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Alright guys, I've been following this thread mainly because anything that's posted with the Rajo title in it I have to check out, and watching this one, I just kept thinking, most of you are going with the wrong solution. As some of you know I'm more of an era guy and just love stepping back in tim...

Hey Gary, Star didn't make cars after 1927. I have a good friend that's to a large degree a Star expert I can't give you his number without knowing what you need him for.

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All the advice you've received so far is spot on, but FYI, around 14 years ago when the Rajo B head was off old #4 for a little overdue maintenance the shop that does my work called me and said we can't do anything with your valve seats, they're to worn, to many valve jobs, we need to put new seats ...

From one Ed to another, thanks so much.
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Hey Mark, if the I D of the truck driveshaft coupler measures 2 1/4 " I'll take it.

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Thanks Ed, it's 1807 East Ave. Hayward, CA 94541. Let me know the cost(s) and I'll send you a check or pay pal. So glad to finally get a copy for the two guys that are a vital part of the Lobuck story, Mike Batteated and Roger Bastion.

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Thanks Ed, look forward to hearing from you one way or the other.

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Trying to help a friend get a copy of the Vintage Ford Magazine volume 39 Number. 3 that has a story about his car The Lobuck Special. Sure hope someone can help. Thanks.

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You probably won't want to go to this extreme, but bare in mind that the throttle and spark levers are held against the quadrant by spring tension. On my over restored (determined by Walt Rosenthal at a rare MTFCA judging event in the late sixties) light delivery ice cream truck I always lifted up a...

Well, not quite FJ but I'll give em a run for their money!

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Okay Steven, Karen and I want to go. I'll give you a call. Thanks for hangin in there.

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Thanks Wayne, yes wrong phone number. Correct number is 510 581 4911. Also, since nobody's breaking down my door to purchase this can, the price is negotiable.

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Ford script oil can. Good original condition, still showing some original copper finish. Has a small "ding" on the top surface of the lid. $45.00 plus shipping Call 510 581 4811 or email karened4@att.net.

Hey Kim, that sounds like a good tentative plan. I can pick them up from Bill and get them to Hayward and then Michael and I can meet somewhere between Hayward and his place, If that sounds alright with Michael. What's say Michael?

Hi Michael, Where is Kim's place? I'm in Hayward. I have to make a run south to Visalia to pick up one of my cars. Is he in that vicinity? Or I suspect a lot further south.

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Non detergent oil cans only have the wt. stamped in them.

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Charlie's correct, The hub needs to really fit tight on the spokes. The person that uses those wheels will hear clicking sounds as he drives, after a few years.

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Hey Grady, that drag link should be perfectly straight and it's Ford vanadium steel. Bend it cold, no heat. Been doing it for over 60 years and just had to straighten one worse looking than yours. Cold with a vice take your time and shouldn't need a hammer.

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That was my 1925 Stearns Night oval window Brougham 2 owners after I sold it in the 1980s. Smooth running engine, very low geared rear end. Loved that body style. Great car.

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As you're mounting the tire keep the valve stem and bridge washer pushed in far enough so that the tire ridge will seat then pull on the stem and air up the tire.

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Thanks for the clarification Larry. I never thought of one as being early and one late. They both work fine though, been using them for 20+ years and knock on wood so far no problems

I ran bulb #1009 for 30 years, many times driving across the San Francisco Oakland Bay bridge, dark going both ways. Plenty of light above 20 MPH. I tried a couple of other bulbs before I found the 1009s and they would burn out at speed the 1009s never burnt out in 30 years of occasional use. Ed aka...

Well here I go again, reluctant to comment because a lot of you won't agree. I learned a few things at the time we collapsed the re spoked right rear wood spoke wheel when we ran the Baja 1000 off road race way back in 1972. Stupid as it may sound/be the wood spoke wheels on old #4 are 100 plus year...

I have a recessed 40 tooth ring gear that appears to be NOS. Got the Ruckstell stamp on it. $150.00 plus shipping.

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Uhh.....shouldn't these be called slowsters? And I've had a few over the years and currently have one and I think they're great. Nothing better than hearing the buzz of four coils and clipping along at 45 or so.

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I'm probably going to get a lot of flack for this, but guy's.....it's a model T! Not a Bugatti or Rolls Royce. I'm not a finess mechanic. Even on the race car. I don't put a level on the floor. If it looks level to my eye, it's good. Close is good. Make sure everything is tight (not necessarily bush...

Hey Frank, using the straight edge (big carpenters square) resting on the floor and against the bottom of the yoke casting, the distance between the straight edge and the top of the yoke casting is 5/8-11/16 inch. on old #4 and I could not be more comfortable at 80 MPH. Same at speeds above 80 MPH j...

Unfortunately I'm too far away in California. I could give you a usable tire but you'd have to pay shipping.

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I've been using lubriplate white grease, non conductor. for years. Roller type timer, pack it full and run it without any maintenance until the engine fails (many thousand miles) then replace the timer and repeat.

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Snow Chains are sold. Thanks MTFCA

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Snow chains 30 X 3 1/2 "Off N On" Brand in the original bag. $75.00 plus shipping, Ed Archer email karened4@att.net or phone 510 581 4911

1925/26 Dodge Brothers.

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Trying to locate Larry senior or Jr.?

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Humble Howard's youngest son Tim asked if I would post the attached Celebration of Life announcement. It will be held at The Covenant Presbyterian Church 607 E. 3rd St. Long Beach, CA. 92683, on December 14, beginning at 11:AM. Lunch follows in the Fellowship Hall.

Howard Genrich, aka Lucky 7 died yesterday afternoon. Decorated WW11 Hero, retired science teacher, legendary model T speedster friend that pretty much touched us all. I was honored to have him as my riding mechanic in our annual endurance runs for the last 15 or so years. Nothing will be the same. ...

I think I have one (not sure if it's right or left side) but I'm not sure if there's any original paint on it. It's old paint and black, I suspect very old repaint I may be able to see it tomorrow to verify right or left side and I'll shoot a couple of pictures if you're interested. Ed aka #4

Hey Larry, wrong title for this post. A lot of people that love authenticity are going to miss it This is great stuff. Should have been labeled for purists, or the title I like to use, for the Authenticians, those of us that love correct authentic minor details. Thanks for this post. Ed aka #4

Right or wrong I've been using 30 wt. engine oil for 50+ years with no problems. Learned it from the old timers

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I ran a #1009 bulb for the magneto lights in my 1920 ice cream truck I don't remember what kind of bulbs that I first installed in 1965 but they didn't last long and neither did subsequent replacements. Then in around 1972 I put in these 1009 bulbs (I don't know any other description, volts, watts, ...

You're running your fan belt way to tight. Scott hit the nail right on the head in his first paragraph. With the engine shut off I can reach in, put a finger on the fan blade and spin it and the blade will turn 3 or 4 inches. I just keep it tight enough to turn the pulley on the water pump (if it ha...

Well, as usual I'm the wierdo. I love 3 to 1 gears. Had them in the ice cream truck (car chassis) dead stock engine other than aluminum pistons, 2 spd Ruckstell. I love long drives in my cars/trucks, and don't like overworking the engine. For me the good outways the bad. Ed aka #4

I have an original (twenties) that along time ago I paid $120.00 for thinking that it was a 6v. I'll let it go for the same price I paid plus shipping.

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Hey Bud, please explain what your definition of "semi modern car" and "modern hub seals" is. My car runs 1915 era wheel hubs with original style felt seals Not sure what others are running. Allan, glad to hear that I'm not alone. With today's "supersonic' greases we can extend some of HF's original ...

I'm a little reluctant to respond here because I'm so far off base compared to most of you with my attention to lubing my Model Ts. I'll stay strictly to lubing Old #4 because I drive it the most. I think I checked and repacked my front wheel bearings (stock wheel hubs and bearings) in 2008 before w...

Sorry, this isn't a Ford but I love the picture. Taken on April 18th at around 4:45 AM in the morning as we annually drive to San Francisco to attend the 1906 earthquake commemoration ceremony in our 06 Locomobile with lights a blazin. The event is held at Lotta's Fountain (where these pictures were...

My guess is that the problem lies in your speedo swivel gears.

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Wayne, I think that's a 09-10 Locomobile.

Harrah's Kampkar came from Piedmont/Oakland, CA. I was bidding on it at the estate auction held in Berkeley, against Harrah's buyer (a lost cause for me) and I dropped out at I think $625.00 so he got it for $650.00. Since the locals knew I was a model T nut, I got a call from a horseless carriage f...

Old school. You drive down a hill in the same gear that you would drive up it. And continually press hard on the low pedal so no band slippage! Problem solved!

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Guys, this is just FYI. i've been running the same Ruckstell in my race car Old #4 for 51 years. I like the single grease fitting idea but have to agree, it's a little overkill. I shift my Ruckstell a lot and after all this time the shifter rod is a little loose in the housing and it still shifts fi...

Not sure I can find the time but I like the format and I'll try if you don't mind locals participating.

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I was trying to avoid commenting on this but as a professional motor vehicle appraiser I feel the need to set the record straight. The fair market value of a vehicle has nothing to do with how much you paid for the vehicle, how much the seller was asking or what the value guides state. It has everyt...

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