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by Rollinford
Tue Dec 15, 2020 7:43 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: roughest car you have ever restored?
Replies: 15
Views: 3290

Re: roughest car you have ever restored?

Not Model T but a 1924 Rollin restored 1997 to 2000
Before and after pictures.
rollin5.jpg
Rollin1.jpg
by Rollinford
Wed Oct 28, 2020 1:28 am
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: American Vintage Rims
Replies: 23
Views: 4016

Re: American Vintage Rims

Allan and others. We were manufacturing the rims prior to selling the business to Steven Hood in Kingaroy Queensland. We are delighted, to say the least, how Steve has grown the business. We believe Steve has the lugs laser cut. You will not be disappointed with the quality rims from Vintage Rims Au...
by Rollinford
Sun Oct 11, 2020 12:34 am
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Quality Body panel suppliers
Replies: 10
Views: 2525

Re: Quality Body panel suppliers

Personal experience. Howells through Ebay still a big NO from me.
by Rollinford
Sun Aug 30, 2020 4:33 am
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Plastic vs. Wood Coils
Replies: 30
Views: 8761

Re: Plastic vs. Wood Coils

UPDATE On 7 February I posted information and image of coils I built with modern components, and I indicated then that I would report back once they had been tested. This month we completed a 1700 mile trip (2750 km) in 10 days and I happily report that they never missed a beat. They will continue t...
by Rollinford
Sat Jun 06, 2020 5:57 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: 21" Split Rims
Replies: 17
Views: 6016

Re: 21" Split Rims

No connection between N Z and Australian businesses. The Australian manufacturer is Steven Hood of Kingaroy, Queensland Australia.
Steven does a top quality product.
by Rollinford
Sat Jun 06, 2020 3:44 am
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: 21" Split Rims
Replies: 17
Views: 6016

Re: 21" Split Rims

by Rollinford
Sat Apr 04, 2020 3:35 am
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Model T Spanners - Walden Worcester
Replies: 15
Views: 5197

Re: Model T Spanners - Walden Worcester

Check
Walden Worcester tool collectors facebook site. Might be something there.
by Rollinford
Wed Mar 11, 2020 5:42 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Chaffin's Garage is not closing
Replies: 45
Views: 14576

Re: Chaffin's Garage is not closing

Great news indeed. Crisis averted.
by Rollinford
Sun Feb 09, 2020 3:48 am
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Plastic vs. Wood Coils
Replies: 30
Views: 8761

Re: Plastic vs. Wood Coils

Hello Jason
Thanks for your interest. I do not know how to post a link to the original 2015 posting about the timer, but if you enter the following into your search engine it will come up.
Tisch timer mtfca
Regards Dick
by Rollinford
Fri Feb 07, 2020 10:47 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Plastic vs. Wood Coils
Replies: 30
Views: 8761

Re: Plastic vs. Wood Coils

I have been experimenting with Model T ignition systems, and am currently trialling coil boxes of my own making. I have used Australian Silky Oak for the timber boxes. I have used modern components except for the capacitor on the internals. The ignition coil is from an Australian Ford Falcon BA seri...
by Rollinford
Sat Sep 21, 2019 2:02 am
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: 5.17:1 Ton Truck Worm Drive Gear Sets - In stock now
Replies: 1
Views: 5265

5.17:1 Ton Truck Worm Drive Gear Sets - In stock now

Mike Hartmann is currently doing a production run on TT & AA Worm and Worm Wheel Gear Sets. (See pamphlet below) Mike last did a run of these some 6 years ago and is not sure if and when he will be doing another run. He who hesitates is lost as they say. The current price as noted in Mikes pamphlet ...
by Rollinford
Thu May 23, 2019 5:33 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: New Zealand rims
Replies: 7
Views: 4024

Re: New Zealand rims

May I suggest the following supplier

https://www.vintagerimsaus.com