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Making an axe-Video

Last post by John Warren « Sat Sep 19, 2020 5:40 pm
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by Herb Iffrig » Thu Sep 17, 2020 9:20 pm

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I hope you enjoy this:

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Loved it thanks.

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Sat Sep 19, 2020 5:40 pm
Fire evacuation In Oroville

Last post by david_dewey « Sat Sep 19, 2020 5:15 pm
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by david_dewey » Wed Sep 09, 2020 10:20 pm

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We left our home Tuesday morning because PG&E turned off the power because of the fire danger and on our way to my brothers place in Dunsmuir we got notice that our house is under evaluation and that we would not be allowed to go back so that we continue down to Dunsmuir where we’ve been and we have no idea if her house is standing or not but if...

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For those that might not be following the thread about us on the main forum page; we are now at home, and the house & surrounding area survived. Not even a sign of the fire to be seen until you drive up any road going north (not many of them, however) and within a half-mile you will run into the burn area. Once again we have managed to dodge the...

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Sat Sep 19, 2020 5:15 pm
OT - Adventures of Kalamity Dick - Fact or Fiction?

Last post by Rich Eagle « Sat Sep 19, 2020 4:12 pm
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“Many claim Kalamity Dick was a fictitious character made up to frighten children from playing with mechanical objects. However, pictures of this mysterious fellow surface from time to time. Was he real?
As I heard it he was an itinerant tinkerer who traveled in his Raceabout from town to town throughout the West repairing old...

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Apparently there are a great many things we haven't heard about Ernie's cat, Elmo. Simbad is sifting through the box even as we speak.
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Sat Sep 19, 2020 4:12 pm
Brass era Avery

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Sat Sep 19, 2020 3:14 pm
FJ - Some Humor To Brighten Your Day

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Winter is taking its Toll .... :!:

Time for a Laugh ..... :D

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Fri Sep 18, 2020 3:20 pm
This was trucking-Old Photos

Last post by HPetrino « Wed Sep 16, 2020 6:14 pm
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by Herb Iffrig » Tue Dec 31, 2019 8:55 am
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I at one time had a book entitle This Was Trucking I just about read the ink off of the pages.
I thought that it might be fun to post some photos of trucks similar to the ones that were in that book.
Her are a few. trucking.JPG pennsylvania creamery truck.JPG valley lumber c.JPG

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I'm not so sure White's were used in San Jose, but the body set-up was pretty much identical and they were green, not red. If I remember correctly they were manned by a 3 man crew. 1 guy was the driver and the other 2 hauled the garbage as I described above. I never noticed if they rotated positions as they proceeded on their route, but I bet they...
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Wed Sep 16, 2020 6:14 pm
Scam warning

Last post by Burger in Spokane « Sun Sep 13, 2020 3:21 pm
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by perry kete » Sun Sep 13, 2020 2:50 pm

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I don't know if this is true but it sounds like something someone would try to get your personal information

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I just cannot get my head around this scam problem that never goes away.
Am I just too cynical ? Are people really this stupid ? I don't know .....

So long ago I cannot remember, someone or somehow, it was impressed upon
me Don't call us, .... we'll call you . Applied to general common sense, if you
are getting cold-called, someone is trying...

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Last post by Burger in Spokane
Sun Sep 13, 2020 3:21 pm
International trucks

Last post by Herb Iffrig « Sun Sep 13, 2020 1:09 pm
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by FATMAN » Sun Sep 13, 2020 11:55 am

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A friend of mine has 2 International trucks a 1932 and a 1935 they both run and are in very nice original condition, U searched Hemmings and e bay, just wondering what kind of price range he should ask, I know with out photos its hard, I will try to get some, Bob

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Can you post some photos?
I have a 1932 AA IHC.

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Sun Sep 13, 2020 1:09 pm
"Pretty far-fetched" and stuff

Last post by Aarongriffey « Sat Sep 12, 2020 11:55 pm
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by DLodge » Sat Aug 29, 2020 12:01 pm

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In the Stutzman thread on the General Discussion forum, Steve Jelf made the comment that something was pretty far-fetched. My grandfather often used the expression (generally in response to something I had told him). I still use it occasionally, but probably not as often as it was used in days past. Is far-fetched going the way of Model Ts and oil...

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That’ll go over like a fart in church. deader than a door nail. Blacker than the ace of spades.
I have friend from Alabama that unthaws things all the time.
Sometimes he has me help him unloosen bolts.
My wife always tells us to slow the TV down so she can sleep early.
It shakes like pregnant nun at high mass.
He’s So tight he squeaks.

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Last post by Aarongriffey
Sat Sep 12, 2020 11:55 pm
Moving a Grandfather clock

Last post by david_dewey « Sat Sep 12, 2020 5:21 pm
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by Ruxstel24 » Thu Sep 03, 2020 6:28 pm

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I know a couple of you fellas are clock repair/collectors.
Do I need to do anything other the take off the pendulum and weights ?
OK to lay on it's back, or should it stay upright ?
It's only coming from next door, I could hand dolly it over here.
TIA, Dave :)

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It does look like a nice niche but it looks awfully close to a fireplace fireplace is dry wood out so I would Not put my clock near one. Our clock is a sleigh also! So about the same time. I think I’d have to look at the paperwork for the house is still there when I get back home I can look it up

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Last post by david_dewey
Sat Sep 12, 2020 5:21 pm
I just got banned... from the watch repair forum!?!

Last post by Matt in California « Sat Sep 12, 2020 12:06 am
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by Matt in California » Sun Sep 06, 2020 1:33 pm

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First, I will say one reason I am posting this is I am really glad for MTFCA forum after this experience. I do understand that we get spammer/scammers on this forum and weed them out. But I hope it never gets to what I experienced on another forum.

Yesterday I bought some metal draw cabinets. My interest is for small parts storage. They happen to...

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Busy week! Thanks for everyone's comments!

The saga continues... In short I enjoy Model T people and have yet hit it off with watch people.

Update on my end. I found a new forum on Facebook (I use this forum 100x what I do Facebook... and don't really like facebook, but ended up adding a bunch of classifieds for Model Ts:) The first think I did...

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Last post by Matt in California
Sat Sep 12, 2020 12:06 am
Underpowered?

Last post by Fordwright « Fri Sep 11, 2020 6:52 pm
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by Fordwright » Fri Aug 28, 2020 2:41 pm

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Back in the day, 20 horses was plenty for a Ford pickup. You just took your time in low gear going up hills. Nowadays we see people buying diesel tractors to pull their RVs just so they don't have to downshift. What is this mad obsession with power?

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In any other industrial application, 20 HP would be considered quite adequate for transporting a few people horizontally,
but where human ego is concerned, even 700 HP is inadequate to some.

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Last post by Fordwright
Fri Sep 11, 2020 6:52 pm
A GREAT article for us "Car Guys"......

Last post by Rich Eagle « Wed Sep 09, 2020 11:10 am
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by pdgriesse » Wed Sep 09, 2020 10:10 am

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Not Model T but at funny read for most FORUM Members......hope you enjoy!!! Paul

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Subject: ENJOY LIFE NOW - IT HAS AN EXPIRATION DATE!

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Thank you for posting that. It's quite nice.
Rich

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Last post by Rich Eagle
Wed Sep 09, 2020 11:10 am
Finders Keepers ?

Last post by Dallas Landers « Wed Sep 09, 2020 9:52 am
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by Dallas Landers » Tue Sep 08, 2020 5:39 pm

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Kelly came in the house with the Shepherd and said we have a problem! She said a calf is coming down the road. Nothing new when you live in farm country but this one was newborn today. Chord still soft and dangly. Yup, right down the center of the road. I went toward it fearing it would run into the corn field. Not a chance, it ran right to me...

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You never know when you will find a few extra horsepower?

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Last post by Dallas Landers
Wed Sep 09, 2020 9:52 am
Share Your Tractor(s) - old ones that is ;-)

Last post by Duey_C « Wed Sep 09, 2020 12:13 am
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by A Whiteman » Sun Jun 21, 2020 5:46 pm

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Many of us like all sorts of things 'old and mechanical'. So here is a chance to share with us your old tractors,
Cheers
Adrian

1939 Farmall F14

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1936 JD AR

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1954 David Brown Cropmaster

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1946 Farmall M

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F-20:
The belt is put away, the 14 is back in her spot, the pickup is back in his spot and I need to learn more about the Zenith carb.
The F-14 actually started another engine! The little snot could handle this one.
Turns out that worn out 220 engine is easily hand cranked. Three compressions/chokes and vroom!
Even with a Zenith that ain’t...

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Last post by Duey_C
Wed Sep 09, 2020 12:13 am
What have you done on an old non-Model T vehicle.

Last post by Mark Gregush « Mon Sep 07, 2020 5:33 pm
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by Rich Eagle » Mon Mar 25, 2019 11:38 am
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It became important for me to do something with the 1919 Harley-Davidson engine. The bike has been gaining in value and parts since the acquisition of a basket case in 1973. A total rebuild isn't an option for me at this time but I believe I can reassemble it and at least get all the parts in one place and maybe fire it up. One of the crank pin...

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That was really stuck! :o
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Last post by Mark Gregush
Mon Sep 07, 2020 5:33 pm
This B racer for sale raised some questions with me..

Last post by Kaiser « Mon Sep 07, 2020 2:36 pm
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by Kaiser » Wed Apr 29, 2020 4:23 am

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Found this for sale in Germany on PreWarCar.com, it reminded me of another similar racer discussed some time ago that was supposedly the last one remaining, well... there seems to be another one or is it the same car ? Is it the real deal or what? anyone have a clue about this one ?

Have a look here :

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Well he came third, that's on the podium right? :lol: :lol:

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Last post by Kaiser
Mon Sep 07, 2020 2:36 pm
Show us your hit n miss engines

Last post by Fordwright « Sun Sep 06, 2020 3:20 pm
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by Angmar » Fri Jul 31, 2020 12:25 pm

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I am not sure if this topic is in here someplace or not but I was encouraged to post on the subject from 2 other members so here it goes. Hope you guys like it. This is one of my other toy's or hobbies. 1926, 25 horse Witte throttle governed. Weighs about 4500 lbs, runs like a Swiss watch.

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I'm just amazed at how much iron it took for each horsepower.

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Last post by Fordwright
Sun Sep 06, 2020 3:20 pm
Happy Birthday, Dad!

Last post by DLodge « Sun Sep 06, 2020 1:02 pm
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by DLodge » Sat Sep 05, 2020 7:18 pm

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Today would be my dad's 111th birthday. He was never a Ford guy, but his first car was an early 1930 Plymouth Roadster, which he named Bonnie Jean.

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Did he name the new Pontiac...?

I don't think he ever named another car. He had a Mercury Grand Marquis around the early 70s that he occasionally referred to as the green dragon, but it wasn't really a name. Just that it was big and green.

I remember reading that it is in the area of cars is where consumer grudges last the longest. I know that...

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Last post by DLodge
Sun Sep 06, 2020 1:02 pm
Other old car photos

Last post by Burger in Spokane « Sun Sep 06, 2020 11:08 am
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by Herb Iffrig » Fri Sep 04, 2020 4:37 pm

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I'll check with my Hupp dealership, next time I pass by .... :lol:

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Last post by Burger in Spokane
Sun Sep 06, 2020 11:08 am
SHOW US YOUR LATHE

Last post by CudaMan « Thu Sep 03, 2020 2:08 pm
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by BE_ZERO_BE » Fri Jul 03, 2020 2:24 pm

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Many of us have a lathe to support our Model T and other projects.

Show us your lathe.

Mine is a PBR (Perico Baroni & Raimondi) made in Italy in 1966.
It's a 12 x 40 and can cut SAE & metric threads.
It replaced an Atlas 10 x 36 Pick-O-Matic lathe.

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My lathe is a drill press and a file.

My mill is a vise and a file. :)

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Last post by CudaMan
Thu Sep 03, 2020 2:08 pm
FJ - Replacing the wood floor in an enclosed trailer

Last post by FreighTer Jim « Thu Sep 03, 2020 9:16 am
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by FreighTer Jim » Mon Aug 24, 2020 5:47 am

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I usually buy a new custom built enclosed car hauler trailer every 2 of 3 years.

But COVID-19 has created a shortage of labor & materials resulting in a delay for new trailer construction.

So I decided to replace the wood floor in my 35 foot custom enclosed car hauler.

I could not do this without help and I am fortunate to have made some good...

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I couldn’t have done this without the help of Mark Atkins and Jerry Kramer of Richmond, Indiana 👍

Just like I couldn’t or wouldn’t want to go down the road
every day without the help of Friends 😉

I Transport To Tell Stories From The Road 👁

When that gets boring or tiresome - I will find
something else fun to do 😊

FJ...

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Last post by FreighTer Jim
Thu Sep 03, 2020 9:16 am
How does this work?- Tapping machine

Last post by Rich Eagle « Wed Sep 02, 2020 5:47 pm
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by Herb Iffrig » Wed Sep 02, 2020 8:36 am

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Thanks Leo. Nice threads.

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Last post by Rich Eagle
Wed Sep 02, 2020 5:47 pm
28 roadster pickup.

Last post by Burger in Spokane « Wed Sep 02, 2020 1:09 am
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by Dallas Landers » Tue Sep 01, 2020 4:43 pm

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Sat in a concrete building with no windows and a very leaky roof for 15 years. Like a rain forest that never dried out. Engine condition unknown, body rough, any wood or interior and top are long gone. Its a desirable body and bed and cab are not bad. Wheels are really rusted and froze up. Whats a fair offer on this truck? A friend has it. He...

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Walk away. Model T's are the only Fords worth owning. :lol:

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Last post by Burger in Spokane
Wed Sep 02, 2020 1:09 am
What kind of pocket knife do you carry?

Last post by Tmodelt « Sat Aug 29, 2020 6:31 pm
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by Dan B » Sun Aug 16, 2020 8:23 pm

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For some reason, I recently became interested in carrying a pocket knife. It’s not something I grew up with. But I can see how it would be one of those things you couldn’t live without once you got in the habit.

This forum cuts across all kinds of people so I figure there’s a lot of you who carry a pocket knife. What’s your favorite and what do...

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A very BIG one now a days!

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Last post by Tmodelt
Sat Aug 29, 2020 6:31 pm
1920's Bumper catalog help needed

Last post by Mark Gregush « Sat Aug 29, 2020 12:01 pm
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by Mark Gregush » Thu Aug 27, 2020 11:20 am

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Some of you guys have extensive collections of catalogs stashed away, what I am looking for is some help finding out what some bumpers and brackets from the 20's fit that I have. The two parts catalogs I have access to only list parts numbers or less so not much help. What I would like to find is something that shows the different brackets used on...

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I might have to post on the general forum to get more eyes on the subject!

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Last post by Mark Gregush
Sat Aug 29, 2020 12:01 pm
It's only fitting.

Last post by Rich Eagle « Tue Aug 25, 2020 12:54 pm
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by Rich Eagle » Mon Aug 24, 2020 2:26 pm

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In my work on T's and non-T's I have been plagued with tube fittings with odd threads. Each era and each make often have some threaded part that defies any common sense that I can see and is not compatible with anything I have saved from another vehicle. Having cleaned and reassembled my V-8 carburetor I found I needed some fittings before I could...

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When I see Scott Conger making his new Stromberg idle jets or Stan Howe making 5-ball parts I get the urge to machine brass. Needing a part to make is always a treat. So much of restoration is scrubbing and scraping. I do it the hard way. It's a great way to spend time but fabricating stuff really hits the spot. I'll get back on some T stuff...

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Last post by Rich Eagle
Tue Aug 25, 2020 12:54 pm
Non-Ford identification ?

Last post by Rich Bingham « Sun Aug 23, 2020 5:43 pm
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by Rich Bingham » Sun Aug 23, 2020 3:53 pm

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Can anyone tell what year and make ?
Photo is annotated with an identification of the driver and the year as 1897 . I kinda think it's 1904 or later.

Thanks !

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Thanks Rich!

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Last post by Rich Bingham
Sun Aug 23, 2020 5:43 pm
Wool gathering on road rage

Last post by fschrope « Sun Aug 23, 2020 9:32 am
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by Rich Bingham » Wed Aug 19, 2020 7:36 pm

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Would you agree the Model T Ford has a pleasant expression on its face ? OK, I'm a little weird I'll admit, but ever since automobiles began to sport a pair of headlight eyes , head-on views of all makes and models have provided the imaginative with images of physiognomies that present many various expressions.

Driving home this afternoon, I...

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The End came in 1970, when U.S. automakers decided to stop making cars
in the sense they had made them up to that point, and began making ugly
mobility machines. Each year since, they try to make their offerings just a
little bit uglier than the year before. Who here remembers being really
excited to go see the new car unveilings each year ?...

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Last post by fschrope
Sun Aug 23, 2020 9:32 am
NILE VIRUS

Last post by Duey_C « Tue Aug 18, 2020 11:23 pm
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by Novice » Mon Aug 17, 2020 2:57 pm

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The NILE Virus (Type C)

Even the most advanced computer programs from Norton, McAfee and others cannot take care of this one. It appears to target those who were born prior to 1948.
This COVID-19 lock-down seems to be increasing the chances of being affected.

Virus Symptoms

Causes you to send the same e-mail twice. (Done that.)
Causes you...

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Uh huh!

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Last post by Duey_C
Tue Aug 18, 2020 11:23 pm
Here's a Switch. ('35 starter Sw)

Last post by Dallas Landers « Tue Aug 18, 2020 9:45 pm
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by Rich Eagle » Sat Aug 15, 2020 7:03 pm

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While I was waiting for parts for my '35 I took apart the starter switch. It's a little like a T switch. It was frozen from lots of rust inside. It is held together buy bending 4 tabs at the corners.
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The contact bar is held to the plunger by riveting it over a washer. It had to be drilled to get it apart. I made a piece to replace the...

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Satisfaction Rich in bringing it back from the brink of scrap seems to work for you. I love to see your projects from paint to rust. Show me more.
Dallas

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Last post by Dallas Landers
Tue Aug 18, 2020 9:45 pm
help identifying ignition boxes (non-T)

Last post by Angmar « Tue Aug 18, 2020 10:01 am
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by Angmar » Wed Aug 12, 2020 7:32 pm

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Would anyone know what car(s) these would have been used for?

thanks

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Thank you, very helpful.

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Last post by Angmar
Tue Aug 18, 2020 10:01 am
Who is a good supplier for early Ford V-8 parts?

Last post by Rich Eagle « Sat Aug 15, 2020 6:07 pm
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by Rich Eagle » Tue Aug 04, 2020 5:43 pm

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I'm looking for an exhaust system right now. I'm not sure who is currently in business and good to deal with.
Rich

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I am happy to report that the parts that I ordered came on time and the crossover pipe fit in pretty well. Apparently Eckler's has acquired Mac's now. The only surprise was that the bolting flange was about a 3/16ths larger all around than the original. It's not a problem as I could have trimmed it to size or replaced it with an old original. The...

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Last post by Rich Eagle
Sat Aug 15, 2020 6:07 pm
Parts Organization

Last post by BE_ZERO_BE « Sat Aug 15, 2020 1:09 pm
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by Mustang1964s » Fri Jul 31, 2020 8:35 pm

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I have a new bigger garage that is filling fast. Shelves are being built.
The parts are being sorted, the issue is how to get them organized.
I need some ideas on how to keep the little stuff like head gaskets/ header gaskets/ specialty bolts ect...
How do you store engine parts and transmission and the small stuff.

Any and all help would be...

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I put my small parts organizers an a lazy-susan turntable.
It gives me a very high density storage on a small footprint.
It is also harder to stack stuff in front of to block access.

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Last post by BE_ZERO_BE
Sat Aug 15, 2020 1:09 pm
1947 dodge 1 ton door latch?

Last post by halftracknut « Fri Aug 14, 2020 2:34 pm
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by halftracknut » Wed Jul 15, 2020 11:22 am

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Would anyone happen to have a left door latch for a 1947 dodge wd 20 or power wagon they would part with? thanks rl

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Fri Aug 14, 2020 2:34 pm
1916 Buick barn find

Last post by Michael Peternell « Mon Aug 10, 2020 9:41 pm
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by Robert Bente » Sun Jul 21, 2019 8:18 am

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I just purchased a 1916 Buick D45 that has been stored since 1950. I know you folks appreciate old original stuff as much as I do. The story is that this was purchased by a returning WW 2 soldier, he drove it for awhile, then parked it in a barn for a future project. It sat there for 50 years until they sold the farm. He had another metal building...

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Well...... I disassembled the rockers and pulled the lifters “roller type”, cleaned and greased. Very little to no moisture pits. All the valves as were the lifters were either sticky or stuck. Everything went together nicely. Tried to crank engine, it’s still stuck.
I think my next step is to drop the pan and scratch my head on what to do next....

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Last post by Michael Peternell
Mon Aug 10, 2020 9:41 pm
New Garage Doors

Last post by Ruxstel24 « Sun Aug 09, 2020 8:46 am
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by Ruxstel24 » Fri Aug 07, 2020 9:50 am

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The shop is getting badly needed new 10' doors today !!
One of our fellow T owners is doing the work :D
New tracks, torsion springs, full windows and insulated.... 8-)
Old rotted wood doors are off and new are going up soon.

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Thanks guys !
Marv, these new door really don't have any gaps. They also have very nice seals around the edges and the bottom seals up nice.
I see zero light coming in with the sun shining right on them. They're made in Ohio too !! ;)
Here's a before pic... :?

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Last post by Ruxstel24
Sun Aug 09, 2020 8:46 am
Not done anything all of July

Last post by Dallas Landers « Sat Aug 08, 2020 7:04 am
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by david_dewey » Sun Jul 12, 2020 12:25 am

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Hi folks you haven’t seen or heard me on the form in a while this is David Dewey over in Oroville CA. and I have been in the hospital since the first of the month recoverOmg from a whole bunch of stuff that started out with kidney stones. Three operations later and I really hope to be home Monday or Tuesday back to my dial-up connection. I finally...

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Hope you are on the road to a speedy recovery and back in the shop soon.
Dallas

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Last post by Dallas Landers
Sat Aug 08, 2020 7:04 am
Paintings that aren't Model Ts

Last post by perry kete « Tue Aug 04, 2020 4:49 pm
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by Rich Eagle » Thu Mar 14, 2019 9:54 am
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Finally I have stopped working on this one. After 170 hours it is not getting any better. I will turn it to the wall for a few months and then decide if I like it.
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You may recall that Herb offered this terrific photo a while back:

and Rob discovered some amazing information on Doctor Pagel who likely owned it:

Here are some steps...

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Your paintings are just fabulous. I could look at them all day.

I did try to look at them all day once but Patty got mad at me for not mowing the yard! :o
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Last post by perry kete
Tue Aug 04, 2020 4:49 pm
Fast turnaround for Model A engine rebuild-video

Last post by Kevin Pharis « Sun Aug 02, 2020 10:21 pm
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by Herb Iffrig » Sat Aug 01, 2020 10:07 pm

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Last post by Kevin Pharis
Sun Aug 02, 2020 10:21 pm
Making Spokes

Last post by BobShirleyAtlantaTx « Sat Aug 01, 2020 8:44 pm
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by HPetrino » Tue Jul 28, 2020 6:26 pm

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I had a 1959 episode of Tombstone Territory on the TV. In one sequence Lee Van Cleef was making spokes for a carriage or a wagon or whatever. They were long spokes being fashioned out of a piece of wood that looked to be about 2 X 2 X 24 . What was interesting was the lathe he was using. It looked like an authentic period tool from the 1880's. It...

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This is out of order, you must cut the angles on the blank first in order to chuck into the lathe. The little gizmo on the jig is just a fast way to locate the center on the pin end of the blank.

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Sat Aug 01, 2020 8:44 pm
A couple of pictures from Northwest Washington

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by Dick Malsbary » Sun Jul 26, 2020 12:16 am

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Fri Jul 31, 2020 11:59 pm
Information on the "Assorted Car Company" wanted

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by perry kete » Tue Jul 28, 2020 3:58 pm

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I am looking for information on the Assorted Car Company and when and where they were made.

I make this requested because I so often see in the classified section of this forum Assorted Car parts for sale and I figured if so many assorted car parts are available that I may as well find a car and rebuild one.

The other car that I am interested in...

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Researching the history and financial records of the Assorted Car Company, I found the following information,

They were incorporated in late 1912 the principle stock holder and major money man was a very wealthy snake oil sales man of the name Mr Marvel. His money came from mixing Kerosene and turpentine to make a useless mixture for those less...

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Fri Jul 31, 2020 11:53 pm
This was camping.

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by Herb Iffrig » Sun Jul 26, 2020 10:42 pm

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Looks like an early version of a campground.
It's a box car village.

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If a guy try to still the car that will wake-up the owner immediately because the rope of the tent will follow the car if he move... :lol:

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Fri Jul 31, 2020 12:10 pm
Reproduction Auto red bug video and how to make a wood steering wheel rim

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by Herb Iffrig » Tue Jul 28, 2020 9:19 am

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Part two of a two part video:

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Close as I come to one of those is; in a box of papers I got from Alan Shurmen's estate auction is blueprint of the side and section view of the drive wheel.
That shop is way too clean for my taste! LOL Must only have one project going on at a time. Wonder what that is like?

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Last post by Mark Gregush
Wed Jul 29, 2020 10:00 pm
Old Photo- Cobb Evans Chandler Automobile Co

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by Herb Iffrig » Tue Jul 28, 2020 11:01 pm

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Tue Jul 28, 2020 11:01 pm
old marine engines

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by svibert » Sun Jul 12, 2020 12:34 am

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does anyone know any antique boat guys I trying to get rid of a few early 30's marine engines thanks IMG_1468.JPG IMG_1467.JPG

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Old Marines didn't need engines... the sergeant kept them moving! :shock:

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Tue Jul 28, 2020 8:20 pm
1908 Buick

Last post by Robert Bente « Tue Jul 28, 2020 9:36 am
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by Robert Bente » Tue Jul 07, 2020 12:25 am

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The HCCA site is a dead horse as far as input and thoughts on early car restorations.
I have had a lot of insight and recommendations on my last project, 1916 Buick Barn find, from my fellow T brothers and sisters.
I’m in the process, during this COVID thing, of a restoration of a 1908 Buick model G.
It weathered the Car fire 2 years ago with...

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I finished painting the frame, and now on to the wheels. I dropped of my crank with the fly wheel still attached, and piston rods for re- babbitting. Also, I picked up 18 model T Reground crankshafts and delivered to Erik Barrett in Auburn. Most of them were EE. He was in the process of pouring Babbitts and I got to see the operation. Wow, Babbitt...

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Last post by Robert Bente
Tue Jul 28, 2020 9:36 am
Very early 1905 steamer for sale !

Last post by david_dewey « Sun Jul 26, 2020 1:13 pm
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by Kaiser » Sun Jul 26, 2020 10:37 am

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For you Boiling Water Buffs on here ;
I have no connection to either seller or site, just found it and thought some on here would like it or even need a new project ;)

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What an amazing survivor! Don't know if I'd want to open her up with just a tiller for steering! Wonder where it sat for 98 years as the ad states.

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Sun Jul 26, 2020 1:13 pm
A T Era photo

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by Steve Jelf » Thu Jul 16, 2020 10:41 pm

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I found this on FB today. It's from a scrapbook of photos taken on a 1921 cross country trip. The caption identified it only as a small town on the plains. It's a wonderful illustration of town streets and country roads.

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Many town have wide streets because in the horse and buggy days parking was usually angle -very hard to parallel park a horse and buggy. Angle parking usually carried over to the early automotive days but is far less common today.

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Sat Jul 25, 2020 8:59 pm
July 23, 1903

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by HPetrino » Thu Jul 23, 2020 9:55 am

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I just read in MSN's Today in History that on this date Ford Motor Company sold it's first automobile, a Model A, to a fellow named Ernest Pfenning of Chicago. And so it began.......

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It may have been FMC's first sale but Henry Ford's previous companies sold many production vehicles prior to this.

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Fri Jul 24, 2020 11:07 am
MASCOTS

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by Richard G » Tue Jul 21, 2020 9:29 pm

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MY SON IN LAW GAVE ME THE MASCOTS, THEY WERE IN HIS GRANDMOTHERS CELLAR, HE DIED FROM A FALL BE FOR I COULD FIND OUT MUCH ABOUT THEM, THE GOLD ONE WAS IN BAD SHAPE, I RESTORED IT AS CLOSE TO ORIGINAL AS POSSIBLE, AND FOUND IT ADORNED A 27 BUICK RADIATOR,--THE LION I HAVE LOOKED AT HUNDREDS ,AND THE ONE THAT COMES CLOSE IS THE FRANKLIN, BUT NO...

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NEVER THOUGHT OF THAT USE PERRY, BUT ITS TOO HEAVY FOR THE ---T---RADIATOR, IT WEIGHS AS MUCH AS THE T RAD. STRANGE THAT THEY WOULD GO TO THE TROUBLE TO HAVE THIS CAST AND NOT PUT THE NAME SOMEWHERE, OH WELL, TIME TO PUT IT ON THE SHELF AND WOUNDER, THANK YOU FOR YOUR THOUGHTS.

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Last post by Richard G
Wed Jul 22, 2020 2:27 pm
Original 1905 Buick F?

Last post by Robert Bente « Mon Jul 20, 2020 9:08 am
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by Kaiser » Fri Jul 17, 2020 9:17 am

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Found this one for sale on the PreWarCar site, as usual i have no connection to the seller or the site, just thought it would be of interest for some of the early cars and Buick lovers on here,
I think the price might be a little on the high side, i see a big freeze crack on one cylinder, but everything is there which is a plus, have a look:

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Thanks for the post. My question about what is inside the steering “box” is answered. I’m wondering about lubrication, gear oil?. Pictures are worth a thousand words.
These are fun cars to drive, similar to a Model T, IMO. Find a couple of cylinder heads, and it looks like a nice project.
r/s Bob

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Last post by Robert Bente
Mon Jul 20, 2020 9:08 am
1910 IHC restoration thread

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by Herb Iffrig » Thu Jul 16, 2020 9:03 am

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I just found this on Smokestak and thought you might like it.

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I wish more people would see this thread.
What do we think about when IH is mentioned? The highwheelers.
I'd long since forgotten they built cool roadsters.

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Sun Jul 19, 2020 2:38 pm
Identify please ?

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by Rich Bingham » Thu Jul 16, 2020 2:44 pm

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Interesting car, I’ve sure never seen one, no idea what make or year.

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That is a delightful rear axle with plenty of lumps and cross shafts. :D

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Last post by Rich Eagle
Sun Jul 19, 2020 12:47 pm
very early Meier brothers truck ??

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by modeltjunkee » Wed Jul 15, 2020 5:47 pm

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Hi got this on EBAY
says its a Meier Brothers Henry 3 American express truck . Cant find out any information on it.
it is very similar to a Mier automobile from early 1900s
does anyone have any information or pictures
thanks Modeltjunkee

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More than enough there for a full rebuild :-)

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Last post by A Whiteman
Thu Jul 16, 2020 5:47 pm
1928 SPRINT CAR

Last post by frontyboy « Wed Jul 15, 2020 10:42 pm
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by frontyboy » Fri Jul 10, 2020 11:24 pm

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These are the pictures I promised
Frontyboy

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Your #2 on the drivers list!!!

I drove my last single stick Fronty sprint car 75mph, I was a lot younger and far quicker reaction time. The fastest I have ever driven was 140mph in my Ferrari 348 spider in eastern Washington. Long straight roads noo traffic 'cept a John Deere or 2. As I said those days a long past. Today I'm hard pressed to get...

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Wed Jul 15, 2020 10:42 pm
Working on the T with my 15 year old daughter

Last post by Burger in Spokane « Mon Jul 13, 2020 11:54 pm
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by Mopar_man » Mon Jun 15, 2020 3:42 pm

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So we are putting in the valves on the Model T. The spring compressor kept falling off the spring and I decided to compress the spring with my hands with my arms around Angie's head so she could see where to put the pin in to hold the spring. Then she calmly says: So what are we going to tell the emergency room Doctor?

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Outstanding ! 👍

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Mon Jul 13, 2020 11:54 pm
You might find this interesting

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by Herb Iffrig » Thu Jul 09, 2020 11:43 pm

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'Ford tie in is Thomas Edison is mentioned.

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I haven't looked yet but Thomas was a friend of Henry's.
I saw a clip where Henry would tell Thomas what everyone else had said as Thomas was going deaf.
:)

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Fri Jul 10, 2020 11:52 pm
Free Step bars for Toyota tundra

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by Sarikatime » Tue Jul 07, 2020 3:11 pm

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I have a used set, right and left side, Aries brand Stainless steel step bars or nerf bars for a newer Toyota Tundra. It is in a box with the brackets and bolts that I took off from my 2015 truck. I did not clean them, but noticed I dented one on the bottom side which does not show when installed. One of the rubber pads is missing and the second...

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It is free, just pick it up or pay for shipping.

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Fri Jul 10, 2020 9:17 pm
Spark Plug Boxes

Last post by A Whiteman « Thu Jul 09, 2020 7:15 pm
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by CudaMan » Wed Jun 24, 2020 5:04 pm

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A lot of the antique spark plugs that show up on Ebay and swap meets are missing their original boxes. To address this issue with some of my plugs, I scanned an original Edison 14 box and saved it as a .jpg file.

If your original box has some flaws in it, you can use a photo editing program to fill in or re-color any damaged sections.

I can then...

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The half life of Polonium 210 is 138 days, so any radioactivity they originally had is essentially gone by now.

Whew! nice to know!

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Thu Jul 09, 2020 7:15 pm
Old car fest

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by Dallas Landers » Mon Jun 15, 2020 6:36 am

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June 15 was the registration date. Now it is june 29. It is still possible it will happen I guess?

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CANCELED

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Tue Jul 07, 2020 7:14 am
Amish camper ?

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by Dallas Landers » Sat Jul 04, 2020 12:47 pm

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I love living in Amish country. I have see buggies pulling $20,000 bass boats, team of horses pulling big square balers, Horses moving buildings and this. 20200704_123619.jpg 20200704_123642.jpg
Now its been in the 90's here for a week and another week or two are coming. I dont know what this rig is but could be a camper or just to keep the sun...

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I think Dallas posted this camper on here before.

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Sun Jul 05, 2020 7:48 am
Need source for signs????

Last post by Dan Hatch « Fri Jul 03, 2020 7:57 pm
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by Dan Hatch » Mon Jun 22, 2020 10:59 am

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Guys: I need some no trespassing signs. Been using plastic ones from Walmart, but I have to kept putting them up. Anybody know a source for metal ones that are not an arm or leg? Thanks Dan

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The follow the Ford car signs are rarer that the pyramid signs. Only info I have found is the picture of one in a 1910 Ford Times. At one time I had 3 of the Ohio signs. Sold two at Hershey. Dan

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Fri Jul 03, 2020 7:57 pm
The discussion of different hobbies.

Last post by Billdizer,Spencer In « Thu Jul 02, 2020 9:27 pm
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by jiminbartow » Sat Apr 18, 2020 1:12 am

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I remember when, on the old forum, many of us had the same interests in addition to our interest in Model T’s and, at times, we had discussions with our many friends here, regarding these various interests, such as collecting and restoring phonographs, antique clocks, antique pocket watches, restoring antiques, coin collecting, steam engines, etc....

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My other interests include two Triumph sports cars from the sixties, 1946 Ercoupe airplane, 30 or so antique bicycles from the 1880's-1890's including 5 high wheel bikes, a1924 John Buyce Adirondack guide boat, with a square stern for early outboards, of which I have five of, including a rudder twin ole evinrude, a Caille straight shaft that runs...

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Last post by Billdizer,Spencer In
Thu Jul 02, 2020 9:27 pm
NRS Transmission

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by Robert Kiefaber » Mon Jun 29, 2020 2:19 pm

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I am currently going through my Ford model R transmission and I need to replace all of the fiber discs. Does anyone know where I can buy the proper fiber for this project? I have the old ones for patterns. I am a member of the Early Ford Registry but have lost my password to post there.

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Thank you, I called Glenn and he is fixing me up.

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Tue Jun 30, 2020 3:48 pm
Can Anyone ID this Car?

Last post by tdump « Mon Jun 29, 2020 9:33 am
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by SurveyKing » Thu Jun 18, 2020 11:06 am

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In going through some family photos from 1955 we found this photo of my Uncle's car but are unable to Identify it, can someone help? Slides_01_023.jpg U Slides_01_023.jpg

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Mine is dusty in the shop right now.It does have a repaired trunk floor,metal repaired around back window,rear fenders repaired,gas tank in but not hooked up yet.Last work I was doing was on the drivers side floor board and kick panels. Car is VERY rough.I beat the junk man by 25 bucks to get it.

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Mon Jun 29, 2020 9:33 am
OT - Fords Garage

Last post by Darin Hull « Tue Jun 23, 2020 5:52 am
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by Darin Hull » Mon Jun 22, 2020 1:09 pm

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Visited a Fords Garage restaurant today, this one in Estero FL.

Darin

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I ate there and flew out of state about an hour later... so I’m unaware if they have any events scheduled there.

Darin

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Tue Jun 23, 2020 5:52 am
A bit of tractor therapy

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by Steve Jelf » Mon Jun 01, 2020 11:00 pm

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With both my T's down for repairs, my antique driving is now for yard work. I haul branches and yard waste with my 1951 Dodge B-3-C, and today I enjoyed mowing with my 1945 Allis Chalmers Model B with Woods L-59 mower.

Today:

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Five years ago, when the brush pile road was dry enough to drive without getting stuck:

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Duey, that is a nicely machined Twin City cylinder head, and I bet the tractor will run great.
Looking at the welded up wrench, is it for Model T trans to crank bolts?
Either that or you must have some tremendous arm strength! :D

Like all you guys, I appreciate the old tractors too. Got a few handed down Johnny Poppers here.
Nate

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Last post by Nathan Pederson
Mon Jun 22, 2020 10:15 am
Found: Henry Ford's experimental opposed-piston engine

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by Jim_PTC_GA » Fri Jun 19, 2020 10:05 am

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Got an email this morning with a link to an article about some experimental Ford engines. The pictures are great. This may have been on the forum before but I thought some of you guys would like this.

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Perhaps a little thread drift, but this is the OT board. :lol:

These photos bring to mind my longtime interest in the various possible engine configurations. V, I opposed, etc. I learned a little about this subject in the USN. The submarine I served on half a century ago was laid down in 1949. She was originally fitted with 4 newly designed...

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Sun Jun 21, 2020 10:06 am
Fordson Help

Last post by Joe Reid « Wed Jun 17, 2020 5:39 pm
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by kenhaverhill » Thu Apr 23, 2020 7:58 pm

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I am putting my 1920 Fordson F tractor back together and could use some advice from those who have already been there. I have a 1920 F model and what I read tells me that this tractor did not come with a brake. When the clutch pedal was fully depressed it did not provide any breaking,however when I pulled transmission apart what I found was a...

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I am pretty sure you can get the manual from the Fordson House in Escanaba, MI. Or other parts dealers.

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Last post by Joe Reid
Wed Jun 17, 2020 5:39 pm
Model A's in the desert

Last post by Kaiser « Wed Jun 17, 2020 4:39 am
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by Kaiser » Tue Jun 16, 2020 7:24 am

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A nice old silent documentary about the travels of famous desert explorer and co-founder of the Long Range Desert Group of WW2 fame.
Lots of footage of the 'Hot rodded' A's he used in 1930.
Dr. Bagnold developed the sun compass in the first world war while doing patrols in the same desert with the 'Light Car Patrols', because the magnet flywheels...

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Who needs aircleaners in a sandstorm, :lol:

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Last post by Kaiser
Wed Jun 17, 2020 4:39 am
Star Engines

Last post by Wayne Sheldon « Wed Jun 17, 2020 4:16 am
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by modeltbarn » Tue Jun 16, 2020 8:48 am

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Not Ford, but I want to find a home for these.

There are two engines, one with a 23 casting date, the other is 24. Both are very near complete. One has the block busted up with freeze cracks, the other has a pulley on it for a stationary engine. It sure looks like enough to build one good engine. I’ll give these to someone Who’s into Stars, but...

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I am pleased to hear that a lot of that stuff has gone to new homes! I have seen a few other postings and noticed a lot of good stuff in the backgrounds. I am currently not in a position to add to my project count.

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Last post by Wayne Sheldon
Wed Jun 17, 2020 4:16 am
Recommendations for a friendly model train forum

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by Ruxstel24 » Fri Jun 12, 2020 12:17 pm

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I know some of y’all collect model trains.
I have oodles of HO and O gauge trains, track, engines, cars, switches, accessories etc. All collected by my dad over the years. I have boxes stacked 3 high taking up a whole bay in the garage and about that much more in the basement !!
I plan to gather some information and sell a lot of it off.
Anyone...

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You do have a passel of stuff there. Yes, even some AF, from late 40s to 60s from what I see in the one pic.
Rich, I had forgotten about it, as it's packed away, but I have the same transformer without the case that I've used since high school days to power my accessories No one ever bugged me about it not having a case. . . . I knew where to not...

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Last post by david_dewey
Wed Jun 17, 2020 2:50 am
Fordson oil

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by Joe Reid » Tue Jun 16, 2020 8:04 pm

What would be a recommended motor oil for a Fordson F 1923 and a FordsonN 1936 and also reared, transmission lubricant. I am thinking 15w40 Diesel engine oil and 140w or higher for the rear end. .??

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Tue Jun 16, 2020 8:04 pm
FJ - Trailer Friendly Motels To Stay At On The Road

Last post by FreighTer Jim « Mon Jun 15, 2020 1:05 pm
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by FreighTer Jim » Wed Jan 23, 2019 3:51 am

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A constant challenge when you are traveling with a vehicle in a trailer is where to safely stay at a motel for the night - particularly in extremely cold weather.

I drive a diesel truck & use a block heater so it is essential I stop somewhere safe that has a 120 volt plug in a close distance from my truck.

In Peoria, Illinois ....

Baymount Inn...

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I always stop here when traveling I-71 between Cleveland & Columbus.

Plenty of truck & trailer parking.

$44 for a single ( tax included ) if you use the coupon found in the coupon book listed in rest areas.

FJ

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Mon Jun 15, 2020 1:05 pm
Running Lean and Hot

Last post by Burger in Spokane « Mon Jun 15, 2020 12:59 am
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by HPetrino » Sat Jun 13, 2020 8:15 pm

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We pretty much all know that when the carb mixture is too lean the engine will run hotter. I know this is a fact because I've experienced it.

Frankly, I don't actually understand it. Simple Vulcan logic would suggest just the opposite. More fuel = more heat not less fuel = more heat. What's the reason for this well known dynamic? It must have...

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Nothing that duct tape can't fix, though ....

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Last post by Burger in Spokane
Mon Jun 15, 2020 12:59 am
Hershey seller

Last post by Scott_Conger « Sun Jun 14, 2020 7:14 pm
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by marctee » Mon Jun 08, 2020 10:16 pm

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Im looking for the hershey guy that sells licence plates. Does anyone knows who he is ? Nice fellow!

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Marc

I'm tickled for you. He's a good friend of a good friend, and he holds an open house annually at his place in FL. While I still lived there he was only 20 minutes away and I took the opportunity once to go meet him in his warehouse FULL of plates. He is a very nice guy and know why my friend liked him so much when growing up together.

It...

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Sun Jun 14, 2020 7:14 pm
Today is Flag Day

Last post by Rich Eagle « Sun Jun 14, 2020 12:09 pm
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by WayneJ » Fri Jun 14, 2019 8:32 am

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Today, June 14, is Flag Day, which celebrates the Birthday of the Flag . The Stars and Stripes was officially adopted by Congress as the official flag of the United States on June 14, 1777. The first observance of Flag Day was held June 14, 1885 at Stoney Hill School, near the town of Fredonia, Wisconsin. The observance was conceived by 19 year...

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Last post by Rich Eagle
Sun Jun 14, 2020 12:09 pm
Happy Birthday / Flag Day

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by perry kete » Sun Jun 14, 2020 8:15 am

HAPPY BIRTHDAY US ARMY! FLAG DAY!

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Sun Jun 14, 2020 8:15 am
A little something to read and remember.

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by ThreePedalTapDancer » Fri Jun 05, 2020 1:23 pm

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Tomorrow we remember.
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You're absolutely right Dick, about 25000 of them immigrated to the US.

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Last post by Kaiser
Fri Jun 12, 2020 3:18 pm
Pitchmen and Old Cars

Last post by Duey_C « Thu Jun 11, 2020 7:32 pm
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by Mark Osterman » Fri Mar 27, 2020 9:39 am

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Back in the 1980s I stumbled on a small article in a 1930s copy of Billboard Magazine on a pitchman who built a podium on the back of his rumble seat coupe. I owned a 1933 Plymouth rumble-seat coupe at the time. So, I built my own version. The podium unfolded when the lid was opened and it had different apparatus including lights and a pull down...

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Pretty dang cool!

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Last post by Duey_C
Thu Jun 11, 2020 7:32 pm
Harold Lloyd's Model T

Last post by Erik Johnson « Mon Jun 08, 2020 12:44 am
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by Fordwright » Tue Jun 02, 2020 1:25 pm

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Apparently, the dimple in the door was no big deal.

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I don't use the forum's key word search. I didn't use the previous forum platform key word search either.

I simply use google as I explained in my prior post.

If you click on the links I previously posted showing the results of a google search of Harold Lloyd on mtfca.com there are plenty of pre-2019 hits and the links aren't broken. Note that I...

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Last post by Erik Johnson
Mon Jun 08, 2020 12:44 am
Fall Hershey

Last post by Duey_C « Fri Jun 05, 2020 8:18 pm
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by Dave S » Thu May 28, 2020 6:45 pm

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I cant believe that Hershey has been cancelled four plus months in advance. It is disappointing. Whats next ,Christmas?

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Shoot, up here the attorney general even imposed a $33,000 fine on wrong doers of covid gatherings. The state could've made some serious cash lately...
Sad and embarrassing.

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Last post by Duey_C
Fri Jun 05, 2020 8:18 pm
Email Hacked

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by ModelTWoods » Thu Jun 04, 2020 3:30 pm

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To anyone on the MTFCA Forum who may receive a suspicious email from someone using the email username MODELTWOODS, My email account has been hacked and I have already received notification from one Forum member that he received a suspicious email from someone using a : modeltwoo@outlook.com address. I DON'T EVEN HAVE AN EMAIL ACCOUNT WITH OUTLOOK....

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Uff da. No fun Terry.

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Fri Jun 05, 2020 8:14 pm
Haircut

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by WayneJ » Fri May 22, 2020 3:09 pm

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I gave myself a haircut yesterday. Like my car, it looks good from 10 feet away.

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Wait a second Dave. You've had a hair cut already! Else your hair don't grow... :lol:
No way Dallas. I've... Never mind... Been close... Still here! ;)
Dave, I have an Elm branch imposing on a pine tree. Would you stop over?
:lol:

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Fri Jun 05, 2020 1:02 am
Collecting gold and silver coins

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by jiminbartow » Sat Apr 18, 2020 1:06 am

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As you may know, whenever the economy is good, precious metal prices in the commodity markets, decrease and whenever the economy is bad, precious metal prices increase.

During this time at home, I have revived a childhood interest of mine. Coin collecting and I have been buying choice Uncirculated examples of silver and gold coins as an...

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When Pa tore down the old hotel, he found canvas bags full of gold coins sealed up in the walls
in a room upstairs.

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Thu Jun 04, 2020 12:58 am
What car is this?

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by NealW » Wed Jun 03, 2020 6:35 pm

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We were going through some old photos at my in-laws today, and we came across this picture. Since I'm the car guy , I was asked what kind of car it was in this picture. Can anyone tell me the year and model?

It has wood wheels with demountable rims, so I thought that it is from the 20's.

Thanks

Neal

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It is a Buick. About 1922. A Six 22-44 Three-Passenger Roadster
Here is one that sold at RM Sotheby's for $18,700.

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Wed Jun 03, 2020 9:07 pm
Hasslers aren't just for Ford...With 1920 Dodge content :)

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by Mark Gregush » Mon Jun 01, 2020 1:24 am

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Guess what kind of car these are on

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Dodge parts are more expensive than Ford Parts, and harder to find, but there are a lot of them out there--just not as easy to find! I'd say my '16 DB touring car has enough metal in it to make three model Ts!

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Wed Jun 03, 2020 2:47 am
Looking for contacts; Buick and Star

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by modeltbarn » Mon Jun 01, 2020 7:54 pm

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I'll put a copy of this on the OT page, but that doesn't seem to be read as much.... I need to find people interested in, or involved with, Buick and Star vehicles. These are probably from the 30's. I'm in the southern CA area. If you know someone involved with these cars please ask them to contact me.

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Thank you! I followed the link for the Star and actually found a name of someone I know, I'll contact them. Next up is the Buick..... Gotta save these from the scrapyard!

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Tue Jun 02, 2020 10:19 am
Chuckle Break

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by ThreePedalTapDancer » Sat May 30, 2020 11:05 am

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Hahaha! :lol:

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Mon Jun 01, 2020 10:51 pm
Old Phonograph

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by tdump » Thu May 28, 2020 3:49 pm

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I have what best I can tell is a Edison Amberola 30 Cylinder Record Phonograph Player that my dad had when he was a kid.
I have never had it working,my dad said it was a basket case when given to him. The mechinism appears complete but i think the spring is broke and there is a issue with the pickup.
The case,well,it had been exsposed to the...

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I recently sent the motor for my Edison Home phonograph off to www.wyattsmusical.com to replace a broken main spring that I broke when I overwound it. Not only did he replace the spring, he replaced two worn gears and lubricated the motor and greased the spring. Before, it would stop running halfway through one cylinder. Now it will play several...

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Sun May 31, 2020 1:01 am
help to renew my membership

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by Anton Seelmann » Fri May 29, 2020 3:09 pm

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Hi,
I want renew my membership online and have problem in the field:
Fields: Contact Phone Number
Please ensure all values are in a proper format.
Question: what is the proper format for my german-number: +49 176 43086086
Many thanks
Anton

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Hello Anton. So sorry for the problem.

I am going to have the field modified. Given that it is late Friday right now, please give us until Monday to get it corrected, after our web designer can get it changed.

Thank you for alerting us to the issue!

Susan

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Fri May 29, 2020 4:43 pm
Ford Shutting Down

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by HPetrino » Wed Mar 18, 2020 9:42 pm

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I just heard on the news that Ford is shutting down all production. I believe this is the first time that has happened in the 117 years of Ford Motor Company. Of course during WW II production was shifted from cars to war products, but not shut down. Damn.

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The Ford Company shut down some of the assembly plants in the 1930s during the great depression. The Twin City Plant in St. Paul MN was closed during 1933-34. Ford built Jeeps during WWII. The s Henry Ford II turned down the opportunity to continue building them after the was and let Willy Overland build them.

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Fri May 29, 2020 12:22 pm
Metz for sale in original condition !

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by Kaiser » Thu Mar 05, 2020 10:54 am

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I know there are some Metz lovers around here, take a look:
(as usual, not mine, no connection, just found it on PreWarCar)

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Bill, I sold a complete one to Canada about 10 years ago. It had a gray brush paint job, but very complete. Beautiful set of brass e&j lights, potato horn, etc. no windscreen, which would have been an optional item anyway. Chain covers. It was 1912, IMHO the best looking year. I think I had an extra engine included with it. Fellows front name was...

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Mon May 25, 2020 7:53 pm
Pandemic 1918 / 2020

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by Novice » Fri May 15, 2020 2:34 am

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I was interested in what effect the pandemic of 1918 had on The Ford Motor company and model T production.looking at engine serial numbers for 1918 it shows a dramatic drop in production with only 382,246 engines built in 1918. a difference of about 400,000 engines in the years before and after. 1917 & 1919. a news paper article report from the...

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Since gold has hit/exceeded $1800US only 17 unique days over a two month span in 2011 in it's entire history, you sir, are an investing god. My hat is off to you.

From that perch, I can definitely see why you would warn me about gold clad fake coins and the existence of spread in the buy/sell/bid world. Do you believe the entire world populated...

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Mon May 25, 2020 5:50 pm
Memorial Day

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by Hal » Mon May 25, 2020 5:38 am

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Let's not forget that the freedoms we enjoy, and so many take for granted, were purchased with the blood of brave service members. Please do not let their sacrifice have been in vain. Our rights and freedoms are precious. Do not squander them.

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This is the day that means only a long weekend to most but its a day to honor the many fallen heroes of our military that sacrificed all for us to be free. My family has been involved in every conflict since WW1, WW2, Korea, Vietnam (Dad 2 times) all the way to Afghanistan. So i personally have a special respect for our military families who have...

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Mon May 25, 2020 4:26 pm
31 Victoria

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by Art Ebeling » Sat Oct 26, 2019 7:33 am

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I know these modern cars are not the main focus here but I took advantage of the nice fall day to get a picture of my Victoria. I had it out of the garage so I could re-unite my 11 chassis with the body so it kinda is T related. Art

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Really nice Model A. I have been selling off some of my old cars in the last 2 years but will keep my 2 model A coupes and 2 of my Model Ts. I kinda like the 4 brakes and 40hp but Model Ts are where it all started. I rode in a Model A and T the same day when i was 13 been hooked since that day.

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Sat May 23, 2020 10:50 am
Antique Pocket watches

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by jiminbartow » Mon Apr 20, 2020 12:13 pm

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What is the criteria you use in selecting a good, antique pocket watch for your collection? I prefer a nice unworn gold filled (can’t afford solid gold) case. If a hunter case I prefer that it have a sharp, ornate engraving and a strong latch and spring so the cover will pop open and latch shut, securely. I like it if it has the original round...

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Pocket watches are great and there is no end to the variety. For once my own personal tastes work to my advantage as I prefer large size silver cases and typically I like them plain. I don't think any of mine are considered particularly high class. My interest lies more with what is inside of them. The Arabic numeral Elgin was my first and is the...

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Sat May 23, 2020 10:45 am
Miniatures

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by Rich Eagle » Fri Jul 26, 2019 5:12 pm

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The first year we were in our house (1978) I didn't have car projects ready to work on so I played with some little stuff. I have always liked scale models. It is as easy to get lost in the detail as it is with the big stuff or other interests.
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So many of us grew up in the era of model planes, trains and...

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Ah wooed contibute to dis tred, bat my tung is stuck to a flagpore!

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Wed May 20, 2020 11:55 pm

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