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- Sat Dec 19, 2020 4:38 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum (started 2019)
- Topic: RIP Jay Klehfoth
- Replies: 27
- Views: 2034
- Sat Nov 21, 2020 2:41 pm
- Forum: OT - Off topic
- Topic: I Fear We're All Out of Date
- Replies: 13
- Views: 725
Re: I Fear We're All Out of Date
Henry, I agree...out of date, or behind the times we are. Hoppy, Lassie, the Phantom, the Lone Ranger and many others occupied my mind when it was too cold, rainy or snowy to play outside. All most enjoyable...and the books...the Hardy Boys, tom Sawyer's adventures, many others that this old mind do...
- Sun Nov 15, 2020 2:00 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum (started 2019)
- Topic: EARLY WISHBONES
- Replies: 23
- Views: 1016
Re: EARLY WISHBONES
John, I had the same situation with my '15 Touring. Unfortunately, the local fix was to install a second "under the axle" wishbone...which does work, but the standard perch is not long enough to allow the castellated nut to screw onto the perch far enough to use the NECESSARY cotter pins. Sure, once...
- Sat Nov 14, 2020 5:41 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum (started 2019)
- Topic: A real barn find
- Replies: 13
- Views: 1257
Re: A real barn find
Hope they reconsider the "restoration".... Just clean it up, make it run smoothly and use as is....Great wedding "something old".... "Something old" is the first line of a traditional rhyme that details what a bride should wear at her wedding for good luck: The old item provides protection for the b...
- Sat Oct 31, 2020 4:46 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum (started 2019)
- Topic: Robert m Roof 16 valve head
- Replies: 17
- Views: 1012
Re: Robert m Roof 16 valve head
Stan, you keep saying how many you have now...and how much work is ahead of you.....you'll have to live longer than Methuselah to finish all your projects! That pretty violinist of yours will not have time to do the carbs and play also! :D I know....long winters up there....but still.... Be well. To...
- Sat Oct 24, 2020 3:27 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum (started 2019)
- Topic: Whack em apart, glue em back together, Stromberg OF
- Replies: 12
- Views: 1121
Re: Whack em apart, glue em back together, Stromberg OF
Harry, I was wondering the same thing. It is good on aluminum...as per the notes:Application Notes: Tap-X is safe to use on any material substrate with low or no carbon content. It is particularly effective for removing broken taps from stainless steel, all titanium alloys, and all the popular alumi...
- Sun Sep 27, 2020 4:56 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum (started 2019)
- Topic: Flying Model T
- Replies: 23
- Views: 1546
Re: Flying Model T
Bird Strike
- Sun Sep 20, 2020 10:58 am
- Forum: General Discussion Forum (started 2019)
- Topic: Two Problems
- Replies: 22
- Views: 1381
Re: Two Problems
You take GREAT pictures Patrick.
Good luck with the repairs...it is VERY important that you fix the magneto as others have said. Will save you many dollar if you do it now.
Dave
Good luck with the repairs...it is VERY important that you fix the magneto as others have said. Will save you many dollar if you do it now.
Dave
- Mon Sep 14, 2020 5:00 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum (started 2019)
- Topic: My top leaks!
- Replies: 7
- Views: 549
Re: My top leaks!
Thank you both!
Dave
Dave
- Sun Sep 13, 2020 9:17 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum (started 2019)
- Topic: My top leaks!
- Replies: 7
- Views: 549
Re: My top leaks!
Are the pictures in this link reliable as to difference?
http://www.mtfca.com/discus/messages/70 ... 1512607655
http://www.mtfca.com/discus/messages/70 ... 1512607655
- Sun Sep 13, 2020 9:15 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum (started 2019)
- Topic: My top leaks!
- Replies: 7
- Views: 549
Re: My top leaks!
Anybody have a picture of a windbreaker that they can post?
I am not sure that I understand the difference between a flap and "windbreaker"
Thanks,
Dave
I am not sure that I understand the difference between a flap and "windbreaker"
Thanks,
Dave
- Mon Sep 07, 2020 6:27 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum (started 2019)
- Topic: New Top Bows Discussion
- Replies: 5
- Views: 470
Re: New Top Bows Discussion
Boy, that's a good question. I knew Snyder's was expensive...but that's a huge difference. Better check with Lang's to be sure their price is not a typo. Also, Both Lang's and Snyder's description state steam bent....if Snyder's were laminated, that could be part of the price difference, but the ad ...
- Sat Aug 29, 2020 2:40 pm
- Forum: OT - Off topic
- Topic: "Pretty far-fetched" and stuff
- Replies: 71
- Views: 3114
Re: "Pretty far-fetched" and stuff
Shucks ! instead of the other sh word
- Sat Aug 29, 2020 9:30 am
- Forum: OT - Off topic
- Topic: Underpowered?
- Replies: 13
- Views: 1119
Re: Underpowered?
So I said to myself: "What store sells BINFORD"...
And, of course - Google had the answer:
https://homeimprovement.fandom.com/wiki/Binford_Tools
My lesson for the day !
And, of course - Google had the answer:
https://homeimprovement.fandom.com/wiki/Binford_Tools
My lesson for the day !
- Sun Aug 16, 2020 4:02 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum (started 2019)
- Topic: Sweat and lacquer don't mix...
- Replies: 24
- Views: 2035
Re: Sweat and lacquer don't mix...
Body salt in the sweat....
- Wed Jul 29, 2020 7:48 pm
- Forum: OT - Off topic
- Topic: Information on the "Assorted Car Company" wanted
- Replies: 8
- Views: 1064
Re: Information on the "Assorted Car Company" wanted
Cabin Fever hath no season. Always welcome - unlike other fevers!
- Sun Jul 05, 2020 9:35 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum (started 2019)
- Topic: Will changing electrical system to 12v devalue the car?
- Replies: 27
- Views: 2590
Re: Will changing electrical system to 12v devalue the car?
Vincent, I see that you may be new to the hobby. .....your question was the 1st post by you on this Forum. You should ask yourself "Why did I acquire the roadster?" Think about that. If you acquired it because you are intrigued by things old...especially Model Ts, it would behove you to restore the ...
- Mon Jun 29, 2020 2:00 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum (started 2019)
- Topic: Installing balance beads
- Replies: 13
- Views: 1627
Re: Installing balance beads
RV...what Roy Stone -rofirestone - above wrote....drill out the valve stem. Sounds like you have an obstruction someplace
- Sat May 16, 2020 5:19 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum (started 2019)
- Topic: Starter Switch Location
- Replies: 9
- Views: 1067
Re: Starter Switch Location
I second what Mark said....I have inadvertently hit the starter switch on my cars....WHILE the engine was running.. (big feet!)
- Mon Apr 06, 2020 7:31 pm
- Forum: OT - Off topic
- Topic: Toilet paper lesson for the housebound....
- Replies: 6
- Views: 1415
Toilet paper lesson for the housebound....
> THE HISTORY OF TOILET PAPER > I know that you have always been curious, so now you'll know. > 1. The first recorded use of toilet paper was in 6th Century China. > 2. By the 14th Century, the Chinese government was mass-producing it. > 3. Packaged toilet paper wasn't sold in the United States unti...
- Wed Apr 01, 2020 4:03 pm
- Forum: Forum Support Questions
- Topic: Canceling classified adds
- Replies: 3
- Views: 1331
Re: Canceling classified adds
Send a note to the Admin staff..maybe they can help.
...otherwise, be patient..wait awhile...the ad will drop off the bottom of the screen in time.
...otherwise, be patient..wait awhile...the ad will drop off the bottom of the screen in time.
- Sat Mar 28, 2020 1:44 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum (started 2019)
- Topic: Mud Season Motoring! (photo)
- Replies: 20
- Views: 2693
Re: Mud Season Motoring! (photo)
Norm, it wasn't muddy when he left home! 
- Sat Mar 21, 2020 2:20 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum (started 2019)
- Topic: The frustration of incompetence
- Replies: 124
- Views: 14213
Re: The frustration of incompetence
Good Luck Steve - thanks for the update1
I hope that it is not too serious...(may be selfish of me, but I do not wish to have you take so much time repairing things that you don't have time for your pictorial explanations.
Dave
I hope that it is not too serious...(may be selfish of me, but I do not wish to have you take so much time repairing things that you don't have time for your pictorial explanations.
Dave
- Sat Mar 21, 2020 10:42 am
- Forum: General Discussion Forum (started 2019)
- Topic: The frustration of incompetence
- Replies: 124
- Views: 14213
Re: The frustration of incompetence
Hi Steve...
I see that you are now online...any update on your situation? Dave
I see that you are now online...any update on your situation? Dave
- Thu Mar 19, 2020 4:06 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum (started 2019)
- Topic: The frustration of incompetence
- Replies: 124
- Views: 14213
Re: The frustration of incompetence
I'll bid $30.00 for Steve....his pictures are worth more than that, and the effort he puts into describing hois travails...and the responses that his words elicit are PRICELESS!
Dave
Dave
- Fri Mar 13, 2020 7:25 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum (started 2019)
- Topic: Looking for a book
- Replies: 8
- Views: 1387
- Fri Mar 13, 2020 7:24 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum (started 2019)
- Topic: Looking for a book
- Replies: 8
- Views: 1387
- Fri Mar 13, 2020 7:22 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum (started 2019)
- Topic: Looking for a book
- Replies: 8
- Views: 1387
- Sun Feb 23, 2020 8:40 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum (started 2019)
- Topic: model T problem
- Replies: 27
- Views: 2911
- Sat Feb 22, 2020 9:53 am
- Forum: General Discussion Forum (started 2019)
- Topic: Anderson Timer question
- Replies: 12
- Views: 1298
Re: Anderson Timer question
Boy, thoser 1st two answers make this old mind really, terribly confused.....two different answers from extremely knowledgeable people...
- Thu Feb 13, 2020 3:05 pm
- Forum: Classifieds - Parts
- Topic: WTB: EARLY WISHBONE
- Replies: 5
- Views: 1177
Re: WTB: EARLY WISHBONE
Shane, If frank doesn't have what you want, some snowless day take a ride down to Lang's...surely there will be some metal there that fits your needs. It's a plesant drive...if no snow.
cheers,
cheers,
- Thu Jan 30, 2020 10:20 am
- Forum: General Discussion Forum (started 2019)
- Topic: 23 Center door engine locks up and then starts again???
- Replies: 33
- Views: 3526
Re: 23 Center door engine locks up and then starts again???
Don't drive it any more...get the rebuilder to fix the issue.
- Tue Jan 28, 2020 8:22 am
- Forum: General Discussion Forum (started 2019)
- Topic: Lang's Old Car Parts
- Replies: 17
- Views: 3831
Re: Lang's Old Car Parts
And the weather inside is always agreeable! https://www.mtfca.com/phpBB3/posting.ph ... f=2&t=9658#
- Mon Jan 27, 2020 2:04 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum (started 2019)
- Topic: Trolling Craigslist, Brass Model T lamp?
- Replies: 9
- Views: 1623
Re: Trolling Craigslist, Brass Model T lamp?
Go for it....
https://minneapolis.craigslist.org/hnp/ ... 54499.html
or another....
https://minneapolis.craigslist.org/dak/ ... 43749.html
good luck!
https://minneapolis.craigslist.org/hnp/ ... 54499.html
or another....
https://minneapolis.craigslist.org/dak/ ... 43749.html
good luck!
- Sun Jan 26, 2020 5:57 pm
- Forum: Classifieds - Parts
- Topic: Model T Tool Kit for sale
- Replies: 3
- Views: 1056
Re: Model T Tool Kit for sale
Glenn,
Go to the eBay site...
(already ended)
https://www.ebay.com/itm/Model-T-1913-1 ... SwSydeJKqO
Go to the eBay site...
(already ended)
https://www.ebay.com/itm/Model-T-1913-1 ... SwSydeJKqO
- Sun Jan 26, 2020 7:34 am
- Forum: Classifieds - Parts
- Topic: firewall pattern needed
- Replies: 1
- Views: 560
Re: firewall pattern needed
Will this thread help?
Scroll down for the diagram...
http://www.mtfca.com/discus/messages/11 ... 1288184242
Scroll down for the diagram...
http://www.mtfca.com/discus/messages/11 ... 1288184242
- Mon Jan 20, 2020 10:27 am
- Forum: General Discussion Forum (started 2019)
- Topic: Wheel Balancing weight diagnosis
- Replies: 15
- Views: 2196
Re: Wheel Balancing weight diagnosis
short answer: (from the 'net) Recommendation. Disclaimer: To achieve maximum results it is important to use the proper package size for each tire. As a rule of thumb, the amount of Counteract required per tire is based on one ounce per thirteen pounds of tire. Longer answer...more detailed: http://w...
- Thu Jan 16, 2020 10:18 am
- Forum: OT - Off topic
- Topic: My T hauler is finished.Almost.
- Replies: 15
- Views: 3007
Re: My T hauler is finished.Almost.
Mack,
Good for you for appealing that nasty mistake!
And kudos for a nice job.
Dave
Good for you for appealing that nasty mistake!
And kudos for a nice job.
Dave
- Thu Jan 16, 2020 10:07 am
- Forum: OT - Off topic
- Topic: I’m back - well almost
- Replies: 7
- Views: 2036
Re: I’m back - well almost
Nice guy you are....
leaving town with the snow coming down, and leaving the Mrs. with the snowblower!
No more gifts of wine for you Fred! (Peanut Butter and jelly instead!)
Cheers,
Dave
leaving town with the snow coming down, and leaving the Mrs. with the snowblower!
No more gifts of wine for you Fred! (Peanut Butter and jelly instead!)
Cheers,
Dave
- Mon Jan 13, 2020 11:03 am
- Forum: OT - Off topic
- Topic: Memory
- Replies: 55
- Views: 7347
Re: Memory
The Shadow Knows - all this !
Favorite radio story time.
Favorite radio story time.
- Sun Jan 12, 2020 9:43 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum (started 2019)
- Topic: Why won't my 1915 engine start unless I tow (bump-start) the car.
- Replies: 31
- Views: 3825
Re: Why won't my 1915 engine start unless I tow (bump-start) the car.
Steve, My '15 floods when I choke it. Granted, the float may be incorrectly adjusted, but for the most part, without choking...throttle down about 3-4 notches, timer down one notch, 4 out of 5 times it starts and runs by the third 1/4 pull. Just for grins and giggles....try starting without choking ...
- Sat Jan 11, 2020 9:37 am
- Forum: General Discussion Forum (started 2019)
- Topic: I CAN'T FIND PARTS
- Replies: 27
- Views: 3776
Re: I CAN'T FIND PARTS
There is INDEED a light at the end of the tunnel.
Thanks John.
Thanks John.
- Thu Jan 09, 2020 10:46 am
- Forum: OT - Off topic
- Topic: Memory
- Replies: 55
- Views: 7347
Re: Memory
And I remember our family's little 4 cylinder Crosley...great gas mileage!
Dad eventually upgraded to a Nash Rambler Station Wagon...sure wish I had the nickles to buy it from him when he upgraded to the Plymouth Belvedere...Power-Flite transmission....the cat's meow!!
Dad eventually upgraded to a Nash Rambler Station Wagon...sure wish I had the nickles to buy it from him when he upgraded to the Plymouth Belvedere...Power-Flite transmission....the cat's meow!!
- Sun Jan 05, 2020 6:45 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum (started 2019)
- Topic: Where to start?
- Replies: 26
- Views: 2953
Re: Where to start?
Owning a T requires a LOT of personal decisions....in my opinion, the least of which is "which one will enable me to make a profit"...or at least get my money back. Really HARD to do when you dispose of one. Most important reason is "What do I want to do with it?" - you said what you wanted in the f...
- Thu Jan 02, 2020 9:03 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum (started 2019)
- Topic: Tail lights, brake lights, and turn signals
- Replies: 21
- Views: 3002
Re: Tail lights, brake lights, and turn signals
Gregory & Susanne... years ago...just kept it charged...did not let it sit unused/unattended for months on end. Agreed, some modern ones aren't that good. I forget the brand...local gas station sold them. Problem I used to have was leave them unattended in the car during the winter...not good..I use...
- Wed Jan 01, 2020 12:44 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum (started 2019)
- Topic: Tail lights, brake lights, and turn signals
- Replies: 21
- Views: 3002
Re: Tail lights, brake lights, and turn signals
Scott, Your marbles (your game - your car), so definitely you can do as you please...and I will not fault you for that. Only disagreement that I have with your posts is this: "....it's cheaper for me to switch over to a 12v gear driven alternator..." . I am not at all sure that will be true after al...
- Mon Dec 30, 2019 3:11 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum (started 2019)
- Topic: Installing wishbone support
- Replies: 3
- Views: 947
Re: Installing wishbone support
Fairly easy...only problem I had was getting the perch nut tight enough to get the cotter pin holes lined up.
Two solutions (maybe more) - grind a little off your present castle nut, or buy two of the thinner pinion nuts - if need be.
Happy New Year !
Two solutions (maybe more) - grind a little off your present castle nut, or buy two of the thinner pinion nuts - if need be.
Happy New Year !
- Mon Dec 30, 2019 2:42 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum (started 2019)
- Topic: Modern advances in the lubrication of the original roller type timer
- Replies: 27
- Views: 3345
Re: Modern advances in the lubrication of the original roller type timer
Hi Jim,
Good to read your posts again... I trust the RR cars are OK.
Cold, sleety, nasty day up here, and the garage is cold, so I looked back at what Royce had to say... I think that this is what George was mentioning...
http://www.mtfca.com/discus/messages/257047/267441.html
Good to read your posts again... I trust the RR cars are OK.
Cold, sleety, nasty day up here, and the garage is cold, so I looked back at what Royce had to say... I think that this is what George was mentioning...
http://www.mtfca.com/discus/messages/257047/267441.html
- Mon Dec 30, 2019 11:30 am
- Forum: Forum Support Questions
- Topic: Looking up members
- Replies: 8
- Views: 2098
Re: Looking up members
G R E A T addition !!
Thanks Jeff
Thanks Jeff
- Sat Dec 28, 2019 12:33 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum (started 2019)
- Topic: Restored Stromberg OF
- Replies: 7
- Views: 1429
Re: Restored Stromberg OF
Sometimes I think that in his early years that Stan went to the Penn and Teller school of magic.
Seeing an example of his work like this, I believe even more.....
(After all, Virginia, there IS a Santa Claus)>
Seeing an example of his work like this, I believe even more.....
(After all, Virginia, there IS a Santa Claus)>
- Thu Dec 26, 2019 5:48 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum (started 2019)
- Topic: A LITTLE FRIDAY LEVITY
- Replies: 51
- Views: 6649
Re: A LITTLE FRIDAY LEVITY
Sunday will be here in jig time...so as to not be late for your special day, I offer:
- Sat Dec 21, 2019 10:08 am
- Forum: General Discussion Forum (started 2019)
- Topic: Top shrunk
- Replies: 22
- Views: 2716
Re: Top shrunk
Highly recommended by many: https://www.classtiqueupholstery.com/index.php/component/content/article/15-ctup/22-welcome (Yes, I am a very satisfied customer....not an "influencer" - just very satisfied with the product and service - both before and after the sale). Seriously...order now, if you wish...
- Sat Dec 21, 2019 9:59 am
- Forum: General Discussion Forum (started 2019)
- Topic: Miss America riding in class
- Replies: 6
- Views: 1594
- Thu Dec 19, 2019 8:26 am
- Forum: General Discussion Forum (started 2019)
- Topic: Back to school
- Replies: 16
- Views: 2570
- Mon Dec 16, 2019 7:30 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum (started 2019)
- Topic: What is the weight of model T engine and Transmission
- Replies: 2
- Views: 884
Re: What is the weight of model T engine and Transmission
385-550 lbs according to this:
http://www.mtfca.com/discus/messages/11 ... 1281751326
http://www.mtfca.com/discus/messages/11 ... 1281751326
- Sat Nov 30, 2019 7:18 am
- Forum: General Discussion Forum (started 2019)
- Topic: What do you use to heat your (freezing) shop for your T?
- Replies: 44
- Views: 5594
Re: What do you use to heat your (freezing) shop for your T?
Jeff, As has been said...section off a smaller area...as small as you can comfortably fit a vehicle to work on, the tools and workbench. You may move?...no problem...section it off with clear plastic if you wish. Install a propane fired Rinnai (or equivalent) https://www.totalhomesupply.com/p/rinnai...
- Sat Nov 09, 2019 3:48 pm
- Forum: Classifieds - Parts
- Topic: FOR SALE - ENAL DASH MOUNT OIL GAUGE NEW OLD STOCK WITH THE ORIGINAL BOX AND INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
- Replies: 3
- Views: 1079
Re: FOR SALE - ENAL DASH MOUNT OIL GAUGE NEW OLD STOCK WITH THE ORIGINAL BOX AND INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
Rather thick skull on this keyboard here.... Can someone please explain how the oil level registers in the gauge on the dash when the "real" level of the oil is maybe three (3) feet - give or take a little - below the gauge? There is no electrical pickup, sending and receiving units...how doe the ga...
- Fri Nov 08, 2019 7:13 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum (started 2019)
- Topic: Saw this on Facebook...Thoughts?
- Replies: 15
- Views: 2545
Re: Saw this on Facebook...Thoughts?
And there are bungee jumpers, base jumpers ( https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KF214wDC4L8) and other thrill seekers. I suppose it's one thing to put the T through it's paces like that if you have access to $100.00 running vehicles....me - I value my T a little more than treating it that way. I'll tru...
- Sat Nov 02, 2019 7:11 pm
- Forum: Classifieds - Parts
- Topic: Model A Mechanics Handbook
- Replies: 3
- Views: 948
Re: Model A Mechanics Handbook
Anybody want one? Since I downsized, the Model A's have new homes...so I no longer need the copy that I have. If you want one, let me know, and I will try to find it amongst the other literature...I don't think that my cover is as nice as George's ...the inside is clean, though. If interested, I can...
- Sat Nov 02, 2019 5:12 pm
- Forum: Classifieds - Parts
- Topic: Accessory door handle extensions, set of 3
- Replies: 10
- Views: 1869
Re: Accessory door handle extensions, set of 3
Hi Tim, Oh - I was happy...I used to have a '26 touring that had a chrome radiator shroud...would have gone well with it. "Downsizing" meant giving up the storage space...I was able to find room for only the '15, and when you said the structural metal was BRASS, I was happy to acquire them. However,...
- Thu Oct 31, 2019 6:41 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum (started 2019)
- Topic: Am I right to be upset? Children in old cars
- Replies: 75
- Views: 9008
Re: Am I right to be upset? Children in old cars
Charlie, One must read ALL OF THE RSA... look at Roman Numeral II and see these words (please)... II. A person shall not be guilty of a violation of this section if the motor vehicle the person is driving is...........a vehicle manufactured before 1968,........is an antique motor car or motorcycle a...
- Thu Oct 31, 2019 5:17 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum (started 2019)
- Topic: Am I right to be upset? Children in old cars
- Replies: 75
- Views: 9008
Re: Am I right to be upset? Children in old cars
NH Rules...yours may be different: TITLE XXI MOTOR VEHICLES CHAPTER 265 RULES OF THE ROAD Special Rules Section 265:107-a 265:107-a Child Passenger Restraints Required. – I. No person shall drive a motor vehicle on any way while carrying as a passenger a person less than 18 years of age unless such ...
- Wed Oct 30, 2019 6:37 am
- Forum: General Discussion Forum (started 2019)
- Topic: New accessory item, GUESS
- Replies: 43
- Views: 5583
Re: New accessory item, GUESS
Brake Light
- Sun Oct 27, 2019 8:21 pm
- Forum: Classifieds - Parts
- Topic: Accessory door handle extensions, set of 3
- Replies: 10
- Views: 1869
Re: Accessory door handle extensions, set of 3
Sold - pending payment. (my levers are 5/8 " long....put the wrong digit in my earlier post....slot dimensions are correct as previously posted.)
Thanks everyone.
Dave
Thanks everyone.
Dave
- Sun Oct 27, 2019 4:47 pm
- Forum: Classifieds - Parts
- Topic: Accessory door handle extensions, set of 3
- Replies: 10
- Views: 1869
Re: Accessory door handle extensions, set of 3
Back on the market... I did buy these...they arrived in fine shape...B U T I neglected to ask Tim the size of the slot on the extensions...MY BAD...the extensions do not fit on my handles. The slot is 3/8" wide and 1/2" long...just a little too small for my door levers of 3/8 X 1/4. Sure, the door l...
- Sun Oct 20, 2019 3:00 pm
- Forum: Classifieds - Parts
- Topic: Battery Condition Tester Hoyt Model 655
- Replies: 1
- Views: 969
- Sun Oct 20, 2019 12:56 pm
- Forum: Classifieds - Parts
- Topic: Accessory door handle extensions, set of 3
- Replies: 10
- Views: 1869
Re: Accessory door handle extensions, set of 3
Tim,
Save them for me until you can answer my question....please
Dave
Save them for me until you can answer my question....please
Dave
- Fri Oct 18, 2019 4:56 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum (started 2019)
- Topic: Langs catalog
- Replies: 7
- Views: 2044
- Fri Oct 18, 2019 4:49 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum (started 2019)
- Topic: Weight of bare chassis
- Replies: 13
- Views: 2201
- Fri Oct 18, 2019 4:45 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum (started 2019)
- Topic: Weight of bare chassis
- Replies: 13
- Views: 2201
Re: Weight of bare chassis
So, when we tire of type of oil to use, kind of transmission bands to use, waterpump or no, we can talk about the differences between chassis, rolling chassis and frame...no? Wikipedia sets the tone with these two definitions....(prelude to the coming cabin fever season): An example of a chassis is ...
- Sun Oct 13, 2019 7:37 am
- Forum: General Discussion Forum (started 2019)
- Topic: Hershey 2019 Photos
- Replies: 78
- Views: 15951
Re: Hershey 2019 Photos
The difficulty would probably be in finding somebody willing to spend the time. So very true...not only at Hershey, but in most all aspects of life... "Drive thru" banks, beer sellers, food vendors, cash dispensers, wedding chapels - probably funeral homes coming soon. Folks are in W A Y too much o...
- Fri Oct 11, 2019 1:19 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum (started 2019)
- Topic: Hershey 2019 Photos
- Replies: 78
- Views: 15951
Re: Hershey 2019 — Day 1
Thanks for taking the time to do the pictures, Steve. In that pic. below the Winton, Keith named several folks...the fella between Pete Ratledge & Will Revaz wearing the newspaper boy bag strap across his chest is Carl Goodman from Contoocook NH. What a trooper he is...ask him about his experiences ...
- Tue Oct 08, 2019 8:27 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum (started 2019)
- Topic: Route 66 Trip
- Replies: 6
- Views: 1526
Re: Route 66 Trip
I'll repeat what someone else said on another post awhile back...
DO NOT GET Neck strain...just click on the picture, and it will MAGICALLY right itself (sometimes).
Worth a try, no?
DO NOT GET Neck strain...just click on the picture, and it will MAGICALLY right itself (sometimes).
Worth a try, no?
- Fri Oct 04, 2019 6:39 am
- Forum: Classifieds - Parts
- Topic: Rear view mirror - open car *sold*
- Replies: 3
- Views: 866
Re: Rear view mirror - open car
In process of attempting to send PM to the Assistant to the Grand Poobah
- Fri Sep 20, 2019 6:40 am
- Forum: General Discussion Forum (started 2019)
- Topic: Here I go again .... to OCF
- Replies: 244
- Views: 397567
Re: Here I go again .... to OCF
Steve,
Thank you for the pictures and narratives. Truly appreciate the time and effort you expended to do those things.
DAve
Thank you for the pictures and narratives. Truly appreciate the time and effort you expended to do those things.
DAve
- Thu Sep 19, 2019 9:43 am
- Forum: General Discussion Forum (started 2019)
- Topic: A new wireless turn signal for your model T
- Replies: 3
- Views: 1212
Re: A new wireless turn signal for your model T
One more: http://www.mtfca.com/discus/messages/708324/742967.html?1491608424 It has been noted before....when one is curious about 'accessories' for their T, or interested in any aspect of the Model T, Mr. & Mrs. Google are more than willing to research answers for you...simply type your question in...
- Thu Sep 19, 2019 9:30 am
- Forum: General Discussion Forum (started 2019)
- Topic: A new wireless turn signal for your model T
- Replies: 3
- Views: 1212
Re: A new wireless turn signal for your model T
More words about signals here: http://www.mtfca.com/discus/messages/708324/750160.html?1493562917 ( I can't find it now, but my failing memory seems to recollect instances wherein the Magneto output interfered with some manufacturer's lights, and at least one instance where the magnet 'lost' it's gr...
- Thu Sep 12, 2019 7:59 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum (started 2019)
- Topic: Fan, distant from radiator
- Replies: 9
- Views: 1724
Re: Fan, distant from radiator
Phillip, To paraphrase a historic statement... "How hot is hot"? Does the radiator boil over? I have a '15 Touring with a 4-5 year old Brassworks radiator, and yes..my engine gets "hot" in stop and go driving -with a fan...the engine will cool down as soon as I drive a few minutes about 30 mph. I ha...
- Tue Sep 10, 2019 4:37 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum (started 2019)
- Topic: And We're Off! Possible Law Changes
- Replies: 17
- Views: 2967
Re: And We're Off! Possible Law Changes
1970 Barracuda rolls at a quarter to 1:00 Sunday morning????
How can that possibly influence Model T Fords?
https://www.usatoday.com/story/entertai ... 188869001/
How can that possibly influence Model T Fords?
https://www.usatoday.com/story/entertai ... 188869001/
- Thu Sep 05, 2019 7:37 am
- Forum: General Discussion Forum (started 2019)
- Topic: Here I go again .... to OCF
- Replies: 244
- Views: 397567
Re: Here I go again .... to OCF
So much to learn... so little time....I just HAD to ask Mr. (Mrs. ?) Google...ACD - Auburn?
here's what he/she replied...
https://www.acdfestival.org/
here's what he/she replied...
https://www.acdfestival.org/
- Wed Sep 04, 2019 4:06 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum (started 2019)
- Topic: Richard A Currier's Horseless Carriage Co. any one have feed back?
- Replies: 9
- Views: 2512
Re: Richard A Currier's Horseless Carriage Co. any one have feed back?
There is a Mainely T Tour currently in progress.
Perhaps he is away from his business to enjoy that? Try again later this week - or early next.
Perhaps he is away from his business to enjoy that? Try again later this week - or early next.
- Mon Sep 02, 2019 9:31 pm
- Forum: OT - Off topic
- Topic: Dodged a Canon Saturday!
- Replies: 7
- Views: 1553
Re: Dodged a Canon Saturday!
Must have been all that organ music that the Angels loved to hear, and they wanted you to remain on the planet and make more earthlings happy.
- Sun Sep 01, 2019 9:06 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum (started 2019)
- Topic: Here I go again .... to OCF
- Replies: 244
- Views: 397567
Re: Here I go again .... to OCF
Thanks Dick, "Community Feed"...sounds much like our New England "Bean Pots". Folks would dig a large hole some Saturday in the fall, build a fire in it, add fuel (more wood) get a large hole filled with hot ashes - still glowing chunks of unburned wood included..scoop away some hot ash, in the void...
- Sun Sep 01, 2019 1:10 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum (started 2019)
- Topic: Here I go again .... to OCF
- Replies: 244
- Views: 397567
Re: Here I go again .... to OCF
Dick Lodge...
Please... what is a Burgoo
"annual Burgoo in Winchester"Thanks,
Dave
Please... what is a Burgoo
"annual Burgoo in Winchester"Thanks,
Dave
- Sun Sep 01, 2019 10:52 am
- Forum: General Discussion Forum (started 2019)
- Topic: Hand cranking, left versus right hand
- Replies: 25
- Views: 3698
Re: Hand cranking, left versus right hand
With heartfelt thanks to Mike Robison for posting steps listed below, I will tell you readers that I have a 1915, hand crank engine (maybe well worn, and perhaps a little "tired")in my 1915 Touring. The coil box houses Ron's coils, commutator is roller (maintained as per Royce's instructions), timin...
- Fri Aug 30, 2019 11:12 am
- Forum: Forum Support Questions
- Topic: Thumbs up smilies
- Replies: 4
- Views: 1671
Re: Thumbs up smilies
Whoopsie...
too large...
How's this??
too large...
How's this??
- Fri Aug 30, 2019 11:06 am
- Forum: Forum Support Questions
- Topic: Thumbs up smilies
- Replies: 4
- Views: 1671
Re: Thumbs up smilies
Mark,
I have this on my desktop...
I "click and drag" it onto the reply box.
Sometimes works...
Might it work for you (and others) and let Jeff get back to fixing his T????
I have this on my desktop...
I "click and drag" it onto the reply box.
Sometimes works...
Might it work for you (and others) and let Jeff get back to fixing his T????
- Sat Aug 17, 2019 9:45 am
- Forum: Classifieds - Parts
- Topic: Restoration Manuals 2 FREE for shipping $5.00
- Replies: 2
- Views: 722
Re: Restoration Manuals 2 FREE for shipping $5.00
Hi Joseph,
I will send you $5.00 for them. Please tell me where to send it.
Thanks..
Dave addufo@gmail.com
I will send you $5.00 for them. Please tell me where to send it.
Thanks..
Dave addufo@gmail.com
- Mon Aug 12, 2019 5:15 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum (started 2019)
- Topic: Happy Birthday......to......
- Replies: 1
- Views: 741
Happy Birthday......to......
the Model T (first assembled today).... and ME....(OK, I was assembled prior to today, but today was the first light that shined upon me). OK, so the Model T didn't "roll" until a few days dater...but neither did I walk for a few months! May all of you enjoy many, many birthdays! "The first producti...
- Mon Aug 12, 2019 12:42 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum (started 2019)
- Topic: Spectators and Funny Hats 2019
- Replies: 10
- Views: 2322
Re: Spectators and Funny Hats 2019
Hi Bob,
So good to see that you're "back in the saddle" and getting in some nice days with your "T" before the winter cold settles in.
Take care...no more medical issues for awhile, I hope...appreciate your sharing the photos with us!
Dave
So good to see that you're "back in the saddle" and getting in some nice days with your "T" before the winter cold settles in.
Take care...no more medical issues for awhile, I hope...appreciate your sharing the photos with us!
Dave
- Fri Aug 09, 2019 3:51 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum (started 2019)
- Topic: Setting 3rd Brush
- Replies: 9
- Views: 2088
Re: Setting 3rd Brush
Be EXTRA careful with what you are doing here..
Read this thread to see what happens when running the engine and cutout is disconnected (if I am understanding correctly what you are doing):
http://www.mtfca.com/discus/messages/17 ... 1307919845
Read this thread to see what happens when running the engine and cutout is disconnected (if I am understanding correctly what you are doing):
http://www.mtfca.com/discus/messages/17 ... 1307919845
- Thu Aug 08, 2019 7:11 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum (started 2019)
- Topic: Setting 3rd Brush
- Replies: 9
- Views: 2088
Re: Setting 3rd Brush
Scott was faster...
As he said = easier.
As he said = easier.
- Thu Aug 08, 2019 7:10 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum (started 2019)
- Topic: Setting 3rd Brush
- Replies: 9
- Views: 2088
Re: Setting 3rd Brush
Will this help:
http://www.mtfca.com/discus/messages/33 ... 1370168631
Or the entries towards the end of this thread:
http://www.mtfca.com/discus/messages/17 ... 1322066216
Hope so
http://www.mtfca.com/discus/messages/33 ... 1370168631
Or the entries towards the end of this thread:
http://www.mtfca.com/discus/messages/17 ... 1322066216
Hope so
- Thu Aug 08, 2019 1:55 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum (started 2019)
- Topic: Parts paid for via PayPal
- Replies: 8
- Views: 2039
Re: Parts paid for via PayPal
Thanks, Terry. I am wondering what will happen when the amendment takes effect on September 3: "We are updating certain PayPal agreements that apply to U.S. customers. These changes will go into effect on September 3, 2019." Yes..what you did worked without a fee... will it on or after 9/4...maybe. ...
- Thu Aug 08, 2019 12:44 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum (started 2019)
- Topic: Parts paid for via PayPal
- Replies: 8
- Views: 2039
Re: Parts paid for via PayPal
Thank you
- Thu Aug 08, 2019 12:35 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum (started 2019)
- Topic: Parts paid for via PayPal
- Replies: 8
- Views: 2039
Parts paid for via PayPal
I have bought or sold Model T parts and the payment has been exchanged by a friendly transaction via PayPal. That organization has made an amendment to their Policy Agreement, and it leaves a little confusion in my mind.To avoid a disappointment in the future, have one of your a DEFINITE answer to :...
- Tue Aug 06, 2019 8:02 pm
- Forum: Forum Support Questions
- Topic: Question/concern re high counts?
- Replies: 1
- Views: 1137
Re: Question/concern re high counts?
Rainy weather brings me indoors...(I melt). Heat and humidity bother me more now than they did 60 years ago, so I come into the air conditioned house...both activities allow me reading time...maybe others do the same? Then too, is the fact that either folks are just starting to drive, and have quest...
- Sat Aug 03, 2019 7:19 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum (started 2019)
- Topic: A Complicated Man with a Simple Idea
- Replies: 6
- Views: 1787
Re: A Complicated Man with a Simple Idea
For more "interesting" reading, this is on the 'net:
https://www.nailhed.com/2014/01/henry-f ... r-son.html
https://www.nailhed.com/2014/01/henry-f ... r-son.html
- Sat Aug 03, 2019 4:31 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum (started 2019)
- Topic: Wolf whistle
- Replies: 12
- Views: 2646
Re: Wolf whistle
Awwwww, Tommy....popping Jeff's balloon...shucks... :evil: Jeff, Good going! It's great to have a supply of "spare parts". :P I had a supply once...problem was, the supply was too big for my brain - when I wanted something that I thought I had, I could not remember where I stashed it. Problem solved...
- Sat Aug 03, 2019 10:22 am
- Forum: General Discussion Forum (started 2019)
- Topic: Wolf whistle
- Replies: 12
- Views: 2646
Re: Wolf whistle
Jeff, I wrote to Mr. (Mrs. ?) Google and asked : " Does JB weld stick to aluminum?"and the reply was: "J-B Weld works on aluminum, or on ANY metal surface, excepting lead. JB Weld works well on aluminum. If you think that there is an outside possibility that you might ever want to separate the parts...