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by jiminbartow
Thu Jul 17, 2025 10:12 am
Forum: OT - Off topic
Topic: Knee replacement surgery
Replies: 19
Views: 508

Re: Knee replacement surgery

Thank you Norm. I would guess that your sister had her surgery in about 1985. I was not aware that knee replacement surgery went back 40 years, or that the knees lasted so long. Most sources say that the replacement knees have a life of 20 years. Hopefully, the technology has advanced substantially ...
by jiminbartow
Thu Jul 17, 2025 10:03 am
Forum: OT - Off topic
Topic: Knee replacement surgery. OT forum.
Replies: 6
Views: 392

Re: Knee replacement surgery. OT forum.

Thank you. Very helpful. I asked my surgeon’s nurse yesterday about the Laproscopy robotic surgery but the does not do that. Also the implanted anesthesia. She was unaware of what that is. She asked if you meant to say implanted antibiotic.
by jiminbartow
Tue Jul 15, 2025 8:42 am
Forum: OT - Off topic
Topic: Knee replacement surgery. OT forum.
Replies: 6
Views: 392

Re: Knee replacement surgery. OT forum.

Bump to the top
by jiminbartow
Mon Jul 14, 2025 8:15 pm
Forum: OT - Off topic
Topic: Knee replacement surgery
Replies: 19
Views: 508

Re: Knee replacement surgery

At first, I arranged to have the surgery done through the VA in Tampa, which is over an hour away from my home. My Primary physician at the VA said the distance alone could qualify me to seek a closer surgeon through the “VA Community Care Program”. The VA surgeon could not schedule me until Decembe...
by jiminbartow
Sun Jul 13, 2025 10:57 pm
Forum: OT - Off topic
Topic: Knee replacement surgery
Replies: 19
Views: 508

Re: Knee replacement surgery

Thank you. I should have mentioned that I am 71. Having been in the Marines and having been instilled with Marine Corps. discipline I have worked out all my life so I have a tendency to push myself hard, no matter how painful it is, plus, my wife is a very good nurse (though not an actual nurse) and...
by jiminbartow
Sun Jul 13, 2025 10:15 pm
Forum: OT - Off topic
Topic: Knee replacement surgery. OT forum.
Replies: 6
Views: 392

Knee replacement surgery. OT forum.

I am having knee replacement surgery on July 25. Anyone who has undergone this procedure, please read my questions on the OT forum. Thank you. Jim Patrick
by jiminbartow
Sun Jul 13, 2025 10:12 pm
Forum: OT - Off topic
Topic: Knee replacement surgery
Replies: 19
Views: 508

Knee replacement surgery

Having spent 4 years in the Marines from 1972 to 1977 and running 3 miles a day, it destroyed my knees. It has been 48 years since my discharge from the Marines and I have waited as long as I can. I am almost a cripple and it has finally come to the point where I need to get knee replacement surgery...
by jiminbartow
Sat Jul 12, 2025 11:06 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: What is a U channei
Replies: 3
Views: 382

Re: What is a U channei

Steel descriptions are basically the cross section shape of the steel being described. An i - beam has the cross section of a capital i or an H. Angle iron has the 90 degree cross section of an L. Flat bar is flat. Square bar is a square bar. Round bar is a round bar. U-channel has the cross section...
by jiminbartow
Fri Jul 11, 2025 10:17 am
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Henry, we have a problem!
Replies: 20
Views: 797

Re: Henry, we have a problem!

I would find a steel pipe with the correct diameter then heat and straighten the saddle, insert the pipe and heat the saddle and fold the ends up and around the pipe. Since it is of no use the way it is, nothing ventured, nothing gained. If you are unsure if you are able to do it, I’m sure a local f...
by jiminbartow
Mon Jul 07, 2025 11:53 am
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Painting springs
Replies: 18
Views: 847

Re: Painting springs

The graphite/enamel/mineral spirits mix does harden and provides great slickness between the leafs. After applying, assemble the leafs together and tighten, then clean off any mix on the outside edges, tops and bottoms of the assembled springs with mineral spirits and paint with a gloss black paint ...
by jiminbartow
Fri Jul 04, 2025 11:07 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: The Curse of the Split Rim
Replies: 32
Views: 3600

Re: The Curse of the Split Rim

Here is my Hercules split rim tire tool. I used it to change all four of my 52 year old, rock hard Universal tires. The more you do, the easier it gets. Notice where the split is in Cut No. 4. Just follow the instructions. Use talcum powder. Good luck. IMG_6854.png IMG_6853.jpeg IMG_6849.jpeg IMG_68...
by jiminbartow
Fri Jul 04, 2025 9:20 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Painting springs
Replies: 18
Views: 847

Re: Painting springs

Maybe this will help get around your hazmat problem. Here is Ford’s original slip paint formula. I mixed some in 2002 and painted my leaf springs with it. It worked/works.
See: www.mtfca.com/discus/messages/29/19078.html
by jiminbartow
Tue Jul 01, 2025 11:20 am
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Mike Peterson in minnesota
Replies: 5
Views: 786

Re: Mike Peterson in minnesota

I too used to buy a lot of original parts from him, years ago for my 1926 coupe. I contacted him a year or so ago about buying a 1926 rear window shade roll I needed for a friend’s 1926 Fordor. He said he no longer parts out Model T’s but still had a few parts and he would check and see if he had on...
by jiminbartow
Sun Jun 22, 2025 5:54 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: 1926 Tudor progress and questions
Replies: 6
Views: 651

Re: 1926 Tudor progress and questions

I suggest you determine the diameter and length of bolt, nut, washer and lock washer you need for each hole and purchase the fasteners from a hardware store so you can start putting it all together. If any of the holes are countersunk, purchase countersunk bolts for those locations. Any bolts that h...
by jiminbartow
Fri Jun 20, 2025 11:34 am
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Spokes - need collective wisdom
Replies: 17
Views: 1469

Re: Spokes - need collective wisdom

Older members who attended high school shop classes in the 1960’s and 70’s will remember a 2 part powdered Marine wood glue called Resorcinol that was completely waterproof and used to glue waterproof plywood, boat construction and other projects such as salad bowls and cutting boards. It was the st...
by jiminbartow
Fri Jun 20, 2025 10:35 am
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Hood Support Rod Moving
Replies: 11
Views: 900

Re: Hood Support Rod Moving

No. Your support rod is too short. Should have about 1/2” on each end.
by jiminbartow
Wed Jun 18, 2025 9:58 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Spokes - need collective wisdom
Replies: 17
Views: 1469

Re: Spokes - need collective wisdom

Sorry. I must disagree. Wood glue will not hold if the gap is not totally closed. If the gap is even slightly open the glue will fail as the glue is very weak if not adhering to something other than itself. The glue will not attain full strength unless the two sides of the crack are totally closed a...
by jiminbartow
Wed Jun 18, 2025 9:21 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Spokes - need collective wisdom
Replies: 17
Views: 1469

Re: Spokes - need collective wisdom

I think “Titebond Ultimate III” exterior yellow wood glue would be better than epoxy and wooden screw clamps are the only clamp that could apply enough pressure to close the crack completely. To get the glue deep into the crack, press it in with your finger tip and keep putting it in. You can use a ...
by jiminbartow
Tue Jun 17, 2025 9:01 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Can't charge magnets
Replies: 11
Views: 1496

Re: Can't charge magnets

I charged my magnets in 2010 and they are still going strong. I documented my success. Check out: www.mtfca.com/discus/messages/118802/159978.html.
by jiminbartow
Fri Jun 13, 2025 10:51 am
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Original Upholstery ?
Replies: 12
Views: 5732

Re: Original Upholstery ?

Reinforced seat covers to protect the upholstery. Maybe Classtique can make you some out of the proper material.
by jiminbartow
Tue Jun 10, 2025 9:09 am
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Drying spokes
Replies: 15
Views: 1430

Re: Drying spokes

Best to soak the spokes in boiled Linseed oil. You can make 2 long trays using a 3’piece of 4” PVC with 2 end caps. Cut in half longways load with the spokes and pour the linseed oil over the spokes with several gallons of boiled linseed oil and leave them to soak. Since the spokes float, you may wa...
by jiminbartow
Mon Jun 09, 2025 11:22 am
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Drying spokes
Replies: 15
Views: 1430

Re: Drying spokes

Boiled or unboiled?
by jiminbartow
Sun Jun 08, 2025 11:47 am
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: New Model T owner checking in.
Replies: 13
Views: 1462

Re: New Model T owner checking in.

In the 1910’s and 1920’s alot of folks explored the rugged national parks in their Model T’s before there were roads. Many of the current roads and trails were blazed by Model T’s over 100 years ago. There are a lot of pictures online of these Model T’s doing just that at Yellowstone. It would be in...
by jiminbartow
Sat Jun 07, 2025 11:18 am
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Carburetor Recommendations
Replies: 10
Views: 1435

Re: Carburetor Recommendations

I love the original Holley NH that came with my 1926 coupe. Very simple, easy to work on, adjust and rebuild and my T runs great. The only time it did not run great was when I was experimenting with different timer, but now that I am back to using the original roller timer, it runs great again. If i...
by jiminbartow
Wed Jun 04, 2025 3:31 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Fan hub leaking oil
Replies: 11
Views: 1277

Re: Fan hub leaking oil

The convex shaped hub is designed to keep the belt centered on top of the hump of the hub. If the belt is riding toward the front of the hub, the front bushing is probably worn, causing the hub to tilt down. The oil you use needs to be thin enough to flow from the reservoir into the center hole in t...
by jiminbartow
Sun Jun 01, 2025 9:36 am
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: original 1909 sales booklet
Replies: 3
Views: 871

Re: original 1909 sales booklet

You can remove that old tape with Naptha (aka lighter fluid) without damaging, or discoloring the paper. Put on enough to get under the tape and let it do its’ work. No need to rub. After short time the tape will easily come off. Don’t hurry it or try to remove prematurely. May require several appli...
by jiminbartow
Thu May 29, 2025 9:30 am
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Tire Ruined!
Replies: 13
Views: 1787

Re: Tire Ruined!

May I ask why such large chunks were dug out of the tire. Would not a drill bit been have been a lot neater and performed the same function?
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by jiminbartow
Wed May 28, 2025 9:47 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: What tool do I need?
Replies: 18
Views: 2060

Re: What tool do I need?

They have counter sunk washers in packets of 6 at Lowe’s. Most likely at Home Depot too. I think that would be the best way to go.
by jiminbartow
Wed May 28, 2025 9:36 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Tire Ruined!
Replies: 13
Views: 1787

Re: Tire Ruined!

I agree with the consensus that it is not ruined. Once mounted, I think you will be pleasantly surprised that it will work just fine. Good luck.
by jiminbartow
Wed May 28, 2025 8:46 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: 1926/7 Coupe door latch Question
Replies: 11
Views: 1627

Re: 1926/7 Coupe door latch Question

Congratulations! You still might be able to replace the broken parts with a latch purchased on eBay.
by jiminbartow
Wed May 28, 2025 2:13 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: 1926/7 Coupe door latch Question
Replies: 11
Views: 1627

Re: 1926/7 Coupe door latch Question

I have done this before for certain assemblies that I forgot how to reassemble… Go to eBay and search “Model T door latch” in quotations. You might be able to find one cheaply that will help you reassemble yours. Listing a year will yield 0 results since most people do not know the year of their par...
by jiminbartow
Wed May 21, 2025 4:35 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: New spokes not fitting so well
Replies: 33
Views: 3363

Re: New spokes not fitting so well

It is common to have to take it apart and do it again several times. Each time you learn a little more until the last time when you get it right. Don’t Settle for less than perfect.
by jiminbartow
Wed Apr 30, 2025 3:04 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Fan Hub Oil
Replies: 19
Views: 2436

Re: Fan Hub Oil

You should get an order together to allow you to purchase the felt washer. It is uniquely suited for the purpose of holding in the oil in, while applying pressure to the pulley to keep it tight and lubricating the face of the rear bushing with the oil retained within the felt washer. I don’t thing t...
by jiminbartow
Wed Apr 30, 2025 11:46 am
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Fan Hub Oil
Replies: 19
Views: 2436

Re: Fan Hub Oil

Fan shaft felt washer. Item 3983 at Lang’s. .85.
by jiminbartow
Tue Apr 29, 2025 10:19 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Fan Hub Oil
Replies: 19
Views: 2436

Re: Fan Hub Oil

30w oil. It needs to be thin enough to make its’ way from the reservoir through the center of the shaft to the hole in the center and out of the shaft into the space between the bushings so it can lubricate the front and rear bushings. Grease or 600w oil is too thick and will only block the lubricat...
by jiminbartow
Fri Apr 25, 2025 7:51 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Lunchtime
Replies: 10
Views: 2298

Re: Lunchtime

They didn’t take very good care of their campaign covers. Ideally, if properly cared for, they should resemble today’s drill instructor covers. Cover is military jargon for hat. If a Marine allowed his cover to look like that, he’d pull KP for a month, or worse, demoted. Semper Fi. IMG_9292.jpeg
by jiminbartow
Fri Apr 25, 2025 10:17 am
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Lunchtime
Replies: 10
Views: 2298

Re: Lunchtime

May be giving a lesson on how the internal combustion engine operates to a bunch of wannabe mechanics.

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by jiminbartow
Thu Apr 24, 2025 10:42 am
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Right off the showroom floor.
Replies: 13
Views: 2801

Re: Right off the showroom floor.

The T in picture 1 is beautiful. Perfect. What year is it? I have never seen such a shiny paint job done in that era. If anyone needs a reference on how to pinstripe their brass era T, this is the pictures to use. Picture must have been taken the first day of ownership by the proud first owner. I wo...
by jiminbartow
Tue Apr 22, 2025 8:47 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: model T ebay
Replies: 8
Views: 2065

Re: model T ebay

Do you put Model T in quotes “ “, or in brackets ( )? Both were mentioned. I would think that listing Model T Ford… would omit a lot of non-Model T things such as Tesla.
by jiminbartow
Sat Apr 19, 2025 10:19 am
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: I’m running the Best timer no disputing this
Replies: 15
Views: 4229

Re: I’m running the Best timer no disputing this

Most manufacturers and business owners are like my Dad. They trust no one to take over. They think they will live forever and think that there is nobody that can possibly do it as good as them, so they never get around to the legal work necessary to pass it on or even reveal their methods of operati...
by jiminbartow
Thu Apr 17, 2025 2:43 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Leak Proofing a T engine and Transmission
Replies: 23
Views: 4850

Re: Leak Proofing a T engine and Transmission

Even though the starter, generator, oil pan/block and access panels have gaskets, anywhere the bolt threads enter the crankcase or are exposed to oil, the bolts can still leak over time around the bolt heads by the oil seeping out through the threads. It is always a good idea to clean the threads of...
by jiminbartow
Wed Apr 16, 2025 10:02 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Long road ahead.
Replies: 11
Views: 4265

Re: Long road ahead.

What kind of steering wheel is that? It looks like a Model T steering wheel that seems to be upside down and swung up to allow space for the driver to get out. Is it a sort of Fat man steering wheel?

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by jiminbartow
Wed Apr 16, 2025 1:41 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: I thought we could make it.
Replies: 14
Views: 4174

Re: I thought we could make it.

That picture appeared on the forum on January 31, 2009 with the story. There was a play set in the 1910’s and the call went out for anyone having a period car they could use for the street scenes for the duration of the play. One of our members, Steven Augustinovich, answered the call and delivered ...
by jiminbartow
Wed Apr 16, 2025 11:16 am
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: I thought we could make it.
Replies: 14
Views: 4174

Re: I thought we could make it.

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by jiminbartow
Sun Apr 13, 2025 9:22 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: 1926-‘27 closed car rear shade roll assembly
Replies: 0
Views: 2354

1926-‘27 closed car rear shade roll assembly

I am in need of two (2) rear shade roll assemblies for a 1926-‘27 closed car. That is the hollow metal tube that the shade attaches to and the (2) rounded end pieces that connect it to the wall of the interior. Does anyone have these that I could purchase? I need two sets. Cloth shade is not necessa...
by jiminbartow
Fri Mar 28, 2025 1:17 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Mystery Tool T38
Replies: 13
Views: 2986

Re: Mystery Tool T38

Glad to help John. I spent a lot of time in a deuce and a half troop transport during my 4 years as a Marine. Any military man who has ever ridden in the back of one can never forget the smell of the hot damp canvas cover. The air intake coming out of the side of the engine compartment allows the tr...
by jiminbartow
Thu Mar 27, 2025 7:41 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Mystery Tool T38
Replies: 13
Views: 2986

Re: Mystery Tool T38

Deuce and a half is how a 2 1/2 ton cargo truck is referred to in the military.

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by jiminbartow
Sun Mar 23, 2025 10:29 am
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Almost 100
Replies: 5
Views: 1200

Re: Almost 100

Though I did not have the foresight to take any pictures when I first got it, or during restoration, I found the below picture online and my T looked exactly like this on the day I bought it only a little worse. IMG_2204.jpeg Even though it was in bad shape it was complete. Deep rust, no paint excep...
by jiminbartow
Sat Mar 22, 2025 7:45 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Mystery Tool T38
Replies: 13
Views: 2986

Re: Mystery Tool T38

Looks like some sort of bushing removal tool. After the tool is secured to the bushing housing, the center screw is tightened, pushing the bushing out.
by jiminbartow
Sat Mar 22, 2025 11:07 am
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Almost 100
Replies: 5
Views: 1200

Almost 100

This month, my 1926 Coupe, which I have had since 1970 will be 99 years old. Pretty soon there will not be any Model T’s under a century old. My Dad was born in 1926 and died in 2017 at 91 a very old man. He always enjoyed the fact I had a car that was made in the same year he was born. He always sa...
by jiminbartow
Sat Mar 15, 2025 12:23 am
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Impromptu Polish Test
Replies: 15
Views: 2202

Re: Impromptu Polish Test

In the Marines, for a few extra dollars, we could buy anodized brass buckles, brass tie clasp and brass uniform buttons. Like Baldwin door knobs, the brightwork was very brightly polished and never needed to be polished. I wonder how difficult and expensive it would be to get Model T brass work anod...
by jiminbartow
Fri Mar 14, 2025 11:56 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Loose wheels.
Replies: 15
Views: 2179

Re: Loose wheels.

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by jiminbartow
Fri Mar 14, 2025 11:08 am
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Loose wheels.
Replies: 15
Views: 2179

Re: Loose wheels.

If you don’t disassemble the spokes, I assume when you shim 2 spokes at a time with the U shaped shim that slides onto the tenon, you shim opposing spokes (across from eachother), before revolving the wheel 90 degrees to do two more, then two more, then two more, etc. until all are done. Would a dro...
by jiminbartow
Sun Mar 09, 2025 10:12 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Impromptu Polish Test
Replies: 15
Views: 2202

Re: Impromptu Polish Test

When I was in the Marines from 1972-‘77, the only brass polish we were issued was a universal metal polish called “Dura-Glit”. You know how Marines are about their brass, so it was the best! It was a can of cotton wadding saturated with clear chemical metal polish. You would pull off a piece of the ...
by jiminbartow
Fri Mar 07, 2025 6:07 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: A town called rust.
Replies: 17
Views: 2327

Re: A town called rust.

For comparison purposes. Looked a lot better a hundred years ago before all the modern “improvements”:

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by jiminbartow
Fri Mar 07, 2025 1:19 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: A town called rust.
Replies: 17
Views: 2327

Re: A town called rust.

Beautiful gloss paint job. No pinstriping? Must be brand new…1915?

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by jiminbartow
Wed Mar 05, 2025 6:41 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Huge auction comming BOBS Antique Auto Parts
Replies: 15
Views: 3165

Re: Huge auction comming BOBS Antique Auto Parts

Is there a link directing interested parties to a showroom featuring the items that are for sale so we can see them beforehand?? Jim Patrick
by jiminbartow
Sun Mar 02, 2025 10:21 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: APCO style radius rod spring loaded cap with unusual marking
Replies: 2
Views: 468

Re: APCO style radius rod spring loaded cap with unusual marking

Thousands of years before the swastika was appropriated by the Nazi’s, it was a very positive religious symbol and a symbol of good will. Unfortunately, thanks to the Nazi’s, it will forever be associated with evil and one of the darkest chapters in human history.
by jiminbartow
Fri Feb 28, 2025 9:36 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: A gasoline question!
Replies: 33
Views: 3288

Re: A gasoline question!

Ethanol free gas lasts much longer than ethanol gas. To locate ethanol free gas in your area. Www.pure-gas.org.
by jiminbartow
Mon Feb 24, 2025 8:50 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: It’s alive!!!
Replies: 6
Views: 1332

Re: It’s alive!!!

Longest coffee break ever…
by jiminbartow
Mon Feb 17, 2025 10:32 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Thin wrenches
Replies: 8
Views: 1254

Re: Thin wrenches

Go to Www.McMaster.com and search tappet wrenches.
by jiminbartow
Sat Feb 08, 2025 7:34 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Shasta Eight Day Dash Clock
Replies: 3
Views: 1071

Re: Shasta Eight Day Dash Clock

Get some special watch oil (you can get it from eBay) and oil the gears, the spring and balance wheel. Insert the key and gently turn it in the opposite direction than the winding direction. While applying gentle pressure to the key, flick the balance wheel to see if it will start and keep going on ...
by jiminbartow
Thu Feb 06, 2025 11:13 am
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Glass concave mirror, would it work?
Replies: 16
Views: 4094

Re: Glass concave mirror, would it work?

The less curvature, the further away the focal point is. The more curvature, the closer the focal point is to the light source. I would imagine you would prefer for the focal length to reach further into the night.
by jiminbartow
Wed Feb 05, 2025 11:40 am
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Kick back.
Replies: 12
Views: 5725

Re: Kick back.

Interesting photos, but sort of sad to think that all the young people you see in the photos have long since lived their lives and are dead and gone. Too bad there is no way to follow up on what happened to them since then and how their lives turned out. A lot of historical events have happened sinc...
by jiminbartow
Fri Jan 24, 2025 9:49 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Cooks who speed.
Replies: 11
Views: 7505

Re: Cooks who speed.

Where is the steering wheel? Space is tight! Does this steer with a lever?

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by jiminbartow
Fri Jan 24, 2025 9:12 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Cooks who speed.
Replies: 11
Views: 7505

Re: Cooks who speed.

Why would the rear driver’s side wheel be missing its’ tire?

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by jiminbartow
Mon Jan 20, 2025 10:30 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: driving questions
Replies: 24
Views: 7616

Re: driving questions

Here is an old Model T era chart, that, for the most part, gives a general understanding of the lever settings for driving the Model T. Some say it is not accurate, but it has helped me.

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by jiminbartow
Sat Jan 18, 2025 7:22 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Stan Howe.
Replies: 17
Views: 7628

Stan Howe.

When Stan Howe passed away several years ago, he had a lot of carburetors in various states of repair with, I heard, parts all over his shop. Was everyone who had carburetors in his shop for repairs at the time of his passing, able to retrieve their carburetors? I understand he had a lot of rare car...
by jiminbartow
Tue Jan 14, 2025 9:18 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: What is on the end of the muffler?
Replies: 6
Views: 4049

Re: What is on the end of the muffler?

Looking through the exhaust outlet, it looks like the muffler middle shell is out of place. It looks like when the muffler was assembled, the middle shell shifted out of place as the end plate was being tightened. It should be centered on the end flange inside the outer housing. If the middle shell ...
by jiminbartow
Mon Jan 13, 2025 11:05 am
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: JAY LENO CAR COLLECTION
Replies: 19
Views: 7675

Re: JAY LENO CAR COLLECTION

John. That is good to know. The place is 140,000 square feet of floor space and packed full of rare cars. It would be ashame for the, to be destroyed. According to the map there or two fires above and below Burbank. The Palisades fire has to go through Beverly Hill to get to Burbank and there looks ...
by jiminbartow
Sun Jan 12, 2025 9:55 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: JAY LENO CAR COLLECTION
Replies: 19
Views: 7675

Re: JAY LENO CAR COLLECTION

I heard on the news today that the fires are heading in the direction of Burbank, so his collection is not totally out of the woods yet.
by jiminbartow
Fri Jan 10, 2025 2:50 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Trains and "T" s don't mix
Replies: 13
Views: 7594

Re: Trains and "T" s don't mix

That photo of the T on the tracks with the guy standing on the hood looks like it was taken in Southern California where they used to shoot silent movies. Having a camera set up at that location is too much of a coincidence for it not to be intentional. That could be Fatty Arbuckle or another comedi...
by jiminbartow
Thu Jan 09, 2025 9:22 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Trains and "T" s don't mix
Replies: 13
Views: 7594

Re: Trains and "T" s don't mix

A cow catcher would have helped in these situations.

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by jiminbartow
Sun Jan 05, 2025 10:24 am
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: The neighbor kids
Replies: 12
Views: 7472

Re: The neighbor kids

Same guy. Good double exposure on the same glass plate.

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by jiminbartow
Sun Jan 05, 2025 10:19 am
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: The neighbor kids
Replies: 12
Views: 7472

Re: The neighbor kids

An online inflation calculator determined that $1,000.00 1904 dollars would be worth $35,448.65 in 2025 dollars. Wow! No wonder so many Americans could not afford to own an automobile until the Model T came along and even the Model T was very expensive in the early years.

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by jiminbartow
Tue Dec 31, 2024 12:52 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Carter and the Model T
Replies: 21
Views: 7575

Re: Carter and the Model T

John T…Wasn’t that a speech given by “Otter” Stratton in the 1978 movie, Animal House?
by jiminbartow
Mon Dec 30, 2024 9:09 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Carter and the Model T
Replies: 21
Views: 7575

Re: Carter and the Model T

Since this thread has been started, I can say I could not stand Carter when he was President. He may have been a “good” man but good does not necessarily translate into a good and effective Presidency. He was weak and a disaster in every way that was harmful to this country. Until Biden, Carter was ...
by jiminbartow
Sun Dec 29, 2024 10:37 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Gals loaded for bear.
Replies: 24
Views: 7438

Re: Gals loaded for bear.

The two scary guys in picture 11 look like they could be related to Ed Gein.
by jiminbartow
Sat Dec 28, 2024 1:51 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Gals loaded for bear.
Replies: 24
Views: 7438

Re: Gals loaded for bear.

Date on plate looks more like 1913 which may be more in line with the year of the T.
by jiminbartow
Sat Dec 28, 2024 10:31 am
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Gals loaded for bear.
Replies: 24
Views: 7438

Re: Gals loaded for bear.

Looks good. I’ll bet the stripes and front strip on that awning were red. Can anyone read the year on that license plate?
by jiminbartow
Fri Dec 27, 2024 5:00 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Gals loaded for bear.
Replies: 24
Views: 7438

Re: Gals loaded for bear.

How tall do you guesstimate daddy long legs here is? When driving, his knees must get in the way of his chin.

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by jiminbartow
Fri Dec 27, 2024 4:40 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Gals loaded for bear.
Replies: 24
Views: 7438

Re: Gals loaded for bear.

Is there a reason they have such larger than normal tires on the front and standard sized tires on the rear? I wonder what the occasion or goal was. More than a weekend camping trip. I could be wrong, but the driver looks like a man with three women in the back seat. Interesting trip. IMG_9141.jpeg
by jiminbartow
Thu Dec 19, 2024 1:26 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: An old Model R
Replies: 23
Views: 6938

Re: An old Model R

Does the fact that it is a LHD have any bearing? I thought that the RHD was established long before this.
by jiminbartow
Thu Dec 19, 2024 11:48 am
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Would you pay that for this?
Replies: 22
Views: 6311

Re: Would you pay that for this?

That is a nice T and I think it is a good value for that price. We will never be able to get fair prices for our Model T’s until we stop undervaluing our T’s, considering the amount we pay for parts and the years of labor it takes for us to restore one. The price scale we use to value our T’s is bas...
by jiminbartow
Wed Dec 18, 2024 11:41 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Ideas on successful transport plan
Replies: 25
Views: 4985

Re: Ideas on successful transport plan

Over 20 years ago, I hauled my 1926 Model T coupe over 1,225 miles from York, Maine to my home in Bartow, Florida using a rented U-Haul open car hauling trailer. I had my own 12v battery operated winch which I used to pull my T onto the trailer, but if you don’t have one, see if U-Haul has winches y...
by jiminbartow
Wed Dec 18, 2024 9:15 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Did I run over your foot?
Replies: 19
Views: 6887

Re: Did I run over your foot?

Looks a little like “Lothar”, the heavy in the 1991 movie “Rocketeer”. At the end of the Rocketeer just before the credits, Bruce McCalley can be seen driving his Model T into the last scene and parking it near the Gee Bee Model R racing plane. Excellent movie that the whole family can watch. IMG_91...
by jiminbartow
Wed Dec 18, 2024 2:51 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Did I run over your foot?
Replies: 19
Views: 6887

Re: Did I run over your foot?

Gettin’ ready to go out lookin’ fer Wemin. I hope the hitch holds…
(Safety in numbers)

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by jiminbartow
Wed Dec 18, 2024 12:55 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Did I run over your foot?
Replies: 19
Views: 6887

Re: Did I run over your foot?

I’ll bet she was a back seat driver…
by jiminbartow
Wed Dec 18, 2024 11:34 am
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Did I run over your foot?
Replies: 19
Views: 6887

Re: Did I run over your foot?

Did he turn the steering wheel upside down trying to disguise the fact that it is a Model T?

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by jiminbartow
Mon Dec 09, 2024 9:14 am
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: 1926 COUPE BUMPERS - FRONT AND BACK BRACKET PICTURES
Replies: 35
Views: 8493

Re: 1926 COUPE BUMPERS - FRONT AND BACK BRACKET PICTURES

These show the rear 1926 bumper connections.

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by jiminbartow
Sun Dec 08, 2024 2:55 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: For the those that love time capsule finds
Replies: 9
Views: 3369

Re: For the those that love time capsule finds

A good lesson to be learned here. Don’t collect so much junk that you are unable to work in your shop or even find anything you are looking for. That is probably why it was abandoned. Whoever collected all the stuff did not do restorers any favors by not labeling anything as to what it is or what it...
by jiminbartow
Fri Dec 06, 2024 10:53 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: 2025 Model T - built by Ford
Replies: 25
Views: 25113

Re: 2025 Model T - built by Ford

BS. You couldn’t pay me to own that and it is an insult to call it a Model T. What are they thinking. It is not remotely similar to the Model T so why are they trying to compare it to one. If they want to designate a letter for it, they should call it the Model Z.
by jiminbartow
Fri Dec 06, 2024 12:04 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: My last parade
Replies: 21
Views: 4974

Re: My last parade

Have you considered doing your own spokes. The only cost is the cost of the spokes. I did my front right wheel 14 years ago and it was actually fun using the Regan Spoke jig. The first wheel will be the most difficult, but once you gain experience, it becomes much easier on the following wheels. Jim...
by jiminbartow
Fri Dec 06, 2024 10:18 am
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: My last parade
Replies: 21
Views: 4974

Re: My last parade

Good! If the wheels are really bad, try to avoid very sharp turns,fast sudden turns, or potholes. The sideway force could be too much for them. Enjoy.
by jiminbartow
Sun Dec 01, 2024 1:20 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Wooden bands.
Replies: 11
Views: 1972

Re: Wooden bands.

Not yet Robert. We are having some beautiful weather here right now and I am taking advantage of it to work on my house: repair the rotten woodwork, repair and treat the rusted areas of the roof with Ospho and coat the roof with a rubberized coating and paint my house. I am renting a 60’ high lift f...
by jiminbartow
Thu Nov 28, 2024 12:51 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Wooden bands.
Replies: 11
Views: 1972

Re: Wooden bands.

Yes. I plan on changing all the fluids including the Freon in the radiator and rebuilding the carburetor. Good idea about pouring the new oil over the bands. I’ll hold off turning it over so as not to contaminate the bands with the old oil. I also plan to jack up the rear end and running it to lubri...
by jiminbartow
Thu Nov 28, 2024 11:53 am
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Wooden bands.
Replies: 11
Views: 1972

Wooden bands.

I have wooden bands. I have not driven my T in a couple of years and am getting it ready to drive. I’m sure the bands are pretty dry. Does one have to allow the car to sit and idle while the bands saturate themselves with oil before driving? How long would it take for the car to be running in idle b...
by jiminbartow
Thu Nov 28, 2024 11:19 am
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Wishing All a Happy Thanksgiving
Replies: 11
Views: 2000

Re: Wishing All a Happy Thanksgiving

Happy Thanksgiving to all. At 71, I’m thankful for my health and hopeful for another year of it. Jim Patrick
by jiminbartow
Sun Nov 24, 2024 8:57 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Need a lift?
Replies: 18
Views: 4847

Re: Need a lift?

Based on their leering expressions and body language, these guys think they are going to get lucky. The women’s expressions tell of a wholly different outcome…

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by jiminbartow
Tue Nov 19, 2024 12:28 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Newly Purchased 15 Touring…new to hobby
Replies: 51
Views: 10272

Re: Newly Purchased 15 Touring…new to hobby

There are no shortcuts to learning about the Model T. The first thing you need to do is order the necessary reference books that will help walk you through and troubleshoot most problems you might encounter, including the proper wiring. Fifty four years ago, in 1970, when I was 16, I bought my 1926 ...