This mornings shakedown drive:
https://www.dropbox.com/s/zh66elgun8uvt ... 3.mov?dl=0
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- Wed May 31, 2023 1:47 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Wednesday, getting closer to Richmond with a “B”. “It’s alive.”
- Replies: 13
- Views: 1355
- Wed May 31, 2023 10:38 am
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Wednesday, getting closer to Richmond with a “B”. “It’s alive.”
- Replies: 13
- Views: 1355
- Tue May 30, 2023 9:14 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Richmond, here we come. Putting together a Ford Model B
- Replies: 7
- Views: 907
Re: Richmond, here we come. Putting together a Ford Model B
Thanks guys. After a little checking, I believe it’s “Ring Ring de Banjo.”
- Tue May 30, 2023 5:41 am
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Richmond, here we come. Putting together a Ford Model B
- Replies: 7
- Views: 907
Re: Richmond, here we come. Putting together a Ford Model B
Kim,
We are going back to the “factory setting.” I thought we may was well start at the beginning. There wasn’t a big change with the change we made before. That inotself surprises me.
Let the sorting begin.
Cheers, rob
We are going back to the “factory setting.” I thought we may was well start at the beginning. There wasn’t a big change with the change we made before. That inotself surprises me.
Let the sorting begin.
Cheers, rob
- Mon May 29, 2023 8:27 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Richmond, here we come. Putting together a Ford Model B
- Replies: 7
- Views: 907
Richmond, here we come. Putting together a Ford Model B
This is a moving picture show:
https://www.dropbox.com/s/n4xggjj8g4dks ... 1.mp4?dl=0
https://www.dropbox.com/s/n4xggjj8g4dks ... 1.mp4?dl=0
- Sun May 28, 2023 12:07 am
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Some photos of a 2 lever at the shop today
- Replies: 32
- Views: 2526
Re: Some photos of a 2 lever at the shop today
Great car, and photos. Thank you for posting.
- Thu May 25, 2023 7:29 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: One of Fords first four cylinder cars is almost ready
- Replies: 13
- Views: 1225
Re: One of Fords first four cylinder cars is almost ready
The rest for today:
- Thu May 25, 2023 7:28 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: One of Fords first four cylinder cars is almost ready
- Replies: 13
- Views: 1225
Re: One of Fords first four cylinder cars is almost ready
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- Thu May 25, 2023 7:26 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: One of Fords first four cylinder cars is almost ready
- Replies: 13
- Views: 1225
Re: One of Fords first four cylinder cars is almost ready
The next batch…..
- Thu May 25, 2023 11:20 am
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: One of Fords first four cylinder cars is almost ready
- Replies: 13
- Views: 1225
Re: One of Fords first four cylinder cars is almost ready
93F9DBFF-78DE-4400-80C4-882AF35F9511.jpeg 99104335-58F8-41F5-9586-AA4D6043DC20.jpeg This closeup shows several reflections, that appear to be striping, as well as some of the striping: F12B89D3-79C5-4791-8C19-9E1C8F156DB9.jpeg Same stripping, possibly on the same early car. Only the first 50-60 Mod...
- Wed May 24, 2023 7:33 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Running the Ford Special racer in the dark
- Replies: 22
- Views: 2122
Re: Running the Ford Special racer in the dark
Ed, Dean Y. and George A. are doing the same thing, KS tour and on to Lincoln. I told them, and am extending the offer to you, if you have any trouble I’m straight north and can be there in a few hours with a trailer. Lots of people in Lincoln can help if any spot repairs are needed. Now that the of...
- Wed May 24, 2023 3:02 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: One of Fords first four cylinder cars is almost ready
- Replies: 13
- Views: 1225
Re: One of Fords first four cylinders is almost ready
Chassis and more:
- Wed May 24, 2023 2:59 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: One of Fords first four cylinder cars is almost ready
- Replies: 13
- Views: 1225
Re: One of Fords first four cylinders is almost ready
Engine photos:
- Wed May 24, 2023 2:56 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: One of Fords first four cylinder cars is almost ready
- Replies: 13
- Views: 1225
One of Fords first four cylinder cars is almost ready
The plan is to have this 1905 (built in late 1904) Ford Model B at Richmond for the Model T Reunion. We hope to have all the “alphabet Fords” there. I plan to be in Canada by Monday to see the guys at Fawcett Restoration finish the car. My plan is to arrive in Richmond by Thursday evening. I’ll post...
- Mon May 22, 2023 9:06 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Running the Ford Special racer in the dark
- Replies: 22
- Views: 2122
Re: Running the Ford Special racer in the dark
Thanks guys. Ed, did I see you are going to Indianapolis as well as Lincoln?
Hope to be at both.
Around the lake Sunday. Seems to be running better. I’m starting to think my carb problems are cam related…
https://www.dropbox.com/s/mfjp93ivv4kdu ... e.MOV?dl=0
Hope to be at both.
Around the lake Sunday. Seems to be running better. I’m starting to think my carb problems are cam related…
https://www.dropbox.com/s/mfjp93ivv4kdu ... e.MOV?dl=0
- Mon May 22, 2023 2:57 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: My Kingston 5-ball and it's float level
- Replies: 27
- Views: 1897
Re: My Kingston 5-ball and it's float level
Looks great Rich. Thank you for the photos and posts. Now to get you to make a service call….
- Sun May 21, 2023 6:38 am
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: A note of thanks to all of you.
- Replies: 13
- Views: 1389
Re: A note of thanks to all of you.
Congratulations on fifty years, and thank you and your family for all the benefits you’ve brought to the hobby.
- Fri May 19, 2023 3:55 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Running the Ford Special racer in the dark
- Replies: 22
- Views: 2122
Re: Running the Ford Special racer in the dark
George, as always, thank you for your well thought out points and questions. No, unfortunately, I am only guessing on spring tension/size/turns. Regarding breathing, I forgot to mention (and video) the auxiliary exhaust ports on the other side of the motor. Although crude, they are controlled by a s...
- Wed May 17, 2023 5:04 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Running the Ford Special racer in the dark
- Replies: 22
- Views: 2122
Re: Running the Ford Special racer in the dark
Thanks Scott, The car was cold and I think set a little rich this morning. Here’s a better video. I set the frame rate to 2x speed, and moved across all four ports. All are firing blue, with maybe #1 showing a little less flame? The first 30 seconds are normal camera speed, then at 1/120th for the r...
- Wed May 17, 2023 3:50 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Running the Ford Special racer in the dark
- Replies: 22
- Views: 2122
Re: Running the Ford Special racer in the dark
Keith snd Mathew, thanks for your replies. I think I need to “hover” over each pipe for a few revolutions to really see the volume and color of each cylinder. I wish the camera frame rate was faster, but doubt in the dark it would help (if I can change it on an iPhone anyway).
Cheers,
Rob
Cheers,
Rob
- Wed May 17, 2023 1:42 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Old Timers Reunion.
- Replies: 5
- Views: 629
Re: Old Timers Reunion.
I had to go there….
- Wed May 17, 2023 12:26 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Getting the 1910 racer on the road
- Replies: 14
- Views: 1364
Re: Getting the 1910 racer on the road
Kim, Thanks. Bruce agrees with you. We’ll probably try that at some point. I’m putting a video up on anew link with the motor running on a trailer in near dark to see the explosions. It may be that we are firing a fairly even mixture, but the cam lift and timing may just not be capable of a smooth l...
- Wed May 17, 2023 12:26 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Running the Ford Special racer in the dark
- Replies: 22
- Views: 2122
Running the Ford Special racer in the dark
Bruce V. S. suggested I try videotaping the racer in the dark to see how the cylinders are firing at slow speed. Here are the results. I'd appreciate any comments/observations. Maybe this is as good as it gets, due to high cam/valve lift and valve timing? The first video is at regular speed. Initial...
- Tue May 16, 2023 12:05 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Getting the 1910 racer on the road
- Replies: 14
- Views: 1364
Re: Getting the 1910 racer on the road
On another note, I checked the Model K drawings, and the K motor has the same cam lift as a Model T, .250, if my math is right…
- Tue May 16, 2023 12:03 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Getting the 1910 racer on the road
- Replies: 14
- Views: 1364
Re: Getting the 1910 racer on the road
Scott, That may help explain the problems getting it to idle and run smooth at lower rpm. Under load the motor seems to “reach down” and pull through. When I shift in the 2nd video it’s running rough, but pulls through without a miss when I shift to high, even though I don’t change the throttle (bec...
- Tue May 16, 2023 11:31 am
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Getting the 1910 racer on the road
- Replies: 14
- Views: 1364
Re: Getting the 1910 racer on the road
Tim, we did. Works great! First time I can start the motor cold with the crank.
- Tue May 16, 2023 10:44 am
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Getting the 1910 racer on the road
- Replies: 14
- Views: 1364
Re: Getting the 1910 racer on the road
Thanks Leo.
Kieth,
Not sure on cam/valve timing? I wish I had paid more attention when it was out. I have one intake lobe drawing:
Kieth,
Not sure on cam/valve timing? I wish I had paid more attention when it was out. I have one intake lobe drawing:
- Fri May 12, 2023 7:38 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Getting the 1910 racer on the road
- Replies: 14
- Views: 1364
Re: Getting the 1910 racer on the road
Rich, my pleasure. Still fighting the 5-ball carb at low speed and idle.
Cheers,
Rob
Cheers,
Rob
- Fri May 12, 2023 7:35 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: My Kingston 5-ball and it's float level
- Replies: 27
- Views: 1897
Re: My Kingston 5-ball and it's float level
Kim, I saw similar info on Model T Fix (I think, by Royce). Also, I had not seen Rich’s info on using steel balls with the enclosed carb (ours is). Rich, do you happen to have that info?
Thanks guys,
Rob
Also, our caps aren’t dished or scalloped.
Thanks guys,
Rob
Also, our caps aren’t dished or scalloped.
- Fri May 12, 2023 2:53 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Getting the 1910 racer on the road
- Replies: 14
- Views: 1364
Getting the 1910 racer on the road
Home from Deans. Now to try sorting…. First start back home: https://www.dropbox.com/s/c7v8oaj5q8l5hpm/RacerStart12May2023.mov?dl=0 And a quick test drive. It’s a little too fast on loose gravel to film and drive: 7C1B23FF-061A-49DE-8ED8-891D6014B602.jpeg https://www.dropbox.com/s/004qaj3qs1jr98b/ra...
- Thu May 11, 2023 10:24 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: My Kingston 5-ball and it's float level
- Replies: 27
- Views: 1897
Re: My Kingston 5-ball and it's float level
Thanks Rich. Very helpful. Thank you for posting your experiences.
- Sat May 06, 2023 9:43 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Model K
- Replies: 12
- Views: 1282
Re: Model K
Constantine, I was aware several N (RS) were sent to Russia. However I didn’t/don’t know if any Model K were sent. I think this is a late 06 K, but can’t be sure. It also may be one of two 06 sent to Berlin in the summer of 06. I agree, it looks like an officers field cap, overcoat and maybe riding ...
- Sat May 06, 2023 8:48 am
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Model K
- Replies: 12
- Views: 1282
Re: Model K
Constantine, Quite interesting, to say the least. I’ve found Model K shipped to and/or in Europe, including Germany, Spain, Belgium, France, Italy and England. I have not yet seen anything about Russian or far eastern Russia/Mongolia. According to Wikipedia, he had a German background, as well as id...
- Sat May 06, 2023 7:44 am
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Dean Yoder - like you’ve never seen him….
- Replies: 14
- Views: 1549
Re: Dean Yoder - like you’ve never seen him….
Thanks Steve. Hopento have it up and running at the Speedster Reunion in Lincoln. We have the Indianapolis Speedway just prior to that. Dave, the balls are a little larger now. The seats were worn and the old balls fell through. I suspect we have the wrong weights, sizes, and or the seats are uneven...
- Fri May 05, 2023 7:00 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Dean Yoder - like you’ve never seen him….
- Replies: 14
- Views: 1549
Re: Dean Yoder - like you’ve never seen him….
Thanks guys. Still having trouble with the five/ball.
It runs rough/spits at idle and low speed.
https://www.dropbox.com/s/94ek14d8hd6an ... 3.MOV?dl=0
It runs rough/spits at idle and low speed.
https://www.dropbox.com/s/94ek14d8hd6an ... 3.MOV?dl=0
- Fri May 05, 2023 6:57 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: 2023 Speedster Reunion June 21-24 , 2023
- Replies: 16
- Views: 2201
Re: 2023 Speedster Reunion June 21-24 , 2023
That’s great! See you there as well.
- Fri May 05, 2023 6:41 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Model K
- Replies: 12
- Views: 1282
Re: Model K
This photo (from above) is of Ford agent W. W. Pickerell, Tacoma WA:
- Fri May 05, 2023 6:38 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Model K
- Replies: 12
- Views: 1282
Re: Model K
Worked on them a little:
- Fri May 05, 2023 6:22 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Model K
- Replies: 12
- Views: 1282
Re: Model K
Great photos. I don’t have the first or second tourings. The first looks like a 1906, or the 114 in wheelbase. However, it has the later 07/08 style radiator, so I may be wrong. The roadster that looks the same in two pics is occupied by C.H. Wills and wife, with his parents in the same car. Again, ...
- Thu May 04, 2023 7:08 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Dean Yoder - like you’ve never seen him….
- Replies: 14
- Views: 1549
Dean Yoder - like you’ve never seen him….
Dean headed out on the highway, and gravel today - with a racer.
https://www.dropbox.com/s/h3at1umvpab87 ... 3.mp4?dl=0
https://www.dropbox.com/s/h3at1umvpab87 ... 3.mp4?dl=0
- Sun Apr 09, 2023 3:40 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: couplet and town car in auction
- Replies: 16
- Views: 2517
Re: couplet and town car in auction
Jeff, I’ve seen Model K increase steadily in value over the last few years. As a personal aside, a good friend bought this K, and I’m thrilled he and his family have it, and that it will be driven and tour regularly. I’m looking forward to four 1907 Ford Model K on tour together in the near future. ...
- Fri Apr 07, 2023 7:34 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: couplet and town car in auction
- Replies: 16
- Views: 2517
Re: couplet and town car in auction
At the end they said 8.6 million were received in bids. Below is a link to each lot (car). The estimated price and selling price are listed, as well as photo of the car. I thought the auctioneer did a good job, not spending too much time, but slowing down to $1,000 increments when warranted. He didn...
- Thu Mar 23, 2023 11:50 am
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: 1908 Model S
- Replies: 28
- Views: 2700
Re: 1908 Model S
Thank you for the photo. If it’s the original motor, and if I’m seeing it correctly (26XX), then I think it’s a late June early July 1908 car (Trent Boggess ledger database). Is that by chance an oil pump? It looks like the original McCord oiler isn’t on the car (it would drive from the camshaft end...
- Wed Mar 22, 2023 9:40 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: 1908 Model S
- Replies: 28
- Views: 2700
Re: 1908 Model S
Larry,
Very nice 1908 S Roadster! Do you happen to know the engine number? If you have any engine pics, it’s on the left or passenger side just behind the camshaft/oil pump drive pulley on the aluminum crankcase. Thank you for posting,
Rob
Very nice 1908 S Roadster! Do you happen to know the engine number? If you have any engine pics, it’s on the left or passenger side just behind the camshaft/oil pump drive pulley on the aluminum crankcase. Thank you for posting,
Rob
- Wed Mar 22, 2023 3:00 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: 1908 Model S
- Replies: 28
- Views: 2700
Re: 1908 Model S
Larry, Hope to see you on the EFR site. We also have a weekly Zoom meeting that might be helpful if you care to join us sometime for one. Early Ford Registry discussion forum: https://earlyfordregistry.com/phpBB3/viewforum.php?f=3 You don’t have to be a member to post, just register for free. Hope y...
- Wed Mar 22, 2023 2:51 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Forum is slow
- Replies: 59
- Views: 4065
Re: Forum is slow
It’s been the same on the EFR (Early Ford) site for awhile. Wonder if it’s the platform/provider? Thanks Chris for looking into it.
- Fri Mar 17, 2023 2:48 am
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: 2023 Speedster Reunion June 21-24 , 2023
- Replies: 16
- Views: 2201
Re: 2023 Speedster Reunion June 21-24 , 2023
Should be there with some old Fords. After all, it is 18 miles from home….
Rob
Rob
- Thu Mar 16, 2023 9:18 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Any meetings at Chickasha, like the MTFCA, or the EFR?
- Replies: 2
- Views: 594
Re: Any meetings at Chickasha, like the MTFCA, or the EFR?
The Early Ford Registry meet and greet is tomorrow (Friday) in the northwest wing of the south building at 4:00 pm.
- Sat Mar 04, 2023 6:25 am
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Sign painter
- Replies: 16
- Views: 1721
Re: Sign painter
Looks great!!!!
- Thu Feb 23, 2023 5:14 am
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Old Car Festival registration opens June 1, 2023
- Replies: 13
- Views: 1941
Re: Old Car Festival registration opens June 1, 2023
Steve, for some reason, your caravan out of Kansas made me think of this clip. Maybe it’s my Nebraska roots….
https://www.dropbox.com/s/yyg63uhi74lev ... e.mov?dl=0
Sometimes I just can’t help myself….
https://www.dropbox.com/s/yyg63uhi74lev ... e.mov?dl=0
Sometimes I just can’t help myself….
- Wed Feb 22, 2023 7:22 am
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Old pics- really
- Replies: 19
- Views: 1955
Re: Old pics- really
Great pics as always. Thank you for posting the thread. The Model N is an early one (radiator). Again, thank you.
Rob
Rob
- Sat Feb 18, 2023 5:19 am
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: T Time Thursday
- Replies: 16
- Views: 1715
Re: T Time Thursday
Same Tom, thank you for posting. Wayne, thank you for the camera/shutter/film speed explanations.
I sure learn a lot here. Now, if I could only remember it….
I sure learn a lot here. Now, if I could only remember it….
- Sat Feb 04, 2023 8:10 am
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Early Ford forum invite.
- Replies: 17
- Views: 2718
Re: Early Ford forum invite.
Wayne, Yes, we're trying to bring more viewership to our site, and improve/create relationships with other clubs that sometimes have pre and early T topics that would be great to share on our site too. Dave D. has done a remarkable job getting us to this point, and has helped us attempt to fill his ...
- Fri Feb 03, 2023 12:45 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: 2 lever 09 sells tomorrow in Paris at Bonhams
- Replies: 63
- Views: 5642
Re: 2 lever 09 sells tomorrow in Paris at Bonhams
Kim, all,
Thanks. I saw the rivet heads and the shadow where the fishplate resides. I’ve never had the opportunity to see an early frame up close and personal.
Cheers,
Rob
Thanks. I saw the rivet heads and the shadow where the fishplate resides. I’ve never had the opportunity to see an early frame up close and personal.
Cheers,
Rob
- Fri Feb 03, 2023 4:59 am
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: 2 lever 09 sells tomorrow in Paris at Bonhams
- Replies: 63
- Views: 5642
Re: 2 lever 09 sells tomorrow in Paris at Bonhams
Maybe I’ve answered my own question:
- Fri Feb 03, 2023 4:54 am
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: 2 lever 09 sells tomorrow in Paris at Bonhams
- Replies: 63
- Views: 5642
Re: 2 lever 09 sells tomorrow in Paris at Bonhams
Thanks Kim. I’ve looked at the photos as closely as I could on this device, and not seen what I can discern as a “fishplate” generally thought to be on the first 2500 cars (memory?). Has anyone noticed if they are on/in these frame rails?
- Fri Feb 03, 2023 4:48 am
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Model B
- Replies: 6
- Views: 1298
Re: Model B
Wayne, not sure if I should be flattered, or not…….
Hope all is well. Tom certainly finds and posts many remarkable photos.
Hope all is well. Tom certainly finds and posts many remarkable photos.
- Thu Feb 02, 2023 10:11 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Model B
- Replies: 6
- Views: 1298
Re: Model B
Nice photo Tom, thank you for posting. It’s a later B, curved front crossmember, late style radiator and post step plate body.
Colorized:
Colorized:
- Thu Feb 02, 2023 10:06 am
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Early Ford forum invite.
- Replies: 17
- Views: 2718
Re: Early Ford forum invite.
John, We hope to make a "splash" with the pre-T cars. I plan to bring a B and K. If I can make it work out, the 1910 racer too. Cheers. Also, please visit, and consider registering on our "sister" (OK, elderly Aunt) forum, link and screenshot below: https://earlyfordregistry.com/phpBB3/viewforum.php...
- Mon Jan 30, 2023 3:13 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Early Ford forum invite.
- Replies: 17
- Views: 2718
Re: Early Ford forum invite.
Thanks JB. That’s a great idea (dates/model). A group of us talk every week, I’ll bring that idea up. We are also working to make more information about early Fords available through the website, and will post updates as we add information/photos etc. Every pre-T Ford provides a roadmap of Henry For...
- Sun Jan 29, 2023 5:29 am
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Early Ford forum invite.
- Replies: 17
- Views: 2718
Re: Early Ford forum invite.
Thanks Steve. Another thing to see “over there.” Two well known Model T’ers, Kim Dobbins and Dean Yoder, driving one of four Ford Model K at Old Car Festival:
https://www.dropbox.com/s/ly9ivpnpu14a7 ... w.mp4?dl=0
https://www.dropbox.com/s/ly9ivpnpu14a7 ... w.mp4?dl=0
- Sat Jan 28, 2023 7:40 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Early Ford forum invite.
- Replies: 17
- Views: 2718
Re: Early Ford forum invite.
Thanks Rich. Hopefully we'll get a few comments, and added threads and posts whenever someone has something to contribute or share. Cheers, Rob Below: one of our current threads regarding the December 1907 Olympia (England) auto show. The Ford booth had a car that looks strikingly similar to the 190...
- Sat Jan 28, 2023 12:45 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Early Ford forum invite.
- Replies: 17
- Views: 2718
Re: Early Ford forum invite.
Norm, I’m genuinely surprised. All the more reason for the two sites to interact. A group of us “EFR’ers attend various tours and frequently drive our cars. Our membership includes early Ford owners from around the world, and has even spawned a weekly Zoom gathering. Usually our best attended event ...
- Sat Jan 28, 2023 12:08 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Early Ford forum invite.
- Replies: 17
- Views: 2718
Early Ford forum invite.
Good day all, We are attempting to build our EFR (Early Ford Registry) forum viewership, and wish to invite everyone on our MTFCA site to visit. You may register as a guest and post comments or new threads. Anytime you have early brass T era or pre-T info, or questions, please check in over there as...
- Mon Jan 23, 2023 11:40 am
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Bellevue Ave. Plant
- Replies: 10
- Views: 1390
Re: Bellevue Ave. Plant
Larry, If we are all talking about the same plant, the Ford Manufacturing Co. location at 773 Belvue (old address) then 6 cyl plant at 773 Belvue, no, I don’t believe any T work was completed there. The 773 Belvue plant came into existence to build/assemble Model N motors in 1906. In mid 1907, Ford ...
- Sat Jan 21, 2023 10:24 am
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Bellevue Ave. Plant
- Replies: 10
- Views: 1390
Re: Bellevue Ave. Plant
That’s great David. Between you and Luke, this mystery may be solved. This building (if it is the plant) has an interesting place in early Ford history.
- Fri Jan 20, 2023 2:36 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Bellevue Ave. Plant
- Replies: 10
- Views: 1390
Re: Bellevue Ave. Plant
David, that would be great. Looking forward to hearing and seeing what you find. It would be good to plot some of these important locations on a street map.
Cheers,
Rob
Cheers,
Rob
- Fri Jan 20, 2023 7:22 am
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Bellevue Ave. Plant
- Replies: 10
- Views: 1390
Re: Bellevue Ave. Plant
Luke, I'm still confused, trying to determine the way the building sits today vs. the original six cylinder plant photo. Thank you for all your work, and I hope we at some point get someone on the ground to determine if this is indeed Ford Manufacturing/Six Cylinder Plant. If so, it would make a goo...
- Sun Jan 15, 2023 9:32 am
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Something one doesn't see everyday - 1905 four cylinder Ford with her clothes off....
- Replies: 26
- Views: 2688
Re: Something one doesn't see everyday - 1905 four cylinder Ford with her clothes off....
Dan, I agree. What I find amazing is that Henry Ford was already planning his first four cylinder production car by late 1903. While the 2 cylinder Model A was an instant success, he was on his way toward an inexpensive 4 cylinder production car (he'd already built two of the fastest racers in the w...
- Sat Jan 14, 2023 11:03 am
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Something one doesn't see everyday - 1905 four cylinder Ford with her clothes off....
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Re: Something one doesn't see everyday - 1905 four cylinder Ford with her clothes off....
Thanks guys. Just received some bad news, cracked crank. Ouch. But, better to find out now than later..... :shock: Brent, Erik and others, this is what little I have regarding cam timing the Model B. First, a drawing from THF Benson Library archives, (thank you Kim D.), all rights apply THF. I belie...
- Fri Jan 13, 2023 1:06 pm
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- Topic: Something one doesn't see everyday - 1905 four cylinder Ford with her clothes off....
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Re: Something one doesn't see everyday - 1905 four cylinder Ford with her clothes off....
Dan, It didn't seem to make a big difference. However, when we changed it (to where it is in the photo), the car no longer started on spark after priming. Initially, I could pull it through three times after choking, and then start on the switch every time. Who knows, our "electrical/timing" problem...
- Fri Jan 13, 2023 12:37 pm
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- Topic: Took the 300 c.i. Ford racer out for a drive at Dean’s. 37 degrees at 60 plus mph.
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Re: Took the 300 c.i. Ford racer out for a drive at Dean’s. 37 degrees at 60 plus mph.
Good points guys. William Tell Overture it is next time. Mack, I wish we could see the six cylinder racer put through it's paces. Like the largest of the 1910-1912 Ford Special racers, it sits off site at THF. I've looked at it closely, and it's a monster, and I can only imagine the sound, and impre...
- Fri Jan 13, 2023 12:32 pm
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- Topic: Something one doesn't see everyday - 1905 four cylinder Ford with her clothes off....
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Re: Something one doesn't see everyday - 1905 four cylinder Ford with her clothes off....
Thanks guys. I am always impressed and in awe when looking at the early Fords (through the Model T), and the progress Ford was making. When most low cost cars were one cylinder, Henry Ford, from the start, used two cylinders. For 1905 (beginning in late 1904), Ford, like many high end producers, wen...
- Fri Jan 13, 2023 7:40 am
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Something one doesn't see everyday - 1905 four cylinder Ford with her clothes off....
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Re: Something one doesn't see everyday - 1905 four cylinder Ford with her clothes off....
Last...... 1F448D8A-19B0-476C-9218-EE7AEF64868E.jpeg 6016284E-76CD-4AE4-B4D0-8CCAF17BEC51.jpeg 8F3252BB-E32E-4C0F-B698-173D0AB9F96E.jpeg I'm posting this to show how early Ford Motor Company had the "B" drawings. Ford ordered 250 of their patented differentials from American Ball Bearing in early 19...
- Fri Jan 13, 2023 7:39 am
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- Fri Jan 13, 2023 7:38 am
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- Fri Jan 13, 2023 7:37 am
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Something one doesn't see everyday - 1905 four cylinder Ford with her clothes off....
The "B" is at Fawcett Restorations in Whitby, Ont., Canada. Peter and the guys are getting it all apart. The body and hood are in primer, and the motor and chassis are apart now:
- Thu Jan 12, 2023 6:52 am
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- Topic: Took the 300 c.i. Ford racer out for a drive at Dean’s. 37 degrees at 60 plus mph.
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Re: Took the 300 c.i. Ford racer out for a drive at Dean’s. 37 degrees at 60 plus mph.
Thanks guys. Craig, that was my other choice…
- Wed Jan 11, 2023 6:50 pm
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- Topic: Took the 300 c.i. Ford racer out for a drive at Dean’s. 37 degrees at 60 plus mph.
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Re: Took the 300 c.i. Ford racer out for a drive at Dean’s. 37 degrees at 60 plus mph.
Leonard,
That’s a great idea. If I have reason to bring the trailer, I will. Otherwise, the cost is driving the Prius is hard to pass up.
Dave,
you don’t read Morse Code? We all do….
That’s a great idea. If I have reason to bring the trailer, I will. Otherwise, the cost is driving the Prius is hard to pass up.
Dave,
you don’t read Morse Code? We all do….
- Wed Jan 11, 2023 12:22 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Took the 300 c.i. Ford racer out for a drive at Dean’s. 37 degrees at 60 plus mph.
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Re: Took the 300 c.i. Ford racer out for a drive at Dean’s. 37 degrees at 60 plus mph.
Thanks guys. John, found one online and Bruce rebuilt it. Still getting the kinks out. We need do something to get the waterpump to hold packing. The pump is a big version of the 09 version.
- Wed Jan 11, 2023 11:03 am
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Took the 300 c.i. Ford racer out for a drive at Dean’s. 37 degrees at 60 plus mph.
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Took the 300 c.i. Ford racer out for a drive at Dean’s. 37 degrees at 60 plus mph.
We’re getting there….. Click on the link to see the run. The music stops about halfway through if anyone wants to just hear the motor: https://www.dropbox.com/s/s9ephgr6ob5ogii/Racer%20at%20Dean%27s%2001-10-23.mp4?dl=0 62950CA2-9DB8-4B49-970D-5CBF8AF3387C.jpeg EA7F684E-D8B1-4782-BA8C-B234E8294A4C.jp...
- Tue Jan 03, 2023 5:25 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: New car for a new year.
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Re: New car for a new year.
Thanks Tom. Great pre T pics too. Happy New Year.
- Tue Dec 27, 2022 9:49 pm
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- Topic: Each Christmas, this comes to mind. Clara Ford's recollections of her husbands last day.
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Re: Each Christmas, this comes to mind. Clara Ford's recollections of her husbands last day.
Good points all. I thought it poignant, yet somehow reassuring. The wealthiest man the world had ever known, living, and dying, at home, with his wife at his side. No scandal, no mystery, simply a fitting end to a long, accomplishment filled life.
- Mon Dec 26, 2022 10:52 am
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Working on Christmas Day - Piquette Plant, 1905
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Working on Christmas Day - Piquette Plant, 1905
The employees were off for Christmas, and the Ford Motor Co. Board of Directors voted to give employees a $10 Christmas bonus (over $300 today). Interesting to note A. Y. Malcomson made the motion. Only weeks earlier Malcomson had been "outed" for starting Aerocar, and asked to resign from the board...
- Thu Dec 22, 2022 11:33 am
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- Topic: Each Christmas, this comes to mind. Clara Ford's recollections of her husbands last day.
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Each Christmas, this comes to mind. Clara Ford's recollections of her husbands last day.
Initially I found this typed letter in a file at THF Benson Library. I've since located it in the Flint Journal archives. I thought it touching, as Mrs. Ford writes a friend about the loss of a loved one and the Christmas season: 2BAE4D0C-F2EF-41FB-B8A2-8D4D71CC1074.jpeg 424D8B40-C717-4E52-8F2C-A340...
- Wed Dec 21, 2022 4:33 pm
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- Topic: Date these wrenches
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Re: Date these wrenches
John,
Yes, a tool roll/pouch. I’ve not seen one, just the advertisement for the set in a Ford sundries book:
Yes, a tool roll/pouch. I’ve not seen one, just the advertisement for the set in a Ford sundries book:
- Wed Dec 21, 2022 6:58 am
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Date these wrenches
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Re: Date these wrenches
My mistake….. thought it said “wenches…..”
Wrong site…….
Merry Christmas
Wrong site…….
Merry Christmas
- Wed Dec 21, 2022 6:56 am
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Merry Christmas to all our Model T family
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Re: Merry Christmas to all our Model T family
Merry Christmas all, and I agree, thank you Tom for all the great photos.
- Wed Dec 14, 2022 7:23 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Larry Original Smith
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Re: Larry Original Smith
Larry,
Got your message. Money is on the way.
Merry Christmas
Got your message. Money is on the way.
Merry Christmas
- Tue Dec 13, 2022 8:13 am
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Researching the 1909 Ocean to Ocean Race
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Re: Researching the 1909 Ocean to Ocean Race
Eric, You've found quite a lot. When we speak at a point, I have a few ideas and suggestions regarding DPL. It's good to find another researcher(s) looking at similar, yet dissimilar areas. What one person may not be looking for may be important for another researcher. My primary interest (although,...
- Sun Dec 11, 2022 8:52 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Five ball carb question
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Re: Five ball carb question
Scott (or anyone), any idea how large the holes/seats were? We’re trying to determine how large replacement balls should be, based on how far down in the seats they should fit? Also trying to determine any rhyme or reason to how the different seats were graduated?
Thank you,
Rob
Thank you,
Rob
- Sun Dec 11, 2022 4:00 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Five ball carb question
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Re: Five ball carb question
Thanks Jem. We’re goi g with the replacement, and trying to determine what the ball size should be. While a larger carb and balls/seats, the relation between the ball and seat may be similar.
Hopefully we try it later this week.
Hopefully we try it later this week.
- Sun Dec 11, 2022 10:03 am
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Researching the 1909 Ocean to Ocean Race
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Re: Researching the 1909 Ocean to Ocean Race
Frank and George, good links, thank you.
As with the crystal punch bowl trophy (requested by Alexander Winton) Henry Ford won with his first racer, the trophy is probably lost to history. Sure be a heckuva score on a garage sale…..
As with the crystal punch bowl trophy (requested by Alexander Winton) Henry Ford won with his first racer, the trophy is probably lost to history. Sure be a heckuva score on a garage sale…..
- Sat Dec 10, 2022 7:39 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Challenge Match
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- Views: 1098
Re: Challenge Match
Hap,
Thanks for the “gentle reminder,” done.
Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays,
Rob
Thanks for the “gentle reminder,” done.
Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays,
Rob
- Sat Dec 10, 2022 7:07 am
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Researching the 1909 Ocean to Ocean Race
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Re: Researching the 1909 Ocean to Ocean Race
Eric, I intended to mention, I don't know where the two photos (same pic, different sources) are from, with one mentioning the "Pilot" on it. Possibly from the Detroit Public LIbrary, however I'm not sure. A few more "tidbits." I wish I had a better copy of the photos in this French article: 4563B22...
- Sat Dec 10, 2022 5:56 am
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Researching the 1909 Ocean to Ocean Race
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Re: Researching the 1909 Ocean to Ocean Race
Eric, I've found it a bit confusing as to when, and who, was in the pacemaker/pilot car at times. That's why a few key articles have been helpful as far as "tracking" when the K roadster (or a K model, as in the Chicago to St. Louis portion, still not sure if the roadster was still the K pilot, but ...
- Fri Dec 09, 2022 5:41 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Researching the 1909 Ocean to Ocean Race
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Re: Researching the 1909 Ocean to Ocean Race
Dave, The announced plan was for the pilot car and race master (Gerrrie, A.A.A representative) to act as control to St. Louis. The reason the other sanctioning body (name escapes, maybe Eric or others will fill in the info) lifted their sanction was because it was a “road race.” The plan was to obse...
- Fri Dec 09, 2022 9:21 am
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Researching the 1909 Ocean to Ocean Race
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Re: Researching the 1909 Ocean to Ocean Race
We knew that the Model K led the procession as far as Chicago, reaching Chicago on June 5th, 1909: 486B416D-5898-445F-A4FB-87C895B90FFA.jpeg However, until a year or so ago, I didn't know if the Model K (or another) continued on to St. Louis as the pilot. As it turns out, a K did lead the racers on ...
- Fri Dec 09, 2022 9:07 am
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Researching the 1909 Ocean to Ocean Race
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Re: Researching the 1909 Ocean to Ocean Race
Eric, I've been interested in the O2O race for some time, in addition to being a great story in Ford history, but also because of my interest in Ford Model K and Frank Kulick. Below are several photos and articles from a group of file I've collected. A Ford 6-40, Model K Roadster was selected to Pil...
- Wed Dec 07, 2022 3:51 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Five ball carb question
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- Views: 3256
Re: Five ball carb question
I’m not sure the one we have hasn’t been altered beyond repair (at least without major corrections). The throats appear to be the same, and this one appears to be in good unaltered condition with new balls. We’ll see……
Thanks,
Rob
Thanks,
Rob