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by Kaiser
Tue Jun 10, 2025 11:41 am
Forum: OT - Off topic
Topic: MEME of the week
Replies: 20
Views: 11414

Re: MEME of the week

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by Kaiser
Sun Apr 13, 2025 4:56 am
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Saved by a Ford
Replies: 14
Views: 2762

Re: Saved by a Ford

That picture of the Shell truck is something i've never seen before, it seems to be a TT chassis with a roadster tub on it with an elongated salesmans body (if that is what it's called) on the back, it sure is a funny thing ! It's not ugly, just throws you off because the proportions are a bit off i...
by Kaiser
Tue Apr 01, 2025 7:34 am
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Everybody pay attention!
Replies: 17
Views: 5936

Re: Everybody pay attention!

Interesting photo of the WW1 ambulance, it seems to be built along the pattern of the Ambulance bodies that were built by Kelner in Paris for the American Field Service, but built Stateside around late 1916, early 1917 as it has a steel radiator surround. It probably is a prototype that precedes the...
by Kaiser
Wed Mar 05, 2025 10:06 am
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Town car part 3
Replies: 8
Views: 4349

Re: Town car part 3

I love those town cars, they're a fancy version of something cheap, like having pommes frites on a restaurant menu instead of fries :lol:
by Kaiser
Wed Mar 05, 2025 10:01 am
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Blondie!!!
Replies: 21
Views: 2838

Re: Blondie!!!

Picture #4 , the front tyre seems to have been patched, but a brand new tyre is on the running board, probably saving the new one for as long as the patch will hold up.
As the saying goes: No thing as permanent as a temporary fix :D
by Kaiser
Wed Feb 26, 2025 4:58 am
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: anyone know why such a T would be built?
Replies: 12
Views: 1708

Re: anyone know why such a T would be built?

Hard to tell from the photo but it seems it is a steel radiator surround so not earlier than 16. So that dates it mid WW1.
No idea what the reasoning was behind it, as the Chase track system and the Snowmobile were around at that time.
Here's a picture of the Chase shown to military.
by Kaiser
Tue Feb 25, 2025 5:09 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: It’s alive!!!
Replies: 6
Views: 1332

Re: It’s alive!!!

Had strong withdrawal signs, o.k. now
Thanks Admins, you're doing a great job keeping this place safe !
by Kaiser
Fri Feb 14, 2025 8:10 am
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: No color on threads
Replies: 8
Views: 1492

Re: No color on threads

It's all new to me every day, oh shoot, could be Alzheimers ;)
by Kaiser
Wed Jan 15, 2025 10:19 am
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Ford dealership
Replies: 17
Views: 7842

Re: Ford dealership

Funny that last photo, they must have been scared the stove would burn their hard earnings to a crisp, a board was put between the stove and the safe :D
by Kaiser
Mon Jan 13, 2025 4:53 am
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: How to load a snowmobile
Replies: 5
Views: 3823

Re: How to load a snowmobile

This is a tricky one, you want the ski to slide without damage to the ski, but you need traction for the tracks and you don't want to damage the ramp, Hmmm.... can you make some sort of sleeve for the ski, or adapt some of those 'skates' they use to roll cars around in a workshop, you know these: cm...
by Kaiser
Sun Jan 12, 2025 2:40 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: 1909 " T" Landaulet
Replies: 17
Views: 5686

Re: 1909 " T" Landaulet

The "Terminus" is translated literaly as 'End of the line', you could find them all over Europe, it was good business as people had to wait for connection to the next part of their trip by cab, bus, train or otherwise. The restaurant window says 'a la carte' and something about 'a la prix something'...
by Kaiser
Sun Jan 12, 2025 11:08 am
Forum: OT - Off topic
Topic: "Thrill Car Races"
Replies: 3
Views: 10398

"Thrill Car Races"

Now doesn't this stir up some boyhood memories!
https://youtu.be/n4Q7iB6hbtU?si=g_DjCWIaVgGQdr57
;)
by Kaiser
Wed Jan 01, 2025 7:10 am
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: 107 years ago.
Replies: 8
Views: 3951

Re: 107 years ago.

Very early canvas radiator model, very rare,
Happy New Year everyone !
by Kaiser
Tue Dec 10, 2024 5:26 am
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: 2025 Model T - built by Ford
Replies: 25
Views: 25122

Re: 2025 Model T - built by Ford

AI has no clue about how suspension works :lol: :lol:
by Kaiser
Tue Dec 10, 2024 5:12 am
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: For the those that love time capsule finds
Replies: 9
Views: 3374

Re: For the those that love time capsule finds

One of the first things that caught my eye was a model T hub puller on the top shelf on the left just after the door was opened !
by Kaiser
Tue Dec 10, 2024 4:38 am
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Judy, Judy, Judy!
Replies: 22
Views: 4423

Re: Judy, Judy, Judy!

Love the sign in pic#6 "New Fords on the Way, place your orders now" :lol:
by Kaiser
Wed Dec 04, 2024 5:08 am
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Getting cold
Replies: 11
Views: 2451

Re: Getting cold

How come that in many of these hunting party photos the men look like a bunch of gangsters who just robbed the local bank ? :lol:
by Kaiser
Fri Nov 22, 2024 6:13 am
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Need a lift?
Replies: 18
Views: 4850

Re: Need a lift?

Pic #13: Family must be doing well from the oil on their land, having a fancy brand new automobile and nice bowler hats an all, they are on the way up !
I see two derricks and what appears to be a 'long line' attached to the post behind.
by Kaiser
Fri Nov 15, 2024 4:07 am
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Would this make a good tow vehicle?
Replies: 13
Views: 2771

Re: Would this make a good tow vehicle?

It is blasphemy to tow a Ford with a Chebby ! :lol: :lol:
(Nice 'Ute' though !)
by Kaiser
Tue Nov 12, 2024 5:06 am
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Got ‘em in the sweet spot.
Replies: 14
Views: 2937

Re: Got ‘em in the sweet spot.

Apparently that Eureka Country Club is still there, on Country Club Road, the area is much more wooded now and Streetview won't let me get up the drive :roll:
by Kaiser
Sat Nov 09, 2024 3:58 am
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: I like the wagon.
Replies: 8
Views: 1765

Re: I like the wagon.

That first picture; what was a 'radio flyer' called before there was radio ? Telegraph flyer ? ;)
by Kaiser
Thu Nov 07, 2024 7:25 am
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: 1920’s Oilfield T
Replies: 6
Views: 2381

Re: 1920’s Oilfield T

Here's one of them, apparently in the Halliburton head offices.
by Kaiser
Mon Oct 28, 2024 6:33 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: 1920’s Oilfield T
Replies: 6
Views: 2381

Re: 1920’s Oilfield T

Are those two FWDs in the background, converted to balloon tyres ?
by Kaiser
Mon Oct 14, 2024 7:27 am
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Myyyyyyyy car.
Replies: 9
Views: 1820

Re: Myyyyyyyy car.

Interesting roadster pick up in picture #5,
Looks like a miniature version of a big truck bed, stock racks and all.
I like that idea ! :idea:

(Could that be an early version of the Minneapolis Moline logo ?)
by Kaiser
Wed Oct 09, 2024 1:01 pm
Forum: OT - Off topic
Topic: Some Humor to Brighten Your Day II
Replies: 496
Views: 763603

Re: Some Humor to Brighten Your Day II

While poaching is generally frowned upon, poached eggs are considered a delicacy ???
by Kaiser
Tue Oct 08, 2024 10:21 am
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: End of summer.
Replies: 8
Views: 1613

Re: End of summer.

I love the term 'Parlor Cars' for the railroad T's, sounds real posh, specially for a T

Looking at the rear axles, the front one seems a lengthened regular T chassis, the second one a TT
by Kaiser
Tue Oct 08, 2024 10:10 am
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: New to driving T
Replies: 14
Views: 2172

Re: New to driving T

Regarding your shoe size, try these; works for me ;)
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by Kaiser
Tue Oct 08, 2024 10:03 am
Forum: OT - Off topic
Topic: Some Humor to Brighten Your Day II
Replies: 496
Views: 763603

Re: Some Humor to Brighten Your Day II

We Model T owners are a lucky bunch, our pumpkins hold enough spice to last for years and years :D
by Kaiser
Mon Oct 07, 2024 9:27 am
Forum: OT - Off topic
Topic: Kalamity Dick’s Tri-Burg Chronicles
Replies: 44
Views: 33383

Re: Kalamity Dick’s Tri-Burg Chronicles

Oh, if one of these 'Obedience Officers' would discipline me, I'd be in heaven ! ;)
by Kaiser
Tue Oct 01, 2024 7:39 am
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: A few more.
Replies: 12
Views: 1546

Re: A few more.

The abomination !, in picture #6 it clearly shows a water pump, that surely is NOT how Henry designed it..

Thanks for the great pictures !
by Kaiser
Tue Oct 01, 2024 7:34 am
Forum: OT - Off topic
Topic: Kalamity Dick’s Tri-Burg Chronicles
Replies: 44
Views: 33383

Re: Kalamity Dick’s Tri-Burg Chronicles

Well Herb you're missing the point ;)

I think the best way to remember Rich is just this, continue with this pointless weirdness, thanks guys, may this go on for ever and ever and ever :lol:
by Kaiser
Mon Sep 30, 2024 5:13 am
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: SERIAL NUMBER vs ENGINE and frame number
Replies: 73
Views: 9941

Re: SERIAL NUMBER vs ENGINE and frame number

Lisa, I just stumbled on this thread this morning, after sifting through all of it there is really just one conclusion : Your beloved car with the 137 numbers is legit, is titled in your name and you love it. The guy trying to claim your 137 car is really his uncles 127 car is "on the wrong scent tr...
by Kaiser
Thu Sep 26, 2024 8:49 am
Forum: OT - Off topic
Topic: Jeep CJ5 starter fragments ?
Replies: 1
Views: 9693

Jeep CJ5 starter fragments ?

Hello there, some fragments i found when dismantling the starter of my '66 CJ5 have me baffled : The starter had a tendency to lock the bendix in either the out- or the in position, resulting in the starter not disconnecting, or not engaging. Long story short, took the starter apart and two fragment...
by Kaiser
Sat Sep 14, 2024 4:10 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: How to use Marquette tool
Replies: 23
Views: 5268

Re: How to use Marquette tool

About using lubricant; tyre mounting lube is not grease, it is Soap and that is important, as any kind of grease will stay 'slippery' , soap will not, it will harden in a short time. This prevents the tyre from slipping on the rim. Tyre mounting soap is available in buckets and spray cans from any a...
by Kaiser
Fri Sep 06, 2024 8:42 am
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Found those white tires.
Replies: 10
Views: 1856

Re: Found those white tires.

About the double plates in photo #5; could they be dealer plates, that would make sense...
by Kaiser
Thu Aug 29, 2024 5:02 am
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Been There, Done That, Have The T Shirt!
Replies: 11
Views: 3653

Re: Been There, Done That, Have The T Shirt!

Great shirt, sad to hear of Rich's passing,( viewtopic.php?t=44811 ) Wouldn't it be a great idea to have that shirt printed and made available to forum and MTFCA in memory of Rich ?
I'd order one in a sec !
by Kaiser
Thu Aug 29, 2024 4:53 am
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Sad news - Rich Eagle RIP
Replies: 43
Views: 11665

Re: Sad news - Rich Eagle RIP

That is a blow, for his loved ones, but also to the forum, the Kalamity Dick thread was always the first to open when checking the forum daily, his contributions were without par, i know i'll miss that, but it is a small thing compared to the loss his family must feel. He'll live on on this forum, h...
by Kaiser
Mon Aug 26, 2024 3:59 pm
Forum: OT - Off topic
Topic: This was trucking-Old Photos
Replies: 1467
Views: 1136717

Re: This was trucking-Old Photos

Ex Army WW1 Liberty ?
by Kaiser
Sat Aug 24, 2024 3:32 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: I gotta go to work.
Replies: 14
Views: 2946

Re: I gotta go to work.

Thats a dandy pick up in the first picture, beautiful
And the car in #15 the 'National Casket Co.' , Who'd have thought.. ;)
Great photo's as usual, thanks
by Kaiser
Tue Aug 13, 2024 12:03 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Healsight bulb filament orientation
Replies: 8
Views: 1952

Re: Healsight bulb filament orientation

I always understood there was difference in orientation of the filaments (and thus the sockets) between magneto bulbs and bulbs for generator cars, possibly done to make it easy to see when you put in the wrong bulbs, as generator bulbs will quickly burn out in a magneto car because of the higher vo...
by Kaiser
Tue Aug 13, 2024 11:16 am
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Yep! Sampled to much cargo.
Replies: 20
Views: 4493

Re: Yep! Sampled to much cargo.

The picture with the mellons (#13) is exactly about the big change the model T made in rural communities, farmers could get their produce to market quicker and thus in better codition and they made a better buck that way.
Again a great selection of photos, thankss !
by Kaiser
Mon Aug 12, 2024 6:31 am
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: NRS
Replies: 18
Views: 3830

Re: NRS

Funny habit of canting the whole top back, three pictures in this series of NRS ?
And wnat are the 'boots' on the rear wheels in the 8th picture ?
by Kaiser
Fri Aug 09, 2024 2:13 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: PerspecTive phoTo
Replies: 203
Views: 96139

Re: PerspecTive phoTo

The 'kit' T reminded me of this; it's Volkswagen T3 'kit' so almost On Topic :D
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by Kaiser
Sun Aug 04, 2024 4:27 am
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Why I like garage sales
Replies: 3
Views: 1626

Re: Why I like garage sales

My brother in law gave me a cardboard box that he found in a garage of a house he was clearing, he said the old guy who had lived there used to be a mechanic at a long closed local Morris garage. Surely the box was full of old british car parts, mostly electrical stuff like dome lights and blinker r...
by Kaiser
Thu Aug 01, 2024 5:46 am
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Looking for Cinderella
Replies: 19
Views: 5146

Re: Looking for Cinderella

First picture : I believe we are witnessing the very moment it is turning back into a pumpkin :lol:
by Kaiser
Wed Jul 31, 2024 4:56 am
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Choosing a Body Style for CA DMV?
Replies: 45
Views: 11470

Re: Choosing a Body Style for CA DMV?

Nothing to do with a car but, had to renew my passport a couple years back, when i went to collect the new passport at the county office i noticed they spelled my name wrong. I told the lady at the counter and asked her could she please correct the mistake, she told me she could not as it was not al...
by Kaiser
Mon Jul 29, 2024 10:47 am
Forum: OT - Off topic
Topic: Early car guessing game old photos
Replies: 52
Views: 31791

Re: Early car guessing game old photos

Absolutely no clue about the car, a Panhard maybe ? But the photo must have been taken on famous Daytona Beach, it reads in the letter " We hate to leave Daytona , we like the place so much and have made many friends"
Nice picture !
by Kaiser
Sun Jul 28, 2024 4:11 am
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: The ghostess with the not-so-mostess
Replies: 7
Views: 2189

Re: The ghostess with the not-so-mostess

As you get the occasional free start, the timing is spot on and spark must be strong. Fuel is your problem as you suspect yourself. Check the fuel from the tank through to the carb, your problem is somewhere there, screen in the bulb, maybe flakes blocking the entrance to the shut off, dirt in the l...
by Kaiser
Sat Jul 27, 2024 12:09 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Driver's side/passenger side.
Replies: 22
Views: 4463

Re: Driver's side/passenger side.

Harrr harrrr, i'll second that Rich, Landlubbers !
by Kaiser
Sat Jul 27, 2024 5:40 am
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: hard to start when warm
Replies: 18
Views: 3738

Re: hard to start when warm

In general most cars from the T era like to be really 'wet' with gasoline when starting cold, when warm though, not so much, you might even have to lean the mixture by turning the needle a quarter turn in when starting warm. When your car starts real easy when cold, it is a sign that it is on the ri...
by Kaiser
Sat Jul 27, 2024 5:08 am
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Driver's side/passenger side.
Replies: 22
Views: 4463

Re: Driver's side/passenger side.

To confuse things even more, if your passenger scoots over behind the steering wheel, does it now become the passenger side ? Just my 2c
by Kaiser
Sat Jul 27, 2024 5:02 am
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Company Car
Replies: 13
Views: 3017

Re: Company Car

Pic #6 ;
It amazes me every time that in these old photos you often see T's in situations you wouldn't even dare tackle with anything but a sturdy 4x4 today :D
by Kaiser
Fri Jul 19, 2024 7:03 am
Forum: OT - Off topic
Topic: Willow Springs for sale
Replies: 0
Views: 7859

Willow Springs for sale

This is Off and On Topic, The famous Willow Springs raceway is for sale, the oldes still operating road race circuit in the US, run by the Huth family from 1963 it is still mostly in the state when opened in '53. It has been used by Hollywood for filming famous racing scenes, the last big production...
by Kaiser
Thu Jul 18, 2024 4:54 am
Forum: OT - Off topic
Topic: OT - Adventures of Kalamity Dick - Fact or Fiction?
Replies: 4207
Views: 1669597

Re: OT - Adventures of Kalamity Dick - Fact or Fiction?

Does 'OT' mean Otter Topic ? I am otterly disgusted at the turn this topic is taking, surely i'm not the only one, otter forum users must have the same feelings.
I hope the admin will put a stop to it, otterwise i'll have to look out for some otter forum to join..
by Kaiser
Wed Jul 10, 2024 8:44 am
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: loss of power when hot
Replies: 40
Views: 6524

Re: loss of power when hot

I don't think the problem is the cooling system, you say the car starts and runs fine until it heats up, then it loses power and heats up past normal operating temperatures. There's a big chance the problem is related to the aluminum pistons. I think the bores are too tight relative to rhe aluminum ...
by Kaiser
Fri Jun 28, 2024 5:56 am
Forum: OT - Off topic
Topic: This was trucking-Old Photos
Replies: 1467
Views: 1136717

Re: This was trucking-Old Photos

The three of them look brutal but the lady in furs looks a bit out of place :D
Mack B's ?
by Kaiser
Fri Jun 28, 2024 5:52 am
Forum: OT - Off topic
Topic: Everyone’s a critic
Replies: 9
Views: 11920

Re: Everyone’s a critic

I love it when artists paint their own studio, have a look at the minuscule paintings he reproduced ! Sometimes there are 'Easter Eggs' hidden where they changed little details as a inside joke, CMRussell2.jpg In the Netherlands we call it the "Droste Effect" after a famous chocolate brands advertis...
by Kaiser
Thu Jun 20, 2024 7:19 am
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Hot Tarmac
Replies: 12
Views: 3041

Re: Hot Tarmac

The heading of this topic reminded me of this great heavy Sentinel Steam 'Lorry' as they call them in England :D
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by Kaiser
Thu Jun 20, 2024 6:40 am
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: How hot is cool enough?
Replies: 40
Views: 6373

Re: How hot is cool enough?

John, I don't know where you found that picture but your graph is for a very different situation, i.e. a drop of water dropped on a surface of a certain temperature, it has little relation to a motor and radiator system filled with water that heats up while under power. What it does show however is ...
by Kaiser
Thu Jun 20, 2024 6:06 am
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Best Anti Water in Gas Product?
Replies: 24
Views: 4726

Re: Best Anti Water in Gas Product?

As you take a closer look at the ingredients of Fuel additives or so called 'stabilisers', you'll find the main ingredient is..... wait for it..... TADAA Alcohol !! (ethanol to be more precise) now i can hear your brain go "Huh WT* ?" The explanation is as follows: The ethanol is put in to make the ...
by Kaiser
Wed Jun 19, 2024 8:24 am
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Vintage gas pumps for Model T’s?
Replies: 20
Views: 2481

Re: Vintage gas pumps for Model T’s?

How is it that old gas pumps are o.k. but water pumps are frowned upon in the T-world :lol: :lol:
By the way; great collection !
by Kaiser
Wed Jun 19, 2024 8:00 am
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: How hot is cool enough?
Replies: 40
Views: 6373

Re: How hot is cool enough?

Water is excellent at transfering heat, which is what you want, get the heat out of the engine to the radiator. Steam not so much, so boiling is not good as the pockets of steam occur first at the hottest spots in the engine, just where you need heat transfer the most. Hope this helps to 'win' the a...
by Kaiser
Thu Jun 06, 2024 5:30 am
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: *SPARK PLUG GAP*
Replies: 14
Views: 2832

Re: *SPARK PLUG GAP*

The sparkplug gap does not have a big influence on running temp, but running lean sure does. I think that is your problem.
by Kaiser
Mon May 20, 2024 9:38 am
Forum: OT - Off topic
Topic: OT - Adventures of Kalamity Dick - Fact or Fiction?
Replies: 4207
Views: 1669597

Re: OT - Adventures of Kalamity Dick - Fact or Fiction?

Them look like 'little people' with a big #ss house ...
by Kaiser
Fri May 10, 2024 7:04 am
Forum: OT - Off topic
Topic: This was trucking-Old Photos
Replies: 1467
Views: 1136717

Re: This was trucking-Old Photos

Here it is at the Museum of Speed in Lincoln;
https://www.museumofamericanspeed.org/l ... auler.html
by Kaiser
Wed May 08, 2024 3:56 am
Forum: OT - Off topic
Topic: OT - Adventures of Kalamity Dick - Fact or Fiction?
Replies: 4207
Views: 1669597

Re: OT - Adventures of Kalamity Dick - Fact or Fiction?

This has me stumped !
by Kaiser
Wed May 01, 2024 4:02 am
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Japlac
Replies: 2
Views: 1010

Re: Japlac

Who'd have known Gilsonite was still on the market !
You learn something new every day..
by Kaiser
Tue Apr 23, 2024 4:39 am
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Bullock T Racer Pedal Car
Replies: 4
Views: 2505

Re: Bullock T Racer Pedal Car

I learn something new every day !
Thanks for sharing this
by Kaiser
Fri Apr 19, 2024 2:21 pm
Forum: OT - Off topic
Topic: OT - Adventures of Kalamity Dick - Fact or Fiction?
Replies: 4207
Views: 1669597

Re: OT - Adventures of Kalamity Dick - Fact or Fiction?

It is clear which of the famous Klamitboffer twins drew the short straw..
by Kaiser
Mon Apr 15, 2024 4:51 am
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Where would you put two new rims?
Replies: 14
Views: 2113

Re: Where would you put two new rims?

Here's a picture of an Ambulance of the AFS, it has a brass radiator so is a '15 or '16 model chassis and has aftermarket demountables, the five lug demountable wheels were made by Firestone i believe.
by Kaiser
Mon Apr 15, 2024 4:04 am
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: What is this?
Replies: 15
Views: 4041

Re: What is this?

Not hoses, wires for the electricity, it's an early accessory electric starter motor.
by Kaiser
Sun Apr 14, 2024 5:05 am
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Old pics
Replies: 7
Views: 2040

Re: Old pics

Seventh picture from the top, looks like a sightseeing trip to a beeched ship, seems to be laying on its side with the anchor chain still over the side onto the sand ?
by Kaiser
Fri Apr 05, 2024 1:42 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: paint cost
Replies: 30
Views: 5395

Re: paint cost

At least have the patience to wait till the body is finished and have everything done in one go, you'd hate yourself (or the painter) if there is a slight color difference between the body and the fenders ;)
by Kaiser
Fri Apr 05, 2024 1:25 pm
Forum: OT - Off topic
Topic: This was trucking-Old Photos
Replies: 1467
Views: 1136717

Re: This was trucking-Old Photos

Just a wild guess; Autocar ?
by Kaiser
Mon Mar 25, 2024 5:19 am
Forum: OT - Off topic
Topic: OT - Adventures of Kalamity Dick - Fact or Fiction?
Replies: 4207
Views: 1669597

Re: OT - Adventures of Kalamity Dick - Fact or Fiction?

The left hand wind times were surely hard times, persistent wind from left or right (as in our days) is never a good thing.
by Kaiser
Fri Mar 22, 2024 6:47 am
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Steve Jelf is home safe and sound
Replies: 53
Views: 15582

Re: Steve Jelf is home safe and sound

Hello there Steve Jelf, here's a little ditty for you and Shorty ;
https://youtu.be/9vtU-xFjv84?si=vmZbu7YZRTpN_yaD
Enjoy !
by Kaiser
Fri Mar 22, 2024 6:38 am
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Where did it go?
Replies: 12
Views: 2515

Re: Where did it go?

I just love this one, you get taken back in time when looking at it closely !
by Kaiser
Thu Mar 21, 2024 6:19 am
Forum: OT - Off topic
Topic: OT - Adventures of Kalamity Dick - Fact or Fiction?
Replies: 4207
Views: 1669597

Re: OT - Adventures of Kalamity Dick - Fact or Fiction?

Well he's obviously Dutch, what with the wooden clogs and "High Water Trouser legs" as they are still called here. He is showing off his new fangled sun glasses while sipping his imported Heineken. And he must have just robbed an old lady of her handbag, brandishing his fancy nickle plated sixgun. H...
by Kaiser
Thu Mar 21, 2024 5:55 am
Forum: OT - Off topic
Topic: Why stop at 12 languages?
Replies: 18
Views: 14126

Re: Why stop at 12 languages?

From the 16th to right up to the early 20th century French was the preferred language in international diplomacy, today its English, but another fun fact; Spanish seems to be the most spoken language worldwide, second place is for Mandarin Chinese. So what will it be.... ;)
by Kaiser
Wed Mar 13, 2024 12:22 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: 1920 Ford dealership building and garage for sale
Replies: 7
Views: 2367

Re: 1920 Ford dealership building and garage for sale

Looks like most buildings around it are also surviving the times, a rare sight, nice !
by Kaiser
Wed Mar 13, 2024 12:09 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Quick Poly?
Replies: 8
Views: 2352

Re: Quick Poly?

A wheel that needs repaired to be drivable should be rebuilt properly, a repair with 'Quick Poly' or other so-called wood-rot-stoppers is only acceptable for static display.
Driving with "Fixed" wheels is going to get you or others hurt, don't do it.
by Kaiser
Tue Mar 12, 2024 7:19 am
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Early morning in the shop.
Replies: 11
Views: 2364

Re: Early morning in the shop.

That propped up car in picture #1, i see that a lot in these old garage photo's, definitely not OSHA these days but apparently quite normal procedure before lifts were comon :lol:
by Kaiser
Wed Mar 06, 2024 5:00 am
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Horsepower difference without magnets?
Replies: 13
Views: 2588

Re: Horsepower difference without magnets?

Hey Dennis, i am not aware of any tests done but guys running without magnets report a somewhat 'snappier' engine (i.e. quicker responding to the throttle) but a loss of smoothness pulling away from standstill and/or transition from low to high gear. All of which is easily explained by the removal o...
by Kaiser
Fri Mar 01, 2024 4:09 am
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: You tell me
Replies: 87
Views: 18037

Re: You tell me

Great stuff ! Do you have the same, that after accomplishing a nice fabrication job you hessitate to cover it in paint ? I like to look at it as long as i can and keep procastrinating the paintwork :lol:
by Kaiser
Thu Feb 29, 2024 6:22 am
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: First car
Replies: 17
Views: 3243

Re: First car

This one is a Doozy !
El Novator means The Renewer
Taller de Lavado translates as Laundry bussines
And barely legible : Fundato 1876 means Founded 1876
What a sweet truck !
by Kaiser
Tue Feb 27, 2024 7:46 am
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: TT Aux Tranny?
Replies: 5
Views: 1393

Re: TT Aux Tranny?

In the photo it (sort of) clearly says 'Rocky Mountain'
by Kaiser
Tue Feb 27, 2024 7:22 am
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Steve Jelf is home safe and sound
Replies: 53
Views: 15582

Re: Steve Jelf is home safe and sound

Welcome home Steve, that must feel great after all that happened the last months.
Get better, love Shorty and enjoy the coming Spring !
by Kaiser
Sat Feb 24, 2024 3:12 am
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Better get that fixed.
Replies: 25
Views: 4997

Re: Better get that fixed.

Picture #3 reminded me of this: planes in a boneyard after WW2
by Kaiser
Fri Feb 23, 2024 4:09 am
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: LED Headlights
Replies: 22
Views: 4267

Re: LED Headlights

Harvey, forgive me if this sounds stupid, but was the difference between magneto headlights versus generator headlights not that the sockets for the bulb were 90deg. off between the two and that causes your filaments to be oriented vertical instead of horizontal ?
by Kaiser
Fri Feb 23, 2024 3:53 am
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: LED headlight faint flicker.
Replies: 16
Views: 2664

Re: LED headlight faint flicker.

LEDs can be very sensitive to small currents that are being "thrown around" by the flywheel magneto, that is also the reason that a digital multimeter is almost useless when working on a Ts electrical system, and an old analog meter works best. The flywheel magneto was a great idea in its time but t...
by Kaiser
Fri Feb 23, 2024 3:22 am
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Need ideas for cowl transition WWI ambulance
Replies: 10
Views: 1698

Re: Need ideas for cowl transition WWI ambulance

Here's an official 1917 photo of the standardised Ford Ambulance Model of 1917 for the U.S. Army, as can be seen it has a standard civilian cowl, it should not be too difficult to find a restorable cowl at a swap meet in the US or from one of the known parts sellers on this forum. Success on the bui...
by Kaiser
Tue Feb 20, 2024 5:00 am
Forum: OT - Off topic
Topic: What's your MODERN? :)
Replies: 54
Views: 33644

Re: What's your MODERN? :)

Here's my 'modern' it is the same build year as my wife, 1966, and it is my daily driver, runs on propane. Served me very well the last 20 years, just finished the second rebuild of the gearbox and transfer case, last year did an engine rebuild for the third time since i own it. It still has to earn...
by Kaiser
Thu Feb 08, 2024 4:32 am
Forum: OT - Off topic
Topic: This was trucking-Old Photos
Replies: 1467
Views: 1136717

Re: This was trucking-Old Photos

Here's the origin of the 'French Hood' the 1900 Renault typ C of a whopping 3,5 hp. The engine was a single cylinder De Dion Bouton, as Renault Frères did not yet produce its own engines. The first two models A and B were air cooled, this was the first water cooled car, it had 'radiators' on the sid...
by Kaiser
Mon Jan 22, 2024 5:13 am
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Demountable rims. Paint? Leave bare?
Replies: 13
Views: 1837

Re: Demountable rims. Paint? Leave bare?

A couple years ago i did some extensive research into WW1 Ford ambulances, pertinent to your plan on colors; The ambulances of the AFS were painted a light(ish) blue, as that was the standard colour of the French Armee, under which command it operated, there is only one original car left, it resides...
by Kaiser
Sat Jan 20, 2024 10:47 am
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Removing later paint layers?
Replies: 10
Views: 1789

Re: Removing later paint layers?

That one is 'bass ackwards' :lol:
What a funny contraption, great find !
by Kaiser
Sat Jan 20, 2024 10:28 am
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Building a magnet charger, looking for information
Replies: 36
Views: 7841

Re: Building a magnet charger, looking for information

Driving a model T in todays traffic is an inherently dangerous undertaking, sparking on your battery only mildly ups the odds, we're all living on the edge :lol: :lol: :lol:
by Kaiser
Tue Jan 16, 2024 4:44 am
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Another rail car T
Replies: 5
Views: 1384

Re: Another rail car T

First picture; seems it even has a sand box mounted under the running board with a little tap like thingee to lay sand in front of the rear wheel to prevent slipping.
by Kaiser
Sat Jan 13, 2024 5:35 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Dashboard Pocket Watch Holder
Replies: 16
Views: 3134

Re: Dashboard Pocket Watch Holder

That watch holder is sure a nice find, would love to have one.
by Kaiser
Sat Jan 13, 2024 5:15 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Steve Jelf visit
Replies: 21
Views: 7096

Re: Steve Jelf visit

Way to go ! Thanks Kim, that must be the best therapy Steve can get !