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by Lessumner
Wed Dec 27, 2023 8:23 am
Forum: Classifieds - Parts
Topic: For Sale: Hassler Pancakes for Rear
Replies: 3
Views: 432

Re: For Sale: Hassler Pancakes for Rear

Personal e mail sent , Les Sumner
by Lessumner
Sat Oct 28, 2023 6:43 am
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Centerdoor upholstery welting
Replies: 4
Views: 308

Re: Centerdoor upholstery welting

E mail sent. Les
by Lessumner
Sat Oct 21, 2023 8:32 am
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: AUTO-KAMP Trailer
Replies: 27
Views: 2390

Re: AUTO-KAMP Trailer

The Motor camping Book is a good reference for early camping. 1921. Les
by Lessumner
Fri Oct 20, 2023 3:41 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: AUTO-KAMP Trailer
Replies: 27
Views: 2390

Re: AUTO-KAMP Trailer

This is my AutoKamp trailer. It was gifted to me by the daughter of the original purchaser.Along with it was a diary and photographs of several camping trips they made. I restored it using all original fasteners , wood and brackets. I made the tent myself using remnents of the original. Les
by Lessumner
Sat Jul 29, 2023 4:51 pm
Forum: Classifieds - Parts
Topic: 1909 - 1911 repo T spark plug wrench
Replies: 5
Views: 789

Re: 1909 - 1911 repo T spark plug wrench

E mail sent. Les Sumner
by Lessumner
Tue Jun 13, 2023 12:17 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Another Centerdoor question
Replies: 6
Views: 626

Re: Another Centerdoor question

No top material was used. The top was made of a hard fiber board panel. The back window panel was installed with sealer under the top edge and screws held it in place. The screw heads were filled in with a hardening white putty. All was painted black. Les
by Lessumner
Mon Nov 28, 2022 10:42 am
Forum: Classifieds - Parts
Topic: FS: 1915 Model T Touring - Good Condition - SOLD
Replies: 14
Views: 2096

Re: FS: 1915 Model T Touring - Good Condition

E mail sent. Les Sumner
by Lessumner
Mon Nov 28, 2022 8:59 am
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Upholstery Nails
Replies: 12
Views: 1927

Re: Upholstery Nails

This is what I do in regards to the 3/8 upholstery nails. I made a little resizing block and pound the oversize nails thru.An extra tap when the nail hits bottom flattens the head. Les
by Lessumner
Sat Nov 19, 2022 7:28 am
Forum: OT - Off topic
Topic: Tool Time
Replies: 108
Views: 10676

Re: Tool Time

Just received my new thumb saver hammer. Les
by Lessumner
Sun Oct 09, 2022 8:39 am
Forum: Classifieds - Vehicles
Topic: FS 1923 coupe
Replies: 5
Views: 1998

Re: FS 1923 coupe

I will take it. Les sumner
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by Lessumner
Sun Sep 18, 2022 8:17 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Kevlar band
Replies: 10
Views: 1492

Re: Kevlar band

I purchased a T a friend of mine had restored several years ago and driven on many tours.The kevlar bands were adjusted properly, but engagement to low and the brake required very heavy foot pressure. I found the bands were glazed. After removing the material and flipping them over and re-riveted th...
by Lessumner
Wed Aug 24, 2022 3:46 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: 1926 muffler not complete
Replies: 27
Views: 3154

Re: 1926 muffler not complete

I disassembled my muffler. My pipe has the ring formed on the pipe at the front of the muffler. I cannot exactly verify the date of manufacture. Les
by Lessumner
Fri May 06, 2022 7:31 am
Forum: OT - Off topic
Topic: Tractor Talk
Replies: 145
Views: 13129

Re: Ford Tractors

I left out in the rain and it shrunk.
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by Lessumner
Sun Nov 28, 2021 10:44 am
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Thought You Would Like Looking at this Tool
Replies: 7
Views: 1854

Re: Thought You Would Like Looking at this Tool

I would trade mine for a used couplet or towncar. Les
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by Lessumner
Mon Nov 01, 2021 2:56 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Help identify this racer, ca1911
Replies: 40
Views: 4543

Re: Help identify this racer, ca1911

Thank you Rob for the info. That was the only racer picture in the bunch. Les
by Lessumner
Mon Nov 01, 2021 7:56 am
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Help identify this racer, ca1911
Replies: 40
Views: 4543

Re: Help identify this racer, ca1911

While looking at a stash of old photos from the Detroit area, I found this racer crash picture. Is it one of Henry's race cars ? Les
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by Lessumner
Sat Oct 16, 2021 4:38 pm
Forum: OT - Off topic
Topic: What have you done on an old non-Model T vehicle.
Replies: 215
Views: 74332

Re: What have you done on an old non-Model T vehicle.

My non Ford vehicle project was a bicycle. A friend gave me a 1950's J C Higgins sears bike to play with. I rebuilt it into a fun look alike toy I have always wanted but out of my league. Les
by Lessumner
Sat Oct 02, 2021 9:43 am
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: 1922 wood firewall
Replies: 5
Views: 1367

Re: 1922 wood firewall

I have a 21 and 22 with wood firewalls. Both have the metal drip rail about 1/8 inch proud of the cowl plus the cowl lace. Also, the sides are about the same. The hoods fit very well front and back and do not rub the cowl paint. Les
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by Lessumner
Mon Jun 28, 2021 4:40 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Running board mats
Replies: 12
Views: 2049

Re: Running board mats

I made this one up using part of an old floor mat and left over carpet. I made a leash for it out of left over trim so you can pull it in . Les
by Lessumner
Sat Jun 19, 2021 4:02 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Trouble Shooting Mystery
Replies: 15
Views: 2704

Re: Trouble Shooting Mystery

A stronger battery should do it. A friend one time used a flashlight battery as a hotshot and it only worked a couple times.
by Lessumner
Tue Jan 05, 2021 7:19 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Nov./Dec. Vintage Ford
Replies: 58
Views: 7585

Re: Nov./Dec. Vintage Ford

not here yet in Michigan. Les
by Lessumner
Tue Dec 22, 2020 7:41 am
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Repo electric horn advice requested
Replies: 16
Views: 3065

Re: Repo electric horn advice requested

Are you positive the horn is 6 volt? I have a reproduction 12 volt that works on 6 volts but does not have loud volume. Les
by Lessumner
Wed Dec 16, 2020 7:55 am
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: roughest car you have ever restored?
Replies: 15
Views: 3258

Re: roughest car you have ever restored?

My 1921 centerdoor.
by Lessumner
Thu Sep 24, 2020 5:49 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: starting an engine on a stand
Replies: 19
Views: 3780

Re: starting an engine on a stand

Be sure to ground the generator. Les
by Lessumner
Sun Jul 12, 2020 11:10 am
Forum: Classifieds - Parts
Topic: Rear Wire Wheel Hub
Replies: 5
Views: 2647

Re: Rear Wire Wheel Hub

Email sent. Les Sumner
by Lessumner
Wed Jun 03, 2020 11:48 am
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: '16 Centerdoor restore...
Replies: 655
Views: 162321

Re: '16 Centerdoor restore...

Come on Don, Tell us you didn't do all that work with the gas tank already in place! Ha good job. Les Sumner
by Lessumner
Sat Apr 18, 2020 6:30 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Car rocks forward and back when using the transmission brake
Replies: 13
Views: 4506

Re: Car rocks forward and back when using the transmission brake

Maybe the drive shaft nut needs to be tightened again? Les
by Lessumner
Thu Apr 09, 2020 8:56 am
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: 24 roadster seat cushion frame.
Replies: 7
Views: 2980

Re: 24 roadster seat cushion frame.

Email sent. Les Sumner
by Lessumner
Thu Mar 19, 2020 8:09 am
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: '16 Centerdoor restore...
Replies: 655
Views: 162321

Re: '16 Centerdoor restore...

Don, On my window frames , The canvas materiel wraps around the felt pad and glues into the window frame making the seal and pad for the glass.The glass actually holds the pad and canvas in place.The ends are tucked in before the glass is slid into place. When you disassemble your window frames, you...
by Lessumner
Wed Mar 18, 2020 1:02 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: '16 Centerdoor restore...
Replies: 655
Views: 162321

Re: '16 Centerdoor restore...

Looks fine to me. Les
by Lessumner
Sat Feb 01, 2020 9:23 am
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: '16 Centerdoor restore...
Replies: 655
Views: 162321

Re: '16 Centerdoor restore...

Don, This is my 1920 sedan roof. I used Masonite to cover the bows. It took the compound curves nicely. It is sealed with West Systems epoxy and sanded ready for primer and gloss black paint. No padding or covering as original. Les
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by Lessumner
Thu Jan 16, 2020 11:17 am
Forum: Classifieds - Parts
Topic: WTB 1925 roadster wood plans
Replies: 3
Views: 2129

Re: WTB 1925 roadster wood plans

Thank You Mike. Sounds like just what I need. Send me a message with details. Les
by Lessumner
Thu Jan 16, 2020 8:38 am
Forum: Classifieds - Parts
Topic: WTB 1925 roadster wood plans
Replies: 3
Views: 2129

Re: WTB 1925 roadster wood plans

I am still in need of plans for 1925 roadster wood. Used , or copy, or what have you. Thanks, Les
by Lessumner
Mon Jan 13, 2020 9:33 am
Forum: Classifieds - Parts
Topic: WTB 1925 roadster wood plans
Replies: 3
Views: 2129

WTB 1925 roadster wood plans

Need wood plans for 1925 roadster. Thanks Les
by Lessumner
Sat Jan 04, 2020 10:22 am
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Center door body I D Tags
Replies: 4
Views: 2287

Center door body I D Tags

I would like to start a documentation of the body number tags or stamping in the wood on center door sedans.I know some were a metal strip tag, round disk shape or stamping into the wood ,usually found on the rear seat support frame. A picture of the tag and year of your car would be great. here is ...
by Lessumner
Fri Dec 20, 2019 8:24 am
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Oil pump
Replies: 72
Views: 16437

Re: Oil pump

I have made many of these pump set ups for my cars. It is a small gear pump bought at a machinery surplus sale driven off the front of the generator gear. I machined a flat surface on the timing gear cover, fitted a small plate to screw the pump to. A roll pin thru the generator gear fits a slot in ...
by Lessumner
Sat Dec 14, 2019 8:51 am
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: '16 Centerdoor restore...
Replies: 655
Views: 162321

Re: '19 Centerdoor restore... :)

OUTSTANDING DON !!!!
Les
by Lessumner
Fri Nov 29, 2019 6:28 pm
Forum: Classifieds - Parts
Topic: 1925 Repro Front seat heel panel
Replies: 2
Views: 1619

Re: 1925 Repro Front seat heel panel

I would like to purchase the panel. Private message sent. Les Sumner
by Lessumner
Thu Nov 14, 2019 8:24 am
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: '16 Centerdoor restore...
Replies: 655
Views: 162321

Re: '19 Centerdoor restore... :)

The windows look correct. My 21 has the same window treatment. The padding covers a steel framework that includes the attachment of the lifting strap.
Your frame holes for the firewall brackets is the change period from forged to pressed steel style. Les Sumner
by Lessumner
Sat Oct 19, 2019 10:46 am
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: What is the vacuum test telling me?
Replies: 22
Views: 8063

Re: What is the vacuum test telling me?

Hi Steve, Have you completed the same tests on your other model T? Does your touring perform better than your new rebuild? Les
by Lessumner
Thu Jul 04, 2019 7:05 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: planning to drive your T on July 4?
Replies: 26
Views: 8658

Re: planning to drive your T on July 4?

41 years in a row at the Hadley Mi. parade.
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by Lessumner
Sun Apr 21, 2019 8:55 am
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Need Ruckstell Help
Replies: 15
Views: 6476

Re: Need Ruckstell Help

I have one question. With the ruxtal in low, will the T transmission shift from low into high? Les
by Lessumner
Tue Feb 19, 2019 4:03 pm
Forum: Classifieds - Parts
Topic: In search of Model T Trailer
Replies: 2
Views: 2426

Re: In search of Model T Trailer

e-mail sent les