It's not a sign but I have always liked this quote from Tom Magliozzi on Car Talk:
“No matter what it is, it’s gonna cost you $200, if that’s what it is.” — Tom
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- Wed Apr 17, 2024 9:35 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Repair Pricing
- Replies: 6
- Views: 723
- Sat Apr 06, 2024 3:22 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Canvas for tops
- Replies: 8
- Views: 676
Re: Canvas for tops
Good advice. I think I'll build some time making some things like top boots and tool bags and see how it goes before I dive into a larger project.
- Fri Apr 05, 2024 8:47 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Canvas for tops
- Replies: 8
- Views: 676
Canvas for tops
I have a couple of early cars, including a 1914 T Runabout, that have old deteriorated tops made of plain black canvas. I had a chance to get a Juki industrial sewing machine from an upholstey shop that went out of business, and now I am thinking making my own tops and accessories. I don't think I w...
- Sun Mar 17, 2024 8:13 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Hershey
- Replies: 9
- Views: 905
Re: Hershey
If planning to camp in a tent, be advised that early October is a notoriosly wet time of year in Pennsylvania.
- Tue Mar 05, 2024 8:22 am
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Anyone remember building one of these as a boy?
- Replies: 39
- Views: 5355
Re: Anyone remember building one of these as a boy?
I finally remembered where to look for this. It spent more than 50 years in my mom's attic. I guess you could call it a barn find the way it is now.
- Tue Feb 27, 2024 8:17 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: I'm going screwy looking for screws.
- Replies: 18
- Views: 965
Re: I'm going screwy looking for screws.
I am surprised that no one suggested eBay. Search by lowest price first and watch the quantity being offered. There are some ridiculous prices, but also some good bargains.
- Sun Feb 11, 2024 7:20 pm
- Forum: Classifieds - Parts
- Topic: sale pending FS- New Set of Valve Multilifts
- Replies: 8
- Views: 775
Re: sale pending FS- New Set of Valve Multilifts
I have never seen these. What do they do?
- Sat Jan 27, 2024 9:37 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Anyone remember building one of these as a boy?
- Replies: 39
- Views: 5355
Re: Anyone remember building one of these as a boy?
Jim: Thanks for posting this. I got one for Christmas. I don't remember how old I was, maybe about 10. Building it was the coolest thing I had ever done in my life at that point.
- Tue Jan 02, 2024 8:33 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: A shed for my T
- Replies: 25
- Views: 1431
Re: A shed for my T
I don't know how ambitious you are, but at that price point, I would check ads for a building someone wants to be rid of that you could move and/or reconstruct on your site.
- Tue Jan 02, 2024 8:20 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Early garage kits
- Replies: 7
- Views: 927
Early garage kits
Another forum topic asking about sheds for Model T storage got me thinking about early solutions that were offered for the same problem. I recall an article long ago about a manufacturer of small buildings that weren't much more than large boxes that were sold as kits. They were billed as the budget...
- Thu Nov 23, 2023 11:08 am
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Reproduction Schrader 777 tire valve
- Replies: 6
- Views: 419
Reproduction Schrader 777 tire valve
I am thinking of having a batch of Schrader 777 style tire valves made. I have no idea what the price would be yet; naturally the number made would have a lot to do with the per unit cost. What I have in mind would be a valve ready to install on an inner tube with a nut and washer. You supply the ou...
- Wed Nov 01, 2023 7:50 pm
- Forum: Classifieds - Parts
- Topic: Metal Valve Stems
- Replies: 5
- Views: 453
Re: Metal Valve Stems
Every time I miss a chance to buy a lot like this and see that they sell in hours, I wonder if there would be a market if I produced a couple hundred Schrader 777 repros.
- Tue Oct 31, 2023 8:48 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Motometer
- Replies: 6
- Views: 537
Re: Motometer
Just a thought, no idea if its a good one for this need. Watchmakers who work on old stuff may have a machine that is used to precision grind a new crystal to fit it to the bezel of a pocket watch.
- Wed Sep 20, 2023 8:28 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Lapping brass petcocks
- Replies: 15
- Views: 667
Re: Lapping brass petcocks
It's really gooey and doesn't dissolve easily.
- Thu Sep 14, 2023 9:56 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Lock N Stitch
- Replies: 17
- Views: 1174
Lock N Stitch
I am thinking about Lock N Stitch as a repair method on a cracked water jacket. This is for a Buick Model 14, not a Model T, so replacement or risking any futher damage in the repair method is not really an option. I am thinking that the planning is every bit as important as the actual drilling and ...
- Thu Aug 31, 2023 8:34 pm
- Forum: Classifieds - Parts
- Topic: Clamp on windshield mirrors for sale Sold
- Replies: 3
- Views: 462
Re: Clamp on windshield mirrors for sale
Are any of them the Rosen brand?
- Mon Jul 24, 2023 9:08 pm
- Forum: Classifieds - Parts
- Topic: FOR SALE - FOUR IN ONE ACCESSORY COILBOX KEY, PRESTOLITE KEY, SCREW DRIVER & VIBRATOR WRENCH
- Replies: 7
- Views: 723
Re: FOR SALE - FOUR IN ONE ACCESSORY COILBOX KEY, PRESTOLITE KEY, SCREW DRIVER & VIBRATOR WRENCH
Someone should reproduce these.
- Tue Jul 11, 2023 9:34 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Brass painted Black
- Replies: 18
- Views: 1414
Re: Brass painted Black
I don't know about the brass era, but growing up in PA in the 60's near a Mennonite community, we used to see the occasional car with the chrome painted black.
- Thu Apr 27, 2023 8:32 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: When do you replace inner tubes?
- Replies: 10
- Views: 995
When do you replace inner tubes?
When is the time to replace inner tubes? I have tires that need replacement, but does this indicate tube replacement as well, or can the tubes live on? They have rubber stems, they hold air, and have they never needed to be patched in the 20 years I have owned the car.
- Wed Apr 12, 2023 9:06 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: What are you bringing to Luray?? Post it here to let us know.
- Replies: 40
- Views: 3854
Re: What are you bringing to Luray?? Post it here to let us know.
Greg: How about posting a picture of the '14?
- Mon Nov 21, 2022 8:23 pm
- Forum: Classifieds - Parts
- Topic: Tube stems and covers
- Replies: 5
- Views: 808
Re: Tube stems and covers
Anyone who has any of this kind of stuff you can live without, please post it. I got home late this evening and I am sure Bill or Nate beat me to this batch.
- Mon Nov 21, 2022 8:10 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: SCAMMER ALERT: MTFCA MEMBER "web365ster"
- Replies: 22
- Views: 2399
Re: SCAMMER ALERT: MTFCA MEMBER "web365ster"
I recently ran a want ad for a part on HCCA. My cell phone number was in the ad because it is in my profile there. It thus appeared in the ad automatically (I will be taking it off the profile before I run an ad there again). The four people who texted me in response to my ad were all scammers. A go...
- Thu Oct 06, 2022 2:53 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Valve stem cap styles
- Replies: 19
- Views: 2305
Re: Valve stem cap styles
These would be for the 1914 and 1916 Model Ts and a 1910 Buick that also uses the 30x3 tire.
- Wed Oct 05, 2022 8:03 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Valve stem cap styles
- Replies: 19
- Views: 2305
Valve stem cap styles
Could you guys comment on the stlyes of metal valve stem caps that were used in given years? Brass or nickel, kind of knurling, fluted, etc. I'm trying to create sets for 3 cars and I want tp try to get then right.
- Fri Sep 30, 2022 4:51 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: AACA Hershey Fall Meet Tues Oct 4 –Fri, Oct 7 2022
- Replies: 32
- Views: 4723
Re: AACA Hershey Fall Meet Tues Oct 4 –Fri, Oct 7 2022
If anyone has Schrader 777 valve stems or other associated, parts, please let me know where to find you.
- Sun Sep 18, 2022 7:50 am
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: is there an easier or correct way to trim bows? How long should the bows end be trimmed?
- Replies: 9
- Views: 1187
Re: is there an easier or correct way to trim bows? How long should the bows end be trimmed?
The kind that look like a cheese grater are nice, too.
- Sat Sep 17, 2022 9:47 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: is there an easier or correct way to trim bows? How long should the bows end be trimmed?
- Replies: 9
- Views: 1187
Re: is there an easier or correct way to trim bows? How long should the bows end be trimmed?
I have used a power hand planer and belt sander with a 36 grit belt to sculpt until close on jobs like this, but a spoke shave or draw knife is the more cautious approach.
- Fri Sep 16, 2022 8:37 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Model T parts at Hershey
- Replies: 24
- Views: 2816
Re: Model T parts at Hershey
Lyndon: Start another thread and see if you can find someone to sublet to you. We want to see your stuff!
- Tue Sep 13, 2022 8:45 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Mike Walker Question
- Replies: 7
- Views: 1307
Re: Mike Walker Question
Does anyone want to estimate when the two mirrors in the photographs were made? I have one just like this, and I don't know which of my cars to put it on.
- Thu Jul 28, 2022 10:14 pm
- Forum: OT - Off topic
- Topic: My chance to buy a 1910 Buick Model 14
- Replies: 0
- Views: 808
My chance to buy a 1910 Buick Model 14
A car that has been sitting in the same garage for 60 years (in dry storage) is being offered to me as a long time friend of the family. Neither they nor I have much of an idea how to set a value. They want to treat me right; I don't want to take advantage. Any thoughts on how to go about this would...
- Thu Jul 28, 2022 9:53 pm
- Forum: OT - Off topic
- Topic: My chance to buy a 1910 Buick Model 14
- Replies: 6
- Views: 1467
My chance to buy a 1910 Buick Model 14
A car that has been sitting in the same garage for 60 years (in dry storage) is being offered to me as a long time friend of the family. Neither they nor I have much of an idea how to set a value. They want to treat me right; I don't want to take advantage. Any thoughts on how to go about this would...
- Thu Jul 28, 2022 9:52 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Off Topic - My chance to buy a 1910 Buick Model 14
- Replies: 3
- Views: 887
Re: Off Topic - My chance to buy a 1910 Buick Model 14
Sorry. Just realized there is an Off Topic Section. I will post there.
- Thu Jul 28, 2022 9:47 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Off Topic - My chance to buy a 1910 Buick Model 14
- Replies: 3
- Views: 887
Off Topic - My chance to buy a 1910 Buick Model 14
A car that has been sitting in the same garage for 60 years (in dry storage) is being offered to me as a long time friend of the family. Neither they nor I have much of an idea how to set a value. They want to treat me right; I don't want to take advantage. Any thoughts on how to go about this would...
- Fri Jul 23, 2021 9:52 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Common Sense fastener Murphy fastener difference
- Replies: 16
- Views: 2456
Common Sense fastener Murphy fastener difference
I have a car (older restoration) with twist turn top-to-body fasteners in place that are in good shape. I do not have curtains (which I would like to make) or the grommets. I see that restoration suppliers sell two kinds of these fasteners, one called a Common Sense fastener and one called a Murphy ...
- Wed Jun 02, 2021 8:07 am
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Brass Horn Reed Adjustment
- Replies: 9
- Views: 1903
Re: Brass Horn Reed Adjustment
You're right. I can be sure the reed is old, but it being "original" is really a guess.
- Tue Jun 01, 2021 8:57 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Brass Horn Reed Adjustment
- Replies: 9
- Views: 1903
Re: Brass Horn Reed Adjustment
These suggestions are encouraging. The reed is original but the tube is a repro that might not be the best. Its windings are coarser than others I have seen and it isn't lined, so I am sure it leaks. I'll do some experimenting and report back.
- Mon May 31, 2021 12:52 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Brass Horn Reed Adjustment
- Replies: 9
- Views: 1903
Brass Horn Reed Adjustment
I have a brass horn that sounds good when a modest flow of air is blown though the tube, but doesn't work when I fit the bulb to it. Gently squeezing the bulb allows it to work somewhat, but with a rapid squeeze, the reed acts like a check valve rather than vibrating. Does anyone have any advice on ...
- Thu Feb 25, 2021 8:24 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Electroless Nickel
- Replies: 7
- Views: 2055
Electroless Nickel
I am wondering if anyone can comment on experience with replatng parts with an electroless nickel bath like the product from Caswell. I was aware of their electroplating kits and had convinced myself to try one, but then I stumbled onto their electroless process, and now I have a whole new decision ...
- Sun May 12, 2019 8:57 pm
- Forum: Classifieds - Parts
- Topic: WTB... 13/14 headlight forks..
- Replies: 2
- Views: 2086
Re: WTB... 13/14 headlight forks..
I think I have a pair. Make me an offer.
- Thu Apr 18, 2019 9:48 pm
- Forum: Classifieds - Parts
- Topic: 16 motor running
- Replies: 4
- Views: 3423
Re: 16 motor running
Price?
- Mon Apr 01, 2019 9:45 pm
- Forum: Classifieds - Parts
- Topic: For Sale: rear axle accessory TEMCO shocks
- Replies: 4
- Views: 3159
Re: For Sale: rear axle accessory TEMCO shocks
If anyone has an extra top cover for one of those, I'm in need of one.
- Fri Feb 22, 2019 11:18 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Cleaning an aluminum hogshead
- Replies: 8
- Views: 4325
Re: Cleaning an aluminum hogshead
On the car, use Dawn dish washing liquid and an old toothbrush for the oil and grime. Not sure what if is strong enough to clean the oxidation to suit you, yet safe for everything else adjacent to the aluminum. The oxidation may not be pretty, but is it probably a protective layer.
- Fri Feb 22, 2019 11:02 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: machinest, metalworkers, fabricators, need help finding product ..
- Replies: 12
- Views: 6204
Re: machinest, metalworkers, fabricators, need help finding product ..
McMaster Carr has a mind boggling inventory. Everyone on this forum should bookmark its site.
- Mon Feb 11, 2019 10:55 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Raven Finished Hardware
- Replies: 22
- Views: 8523
Re: Raven Finished Hardware
Trent Boggess wrote a piece on Ford keys that put the change date from brass plating to Raven Finish for that part at December 19, 1916, after the brass era. Short of doing the reseach yourself, he is certainly among the best people to ask.
- Mon Feb 11, 2019 9:37 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Raven Finished Hardware
- Replies: 22
- Views: 8523
Re: Raven Finished Hardware
Gun parts companies like Brownell's have parkerizing kits that are easy to use, but you may want to boil the parts on a camp stove outside to avoid the fumes. Just like a gun lef t outside, this finish is somewhat rust resistant, but will rust. I am still learning my technique, and have tried burned...
- Tue Jan 29, 2019 7:57 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Can we Have a Dedicated "Period Photo" Section of Forum?
- Replies: 23
- Views: 8281
Re: Can we Have a Dedicated "Period Photo" Section of Forum?
I have probably already lost the argument on this, but I like to browse lots of topics across the Model T spectrum, and more categories just means more places to have to look each day to see what's new.
- Wed Jan 23, 2019 9:03 pm
- Forum: Classifieds - Parts
- Topic: 1913 1914 Rear Axle
- Replies: 3
- Views: 3006
Re: 1913 1914 Rear Axle
I'm interested, but I'm on the other side of the US. What do you propose for shipping? Marc Roberts
- Fri Jan 18, 2019 8:40 am
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Spark Plug Copper Crush Rings.....
- Replies: 10
- Views: 5141
Re: Spark Plug Copper Crush Rings.....
It couldn't hurt to anneal them.