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I bought my 1913 Touring when I was 20 years old in 1961. The wheels were blue, with striping. Couldn't tell the body color. The body was cut off and used as a pickup on a ranch in Texas, BUT the owners saved the back half, so the car now has the original back! It has served me well for over 60 year...

So would those cars with green bodies had blue wheels????

For those who didn't know him, two of my photos show Randall Anderson, a real former pillar of the hobby.

Here are some recent photos.

My latest restoration is a 1913 runabout. I painted it with Chris Craft Blue, which is a dark blue, but probably not midnight.

I use the original pulley and cable arrangement that Rocky Mountain supplied when new. No problems. This is for the small drum brakes. I can't say I've ever seen an original equalizer made for the 1926-7 Rocky Mountains.

I wonder if Stutzman is the man I saw at Hershey several years ago the made perfect one piece steering wheels, exactly like the originals?

These both will use the early style driveshaft spool.

The four hole quadrant frames were used well into the new style two rivet jobs until the frames were used up. The two outer holes are the same distance apart as the old four hole jobs.

That is true. I have a really good aftermarket one on my '25. It fits all the 1925 models I think. No holes do drill or anything. Just put it in.

Get a better spring. Perhaps stretching the old one.

What's wrong with the original Ruckstell design?

Very good Mike! Lot of manufacturers made coupe/pickups in the 1930's and 1940's

A 1923 would have a low radiator.

There is no reason to use a sealant in a carburetor! Use the factory gasket only.

I have Neverout license plate brackets on both my '13s. My roadster is exactly like yours.

What you have there is 100% correct! Don't pay attention to those stupid vendors!

Interesting piece!

Looks like an early one.

The early parts books give the size. I don't think the late ones do.

I like those. I have one on each of my 1913's.

I'm trying to help a friend who needs one.

Randall like those. I've never used one. I use Lang's turbo 400 in mine.

Why not buy a rebuild kit? Do it yourself, and you will get a feel for what this hobby is all about. For myself, I bought one of Reagans plastic kits.

That was a terrible thing to do! This person is probably a newcomer, with no experience, or common sense. I hope he has the courtesy to replace your puller with one that is as good as yours was.

What does ISO mean?

I have two glass spare headlight reflectors. They are both the same diameter, but one is thicker and heavier than the other. Since the headlights are John Brown, I would assume the lighter one would be what was used. I'm not willing to remove the reflectors from either one of my '13s to find out!

I like a battery strap too. For a battery I use a standard group 1 battery in an original Ford battery box. I had to put a piece of plywood beneath the battery, and along the sides to keep it secure in the box, and level with the top. I also use an original battery box cover and clamps. No regrets.

Even though Ford used 777's from the factory, I have found 888's to be a perfect replacement, and less weight too.

Russ Furstnow makes an excellent copy of the leather spring pads.

It really helps to know the year of your car! I'm upset with the current availability of correct valve stem hardware. I use old stock correct items, and have no trouble. The big tire companies don't care what is correct.

I'm helping a friend with an original 36 Ford Sedan. He needs a new original type battery. I used to work at Ford Obsolete in Long Beach in my younger days, and as I recall the battery he needs is listed above. If those V8 boys are as picky as me, why can't he find the correct battery for his car?

I know this is not a T topic, but I was wondering if Moreland Trucks were made up to WWII?

The 1925 pickup above is the first I've seen on Dollisdad of a real '25.

What is the turnoff road to the swap meet in Shafter from 99?

This is one of the dumbest things I can think of! If you know simple math, and the year of the car, why do you need a plaque?

What is a TW timer?

Why not sell the whole cap with the screen crimped in like original?

One photo shows a bent brush. The next one is not a factory brush.

Thanks for the information! I've never seen a Ruckstell script gear. Good to know.

If I can buy a Michelin tube with a rubber stem, that is what I want. I don't want to buy any tube that has an incorrect valve stem! My understanding is that the Michelin tube are better quality than what I can buy from Lucas.

I would guess Ruckstell made ring gears for their rear ends, but have never seen one. What would have been the advantage?

Is anyone selling Michelin 30X3 1/2 tubes in the US?

When you have a 1909 Ford, you have to accept the issues that come with it!

I thought this post was on Ring and Pinion gears for use in Ruckstells?

I don't believe Ford ever used such a fastener.

I've not had good luck with Model S carbs, so I use a trusty NH.

You guys are way ahead of me! I still use an original coil tester. I made a box for the 1913 KW Coils however in addition to the original.

Keep it original! A good 6volt system is hard to beat if you have good wiring, and a good battery

The first photos were posted because I don't know how to post a photo from my cell phone. This carrier was purchased by me many years ago. I restored it and hung it in the garage for several years. I decided to put it on finally and the photos show the result. This is an original aftermarket tire ca...

I bought a bunch of those at Hershey once just to get the tags.

You need help on identifying 1912 hubcaps!

I've never seen a 1915 that looks like a 1926!

Don Lang's sister was making them. I have a set on my car.

I use a end grain piece of wood for the punch.

Do you want to keep it all 1915?

Jarvis will be pleased.

Turn the horn around!

Nice looking car! I just sold one just like it for $1000 less.

The rear axle has nothing to do with the front axle.

Since the subject here is 1913 Runabout, I have and extremely original 1913 Runabout that I restored not long ago. Every piece of wood in this car was put in at the factory, except the firewall. I bought an exact copy from Jon Anderson not long ago, but have not installed it.

It's good to someone who cares!

Why are you reposting this?

I would want to know the size of the rollers before buying.

I use those on all my cars. They work very well and replace the 777 perfectly.

You need to be specific!

I've been driving my 25 pickup for years with the spare in the bed. I've had a restored running board tire carrier hanging in the garage for a long time, and finally decided to use it. It is the one pictured above. They even used a genuine Ford tire carrier in the middle, and have two straps that at...

They didn't have one, because they were still using non demountable wheels.

I've always had good luck finding 1915 timing gear covers. They still have the short filler spout and will accept the modern seal.

There are more 1915's in California than there should be! Most of them have been converted from later models.

Y&Z's Yesterdays Parts in Redlands,California. He makes all of my wiring, as I've been unhappy with the vendors offerings! He even figured out how to weave the Ford tags into the loom!

Years ago Trent sent me a list of the bolts that were included for the installation of the pickup bed. I still have it somewhere!

Jack didn't put those cams on, because he didn't know what the purpose of them is!

I posted this ages ago, so perhaps some have forgotten! An 888 valve stem easily replaces the 777, being 1/4" shorter. Same everything else. It may decrease the weight slightly. I'm using them in all of my cars.

I would say that running board is for a much later vehicle, perhaps the 1930's?

Those are Jack Sunderlin reproductions.

There is a fellow in the Model A club writing a book on Model A pickup beds. He contacted me about Model T pickup beds. He found some information I wasn't aware of, and I'm looking for facts, not opinions. He found data that says Ford made 33,795 pickup beds in 1925. To me that seems a little extrem...

I would like to hear from anyone in California that has a1925 Pickup registered in California. I just got my DMV registration and it's $174! That's
crazy for a 100 year old vehicle. Let me hear from you.

Where can I buy 30X3 l/2 Michelin tubes and tires in the United States? The only good thing about Blockley tubes is the thickness of the rubber. The valve stems are out to lunch! I've been buying rubber stems tubes for years and cutting off the rubber stem and putting the correct old stock metal ste...

It was all because of Steve Coniff's pickup, that I was able to see my very first 25 pickup. He helped me a lot during my learning years, and we became very good friends. He is missed. Kim will be a good caretaker for this car.

My point above is, if you are going to reproduce something, why not do it correctly, just like the original.

I believe the correct name is dust cap. The ones you have are not for a Ford.

Dan, did you have any problems cutting off the rubber stem on those Hartfords? I haven't tried it yet. I see you have an incorrect bridge washer. I wonder why that company can't make them as original?

For those with a late 1924-25, in Oct 1924 a diffuser was cast into the hogshead to help direct oil back down into the bands. I wonder how many know this? It is in the service bulletins.

If the repro sediment bulbs are so good, why don't they offer the part with the screen in it to us>

Ruckstell!

Forget it. The problem is usually the wiring. Rewire the whole thing, that means everything! An original 6v system is perfect.

I allowed myself two days this year thinking it would be as big as it used to be. For next year, I think I will leave L.A. at 5am and drive straight to Shafter. I'll spend whatever time is needed, and return to L.A. the same day saving me the motel expense.

Ron: I told you about the company that custom made my cables for me in Redlands. Y&Z's Yesterdays Parts. This isn't the print I know.

I've heard of two original delivery cars. One is owned by John Regan, but I don't recall the other. Is it possible there is an unrestored original?

Good stuff. That is what I've been using for years! Too bad we can't get Coker, and the rest of them to make that stuff. I dislike the new tubes with vulcanized brass valve stems. I prefer to use originals, and cut off the rubber valve stems, so I will have correct original hardware. I worked back t...

I think ignition switch would be a better idea?

I have a dog bone creeper. There was a guy about20 or more years ago selling them at Hershey. What makes them so nice is the wheels are about 6" dia. They have fenders? that cover the wheels, which makes the creeper look like a dog bone. When I attempt to get up, I push myself up onto a dog bone whi...

About 20 or 30 years ago, I bought a NOS keyboard for $500, loaded with keys. It seemed like a lot of money back then, but I think I made a good decision.

I have lined shoes on all of my cars. It's the only way to go.

This is the greatest collection of delivery car photos I've ever seen. A huge thankyou, and Happy Thanksgiving!

I believe that is a 1913?

Ford came out with the design that accepts a modern seal in 1915.

Yes John, getting off a creeper at 82 can be a challenge!

I can't imagine you posting spam!

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