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Old car fest

Last post by thom « Tue Jul 07, 2020 7:14 am
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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
1908 Buick

Last post by D Stroud « Tue Jul 07, 2020 5:15 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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Which begs the question, why do so many on here have to spell Chevy as C***y as if it's some kind of dirty word? It doesn't seem to matter with any other Brand, just Chevy. I have never understood that thinking. Just something to think about while sitting at home. :) :? :lol: Dave

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Last post by D Stroud
Tue Jul 07, 2020 5:15 am
Share Your Tractor(s) - old ones that is ;-)

Last post by fschrope « Mon Jul 06, 2020 10:15 pm
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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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It's hard to believe that the 4020 John Deeres are 50+ years old.............and my old A is 71. Wow, I'm feeling old.

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Last post by fschrope
Mon Jul 06, 2020 10:15 pm
OT - Adventures of Kalamity Dick - Fact or Fiction?

Last post by Burger in Spokane « Mon Jul 06, 2020 8:18 pm
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by Rich Eagle » Thu Jan 10, 2019 2:20 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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KD is flashing the well known sign for the Eaters of Pancakes gang. I had no idea
that he had any such affiliation.
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Last post by Burger in Spokane
Mon Jul 06, 2020 8:18 pm
SHOW US YOUR LATHE

Last post by Walter Higgins « Mon Jul 06, 2020 6:32 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 Monarch. Light as a butterfly. It is a baby as Series 60's go. 16 swing (catalog), 18.5 actual, 36 between centers, built in 1948. Despite its size it can still do very fine work on small pieces. Its only limitation for little things is that the spindle doesn't go over 700 rpm.

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Last post by Walter Higgins
Mon Jul 06, 2020 6:32 pm
Working on the T with my 15 year old daughter

Last post by Mopar_man « Sun Jul 05, 2020 9:38 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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Thanks Kathy, She'll learn all that girly stuff anyway. Right now I look at it as my job to teach her to have the confidence to tackle anything that life throws at her.

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Sun Jul 05, 2020 9:38 pm
What have you done on an old non-Model T vehicle.

Last post by Rich Eagle « Sun Jul 05, 2020 1:27 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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Just to keep the balance right in the universe I work on this Flathead a week or so every 4 or 5 years. I was given this '36 engine for my '35 Panel delivery a dozen or so years ago. The previous owner suggested I remove the heads to see if things were good inside. They were but the fiber gaskets needed to be scraped off before putting on new...
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Last post by Rich Eagle
Sun Jul 05, 2020 1:27 pm
Amish camper ?

Last post by perry kete « Sun Jul 05, 2020 7:48 am
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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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Last post by perry kete
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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Last post by Dan Hatch
Fri Jul 03, 2020 7:57 pm
This was trucking-Old Photos

Last post by Kaiser « Fri Jul 03, 2020 4:22 am
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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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First one is a Kenworth, 'K-W' on rad and 'Kenworth' on the step, second one seems to read 'Chicago' on the front crossmember, and on the front firewall looks like 'Quick Resilient Wheels' the Q is a guess, its a little hard to see could be a 'B' too..
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Last post by Kaiser
Fri Jul 03, 2020 4:22 am
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

Last post by Robert Kiefaber « Tue Jun 30, 2020 3:48 pm
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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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Last post by Robert Kiefaber
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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Last post by tdump
Mon Jun 29, 2020 9:33 am
Spark Plug Boxes

Last post by A Whiteman « Mon Jun 29, 2020 4:43 am
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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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Probably a good idea to spray the boxes with fixative even if printed directly onto card.
Great idea IMHO

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Last post by A Whiteman
Mon Jun 29, 2020 4:43 am
FJ - Some Humor To Brighten Your Day

Last post by Duey_C « Sun Jun 28, 2020 12:13 am
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by FreighTer Jim » Tue Feb 26, 2019 4:44 am
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Winter is taking its Toll .... :!:

Time for a Laugh ..... :D

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To smell liver and onions is one thing. Yummy!
To actually try it? Dry...
My feeble attempt. A sign I printed, a long time ago... Hanging on my wall.
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Sun Jun 28, 2020 12:13 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.

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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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Last post by Darin Hull
Tue Jun 23, 2020 5:52 am
A bit of tractor therapy

Last post by Nathan Pederson « Mon Jun 22, 2020 10:15 am
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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

Last post by HPetrino « Sun Jun 21, 2020 10:06 am
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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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Last post by HPetrino
Sun Jun 21, 2020 10:06 am
1916 Buick barn find

Last post by Duey_C « Fri Jun 19, 2020 1:34 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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That's good news Bob!

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Last post by Duey_C
Fri Jun 19, 2020 1:34 pm
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

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

Last post by Joe Reid « Tue Jun 16, 2020 8:04 pm

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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Last post by Joe Reid
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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Last post by FreighTer Jim
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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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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Last post by Scott_Conger
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.

Last post by Kaiser « Fri Jun 12, 2020 3:18 pm
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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

Last post by Duey_C « Fri Jun 05, 2020 8:14 pm
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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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Last post by Duey_C
Fri Jun 05, 2020 8:14 pm
Haircut

Last post by Duey_C « Fri Jun 05, 2020 1:02 am
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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

Last post by Burger in Spokane « Thu Jun 04, 2020 12:58 am
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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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Last post by Burger in Spokane
Thu Jun 04, 2020 12:58 am
What car is this?

Last post by Rich Eagle « Wed Jun 03, 2020 9:07 pm
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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

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

Last post by david_dewey « Wed Jun 03, 2020 2:47 am
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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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Last post by david_dewey
Wed Jun 03, 2020 2:47 am
Looking for contacts; Buick and Star

Last post by modeltbarn « Tue Jun 02, 2020 10:19 am
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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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Last post by modeltbarn
Tue Jun 02, 2020 10:19 am
Chuckle Break

Last post by Duey_C « Mon Jun 01, 2020 10:51 pm
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by ThreePedalTapDancer » Sat May 30, 2020 11:05 am

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Hahaha! :lol:

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Last post by Duey_C
Mon Jun 01, 2020 10:51 pm
Old Phonograph

Last post by jiminbartow « Sun May 31, 2020 1:01 am
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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

Last post by SusanYaeger « Fri May 29, 2020 4:43 pm
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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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Last post by SusanYaeger
Fri May 29, 2020 4:43 pm
Ford Shutting Down

Last post by ModelT46 « Fri May 29, 2020 12:22 pm
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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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Last post by ModelT46
Fri May 29, 2020 12:22 pm
Metz for sale in original condition !

Last post by Dropacent « Mon May 25, 2020 7:53 pm
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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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Last post by Dropacent
Mon May 25, 2020 7:53 pm
Pandemic 1918 / 2020

Last post by Scott_Conger « Mon May 25, 2020 5:50 pm
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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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Last post by Scott_Conger
Mon May 25, 2020 5:50 pm
Memorial Day

Last post by 26troadster « Mon May 25, 2020 4:26 pm
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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

Last post by 26troadster « Sat May 23, 2020 10:50 am
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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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Last post by 26troadster
Sat May 23, 2020 10:50 am
Antique Pocket watches

Last post by Walter Higgins « Sat May 23, 2020 10:45 am
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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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Last post by Walter Higgins
Sat May 23, 2020 10:45 am
Miniatures

Last post by OilyBill « Wed May 20, 2020 11:55 pm
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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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Last post by OilyBill
Wed May 20, 2020 11:55 pm
Paintings that aren't Model Ts

Last post by OilyBill « Wed May 20, 2020 1:05 am
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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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Rich, your work is AMAZING!

The little squirrel one cracked me up. I would like to see the same painting, but with a Brush and it's 1 cylinder engine. The squirrel would be almost as powerful as the engine he is sitting on. And the Brush has a convenient nut-cup cylinder head plug, 6 in diameter, that is perfect for squirrels to display their...
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Last post by OilyBill
Wed May 20, 2020 1:05 am
This B racer for sale raised some questions with me..

Last post by OilyBill « Wed May 20, 2020 12:53 am
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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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I guess it could be Ford Racing, if it was from a dealer in Europe.
I don't believe Ford did ANY racing in the U.S. Individuals raced Ford cars, but Ford had no racing team.
Ford special cars were normally built by Edsel Ford, and he did his usually magnificent styling job on them. They are generally conspicuous by their very nice looks and...

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Last post by OilyBill
Wed May 20, 2020 12:53 am
You need "Informed Delivery" from Post Office - particularly with virus making the rounds

Last post by TWrenn « Tue May 19, 2020 1:50 pm
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by Scott_Conger » Wed Mar 25, 2020 7:43 pm

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I posted this on another topic where this related. I feel that it deserves its own thread and while I believe it is of importance and use to members, it would surely be taken down if put in general discussion heading if placed there:

I am going to make a suggestion to everyone: get Informed Delivery from the Post Office. You will register YOUR...

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I have had Informed Delivery for over a year now. It's great. Just nice to know what's coming, especially out in the sticks where the mailbox is free game for idiots passing by maybe wanting to score a quick treasure. Or just aggravate us. That way if something's missing, you can check with the P.O. to see if it was delivered...they know...

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Last post by TWrenn
Tue May 19, 2020 1:50 pm
Home exterior

Last post by tdump « Mon May 18, 2020 7:05 pm
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by tdump » Wed May 13, 2020 1:02 pm

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I didn't clic on the blue word but I keyed it into a google search. Um, odd way of treating wood but it does look nice when done!

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Well the post is gone,but the post was in regards to charred wood as a house trim. From what the video showed, lumber was run under a flame,charred,then planed and the wood had a dark look to it,and the char seals the wood making it moisture resistant.
Shou sugi Ban Burnt wood
The DEGMEDA AMBER SPRUCE really looks nice.

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Last post by tdump
Mon May 18, 2020 7:05 pm
'Oliver Sudden'

Last post by Mark Gregush « Sun May 17, 2020 10:38 am
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by Marv K » Wed Apr 29, 2020 11:35 am

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He sent a tune crashing into my head, and I dunno why.... When I looked it up, there was a guy with two first names first recording in 1934. Here's hoping you have good memories!

song - cattle call - - Video Search Results

song - cattle call - - Video Search Results

The search engine that helps you find exactly what you're looking for. Find...

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Someone said on the History of Country Music by Ken Burns last night, there are two kinds of music, the ones that make you want to cry or the ones that make you want to dance. Polkas make me want to dance and frankly with everything going on in my life I would rather dance. :lol:

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Last post by Mark Gregush
Sun May 17, 2020 10:38 am
Hotmail

Last post by Kaiser « Fri May 15, 2020 6:41 am
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by D Stroud » Fri Mar 06, 2020 5:23 am

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I don't know if anyone else has been having any issues with Hotmail lately, but I have been having a LOT of issues. It may go for one, two, or three days and will not load, it just does nothing. This is not new, this has happened before. I have listed parts for sale and have answered to the adds, but no replys. After multiple replys, I have heard...

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Me and the wife use a gmail account and all our e-mail accounts, bussiness and private, even the very old ones, come in via the gmail, my private personal e-mail is from a long defunct provider but through the gmail i can still receive and send messages with it, no problems at all, and in my experience gmail keeps a lot of spam out of my inbox,...

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Last post by Kaiser
Fri May 15, 2020 6:41 am
I’m back - well almost

Last post by Duey_C « Fri May 15, 2020 1:44 am
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by NHUSA » Wed Jan 15, 2020 11:53 am

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:D you can ignore this post if you want. :D
I have been stupid busy with little spare time

I am on a flight with in flight wireless internet so I have a bit of time to catch-up and say hello.
I am being forced to fly from New Hampshire to Florida in mid January to give a talk at the Space Coast chapter of SMTA.
My son wanted to meet me so he...

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Dang it Mack! You mention ZZ Top!
Fred that was the funniest! Yet, oh so true!
I tell people I work the evening/night shift at Cool's Shop! :lol:
Here.

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Last post by Duey_C
Fri May 15, 2020 1:44 am
Took out the 1964 Imperial

Last post by Duey_C « Sat May 09, 2020 12:30 am
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by Mopar_man » Sun May 03, 2020 9:21 pm

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Got a chance to drive my 64 Imperial on Sat. We had about 100 cars. Everyone met up kept their distance and then drove about 70 miles. Someone had a 1963 Imperial and we drove together.

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1964 was a big change from the 1963.

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More good stuff in this thread than man should be allowed to... No. :)
:)
:)

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Last post by Duey_C
Sat May 09, 2020 12:30 am
Pretty Brass Carbs.

Last post by Duey_C « Thu May 07, 2020 9:05 pm
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by Duey_C » Wed Apr 29, 2020 11:33 pm

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You all know Uncle Stan Howe as an automobile carburetor restoration specialist. Stromberg OS might just be a specialty...
I know something others may not know... Stan does Old Tractor carburetors too. Sshhh...

Note how Old Tractor and OT fit together? Huh? Huh? See it? Huh? :lol: :lol: :D

Just wanted to show a carb that Stan had put on his...

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Oops! I forgot I have three 21-32‘s. No wonder the math didn’t work. Edited above to include another 1929.
Hehehe! That would be too funny Mark! By gum, I have seen that before. You visit the Stak? Cool.
Sadly, I think the pic above is either of one of the six prototypes or a true artist’s rendition so no fruit jar in reality... Don’t even know...

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Last post by Duey_C
Thu May 07, 2020 9:05 pm
Way OT, but still older...93 Toyota Supra upgrade. Super Zoom Zoom !!

Last post by Dallas Landers « Wed May 06, 2020 11:53 am
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by Ruxstel24 » Wed Mar 11, 2020 1:55 pm

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Maybe of interest to some of the muscle car guys.
93 Supra 3.0L I-6 twin turbo....320hp, 6spd manual RWD.
Customer is having me upgrade the whole car basically to a single larger turbo and in the end it will be putting 600hp at the wheels !! :shock:
Here’s a couple before pictures...Oh and after I get done it’s off to the body shop for a complete...

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On old things I can say it Dave. Not so much on newer stuff. Thats gonna be a screamer !

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Last post by Dallas Landers
Wed May 06, 2020 11:53 am
You could kill some time with this

Last post by Norman Kling « Tue May 05, 2020 11:02 am
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by Steve Jelf » Sun Apr 05, 2020 4:41 pm

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Some of us like to do the daily puzzles in the newspaper. I always do the crossword and the cryptiquote. Here's one of the latter in the secret code Gary Alford and I made up in sixth grade. If you do the ones in the paper you should get this.

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Looks like a combination of ancient Egyptian. Greek, Russian, and Chinese. I don't know any of those languages.
Norm

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Last post by Norman Kling
Tue May 05, 2020 11:02 am
current crisis

Last post by Poppie « Fri May 01, 2020 6:52 am
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by Oates » Wed Apr 29, 2020 1:41 am

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I just want to send greetings to everyone overseas and hope we all find ourselves back on the road soon enjoying our T Fords . Its spring in South Australia but feels more like winter with loads of rain but hey the farmers are happy. Stay safe

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Ian,
The best thing about autumn is is that summer is on its way again although six months away. Less I hope.....N. ;)

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Last post by Poppie
Fri May 01, 2020 6:52 am
ARE THEY NUTS?

Last post by PDGx « Tue Apr 28, 2020 3:19 pm
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by BobP » Sat Mar 14, 2020 8:19 pm
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I am looking at my computer after I got home today and find out 3 of our old car club meetings for next week have been cancelled because of the virus, our stores have ( been wiped out) of toilet paper. Is everybody nuts?

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Hmmmm....
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Last post by PDGx
Tue Apr 28, 2020 3:19 pm
Cutting the Grass

Last post by Roz « Sat Apr 25, 2020 8:28 pm
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by A Whiteman » Wed Apr 22, 2020 3:08 am

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New Zealand style (1960s)!!

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When I was young and dumb my brother and I would try to fly low enough over my uncle’s corn field to knock the tassels off. If we saw him out in the field we would bomb him with paper sacks of flour.

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Last post by Roz
Sat Apr 25, 2020 8:28 pm
Buggy Wheel Rebuild | Engels Coach Shop

Last post by ChrisB « Sat Apr 25, 2020 2:35 pm

by ChrisB » Sat Apr 25, 2020 2:35 pm

Stumbled across this watching something else, found it very interesting.

Lots of the same things as in our Model T wooden wheels.

I like the part where half the spokes were put in backwards.

Just over 26 minutes.

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Sat Apr 25, 2020 2:35 pm
COMPLETE ADDRESS NEEDED

Last post by Richard G « Fri Apr 24, 2020 12:47 pm
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by Richard G » Fri Apr 24, 2020 11:44 am

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THIS HAS HAPPEN SEVERAL TIMES, AND IT DELAYS EVERY THING , WHEN YOU SEND NOTICE TO PURCHASE A PART , PLEASE GIVE YOUR COMPLETE ADDRESS,---- WHEN ANY PART OF YOUR ADDRESS IS LEFT OUT IT STALLS EVERY THING IN ITS TRACKS,--- [NAME---- STREET--- HOUSE NUMBER ----CITY---- STATE-- AND-- ZIP. I LIVE IN THE HILLS, AND THE P-O-, IS A FEW MILES AWAY, AND IT...

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HI MARK, IM 82 AND HAVE A TIME WITH USING THIS GADGET AS IT IS, I'M JUST TRYING TO FIND HOMES FOR THINGS I COLLECTED OVER THE YEARS THINKING I WOULD HAVE USE FOR THEM, I DON'T HAVE ALL THAT MUCH TO PART WITH , SO I GUESS IF THEY WANT TO DEAL WITH ME THEY WILL HAVE TO ON MY TERMS. THANK YOU ANY HOW. GREG.

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Last post by Richard G
Fri Apr 24, 2020 12:47 pm
Ford came with it's orignal owner

Last post by tdump « Thu Apr 23, 2020 7:50 pm

by tdump » Thu Apr 23, 2020 7:50 pm

How often can a person buy a old Ford out of a shed and it come with it's orignal owner? Slow loading page.

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Last post by tdump
Thu Apr 23, 2020 7:50 pm
OT- Please Help ID Two Old Cars

Last post by Willhop « Wed Apr 22, 2020 12:10 am
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by Willhop » Tue Apr 21, 2020 11:11 am

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A good friend of mine is writing a family history and keeps finding old photos of dad, uncle, and friends standing by or sitting on their prized possessions. If anyone can identify these old cars (owners are identified) we would certainly appreciate it. Of course that's assuming I can figure how to include the photos. I'll check later to see if...

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Thanks Rich, for not only identifying the car but finding a picture that surely matches the one in the old photo.

Thank you too, Erik. I would not have guessed a Studebaker. I saw the logo on the back but couldn't make it out. You're obviously familiar with it and the car.

When my friend asked if I could help, I knew exactly where to go. Thanks...

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Last post by Willhop
Wed Apr 22, 2020 12:10 am
Enforced Isolation - Countrywide Shut Down

Last post by Norman Kling « Tue Apr 21, 2020 12:35 pm
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by A Whiteman » Tue Mar 24, 2020 5:35 pm

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In New Zeland we are entering 4 weeks MINIMUM of enforced stay at home isolation from tomorrow.

What will we do? :-0

Here are some of the things planned/ underway:

1) Sort out the spare T parts in the garage. Uhh, how many nuts and bolts ARE there!

2) Continue our Hill-Lux lunch. Model T guys shooting the breeze over a sandwich each...

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A good reason I am working on a fire break is that in 2003 we had a fire which started near Julian (a town about 40 miles from here. A hunter got lost and started a fire to signal his location. The fire got away from him and we had a Santa Ana wind that day. Those winds come from the desert east of the mountains in the fall. That fire was in...

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Last post by Norman Kling
Tue Apr 21, 2020 12:35 pm
OT - Please help identify these cars

Last post by Richard G « Mon Apr 20, 2020 11:30 am
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by WayneJ » Tue Nov 05, 2019 8:37 am

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A friend would like to identify these cars that appear in his family photos:

#1:
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#2:
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#3:
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#4:
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Thank you.

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hi there, the first ohoto is a 34 Chevrolet---SECOND --36 STANDARD CHEVROLET---THIRD--39 LASALLE---FORTH---29 CHEVROLET--490. I AT ONE TIME HAD ALL OF THEM, MY FAVORITE WAS THE --MINE WAS A 40- LASALLE .SAME THING AS THE 39,MAN WOULD THAT CAR GO,

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Last post by Richard G
Mon Apr 20, 2020 11:30 am
Prewar Plymouth blog

Last post by Mark Gregush « Sun Apr 19, 2020 12:18 am
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by RxGPoblet » Thu Apr 16, 2020 1:53 pm

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Does anyone know where to find a site like this one to ask questions etc. about prewar Plymouths? Specifically for me am considering purchase of '39 or '40 sedan or coupe. NOT a hot rod.

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You might also check Facebook.

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Last post by Mark Gregush
Sun Apr 19, 2020 12:18 am
"Hold my beer, and 'watch' this!"

Last post by tdump « Tue Apr 14, 2020 1:09 pm
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by Marv K » Tue Apr 14, 2020 12:48 am

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Mesmerizing and simply amazing....

The WatchesTV Introducing Jacob & Co. Bugatti Chiron Tourbillon!
Ever since the first automobiles competed for the fastest laps and times, watches and cars have been inexorably linked. Car aficionados have loved watches.

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Gee,you mean it does not run on gas? Bummer. Wake me up when the V16 is actually running the watch.

:D

Wow,a crankshaft it takes 3 days to program the cnc machine to make it. WOW.

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Last post by tdump
Tue Apr 14, 2020 1:09 pm
Coronavirus information.

Last post by jiminbartow « Mon Apr 13, 2020 1:39 pm

by jiminbartow » Mon Apr 13, 2020 1:39 pm

As you may know, the weather is the opposite between the southern and northern hemisphere. For instance, in Australia, Christmas-time is hot, while north of a the equator, Christmas-time is cold. With this in mind, I heard on the news that the Coronavirus will, most likely diminish in the northern hemisphere, as summer approaches and it gets...

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Last post by jiminbartow
Mon Apr 13, 2020 1:39 pm
gasoline

Last post by frontyboy « Sun Apr 12, 2020 11:26 pm
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by Dave S » Wed Mar 25, 2020 7:05 pm

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A small benefit from all of this virus commotion.. Gas at our Exxon station is $ 1.84. And no place to go!

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I have a Home depot rewards card based on monthly purchases. Last month I purchased a new Gernerac gernerator, and all the finish materials for my new shop addition. So this month I get my reward email. I happen to need gas in my car so I heads down to the local Shell station and start by sliding my rewards card, then the pump tells me cost per...

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Last post by frontyboy
Sun Apr 12, 2020 11:26 pm
Eggads have a Happy Easter

Last post by TRDxB2 « Sun Apr 12, 2020 4:13 pm

by TRDxB2 » Sun Apr 12, 2020 4:13 pm

Hard Boiled no doubt

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Last post by TRDxB2
Sun Apr 12, 2020 4:13 pm
Engels Coach Shop Youtube Site was Hacked - Now Fixed!

Last post by Louis002 « Sat Apr 11, 2020 5:30 am
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by CudaMan » Tue Mar 24, 2020 2:59 pm

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I know many of you enjoy watching Dave Engel's coach shop videos on Youtube.

Be aware that Dave's Youtube site has been hacked and stolen. On my machine, the site shows up now as Microsoft News . :(

The videos are still there, but the income from views of those videos are no longer going to Dave, they are going to some hacker.

Don't reward the...

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I noticed that today too. I did not know what it meant though.

some of us here are indeed interested. I made to the Versatile then that site kinda jammed up.

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Last post by Louis002
Sat Apr 11, 2020 5:30 am
Ford found buried in backyard for 50 years

Last post by tdump « Fri Apr 10, 2020 10:22 pm
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by Ruxstel24 » Fri Apr 10, 2020 12:16 pm

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U.K. man finds 50s Ford Popular buried in yard when setting post for a deck.

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Doesn't look like it held up very well.
I want to get the engine running!

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Last post by tdump
Fri Apr 10, 2020 10:22 pm
Let's see your favorite old car picture.

Last post by Rich Eagle « Fri Apr 10, 2020 12:20 pm
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by Dennis Prince » Wed Apr 08, 2020 9:51 pm

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I just love this picture, here is something about it that bring out the kid in me, I want that car!, and also safety first, I already have the helmet. 47067099_10210270147910468_8798123296198492160_n.jpg

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You can see how Ed patterned his steering after a model T. Quite ingenious for a 7 or 8 year old. He went on to be a talented mechanical engineer and supervised an engineering group before retiring. He had a nice '27 T pickup too.
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Last post by Rich Eagle
Fri Apr 10, 2020 12:20 pm
OT - Steam Cars

Last post by Rich Eagle « Thu Apr 09, 2020 11:36 am
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by Rich Eagle » Tue Mar 12, 2019 10:02 pm

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I am pleased to see the OT section added to the forum. Several members have great steam car photos and some even own a steam car. There were many running around in the Model T days. They are certainly pertainant to the history of the Model T.
I'll start with three large Whites. I somehow got to ride in each of these. The first two were restored by...

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Well, I did find some snippets of the Brooks in my photos from that tour. That may be a fabric body. It has a padded look to my eyes. (lower left photo) I was intrigued by the original upholstery.
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Last post by Rich Eagle
Thu Apr 09, 2020 11:36 am
Old Tractors

Last post by Duey_C « Wed Apr 08, 2020 4:55 pm
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by Marv K » Mon Apr 06, 2020 4:49 pm

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Whether of interest or not, I grew up on a farm, and even saw some of these.....

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Thanks Marv!
Yep, some of us here are indeed interested. I made to the Versatile then that site kinda jammed up. I'll try it again later. :)
When I get one particular money pit (aka tractor) done here, I'll probably show it a bit.

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Last post by Duey_C
Wed Apr 08, 2020 4:55 pm
Toilet paper lesson for the housebound....

Last post by Erik Johnson « Tue Apr 07, 2020 9:31 pm
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by aDave » Mon Apr 06, 2020 7:31 pm

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> THE HISTORY OF TOILET PAPER

> I know that you have always been curious, so now you'll know.

> 1. The first recorded use of toilet paper was in 6th Century China.

> 2. By the 14th Century, the Chinese government was mass-producing it.

> 3. Packaged toilet paper wasn't sold in the United States until 1857.

> 4. Joseph Gayety, the man who...

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My great uncle, a creative and inventive guy, installed 9 toilet paper holders on the bathroom wall.

My great aunt would make sure that each roll of toilet paper was a different print or color.

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Tue Apr 07, 2020 9:31 pm
Hard to believe

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by BobShirleyAtlantaTx » Mon Mar 30, 2020 9:59 pm

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801CA3A4-AE10-48D9-8A45-FAE9E85FD4B4.jpeg Saw this small block Chevy crank at the scrap yard. Still in the block, is worn over 3/8 of an inch at that one rod.

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Wayne, that's nice. What a treasure to live long enough to be a friend. My dad and I still have a similar relationship, though I'm sure he'd tell you that I was the difficult one!

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Mon Apr 06, 2020 4:29 pm
OH! The Humanity!!

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by Scott_Conger » Wed Apr 01, 2020 6:29 pm

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Thu Apr 02, 2020 10:33 am
My whatamacallet project for the shop

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by tdump » Thu Mar 26, 2020 8:41 pm

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I have been brain storming this object for about a year now. I need better lighting in my shop but things just aint worked out for that to happen. BUT I have several old 4 foot lights laying around. I went to a body shop a few weeks ago and saw a light they had rigged up to shine along the side of a car they were working on and it was on wheels....

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My grandfather Cole's first name was Mack and my grandfather on my mothers side was Jefferson,so my first and middle name are after my grandfathers. I brainstormed some additions today as I mowed grass. Some muffin tins from the dollar store will wind up on a rack to hold screws and bolts from whatever I am working on. Trying to come up with a...

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Fri Mar 27, 2020 8:44 pm
Big 1913 7 litre Benz racer for sale !

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by Kaiser » Fri Mar 27, 2020 9:22 am

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O.K. it's not a Ford, but I want it and race Rob with his 'puny' little T racer....
Well look at the price : I guess i'll dream on :D

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Apparently allready sold! Pics gone!
I like just what little I was able to see of it on here!

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Fri Mar 27, 2020 8:30 pm
The run on the Bank Syndrome

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by DickC » Mon Mar 23, 2020 3:12 pm

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I fail to understand with the existing national crisis, why the financial exchanges aren't forced to close to avoid the existing panic in the markets. Nothing has changed in the value of the companies and their ability to perform in the future consistent with the past. Today's crisis in the markets is emotional and not based on business practice....

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Dick

trading has shut down automatically several times already. That would be a closure. I think what you expected to happen in fact happened.

Stocks trade based on their earnings and expected growth. The more potential for growth, the higher buyers are willing to drive the P/E ratio withoug getting heartburn. These new stock valuations simply...

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Mon Mar 23, 2020 10:43 pm
Lost my Right arm yesterday (sorta)

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by Ruxstel24 » Sun Mar 22, 2020 2:54 pm

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Did some brake work on a van yesterday, impact sounded weak at first and after the 4th wheel...
I hear no compressor. Look over to see the gauge at 60psi !! :x
Finished up the van with hand tools and did a few checks on the compressor circuits, all 240V where it’s supposed to be. Pulled the cover off the capacitors and found one of the two shows...

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Well I lucked out and found a place with a capacitor in stock, just a few minutes away !
Took the old one and they tested it and said it was good...turned out I went school with the owner too !!! :D
Came home and looked again for a reset switch and not. Flipped the lever on the pressure switch a few times and derned if it didn’t come on !...

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Mon Mar 23, 2020 12:58 pm
$5 Rigid shop vac!

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by ivaldes1 » Wed Mar 18, 2020 1:34 am

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So I picked up a Rigid shop vac someone put out on the curb. All the parts and hoses were there. Took it home, plugged it in, dead of course. Took it apart, checked continuity on the thermal fuse, there wasn't any. So I ordered a new one for $6 only comes in a 5 pack, soldered one on and...it works! Sweet! -- IV

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In 1967, I found a 1955 Chevy 210 Two Door Sedan that my parents paid $75.00 for for my graduation present. My lifelong friend and I went to pick it up and the old guy that had it said that it had a bad wheel bearing on the right rear wheel. We got it started and took off with it with a noticeable rumble from the right rear. We stopped after few...

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Mon Mar 23, 2020 6:34 am
What happened to Royce’s site?

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by Robert Lawson » Sun Mar 22, 2020 7:06 pm

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What happened to the model t ford fix site? Hasn’t been updated since the the 3rd of January.

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Thanks Mark!

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Sun Mar 22, 2020 8:27 pm
FJ - My Corona By The Knock

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by FreighTer Jim » Sun Mar 22, 2020 6:55 pm

First ....

Get this Jingle in your noggin ... 🍿

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Substitute These Lyrics:

Oh my Finicky Pretty T - Pretty T ...

When ya’ gonna give me some time - Corona ?

Wanna hear my motor run - motor run ...

Everyone Talkin’ That Jive Corona ...

I missed Da’ Chickasha - it’s all done - said & done ...

But You Don’t Care - You’re Everywhere ..

You...

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Sun Mar 22, 2020 6:55 pm
A tour of an old machine shop-Video

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by Herb Iffrig » Sun Mar 22, 2020 12:51 pm

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I think I will quote Stan Howe on this one:
For those of you who like this sort of thing-this is the sort of thing you will like

I like to read the comments too.

Herb

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About 4 miles from me is an old shop with the main drive line that all the equipment ran off of on leather belts and pulleys. Bread pan oil catchers hung from the ceiling under the gears on the shaft to catch the oil drippings. This shop was used until Fred passed away 10 years ago. Fred was a kind old gentlemen who would fix things in the antique...

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Sun Mar 22, 2020 2:21 pm
Old campers

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by Billdizer,Spencer In » Sat Mar 21, 2020 8:14 pm

For those who like looking at or even buying old campers, visit tincantourists.com for an interesting web site. The T camper is listed there as well, $33,000 is listed price.

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Sat Mar 21, 2020 8:14 pm
Watching the Delta planes .

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by Dan Hatch » Fri Mar 20, 2020 12:49 pm

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My shop is on the flight path to B’ham airport. Been watching Delta planes landing one after the other for last few days.
News last showed planes parked all over the airport. Storing them there because of no passengers.

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Spring breakers going to bring it home to someone
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The gov closed our beaches here.

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Fri Mar 20, 2020 3:02 pm
FJ - Cancelled Car Tours & Swap Meets & Related Events

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by FreighTer Jim » Fri Mar 20, 2020 12:00 am

From The HCCA Website:

Re: 2020 Calendar for Swap Meets and tours
Post by pfindlay

Sorry, this tour has been cancelled due to the uncertainties surrounding the COVID virus situation.

===================================================================
HCCA Vancouver Regional Group June Tour:

June 11 - 13, Bellingham WA.

email...

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Fri Mar 20, 2020 12:00 am
COVID 19 and the Model T Hobby- A letter to my fellow hobbyist.

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by Matt in California » Mon Mar 16, 2020 11:20 pm

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Note: I posted the following this morning. I saw that it was pulled and there was a notice on the General Discussion Forum a note from the administrator: Stop posting anything but Model T related info here. So I am reposting here on the OT forum. I am not trying to pick a fight with anyone including our administrator. Actually, I am glad that the...

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The 18 Runabout (that's up in a buddy's little shed for the time being) may have seen a lot of yuck a hundred years ago with the Spanish flu ...
Oh! What am I doing in these completely new/unprecedented times?
1 Matt, there are $$ valves coming for a 413 cubic inch tractor engine that loves to have money poured into it! I'm glad to do it.
2 I...

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Thu Mar 19, 2020 1:05 am
The History of Motor Racing

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by Kaiser » Tue Mar 10, 2020 6:26 pm

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An old series of films by the Shell Oil company ; 'The history of Motor Racing' in four installments
The first part covers (with great english commentary) the early years up to 1914

The second part covers 1919 - 1929 starting of with great footage of the Indianapolis 'Brickyard'

The third covers 1930 - 1934

And the fourth and last part...

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:lol: Dale! :lol:

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Thu Mar 19, 2020 12:14 am
This thought came to mind today.

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by tdump » Wed Mar 18, 2020 8:47 pm

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I had to do this once it came to mind after watching the stock market.That is part of the motivation to get a T in the first place for me was my grandfathers storys of taking his T to the beach carrying Grandmal with him,of course not married yet.Had to use ration tickets for kerosene,get the car hot and switch over.

I found 1 of those pages you...

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They got 'em thru it!
DepressT.jpg

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Wed Mar 18, 2020 9:14 pm
OT - Ford Tractor (1) old man (0)

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by Oldav8tor » Wed Jan 23, 2019 4:54 pm

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I have a cautionary tail for those of you who enjoy old tractors. Yesterday was supposed to be the day I put my rear axle and wheels back under my Model T and moved it out of my tiny heated shop and turned it around so I could work on the front end - including putting the engine back in. We got several inches of snow so I thought I'd better plow...

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Keith,
Thanks for the well-wishes. I'm still dealing with the aftermath of the accident in the form of pain in my right hip (the opposite leg) probably due to nerve damage. That said, I'm working on my Model T and when it warms up a bit I'll be out driving it. My plans are to trailer it to Oshkosh and join the Dairyland Tin Lizzies in exposing...

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Wed Mar 18, 2020 3:24 pm
Old Age Memory Problems

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by 2nighthawks » Mon Nov 11, 2019 12:37 pm

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Not sure which is more difficult,.....remembering to take my pills in the morning, or, sometime about mid-morning, trying to remember whether or not I took my pills!

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A dear friend of mine, (who passed away several years ago) who owned a small machine shop, had a sign on the wall, that said An organized person is one that is TOO LAZY to look for things :lol: I never forgot that sign....

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Mon Mar 16, 2020 5:27 pm
Footage of the 1906 VanderBilt Cup race

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by Kaiser » Fri Mar 13, 2020 8:59 am

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The quality of the film is not that good, but still nice to see and with some nice subtitles so you get an idea what is happening

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Hello Wayne, yeah what amazes me is how international these early races were from the start, American racers came over to Europe to race and the other way around too, even in the earliest times.
Today we fly all over the place but in those days it was some undertaking to load people and cars on ocean liners and take the trip, it took weeks ! but...

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Mon Mar 16, 2020 6:29 am
"Fastest car in the world" 1907 (not Ford)

Last post by Duey_C « Sun Mar 15, 2020 12:58 am
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by Kaiser » Tue Mar 10, 2020 2:20 pm

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Have a look at this short clip, a great story !

And some pictures of the actual car in its heyday :

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Very fun stuff!
Such naughty engines!
Thanks Leo! I had my first look at Camille Janatzy!

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Sun Mar 15, 2020 12:58 am

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