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CraneJon

Had a front wheel fail once. Advice...Go see Mr Stutzman in Ohio and have your wheels rebuilt correctly for the next 100 years!

CraneJon

I use lite stick blue painters tape and write critical info on the tape with a sharpie. radiator has anti freeze info. Radiator also has oil change info. Gas cap has last fuel date. i also disconnect and charge all batteries. I do not use battery tenders as I do not like having extension cords and 1...

CraneJon

Thank you.
Jon

CraneJon

Art M. Sounds like you are GMI? Old school. Very interesting subject. I recognize the wear in the end bearing housings and stay away from those rear bearings. The rollers should mic at what dia to be acceptable for installation? Your discussion of front wheel bearings is a whole different beast. How...

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Bill
Trailers do take a lot of room for storage. Add in driving over the grass, changing hitches and wring each time you sell or buy a vehicle, and routine maintenance and, insurance and you might do better renting from U Haul for the couple of times each year that you need it.
Jon

CraneJon

Bill Give me a call. Have an 18' tandem axle car trailer, good condition, aluminum ramps and winch. Want to sell. I used it to haul my T and A for many years. Jon Crane Shelby Twp 248 650 1133

CraneJon

I always enjoyed Stan's posts. First class and interesting. Five years ago I hired him to build a privileged axle and am priveliged to have the last one he assembled. Works like a champ. Jon

CraneJon

Wagon Works Plans from Iowa are the best deal in town. The plans give you all the framing dimensions. You will then customize them as you move through the build. Fun project.
Jon

CraneJon

Same with me. Not even the courtesy of an email saying it is not available.
Jon Crane
mtfca member

CraneJon

Same with me. Not even the courtesy of an email saying it is not available.
Jon Crane
mtfca member

CraneJon

Best rehab hospital in the USA! I had a client who was treated there and was able to return to work.
Jon

CraneJon

Ok for outside?
printed on both sides?
Thank you
Jon

CraneJon

Wagon Works of Ankey Iowa sold some pretty good plans. Build the deck on the frame, set the firewall, and then start your own creative body changes to their very complete plans. One thing I caution, Use safety glass throughout, No hardware store plate glass. Sometimes you can find some larger sheets...

CraneJon

A Tri Motormis under restoration near Sandusky Ohio. Two years ago they were saying it was 80% restored. Have not checked lately. Rode a TriMotor out of Pontiac Airport Mich, when the EAA had a tour and was giving rides. Wonderful experience and truly the Model T of airplanes. We were taxiing and no...

CraneJon

I have been visiting the Detroit sites since moving to Michigan in 1967. Still have not seen it all. A few hours would be best spent at either the Village or Museum. You could easily spend a week seeing the sites and enjoying the car stuff. With a few hours and tight schedule, I suggest hoping a cab...

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Kenny
Give me a call at my office...after 9am...I cannot locate a message from you either. The great compfuser does not seem to be liking our messages
248 650 8000

CraneJon

I am interested. What is your telephone number.
jon crane cranejon@hotmail.com

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Kenny
I sent you an mail asking dates and times etc. I have not heard from you.
Jon

CraneJon

At the Old Car Festival they featured a drag race, probably 300' or so between a model T and a high-wheel bike. The high-wheeler would make a big loop and approach the start line at a moderate pedal speed and the T would take off from a dead stop. High-wheeler won every time. Speaking of the Old Car...

CraneJon

Put me in for a third offer.
Jon Crane
Rochester Mich
248 650 8000

CraneJon

I am looking for a 1920''s front wishbone with a nice ball.
Jon Crane
cranejon@hotmail.co

CraneJon

Whis is making the finger joint box for a repop KW Coil?
Thank you
Jon Crane
cranejon@hotmail.com

CraneJon

The Detroit FORD Piquette Plant has a new theme song. If you have not seen qnd heard it click the link below. The restoration project is moving forward and if you have not visited recently, put a trip to the Detroit Piquette Plant on your itinerary for 2023. If you have not seen the video, you will ...

CraneJon

When you think you have the front end all fixed, invite two knowledgable T Club members to come inspect it at two different times, independent inspections. You do not want to ever go over center with an improperly assembled front end. Don't ask me how I know this!
Jon Crane

CraneJon

I made a hcct from plans on one of the club websites. Turned out better than expected, works great and even looks old. Not too complicated to make. Bought a few measured pieces of steel and had a buddy weld them up. drilled holes in all the right places, bought a couple og bearings added a flywheel ...

CraneJon

At the FORD headquarters during the FORD Motor Company centennial they had a 1/4 mile curved demonstration track to give visitors a ride in a Model T. T's went around the fresh asphalt track for 10 hours a day for four days. Brother, that pavement was slick with oil! I was most impressed. They all l...

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Alan
What glue did you use?
Thank you
Jon

CraneJon

For those OCF participants that come early and spend a day at the Benson Ford Archives be advised that the Archives are closed to the public at this time.

CraneJon

Try Tony Osentoski 586 St Clair Blvd Marysville mi
tel 810 513 2645

angozent@hotmail.com

Tony markets a nice Ford shop coat with the Winged Ford logo

Good luck
Jon Crane
Rochester mich

try

CraneJon

What paint are the TT guys using for the wood. Green looks a like it is flat?? Oil or latex? flat satin or semi-gloss?? Brand? Shade of green?

Thank you
Jon Crane
Rochester Mich

CraneJon

Stan sold me some parts and I have one of his rebuilt rear axles. He was a successful auctioneer and always spoke against bidder premiums. Interesting that this auction has a 10% bidder premium on all sales.

CraneJon

The Car that starts off this chain is shown in the Lobby of the Piquette Plant. It is a beautiful two lever car in the perfect setting. All Model T owners should plan a trip to the Home of the Model T, Piquette Plant in Detroit. You will be glad you did.

CraneJon

Please accept our heartfelt thoughts, prayers and condolences. Bud was always FUN and a gentleman..
Jon and Renee Crane
Rochester Mich

CraneJon

A few thoughts that I have experienced. 1. Remove the magnets from the flywheel 2. Give them the "ring test" by slapping lightly on your bench vice. You will be surprised when one of them breaks in two! Better there than in the engine. 3. I gave the magnets to a hit or miss guy who recharged them. H...

CraneJon

Thank you for the info
Jon

CraneJon

I am planning on lighting my car for a parade in Lake Orion this Saturday. Few quick questions. 1. How did you light the wheels? 2. Saw the little Honda generator to power the lights..are wheels battery lighted? 3. How do you connect lights to the fenders and hood etc without paint and finish damage...

CraneJon

Purchase the more expensive hub bolts. Most of the dealers carry two lines of hub bolts. Purchase the grade 5 or better...more expensive but SAFE.
Include them when you deliver the wheels to Mr. Stutzman and he will install them, but not peen them over so you can disassemble for finish if desired.

CraneJon

Rob You did not include the recipe for the Muskrat stew that Ford and Kulick ate at dinner after beating the ice boat! New Baltimore still has a winter festival that feature "plungers". Plungers are ordinary folks on other days, but they done their swim suits and jump in the water through a hole cut...

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Dan I had the T adequaely insured for its condition and value. "24 hack in very average condition" I stated buying parts to repair it myself and my wife said get rid of that car...bad karma. Last I saw it was a speedster cruising at the old car festival in Dearborn. As for the thoughts on Liability,...

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I had a claim a few years ago. T steering went over center and vehicle rolled over. Haggerty had a knowledgeable adjuster on the job within 24 hours of being notified of the claim. The agreed value of the car was $8000 and he determined that it would be at least $9000 in shop repairs. They wrote me ...

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Tom
Did not see you in Hershey
Jon

CraneJon

Could you send me a picture of the car that was in a fire? Melt the babbitt?
Thank you
Jon

CraneJon

Did the sale close?

CraneJon

90% of fuel problems are electrical. I recently had a 40 mph miss in my model A. After checking fuel flows, ferrule into the carburetor, filter in the tank I read the above and checked the distributor. Carbon arc..new cap, top and rotor and no more miss! I would look at your timer and coilbox Jon

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Jeff

Try B & L Plating, Victor Pirrami, tel 586 778 9300
21353 Edom
Warrenn Mi
48089

Good guys, excellent work, EXPENSIVE
They tell me the costs are in compliance with the DEQ regarding their chemicals.

Good luck
Jon

CraneJon

Ben Martin has done two switches for me. Excellent work with a fair price. Highly recommended.

DO NOT BOTHER WITH A REPOP SWITCH..nothing but problems

CraneJon

I had wheels redone by Mr. Stutzman a few years ago. Great wheels by a true craftsman. I picked them up at his Ohio shop (a treat to visit) and he specifically told me the hub bolts were NOT peened over as he believes whoever finishes the wheels with varnish or paint will want to remove the hubs. He...

CraneJon

Try DAWN liquid soap. Let it set on the wax for 10 minutes before wiping off.

CraneJon

I heard that you could duplicate the coloring by MicroWaving and old lens. I tried it and it did not do anything. After a half hour in the microwave, the glass lens cracked.
Jon

CraneJon

Thank you for providing the informaiton. Great to see the club did well in the auction.
Great to see that the Board took appropriate precautions and then answered the questions.
Jon Crane

CraneJon

Retro: I have corresponded with the MTFCA Treasurer regarding the disclosure of the sales price. Matter was considered for disclosure yesterday, then withdrawn and will be on the agenda for the Board Meeting on July 9 in Spokane. I cannot attend. I have no interest in these matters other than honest...

CraneJon

I am a member of MTFCA and have been for many years. I have visited the museum, donated and participated in club events. As a member I am entitled to know what the high bids were on both the tractor and coupe. No need to hide anything, and full disclosure is the way to insure integrity. I concur wit...

CraneJon

How are you going to fill the holes you cut?

CraneJon

Al Lots of T activity in Michigan. If you can make it, register or stop by the All Ford show in Standish Mich on July 10. You can google and preregister if you like. Great folks, lots of shared knowledge and a nice show location not far from Saginaw. Many of the local Ford clubs will be represented ...

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Tim
I have bought from you many times and always used checks and never had a delay. I am a happy customer and hopefully not on your "neverselltoagainlist" Always happy with your stuff and trust that you are happy with my checks. Particularly like your radiator caps.
jon crane

CraneJon

I once heard about a Montana Gunsmith who made damascus shotgun barrels out of Model T rear axles I asked Stan Howe about it and he did not know the gunsmith. A local cider mill in Michigan has a press made from T Parts. I have a friend who is making a pumping and operating windmill from T parts. To...

CraneJon

Saw reference to bending oak. I grew up in a boatbuilding shop in New Jersey and worked with my dad steaming ribs for clinkerbuilt skiffs. We boiled white oak for at least 2o minutes (1 1/4" thick and a little green, not kiln dried) and placed them in the hull while still very hot. Worked well. I wa...

CraneJon

Anyone have a RUSK autohouse made in Fargo ND? I would like to get one to restore and keep my T in it.
Jon Crane
Rochester Mich
cranejon@hotmail.com

CraneJon

Anyone have a RUSK autohouse made in Fargo ND? I would like to get one to restore and keep my T in it.
Jon Crane
Rochester Mich
cranejon@hotmail.com

CraneJon

Ben Martin is the only place to go for a rebuilt T switch. Very pleasant to call talk to, fair prices, and HIGHEST quality. Cannot ask for more than that
Jon

CraneJon

Stan Thinking more about these matters. HOW ABOUT A STRING OF WEB POSTS called "STAN"S OLD CARB OF THE WEEK". You could take one carburetor from your collection each week, post a picture small discussion/summary and secure dialog from the interested club members. Everyone could learn from this and t...

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Stan
Why can't we see the neat stuff "here". One way to pass the knowledge on to the next generation. Heck, I am only 70
Jon Crane
Rochester Mich

ps Ruxtell you did for me is still going strong. first class job.

CraneJon

Thom
Sounds lie you are falling in Love....good luck
Jon

CraneJon

I am a 72 year young engineer. Only thing I can add to Bob's message that I agree with is that i do not hunt and peck with one finger. I took typing in High School. Probably one of the best classes I ever took resulting in a conservative 40wpm typing PLUS I was the only boy in a class full of beauti...

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Lyndon I had my wheels done by Mr. Stutzman. First class and beautiful workmanship. Broke the wheels down and removed the spokes and wood felloe. Shipped the hubs ad rims to Mr. Stutzman and he called when they were ready for pickup. Drove down and picked them up. The walk through tour of his shop w...

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The five millionth T was restored by Sterling Heights Mich car collector Richard Duncan. It was in the Ford Collection at the Jerome Duncan Dealership for many years. My recollection is that it came from the Burroughs home, as in Burroughs office equipment. Dick always had a car under restoration in...

CraneJon

Last year they were for sale, Did anyone buy them? Are they available? Looking for a 25 tudor set of wood pans.

Jon Crane
Rochester Mi

cranejon@hotmail.com

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Bud How about a portable impact wrench? They come with either an 18 volt lithium battery or a a fuel cell. Seems like it would be an easy conversion to add a Model A drive nut and start the car using the portable impact wrench. Also would maintain the originality of the car. I sold my SEARS because ...

CraneJon

A new T cost less than $400 and a nice driver Ford today is $45000 plus. average wage was $2.50 per day unless you were lucky and had one of those high paying Ford jobs at $5 per day. Don't know what the daily pay rate is today, but it is certainly higher.

CraneJon

Very Impressive. How many man hours involved in the total job? I am always in awe of the time study minutes to do a job in the Ford Mechanics handbook.
Jon

CraneJon

Yes the skylight studio is still there, but relocated. When they repaired the village a few years ago, adding paved streets, it was relocated intact. The Old Car Festival is worth the trip to Detroit all by itself. Piquette Plant is a great choice for your last day in town. Great to hear that you ar...

CraneJon

Try and take a tour of the Elanor Ford Mansion on the Eastside. That was Edsel's estate. Lots to see and do in Motown. DIA is worth a stop, along with Belle Isle. Did you take the Rouge Tour? Like old cars and huge mechanical music? Visit Stahls in Chesterfield Twp. Crusin in is Thursday evening, Jo...

CraneJon

Which way is which?. Toward you reduces amp? and away increases? About half the time I get it wrong and have to redo the adjustment./

CraneJon

Stan Howe did one for me. Not cheap, but done correctly and never a problem.

CraneJon

Lots to see and do. Take the Rouge Tour and see trucks manufactured. Be certain the plant is running, so you might want a Friday tour if you are available. Visit Piquette Ford plant in downtown Detroit, about a 1/2 hr drive from the museum. Have to enjoy a hamburger at the Ford Grill around the corn...

CraneJon

Please send me pictures of the tanker?
Did you make the cab a little bigger than stock

Jon Crane
cranejon@hotmail.com

CraneJon

I removed the old spokes and shipped the components to Mr. Stutzman for sandblast and prime the metal parts and then respoke the wheels. Shipped him all the parts and new bolts for mounting the hubs to the spokes, then visited his ship in Ohio to pick them up. Well worth the trip and a fascinating s...

CraneJon

I attended the Speedster Reunion at Speedway Motors in Lincoln Nebraska. On the tour we went to lunch at the Bull Ball Inn..enjoyed the Mountain oysters there too. I'm a City kid, but enjoyed..Wife would not touch them!

CraneJon

Try Brent Mize, The Coil Doctor. Located in Ohio.
Nice guy who does excellent work.
Jon

CraneJon

What is the diameter and tread size foe the radiator filler neck on a T?
Jon Crane
Rochester Mich

CraneJon

Makin a still?

CraneJon

Who is Mark you ask? Mark is my good friend and T Club member, Mark Finley. I was going to put his name and phone number on the press release and see how many newspapers called him for statement... then I though the better of it. Mark is the organizer of this month's meeting at the Strohs Brewhouse....

CraneJon

One more thing.... Detroit Model T Club visited the Rivera Murals at the Detroit Institute of Art. Talk about controversy...Now that is one heck of a story and if anyone ever comes to Detroit, be sure to stop at the DIA on your way to the Piquette. Plant

CraneJon

Thank you Jerry. My post was intended to acquaint the Forum with the unique controversy involving a 100 year old issue involving Henry Ford. Nothing more and nothing less. I encourage each forum member to read the well written article and form their own opinions. While there is nothing humorous abou...

CraneJon

For those members around the Country, Dearborn and Henry Ford, father of our beloved fliver have been in the news this week. Seems the Dearborn Historic Society was publishing a well written and researched article relating one of Mr. Ford's quirks, anti Semitic opinions and the Dearborn Independent....

CraneJon

Why don't the gasket display boards ever have a head gasket? Any ideas?

CraneJon

Who is the man in the picture?

It is neither Henry nor Edsel.

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Eric
Are you taking the wild cherry to Lincoln for the Speedster Reunion?

CraneJon

Disney World had a great steam train tour. Took several hours in the morning and the guide told you the history, maintenance and operation of the steam trains. You have to ask as it is not widely known.

CraneJon

light show worth visiting

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http://www.clickondetroit.com/uniquely-detroit/watch-fords-amazing-3d-light-show-at-detroits-michigan-central-station Watch the Link above. It is a 9 minute video of Ford's laser light show at their soon to be renovated autonomous vehicle/technology center. Way cool and T related. from Motown Jon Cr...

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Send me picture too.
cranejon@hotmail.com

CraneJon

I purchased Stan's last Ruckstell rebuild. While not a pretty as the brass carbs, the workmanship and quality was outstanding.
Jon Crane

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