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by Roverdriver
Sat Sep 24, 2022 2:46 am
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: A few from here, a few from there.
Replies: 16
Views: 1839

Re: A few from here, a few from there.

The 7th picture looks like the car that climbed Ben Nevis in the U.K.
by Roverdriver
Mon Jun 20, 2022 5:53 am
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Old Shorpy Photo- T
Replies: 0
Views: 790

Old Shorpy Photo- T

by Roverdriver
Mon May 09, 2022 2:43 am
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Spark gap?
Replies: 11
Views: 1536

Re: Spark gap?

Back in the day, if you had no feeler gauge (and few people did have one), the thickness of a hacksaw blade was deemed sufficient. Every workshop had a a broken hacksaw blade!
by Roverdriver
Fri May 06, 2022 4:41 am
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: "What to Carry" revisited
Replies: 21
Views: 2483

Re: "What to Carry" revisited

When I drove extra long distances such as 5,000 miles etc. in my Model A (sorry I haven't had a more recent T) I carried a spare piston, a piston rod, a couple of valves and other spares. I used a trailer that I had built as a camping trailer, so had some space. I had two spare wheels because the tr...
by Roverdriver
Thu Apr 14, 2022 3:13 am
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Work-a-Ford belt drive
Replies: 4
Views: 1313

Re: Work-a-Ford belt drive

On a TT in Oz.

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I have another pic on a car with the unit driving a bench saw, but can't find it at the moment, Dane
by Roverdriver
Sun Feb 20, 2022 4:14 am
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Old Shorpy Photo
Replies: 4
Views: 1099

Old Shorpy Photo

In the latest Shorpy photo, there is a late model T and a Tudor A beside each other, parked in a street. Those cars are nearest to the camera, but lots of more modern machines there as well.
https://www.shorpy.com/node/26482?size= ... al#caption
by Roverdriver
Fri Oct 29, 2021 1:22 am
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Rim terminology
Replies: 13
Views: 1704

Re: Rim terminology

Clincher Rims are designed to fit Beaded Edged Tyres as in Steve's explanation. The Beaded edge and its equivalent rim was designed to hold the tyre securely in place. Very early tyre designs tended to allow the rim to turn inside the tyre and this stopped that happening, provided the tyre was infla...
by Roverdriver
Thu Oct 28, 2021 2:26 am
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Rim terminology
Replies: 13
Views: 1704

Re: Rim terminology

While I read your question about the outer edge of the wheel that carries the tyre, but for other people,
....... please, please, PLEASE don't follow the modern trend of calling a wheel a 'RIM'. A rim is a part of a wheel, not the wheel itself!!!!
by Roverdriver
Fri Oct 22, 2021 1:33 am
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Period correct clothing video-This one has me stumped!
Replies: 9
Views: 1655

Re: Period correct clothing video-This one has me stumped!

It was quite normal around the world for men to dress in what today we would call 'formal attire' for their normal labours. A poor man would be seen in less formal dress, and it was a way for people to distinguish poor from slightly well heeled workers, be they farmers, road builders etc. Don't forg...
by Roverdriver
Sat Oct 09, 2021 4:09 am
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Diesel fuel
Replies: 35
Views: 4302

Re: Diesel fuel

In the mid 1960's I was running a 1930 Model A as everyday transport. Number 4 piston had 23 thou clearance, the others had about 8 to 10 thou. At the time it was the only engine that I could get, so I had to use it. I found that by adding a quart of diesel to every 4 gallons of petrol, the knock wa...
by Roverdriver
Fri Oct 01, 2021 2:46 am
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: OLD PHOTO - Look Ma No Hands!
Replies: 5
Views: 1600

Re: OLD PHOTO - Look Ma No Hands!

In my youth I used such saws. One was for an orchardist where I worked on school holidays. He had a saw bench interestingly built onto a TT chassis, It had a Continental red seal motor driving the bade by belts and a slide to carry the logs to the blade which was simply pushed forwards and backwards...
by Roverdriver
Fri Sep 10, 2021 9:48 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Story of the Wickner Ford Special racer.
Replies: 0
Views: 1111

Story of the Wickner Ford Special racer.

Link to the story by the Australian Broadcasting Commission

https://www.abc.net.au/news/2021-09-11/ ... /100450196
by Roverdriver
Mon Aug 02, 2021 3:45 am
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Down under
Replies: 8
Views: 1769

Re: Down under

Here is a 1910 version.

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by Roverdriver
Mon Aug 02, 2021 3:42 am
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Down under
Replies: 8
Views: 1769

Re: Down under

Here is a similar T from Bourke in New South Wales. I believe that they were local bodies and I have a "factory" photo from 1910.
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by Roverdriver
Tue Apr 27, 2021 2:27 am
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Model T Model kits
Replies: 26
Views: 3958

Re: Model T Model kits

When I operated a hobby shop, I would buy a 20 liter drum of Methyl Ethyl Ketone (M.E.K) and decant it into 200ml bottles for sale to model builders. MEK (not to be confused with MEKP which is carcinogenic) is a powerful solvent that works well on plastic. Hold the two parts to be joined positioned ...
by Roverdriver
Mon Mar 08, 2021 1:03 am
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Floyd Clymer
Replies: 37
Views: 4057

Re: Floyd Clymer

I borrowed a copy of "Henry's Wonderful Model T" from the local library in early 1959. After reading it, I wrote to Mr. Clymer and we corresponded for quite some time. I joined his "Worldwide Old Car club" and subsequently bought a couple more Model T books produced by him. Even though I was still a...
by Roverdriver
Thu Feb 25, 2021 12:52 am
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Old Shorpy Photo
Replies: 3
Views: 1582

Old Shorpy Photo

A couple of non-Fords of 1910 here on Shorpy-
https://www.shorpy.com/node/26089?size= ... al#caption
by Roverdriver
Sat Feb 20, 2021 12:59 am
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Ode to a Model t I have not seen this one before
Replies: 3
Views: 1277

Re: Ode to a Model t I have not seen this one before

That is brilliant! Really liked it.
My Mother (born 1910) had memorised a Ford poem that I wish that I had written down when she was alive. One day I hope that I come across it again.
by Roverdriver
Tue Nov 24, 2020 12:42 am
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Post a photo of your antique Model T License Plate
Replies: 173
Views: 38016

Re: Post a photo of your antique Model T License Plate

https://i.postimg.cc/Twp1z8J4/DSC-3699cr-Adjx38.jpg Mr Rofe was the local Ford Dealer in the New Zealand town of Marton. When car licences (registration) first occurred it was done by the local municipalities- in this case the district of Rangitikei. The town clerk managed to get 'R 1', but Charles...
by Roverdriver
Tue Oct 27, 2020 2:09 am
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: New page: Any misteaks?
Replies: 25
Views: 4040

Re: New page: Any misteaks?

Very well written, Mr. Dauntless. A good straight forward explanation for every T motorist to study.
Well done Steve.
by Roverdriver
Wed Oct 21, 2020 1:44 am
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Old Shorpy Photo
Replies: 1
Views: 1009

Old Shorpy Photo

Another T can be found on Shorpy. This time titled "Time to Wash the Ford" It is in the member's contributions section.
https://www.shorpy.com/node/25932
by Roverdriver
Sun Sep 13, 2020 1:19 am
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Preserved Model T Fire Engine - New Zealand
Replies: 3
Views: 1408

Re: Preserved Model T Fire Engine - New Zealand

I believe that Len Southward had a TT fire engine.
I do know that several fire appliances that were housed in Wanganui, including the Tilling Stephens Fire Escape were items placed in his collection too.
by Roverdriver
Tue Jun 30, 2020 5:11 am
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Old Photo - T lunch vendor
Replies: 14
Views: 5131

Re: Old Photo - T lunch vendor

Definitely posted before, but quite some time ago. Not sure if I posted it having found it on Shorpy, but there is another shot of the car on Shorpy posted there on May the 15th 2014-

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by Roverdriver
Fri Jun 05, 2020 3:06 am
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: 3 Period photos Melbourne Australia
Replies: 8
Views: 3452

Re: 3 Period photos Melbourne Australia

To add to Kerry's comments, Fords were sent to Australia as boxes of CKD parts, a little before the 1917 embargo. They included all except the body. That was to reduce freight volume and therefore costs. Because the War had such a profound affect on shipping with firstly increased demand, then many ...
by Roverdriver
Thu Jun 04, 2020 7:50 am
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: 3 Period photos Melbourne Australia
Replies: 8
Views: 3452

3 Period photos Melbourne Australia

Found on he 'net. One photo in Flinder's Lane Melbourne. The car on the left has a Red Cross windscreen label, and further back up the street are similar T's that could be part of a small fleet owned by the Red Cross. I believe they had offices nearby. https://i.postimg.cc/TY7pZrW6/T-s-in-Flinders-L...
by Roverdriver
Sat May 30, 2020 2:21 am
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: "I promise you this, pal..."
Replies: 7
Views: 3575

Re: "I promise you this, pal..."

A fantastic goal, to get your T. and a wonderful story.
by Roverdriver
Thu May 21, 2020 4:38 am
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Should I get a Model T or A?
Replies: 25
Views: 6970

Re: Should I get a Model T or A?

While I love and admire the T, it is only really practical as a daily driver if needed only for short distances. The T is good for long distance driving and touring if one can find reasonably quiet roads and keep away from busy multi-lane roads and have the time to get there. On the other hand, my e...
by Roverdriver
Thu Apr 23, 2020 3:18 am
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: New coil ring polarity question
Replies: 12
Views: 4417

Re: New coil ring polarity question

As mentioned the coil ring should not retain any magnetism, and should show no polarity. The Ford 'magneto' generates AC current so the contact from the coil ring will alternate between + and - at a rate associated with the speed of the flywheel turning. In fact I had a TT that, with the engine on t...
by Roverdriver
Mon Apr 13, 2020 3:03 am
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: 2 U.K. Photos 1923
Replies: 1
Views: 1441

2 U.K. Photos 1923

From another car site Some TT's at work on building a Tramway or for USA readers a Street Railway.

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by Roverdriver
Mon Mar 23, 2020 10:27 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: How about Half a T?
Replies: 8
Views: 3870

How about Half a T?

In 1973, my Wife and I were touring through parts of our state and stopped to look through a country museum in the town of Kerang (Victoria, Australia). There we saw this fascinating little car. I have posted one photo of it before, and have just come across the other two coloured slides that we too...
by Roverdriver
Sat Mar 07, 2020 12:49 am
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Period Picture- That Feminime Touch
Replies: 16
Views: 6386

Re: Period Picture- That Feminime Touch

The young lady is holding a tool that is not usually associated with motor vehicle requirements. It is most used as a pipe wrench. I have several in my collection, some bearing the brand 'Footprint'. They are adjustable in that the inner 'handle' has several holes so that the outer can be positioned...
by Roverdriver
Sat Feb 22, 2020 1:05 am
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Is my model T seized up?
Replies: 48
Views: 13637

Re: Is my model T seized up?

Hello Carson, I sent you a 'P.M.'- a Private Message. Click that wording at the top of the main page to read it, and if you would like, then reply.
Dane.
by Roverdriver
Sun Feb 16, 2020 3:21 am
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Photo- lots of T's from 1972
Replies: 2
Views: 2218

Photo- lots of T's from 1972

Late February and early March of 1972 was the time for a New Zealand International Vintage Car Rally, organised by the Vintage Car Club of N.Z. My wife and I restored our 1928 model A Tudor especially to use it for that rally. After a week of motoring through both North and South Islands, all cars c...
by Roverdriver
Sat Feb 15, 2020 1:16 am
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Separated Weld on Wire Spoke Wheel; Suggestions on Fix
Replies: 8
Views: 3772

Re: Separated Weld on Wire Spoke Wheel; Suggestions on Fix

I can't help about the powder coating, but when a friend I were using Model A's for regular transport, we would sometimes come across a broken spoke. i didn't weld in those days, but my friend, an automotive machinist was very good at it. he believed that at the factory, the spokes were heated to ex...
by Roverdriver
Wed Jan 15, 2020 12:46 am
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: What shackle is this?
Replies: 7
Views: 3278

Re: What shackle is this?

Many moons ago, I needed shackles for a 1928 Model A, and they were apparently made from unobtainium. I made my own in exactly the form of those that you illustrate, Bill. They might be 'home made' ones.
by Roverdriver
Wed Jan 01, 2020 12:32 am
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Jacking up a rear wheel: Does it matter which one?
Replies: 32
Views: 9506

Re: Jacking up a rear wheel: Does it matter which one?

Clever idea Jeff5015, but no matter what part of the world they are, East or West, North or South, made in USA or made in Canada, T engines only run in a clockwise direction
by Roverdriver
Sun Dec 22, 2019 12:40 am
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Identification of car in a family photo
Replies: 7
Views: 3379

Re: Identification of car in a family photo

Seems that the 1930 Hudson 'Greater Eight' fits the bill

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Body shape ✓, Headlight shape ✓, Headlight height ✓, Bonnet louvres✓ side lamp location ✓, Wooden spoke wheels ✓.

Dane.
by Roverdriver
Sun Dec 22, 2019 12:29 am
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Identification of car in a family photo
Replies: 7
Views: 3379

Re: Identification of car in a family photo

Both Lincoln and Graeme Paige had high mounted headlamps of that shape, but the side vents on the bonnet (hood) are completely different.
Still thinking!
by Roverdriver
Mon Dec 09, 2019 1:44 am
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: 1916 Sears & Roebuck Accessories for Fords
Replies: 8
Views: 3902

Re: 1916 Sears & Roebuck Accessories for Fords

As late as the 1940's, several hardware businesses in Australia were advertising T parts. Below a Chandler's Catalogue from (IIRC 1943) https://i.postimg.cc/90zQQKFc/Chandler-001x-40-upper.jpg https://i.postimg.cc/pTsdxRv0/Chandler-001x-40-lower.jpg In those days $1 US was equal to Australian five s...
by Roverdriver
Mon Nov 11, 2019 1:39 am
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Building a T in 9 min. Fun Sunday morning video
Replies: 8
Views: 3482

Re: Building a T in 9 min. Fun Sunday morning video

I was fortunate enough to be part of a team that did the 'quick T Build', at a motor show of historic vehicles, in the mid 1970's. We assembled, then disassembled ready for the next time, and did it every hour on the hour while the three day show was open, Prior to, and as publicity for the show, we...
by Roverdriver
Sun Oct 20, 2019 1:56 am
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: What is the vacuum test telling me?
Replies: 22
Views: 8023

Re: What is the vacuum test telling me?

Steve, John Warren's suggestion is a good one to locate a few different problems, so I endorse it. To make an adaptor to pump air into each cylinder, take a standard T spark plug, unscrew the upper section, remove the porcelain and replace that with a tyre valve. That works really well.
Regards, Dane
by Roverdriver
Fri Oct 18, 2019 1:57 am
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Hunting for toy T or A .
Replies: 6
Views: 3250

Re: Hunting for toy T or A .

That is great, babychadwick ! Just the sort of thing that I am looking for. Authentic true-scale models will be for her some time in the future, but for now that toy is ideal.
Many thanks, Dane.
by Roverdriver
Thu Oct 17, 2019 2:06 am
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Hunting for toy T or A .
Replies: 6
Views: 3250

Re: Hunting for toy T or A .

Thanks TRDxB2, That is a help. The link works, so I will trawl through what is there and try to work out what might be suitable.
Thanks again, Dane.
by Roverdriver
Wed Oct 16, 2019 10:04 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Hunting for toy T or A .
Replies: 6
Views: 3250

Re: Hunting for toy T or A .

Thanks for the suggestion, Bill, but as I live in Australia, firstly E-bay directs me to Aussie E-bay only, and apart from that I don't know what might have toxic paints. I am not hunting for an accurate scale model, just a reasonable representation that a very young child can play with and enjoy.
by Roverdriver
Wed Oct 16, 2019 9:41 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Hunting for toy T or A .
Replies: 6
Views: 3250

Hunting for toy T or A .

I have a grand daughter, now nearly two years old, living in Las Vegas. Her Mum tells me that she loves cars. I would like to get her a T or A that is child safe. Would like something no bigger than 1/18th Scale but preferably smaller. The important thing is that it must be 'child friendly' Any sugg...
by Roverdriver
Tue Oct 08, 2019 2:05 am
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: ”Any customer can have a car painted any colour that he wants so long as it is black.”
Replies: 21
Views: 7367

Re: ”Any customer can have a car painted any colour that he wants so long as it is black.”

If one reads and understands both the quotation and the context, it all makes perfect sense both historically and factually. Ford is quoted referring to the behaviour and attitude of salesmen. He could have used any other analogy, but instead happened to use the paint colour which he happened to ado...
by Roverdriver
Mon Oct 07, 2019 2:31 am
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: ”Any customer can have a car painted any colour that he wants so long as it is black.”
Replies: 21
Views: 7367

Re: ”Any customer can have a car painted any colour that he wants so long as it is black.”

"My Life and Work" was written in 1922. The title page says 'By Henry Ford in collaboration with Samuel Crowther'. That should solve the worry of a later biographer making things up. From other reading, I believe that Ford mainly dictated the book to Crowther, then read over what had been written, b...
by Roverdriver
Fri Aug 02, 2019 3:37 am
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Green T Roadster on Strongest Man in History
Replies: 5
Views: 2855

Re: Green T Roadster on Strongest Man in History

A T would be quite a lot lighter than a Dodge of the same or similar period.
by Roverdriver
Thu Feb 21, 2019 3:03 am
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: O.T. But interesting Shorpy Photo
Replies: 17
Views: 7271

O.T. But interesting Shorpy Photo

Interesting very early car in a photo on Shorpy- Link here-

https://www.shorpy.com/node/24362?size= ... al#caption

Beware- I have linked to the enlarged version of the picture as the car area is rather small.

Dane.
by Roverdriver
Tue Feb 19, 2019 12:40 am
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Were these standard on tube stems?
Replies: 11
Views: 4825

Re: Were these standard on tube stems?

The valve cap with the valve removal tool was definitely standard for Schrader Valve inner tubes right into the 1950's. When the plastic cap was introduced as a replacement, wise motorists started to hoard the brass 'tool end' caps. As that generation finishes with motoring, astute hunters will find...
by Roverdriver
Fri Feb 01, 2019 1:42 am
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: An Old Ford Sign From England
Replies: 10
Views: 5100

Re: An Old Ford Sign From England

Here is a photo of one in a museum in Tasmania-

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by Roverdriver
Mon Jan 28, 2019 2:28 am
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Old Photo - My Kind of girl...
Replies: 12
Views: 5785

Re: Old Photo - My Kind of girl...

The photo has definitely been posted before- mind you, that is no reason for not posting it again.
If I remember correctly, there were two or three photos taken in the same workshop with the same group of young ladies.
by Roverdriver
Fri Jan 25, 2019 1:12 am
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Shipping crate specification verification
Replies: 8
Views: 4688

Re: Shipping crate specification verification

As I understand it, especially from reading 'My Life and Work' as well as 'The Great today and Greater Future', Henry hated waste. He even worked out ways to remove the spikes from railway sleepers (ties) to re-mill and use that timber. Surely that would explain how and why floor boards were created...
by Roverdriver
Thu Jan 17, 2019 12:44 am
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Dyke's Insruction #37: Packng for a trip
Replies: 17
Views: 6820

Re: Dyke's Insruction #37: Packng for a trip

Fortunately, these days there is a reasonable proliferation of emporiums from whence some of the items in the list may be procured en-route , which could all ow for 'purchase as required' and therefore reduce the automobile's load. I am thinking of such things as just one gallon of oil, less manilla...
by Roverdriver
Sat Jan 12, 2019 12:10 am
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: A T at work welding the pipeline.
Replies: 11
Views: 5587

A T at work welding the pipeline.

https://i.postimg.cc/RFQQhHLH/T-welding-Truck.png The Goldfields Pipeline in Western Australia carries drinking water a distance of 330 miles from a new dam to the gold mining areas of Kalgoorlie, Boulder and Coolgardie. It was completed in 1903. Without that water, it would not have been possible ...