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T handle! I was on the wrong track as I often am. Sorry. Maybe I should be in the ejection seat

I have become obsessed by the toggle switch though.
Thanks for the comments.
Rich

Thanks Stan. I can almost read it now. Anyone have some information on it?
Thanks
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I spent some time looking for information on the above switch. I couldn't find anything about it. There is lettering or a logo but not clear enough to read. If anyone knows what that is or could take a better photo at the auction I would certainly appreciate it. It's one of those puzzles that would ...

It is intriguing. The radiator must not be hot.

Thanks for the Holbrook info. I don't remember hearing about it. It might be fun to poke around there.
Rich

What a mind boggling question Darel. I don't know where to start or stop.

I would at least put water in it and see how bad it is. One of the best early radiators I have looked bad and was $15 at a swap meet. You never know.
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Gosh! she looks like a nice girl who would like a ride in a Model T.

Colin, I'm thinking it may be a type of circuit breaker. You press down to complete the circuit. If you get an overload it trips and cuts power. Better than a fuse.
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Holbrook? Do you think it might be Idaho? Arizona? Utah? New Mexico? They all had one. "Groceries, Hardware, Shoes and Dry Goods.
Great photo and nice use of the new TT chassis. Those of you who use your Ts to pick up feed and such must really identify with this.
Thanks
Rich

The fascinating aspect of all this was that the oil was essential to Kalamity Dick's Tri-figual kaspifluke. The meshing required ultra-slippery service to function at the mock momentum range. OyleOfis.jpg While Dick was not affiliated with the league itself, several of the team members were employed...

I spent 5 minutes in the shop and realized it wasn't as nice as it was yesterday. Only 40°. Maybe later.
Isn't it nice to have options?

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Hi Jonah. I googled "1926 1927 model t touring "Windsor Maroon". These 4 different cars came up. They were described as Burgundy but as similar as they are I believe they were striving towards Windsor Maroon. The one in the upper left was from: https://www.volocars.com/auto-sales/vehicles/14649/1927...

Thanks Stan. The video was a treat not to mention the great music. I know many that can't make the auction and are pleased to see those items and the beautiful Montana area. John, The flyer says "North & East of Shelby, Mt 40 miles or 25 miles North of Galata..." That would be close to the Canadian ...

Yes, the battery storage below the frame would suggest that. Or perhaps it runs on milk.

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The auction flyer has photos including some of these. Some folks have had trouble accessing them.
http://www.frontrangeauctions.com/

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This is the Speedster in the upcoming Montana auction. I know it is of interest to Speedster guys and some would like to see these. SpdstrMT9.jpg SpdstrMT11.jpg SpdstrMT1.jpg SpdstrMT5.jpg I asked the auctioneer to send them to me so we could share them. I have no connection with the sale. He felt t...

Thanks Stan. I appreciate this very much.
Rich
https://mtfca.com/phpBB3/viewtopic.php?f=2&t=20487

I always love seeing the Stanley Steamers. Today they are lost to the carpet cleaner.
Great photos!
Thanks
Rich

Yes, even with the additional oil it was essentially the same. Some of that sediment has washed up on the beach if the photo is accurate. You may recognize Chatsworth Lake standing next to the fellow wearing the top had. It was his great great grandfather that Chugwater Lake was named for. One cauti...

I didn't mean to be a pest Stan. You must be very busy. With all the speedster guys on the forum there are many who would enjoy seeing more detail. It also might help get some bidders interested. Also I have an interest in knowing more about the recent history of it. Do what you need to do. Best wis...

Hi Kevan. I'm sure someone on the forum knows the car. Not as many members post here these days. When we talked earlier about the car I mentioned they all had that red pin stripe from the factory. Looking at ones on the internet I see that not many have that added. It should be a good identifier. I ...

That fabrication was nicely done.
Thanks for letting us see it.
Rich

The second best seller was ceiling wax. Blue food was thought to be a myth from the 17th century but many still don't eat it. After the head amputation Van Briggle teamed up with Table Top Joe, the man without a body. He "had trouble with the pedals But ... had a strong left hand And ... could play ...

Great subject Larry. My 1907 Buick specs describe the body as a Turtle back.

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That's a great question David. I'll bet we could post a whole discussion on that.
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Maybe??? I don't really know Internationals. I found these '29s and the orange one is a '30. There are several differences in models. You can see the wheels and bumpers are similar. Some have the beads in the door although a different placement. Some don't have. Some have a shorter bunch of louvers ...

I was in high school 57 years ago when a good friend told me about a 1925 T Roadster at his Grandfather's neighbor's. It was complete but all rusty. The motor was out and the windshield had been removed but was there. It had the original plate glass. The cost was $75 in 1964 and mom was horrified at...

Thanks for that Evan. I watch these for some of the nice things he captures. After restoring several car there are things I would do differently but the details of a '23 Fordor are something that are hard to find pictures of. I too hope we are catching the imagination of some youngsters and potentia...

Perhaps they are just very busy. Did you get my Emails about additional photos of the Speedster?
Thanks
Rich

That's a beautiful setting for that great car. Looks terrific.
Thanks for sharing the photos and report.
Rich

As if we needed more.

One of the more beguiling parts of the Simoniz story is the acquiring of it's name. It was, of course, Simon Van Briggle who developed the tallow for his oboe. As a child he was nicknamed "Simon-Eyes" referring to his peepers by his classmates. The alias stuck into his adult years. The highschool ye...

For the firewall brackets you could make an L shaped bracket that would mount to the 2 holes in the side of the frame It could bend over the top of the frame where the other 2 holes should be. Countersinking for flat head screws could then be used to mount the brackets you have. The only problem is ...

My other guess would have been a Lozier. It had a squarish hood and similar look.

http://www.conceptcarz.com/z22690/Lozier-Model-51.aspx

Thanks Wayne. Here is a 12 that resembles it.

And thanks for the photo Rich.

WllcCrcs.jpg It's interesting what we can find sometimes. "The March 12th Billboard stated, in reference to the Wallace Greater Shows: "The No. 2 advance wagon is out of the paint shop. It is a 1 ˝ on truck with heavy carved mirrors. The show will use No. 1 and No. 2 trucks for the advance. Additio...

I would be ecstatic to own any of the lettered cars before the 'T' or an open '32. I had a Model A and a 1947 Tudor. I still have a '35 Panel Delivery, a '65 F100 and a '65 Mustang. The T's are as great as any of them.
Rich

It certainly shows the original latches and that multi-gear window regulator well.

I like the looks of it. Sometimes a big splash of brass is too much. It fits the era fine.
Rich

The guy in Montana knows a heck of a lot more about carburetors than I do. I found these pictures today. The Buick didn't have it's turtle deck when I got it. Therefore there was no hardware for it. A fellow in El Cajon was kind enough to take one of his hinges off and put it on a copy machine. Some...

Milksky Flanrodd always protested the serenading of the Quibbles during the moss welching season. He claimed it made them too complacent and even surly. Zooooo.jpg Having come from where they did certainly entitled them to their dispositions but the locals deserved their platitudes as well. The Chro...

I don't know exactly when the 18B came out. "Delco-Remy got into the horn business in 1924 with the purchase of the Klaxon Horn Company in Newark NJ". Since Delco-Remy was a "Divsion of General Motors" Ford wouldn't have put in on. Any horn could have been used to replace the Ford horn back then. I ...

That is wonderful. The illustrations and artwork are fantastic.
Thanks
Rich

It's always fun to see new things. What is this world coming to?
I'm going to stick to a bucket of water and some 80 grit wet-or-dry sand paper. And a good radio.
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Rich

It apparently is a new truck as the hood is very shiny. Here is a layout of the "Medium" Baker Electric Model U Truck chassis. They made a Model X Delivery, a Model O Light Truck and a Model CC Heavy Truck also. This is from a 1913 catalog. Bakerx1.jpg This illustration shows the drive. Bakerx2.jpg

The spotlight was essential for spotting Quibbles at night. Here we see later versions at the hunting camp (on our left) and the present day version. High speed running has necessitated the removal of said illuminator. rnaboot.jpg Hootenanny deflector and spiroflagon have also been removed. Oh yes, ...

Various forms were noted in the perfection of the Raceabout. I find it delightful that the last metamorphosis is currently coming to auction in Montana soon.
I'm not sure any of the versions included a windshield.
Rich

I would think that Mace Maggots sort of defeat the whole purpose. Cushioning the blow and perhaps soothing the injury.

I don't recall the odor. Perhaps it was overpowered by the limburger.

I see a 1917 or later T and WWI uniforms. This could be the end of the War or after. The mud and running board brace tell a bit of a story.
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Rich

It really was stuck Mark. That was last September. Fast forward to April. The nice weather plus a guy wanting me to sell him the Panel got me out and working on the brakes. I have nearly all the parts for the mechanical brakes. Yes I know they are horrible. I was missing one front operating pin (rod...

The rocket assembly team included Gilbert Larkvonnet and the Klampsmith twins. Parts were glued together with a mucilaginous salina developed by KD at the cusping plant and spring clamps.

Gilbert had previously been occupied at the Marina.

Good job Mark and Tim. My supplier has them but has a minimum order. How many and what length do you need. I have this many 1/2" long and twice that many 1/4" long.
Rich

That is enlightening to see. How many delightful things are out there we will never know about.
Thanks for this one.
Rich

That is a difficult bracket to visualize. I believe you are correct and it is the front pillar bracket for a '26-'27 Fordor.
I got these photos from a post by Ray Elkins, April 08, 2009.
http://www.mtfca.com/discus/messages/80257/87573.html

Luke is right. This tells more if you want to read it. 1924 Election
https://historynewsnetwork.org/article/138750

That is the more familiar one. I wonder how it compares with the car based gear ratio. The chain drive would have quite a reduction.
Rich

Neat post card.
I find it interesting that the rear fenders are flat, '15-'16 and the tail light is all brass E&J. That would be '13 or earlier.
Not that it matters.

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Rich

Nice Woody Jay! It's good to hear from you.
Rich

Interesting video. Wikipedia tells me "helical-shaped rollers made from flat spring steel were more flexible than solid-cylinder rollers". Years ago I thought they were just grooves in the roller until I found grease inside. I made rollers from drill rod for my Buick when I couldn't find the Hyatts....

These are probably too big too. Marker lights "approximately 2 1/8 inches" but perhaps on the right track. Green and Amber.
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Old school motorcycle or turn signal lens.
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I'm not sure if it is a Knox. I found these Knox photos. The water cooled ones have a shorter radiator. It could be a different model.

I'll bet Charley Shaver could have told us.
Rich

I found the pictures on the link very interesting. I realize that some folks don't want a lot of commercial ads to flood this site but we miss out on some wonderful pictures and opportunities because of it. If we could see more of those items I would be pleased. Perhaps some neutral party could post...

Well I'm very happy for you Norman. It looks much better and must feel better.
I think I'll wait for a better excuse.
Good to hear from you.
Rich

This is the upholstery in a 1909 T Touring car. It certainly looks good to my eyes and much of it may be original.
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Life is a Cabriolet Old Chum. At one point McWormser was promoted from Lieutenant to Lieuelevenant according to Victor Borge.
40% by volume can yield up to 52.6 Mpg if not more or less and a pacific gravity of a similar dentistry.

The lower portion of this thread has quite a bit of discussion about Beaudette Bodies.
http://www.mtfca.com/discus/messages/29/7861.html

Have you seen these?
http://mtfctulsa.com/Tech/cam_bearings.htm
http://www.mtfca.com/discus/messages/41 ... 1416772968
http://www.mtfca.com/discus/messages/25 ... 1342157696

You didn't waste any time. It's already polished. That looks great. I'm glad it didn't break.
Rich

McWormser expressed his thanks to Kalamity Dick for much of the equipment and paraphernalia he contributed to the cause.
His staff car is on display at the Institute's General Transportation Annex.

You have made my day again.
Some of these have fantastic composition. Others have surprises like a hubcap for a radiator cap, a broken fender and funny glasses.
Thanks again.
Rich

I have enjoyed seeing details of others non-Fords here on the Forum. I though these engine photos might be interesting to some. Many of the trucks on this thread are Whites This is my 1923 Model 15-45 engine. WhtBus1.jpg WhtBus2.jpg WhtBus3.jpg The crankcase, pan and transmission housing are aluminu...

I don't pretend to understand it much. We were invited over to dinner where a lady and her son were guests too. The lady was very pleasant but asked who we were several times and seemed somewhat confused. Eating desert I noticed the son would reach for her pie. She would scowl and nearly stab his ha...

WoW! Mine is more authentic but he is riding his.
That is FUN.
Rich

What a sweet sound. It doesn't get any better than that.
Rich

Thanks Dallas. It was been a good year for painting. I'm ready for warmer weather so I can work on the cars tho.
Rich

George House mentioned in another post "If I’m not mistaken, that ‘14 touring represents the last year of that sign."
I wish I could remember who made that accessory hood.
Rich

I appreciate that James and Keith. I post these as I know there are some who enjoy them. Being critical of our own work does motivate us to try harder. Some of these are far better that others. The poorer ones teach me more that the better ones. Often there is a specific area of a painting that real...

You may have already seen these:
http://www.mtfca.com/discus/messages/708324/803315.html
http://www.mtfca.com/discus/messages/331880/369280.html
http://www.mtfca.com/discus/messages/50 ... 1230344663

Looks like fun Mark. Is the one on Bonhams site the same as yours. I has some shots showing those fasteners and may be correct.
https://www.bonhams.com/auctions/25839/lot/84/
Thanks again.
Rich

I love that photo!

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Thanks.
Rich

There were several Maxwells on that tour John. I believe there were two AB's like yours. You would have loved it as you will when you start touring in yours. Those guys live well with the slower pace and fixing things on the road.
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Well thanks Herb. What we do here is just fun and I hadn't thought of it as giving back. I guess those wonderful folks back then were having fun too.
Rich

I believe you are right Michael. Each is handling it in his own way.

Interestingly enough, Ma Hoopstring had cooked diners for Oliver and Wilbur Wright during the harmonization stages. She often made suggestions on rise and yank coefficients. She had traded wing tips for the down payment on the home. Hoopstring.jpg Fergler gave her quite the discount on nails during ...

For those that might not know what a Harley Servicar is:

WOW! Simply wonderful.
Thanks again.
Rich

Good catch Jeff. I know that sound. Amazing how they can come loose sometimes. Even when we try our best.
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Good eye. It matches these 1908 Galloway GT Farm Wagons very well
http://trombinoscar.com/ancetres/galloway0801.html
https://www.pinterest.com/pin/673077106799025887/
Here's a better site:
https://www.bonhams.com/auctions/23555/lot/245/
Thanks for the info.
Rich

That looks a bit like a REO car hood but their trucks had a completely different look. I haven't looked farther yet. There was a GEO. Reinberg SSSS Cut Flowers at the Wabash address in Chicago.
I like the picture.
Rich

This was painted from photographs I took on a HCCA 1&2 cylinder tour many years ago. I believe it is Max Meyer in his 1906 Cadillac Tulip bodied Touring Car on our way to Bergdorf, ID. 06CaddMud2.jpg Joy and I took pictures and 16mm movies of 3 dozen or so cars splashing through the water. Burgdorf ...

It's always nice to see those accessory Radiators. It's maybe a Lawco like this or a Paco.

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Definitely a Model A. The description is a clue to the sellers knowledge of it.
Rich

This is perhaps a better photo of Rosemary at work.

That is a most delightful video. Thanks. We have had several friends go through what you are talking about. It is sad. My wife and I often wonder if our normal absent mindedness is heading that direction. I suppose many of us worry needlessly. This is one of the rewards for living so many good years...

There is so much to like in that photo. The roll-up curtains prove it is weather proof. Cowl lights only suggest limited night use. There is some extra equipment on the steering column. The support at the the end of the fine looking building is intriguing too. I won't guess the make. The mismatch of...

Uncle Lumby has a photo he took one white Christmas of Bing's Crosely and Rosemary's Klohootney docked side by side. They had just come back from Berlin.

The hood looks like a '30-'31 to me.
The upper 3/4 of the three doors are the best of it. Too bad if there aren't 4.

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