says something about media bias I try to check the source. Lit...
- Fri Jun 12, 2020 8:54 am
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Seized Head Bolt
- Replies: 14
- Views: 5073
Re: Seized Head Bolt
Use a 6 point socket or box end wrench. Helps with slightly rounded of bolt heads.
- Thu Mar 05, 2020 2:51 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Signs of Spring
- Replies: 19
- Views: 7112
Re: Signs of Spring
Peepers have been singing here for a couple nights.
- Thu Feb 20, 2020 10:18 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: The Future meets the Past
- Replies: 6
- Views: 3402
Re: The Future meets the Past
What brand and model printer ?
- Mon Feb 03, 2020 9:07 am
- Forum: Classifieds - Parts
- Topic: Wanted 26-27 wire wheel hub puller
- Replies: 8
- Views: 3428
Re: Wanted 26-27 wire wheel hub puller
Tried a pitman arm puller, ruined it. Bought another and reinforced it by welding a heavy piece on it, sill opened up. My hub is really stuck.
Greg
Greg
- Sun Feb 02, 2020 7:07 pm
- Forum: Classifieds - Parts
- Topic: Wanted 26-27 wire wheel hub puller
- Replies: 8
- Views: 3428
Re: Wanted 26-27 wire wheel hub puller
Jim I sure hope you find one.
I need one also thinking if you get one I could rent it?
I’ve got one stuck on my pick up. Hope to see you at Marietta in a month.
Greg
I need one also thinking if you get one I could rent it?
I’ve got one stuck on my pick up. Hope to see you at Marietta in a month.
Greg
- Fri Jan 10, 2020 11:51 am
- Forum: Forum Support Questions
- Topic: New forum feature ?
- Replies: 2
- Views: 3919
Re: New forum feature ?
Funny I can get it to do it consistently on the add for the 26-27 pick up bed for sale.
Quick tap on the word box and it does it.
Quick tap on the word box and it does it.
- Thu Jan 09, 2020 7:00 am
- Forum: Forum Support Questions
- Topic: New forum feature ?
- Replies: 2
- Views: 3919
New forum feature ?
I use a IPad when I browse the internet. Lately I notice sometimes when I select a post, it brings up a new little window, with the very first post and the last post. Cool, but it doesn’t happen for me all the time. I am sure it’s something to do with a double click, or hovering over for awhile, but...
- Mon Jan 06, 2020 8:47 am
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Teleshort
- Replies: 1
- Views: 1503
Teleshort
There is a question on the AACA forum about a sign for teleshort. Someone over here no doubt knows what exactly it is, probably a fuse, but who knows.
Greg
Greg
- Wed Jan 01, 2020 8:26 am
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: TW Timer
- Replies: 15
- Views: 6204
Re: TW Timer
I’ve had the same problem. But I also had a bit of oil getting in mine. Tony cleaned up my housing, and I replaced the seal in the cover. Better but still did it. I built a fixture and cleaned it up myself, replaced the brush and good to go. I have been through 3 brushes, first was the rectangular o...
- Mon Dec 16, 2019 7:39 am
- Forum: Classifieds - Parts
- Topic: rolling speedster chassis project
- Replies: 2
- Views: 2320
Re: rolling speedster chassis project
Whhat state is “Big Lake” in?
- Wed Nov 20, 2019 8:20 am
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Leon Parker's rewooding plans
- Replies: 65
- Views: 19372
Re: Leon Parker's rewooding plans
Thank you for keeping these available. I bought a set a few years ago from Leon. We emailed back and forth, and he provided a web link that I could access that had detailed photos of original wood. I assumed this was something he maintained ? I know what you are doing is difficult and I don’t want t...
- Mon Nov 18, 2019 12:33 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: 26 Brake Cam Question
- Replies: 23
- Views: 6719
Re: 26 Brake Cam Question
Isn’t the lever on the other end just held by the same pin?
I think the 26 -27 had one pin, earlier 2 pins.
Greg
I think the 26 -27 had one pin, earlier 2 pins.
Greg
- Sun Oct 13, 2019 12:02 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Hershey 2019 Photos
- Replies: 78
- Views: 28143
Re: Hershey 2019 Photos
Taking bids.
Right saw it Saturday in HPOF class.
Said she had it 60 years and would never sell.
Right saw it Saturday in HPOF class.
Said she had it 60 years and would never sell.
- Wed Sep 25, 2019 9:04 am
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: 2019
- Replies: 5
- Views: 3207
Re: 2019
Looks like you are taking Ohio route 40 east of Columbus.
I am very near where you will be traveling, Cambridge Ohio.
If you need assistance or a place to stop let me know.
Greg
I am very near where you will be traveling, Cambridge Ohio.
If you need assistance or a place to stop let me know.
Greg
- Mon Sep 09, 2019 8:03 am
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Failure
- Replies: 18
- Views: 7511
Re: Failure
For crying out loud it’s a 5 dollar trophy, big deal if you don’t win. Donate your entry fee to the good cause and enjoy the day. I have a restored car that has won repeat senior grand National from the AACA, it doesn’t win every time I enter a show, I know how good it is, that’s good for me. I also...
- Fri Jul 26, 2019 10:58 am
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: "The best laid schemes of mice an' men...
- Replies: 37
- Views: 11579
Re: "The best laid schemes of mice an' men...
Almost looks like part of a piston ring.
- Mon Jul 22, 2019 8:50 am
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Large drum hydraulic brakes
- Replies: 22
- Views: 7568
Re: Large drum hydraulic brakes
Very nice. Looks better than discs to me.
- Sat Jun 22, 2019 8:00 am
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: IR Thermometer Readings on head and radiator
- Replies: 20
- Views: 8142
Re: IR Thermometer Readings on head and radiator
I check mine with an IR thermometer once in awhile. On hot day after a hard run I see top radiator tank about 200 to 210. Never seen it hotter. I normally see a 30 to 35 degree difference at the lower tank. This is a 27 engine rebuilt about 12 years ago, 50-50 Prestone and water, the Brassworks radi...
- Mon Jun 17, 2019 8:19 am
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Insurance: does anyone use Grundy?
- Replies: 8
- Views: 4365
Re: Insurance: does anyone use Grundy?
I have had Grundy for about 20 years.
Never had a claim, but I did meet Jim Grundy at a meet once while he was in his booth. Told him I never made a claim in these years and I should get something for being such a good customer. He said sure and handed me a can coozy.
Never had a claim, but I did meet Jim Grundy at a meet once while he was in his booth. Told him I never made a claim in these years and I should get something for being such a good customer. He said sure and handed me a can coozy.
- Sat Jun 15, 2019 10:16 am
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Why am I adjusting my low pedal so much?
- Replies: 11
- Views: 5324
Re: Why am I adjusting my low pedal so much?
When I started using Kevlar bands same thing happened to me. Seems it took forever to find the right adjustment. I think I was way too paranoid about having them too tight after everything I read about them destroying your drum. I would make small adjustments, to make sure they were not rubbing the ...
- Sun Jun 02, 2019 7:03 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: AACA Grand National
- Replies: 8
- Views: 4601
Re: AACA Grand National
Well how did we all do?
- Thu May 30, 2019 3:02 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: AACA Grand National
- Replies: 8
- Views: 4601
Re: AACA Grand National
Health problem is keeping me home. We had plans to go. Had my car out there 3 years ago for a repeat preservation.
A very nice area for a meet.
Good luck.
A very nice area for a meet.
Good luck.
- Tue Mar 05, 2019 9:21 am
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Wood stove
- Replies: 18
- Views: 7581
Re: Wood stove
I have had 3 or 4 different stoves through the years. This latest is 3 year old EPA approved stove. It’s supposed to be 85% efficient. I get a burn of 10 hours with good heat, on one load of good hard wood. It replaced a Brunco stove, and I use about a third less wood per year. Finicky to operate an...
- Tue Feb 26, 2019 8:24 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Grandchildren and Model T's
- Replies: 20
- Views: 7406
Re: Grandchildren and Model T's
Long day for my little buddy.
- Mon Feb 25, 2019 8:13 am
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: T Roadster pickup
- Replies: 19
- Views: 7976
Re: T Roadster pickup
Who made the first mini-van?
Volkswagen first van was 1949. Chrysler claims they were first.
Volkswagen first van was 1949. Chrysler claims they were first.
- Tue Feb 19, 2019 9:23 am
- Forum: Classifieds - Parts
- Topic: cow/bull horn wanted
- Replies: 12
- Views: 5444
Re: cow/bull horn wanted
Doesn’t sound much different than the battery horn on 26 -27 T
- Mon Jan 28, 2019 8:08 am
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Too cold to drive?
- Replies: 29
- Views: 9869
Re: Too cold to drive?
This was 28 degrees this year.
Not bad at around town speeds, but little uncomfortable at top over the road speed.
Not bad at around town speeds, but little uncomfortable at top over the road speed.
- Sat Jan 19, 2019 10:28 am
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Radial Tires
- Replies: 10
- Views: 5375
Re: Radial Tires
Here is the advertisement
- Sat Jan 19, 2019 9:30 am
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Radial Tires
- Replies: 10
- Views: 5375
Radial Tires
Just seen an ad in the new AACA mag. Coker tire now has 440/450 R21 tires for sale. I’ll be needing tires soon, but just doesn’t seem right to have radials on the old truck.
The brand is American Classic, not listed on their site yet.
The brand is American Classic, not listed on their site yet.
- Tue Jan 08, 2019 6:54 pm
- Forum: Classifieds - Parts
- Topic: Friend or Foe
- Replies: 1
- Views: 2462
Re: Friend or Foe
Rats wrong place.
Sorry
Sorry
- Tue Jan 08, 2019 6:51 pm
- Forum: Classifieds - Parts
- Topic: Friend or Foe
- Replies: 1
- Views: 2462
Friend or Foe
Just noticed if you look at someone’s profile you can add that person as a friend or a foe.
I wonder what that does?
Greg
I wonder what that does?
Greg
- Tue Jan 08, 2019 6:45 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: A Couple of New Forum Questions
- Replies: 16
- Views: 8112
Re: A Couple of New Forum Questions
I would always use the back button to go back to the forum, it worked fine on the old marking that post as read.
Doesn’t work that way on the new, have to use the “back to the forum” deal at the very bottom. It will then mark that topic as read.
Doesn’t work that way on the new, have to use the “back to the forum” deal at the very bottom. It will then mark that topic as read.