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- Sat Apr 15, 2023 2:44 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: The T hobby lost another fine gentleman
- Replies: 25
- Views: 4227
Re: The T hobby lost another fine gentleman
This message is coming from Pete's account and I am his brother-in-law, Dick Borner. Pete's wife would like to reach out to you the express her complete appreciation for all that is being said about Pete, but she is not ready to do that quite yet. We've been in tears reading your comments and send o...
- Sat Jul 30, 2022 7:23 am
- Forum: Classifieds - Parts
- Topic: Water pump for sale
- Replies: 6
- Views: 1348
Re: Water pump for sale
Hi John,
I did not hear from you. My email is : pratledge@aol.com
Contact me if you still want it. The water pump is in nice shape.
Pete
I did not hear from you. My email is : pratledge@aol.com
Contact me if you still want it. The water pump is in nice shape.
Pete
- Mon Jul 25, 2022 8:07 am
- Forum: Classifieds - Parts
- Topic: Water pump for sale
- Replies: 6
- Views: 1348
Re: Water pump for sale
I will lower the price of the water pump to $ 50.00 including shipping to area's in the USA.
- Wed Jul 20, 2022 8:25 am
- Forum: Classifieds - Parts
- Topic: Water pump for sale
- Replies: 6
- Views: 1348
Re: Water pump for sale
Gentlemen,
This is a very nice water pump. It's not worn at all.
I will lower the price to $95.00 including shipping to area's in the USA
This is a very nice water pump. It's not worn at all.
I will lower the price to $95.00 including shipping to area's in the USA
- Sat Jul 16, 2022 8:15 pm
- Forum: Classifieds - Parts
- Topic: Water pump for sale
- Replies: 6
- Views: 1348
Water pump for sale
$150 including postage in the USA.Pete Ratledge Townsend, Delaware.
- Mon Jul 11, 2022 8:47 am
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Question about hardware for brass Rands windshield hinges
- Replies: 13
- Views: 1762
Re: Question about hardware for brass Rands windshield hinges
I have a late 1911. ( Nov ). It has a Rands windshield. The bolts are Brass plated with square heads. I'm not sure that a Rands windshield even had screws with slots.
- Mon May 30, 2022 7:12 am
- Forum: Classifieds - Parts
- Topic: 1913 Holley 2 Screw Carburator
- Replies: 2
- Views: 915
Re: 1913 Holley 2 Screw Carburator
Thank you George, The Carburator is sold.
- Sun May 29, 2022 9:02 am
- Forum: Classifieds - Parts
- Topic: 1913 Holley 2 Screw Carburator
- Replies: 2
- Views: 915
1913 Holley 2 Screw Carburator
For sale: 1913 Holley 2 Screw Carburator (Needs restoring) : $125 plus shipping.
- Wed Feb 16, 2022 8:44 am
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Moving to Delaware, Model T friendly?
- Replies: 13
- Views: 2434
Re: Moving to Delaware, Model T friendly?
Hi John, Delaware is a friendly Model T State. You say that you are moving to Milton DE. Call Georgetown Division of Motor Vehicles. Ask for a permit to drive your Model T to the inspection lane. Take with you the car Title and Insurance card. They will inspect the car and charge you a one year regi...
- Wed Oct 14, 2020 10:54 am
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Should I use white tires, or black?
- Replies: 28
- Views: 4250
Re: Should I use white tires, or black?
Hi Allan, I have no idea how many miles that I have put on my car. The longest day I have driven on a tour in one day is 240 miles. The average day is 100-125 miles. I have a Stewart speedometer, but don't engage it. We do quite a few Model t Tours and we do a lot of driving on back roads around our...
- Tue Oct 13, 2020 8:23 am
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Should I use white tires, or black?
- Replies: 28
- Views: 4250
Re: Should I use white tires, or black?
Petes Car Wash 11 copy.jpg Hi Steve, To be completely authentic, the white tires should have no tread on them. That makes them very dangerous to drive. I will say that they look nice. As you know, I show and drive my 1911 Touring. I have always used black tires. I prefer the Black Universal straigh...
- Wed Aug 26, 2020 1:26 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Engine Number vs Serial Number
- Replies: 7
- Views: 2573
Re: Engine Number vs Serial Number
Hi Larry, I had the same question about my 1911 Touring. The Motor number is different than the number on my dash. Royce Peterson sent me a copy of the original invoice for my car. He found the invoice at Benson Ford Archives.The dash # is 85087 and the motor # is 84473. The car has a Beaudette body...
- Fri Jul 31, 2020 9:18 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Evans Coolant
- Replies: 26
- Views: 7359
Re: Evans Coolant
Hi John,
Thanks for your thoughts. Will you send me a private E-Mail please? I would like correspond with you by E-Mail.
Pete Ratledge
Thanks for your thoughts. Will you send me a private E-Mail please? I would like correspond with you by E-Mail.
Pete Ratledge
- Thu Jul 23, 2020 8:55 am
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Evans Coolant
- Replies: 26
- Views: 7359
Re: Evans Coolant
There has been a lot of very interesting information posted . I am going to run the 50-50 coolant for a while and see what happens. I am using the Tru-Fire Ignition system and running a 5 ball carburetor. I am going to recheck the timing and make sure that the carburetor is not too lean. I don't wan...
- Wed Jul 22, 2020 8:37 am
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Evans Coolant
- Replies: 26
- Views: 7359
Re: Evans Coolant
Gentlemen, Thanks for all the comments on Evans. I am going to do more research and then make a choice on what coolant I am going to use. I just had my engine completely rebuilt. I don't want to mess it up. At present,I am using 50-50 coolant. It is running warm. The temperature has been in the high...
- Tue Jul 21, 2020 8:12 am
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Evans Coolant
- Replies: 26
- Views: 7359
Evans Coolant
Has anyone used Evans Coolant in their Model T? What are the plus's and minis's using it. I used it for years. It never boiled. My Machinist told me that it is making my engine run too hot. The Evans Company told me that it should be run with a water pump. I do not have a water pump. Thanks, Pete Ra...
- Thu Mar 12, 2020 7:25 am
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Good news for Russ Potter
- Replies: 18
- Views: 6400
Re: Good news for Russ Potter
I am very happy to hear the good news about your problem,Russ.
You are in my thoughts !!
Pete Ratledge
You are in my thoughts !!
Pete Ratledge
- Thu Feb 06, 2020 8:30 am
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: 1912 commercial roadster top
- Replies: 8
- Views: 2382
1912 commercial roadster top
does anyone have info on these tops?
- Fri Jan 31, 2020 8:30 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: New Philly PA tour anyone?
- Replies: 10
- Views: 4264
Re: New Philly PA tour anyone?
Hi Chuck,
My wife Mary and I will be there with our 1911.We were on the last tour there. It is nice country.
You will love it.
Just go over your T, Lubricate it,put fresh oil in, check air in tires, check bands and adjust. You will make out just fine.
Pete Ratledge
My wife Mary and I will be there with our 1911.We were on the last tour there. It is nice country.
You will love it.
Just go over your T, Lubricate it,put fresh oil in, check air in tires, check bands and adjust. You will make out just fine.
Pete Ratledge
- Thu Jan 09, 2020 9:12 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Ethanol gas
- Replies: 34
- Views: 9240
Re: Ethanol gas
Hi Wayne, I have never heard of the Ethanol gas doing what you said. I have a 1911 Ford Touring that I drive quite a lot. I use the Enzyme treatment and Marvel Mystery oil in the Ethanol Gas. I am also running a 5 ball carburetor. I had the original float in the 5 ball carb made out of brass. I keep...
- Thu Jan 09, 2020 9:12 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Ethanol gas
- Replies: 34
- Views: 9240
Re: Ethanol gas
Hi Wayne, I have never heard of the Ethanol gas doing what you said. I have a 1911 Ford Touring that I drive quite a lot. I use the Enzyme treatment and Marvel Mystery oil in the Ethanol Gas. I am also running a 5 ball carburetor. I had the original float in the 5 ball carb made out of brass. I keep...
- Tue Jan 07, 2020 8:06 am
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Tru-Fire Ignition System
- Replies: 2
- Views: 1903
Tru-Fire Ignition System
I have a friend that looking to purchase Tru-Fire Ignition System for his Model T. Does any one have one for sale? If so send me a private Email.
Thank you,
Pete Ratledge
Thank you,
Pete Ratledge
- Thu Dec 05, 2019 8:33 am
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Mounting A Stubborn 30 x 3
- Replies: 32
- Views: 8031
Re: Mounting A Stubborn 30 x 3
Gentlemen, When I change a tire, I use a plastic bag on the wheel. I always work from the back of the wheel. I start by putting the tube in the tire with a liner and enough air in the tube to give it shape. I push the valve stem through the wheel and hold it with the valve stem holder that screws on...
- Thu Nov 21, 2019 7:58 am
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: 1911 steering column
- Replies: 13
- Views: 5465
Re: 1911 steering column
Art, I put the (5:1 ratio ) Steering Shaft and the pinion gear kit in my 1911 touring. It was a lot of work. The Steering Shaft was around 2" longer.I had to take it to a machinist and he made it fit. ( He made it to stock size ) He also did a little work on the steering quadrant to get the pinion g...
- Mon Nov 04, 2019 7:48 am
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Winter storage
- Replies: 8
- Views: 3641
Re: Winter storage
Hi Trent,I use Prism Metal Polish, (www.prismpolish.com) to polish my 1911 touring's brass. I never cover the brass. My car is kept in a unheated garage over the winter. I usually put my car away right after Hershey. I may go for a few rides till it gets too cold.My brass holds well. I never cover i...
- Sat Nov 02, 2019 8:09 am
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: HELP ... Loose Steering
- Replies: 16
- Views: 6563
Re: HELP ... Loose Steering
Hi Hambrick, I had the same problem with my 1911 touring.I went over the whole front end. I finally decided to change the whole steering assembly to the 5:1 gear ratio. It was very expensive, but the outcome was well worth it. The driving and the control of the car is very good. I do a lot of tourin...
- Tue Oct 15, 2019 8:04 am
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Early aluminum intake manifolds
- Replies: 10
- Views: 4271
Re: Early aluminum intake manifolds
Hi Dan and Kim, The aluminum intake manifold on my late 1911 looks like the photo that Dan put on. The numbers on it are T512B3.
I am sorry that I did not see you guys up at Hershey.
Pete
I am sorry that I did not see you guys up at Hershey.
Pete
- Sun Oct 13, 2019 8:17 am
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Hershey 2019 Photos
- Replies: 78
- Views: 27967
Re: Hershey 2019 Photos
Steve, It was good seeing and talking with you at Hershey. I enjoyed the photos that you took.
Thanks, Pete
Thanks, Pete
- Fri Sep 06, 2019 10:17 am
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Taking my 1911 Model T for a spin
- Replies: 15
- Views: 6200
Re: Taking my 1911 Model T for a spin
Frank, That is a switch for turn signals and flashing lights on the back. It is made for a bicycle and it is wire less. It is easy to take off when I go to a car show.
- Fri Sep 06, 2019 8:10 am
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Taking my 1911 Model T for a spin
- Replies: 15
- Views: 6200
Taking my 1911 Model T for a spin
I just returned from the Cookville Tour and my granddaughter's boyfriend made this video and posted it on YouTube. I wanted to take one last ride before I cleaned it up for Hershey.
Enjoy!
Pete Ratledge
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7tixeQJyZ0A&t=5s
Enjoy!
Pete Ratledge
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7tixeQJyZ0A&t=5s
- Tue Aug 06, 2019 8:11 am
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Cleaning
- Replies: 23
- Views: 7823
Re: Cleaning
Larry, I agree with you. I do the same thing after every tour. ALWAYS A COUPLE OF BEERS !! I just got the red dirt off my car from the red dirt tour up at Prince Edward Island Canada , so I can get some of the Dirt from The tour down at Cookeville TN on it.
Pete Ratledge
Pete Ratledge
- Tue Jul 30, 2019 9:30 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: MTFCI 2019 Red Dirt Tour
- Replies: 21
- Views: 6050
Re: MTFCI 2019 Red Dirt Tour
My wife, Mary and I did the red dirt tour in our 1911 touring. It was a wonderful experience. The routes were laid out perfectly. The scenery was beautiful. I was surprised that there was a Amish Settlement there. The hotel was nice, but I was shocked that they did not offer a small breakfast includ...
- Thu Jun 06, 2019 8:34 am
- Forum: Classifieds - Parts
- Topic: T-181 stevens hub thread chaser
- Replies: 3
- Views: 2504
Re: T-181 stevens hub thread chaser
hi dan, what is jacks last name
- Mon Apr 29, 2019 7:54 am
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Need Advice on Taking My Car into Canada
- Replies: 25
- Views: 8241
Re: Need Advice on Taking My Car into Canada
Hi Jack, Thank you for your information. It will be very helpful. What do you do with Canadian money,if you don't use it? I don't think that I will be crossing the border with 10K, HA-HA. Do you mean that I will have to pay duty on the case of beer that will be in my truck? Registration and insuranc...
- Sun Apr 28, 2019 7:54 am
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Need Advice on Taking My Car into Canada
- Replies: 25
- Views: 8241
Re: Need Advice on Taking My Car into Canada
Gentlemen, My wife Mary and I plan to attend the MTFCI tour in July up in Prince Edward Island. We have updated our passports. I will check with our insurance Company's for my truck and Model T to see what there policy is. I am a little confused on the money difference up there. I have heard that ou...