I just saw in Model T Club of Facebook that the tooling and parts in stock for the AC BRAKES that Larry Sidmore made is for sale by ELITE ESTATE SALES. There was no phone number listed, but rather contact them through Facebook Messenger.
Sorry thats all I know
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- Sat May 27, 2023 12:34 am
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: AC Brake parts and MOLDS for sale ESTATE SALE
- Replies: 2
- Views: 789
- Mon Sep 27, 2021 11:37 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: What happen with the Verde Valley Swap Meet ???
- Replies: 4
- Views: 1619
Re: What happen with the Verde Valley Swap Meet ???
Hmm some proofreading may be required. It shows the Swap meet being 2 days Fri & Sat the 11th and 13th. Obviously they must mean the 12th & 13th of Nov.
- Tue Aug 24, 2021 6:21 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: old car legality
- Replies: 28
- Views: 4216
Re: old car legality
Calif law is sometimes difficult to interpret, but if you have a car that qualifies for Horseless Carriage plates you do not need a brake light IF the car did not come with one! Conversely you MUST have a Drivers Side rear view mirror, regardless if the car came with one or not. The laws are differe...
- Sun Jul 11, 2021 2:54 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: OT-Anyone know a good Tbird forum?
- Replies: 7
- Views: 1616
- Thu Mar 04, 2021 11:09 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Fun Project Voltage Regulator?
- Replies: 26
- Views: 4231
Re: Fun Project Voltage Regulator?
Paul
Perhaps if you bought an earlier T you would not have that issue
Currently Hudsonless Bill
Perhaps if you bought an earlier T you would not have that issue
Currently Hudsonless Bill
- Sat Feb 27, 2021 1:01 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: RIP- Bakersfield Swap Meet
- Replies: 18
- Views: 4163
Re: RIP- Bakersfield Swap Meet
I am so sad to see this go by the wayside. I have attended this event for well over 20 years. I did miss the the year that it rained.
There Will be a swap meet in Maricopa AZ the first Saturday in May. I think there is information elsewhere on this site.
There Will be a swap meet in Maricopa AZ the first Saturday in May. I think there is information elsewhere on this site.
- Thu Feb 18, 2021 5:54 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Southwestern Phoenix Brass Pre War Event
- Replies: 12
- Views: 2732
Re: Southwestern Phoenix Brass Pre War Event
I am planning to attend since It I am going into swap meet withdrawal. Need a fix
- Mon Feb 08, 2021 3:47 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Verde Valley Arizona Automotive Swap Meet October 2021
- Replies: 33
- Views: 4585
Re: First Annual Brass To Class Swap Meet - Car Show In The Beautiful Verde Valley Arizona Nov 10th - 13th 2021
Been to Jerome a few times. It truly is "perched" on the side of a hill. A STEEP hill. it is a fun place to explore and full of history.
- Tue Feb 02, 2021 8:49 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: This is what takes so long
- Replies: 20
- Views: 3388
Re: This is what takes so long
I'll bet the seller told the buyer "All it needs is a carb rebuild-you know how bad modern gas is"
- Tue Feb 02, 2021 3:57 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Verde Valley Arizona Automotive Swap Meet October 2021
- Replies: 33
- Views: 4585
Re: First Annual Brass To Class Swap Meet - Car Tour - Car Show In The Beautiful Verde Valley Arizona Nov 10th - 13th 20
The original Bakersfield thread was removed and replaced with a new one.
- Tue Feb 02, 2021 3:16 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Bakersfield Swapmeet 2021 in Phoenix ...a good idea.
- Replies: 26
- Views: 3864
Re: A BAKERSFIELD SWAP-MEET in Phoenix? ...a GOOD IDEA.
This is interesting. 2 different groups planning swap meets within 120 miles or so from me. I will be in hog heaven if both events come to fruition. Obviously they will both start off small, but if held 6 months apart OR within days of each other (think Carlisle and Hershey fall meets) they could re...
- Mon Feb 01, 2021 10:33 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Verde Valley Arizona Automotive Swap Meet October 2021
- Replies: 33
- Views: 4585
Re: First Annual Brass To Class Swap Meet - Car Tour - Car Show In The Beautiful Verde Valley Arizona Nov 10th - 13th 20
I spent a night there last November. Light frost on my pickup in the am and a drop dead glorious day. This will be Veterans Day weekend I believe. I do want to attend, but I doubt if I can gather enough stuff to vend there. Ate at JT Bistro, the food was wonderful and the staff was friendly and ente...
- Sat Jan 09, 2021 10:58 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: looking for suggestions on location of battery cut off switch
- Replies: 31
- Views: 4090
Re: looking for suggestions on location of battery cut off switch
Another reason I like my 14.
- Tue Dec 08, 2020 6:23 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: I can't buy it but I'll help get it going
- Replies: 15
- Views: 4476
Re: I can't buy it but I'll help get it going
You will either fall in love with it and get it at a discounted price or get to know the car so well that you will be thankful that you could not buy it.
- Sun Oct 18, 2020 1:06 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Sighting: Paso Robles CA
- Replies: 2
- Views: 1331
Re: Sighting: Paso Robles CA
That T is NOT one that you want to race for pinks. If its the car I think it is, it sports an overhead valve conversion and several other mods. It will cruise down the freeway at 65 and still have the ability to "step out" and pass a car. It has attended a few national conventions.
- Thu Oct 08, 2020 11:55 am
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Value of fresh magged and turned EE crankshaft
- Replies: 11
- Views: 2812
Re: Value of fresh magged and turned EE crankshaft
When I snapped my crank several people offered cranks, both untested and ready to go. I turned them all down as I did NOT want to use a 100yo crankshaft and risk having it break and damage a 1913 block.
- Thu Oct 08, 2020 12:30 am
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: A steam powered Model T? On Craigslist for the person who needs everything.
- Replies: 12
- Views: 2942
Re: A steam powered Model T? On Craigslist for the person who needs everything.
Turn the original engine into an air compressor?
- Fri Oct 02, 2020 2:22 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Chasing a fuel seep.
- Replies: 0
- Views: 731
Chasing a fuel seep.
My 14 T has had an automatic fuel drain on it since I acquired it well over a decade ago. Since I no longer store it remotely from the house I needed to resolve this seep. It would leak fuel at the rate of about 1 gallon every 6 weeks. Just enough to be annoying and smelly whether the fuel was on or...
- Thu Aug 27, 2020 9:08 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Car Stinks!
- Replies: 15
- Views: 3727
Re: Car Stinks!
Running on OLD gas can cause this. I am currently driving one of my cars daily to lower the fuel enough to put fresh stuff in. It was parked with a full tank.
- Tue Aug 25, 2020 7:37 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: 13T - New Brassworks Radiator
- Replies: 25
- Views: 4519
Re: 13T - New Brassworks Radiator
I installed my new Brassworks radiator on my 14 in January along with my refreshed engine. My car still leaks a bit of gas and some oil, but not one drop of water. It also does not puke water out when I stop it.
- Tue Aug 18, 2020 10:58 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Towing Model T
- Replies: 29
- Views: 4525
Re: Towing Model T
I hauled my 14 570 miles. Removed seat cushions, floorboards, hood and anything that might shake off. Original owner insisted on driving.
- Tue Aug 18, 2020 10:51 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Bumper Stickers on Model t's
- Replies: 31
- Views: 5534
Re: Bumper Stickers on Model t's
I like the slogan on the MTFCA Museum's fire truck.
"SAME DAY RESPONSE"
"SAME DAY RESPONSE"
- Mon Aug 03, 2020 9:52 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Headlight Question
- Replies: 2
- Views: 1507
Re: Headlight Question
Have an A used the halogen kit. Not worth it. The best way to improve light is Aluminum Oxide reflectors.
- Tue Jun 30, 2020 11:20 am
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Clean brake shoe/Lining
- Replies: 11
- Views: 4141
Re: Clean brake shoe/Lining
As a last step in de-greasing use Super Clean or Purple Power or a cleaner of that sort. It Will remove all traces of oils left by other cleaners or gasoline.
- Sun Jun 28, 2020 10:49 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Dyke's manual take on main line fuse from 1925
- Replies: 2
- Views: 1803
Re: Dyke's manual take on main line fuse from 1925
Years ago I was riding in an A with a fuse between the battery and the rest of the electrical circuit. At some point the amp gauge started acting strange and then the engine began to run rough. The car made it home. Almost. When we looked to see what happened I first saw the ign points were fried an...
- Sun Jun 28, 2020 11:57 am
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: 1914 Cowl lamp issue. How to fix this?
- Replies: 4
- Views: 2319
Re: 1914 Cowl lamp issue. How to fix this?
Thanks, I didnt think of brazing rod. Now to give myself a refresher course on planning carefully.
- Sat Jun 27, 2020 11:32 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: 1914 Cowl lamp issue. How to fix this?
- Replies: 4
- Views: 2319
1914 Cowl lamp issue. How to fix this?
I was putting the shiny stuff back on my early 14 and came across this
. All 4 pins on both cowl lamps are the same.
They are FORD victor Model 2 lamps
Now what??
. All 4 pins on both cowl lamps are the same.
They are FORD victor Model 2 lamps
Now what??
- Mon Jun 01, 2020 4:07 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Which is easier to repair: A or T?
- Replies: 15
- Views: 4991
Re: Which is easier to repair: A or T?
I have worked on, driven and owned both. Much easier to fix a bad water pump on a T, just leave it off :D When a T breaks a fan belt it is not an issue. An A engine is easier to replace, A trans is much easier to work on than a T. An A battery is a nuisance to change out, but I find the brakes are e...
- Thu May 14, 2020 9:57 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: What did you do with your T Model in May ?
- Replies: 79
- Views: 19545
Re: What did you do with your T Model in May ?
Hunting down and fixing oil drips, missing bolts and changing out obviously incorrect bolts on my 14 Touring. Re-installed the windshield and adjusted it so I can now fold it down the upper windshield without pulling on the steering wheel. I am learning what it needs to start easily at last. Can't w...
- Wed May 13, 2020 11:54 am
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Henry's Chariot
- Replies: 33
- Views: 8938
Re: Henry's Chariot
Looks like a candidate for steering brakes on the rear wheels
- Tue May 12, 2020 11:43 am
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Hood Fit Question 14T
- Replies: 3
- Views: 1793
Re: Hood Fit Question 14T
Thank you for your reply I know the springs are at least 50 YO. but I don't know if they are original. I will try your suggestion of checking the springs as they are a bit hard to pull up on.
- Tue May 12, 2020 12:23 am
- Forum: Classifieds - Parts
- Topic: WTB: Metro Brake Conversion Parts.
- Replies: 8
- Views: 3305
Re: WTB: Metro Brake Conversion Parts.
So I shouldn't keep my T parked next to my Metro?
- Tue May 12, 2020 12:10 am
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Hood Fit Question 14T
- Replies: 3
- Views: 1793
Hood Fit Question 14T
The hood on my 14 has never fit right and was a battle to latch. After I had the engine rebuilt and put a new radiator on it, the hood fit did not improve. I did some measuring and adjusted the radiator angle from front to rear which greatly helped the fit. However it is still near impossible to lat...
- Sun May 10, 2020 1:30 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Local T club near Phoenix AZ?
- Replies: 2
- Views: 1525
Re: Local T club near Phoenix AZ?
Thanks, Terry called me right after I emailed him.
- Sat May 09, 2020 11:40 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Breaking bead
- Replies: 18
- Views: 5266
Re: Breaking bead
I had a flat on a 50YO clincher tire. I drove the car the last mile home at a slow pace. The tire was warm and pliable by the time I got home with no rim damage. It was as easy to remove as a new tire.
- Sat May 09, 2020 7:27 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Local T club near Phoenix AZ?
- Replies: 2
- Views: 1525
Local T club near Phoenix AZ?
I just moved to Goodyear and am looking for a local T club. I tried to contact the person listed for the Phoenix Chapter but my E-mail bounced back.
Does someone have information?
Thanks
Bill
Does someone have information?
Thanks
Bill
- Fri May 08, 2020 7:57 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: My T on the road. Original owner at the wheel
- Replies: 2
- Views: 1804
My T on the road. Original owner at the wheel
Needed a driver for my car. Looks like he is enjoying the drive The T is doing 75 but on a trailer
- Thu May 07, 2020 11:25 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: 13T - E&J Model 666
- Replies: 21
- Views: 5753
Re: 13T - E&J Model 666
I checked my horn bracket and it is round, so its an early horn. When my Uncle acquired the car in 1950, it apparently had earlier brass lights on it, but the "experts" of the late 50's and early 60's told him that they were wrong for 1914 so they were changed for a black and brass pair. Oh well... ...
- Tue May 05, 2020 11:40 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: 13T - E&J Model 666
- Replies: 21
- Views: 5753
Re: 13T - E&J Model 666
This has been an interesting topic for me to read. Although my headlights and sidelights are currently packed away, my 14 does have have a few features being described. My horn IS held to the firewall by two miserable brass screws. Original? I do not know but they are not fun. My sidelights are pack...
- Wed Apr 22, 2020 12:33 am
- Forum: Classifieds - Parts
- Topic: Texas T Distributor and Alternator sale/trade
- Replies: 13
- Views: 4929
Re: Texas T Distributor and Alternator sale/trade
these parts were also on Farcebook
- Sat Apr 18, 2020 2:36 pm
- Forum: Live Video Webinars
- Topic: Webinar
- Replies: 14
- Views: 8089
Re: Webinar
Somehow I managed to legged on to watch it. I don't know if I will ever join in on a conversation without someone next to me to walk me through the procedure. Intuitive controls are anything but intuitive for me. I had an Iphone for 5 days before I gave up. My brain is not wired in the same way as S...
- Tue Mar 31, 2020 4:15 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Massacre (photo)
- Replies: 34
- Views: 9589
Re: Massacre (photo)
So would the next step be to douse the pile with gas or diesel and toss in a match or 2?
- Mon Mar 16, 2020 1:55 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Bakersfield appears to be Cancelled
- Replies: 9
- Views: 4546
Bakersfield appears to be Cancelled
I was just on the HCCA website and in addition to Chickasa being cancelled, it shows that the Bakersfield swap meet is down with the Corona Virus.
- Sat Feb 08, 2020 8:20 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: What have you done to your Model T in February?
- Replies: 76
- Views: 22930
Re: What have you done to your Model T in February?
Ok so I missed by one day. With lots of help from friends, the radiator got installed today, along with 5 gallons of fresh gas. It was too tight for we to crank start, but it was close. Coasted it 20' and and it was running. After the first start, I could light it off with a pull of the crank. A ver...
- Wed Feb 05, 2020 8:56 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: What have you done to your Model T in February?
- Replies: 76
- Views: 22930
Re: What have you done to your Model T in February?
Started putting my rebuilt engine back in my 14 and putting it together. While it was out someone decided to help me and placed many of the nuts and bolts in a can. The rest just flew the coop. Hopefully I will be done by Friday in spite of cold weather.
- Tue Jan 28, 2020 10:11 pm
- Forum: Classifieds - Vehicles
- Topic: FS: 31 Panel Delivery
- Replies: 5
- Views: 6999
Re: FS: 31 Panel Delivery
That is one RARE truck I have only seen one 31 WIRE WHEEL truck in my life. it has to be one of the rarest Ford built trucks around!
- Tue Jan 28, 2020 10:06 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Slot head screws source
- Replies: 11
- Views: 4834
Re: Slot head screws source
Danforth Screw and Nut I believe they are in Washington state. Yes they have a website
- Mon Jan 06, 2020 11:12 pm
- Forum: OT - Off topic
- Topic: Where to stay in Chickasha with WIFE for swap meet
- Replies: 6
- Views: 3688
Re: Where to stay in Chickasha with WIFE for swap meet
Thanks for the hints, and if I let my wife choose, she will wait til we are driving past the hotel to make the reservation...
- Wed Jan 01, 2020 10:11 pm
- Forum: OT - Off topic
- Topic: Where to stay in Chickasha with WIFE for swap meet
- Replies: 6
- Views: 3688
Where to stay in Chickasha with WIFE for swap meet
Planning to attend the final swap meet and traveling with my spouse and non-T friends. Are there any recommendations for a nice hotel? My body cannot do the Jelf/o/bag and the wife and friends won't accept cockroaches, bedbugs or non-descript continental breakfasts.
Thanks
Bill
Thanks
Bill
- Tue Dec 24, 2019 1:22 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: What have you done to your Model T in December?
- Replies: 56
- Views: 15753
Re: What have you done to your Model T in December?
I made a 8 hour round trip in one day to pick up my repaired 14 engine. Its been in the engine hospital for over a year after an unwanted downgrade to a 2 piece crank. New counter-balanced crank, new bearings and new pistons. Engine is now back in the car, but have to wait til 2020 to button it up.
- Fri Sep 13, 2019 11:05 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Would like to see a new Forum section for discussing modern accessories for your Model T
- Replies: 20
- Views: 7394
Re: Would like to see a new Forum section for discussing modern accessories for your Model T
If we don't allow developers to share their ideas and designs here if they are willing before they proceed into production then there could be two different outcomes. !. a really good and well thought out project may get scrapped for an apparent lack of interest or 2. a product may hit the market th...
- Fri Sep 13, 2019 5:06 pm
- Forum: Classifieds - Vehicles
- Topic: 1927 Model T Coupe
- Replies: 3
- Views: 5431
Re: 1927 Model T Coupe
I am going to stick my neck out and say Campbell Calif from the YOM plate on the car.
- Wed Sep 04, 2019 9:43 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Are the reproduction Exhaust manifolds correct for 14?
- Replies: 9
- Views: 4011
Re: Are the reproduction Exhaust manifolds correct for 14?
Thanks for the replys and advice. One thing I forgot to mention (due to a slipping clutch in my brain) is that the rear exhaust port on my block has seen some repair in the past and therefore I will use a new manifold. Don't want to risk any more damage to the block.
- Wed Sep 04, 2019 9:38 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: SCAT crank or not?
- Replies: 13
- Views: 5989
Re: SCAT crank or not?
I am having a Scat crank installed in my engine as part of a rebuild. The original crank broke and I decided that I would rather have a crankshaft that had not been used for 100 years in a T that may have been lugged, run retarded, had the mains improperly aligned, run with a bad coil or dozens of o...
- Wed Sep 04, 2019 12:15 am
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Are the reproduction Exhaust manifolds correct for 14?
- Replies: 9
- Views: 4011
Re: Are the reproduction Exhaust manifolds correct for 14?
Thank you
That explanation of the warpage issue makes total sense. This will be another deliberate change, along with rear end thrust bushings, front wish bone and the reason for the engine rebuild, a Scat crank to replace the broken original!
That explanation of the warpage issue makes total sense. This will be another deliberate change, along with rear end thrust bushings, front wish bone and the reason for the engine rebuild, a Scat crank to replace the broken original!
- Tue Sep 03, 2019 11:05 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Are the reproduction Exhaust manifolds correct for 14?
- Replies: 9
- Views: 4011
Are the reproduction Exhaust manifolds correct for 14?
I am stockpiling parts for my early 14 touring (late Oct 1913) while the engine is being rebuilt. Is the current reproduction exhaust manifold correct for an early 14 T? I am trying to keep the car as year correct as is easily possible.
- Fri Aug 09, 2019 4:59 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Some recent auction prices.
- Replies: 2
- Views: 2339
Re: Some recent auction prices.
Great collection!
Did you see this tractor! https://bid.aumannauctions.com/m/lot-de ... ent_page=0
Built for Henry's grandson!
Did you see this tractor! https://bid.aumannauctions.com/m/lot-de ... ent_page=0
Built for Henry's grandson!
- Fri Aug 02, 2019 12:16 am
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Factory frame identification
- Replies: 32
- Views: 9848
Re: Factory frame identification
If the officer is being a hard*** do NOT stamp any numbers in the frame!! It is against Federal Law to do so (yea I know many people do it on a T)
He might become unhinged and we don't want that.
He might become unhinged and we don't want that.
- Fri Jul 05, 2019 9:11 pm
- Forum: OT - Off topic
- Topic: This is becoming ridiculous!
- Replies: 50
- Views: 16258
- Wed May 29, 2019 12:39 am
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Is this 18% grade too steep for a Model T to descend down?
- Replies: 34
- Views: 11334
Re: Is this 18% grade too steep for a Model T to descend down?
Only the passengers will enjoy the view. The driver will be keeping the car under control and should NOT be sightseeing!1
- Tue May 14, 2019 3:52 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Antique car registration cost in AZ?
- Replies: 7
- Views: 3897
Re: Antique car registration cost in AZ?
My 29 pickup costs $135 here in CA. AZ sounds like a bargain
- Tue May 14, 2019 12:23 am
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Antique car registration cost in AZ?
- Replies: 7
- Views: 3897
Antique car registration cost in AZ?
My stepson just moved to Goodyear and offered me a permanent parking place for one of my old cars. (No the T stays in Calif) What is the yearly registration cost of an antique car in AZ? If you need more info, it will probably be my 61 Metropolitan if I accept his offer.
Thanks
Thanks
- Sun Apr 14, 2019 9:16 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: New transmission - I’m saved by Erik Barrett
- Replies: 16
- Views: 6816
Re: New transmission - I’m saved by Erik Barrett
Way to go Erik!
- Thu Apr 11, 2019 10:41 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Major engine problem
- Replies: 39
- Views: 11479
Re: Major engine problem
Perhaps a road trip to Bakersfield tomorrow? With a shopping lis?
- Wed Apr 10, 2019 6:09 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Who Will Be In Bakersfield the 12th and 13th?
- Replies: 8
- Views: 4223
Who Will Be In Bakersfield the 12th and 13th?
I will be in B-52 (the space not the aircraft) re-homing goodies.
- Wed Apr 10, 2019 6:04 pm
- Forum: OT - Off topic
- Topic: Please dont put this in the OT..Need help on a stuck Model A head and distributor
- Replies: 16
- Views: 7259
Re: Please dont put this in the OT..Need help on a stuck Model A head and distributor
When it happened to me, I removed the head with the dist still installed. Unfortunately the dist did not survive the attempt at removal so I bought a new repop dist assembly and used lots of never-seize during reassembly.
- Sun Mar 31, 2019 4:59 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Need a Liquid epoxy liner for repair to damage fuel tank
- Replies: 18
- Views: 8429
Re: Need a Liquid epoxy liner for repair to damage fuel tank
Caswell plating has a 2 part fuel tank sealer that I used in my 28A beater pickup 3 years ago. So far it has worked quite well and I have had NO issues with it. Lots better than stopping every 10 miles to clear the rust from the filter.
- Thu Feb 28, 2019 9:32 pm
- Forum: Classifieds - Parts
- Topic: TT Truck Craigs Paso Robles CA
- Replies: 1
- Views: 2018
- Thu Feb 07, 2019 9:23 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Have you ever made a stupid mistake?
- Replies: 57
- Views: 17660
Re: Have you ever made a stupid mistake?
Sometimes simple sounding mistakes can take days to fix. In the early 90's I was working on a 1948 Invicta (British car) with a 6 cyl Meadows engine. The Meadows engine resembles a 6 cyl Jaguar but a lot harder to work on. I had to install the head and get it running. Two timing chains, dual overhea...
- Sat Feb 02, 2019 10:13 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Old Picture Model T well used
- Replies: 7
- Views: 4474
Re: Old Picture Model T well used
The 14 T that I have was inherited from the bare-chested boy sitting next to my dad. He bought it around 1952.
- Sat Feb 02, 2019 6:45 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Old Picture Model T well used
- Replies: 7
- Views: 4474
Old Picture Model T well used
My dad is behind the wheel. Rest of the family is around it. Picture taken at grandparents home in Adelaida Calif around 1929 I think.
- Sat Jan 19, 2019 11:15 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Success with total rebuild/recore of 1921 radiator
- Replies: 8
- Views: 4757
Re: Success with total rebuild/recore of 1921 radiator
I actually dropped by the Brassworks on Fri to order a new radiator for my 14. Lee said 5-6 weeks and he would move the id plate over from my old radiator. He said this is the slow part of the year for them, otherwise it would be a longer lead time. Wow, does he have a lot of radiators there being r...
- Wed Jan 16, 2019 11:20 pm
- Forum: Forum Support Questions
- Topic: Forum speed????
- Replies: 17
- Views: 9682
Re: Forum speed????
I have had poor to no service from Charter/spectrum at times. On one phone call the operator commented that I had not paid my bill yet. My reply "I pay all my bills online, when your internet does not work, I can't pay you"
- Tue Jan 15, 2019 7:58 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Why spark plugs fail?
- Replies: 10
- Views: 4816
Re: Why spark plugs fail?
I have had spark plugs fail from being flooded with gas. No amount of drying or heating would make them fire properly again.
- Thu Jan 10, 2019 6:51 pm
- Forum: Forum Support Questions
- Topic: Explain Your Avatar
- Replies: 41
- Views: 18620
Re: Explain Your Avatar
Mine is simple, Its my 14 the day I pulled it out of the barn after sitting through 1 earthquake, several generations of cats and being used as storage for pipe fittings, gunny sacks and garage sale treasures. The barn blew down in a rainstorm 2 years later. The earthquake shook 1/4" of dust over it.
- Sun Jan 06, 2019 10:38 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: How to Add an Avatar Photo
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Re: How to Add an Avatar Photo
Oh Boy, my first avatar
If this works, it took less than 3 min.
If this works, it took less than 3 min.