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yes for a digital option.

Don’t let them skin the trailer at a temp considerably less than your normal ambient. If they skin it at 50°, by 80° it will wrinkle badly. Then they will tell you their warranty doesn’t cover environmental’ conditions. In Texas your temps vary widely (30-100). Coffin front end - if you are going to...

Mopar_man wrote: ↑
Mon Apr 22, 2024 10:09 pm
Why do I own a T?
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This is why.

Best reason of all.

Well done !

Try these guys. https://easycarshipping.com Used them to move an A from Ca to Fl. You can get a zip code to zip code estimate on their website, then call to set up the details if you are interested. Excellent service and communication. Fully insured. Pricing was actually better than the little guys,...

ivaldes1 wrote: ↑
Sun May 05, 2024 12:41 pm
I hold down on it, it outlines but then it only brings up Copy and Share... no Add Sticker.

Suggest you check your iOS version. My 16. iPad doesn’t work, my 17. does. ??

Well there is a way to get that done depending on what phone or iPad you have. Bring up a photo that has not been edited (doesn’t work well if edited) and hold your thumb/finger on your vehicle. If the screen appears to ‘cut out’ the image with a white line, you are in. IMG_4694.jpeg You will be giv...

Mark Gregush wrote: ↑
Thu Jul 20, 2023 7:04 pm
All of them!

Agree - but always had to sell one to be able to buy one ……..

It did shorten the discussion on what oil to use though.

Mark Nunn wrote: ↑
Thu May 25, 2023 1:16 pm
Frankmobile.

Can’t believe that passed the modern day PC Police.

Sure gonna miss all you northerners down here ……… 😎 We spent 60+ years up there in the cold, snow, dreary winters, stagnant summers. And we’re not going back. Although, we have found a couple things ‘wrong’ with Florida. - last year we only had 8 days without sunshine ( average 5-10/year; only 1 so ...

Yup. I agree.
Grass is green, and may even get to mow later in the week. Sunny and 85 today.

Waaay to warm for the northerners to move down here.

I heard that the new CBD oil is supposed to make everything ‘better’.

Another thing about Florida DMV and vehicle registrations. If you are listed as joint owners with both names on the title, put an ‘or’ between your names. Otherwise both parties need to sign. This gives rights to either one of you, without both of you required to sign for a sale, etc. Survivorship w...

Suggest you go to Facebook - Market Place and do a search for ‘Enclosed Trailer ‘

Yup, here we go again. This one is like being stalked by a turtle, it’s moving so slow.

: Current expected path

Now that is beautiful.

……………………….

Professor Fate wrote: ↑
Thu Jun 02, 2022 7:41 pm
What is that circled piece that let's it turn 90degrees?

Don’t know where that mount came from. Possibly a marine catalog. It just made the install look better I thought.

This one is on our A, but same concept.

: Wolf whistle A

Nice Flanders.

Your responses are valid....but I have been working hard to keep this car as it was from the factory.... Again, I was just trying to think of a simple, safe way to make the car easier to use on cold mornings without modifying it from original...and I was wondering if anyone else had tried something...

Neat pic..

Will_Vanderburg wrote: ↑
Wed Apr 06, 2022 9:54 am
Still trying to finalize drawings for my Center Door. No one around me has ash, so I'm going to have to order it.

Try Baird Brothers over in Ohio. They have ash. I got a load of oak last fall. Quality wood.

Performed the factory recommended 105 year maintenance. Received a present with the oil change. (And no, I won’t mention what oil I’m using 🤔) F8AE93A2-5620-41AE-B8DE-E4093FE81C85.jpeg Looks to be a nut locking tab. About 3/16 wide and 1/16 thick. Broke off from the long end. Hopefully nothing serio...

Rich. If you can, get someone to either take a picture of this area (serial number) of the left side of the engine, or tell you what it is. 2E5A2D87-62C0-4DC3-A2C3-AFC49DD8D2CD.jpeg This chart will give you the year of manufacture of the engine, which may or may not be original for the vehicle, but ...

Yup, thanks Dan. Hope you’re getting a cut.

Much better manual - and it lays flat when open !

Norman Kling wrote: ↑
Sun Jan 30, 2022 7:39 pm
That could happen again if they outlaw gas burning cars!
Norm

Won’t happen in our lifetime. Can’t produce enough coal to power all the electrics.

Like they said in the ‘70’s -

Next best thing …..

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Take a look at CarCapsule. They have versions for outside as well, but a standard unit will work if it will still be under the carport. No building permits - and nothing is touching the vehicle as it’s air inflated. It will keep the vehicle clean, rodent free, and no condensation problems. Have 2, o...

Channel1tv wrote: ↑
Tue Jan 11, 2022 10:22 pm

Yes it does!
I have 7 children 3 mine 4 adopted. The Joy of sharing "hands on history" is wonderful. I love It! passing the History BUG forward!

BIGGER congrats taking on the extended family !

(You’re going to need more - than 1 more T …….)

Channel1tv wrote: ↑
Tue Jan 11, 2022 6:09 pm
It has been a long father and son process.
We started in 2009 with just a chassis as the body had completely rotted away
13 years Later we are 99.9% Completed. Not a single bolt or nut was missed.

Lookin’ great ! Feels good doesn’t it ?

No wonder you’re looking for another one.

They wrecked them back then as well.

Rich, nothing like a valve job to get the engine running smooth. When I grow up, I want to be just like you, so I bought one of these new fangled ruler thingies, and a mechanically operated pencil. Working on straight lines now. So much nicer than free hand. 🤔 Great work ! (I can’t get that kind of ...

What was the last commercial that actually represented reality ?

Spent the Thanksgiving weekend with our friends from the Living Legends of Auto Racing at the Daytona Turkey Run. (at ~2:14) https://www.facebook.com/turkeyrun/videos/436534381453905/ Estimated 6000+ vehicles in the infield again this year. We were not the oldest Ford there - saw a 1909 and a ‘12 in...

Great pics.

Dan - thanks for that. Way cool !

Don’t know that I fully understand your description, but understand your process building up steam.

That is a neat machine. Great that you’re keeping it operational !

Thanks Dan. Was wondering if your Wagon used some sort of an APU for something.

When you get it running, would be interested in seeing a video of the engine starting and running.

Good luck.

TXGOAT2 wrote: ↑
Tue Nov 02, 2021 11:16 am
Stanley steam enmgines....

Got that. Why 2 ?

Dan - how about a little education on that engine ? Is that first pic 2 - 2 cylinder engines, with external cranks ?

When you do mount that tool box, leave a gap under it so it can be flushed out, and dried out, or you will naturally get rust between the two parts.

We dug up the Original Operator, and have been carrying him along to shows this time of year……..

Is there any way to post a .pdf of multi page excel file to the forum ?

Thx

I got one.

Only 1,484,991 more to find………… (this is going to be a very long thread )

Used these guys. Very good. Check to see if they are in your area when needed.

https://easycarshipping.com/

Find someone in your area who does ‘Dustless Blasting’. No heat, no warping, and a preservative to prevent rust til you get it primed. Looks like there may be a couple in your area. Well worth it.

Remember most A’s have steel bodies, so a homemade wood huckster, hack or such body, will not fit the vintage.

Remove this

Cool. Would hate to hide it under a cover. Take a look at these.

https://carcapsule.com/

How do you keep the carb clean after polishing it ?

Depends on your preference, and the reaction you want from the public. Since your car is steel bodied, if they are painted, you won’t get the same reaction if they are natural. The current generation(s) have no clue how old, or how T’s are made. If they are painted, they will assume they are also st...

Not familiar with thermocure, but EvapoRust does work reasonably well with deep seated rust. You do need to agitate it occasionally and drain the sludge out of the lower areas, as it works. I used it on my Mack water jackets with reasonable results. I plugged the bottom drain and filled it a couple ...

https://www.farmprogress.com/equipment/ ... ag-history

Re-title your post to - Looking for Brass Model T - and I think you just did .

Ford Model A owners have books by Les Andrews. Who does Ford Model T owners have? You are right - The Model A Les Anderson books are awesome ! The details go as far as telling what wrench size is needed for each operation. The third book goes into all of the common upgrades. Never have found anythi...

Perry Goble wrote: ↑
Tue Jun 08, 2021 5:49 pm

The1917 Parry catalog says that the Parry started putting metal doors on there bodies in 1917

Where did you find the 1917 Parry catalog ?

Would also highly recommend the ‘Painters Touch 2X Ultra Cover’ version. It is a thicker Primer+Paint high Gloss, with better spray nozzles than the run of the mill version. Great coverage and finish. I use it on smaller parts so not to require cleaning a paint gun. Ran into this stuff when trying t...

https://ttdustlessblasting.webstarts.com/ Dustless blasting at your property. Uses water mixed with sand, no heat or warping. The liquid has rust prevention too. DD10C58F-0E0C-4942-8616-12A3BCFE499D.jpeg Dustless blasting is definitely the way to go. Used it, and would do it again. Preservative las...

For what it’s worth - Had one of these laying around and never used it on the T, B919969F-51B0-4AD9-9368-05B23BA35471.jpeg 2BB15DB6-5228-4D6D-9AC7-85F805E62AB1.jpeg but thought I’d try to fire up one of these led conversion bulbs. 6v would not pass the start test, but these have no problem lighting ...

I’m using these from Snyder’s on my Mack.

PN: T-6602-LED

: Snyder’s T-6602-LED

https://mtfca.com/phpBB3/viewtopic.php? ... 69#p136869

They are pretty decent, but 12v not 6.

It's tag has it listed as a 490 D. From what I could find, the model is 490 and the D indicated that it came with a higher number of accessories Interesting. Thanks for that. I haven’t seen a 490, but it looks like the Traffic King. So as to not bore others on this forum, would you be willing to PM...

1925TT wrote: ↑
Wed Apr 14, 2021 12:42 pm
New front tires. A bit bigger. Certainly leveled the stance.

600-21 on the front
700-20 on the back.

Friday she gets a bath for the poker run in Salem Oregon on Saturday.

Is that Wrecker a Speed King or Traffic King ?

Well, I’ve owned a truck from every decade since 1900, but the ‘00’s and ‘40’s, so ......we’ll just have to see what shows up next !

Call these guys. https://easycarshipping.com (855) 980-4100

Transport east coast to west. Will quote you zip code to zip code.

Very reasonable and professional. Fully insured. Air ride trucks and trailers.

Cool pics.

Lab Metal.
Just use their solvent, and make sure the surface is clean. After it sets, you can grind, file, drill, mill, or machine it any way you desire.
Works great for key ways, hollowed out holes, etc.

bud delong wrote: ↑
Fri Mar 05, 2021 8:29 am
At 82 cents a mile you might what you pay for? Bud.

Yup, see above. Top of the line hauler moving top of the line vehicles. And no BS.

I paid .82/mi, enclosed, insured, door to door.

Yes, just select the 1941 and post in The comments what you really have, and they will call you to confirm the details. Very professional. If it’s on wheels - operational or not, they will accommodate you (within reason). Yours will be traveling with everything from 1900-current. Many high value veh...

Agreed, I believe this forum assumes the photo was taken in landscape mode(wide), not portrait, which is also better to view on a phone or tablet when turned sideways, or on a screen.

Now back to the regularly scheduled programming

If you are transporting interstate, check with these guys https://easycarshipping.com/ Online estimates from pickup to drop off, fully insured, polite and expert handling of your vehicle with proper air ride trucks and trailers. Cheaper per mile than most independents, and no back talk or problems. ...

It’s 100+ years old.
Original Wood body.
18 mph WOT (maybe 20-21 down hill).
Maters grandfather.
No computers.
Leaks a bit, but It still runs like a top.
People love it !

And he uploaded all those in only 31 minutes !

Those all need to be saved to the gallery.

Jim when you get ready to look for equipment take a look at Northern tool - they handle the Hobart line, and you can look, and compare models. I’ve had one of Hobarts large Migs for over 40 years, and parts are easily available. I have since added their Tig, spool fed Mig for Al, and their plasma cu...

Had a guy wanting to buy ours after a big Tow Show.
Told him “ You dont have enough money”
His response was “You don’t know what I’m worth !”
Again told him he still didn’t have enough money.
He got a little pissed.
Then his buddy said “Bill, it’s not for sale !”

Wish I’d got that on video.

Stan,

if it’s not a trade secret, what do you coat them with to prevent them from tarnishing right away ?

Check your local TSC for a cinch strap. If not, there’s always Amazon - they have leather strap.

The kids love it !

That’s what you call keeping your spare parts close - and in a temperature controlled environment.

Problem was - had to sell one to afford the next one.

Just as a suggestion, you might want to try one of these from HFT (I know, I know it’s HFT) 55D159CB-71B8-4C27-8260-9105CFB9C3BA.jpeg as they can be mounted below the floorboard or behind the front of the seat remote from he battery. The only piece visible when you remove the key is the tip of the b...

Not a Ford, and not a car, but -

Almost 14 Years ....... and still counting.

( ‘Life’ happened here .... )

(What the hell was I thinking ?)

Rich, what paint did you use ? Haven’t found a good period correct paint finish since DuPont imploded.

Adjusted the bands, got the original owner back in the drivers seat, and went to the Daytona Turkey Run !

Great holiday weekend for a car show. Thousands of vehicles, but only a couple of T’s this this year.

Removed this

Thanks. But it does have a Ford R3 generator in it.

Ya right !

: Day 0

: Day 4883

And maybe another 150 +/- to finish the wrecker and tilt-bed. (Maybe I should shoot for 120, and make it an even 5000.

)

What the hell was I thinking ?!

Damm, need one of those for my Mack - with a 4’ vertical climb in and out every time

http://www.cimorelli.com/mtdl/1914/1914 ... tarter.pdf

However, I doubt you could pull a recoil starter on it - especially from the seat.

(I won’t ever complain about hand cranking a T again.)

I see another race developing.

Now that’s nice.

I have one of those masks made by the guy's wife, VERY nice, but amazingly, I get few comments on it. The odd thing, about a month ago someone showed up at the farmer's market with one on, and my wife didn't stop him to ask about his T interests ( I wasn't there, I would have chased him down!). Tho...

I used vinegar..

: Before cleaning

: After cleaning

After cleaning, blow it out and wipe it down good to clean off any loose gunk, then reclean again to get the best result.

I then clear coated it to try and extend the life.

Guess we need to remake “The Beep Beep Song”

Better jump on that other head right away so you don’t forget how you did it !

Since you’re riding shotgun, send lots of pictures.

Have fun !

When you’re in your 40’s, 50’s, or 60’s, you can easily claim you can wait til next year -

Mr Lee #29 should be the Grand Marshall of the tour - and leading it - celebrated by all !

Thank you for your contributions to the addiction.

Have fun sir !

( the rest of you can wait til next year )

Removed this

Great idea, but .......

Where’s the chair ?

Well after working on this for so long, you really begin to question your sanity of starting on it. (Bought it 13 years ago Monday

)

And now it runs !

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