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by Chris Instness
Thu Jul 17, 2025 5:13 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: National Motor Camp
Replies: 13
Views: 4823

Re: National Motor Camp

Any reports or photos from this event? I’m interested to know more about it.
by Chris Instness
Fri Jul 04, 2025 7:35 pm
Forum: Classifieds - Parts
Topic: Clincher wheels with steel fellows and steel spokes
Replies: 12
Views: 975

Re: Clincher wheels with steel fellows and steel spokes

Do they fit a 30X3 tire? Do they fit a Model T hub and have a brand name on them? I have not seen non-demountable steel spoked wheels before.
by Chris Instness
Fri Jun 20, 2025 11:14 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Hot Shot Batteries
Replies: 28
Views: 1968

Re: Hot Shot Batteries

Sure looks a lot like Doc. Brown’s house behind Larry’s car. I’ve heard you don’t even need a battery if your car is equipped with a flux capacitor.
by Chris Instness
Sun Jun 01, 2025 5:59 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: 50TH ANNUAL AUBURN MOTHER LODE MODEL T CLUB CALIFORNIA SWAP MEET
Replies: 15
Views: 2127

Re: 50TH ANNUAL AUBURN MOTHER LODE MODEL T CLUB CALIFORNIA SWAP MEET

A few pictures for the swap meet today. A lot of good T parts and cars there.
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by Chris Instness
Mon Apr 14, 2025 1:42 am
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: What Has Your Chapter Done in 2025?
Replies: 61
Views: 21853

Re: What Has Your Chapter Done in 2025?

The Mother Lode Model T Club got together for a drive through the Auburn, CA foothills and finished with lunch at a burger shack.
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by Chris Instness
Mon Jan 13, 2025 8:44 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: JAY LENO CAR COLLECTION
Replies: 19
Views: 7701

Re: JAY LENO CAR COLLECTION

Jay drove his vintage fire truck to the Eaton firefighter’s camp the other day to spend some time with the off duty firefighters.
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by Chris Instness
Sun Dec 22, 2024 11:40 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: New AC brakes available now?
Replies: 45
Views: 26634

Re: New AC brakes available now?

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by Chris Instness
Sun Dec 08, 2024 6:07 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Issue's after work on transmission and engine.
Replies: 5
Views: 1226

Re: Issue's after work on transmission and engine.

Also check to make sure the vent hole on your gas cap is clear.
by Chris Instness
Wed Aug 14, 2024 11:00 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: 1913 Ford Paint colors.... Should we add dark green to the list?
Replies: 24
Views: 4238

Re: 1913 Ford Paint colors.... Should we add dark green to the list?

I have no evidence to say whether 1913s were ever green or not, but I have always thought this one looked good in green.
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by Chris Instness
Tue Jul 30, 2024 11:53 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: 1913 Speedster, a 3-Generation Build
Replies: 44
Views: 17734

Re: 1913 Speedster, a 3-Generation Build

Looking forward to seeing the progress!
by Chris Instness
Mon Jul 29, 2024 3:21 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: This weekend's ridiculous project
Replies: 7
Views: 3181

Re: This weekend's ridiculous project

Incredible work as always Kevin!
by Chris Instness
Fri Jul 19, 2024 7:07 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Can a 30 X 3 Tire Be Used on a 30 X 3 1/2 Rim?
Replies: 16
Views: 2771

Re: Can a 30 X 3 Tire Be Used on a 30 X 3 1/2 Rim?

It cannot. A 30x3 uses a 24 inch diameter rim and a 30x 3.5 uses a 23 inch diameter rim.
by Chris Instness
Sat Jul 13, 2024 3:45 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: What have you done to your Model T in July?
Replies: 28
Views: 6064

Re: What have you done to your Model T in July?

I didn’t want the speedster to feel left out so I took it up to see the locomotive also.
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by Chris Instness
Fri Jul 12, 2024 5:22 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: What have you done to your Model T in July?
Replies: 28
Views: 6064

Re: What have you done to your Model T in July?

I took the 15’ to go see the Union Pacific Big Boy 4014 while it is in town.
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by Chris Instness
Sun Jun 02, 2024 6:42 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Auburn CA Swap Meet
Replies: 15
Views: 3136

Re: Auburn CA Swap Meet

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by Chris Instness
Sun Jun 02, 2024 6:39 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Auburn CA Swap Meet
Replies: 15
Views: 3136

Re: Auburn CA Swap Meet

A few pictures from today’s swap meet.
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by Chris Instness
Fri May 31, 2024 10:43 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Auburn CA Swap Meet
Replies: 15
Views: 3136

Auburn CA Swap Meet

Just a reminder that the Auburn swap meet, hosted by the Mother Lode Model T Club is this Sunday. Always penty of T parts at this meet.
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by Chris Instness
Sun May 19, 2024 11:50 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Band lining identification
Replies: 5
Views: 1090

Band lining identification

These bands were in with a bunch of spare parts and have no box or brand on them. They are a fairly ridged unlike the cotton or Scandinavian bands I have dealt with. Does anyone know what type of material they are?
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by Chris Instness
Tue Apr 09, 2024 12:48 am
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Question re 1912 top straps
Replies: 8
Views: 1538

Re: Question re 1912 top straps

I am not sure when the change in top straps occurred, but I suspect it coincided with the change to the one piece firewall. The straps to the fender irons were obviously designed that way due to early windshield-less Model Ts. As firewall extensions and windshields were added they still continued to...
by Chris Instness
Thu Apr 04, 2024 6:13 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: 8- Spoke Steel Wheels
Replies: 11
Views: 1924

Re: 8- Spoke Steel Wheels

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by Chris Instness
Thu Apr 04, 2024 1:20 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: 8- Spoke Steel Wheels
Replies: 11
Views: 1924

Re: 8- Spoke Steel Wheels

They look like Parker Hydraulic Wheels.
by Chris Instness
Fri Mar 29, 2024 1:27 am
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: disassembly for clean and paint - 1915 sidelamps
Replies: 7
Views: 1246

Re: disassembly for clean and paint - 1915 sidelamps

There is a nut on the bottom side. If you take the font and burner out you should be able to look up the inside of the chimney and see it/access it with a socket and extension.
by Chris Instness
Sun Feb 18, 2024 8:02 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Anyone with a speedster and a Ruckstell and hand brake on the left outboard off the body?
Replies: 10
Views: 2165

Re: Anyone with a speedster and a Ruckstell and hand brake on the left outboard off the body?

Well, I have not built this set-up but I have thought about it. It uses a factory parking brake shaft extended to the outside of the speedster body. A tube with a handle welded on slides over the extended section of the parking brake shaft. The factory emergency brake handle then goes on. For a spee...
by Chris Instness
Mon Feb 12, 2024 12:43 am
Forum: Classifieds - Parts
Topic: PGE wheels
Replies: 4
Views: 1147

Re: PGE wheels

PG&E wheels are steel 12 spoke wheels. They were made by Atlas Wheel Co. What kind of questions did you have? Unfortunately I don’t know of any for sale currently.
by Chris Instness
Thu Feb 01, 2024 11:08 pm
Forum: Classifieds - Vehicles
Topic: 1919 Centerdoor FS
Replies: 8
Views: 6331

Re: 1919 Centerdoor FS

For those who might be wondering about the paint color on this car, Brad Lusk had told me the car was bought new by a business owner(I believe a music shop) and was painted this color to match the business’s color. When the car was restored they decided to repaint it that same color. I believe the m...
by Chris Instness
Sun Dec 31, 2023 6:31 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Shrinner Model T help
Replies: 11
Views: 2431

Re: Shrinner Model T help

The motors are commonly replaced with Harbor Freight Predator Motors.
by Chris Instness
Wed Dec 20, 2023 11:18 am
Forum: Classifieds - Parts
Topic: WTB 1916 horn switch
Replies: 10
Views: 1576

Re: WTB 1916 horn switch

This one was on here a couple months ago. Might still be available.
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by Chris Instness
Wed Dec 06, 2023 12:08 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Wilmo Manifold
Replies: 2
Views: 1037

Re: Wilmo Manifold

One of my dad’s cars came to him with a Wilmo one-piece manifold on it. It makes installing the manifolds very easy and the car has always run great with the one-piece manifold. With that said, I believe both the intake and exhaust ports on the Wilmo manifold are noticeably smaller than the factory ...
by Chris Instness
Tue Oct 31, 2023 9:40 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Halloween 2023 pics
Replies: 24
Views: 4839

Re: Halloween 2023 pics

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by Chris Instness
Sat Oct 14, 2023 12:32 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Making a 1913 dash board
Replies: 81
Views: 12650

Re: Making a 1913 dash board

Great project! Thanks for posting.
by Chris Instness
Sat Oct 14, 2023 12:20 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: which wheels?
Replies: 29
Views: 4653

Re: which wheels?

Altas Wheel Co. (a.k.a. PG&E wheels) made accessory steel spoked wheels that give you the look wood spokes. They also have a demountable rim which make roadside tire fixes quick and easy. I have a set on my speedster and really like them. Not the easiest wheel to find, but sets do come available fro...
by Chris Instness
Wed Oct 04, 2023 9:13 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Old Photo - Ford Dealer
Replies: 9
Views: 1359

Re: Old Photo - Ford Dealer

Nice photo, looks like a 15 centerdoor.
by Chris Instness
Wed Oct 04, 2023 5:06 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Hershey pictures
Replies: 32
Views: 7220

Re: Hershey pictures

I figured that Mercury would catch some people’s eye. Unfortunately, it won’t fit in my carry-on luggage.
by Chris Instness
Wed Oct 04, 2023 4:06 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Hershey pictures
Replies: 32
Views: 7220

Re: Hershey pictures

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by Chris Instness
Wed Oct 04, 2023 4:04 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Hershey pictures
Replies: 32
Views: 7220

Re: Hershey pictures

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by Chris Instness
Tue Oct 03, 2023 11:28 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Rebuilt/ Good Running Holley NH at Hershey?
Replies: 5
Views: 1038

Re: Rebuilt/ Good Running Holley NH at Hershey?

I believe Russ Potter has a space at Hershey.
by Chris Instness
Tue Oct 03, 2023 8:20 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Hershey pictures
Replies: 32
Views: 7220

Re: Hershey pictures

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by Chris Instness
Tue Oct 03, 2023 8:18 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Hershey pictures
Replies: 32
Views: 7220

Re: Hershey pictures

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by Chris Instness
Tue Oct 03, 2023 8:16 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Hershey pictures
Replies: 32
Views: 7220

Hershey pictures

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by Chris Instness
Fri Jul 07, 2023 7:52 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: From this to THIS
Replies: 1
Views: 1090

Re: From this to THIS

Nice work.
by Chris Instness
Fri Jun 30, 2023 1:46 am
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: My first Ruckstell questions
Replies: 15
Views: 2323

Re: My first Ruckstell questions

Hi Steve,
I was not able to find a list, but here is some info I got about dating Ruckstell patent plates when I asked a similar question a while back.

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by Chris Instness
Sat Jun 17, 2023 10:35 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Starter Bendix help
Replies: 18
Views: 2614

Re: Starter Bendix help

The stop nut unscrews. It is not a press on/off fit.
by Chris Instness
Sat Jun 10, 2023 9:22 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Could you ID this?
Replies: 5
Views: 1272

Re: Could you ID this?

Dodge brothers roadster. Probably around 1923.
by Chris Instness
Sat Jun 10, 2023 6:44 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: The Restoration of My 1927 Coupe is Near Completion
Replies: 28
Views: 4920

Re: The Restoration of My 1927 Coupe is Near Completion

That’s something to be very proud of. Nice job.
by Chris Instness
Mon Jun 05, 2023 12:13 am
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Fuel Injected t
Replies: 12
Views: 2643

Re: Fuel Injected t

Interesting project. Hope to see more updates on how it runs and more pictures of the car.
by Chris Instness
Sun Jun 04, 2023 5:58 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Auburn CA Swap Meet
Replies: 14
Views: 3009

Re: Auburn CA Swap Meet

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by Chris Instness
Sun Jun 04, 2023 2:12 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Auburn CA Swap Meet
Replies: 14
Views: 3009

Re: Auburn CA Swap Meet

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by Chris Instness
Sun Jun 04, 2023 2:10 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Auburn CA Swap Meet
Replies: 14
Views: 3009

Re: Auburn CA Swap Meet

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by Chris Instness
Sun Jun 04, 2023 2:08 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Auburn CA Swap Meet
Replies: 14
Views: 3009

Re: Auburn CA Swap Meet

A few photos from the Auburn swap meet.
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by Chris Instness
Thu Jun 01, 2023 7:03 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Auburn CA Swap Meet
Replies: 14
Views: 3009

Auburn CA Swap Meet

Just a reminder for anyone interested. Great swap meet for T parts.
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by Chris Instness
Fri May 26, 2023 11:58 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Dealer Badge
Replies: 11
Views: 2317

Re: Dealer Badge

Yes, brass nails I believe.
by Chris Instness
Fri May 26, 2023 10:57 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Dealer Badge
Replies: 11
Views: 2317

Dealer Badge

I met a new Model T owner yesterday who recently acquired a nice little coupe. The car is mostly original including the original floorboards which have a dealer badge from when it was sold new. I know a few of these badges have appeared in previous threads, but it was great to see and I feel it real...
by Chris Instness
Fri May 19, 2023 9:47 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: A note of thanks to all of you.
Replies: 13
Views: 3089

Re: A note of thanks to all of you.

The fenders on my speedster came from Rootlieb 20 years ago. I had some deviations I wanted from the standard production fenders so I called Rootlieb to see if they could make them to my specifications. It was no problem at all. Great people to work with. Congratulations on your many years of success.
by Chris Instness
Thu May 18, 2023 12:16 am
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Early Road Trip Books
Replies: 16
Views: 3196

Re: Early Road Trip Books

This is one of my dad’s favorites. He has read it multiple times. It’s just the story of a couple guys on a road trip in a Model T.
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by Chris Instness
Tue Mar 28, 2023 7:30 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: How Do Ya’ll Do It ?...
Replies: 8
Views: 1702

Re: How Do Ya’ll Do It ?...

https://www.modeltford.com/model-t-part ... age-2.aspx
Lang’s also looks to have both sizes.
by Chris Instness
Tue Mar 28, 2023 7:25 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: How Do Ya’ll Do It ?...
Replies: 8
Views: 1702

Re: How Do Ya’ll Do It ?...

I rebuilt my 15 muffler a few years ago. I believe I bought the shell from Chaffin’s and they had both diameters, for a 3 bolt and the later single bolt muffler. The shell I purchased fit as it should. Maybe give Chaffin’s a call.
by Chris Instness
Thu Mar 16, 2023 12:27 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: 1915 License Plate Bracket
Replies: 13
Views: 3671

Re: 1915 License Plate Bracket

Just a follow up to Larry’s question. I am yet to find an era bracket to solve the issues with mounting a 1915 CAL plate to a 1915 bracket, so I made my own. Very simple, but effective. It is strap aluminum riveted together. It also centers the plate with the tail lamp and moves it away from the exh...
by Chris Instness
Mon Feb 27, 2023 10:43 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Ruckstell rebuilds
Replies: 9
Views: 2528

Re: Ruckstell rebuilds

I agree with the comments regarding the head of the set screw on the shaft collar hitting a bump on the inside of drive shaft tube. I have experienced this on two rebuilds using modern pinions. Either clean up the inside of the tube with a small grinder or knock the corner of the set screw off with ...
by Chris Instness
Sat Dec 17, 2022 9:47 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Year End Pics
Replies: 29
Views: 4152

Re: Year End Pics

Interesting that the Tennessee 1916 has an aluminum crank handle.
by Chris Instness
Mon Nov 21, 2022 12:04 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: 1915 License Plate Bracket
Replies: 13
Views: 3671

Re: 1915 License Plate Bracket

I would also be interested to know this. The mounting holes on a 1915 bracket do not line up with the holes on an original CAL 1915 plate. The other problem I have encountered with the larger plate is the exhaust pipe blows right on the back corner of the plate. I have considered making my own adapt...
by Chris Instness
Mon Nov 14, 2022 12:20 am
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Hydraulic Technibrake Kit
Replies: 7
Views: 1849

Re: Hydraulic Technibrake Kit

I have a set on my 1915 roadster with a small drum rear axle. As previous mentioned, the master cylinder is 1978 Honda Accord clutch master cylinder. The wheel cylinders were custom made for the kit. If I remember correctly they use a 5/8” wheel cylinder cup. A google search for 5/8” wheel cylinder ...
by Chris Instness
Fri Sep 23, 2022 3:29 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Reassembling the 27 Coupe
Replies: 8
Views: 1809

Re: Reassembling the 27 Coupe

I’ve enjoyed watching the progress on this project. Glad to see it coming back together.
by Chris Instness
Mon Sep 05, 2022 11:13 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Ford parts among others
Replies: 3
Views: 1262

Re: Ford parts among others

I would guess this picture is around 1926 or 27. The T appears to be a 24 or 25 with paint that is a year or two old and the Dodge appears to be shinny and new and a 1927 at the latest.
by Chris Instness
Sat Aug 20, 2022 10:54 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Year ID
Replies: 10
Views: 1985

Re: Year ID

It’s very possible parts have been changed over the years (including the motor) which makes it more difficult to date. I did not check the motor serial #, but I will assume it is a 1924 like you said. With that said, it has a pre 1921 front motor mount and pre 1918 oval top sockets. I can not tell f...
by Chris Instness
Fri Aug 12, 2022 10:44 am
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: No start/hard start: it's getting maddening.
Replies: 86
Views: 14568

Re: No start/hard start: it's getting maddening.

I agree with Bob. Have your coils tuned.
by Chris Instness
Wed Aug 10, 2022 4:43 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Motor home model T
Replies: 12
Views: 2387

Re: Motor home model T

Would love to see what it looked like inside.
by Chris Instness
Sat Aug 06, 2022 9:45 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: what have you done with your model T in August
Replies: 79
Views: 14920

Re: what have you done with your model T in August

Attended a multi-day tour with the Horseless Carriage Club.
by Chris Instness
Sat Jul 09, 2022 6:33 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: What have you done with your model T in July?
Replies: 58
Views: 11887

Re: What have you done with your model T in July?

Went for a drive and out to breakfast with the local Model T club.
by Chris Instness
Mon Jul 04, 2022 12:47 am
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Do you know what this car is?
Replies: 8
Views: 2554

Re: Do you know what this car is?

Looks a lot like a 1913 Studebaker to me. Could be a Cartercar at Rich mentioned. The rear window has the look of a Cartercar.
by Chris Instness
Sat Jul 02, 2022 12:10 am
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: How much rear end oil?
Replies: 15
Views: 3850

Re: How much rear end oil?

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This is from a 1920’s Texaco gear oil brochure. It shows just enough oil to cover the bottom of the ring gear.
by Chris Instness
Mon Jun 27, 2022 12:56 am
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: foot pedal on floor
Replies: 11
Views: 2566

Re: foot pedal on floor

Most likely was connected to an accessory exhaust cutout.
by Chris Instness
Tue Jun 14, 2022 10:58 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Brass cleaner suggestions?
Replies: 37
Views: 8275

Re: Brass cleaner suggestions?

I also like Blue magic.
by Chris Instness
Mon Jun 13, 2022 11:11 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Montana 500
Replies: 14
Views: 4914

Re: Montana 500

From FB.
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by Chris Instness
Tue Jun 07, 2022 11:43 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Timer identification and lubrication request
Replies: 11
Views: 2506

Re: Timer identification and lubrication request

Will,
Here is an old thread discussing Anderson Timers. The original post was written by Terry Horlick who appears to be from your neck of the woods.
http://www.mtfca.com/discus/messages/59 ... 1471968028
by Chris Instness
Sun Jun 05, 2022 1:29 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: 47th ANNUAL MOTHERLODE MODEL T SWAP MEET JUNE 5 2022 AUBURN CALIFORNIA
Replies: 9
Views: 2295

Re: 47th ANNUAL MOTHERLODE MODEL T SWAP MEET JUNE 5 2022 AUBURN CALIFORNIA

After several years of severe drought in California, it has decided to rain all morning on the day of Auburn swap meet. Not surprisingly attendance was down, but everyone there seemed to be in good spirits and there were good deals to be had. A few brave forum members even drove their T to the meet ...
by Chris Instness
Sat Jun 04, 2022 10:52 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: 47th ANNUAL MOTHERLODE MODEL T SWAP MEET JUNE 5 2022 AUBURN CALIFORNIA
Replies: 9
Views: 2295

Re: 47th ANNUAL MOTHERLODE MODEL T SWAP MEET JUNE 5 2022 AUBURN CALIFORNIA

I will be there working the gate. Hope to see some forum members there!
by Chris Instness
Sun May 22, 2022 12:37 am
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Delivery Car Project Build
Replies: 162
Views: 108254

Re: Delivery Car Project

Thanks for posting. I look forward to seeing the progress on this one!
by Chris Instness
Thu May 19, 2022 12:08 am
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: What year is my T?
Replies: 34
Views: 5133

Re: What year is my T?

To add to the windshield discussion, the windshield to cowl brackets appear to be the earlier riveted type used starting 1915, as opposed to the later brackets that held the windshield frame with bolts on the side.
by Chris Instness
Wed May 11, 2022 1:45 am
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Can anyone ID this car?
Replies: 12
Views: 2657

Re: Can anyone ID this car?

I would agree with Wayne that the electric tail light was likely added later, as the car appears to have a coil box ignition switch, rather than a dashboard ignition switch.
by Chris Instness
Fri May 06, 2022 11:45 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Delivered and Ready to Paint
Replies: 8
Views: 2607

Re: Delivered and Ready to Paint

Looks great. Love the color. I’ve enjoyed watching the progress on this car.
by Chris Instness
Tue May 03, 2022 4:23 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Anyone recognize this windshield?
Replies: 4
Views: 1234

Re: Anyone recognize this windshield?

Looks like Dodge to me. Mid 1920s.
by Chris Instness
Sun Apr 24, 2022 11:38 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Thanks Bill Bennett for a great Tulare swap meet
Replies: 21
Views: 5410

Re: Thanks Bill Bennett for a great Tulare swap meet

Thank you Bill! Great meet and looking forward to next year.
by Chris Instness
Sat Apr 23, 2022 5:01 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Seen today at the Tulare Swap meet…
Replies: 15
Views: 3937

Re: Seen today at the Tulare Swap meet…

A few more pictures from today at Tulare.
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by Chris Instness
Sun Mar 27, 2022 1:57 am
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Ruckstell Pinion clearance
Replies: 8
Views: 2596

Re: Ruckstell Pinion clearance

I have had the same problem Dan mentioned. If you are using a modern spool it is likely you may have to clearance the torque tube or grind the corner off the Allen screw on the shaft collar. Same symptoms you mentioned. Turned ok when not bolted to the axle, but would not turn after the pinion spool...
by Chris Instness
Sat Mar 19, 2022 1:54 am
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Farm scene with a TT
Replies: 12
Views: 2671

Re: Farm scene with a TT

Great photo, but I am not sure it is a TT. The fenders, hood louvers and wheels don’t look quite right. Maybe Chevrolet?
by Chris Instness
Wed Mar 16, 2022 11:55 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Not Model T but would really like help identifying this car
Replies: 17
Views: 4027

Re: Not Model T but would really like help identifying this car

I think Brian nailed it. Here are some pictures of a 1910 Chalmers I found on the internet.
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by Chris Instness
Wed Feb 23, 2022 1:05 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Front wheel drive Model T
Replies: 7
Views: 1899

Front wheel drive Model T

I was looking at some photos of a supercharged, overhead valve, front wheel drive Model T speedster and wondered if anyone has tried to recreate this car or any front wheel drive Model T? I’m aware of the 4 wheel drive conversions. This speedster appears to be hand built with a backward engine to al...
by Chris Instness
Sun Jan 23, 2022 1:31 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Bridge Wreck
Replies: 6
Views: 2924

Re: Bridge Wreck

That would be a wild ride for the driver of that T when the bridge collapsed.
by Chris Instness
Wed Jan 12, 2022 12:15 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Who wants to give it a go?
Replies: 13
Views: 3215

Re: Who wants to give it a go?

Second bike looks like a Thor motorcycle to me.
by Chris Instness
Fri Jan 07, 2022 12:57 am
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Gas cap
Replies: 12
Views: 2844

Re: Gas cap

Here is a previous thread discussing these English radiator caps.
http://www.mtfca.com/discus/messages/82 ... 1525297121
by Chris Instness
Sat Dec 25, 2021 4:57 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Built From Scratch Model T's
Replies: 39
Views: 12090

Re: Built From Scratch Model T's

I think my speedster would qualify as “built from scratch.” My dad and I started building it when I was in 7th grade and finished it my Senior year of high school.
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by Chris Instness
Thu Dec 23, 2021 12:16 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Anyone Make White Tires at home?
Replies: 27
Views: 5535

Re: Anyone Make White Tires at home?

Thanks for the update. This seems like it might also be a good solution for those with white tires that have turned brown.
by Chris Instness
Sun Oct 31, 2021 8:50 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Ford script on radiator shell?
Replies: 11
Views: 3085

Re: Ford script on radiator shell?

Hi John, I did prep and paint the car about 20 years ago now. I had two shells to choose from when I was putting the car together. The other shell was factory with the script, but the one without the script was in much better condition so that’s what I when with. There is no stamping on the back sid...