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by Brian Cress
Fri Apr 12, 2024 2:29 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Newport Hill Climb Rules
Replies: 3
Views: 368

Re: Newport Hill Climb Rules

Found this on "Square space": Class F-1M* Model T Fords (modified) 1909 through 1927. Stock-block, non-pressurized fuel induction systems; stock wheel diameters; Model T front axle, stock frame modified no more than 4 inches plus or minus, planetary 2-speed transmission with reverse, (period exact a...
by Brian Cress
Thu Apr 11, 2024 2:58 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Newport Hill Climb Rules
Replies: 3
Views: 368

Re: Newport Hill Climb Rules

Several of us run electric fuel pumps. I believe the "pressurization" comment is in reference to turbo chargers and blowers.
by Brian Cress
Mon Apr 01, 2024 12:49 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Welded rods with an A crank
Replies: 11
Views: 1012

Re: Welded rods with an A crank

Thanks for the picture Kenny.
by Brian Cress
Sat Mar 30, 2024 3:19 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Welded rods with an A crank
Replies: 11
Views: 1012

Re: Welded rods with an A crank

Thank you for clarification.
by Brian Cress
Sat Mar 30, 2024 1:45 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Welded rods with an A crank
Replies: 11
Views: 1012

Re: Welded rods with an A crank

Dan, are the Buick 3800 pistons "deck height" at TDC, or do they rise above the block like a stock T or A piston?
by Brian Cress
Tue Mar 05, 2024 4:14 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Russ Potters Passing and Arrangements
Replies: 36
Views: 2409

Re: Russ Potter

Mary and the family would like to thank everyone for all of your prayers and condolences. He will be greatly missed by so many. Attached are the details of his arrangements for all those that wish to attend: Susnset Funeral Home 3940 N. Vermilion St. Danville, IL. 61834 217-442-2874 The visitation i...
by Brian Cress
Wed Oct 04, 2023 5:40 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Rebuilt/ Good Running Holley NH at Hershey?
Replies: 5
Views: 431

Re: Rebuilt/ Good Running Holley NH at Hershey?

Our booth number is RWI 31-33. They are going fast.
by Brian Cress
Tue Jan 24, 2023 6:47 pm
Forum: Classifieds - Parts
Topic: NH Carbs Sold p/p
Replies: 1
Views: 462

Re: NH Carbs FS

Hi Rick, I would like to purchase your carburetors. I will send a message to your e-mail address as well.
Thank you,
Brian Cress
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by Brian Cress
Sat Jun 18, 2022 10:44 am
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: It must be Halloween... cuz this carb is creepy!
Replies: 8
Views: 1869

Re: It must be Halloween... cuz this carb is creepy!

My limited experience with Winfields has been the same as Andy's. More intermediate mixture than high speed.
Red
by Brian Cress
Tue May 03, 2022 6:28 pm
Forum: Classifieds - Parts
Topic: Stevens Tapered Reamers??? UPDATE
Replies: 36
Views: 4357

Re: Stevens Tapered Reamers???

Hi Dan,
Russ Potter has asked me to add his name to the list.
Just two more to go!
by Brian Cress
Mon Mar 07, 2022 5:53 pm
Forum: Classifieds - Vehicles
Topic: FS 1919 Canadian Roadster Sold PP
Replies: 5
Views: 2678

Re: FS 1919 Canadian Roadster Sold PP

Must be a pretty nice wagon....
by Brian Cress
Sat Feb 05, 2022 11:37 am
Forum: Classifieds - Parts
Topic: FS Kingston 4 ball carb rebuilt
Replies: 6
Views: 1278

Re: FS Kingston 4 ball carb rebuilt

It appears to be a Potter carb.
by Brian Cress
Mon Jun 28, 2021 5:46 pm
Forum: Classifieds - Vehicles
Topic: SOLD: 1923 Roadster Project
Replies: 10
Views: 5090

SOLD: 1923 Roadster Project

The roadster has been sold, thank you MTFCA
by Brian Cress
Mon Jun 21, 2021 5:36 pm
Forum: Classifieds - Vehicles
Topic: SOLD: 1923 Roadster Project
Replies: 10
Views: 5090

Re: BACK ON THE MARKET: 1923 Roadster Project

Open to reasonable offers.....
by Brian Cress
Tue Jun 15, 2021 6:35 pm
Forum: Classifieds - Vehicles
Topic: SOLD: 1923 Roadster Project
Replies: 10
Views: 5090

Re: BACK ON THE MARKET: 1923 Roadster Project

Back on the market. Customer decided to purchase my touring.
by Brian Cress
Tue Jun 15, 2021 6:31 pm
Forum: Classifieds - Vehicles
Topic: SOLD! 1926 Touring car project
Replies: 2
Views: 2410

Re: SOLD! 1926 Touring car project

Thanks MTFCA!
by Brian Cress
Fri Jun 11, 2021 6:32 pm
Forum: Classifieds - Vehicles
Topic: SOLD! 1926 Touring car project
Replies: 2
Views: 2410

Re: Reduced Price: 1926 Touring car project

Runs and drives. Needs lots of TLC. Now priced at $4500.00.
by Brian Cress
Fri Jun 11, 2021 5:47 pm
Forum: Classifieds - Vehicles
Topic: SOLD: 1923 Roadster Project
Replies: 10
Views: 5090

Re: SOLD! 1923 Roadster Project

Car has sold! Thank you MTFCA
by Brian Cress
Sat Jun 05, 2021 12:47 pm
Forum: Classifieds - Vehicles
Topic: SOLD: 1923 Roadster Project
Replies: 10
Views: 5090

Re: FS 1923 Roadster Project

Sale pending.
by Brian Cress
Sat Jun 05, 2021 9:11 am
Forum: Classifieds - Vehicles
Topic: SOLD! 1926 Touring car project
Replies: 2
Views: 2410

SOLD! 1926 Touring car project

1926 Touring. Nice body, good fenders, windshield, top bow irons, new seat springs. Comes with an additional right rear door and rear body panel. Asking $5200. E-mail: cressbr@gmail.com for additional information.

Runs and drives, needs lot of TLC. Now priced at $4500.00.
by Brian Cress
Sat Jun 05, 2021 8:55 am
Forum: Classifieds - Vehicles
Topic: SOLD: 1923 Roadster Project
Replies: 10
Views: 5090

SOLD: 1923 Roadster Project

1923 Roadster. Nice body, 90% new wood, top bows, wind shield, stanchions, new seat springs, new tires. Comes with an assortment of original and new repo. parts. Asking $4500. E-mail: cressbr@gmail.com for additional information.
by Brian Cress
Thu May 06, 2021 6:54 pm
Forum: OT - Off topic
Topic: Shipping an engine/transmission across the country-RI to CA
Replies: 10
Views: 2702

Re: Shipping an engine/transmission across the country-RI to CA

I have a similar situation. Spoke to Fasenal Tuesday and they are not shipping between their East and West regions at this time. Wish I had better news, but thought I should pass along the information.
by Brian Cress
Thu Jan 07, 2021 5:50 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Help needed: Replacing rear wood wheel hubs.
Replies: 14
Views: 3103

Re: Help needed: Replacing rear wood wheel hubs.

Hello Peter,
I am so glad that you found our post. I hope you are pleased to see your efforts being appretiated by others. Thank you for your contribution to our hobby and I hope you continue to enjoy it for many years to come.
Best wishes, Brian
by Brian Cress
Sun Jan 03, 2021 11:47 am
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Help needed: Replacing rear wood wheel hubs.
Replies: 14
Views: 3103

Re: Help needed: Replacing rear wood wheel hubs.

Hi Eric. We used Jack Daron's process that Pete Ruzicka detailed in the 2006 link that Dan Treace provided at the top of this thread. It was time consuming, but worked well when used with a little patience. The biggest thing we learned is that brut force does not work! Rotating the outter plate is t...
by Brian Cress
Sat Jan 02, 2021 5:58 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Help needed: Replacing rear wood wheel hubs.
Replies: 14
Views: 3103

Re: Help needed: Replacing rear wood wheel hubs.

MISSION ACCOMPLISHED! A huge thank you to all those that replied and the entire MTFCA family. The open sharing of information is what makes this hobby special.
Again, I thank you all.
Brian
by Brian Cress
Fri Jan 01, 2021 7:17 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Help needed: Replacing rear wood wheel hubs.
Replies: 14
Views: 3103

Re: Help needed: Replacing rear wood wheel hubs.

Wow, very helpful replys. Thanks so much. We will give her another try in the morning.
by Brian Cress
Fri Jan 01, 2021 6:58 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Help needed: Replacing rear wood wheel hubs.
Replies: 14
Views: 3103

Help needed: Replacing rear wood wheel hubs.

Does anyone have any tips or tricks for removing the rear hub from a wood spoke wheel with out damaging the spokes? We have centered the wheel on a piece of 6 1/2" ID tubing in a hydraulic press and applied 10 tons of pressure to the hub with no success. It acts like the front plate is frozen to the...
by Brian Cress
Thu Jan 02, 2020 6:27 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Met FJ
Replies: 13
Views: 5772

Re: Met FJ

I was very pleased with the service I received from Direct Enclosed Auto Haulers. Their timely availability was a key element in making my most recent purchase a reality. They were flexible with my schedule, timely in their delivery, and reasonably priced. I would recommend them to any fellow antiqu...
by Brian Cress
Mon Nov 18, 2019 6:38 pm
Forum: OT - Off topic
Topic: Sad News
Replies: 15
Views: 7269

Re: Sad News

Sad news indeed. Like so many others, I offer my sincerest condolences. May God bless you both
by Brian Cress
Wed Aug 14, 2019 6:52 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Model T Auction September 2, 2019
Replies: 45
Views: 14918

Re: Model T Auction September 2, 2019

Steve had a passion for 26-27's!
by Brian Cress
Mon Aug 12, 2019 6:01 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Himico Cylinder Head
Replies: 15
Views: 6202

Re: Himico Cylinder Head

Here is a shot of our Himco:
by Brian Cress
Mon Aug 12, 2019 5:53 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Model T Auction September 2, 2019
Replies: 45
Views: 14918

Re: Model T Auction September 2, 2019

Auction site address is 145 Jefferson Road in Mulberry, IN. It is just South of IND 38. As Mike and Kenny have stated, Steve has a huge collection. Everything from brass era to 27. There are a lot of unique and interesting items. Study the photos on the auction link above. Bring a trailer and spend ...
by Brian Cress
Sat Mar 30, 2019 8:54 am
Forum: Classifieds - Parts
Topic: FS 8 and 9 Tooth Pinion Gears
Replies: 11
Views: 4882

Re: FS 8 and 9 Tooth Pinion Gears

Hi Henry, I would like to purchase two of your 8 tooth pinions. They would ship to Bismarck, IL. 61814. Could you give me a total with shipping and let me know what form of payment you prefer?
Thank you.
Brian Cress