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Starting yesterday, I've been getting calls (at least 10)...caller ID shows MY number !! Before putting it on a call block, I had to see why I was calling me, (I really don't have anything to say to that guy !!), I answered and nothing, and the second time I got the "Hi this is Katherine from Micros...

For information sakes, my 24 with a high radiator holds just under 3 gallons.

With my new radiator, hopefully it holds it more than 10 miles !!

My stove in the living room is a BuckStove. Also rated at 85% efficiency, with a catalyst and built in fan. Heats the whole main floor, I supplement with the furnace when it's below 20 to keep the basement warm.
Been a lot of supplementation this year...

Not sure about the Wizard model...I am sure, everything Western Auto was Wizard.
Seems my grandfather had a lawnmower with that Wizard logo on it.

Beautiful work Martynn

16 days till spring...14 degrees here this morning !! Maybe by June it will warm up !!

Michael P is close...right side up the spout is on the right. Oil flows to the muffler creating a smoke screen.
I wager Kalamity Dick was involved with development and deployment

I have some snap-on cobalt bits, not quite as hard as carbide, but pretty hard. Design for low speed and high pressure. Possibly with lots of oil, I use gear lube.
Good luck

I'm not a doctor, but play one on TV...

Sure are lots of people with Ts and pacemakers, my dad was one, so I would say you're good. I would not lay across the transmission though.

Pre 23? Crank handle, grip turns freely, not very pitted. Includes gear and pin. $75 shipping included USA

4:1 gear case, finish is not perfect. Top looks like nickel, but the bottom looks chrome.
Gears are beautiful, as are the threads.
$65 including shipping USA

My opinion is, when clean/new, and properly adjusted, all timers perform pretty much the same. Points and coils functioning properly are as important also.
Some timers last longer than others.
Again JMO...

They're calling for single digits here, Monday and Tuesday night !! Probably be Sunday for you...

We get snow Sunday

Looks good buddy !!

From my knowledge of straight axles, mostly 4X4s. Steering dampers are used to control "death wobble". Most are equipped with one from the factory, without it or if the fluid leaks out...shaky shaky. Even on a new one !! Hence the nickname shimmy shock. The don't do much as far as helping to keep on...

That was my first thought Jim. Early F-1 or maybe a DB ? A friend who's the sole survivor of the family, his brother died 2 years ago at 56. He has a 1940 (I think) Plymouth PU !! Don't see them everywhere, it's gorgeous too. Wish I could get a picture. His father rear ended my dad in a parade years...

John, Lindbergh's Excellsior would be worth a small fortune...A 1920 Excellsior is worth a bundle without the Lindy provenance !!

Looking good Bob !!
And a thumbs up from the wife, all is well

Hi Tyler, welcome !! I probably have what you need. You do realize that it's a lot safer to run a later wishbone that mounts under the axle. Unless you have to have originality, I would keep what you have and make the steering linkage clear. Some people run the upper mount style and add another unde...

We have mention of the Thomas Flyer...
But nothing of the Hannibal 8 ?
The Professor is not very happy !!

Where's the doors ??

You should tell us where it is Joe...

Don G. I got your PM notification, but had no PM.
To answer your question, Bob's is on East Av. Just north of I-77. I don't think you can get off 77 going S there...
They have a good breakfast too !!

Yeah Bob, maybe you and the wife can get matching tattoos of the 15's number !!

I wonder if it's for a trailer hitch mount...

I don't think much value is added.
Most T guys are not that concerned with matching numbers...

A couple shots of "Winks" my summer destination.

Push the car...or checking for a free neutral ?
Judging by the front fenders, neutral is not very good !!

Thanks Rich

I'm foreign language illiterate, but my first one of the foreign ones looks like Spanish...Mexico ?

Would these be for the overseas market or French Canadian ?

More...

This Arrow body is cool.

Found a few period ads for Ts...
$265 for a Runabout, seems less than I recall.
Some may have been here before.

We have several drive ins that have car shows on the weekends....In the summer !! :roll: One not too far away called Winks, I will get there this year, hopefully. So not totally OT. Today I was close to this little burger stand called Bob's Hamburger. For $4.75 you get a real hot fresh burger that b...

F : Another load of snow ready for delivery...

Screw the lower slotted knob (idle jet) down till is seats and then open 1 complete turn. Screw the upper slotted knob (high speed jet) till it seats and then open 2 1/2 turns. This is an initial setting for starting. Then you work on fine tuning ... that’s where I am right now and haven’t really “...

I have 4 garages and they are all full...
Admittedly not all filled by me, but 2 were !!

Zed1_inKC wrote: ↑
Mon Feb 25, 2019 8:04 am
Dave H. Do you have a reference or link for where Ford made that claim? I can’t imagine Ford doing that. The original Bronco was a sport utility vehicle.

Gary, I don't have any proof, but I heard it on a fairly recent TV commercial.

While we're OT here...
How does Ford get away with claiming the Explorer is the first SUV ??

Ahhh...1980 AMC Eagle, ahhh...1961 Jeep Wagoneer ???

I added a return spring to mine also and used the original choke rod.
The Stromberg likes a little choke till it runs for 20-30 seconds. I also put a piece of vacuum line around the choke rod where it goes through the firewall to hold it in place.

Apparently Jeep doesn't remember their own either...
CJ8 Scrambler, 1981-1985

Aside from the T, the neighbor had (still does) a 41 Desoto and my dad stored a 32 Ford Phaeton.
I remember the pop sound the clutch pedal made when you let up on it.
Like this one...like to have it now !!

Jason, I should have what you need.
I will have to look as soon as I can, maybe tomorrow if I have time. I will send you some pics when I do. I have your email still I believe.
I have decent used clutch plates too, if you're interested.

Thanks Dave

I know that I'm a tad anxious to try mine. Mother Nature has been less than cooperative for us Buckeyes thus far. :( Hopefully soon I can do a real review on the road. 1400 lumens might be a little much !! You don't want oncoming traffic, especially the cops, going in the ditch... :shock: Single pol...

Those are interesting Keith.
Looks more like a lightbulb.
1156 is a single contact bulb though, 1158 is the headlight 2 contact bulb...

All the black is carbon probably from too rich of fuel mixture. #3 exhaust valve is white from being leaner (more close to normal, but a vacuum leak is suspect since the rest are black). The head bolts are fine, clean up with a wire brush. Bottom tap all the bolt holes. I would pull and inspect/lap ...

I had a notification last night for a PM in my email... Login this morning and no PM :?: The notification had no contact information, but I found the name and replied. I've had PM notifications coming to my email, suddenly they stopped and were going to junk mail. Fixed that, but never had a notific...

I will include the triangle shaped mount for the $100...(mount may not be NOS). I will get a picture of the mount soon.

Awesome Wayne !!
Hard to beat the feeling of the resurrection of a T (or TT) !!
Ohhh the possibilities

I Googled "stepped dowel pins"... https://us.misumi-ec.com/vona2/detail/110300256840/ I found a stepped threaded stud, years ago in the bolt cabinet at a VW dealership I worked at. The threads were gone in the aluminum head on the rear of my H-D, where the exhaust pipe bolted on. Was an Allen head b...

If you have a transmission shop nearby, most of them have a hot tank/pressure washer.
They do an amazing job on aluminum. About half an hour in there and spotless !! Bring em a 12 pack and see what happens...
About the only thing I miss about the dealerships...well, and the pretty girls too

I'm thinking 30s...I like it !!

Loose nut in the flywheel maybe ?

Venting is a good idea, but on a T it seems, even with modern sealers, etc. I can't imagine that pressure would not be vented through the torque tube and u-joint ball and/or the engine.

Yep, the old Ford is earning her keep this year...
Is it June yet ?!?!

:twisted: USPS about 15 years ago, lost a whole months worth of bills that I mailed out. CC, house payment, utilities...all posted almost 2 months after I sent them. Cost me several hundred dollars and USPS couldn't give 2 $hit$ !! First, prove it and then file a complaint and see if you get a penny...

Ok thanks that gives me some things to check.. how do I check for an air leak around the heat plate ? And how would I seal a leak around the heat plate ? Once you get it started and it will idle, you can shoot a little carb cleaner or propane from a torch around the intake and see if and where the ...

Sounds like the clutch is slipping, either misadjusted, worn or shot...spring weak ?
Check adjustment first, I would say.

Not exactly a part...but "handy" and doesn't take up any space.

You can thank me after you fix whatever went amiss and you didn't have to wash all that crud off afterwards !!

I will venture to say, a miss tuned engine, incorrectly adjusted timer, can give you a free trip to the hospital.
If you're at BTDC, spark can and will turn the engine backwards

Sent you an email Steve...

When using RTV of any type with a gasket (especially cork), you have to be very careful about tightening, or the gasket will split at the bolt holes. The sealer acts as a lubricant and makes gaskets slip. I always try to hammer out the bent bolt holes, using a dolley underneath. A socket works as a ...

Best resource for Ts anywhere !!
Like Rich B said "a garage meet 24/7", I'll add, and a swap meet !!

Yeah, no worky here either...
What is the touring car in the first link ?

Good news on the engine Dallas !!

Not so good on the injury...maybe you know an EMT ??

Yeah, sit back and let the NASCAR boys do the work today.

Could you try turning the shaft 90 degrees ?

I have faith in you !!

Call them, they'll send you one

1 800 T PARTS-1

I think my dad bought my car in the 50s and had it driveable about 58-59. Mom has dementia and bro and sis are not positive. I believe he did the upholstery on the seats about 62-62. I was born in 64. I tinkered for the last 15 years, but actually took possession last summer and gave it a good refre...

October 25 was the start of frame numbers, as I understand.
Not all 26 models will have one...
Good luck with the registration process.

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Looks like a manual Ahooga horn...

I swear by this stuff. Originally called "heat valve lube"....fondly called "panther pi$$" !!
Of course heat/quench, sometimes just heat.

When I was in school (70s) the "climate change" of the hour was, we were heading for another ice age... We got SNOW around here then. I remember 76 & 78, we had a couple blizzards. 1.5'-2' with 4'-5' drifts !! One of those years, they delivered mail, after a few days...in a half track. Climate chang...

Guess I'll have to check it out...
Wife's heads to AZ Sunday for 2 weeks.
Her dad's having knee surgery and she is helping him recover afterwards.
Just me and Petey the pit bull, all alone

FYI, if you click on "who's online", it will show you exactly where on the forum each registered user is.

And I still don't get logged of when closing out

Sold...
Thanks MTFCA !

Allen, I have to check, but that was kinda my reasoning. I don't run a mag, so no worries there.
I understand the reason not to use red, but if you hooked the stop light wire to the mag, your probably better of not owning any tools.

Bill Anziani wrote: ↑
Wed Feb 13, 2019 6:40 pm
Got mine on Tuesday, placed an order today.

You got it bad, Bill !!

The avatar is the only thing I have had to resize...

Calvin Watts.
For some reason I got a PN notification and no PM.
Try again and I will see if your name comes up here.
Thanks Dave

That's awesome Dan !!

Afraid I'm gonna have to ask a little more than $1.15...

We got about an inch, but...
Trade you for the 10 degree wind chill !!

Frank, I posted this on the other thread too.
Send me a PM if you're interested.

Sorry it took so long...rain all day yesterday and now about a 10 degree wind chill !!
But this is what I got.

I just posted a comment on Lang's catalog. When I entered it, I looked at the bottom of the page and found several members names. When I just browse the forum, the names are not there. So apparently they only appear when someone posts. Norm The names show on the main page and whichever forum you're...

Steve Jelf wrote: ↑
Wed Feb 13, 2019 11:09 am
Most of the names on vehicle classifieds are in bold type, but some are not. So much for that theory.

Yeah, in vehicle classifieds,
I guess you can reply, but you can't start a new thread, unless you're a MTFCA member or pay $20...

Nice article on the Rouge plant on the first page.

I too was wondering why some posters have blank names and some blue. My name is in blue text even though some say it should be black since I am an MTFCA member. Same here. :?: As I understand it, administrators have to add you to the MTFCA member board on the forum... Other than a black name and ab...

Reminds me of the aircraft mules the USAAF/ USN used in WWII.
Don't know if any were T powered...

MTFCA membership has benefits well worth the annual dues even if you are far from a local chapter, and can't participate in club activities. I'd gladly pay dues just to support this online forum alone ! Thanks to all who help keep it up and running. It's a big job, and I really appreciate the effor...

I usually don't login unless I have something to say.
I always log off when I'm done, but just tried not. Closed out for 10 minutes or so and came back...still logged on.

iPhone

I have an 04 Santa Fe on the rack now.
This one looks ok, but it's got the Model T self undercoating thing going on !!

$100 shipped USA...
Would work for a speedster or PU project.

Mark, do you have a couple diamond shaped Ford script 55s you can spare.
Before Tim buys them all !!

3 likes, 4 if we get a better picture of the Studebaker

I believe being a member of the MTFCA has nothing to do with if you're a "MTFCA board member" on here. Administration has to upgrade you to a board member and you may have to request it ? Then you'll have a black user name and be able to post in the vehicle classifieds, otherwise I don't believe it'...

Good find Fred, now can you bring me a load of firewood ? :mrgreen: Watch the Hyundai...I've seen a couple around here, only 10 years old, body looks perfect... The engine cradle/sub-frame has more holes than a screen door. The rear mount was completely rusted off on one. Complements of the Lake Eri...

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