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by Billy Vrana
Tue Feb 06, 2024 3:51 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: OLD PHOTO - Crawford Motor Co. GARAGE, FORD Agency, Location unknown
Replies: 3
Views: 407

Re: OLD PHOTO - Crawford Motor Co. GARAGE, FORD Agency, Location unknown

Kind of a dumb question, but when did Garage become a term? In the day of the horse there was livery stables, and black smith shops. Just a thought,
by Billy Vrana
Thu Feb 01, 2024 6:20 pm
Forum: Classifieds - Parts
Topic: FS Stromberg OF and Wilmo Manifold **Sold**
Replies: 10
Views: 1263

Re: FS Stromberg OF and Wilmo Manifold

Not sure what is going on with my phone, the forum or the internet, but I just got the email I sent to you through the forum, sent to me. I sent you an email with my # on it, give me a call and we can set something up,
by Billy Vrana
Thu Jan 11, 2024 11:29 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Dairyland Tin Lizzie's Model T University
Replies: 3
Views: 302

Re: Dairyland Tin Lizzie's Model T University

Todd, that would be great, I'll see if I can get an email out to the crew. And Keith, thanks for a better explanation of what goes on, it it a fun day. I'm sure no matter the weather Greg will drive his depot hack up from Germantown, he is a diehard T driver. Just a good way to break up the winter,
by Billy Vrana
Thu Jan 11, 2024 7:47 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Dairyland Tin Lizzie's Model T University
Replies: 3
Views: 302

Dairyland Tin Lizzie's Model T University

On January 20th we're having a get together at my familys bodyshop. I'm not sure exactly what all the topics are going to be, I have a couple feelers out with others club members so I'm sure everyone will learn something. I'm going to either straighten or swap the front axle on my speedster build. I...
by Billy Vrana
Sat Dec 30, 2023 12:53 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: tractor conversion identification help
Replies: 17
Views: 1053

Re: tractor conversion identification help

Here is the Fond du lac drive pinion
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by Billy Vrana
Sat Dec 30, 2023 12:48 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: tractor conversion identification help
Replies: 17
Views: 1053

Re: tractor conversion identification help

The wheels seem identical with the riveted tab for the bull gear sections to bolt to, light Glenn said the wheel were probably bought from a wheel company like Electric Wheel or someone else
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by Billy Vrana
Sun Dec 24, 2023 9:44 am
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: **SPEEDSTER PIC's Please**
Replies: 84
Views: 4360

Re: **SPEEDSTER PIC's Please**

A recent build, this was on the forum back in late July, I went up to the U.P. picked it up, 20231220_231149.jpg 20231224_085728.jpg Seems to have been sitting out side for a long time. The motor still turned over so I flushed it out, wired and fired it, seems like a healthy engine with a quiet trans,
by Billy Vrana
Wed Dec 20, 2023 2:28 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: New T owner, wanted to share my project
Replies: 45
Views: 2005

Re: New T owner, wanted to share my project

Another thing to think about, if that car has been sitting 20-30 years you should probably replace the bands in the transmission. They break down with time, it'll come apart and block the oil galley. You won't feel or hear it until it's too late, then its bearings. That sure is a good looking car,
by Billy Vrana
Thu Oct 26, 2023 9:08 pm
Forum: Classifieds - Parts
Topic: WTB, Waukesha Ricardo head
Replies: 1
Views: 325

WTB, Waukesha Ricardo head

Looking for one for a speedster build, let me know if you have one,
by Billy Vrana
Thu Oct 19, 2023 6:28 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Any idea how this affects a racer/speedster?
Replies: 11
Views: 968

Re: Any idea how this affects a racer/speedster?

Seems like it would prevent body roll while cornering, only letting the shackle go so far, but not limiting on compression, I like the idea,
by Billy Vrana
Mon Aug 21, 2023 10:34 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Another old shop photo
Replies: 27
Views: 2604

Re: Another old shop photo

Possibly 1910 winton, right hand drive, tie rod ahead of to axle, not alot to go on with the quality of that picture
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by Billy Vrana
Tue Jul 18, 2023 8:38 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Frame paint or coating?
Replies: 17
Views: 1279

Re: Frame paint or coating?

If theres original paint get a foam brush and find some penetrol, it'll reseal and rejuvenate the paint for quite a while,
by Billy Vrana
Tue Jun 20, 2023 9:04 pm
Forum: OT - Off topic
Topic: 16 Overland,
Replies: 3
Views: 666

Re: 16 Overland,

Thanks Rich, that is close. I'll have to see what I can find.
by Billy Vrana
Tue Jun 20, 2023 12:37 pm
Forum: OT - Off topic
Topic: 16 Overland,
Replies: 3
Views: 666

16 Overland,

20230620_114143.jpg 20230620_114129.jpg 20230620_113936.jpg A friend of mine has this Overland touring, they got it running and have been driving it. We pulled the oil pan to clean it out and inspect everything. We found that the #4 rod bearing is coming apart. There was no knocking when it was run...
by Billy Vrana
Mon May 01, 2023 7:58 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Black Hand Secret Society
Replies: 7
Views: 915

Re: Black Hand Secret Society

Must have to know a heck of a secret handshake but apparently it's worth it. Thank you for posting them.
by Billy Vrana
Thu Apr 13, 2023 5:33 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Go-jobs
Replies: 25
Views: 2312

Re: Go-jobs

That track at Cedarburg ran cars and motorcycles up into the late 60s/early 70s,
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by Billy Vrana
Tue Apr 11, 2023 7:32 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Scripted castle nut
Replies: 3
Views: 673

Scripted castle nut

Ever notice the script here? I've been working on painting my tt frame. I pulled the rear leaf springs to inspect and sandblast and found this nut on one of the bolts. Not sure it on the bolt going through the spring on on the u bolt. Could it have been part of final inspection or am I over thinking...
by Billy Vrana
Fri Mar 17, 2023 7:17 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Forum is slow
Replies: 59
Views: 4062

Re: Forum is slow

Same here, They gotta switch from battery to mag,
by Billy Vrana
Fri Mar 10, 2023 7:35 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Old sayings
Replies: 25
Views: 2048

Re: Old sayings

"Dont put the cart before the horse," in this case the horse would have known better,
by Billy Vrana
Tue Mar 07, 2023 1:05 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Noise
Replies: 31
Views: 2249

Re: Noise

Bent cam shaft, I had the same thing happen a couple years ago. Dont ask me how they can get bent. I pulled it out and centered it in the lathe, the center bearing was 8 thou out of round. Installed a new used cam and it was smooth after that
by Billy Vrana
Mon Feb 13, 2023 7:38 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Anything Salvageable or Scrap?
Replies: 59
Views: 4759

Re: Anything Salvageable or Scrap?

My T went through a barn fire in 1981, in disgust it was picked up and put in a shed. It was a sharp 25 coupe. When I got into Ts I bought it in 2012 and built this out of it. I've painted quite a few tractors and 2 model Ts, personally I enjoy not having to worry about the paint. Lower your standar...
by Billy Vrana
Mon Jan 09, 2023 6:54 pm
Forum: OT - Off topic
Topic: Show us your hit n miss engines
Replies: 61
Views: 16269

Re: Show us your hit n miss engines

Ok, so it's not a hit n miss, it a 2 stroke diesel, it's a 80 hp Superior engine that ran a roller mill in Barton Wi. It was sold to a guy in Idaho in about 1983-84. We'd like to track it down to possibly visit it,
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by Billy Vrana
Mon Jan 09, 2023 1:47 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Dairyland Tin Lizzie's Model T University
Replies: 1
Views: 884

Dairyland Tin Lizzie's Model T University

On Saturday January 21st I'm hosting the annual university at our bodyshop. We'll be doing a swap meet starting at 9 am and the seminars will start at noon. Lunch will be soup & chill. Should be a good way to break up the cabin fever. The address for anyone interested is Vrana frame and bodyshop, 14...
by Billy Vrana
Thu Dec 29, 2022 5:19 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Filet on Words
Replies: 189
Views: 20955

Re: Filet on Words

When I saw wrist pin I thought of those who left their timing advanced,
by Billy Vrana
Sun Dec 25, 2022 10:42 am
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Filet on Words
Replies: 189
Views: 20955

Re: Filet on Words

Transmission Band
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by Billy Vrana
Thu Dec 22, 2022 8:03 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Filet on Words
Replies: 189
Views: 20955

Re: Filet on Words

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by Billy Vrana
Thu Dec 22, 2022 4:23 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Filet on Words
Replies: 189
Views: 20955

Re: Filet on Words

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Timer
by Billy Vrana
Sun Dec 18, 2022 10:54 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Filet on Words
Replies: 189
Views: 20955

Re: Filet on Words

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Running board,
by Billy Vrana
Fri Oct 14, 2022 9:47 am
Forum: Classifieds - Parts
Topic: WTB, TT Brake drum,
Replies: 3
Views: 523

Re: WTB, TT Brake drum,

Found one, A local T guy in Sheboygan saw my ad here and contacted me, thanks for checking guys, and thank you MTFCA, This is great forum,
by Billy Vrana
Thu Oct 13, 2022 10:43 pm
Forum: Classifieds - Parts
Topic: WTB, TT Brake drum,
Replies: 3
Views: 523

WTB, TT Brake drum,

Looking for 1 tt brake drum, anything around?
by Billy Vrana
Wed Oct 12, 2022 8:23 pm
Forum: OT - Off topic
Topic: Tractor Talk
Replies: 145
Views: 13141

Re: Tractor Talk

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Finally found a 3-12 plow to match the '30 D, I know, I know, I'm working on locating some lugs,
by Billy Vrana
Thu Sep 01, 2022 10:41 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Crankshaft; Any Interest
Replies: 4
Views: 1308

Re: Crankshaft; Any Interest

I hope the manga flux comes back good and you find a buyer, if it fails I'd think someone would rather have it as a wall hanger than to see it lost forever,
by Billy Vrana
Mon Jun 27, 2022 9:44 am
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Skiddish Steering
Replies: 109
Views: 9017

Re: Skiddish Steering

Is it possible that the king bolts are too tight? Maybe when hitting bumps it unloads the weight and its free to make a quick change in direction. I had this after rebushing my axle,
by Billy Vrana
Mon May 09, 2022 8:06 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: If you were interviewing a 98 year old Model T Guy
Replies: 18
Views: 2489

Re: If you were interviewing a 98 year old Model T Guy

Ask what his first toolbox looked like and contained,
by Billy Vrana
Mon Mar 14, 2022 1:14 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Wonderful Wisconsin Tour
Replies: 28
Views: 5253

Re: Wonderful Wisconsin Tour

I can make that hill in high, solo, with a north wind, on the other hand its a heck of a view when you get towards the top so i usually stop and look around anyway.
by Billy Vrana
Tue Feb 22, 2022 11:16 pm
Forum: OT - Off topic
Topic: This was trucking-Old Photos
Replies: 1406
Views: 325613

Re: This was trucking-Old Photos

Foden steam wagon?
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by Billy Vrana
Thu Jan 13, 2022 10:10 pm
Forum: OT - Off topic
Topic: This was trucking-Old Photos
Replies: 1406
Views: 325613

Re: This was trucking-Old Photos

Bossman says "More saw, less jaw". Bossman wasn't one to reckon with. Think of the stress on those poor kingpins,,
by Billy Vrana
Sun Jan 09, 2022 11:01 am
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Lubricating Springs
Replies: 17
Views: 2230

Re: Lubricating Springs

When oiling the suspension and steering points i just squirt some oil on the top side of the springs, it'll get where it has to go. Ever try to keep oil out of something? I generally oil everything about every three drives. Rebushing the front axle wasn't much fun. Trying to make it last.
by Billy Vrana
Sun Jan 09, 2022 10:33 am
Forum: Classifieds - Parts
Topic: 2 hood formers - 1915-16 Sold Pending...
Replies: 3
Views: 1115

Re: 2 hood formers - 1915-16

I sent an email,
by Billy Vrana
Fri Dec 31, 2021 11:22 pm
Forum: OT - Off topic
Topic: OT - Adventures of Kalamity Dick - Fact or Fiction?
Replies: 4123
Views: 818205

Re: OT - Adventures of Kalamity Dick - Fact or Fiction?

Wasn't it Ellis Van D Bockell?
by Billy Vrana
Wed Dec 29, 2021 10:36 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Slowsters
Replies: 43
Views: 4848

Re: Slowsters

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by Billy Vrana
Wed Dec 29, 2021 10:32 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Slowsters
Replies: 43
Views: 4848

Re: Slowsters

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Its a Fond du lac tractor attachment, previously known as the 20th century farm horse from Fond du lac Wi, i live about 35 miles south of Fond du lac,
by Billy Vrana
Wed Dec 29, 2021 8:54 pm
Forum: OT - Off topic
Topic: Green stop/brake light lens
Replies: 7
Views: 1661

Re: Green stop/brake light lens

Maybe its the taillight version of "Go ahead, Back up"
by Billy Vrana
Wed Dec 29, 2021 8:40 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Slowsters
Replies: 43
Views: 4848

Re: Slowsters

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I'm slowly working on getting a Fond du lac tractor attachment together, always too many other projects in the way,
by Billy Vrana
Thu Nov 18, 2021 8:20 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: A couple more Whatzits
Replies: 7
Views: 1746

Re: A couple more Whatzits

I'm thinking item 2 is a hand operated binder, after you went through with the scythe you'd use the rake to get some together then use the other half with the curved arms to hold it together to bit tied. Just a guess. I dont think automatic binders were available in 1879.
by Billy Vrana
Tue Nov 16, 2021 8:34 am
Forum: Classifieds - Parts
Topic: Oil tanker on craigslist,
Replies: 2
Views: 1040

Re: Oil tanker on craigslist,

I thought with those measurements that it would sit on a TT really well, Hope someone can use it,
by Billy Vrana
Mon Nov 15, 2021 8:41 pm
Forum: Classifieds - Parts
Topic: Oil tanker on craigslist,
Replies: 2
Views: 1040

Oil tanker on craigslist,

A bit north of Green Bay Wi, on craigslist, just passing this along,
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by Billy Vrana
Sun Nov 14, 2021 11:45 am
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Sunday Showcase
Replies: 6
Views: 1144

Re: Sunday Showcase

The building in the 12th picture still stands, got these pictures from Google earth. My grandmother grew up a mile from there. She was born in '18, could possibly be some relatives in the photo
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by Billy Vrana
Mon Nov 01, 2021 2:15 pm
Forum: OT - Off topic
Topic: This was trucking-Old Photos
Replies: 1406
Views: 325613

Re: This was trucking-Old Photos

The cowl on that truck, would that be specific to the early trucks? I pulled one out of the woods about 10 years ago, it had that same cowl with no evidence of a windshield. It had a later Canadian engine, I'll have to stop by my friend and see if it was an early rear axle,
by Billy Vrana
Tue Aug 17, 2021 7:24 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: A slight Miss in my motor when it's running
Replies: 17
Views: 2723

Re: A slight Miss in my motor when it's running

Pull your valve covers, check to see that all the pins are properly in their keepers, sounds silly but I had it once, it it puts a side load on the valve, it won't show up on a compression check but it will at speed, good luck,
by Billy Vrana
Mon Jun 07, 2021 11:01 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: T engine in storage!
Replies: 12
Views: 2461

Re: T engine in storage!

Might want to put new bands in, a lot easier out of the car, and if they were cotton linings that were sitting in oil their probably ready to give out,
by Billy Vrana
Tue Apr 13, 2021 1:42 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Another whatzit with a prize !
Replies: 21
Views: 4020

Re: Another whatzit with a prize !

Second half of Warford on aluminum case?
by Billy Vrana
Tue Mar 16, 2021 9:17 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Model T in 1971
Replies: 3
Views: 1350

Re: Model T in 1971

Speaking of interesting pictures, i found this while cleaning up at the bodyshop,
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Thought some people would enjoy seeing it,
by Billy Vrana
Tue Mar 02, 2021 3:19 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Help I D car.
Replies: 39
Views: 3885

Re: Help I D car.

Just a thought, 24 Essex? First year of their six,
by Billy Vrana
Mon Feb 22, 2021 1:46 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Trucks an such.
Replies: 13
Views: 2372

Re: Trucks an such.

I have friend, he's about 65 or so, said when he was young he bought a pickup and it had an Exide battery in it. He had the hood up one day and his grandfather walked by and told him, "Don't ever by an Exide battery, my sister bought one once and it tipped over, it stained the carpet in the parlor"....
by Billy Vrana
Wed Jan 27, 2021 3:39 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Rear Hub Reamer
Replies: 8
Views: 1948

Re: Rear Hub Reamer

Can't help you with a ream, would it be possible to turn down a hub and build from that? Or maybe call the company,
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by Billy Vrana
Sun Jan 24, 2021 10:51 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: License and registration please.
Replies: 15
Views: 2384

Re: License and registration please.

And after them 28 accidents, grandpappy weren't allowed at the gin mill no more,,, great pictures we can still learn about the structural integrity of our t's today yet. Thanks for posting them,
by Billy Vrana
Thu Jan 21, 2021 7:57 am
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: wheel rim plated
Replies: 20
Views: 3000

Re: wheel rim plated

Look up Oshkosh Plating, I had these done in 2018, pretty sure it was $160 or so, and they were done in a week. I sandblasted them with a fine sand and the turned out great
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by Billy Vrana
Tue Jan 19, 2021 12:34 pm
Forum: OT - Off topic
Topic: This was trucking-Old Photos
Replies: 1406
Views: 325613

Re: This was trucking-Old Photos

Back to the piano truck with the hay on it, on the top board above the word player piano, i can make out A.A.Lutz Bonduel Wisc, Bonduel is a small town west of Green Bay. I can't make out the word ahead of player piano, almost looks like "drums and", definitely a story lost story there. I'd bet the ...
by Billy Vrana
Sun Dec 27, 2020 11:40 pm
Forum: OT - Off topic
Topic: A different mode of transportation
Replies: 11
Views: 2416

Re: A different mode of transportation

If you got stuck you were really bear-ied,
by Billy Vrana
Fri Dec 18, 2020 12:31 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Did all ts have generators? And other questions about coil testing.
Replies: 34
Views: 4349

Re: Did all ts have generators?

They must have, they generate smiles where ever you take em,
by Billy Vrana
Thu Dec 17, 2020 8:49 am
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: JB Weld or Bondo
Replies: 20
Views: 3489

Re: JB Weld or Bondo

Tires and tubes are doing fine but the air is showing through
by Billy Vrana
Wed Oct 14, 2020 2:44 pm
Forum: OT - Off topic
Topic: Share Your Tractor(s) - old ones that is ;-)
Replies: 124
Views: 31275

Re: Share Your Tractor(s) - old ones that is ;-)

They always look better standing on their own Duey,
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Here's my latest, 37 JD A, put em to work picking taters last Sunday
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Got a slow leak to take care of,
by Billy Vrana
Mon Oct 12, 2020 8:03 am
Forum: OT - Off topic
Topic: Show us your hit n miss engines
Replies: 61
Views: 16269

Re: Show us your hit n miss engines

Yeah, from what I read in C H Wendels big yellow bible, The Dazzle Patch engine was built by Nelson brothers, M W Savage rebadged the after the race horse, i guess a bit of pop culture from the early 1900's,
by Billy Vrana
Tue Oct 06, 2020 9:25 am
Forum: OT - Off topic
Topic: Show us your hit n miss engines
Replies: 61
Views: 16269

Re: Show us your hit n miss engines

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Just picked this one up at an auction in Nebraska,
by Billy Vrana
Tue Aug 04, 2020 3:21 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Model T tractor conversion information
Replies: 9
Views: 3799

Re: Model T tractor conversion information

Not a Pullford but it might help. Ads i found for my Fond du lac tractor attachment,
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by Billy Vrana
Sun Aug 02, 2020 12:41 am
Forum: OT - Off topic
Topic: SHOW US YOUR LATHE
Replies: 40
Views: 10086

Re: SHOW US YOUR LATHE

A 16 inch Pratt & Whitney. I got it from a family friends estate, they had scrappers coming the next day. 20200801_205216.jpg So there I sit pulling some favors in a snowstorm 20200801_232201.jpg I like the hyroglifics for speed adjustments 20200801_223412.jpg And to think what went across the ways ...
by Billy Vrana
Mon Jun 29, 2020 6:25 pm
Forum: OT - Off topic
Topic: Share Your Tractor(s) - old ones that is ;-)
Replies: 124
Views: 31275

Re: Share Your Tractor(s) - old ones that is ;-)

'42 John Deere H cultivating soybeans today
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by Billy Vrana
Fri Jun 05, 2020 11:42 am
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Foto of the Day
Replies: 646
Views: 168446

Re: Foto of the Day

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Thought Rich Eagle might like this one,
by Billy Vrana
Thu Apr 23, 2020 2:00 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Foto of the Day
Replies: 646
Views: 168446

Re: Foto of the Day

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My friend Marshall after working on his '25 one night,
by Billy Vrana
Wed Apr 15, 2020 5:52 pm
Forum: Classifieds - Parts
Topic: WTB G and L waterpump
Replies: 4
Views: 2218

Re: WTB G and L waterpump

Thanks Mark for the suggestion. Dan I'll send you an email,
by Billy Vrana
Tue Apr 14, 2020 11:19 am
Forum: Classifieds - Parts
Topic: WTB G and L waterpump
Replies: 4
Views: 2218

WTB G and L waterpump

Looking for one of these for my Fond du Lac tractor attachment project. Anyone out there ever see one of these?
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by Billy Vrana
Tue Mar 31, 2020 3:16 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: What is this tool?
Replies: 4
Views: 2153

Re: What is this tool?

Thanks for the info, I'll pass it along. This forum is great,
by Billy Vrana
Tue Mar 31, 2020 2:01 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: What is this tool?
Replies: 4
Views: 2153

What is this tool?

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A friend sent this picture. What was it used for?
by Billy Vrana
Mon Mar 09, 2020 12:07 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Hayes wheels - what would you do?
Replies: 22
Views: 7580

Re: Hayes wheels - what would you do?

Steve, I believe that it was electroplated, I missed some of the rust inside the clincher. The coating did not cover the rust, I'll be a little more careful next time,
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by Billy Vrana
Sun Mar 08, 2020 10:51 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Hayes wheels - what would you do?
Replies: 22
Views: 7580

Re: Hayes wheels - what would you do?

John, FYI, Oshkosh Plating Technologies zinc coated 5 rims for me for $125, about a year ago. Their located close to the EAA grounds, I sandblasted them before I took them in. Its easier to change tires, you dont have to worry about scratching the rims with the irons.
by Billy Vrana
Thu Feb 06, 2020 8:36 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Model T University
Replies: 10
Views: 4480

Re: Model T University

Mike thanks for posting the great pictures, I'm glad you had a good time, Sorry Dan, the pan jig was not for sale. Jim Rodell Sr brought it as a working display. We straightened 3 pans that day, it amazes me how stout those pans are. Keith, you missed a great lunch, chili and French onion soup with ...
by Billy Vrana
Fri Jan 31, 2020 8:50 am
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Dairyland Tin Lizzie's Model T University
Replies: 7
Views: 3846

Re: Dairyland Tin Lizzie's Model T University

Looks like good weather to hang out in a bodyshop tomorrow. I still have some cleaning up to do yet. If you can make it bring any available oil pans along, Jim Rodell Sr is bringing his K R Wilson pan jig so people can check pans. Itll be a good day to talk Ts.
by Billy Vrana
Thu Jan 23, 2020 8:24 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Dairyland Tin Lizzie's Model T University
Replies: 7
Views: 3846

Dairyland Tin Lizzie's Model T University

Just a heads up, Saturday February 1st were having the annual university at the our bodyshop. We're planning on a small swapmeet from 9 am till noon, lunch from noon until 1, donations accepted. After that a seminar on rebuilding and setting generators and a seminar on tightening up front end parts ...
by Billy Vrana
Mon Jan 13, 2020 7:28 pm
Forum: OT - Off topic
Topic: This was trucking-Old Photos
Replies: 1406
Views: 325613

Re: This was trucking-Old Photos

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A few more photos
by Billy Vrana
Fri Jan 10, 2020 11:05 am
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Driving back roads in southern Utah
Replies: 86
Views: 40780

Re: Driving back roads in southern Utah

You guys should work for the department of tourism. That looks like alot of fun,
by Billy Vrana
Mon Oct 07, 2019 10:55 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: 16 headlight wiring question
Replies: 4
Views: 2334

16 headlight wiring question

Working on a 16 cutoff touring for a fella. The car has been layed up in a shed since WW2. It has this coil? installed in line from the mag to the switch. Guessing it was to up the power to the headlights. Was this common? Did they work?
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by Billy Vrana
Wed Sep 11, 2019 1:30 pm
Forum: OT - Off topic
Topic: F100 transmissions
Replies: 3
Views: 2388

Re: F100 transmissions

I have been doing some homework with the #s I have. Turns out what I have is from a 64' with a 128" wheelbase. I have to find out if I have a wide or close ratio yet. We have a few older yards around so I'll have to start looking,
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by Billy Vrana
Thu Sep 05, 2019 1:20 pm
Forum: OT - Off topic
Topic: F100 transmissions
Replies: 3
Views: 2388

F100 transmissions

I have a '58 ford pickup I'm trying to get back on the road. It has a 312 y block and a 3 spd topload with a Hurst shifter. The input bearing is growling pretty bad and the hardening is worn off the countershaft. From what I gather the toploads didn't come out until '63. It has the big input shaft, ...
by Billy Vrana
Sun Aug 18, 2019 7:33 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Foto of the Day
Replies: 646
Views: 168446

Re: Foto of the Day

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Jim Rodell Sr. following me home from the Baraboo show,
by Billy Vrana
Thu Aug 01, 2019 11:10 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Foto of the Day
Replies: 646
Views: 168446

Re: Foto of the Day

Not T related but it was today,
by Billy Vrana
Tue Jul 02, 2019 1:42 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Let's Play "What's that sound?"
Replies: 12
Views: 5311

Re: Let's Play "What's that sound?"

Pull the cam and check it between two dead centers on a lathe. Use a dial indicator on the middle bearing surface. I had one sound just like that, it was bent about 25 thou in the center
by Billy Vrana
Thu May 30, 2019 9:03 am
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Old photo
Replies: 10
Views: 4976

Re: Old photo

And dont forget the thought of the smell of fresh bakery,
by Billy Vrana
Tue May 21, 2019 9:41 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Foto of the Day
Replies: 646
Views: 168446

Re: Foto of the Day

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My T by my pal on a saw day,
by Billy Vrana
Wed Apr 17, 2019 9:13 am
Forum: Classifieds - Parts
Topic: Paul Wilcox help
Replies: 7
Views: 3618

Re: Paul Wilcox help

I know Paul, I sent him a text that your looking for him
by Billy Vrana
Thu Apr 11, 2019 11:22 am
Forum: Classifieds - Parts
Topic: TT, T, & AA Parts for sale
Replies: 5
Views: 3403

Re: TT, T, & AA Parts for sale

Hi Jack, I'll take the 2 26/27 wire wheels and the TT torque tube, can you bring them to the spring meeting on Sunday? If not I can stop up by you.
by Billy Vrana
Thu Mar 07, 2019 9:23 am
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: TT wheels?
Replies: 0
Views: 1438

TT wheels?

Picked these up a while back. I can make out Firestone max i cushion, 32x4 on the side wall. Wondering if they came from a TT.
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by Billy Vrana
Mon Feb 11, 2019 11:18 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: What are these holes in the cylinder wall of a Ford Special motor?
Replies: 60
Views: 17093

Re: What are these holes in the cylinder wall of a Ford Special motor?

I once saw an early hit and miss engine with an exhaust port at the base of the stroke as well as in the head. They called it a fluted cylinder. The exhaust note had a studder to it. The theory was it would use the velocity of the intake stroke to get a little more charge in the cylinder. Might have...
by Billy Vrana
Fri Jan 18, 2019 11:37 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Model T university
Replies: 3
Views: 2731

Re: Model T university

Your idea of junk is 3 stages above my idea of good, cant wait,
by Billy Vrana
Fri Jan 18, 2019 10:40 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Model T university
Replies: 3
Views: 2731

Re: Model T university

Btt, I noticed Jim Sr. is on the forum tonight, feeling like a stalker, but Jim wait till you see the '16 that showed up for tomorrow, its going to be a good day. I'll post pics tomorrow night,
by Billy Vrana
Tue Jan 08, 2019 7:29 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Model T university
Replies: 3
Views: 2731

Model T university

Saturday January 19th the Dairyland Tin Lizzie's will be having their annual University at our bodyshop in West Bend Wi. It will start at 9am with a swapmeet, lunch at noon (by donations). Then seminars to follow. We will be doing seat apolstering, a first time startup and a few other topics. If you...
by Billy Vrana
Tue Jan 08, 2019 7:13 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: My first T
Replies: 26
Views: 9486

Re: My first T

This was my first,