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- Wed Nov 01, 2023 2:18 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Halloween 2023 pics
- Replies: 24
- Views: 1659
Re: Halloween 2023 pics
They cancelled trick or treat in Sheboygan last night, so they are having it tonight.
- Tue Sep 26, 2023 11:24 pm
- Forum: OT - Off topic
- Topic: Lathe Post Grinder question
- Replies: 9
- Views: 543
Re: Lathe Post Grinder question
Great video!
I learned something new again.
Thanks
I learned something new again.
Thanks
- Tue Sep 26, 2023 1:28 pm
- Forum: OT - Off topic
- Topic: What is that?
- Replies: 4
- Views: 436
What is that?
Let's play "What is That!". Here are a few things I saw at the Stonefield Historical Site. Unfortunately there were no docents around to ask what they were. Anbody know what these are? No.1 A lot of leverage to cut something. lever 1.JPG lever 2.JPG No.2 Rollers look like they were made of wood. Wha...
- Tue Sep 26, 2023 1:15 pm
- Forum: OT - Off topic
- Topic: Lathe Post Grinder question
- Replies: 9
- Views: 543
Re: Lathe Post Grinder question
Cool video Duane! I spent most of the day at that museum and got to pet a sting ray there. The other thing that caught my eye in the machine shop was the drums on the planer. They reminded me of the drums in a model T transmission. 2 drums turn one way and the other 1 turns the other way. The lever ...
- Wed Sep 20, 2023 3:24 pm
- Forum: OT - Off topic
- Topic: Lathe Post Grinder question
- Replies: 9
- Views: 543
Re: Lathe Post Grinder question
That makes sense.
I was having a hard time picturing how that small diameter shaft and that tiny screw was going to hold a grinding stone.
It is positioned correctly for that application too.
Learned something new.
Thanks.
I was having a hard time picturing how that small diameter shaft and that tiny screw was going to hold a grinding stone.
It is positioned correctly for that application too.
Learned something new.
Thanks.
- Mon Sep 18, 2023 1:36 pm
- Forum: OT - Off topic
- Topic: Lathe Post Grinder question
- Replies: 9
- Views: 543
Lathe Post Grinder question
I saw this lathe post grinder in a museum last week and have a few questions I'm hoping someone can answer. I'm not a machinist, so I was wondering what would the application be for a lathe post grinder with such a small diameter shank? Also, is it oriented correctly for grinding/polishing? I was th...
- Tue Sep 05, 2023 5:00 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: What have you done to your Model T in September?
- Replies: 45
- Views: 2984
Re: What have you done to your Model T in September?
Cleaned out the sediment bowl, fuel line, and fuel bowl after Wilma wouldn't start.
Then took her for a test drive to the pie iron cooking demonstration at the State Park.
No problems.
Then took her for a test drive to the pie iron cooking demonstration at the State Park.
No problems.
- Fri Sep 01, 2023 6:35 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: 1926-27 Coupe interior photos of rear window
- Replies: 2
- Views: 323
Re: 1926-27 Coupe interior photos of rear window
For what its worth, this is what mine looks like.
Hope it helps.
Hope it helps.
- Wed Aug 30, 2023 12:18 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Large Hub Brake Spring Tool
- Replies: 5
- Views: 443
Re: Large Hub Brake Spring Tool
I made one from some scrap metal and a set screw I had laying around.
It ain't pretty, but it works.
It ain't pretty, but it works.
- Mon Aug 28, 2023 12:16 am
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Decal block letter suggestions for my running board Tourists Kitchenette
- Replies: 34
- Views: 2032
Re: Decal block letter suggestions for my running board Tourists Kitchenette
They have one of those on display at the Antique Car Museum of Iowa.
Looks like fun.
Looks like fun.
- Wed Aug 09, 2023 7:05 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Differential issue, any ideas?
- Replies: 13
- Views: 979
Re: Differential issue, any ideas?
No.
Bought new and installed about 2 years and 2200 miles ago.
Bought new and installed about 2 years and 2200 miles ago.
- Wed Aug 09, 2023 5:34 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Differential issue, any ideas?
- Replies: 13
- Views: 979
Re: Differential issue, any ideas?
Mike,
The same thing happened to me 3 weeks ago.
This is what happened to mine.
Hope yours is just a pinion key.
The same thing happened to me 3 weeks ago.
This is what happened to mine.
Hope yours is just a pinion key.
- Sat Jul 15, 2023 7:29 am
- Forum: OT - Off topic
- Topic: where is this tool used?
- Replies: 7
- Views: 870
Re: where is this tool used?
The reason it got my attention was it looked like a model T band wrench, but I couldn't figure out what the screwdriver blade was used for. The photo doesn't show it well, but there are indicators on the knob that align with the screwdriver blade. I don't recall if it had a Ford script on it or not,...
- Fri Jul 14, 2023 10:20 pm
- Forum: OT - Off topic
- Topic: where is this tool used?
- Replies: 7
- Views: 870
where is this tool used?
I saw this tool at the Iola Car Show and Swap meet last week.
It was on display with other tools for a 1936 Flathead Ford.
Anyone know where a ratcheting screwdriver would be needed on a Flathead Ford?
It was on display with other tools for a 1936 Flathead Ford.
Anyone know where a ratcheting screwdriver would be needed on a Flathead Ford?
- Tue Jun 27, 2023 4:51 pm
- Forum: OT - Off topic
- Topic: Gas table lamp question.
- Replies: 1
- Views: 396
Gas table lamp question.
I saw this gas table lamp at the local historical society museum this past weekend.
Can someone explain to me what is above the glass globe?
To me it looks like the little lever to the left closes the 2 cups to snuff out a flame, but for what?
Can someone explain to me what is above the glass globe?
To me it looks like the little lever to the left closes the 2 cups to snuff out a flame, but for what?
- Thu Apr 13, 2023 2:33 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: What have you done to your model T in April?
- Replies: 48
- Views: 12464
Re: What have you done to your model T in April?
Went for my first ride of the year, but couldn't decide which restaurant to go to or if I should go for breakfast or lunch. So yesterday I decided to have a late breakfast at one restaurant and an early lunch at the other restaurant today. These are the difficult decisions a retired guy has to make....
- Thu Nov 10, 2022 6:22 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: What have you done with your Model T in November?
- Replies: 55
- Views: 5398
Re: What have you done with your Model T in November?
I took advantage of the warm weather and took a ride to the Maywood Environment Park to watch the last of the salmon spawning in the Pigeon River.
Drove past the only round barn in the county on the way home.
- Sat Nov 05, 2022 8:17 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Windlace on !927 Coupe
- Replies: 16
- Views: 1714
Re: Windlace on !927 Coupe
This is how it looks on my 1927 Coupe.
I hope this helps.
I hope this helps.
- Sat Oct 22, 2022 10:28 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: What have you done with your model T in October?
- Replies: 64
- Views: 6722
Re: What have you done with your model T in October?
My car was down for repairs last fall, so I'm taking advantage of the nice fall weather we are having this year. I drove thru the Kettle Moraine State Forest today, the fall colors were at peak! Hamburger Haus.JPG Last chance for a burger, they close for the season tomorrow. mural.jpg Photo-op with ...
- Mon Oct 17, 2022 5:48 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Travel navigation
- Replies: 15
- Views: 1608
Re: Travel navigation
I use my tablet for traveling and have done the same thing. I have most of the lower 48 states and all of the counties in Wisconsin. Sometimes it is kind of slow when you zoom in a lot, but I still find it useful. I use my GPS when traveling in the model T to keep track of mileage for oil changes.
- Sat Oct 15, 2022 10:49 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: What have you done with your model T in October?
- Replies: 64
- Views: 6722
Re: What have you done with your model T in October?
Jab35, The color of my coupe is channel green. It was like that when I bought it. I think it was an older restoration. Whoever did it, did a nice job.
- Sun Oct 09, 2022 9:26 am
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: HINGE MOUNT MIRRORS FOR 25 COUPE
- Replies: 3
- Views: 683
Re: HINGE MOUNT MIRRORS FOR 25 COUPE
The model A mirrors fit my 27 coupe without any modifications. I'm not sure about the differences between 25 and 27 hinges.
- Mon Oct 03, 2022 10:22 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: What have you done with your model T in October?
- Replies: 64
- Views: 6722
What have you done with your model T in October?
The weather this morning was perfect for a ride.
Can you think of a better way to start your day?
Made it home before noon.Can you think of a better way to start your day?
- Tue Sep 20, 2022 8:59 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: What have you done with your model T in September?
- Replies: 38
- Views: 4172
Re: What have you done with your model T in September?
Saturday was a perfect day to go for a ride, so 2 of us from the Dairyland Tin Lizzies went to the Steam and Gas show in Calumetville. We stopped at a Amish bakery, a goat farm, and an old stone arch bridge along the way. threshing machine.JPG cars and trucks.JPG milk machine.JPG goat dairy truck.JP...
- Sat Jun 25, 2022 7:38 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: What have you done with your model T in June?
- Replies: 87
- Views: 10369
Re: What have you done with your model T in June?
I just finished my first National Tour, the Wonderful Wisconsin Tour.
464 miles of fun!
It's hard to say good bye to the new friends.
464 miles of fun!
It's hard to say good bye to the new friends.
- Fri Jun 10, 2022 7:04 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Door Lock Question
- Replies: 3
- Views: 623
Door Lock Question
Does anybody know the correct key code for an enclosed car door lock? My 27 Coupe didn't have a key for the door when I bought it. The original lock has a number stamped on it that is slightly different than the number I found in the service manual. It looks like 2 numbers are switched around. I had...
- Fri Oct 01, 2021 8:53 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Photo of trunk latch needed please
- Replies: 7
- Views: 1507
Re: Photo of trunk latch needed please
This is what mine looks like.
- Tue Sep 07, 2021 4:21 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: September, you and your T.
- Replies: 44
- Views: 9554
Re: September, you and your T.
My mechanic has been helping me rebuild Wilma's rear end.
- Wed Sep 01, 2021 11:49 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: How to use brake lining rivet tool?
- Replies: 8
- Views: 1890
Re: How to use brake lining rivet tool?
You can download the instructions on Snyder's website.
- Tue Aug 31, 2021 4:35 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: World War 1 Model Ts
- Replies: 57
- Views: 8205
Re: World War 1 Model Ts
I agree with Herb, the WW1 museum in Kansas City is the place to go if you want to learn more about WW1.
Here are some pictures of the ambulance he was talking about.
Here are some pictures of the ambulance he was talking about.
- Fri Aug 27, 2021 4:05 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Wish I had Snow in Florida Snowbird T auction
- Replies: 9
- Views: 2805
Re: Wish I had Snow in Florida Snowbird T auction
That is part of the Hemken Collection in Iowa.
It looks like they are auctioning off the entire collection.
I visited that auto museum several years ago.
It wasn't far from the Bily Clocks. Both worth while stops!
It looks like they are auctioning off the entire collection.
I visited that auto museum several years ago.
It wasn't far from the Bily Clocks. Both worth while stops!
- Thu Aug 19, 2021 3:22 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: BIG BOY 4014 STEAM TOUR 2021 Model T Photo Op
- Replies: 30
- Views: 3587
Re: BIG BOY 4014 STEAM TOUR 2021 Model T Photo Op
I read the one in Omaha was moved using compressed air.
- Thu Aug 19, 2021 3:04 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: BIG BOY 4014 STEAM TOUR 2021 Model T Photo Op
- Replies: 30
- Views: 3587
Re: BIG BOY 4014 STEAM TOUR 2021 Model T Photo Op
I was lucky enough to see all 8 survivors. 4004 WY Cheyenne Holliday Park 4005 CO Denver Forney Transportation Museum 4006 MO Saint Louis Museum Of Transportation 4012 PA Scranton Steamtown National Historic Site 4014 WY Cheyenne Union Pacific Steam Shop 4017 WI Green Bay National Railroad Museum 40...
- Tue Aug 17, 2021 3:03 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Steam and Gas
- Replies: 10
- Views: 2096
Re: Steam and Gas
Chilton had their Steam Engine Show last weekend.
There were a couple of model T's there.
This one was shelling and grinding corn at the same time.
There were a couple of model T's there.
This one was shelling and grinding corn at the same time.
- Fri Aug 06, 2021 10:59 am
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: August: What have you done with your T.
- Replies: 61
- Views: 8262
Re: August: What have you done with your T.
I get to play Mr. Mechanic!
I think my touring season is done for this year. - Mon Jul 12, 2021 12:09 pm
- Forum: OT - Off topic
- Topic: What are these clamps used for?
- Replies: 2
- Views: 1478
What are these clamps used for?
I saw these clamps at the Iola Car Show and Swap Meet last week.
The clamp pivots around the slotted head screw.
Does anybody know what they are used for?
The clamp pivots around the slotted head screw.
Does anybody know what they are used for?
- Tue Jun 08, 2021 1:24 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Missing 1927 Timing Cover Bolt
- Replies: 7
- Views: 1283
Re: Missing 1927 Timing Cover Bolt
Mike,
This is what mine looks like. 11/16 socket fits on the head.
This is what mine looks like. 11/16 socket fits on the head.
- Mon May 03, 2021 11:46 am
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: What have you done with your T in May
- Replies: 70
- Views: 12182
Re: What have you done with your T in May
Saturday we went on the first tour of the year to the Art Preserve .....
Don't you just love nature!
...... where we got to see the rare AC butterfly in its last life cycle stage of rusting.Don't you just love nature!
- Wed Jan 20, 2021 1:55 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: FJ - Montana Towe & Howe & Ford Engines
- Replies: 16
- Views: 3044
Re: FJ - Montana Towe & Howe & Ford Engines
I remember visiting a Ford car museum in Deerlodge, MT in 1989 when I was on vacation with my dad and little brother. They had a Model T for every year that they were made if I remember right. There was one car there that they let you sit in and get your picture taken. Here is my dad sitting behind ...
- Sun Dec 06, 2020 6:26 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: What have you done with your T in December
- Replies: 41
- Views: 6449
Re: What have you done with your T in December
Celebrated Wilma's 94th birthday with a short ride to the recently opened Johnsonville Marketplace.
- Wed Nov 11, 2020 1:54 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Questions About Trunk Lid on 1927 Coupe
- Replies: 7
- Views: 1607
Re: Questions About Trunk Lid on 1927 Coupe
It was a good thing my mechanic fits in the trunk area when it came time to replace the battery.
- Sat Oct 24, 2020 6:42 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: What have you done to your T in October?
- Replies: 70
- Views: 8942
Re: What have you done to your T in October?
Gave my niece a ride through the kettles in Wilma. It was one of those days I'm glad I have an enclosed car.
- Thu Sep 03, 2020 4:22 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: What have you done to your T in September?
- Replies: 88
- Views: 12199
Re: What have you done to your T in September?
Adjusted the low band with a little help from my mechanic (7 year old nephew).
- Mon Aug 31, 2020 2:32 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: What have you done with your T in August ?
- Replies: 52
- Views: 9349
Re: What have you done with your T in August ?
Saturday I went to the Apple Orchard to get some apples and some cider, then off the Empire Thresheree, and then finished off with an ice cream cone at Kelley's. Perfect day for a ride!
- Thu Aug 13, 2020 9:49 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Nice day for a ride!
- Replies: 4
- Views: 1739
Nice day for a ride!
Yesterday, some members of the Dairyland Tin Lizzies went a ride.
Nice day for a ride and see friends we haven't seen in a while.
Nice day for a ride and see friends we haven't seen in a while.
- Fri May 29, 2020 12:32 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: What did you do with your T Model in May ?
- Replies: 79
- Views: 19340
Re: What did you do with your T Model in May ?
I went for a ride on Sunday and when I got home my window wouldn't roll up, so Monday I got a chance to take a look at it. regulator misaligned.JPG What would cause that? regulator screw missing.JPG Where did that screw go? regulator screw found.JPG That solved the problem. regulator aligned.JPG Tim...
- Fri Feb 07, 2020 2:26 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Model T University
- Replies: 10
- Views: 4482
Re: Model T University
Jim Rodell Sr. had some literature on display. I found this interesting because I have a Kunkle Heater grate in my floorboard.
- Sat Nov 02, 2019 11:42 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Pen and ink and sketches.
- Replies: 130
- Views: 31345
Re: Pen and ink and sketches.
Rich, I'm not talented at drawing like you, so I cheat and use an app on my tablet for making sketches from my pictures.
Thanks for sharing your talents.
Thanks for sharing your talents.
- Fri Nov 01, 2019 11:32 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Keep on trucking
- Replies: 6
- Views: 3007
Re: Keep on trucking
What's on the tires on the 2nd picture from the top?
- Thu Oct 31, 2019 12:32 am
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Snowmobile chassis for sale at Hershey???
- Replies: 8
- Views: 3930
Re: Snowmobile chassis for sale at Hershey???
These are the pictures I took at Hershey. Hope it helps.
- Tue Oct 29, 2019 10:30 am
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: What year hogs head?
- Replies: 4
- Views: 2623
What year hogs head?
I saw this at Hershey. I've never seen one like it before.
What year is this for?
What year is this for?
- Tue Oct 29, 2019 10:17 am
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: What have you done to your T in October?
- Replies: 77
- Views: 23691
Re: What have you done to your T in October?
I glad I got the model T out last Saturday and Sunday because we woke up to snow this morning.
- Mon Oct 28, 2019 12:44 am
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Cleaning up is a good thing
- Replies: 31
- Views: 10107
Re: Cleaning up is a good thing
I saw this on the running board of an American car at the Hershey car show.
- Sun Oct 27, 2019 10:47 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: What have you done to your T in October?
- Replies: 77
- Views: 23691
Re: What have you done to your T in October?
Went for a ride through the Kettle Moraine Recreational Area. Stopped at some of apple orchards for apples, cider, and wine.
- Mon Sep 09, 2019 10:26 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: What have you done with your T in September?
- Replies: 81
- Views: 22560
Re: What have you done with your T in September?
Joined the Dairyland Tin Lizzies to the threshere at Pinecrest Village last Saturday.
- Wed Sep 04, 2019 11:45 pm
- Forum: OT - Off topic
- Topic: Early Ford V-8 Museum
- Replies: 1
- Views: 1724
Early Ford V-8 Museum
After reading about Steve visiting the ACD museum in Auburn and Dave visiting the Studebaker museum in South Bend, has anyone been to the Early Ford V-8 museum in Auburn? I just found out about it last week and I am thinking about stopping there on my way back from Hershey to see it. Just wondering ...
- Mon Sep 02, 2019 12:18 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: What have you done with your T in September?
- Replies: 81
- Views: 22560
Re: What have you done with your T in September?
Took my nephew for a ride to Kohler-Andrea State Park for a pie-iron cooking demonstration and to checked out the critters in the Nature Center.
- Fri Aug 30, 2019 1:49 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Here I go again .... to OCF
- Replies: 244
- Views: 429725
Re: Here I go again
Steve, I didn't know a running board could be used also be used as a smorgasbord.
You take great pictures, keep sending them.
You take great pictures, keep sending them.
- Wed Aug 28, 2019 1:55 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Digital model of 1912 Torpedo
- Replies: 17
- Views: 6767
Re: Digital model of 1912 Torpedo
Steve,
Nice work!
What CAD software you are using?
Nice work!
What CAD software you are using?
- Tue Aug 27, 2019 11:50 am
- Forum: OT - Off topic
- Topic: Can your car do this?
- Replies: 2
- Views: 2287
- Mon Aug 12, 2019 9:52 am
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Chilton Steam Show
- Replies: 1
- Views: 1622
Chilton Steam Show
I saw this model T grinding corn at the Chilton Steam Show yesterday.
It's something new to me, so I thought I'd share it.
It's something new to me, so I thought I'd share it.
- Wed Jul 17, 2019 7:04 am
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Iola, adios.
- Replies: 7
- Views: 4529
Re: Iola, adios.
Yes it is changing, but I still enjoy a weekend of camping and cars. I see or learn something new every year.
- Wed Apr 10, 2019 3:18 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Last Doolittle Raider
- Replies: 24
- Views: 9049
Re: Last Doolittle Raider
I was lucky enough to see him at the EAA Air Show in Oshkosh last summer.
Boy, the stories he could tell!
Boy, the stories he could tell!
- Tue Apr 09, 2019 1:41 am
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Serial Number question
- Replies: 6
- Views: 3898
Re: Serial Number question
Hap - Yes, this body number (158702B) is on the 1927 Coupe that is shown in my profile picture. The serial number is located in the same place as it is on Leon's car that you mentioned.
- Mon Apr 08, 2019 12:57 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Serial Number question
- Replies: 6
- Views: 3898
Re: Serial Number question
Mark Nunn - I took this picture from under the car, It was on the front cross sill, right above the U-joint. It was easier to read from the bottom.
Mark Gregush - You might be right. I just thought I'd ask. Thanks.
Mark Gregush - You might be right. I just thought I'd ask. Thanks.
- Mon Apr 08, 2019 9:34 am
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Serial Number question
- Replies: 6
- Views: 3898
Serial Number question
According to the serial number on the block and frame of my car, it was made on 12/6/1926.
Is there any way of finding out when and where the body was made by the serial number stamped on it?
Is it 158702B or 158/02B ?
Is there any way of finding out when and where the body was made by the serial number stamped on it?
Is it 158702B or 158/02B ?
- Wed Mar 06, 2019 9:19 am
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: What have you done with your T in March?
- Replies: 81
- Views: 24708
Re: What have you done with your T in March?
Getting Wilma ready for a valve job.