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by R.V.Anderson
Mon Jul 05, 2021 6:07 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Stevens transmission stand
Replies: 12
Views: 2283

Re: Stevens transmission stand

I meant "my" ad, not the one that Sean graciously posted.
by R.V.Anderson
Mon Jul 05, 2021 6:06 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Stevens transmission stand
Replies: 12
Views: 2283

Re: Stevens transmission stand

I have a much larger version of that ad that I can email if anyone would like to be able to see it better.
by R.V.Anderson
Mon Jul 05, 2021 12:25 pm
Forum: Classifieds - Parts
Topic: Coil
Replies: 4
Views: 1777

Re: Coil

Either could be right, but I think Fairmont coils had the name on them.
by R.V.Anderson
Mon Jul 05, 2021 12:18 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Stevens transmission stand
Replies: 12
Views: 2283

Stevens transmission stand

I never knew these existed until I saw this ad in the May 1926 Ford Dealer magazine. Does anyone out there own one, or even seen one?
Stevens transmission stand 001.jpg
by R.V.Anderson
Fri Jul 02, 2021 7:12 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Went Fishing
Replies: 16
Views: 2441

Re: Went Fishing

Did that once about 34 years ago on my '23. Not knowing any better, I ran it for a year with the washer in there. Then I took off the inspection door to adjust the bands, and there it was, sitting pretty as a picture on top of one of the band springs.
by R.V.Anderson
Fri Jul 02, 2021 7:08 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: OCF
Replies: 5
Views: 1719

Re: OCF

I sent them an email; waiting to hear back. It usually takes a few days but with the holiday it will take longer. I emailed them about a month ago and they said they hadn't yet made up their minds, though the MM was scheduled.
by R.V.Anderson
Thu Jul 01, 2021 10:25 am
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Turtle deck
Replies: 2
Views: 1022

Re: Turtle deck

Most likely it was a carriage or possibly a step bolt, with the head under the wood decking; either 5/16" or 3/8" with a square nut and lock washer.
by R.V.Anderson
Wed Jun 30, 2021 6:30 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Metal Tire Stem Article?
Replies: 6
Views: 1338

Re: Metal Tire Stem Article?

Larry, the two valve sizes ended in October 1920 when the Ford obsoleted the larger size valve stem. That one was 3-3/8" long x 15/32" diameter (just shy of 1/2"). The remaining valve stem was exactly 3" long x 13/32". Just FYI.
by R.V.Anderson
Mon Jun 28, 2021 9:46 am
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: 1914 top bow measurements
Replies: 9
Views: 2037

Re: 1914 top bow measurements

Should have mentioned that the above information was taken from the factory drawing for the 1914 touring top.
by R.V.Anderson
Mon Jun 28, 2021 9:45 am
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: 1914 top bow measurements
Replies: 9
Views: 2037

Re: 1914 top bow measurements

According to Ford, the front bow is driven 7" into its socket, and the inside edge of the bow has between 1" and 1-5/16" clearance in front of the top of the windshield frame. The #2 (first upright) bow height is 30-3/4" from the center of the "eye" (where the socket pivots on the body iron) to the ...
by R.V.Anderson
Sat Jun 26, 2021 7:30 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: What is this part?
Replies: 7
Views: 1678

Re: What is this part?

It's attached with the 90 degree bend facing down, centered side to side, and is held with #8 x 3/4 slotted oval head wood screws, raven finish steel. Black oxide would be the closest modern equivalent to raven finish.
by R.V.Anderson
Thu Jun 24, 2021 10:20 am
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: 1915 Town Car
Replies: 11
Views: 2688

Re: 1915 Town Car

Det är verkligen ett stort originalverk i Svensk historia! 8-)
by R.V.Anderson
Sat Jun 19, 2021 12:44 pm
Forum: Classifieds - Parts
Topic: Cowl Lamp Glass
Replies: 4
Views: 1278

Re: Cowl Lamp Glass

I have new ones. Exact duplicates. rvmodeltATnetsyncDOTnet
by R.V.Anderson
Fri Jun 18, 2021 8:04 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: magneto post bolt size
Replies: 6
Views: 1394

Re: magneto post bolt size

Joseph M. is correct. It's #12-24. Yours may be worn, as you say, or the contact stud is an incorrect replacement.
by R.V.Anderson
Sat Jun 12, 2021 9:38 am
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Feeling stupid - hard starting
Replies: 126
Views: 14021

Re: Feeling stupid

In addition to the timer rotor, check for an obstruction in the intake manifold. Mice and mud daubers like to make a condo out of it.
by R.V.Anderson
Wed Jun 09, 2021 7:44 pm
Forum: Classifieds - Parts
Topic: Need brass screws for 1914 headlights
Replies: 2
Views: 893

Re: Need brass screws for 1914 headlights

Which brass screws? The ones that hold the bonnet on a Brown, or the ones that hold the mirror wedges?
by R.V.Anderson
Sat Jun 05, 2021 10:38 am
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Where do Hood Former Legs Land?
Replies: 12
Views: 2027

Re: Where do Hood Former Legs Land?

According to John Regan, mounting the hood support to the firewall is simple if the dash, frame, and brackets are all correct Ford. His method: just center the support side to side on the dash, then lay a piece of 1x stock (3/4" thick) on each side of the frame. Rest the support on them and drill fo...
by R.V.Anderson
Mon May 31, 2021 4:40 pm
Forum: Classifieds - Parts
Topic: WTB early 12 engine pan nose cone.
Replies: 19
Views: 2807

Re: WTB early 12 engine pan nose cone.

FWIW, the hole in the bracket surrounding the hole in the pan didn't change until March of 1913, at which time the bracket was shortened and the bracket hole became a sort of half moon.
by R.V.Anderson
Mon May 31, 2021 4:07 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Brass Horn Reed Adjustment
Replies: 9
Views: 1880

Re: Brass Horn Reed Adjustment

Too much air will cause the reed to choke. You can overcome this by fitting a piece of tubing (rubber or plastic will do fine) inside the bulb's brass sleeve that reduces the amount of air to the reed. If you have the original type setup on a late '12-'14 style horn, just be sure that your new "bulb...
by R.V.Anderson
Sat May 29, 2021 4:20 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Old Car Festival: FYI
Replies: 4
Views: 1574

Re: Old Car Festival: FYI

Personally I can't see it not happening since the Motor Muster's a go.
by R.V.Anderson
Sat May 29, 2021 3:21 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Old Car Festival: FYI
Replies: 4
Views: 1574

Old Car Festival: FYI

I couldn't find any information on The Henry Ford website about this year's OCF; even their official calendar doesn't list it even though the Motor Muster is going forward. So I emailed the staff directly and this is what they sent: "Thank you for contacting us regarding Old Car Festival. At this ti...
by R.V.Anderson
Thu May 27, 2021 1:27 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Mounting of Bulb Horn in 1914 Touring
Replies: 17
Views: 3225

Re: Mounting of Bulb Horn in 1914 Touring

Two problems with the early 09-12 (long) repop bracket: 1. They are, as Keith pointed out, sort of swedged together and soldered, an arrangement that is easily knocked apart in actual use; 2. Not a problem with the piece per se, but a lot of guys use this bracket on the late '12-'14 cars, which shou...
by R.V.Anderson
Wed May 26, 2021 2:11 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Tulare swap meet photos
Replies: 22
Views: 4117

Re: Tulare swap meet photos

Tim, I'm sorry; I didn't find out what they wanted for it.
by R.V.Anderson
Wed May 26, 2021 9:25 am
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Some times my nuts give me an uneasy feeling.
Replies: 10
Views: 2418

Re: Some times my nuts give me an uneasy feeling.

Yup. What Mark said. In addition, if the bolt hole is above, or almost above, the castellation in the nut, put a thin washer underneath. Finally, use as large a diameter cotter pin as you can get to go in. Nearly all holes/nuts listed to take 3/32" pins will quite easily take 7/64". You want the pin...
by R.V.Anderson
Tue May 25, 2021 8:50 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Tulare swap meet photos
Replies: 22
Views: 4117

Re: Tulare swap meet photos

Some of my own haul.
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by R.V.Anderson
Tue May 25, 2021 8:44 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Tulare swap meet photos
Replies: 22
Views: 4117

Re: Tulare swap meet photos

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by R.V.Anderson
Tue May 25, 2021 8:41 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Tulare swap meet photos
Replies: 22
Views: 4117

Re: Tulare swap meet photos

For what they're worth, here are a few that I took.
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by R.V.Anderson
Tue May 25, 2021 12:00 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: One more Luray Post
Replies: 14
Views: 3411

Re: One more Luray Post

I concur with Dan H. With 69 vendors, they're actually starting to fill up, but there is room for expansion. This one was the best Luray meet ever. Lotsa good parts, lotsa yuks, nice vendors' dinner, and all within a day's drive of a good percentage of Forum participants.
by R.V.Anderson
Mon May 24, 2021 11:22 am
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: A Very Special Thank You!
Replies: 10
Views: 3081

Re: A Very Special Thank You!

I concur; very nice to meet and chat with you, Hank!
by R.V.Anderson
Tue May 18, 2021 8:56 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: 1913 Touring running board braces
Replies: 10
Views: 1624

Re: 1913 Touring running board braces

According to Ford, the thickness of the truss rod loop was changed to a minimum of 3/8" and a maximum of 7/16" in a drawing dated 2-4-13. At the same time, the thickness of the runningboard support boss was 7/16". Before this, 1910-12, 7/16" was the minimum. Then on 2-25-16, the loop was changed to ...
by R.V.Anderson
Sun May 16, 2021 9:13 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Luray had everything !
Replies: 17
Views: 4234

Re: Luray had everything !

I brought 15 gallons of fuel along with me in case I needed it. Totally unnecessary. Along my entire route from southwestern NY state to Luray, did not pass even one station that was out of gas or had cars lined up. Prices were up some but I didn't pay over $2.89 the whole trip.
by R.V.Anderson
Wed May 12, 2021 4:38 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Luray question
Replies: 17
Views: 3493

Re: Luray question

FWIW: The Colonial Pipeline mucky-mucks are saying that everything will be up and running again by the end of the week. There is no shortage; there's plenty of gasoline; it's just stuck in the pipelines because of the lowlifes who hacked the computers. So until things are back online, they have to o...
by R.V.Anderson
Mon May 10, 2021 8:22 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: 1915 touring bow measurements
Replies: 8
Views: 1804

Re: 1915 touring bow measurements

One correction: the front bow assembly length is 23-11/16" on the '15, not 26-11/16".
by R.V.Anderson
Mon May 10, 2021 8:20 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: 1915 touring bow measurements
Replies: 8
Views: 1804

Re: 1915 touring bow measurements

Yup; didn't catch that :oops: This may help some. Front: The distance from the center of the pivot/attachment pin to the center of the murphy fastener, the end of which is only about 1/64" from the edge of the metal socket, is 26-11/16". Second: The distance from the center of the eye at the end of ...
by R.V.Anderson
Mon May 10, 2021 1:44 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: 1915 touring bow measurements
Replies: 8
Views: 1804

Re: 1915 touring bow measurements

OP: You don't specify touring car or roadster, but according to Ford, the "drive" (depth of the bow end into the sockets) on the 1914 touring is 7" front and rear, and 5" on the two center sockets. 1915 should be the same, with the possible exception of the front bow which may not be as deep, given ...
by R.V.Anderson
Mon May 10, 2021 1:34 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: What are you bringing to sell at Luray?? May 14 & 15, 2021
Replies: 32
Views: 6686

Re: What are you bringing to sell at Luray?? May 14 & 15, 2021

Dan: My brother is bringing floorboards, top bows, and some body wood pieces. He's the wood guy. Call him at 7 one 6/nine eight five/five 880 or his cell at 7 one 6/four 99/seven two 55.
by R.V.Anderson
Mon May 10, 2021 1:26 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: thinking hungrily in advance
Replies: 5
Views: 1675

Re: thinking hungrily in advance

Define "good."
by R.V.Anderson
Sat May 08, 2021 11:51 am
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Flapping Top Straps
Replies: 10
Views: 1777

Re: Flapping Top Straps

The simplest solution would be to install some stick-on black Velcro strips between the straps and the curtains. Not correct of course :D but they would be pretty well hidden and wouldn't cause interference when folding the top, if you're ever inclined to do that.
by R.V.Anderson
Fri May 07, 2021 8:09 pm
Forum: Classifieds - Parts
Topic: 1919-1922 Touring Body
Replies: 7
Views: 2018

Re: 1919-1922 Touring Body

Called on it.
by R.V.Anderson
Wed Apr 21, 2021 8:22 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: What are you bringing to sell at Luray?? May 14 & 15, 2021
Replies: 32
Views: 6686

Re: What are you bringing to sell at Luray?? May 14 & 15, 2021

Will have my rewound field coils, Watts style clutches, new correct wheel hub bolts and nuts, early wood coils and boxes, and a bunch of new items along with a good selection of the more than 210 reproduction parts that I make for the Model T and horseless carriages. Shipping costs are getting insan...
by R.V.Anderson
Thu Apr 15, 2021 1:24 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Early FMC - let's talk A. Y. Malcomson
Replies: 46
Views: 4681

Re: Early FMC - let's talk A. Y. Malcomson

Bud, you are right; the DBs sued in 1916 after Ford withheld, for the new plant, the dividends that the Dodges were counting on to use for their own plant. When they won, Henry resigned, saying he was going to build up a new car to compete with the Model T. Of course it was all hokus, to make the Do...
by R.V.Anderson
Thu Apr 15, 2021 10:49 am
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Early FMC - let's talk A. Y. Malcomson
Replies: 46
Views: 4681

Re: Early FMC - let's talk A. Y. Malcomson

Personally, I'd like to know why, since "...he (Malcolmson) was largely the author of his own expulsion" (Nevins) due to his involvement with starting up Aerocar, the Dodge Brothers weren't also asked to resign when they started building their own car out of their Ford dividends about 10 years later.
by R.V.Anderson
Wed Apr 14, 2021 3:56 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Early FMC - let's talk A. Y. Malcomson
Replies: 46
Views: 4681

Re: Early FMC - let's talk A. Y. Malcomson

I think Detroit re-numbered the houses many years ago. Malcomson's #63, if it exists, likely has a different number today.
by R.V.Anderson
Tue Apr 06, 2021 2:10 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: UPS is re-energizing swap meets
Replies: 7
Views: 2005

Re: UPS is re-energizing swap meets

I do use the USPS often, more often in fact that UPS. Trouble is, after destroying a shipment, the USPS will deny any damage claim unless you have, not a receipt, but one specific type of receipt. Any other type, including a receipt from the manufacturer along with a page from a catalog, is "insuffi...
by R.V.Anderson
Tue Apr 06, 2021 12:31 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: UPS is re-energizing swap meets
Replies: 7
Views: 2005

UPS is re-energizing swap meets

Last December I got the annual 4-5% price increase notice from UPS. Result: Carbide tooling inserts in one cardboard box, a 4" cube; weight, 3 ounces; value $125; shipped to western NY from Michigan: $22.00. If you see something you want or need at a swap meet, better get it there, especially if it'...
by R.V.Anderson
Tue Apr 06, 2021 10:23 am
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Bib overalls alert.
Replies: 51
Views: 8309

Re: Bib overalls alert.

Good to know that I will still be able to enter the Steve Jelf Look-Alike Contest at Chickasha next year.
by R.V.Anderson
Sat Apr 03, 2021 1:01 pm
Forum: Classifieds - Parts
Topic: WTB Heinze Coil Box
Replies: 3
Views: 1186

Re: WTB Heinze Coil Box

Forgot to include my email: rvmodeltATnetsyncDOTnet
by R.V.Anderson
Sat Apr 03, 2021 1:00 pm
Forum: Classifieds - Parts
Topic: WTB Heinze Coil Box
Replies: 3
Views: 1186

Re: WTB Heinze Coil Box

For what year car? In what condition? Original, new, or rebuilt, I can help you with whatever you need, in whatever condition you want. This example is 1911-12.
1911-12 Heinze box. new 001.JPG
1911-12 Heinze box. new 002.JPG
by R.V.Anderson
Fri Apr 02, 2021 10:31 am
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: spindle bushing reamer
Replies: 7
Views: 1450

Re: spindle bushing reamer

Another good reason to join a chapter. Many chapters have tool cribs for loaning or sometimes renting for a small fee that goes to maintain the crib.
by R.V.Anderson
Wed Mar 31, 2021 9:12 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Always Difficult Pin/Rivet Removal
Replies: 14
Views: 2364

Re: Always Difficult Pin/Rivet Removal

After cutting or grinding off the head, put some paint thinner in a suitable container (coffee can, piece of water pipe, etc.) and let the part soak for several hours or overnight. Remove it, wipe it dry with a rag, then sprinkle some baby powder over the area. The thinner that has seeped into the s...
by R.V.Anderson
Tue Mar 30, 2021 2:11 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: tire mounting powder
Replies: 30
Views: 3990

Re: tire mounting powder

Dish soap works well but it will rust the rims if you leave the residue on the rim.
by R.V.Anderson
Mon Mar 29, 2021 7:23 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Holley G float needle seat
Replies: 16
Views: 2346

Re: Holley G float needle seat

To answer Bill's original question, yes, there is (or was) a special tool for the Holley G inlet seat. It came in a 9 pc set of carburetor tools that could be ordered through Ford. I sort of recall that the price of the entire set was around 5 bucks. Sure would be nice to come across one of those se...
by R.V.Anderson
Sun Mar 28, 2021 2:41 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Another whatzit, WITH A PRIZE !
Replies: 18
Views: 3008

Re: Another whatzit, WITH A PRIZE !

I don't know about the origins of the name Ford for the gumball company in Akron, NY, but it was their legitimate name, though in no way related to Ford Motor. When I was in elementary school we visited the factory on a field trip and saw how they were produced and packaged. Very interesting, but fo...
by R.V.Anderson
Sat Mar 27, 2021 1:42 pm
Forum: Classifieds - Parts
Topic: WTB E&J carbide generator bracket
Replies: 17
Views: 2594

Re: WTB E&J carbide generator bracket

I have a bunch of baskets; if you can give me the dimensions of the one you need I may have it.
by R.V.Anderson
Sat Mar 27, 2021 1:36 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: 1914 Firewall Finish
Replies: 22
Views: 3284

Re: 1914 Firewall Finish

Larry is right; LMF Cherry is closer to the original, but being alcohol based it is not as lightfast as the Pratt & Lambert oil based stain, making it, in my experience, a better choice for the firewall which will get a lot of sun. LMF Cherry is probably OK for wooden coilboxes though, as long as yo...
by R.V.Anderson
Wed Mar 24, 2021 5:08 pm
Forum: Classifieds - Parts
Topic: Correct wood wheel hub nuts now available UPDATE
Replies: 21
Views: 4362

Re: Correct wood wheel hub nuts now available UPDATE

OK; the new run of nuts has been completed and they are again available, sooner than I expected. Price is the same as the first run.

Eric, Randy, and Bill, I have yours. Please PM me with your mailing address.

rvmodeltATnetsyncDOTnet
by R.V.Anderson
Wed Mar 24, 2021 4:39 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Magneto ring failure?
Replies: 15
Views: 2277

Re: Magneto ring failure?

The mag will NOT run with half the windings grounded. It won't even run with less than half of the windings grounded. It happened to my '14 about 10 minutes after its first start-up. A broken cotter pin grounded the coil at about the 7 o'clock position, reducing the 17.8 volts that I had been gettin...
by R.V.Anderson
Tue Mar 23, 2021 2:46 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Chickasha Report
Replies: 67
Views: 10785

Re: Chickasha Report

I sprained some knee ligaments on Thursday during the staging (the cold wind probably was a factor), and of course was tied to my spaces, so I didn't get out much once the meet was officially underway. But from what I did see, it was a real buyer's market this year. Lots of very reasonably priced it...
by R.V.Anderson
Fri Mar 12, 2021 8:02 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Magneto Failure?
Replies: 36
Views: 4622

Re: Magneto Failure?

Sounds suspiciously like a shorted field coil, usually from a bit of wire such as a broken cotter pin or piece of safety wire. It happens a lot with engines that have sat for a long time and are then put back into service. That happened with my '14's fresh engine; the mag died and tests showed 2V ou...
by R.V.Anderson
Fri Mar 12, 2021 7:57 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Engine stuck, old man steamed
Replies: 66
Views: 7952

Re: Engine stuck, old man steamed

If the engine was free until you tightened down the crankcase bolts, there is a strong possibility that the slanting front of the flywheel pocket, where the wishbone socket is, has been sprung inwards enough so that when it gets drawn down by the bolts it springs the bottom half of the field coil in...
by R.V.Anderson
Wed Mar 10, 2021 2:52 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Coil adjustment at Chickasha?
Replies: 11
Views: 2393

Re: Coil adjustment at Chickasha?

Don, I don't rebuild generators; could you be thinking of Ron Patterson? I buy rebuilt generators from him. Wonderful work.
by R.V.Anderson
Tue Mar 09, 2021 6:28 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Coil adjustment at Chickasha?
Replies: 11
Views: 2393

Re: Coil adjustment at Chickasha?

FWIW, I will have my coil test equipment at my spaces. NF 9 & 10.
by R.V.Anderson
Sun Mar 07, 2021 5:34 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: 1914 Horn Bulb
Replies: 12
Views: 2444

Re: 1914 Horn Bulb

Yep; he was, but no longer. THE STORY OF THE HORN BULBS: When the original $3700 run of bulbs proved unusable due to the maker using the wrong rubber compound (and constructing them incorrectly to boot), and when he refused to make them good, I then put hundreds of hours into locating a good maker w...
by R.V.Anderson
Thu Mar 04, 2021 1:45 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: 21 touring rear top strap question
Replies: 15
Views: 2097

Re: 21 touring rear top strap question

TWO-MAN TOP. Good grief.
by R.V.Anderson
Thu Mar 04, 2021 1:44 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: 21 touring rear top strap question
Replies: 15
Views: 2097

Re: 21 touring rear top strap question

The one man top uses adjustable two piece straps made from black cotton webbing, just like Erik's photo shows. Cotton began to replace leather late in 1914 but leather was still used on some cars well into 1916. By the time of the "black era" rectangular top sockets in 1917 leather top straps were a...
by R.V.Anderson
Tue Mar 02, 2021 2:50 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Installing the hogshead: Is there a better way?
Replies: 23
Views: 3301

Re: Installing the hogshead: Is there a better way?

I have exactly the same tool that Ed shows. I will never install a hogshead without it! Once you have the band ears tied together with the plastic ties and the springs compressed with the tool, the hogshead just drops right into place. Easy peasy.
by R.V.Anderson
Sun Feb 28, 2021 1:12 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: RIP- Bakersfield Swap Meet
Replies: 18
Views: 4104

Re: RIP- Bakersfield Swap Meet

Hoping that, perhaps, someone will pick up the torch and keep it going, as has apparently happened with Chickasha :D .
by R.V.Anderson
Sun Feb 28, 2021 1:07 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: The paint says
Replies: 12
Views: 2578

Re: The paint says

Notice how, in these and other original photos of '12s, they all have the fore doors attached. Interesting.
by R.V.Anderson
Wed Feb 24, 2021 1:11 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Buying/bringing a T from Canada T into the USA
Replies: 10
Views: 2364

Re: Buying/bringing a T from Canada T into the USA

When my late Dad brought his unrestored original '23 Canadian coupe over the border in '05, the only border delay was answering the US Customs' agents questions about the cool car! The trouble came when he tried to license it. Everyone in the DMV whose job it was to know the answers to Dad's questio...
by R.V.Anderson
Tue Feb 23, 2021 10:40 am
Forum: Classifieds - Parts
Topic: Wanted Non Demountable Clincher Rim
Replies: 7
Views: 1445

Re: Wanted Non Demountable Clincher Rim

Mike, are you going to Chickasha? I have one (on a complete new wheel) I can bring that I would part with reasonably.
by R.V.Anderson
Tue Feb 23, 2021 10:35 am
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: 1911 coil box wire question
Replies: 2
Views: 854

Re: 1911 coil box wire question

The original Kingston coilbox wire was solid copper insulated with silk and, later, cotton. That light wrapping allowed a slightly heavier gauge wire to be used. Your doorbell wire is probably OK; the (primary) current it will carry is pretty low.
by R.V.Anderson
Sat Feb 20, 2021 7:36 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Blockley 30 x 3 tyres
Replies: 19
Views: 3150

Re: Blockley 30 x 3 tyres

I'm wondering if one of the big vendors will order a consignment of these. That would probably bring the shipping cost per tire down a little.
by R.V.Anderson
Sat Feb 20, 2021 4:43 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Blockley 30 x 3 tyres
Replies: 19
Views: 3150

Re: Blockley 30 x 3 tyres

At the current exchange rate, that's $250.53 U$D. I'm sure that for good quality, most T owners would spring for that.
by R.V.Anderson
Sat Feb 20, 2021 2:19 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Heinze coils and coil box question 1912 early 13
Replies: 7
Views: 1534

Re: Heinze coils and coil box question 1912 early 13

The photos below show the coils and their stencils, beginning with the first and ending with the last. The early "offset" coils, with one thick side, were used in 1911 and possibly late '10. The thick side was made that way so as to accommodate the mortise and tenon used early on, after the contact ...
by R.V.Anderson
Sat Feb 20, 2021 1:30 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Needing hlep with this timer
Replies: 13
Views: 1985

Re: Needing hlep with this timer

I have two original aluminum timers, plus an original early Ford script cast iron timer. The iron timer (pictured), and one of the aluminum timers, have the same manhole style oiler. The second aluminum timer has an original brass twist style oiler, same as used on the chassis. I don't know if it's ...
by R.V.Anderson
Thu Feb 18, 2021 11:17 am
Forum: Classifieds - Parts
Topic: FS Early wood coil box
Replies: 1
Views: 843

Re: FS Early wood coil box

That's a late '10-'13 Kingston box.
by R.V.Anderson
Tue Feb 16, 2021 8:09 pm
Forum: Classifieds - Parts
Topic: Correct wood wheel hub nuts now available UPDATE
Replies: 21
Views: 4362

Re: Correct wood wheel hub nuts now available

OK; the run of 100 sets of new Grade 5 hub bolt nuts has sold out. Thanks MTFCA and everyone! If there is enough interest I could do another one but probably won't get to it until several weeks after Chickasha.
by R.V.Anderson
Tue Feb 16, 2021 8:00 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: What would this coil been out of?
Replies: 7
Views: 1980

Re: What would this coil been out of?

Yep; you are right. I have built coils for both cars over the years and should have kept them straight. Or at least not have been too lazy to get up and check the tag on a Heinze box that I have on my coil shelves.
by R.V.Anderson
Tue Feb 16, 2021 1:46 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: What would this coil been out of?
Replies: 7
Views: 1980

Re: What would this coil been out of?

Thank you once again for doing that for me, Dan. Much appreciated! If your memory is like mine, you won't remember the points as being the same as the ones in the OP's photo, but they are. Those same points were used on the one cylinder Brush coils and the '09 Hudson (or maybe it was the '09 Cadilla...
by R.V.Anderson
Tue Feb 16, 2021 10:53 am
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: What would this coil been out of?
Replies: 7
Views: 1980

Re: What would this coil been out of?

That is a T-4256 Jacobson-Brandow coil unit that was used on the 1910 Model T. They were a good coil when new, and are good coils today after being properly rebuilt, but a major design flaw was locating that primary contact spike so close to the high tension terminal and the condenser. The rosin ori...
by R.V.Anderson
Thu Feb 04, 2021 2:49 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Mag coil experts
Replies: 9
Views: 1867

Re: Mag coil experts

You can install a later, starter type field coil in a '13 with its original narrow nose pan if you use the later flywheel and magnets as well. It can even have the starter ring gear if you want to put it in. That's what I did on my '14 one day when Original Smith wasn't looking :lol: but he has sinc...
by R.V.Anderson
Tue Feb 02, 2021 7:52 pm
Forum: Classifieds - Parts
Topic: 1914 Carbide Generator - Found one today 2/10/21
Replies: 4
Views: 1584

Re: 1914 Carbide Generator

Sorry; I meant email.
by R.V.Anderson
Tue Feb 02, 2021 7:45 pm
Forum: Classifieds - Parts
Topic: 1914 Carbide Generator - Found one today 2/10/21
Replies: 4
Views: 1584

Re: 1914 Carbide Generator

Jim, I sent you a PM.
by R.V.Anderson
Sat Jan 30, 2021 7:47 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Need help searching
Replies: 7
Views: 1842

Re: Need help searching

I think you may be asking about Pratt & Lambert's Cherry Bark. That has been discontinued. I used it on my own '14 dash. At least one other poster here (besides me :D ) bought all the remaining stock at his local store so it's still out there.
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by R.V.Anderson
Sat Jan 30, 2021 12:21 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Wishbone ball end
Replies: 8
Views: 1876

Re: Wishbone ball end

The ball was forged steel, integral with two short studs that were riveted and brazed into the ends of the tubing.
by R.V.Anderson
Sat Jan 30, 2021 12:20 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Double twist horn mounting screws
Replies: 10
Views: 1963

Re: Double twist horn mounting screws

I have the correct ones. #9 x 7/8" round head steel as John Regan and Larry Smith have said. I don't believe the screws changed unless the earliest were round head brass, but they would have been the same size and type.
by R.V.Anderson
Fri Jan 22, 2021 11:09 am
Forum: Classifieds - Parts
Topic: Correct wood wheel hub nuts now available UPDATE
Replies: 21
Views: 4362

Re: Correct wood wheel hub nuts now available

Daniel, are you still at the same address in San Antonio?
Jonathan, I sent you an email.
Scott: Glad you are pleased!

Thanks all!
by R.V.Anderson
Thu Jan 21, 2021 8:32 pm
Forum: Classifieds - Parts
Topic: Correct wood wheel hub nuts now available UPDATE
Replies: 21
Views: 4362

Re: Correct wood wheel hub nuts now available

Supply is starting to dwindle but I still have some.
by R.V.Anderson
Tue Jan 12, 2021 11:20 am
Forum: Classifieds - Parts
Topic: Correct wood wheel hub nuts now available UPDATE
Replies: 21
Views: 4362

Re: Correct wood wheel hub nuts now available

These have been selling well; thanks MTFCA and everyone! Still have some sets left.
by R.V.Anderson
Wed Jan 06, 2021 3:39 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Not Ford Pitman steering arm?
Replies: 7
Views: 2017

Re: Not Ford Pitman steering arm?

FWIW, the Ford script was specified to be added to the arm on May 9, 1916.
by R.V.Anderson
Tue Jan 05, 2021 6:54 pm
Forum: Classifieds - Parts
Topic: NOS Early Rear Crossmember FS
Replies: 19
Views: 3445

Re: NOS Early Rear Crossmember FS

I have repaired a lot of early rear wishbones by cutting off the worn and beat-up threaded sections and welding new studs in place. That could probably be done with the fronts as well.
by R.V.Anderson
Tue Jan 05, 2021 2:36 pm
Forum: Classifieds - Parts
Topic: NOS Early Rear Crossmember FS
Replies: 19
Views: 3445

Re: NOS Early Rear Crossmember FS

Yep; Parrish & Bingham. It's the real deal.
by R.V.Anderson
Thu Dec 31, 2020 12:58 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Odd coil??
Replies: 4
Views: 1414

Re: Odd coil??

It's definitely 1913-14 Heinze, depending on the contact locations I cited. Kingston made very similar coils at the same time but theirs have finger joints only at the top and bottom edges. Heinze units have them all the way up the sides. The ratchet you mention was changed to a very thin T-shaped b...
by R.V.Anderson
Wed Dec 30, 2020 8:39 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Odd coil??
Replies: 4
Views: 1414

Re: Odd coil??

It's a Heinze. If the bottom contact is towards one end, it's a 1913. If in the center, it's a 1914. I make points for them, so they can be rebuilt like any other early coil.
by R.V.Anderson
Tue Dec 29, 2020 5:19 pm
Forum: Classifieds - Parts
Topic: Correct wood wheel hub nuts now available UPDATE
Replies: 21
Views: 4362

Correct wood wheel hub nuts now available UPDATE

Due to a materials supplier issue I'm going to have to make these now rather than wait until after Chickasha. I'm hoping to have them there. I will set aside sets for those who have indicated by post here or by email that they'd like some. Thanks everyone! rvmodeltATnetsyncDOTnet T-29 002.JPG T-29 0...
by R.V.Anderson
Mon Dec 28, 2020 12:04 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: An old member could use our prayers
Replies: 25
Views: 4573

Re: An old member could use our prayers

A Model T buddy of mine a few miles away had the virus bad. He had to be revived twice in the hospital. He's home now and doing OK by all accounts, so we will hope and pray for the best for Richard.
by R.V.Anderson
Mon Dec 28, 2020 12:00 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Are you thinking about LED lights for your Model T?
Replies: 11
Views: 2904

Re: Are you thinking about LED lights for your Model T?

Nah. I use Light Emitting Acetylene, not Light Emitting Diodes. :D
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