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Marv K

-Mark-
Without going out to the shop to check for certain, that sure looks like the tail light of our '26 TT Factory stake bed. It is used in conjunction with the rear license plate bracket, for the clear lens to allow light onto the plate. Hope that helps.

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Sorry, Mr. Patrick! It's gonna hafta be the recorder..... There happens to be a Packers' game at the same time!!!

Marv K

Repainted? Running? One observation which enters my mind.... A Texas license plate for a car for sale in Connecticut? There's a part of the story missing.....

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Just found this in my 'Power Nation Daily'.

https://www.powernationtv.com/post/orig ... r-50-years

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VROOM! VROOM!
And equipped with exhaust cut-outs too!

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-Wayne- Common sense isn't always common.... Who voted those administrations to office?? Would P&G's arcing wires and transmission lines cause fires if they were underground? Newscasts and videos from there show a lot of poles and wires visible and above ground. Utilities around here have been buryi...

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Thanks, Andre & George.....
Are Mike Bender's videos available online? I'm not familiar with him.
Thanks, again.
Marv

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Thanks again!

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Thanks, Scott. I was hoping to have less of a headache....

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The 'break point' is below the starter shell/housing....

Marv K

What is the best/preferred/easiest fix?
This is for the TT.
Thanks.

Marv K

-Rich-
The photo just made me think about all the crazy things we did while growing up on the farm. My Aunt Emma shouted "Oh-Oh-Oh!" watching the boys taking the corner with two wheels off the ground. The age of innocence hasn't been lost, other than in today's phones.

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With knowing there are those here who will enjoy the video....

https://youtu.be/BmjbG6pWgUg

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"Hi!" to Leo from 'across the pond'.... You've caught my point. However, the disinterest in some sections doesn't allow us the opportunity to learn something we didn't already know. Knowledge feeds the human brain. Opinions may be passed off just as 'Fake News'. How else would we have learned about ...

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Mr. Lodge hits the nail right on the thumb! Too many sections cause disinterest in others. Stimulating thought becomes lost, and less attention becomes normal. Kinda like sticking one's nose in an iPhone and ignoring the rest of the world. JMHO

Marv K

You know, it is hard to be a man. No wig, no make-up. And if you're ugly, you're just UGLY!!!!!

Marv K

When someone asks what I did over the weekend,
I squint and ask
"Why, what did you hear???"

Marv K

-Dave-
You wouldn't show a picture of your 'best gal' without the make-up!

Marv K

After about 35-40 years of storage moves, putzing with body work, my Dad's TT has finally 'spoken up' once again. My 19 year-old grandson brought another friend along yesterday to try our luck at getting the old truck running. Checked the firing order, maybe a coil or two that's sat for too long.......

Marv K

If you're sitting in public and a stranger takes the seat next to you,
just stare straight ahead and say,
"Did you bring the money?"

Marv K

I'M BORED.
I THINK I'LL GO TO THE MALL,
FIND A GREAT PARKING SPOT,
AND SIT IN MY CAR WITH THE REVERSE/BACK-UP LIGHTS ON.....

Marv K

Every once-in-awhile, Power Nation has a helpful tip we can use.
https://www.powernationtv.com/two-minut ... -test-tool

Included is a series of other helpful Two-Minute Tech videos which might interest some.

Marv K

Not a bumper sticker or photo of the day, but it presented memories....

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-Charles- I've encountered the exact same thing on the '25 coupe. There are no step plates made that I've found to fit those same holes. Three possible solutions? Ignore the holes; weld up the holes to conform to the plates you have; make new plates to fit existing holes. The last one is my plan. Re...

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His first car is the pick-up....
https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/nova-sco ... -1.5204218

Marv K

Dad bought our steel-cab stake-bed TT in 1942. It is to eventually be inherited by my family, then on to an enthused Grandson, and is to stay beyond him with our family. This past Sunday afternoon gave me a glimpse into that future, providing a hint of promise that the TT will flourish. My Grandson ...

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AdminJeff had posted about the picture problem. They're working on it.

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Just notified about one of 'our guys' passing..... He will be missed.

https://www.legacy.com/obituaries/postc ... fhid=14154

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-Hi, Gene- When I started at E.F. Hutton, (on 'Black Monday' yet), there was another Registered Rep cohort who worked there too. He had an egotistical 'nose problem', flaunting and bragging about his shiny super car. With his strut in tow, he offered me a ride.... "You've probably never ridden in so...

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Wanted to re-iterate: "For EVIL to exist, GOOD PEOPLE have to do NOTHING!"

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Some Local Wisconsin / Fox Valley History involving sturgeon.... Though one may have only a 'vague connection' to Wisconsin and a possible familiarity of our Fox Valley, be aware there is a substantial Polish population in Menasha. Even when the Highway 441 bridge over Little Lake Butte des Morts wa...

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-Hey, Steve- Like you, I appreciate residing in an area referred to as the 'Frozen Tundra'... Everyone needs to think for themselves, too. Am I concerned about California's regs showing up here? Not today or tomorrow, but the bubonic plague of idiots always seems to pop up and spread. Lets hope that...

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Finishing my rant, (at least this part of it), isn't there a saying that says "Evil exists when GOOD PEOPLE do nothing!"?????

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Again, repeating from the article: "And a user in the forum, nimblemotorsports, mentioned that he’d already received a $430 fine for working on his car in his garage."
THAT's a guy with his OWN car in his OWN garage. And California keeps electing them...

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From the article: "And a user in the forum, nimblemotorsports, mentioned that he’d already received a $430 fine for working on his car in his garage."
California elected them...

Marv K

With friends and relatives in that area, when does the revolt begin?
https://www.powernationtv.com/post/sacr ... own-garage

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A friend of mine had sent this over, and I've shared it with a few of you whom I've become acquainted with. A really, neat story and video! About 17 minutes in duration. (The small, banner ads can be easily 'X-ed out' when they appear....) https://youtu.be/ghAS1MZ_eV8 Surprising Dad for 99th birthda...

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-Dave-
They took the mug shot of the wrong dog! It was a Shih Tzu......

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-JP/Rich-
Those are to be used on Sundays... They're 'Holy!'

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-Hey, Wayne-
We've all met people like that.... What you're not seeing is what they leave behind! Maybe that is why they move out?

Marv K

-Joe-
'What' did you get with your acquisition? If you have the bed's steel outer frame, it might be a good start. Photos would help. The steel stakes and hardware are harder to find. I kept the original bed pieces and side boards as patterns. Many helpful contacts are available.

Marv K

-Patriotic Tree-
We were visiting a daughter's family in Tucson. The adjustment in time zones hadn't caught up to me, when I got a photo of a 'Patriotic Tree' at sunrise. A thought to nicely share between Memorial Day and the 4th. Salute!

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-Jeff- If the ethanol is a concern for you, there are past threads which can explain how to separate the ethanol out from the 'real' gasoline. I have articles and studies to share if you need them. Personal experience is that NO ethanol works best for the longer term. My small engines on up have con...

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-Larry, Mark, Steve- Years ago, I had gotten a complete new harness from good old J.C. Whitney. Color coding then matched exactly to the wires when stripping back the old harness, which was highly likely 'original' with Ford printing, A couple of years ago, I trailered the TT to a client's body shop...

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-Bob- From memory on our TT, those look just like the 'toe-riser' panels where the sections of floorboards fit in. Our floorboards are also complete originals. I've not needed to replace, so don't know if there is a vendor who has them. If you need pictures, I can go to the shop tomorrow and send pi...

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Thanks, John! Will plan to call and stop by. My Grandson did find a link which shows the various wiring combinations with T's and TT's, which should help to 'figgur it owt'.... It might help others when encountering confusion with similar projects. https://nebula.wsimg.com/bfee1cac0d076311fdaa678a4e...

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-Dave-
"8 wires"????? Not necessary. Still only have five connections! We're going to get a meter to read and try to follow. Besides that, it's Saturday night - MILLER TIME!!

Marv K

Should have included: This is at the terminal block, installing from the bottom up. Thanks.

Marv K

And color coding doesn't match... This is on the '26 ('27 engine). I've got a '26 version of Dyke's, which has a wiring schematic for T's. Five wires, not six. Looking for suggestions. Photo is of the old & new side by side.

Marv K

This is an article saved from 2005 about artificial sweeteners. Never cared for their 'after-taste', and FWIW, have found the NATURAL SWEETENER Stevia. Measures like sugar, but without the calories.

Marv K

Just caught a PowerNation video about radiator rust. They used a 50/50 mixture of white vinegar and water, then ran the engine for a while and drained for coolant refill. Also showed a rusty piece immersed for a couple of days, and the rust was gone. Do a good rinsing and take it from there! Am wond...

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Kudo's to all enjoying our Model T's! The vast spectrum of owners prompted me to take a 'tongue in cheek' glance at probably only a few of the owner - 'altitude of the attitudes'... Here's hoping you enjoy these as they're meant to be, and hopefully with a chuckle when we look into a mirror. :D - OR...

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-Dallas-
Do you know what he's using for power and drive-train?
An interesting project! Thanks!!

Marv K

This is an idea that could catch on, but hafta wonder how long before it would be entirely ignored....

https://www.powernationtv.com/post/3d-c ... save-lives

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P.C. or not, beer & cheese?
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RN_VwMb8m2M

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Thought this was quite interesting. Projects in progress.

https://www.msn.com/en-us/autos/enthusi ... li=BBnb7Kz

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Ethanol content may or may not cause a problem for you. Personally, I don't wish to take the chance, since 'non-ethanol' is available locally. Even my small engines seem to provide a reward of longevity without problems which I had experienced with ethanol content. "Aged" gasoline becomes a differen...

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As long as someone isn't malicious or destructive, a good prank shouldn't hurt anyone. My daughters devised a strategic prank on their mom.... A simple rubber band wrapped around the dish sprayer and handle at the kitchen sink got their mom when she was cleaning up breakfast. All in fun! I got some ...

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-Matt-
You're fortunate it wasn't a 'flying squirrel'! (If you've never seen one, send me your email, and I'll send pics.) I haven't figured out 'how to post onto a thread, as yet.

Marv K

Thank you, Jeff!
Your efforts have been and are greatly appreciated!!
So your 'promotion' now means the 'upgrade is now complete'???

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-Jeff-
If that scrolling message line isn't normal, just to let you know, it is showing up here too. I haven't tried opening any of it.

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-Joe- I had Webroot block access as well. The site had been hacked, back up, and hacked again, numerous times. I contacted Webroot/Geek Squad with the info, and they ID'd the message, which I passed on to Chris. Jeff and Chris have been in an ongoing battle with the hackers. Have confidence in their...

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-Chris & Jeff-
Thank you guys for what you do!
We will wait impatiently while we patiently wait for whatever it takes!!

And it sounds like there's a need of more than a simple PC-Matic cavalry... Is the "101st" available?

Marv K

Burger is 'hitting the nail right on the thumb!'

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"A paint brush in hand doesn't make one an artist!" Hank IS BOTH a talented artist and craftsman! Hopefully, some will learn from his willingness to illustrate and the sharing he has presented. He does some amazing work, and also hoping he comes back to share more of it!!!

Marv K

Robo calls... We all seem to get them, and they are the largest source of complaints to the FCC. With phone numbers often being 'spoofed', they become more difficult to block, so what are we to do? Here's a possible site reference: https://www.fcc.gov/consumers/guides/stop-unwanted-robocalls-and-tex...

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-Hey, Fred- Believe it or not, we have seen the sun.... On occasion, that is. Those of us in the 'flyover States' have just learned when and how to hunker down! Since that Polar Vortex descended, it seems like an every-other-day occurrence we'll get that extra measure of snow. Suspect there's about ...

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"Economics - 101", The Law of Supply & Demand.... Continuing Amazement! While reading the thread about the Jeep, Explorer, mini-van', Model T Pick-ups claims, (s'pose we might as well include politicians, too), it reminded me of starting my first day at E.F. Hutton - "Black Monday, 1987". Having obs...

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-Henry-
It's at those "Duh-Oh!" moments that we can be thankful we're still alive!

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Thanks for the reassurance, Jeff! I could be one of those conservative guys who will want to wear a belt AND suspenders/'braces' at the same time! Believe that thought, rational logic, and common sense will go a long way... Surveillance, secure locks, windows & doors, plus my wife has trusted my mar...

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Maybe, I'm just being paranoid? If I'm logged in, shut down my computer or put it into 'sleep mode' without logging out, couldn't that allow the Nigerian Princes or their friends to find access? Like I say, perhaps I'm being a bit paranoid, but still don't like providing them an opportunity. Enlight...

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-Don-
When something is rusted out, been cut up, gutted or stripped out, we're facing the crossroads of letting it rot away or to rebuild it as we may want it to be. That's especially true if it happens to be ours..... Just find that one with the 'original air' in the tires!

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Norm....How did the principal get there???? We're not in Siberia with our 'Frozen Tundra', but we just deal with it! Yeah, I can remember 'some' of those days too. We conveniently forget or conveniently remember the comforts of building a fire or having a high-efficiency furnace or a Modine for the ...

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Hafta wonder if there's still 'original air' in the tires.....

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-Hank-
Flu bug or not, there are many of us 'green with envy'!
Among the many visual details, that dual exhaust set-up is extraordinary!! Could you please tell us more about it?

Marv K

-Jim-
Have you cleared your cache of cookies, or deleted the history?

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-Stan- Tony identified the link, and George ID'd the 'bookmark' of it. That is the route I've used, and it has worked every time. FYI, you might want to check-mark the "Remember Me" box if you're wanting to go back & forth between 'classifieds and/or discussion'.... FWIW - Not a bad idea either to l...

Marv K

You'll want to identify 'what' you have. Measure your wheelbase for a start, also, the depth of the c-channel frame rails at the middle of the chassis are (thinking here) about 5" deep/tall, while the car and small truck rails are about 3" tall. You will quickly identify what you have.

Marv K

-Hi, Ivaldes- Often misunderstood, "TT" is the nomenclature for "Ton Truck", indicating a more heavily constructed frame/chassis and load capacity. The wheelbase for a Model T was standard at 100", while the 'TT' wheelbase (at least for our TT stake-bed) is at 117" if I am remembering correctly. Man...

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"Maybe some rubber gaskets and seals instead of the felt that just sorta strains the oil on the way out. Jim"

Isn't there a supplier who makes them available? Could be an opportunity for someone......

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Can't we just blame the Russians? "-24.9 F" at 7:45 this morning..... That is without any wind chill... Hunker down and stay safe! Common sense and logic need to be the guide. Black ice, packed snow, curves and overpasses don't seem to slow down the invincible idiots on the highway. Again, be safe! ...

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-Steve-
We have no right to laugh at anyone else, until we can laugh at ourselves!
Can you at least blame that on a different driver??

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Damn Russians!!!

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FYI - "I NEVER make mistakes! (Thought I did ONCE, but I was wrong....")

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-Chris or Jeff-
Is there a way we as Forum users are able to delete 'read/resolved' PM's? Or, do we just wait for them to 'drop off' when our folder is full?? Thx.

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Rich, I believe you're on the right track. I was fortunate to attend many different seminars and training programs during my sales and management career. Will always remember being told and realizing the human brain is best utilized like a computer, and NOT when being used as a packed warehouse. I l...

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Shows up for me in a next box below the VF....

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-Steve- Being logged out every time is something that can be 'fixed'. There is a 'timer' that can be changed.... Found out it may be set for as little as "3 seconds'! Contact Chris or Jeff, and explain what you're experiencing. It doesn't need to be that way to log in every time. Even we old dogs le...

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From the "FWIW Dept.", my doc prescribed a 'B-pap' ("Bi-lateral" pressure?) machine, which provides alternating pressures, synchronized with your normal breathing, and is much more comfortable and tolerable (for me) than the C-pap "Constant" pressure machine. Medicare will 'rent' them for you for a ...

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-Ron- I also primarily use FireFox. A couple of things I do when going on the computer is to first, 'open'/activate my anti-virus/malware application. This is before selecting FireFox as my internet connection. When FireFox is connected, there will also be a FireFox icon appearing in your 'shortcut ...

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-Guys- - A serious moment.... If you're having troubles of not sleeping at night, problems to fall asleep, snoring, or are falling asleep during the day, find yourself a 'sleep doctor'! Reggie White (Eagles & Packers) is in the NFL Hall-of-Fame. Even as an outstanding hearty athlete, he still died a...

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It is possible to 'agree to disagree, without being disagreeable.' If it is YOURS, you can keep it, have it, display it, build it, share it, park it, drive it, use it..... As YOU WANT TO, whether I happen to like it or not. Please take note that my T's exist (HERE) first and foremost for MY OWN ENJO...

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-Ron-
The old site (for 2018 and earlier columns) will not get you to the 2019 'log in'. Tony is correct - You need to use the new link. It is copied below in it's entirety.
index.php?sid=ddd935f8288748b46aba197e374a170f

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Am still pleased when the heat and humidity goes elsewhere, and while we have moderation in our seasons.... BTW - Heat has been turned off, and 'The Frozen Tundra' is allowed to winter just like our own yards around here. Woke this morning to see the thermometer to read "-20.0 F", so will agree with...

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-Chris/Jeff-
Moments ago, had a thread's most recent reply at the top, rather than as the last entry. Was that an 'enhancement test' or something we can put into our 'settings'???? Thx.

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-Scott-
REPAINTED! Not a rumor??? Should I apologize now for my cynical sense of humor?

Marv K

Are the rumors true that the "Fifteen Millionth Model T" has been repainted?????

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-Keith & Rich-
Perhaps I've not paid close-enough attention to those '28-9 fordors to ID that part?

Marv K

Nice car, Larry! It's YOURS! But, have to say, I am with Mark on this. The 'nudge', or 'strongly suggesting' to the point of belittling someone or their vehicle, is entering the "Shut the F-up!" territory. Until you OWN the vehicle, THEY can attach all the eyelashes and fox-tails THEY want! I can ap...

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