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Robert - I received mine the day I started this topic. It is a little worn out now because somebody drooled all over it.

I guess you could call mine a dead issue???

NLNB, New London to New Brighton car run. America's version of the London to Brighton car run in England. Only cars built 1908 and earlier are allowed to participate. Wednesday to Friday are practice runs, and you can purchase lunch and dinner in advance. The Saturday run is 120 miles from New Londo...

Lisa 3939 steel or brass will not affect cooling, but I still changed both of my cars to brass. The steel pipe will rust inside and the paint will come off and it will rust on the outside. How long it takes to do this I do not know. The brass pipe will never rust so it is preferable. When you receiv...

Frank

Thank you for telling me what a banjo fitting is. I looked it up and now I understand how it works.

With the inlet on the bottom the fuel line has to drop about 3 inches. I wasnt sure if there is room for the bends and a valve.

Try to get as close to the front as possible. Bands like to stop and play in one spot, your car does not. If the road is 3 lanes wide, you can drive in circles to keep air moving through the radiator. The crowd loves it when you are close to the side, but drive very slow. If there is more than one c...

It is amazing to me on many tours they ask you to stay far enough apart so modern iron can pass and yet cars get so bunched up you could stand on the hood of one car and jump into the back seat of the car in front of you. I do not mean just two cars. Sometimes up to five cars are driving on the ass ...

Wheelercarb2.jpg Wheelercarb1.jpg I have 2 WS carbs and I am thinking of putting one on my speedster. The one on the left was sold to me by Uncle Stan. I do not remember who sold me the one on the right. I have switched the air intakes, but they are basically the same. I found an article that state...

Yesterday we went on a tour. 50 miles one way. We went to a lighthouse with the keepers station, an historical museum, and then lunch. The person who planned the route drove it in modern iron a few times to make sure it was OK. When I have done a tour I mapped it out on Google maps and then drove it...

I can verify that Jeff Perkins shop looks like that. I think working for the Post Office taught him to put everything in a neat cubbyhole.

Just think of what a great camper that would be with windows.

Wait til you see the latest issue of Model T Times. Excellent article about an original Hearse.

Goodyear Balloon if I am reading correctly although there seems to be an X? Between good and year. Blockley style tread.

Type in 'Mounting tires with zip ties' and you will get numerous videos. Take your pick.

If you have to cross the Red Sea, just look for a guy named Moses. I think he works in administration. He will part the waters and you can drive across.

Dom is the man touring with George and Dean. Last name???

And I finally got a chance to meet you and Dean. It has been 10 years since I made a rally and now that I have a trailer.......

I take all roundabouts in high. Slow down like you are going to stop and cruise thru at 5-10 mph. It is level ground so it should not be hard. Just dont go so slow that you kill the engine. Probably the only time I drop into low is going up a hill. This takes practice. When you feel the engine strai...

Keith,

If Craig does not want it, I also have been looking for one.

Or I might just have to add a second brake lever on the outside of the frame.

Dave

Just my opinion, but I am thinking if the hubs were black and the rims were black it would make the natural spokes and the whitewalls stand out a lot more. I love the two colors of green in that picture. They go together well. Ask a woman who knows color. That is why I check with my daughter to see ...

This weeks speedster tour Dennis ran out of gas about 3/4 of the way up the hill. He let the car roll all the way down the hill until the vulture wagon showed up with a few gallons of gas. Then those of us that walked down the hill asked for a ride back up to our cars. Whatever speed you go up a hil...

Yes they did. There is a video on FB.

I am sure Bernhard will post something later tonite. Remember he is 3 hours later than you are.

Kevin, I believe we had the felt saturated on both sides before we put it in place. We did add additional UB in the corners at the end of the felt strip. I would say you could also add UB to one side, and then place it on the block. Next day add the UB to the topside of the felt and let it soak in a...

Like John says,

1. Check to make certain ,bolt is correctly placed.
2. Make sure the shackles are also in the right place and not off a little to one side or the other.

We recently replaced my hogshead. In the attempt we tried to put the hogshead on after the felt was in place. It had UB on both sides. The felt kept moving and we ended up quiting and throwing the felt away. Then we put on a new felt with the UB and let it set overnite. The next day it was easy peas...

Rob, how many years of Stockholder Meeting minutes have you been able to recover?

IMG_20220709_161352937.jpg IMG_20220707_080256105.jpg IMG_20220707_113103477.jpg IMG_20220709_161352937.jpg That is the best that I can do. I cannot download any pictures of individual cars. Next year is in the works so anyone that would like to join us somewhere in the midwest, make a note of the ...

Saturday, our last day. Beautiful weather, excellent lunch, fun in the parking lot afterward. We got up early and the sun was shining. We drove to the Amish Village, up the hills, and down the hills, to the left, and to the right. Fantastic driving areas in south central WI. Some hills you had to dr...

Today, Friday, we spent the morning driving in the rain to Big Cat Rescue. If a zoo has too many cats or an owner can no longer car for one it can come here. Lions, tigers, white tigers, leopards, etc. Then on the way to lunch 5 of us plus the rescue cars took a left instead of a right. We went on a...

Thank you Keith.

Speedster Reunion will probably be June 21-24.

Anyone know the dates of the tours in WI and KS?

11 speedsters. I will send some pics to Rob since I cant post pics here. Hopefully he can add them. Today we had a beautiful day driving 45 miles across the state to the Beaver Dam Raceway. The day stayed sunny so we were allowed to drive on the clay track. It was like driving on crushed rock, so we...

The Midwest Speedster Rally started to day with a meal at the Pizza Ranch in Portage,WI. The Rally was started many years ago by Russ Potter. Thursday we will head to Beaver Dam on Highway P through Pardeeville and Cambria. Our destination is the Beaver Dam Race Track. Hopefully we will be able to t...

I removed the original straps from my 1919-1920 touring. At least I think they are original. They are hanging on the garage wall. If you would like I would send them to you. Let me see if I can get my camera out and take a photo. I shrunk them and I still get the stupid yellow triangle. Send me an e...

The photo above I believe was taken at the Museum of American speed. It looks like Richard was there to show them around and he is probably the best host you could ever hope to have. The Museum will bend over backwards to make your visit a great time.

Tim, remember that they had no choice. Where they are currently driving the Interstate is the only road. I believe the New York to Seattle group had the same problem in Montana. Trucker was probably going too fast if he ended up in the median. There are 2 ways to extend a thread and Rob just did it ...

I was going to tell you you left your barn door open.

Good to hear you learned to do it yourself. Mike is a great guy. Willing to help anytime you need it.

I can drive to Baraboo from my house in a T. Circus World Museum is there.

Frank,

You must have missed Bernard's post on July 1, where he states a modern bearing was installed on the car, not the original roller bearing. I do not believe you can add grease to the modern bearing.

Proof that Henry Ford was correct and the original design is superior. Can't beat a Hyatt bearing.

Steve Thum in St Louis is a diver. He advised me years ago to go to a dive shop. They have the stuff scuba divers use on their wetsuits. Might be worth a try.

My wifes ggrandfather did some patent work for the Palmer family of Chicago. I do not recall how long ago it was. Mr Palmer paid him with the Steinway that is in our living room. Rumor has it that Mr Caruso played on the piano. Do you think she will let me trade it for a Model K?

Would love to know if that was a regular NH or a straight thru.

Bernhard It is a pleasure to read your articles and your travel across the US. Many of us would like to be in your shoes. I wish I could turn off the heat and I hope it cools off in the evening for all of you. I am not from South Dakota. When you get to Keystone, ask at your hotel and I am sure they...

At the La Brea Tar Pits. Just have to watch out for bones.

Jim,

This was dated 2008.

There are members in South Dakota. They are headed to Mt Rushmore. Would be nice if someone held up their hand.

Michael I think they have had 5 or more days above 90 degrees, 32 C. in a row. That has to be tough in a closed car. However, I just drove 60 miles in my touring and the heat coming through my firewall was pretty bad, too. 90+ up here. They are currently traveling across the part of the country wher...

Coming by me on Thursday.

Robert,

I just sent you an e-mail about this item.

Look like you are getting your wish Bob. Kathy Tagert is putting up a lot of photos.

I bought the York #803 Suburban Body Depot Hack Plans a number of years ago. The complete set, and I will never use them. Hudson Wagon Works of Bridgewater, Iowa. They also use to sell the complete Hardware set. Your friend is welcome to have them. I do not know what I paid for them. What if I send ...

Dallas,

Photo #3 belongs on the cover of the Vintage Ford.

I am in. Thanks to Adam at Adams Antique Car, my cars are running well

I know someone in Nebraska like this and he is no longer young.

If you start in Maine you have to go an extra 200 miles. Those California people will get there first and eat all the ice cream.

The 4th main is held in place with RTV or Permatex. It should not move when you pull the engine or pull back the rear axle. The screws hold the rear axle in place.

A touring, a roadster, a Tudor - all about the same. A speedster is totally different. It goes faster, the wind in your hair (if you have any), the open feeling with no sides, no top, and maybe no fenders is hard to beat. You may think it is like a convertible, but it isn't. A convertible has only a...

I am not sure how you plan to get around Chicago. When I drove my Model T to Detroit I drove a lot on Hwy 30 from Chicago Heights to Valparaiso. This is the famous Lincoln Highway. However the speed limit is 60, so I had a lot of cars passing me, but you can drive a portion of it and say you drove o...

Always good to see an alternative method of replacing a top.

Just saw it on FB. Nan Robinson is leading for today. Then Dan Brown and Larry Azevedo.

The info was that this tour is to run from Los Angeles to Maine, not New York to Seattle. Since I live too far away from LA, I never kept the information that I found, or where I found it. Hopefully someone from CA will remember the post. I would much rather run the Yellowstone Trail from Plymouth R...

Ron has a new wiring diagram. It looks fantastic. I will have to print a copy when I can get a color printer available. Thank you Bob Cascisa. Ron helped me with my coils and my generator. He knows his stuff. He is retired so it would not hurt if you called him now and asked if it is OK to call him ...

I use an Android phone. I always get the dreaded yellow triangle. No matter how small I make my pictures, they still will not work. As far as I know Chris and Jeff have not been able to solve this problem. If I take pictures with a camera, no problem. I wish I could contact the software writers, but...

Maybe if I read the date. I just looked at the date you posted and assumed you did the video within the last week. Me bad.

Looks like found a bunch of Model T's on this trip. Did you know they were there?

$240 apiece right now. Made in Mexico. Designed in Milwaukee.

I have one I could overnight you, but cant send it until tomorrow. No guarantee it would fit your rim, but probably. I have one also with a front hub you would have to change to rear hub. Hopefully someone in Ohio can help or you can make it to MI with what you have. Viel Gluck.

1. I have two hooks that I tried to pull it out with
2. I had someone step on the starter as I tried to pull it out.
3. What next?

This bearing was out last year. It is a Hyatt bearing. It does not look like it made a groove in the sleeve but that is always possible.

Bernhard. I would go to the closest Ford dealer and get your oil changed. Tell them you are crossing rhe country and I am sure they will do it at a reduced price. The publicity is good for them. I am not sure if they can let you do it yourself, but give it a try. Then the oil can be disposed of there.

I will take one John, for my speedster. If you could pick out the best one for that purpose.
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Had a bunch of pictures on FB. Maybe you need to look there.

Attach a toolbox to the floor. Put it in there with a bunch of tools you no longer need, and make it messy, just so it looks like it has been there a while. They probably will not be looking for any tools.

I see the Maxwell only made it about 30 miles and was done for.

Doc

I have a couple blocks I could bring to you in Fond du Lac. Only problem is I do not know if they are still good. Scott can have them for free.

There use to be a good model t group up there near Eau Claire. Are you a member and could you borrow one?

I had abou a dozen gears removed from bad axles and put them in a box. If you need any let me know and i will look for that box.

Kevin I have always used a brass drift or punch to get those wood blocks in or out. The hardest trick is then to get the cotter pins in the castle nuts. Might want to grind off the bottom of the castle nuts so the horizontal bolt is not too tite. If Ford thought they need to be there, I will keep th...

Well done on the video Bruce. Did Rob let you drive it back home ?

Tim All they have to know is every gas station and McDonalds has a free toilet. I took my family to Germany over 10 years ago and I think most toilets were free. With 4 of us I would remember if I had to give the girls change for a toilet all day long. You just have to know where to stop. I know Ber...

A number of years ago we took my head off. On the car that is. We used a drill with a wire brush and cleaned off all the carbon. Then reinstalled everything. It all works good. No leaks. You do not have to replace the head gasket every time you remove the head. They certainly did not do it in the 20...

Raymond

They do plan on stopping at American Speed. Perhaps you could talk with them and arrange a behind the scenes tour for when they arrive. Great place.

I put in new spark plugs, and rubber pedal covers.

Rob also posts here about the early Fords. I think anything from 1903-1927 is fine to post here.

LOL LOL LOL

Mark That radiator states it can be picked up in Azusa, CA. Looked it up and that is just a few miles west of Pasadena. Maybe one of our California members can check the place out. He has a 100% rating, but has only sold 15 items. Wonder if it is legit? Jonah, Maybe you can start a new post and let ...

I think Speedway Motors use to have one that was the right dimensions, as long as you can move the inlet and outlet.

I have driven Hwy 12 across lower Michigan in my Model T. Wish I could tell you what to do once you hit Indiana.

I do not think you will find anything steep until you get to South Dakota and maybe later than that.

Cut the old belt and measure it. See how far it has stretched. Is it still 36 inches or 36+ inches?

Went to the Memorial Day parade today. I offered to take a veteran or a firefighter. Lady in charge could not come up with anyone, so I asked the first couple I saw on the parade route. No they wanted to watch the parade. Second couple - no. Young man with 3 kids grabbing candy. Sure. They had a bla...

Looking at your map I see three places that you HAVE to visit. Piquette, Henry Ford, and Speedway Motors.

Hope this helps. goose1.JPG Gooseneck attached to wire wheel. goose2.JPG Attached to rear spring. goose4.JPG Y attached to gooseneck. I have the correct nuts, but I think they are stripped so this is what I did. Should be thin nuts with that are angled on one side(Dont know what that is called) goos...

Just a reminder that June 1st is almost here and time to apply to OCF.

Mike

That is totally acceptable. We have been having a fun conversation here. Your wife is your #1 concern, so take care of her first. I hope all works out for Ron. I have to remember to get a pic on here for him. Maybe after the parade tomorrow.

Gute Reise I have one caution as you move across the US. Do not stop or break down in Gary, Indiana. I believe our friend Steve Jelf fought with a pothole there and the pothole won. Not a safe city. If you are following the Yellowstone Trail please let me know. I can walk to the trail from my house....

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