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- Wed Jan 13, 2021 12:22 pm
- Forum: Classifieds - Parts
- Topic: WTB Car Cover
- Replies: 5
- Views: 1463
WTB Car Cover
WTB - CAR COVER - Good morning to all, and hope that you can give me information or you may have one for sale. Mine for my 1925 Roadster, lost a battle with a windstorm and the only Upholsterer here is gone, so I am in big trouble. The Upholsterer patched it last year after a similar mishap, so it c...
- Sat Dec 26, 2020 10:58 am
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: An old member could use our prayers
- Replies: 25
- Views: 4575
Re: An old member could use our prayers
My thoughts and prayers got out to your Friend, and I think he will make it. The reason being is that a Friend of mine from long ago, recently had the Flu, Pneumonia, and Covid all at the same time. He has survived,and is mobile as we speak. God is Good.
- Tue Dec 15, 2020 10:10 am
- Forum: OT - Off topic
- Topic: Your oldest favorite chainsaw?
- Replies: 5
- Views: 1890
Re: Your oldest favorite chainsaw?
Until a few years ago, I had two POULAN? chain saws, gave them away to a friend, still kicking my butt. :oops: :oops: I ran upon these years ago up in the Rockies, at the time one could find stuff like this that some poor Logger had for sale when he had ran out of work. One was triangular in shape, ...
- Wed Nov 04, 2020 7:51 am
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Burlap sack seats?
- Replies: 20
- Views: 3391
Re: Burlap sack seats?
We used "Tow" sacks all the time for seat covers, cushions,and etc. all the time. Tow sacks were in plentiful supply, they were everywhere underfoot, and free. We stuffed them with Spanish Moss,free, corn shucks, free, and sometimes just a big hand full of sacks. The farm implements we used all had ...
- Wed Sep 09, 2020 8:17 am
- Forum: OT - Off topic
- Topic: I just got banned... from the watch repair forum!?!
- Replies: 13
- Views: 3158
Re: I just got banned... from the watch repair forum!?!
You have truly found a Gold Mine for the watch collector/repair trade. I was a Member of the NAWCC (National Association of Watch and Clock Collectors) for many years. I had to give it up because of age and disabilities, eyesight, arthritis and so forth. When I was a Member, membership consisted of ...
- Wed Aug 12, 2020 8:41 am
- Forum: Classifieds - Parts
- Topic: FS Livingston "V" Radiator
- Replies: 9
- Views: 3884
Re: FS Livingston "V" Radiator
On the subject of V Radiators, it brought to mind those that were being used in the deserts on some of the larger trucks that we used in the Oil Field back in my working days. These were installed on the big trucks that were in use, KW's, Macks, et al. They were of a similar configuration, if I reme...
- Wed Jul 29, 2020 9:10 am
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: I ALMOST GAVE UP........,
- Replies: 92
- Views: 17804
Re: I ALMOST GAVE UP........,
In line with this, a very fortunate thing has/is happening with my Grand kids. The decision was made to remodel a portion of their families Barn for a room - apartment for the oldest Boy/Brother. The family lives on a farm outside Wimberley, and all have been faithful to the edicts and have stayed c...
- Tue May 19, 2020 11:31 am
- Forum: Classifieds - Parts
- Topic: KW Timer Riser gear
- Replies: 6
- Views: 2755
Re: KW Timer Riser gear
Mr. Leach, still no word from you ? Grady Puryear
- Mon May 18, 2020 9:26 am
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Airconditioning in Model T?
- Replies: 41
- Views: 10862
Re: Airconditioning in Model T?
FWIW, long ago in days of working 24/7 and Company Cars, I would sometimes be in some of the hotter parts of the United States, I found out about the Swamp Fans. They worked reasonably well in the dryer parts of the States, West Texas, Kansas, New Mexico, etc., but really cooled only if it was dry. ...
- Mon May 18, 2020 9:12 am
- Forum: Classifieds - Parts
- Topic: KW Timer Riser gear
- Replies: 6
- Views: 2755
Re: KW Timer Riser gear
Il'l take it, email on the way - Grady Puryear
- Sat May 16, 2020 10:21 am
- Forum: OT - Off topic
- Topic: This was trucking-Old Photos
- Replies: 1406
- Views: 325896
Re: This was trucking-Old Photos
The posting by Mr. Iffrig of 15 May brings to mind one I saw in Cody, Wyoming in the '80's. The oilfield was in one of it's Boom and Bust cycles, and activity was at it's peak, wells were being drilled where they had never thought of drilling before. Anyhow, while standing in front of the old Cody H...
- Sun May 03, 2020 10:10 am
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: PARTS OF MODEL T FORDS USED FOR OTHER THINGS,
- Replies: 22
- Views: 7541
Re: PARTS OF MODEL T FORDS USED FOR OTHER THINGS,
Both of my Grand Daddy's were old time Country Blacksmiths, we never did have electricity, so they flame welded, and it worked as good or better than an electric machine. I think everything on both places were made out of old T parts, both used T axles to make Spurs, they swore by the steel in them....
- Wed Apr 22, 2020 10:32 am
- Forum: OT - Off topic
- Topic: Antique Pocket watches
- Replies: 7
- Views: 3416
Re: Antique Pocket watches
Look up NAWCC (National Association of Watch and Clock Collectors). It is an International Organization, I was a Member from the beginning,oh so many years ago, but got to where I couldn't see and lost the ability to hold things. I am sure that you can get lots of help from them on locating a Repair...
- Sat Apr 04, 2020 10:08 am
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Nice Day For A Swim (photo)
- Replies: 12
- Views: 4800
Re: Nice Day For A Swim (photo)
The lot of of my younger days were spent in Central Texas in Hays County, not much there but cedar and rocks. On our monthly trip to Austin to trade butter and eggs, my Grandfather, Grandmother (who helped raise me) and my Brother would all get into my Grandfather's Coupe, I have no idea what year i...
- Mon Jan 20, 2020 8:35 am
- Forum: Classifieds - Parts
- Topic: FOR SALE - EVERS SAUVAGE ACCESSORY HOGSHEAD COVER PLATE FOR GREASING TRANSMISSION BANDS
- Replies: 3
- Views: 2033
Re: FOR SALE - EVERS SAUVAGE ACCESSORY HOGSHEAD COVER PLATE FOR GREASING TRANSMISSION BANDS
I'll take it - Grady Puryear - jpuryear@wildblue.net
- Mon Jan 06, 2020 9:10 am
- Forum: Classifieds - Parts
- Topic: FS/ NOS wishbone safety hook cap
- Replies: 3
- Views: 2062
Re: FS/ NOS wishbone safety hook cap
I'll take it, send me a mailing address so I can pay you, and thanks.
- Thu Jan 02, 2020 8:55 am
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Take a look at these spurs!!
- Replies: 7
- Views: 3457
Re: Take a look at these spurs!!
Both of my Grand Daddy's were old time Country Blacksmiths,forge,flame weld and all. They both used Model T axles to make spurs, even though they were in different parts of Texas, I suppose that was common practice back then. I still have one set of spurs one of them made me, they are just as bright...
- Thu Nov 28, 2019 8:05 am
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Local Ford Agency Blank Check
- Replies: 7
- Views: 3964
Re: Local Ford Agency Blank Check
Not exactly the same, but when I first started using or getting checks they were what were called "Counter Checks". You just basically filled one in with the name of your Bank and etc., the Merchants and all had these blank checks on their counters to use, hence the name. Hard to imagine how honest ...
- Sun Nov 17, 2019 3:31 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: trade my '28 A coupe for another T?
- Replies: 23
- Views: 7871
Re: trade my '28 A coupe for another T?
My message to you, which did not seem to get through, was a request that you email me to discuss the trade, and thanks - Grady
- Sat Nov 16, 2019 12:17 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: trade my '28 A coupe for another T?
- Replies: 23
- Views: 7871
Re: trade my '28 A coupe for another T?
Hello Thom, I have been trying all week to contact you to no avail, please contact me in reference to your Trade, and thank you.
Grady Puryear - jpuryear@wildblue.net
Grady Puryear - jpuryear@wildblue.net
- Tue Oct 29, 2019 8:43 am
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Interesting Discovery Today
- Replies: 5
- Views: 3109
Re: Interesting Discovery Today
Back in my days of working and Company cars, I would usually get a new one every year when the new models came out. It was a real thrill for the kids when I traded, because I would take out the back seat, and they would get all the loose change that would be there. There were times when there would ...
- Sat Oct 26, 2019 9:44 am
- Forum: OT - Off topic
- Topic: 31 Victoria
- Replies: 16
- Views: 7393
Re: 31 Victoria
Probably 40 or so years ago,in my wanderings I would go through and to Rio Grande City, Texas, which is on Texas 83 to the South and West of Laredo. Believe me,you had to have business there or be lost, to ever go there, it was just one of the many old dusty, dried up towns we have/had in that part ...
- Sat Oct 12, 2019 9:36 am
- Forum: Classifieds - Parts
- Topic: F S Original 1923-25 side lamp brackets
- Replies: 3
- Views: 2078
Re: F S Original 1923-25 side lamp brackets
I'll take them, please advise mailing address, and thank you- Grady Puryear
- Fri Oct 04, 2019 7:38 am
- Forum: Classifieds - Parts
- Topic: For sale:Aluminum Running board step brand new *sold*
- Replies: 2
- Views: 1738
Re: For sale:Aluminum Running board step brand new
I'll take it, let me know where to send the money, and is a personal check OK - Grady Puryear
- Mon Sep 30, 2019 9:10 am
- Forum: OT - Off topic
- Topic: The next best thing?
- Replies: 8
- Views: 4260
Re: The next best thing?
Last weekend I made a long trip(for me) of about 300 miles. I drive little anymore except an occasional trip to Town. On my trip,my Wife, Daughter and Son drove me crazy calling on my cell phone to check on me, and I pull off the road to answer a call, so it was hectic. When I got to my Friends, the...
- Mon Sep 02, 2019 10:28 am
- Forum: OT - Off topic
- Topic: Buying gas from a visible gas pump
- Replies: 12
- Views: 6373
Re: Buying gas from a visible gas pump
Doesn't seem all that long ago, but it was. Both sets of my Grandparents had very small Country Stores, and they were in even smaller communities. Both had the gas pumps described, and I pumped many a gallon of gasoline through one of them. Sometimes we would pump it full to the 10 gallon mark, and ...
- Tue Jul 23, 2019 8:02 am
- Forum: OT - Off topic
- Topic: Where were you 50 years ago?
- Replies: 12
- Views: 5296
Re: Where were you 50 years ago?
I was living in Austin, Texas, with my Wife and two kids. I was determined to watch this Show in color. We had a small, probably 12", black and white TV with the Rabbit Ear antennae, ran a wire over to a window screen for better reception. I started looking for a used color set, the system was still...
- Thu Apr 11, 2019 6:31 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Last Doolittle Raider
- Replies: 24
- Views: 9037
Re: Last Doolittle Raider
I for one am glad that someone is recognizing the passing of Mr. "Dick" Cole, there has been precious little about it anywhere else that I have found. He was a frequent Guest at our local Ex Military Flyers Club, and one could not wish for a better Guest, always a Gentleman in every sense of the wor...
- Sat Mar 09, 2019 8:27 am
- Forum: OT - Off topic
- Topic: OT spring has sprung at my place
- Replies: 48
- Views: 14402
Re: OT spring has sprung at my place
After two or three days of 21 F, I am afraid the Peach Crop for this year is gone, lots of orchards were in full bloom and some leafing out, unusual for us. All the Wife's flowers took a dive,and my Fig tree as well. My stock tank froze over twice this week, also a bit unusual. I'm going to start my...
- Thu Feb 21, 2019 8:39 am
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: O.T. But interesting Shorpy Photo
- Replies: 17
- Views: 7319
Re: O.T. But interesting Shorpy Photo
Enough to make you cry, big, tree shaded front yards, big wrap around porches (with chairs), no fences, folks in their Bib and Tucker, where did it all go? Enlarge the picture and one can see another Lady walking a little girl. I can just see the neighbors interacting and visiting one another, truly...
- Sat Feb 16, 2019 9:17 am
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: OT Wyoming wind today
- Replies: 20
- Views: 7596
Re: OT Wyoming wind today
I dearly love Wyoming, worked up there for years, and would gladly have retired there to Big Piney, but the Wife couldn't take the winters. I remember well a trip headed West on I-80, the wind warnings were up, too late for many that had hit it in the night. They had routed traffic to the North and ...
- Thu Feb 14, 2019 8:50 am
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: foot throttle
- Replies: 30
- Views: 10003
Re: foot throttle
I have always had a "Foot Feed" on my 1925, and it makes it so much easier to shift my Warford, and I know it is easier on it's internals using it. I drove some of the big oilfield trucks with multi speed Brown-Lipes for years, and throttle usage is important for shifting the multi-speed systems. I ...
- Sun Jan 27, 2019 7:00 am
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Old photo A crate of T
- Replies: 16
- Views: 7494
Re: Old photo A crate of T
There was an old Shop in Georgetown, Texas, that had been the Ford Dealer back when. He said that he got new cars crated as show, put them together, and taught you to drive one, all for one price. He did a valve job on my 1926 in the 1950's, he was still going strong at the time but shut it down abo...
- Sun Jan 27, 2019 6:42 am
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: OT, "All Alone,------"
- Replies: 22
- Views: 7981
Re: OT, "All Alone,------"
You aren't the only one that can't sleep. I have just about given upon ever sleeping right again, too many Birthdays, arthritis, neuropathy and just all of it. I got hacked Big Time yesterday afternoon, so lost my personal PC, I am using the Wife's PC as we speak. The good thing about this is that I...
- Fri Jan 18, 2019 7:58 am
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: U-Joint lube
- Replies: 4
- Views: 2789
Re: U-Joint lube
I personally like Lubri Plate, I have used it for everything in this world since it's introduction way back. I think what impressed me about it was that it stayed where you put it, and using it in the Rice Fields and in the Oilfields made a believer out of me. As to the U Joint grease, I packed the ...
- Sun Jan 13, 2019 12:53 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Anyone on here who was on the first Forum?
- Replies: 74
- Views: 21619
Re: Anyone on here who was on the first Forum?
Like others, my memory has shortened somewhat over the years, I do know that it was at the beginning, but I have been in and out several times since I first began. Over time, there were a very few who shall remain nameless, who seemed to take issue with everything, including my posts, what made it w...