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Thank You!

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Yes! Thank you!

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Anybody have one?

Thanks,
Michael

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Found! Thanks everyone!

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I thought i had one but i cant find it!

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I still need one. #4 or #5 below

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Thank you. Got a pic?

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I think so. I’ll be at luray va.

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I still need one

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I need 4 fender eye bolts for my 1912 torpedo
Thanks,
Michael

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I still need one!

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Kim Dobbins posted some to my add for fender Irons Mike. Please look at those...

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I still need one.

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Jones in Aiken SC wrote: ↑
Fri Apr 04, 2025 2:03 pm
IMG_1638.jpgFitting top bows on my 1912 Roadster.

Can you do mine next? You've got all that practice!

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Hello,
I need another 1912 front fender iron. Preferably the one with the eyelet or no cutout at all (i.e. I'll drill it myself)
If you have one, please let me know. Thanks!

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Snyders only wants a drawing. Just annotate that it is to be used exactly if you have the original seat spring or do what they ask if you have no pattern. 1” inside the outline of the seat frame. I have done both. One for an Amish seat i bought and one for my 1912 Torpedo Roadster i had the old rust...

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To the top. Anyone?

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I think you pretty much nailed it. Sag.

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Thanks Karl! I have a 1912 Torpedo Roadster!

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I dont know what these are called but if you have them please let me know:

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I think they are steel???? Seems like it. It doesnt look like straps.

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Ooops sorry, wrong year!

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Many of the new axle sleeves are made incorrectly. Two things: 1. There are differences between early and late models. 1/2” vs. 3/4” dimple from edge. Many are just fabricated without exact spec in mind… and the dimple is off. 2. Hole position. There are left/rights . Axles turn opposite the bearing...

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E&J is the one im looking for..

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Yah , but its non-functional…. What good is it? Paper weight….

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who doesn't want one? I wonder if anyone is making them today?

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I need these brackets if you have them:

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I errantly purchased the one piece firewall windshield for my 1912 Torpedo. Unfortunately the body is of earlier design and requires the “equal” halves windshield. Does anyone have just a top? Or, does someone need the unequal rands windshield for their equal? Aka swap? 41.5” x ~14.5” should be the ...

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Looks good Mike. Wish i had all that space to paint!

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What year?

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Can anyone help? One, pair?

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Thanks for your help!
Michael

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Thanks for your assistance,
Michael

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I’ll take it!

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Did you run the ECCT cap test with paper between the points? Did you try continuity test across the cap?

What is the uF value of the cap????

michaelb2296

only when current is applied? There is a short somewhere.
Check out pgs. 22-26 of Tinkerin Tips

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What tests have you done on the coil outside the box?

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Hello Eric,
do you have pictures? What's the difference between 09-10 headlamp forks and 1911-1912 forks?
Thanks,
Michael

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Awesome! Enjoy the holidays!

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Great progress on the body Mike!
It looks like it will sit nicely on that
Chassis!

I love the wide tire design

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I have an early December 1911 engine number so i was trying to find as many parts as i could that would match my Torpedo.

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Borrowed pic

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OPR 09-27 Neoprene Rear Axle Inner Seals/ Pair/modern
Item #: EK-16-53999-1

Unit Price: $2.99
QTY: 2

Ecklers…. You get two for $3

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Oh wait!!!!
That’s too much!!!

1 Iranian rial . THERE!!!!!! All better now!

Bruce, you owe me money after shipping!

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1 penny! LMAO !!!!

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It’s just a tad bit over 4” about 4-1/16”
Need one with good threads.

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Adjust coils… i think but see article above.

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COKER Tire didnt have any model T tires out at Hershey at all.
Sad.

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Anybody have the two hole type?

Thanks,
Michael

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Internet says to try this:

Oil-Resistant Aramid/Buna-N Gasket Material
Made from a blend of aramid fiber and Buna-N rubber, these sheets and discs resist oil, water, and aliphatic hydrocarbons such as ethylene. Cut with a gasket cutter. $1.50 ....

McMaster Carr

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You can get the new modern seals at ecklers for $2.99 a pair!

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Yep, it's a long shot... I know. I will be going to Hershey. I might get lucky. why not try the forum first?

With Best, Michael

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I keep hearing about someone might do a few in their spare time. I hope that is true! But, if you have one and are willing
to part with it and it is in excellent shape, do let me know...

Thanks,
Michael

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Ok. So here is my preference if you have some: 1. 2 Black smooth 30x3.5 (rear) tires to match the 2 smooth fronts I already have. I am also looking for , in addition too ! : 2. 2 White 30x3's and 2 White 30x3.5's (front/rear set). and, as a last resort: 3. blockley (yep, I'll do it! Don't make me pu...

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I know I can buy the 1911 brass ones, and I did. But, I would rather have the 1912 knob (brass plated steel)
if someone has one lying around. It's cone shaped... skinny, not like the bulbous 1911 one they sell at the vendors.
I'll post a pic soon.

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Pics sent. If you need closeups of anything, let me know…

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I just had mine redone by John in Cali. but i do need top bows for my 12

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I'll take 3,6,7, and the brass oil cap.

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I have a late December 1911 engine block that i can show pictures of but
I’m not sure thats what you want. Mine is a 1912 model year block. No threads on I/O ports only on the freeze plugs as others have stated.

But i have lots of pictures!

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Allan, I'm sorry that happened to your son. I do like the yard art! Off the top of my head, I see about 21 model T parts there: 1. spindle (shoulders) 2. spindle bushing 3. castle nut (hips) 4. hyatt bearing (thighs biceps) 5. hyatt bearing ends (knees) 6. connecting rod (hammer handle) 7. pull rod ...

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If you take it to a semi truck spring repair center they will fix it for free, probably…. Done.

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Gray, green, blue, red, and black! Whatever you want$$

And “rust” color

But, absolutely NO white tires! You can have any color you want as long as it’s “gray!”

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The sad part about it is that everybody is doing it now Steve.
My Toyota Tundra 1794 Ed. Gets 21mpg on real gas. 630 miles for a 30 gallon tank! At most gas stations in NC i only get about 496 miles on the fuel here. They water it down with ethanol and benzene!

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Mike Wow, lack of foresight almost ruined your post. God bless his heart…. To answer your post: I’ve been working on a rear clamshell differential that would NOT have benefitted anyone if i hadnt restored it. It was a total loss on the drivers side…. But, i had different plans for it! As you know, t...

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Wait until spring…. Fingers xx’d. they’ll come down. $2400…. Smh…. Sad.

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Pages 355 - 367 of Bruces book is a great place to start.

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Is there a reason why people haven't put these 2511AS on the inside of the pumpkin facing out behind the sleeves to keep the oil just in the pumpkin?

I haven't tried this yet... just asking questions before I get there.

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I’ve been there and done that! IMG_0056.jpeg I’ve sent everything out to be powder coated while i Rebuild the rear differential. Painted a rust proof coating on all my fenders. Painted the Frame black. Had a new 4140 steel ring machined for the flange and new bushings installed. Put together a new e...

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I’ll take one set. Thanks!

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Dave, I'm going to give it awhirl... with an I-timer.

Norm, I'm keeping them... just in case!

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After reading how people replied to my post I went and measured the new bearings that they suggest from the parts dealers. What I found was actually shocking. Both measured 0.124 I guess I'm the sucker for buying the new stuff? The extra 0.08 would definitely let it clear the housing and keep it cen...

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Hello, I am in the process of rebuilding my rear differential which I decided to move to a 3to1 gear ratio. I placed one half of the differential case, plus two thick washers and 1 modern bearing on the drivers side and turned it to see how it did without ring gear shims. It is rubbing. Not by much....

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Still looking

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Marshall's Locksmith
4205 Poole Rd.
Raleigh, NC 27610

will cut you a new key for a globe toolbox without an original. The price was $68 , 3 keys. Each key was $8 each. $44 for 44 minutes worth of debug. Definitely worth it!

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Thanks for the heads up.

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Rear Axle sleeve puller. My mistake for not being clear.

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Not looking for modern junk. A real rear axle sleeve puller
Please. Thank you!
Michael

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The hole size according to others is 1-3/4'' . Thanks for your assistance...

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In my zeal to replace the rotten steel on my 1912 torpedo i forgot to measure the hole under the tank. Is it a 3.5” hole or 4” hole in the rear deck? Can someone measure theirs for me? Also, What were the screw holes for? Im thinking someone made a blocking plate and put a truck bed on it at one poi...

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Nope! New babbit. Not turning… super tight but does fit around the journal

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How do i sand .0025 off each end? Ford used a big damn file on the caps!

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How much clearance should there be between the rod cap and the crankshaft lobe? Skat crank has tight tolerances!!! Old cranks dont have this issue… lots of slop between journal lobes.

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Wayne Erickson
Gilbert Metal Products
(626) 448-3251

Does excellent work.

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Looking through a post from 2010, i saw this key.
Does anyone know the yale number for it? Or be willing to go and get one made for me?

Thanks,
Michael

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Ok…. Now I’M frustrated! So which way do i go? Is there more to this story? Am i going with too much clearance at .004? I feel a revision of my table coming on….. lol. No offense to anyone else, but I'm going with what the machine shop said. It's a no brainer.... get your engine cleaned, radiator cl...

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So you’re saying the piston can come from the manufacturer STD as 3.748 (-.002 ) and that the bore should be 3.752 (.004) or 3.753 (.005) or 3.754 (.006) …. Right? Table above has been updated!!!!! Again, I think it's preference for .004 vs. .005 vs. .006 so..... Maybe a better question is, "Has any...

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Its just how people see things Jerry… it doesnt. It’s their opinion or statement in this post or another. So your recommendation is “happy medium.” I assume most will be in that category. Whats really important here is that people understand “clearance” which i believe is bore size minus max piston ...

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In order for others to be able to go to a modern machine shop and ask for their engine to be bored out to proper specs, I have made a table that I HOPE brings together everybody's thoughts on what the proper CLEARANCE should be for a model T engine. Can someone please look at the table and comment o...

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Flat on top! Maybe a Globe Toolbox ? with Yale lock! Do you know the key #????
I’m missing my key! But i know its a flat yale key.
It’s out being sandblasted as i post a reply!

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john boorinakis 530-885-4956 if you're in a pinch he can do the sockets. he will not repair the hardware though... so, you probably need to weld and repair that before you send him the sockets to be restored. He's 3X what he used to be... It cost me $1200 for 1912 sockets. In 2010 it was $450.

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I’ll take them Mark!

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Where do you find the round (cold rivet) headed bolts to screw the torque tube onto the clamshell housing? I see Round hex drive bolts but not the others. I guess i could fill the hole with bondo to look round afterwards. There are other issues with the backing plate needing a repair where the paddl...

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Hello, I have two issues that i ran into after purchasing this 1912 clamshell at Luray, Va. 1. Small crack across rivet hole on the pumpkin not on the torque tube. 2. Brake flange at other end is at .98” depth instead of .8125” Here are some pics: IMG_1074.jpeg IMG_1076.jpeg After looking at everyon...

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I’ll take it melba!
Thanks,
Michael

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Im going to Luray. I have a rear 1917 tapered leaf spring.

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It would be nice to find one in good shape!

Michael

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