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MEME of the week

Last post by ironhorse « Thu Jan 22, 2026 9:16 am
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by ironhorse » Tue Mar 11, 2025 9:26 am

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OT - Adventures of Kalamity Dick - Fact or Fiction?

Last post by TXGOAT2 « Fri Jan 16, 2026 4:37 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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Without question, the man was a multi-talented genius. The world needs more of his sort.
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Fri Jan 16, 2026 4:37 pm
New use for T parts

Last post by ironhorse « Wed Jan 14, 2026 2:03 pm
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by Dan Hatch » Mon Jan 12, 2026 10:26 am

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My “good neighbor “ the land developer tried to destroy my property corner post with his water runoff “project “.
So I used an old school patch job.
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Now get to thinking how you can rig up a couple of coils to give your good Neighbor a shocking revelation! :twisted:

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Wed Jan 14, 2026 2:03 pm
What have you done on an old non-Model T vehicle.

Last post by Mopar_man « Sun Jan 11, 2026 8:30 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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My Fuel pump left me on the side of the road. So my mechanic was home for winter break and she replaced it. The 69 Super Bee started right up.

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Sun Jan 11, 2026 8:30 pm
WTB - 9/16 Geometric Die head and/or 5/16 Geometric thread chasers

Last post by Bill Dizer « Sat Jan 03, 2026 6:52 pm
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by Scott_Conger » Sun Dec 28, 2025 8:36 pm

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If you have a nice 9/16 die head that you no longer use and would like to see it get back to work, I'd like to discuss it with you

Additionally, I have a 5/16 die that I am currently using and am interested in filling out my selection of chasers, so again, if you have some for a 5/16 die and they are in good condition. and you would like to see...

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Scott, I have a type of self opening die head that appears to be triggered by a push rod external, rather than internally as my small geometric unit is. I’ve not had any luck posting photos here but I can text or email. It says style DM, has the letters pg in a small oval, and size 101, Eastern Mach screw corp, New Haven Conn. It does have an...

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Sat Jan 03, 2026 6:52 pm
Based On The Response....Santa Done Good!

Last post by Pat Branigan Wisc « Thu Jan 01, 2026 2:17 pm
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by Bills Auto Works » Sun Dec 28, 2025 7:20 am

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Hello Everyone,

My friends & many of my customers here on the forum know of our battle with my Wife's stage 4 breast cancer that had metastasized to her back, subsequent spine surgery, months of wheelchair time, then walker, cane & rehab. After a year & a half she is back to driving & walking very well & we are WINNING the battle as the original...

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Good job Bill! Well deserved.

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Last post by Pat Branigan Wisc
Thu Jan 01, 2026 2:17 pm
The 1915 White Automobile Band

Last post by StevenS « Sat Dec 27, 2025 9:07 pm

by StevenS » Sat Dec 27, 2025 9:07 pm

I found this in an antique shop. It is a picture of the 1915 White Automobile Band from the White Automobile Company. It has two interests for me; first the old cars and trucks and second since I play 1880s-1930s period cornets and trumpets in our Municipal Band. I have played similar types of cornets in the picture.
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Sat Dec 27, 2025 9:07 pm
Some Humor to Brighten Your Day II

Last post by perry kete « Thu Dec 25, 2025 1:05 pm
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by Rich P. Bingham » Thu Aug 10, 2023 6:10 pm
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With apologies (and gratitude) to Freighter Jim !

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Thu Dec 25, 2025 1:05 pm
Perspiring Santa? Sweaty Reindeer?

Last post by TXGOAT2 « Wed Dec 24, 2025 9:52 am

by TXGOAT2 » Wed Dec 24, 2025 9:52 am

NWS predicts 86 F on Christmas Day, with 90 F for the day after. Snow? Unlikely, to say the least.

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Wed Dec 24, 2025 9:52 am
Very Interesting...

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by TXGOAT2 » Sat Dec 20, 2025 8:01 pm

Here is a link to a very large, interesting and diverse website:
www.UtterPower.com
High tech, low tech, and lots more.

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Sat Dec 20, 2025 8:01 pm
Tool Time

Last post by BillWitmer « Sat Dec 20, 2025 5:35 am
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by Bryant » Mon Aug 29, 2022 6:35 pm
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Picked up this gem this weekend. Appears well built. Anyone play with one like it? 6B5DE632-49E4-490B-98CC-85AD0EAB075A.jpeg I figured it would be useful with the T project amongst other things. If you have a cool Tool post it. Might be fun to see
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In my machine shop days we used these small geometric die heads on Hardinge automatic lathes. They were quite expensive when purchased new. Extremely accurate tolerance wise even after long production runs. Nice purchase!
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Last post by BillWitmer
Sat Dec 20, 2025 5:35 am
This was trucking-Old Photos

Last post by Herb Iffrig « Sat Dec 13, 2025 6:11 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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A youtube video on the Douglas truck.
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Sat Dec 13, 2025 6:11 pm
I Want to Buy Your Item: Call Me...

Last post by TXGOAT2 « Fri Dec 12, 2025 9:22 am
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by Jerry VanOoteghem » Mon Dec 08, 2025 12:16 pm

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Just an observation I've made lately with regards to items in the Classified section, be it for cars or parts. It seems often times these days when an individual is interested in buying a certain item, they will reply to the ad by asking to be contacted by the seller. WHAT?? If you want to buy an item, why on Earth would you make the seller come...

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Are YOU a 'bot? (Eating GMO foods may cause new or worsening botulism)

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Fri Dec 12, 2025 9:22 am
Posting Comments in the Classifieds

Last post by Bryant « Wed Dec 10, 2025 5:56 pm
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by Bryant » Wed Dec 03, 2025 2:13 pm

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It sure would be nice to have a Classified section without Opinions. Turning peoples ads into general discussion topic. Driving other sellers ads into oblivion.

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Maybe that’s the reason buyers are leaving messages to sellers to call them :lol:
You know when they get around to it…

Bryant

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Last post by Bryant
Wed Dec 10, 2025 5:56 pm
brought home a Extreme rust bucket!

Last post by TXGOAT2 « Tue Dec 02, 2025 11:47 am
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by tdump » Wed Nov 12, 2025 2:12 pm

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Well, here is my latest bring home item.
M37 remnants
Will probably resell at some point but i just literally saved it from going to the junk man, still has the transfer case and such. Extremely rusty ,frame stretched,

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Some nice ones online for 20 to 25 K. A very solid original looking one offered for about 5 K. The ad is undated.

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Tue Dec 02, 2025 11:47 am
Knee replacement surgery

Last post by jiminbartow « Sun Nov 30, 2025 3:10 pm
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by jiminbartow » Sun Jul 13, 2025 10:12 pm

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Having spent 4 years in the Marines from 1972 to 1977 and running 3 miles a day, it destroyed my knees. It has been 48 years since my discharge from the Marines and I have waited as long as I can. I am almost a cripple and it has finally come to the point where I need to get knee replacement surgery. I will be having the right knee done on July 25...

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Hi Tim.

Good luck. Only 3 weeks to go. I’m one of the ones that is glad I had it done. Of course I had a great orthopedic surgeon with 20 years experience that kept my worry to a minimum, which is one of the biggest concerns on the minds of those having this surgery. Fear of complications or infection. Make sure the surgeon knows you don’t want...

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Sun Nov 30, 2025 3:10 pm
Free magazines non T

Last post by 1925 Touring « Sat Nov 29, 2025 2:45 pm

by 1925 Touring » Sat Nov 29, 2025 2:45 pm

Free magazines. You pay shipping!
Theyre neat but can't keep everything.
Late 50s and early 60s.
One has cover torn off.
Check preferred, no paypal.
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Sat Nov 29, 2025 2:45 pm
Tires for sale

Last post by Michael Paul « Sat Nov 29, 2025 10:03 am

by Michael Paul » Sat Nov 29, 2025 10:03 am

Hi all, I found 4 new geirg 37x 4 1/2 tires in my storage.
$ 400 for all 4..
Plus 2 universal 36 x 5 new tires also $200 for the pair.

Plus any shipping costs.
Thanks, Mike

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Last post by Michael Paul
Sat Nov 29, 2025 10:03 am
Happy Thanksgiving !

Last post by TXGOAT2 « Tue Nov 25, 2025 7:20 pm
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by perry kete » Tue Nov 25, 2025 3:59 pm

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HAPPY THANKSGIVING !

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You can get anything you want.... excepting Alice.

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Tue Nov 25, 2025 7:20 pm
Old car gathering-Photo

Last post by Robert Kiefaber « Tue Nov 25, 2025 12:11 am
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by Herb Iffrig » Mon Nov 24, 2025 5:59 pm

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Anyone want to try to identify them?

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Is that a pig nosed Ford model K third from left with a horse in the drivers seat? 😜

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Last post by Robert Kiefaber
Tue Nov 25, 2025 12:11 am
Free front brake parts for 66 Ford

Last post by TXGOAT2 « Sun Nov 23, 2025 1:25 pm
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by Will » Sun Nov 23, 2025 10:32 am

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Free to a good home, Front brake parts from a 1966 Ford Mustang. 4 lug in line 6 cylinder engine. Two bearing hubs, Shoes backing plates, and wheel cylinders. Iv upgraded the front brakes on my car and no longer need these. If your working on a vintage Mustang these can help. They will not work on a V8 5 lug nut car.

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I think those will fit some Ford Falcons, too.

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Sun Nov 23, 2025 1:25 pm
Going through the Cracker Barrel warehouse

Last post by Herb Iffrig « Fri Nov 21, 2025 10:03 pm

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Fri Nov 21, 2025 10:03 pm
Time travelers

Last post by TXGOAT2 « Sun Nov 16, 2025 9:36 am
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by Rich P. Bingham » Sat Nov 15, 2025 5:01 pm

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I’m amused by how inflation through the years has disconnected us from our perceived values and the price of common items. I noted recently a vintage photo dated 1939 showed a car in a filling station, the price of gas was twenty cents per gallon. Posts made in response made much of twenty-cent gas, obviously wishing it still sold for that....

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Coke costs almost half of what it did back then ! .....
To the extent that there is any real reduction in the real cost of a serving of Coke today vs 90 years ago, a substantial portion of that reduction is likely due to use of lightweight, higher volume, disposable containers and the elimination of low volume, heavy, returnable bottles and the...

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Last post by TXGOAT2
Sun Nov 16, 2025 9:36 am
The 40 Chevy is gone to its new home

Last post by TXGOAT2 « Thu Nov 13, 2025 8:48 am
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by Will » Wed Nov 12, 2025 7:04 am

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The 40 Chevy truck has been traded for a beautiful 1966 Ford Mustang. My wife has always wanted a Ford Mustang sense the day she was old enough to drive but her dad said it was to dangerous. Yesterday her dream came true. I'm going to upgrade the front brakes to disk to give better stopping power but other than that its ready to go.

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I prefer the early models to the later ones. I think they look great in maroon, which I'd choose over red. If I could be so lucky as to own an early fastback, I'd want it in the dark blue.

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Thu Nov 13, 2025 8:48 am
Way Off Topic

Last post by TXGOAT2 « Wed Nov 12, 2025 6:45 pm
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by TXGOAT2 » Mon Nov 10, 2025 10:23 am

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At the local Wal Mart, the little square sticks at the checkout counter to divide one customer's stuff from another's seem to be gone. Are we, the Public, now considered to be too unstable to have access to such things?

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They're gone here. Just after a major remodel, too. The wall clock near the checkouts has vanished, too.

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Wed Nov 12, 2025 6:45 pm
Kalamity Dick’s Tri-Burg Chronicles

Last post by Herb Iffrig « Mon Nov 10, 2025 9:36 pm
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by Rich P. Bingham » Sun Sep 29, 2024 3:12 pm

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With great sorrow and high regard for his many accomplishments, we noted the passing of Richard Eagle, August 25, 2024 our dear friend of 62 years. Author of the forum topic , “The Adventures of Kalamity Dick - Fact, or Fiction?” The single longest-running topic on these boards, which logged an astounding 4,207 posts and garnered 979,477 views to...

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Mon Nov 10, 2025 9:36 pm
1940 Chevy truck

Last post by TXGOAT2 « Thu Nov 06, 2025 10:42 am
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by Will » Thu Oct 30, 2025 12:54 pm

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I have a 1940 Chevy truck that I allowed to sit to long and now the clutch is stuck, This happened last year also but it freed up quick just by warming up the truck and driving it with the clutch pedal pushed in. This time it didn't work. Any ideas on how to get to come loose?. Oh, I'm try to swap it off for a 64 to 68 Mustang for my wife if there...

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High moisture is a major contributor to clutch sticking. Drier storage will benefit the entire vehicle. You can prevent clutch sticking by putting the transmission in any gear, then holding the clutch down and bumping the starter for a second or two every couple of weeks that the truck sits. That will break any rust bonding that may be underway....

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Last post by TXGOAT2
Thu Nov 06, 2025 10:42 am
Gambling Addiction

Last post by Loftfield « Thu Nov 06, 2025 7:53 am
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by LightStitch » Wed Nov 05, 2025 6:36 am

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So many people I know are addicted to gambling and it's tough. I know because I was at a point too.

Here's a great article I found on the internet and everyone who needs help should read this and help themselves out.

Please feel free to DM me or talk to absolutely anyone. Gambling addiction can lead to many other problems and we must be aware...

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Let us be completely honest; we all gamble wildly every time we take our Model T's out onto today's highways! Not sure, however, the I wish to curb that particular gamble, life must have some fun or why be alive?

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Last post by Loftfield
Thu Nov 06, 2025 7:53 am
Gambling Addiction

Last post by TXGOAT2 « Wed Nov 05, 2025 8:39 am
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by LightStitch » Wed Nov 05, 2025 6:36 am

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So many people I know are struggling with gambling addiction, and it’s honestly tough to watch. I went through a similar phase myself, so I know how real it is.
And for those who want to better understand how online platforms work, this guide from BookOfBonus Indonesia
If anyone needs to talk, feel free to DM me. Gambling addiction can lead to...

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Our Polar Bear has a dreadful gambling addiction. The unfortunate creature has been banned from several major Las Vegas venues, and has now sunk to the level of rushing speeding trains at grade crossings and gargling Pomac!

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Wed Nov 05, 2025 8:39 am
WTB 1918 Maxwell 25 Differential Pinion Gear

Last post by RecklessKelly « Fri Oct 31, 2025 4:40 pm

by RecklessKelly » Fri Oct 31, 2025 4:40 pm

Looking for a pinion gear for my 1918 Maxwell 25 if anyone has a spare to sell.

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Fri Oct 31, 2025 4:40 pm
Tonight's sunset

Last post by Daisy Mae « Thu Oct 30, 2025 10:01 am
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by Daisy Mae » Thu Oct 30, 2025 12:59 am

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Too beautiful not to share, what we had in Panama City Beach this evening.

Peace

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Having lived here since 2012 (50%), full time since 2018, we have witnessed the infamous green flash only twice!
It is that elusive. And we're on the beach quite often at sunset. My post retirement job here is marrying folks on the beach, not to mention just being our most favorite time.

My most favorite wedding story was just as the Bride...

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Last post by Daisy Mae
Thu Oct 30, 2025 10:01 am
Old postcard -Ford power attachment

Last post by Kaiser « Wed Oct 29, 2025 7:07 am
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by Herb Iffrig » Wed Oct 29, 2025 1:33 am

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Nifty setup with the extra fan.

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Last post by Kaiser
Wed Oct 29, 2025 7:07 am
Light above left front wheel.safety ad on from 20's

Last post by tdump « Thu Oct 23, 2025 8:19 am
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by tdump » Tue Oct 21, 2025 10:32 pm

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I remember seeing somewhere a magazine ad for a light that would be mounted inside the inner fender of a 20's vintage car to light up the tire for oncoming cars to see it, and it was being marketed as a safety device.Does any one know where I could find a copy of that ad I could print off?

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thanks, there is a couple younger folks joined our local fire department and i was telling them about this and i wanted to find the ad, i had no idea it was going to be so hard. so I thought i would ask in the 1 place where folks know things around here! :D

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Last post by tdump
Thu Oct 23, 2025 8:19 am
You might find this interesting A video about overhauling London busses in 1957

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Mon Oct 20, 2025 9:14 pm
What is it?

Last post by Loftfield « Tue Oct 14, 2025 7:47 am
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by Erik Johnson » Mon Oct 13, 2025 10:34 pm

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Any idea what this iron object is?

It was posted on NextDoor by a south Minneapolis resident. It's been in her garage for many years.

She didn't provide any measurements.

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How about one andiron from a fireplace?

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Tue Oct 14, 2025 7:47 am
I Have to Comment on Latest MTFCI mag…

Last post by Robert Kiefaber « Sun Oct 12, 2025 10:35 pm
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by George House » Wed Oct 08, 2025 12:09 pm

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…… and chose Here because MTFCI has no Forum (and I’m not on Facebook). Specifically, the excellent and informative article on the 1915 sedan. As a 45 year owner of a ‘19 centerdoor and nearly 60 year Model T hobbiest, I learned a whole lot ! Was surprised to see a dome light this early….magneto light ??

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George, my 15 Centerdoor with the aluminum body has the wires for the dome light going through a hole in the passenger side door pillar. The wires go to a a switch midway down the pillar and then I believe to a dry cell battery in a battery box on the running board.

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Last post by Robert Kiefaber
Sun Oct 12, 2025 10:35 pm
joining MTFCA and South Carolina local chapters, new questions

Last post by Robert Kiefaber « Thu Oct 02, 2025 12:25 am
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by VanEpsFan1914 » Mon Sep 29, 2025 3:47 pm

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Hi folks.

26 years old, machine operator in a steel plant, collect antique phonographs/typewriters/occasional blackpowder piece/furniture/genetically abnormal alley-cats. I had been lurking this forum since high school and browsing and trying to get involved but life had to stabilize first. Which it did.

Should I join MTFCA without a Model T?...

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Charles, Van Epps fan as in Fred the banjo artist?

YES!!!
Fred VanEps as in Vess Ossman's contemporary.

I don't play banjo. I play the parlor organ, and not well...just happen to enjoy some of the old banjo cylinders & 78s.

Will print out an application for the SC club to see if there is anyone there.

I have a couple Berliner records with...

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Last post by Robert Kiefaber
Thu Oct 02, 2025 12:25 am
daddy has a New Lathe!

Last post by ironhorse « Sun Sep 21, 2025 7:46 am
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by AdminJeff » Sun Sep 21, 2025 4:19 am

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I upgraded my Lathe today and boy is it nice! I had a 1940 Southbend that I lovingly and carefully restored, but even all that upgrade work cannot replace a fresh, tight new precision Lathe. After a ton of research I ended up buying a Precision Matthews 10 x30 and could not be happier. Straightening Model T starter shafts and making 10 shaft...

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Pictures Please!?

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Sun Sep 21, 2025 7:46 am
Pennies

Last post by ironhorse « Fri Sep 19, 2025 1:55 pm
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by ironhorse » Wed Mar 05, 2025 1:19 pm

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I am trying to impress my Grandchildren with the value of saving! We have started a penny collection due to their low value (it takes at least 2 of these to buy something) and the amount of space they take up in your pockets. Do you think this is worthwhile or do we need to add nickles and dimes?

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oops! I just found out that 2009 Penney set is a set of 4 coins the 4th coin depicts the construction of the capitol building. I have never seen that coin!! :oops:

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Fri Sep 19, 2025 1:55 pm
time for a post turtle

Last post by tdump « Mon Sep 15, 2025 8:46 pm
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by tdump » Tue Jul 22, 2025 10:16 pm

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add your own words to this 1.

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I knew this group would come up with some good 1's.

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Mon Sep 15, 2025 8:46 pm
Bratton’s Antique Auto

Last post by Will_Vanderburg « Thu Sep 11, 2025 10:46 am

by Will_Vanderburg » Thu Sep 11, 2025 10:46 am

Bratton’s is closing its retail shop in October.

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Thu Sep 11, 2025 10:46 am
Fall In Texas

Last post by TXGOAT2 « Thu Sep 11, 2025 10:37 am
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by TXGOAT2 » Thu Sep 04, 2025 2:34 pm

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Temperature here is 101 F at 1:15 PM, per the NWS. Forecast is 102 F. Looks like we may beat that. However, the heat index is only 98F. The reason for the heat, paradoxicaly, is an approaching cold front, downslope winds, and very dry air in place, with the relative humidity below 20%.

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Cities and airports are typically the warmest places in a given area. Look up Urban heat Island . It's not unusual for a major metropolitan area to be several degrees warmer than the surrounding rural areas, especially in calm, sunny weather. Besides air conditioning, there are many very prolific artificial heat sources in urban areas, and urban...

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Thu Sep 11, 2025 10:37 am
Buy American (?)

Last post by TXGOAT2 « Sat Sep 06, 2025 10:14 am
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by TXGOAT2 » Wed Sep 03, 2025 6:00 pm

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Shop-Vac is based in Williamsport, Pennsylvania. It is owned by Hangzhou Bright Star Industrial, as is SK Tool co.

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Excessive and often punitive federal, state, and local regulation, plus wildly excessive government spending, much of it non-productive and even counter-productive, make us less competitive in the global economy.
The Founders of this nation were pro-tariff, for a number of very good reasons.

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Sat Sep 06, 2025 10:14 am
Is Denatured Alcohol the same as Fuel ?

Last post by TXGOAT2 « Tue Sep 02, 2025 10:44 am
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by George House » Mon Aug 25, 2025 4:43 pm

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I’m trying to mix a MT Roadworthy Rescue concoction called “Shine Juice”. Already have the Boiled Linseed Oil and now looking for Denatured Alcohol. Big box hardware only carry cans labeled in large letters ‘FUEL’ with ‘denatured alcohol’ listed underneath. … That the same ?

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Fuel can describe any solid, liquid, or gas than will combust.

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Tue Sep 02, 2025 10:44 am
American LaFrance Fire Truck dilema

Last post by Craig Leach « Sun Aug 24, 2025 9:31 pm
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by BarnesvilleT » Fri Aug 22, 2025 3:13 pm

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I posted this on the T forum as well.
The city i live in called me to see if I had any interest in trying to get their antique
firetruck running. I went to look at it and it turns out that it is a 1924 American LaFrance fire truck. It's condition
is almost like it just came off the assembly line. I saw photos of it being driven in a parade in...

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Contact spaamfaa.org they are a national fire apparatus restoration club. You may try locating Pat Mackon in Prescott Az. & Karl Hartmetz in
Parker Az. they may be of help. I don't have contact info for them anymore sorry.
Craig.

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Last post by Craig Leach
Sun Aug 24, 2025 9:31 pm
Ever seen a mouse plead for its life?

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by fireheadman » Tue Aug 19, 2025 3:30 pm

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We have a litter of kittens in the barn, this is the momma cat. she brought in a live mouse to train the kittens, which they are not really interested in right now.... Was able to catch a moment.

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That's a fantastic pic!

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Wed Aug 20, 2025 12:32 am
Eaa Airventure 2025

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by 1925 Touring » Tue Jul 29, 2025 1:22 pm

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Better late than never... True Model T fashion ;).

As per the last few years, I was able to go to Oshkosh for the annual airshow. I was there 4 days this year. I did not take as many pictures as I did last year. I am more interested in the warbird aspect of the show, although I do enjoy vintage and the main boeing plaza. For me, this year's...

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You didn’t happen to see an R4 or R6 by chance?
Thanks for the pictures Dan

I do not think so.

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Tue Aug 05, 2025 10:07 pm
Yet another puzzle

Last post by Bryant « Tue Jul 29, 2025 8:54 pm
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by Rich P. Bingham » Sun Apr 10, 2022 11:26 am
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Sis helping Dad to . . . ? An appealing photo, but what's the make and midel of the car ?? :lol: (No date or location for the pic)

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Tue Jul 29, 2025 8:54 pm
Solar event, cyber attack, sky net or ??

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by babychadwick » Fri Jul 25, 2025 11:25 pm

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Recently Starlink satellites had a problem and connection was lost in areas. The cause given is a bad update.

At the same time for the same duration there were problems with the militaries sat come. Information on this is very limited. I'm guessing it was not a result of an internet update on a civilian network.

The sun has a very minor CME,...

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Did these geniuses ever watch movies? :o 5B6A48C9-7670-4E36-9957-A8ED9130E6B8.jpeg

Nah Never Happened
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Sun Jul 27, 2025 2:07 pm
Knee replacement surgery went very well. Post surgery Followup

Last post by John.Zibell « Sun Jul 27, 2025 11:17 am
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by jiminbartow » Sun Jul 27, 2025 8:54 am

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Well, I underwent the knee replacement surgery on July 25 and it went very well. It helps to have a great surgeon. Since pain is one of the main obstacles to recovery from this surgery, he installed a pain pump that, for several weeks, will automatically inject a strong pain medication deep into the joint so that I am feeling very little pain....

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Your discharge nurse gave good advice. Are you also going to a PT clinic? Those folks can do wonders for you. I had a knee replaced in 2020 and yes it is painful and the ice machine saved my life. I had a hip replaced last December and I will say the hip is much easier.

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Last post by John.Zibell
Sun Jul 27, 2025 11:17 am
OT. Knee surgery went well

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by jiminbartow » Sun Jul 27, 2025 8:25 am

Just thought you’d all like to know the knee replacement surgery I underwent on 7/25 went very well. Please refer to OT forum to post comments. Please do not post on general form. Thank you all for all your helpful advice. Jim Patrick

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Sun Jul 27, 2025 8:25 am
New Garage

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by NHUSA » Sun Jan 05, 2025 4:56 pm

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3 years after moving I will soon have a separate garage/workshop for my Model T and A.
It won’t be as big as I want because of Money, location, and water runoff issues but 22 X 24 with 10 ft walls it is better than nothing.

It took us a year to find a builder that would actually go further than say “That’s not a problem.” and tell us what was...

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Wife has stuff to store?, go to Home Depot and buy a She Shed . Problem solved.

just sayin'
frontyboy

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Sat Jul 19, 2025 11:47 pm
Traveling Chair help

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by Oldav8tor » Thu Jul 17, 2025 12:36 pm

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I'd like some recommendations. Looking for some lightweight folding chairs that are compact enough to be carried in or on a touring car at events. I want something sturdy, rated to 300 lbs (I weigh 280) with armrests and a seat wide enough not to to pinch my ......you know. Some of the hunting chairs I've seen (Muddy, etc.) look like they might do...

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I like this one. It meets your criteria except only one armrest. Best of all, you can't forget and leave it at home or anywhere else. 299342.jpg

Photo credit Dennis Prince 2012.

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Thu Jul 17, 2025 5:29 pm
Knee replacement surgery. OT forum.

Last post by w_cbeyer@hotmail.com « Thu Jul 17, 2025 10:34 am
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by jiminbartow » Sun Jul 13, 2025 10:15 pm

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I am having knee replacement surgery on July 25. Anyone who has undergone this procedure, please read my questions on the OT forum. Thank you. Jim Patrick

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I had both of mine done at the ame time 16 years ago. Be sure to do all the therapy and you will be like new

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Thu Jul 17, 2025 10:34 am
Bibs

Last post by Steve Jelf « Wed Jul 02, 2025 11:07 am
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by Allan » Tue Jul 01, 2025 11:40 pm

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Like some of you guys, I like to wear bibs most of the time. They stay UP! I have bought most on Ebay, and had them brought to Australia by incoming travellers to save postage which is generally more than the cost of the bibs. Thank you Keith G. for the last lot. i even managed to source some USA made old stock Oshkosh, Key and some Roundhouse,...

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When Oshkosh quit making adult sizes I switched to Round House, which I find at Oklahoma Walmarts within driving distance. They are an Oklahoma product.

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Wed Jul 02, 2025 11:07 am
Any one on here know anything about the 1909 REO 2 cylinder car?

Last post by BillWitmer « Sat Jun 28, 2025 6:31 am
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by Herb Iffrig » Fri Jun 13, 2025 9:52 am

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It is all there, but the wheel rims are in need. It looks like they sat in the dirt.
It even had the canvas belly pan under the car and around the chain drive.

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Herb, Thank you for the photos. That will be a wonderful project. What are your plans for it. Please post your progress.

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Sat Jun 28, 2025 6:31 am
White truck project

Last post by Lil Teezy « Sat Jun 14, 2025 10:14 am
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by Lil Teezy » Thu Oct 24, 2024 10:47 am

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This White truck was recently pulled out of a garage in the high country above Boulder and donated to the local history museum. They want to re-create a bus used by the “Boulder Bluebirds”, a women’s group who brought female vacationers from Chicago to the high country for authentic “frontier” experience in the old mining town of Gold Hill in the...

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Thanks for the heads up, there are definitely not a lot of parts for these around. I think the stewards of the bus project may have spoken with Mr. Eagle before his untimely passing, but the project has been sidelined a while and I’m not sure where they are with it. What an insane auction, I hope it goes well and I sure wish I was closer. What an...

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Sat Jun 14, 2025 10:14 am
Affordable EV?

Last post by babychadwick « Sun Jun 08, 2025 7:53 am
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by TXGOAT2 » Sat May 03, 2025 3:21 pm

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Supposedly, a basic, compact, pickup-type EV will be available for around $20 K sometime next year. (The Slate ). It's an interesting concept. Range 150 to 250 miles, EPA cycle. Motor is 150 KW, or about 200 HP. 1/2 ton+ load capacity. Regular cab, 5 ft bed standard, with assorted, post-purchase options for different body configurations, such as...

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Is it priced right? After 20 years (and this goes for most all cars on the market) is someone going to be able to keep it going? Is a new car nothing more than a phone or a computer that is worthless after a couple decades?

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Sun Jun 08, 2025 7:53 am
Silk purse from a Sow's ear

Last post by Mark Nunn « Tue Jun 03, 2025 9:22 am
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by Scott_Conger » Fri May 30, 2025 8:31 pm

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I will admit first off, to generally despising cheap Chinese tools for the usual reasons, none of which include their usually being anywhere near being fit for use other than to keep boats from straying from their mooring.

A notable exception for me is when I need an outrageously unusual tap or die, which often can only be purchased from China...

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I've had Grizzly woodworking tools for about 20 years. I'm completely happy with them (although I did change to industrial clamps on the jointer). When I visited the Grizzly store in Springfield, Missouri, I'm glad that I didn't bring a truck. My brother-in-law and I could easily have filled the truck before we left.

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Last post by Mark Nunn
Tue Jun 03, 2025 9:22 am
Gasoline Alley, 1920

Last post by ironhorse « Sun May 25, 2025 1:54 pm
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by Rich Bingham » Thu May 22, 2025 4:15 pm

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The last dialog balloon speaks to the heart of why the Model T was so universally relied on, regardless the rapid advances in automotive development ! IMG_2725.jpeg

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At that time when you left the big city..... most roads became dust or mud.

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Sun May 25, 2025 1:54 pm
For the Younger People lest we should ever forget

Last post by Bill Dizer « Fri May 09, 2025 7:37 pm
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by ironhorse » Thu May 08, 2025 8:24 am

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Good Morning! On this day in 1945, the U.S., U.K., and other Allied nations celebrated Victory in Europe Day, marking the defeat of the Nazis in World War II. AMEN!

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The one my dad was waiting for was VJ Day! He was Navy, skipper of the landing craft tank, LCT 685, at Okinawa! He started in the New Hebrides, then to Biak, then Leyte Gulf in the Philippines, then Subic Bay and Manila, then to Okinawa, and then finally landing the initial lands in Japan. All that way under their own power, at 5 knots! 105 foot,...

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Fri May 09, 2025 7:37 pm
Best forum for 1950s Chevys?

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by Jason » Thu May 01, 2025 10:21 am

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Hi all,

I have a 1926 Ford Model TT so I am familiar with this forum. But I am about to acquire a 1953 Chevrolet Bel Air with a mystery 1970s engine. I am trying to decipher the engine numbers. Does anyone have suggestions for the best forums for that information?

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Here are some pictures of the engine

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Fri May 02, 2025 8:25 pm
Silver solder fabrication of a carburetor part

Last post by ironhorse « Wed Apr 30, 2025 11:09 am
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by Scott_Conger » Fri Apr 18, 2025 4:16 pm

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I purchased three U & J carbs last year as a lot, from one of our Forum posters (thank you). One of them had been all but destroyed. The main jet was bored out and extended up into the venturi like a submarine periscope; the venturi was removed completely and replaced by a cobbled up hunk of aluminum.

The void where the main jet was crudely...

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Scott As My mother says It's too bad we can't hold the Young'ns down stick a funnel in their ear and pour in all the knowledge they'll ever need!

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Last post by ironhorse
Wed Apr 30, 2025 11:09 am
Does anyone know Curt Austin, vehicle restoration.

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by Pep C Strebeck » Wed Apr 23, 2025 6:34 pm

I am trying to find out any information on Curt Austin (I believe out of Roscoe, IL) and his vehicle restorations. His name keeps coming up (in passing) in connection with some high-end restorations, but nothing more than it was restored by Curt Austin. If anyone has any information that they might be able to offer I would be greatly appreciative.

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Wed Apr 23, 2025 6:34 pm
This calls for a celebration!

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by ironhorse » Sat Mar 22, 2025 9:14 am

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On this day in 1933, President Franklin D. Roosevelt signed the Beer and Wine Revenue Act, reauthorizing the sale of beer and wine and imposing a federal tax on all alcoholic beverages.

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I think I’ll have a tall glass of wood spirits

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Fri Apr 11, 2025 6:13 pm
25 year old or older exempt

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by tdump » Tue Apr 08, 2025 1:46 pm

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so you can still get a vintage car from overseas at the same cost.
i can't afford to do this but i thought some of you might want to read about it. i mean, yes i would like to import a SL600 mercedes from japan. but i can't afford it. :roll:

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If wishes were RR Silver Ghosts.........

But my daily driver is a 1991 Mercedes 300 diesel.

My newest car is a 1992 C4 corvette....

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Wed Apr 09, 2025 9:08 am
34 x 4 1/2 inch tire with split rim what does it fit>?

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by tdump » Mon Mar 31, 2025 12:16 pm

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i bought this tire and rim awhile ago to prevent it from getting into the hands of someone that would make a coffee table or something out of it. it hung in a cracker barrel for years and was just bought at auction and was brought by here for me to try to identify. i couldn't but decided to save it from the modern 'art' folks . rim seems to be in...

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well the old tube took some air but then caplooyee, so i took the tire off and here are some better picks of the rim. tire was hard as a rock and no good at all sadly.

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Tue Apr 01, 2025 5:26 pm
Runabout / pickup conversion

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by Rich Bingham » Tue Mar 18, 2025 10:59 am

“Out Our Way” - J.R. Williams c. 1930
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Tue Mar 18, 2025 10:59 am
Just thinkin (Dangerous I know)

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by ironhorse » Fri Nov 01, 2024 3:33 pm

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I was expecting a call from Sis the phone rang and I answered without looking. It was a salesman trying to sell me an emergency food kit that could be stored for 25 years and used in times of disaster. I said why would I do that I have a well stocked pantry that has Pastas various sauces vienna sausages canned ham canned chicken tuna and various...

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Powdered chicken toes?

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Sun Mar 02, 2025 1:28 pm
My son bought a "new" car.

Last post by Pep C Strebeck « Tue Feb 25, 2025 11:29 am
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by Pep C Strebeck » Mon Feb 24, 2025 3:19 pm

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He has always been a Packard and/or Buick guy, but last weekend he bought a Chrysler to add to his fleet. Cars always look better in the photos, but the photos for this one don't do it justice. He got the call today that it is going to be delivered early, tomorrow instead of 2 weeks from now. Here is a link to the auction page...

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He just called and said it was off the truck (Reliable Carriers) and they were getting it situated in it's temporary storage. I think it was by far the bargain of the auction, and it was the quickest sale, not even 2 minutes. There was a 1934 Buick 56 Sport Coupe that he was interested in and a 1934 For De Luxe Phaeton (beautiful car and a good...

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Tue Feb 25, 2025 11:29 am
What's in the box?? Another Unboxing! Spoiler: Ariat Boots

Last post by ModelTMitch « Tue Feb 25, 2025 5:06 am
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by ModelTMitch » Mon Feb 17, 2025 5:23 am

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Since I'm passionate about all things Western, I spotted these Ariat boots on sale and I couldn't resist!

Just for the heck of it, I made an unboxing video, since this type of video seems to be all the rage on YouTube...

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Well they are definitely comfortable enough for that :)
Good for driving too!

These boots are made for walkin'....

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Tue Feb 25, 2025 5:06 am
DOES ANYONE RECOGNISE THIS BRITISH FORD CAR FROM CALIFORNIA - OWNED BY MOVIE DIRECTOR

Last post by JohnStokes « Thu Feb 13, 2025 12:56 am

by JohnStokes » Thu Feb 13, 2025 12:56 am

Hello All,

A car has come up for sale in New Zealand, which appears to be genuine and have an interesting story.

The car is a British-made 1961 Ford Mark 2 Zodiac convertible. Good ones are few and far between.

Essentially, I understand it was purchased either when new, or very new, by the American movie producer Michael John Frankovitch -...

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Thu Feb 13, 2025 12:56 am
"Thrill Car Races"

Last post by Jerry VanOoteghem « Fri Feb 07, 2025 6:41 am
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by Kaiser » Sun Jan 12, 2025 11:08 am

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Now doesn't this stir up some boyhood memories!

;)

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As a kid, I remember seeing The Hell Drivers at the Michigan State Fair. Driving on two wheels, ramp jumps, head-on collisions, etc. Big fun for a little kid :)

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Last post by Jerry VanOoteghem
Fri Feb 07, 2025 6:41 am
Tractor Talk

Last post by Bryant « Wed Feb 05, 2025 7:27 pm
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by Bryant » Thu May 05, 2022 7:13 pm
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I love them, do you? Here’s a place for discussion 0CAE2DFA-8698-4677-AA09-9C3DF018D429.jpeg Here is my 1944 Ford/Ferguson model 2N. I play with it every opportunity I get! Let’s see Um if you got Um!

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76103C82-AADD-4FC1-BC36-33A5FF3383D4.jpeg big snow big tractor big plow. Can’t wait till spring

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Wed Feb 05, 2025 7:27 pm
Simpson meters. FREE

Last post by Wayne Sheldon « Tue Feb 04, 2025 3:47 am
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by Dan Hatch » Sat Jan 18, 2025 3:09 pm

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I got two (2) Simpson 260 meters that are only good for parts. I have fixed mine meter and need to get rid of the rest.
One has case , other doesn’t.
Meter movements look good and the rest is there.
If you paid shipping they are yours. I hate to just trash them.
Email me at address in pictures.
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Hey there Mack!
Those Triplett meters are good ones also. My dad had one of those that he used for many years also.

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Last post by Wayne Sheldon
Tue Feb 04, 2025 3:47 am
Florida snow

Last post by ironhorse « Wed Jan 22, 2025 1:53 pm
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by ironhorse » Sat Dec 21, 2024 3:16 pm

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Before you put in your contacts. It was slightly cool this am in South West Florid and a lot of lawns in my Mother's neighborhood and when I first looked outside all of the lawns had a slight dusting of white
Until I looked closer
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My brother said all of the snow birds refer to this weed as Florida Snow!

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Palm trees and snow.... What's wrong with this picture? Where is the global warming they promised us?

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Wed Jan 22, 2025 1:53 pm
Hubcap wrench for what car?

Last post by John kuehn « Fri Jan 17, 2025 9:08 pm
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by perry kete » Sun Dec 01, 2024 2:54 pm

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Here are some photos of a hubcap wrench that is non-Model T and I just wanted to know what car this is for.

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It is thicker than a Model T wrench and weighs 1lb 4oz.

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Could be a cleaned up old farm horse drawn machinery wrench. No telling. Maybe the AACA might know if it’s auto related.

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Fri Jan 17, 2025 9:08 pm
Trip to the Henry Ford

Last post by tdump « Fri Jan 17, 2025 12:03 am
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by tdump » Mon Nov 25, 2024 8:01 pm

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I am planning to go to the Henry Ford next spring. Preferably after all the snow and mess is gone from up north,
I see that hotels have rooms with discount tickets to the museum and such,
I also would like to see the model T plant and museum while I am that far away from home.kill a couple rocks with 1 bird.
Last time I went in 2003, I was with...

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I haven't heard anything more from the cousin about it, until I do I can't really figure on when. I will check with them about mid febuary and if they aint figured out something on their end by then I will just act on my own as far as scheduling.

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Fri Jan 17, 2025 12:03 am
Building a car- No gas

Last post by tdump « Tue Jan 07, 2025 6:58 pm
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by Herb Iffrig » Mon Jan 06, 2025 7:10 pm

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This looks like something I would do.:)

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I like the ingenuity.

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Tue Jan 07, 2025 6:58 pm
Jeep CJ5 starter fragments ?

Last post by gasptofu « Tue Jan 07, 2025 1:55 am
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by Kaiser » Thu Sep 26, 2024 8:49 am

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Hello there, some fragments i found when dismantling the starter of my '66 CJ5 have me baffled :
The starter had a tendency to lock the bendix in either the out- or the in position, resulting in the starter not disconnecting, or not engaging.
Long story short, took the starter apart and two fragments of a ring fell out, can not seem to find an...

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nice post, i like it

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Tue Jan 07, 2025 1:55 am
HAPPY NEW YEAR !

Last post by 1925 Touring « Sun Jan 05, 2025 4:47 pm
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by perry kete » Tue Dec 31, 2024 10:36 am

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HAPPY NEW YEAR !

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Holy cow! Well wishes from Illinois.

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Sun Jan 05, 2025 4:47 pm
Identify this old jackstand?

Last post by TXGOAT2 « Sat Dec 14, 2024 4:53 pm
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by ironhorse » Sat Dec 14, 2024 10:37 am

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I found this jack-stand in mom's garage any idea as to how old it is or who made them?

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Mine were a dark blue... once.

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Last post by TXGOAT2
Sat Dec 14, 2024 4:53 pm
Henry Ford hated horses

Last post by Rich P. Bingham « Fri Dec 06, 2024 6:16 pm
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by Rich P. Bingham » Tue Dec 03, 2024 1:13 pm

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“The horse is through.” - Henry Ford

It’s been recounted over the years that Mr. Ford “hated” horses. Perhaps his disaffection for the equine race didn’t extend to a specific gut-wrenching animosity, but there is little doubt Ford’s massive incursions into personal mobility and on the farm resulted in a rapid transition from flesh and blood horse...

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. . . Henry Ford . . . made the case that power farming was more productive than horse-powered farming . . .

That is true. Mechanized farming led to surpluses, higher efficiency, producing more for less return, a deadly spiral. When I was small, we had a neighbor who still did some of his farming with a team. I recall his visits with my...

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Last post by Rich P. Bingham
Fri Dec 06, 2024 6:16 pm
Need help from Vintage Radio buffs

Last post by tdump « Thu Nov 28, 2024 7:14 am
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by Scott_Conger » Tue Nov 05, 2024 9:24 am

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Recently, I purchased a vintage Zenith Trans-Oceanic portable (23lbs!) radio. It's in beautiful physical condition and functions (until yesterday) perfectly.

Chronology of events:

The radio worked perfectly for about 8 days as I learned how to manipulate the controls to receive all forms of SW, VHF, Broadcast, etc.
yesterday as I was listening...

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Thank you Mack

This is a couple years newer than yours, but the layout is nearly identical to yours and also has the transistors mounted in sockets. They will all receive a thorough cleaning and possibly a few selective replacements if necessary, as the new/replacement transistors are quite inexpensive and readily available (once you figure out...

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Last post by tdump
Thu Nov 28, 2024 7:14 am
Model R buggy rail

Last post by CudaMan « Tue Nov 26, 2024 8:13 am
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by Robert Kiefaber » Thu Oct 31, 2024 3:22 pm

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Is there any specs for the model R buggy rail?

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I clicked on my bookmark for the EFR website this morning and saw that the website has a new design, looks great! The new site didn't recognize my usual password, so I had to reset it. I also used the opportunity to pay for my yearly EFR dues. :)

Will the more recent posts on the old EFR forum eventually be migrated to the new AACA category?

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Last post by CudaMan
Tue Nov 26, 2024 8:13 am
1903/1906 Oldsmobile Replica

Last post by Smileoutloud « Sat Nov 23, 2024 10:52 am
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by jaybee47 » Mon Oct 07, 2024 10:22 am

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FOR SALE
1903/1906 Olds Replica
Excellent appearance and mechanical condition
Electric start
Modern engine
New tires and tubes
I never drove it more than 1 mile
Stored on jacks in a climate controlled garage
Spur of the moment purchase but I quickly lost interest because I truly wanted a genuine antique 1903 Olds
$5000 or Best Offer
Located 20...

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If still available can you give me an email or phone to contact you?

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Last post by Smileoutloud
Sat Nov 23, 2024 10:52 am
Another What Kind of Car is it?

Last post by Lil Teezy « Thu Nov 21, 2024 9:30 pm
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by kevinf » Wed Nov 20, 2024 12:10 pm

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Here is a photo my boy found, pretty successful hunt, but we were unable to ID the car?
Guessing 1908 to 1912, but have no idea of the make,
Thanks in advance,
Kevin

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German shorthair or springer spaniel… oh wait, the car…?

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Last post by Lil Teezy
Thu Nov 21, 2024 9:30 pm
Early car guessing game old photos

Last post by Dan Haynes « Wed Nov 20, 2024 12:00 pm
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by Herb Iffrig » Thu Jul 11, 2024 11:42 am

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This might be fun too.
I will start with this one.

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No prizes will be awarded if I identify Herb's muddy Sunday car as a Studebaker.

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ID and Remove this Locking Steering Wheel?

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by Tadpole » Sat Oct 19, 2024 12:00 pm

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Off-Topic because this is a Chevrolet. Mystery locking wheel, this is all that is left of it. Can anyone learn me how to remove it?

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If you're not trying to save it just take a Dremel tool with a cut off wheel and cut down both sides to split it in half get it off

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Interesting statistics

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by Rich P. Bingham » Tue Oct 15, 2024 12:48 pm

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I presume this meme is intended to plug electric cars. I wonder if they realize just how ridiculous it is ?

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I've never lived in an urban area, but I've seen 5 to 6 PM rush hour in Dallas, and that's no place to be, even in nice weather.

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Post Milton information

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by babychadwick » Wed Oct 09, 2024 8:16 am

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We are currently stationed in Bradenton (Manatee County) where we will be waiting out the storm. Jim Cantore is staying at a hotel here in Bradenton and there is a fair chance we will go thru the eye. The boat (65' Bluewater) I do work on, not mine is tied up at the marina down the street in Sarasota (Sarasota county) at the primary marina. I...

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Not to worry, we have good drinking water. Best to be prepared as post storm even with water on quality may be questionable.

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Thu Oct 17, 2024 2:00 pm
1908 Black for sale...SOLD

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by jaybee47 » Sat Sep 28, 2024 1:54 pm

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FOR SALE
1908 Black Highwheeler Motorbuggy Model 112
Made in Auburn Indiana and sold in Chicago Illinois
Barn find and unmolested
Maintained as preservation quality
Runs and drives
Right hand steering
Chain drive
Bulb horn and Bermuda Bell
Original headlights and tail light
Seats have original horsehair stuffing
All wood solid
All sheet metal is...

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SOLD. Has a new home in Kansas :D :D :D

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OT: MTFCI Ballots and thoughts...

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by BRENT in 10-uh-C » Wed Sep 25, 2024 1:53 pm

Like others, I just received my MTFCI magazine which included the Ballot for choosing Board Members. While I realize this is going to seem biased and slanted, I truly believe there is something that needs to be discussed because it affects the future of the MTFCI club, -which is also a club that has been losing membership AND has been losing money...

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Are there any rules of thumb on wiring gauges?

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by colonelpowers » Sun Sep 22, 2024 8:42 pm

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Wiring isn't my strongest subject but I am tinkering on my Maxwell and want to do enough temporary wiring to try to get it going before I spend the big money on a correct wiring harness. Unfortunately, much of the original wiring has been removed so I don't have anything to go by for determining the correct gauges of the wires. Could I just go...

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There is a good Maxwell group on Facebook if you use that. They are mostly brass era though, there is not a big following for the more mass produced cars in what they call the “Flanders” or “Chrysler” eras. The Model 25 was Maxwell’s response to the little Ford dominating the market.

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The Dark Side.

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by Dallas Landers » Sun Jul 21, 2024 8:52 pm

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I found a barn find modern. 1928 Model A RPU. I have had my eye on this for a few years. They are still out there . It once belonged to my uncle Bill Landers. The gentleman lost his storage and wanted me to have it. I paid $15 for it. Its not a peach but I have a soft spot for trucks as you may know. 20240721_131857.jpg 20240721_131928.jpg...

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I’m on board! Love all those trucks between 26 and 29! IMG_1242.jpeg IMG_0196.jpeg Personally, I think the 28/29 CCPU is one of best looking Fords of all time and the roadster PU with its roof in place, or removed, just meets in the middle of the T pickup and later closed cab. IMG_1264.jpeg This black one I helped my buddy rebuild for his...

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Sun Sep 22, 2024 11:00 am
ID vehicle in photo

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by RVA23T » Fri Sep 20, 2024 2:39 pm

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Anyone know what this vehicle is?
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Thanks, the stamped body moulding that drops down behind the door does match up!
A local here was asking.

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Fri Sep 20, 2024 5:25 pm
Kwikway Multpurpose Machine/ Valve grinder

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by kevinf » Sat Sep 14, 2024 3:13 pm

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Looking for any information this Kwikway Multipurpose Machine. It will grind valves but looks like it can also be setup to undercut armitures and who knows what else.
Not exactly Model T, however it will be used to grind Model T valves.
Any help greatly appreciated, Thanks in advance,
Kevin

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Don't know anything about them but I know I want one when I grow up. :)
Try the links I just found. Perhaps a bit of info out there and hope this helps.

click on the images tab for a few pics,

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Tue Sep 17, 2024 7:29 pm
Know anything about a Maxwell?

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by colonelpowers » Fri Sep 13, 2024 3:26 pm

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A fellow today offered me what seems like a fair trade, a nice looking but unrestored 1916 Maxwell touring car. It has presentable paint and original interior the motor is complete and turns over freely. The top is bad. That is all he or I can say about it. He bought it to get another early car and has no interest in the Maxwell. I have only seen...

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I have a 1916 Touring, great little car, they are not as rare as some other brands from the time so parts are not impossible to find. From 17 on to the early 20’s the rear ends are notorious for poor metals and gear disintegration. If you can get the serial number, originally located on the base of the front passenger seat facing the door, you...

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Fri Sep 13, 2024 5:00 pm
Rain forcast for all week

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by ironhorse » Wed Sep 04, 2024 8:22 am

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We got over 5 of rain last night, I say over 5 because my rain gauge only holds 5 and it is overflowing. Rain stopped for a few minutes so I went to the garage to check the herd everything is high and dry so that's a good thing. decided that my feet were going to get wet anyway so I walked out there bare foot. the neighbors pond is overflowing...

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...should I take the T out to show everyone it is an all weather car or give her the week off? :twisted:

If you've ever watched much of David Letterman, you may recall a recurring segment of his show entitled, Will it Float? The thought of taking your T out during these rains reminds me of those episodes...

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Wed Sep 04, 2024 9:14 am
1910 in Hailey, Idaho

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by Rich Bingham » Mon Mar 01, 2021 11:25 am

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Identify ? Photo notes say the building houses The Wood River Times newspaper.

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1909 Mitchell 30Hp Model K Touring

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