True, thought none of the buildings in that
picture exist today. Replaced by the Orpheum .. United Artists theaters and more modern apartments. We are at the Magic Theater in Hollywood tonight.
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- Thu Dec 12, 2019 1:22 am
- Forum: 2019 General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Model T in Los Angeles
- Replies: 8
- Views: 442
- Wed Dec 11, 2019 10:05 pm
- Forum: 2019 General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Little Piddly Work is all part of it. Stromberg Needles
- Replies: 8
- Views: 269
Re: Little Piddly Work is all part of it. Stromberg Needles
Are these spring loaded balls an indexing system to hold the needle in place during adjustment?
- Wed Dec 11, 2019 1:27 pm
- Forum: 2019 General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Model T in Los Angeles
- Replies: 8
- Views: 442
Re: Model T in Los Angeles
We are at the Hoxton Hotel on Broadway. The garage is around 1030 on the same side of the street. There is a 1930s Packard parked in that garage. Can’t talk to much about the Discovery project. It a pilot program on historic photographic forensics and France and I are the historic process specialists.
- Wed Dec 11, 2019 12:42 pm
- Forum: 2019 General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Model T in Los Angeles
- Replies: 8
- Views: 442
Re: Model T in Los Angeles
Yes, I’m the short one. How often can I say that?
- Wed Dec 11, 2019 12:28 pm
- Forum: 2019 General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Model T in Los Angeles
- Replies: 8
- Views: 442
Model T in Los Angeles
My wife and I are in Los Angeles to film an episode for the Discovery Channel tomorrow. Came upon this mural in a parking garage a block from our hotel.
- Tue Dec 10, 2019 2:47 pm
- Forum: Classifieds - Parts
- Topic: Want to buy 1920s front fender
- Replies: 0
- Views: 54
Want to buy 1920s front fender
Need a good solid, dent & tear free passenger side front fender for a low hood car ... so without the lip on the front for the apron. Please email me at mosterman@eastman.org
- Sun Dec 08, 2019 10:28 am
- Forum: 2019 General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Interesting clutch on ebay
- Replies: 10
- Views: 674
Re: Interesting clutch on ebay
I once drove a 1933 Plymouth PC as regular transportation. It had a straight 6 with hydraulic brakes and a free wheeling transmission. There was a knob on the dash you pulled to get it into free wheeling and pushed for normal.
- Tue Dec 03, 2019 6:29 am
- Forum: 2019 General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Model T road trip in 1924
- Replies: 8
- Views: 561
Re: Model T road trip in 1924
These guys were in their late teens or early twenties ... so they were in their fearless years.
- Mon Dec 02, 2019 9:56 pm
- Forum: OT - Off topic
- Topic: 1850s Micro-photographs
- Replies: 4
- Views: 317
Re: 1850s Micro-photographs
The size of this image is actually 2 mm x 2 1/2 mm. Pretty small. And it one of the largest ones we make.
- Sun Dec 01, 2019 9:22 pm
- Forum: Classifieds - Parts
- Topic: Smith for President plate
- Replies: 0
- Views: 185
Smith for President plate
Now’s the time to put your candidate on your model T. Here it is for the primary of 1924 or the election of 1928! All years model T are eligible since people drove them for years.
It’s not perfect but original paint. $ 125 including post in the US.
It’s not perfect but original paint. $ 125 including post in the US.
- Sun Dec 01, 2019 4:47 pm
- Forum: 2019 General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Model T road trip in 1924
- Replies: 8
- Views: 561
Re: Model T road trip in 1924
Ira’s notes on the back of the prints.
- Sun Dec 01, 2019 4:46 pm
- Forum: 2019 General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Model T road trip in 1924
- Replies: 8
- Views: 561
Model T road trip in 1924
Several years ago I was given the negatives and prints of these images that were taken by Ira Current when he and a friend took a road trip in 1924. Current was a photo emulsion engineer for the Ansco company .. later GAF. No matter how I tried to add them the order changed, but the one of him and h...
- Sat Nov 30, 2019 3:53 pm
- Forum: Classifieds - Parts
- Topic: sold Electric cowl lights
- Replies: 5
- Views: 318
Re: Electric cowl lights
Would buy them in a second if they fit the standard side light fitting like this.
- Sat Nov 30, 2019 3:11 pm
- Forum: Classifieds - Parts
- Topic: Someone must have a good fender
- Replies: 3
- Views: 332
Re: Someone must have a good fender
Still looking if anyone has one to spare.
- Sat Nov 30, 2019 3:05 pm
- Forum: 2019 General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Tail Light ID
- Replies: 8
- Views: 352
Re: Tail Light ID
I posted these pictures of the same type a week ago.
- Sat Nov 30, 2019 9:20 am
- Forum: 2019 General Discussion Forum
- Topic: An Alternative Way to Install Transmission Bands
- Replies: 14
- Views: 1198
Re: An Alternative Way to Install Transmission Bands
When you install a lining that is cut in half, do you rivet the two ends first and then push the bulge down in the center to make them tight against the band as you would with traditional band lining?
- Sat Nov 30, 2019 9:10 am
- Forum: 2019 General Discussion Forum
- Topic: An Alternative Way to Install Transmission Bands
- Replies: 14
- Views: 1198
Re: An Alternative Way to Install Transmission Bands
Would there be less chance for chattering by doing this?
- Thu Nov 28, 2019 3:08 pm
- Forum: 2019 General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Authentic Top Trim Pieces
- Replies: 14
- Views: 741
Re: Authentic Top Trim Pieces
Thanks Tim!
- Wed Nov 27, 2019 6:20 pm
- Forum: OT - Off topic
- Topic: 1850s Micro-photographs
- Replies: 4
- Views: 317
1850s Micro-photographs
Maybe someone on this list interested in these. I’m prepping for a workshop in making micro-photographs next week. These were popular from 1851-1890s. They are made by using a microscope as a camera to hold a microscope slide sensitized with silver iodized collodion.
- Wed Nov 27, 2019 5:00 pm
- Forum: Classifieds - Parts
- Topic: Someone must have a good fender
- Replies: 3
- Views: 332
Re: Someone must have a good fender
Ed .... I really appreciate that ... yes. Please send me some pictures if you can. Mosterman@eastman.org
This is what it looks like. Passengers side.
This is what it looks like. Passengers side.
- Wed Nov 27, 2019 2:23 pm
- Forum: 2019 General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Pads around spark plugs
- Replies: 12
- Views: 1015
Re: Pads around spark plugs
Methinks they just hide the water that slips past them.
- Tue Nov 26, 2019 11:12 pm
- Forum: 2019 General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Authentic Top Trim Pieces
- Replies: 14
- Views: 741
Re: Authentic Top Trim Pieces
Ok guys. So, it appears that I’m missing one of these. Anyone have one to spare that is as crappy as mine? 
- Mon Nov 25, 2019 10:58 pm
- Forum: Classifieds - Parts
- Topic: Someone must have a good fender
- Replies: 3
- Views: 332
Someone must have a good fender
Still looking for a good used front passenger side fender for a ‘23 car. Not looking for show quality, just solid, no tears or pitting with a little original paint to match the rest of my car. Can pay $400 plus post to Rochester, NY
- Mon Nov 25, 2019 10:55 pm
- Forum: 2019 General Discussion Forum
- Topic: "Rid-O-Skid" Tire Chains
- Replies: 17
- Views: 777
Re: "Rid-O-Skid" Tire Chains
Dave,
Is Butlers Music still in Ottawa Ks? Back when I went to school at the Kansas City Art Institute I worked for Butler doing engraved mother of pearl inlay work on musical instruments.
Is Butlers Music still in Ottawa Ks? Back when I went to school at the Kansas City Art Institute I worked for Butler doing engraved mother of pearl inlay work on musical instruments.
- Mon Nov 25, 2019 10:01 pm
- Forum: 2019 General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Authentic Top Trim Pieces
- Replies: 14
- Views: 741
Authentic Top Trim Pieces
Am thinking about rebuilding the top on my ‘23 runabout. I have these pieces that were used to finish the ends of hidem welt. The top one was near the arm rest. Thinking one in the middle is model A rather than T. The bottom one was on the top trim.
- Mon Nov 25, 2019 5:04 pm
- Forum: 2019 General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Just hauled home 1911 runabout
- Replies: 37
- Views: 2094
Re: Just hauled home 1911 runabout
What a wonderful find. How did it survive well meaning restoration all these years?
- Sun Nov 24, 2019 6:55 pm
- Forum: 2019 General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Electric Tail Light Question
- Replies: 9
- Views: 464
Re: Electric Tail Light Question
Hey Marv,
I'm pretty sure mine is made before 26-27 as it has the typical earlier cup shape. I’ve just never seen one with the script on the stamping and the lens.
I'm pretty sure mine is made before 26-27 as it has the typical earlier cup shape. I’ve just never seen one with the script on the stamping and the lens.
- Sun Nov 24, 2019 1:40 pm
- Forum: 2019 General Discussion Forum
- Topic: "The Ford Cheaper than a Horse"
- Replies: 4
- Views: 497
Re: "The Ford Cheaper than a Horse"
How about taking a picture straight on.
- Sun Nov 24, 2019 12:49 pm
- Forum: 2019 General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Engine turn off after a short drive.
- Replies: 24
- Views: 805
Re: Engine turn off after a short drive.
Welcome to T ownership. I also suggest draining a little petrol from both the sediment bulb and the carburetor but place a sheet of white paper in the bottom of the pan into which you drain these. It will make it easier to see if there is debris.
- Sat Nov 23, 2019 4:53 pm
- Forum: 2019 General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Electric Tail Light Question
- Replies: 9
- Views: 464
Re: Electric Tail Light Question
I actually make real celluloid (nitrocellulose) as part of my day job, so will make a piece then. Here is the red lens for the light.
- Sat Nov 23, 2019 4:29 pm
- Forum: 2019 General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Electric Tail Light Question
- Replies: 9
- Views: 464
Electric Tail Light Question
I have this Ford / Brown electric tail light. What years were these used. I don’t have the curved clear lens. Was it a flexible celluloid?
- Sat Nov 23, 2019 7:21 am
- Forum: 2019 General Discussion Forum
- Topic: '15-16 Runabout Body
- Replies: 9
- Views: 606
Re: '15-16 Runabout Body
I check them every time I go on the forum.
- Fri Nov 22, 2019 7:44 am
- Forum: 2019 General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Auto Wash Bowl
- Replies: 16
- Views: 1013
Auto Wash Bowl
Wish we had one of these to wash off road salt in the winter and tighten loose spokes in the summer. Sorry for the low resolution file. Maybe someone has a better version to share.
- Wed Nov 20, 2019 8:00 pm
- Forum: 2019 General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Bucket seat covering
- Replies: 5
- Views: 362
Re: Bucket seat covering
That was my post. I didn’t want the cookie cutter seats currently available so found this seat assembly at Hershey. From ... who knows .. a 1905 something or other. I found a leather sofa on the curb on trash day and took a knife and field stripped it of all the useful leather I could. Figuring out ...
- Tue Nov 19, 2019 9:33 pm
- Forum: Classifieds - Parts
- Topic: FRONT FENDER NEEDED
- Replies: 4
- Views: 340
Re: FRONT FENDER NEEDED
Still looking
- Sun Nov 17, 2019 6:55 pm
- Forum: 2019 General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Marietta Swap Meet
- Replies: 6
- Views: 434
Re: Marietta Swap Meet
It would be a pretty long drive for me at a time of the year when there could be a snow storm.
- Sun Nov 17, 2019 1:18 pm
- Forum: Classifieds - Parts
- Topic: Front Fender needed
- Replies: 2
- Views: 177
Front Fender needed
Need a good solid front passengers side
fender for my ‘23.
fender for my ‘23.
- Sun Nov 17, 2019 1:16 pm
- Forum: 2019 General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Marietta Swap Meet
- Replies: 6
- Views: 434
Re: Marietta Swap Meet
Are T parts common there?
- Mon Nov 11, 2019 9:20 pm
- Forum: Classifieds - Parts
- Topic: FRONT FENDER NEEDED
- Replies: 4
- Views: 340
Re: FRONT FENDER NEEDED
Looks like this
- Mon Nov 11, 2019 9:13 pm
- Forum: Classifieds - Parts
- Topic: FRONT FENDER NEEDED
- Replies: 4
- Views: 340
FRONT FENDER NEEDED
I need a good solid passenger side front fender for a 1923 car. This is the type with no lip on the front.
Mosterman@eastman.org
Mosterman@eastman.org
- Tue Nov 05, 2019 7:39 am
- Forum: 2019 General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Vintage authenticity?
- Replies: 97
- Views: 3309
Re: Vintage authenticity?
Funny, when I posted on my personal face book page that I installed LED light bulbs in my 23 T runabout I got all sorts of pushback that I ruined the authenticity of my car. I returned that it also had new tires and I had to replace the plate glass with safety glass on the windshield. 😀 Still most o...
- Sun Nov 03, 2019 4:31 pm
- Forum: 2019 General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Wrestling with Upholstery
- Replies: 6
- Views: 435
Re: Wrestling with Upholstery
This is how far I got today. Yes, it’s difficult now that it’s colder out. I discovered that even though I carefully centered the upholstery onto the top and bottom tacking strips, the seams are not symmetrical on the ends where they come to the curve. Got the passenger side to work but there is too...
- Sun Nov 03, 2019 7:45 am
- Forum: Classifieds - Parts
- Topic: Need front passenger side fender for 1923 runabout
- Replies: 0
- Views: 101
Need front passenger side fender for 1923 runabout
Anyone have a very good front fender they are willing to sell? Mine is too weak to last much much longer.
- Sat Nov 02, 2019 7:00 pm
- Forum: 2019 General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Wrestling with Upholstery
- Replies: 6
- Views: 435
Wrestling with Upholstery
Made some headway with the seat upholstery today. Had a few things to fix once I got in there. Installed the new back springs, covered them with canvas and cotton wadding and started to tack the cover material along the bottom tack strip. Seems impossible to get my pneumatic tacking gun in there. Gu...
- Fri Nov 01, 2019 10:48 pm
- Forum: 2019 General Discussion Forum
- Topic: "Ford" script on front frame crossmember
- Replies: 7
- Views: 343
Re: "Ford" script on front frame crossmember
Eric, I never noticed it until the other day when the light “raked” across it just right.
John, Some have though maybe a badge as in an auto club.
John, Some have though maybe a badge as in an auto club.
- Fri Nov 01, 2019 7:55 pm
- Forum: 2019 General Discussion Forum
- Topic: "Ford" script on front frame crossmember
- Replies: 7
- Views: 343
Re: "Ford" script on front frame crossmember
You mean like this? Now what’s the hole on the right side for?
- Thu Oct 31, 2019 5:17 pm
- Forum: 2019 General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Done the Seat Cushion
- Replies: 23
- Views: 924
Re: Done the Seat Cushion
I’ve been working with Mike to establish a more effective set of instructions. Here is a sketch I made of how the original seat back upholstery was installed in my era T.
- Thu Oct 31, 2019 8:09 am
- Forum: 2019 General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Santa Rosa Fire update. With the T, of course.
- Replies: 16
- Views: 1212
Re: Santa Rosa Fire update. With the T, of course.
So glad you and your family are safe!
- Thu Oct 31, 2019 8:05 am
- Forum: 2019 General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Cheap air filter
- Replies: 8
- Views: 617
Re: Cheap air filter
I’m curious if these filters impart a slight choking effect on the carburetors. No matter how free flowing the air is, it’s not the same as no filter. Anyone do a test to inspect the plugs with and without the filter? Or is the needle adjustment changed a little to compensate for a slightly richer m...
- Thu Oct 31, 2019 12:26 am
- Forum: 2019 General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Am I right to be upset? Children in old cars
- Replies: 62
- Views: 1976
Re: Am I right to be upset? Children in old cars
I can’t imagine driving a model T with anything in my lap.
- Wed Oct 30, 2019 8:35 am
- Forum: 2019 General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Done the Seat Cushion
- Replies: 23
- Views: 924
Re: Done the Seat Cushion
There is no real interpretation of the installation. The cut and cord sewn edges of the cover determine the fit. The only thing that is not very trim is the excess canvas on the inside that is just pushed into the spring area where in the originals the burlap was trimmed much closer to the edges of ...
- Wed Oct 30, 2019 8:20 am
- Forum: 2019 General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Done the Seat Cushion
- Replies: 23
- Views: 924
Re: Done the Seat Cushion
I did the hog rings and canvas spring cover because that is how Mike at Classtique suggests installing their upholstery. The edges of the canvas are covered with cotton batting and then the cover assembly. So ... did the best I could with the most recommended supplier on this forum. Yes, it doesn’t ...
- Tue Oct 29, 2019 8:19 pm
- Forum: 2019 General Discussion Forum
- Topic: 1916 Roadster moves forward when starting.
- Replies: 12
- Views: 593
Re: 1916 Roadster moves forward when starting.
How cold is it when you are starting and what weight oil is in your crankcase?
- Tue Oct 29, 2019 7:57 am
- Forum: 2019 General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Interesting Discovery Today
- Replies: 5
- Views: 893
Re: Interesting Discovery Today
Funny, I posted this here on the Forum and on the Model T Facebook group. Got nothing here ... but many comments on the FB group about why this blue cloth might be in the seat springs. One concept was that a rodent brought it there.
- Mon Oct 28, 2019 7:48 pm
- Forum: Classifieds - Parts
- Topic: Need a front 1923 passenger side fender
- Replies: 0
- Views: 129
Need a front 1923 passenger side fender
The passenger side front fender for the runabout is to fragile on the running board end to fix. I really need a very good (not dented or pitted) but not show quality replacement. Anyone out there that can help?
Please email me at mosterman@eastman.org
Please email me at mosterman@eastman.org
- Mon Oct 28, 2019 6:26 pm
- Forum: 2019 General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Interesting Discovery Today
- Replies: 5
- Views: 893
Interesting Discovery Today
I removed the upholstery from the ‘23 runabout this evening. Throughout the removal I documented everything that would help me in the re-upholstering. Interestingly I found this blue cloth tied in a place that could only be reached during the original assembly of the car. The other thing I noticed w...
- Mon Oct 28, 2019 8:30 am
- Forum: 2019 General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Done the Seat Cushion
- Replies: 23
- Views: 924
Re: Done the Seat Cushion
I assume this is the reason why Classtique suggests using hog ring affixed canvas as the barrier between the cotton and springs. This is my original seat and you can see where the burlap worked its way through the coils. The stretched canvas would prevent this from happening over time.
- Mon Oct 28, 2019 8:07 am
- Forum: 2019 General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Done the Seat Cushion
- Replies: 23
- Views: 924
Re: Done the Seat Cushion
Thanks Doug, Yes the canvas (what Mike called “canvas burlap” for some reason) is there to prevent the cotton batting from falling apart and through the springs. The canvas is more effective than burlap. That canvas and the hog rings come with the kit. The stretched and secured canvas is then covere...
- Sun Oct 27, 2019 8:43 pm
- Forum: 2019 General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Done the Seat Cushion
- Replies: 23
- Views: 924
Re: Done the Seat Cushion
The next step is the back and sides of the seat. I’ll be reaching out for help on that too. The people at Classtique are really great, but their installation instructions and videos really need to be revamped. I teach workshops in complex techniques of making photosensitive materials for photography...
- Sun Oct 27, 2019 4:39 pm
- Forum: 2019 General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Done the Seat Cushion
- Replies: 23
- Views: 924
Done the Seat Cushion
Finally got the seat cushion springs covered with the Classtique upholstery. i think it would have been easier with a second pair of hands. As it was it was a little like changing bands. I found that I had to loosen the 2x4s and reposition the cushion a few times in order to get the crimping tool in...
- Sun Oct 27, 2019 4:26 pm
- Forum: 2019 General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Ford stamping on front cross member
- Replies: 9
- Views: 467
Re: Ford stamping on front cross member
Funny, of all the model T’s I’ve seen over the years I don’t recall seeing that stamping. I guess they are mostly as faint as the one on my car and not like that one Steve posted.
- Sun Oct 27, 2019 10:13 am
- Forum: 2019 General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Ford stamping on front cross member
- Replies: 9
- Views: 467
Re: Ford stamping on front cross member
What the heck is happening there? Was the frame cut to lower it for a speedster? So that was stamped in the center.
- Sun Oct 27, 2019 9:33 am
- Forum: 2019 General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Ford stamping on front cross member
- Replies: 9
- Views: 467
Ford stamping on front cross member
Funny, I never saw this on the front crossmember of my ‘23 runabout until yesterday when the light happened to rake across it in a parking lot. Any ideas of when this stamping was common on frames.
- Sat Oct 26, 2019 6:32 pm
- Forum: 2019 General Discussion Forum
- Topic: What tool is used for installing seat cushions
- Replies: 14
- Views: 750
Re: What tool is used for installing seat cushions
LOL .. ok so I welded up some channel locks to make the same tool used by Mike at Classtique. I made the 2x4 clamps and found a table to compress the springs. Before I drill the holes in the table I tried to find where I can put those 2x4s and still get those cannel locks in to do the crimping. Does...
- Sat Oct 26, 2019 3:28 pm
- Forum: 2019 General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Tool is this for fastners on the tops or something else
- Replies: 6
- Views: 271
Re: Tool is this for fastners on the tops or something else
I’ve used one for installing band linings for years.
- Fri Oct 25, 2019 8:38 pm
- Forum: 2019 General Discussion Forum
- Topic: What tool is used for installing seat cushions
- Replies: 14
- Views: 750
Re: What tool is used for installing seat cushions
Hey Wayne, Thanks for this in depth description. I am using a Classtique seat upholstery kit sewn for new springs fitted with the channel system. I heard from Mike and he sent me a picture of the off set channel lock type pliers he uses that have a small flat bar welded to the moving jaw, so looks l...
- Fri Oct 25, 2019 8:02 am
- Forum: 2019 General Discussion Forum
- Topic: What tool is used for installing seat cushions
- Replies: 14
- Views: 750
Re: What tool is used for installing seat cushions
Thanks Don. So you tap in the channel with the hammer to close the channel? Do you have to bak it with something for that? Could you please post a picture of your installation.
- Fri Oct 25, 2019 7:29 am
- Forum: 2019 General Discussion Forum
- Topic: What tool is used for installing seat cushions
- Replies: 14
- Views: 750
Re: What tool is used for installing seat cushions
No, the original type installation is not with hog rings it is with a metal channel around the base of the seat frame. The upholstery is pushed into the groove and then the surrounding channel is crimped. I did look at the sheet metal seam tool at Harbor Freight but it seems to wide to fit. So peopl...
- Thu Oct 24, 2019 7:21 pm
- Forum: 2019 General Discussion Forum
- Topic: What tool is used for installing seat cushions
- Replies: 14
- Views: 750
What tool is used for installing seat cushions
Have watched the video by Classtique several times and can’t make out the tool they are using to crimp the channel for securing the seat cushion upholstery. Anyone have a picture? Is it just vise grips?
- Tue Oct 22, 2019 7:38 am
- Forum: 2019 General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Rear Windows
- Replies: 9
- Views: 752
Re: Rear Windows
Does Classtique use the correct size and spacing for their 1923 tops. Will be buying one this Spring ...
- Tue Oct 22, 2019 7:34 am
- Forum: 2019 General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Do you have a photo in the gallery?
- Replies: 5
- Views: 610
Re: Do you have a photo in the gallery?
Used to be nice in the old forum format to have a decent size image of our cars in the personal information section. On the other hand it’s so much easier to post pictures in our posts now.
- Mon Oct 21, 2019 10:22 pm
- Forum: 2019 General Discussion Forum
- Topic: How cold do you drive?
- Replies: 55
- Views: 2135
Re: How cold do you drive?
I drive my runabout all year round. I don’t mind the cold but I hate the salt. A model T is not so good in snow or ice without chains. So I only drive it before we have snow in the beginning of the winter season or on occasion after snow has melted and rain has washed the streets enough that the sal...
- Sun Oct 20, 2019 5:49 pm
- Forum: Forum Support Questions
- Topic: FS 1923 stretch
- Replies: 10
- Views: 1411
Re: FS 1923 stretch
You sure you mean 1923?
- Sat Oct 19, 2019 3:42 pm
- Forum: Classifieds - Parts
- Topic: Front fender needed
- Replies: 2
- Views: 250
Re: Front fender needed
Maybe someone has an extra they are not using. 
- Thu Oct 17, 2019 11:29 pm
- Forum: Classifieds - Parts
- Topic: Front fender needed
- Replies: 2
- Views: 250
Front fender needed
I need a solid (not bent or pitted) front passenger side fender for my 1923 T. Not show car quality but nice. The one on my car was rusted very thin where it meets the running board and there is not enough metal to do a good job of welding there. Every time someone steps on the running board to clim...
- Wed Oct 16, 2019 9:01 pm
- Forum: Classifieds - Parts
- Topic: Round tank gas gauges
- Replies: 4
- Views: 389
Re: Round tank gas gauges
Both gauges sold! Thanks MTFCA.
- Wed Oct 16, 2019 7:19 pm
- Forum: Classifieds - Parts
- Topic: Round tank gas gauges
- Replies: 4
- Views: 389
Round tank gas gauges
Bought these at Hershey only to find out they were about 1 1/2” too long to fit my oval gas tank. Cleaned the steel guides and they work great. The pot metal dials are solid and nice looking. These are ready to install. $50 each plus postage. Mosterman@eastman.org
- Mon Oct 14, 2019 10:43 pm
- Forum: 2019 General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Memory foam in seats
- Replies: 5
- Views: 482
Re: Memory foam in seats
I did ask Mike at Classtique about the additional foam layer and he suggested it shouldn’t be used. I didn’t feel I needed it, been driving regularly for three years with the original seats and they weren’t particularly uncomfortable, so any new upholstery is bound to be even better.
- Mon Oct 14, 2019 5:09 pm
- Forum: 2019 General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Memory foam in seats
- Replies: 5
- Views: 482
Memory foam in seats
I have a new set of springs and a Classtique seat upholstery kit for my 23 runabout. It’s been suggested that an inch of memory foam under the seat upholstery is a good idea. Anyone out there have a specific brand of memory foam material and a source for just enough to lay under the cushion upholste...
- Mon Oct 14, 2019 1:02 pm
- Forum: 2019 General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Upholstery Quandary
- Replies: 6
- Views: 618
Re: Upholstery Quandary
Picked up the seat upholstery from Mike at Classtique when I was at Hershey on Thursday. Anxious to install it.
- Sat Oct 12, 2019 6:50 pm
- Forum: 2019 General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Newbie back from Hershey
- Replies: 2
- Views: 671
Re: Newbie back from Hershey
Having the T parts spread out is kinda the whole point when it comes to picking up deals at Hershey. You can always find good parts at top dollar from people who specialize in T parts and that’s good when you really need them. But it’s the people that sell lots of parts from different makes ... the ...
- Sat Oct 12, 2019 11:30 am
- Forum: 2019 General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Hershey 2019 Photos
- Replies: 78
- Views: 6810
Re: Hershey 2019 — Day 1
Nice to run into Steve ... you were sitting on the blacktop sorting through a Klondike of old Ford wrenches when we met.
- Sat Oct 12, 2019 11:26 am
- Forum: 2019 General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Hand Cranked Coil Tester w/Weston Ammeter
- Replies: 5
- Views: 374
Re: Hand Cranked Coil Tester w/Weston Ammeter
Silly question but are you trying it with a coil in place? Also you may need to clean the needle indicator and the ring with scotchbrite.
- Fri Oct 11, 2019 3:15 pm
- Forum: 2019 General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Hershey 2019 Photos
- Replies: 78
- Views: 6810
Re: Hershey 2019 — Day 1
Another goodie. For oiling the front spring.
- Fri Oct 11, 2019 2:54 pm
- Forum: 2019 General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Hershey 2019 Photos
- Replies: 78
- Views: 6810
Re: Hershey 2019 — Day 1
Spent all day yesterday there and came back this morning for one last look. This was a nice piece I found in good condition. Also got a nice low head and a new front spring.
- Thu Oct 10, 2019 6:19 am
- Forum: 2019 General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Hershey 2019 Photos
- Replies: 78
- Views: 6810
Re: Hershey 2019 — Day 1
Well, I guess I should turn around and drive back to Rochester; Steve has snapped up all the deals. 
- Mon Oct 07, 2019 10:56 pm
- Forum: 2019 General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Lowest priced new Model T
- Replies: 13
- Views: 889
Re: Lowest priced new Model T
Looks like $269 is the base price plus a little more for a floor mat.
- Mon Oct 07, 2019 7:37 pm
- Forum: 2019 General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Lowest priced new Model T
- Replies: 13
- Views: 889
Re: Lowest priced new Model T
I think the basic package 1923 runabout was the cheapest. Naturally ... my car. 
- Sun Oct 06, 2019 6:17 pm
- Forum: 2019 General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Need help. Bad and aging memory
- Replies: 3
- Views: 471
Re: Need help. Bad and aging memory
I had one just like this on my old speedster. I bought it at Hershey back around 2003.
- Sat Oct 05, 2019 8:12 pm
- Forum: 2019 General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Need Some Advice
- Replies: 3
- Views: 364
Re: Need Some Advice
Actually Mike at Classtique gave me the option of either hog rings or channel mounting. Since this new spring have the aluminum channels I’ll be getting the kit for that application. I was worried because the bottom springs look like you could bend them in half. I guess once they lay in the steel se...
- Sat Oct 05, 2019 7:43 pm
- Forum: 2019 General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Need Some Advice
- Replies: 3
- Views: 364
Need Some Advice
I bought a new set of springs from Langs that seem to be made by Snyders. Have ordered the seat upholstery kit from Classtique. So here’s the thing. I’m looking at these new cushion springs that are made on an aluminum framework. They already look kinda twisted and bent right out of the box and they...
- Sat Oct 05, 2019 8:39 am
- Forum: 2019 General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Hershey weather
- Replies: 9
- Views: 920
Re: Hershey weather
Used to be that you could find interesting parts peeking out from the dirt the year after a wet Hershey show. People left all kinds of stuff in the deep mud when they got out of there.
- Sat Oct 05, 2019 12:46 am
- Forum: 2019 General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Do all 1920s model Ts have these?
- Replies: 11
- Views: 1206
Re: Do all 1920s model Ts have these?
Yes Larry. I guess I didn’t describe it’s location and design very well when I asked you. Mike at Classtique was also scratching his head when I asked him too. I sent you these pictures the same time I posted them here.
- Fri Oct 04, 2019 6:09 pm
- Forum: 2019 General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Do all 1920s model Ts have these?
- Replies: 11
- Views: 1206
Re: Do all 1920s model Ts have these?
No problem. I document everything photographically when I dismantle something. The combination of being both dyslexic and a little obsessive.
- Fri Oct 04, 2019 5:46 pm
- Forum: 2019 General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Do all 1920s model Ts have these?
- Replies: 11
- Views: 1206
Do all 1920s model Ts have these?
Getting ready to rebuild and reupholster the seats in my 1923 runabout. As I investigate and document the original seats I discovered these two sheet metal bands that are nailed from the bottom wood frame to an upper section. I presume this was to keep the padding from being in contact with the inte...
- Thu Oct 03, 2019 10:15 pm
- Forum: 2019 General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Is this for model T
- Replies: 2
- Views: 435
Is this for model T
Found this Bosch type DU4 mod 2 magneto tonight in a barn scheduled for demolition soon. Is it the type for model T Ford?
- Wed Oct 02, 2019 7:40 pm
- Forum: 2019 General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Introduction and question
- Replies: 12
- Views: 772
Re: Introduction and question
Hopefully you’ll be driving it at 40 mph in not too much time. Welcome !
- Wed Oct 02, 2019 7:38 pm
- Forum: 2019 General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Just showing a Rayfield Carburetor
- Replies: 5
- Views: 535
Re: Just showing a Rayfield Carburetor
Very neat. Were the float chamber covers painted originally?
- Wed Oct 02, 2019 1:04 pm
- Forum: 2019 General Discussion Forum
- Topic: How to stop gas seeping from the sediment bowl?
- Replies: 7
- Views: 544
Re: How to stop gas seeping from the sediment bowl?
You mean she doesn’t mind the oil leaks? 
- Tue Oct 01, 2019 2:38 pm
- Forum: 2019 General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Installing seat upholstery
- Replies: 17
- Views: 1120
Re: Installing seat upholstery
Thanks so much! Those pictures are just what I need. I did speak to Mike at Classtique yesterday about the installation and picking up my seat kit at Hershey. Also spoke with him about how helpful it would be for them to create installation videos shot professionally without an audience so there is ...