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- Thu Mar 21, 2024 11:25 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: balancing beads
- Replies: 18
- Views: 735
Re: balancing beads
I have used the beads for about 8,000 miles on my car. A 23 Roadster with the demountable clinchers and wood spokes that I know are not perfectly balanced with good success prior to putting them in I definitely had some balance wobble since then no problem wore out a set of tires recently replaced t...
- Fri Oct 27, 2023 5:25 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Karma
- Replies: 11
- Views: 840
Re: Karma
That's a great story Bob I'm glad everything worked out well thanks to the kindness of strangers or I should say friends that you just met.
- Fri Jan 06, 2023 6:03 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Wireless directionals
- Replies: 6
- Views: 983
Re: Wireless directionals
Hi Bob
Hope all is well with you and family.The tail lights and wireless blinkers look good, nice work. Are you still here or are you down South.
HAPPY NEW YEAR!!!
Hope all is well with you and family.The tail lights and wireless blinkers look good, nice work. Are you still here or are you down South.
HAPPY NEW YEAR!!!
- Sat Jan 01, 2022 12:09 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Head off 22 touring. Thoughts opinions?
- Replies: 17
- Views: 2747
Re: Head off 22 touring. Thoughts opinions?
Thanks Scott he did not do the grease but did pack rags before he scraped.
- Sat Jan 01, 2022 11:51 am
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Head off 22 touring. Thoughts opinions?
- Replies: 17
- Views: 2747
- Sat Jan 01, 2022 11:48 am
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Head off 22 touring. Thoughts opinions?
- Replies: 17
- Views: 2747
Re: Head off 22 touring. Thoughts opinions?
Got over to take a look a couple of days ago Bob got the carbon cleaned up. Think we found the compression problem 3&4 exhaust valves and seats pretty rough and the rest not too great. New valves and springs are ordered will cut seats and fit new valves. Still need to finish cleaning up valve chambe...
- Fri Dec 24, 2021 11:58 am
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Ruckstell TT truck picture
- Replies: 11
- Views: 1873
Re: Ruckstell TT truck picture
Thank you Gary looks great I will print this stuff out later when I have some time and take a look. Much appreciated.
Tom
Tom
- Thu Dec 23, 2021 5:35 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Ruckstell TT truck picture
- Replies: 11
- Views: 1873
Re: Ruckstell TT truck picture
That's wonderful is that pamphlet still available anywhere. If not would you be able to post it here clearly would be most appreciated. A friend of mine has one to work on in the future and don't find a lot posted on the forum about the tt ruckstell rears.
- Thu Dec 23, 2021 5:29 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Head off 22 touring. Thoughts opinions?
- Replies: 17
- Views: 2747
Re: Head off 22 touring. Thoughts opinions?
Hi all thanks for the replies keep them coming. Had the inspection cover off the transmission all looks good for the most part brake drum has a groove in the center not unusual. It has kevalar bands which still look to be in reasonably good condition all clean in there triple gears seem to be tight ...
- Thu Dec 23, 2021 12:38 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Head off 22 touring. Thoughts opinions?
- Replies: 17
- Views: 2747
Re: Head off 22 touring. Thoughts opinions?
4 more pictures
- Thu Dec 23, 2021 12:24 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Head off 22 touring. Thoughts opinions?
- Replies: 17
- Views: 2747
Head off 22 touring. Thoughts opinions?
Hello and happy holidays to all. I have been helping my friend Bob with his newly acquired 22 touring. He pulled the head off and sent me these photos the other day I haven't been there yet to physically look at it since the head came off. The car has sat for 20 years But as far as we know it was dr...
- Tue Dec 21, 2021 8:00 am
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: TT all lit up!
- Replies: 8
- Views: 1984
Re: TT all lit up!
Hi Rich
I was over visiting with Bob last night to look over his new 22 touring and we got to talking, We were curious how you knew of this truck and if you know of any of its history. If so it would be much appreciated. Hope all is well.
Happy holidays.
Tom
I was over visiting with Bob last night to look over his new 22 touring and we got to talking, We were curious how you knew of this truck and if you know of any of its history. If so it would be much appreciated. Hope all is well.
Happy holidays.
Tom
- Tue Dec 14, 2021 5:15 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: TT all lit up!
- Replies: 8
- Views: 1984
Re: TT all lit up!
Looked good Bob. Glad all went well and you made it and had a good time.
In answer to question 1 I believe the wheels were individual LED strings battery powered. Hopefully Bob and/or others will chime in about the rest.
Merry Christmas to all!
In answer to question 1 I believe the wheels were individual LED strings battery powered. Hopefully Bob and/or others will chime in about the rest.
Merry Christmas to all!
- Sun Oct 17, 2021 11:21 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: ***1918-1822 Model TT Ruckstell Axle Differential Assembly**
- Replies: 4
- Views: 1301
Re: ***1918-1822 Model TT Ruckstell Axle Differential Assembly**
Thank you very much for the reply and the photo.
Tom
Tom
- Sun Oct 17, 2021 11:13 am
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: ***1918-1822 Model TT Ruckstell Axle Differential Assembly**
- Replies: 4
- Views: 1301
Re: ***1918-1822 Model TT Ruckstell Axle Differential Assembly**
On these truck axle's does both axles use the ball bearing or only the rux side (I don't have the book but the fella that owns it does but I haven't looked at it yet). I thought I saw a video a while back were the original passenger side used an original bearing and thrust washer. If so does anyone ...
- Mon Oct 11, 2021 10:17 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Hinged transmission band
- Replies: 14
- Views: 2014
Re: Hinged transmission band
Thanks all for the feedback. I looked back on Hermes old thread and it looks like his method would lend itself well to these bands. Keep the thoughts and feedback coming.
Thanks Tom
Thanks Tom
- Mon Oct 11, 2021 8:49 am
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: 1915 Cut-down Touring / Pickup goes to HERSHEY!
- Replies: 8
- Views: 1595
Re: 1915 Cut-down Touring / Pickup goes to HERSHEY!
Andrew It was great to meet you at Hershey after following your progress on your T build on the forum. I am glad that you nave your car at home now and can really start to enjoy it . Here is a picture. Of what I did to accommodate tail lights and a picture of my homemade e-brake. Keep up the good wo...
- Sun Oct 10, 2021 10:49 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Hinged transmission band
- Replies: 14
- Views: 2014
Hinged transmission band
Anyone have any experience with these? Pro con love them or hate them? Advice on how to properly line them or just hang on the wall?
- Sun Oct 10, 2021 10:42 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Hershey
- Replies: 10
- Views: 2632
Re: Hershey
Here's some of my treasure, some T stuff some not. Some new some old. Some on my wish list and some I didn't even know that I needed.
- Wed Sep 15, 2021 11:18 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Use of My TT this weekend
- Replies: 2
- Views: 1022
Re: Use of My TT this weekend
Makes me happy to see you using it it Bob. Letting others enjoy it and putting smiles on faces I'm sure.
Tom
Tom
- Wed Aug 18, 2021 9:52 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Diving in head first
- Replies: 40
- Views: 5632
Re: Diving in head first
If you want to come out this way Sometime and check out your coils I have a strobo spark we can check them out maybe set them up or let you know if they need rebuild.
- Wed Aug 18, 2021 8:22 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Diving in head first
- Replies: 40
- Views: 5632
- Wed Aug 18, 2021 5:51 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Diving in head first
- Replies: 40
- Views: 5632
Re: Diving in head first
Hey John where on the island are you East or West?
- Fri Jan 08, 2021 4:14 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Some questions about accessory brakes.
- Replies: 16
- Views: 3161
Re: Some questions about accessory brakes.
Thank you all for your advice and input is much appreciated.
Tom
Tom
- Fri Jan 08, 2021 7:23 am
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Some questions about accessory brakes.
- Replies: 16
- Views: 3161
Re: Some questions about accessory brakes.
Thank you all for your input it is most appreciated.
Tom
Tom
- Tue Jan 05, 2021 9:40 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Some questions about accessory brakes.
- Replies: 16
- Views: 3161
Some questions about accessory brakes.
Hi all I have two different brands of accessory brakes was wondering if anyone is familiar with either of these sets and/or has any info or literature on either of these. They both anchor at the rear similar to original rocky mountains so I'm thinking that they should work similar to original rockie...
- Mon Nov 23, 2020 4:14 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: 1915 Cut-down Touring Pick-up Body completed
- Replies: 33
- Views: 4034
Re: 1915 Cut-down Touring Pick-up Body completed
Andrew
Great job on the bed and the car as a whole. It looks like it's done a 100 years of work and is ready to go for more. Glad to see those gate strap hinges worked out well for you. Keep up the good work you'll have a lot of fun with that car.
Great job on the bed and the car as a whole. It looks like it's done a 100 years of work and is ready to go for more. Glad to see those gate strap hinges worked out well for you. Keep up the good work you'll have a lot of fun with that car.
- Mon Oct 19, 2020 5:46 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Commutators
- Replies: 5
- Views: 2087
Re: Commutators
Just a thought sometimes the Springs are weak and the roller bounces. Love the pig and your explanation gave me a laugh.
- Wed Sep 23, 2020 10:27 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Seeking wood bed plans
- Replies: 15
- Views: 2723
Re: Seeking wood bed plans
Sorry mine's on a roadster not a cut off Touring. But could be made to work on a cut off touring also.
- Wed Sep 23, 2020 8:22 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Seeking wood bed plans
- Replies: 15
- Views: 2723
Re: Seeking wood bed plans
Here are a few more pictures of my homemade bed.
- Wed Sep 23, 2020 8:18 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Seeking wood bed plans
- Replies: 15
- Views: 2723
Re: Seeking wood bed plans
Here are some pictures of one I built several years back i know the hex nuts are incorrect 1 day i will change out with square nuts.
- Mon Apr 13, 2020 11:10 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: LIVE Video Webinar for MTFCA Easter Sunday
- Replies: 35
- Views: 10069
Re: LIVE Video Webinar for MTFCA Easter Sunday
You can please some of the people all the time all the people some of the time but you'll never please all of the people all the time. Great job guys didn't catch it live but did catch it on YouTube keep up the good work.
- Sat Mar 07, 2020 10:21 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Transmission Disaster avoided
- Replies: 29
- Views: 9118
Re: Transmission Disaster avoided
Put together some decent drums with no cracks, new Bushings where needed cleaned up the gunk putting her back together.
- Mon Mar 02, 2020 11:48 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Transmission Disaster avoided
- Replies: 29
- Views: 9118
Re: Transmission Disaster avoided
Norman you are absolutely right and I was wrong My apologies. Here are some photos it got hot at some point I'm thinking probably Slipping it when I'm going up into my trailer. Here are a few pictures
- Mon Mar 02, 2020 11:28 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Transmission Disaster avoided
- Replies: 29
- Views: 9118
Re: Transmission Disaster avoided
John they are beautiful I have seen them, one day I believe I will own a set but not yet. Thank you for the info on the high and low drum application.
- Mon Mar 02, 2020 4:50 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: A question to those who use wood bands
- Replies: 5
- Views: 2877
Re: A question to those who use wood bands
Thank you for the replies much appreciated. Tim unfortunately yes I plan on using used drums again as of right now As much as I'd like to I just can't swing the price of new one's would love to have them someday I'll keep saving my pennies.
- Mon Mar 02, 2020 4:46 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Transmission Disaster avoided
- Replies: 29
- Views: 9118
Re: Transmission Disaster avoided
I know it could get noisy with a drum change but I will hope for the best. I have at 1st glance what I think is a nice looking set of drums from a later model transmission can anyone tell me for shore I believe they are the same as the earlier low and reverse drums Or are there differences.
- Mon Mar 02, 2020 4:38 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Transmission Disaster avoided
- Replies: 29
- Views: 9118
Re: Transmission Disaster avoided
Yeah Bob it's been a busy Winter just discovered this yesterday don't know If it's possible but going to try to get it together for the Westhampton Saint Patrick's day parade in 2 weeks I think. Wish me luck.
- Mon Mar 02, 2020 4:36 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Transmission Disaster avoided
- Replies: 29
- Views: 9118
Re: Transmission Disaster avoided
The color of the drum in the photo is misleading it is Not blue Just shinier than the rest because it gets the most use, reverse Drum not so much brake drum not at all. When I got the car it had Rocky Mountain brakes installed and the Ford transmission brake was not used. I know there is opinions pr...
- Mon Mar 02, 2020 6:59 am
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Transmission Disaster avoided
- Replies: 29
- Views: 9118
Re: Transmission Disaster avoided
I have 5 other transmission Sets to look through hopefully I will find good drums with those.Yes there was fuzz everywhere Amazingly somehow the internal oil line was still clear the mag most oiler was plugged up.I will remove transmission leaving flywheel on engine,Everything else looks good was a ...
- Sun Mar 01, 2020 10:19 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Ignition key stolen!
- Replies: 25
- Views: 7650
Re: Ignition key stolen!
I always take mine out not so much because I'm worried about someone stealing the car maybe the key but my car free starts frequently and if someone were to turn it And the stars were all lined up properly it might just take off.
- Sun Mar 01, 2020 9:57 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: A question to those who use wood bands
- Replies: 5
- Views: 2877
A question to those who use wood bands
I know that any band material lifetime is based on driving habits as well as other criteria. But for those of you who use wood Assuming average driving style I.e. Minimal slipping And decent drums How do they stand up. Also any recommendations as to suppliers?
- Sun Mar 01, 2020 9:45 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Transmission Disaster avoided
- Replies: 29
- Views: 9118
Re: Transmission Disaster avoided
Almost 12 Hours after Discovering the cracks have it ready to pull transmission apart. Will have to wait for another day.
- Sun Mar 01, 2020 8:58 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Transmission Disaster avoided
- Replies: 29
- Views: 9118
Re: Transmission Disaster avoided
Give you one guess. OK Kevlar, For the last 7 or 8000 miles Since rebuild. It was my 1st transmission rebuilt I did Not have it Magnifluxed But did clean up look it over and then do the thinner test looking for cracks. Could have missed them Before they grew or could have caused them. 20200301_20470...
- Sun Mar 01, 2020 6:30 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Transmission Disaster avoided
- Replies: 29
- Views: 9118
Re: Transmission Disaster avoided
Yup selfie mode I didn't realize it reversed it.
- Sun Mar 01, 2020 4:45 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Transmission Disaster avoided
- Replies: 29
- Views: 9118
Transmission Disaster avoided
Towards the end of the season last year I had to adjust the low pedal band several times had a feeling something was up.
Will post more as I progress.
Will post more as I progress.
- Sun Feb 09, 2020 6:33 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: bicycle speedometer
- Replies: 35
- Views: 9696
Re: bicycle speedometer
Mac
that is modern cheapo speedo probly 20 or 30 bucks
that is modern cheapo speedo probly 20 or 30 bucks
- Sun Feb 09, 2020 11:24 am
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: bicycle speedometer
- Replies: 35
- Views: 9696
- Sun Feb 09, 2020 11:14 am
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: bicycle speedometer
- Replies: 35
- Views: 9696
Re: bicycle speedometer
Here are a few pictures of my Install hope it may help someone
- Sat Feb 08, 2020 6:40 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: bicycle speedometer
- Replies: 35
- Views: 9696
Re: bicycle speedometer
I have had one on my T for about 8 years never had a problem whether it was cheap at the time maybe 20-25 bucks Works great I think I only replaced the battery in it Once I'm not sure of the brand I will go out and check tomorrow take some pictures of the pick up bracket and Magnet install. Pretty s...
- Sun Oct 20, 2019 10:46 am
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Wood Belt Rail 24 Roadster
- Replies: 12
- Views: 4578
Re: Wood Belt Rail 24 Roadster
I don't have photos but about 10 years ago I bought a piece of Trex Plastic Lumber ripped the piece off for the tack strip on the table saw and used heat gun to form it around the back of my 21 Roadster works great available at your big box stores
- Sun Oct 20, 2019 10:27 am
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Memories
- Replies: 6
- Views: 3256
Re: Memories
Good for you Bob that is what it's all about.
- Tue Oct 15, 2019 1:12 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Fan Problem
- Replies: 12
- Views: 4870
Re: Fan Problem
Tim I had the same thing happen several years ago on my Roadster. It was due to lack of lubrication (my own fault) all I did then was clean it up put it all back together and keep fresh grease in it regularly. It's been fine ever since and that was probably three or four thousand miles ago it should...
- Sun Oct 13, 2019 8:51 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Hershey 2019 Photos
- Replies: 78
- Views: 27959
Re: Hershey 2019 Photos
Steve
As I said to you when I flagged you down and Hershey and introduced myself the time that you take for photographs and their documentation is wonderful. Even though I was there also I very much enjoy looking at your photos it almost puts us there with you and your Journeys.
Tom
As I said to you when I flagged you down and Hershey and introduced myself the time that you take for photographs and their documentation is wonderful. Even though I was there also I very much enjoy looking at your photos it almost puts us there with you and your Journeys.
Tom
- Fri Oct 04, 2019 6:07 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Do all 1920s model Ts have these?
- Replies: 11
- Views: 5216
Re: Do all 1920s model Ts have these?
Mark if you could post the pictures of the framework and wood as you go along that would be appreciated I have a 25 I will be doing some time in the future I think they're probably pretty similar thanks
- Wed Sep 18, 2019 12:22 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Headlight thimble socket
- Replies: 11
- Views: 4714
Re: Headlight thimble socket
Bob when you get that out make sure to shine up the inside hole of the headlight bucket for that is the ground for the socket I may have spares if not new ones can be ordered. A little off topic but do you still have the clunk or did we fix that last week.
- Mon Sep 02, 2019 10:46 am
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: MODEL TT Truck RUCKSTELL Rear End disassembly assembly pictures
- Replies: 7
- Views: 3158
Re: MODEL TT Truck RUCKSTELL Rear End disassembly assembly pictures
Stephen
Thanks for the great pictures we may be getting into one of those over the next few weeks much appreciated thanks again.
Tom
Thanks for the great pictures we may be getting into one of those over the next few weeks much appreciated thanks again.
Tom
- Wed Aug 28, 2019 7:46 am
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: TT ruckstell truck question
- Replies: 9
- Views: 4071
Re: TT ruckstell truck question
Adrian
Thank you for the correction and the pictures I knew in my head it should be termed Ford standard and Ruckstell low but was writing high gear will try to keep the terminology correct. Once we start to get into it will keep you posted as to what we find.
Thank you for the correction and the pictures I knew in my head it should be termed Ford standard and Ruckstell low but was writing high gear will try to keep the terminology correct. Once we start to get into it will keep you posted as to what we find.
- Tue Aug 27, 2019 6:07 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: TT ruckstell truck question
- Replies: 9
- Views: 4071
Re: TT ruckstell truck question
Hi all Thank you for the input so far , to clarify a little bit the problem we seem to be having is it doesn't go into high gear at all no grinding no high gear we have low and then a neutral which I think I understand really isn't supposed to be there but no high. Matthew thank you for the links to...
- Mon Aug 26, 2019 11:11 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: TT ruckstell truck question
- Replies: 9
- Views: 4071
TT ruckstell truck question
Hi all I have been helping my friend Bob Benner work on his TT truck that he acquired earlier this year. It is a work in progress that he hopes to give a new life and use as a truck around his farm also to give hayrides and take to the occasional parade and such. It has a ruckstell rear end that I b...
- Mon Apr 29, 2019 10:33 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Yahoo! It’s purring like a (very loud) cat
- Replies: 3
- Views: 2564
Re: Yahoo! It’s purring like a (very loud) cat
Bob I must say it's been a great pleasure to meet you and your family and help you work on your truck I'm glad we got it to run and that you took your first ride. There's nothing like seeing that smile on your face going around the parking lot on your farm for the first time in that truck. There is ...
- Sun Apr 28, 2019 10:03 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Starting fluid. Yes or no
- Replies: 24
- Views: 9145
Re: Starting fluid. Yes or no
Bob's first ride in his TT
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- Sat Apr 20, 2019 10:45 am
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: New owner on LI of TT looking for mentors
- Replies: 10
- Views: 4762
Re: New owner on LI of TT looking for mentors
Hi Bob I'm in manorville I'm not a TT guy but I do know T's. I have a 21 roadster and a 23 roadster pickup that I've been through pretty well inside and out. There is lots of TT knowledge on the forum. What you got? Post some pictures if you can.