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by Wayne Sheldon
Sat Sep 23, 2023 4:59 am
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Friday’s Jelf update
Replies: 9
Views: 766

Re: Friday’s Jelf update

Wanting to see pictures of the Old Car Festival that he was on his way to when the collision occurred is a very good sign! It shows that his positive attitude is intact.
Thank you Steve J!
by Wayne Sheldon
Fri Sep 22, 2023 9:44 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: TT truck Coke delivery truck.
Replies: 21
Views: 800

Re: TT truck Coke delivery truck.

I have always tended to switch back and forth whether I prefer Coke or Pepsi. I can tell the difference between the sweeter Pepsi and the sharper Coke. Usually, I prefer the sharper Coke. I do NOT like the multitude of various flavors marketing keeps trying to push on us! If I want root beer, I want...
by Wayne Sheldon
Fri Sep 22, 2023 7:31 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: TT truck Coke delivery truck.
Replies: 21
Views: 800

Re: TT truck Coke delivery truck.

Great stuff! I love the stories. Thank you Gerrit.

I remember a school field trip to a local Coca Cola bottling plant nearly six decades ago. Fascinating to watch as hundreds of bottles got filled one by one!
by Wayne Sheldon
Fri Sep 22, 2023 6:31 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: TT truck Coke delivery truck.
Replies: 21
Views: 800

Re: TT truck Coke delivery truck.

The famous Coke bottle design, introduced to the market in 1915, was two-fold. One was to be instantly recognizable. The other was a built-in strength to resist breakage. Bottles cost money, and recycling them, washing and sterilizing saved a lot of money for the bottler to reuse the bottles over an...
by Wayne Sheldon
Fri Sep 22, 2023 5:02 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: FRIDAY JELF REPORT
Replies: 19
Views: 1656

Re: FRIDAY JELF REPORT

So very good to see him recovering so nicely now! So much improvement in just a couple days. I have many times over the years told friends and family that "attitude" is critical in situations like this. The right attitude makes a huge difference in how quickly and even more so how far one can recove...
by Wayne Sheldon
Thu Sep 21, 2023 7:44 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Steve Jelf in bad accident
Replies: 266
Views: 24672

Re: Steve Jelf in bad accident

I want to "Thank You" Mack Cole for your personal insights! I remember several years ago when you frankly discussed your "accident" and the difficulties you had recovering. I have a great deal of respect for you and your perseverance in the face of adversity. It is still too soon to know, but hopefu...
by Wayne Sheldon
Thu Sep 21, 2023 7:28 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Thursday Jelf update is great news
Replies: 19
Views: 1163

Re: Thursday Jelf update is great news

Wonderful! Words cannot convey how pleased I am to hear/read this!

Way to go Steve!
by Wayne Sheldon
Wed Sep 20, 2023 5:17 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: What windshield is this ?
Replies: 7
Views: 333

Re: What windshield is this ?

Didn't Canadian built Ts have slanted windshields starting about 1920? I don't know how the height would compare. They also had one-man tops beginning about then.
One of my first thoughts also was Canadian C-cab TT.
by Wayne Sheldon
Wed Sep 20, 2023 5:42 am
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Steve Jelf in bad accident
Replies: 266
Views: 24672

Re: Steve Jelf in bad accident

Sleep well Steve.
by Wayne Sheldon
Wed Sep 20, 2023 3:12 am
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: OLD PHOTO - Model T Era Accessory Candy Store
Replies: 7
Views: 777

Re: OLD PHOTO - Model T Era Accessory Candy Store

Oh so much good stuff to look at! AC brakes, Neville sliding steering wheel, Motometer display, STUFF!

Thank you Nor Cal Jay!
by Wayne Sheldon
Tue Sep 19, 2023 5:04 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Reminder: national motor camp in september
Replies: 25
Views: 1648

Re: Reminder: national motor camp in september

Looks like a great turnout! Quite a number of cars, and several nice era looking tents.

And it sounds like you and yours enjoyed it. That I like to see.
by Wayne Sheldon
Mon Sep 18, 2023 8:16 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Monday’s Jelf Report
Replies: 10
Views: 1144

Re: Monday’s Jelf Report

Thank you George and Molly, and Katie H! So many of us too far away rely upon your kindness and willingness to report his condition since we cannot be there ourselves.

My thoughts and prayers are sent out to Steve often every day.

And George? You better be getting well also!
by Wayne Sheldon
Mon Sep 18, 2023 6:19 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Steve Jelf in bad accident
Replies: 266
Views: 24672

Re: Steve Jelf in bad accident

Thank you to you Dallas and to Brent. I do want to see an update often. Not being close enough to people we consider as friends in trouble is often difficult.
by Wayne Sheldon
Mon Sep 18, 2023 4:50 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: A look at original late 1911/early 1912 front doors
Replies: 31
Views: 1182

Re: A look at original late 1911/early 1912 front doors

Original Smith wrote:
Mon Sep 18, 2023 11:31 am
This is the kind of post I enjoy seeing on the Forum! Keep it up!
Me too!!!
by Wayne Sheldon
Mon Sep 18, 2023 4:35 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Reminder: national motor camp in september
Replies: 25
Views: 1648

Re: Reminder: national motor camp in september

Good looking Buick! And a great looking camping outfit. Happy that you guys went, and took the pup with you!
by Wayne Sheldon
Mon Sep 18, 2023 3:25 am
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Age of these Riverside tires
Replies: 12
Views: 691

Re: Age of these Riverside tires

Old red rubber innertubes are almost impossible to save (without great effort and expense. They might survive for untold decades inside a tire? But once removed and exposed to air, and even minimal amounts of ozone and other aerial contaminants, even kept in a cool dark place will usually disintegra...
by Wayne Sheldon
Sun Sep 17, 2023 10:07 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Sunday Jelf update
Replies: 4
Views: 790

Re: Sunday Jelf update

Thank you George and Molly! And George? You better be getting back to good health fast! Staying sick is NOT allowed!

I think of you guys and Steve J many times every day, every hour of every day. Get well, and be well!
by Wayne Sheldon
Sun Sep 17, 2023 1:03 am
Forum: Classifieds - Vehicles
Topic: 1929 Model A 2 door.
Replies: 5
Views: 1199

Re: 1929 Model A 2 door.

Looks like someone got a pretty good buy!
by Wayne Sheldon
Sat Sep 16, 2023 6:40 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Scratch Mt. Diablo off the bucket list
Replies: 21
Views: 833

Re: Scratch Mt. Diablo off the bucket list

I know I did Mt Diablo a couple times on MTFCA Endurance Runs years ago before local development made those roads in the surrounding areas much less rural. If I recall correctly, it was coming down the back side (South?) that a longtime friend made a nearly fatal mistake! He was only about a minute ...
by Wayne Sheldon
Sat Sep 16, 2023 4:45 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Pea Picker - Old Photo
Replies: 6
Views: 635

Re: Pea Picker - Old Photo

Thank you Rich E! That is one of the two I remember, I am fairly sure there was another one yet of him without the lady next to him. I didn't recall having seen either of them in recent years on my computer, and therefore didn't know whether I actually had them on the computer anymore or not. I had ...
by Wayne Sheldon
Sat Sep 16, 2023 6:33 am
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Steve Jelf in bad accident
Replies: 266
Views: 24672

Re: Steve Jelf in bad accident

Sleep well Steve. We are thinking of you all hours, day and night. We want you well enough soon so you can begin to enjoy your days again.
by Wayne Sheldon
Fri Sep 15, 2023 6:39 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Pea Picker - Old Photo
Replies: 6
Views: 635

Re: Pea Picker - Old Photo

I am fairly sure I have never seen this photo before. However, I am also pretty sure that I have seen another closer up photo of the same man sitting on the same running board. When I have a few minutes I will have to see if I can find it.
by Wayne Sheldon
Fri Sep 15, 2023 6:29 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Scratch Mt. Diablo off the bucket list
Replies: 21
Views: 833

Re: Scratch Mt. Diablo off the bucket list

I am really pleased to see this Dan! I hope all is well in your life these days.
by Wayne Sheldon
Fri Sep 15, 2023 4:52 am
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: 21 inch tube?????
Replies: 18
Views: 1816

Re: 21 inch tube?????

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l gue$$ VictorPatrick got deIeted?
by Wayne Sheldon
Thu Sep 14, 2023 6:33 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Very Early Kingston Wood Coil Box
Replies: 5
Views: 391

Re: Very Early Kingston Wood Coil Box

Fantastic! Sounds like a great place for it.
by Wayne Sheldon
Tue Sep 12, 2023 8:08 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Steve Jelf in bad accident
Replies: 266
Views: 24672

Re: Steve Jelf in bad accident

I hope so very much that Steve can recover well with his independent spirit and desire to live his life to the fullest intact! That he recovers well and has good years ahead regardless is of course what is most important. He has been and will continue to be an inspiration for many years to come for ...
by Wayne Sheldon
Tue Sep 12, 2023 4:54 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: What side lamp is this?
Replies: 5
Views: 344

Re: What side lamp is this?

"I guess they listed them as "Ford" lamps to note that they are Ford *compatible*, that they can be used on a Model T or other Ford vehicle? This would make perfect sense, I just want to make sure I fully understand." Basically right on! In the ad that Dan Treace posted, the "gas" "Ford" headlamps f...
by Wayne Sheldon
Tue Sep 12, 2023 5:45 am
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: I think it’s flooded.
Replies: 5
Views: 481

Re: I think it’s flooded.

Photo number two is of particular interest to me. Notice the metal insert above the rear/side window with horizontal louvers in it. It was an after-market accessory. The louvers were supposed to pull smoke (cigar, pipe, cigarette) out of the car as it drove along and keep rain out. I don't think the...
by Wayne Sheldon
Mon Sep 11, 2023 7:17 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Bella Italia tour
Replies: 6
Views: 371

Re: Bella Italia tour

Erik B, You're THERE? Fantastic!

Wave "HI!" to Bay City Sue for me!
by Wayne Sheldon
Mon Sep 11, 2023 5:19 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: What side lamp is this?
Replies: 5
Views: 344

Re: What side lamp is this?

First, one needs to realize that in the early automobile era there were literally dozens of companies manufacturing thousands of lamps for hundreds of different automobile manufacturing companies and countless models of cars across a couple decades of production. While most of the lamps officially u...
by Wayne Sheldon
Mon Sep 11, 2023 6:01 am
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: roadster body
Replies: 16
Views: 2188

Re: roadster body

Odd that this older thread should pop back up with a lame response at this time with Steve J in the hospital?

Makes one wonder.
Also makes one wonder what ever became of the OP body in question?
by Wayne Sheldon
Mon Sep 11, 2023 5:49 am
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Steve Jelf in bad accident
Replies: 266
Views: 24672

Re: Steve Jelf in bad accident

I wish I was closer and could visit. My foremost thought all day these last few days has been about Steve and hoping he gets better in a timely manner. I have been checking the active "Jelf" threads many times all during the day and most of the night (currently almost 3: am here!) My thanks to all t...
by Wayne Sheldon
Sun Sep 10, 2023 3:48 am
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Fat Man/Boy steering wheel - refinishing options
Replies: 6
Views: 367

Re: Fat Man/Boy steering wheel - refinishing options

The wood rim looks really nice, and was a popular style on after-market steering wheels back in the model T days. The finish looks like it was redone at some time years ago. Refinishing it could be problematical without knowing what type of finish was used on it previously. Many similar finishes do ...
by Wayne Sheldon
Fri Sep 08, 2023 2:42 am
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Bocsh Magento Questions
Replies: 23
Views: 878

Re: Bocsh Magento Questions

Heck, a push button starter switch wired to ground would make a fine shut off switch. Hook the other wire to the stud on the cap/cover. Push and hold to shut off. You should make certain that your "kill switch" stays grounded when in the "kill"/"off" position. A "normally open" switch like many sta...
by Wayne Sheldon
Fri Sep 08, 2023 12:17 am
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Steve Jelf in bad accident
Replies: 266
Views: 24672

Re: Steve Jelf in bad accident

No-no-no-no-NO!

HOPING for the best!!!
by Wayne Sheldon
Wed Sep 06, 2023 2:47 am
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Armidale Kempsey road 1920s
Replies: 9
Views: 578

Re: Armidale Kempsey road 1920s

The front fender and hood former says that is a heavily used 1915/'16 runabout with the much later radiator!

Wonderful photo.
Thanks all.
by Wayne Sheldon
Tue Sep 05, 2023 4:44 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Do I repair or replace?
Replies: 7
Views: 947

Re: Do I repair or replace?

I have many times said that I would rather have a wrinkled original part than a flawless copy! For me, there is a kind of satisfaction as I bring original sheet metal back from the brink. For my 1915 runabout, I brought back two full sets of fenders from the scrap piles others had put them into. (Lo...
by Wayne Sheldon
Tue Sep 05, 2023 4:37 am
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: 1915-16 Headlight question
Replies: 9
Views: 497

Re: 1915-16 Headlight question

I wish I had the time to research this. We need a definitive reference for the several headlamp variations through the 1915 to 1920 years! There are some things I think I know? Several things I used to think I knew, but later found out I was wrong! Those buckets with the outside plug socket and no a...
by Wayne Sheldon
Sun Sep 03, 2023 5:56 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: *TT Rocky-Mountain 6spd ratios*
Replies: 4
Views: 367

Re: *TT Rocky-Mountain 6spd ratios*

Are you sure that is a "six speed"? (Actually a three speed progressive shift times the Ford planetary two!) The shape of the case doesn't look like any of the three "six speed" transmissions I had. I don't know what the overdrive ratio was in the TT version I had many years ago. I sold it instead o...
by Wayne Sheldon
Sat Sep 02, 2023 3:42 am
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Been there-done that.
Replies: 9
Views: 825

Re: Been there-done that.

That sixth photo is interesting. Non-electric and non-demountable wheels don't mean a lot, as the base model continued that way until the end for runabouts and touring cars. The difference in condition, shine, etc, casts doubt about a number of things. I tend to agree that he cars was somehow damage...
by Wayne Sheldon
Fri Sep 01, 2023 5:53 am
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: What did I get myself into:-)
Replies: 25
Views: 1571

Re: What did I get myself into:-)

The TT cab is from 1925 through 1927. But I wouldn't worry about that. It looks wonderful, and there are several other similar model T pickups scattered around the continental states. I am not sure what the box is from. I appears to be an era factory pickup box of some sort, and might even be a mode...
by Wayne Sheldon
Thu Aug 31, 2023 10:06 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Boyco Running Board Can Replica
Replies: 12
Views: 1393

Re: Boyco Running Board Can Replica

Somebody was making nice looking reproductions about twenty to thirty years ago. I wonder what happened to the jigs and dies from those?
by Wayne Sheldon
Tue Aug 29, 2023 5:20 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: You tell me
Replies: 63
Views: 5133

Re: You tell me

Early frame (at least the back part of it?), and the brass radiator and matching hood? For a body, I would go with something minimalist along the lines of Ford's "Specials" from 1910 and 1911. The extra long hood would give something like that a really wicked look! I am more wondering what to use fo...
by Wayne Sheldon
Tue Aug 29, 2023 4:09 am
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Question about Canadian 13 cars?
Replies: 8
Views: 486

Re: Question about Canadian 13 cars?

Dan H, For whatever it is worth? I wouldn't consider changing a Canadian T to wide-track simply because I doubt they made many if any of them. The wide-track was a Southern USA phenomenon to fit automobiles into the same road ruts as cotton carrying wagons. I would be curious to hear if Ford of Cana...
by Wayne Sheldon
Mon Aug 28, 2023 10:50 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Backyard bodywork
Replies: 5
Views: 876

Re: Backyard bodywork

Looks great to me!
by Wayne Sheldon
Mon Aug 28, 2023 10:24 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Reminder: national motor camp in september
Replies: 25
Views: 1648

Re: Reminder: national motor camp in september

Well, we can't let the pup be left out! Now can we? (Dogs are family also!) " Building the Buick gives us the option to carry a camp and stop at campgrounds. Trailering the speedster opens up T events. The more I dig into the Buick the more I like it, totally different than a T and each are excellen...
by Wayne Sheldon
Mon Aug 28, 2023 7:37 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Movie Extras with Model T's and Pre-1928 Cars Needed
Replies: 6
Views: 620

Re: Movie Extras with Model T's and Pre-1928 Cars Needed

Filmmaking as an industry (using the term loosely?) has been through a paradigm shift in the past twenty years. Going from a handful of television and cable networks, and theater presentations with huge budgets for proven talents (producers, directors, actors, writers), to literally a hundred poorly...
by Wayne Sheldon
Mon Aug 28, 2023 6:58 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: The Big Day
Replies: 12
Views: 819

Re: The Big Day

The last photo, an early touring car, appears to be a 1910 with after-market fore-doors, and probably an after-market tail lamp.
by Wayne Sheldon
Mon Aug 28, 2023 6:51 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: The Big Day
Replies: 12
Views: 819

Re: The Big Day

The third photo, the really beat up boat-tail roadster? It looks a lot like the boat-tail roadster I restored over thirty years ago! Only mine was in much worse condition when I bought it. The other speedster near the bottom of the stack? Looks like a bellows light leak creating an interest effect. ...
by Wayne Sheldon
Mon Aug 28, 2023 6:44 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: The Big Day
Replies: 12
Views: 819

Re: The Big Day

I saw the title. I saw your name as the poster. I immediately wondered "Is this another wonderful thread of interesting photos? Or, better yet, the first photos of that beautiful T you are painting being finally assembled?"
Regardless, Thank You!
by Wayne Sheldon
Sun Aug 27, 2023 8:31 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: The amazing Anthony Schmidt is still at it.
Replies: 10
Views: 1091

Re: The amazing Anthony Schmidt is still at it.

Autism is a bizarre, fascinating, frustrating, often infuriating disability. Sometimes, it should be thought of as a "super-ability". The brain somehow (not yet really understood) is miswired causing the person's perception and focus to be way off the norm. Most autistics are highly intelligent. The...
by Wayne Sheldon
Sun Aug 27, 2023 6:44 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Reminder: national motor camp in september
Replies: 25
Views: 1648

Re: Reminder: national motor camp in september

Okay Chad! I did a couple camping trips in my first speedster over forty years ago! I would consider that again now if I could get away and be there. A speedster for two is no worse than backpacking, and I did that also a long time ago. Sleeping bags, a ground cover tarp (don't want dampness soaking...
by Wayne Sheldon
Sun Aug 27, 2023 6:20 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Decal block letter suggestions for my running board Tourists Kitchenette
Replies: 34
Views: 2029

Re: Decal block letter suggestions for my running board Tourists Kitchenette

Quite a number of years ago, when I was working on the 1927 Paige that my dad had bought to restore (but never did), I wanted to replace the nearly missing decals on the car's shock absorbers. I went to the local Michael's/Ben Franklin store (two chains owned by the same parent company). There they ...
by Wayne Sheldon
Sun Aug 27, 2023 1:07 am
Forum: Classifieds - Parts
Topic: Water pump (you know you want one)
Replies: 14
Views: 951

Re: Water pump (you know you want one)

Gee, I just left the "off topic" new "humor" thread.
For a moment, I thought I was still there?
by Wayne Sheldon
Sat Aug 26, 2023 10:51 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Up the hill
Replies: 9
Views: 789

Re: Up the hill

Picture number fourteen (third up from the bottom?). I am not positive, but I think it may be a model R (1907/'08).I also could be a model S.

Picture three, appears to be a nice 1915 runabout. Brass trim bezel and cap. I wish I could get a better look at the whole car!
by Wayne Sheldon
Wed Aug 23, 2023 5:40 am
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Speaking of fans...
Replies: 14
Views: 1047

Re: Speaking of fans...

Terry W, That might be a valid point? I generally avoid threads that titles indicate certain modernization upgrades. I prefer to not read most of those, and prefer to avoid arguments in them. The title on this one caught my curiosity, and when I read about a plastic fan breaking, I thought a little ...
by Wayne Sheldon
Tue Aug 22, 2023 8:31 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Another interesting period modification
Replies: 4
Views: 692

Re: Another interesting period modification

As the gap wore ever wider? Oil just ran out and disappeared. So, what a wonderful idea! adapt grease cups, and the grease will stay. The problem is, on the dusty roads of the day, dust kicked up by the front tires flows back and invades the entire rear end, including those widening gaps in the shac...
by Wayne Sheldon
Tue Aug 22, 2023 7:15 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Speaking of fans...
Replies: 14
Views: 1047

Re: Speaking of fans...

At the risk of stepping on my tongue as I put my foot in my mouth? I just really don't get this whole "plastic fan" business. In the first place, any obviously anachronistic alteration of an antique vehicle, to me, lessens the value, and the effect, and in turn my interest, in said vehicle. Whether ...
by Wayne Sheldon
Mon Aug 21, 2023 9:48 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Another old shop photo
Replies: 27
Views: 2604

Re: Another old shop photo

Rich E, I keep looking back in here myself. Been trying to figure out that engine as well. The photo just doesn't have enough detail to be sure. I wonder if it might be a "T" head? Perhaps with dual ignition and priming cups? But I don't think so. What appear to be maybe springs are too large for mo...
by Wayne Sheldon
Mon Aug 21, 2023 7:05 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: N's, R's & S's
Replies: 18
Views: 1313

Re: N's, R's & S's

Clayton P, I have seen that N/R/S custom roadster when Dan had it! It truly is a special car. An original era "speedster" on a pre-T format nicely built custom body in every sense a road speedster built in the early days of the model T. I often refer to speedsters in general and model T Ford speedst...
by Wayne Sheldon
Mon Aug 21, 2023 5:38 am
Forum: OT - Off topic
Topic: This was trucking-Old Photos
Replies: 1406
Views: 325730

Re: This was trucking-Old Photos

The discussion of Benz and De Dion was interesting. It should be noted that in the earliest days of the automobile, manufacturing abilities and facilities for the production of automobiles was quite limited. It was limited all over the world. Benz may have been first to built a practical gasoline pr...
by Wayne Sheldon
Sun Aug 20, 2023 5:00 am
Forum: Classifieds - Parts
Topic: FS ACCESSORY STEERING CLUTCH (NOS) ** SOLD**
Replies: 8
Views: 848

Re: FS ACCESSORY STEERING CLUTCH (NOS)

I had one like that on the red boat-tail roadster I drove for several years. I liked the way it handled, and seemed to respond. I drove that car hard and often rather fast. The overall condition of everything in the front end was good, and I never drove the car without the steering stabilizer, so I ...
by Wayne Sheldon
Sat Aug 19, 2023 7:52 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: EMP
Replies: 37
Views: 1743

Re: EMP

A major EMP may or may not kill the engine if it was running at the time of the pulse. That would depend upon a number of factors, including distance and orientation of the car relative to the source of the pulse. However, with no fragile electronics or long line high power, it is very unlikely that...
by Wayne Sheldon
Sat Aug 19, 2023 4:42 am
Forum: OT - Off topic
Topic: A fun ad for Fisk Tires
Replies: 9
Views: 809

Re: A fun ad for Fisk Tires

Great stuff! Thanks all!

I love the look between the farrier and the mule!
by Wayne Sheldon
Fri Aug 18, 2023 7:22 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: MUDHEN
Replies: 7
Views: 891

Re: MUDHEN

The first picture is a 1910 or 1911 Torpedo Roadster, missing its front fenders and with some sort of turtle deck trunk added behind the large round gasoline tank.
by Wayne Sheldon
Fri Aug 18, 2023 6:53 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: *TT 1-ton Engine issues*
Replies: 44
Views: 1972

Re: *TT 1-ton Engine issues*

Head not properly torqued years ago? Head cracked in a combustion dome? (I had one of those years ago, caused a lot of strange problems.) That is a lot of leakage for a typical block crack. Sounds like someone kept adding coolant as the leakage dropped the level. in the radiator. If the engine was r...
by Wayne Sheldon
Fri Aug 18, 2023 5:38 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: *Clayton Paddison is back - Model T update*
Replies: 11
Views: 1164

Re: *Clayton Paddison is back - Model T update*

Good to hear from you! Thanks for the update, and hope to see more.
by Wayne Sheldon
Thu Aug 17, 2023 7:02 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: What will a stock T do in the quarter mile?
Replies: 19
Views: 1202

Re: What will a stock T do in the quarter mile?

Just remember, the Montana 500 cars are pretty much stock, except any camshaft can be used as long as a blpck modification is required. The flywheel to crankshaft mounting is probably modified as well. Art Mirtes Art M, I suspect you meant "as long as a bl"-o-"ck is" -not- "required"? Not being pic...
by Wayne Sheldon
Thu Aug 17, 2023 3:38 am
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Coil box top for a 25
Replies: 22
Views: 1313

Re: Coil box top for a 25

Original Smith wrote:
Tue Aug 15, 2023 12:47 pm
1925 Coil box lids differ from the earlier ones in that the catch for the snap is not separate any more. That part was stamped into the lid prior to the assembly of the lid.
I always like to learn something I did not know before!
by Wayne Sheldon
Thu Aug 17, 2023 2:03 am
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Sediment bulb position
Replies: 20
Views: 1124

Re: Sediment bulb position

I doubt the gasoline tank is actually mounted in the chassis? Nothing is square to the tank, and a bunch of stuff appears out of place in the background. Going by the relative position of the drain connection to the baffle rib, The "potato" appears to me to be about fifteen (maybe only ten?) degrees...
by Wayne Sheldon
Wed Aug 16, 2023 8:40 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Sediment bulb position
Replies: 20
Views: 1124

Re: Sediment bulb position

Looks like you are about fifteen degrees short of straight? Either or both a proper size pipe tap or die to ONLY VERY SLIGHTLY clean up the threads should do the trick to allow it to turn that small amount more. Gasoline will leak through tiny imperfections that water cannot seep past. So great care...
by Wayne Sheldon
Wed Aug 16, 2023 8:02 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Anyone seen this kind of rim?
Replies: 4
Views: 404

Re: Anyone seen this kind of rim?

They are a "steel-clad" wood felloe demountable rim wheel. I suspect that design was used by a few wheel manufacturing companies in the late 1910s to very early 1920s. There were a lot of cars other than Ford that used such wheels as standard equipment, and they came in a variety of sizes. Most wood...
by Wayne Sheldon
Wed Aug 16, 2023 7:39 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: early engine pans after 1910
Replies: 1
Views: 352

Re: early engine pans after 1910

Just over ten years ago, Mark Herdman did quite a study of the pan/crankcase evolution. He posted a wonderful few threads on the subject. Which I managed to re-find after my computer crash about six years ago that wiped out over a thousand bookmarks I had collected. So, here it is; https://www.mtfca...
by Wayne Sheldon
Mon Aug 14, 2023 7:37 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Coil box top for a 25
Replies: 22
Views: 1313

Re: Coil box top for a 25

The lid was virtually unchanged from 1918 through 1925 model year. I have no idea about current availability, however nice reproductions had been made for years. I would suggest calling your preferred parts supplier for one of those. Decent original covers/lids still seem to be around often enough. ...
by Wayne Sheldon
Mon Aug 14, 2023 6:46 am
Forum: OT - Off topic
Topic: What happened to the "Humor to Brighten Your Day" thread?
Replies: 19
Views: 1649

Re: What happened to the "Humor to Brighten Your Day" thread?

For whatever it is worth? Yesterday I noticed a fresh posting from Freighter Jim on the AACA forums. So it appears that at least he is okay. It was in a thread subsection that I generally do not take the time to read, so I didn't read it. But there was his pseudonym. It bothers me to wonder why he w...
by Wayne Sheldon
Sun Aug 13, 2023 3:31 am
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: 3 spares enough?
Replies: 11
Views: 1010

Re: 3 spares enough?

The first photo, three or four spare tires on the running board? Appears to be a 1913 wide-track touring car with 1914 Illinois license plate. Fifth photo, early 1926 roadster has several nice accessories on it. Rear view mirror, spotlight, radiator cap, bumper, and what looks like a siren on it? It...
by Wayne Sheldon
Sat Aug 12, 2023 7:09 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Kent's Speedster
Replies: 9
Views: 1100

Re: Kent's Speedster

I wish I could be seriously interested in that. I don't know what year it should be called, however, there is sure a lot of interesting stuff there! The vacuum tank location seems odd. However, I ran a vacuum tank on one of my speedsters (loved it!), and there just isn't hardly any room to fit one o...
by Wayne Sheldon
Sat Aug 12, 2023 6:52 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Slower than Molasses
Replies: 22
Views: 1104

Re: Slower than Molasses

So far, so good, today?
Thank you Jeff and Chris, for all you do here! It really IS appreciated! Sometimes more than you know by a few of us that have worked on similar systems and actually do know how much can be involved fixing a "minor" glitch.
by Wayne Sheldon
Fri Aug 11, 2023 3:31 am
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: New London to New Brighton run
Replies: 26
Views: 1864

Re: New London to New Brighton run

Sometime in model year 1913 was the first year for Pierce Arrow's famous fender headlamps. The 1913 was a one year only somewhat crude looking variant, riveted onto the fender! 1914 was the first year for the smooth molded into the fender style headlamps we all know and love. I believe at least some...
by Wayne Sheldon
Wed Aug 09, 2023 7:26 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Is This a Model T School Bus?
Replies: 7
Views: 848

Re: Is This a Model T School Bus?

Small communities back in the days often used screen side deliveries or express wagons as school buses. A couple simple seat benches, one down each side, and at the speeds they were driven, the kids were relatively safe inside the back. Sometimes a local merchant and town booster would buy the truck...
by Wayne Sheldon
Wed Aug 09, 2023 6:17 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: WARNING - Virus alert from spammers (MAbubakar)
Replies: 7
Views: 510

Re: WARNING - Virus alert from spammers (MAbubakar)

Did you alert the moderators by clicking on the [!] near the upper right hand corner of their post? Of course I did, been doing that all along, but this one is different as I got a virus warning with it. I figured you would. You are pretty good about such things. However, hours later, I found one o...
by Wayne Sheldon
Wed Aug 09, 2023 7:29 am
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: WARNING - Virus alert from spammers (MAbubakar)
Replies: 7
Views: 510

Re: WARNING - Virus alert from spammers (MAbubakar)

Did you alert the moderators by clicking on the [!] near the upper right hand corner of their post?
by Wayne Sheldon
Wed Aug 09, 2023 7:23 am
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Differential issue, any ideas?
Replies: 13
Views: 979

Re: Differential issue, any ideas?

Could be almost anything from the rear hubs (hubcaps and wheels rotate together?), all the way to the U-joint, and even beyond into the output driving plate inside the transmission! Pushing, pulling the rear wheels in and out while jacked off the ground might give a clue to narrow down the possibili...
by Wayne Sheldon
Tue Aug 08, 2023 2:13 am
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Turtle deck floor for 1921
Replies: 13
Views: 821

Re: Turtle deck floor for 1921

I am not too sure about 1921. I know of course that most of them had the knock forward in the hidden front panel for the battery. Whether the non-starter cars had that or not I do not know. Most of the 1910s runabouts, the bodies and the turtle decks, were manufactured by a few different companies. ...
by Wayne Sheldon
Sun Aug 06, 2023 6:25 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Distributor ID
Replies: 2
Views: 353

Re: Distributor ID

No, that isn't a good "wheel chock". The die-cast metal is too soft to hold a car securely. There were many dozens of manufacturers and models of distributors made for model Ts back in the day. They are a legitimate part of the model T's history! Most of them however, are not good to be used today. ...
by Wayne Sheldon
Sun Aug 06, 2023 2:16 am
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Ron Patterson
Replies: 27
Views: 1914

Re: Ron Patterson

Ron Patterson truly is one of the best of the best! An electrical/electronic genius on par with my dad (one would have to have known my dad to understand the level of compliment that is!). Great teacher, article author par excellence, able to explain electrical process in terms normal people can und...
by Wayne Sheldon
Fri Aug 04, 2023 6:02 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Pickup Chain Covers
Replies: 14
Views: 966

Re: Pickup Chain Covers

Jeff H, I believe in the photo you posted that the chains were tossed over the tailgate to hang inside. At least the right one was. I can't remember a reason why? But I do remember doing that on my dad's 1951 Chevrolet pickup so many decades ago. I remember liking the sound of the chains rattling in...
by Wayne Sheldon
Thu Aug 03, 2023 6:40 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Songs about model T’s
Replies: 22
Views: 1248

Re: Songs about model T’s

Thanks for the great pictures Terry B!
by Wayne Sheldon
Thu Aug 03, 2023 4:08 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: 1914 steering column gear case
Replies: 5
Views: 390

Re: 1914 steering column gear case

As I recall, the mating surfaces of the two pieces were very lightly tinned first. Then assembled and rivets installed. Too much tinning, and the rivets won't pull down tight enough, or the two pieces may not sit together flatly enough. Without tinning, the solder applied after being riveted may not...
by Wayne Sheldon
Thu Aug 03, 2023 6:05 am
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: WANTED: 1913-1918 Runabout/Roadster
Replies: 12
Views: 653

Re: WANTED: 1913-1918 Runabout/Roadster

Stephen, I wish you good luck in your search for a model T runabout, and hope you have many years and many miles if enjoyment with it! At the risk of further thread drift? I did watch the film on youtube, and very much enjoyed it. 25 minutes of Harold Lloyd fun and antics! He truly was one of the be...
by Wayne Sheldon
Wed Aug 02, 2023 8:02 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: WANTED: 1913-1918 Runabout/Roadster
Replies: 12
Views: 653

Re: WANTED: 1913-1918 Runabout/Roadster

Thank you Stephen! I will have to watch late at night when I have enough minutes to see it. That is one of the ones I have not seen.
by Wayne Sheldon
Wed Aug 02, 2023 7:14 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: WANTED: 1913-1918 Runabout/Roadster
Replies: 12
Views: 653

Re: WANTED: 1913-1918 Runabout/Roadster

Stephen, I have seen maybe half of his films that are known to still exist? However I do not recognize that one. Do you know which film it was?
by Wayne Sheldon
Wed Aug 02, 2023 5:46 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: WANTED: 1913-1918 Runabout/Roadster
Replies: 12
Views: 653

Re: WANTED: 1913-1918 Runabout/Roadster

Gotta love Harold Lloyd! Not sure about the year of the car however. Looks like a 1919 or later horn button (but cannot really see it?). However maybe oval top sockets and round-wood felloe wheels? Good luck on your search for a runabout that era! They are out there, although I don't know of one ava...
by Wayne Sheldon
Wed Aug 02, 2023 5:16 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Rebuilding Rear Axle on a 24 Coupe
Replies: 29
Views: 2102

Re: Rebuilding Rear Axle on a 24 Coupe

One way to extend our limited supply of original Hyatt bearings is to use the lousy solid replacements in the center carriage area. The flexibility is not nearly so needed there. I say that, however, I myself also prefer to used the original bearings in all four locations. I do use the best ones on ...
by Wayne Sheldon
Wed Aug 02, 2023 4:10 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Original Ford Dealer Parts Shelving from the Teens
Replies: 8
Views: 1182

Re: Original Ford Dealer Parts Shelving from the Teens

I had heard about those shelves many years ago. I did not know Bill Bohlen, but knew of him. I believe I first heard about them when he had them. I had also at some point heard that you had gotten them.
Nice to finally see a good photo of them!
Thank you.
by Wayne Sheldon
Wed Aug 02, 2023 5:40 am
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: What am I looking at. Says 1925.
Replies: 5
Views: 505

Re: What am I looking at. Says 1925.

It is somewhat unusual for a 1925 through 1927 TT truck to have such a nice after-market cab on it. The Ford factory closed cab was a fine, solid , and practical one at a very reasonable price. It just didn't make sense to buy a chassis and then a body separately unless there was some special featur...
by Wayne Sheldon
Tue Aug 01, 2023 8:15 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: The Coupelets Just Keep Multiplying!!!
Replies: 14
Views: 1377

Re: The Coupelets Just Keep Multiplying!!!

Thank you Russ F! Very helpful information, and pretty much along the lines I expected. And a "curious" question. Do you offhand know how many removeable pillar coupes (in good condition, or body only, maybe restorable?) are known to exist? I know a few years ago, the count of five was tossed around...
by Wayne Sheldon
Tue Aug 01, 2023 4:15 am
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: T body tag
Replies: 14
Views: 891

Re: T body tag

This photo needs to be here. 235317-1-2.jpg Note at least three such tags on this very new 1913 touring car. It may be that the car was shipped in knockdown form and the various tags were so that the designated car, top and wheels were put back together? I really do not know that? However it would m...