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by tmodeldriver
Thu Mar 14, 2024 10:55 am
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Steve Jelf is home safe and sound
Replies: 49
Views: 4076

Re: Steve Jelf is home safe and sound

Howdy, Steve. Your post just made my day. I have followed your progress anxiously ever since the accident. Sure glad that things are getting back to normal. I hope to get by there to see you again one of these days but probably won't be this year. If I do I might need a ride in that touring car. :) ...
by tmodeldriver
Wed Feb 07, 2024 11:17 am
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Passing of Bill Portier
Replies: 3
Views: 577

Re: Passing of Bill Portier

Thanks for your posting, Tom. I second everything you said. I displayed flywheel engines and other junque at Flywheeler Park for many years. Bill and Jane were my two favorite people to visit with while there. Gotta tell this story. A bunch of us were set up in the infield of the Daytona speedway ov...
by tmodeldriver
Tue Oct 17, 2023 4:53 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Great Jelf update!
Replies: 42
Views: 2630

Re: Great Jelf update!

Attaboy, Steve! Seeing your post on here is the best news I've had in weeks. Best wishes, Bob
by tmodeldriver
Sun Oct 01, 2023 6:02 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: A recollection from childhood
Replies: 4
Views: 388

Re: A recollection from childhood

I learned about this from my dad many years ago. In '62 I had a brand new Ford Fairlane 500. Our neighbor's dog would come over every day and pee on one or two of my hubcaps. Up near the radiator was a clear path to the ground underneath where we stuck a section of 1/4" copper tubing three or four i...
by tmodeldriver
Thu Sep 21, 2023 11:17 am
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Steve Jelf in bad accident
Replies: 266
Views: 24018

Re: Steve Jelf in bad accident

Perfect sense, Mack. Thank you. Bob
by tmodeldriver
Sun Sep 10, 2023 8:49 am
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: All the Ford folks pullin for ya Steve.
Replies: 5
Views: 671

Re: All the Ford folks pullin for ya Steve.

Tom, as always, thank you for the pictures you post. And a double thank you for dedicating this group to Steve.
by tmodeldriver
Sun Sep 10, 2023 8:46 am
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Steve Jelf in bad accident
Replies: 266
Views: 24018

Re: Steve Jelf in bad accident

Well, dang it, Steve. What a bummer. Hang tough, Buddy. I know you will. Bob
by tmodeldriver
Tue Aug 08, 2023 10:20 am
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: TT Inner Axle Seal
Replies: 2
Views: 272

Re: TT Inner Axle Seal

Howdy, Mike. I haven't done this myself but someone on the forum advised me to contact Tom at Model A Ford Works. He supposedly has better Inner felts for the TT than what the vendors have. Phone, 503-282-2212. Hope this helps. BTW, I've enjoyed reading all your posts about your TT adventures. Thank...
by tmodeldriver
Fri Jul 28, 2023 10:00 am
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Songs about model T’s
Replies: 22
Views: 1191

Re: Songs about model T’s

On you tube is a video about a T Model tour in Australia titled "T Model Movie 2017". The whole video is well worth watching but if you scroll over to 15:00 minutes you'll find my favorite T Model song of all time. I think the title is "Gonna Buy Me A Model T Ford". Give a listen, it's a great song.
by tmodeldriver
Fri Jul 21, 2023 10:55 am
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: What car should you have kept?
Replies: 41
Views: 2073

Re: What car should you have kept?

First for me was the 1933 Plymouth Sports Coupe. With it's chrome headlights and horns on the front, wire wheels and two side-mount spare tires just a great looking car. But the one that stole my heart and never gave it back was the 1959 Jaguar XK-150S roadster. That was during my days in the USAF a...
by tmodeldriver
Thu Apr 27, 2023 11:00 am
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Kazuma T
Replies: 20
Views: 1849

Re: Kazuma T

Never on a T but back in the sunny days of my mis-begotten youth I installed a Judson supercharger on a friend's Austin Healey Sprite. Really brought that little booger to life. The most fun came with the "stop light grand prix." If the Sprite sat idling for a minute or two a few drops of Marvel Mys...
by tmodeldriver
Tue Apr 11, 2023 11:03 am
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Foto of the Day
Replies: 646
Views: 167240

Re: Foto of the Day

Hi, Rich. Thanks for letting us know about Craig Breedlove's passing and for that great photo. I was following his exploits with much interest back then. Supposedly, on one of his runs he lost it and skidded out of control for almost a mile and wound up in a lake. When help arrived he announced that...
by tmodeldriver
Tue Apr 11, 2023 10:41 am
Forum: Classifieds - Parts
Topic: 21inch wire wheels and hubs
Replies: 4
Views: 1093

Re: 21inch wire wheels and hubs

Hi, Rich. I don't have the 30x3.5 wheels for trade but might be interested in your wire wheels and hubs if you'd care to quote me a price for them. I'm assuming that these would have the large brake drum for the 26/27 cars. My e-mail is bobhester28(at)yahoo(dot)com Phone 8 one 3 786-87 four 2 Thank ...
by tmodeldriver
Mon Feb 27, 2023 11:15 am
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Model T engine or transmission locked up.
Replies: 70
Views: 4958

Re: Model T engine or transmission locked up.

The idea that you can't push a TT truck because of the worm drive is a myth. My '22 TT has the lower-geared rear axle (7 1/4:1) and a Muncie auxillary transmission. With the Muncie in neutral and the truck on level ground I can push it with one hand. Worm drive gear boxes are known to be hard to tur...
by tmodeldriver
Wed Dec 28, 2022 12:10 pm
Forum: OT - Off topic
Topic: Lemon Tree Very Pretty, Lemon Tree Very Sweet.
Replies: 9
Views: 1294

Re: Lemon Tree Very Pretty, Lemon Tree Very Sweet.

When life gives you lemons it's time to search around and find someone whose life has given him tequila. :lol:
by tmodeldriver
Fri Oct 07, 2022 10:23 am
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: MTFCA Hershey Gathering
Replies: 26
Views: 3609

Re: MTFCA Hershey Gathering

At the far right is Ben Umberger, president of the Suncoast T Club, Clearwater, FL standing next to his wife, Linda.
by tmodeldriver
Sat Jul 16, 2022 9:42 am
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Do you like a Hearse?
Replies: 27
Views: 2890

Re: Do you like a Hearse?

There is a hearse on a TT chassis here in Riverview at a funeral home. I haven't talked to the funeral director about it but plan to. Maybe I'll show him the article after it comes out. Bob
by tmodeldriver
Fri Jul 15, 2022 9:25 am
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: oops...
Replies: 8
Views: 1796

Re: oops...

Thanks, Adrian. Great picture. The train always has the right-of-way and always wins the argument. Bob
by tmodeldriver
Thu Jul 14, 2022 8:19 am
Forum: OT - Off topic
Topic: Drill Press?
Replies: 13
Views: 2148

Re: Drill Press?

I've drilled about a zillion holes with one just like it. Definitely worth saving. Bob
by tmodeldriver
Fri Jul 08, 2022 9:18 am
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: A last look
Replies: 10
Views: 1607

Re: A last look

Thank you, Sir, many times over. Your pictures were always a highlight in my day. Best wishes, Bob
by tmodeldriver
Thu Jul 07, 2022 9:26 am
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Why a Model T?
Replies: 33
Views: 3660

Re: Why a Model T?

Supposedly Will Rogers said that it will probably be a hundred years before we know if Henry Ford helped us or hurt us but he sure didn't leave us where he found us. If Mr. Rogers never said such a thing, well, he should have. :)
by tmodeldriver
Wed Jul 06, 2022 9:20 am
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Why a Model T?
Replies: 33
Views: 3660

Re: Why a Model T?

Brent and others said it well but really, the T Model is the car that changed everything. Bob
by tmodeldriver
Tue Jul 05, 2022 9:14 am
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: French concentration of model T on YouTube
Replies: 3
Views: 860

Re: French concentration of model T on YouTube

Thank you, Olivier. I enjoyed the video and look forward to the next. Regards, Bob
by tmodeldriver
Mon Jul 04, 2022 10:22 am
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Took the pre-T out for a drive today on a beautiful afternoon.
Replies: 9
Views: 1600

Re: Took the pre-T out for a drive today on a beautiful afternoon.

Thanks, Rob. Nothing sounds better than an in-line six. When they're turning slow enough to count the strokes, even better. I could listen to it all day. Regards, Bob
by tmodeldriver
Wed Jun 29, 2022 10:26 am
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Crankshaft Counter Weights
Replies: 7
Views: 1144

Re: Crankshaft Counter Weights

Gentlemen, thanks for your input. I still don't know if I'd ever want to use them but I guess I'll keep 'em around for the time being. The purpose of the weights seems to be to allow the engine to smoothly rev up faster. I don't know if I'd even want to do that. Something to think about. Bob
by tmodeldriver
Tue Jun 28, 2022 4:32 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Crankshaft Counter Weights
Replies: 7
Views: 1144

Crankshaft Counter Weights

Yesterday I scored a set of counter weights at a price too good to pass up. So this is the first time I've actually given any thought to using them in a engine. I would be interested in the opinions of you guys who may have used them in the past. So tell me what you think, pros, cons, successes, fai...
by tmodeldriver
Fri Jun 24, 2022 10:34 am
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Resurrecting a rare carburetor
Replies: 8
Views: 1591

Re: Resurrecting a rare carburetor

Nice work, Scott. It sure is fun making pretty things that will do their job. Bob
by tmodeldriver
Wed Jun 22, 2022 10:50 am
Forum: OT - Off topic
Topic: When you insist on buying the lowest cost part...
Replies: 6
Views: 1583

Re: When you insist on buying the lowest cost part...

A good machinist can work in those conditions. The mess was made by him and he can deal with it. People who aren't machinists need to just stay out of the way and stop worrying about hazards that don't exist. Bob
by tmodeldriver
Mon Jun 20, 2022 11:00 am
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Piston Ring Gap
Replies: 4
Views: 955

Re: Piston Ring Gap

Good rule of thumb for ring gaps is .003" per inch of bore diameter. A little too much is better than not enough. On a T Model engine I'd shoot for about .012". Bob
by tmodeldriver
Mon Jun 20, 2022 10:43 am
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Is this right
Replies: 2
Views: 778

Re: Is this right

Yes Sir. Sounds right to me. Bob
by tmodeldriver
Wed Jun 15, 2022 8:45 am
Forum: Classifieds - Vehicles
Topic: Saharan Dust Invasion
Replies: 7
Views: 2038

Re: Saharan Dust Invasion

Happens to some degree just about every year here in Florida.
by tmodeldriver
Thu Jun 09, 2022 11:44 am
Forum: OT - Off topic
Topic: Things You See During T Time
Replies: 4
Views: 1186

Re: Things You See During T Time

He'll fly that snake up to a pretty good altitude and drop it on a hard place. That'll take the fight out of the snake.
by tmodeldriver
Mon Jun 06, 2022 10:25 am
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Getting their picture taken
Replies: 12
Views: 1384

Re: Getting their picture taken

In the second picture the man with no hands car has some kind of starting device in front of the radiator. I wonder if it could be an inertia starter as was widely used on aircraft engines. I've often wondered why they weren't used more on auto engines before the days of electric starters.
by tmodeldriver
Mon Jun 06, 2022 10:06 am
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Had the 1907 Ford roadster out yesterday in Minnetonka
Replies: 6
Views: 1152

Re: Had the 1907 Ford roadster out yesterday in Minnetonka

Rob, thanks for the video. You always choose great background music but I'd much rather hear the stack music from that big old slow-turning six. But please keep making videos. I love seeing that Model K and will probably never see one in person. Bob
by tmodeldriver
Sun May 22, 2022 8:41 am
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Connecting rods
Replies: 5
Views: 1246

Re: Connecting rods

I suppose that whoever put Steven's engine together wasn't sure so he decided to be half right. :?
by tmodeldriver
Tue May 10, 2022 10:04 am
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Passing of Patty Lang
Replies: 66
Views: 5843

Re: Passing of Patty Lang

Our thoughts and prayers go out to the Lang family during this very difficult time. Karen and Bob
by tmodeldriver
Tue Apr 26, 2022 8:37 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: heavy duty frame repair
Replies: 4
Views: 1010

Re: heavy duty frame repair

Don, I appreciate your comment because my father-in-law was a bridge builder and anything he built was pretty much here to stay. Bob
by tmodeldriver
Mon Apr 25, 2022 3:10 pm
Forum: OT - Off topic
Topic: Farmall Tractor fuel line?
Replies: 10
Views: 1900

Re: Farmall Tractor fuel line?

If you use the existing sediment bowl it will need to be removed for a thorough cleaning. If it does not have a shut-off valve your should get one that does or use one where the fuel line enters the carb. Important to have one on gravity fuel systems. You probably can get everything you need from Tr...
by tmodeldriver
Mon Apr 25, 2022 9:39 am
Forum: OT - Off topic
Topic: Farmall Tractor fuel line?
Replies: 10
Views: 1900

Re: Farmall Tractor fuel line?

What you have there is a Farmall Model B. I believe they were made from about 1940 to 1947. Replaced by the Model C. Regarding the fuel line, you should install a glass sediment bowl with a cut-off valve in the bottom of the tank. I'd probably use neoprene hose from there to the carb because it's le...
by tmodeldriver
Wed Apr 20, 2022 11:06 am
Forum: Classifieds - Parts
Topic: SPOKEN FOR - SIMMONS SUPER POWER STRAIGHT THROUGH CARBURETOR
Replies: 1
Views: 666

Re: FOR SALE - SIMMONS SUPER POWER STRAIGHT THROUGH CARBURETOR

Jay, I will take the carb. Sending e-mail. Thanks, Bob
by tmodeldriver
Wed Apr 13, 2022 10:13 am
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Enclosed trailer
Replies: 9
Views: 2323

Re: Enclosed trailer

Hey, Tom, I'm not on the west coast and don't have a trailer for sale but please show us what you bought. :)
by tmodeldriver
Tue Apr 12, 2022 9:47 am
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Model T on the rocks
Replies: 6
Views: 1415

Re: Model T on the rocks

May she rust in peace, rip. :(
by tmodeldriver
Fri Mar 25, 2022 10:01 am
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Got My First Model T
Replies: 19
Views: 2215

Re: Got My First Model T

Congratulations and welcome to the affliction. You've got the best kind of T Model to have. Not one of the early ones that's too precious to drive. Not an over restored trailer queen that's too pretty to drive. When you're out and about folks will flock to it and you can let 'em sit in it for pictur...
by tmodeldriver
Thu Mar 24, 2022 11:43 am
Forum: Classifieds - Parts
Topic: WANTED, AMOCO TF Spark Plugs, N.O.S. FOUND!!
Replies: 11
Views: 2593

Re: WANTED, AMOCO TF Spark Plugs, N.O.S. FOUND!!

Pep, not sure why I read your post since I don't have any Amoco plugs but glad I did. You sure provided some good entertainment during your quest. Glad you found 'em. Bob
by tmodeldriver
Mon Mar 21, 2022 11:21 am
Forum: OT - Off topic
Topic: Price of Fuel
Replies: 72
Views: 6505

Re: Price of Fuel

When I'm rattling down a country road in the T Model at 30 mph, breeze in my face and grinning like an idiot, I ain't giving much thought to the price of the gas.
by tmodeldriver
Fri Mar 18, 2022 12:29 am
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: has anyone found the remains of a Model T "Autoport"?
Replies: 10
Views: 2045

Re: has anyone found the remains of a Model T "Autoport"?

Thanks for clearing that up. Good luck with your article. I look forward to reading it.
by tmodeldriver
Thu Mar 17, 2022 11:26 am
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: has anyone found the remains of a Model T "Autoport"?
Replies: 10
Views: 2045

Re: has anyone found the remains of a Model T "Autoport"?

Hi, Peter. The pic of the jitney of the Dunedin-Clearwater-Largo line difference in seating arrangement (one less seat) and apparent use of front fenders at the rear suggests it may have been a homebuilt machine. Or perhaps just a different year. As the rig hinged up and down over uneven places in t...
by tmodeldriver
Mon Mar 14, 2022 11:55 am
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Anyone Seen This Guy.....,
Replies: 9
Views: 1799

Re: Anyone Seen This Guy.....,

I know that guy. A few years ago, I sold him a T Model accessory and delivered it to him in Nashville. Seemed like a nice feller. :)
by tmodeldriver
Tue Mar 01, 2022 11:47 am
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Tall Radiator Question
Replies: 19
Views: 2066

Re: Tall Radiator Question

For several years in a row I drove a friend's 21 touring car in the Independence Day Parade in Brandon, FL. Weather so hot you could barely breathe. This car had an original round tube radiator and no water pump. It also had no motometer so the way I could tell when it was too hot was by leaving the...
by tmodeldriver
Thu Feb 24, 2022 10:52 am
Forum: Classifieds - Parts
Topic: FS parts lot #3
Replies: 6
Views: 1648

Re: FS parts lot #3

Hi, Kim. I'd like the Ford Faithful oiler and the pack nut. Sending email. Thanks. Bob
by tmodeldriver
Tue Feb 15, 2022 9:54 am
Forum: OT - Off topic
Topic: Ran When Parked
Replies: 11
Views: 2242

Re: Ran When Parked

Well no wonder. Looks like they tried to pull a two-horse wagon with one horse power. :roll:
by tmodeldriver
Tue Feb 15, 2022 9:12 am
Forum: Classifieds - Parts
Topic: engines and motometer
Replies: 8
Views: 1969

Re: engines and motometer

Hi, Philip. I might be interested in your engine. Sending a pm. Bob
by tmodeldriver
Thu Feb 03, 2022 11:44 am
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Unusual Model T-Photo
Replies: 7
Views: 1763

Re: Unusual Model T-Photo

Rich, maybe Ford Cream could cure this T Model affliction that we have. ;)
by tmodeldriver
Tue Jan 04, 2022 2:24 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: TT Tuesday
Replies: 12
Views: 1625

Re: TT Tuesday

Tom, thank you for this post as well as all the others. I love the Ts but TTs, they're kinda special. Happy New Year. Bob
by tmodeldriver
Mon Dec 27, 2021 9:37 am
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Me and My Wife Have Joined the T and A Club
Replies: 10
Views: 1652

Re: Me and My Wife Have Joined the T and A Club

Congratulations! That's a great looking car. I just hope you can get the hang of that weird modern transmission. :)
by tmodeldriver
Wed Dec 22, 2021 11:16 am
Forum: OT - Off topic
Topic: war on cash??
Replies: 38
Views: 3857

Re: war on cash??

When I bought my first cell phone about twenty years ago I told the fifteen year old thumbsucker that I wanted one with a rotary dial and a real long cord. He didn't even know what I was talking about. :(
by tmodeldriver
Wed Dec 22, 2021 10:31 am
Forum: Classifieds - Parts
Topic: Political post - how do you remove?
Replies: 5
Views: 1730

Re: Political post - how do you remove?

Or you could just ignore it. That's what I do with posts I don't care for.
by tmodeldriver
Mon Dec 20, 2021 11:23 am
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Muncie transmission manual
Replies: 14
Views: 2241

Re: Muncie transmission manual

Hi, Steven. The file printed out very nicely for me. Thank you so much for providing it.

I hope you and your loved ones have a very Merry Christmas. Bob
by tmodeldriver
Sun Dec 19, 2021 8:31 am
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Muncie transmission manual
Replies: 14
Views: 2241

Re: Muncie transmission manual

Me too. I'm willing to pay someone to make a copy of his Muncie manual. Bob
by tmodeldriver
Sun Dec 05, 2021 8:41 am
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Magneto Heaven….
Replies: 2
Views: 1126

Re: Magneto Heaven….

I'd say your magneto is doing purty good. :)
by tmodeldriver
Thu Nov 25, 2021 10:47 am
Forum: OT - Off topic
Topic: Success! First Start of my 1912 Flanders 20
Replies: 16
Views: 2782

Re: Success! First Start of my 1912 Flanders 20

Atta boy, Mark. Way to go!
by tmodeldriver
Mon Nov 22, 2021 12:04 am
Forum: Classifieds - Parts
Topic: OCD SUPER SUNDAY BLOW OUT SALE! Before Going to the Scrap Monster!
Replies: 6
Views: 1491

Re: OCD SUPER SUNDAY BLOW OUT SALE! Before Going to the Scrap Monster!

Hi, Hank. I'd like one set of your speedster headlight mounts. Please tell me how much money and where to send it.
Thank you. Bob
by tmodeldriver
Fri Nov 12, 2021 9:24 am
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: VETERAN'S DAY - What did you do with your Model T
Replies: 6
Views: 1443

Re: VETERAN'S DAY - What did you do with your Model T

I charged up the battery on my 26 touring in preparation for our Suncoast T Club tour on Saturday. The genny doesn't work so I have to keep an eye on the battery.
by tmodeldriver
Tue Nov 09, 2021 8:56 am
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Monday motoring
Replies: 11
Views: 1636

Re: Monday motoring

I've said it all along. Those tiny people in photo #7 are who the T Model was made to fit. Sure wasn't made for folks my size.
by tmodeldriver
Sun Oct 31, 2021 8:08 am
Forum: Classifieds - Parts
Topic: Dyke's Encyclopedia 1920 SOLD
Replies: 4
Views: 1351

Re: Dyke's Encyclopedia 1920 F/S

E-mail sent.
by tmodeldriver
Sun Oct 31, 2021 7:50 am
Forum: Classifieds - Parts
Topic: Dyke's Encyclopedia 1920 SOLD
Replies: 4
Views: 1351

Re: Dyke's Encyclopedia 1920 F/S

Hi, Layden. I'll buy the book. PM sent. Thanks. Bob
by tmodeldriver
Mon Oct 18, 2021 3:07 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: You may be addicted to Model T fords when…..
Replies: 15
Views: 3081

Re: You may be addicted to Model T fords when…..

Only in the USA do we park cars worth tens of thousands of dollars out in the weather and fill our garages up with worthless junk. :roll:
by tmodeldriver
Mon Oct 18, 2021 3:01 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: How many 1917-27 TT Trucks are left?
Replies: 37
Views: 4975

Re: How many 1917-27 TT Trucks are left?

I have a '22. All it needs is everything. :cry:
by tmodeldriver
Mon Oct 18, 2021 2:02 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: More futzy work in the shop today
Replies: 5
Views: 1315

Re: More futzy work in the shop today

Howdy, Scott. After looking at some of your work it's easy to tell that you used to be a watchmaker. I haven't heard this term before but you might be what's known as a micromachinist. I always call myself a metallurgist since I spent 35 years in a machine shop urging metal to do what I wanted. Alwa...
by tmodeldriver
Sat Oct 16, 2021 7:22 am
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: How many 1917-27 TT Trucks are left?
Replies: 37
Views: 4975

Re: How many 1917-27 TT Trucks are left?

I have one. A 1922. I hope t get it going next year. Bob
by tmodeldriver
Mon Oct 11, 2021 9:53 am
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Come on baby, maybe a little choke.
Replies: 24
Views: 3129

Re: Come on baby, maybe a little choke.

Yeah, Brent, I think that's a Graham and a '38 Ford.
by tmodeldriver
Tue Sep 21, 2021 5:13 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: TT truck axel keys
Replies: 3
Views: 1013

Re: TT truck axel keys

Hi, Lester. I checked a TT axle I have on hand and I see that you will need 5/16" square keystock about 3 1/2" long for your truck. Your local hardware store may have it. I see that Amazon has it in 12" lengths for about eight dollars. You can just saw it to the length you need, dress up the ends an...
by tmodeldriver
Sat Sep 18, 2021 10:26 am
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: JELF made it home this evening
Replies: 2
Views: 1391

Re: JELF made it home this evening

Never doubted him for a minute. :)
by tmodeldriver
Tue Sep 14, 2021 11:16 am
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Forced To Sell
Replies: 92
Views: 13947

Re: Forced To Sell

Count me in.
by tmodeldriver
Sun Sep 12, 2021 8:51 am
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Tool found in Model T parts
Replies: 8
Views: 1952

Re: Tool found in Model T parts

That's a valve spring compressor for over-head valve engines.
by tmodeldriver
Wed Aug 25, 2021 9:47 am
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Can of worms: opened
Replies: 31
Views: 3782

Re: Can of worms: opened

Come on guys. Everybody knows that a T Model needs a water pump. I haul mine around in the tool box. Makes a dandy wheel chock when I park on an incline. ;)
by tmodeldriver
Fri Aug 20, 2021 8:47 am
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: TT hard to push?
Replies: 13
Views: 2309

Re: TT hard to push?

The worm doesn't make it hard to push. My 22 TT has an auxiliary transmission. With that in neutral I can push it with one hand.
by tmodeldriver
Sun Jul 25, 2021 8:51 am
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: OLD PHOTO - OOPS!
Replies: 6
Views: 1877

Re: OLD PHOTO - OOPS!

Driver was probably typewriting. :roll:
by tmodeldriver
Fri Jul 23, 2021 3:08 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Intake Manifold Leak
Replies: 20
Views: 2444

Re: Intake Manifold Leak

I install manifolds the way Scott described with the two outer clamps set vertically with nuts run down finger tight. This holds the exhaust manifold in place while you install the intake, no cut-off clamps or other special tools required. The exhaust manifold on my '26 is slightly warped so I could...
by tmodeldriver
Sun Jul 18, 2021 8:51 am
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Speedster ?
Replies: 6
Views: 1926

Re: Speedster ?

Speedster or fishing car. Who cares? I'd take it. I think that one of the few things more fun that driving a T Model might be driving a piece of one.
by tmodeldriver
Tue Jul 06, 2021 4:10 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Aligning the door on a 1926 coupe
Replies: 13
Views: 1991

Re: Aligning the door on a 1926 coupe

Hi, Jim. Due to the fact that the passenger door has been opened about 5000 times to the driver's door once maybe you have worn hinges and pins. With the door open a few inches lift up the back of it and check how much wiggle is in those hinges. It could be that you need to make new pins or maybe ev...
by tmodeldriver
Sun Jul 04, 2021 8:20 am
Forum: Classifieds - Parts
Topic: FS TT Accessory Baily Brakes Price Reduction
Replies: 2
Views: 1351

Re: FS TT Accessory Baily Brakes Price Reduction

Hi, Andy. I'm making an offer by pm. Bob
by tmodeldriver
Wed Jun 30, 2021 10:25 am
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: First Stromberg OF needle fresh off of assembly jig - New Pix, New Needle
Replies: 23
Views: 3287

Re: First Stromberg OF needle fresh off of assembly jig

Howdy, Scott. Beautiful work. When I grow up I want to be a machinist. Please say "Hi" to your bride for us. Regards, Bob
by tmodeldriver
Wed Jun 16, 2021 10:34 am
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: My New Toy
Replies: 15
Views: 3002

Re: My New Toy

Hey, Scott. Kilroy is on the trunk lid. Or should I say cooter hull.
by tmodeldriver
Sun Jun 13, 2021 8:01 am
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Just another day.
Replies: 7
Views: 1509

Re: Just another day.

Nor a chimney. :lol:
by tmodeldriver
Sun Jun 06, 2021 9:02 am
Forum: OT - Off topic
Topic: Took a ride today
Replies: 17
Views: 3476

Re: Took a ride today

Way to go, man. When I come into a few hundred million and start my warbird collection my first plane will be a B-25.
by tmodeldriver
Sat May 08, 2021 8:06 am
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Parking appropriately
Replies: 11
Views: 2836

Re: Parking appropriately

Good one, Steve. :lol:
by tmodeldriver
Mon May 03, 2021 6:06 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Hogshead
Replies: 8
Views: 2200

Re: Hogshead

If that chunk fell into the transmission you have to get it out of there. Probably best to get another hogshead. :cry:
by tmodeldriver
Thu Apr 22, 2021 9:34 am
Forum: Classifieds - Parts
Topic: Florida motorvehicle title certificate plate. Sold
Replies: 1
Views: 815

Re: Florida motorvehicle title certificate plate

Hi, Mr. Leonard. I'll take it. PM sent. Bob
by tmodeldriver
Mon Apr 19, 2021 8:27 am
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Alitle help here?
Replies: 16
Views: 3025

Re: Alitle help here?

The Stutz claimed, "There's nothing worser than driving a Mercer".

The Mercer bunch, "You'd have to be nuts to drive a Stutz".

Just a little harmless banter that probably led to a few fistfights. :)
by tmodeldriver
Sun Apr 18, 2021 8:08 am
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: The Car I should have kept.
Replies: 11
Views: 2548

Re: The Car I should have kept.

1933 Plymouth Sport Coupe, 1947 Mercury Club Coupe, 1959 Jaguar XK-150 S roadster, just to name a few. :(
by tmodeldriver
Sat Apr 17, 2021 11:11 am
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: What "barn find" would you like to find?
Replies: 31
Views: 4019

Re: What "barn find" would you like to find?

John, the girl in your barn is prettier and she ain't packing a pistol. There's nothing funny about a woman with a gun. :lol: For me it would be a Jaguar XK-150 S. I owned one for a few years back on the sunny slopes of long ago. That car was pure fun and with the right exhaust system Jags make the ...
by tmodeldriver
Thu Apr 15, 2021 5:13 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Some old pics
Replies: 14
Views: 1711

Re: Some old pics

The smoke could be from a locomotive.
by tmodeldriver
Wed Apr 14, 2021 4:13 pm
Forum: Classifieds - Parts
Topic: TT Truck rear axle literature
Replies: 5
Views: 1707

Re: TT Truck rear axle literature

Hi, Steven. I've ordered the Ruckstell manual as you suggested. Thanks. Bob
by tmodeldriver
Tue Apr 13, 2021 12:11 am
Forum: Classifieds - Parts
Topic: TT Truck rear axle literature
Replies: 5
Views: 1707

Re: TT Truck rear axle literature

It's a standard rear end. Thanks for your reply. Bob
by tmodeldriver
Mon Apr 12, 2021 3:55 pm
Forum: Classifieds - Parts
Topic: TT Truck rear axle literature
Replies: 4
Views: 1191

TT Truck rear axle literature

Does anybody out there in T Model country have a manual for the TT rear axle that you'd be willing to sell or make a copy? I need to tear into the axle of my truck and it would be nice to have some literature so I won't be totally winging it. :) Please send me a pm if you have such a manual. Thank y...
by tmodeldriver
Mon Apr 12, 2021 3:45 pm
Forum: Classifieds - Parts
Topic: TT Truck rear axle literature
Replies: 5
Views: 1707

TT Truck rear axle literature

Does anybody out there in T Model country have a manual for the TT rear axle that you'd be willing to sell to me or make a copy? I need to tear into mine and replace the gears (7 1/4:1 to 5 1/6:1). Some literature would help so I won't be totally winging it. Please send me a pm if you can help. Than...
by tmodeldriver
Thu Apr 08, 2021 5:13 pm
Forum: Classifieds - Parts
Topic: TT outside brakes
Replies: 1
Views: 826

Re: TT outside brakes

Located a set of RM brakes. Thanks, forum.