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by Thorlick
Sat Jan 14, 2023 5:15 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Improve your car, go stock.
Replies: 8
Views: 1259

Improve your car, go stock.

Over the years I have noticed a trend happening in my garage. 30 years ago my T's always seemed to get mild tweaks for better performance. I have been through a series of "upgrades", played with them, and eventually removed them. I am referring to stuff like Stromberg carburetors, high compression ...
by Thorlick
Thu Nov 24, 2022 2:11 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: How they change tires in Denmark
Replies: 9
Views: 1483

Re: How they change tires in Denmark

I bet you can guess my age as all I could see were OSHA safety violations for boots and hair. Sights like this argue for abolishing OSHA here!
by Thorlick
Sun Oct 23, 2022 3:09 am
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Magneto not working
Replies: 7
Views: 997

Re: Magneto not working

I had my mag do the same thing several months ago. After trying all the regular things to no avail I just ran on battery for months. Eventually I had enough little things to fix so I pulled the engine and found the magneto problem. I fixed it and have a like new hot mag. I posted previously on how ...
by Thorlick
Sat Oct 22, 2022 11:58 am
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Omnibus in progress
Replies: 13
Views: 1879

Re: Omnibus in progress

Ben, You have a nice start on your Omnibus. At this point you have lots of options. Do you have more of this body? Have you a set of the 1959 plans? Is the wood in your body tub in salvageable condition? I am 77 miles due south from you, close enough to help each other out on these rare bodied Mode...
by Thorlick
Fri Oct 21, 2022 8:57 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: another project
Replies: 3
Views: 1059

Re: another project

Art, great score on finding the car. It sounds like some good work and good parts were added to it. I hope you remembered those surviving the mechanic. Also, beautiful '11 in the background there.



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by Thorlick
Fri Oct 21, 2022 8:51 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Omnibus in progress
Replies: 13
Views: 1879

Re: Omnibus in progress

That did it !!! No more terrifying over center steering! With the 5.5" Pitman arm (see my measurement method above) steering goes stop to stop with no binding and no over-center! SHEZAMMM!!!!!!


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by Thorlick
Fri Oct 21, 2022 7:58 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Omnibus in progress
Replies: 13
Views: 1879

Re: Omnibus in progress

Keith, nice to hear from you!! Once I visit Jennifer and her clan with this bus I will be sure to visit in Gresham! I appreciate your numbers. I ran your numbers with the help of Mr. Pythagoris and boiled them down to "C" the hypotenuse... or more simply the dimension I measured. Here is how it wor...
by Thorlick
Fri Oct 21, 2022 2:36 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Omnibus in progress
Replies: 13
Views: 1879

Re: Omnibus in progress

TXGOAT2 I think the 5:1 you speak of was the new steering planetaries Ford Switched to. I seem to remember that the gear blok limited the number of turns possible thus preventing over-center from happening. Not everyone understands "over center". When you turn your steering the Pitman arm pivots fr...
by Thorlick
Fri Oct 21, 2022 11:42 am
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Omnibus in progress
Replies: 13
Views: 1879

Re: Omnibus in progress

Dan, There’s a Stanley Mountain Wagon in Lodi? I have to come and visit you! I loosely based the design of my 1913 Ford Mountain Wagon, named “Toady”, on the ’13 Stanley Mountain wagon in the National Automobile Museum in Reno. So it was a poor man’s version of your Mountain Wagon! A fellow came by...
by Thorlick
Thu Oct 20, 2022 10:46 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Omnibus in progress
Replies: 13
Views: 1879

Re: Omnibus in progress

I can't believe this. I just came in from my barn where I had pulled down an egg crate from on top of a high shelf whilst looking for some electric parts for my 1927 which I sort of hoped would be there... they weren't. But I did find something else I sorta wanted... image2.jpeg image1.jpg This "ne...
by Thorlick
Thu Oct 20, 2022 9:08 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Holley Vaporizer - Photo and advice wanted...
Replies: 26
Views: 2172

Re: Holley Vaporizer - Photo and advice wanted...

Brad, I guess I have the other good running vaporizer carburetor! It always seems to go 8-10 years before you need to fuss with it. The most sketchy part is the thin heat exchanger plate. Mine finally failed after about 20 years of use. Whenever you take one off and mess with it you may have to fidd...
by Thorlick
Thu Oct 20, 2022 7:32 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: OK MA! Your turn!
Replies: 26
Views: 1991

Re: OK MA! Your turn!

The picture I absolutely love is number 19. It appears to be a Ford Laundalet. https://mtfca.com/phpBB3/download/file.php?id=144227&t=1 The seat support and floor riser seem to have very plain craftsmanship in contrast to the body. The rear fender looks to be home made also. The text on the buildin...
by Thorlick
Thu Oct 20, 2022 6:48 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Omnibus in progress
Replies: 13
Views: 1879

Omnibus in progress

For the past 5 years I have been sitting on the collection of parts which will become my Ford English Station Omnibus. I have just shortened this to Omnibus, or Bus. My wife, Terrie, has had other names for it from time to time. It is now time to start work on the old Bus. I have pulled it out of t...
by Thorlick
Wed Sep 07, 2022 3:41 am
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Broken Crank?…spun bearing?
Replies: 27
Views: 3576

Re: Broken Crank?…spun bearing?

I had that happen to my 1927 last week. It was such a convincing knock that, combined with mag, starter and generator issues, I pulled the engine out. I quickly found that the lack of power and sudden knocking turned out to be a blown head gasket. It is worth either a compression test or pull the h...
by Thorlick
Tue Sep 06, 2022 8:03 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: if the engine year and the car year are different, do I refer to it by 'engine year'
Replies: 10
Views: 1251

Re: if the engine year and the car year are different, do I refer to it by 'engine year'

I recently registered my Omnibus project in California. I filled out all the paperwork and was apprehensive about what year to register it as. The running gear was pieced together by the late Mel Miller. It has lots of interesting parts from various years on there. I had to come up with a year mode...
by Thorlick
Tue Sep 06, 2022 7:15 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Mag Repair
Replies: 3
Views: 848

Re: Mag Repair

Allan, I hope you are wrong. I gave that a cursory thought whilst doing this and decided that the constant bathing in warm oil should protect this. If it does melt I think it may remain in place with a bit of sag. I’ll tell you what, if this fails I will dredge this post up and confess my folly! Me...
by Thorlick
Sat Sep 03, 2022 4:30 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Mag Repair
Replies: 3
Views: 848

Mag Repair

After running Rusty, my 1927 roadster pickup, on a mag expertly rebuilt by RV Anderson about 25 years ago he suddenly refused to run on mag. Generally when this happens my go to solution is an in-car mag recharge. This is actually a magnet recharge and when the problem is a short of Bat. to Mag. ca...
by Thorlick
Wed Jul 27, 2022 8:17 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Still feeling like crap. Not fun.
Replies: 26
Views: 2510

Re: Still feeling like crap. Not fun.

[image] FADE65F8-E8C1-4640-896F-C393575E5965.jpeg [/image] That is a famous photo here in Nevada County, CA. Each year there was a prize for the first one across the Sierras to a hotel in Tahoe (if my memory is correct). The 1910 Ford Tourabout owned and driven by a local mine owner (Foote if I reme...
by Thorlick
Sun Feb 20, 2022 8:45 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Great news, I’m tired!
Replies: 11
Views: 2413

Re: Great news, I’m tired!

Steve, thanks for he offer… SPLIT RIMS! Easy as long as I am out of observer’s ear shot!

TH
by Thorlick
Sun Feb 20, 2022 6:21 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Great news, I’m tired!
Replies: 11
Views: 2413

Great news, I’m tired!

064FFB53-573F-4B3B-B9A3-8B5635DFE64F.jpeg After a brief wait (somewhere between 4-6 months) look at what arrived! After ordering from Lang’s and learning about the back order I called all the other vendors. I always prefer to go where the vendor is helpful and honest. In this case it is because Ste...
by Thorlick
Sun Feb 20, 2022 1:21 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Slightly Loose Felloe
Replies: 20
Views: 2872

Re: Slightly Loose Felloe

I have successfully repaired non-demountable wheels on several of my Model T’s. (By successful I mean the were not loose, wobbly, clicking, cracking paint, dribbling rust for as long as I have had the car in addition to no problems reported from the new owners. This in spite of heavy, often off road...
by Thorlick
Thu Feb 17, 2022 12:33 am
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Bud Delong
Replies: 36
Views: 5951

Re: Bud Delong

About 20 years ago Bud and I locked horns over a post we disagreed about. Even though I sometimes go a year or more between posts I always look forward to chatting with him in a pm. Still haven’t been to an OCF , always wanted to get there to visit with Bud and Diane. Our thoughts and prayers are wi...
by Thorlick
Thu Oct 14, 2021 1:00 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: In-car magnet charge with a welder?
Replies: 36
Views: 3819

Re: In-car magnet charge with a welder?

Yes, you are correct. I use a compass which will indicate every other pole. C1F36A97-A569-42CB-B2ED-4D64BAD16605.gif There are two things wrong with this method as posted: 1) the measurements indicate the center axle of the compass, not the compass card 2) once the flywheel position is set remove t...
by Thorlick
Thu Oct 14, 2021 12:24 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: More early Fords and others in living color
Replies: 13
Views: 2333

Re: More early Fords and others in living color

Rob and Wayne, I was taken with that Man Cave garage. Every square inch was pasted with modest photos of young women… except for two photos of Theodore Roosevelt, a portrait and one on horseback charging up a hill. I am most taken with the gorgeous model A! If I have one word of advice to the owner...
by Thorlick
Thu Oct 14, 2021 12:11 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: In-car magnet charge with a welder?
Replies: 36
Views: 3819

Re: In-car magnet charge with a welder?

I posted this technique on this forum many years ago. I have been using my DC welder to recharge magnets for about 20 years now with no problems. My welder puts out 50VDC and I just set it to the maximum amps it will flow. Be sure to just flash the connection. Charging only happens in the micro sec...
by Thorlick
Thu Oct 14, 2021 10:56 am
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: You may be addicted to Model T fords when…..
Replies: 15
Views: 3097

You may be addicted to Model T fords when…..

all you notice is the wrong rear windows!
Wrong rear windows
Wrong rear windows
by Thorlick
Tue Sep 28, 2021 8:25 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: What have you done on your T - September
Replies: 24
Views: 3850

Re: What have you done on your T - September

Sunday I drove to meet some friends to go for donuts and a ride on my 1969 Honda CT90 (whatever that is!). Of course I had to show up with the bike in my pickup... Rusty, my oxidation enhanced 1927 pickup... having loaded the bike into the bed the previous evening. It turns out that before departing...
by Thorlick
Wed Sep 22, 2021 11:56 am
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: OLD PHOTO - The Whole Fam Damly
Replies: 11
Views: 2018

Re: OLD PHOTO - The Whole Fam Damly

Tim, assuming the photo is not reversed, for the woman to be the pilot this would have to be RHD. I assume a RHD car would have to have the generator on the right side also. Therefore I think the driver is a male (assuming clothing norms for that period!).

Respectfully, TH
by Thorlick
Mon Mar 29, 2021 1:45 am
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: FJ - OK Ladies <> Show Us Your Model T’s !
Replies: 20
Views: 3902

Re: FJ - OK Ladies <> Show Us Your Model T’s !

FJ, Hey, I restored that first car pictured and sold it to the lady in the photo. It is very much HER car not her husband's. He is who is in the passenger seat. I Bought the car from a fellow who occasionally posts here and it had previously come from friends in California. It has a Signal Hill raci...
by Thorlick
Mon Mar 22, 2021 6:02 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Missed me by that much! or Upgrade your brakes
Replies: 11
Views: 2679

Re: Missed me by that much! or Upgrade your brakes

Erik, Thanks for the unearned praise. Also a huge thanks for some of the parts I needed to resurect Rusty. Erik kindly provided a replacement drive shaft, a wooden wheel '26-'27 drum, and a handful of ring gear bolts! Without Erik's help I never could have served as a target for that Z car! On a ki...
by Thorlick
Mon Mar 22, 2021 3:32 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Model T in Mud in Iowa
Replies: 10
Views: 2213

Re: Model T in Mud in Iowa

Rich,

Perhaps an oil drain plug left it's mark there. Alternatively it is just possible that cars other than Model T Fords may have used the road.

IMHO, TH
by Thorlick
Mon Mar 22, 2021 1:47 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Model T in Mud in Iowa
Replies: 10
Views: 2213

Re: Model T in Mud in Iowa

This is an interesting photo. If he isn't stuck then this is an action photo. The photographer happened to be there standing in this road to get that photo? I doubt it. I suppose he is stuck. He is wearing a coat and tie but I can't tell if he has been wallowing in the mud to try and get free... ye...
by Thorlick
Mon Mar 22, 2021 1:38 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: FJ - $20 If You Can Identify This 1904 Brass Radiator Manufacturer
Replies: 11
Views: 2343

Re: FJ - $20 If You Can Identify This 1904 Brass Radiator Manufacturer

Jim,

What car is that on? Do you have a photo of the whole car?

TH
by Thorlick
Mon Mar 22, 2021 1:31 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Missed me by that much! or Upgrade your brakes
Replies: 11
Views: 2679

Re: Missed me by that much! or Upgrade your brakes

John, I'm not sure if you would consider that rear end "unknown". I completely went through it when I built it up about 25 years ago and then a second time about 20 years ago after I destroyed the set of needle bearing thrust washers, replacing them with bronze thrusts. Then again about ten years a...
by Thorlick
Mon Mar 22, 2021 11:35 am
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Missed me by that much! or Upgrade your brakes
Replies: 11
Views: 2679

Re: Missed me by that much! or Upgrade your brakes

Paul, I am using all the parts from a popular aftermarket manufacturer except for their interlock which I have found inadequate. The brake lever has a pivoting yoke on it which actuates an equalizer pulling the accessory brakes when the parking brakes are pulled. The service brake pedal works the t...
by Thorlick
Sun Mar 21, 2021 9:26 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: FJ - Congratulations Erik Barrett On Your Retirement !
Replies: 16
Views: 3355

Re: FJ - Congratulations Erik Barrett On Your Retirement !

FJ,

Ask Erik about his T dump truck!

TH
by Thorlick
Sun Mar 21, 2021 7:54 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Getting that puppy up
Replies: 2
Views: 1107

Re: Getting that puppy up

Bob, come on man! Of course there is a reason not to do this. It is the vintage model T experience. If something is easier then you are whimping out on the period experience! That period experience is only one of the reasons I always hand crank my 1927 car.... another reason is the 6V battery and "s...
by Thorlick
Sat Mar 20, 2021 10:12 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Missed me by that much! or Upgrade your brakes
Replies: 11
Views: 2679

Missed me by that much! or Upgrade your brakes

I have been enjoying my 1927 roadster pickup between rain days. Rusty sat for about 4 months after the driveline blew up whilst my daughter was teaching a young gentleman how to drive a T. I knew all signs pointed towards a major problem so I let it sit for over 3 months. That didn't seem to cure t...
by Thorlick
Sat Mar 06, 2021 1:17 am
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Axle script
Replies: 5
Views: 1482

Axle script


If someone had asked me about a T axle this is what I would envision:
Key
Key
This week when I actually looked a bit closer at my axle I spotted the following:
Script
Script
I didn't know that was there. At least I know it is a genuine Ford part!


TH
by Thorlick
Thu Feb 18, 2021 6:04 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: This story involves a Vanderbilt cup racer, Thomas Flyers, and a lowly Ford. It's going to take some time.....
Replies: 27
Views: 3182

Re: This story involves a Vanderbilt cup racer, Thomas Flyers, and a lowly Ford. It's going to take some time.....

Rob, I love your posts. I have “sprained” my back before. My disc damage never happened whilst treating my dental patients. The worst was whilst operating a shovel in my yard. Terrie will confirm that I have NEVER blamed a car... ESPECIALLY A MODEL T for injuring my back! (I am creative enough and ...
by Thorlick
Thu Feb 18, 2021 5:39 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Fishing out of season without a license!
Replies: 8
Views: 2268

Re: Fishing out of season without a license!

Steve, I have to wait to get a manifold cooker to decide on that. Art, you pegged the stage of assembly exactly. On engine stand with freshly mounted hogshead. I tried through the transmission cover access without luck and then found that little drain slot on the bottom (where else would a drain be...
by Thorlick
Wed Feb 17, 2021 9:16 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Fishing out of season without a license!
Replies: 8
Views: 2268

Fishing out of season without a license!

I went fishing today. Since it is out of season (and I haven't a fishing license) please do not alert the warden! fishing1.jpg fishing2.jpg fishing3.jpg fishing4.jpg BTW, this can (and did) happen even when most precautions are taken. That driven shaft and the fourth main have a long story attached...
by Thorlick
Sun Jan 24, 2021 7:46 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: What have you done with your T in January?
Replies: 56
Views: 7889

Re: What have you done with your T in January?

Just started a little transmission repair: Because the flywheel has a bad triple gear pin I am balancing up my spare until parts arrive. IMG_8787.JPG Recheck balance after drilling: IMG_8790.JPG Low drum shows a bit of damage: IMG_8759.JPG D.D. does the sniff test to select the replacement transmis...
by Thorlick
Wed Jan 20, 2021 7:32 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Lost a tooth!
Replies: 21
Views: 4405

Re: Lost a tooth!

Things you might want to watch out for when buying parts: Check your prospective purchase over carefully looking for cracks: IMG_8758.JPG IMG_8768.JPG IMG_8767.JPG Check that your teeth are full size and not pointed, compare this good and bad gear. IMG_8772.JPG If you have parts like these I just r...
by Thorlick
Wed Jan 20, 2021 12:02 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Bosch DU4 Newbie
Replies: 2
Views: 983

Re: Bosch DU4 Newbie


Tim,

I believe that gets fastened by a screw inserted into the hole beneath the wire.



Bosch DU4
Bosch DU4


TH
by Thorlick
Wed Jan 20, 2021 11:08 am
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Lost a tooth!
Replies: 21
Views: 4405

Re: Lost a tooth!

Norman, I have received the suggestion that I set my triple gears at .005” from both Erik Barrett and John Kuehn. So I want to acknowledge your correct assessment. I rely heavily on the Ford Service manual whilst working on my T. The fact that we have different lubricants and different bushing allo...
by Thorlick
Tue Jan 19, 2021 11:58 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: FJ - Montana Towe & Howe & Ford Engines
Replies: 16
Views: 3044

Re: FJ - Montana Towe & Howe & Ford Engines

I enjoyed visiting the Sacramento Towe Ford Museum several times. Then I went down and got a bidding number and attended the auction. It was painful to watch. The best cars seemed to go to internet bidders, many in Japan. As I remember it the tax men had Ed down front at the table to field question...
by Thorlick
Mon Jan 18, 2021 10:31 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Lost a tooth!
Replies: 21
Views: 4405

Re: Lost a tooth!

Norman the Ford Service Manual calls for a running fit of .002” on triple gear bushings. If fit is .005” the bushing should be replaced. Following those instructions I reamed to .003” wanting to be sure to avoid seizing bushings. I used a piloted adjustable hand reamer. So you don’t like .003” and ...
by Thorlick
Mon Jan 18, 2021 8:25 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Lost a tooth!
Replies: 21
Views: 4405

Re: Lost a tooth!

Adam, You said That broken tooth obviously didn’t DESTROY your transmission. Frankly I can’t imagine having any better luck! Right now I am looking for a geiger counter. It is the only way I can assess the nuclear bomb that went off inside Rusty! Some of it can be seen in this little instructional ...
by Thorlick
Mon Jan 18, 2021 12:41 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Lost a tooth!
Replies: 21
Views: 4405

Re: Lost a tooth!

Perry,

Two Terrys?
NOT toothless!
NOT toothless!
TH
by Thorlick
Mon Jan 18, 2021 11:56 am
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Lost a tooth!
Replies: 21
Views: 4405

Re: Lost a tooth!

Adam, Some parts are 100 some not so much. About a year ago I went through the transmission. The ancient riveted triples got new bushings, two got the new expensive alloy bushings. The third got an old reproduction bushing I had on the shelf, I suspect old alloy formula. I drive the car a lot and h...
by Thorlick
Mon Jan 18, 2021 12:35 am
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Lost a tooth!
Replies: 21
Views: 4405

Lost a tooth!

My granddaughter was excited to find a 50 cent piece under her pillow yesterday following the loss of an incisor. This got me motivated to start repairs on Rusty my 1927 roadster pickup. My daughter had taken a nice young man out to teach him to drive the T. The fact that things went south when he ...
by Thorlick
Mon Nov 09, 2020 2:20 am
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Mountain pan.
Replies: 22
Views: 4367

Re: Mountain pan.

Susanne, I have only seen a few of these big oil sumps on model Ts. They have all had drilled cranks and pumps (usually a VW oil pump on the back end of the camshaft, I think). I agree that if you don't have a tray like the inspection plate or an inspection plate with dams in place you are risking ...
by Thorlick
Sun Nov 01, 2020 4:05 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: 13T - Christmas Parade Question
Replies: 8
Views: 2126

Re: 13T - Christmas Parade Question

Darin, I suggest you go look at the parade route. Here we alternate the Independence Day parades between neighboring towns. Nevada City’s route is all downhill, Grass Valley’s all uphill. In the downhill years the cars do fine. If you stall you can even coast downhill the rest of the way, but the c...
by Thorlick
Sun Nov 01, 2020 3:23 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Halloween Fun
Replies: 5
Views: 1607

Re: Halloween Fun

Tod, I have all the materials he sent me a few years ago. The body is an exact match for the plans which will be vital to the restoration! You both did a wonderful job building your Omnibus. I hope Bob is doing well and enjoying your family! Thanks for the offer, keep watching this web site for my ...
by Thorlick
Sun Nov 01, 2020 11:50 am
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Halloween Fun
Replies: 5
Views: 1607

Re: Halloween Fun

George, I assume it can go as far as I care to pull the trailer. This being the first time I have pulled it on the trailer I noticed termite lightened wood scraps flew off of several places. It's next trip will be to the CHP and DMV offices to get "VIN verification" then registration. Then back hom...
by Thorlick
Sun Nov 01, 2020 2:00 am
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Halloween Fun
Replies: 5
Views: 1607

Halloween Fun

I just got back from a “Fall Festival” celebration my wife’s church presented. Every year they ask me to help out in their festival which is a big Halloween party for families which keeps kids from the old door to door, dodge cars affairs I participated in as a child. I generally show up with a T a...
by Thorlick
Sun Nov 01, 2020 1:59 am
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Mountain pan.
Replies: 22
Views: 4367

Re: Mountain pan.

Rant removed...I used to help monitor the forum in the early days of this website and have now self edited! It was my job to remove offensive posts. I must admit I have jumped to an eroneous conclusion. I would like to apologize you all and especially to Stan. I no longer monitor the forum closely ...
by Thorlick
Sat Oct 31, 2020 5:25 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Mountain pan.
Replies: 22
Views: 4367

Re: Mountain pan.

Larry,

I braze the dams into my mountain pans.


Respectfully, TH
by Thorlick
Fri Oct 30, 2020 12:25 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: World War 1 Model Ts
Replies: 57
Views: 8202

Re: World War 1 Model Ts


Rob,

There used to be an engine from (for?) one of those tanks up on the Ponderosa Ranch at Lake Tahoe in Nevada. You might have called it “engines“ as there were two model T engines mated together. If one engine stalls all you can do is drive in circles!

imho, TH
by Thorlick
Fri Oct 30, 2020 12:19 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: World War 1 Model Ts
Replies: 57
Views: 8202

Re: World War 1 Model Ts

Dustin, I have not seen that RNAS armored car before. It seems to have been a real thing used by the British Royal Naval Air Service In Eastern Europe. I found several period photos on line: 79030138-C3F3-4A71-A867-1F613F05F350.jpeg BDB01349-A4DB-45D3-9E27-A9D328A49A74.jpeg 9337447C-F228-4406-B78C-...
by Thorlick
Sun Oct 04, 2020 6:23 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Kevlar vs. Cotton, How To Tell The Difference?
Replies: 6
Views: 1819

Chicken or egg?



“This Kevlar lining (damaged by a bad drum) has turned light gray in oil.“

Steve you really gave me a chuckle with that one... generally the Kevlar causes damage to the drum first, which then causes collateral damage to the band lining!

IMHO and experience, TH

by Thorlick
Sat Sep 19, 2020 5:38 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Even the Experienced Make Bad Decisions
Replies: 51
Views: 7113

Re: Even the Experienced Make Bad Decisions

Ten Years ago I put together a Stag Tour and so I was the leader. Lee had his Coupe which he used to drive to high school (a few years ago). It has a Ruckstell. On the way home I was doing about 40 mph down hill when Wham! In my mirror it looked like Lee was trying to get me to go faster. I started...
by Thorlick
Sat Sep 19, 2020 4:52 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Model T Fun
Replies: 5
Views: 1776

Re: Model T Fun

Rich, It's been 15 years since I've been offered triple my purchase price to part with Rusty. Terrie thinks I am Daft to have passed on $15 cash U.S.

Rusty came to me at $5. I have never failed to beat the cost of the car when adding petrol!

Rusty...$5!
Rusty...$5!
Rusty... over priced?
Rusty... over priced?
TH
by Thorlick
Sat Sep 19, 2020 4:43 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: David Dewey...Good News!
Replies: 10
Views: 2732

Re: David Dewey...Good News!

David, I mentioned your old cars (Barney and one other T) so NOT OT!

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by Thorlick
Sat Sep 19, 2020 11:58 am
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: David Dewey...Good News!
Replies: 10
Views: 2732

David Dewey...Good News!

I just got an e-mail from David Dewey. I don't know if you were aware but he went to visit family in Dunsmuir, because his house was without power, about two weeks ago. Shortly after leaving Oroville he found out that his neighborhood was evacuated due to the fire approaching. He was not allowed bac...
by Thorlick
Sat Sep 19, 2020 11:49 am
Forum: Classifieds - Parts
Topic: OT Dodge Brothers 1920 gas cap needed
Replies: 16
Views: 3907

Re: OT Dodge Brothers 1920 gas cap needed

Erik Barrett took his Dodge Brothers on a tour I was on about ten years ago.
by Thorlick
Fri Sep 11, 2020 1:30 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Barn Find TT
Replies: 39
Views: 6384

Re: Barn Find TT

Dick, I really like rough looking old trucks like that. Then I saw the painted door on that.... hey I lived in Webster Groves in 1976-1977! Terrie and I had just married and I was still in Dental school down the road. I didn’t see any old cars there then. I didn’t even see anywhere one could be hid...
by Thorlick
Tue Aug 18, 2020 10:26 am
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Ventura County, CA Club
Replies: 7
Views: 1682

Re: Ventura County, CA Club

Gary London Frequents this board. As he lives in Camarillo he is a member of the Ventura chapter. He posts under the name “modeltbarn”.

https://mtfca.com/phpBB3/memberlist.php ... ile&u=376
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by Thorlick
Tue Aug 18, 2020 10:02 am
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Bumper Stickers on Model t's
Replies: 31
Views: 5418

Re: Bumper Stickers on Model t's

Thanks Alan.

Don Jennings (author of “Three Pedals Down Main Street”) used to leave sage advice on the rear of his T using chalk. One I enjoyed was “Pass with care, driver chews terbaccee”.

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by Thorlick
Tue Aug 18, 2020 12:56 am
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Bumper Stickers on Model t's
Replies: 31
Views: 5418

Re: Bumper Stickers on Model t's

I don’t mind bumper stickers as long as they are dignified and tasteful. For my car “Rusty”: 56C2B76F-AAE0-4140-B4C1-4063A8E24EC0.jpeg I looked for a sticker which states: “This car has a two speed transmission. If you don’t like this speed you sure as hell won’t like the other!” Since I couldn’t f...
by Thorlick
Mon Aug 17, 2020 12:24 am
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Overheated!
Replies: 10
Views: 3639

Re: Overheated!

So the rumor was true! I bet you got a really cool oval speedster tank in that swap. It was dented when I got that tank in a swap meet deal! You will have to decide where to cut for the filler.

Hey, if Jennifer and Karen are driving I bet my daughter would love to crew!

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by Thorlick
Sun Aug 16, 2020 7:45 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Overheated!
Replies: 10
Views: 3639

Re: Overheated!

Steve, after 93 years I suspect neither belt is original (actually I am pretty sure as I bought both at the Grass Valley Napa store). However, Rusty may have some of the original air in the tires. Bill has not committed to band replacement just yet but he did spin a fable about a Salt truck changin...
by Thorlick
Sun Aug 16, 2020 5:40 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Overheated!
Replies: 10
Views: 3639

Overheated!

I went out to visit with a friend and have donuts this morning. I drove there in "Rusty", my 1927 L.A.F.D. Mountain Patrol Vehicle, in hopes that it will spur Bill on to finally change out his worn out bands in his '23 touring. BTW, after looking at "Rusty" can you figure out how he earned his nick...
by Thorlick
Wed Jul 22, 2020 10:15 am
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Don’t be like Wile E. Coyote !!!
Replies: 3
Views: 2263

Re: Don’t be like Wile E. Coyote !!!

I think of Wile E. Coyote every time I see an “X” on the floor in a store or bank. I can’t help looking up for the anvil! Erik, don’t be prejudiced against ACME. My ACME is the best bicycle I’ve ever had! (Way better than the 1895 Rudge!) B6DE2D39-84AE-46D2-8E18-CE47E155CA06.jpeg 888A0B40-3D14-44A6...
by Thorlick
Fri Jul 10, 2020 11:51 am
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Kevlar band lining sets
Replies: 28
Views: 8372

Re: Kevlar band lining sets

Mark, I disagree. No material in use for bands can create more heat than Kevlar. Wooden bands will ablate if overheated. I did that once going down the grade from Iowa Hill (Long, steep, horrendously dangerous... first I lost my transmission brake, then low, then reverse... I like to think that my ...
by Thorlick
Fri Jul 10, 2020 11:20 am
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Anyone from Northeast Oregon?
Replies: 13
Views: 4790

Re: Anyone from Northeast Oregon?

Dennis, My first trip up to Oregon was really a trip to take my 1913 T and family up to Friday Harbor on a tour of the San Juan Islands and then up island from Victoria on Vancouver Island. We stopped by to visit Keith and Yvonne Townsend in Gresham near Portland. Then we went up the Historic Colum...
by Thorlick
Fri Jul 03, 2020 10:03 am
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Shorpy Photo 1924 T from the rear
Replies: 3
Views: 1880

Re: Shorpy Photo 1924 T from the rear

That boy is dressed well and is in quite an upscale neighborhood. The car for the masses seems right at home there as would a more pricey vehicle!

IMHO, TH
by Thorlick
Thu Jul 02, 2020 12:07 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Laundaulet and Town Car
Replies: 11
Views: 4338

Laundaulet and Town Car

I was floored by the photo just posted by Dan Treace. It is from the Grand Central Auto Show, NYC, Jan. 6, 1909 and the line-up of new Fords. It clearly shows three of my favorite body styles: Town Car ($1,000), Runabout ($825) and Laundaulet ($950). My favorite is the Laundaulet. I have reposted D...
by Thorlick
Thu Jul 02, 2020 10:54 am
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: holley vaporizer
Replies: 5
Views: 2478

Re: holley vaporizer

Mike, That is the automatic air valve set screw. All of my vaporizer carbs have one. Ford says the air valve purpose is to automatically control air supply for maximum acceleration. The screw limits the air valve opening. As near as I can figure it sets the maximum the air valve flapper can open. S...
by Thorlick
Thu Jun 25, 2020 10:00 am
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: NEW TO VAPORIZER
Replies: 24
Views: 7312

Re: NEW TO VAPORIZER

I have pulled up a video you might want to look at regarding a vaporizer problem. Click here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OPfzFRipNkc . About 5 years ago I had a problem with the carburetor running badly. You can see the carburetor squirting fuel out at 1:36 on the video. This is leaking out th...
by Thorlick
Wed Jun 24, 2020 11:07 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: NEW TO VAPORIZER
Replies: 24
Views: 7312

Re: NEW TO VAPORIZER

For the car to run well you need spark, compression and fuel mixture. If a car runs badly on one type of carburetor folks are prone to trying another type. If it runs well on one type you tend to stick with that type. Before playing with carbs you must make sure the car is running well spark and co...
by Thorlick
Fri Jun 12, 2020 11:27 am
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Things Went KLUNK!!! - Rusty Coupe
Replies: 33
Views: 8834

Re: Things Went KLUNK!!! - Rusty Coupe

Rich, been there, done that. Quite some time ago a good friend told me how he got stuff out of his first T's transmission. I know it has been a while since I heard this story, long before I attended his memorial service about 15 years ago. When George was a kid he rounded up three other young aspir...
by Thorlick
Mon Jun 08, 2020 12:08 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: What is this?
Replies: 10
Views: 3621

Re: What is this?

Gary, I disagree about the 1922 Sedan idea. The number may be the same but the engine isn't. The 1918 had a very distinctive exposed valve and pushrod set in three groups of two cylinders. The 1922 had the more modern enclosed valve and pushrod train used for years to come. That exposed pushrod eng...
by Thorlick
Mon Jun 08, 2020 11:52 am
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: What is this?
Replies: 10
Views: 3621

Re: What is this?

Gary, Neat chassis. It is a 1918 Buick series 45. It will make a really nice speedster! Wish I had the time and the money!

I think you will be convinced when you see this photo of the 1918 Buick:


1918Buick.jpg


Hope you are doing well, Terry
by Thorlick
Sat Jun 06, 2020 9:51 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Loose spoke problem
Replies: 27
Views: 10221

Re: Loose spoke problem

You can see how often I review old forum pages. I just saw the above message from Tim. Tim is a great guy who just gifted me with the upholstery he removed from his car... Rusty will proudly wear those seat covers...THANKS TIM!!! Tim requested spoke jack tool photos so I have dug some up. sj.jpg I ...
by Thorlick
Mon May 25, 2020 9:07 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Let's remember
Replies: 6
Views: 3011

Re: Let's remember



For further reading here is another of the old stories, this time by Charlie Cotterman about his visit with RD.

https://www.mtfca.com/members/cotterman/charlie.htm

by Thorlick
Mon May 25, 2020 8:19 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Patching NH Carb Brass Float
Replies: 12
Views: 4119

Re: Patching NH Carb Brass Float

I suggest you just get some modern float plalstic , make a float and be done with it!

This is from Langs, I assume most vendors have it.


new float material
new float material


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by Thorlick
Mon May 25, 2020 8:07 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: NEW TO VAPORIZER
Replies: 24
Views: 7312

Re: NEW TO VAPORIZER

William, I just replaced my heating plate on my ‘27... again. The new ones do look shiny like stainless. Stainless would be a good choice like the tube running through the stove. The problem I have with the reproduction heating plates is that the detailed stamping is too sharply delineated. IMG_722...
by Thorlick
Mon May 25, 2020 1:47 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Let's remember
Replies: 6
Views: 3011

Let's remember

Memorial Day is a time we pause to remember and honor those who have lost their life in service to our country. I hope we can include all our military veterans and current members as well as those who are helping us cope with present conditions. On this vein I thought I would post a link to a story...
by Thorlick
Tue May 19, 2020 12:54 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Speedsters
Replies: 132
Views: 31299

Re: Speedsters


Here the happy new owner of my speedster gives her husband the first ride!

1918 speedster
1918 speedster
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by Thorlick
Tue May 19, 2020 11:06 am
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Paint your car!
Replies: 11
Views: 4379

Re: Paint your car!

I think this is dangerously close to the actual Ford method. I love the prep work. The devil is in the details!

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by Thorlick
Tue May 19, 2020 10:07 am
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Paint your car!
Replies: 11
Views: 4379

Paint your car!


I just saw an interesting video which just may have some application in achieving an authentic “black era” Model T paint job! https://youtu.be/sH4249-gQgY


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by Thorlick
Wed May 13, 2020 10:08 am
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Henry's Chariot
Replies: 33
Views: 8871

Re: Henry's Chariot

Don’t forget the blades afixed to the rear hubs like they had in the Ben Hur film!

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by Thorlick
Tue May 12, 2020 11:58 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Going Backward – Mag Gap Readjust
Replies: 16
Views: 4464

Re: Going Backward – Mag Gap Readjust

Rich, I recently went through this and posted some thoughts about how I did it. https://mtfca.com/phpBB3/viewtopic.php?f=2&t=11807&p=90841#p9084 I eventually discovered a cool hint in a recent Vintage Ford magazine. You can leave the field coil mounting bolts loose after leveling the magnets allowi...
by Thorlick
Tue Apr 28, 2020 7:17 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Anderson Timer Manufacturer
Replies: 5
Views: 2922

Re: Anderson Timer Manufacturer

Another thing I am now doing which is great fun: After setting my timer I pulled the painters tape off of my quadrant and put fresh tape there. Then I cut a strip of paper to wrap around the pulley, marking TDC and degrees around the pulley. Next I transferred the marks to the quadrant tape. Set th...
by Thorlick
Tue Apr 28, 2020 4:49 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Happy Birthday to Ford's new pickup
Replies: 8
Views: 3816

Re: Happy Birthday to Ford's new pickup

Larry I would add the front stake pocket to your list of mistakes... you can't put the top down if you have anything in the front stake pocket. Ford fixed this for '26-'27 by moving the stake pocket a bit back.

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by Thorlick
Tue Apr 28, 2020 4:43 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: FJ - Bakersfield Swap Meet Videos & Images 2018 - 2019
Replies: 19
Views: 5463

Re: FJ - Bakersfield Swap Meet Videos & Images 2018 - 2019

Ed, those Stearns-Knights were neat cars. Did that one have some of Art's sleeve valves or did it have original valve sleeves? Too bad it was all wrapped up... hard to see!

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by Thorlick
Tue Apr 28, 2020 11:16 am
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Anderson Timer Manufacturer
Replies: 5
Views: 2922

Re: Anderson Timer Manufacturer

Phil, it only works to have someone else do it if your timing gear cover is properly centered. So you need to get or make a centering fixture. Much less expensive, and very easy, is to just do it yourself. I changed my procedure for accomplishing this task this week to make it much easier (less rot...
by Thorlick
Wed Apr 22, 2020 10:39 am
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: FJ - Bakersfield Swap Meet Videos & Images 2018 - 2019
Replies: 19
Views: 5463

Re: FJ - Bakersfield Swap Meet Videos & Images 2018 - 2019

FJ, good photo of Roger and Erik! Is that a Stearns-Knight in front of the Center door T on the trailer? ... pretty cool!

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