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- Sat Sep 24, 2022 2:46 am
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: A few from here, a few from there.
- Replies: 16
- Views: 1899
Re: A few from here, a few from there.
The 7th picture looks like the car that climbed Ben Nevis in the U.K.
- Mon Jun 20, 2022 5:53 am
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Old Shorpy Photo- T
- Replies: 0
- Views: 819
Old Shorpy Photo- T
Another T photo on Shorpy
https://www.shorpy.com/node/26673?size= ... al#caption
https://www.shorpy.com/node/26673?size= ... al#caption
- Mon May 09, 2022 2:43 am
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Spark gap?
- Replies: 11
- Views: 1575
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!
- Fri May 06, 2022 4:41 am
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: "What to Carry" revisited
- Replies: 21
- Views: 2568
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...
- Thu Apr 14, 2022 3:13 am
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Work-a-Ford belt drive
- Replies: 4
- Views: 1346
- Mon Mar 14, 2022 4:59 am
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Old Shorpy Photo a Tudor and a Phaeton
- Replies: 4
- Views: 1177
- Sun Feb 20, 2022 4:14 am
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Old Shorpy Photo
- Replies: 4
- Views: 1119
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
https://www.shorpy.com/node/26482?size= ... al#caption
- Fri Oct 29, 2021 1:22 am
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Rim terminology
- Replies: 13
- Views: 1787
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...
- Thu Oct 28, 2021 2:26 am
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Rim terminology
- Replies: 13
- Views: 1787
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!!!!
....... 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!!!!
- Fri Oct 22, 2021 1:33 am
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Period correct clothing video-This one has me stumped!
- Replies: 9
- Views: 1698
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...
- Sat Oct 09, 2021 4:09 am
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Diesel fuel
- Replies: 35
- Views: 4435
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...
- Fri Oct 01, 2021 2:46 am
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: OLD PHOTO - Look Ma No Hands!
- Replies: 5
- Views: 1640
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...
- Fri Sep 10, 2021 9:48 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Story of the Wickner Ford Special racer.
- Replies: 0
- Views: 1173
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
https://www.abc.net.au/news/2021-09-11/ ... /100450196
- Mon Aug 02, 2021 3:45 am
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Down under
- Replies: 8
- Views: 1813
- Mon Aug 02, 2021 3:42 am
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Down under
- Replies: 8
- Views: 1813
- Tue Apr 27, 2021 2:27 am
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Model T Model kits
- Replies: 26
- Views: 4058
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 ...
- Mon Mar 08, 2021 1:03 am
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Floyd Clymer
- Replies: 37
- Views: 4196
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...
- Thu Feb 25, 2021 12:52 am
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Old Shorpy Photo
- Replies: 3
- Views: 1613
Old Shorpy Photo
A couple of non-Fords of 1910 here on Shorpy-
https://www.shorpy.com/node/26089?size= ... al#caption
https://www.shorpy.com/node/26089?size= ... al#caption
- 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: 1301
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.
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.
- 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: 38777
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...
- Tue Oct 27, 2020 2:09 am
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: New page: Any misteaks?
- Replies: 25
- Views: 4127
Re: New page: Any misteaks?
Very well written, Mr. Dauntless. A good straight forward explanation for every T motorist to study.
Well done Steve.
Well done Steve.
- Wed Oct 21, 2020 1:44 am
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Old Shorpy Photo
- Replies: 1
- Views: 1028
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
https://www.shorpy.com/node/25932
- Sun Sep 13, 2020 1:19 am
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Preserved Model T Fire Engine - New Zealand
- Replies: 3
- Views: 1431
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.
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.
- Fri Jul 03, 2020 4:52 am
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Shorpy Photo 1924 T from the rear
- Replies: 3
- Views: 1893
- Tue Jun 30, 2020 5:11 am
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Old Photo - T lunch vendor
- Replies: 14
- Views: 5200
- Fri Jun 05, 2020 3:06 am
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: 3 Period photos Melbourne Australia
- Replies: 8
- Views: 3493
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 ...
- Thu Jun 04, 2020 7:50 am
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: 3 Period photos Melbourne Australia
- Replies: 8
- Views: 3493
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...
- Sat May 30, 2020 2:21 am
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: "I promise you this, pal..."
- Replies: 7
- Views: 3603
Re: "I promise you this, pal..."
A fantastic goal, to get your T. and a wonderful story.
- Thu May 21, 2020 4:38 am
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Should I get a Model T or A?
- Replies: 25
- Views: 7064
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...
- Thu Apr 23, 2020 3:18 am
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: New coil ring polarity question
- Replies: 12
- Views: 4453
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...
- Mon Apr 13, 2020 3:03 am
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: 2 U.K. Photos 1923
- Replies: 1
- Views: 1451
- Mon Mar 23, 2020 10:27 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: How about Half a T?
- Replies: 8
- Views: 3899
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...
- Sat Mar 07, 2020 12:49 am
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Period Picture- That Feminime Touch
- Replies: 16
- Views: 6467
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...
- Sat Feb 22, 2020 1:05 am
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Is my model T seized up?
- Replies: 48
- Views: 13756
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.
Dane.
- Sun Feb 16, 2020 3:21 am
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Photo- lots of T's from 1972
- Replies: 2
- Views: 2242
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...
- Sat Feb 15, 2020 1:16 am
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Separated Weld on Wire Spoke Wheel; Suggestions on Fix
- Replies: 8
- Views: 3805
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...
- Wed Jan 15, 2020 12:46 am
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: What shackle is this?
- Replies: 7
- Views: 3309
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.
- 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: 9619
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
- Sun Dec 22, 2019 12:40 am
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Identification of car in a family photo
- Replies: 7
- Views: 3422
- Sun Dec 22, 2019 12:29 am
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Identification of car in a family photo
- Replies: 7
- Views: 3422
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!
Still thinking!
- Mon Dec 09, 2019 1:44 am
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: 1916 Sears & Roebuck Accessories for Fords
- Replies: 8
- Views: 3949
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...
- 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: 3534
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...
- Thu Nov 07, 2019 12:58 am
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Old Shorpy Photo- T with lots of grafitti
- Replies: 6
- Views: 3521
- Sun Oct 20, 2019 1:56 am
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: What is the vacuum test telling me?
- Replies: 22
- Views: 8155
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
Regards, Dane
- Fri Oct 18, 2019 1:57 am
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Hunting for toy T or A .
- Replies: 6
- Views: 3275
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.
Many thanks, Dane.
- Thu Oct 17, 2019 2:06 am
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Hunting for toy T or A .
- Replies: 6
- Views: 3275
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.
Thanks again, Dane.
- Wed Oct 16, 2019 10:04 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Hunting for toy T or A .
- Replies: 6
- Views: 3275
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.
- Wed Oct 16, 2019 9:41 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Hunting for toy T or A .
- Replies: 6
- Views: 3275
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...
- 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: 7524
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...
- 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: 7524
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...
- Fri Aug 02, 2019 3:37 am
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Green T Roadster on Strongest Man in History
- Replies: 5
- Views: 2886
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.
- Mon Jul 22, 2019 4:39 am
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Old Shorpy Photo- T camper in 1940's
- Replies: 3
- Views: 2381
- Sat Jul 13, 2019 5:03 am
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Old Shorpy Photo- Traffic lights and T's
- Replies: 0
- Views: 1293
- Thu Jul 11, 2019 2:38 am
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: T owned for 70 Years story
- Replies: 7
- Views: 3804
- Fri Apr 19, 2019 4:39 am
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Old Shorpy Photo- Late T in Texas
- Replies: 0
- Views: 1460
- Thu Feb 21, 2019 3:03 am
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: O.T. But interesting Shorpy Photo
- Replies: 17
- Views: 7364
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.
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.
- Tue Feb 19, 2019 12:40 am
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Were these standard on tube stems?
- Replies: 11
- Views: 4863
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...
- Fri Feb 01, 2019 1:42 am
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: An Old Ford Sign From England
- Replies: 10
- Views: 5154
- Thu Jan 31, 2019 2:51 am
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Essential tool for antique or modern car
- Replies: 4
- Views: 3176
- Mon Jan 28, 2019 2:28 am
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Old Photo - My Kind of girl...
- Replies: 12
- Views: 5850
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.
If I remember correctly, there were two or three photos taken in the same workshop with the same group of young ladies.
- Fri Jan 25, 2019 1:12 am
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Shipping crate specification verification
- Replies: 8
- Views: 4723
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...
- Thu Jan 17, 2019 12:44 am
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Dyke's Insruction #37: Packng for a trip
- Replies: 17
- Views: 6880
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...
- Sat Jan 12, 2019 12:10 am
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: A T at work welding the pipeline.
- Replies: 11
- Views: 5634
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 ...