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Hello Bruce, I'll give this a shot. The back of your switch looks good. It is a "pin back" and is more desirable than the "bend tab back" as yours is easier to take apart, clean, or repair. Your ammeter looks to have a burned wire between the ammeter and switch. I can't tell if it's a big problem or...

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Hello Steve, A majority of the model T bodies were supplied from outside vendors. The different vendors had different practices of keeping records of the number of bodies they sold to Ford. It was/is common to find "body numbers" stamped or carved into bodies IF the body still contains the original ...

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Slime has been known to inhibit tire patches from gripping properly. I believe that is why there are said to be two types: Tubes and Tubeless. I have not had to make any repair attempts so I am NOT able to speak from experience.

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It's been a busy month. Working on my late friend's Delivery truck. Was able to dimension and mount a block of wood for the tail light/license plate bracket. Mounted the bracket. I needed the block to lower the light so the rear door would open all the way. Moved on to the throttle and spark linkage...

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There may be a much BIGGER problem: The frame may Not be Square. If the vehicle was in a collision, one frame rail may be pushed back making the frame out of square. You MAY be able to move the radiator to compensate but, you may NOT. I have a frame that appears to have holes in the wrong location. ...

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Frank, What a shock your post was. I did not know Red Devil paint was no longer on the market. I found a can of ours. Thompson & Formby Inc. Memphis, TN is on the can as the manufacturer. I found an old MSDS for Red Devil paint that was authored by the Sherwin Williams Co. I am unable to find any so...

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A suggestion: Our Christmas train was painted with Red Devil Hunter Green in the early '60s. It's still original paint. If it will/has lasted for 60 years, it's got to be a contender at least. When I was done with a needed repair, in 1996, we purchased the Red Devil paint and it matched the original...

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Hello Scott,

Welcome and congratulations on your achievement. I love hearing great success stories, and yours is one of them.

Thank You for joining us.

Terry

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John, Thank you first, for making these available to all of us. And second, for clearing up the question of exactly what S&J is selling. Do you sell directly or is it better to buy through S&J or the 9 disc from Chaffins?

Do we get a 10 year or 100,000 mile guarantee?

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John, Is this set numbered: T-3328/29CL? It's the only eight-disc set, but there is no description saying anything about it.

Thanks

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Tom,

Some very nice photos there.

Please, someone, advance my education concerning the third photo. What are the strips between the tire and rim, and WHY are they there? I've never seen anything like that before. I'm sure there's a good reason; I do not know what it is.

Thank You

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Steve, I believe you are correct. The emergency switch should be a double pole single throw switch with the right side lights on one output pole and the left side lights on the other output pole with the wire from "L" to both the input poles on the switch. This way the right and left side lights are...

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I have not heard of any club member being involved. We had a lunch meeting, and there were some of us close, and some VERY close but nothing said about any loss. At this time, the authorities are reporting three dead but have not confirmed anything yet. I'll be sure to post if I find out anything ab...

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I'm a little surprised that some "Old Timer" hasn't suggested this test already. So, this "Old Timer" is going to make the suggestion. Take your car to a DARK area. Start it, open the hood, and look for sparks from the high tension (spark plug) wires. You'll be able to see sparks between the plug wi...

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If you found all of the parts....you DO NOT have a clutered shop. Just sayin'

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This isn't "thread drift", it's a TOTAL WASHOUT!!! Wheeeeee, wheeeee, down the river and over the dam to grandmother's house we go.....

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Hank,

I don't think it's done and ready to eat YET! Needs a few more miles.

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Jeff, Are the Model A hinge pins correct for all (or most all) of the Model T hinges? I have hinges without pins and will need to find pins at some point in the future. It would be nice to be able to purchase the correct ones the first time out.

Thank You!

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Hank,

If all the "hillbillys" were as intelegent as you, we wouldn't have ANY problems! Seriously.

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Claude, To properly determine the year of a T, a person needs to look at many of the "build" items and not just the engine number. Many licensing agencies require a number and do not care about the actual year of the vehicle itself. With these cars and trucks being 100 years old, a great many of the...

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Joe, Those are door alignment/support tabs. They support the doors when closed as the doors are closed longer than they are open and the doors are subject to placing load on the hinges especially when driving. Thus, they reduce the loads on the hinges due to bumps in the road and align the door so t...

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TTT

Thank You Jack

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Hello Bruce, I believe you're too worried about sparks igniting gas vapors. YES, it is good to be safety conscious. There are ways you can put a purge on/in the tank to protect yourself while you work. Carbon dioxide or argon will do an exceptional job. While some of us have these items, most of us ...

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This post is just for a tiny bit of reference. I towed a 1920 grain dump TT on an open trailer from Illinois to Colorado at 60-65 mph. It had three pieces of original glass left in it when I bought it. All three made the trip just fine. I almost lost the entire dump bed because the nails rusted utte...

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THANK YOU, Hank! Working with Hank is always a great experience. He is honest and ships very quickly. We have never had any items damaged with his packaging. You will be pleased with any transaction you have with this gentleman!

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Phil, While my experience level is very LOW, I do my best to write from what I know. What I have learned may or may not be correct and I am always willing to learn more and correct things. It's important to pass on the best information. Your reply is NOT true. There were/are two speedster sizes a 9 ...

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Phil,

I believe you would sell this tank much faster if you stated what shape, what model of T, or put up a photo of the shipping box for prospective buyers to identify the style and if they need that one or not.

Good Luck

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Considering my limited experience, I would like to add an observation. The O.P. wrote he "welded the low speed pedal/shaft". This may, and I say "MAY" have contributed to the pedal being farther towards the floor board than original. Now, one way to correct this is to bend the pedal shaft as has bee...

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John, As for how the bottom connects, it appears the four sides have "slot" mortices along the bottoms. The bottom has "continuous" tenons on all four sides. I expect three sides were assembled, the bottom slid into the assembly and the fourth side attached last. From some of the photos in the poste...

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Before anyone can accurately answer this question, we need to know if the torque specification is "wet" or "dry". To date, I have seen torque specs. quoted but never with the complete spec. Did Ford, torque with lubricant on the threads (wet) OR without lubricant on the threads (dry)? Knowing this w...

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I would suggest you flush your system BEFORE putting antifreeze solution in.

Good Info here: https://dauntlessgeezer.com/DG96.html

Once you're sure it's all clean, then antifreeze it for the winter.

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Two more here. One, being disassembled for restoration. It's a 1919 Grain Dump Truck. The second being a 1920 C-Cab Express Body.

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George, You haven't said if you're planning on building your own or if you wish to purchase one already built. My late friend purchased one from this guy: https://www.everettcurrierfarm.com/bodies-and-pricing and put it on a chassis. My wife and I now own the truck. When the crate was delivered, my ...

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I have and use these gauges. Well worth the price and is a really neat accessory. Works Great.

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An update to the gasket problem. Thank you all for your suggestions and support. I used hot snot (hot melt glue) on the gaskets and it worked perfectly. I had a bit of trouble with the left headlight not working but I figured it out to be a contact problem with the light bulb. All is working as it s...

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The "bags" on the roofs of cars were for coal gas. They used that gas to power the vehicles. I do not know why they used it. Maybe less expensive or more available in a particular area than gasoline. Maybe you could drive farther on one fill up. Someone with greater knowledge of those times should t...

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Pat,
I know exactly what you're talking about. One problem: My wife puts it in her hand, lets it dry, they rolls it up to make boogers. Nope, No Rubber Cement

That is a great idea though. Thank You.

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Thank you all for the suggestions. I had thought of the grease but did not think about hot glue or super glue. With this help, I'm sure I can get the headlights together now.

Thank You!!

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I know there are people on the forum who know the trick to get the headlight gasket to stay in place long enough to get the lens and outer ring in place. I'm thinking about small dabs of silicone on the gasket to hold it on the reflector. I had also thought of hoisting the front bumper up high enoug...

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Geez,, Doesn't anyone honor October Fools Day???

Why should April be the only one to have a Fools Day?

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As I posted in the second wheel bearing thread, IF the state you live in collects sales taxes on ALL purchases, even those through out of state on line sources like Rock Auto, Rock Auto will NOT ship to that or any state that collects on line sales taxes! They do not want to mess with that hassle. A...

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If the state you live in collects taxes on all purchases, even those through on line sources, Rock Auto will NOT ship to that state. AMHIK!!!

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I have 2 Warford adapters for sale, so don't let that be a deal killer.

Terry

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August 1, 1919, to July 30, 1920, is listed as the fiscal year of that time.

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Mr. Wren is correct. 1919/1920 appears to be the first evidence of "model years" derived from Ford's financial, fiscal year. Today, "Model Years" begin about August and not January first for ALL cars and trucks. Ford used old parts while phasing in upgraded newer features no matter what time of year...

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Hello Stan, I am interested in your ring gear, but I would like some more information. What is the condition? Are you able to email a photo to my email address? Is this ring gear a standard gear ratio, or is it a high gear ratio? Sorry, I do not know the number of teeth for each ratio, as you could ...

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I recently had to bend a fender iron to get it to fit the fender. To do so, I wrapped the fender iron in a rag and clamped it in my vice. Grabbing the long end of the iron, I manually pulled/pushed to bend the end to the desired position. I had to do this 3 or 4 times as I would bend a little and fi...

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Kevin Allen, that's the man.

Thank you Gentlemen!

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We just purchased a '27 from my best friends estate. He put on the correct tall radiator/shell and used the correct long radiator mounting bolt kit. Somewhere along the line, things did not go as planned as he added 4 washers to each side as the bolts were too long. Having to correct this AND having...

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Living in Denver, Colorado "The Mile High City", I agree with Pat. An antifreeze solution will change the boiling point. You must be near a mile high as the boiling point here is about 209* F.

Good Luck,

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I remember a man making outstanding wooden steering wheel replacement outer wheel rims. I cannot find his advertising, his name, or the products he used to sell on eBay. I am certain many of us know who he is and have some of his wheels. Some of the best made and most beautiful wheels out there. Ple...

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Something that has not been mentioned but is extremely important. T radiators are designed for 0 (zero) psi pressure. A radiator shop that does NOT know this can/will easily damage a T radiator by over-pressurizing it for leak testing before or after they work on it. Make sure the radiator shop, spe...

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John, Mark is saying you CAN and SHOULD remove the brake band first and through the larger end of the inspection plate hole towards the vehicle's rear. IF you were replacing ALL of the bands, through the inspection hole, the brake band comes out first, then the low band, and the reverse band last th...

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Jonah, I do not remember if you posted about the engine coolant outlet neck. You can pull off the upper radiator hose and, with a flashlight, look down into the neck. You are looking for a thermostat. Some people use thermostats to get their engines to warm faster. IF you are having overheating prob...

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This one is not finished yet. Let's see If I can get the photo to import.

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+1 Held in place by the seat frame. When I removed the driver's seat in ours, it all came out as one piece. Haven't taken it apart yet to see how it's secured in the seat frame.

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Ladies and Gentlemen, AAAAND Here we ARE. This group has finally heard from a Daren. Karens and Darens believe their own views and feelings are the LAW. They care not about anybody or anything but themselves. It IS the beginning of the end. First there's one and then two, four, ten, and they WILL dr...

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Joe, I was wondering about where you would put that Ruckstel on your plane. Strapping it to the belly is a great idea, but, how will you rig the shifter into the cockpit? You're going to need to shift from under to direct to get the plane into the air aren't you? Now, if you just had a helicopter in...

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Brad,

I would like to purchase this set of tubes and flaps. I will send an email.

Thank You,
Terry & Sharon

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Bryan,

People pay good money for a ride like that and your friend's dad was getting the ride for free!

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Are those the "free floating" hubs?

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Jem,

In North America ( U.S. and Canada) there is a web site "pure-gas.org" where a person can search for fuel stations selling pure gas without ethanol added. Maybe there is a sister site for the U.K. It's worth a try.

Good Luck,
Terry

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On the Delivery truck we purchased from my best friends estate, I have been able to bend the passenger side fender iron to fit and completed mounting the bracket and fender. I tightened and cotter pinned everything on the passengers side from the head light to the firewall bracket. It seems he did n...

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The Ford Fix diagram fails to show how/where the meter is connected. Also, there is no mention of the type of meter being used. More information is required. If you have to connect the meter for EACH coil, I agree with Andy, it would be quicker, less expensive, and more simple to use a screw driver ...

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I will take a stab at this one based on what I have learned. It appears your car has a replacement engine. The reason I say this is the original engine number was the number stamped into the frame when the car was built. Thus, both numbers were the same. If you have a different number on the engine ...

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You had better NOT let your wife see what you've done to her towel or you won't have to worry about tools ever again.

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It might connect to a Warford auxiliary transmission attached to the rear of the transmission.

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John K. has a perfect answer: Thread File. Make sure you purchase one with the correct thread count. Then start with the good thread area and work through the bad threads. The one bad thing about thread files is they only work on Outside Threads and not on inside threads. Been There, Done That.

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Bruce, Look up some photos of the oil pan. The pan is not sealed completely around it's perimeter. There is a dam/wall in the nose section that stops the oil but allows the pan to go on to support the crank. You can look down and under the crank/fan belt pulley and see the front of the pan where you...

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Is your crank bent. I have seen some that are. You might try bending the crank out a little to get clearance.

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Jason,

I do not know if Bill is still doing wheels or not, but you might give him a call and ask.

The Wooden Spoke
Bill Weishaupl 303-355-1167

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Hello Bruce, Under normal conditions, you may get some leakage from choking while cranking. My first thoughts are the float level is too high causing the leakage. You may have a float that is sticking keeping the needle valve open. Another possibility is the needle valve may be fouled, sticking, or ...

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Will,

So you're looking for the measurements of the sills, correct? I have a set I'm going to use as patterns. I'm working on digging them out. Give me a day or two, and I will send you measurements and photos. That is, unless someone else can help you sooner.

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Hello Mark,

Thank you for the reply. I believe they used the oval tank as it has a stock C-Cab on the chassis.

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I am having difficulty finding out what shape gas tank was used in a 1920 C-Cab TT. I've looked in Cimorelli, past forum posts, and anywhere else I can think of. No luck. I believe the C-Cab trucks used oval gas tanks under the seat. But, I have a 1920 wood cab that has a round tank. The question: I...

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Congratulations Don!

All this time, you thought I was blowing smoke up your exhaust pipe. Guess this shows exactly what I have been saying.

GREAT JOB!!!!!

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John, A couple of ideas: You stated you "pulled the rear". Does that mean you open up the differential? My first thought was failed babbitt thrust washer in the differential. My second thought is broken axle. Along this line of thinking, maybe a failed axle key at the wheel hub(s). If you can turn t...

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Hello Ladies and Gentlemen, Thank you for all of your responses. I had expectations regarding potential replies. With the exception of about a half dozen posts, you did NOT disappoint me. Thank you Bob Jablonski for your story. You have confirmed my expectations. As was stated, Evans is up to 90% et...

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Not wanting to steal BobT's Dexcool thread, I'm posting this new thread. Thank you BobT for getting me to do some research. I believe I have found an ideal antifreeze/coolant for Model T engines. The biggest drawback is the price. This is totally offset by the lifetime of the product: Expected lifet...

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If you decide to carry large amounts of cash on a purchase potential....TAKE someone WITH you for security.

It's better to be car-less and still have all of your cash than being car-less AND cash-less.

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Susanne, Do you think the problem is that you're a woman? I'm just pulling out straws here because I can't think of any reason someone wouldn't sell a car to anyone with the money and good intentions. A suggestion: Find someone who will buy the car you want and sell it straight over to you. When the...

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Thank You Denny.

Those are my hopes and goals. Time will tell if I can nurse them to fruition.

Terry

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My best friend, Mike Zepp, passed away. I am saving his legacy to share with all. My wife and I purchased two of his trucks. 1927 Delivery Truck sized.jpg 1920 C Cab Can Crusher TT Truck sized.jpg These two were his favorite. Plans are to complete the delivery and show it as he would have. The can c...

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In a review of the original ad Tim put up, it clearly states the ONLY way to contact Tim is through HIS email address which is clearly posted. Also, I could find no post from "fordgood1" in that thread. I, also, have made several purchases from Tim with only one hiccup. My wife sent the PayPal payme...

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I understand and agree with your comments. I raise these questions regarding the "Wood Plan Program". If the museum will sell anything they own, it is very possible they will dispose of any plans we entrust them with. I believe it would be much better to find someone who will manage the plan program...

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I have a couple of questions: Why is the museum selling these items? Were these items donated to the museum for permanent display or for raising money?

I sincerely hope these items were donated to the museum, or were purchased by the museum, expressly for raising funds.

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For ethanol free gas in your area, go to pure-gas.org and search first your state, then your city to find outlets selling ethanol free gasoline. One thing to watch out for; this site is updated by anyone using the sight so the comments may or may not be correct for TODAY. You'll have to check them o...

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You may want to add auxiliary shock absorbers due to the CDs being so top heavy. Double spring hasslers are most recommended but any good auxiliary shock will help.

Good Luck,
Terry

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John and Members, You REALLY NEED to rethink donating all of the plans to the museum. If you read the entire Leon Parker thread, you will find several references to museums that have screwed people donating to them. While the purpose of a museum is to preserve history, the PRIME directive is to MAKE...

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Jev,

Are you interested in completing a restoration? I know of one that a fordor restoration has been started including a new wood kit and the owner just died. I'm sure it will be up for sale when they start dissolving the estate. I would be happy to send you info when it is available.

Terry

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Steve, You can make all of the people happy some of the time. You can make some of the people happy all of the time. BUT, you can NOT make all of the people happy All of the time. A person desiring to add his knowledge to the community must remember there will be whiners. The person trying to better...

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A friend in South Dakota, bought a special dog kennel/crate in Colorado. It cost $43 to send that kennel/crate to South Dakota. OUCH!!!! Thank You UPS.

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I just tried several different links to different parts of his listings, and none worked for me.

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Joerg, I see some wear on the TOP brake shoe near the brake cam. There is also a matching wear pattern on the inside of the brake drum. I agree with you, and I do not see anything that would cause the sound you hear. I agree with Mr. Jelf, and the sound may well be coming from your rear end and not ...

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Using one of these many years ago, I found that I had to reduce the air pressure from the compressor to get mine to work properly. So, if anyone is having problems with proper operation of this sprayer, try reducing the air pressure supply to the sprayer. I still have mine but have had to replace th...

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Tim,

We'll take the Exhaust Deflector if it hasn't already been spoken for.

Terry & Sharon Miller

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Tim, GOOD ONE!!!!!

I hadn't thought about which type would be best to use. Pretty sure you got that one on the head.

Would you re-use it?

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I have a "trick" that has worked very well for me. First, I am very careful to make sure I keep the original cap and do not damage it. Most times, the cap will get threaded on too tight and will crack, thus allowing the RTV to contact the air. I make sure to seal the cap but NOT over-tighten it. Sec...

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