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Forum I’m fairly new to Facebook due to a strongly worded suggestion from the company I retired from concerning social media. So as a novice I’ve noticed a significant number of warnings about scammers. I think I avoided being scammed when someone listed a “Bruce Compton” rebuilt OF for sale by a John Gupta. The price was low but I inquired by...

I understand that this style of Briggs and Stratton ignition switch was used on various makes from the mid-teens well into the 1920s including Dodge Brothers.

Any other makes for which this switch would be correct?

Also - it's available if anyone needs it. The lock and the light switch handle move freely/not frozen.

The cartoon of DT as VanGo was removed. I thought it was in good humor and not a political statement. I found the cartoon on line and it had been sent to persons of both parties. If you want a copy, email me.

This is Off and On Topic,
The famous Willow Springs raceway is for sale, the oldes still operating road race circuit in the US, run by the Huth family from 1963 it is still mostly in the state when opened in '53.
It has been used by Hollywood for filming famous racing scenes, the last big production being 'Ford vs Ferrari'
And there are at least...

My latest arrival, a 1930 Chev.
I'm having trouble getting any feedback on where to search for the following clarifications -

1. Where my car was made
2. What year the engine was made as its not the original number matching the original paperwork. 1929 was 46 HP v 1930 HP is 50 HP so is this engine a 46 HP?

This forum is easily the most active...

When i was younger my Father and most other men in the neighborhood had a collection of coffee cans and baby food jars
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And this time I added shelves to the lawnmower barn!
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Looking for parts for a Stanley Steamer project.
Front and rear axel, boiler, burner, valves and pumps.
1908 era. PhotoPictureResizer_191221_091639673-2195x2270.jpg 10 or 20 hp.

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One day we were out driving and my daughter said I smell electrical. We were pulling into the driveway and sure enough the horn connection under the hood was melted. Upon further inspection we found that the area where the wires go through the firewall were also melted. It was time to rewire the car. We had the gauges redone as well by Instrument...

Since some of you had noticed the 🚢 Titanic model in the background of my most recent video with @flivverchannel, in which Steven and I discussed the Model T hobby at quite some length—I thought I'd share this photo montage of the model under construction.

On April 20th, 2020, with my sister’s assistance, the keel was laid down for the...

I have 2 Columbia High Wheel Bicycles and might be interested in selling one or both of them. Both are 54 inch and both are rideable but the unrestored bike does have very old tires and saddle that should probably be replaced before any serious rides. Contact me for more pictures and information. I am asking $3750 each or $7000 for the pair but I...

In another post you said your family came from New England and went west. Would they have any connection to Bingham Canyon Utah. Southwest of Salt Lake. One of my grandfathers was a prospector who discovered the copper load which eventually grew to the largest open pit mine in the world. At the time my grandfather was there they tunneled under and...

A friend is trying to rebuild a B&B carb the only numbers we can find are SU12A and 54824 the float has a hole through it and is leaking. It is 1-3/4'' high X 1.783 dia. with a 1/4'' inside dia. tube down the center which is where the leak is. We would like to find a replacement if possible. I suggested that we gently cut out the old tube and...

I had never heard of this.

For those who like old tractors, steam and gas, Aumannauction.com has a listing located in Illinois that is selling lots of parts for vintage power applications. Lots of magnetos, oilers, tractor parts, gauges and stuff. None mine and no interest in it!

While watching TCM Sunday night silent movie The Boob , saw this 1920's roadster I could not identify. On the AACA forum, it was thought to be a Cole but no proof positive.

In the movie, they ended up running this car through a fence and then crash into the side of a building. The first thing to go was that wonderful motometer. Seems a shame for...

Rich Eagle has probably seen these photos before. The caption simply said “national park tour buses”. I can’t make out the door insignia to tell if the scene is Yellowstone, so it raised the question for me whether White buses were used in other national parks, and for that matter, besides Yellowstone, were there other national parks in that era,...

I have some MARX trains from the 1950s 60s. One of the engine tenders features Sound of Power, an old style circuit board that creates static. The power is picked up by a wheel that rubs on the center rail. The wheel has gaps in it to stop the electricity on an equally spaced interim.

SO shh shh shh shh shh shh shh shh

QUESTION IS, Who still...

Some of you may have seen the 15 T mentioned in the classifieds. Long story short a good friend of mine who is new to Ts is getting it. The complication is that he is in the bottom of FL, I am in TN and the car is in CO! Rather than ship the car he is planning on getting it in person and naturally would like me to help work out the bugs. Therefore...

If anyone else followed the news there was a big solar flare a few days ago, and the energy is coming through the atmosphere and making northern lights all across the US. They are supposed to be visible all the way down to Texas!
I got to see some here in Illinois, they're green here, pretty neat!
Ignore the white thing, thats the house. Anyone...

So it seems the big EV revolution is dying in the trenches, or on the vine. Suggest watching MGUY on Youtuibe, I think he is also on X and another such media. Quick stories explaining why the EV market is collapsing. My take on the situation is that everybody thought Elon Musk was going to be the next Henry Ford, ushering in an entirely new world...

I'm getting rid of some parts on Ebay and listed this Brass steering wheel spider.

Listed first Brass Era Solid Brass Steering Wheel Spider then Antique Automobile Solid Brass Steering Wheel Spider, Brass Era . It doesn't come up in searching Brass Era , Steering Wheel Spider or anywhere else that makes sense. It was put in a Maritime Wheels...

Hi all, I am retrofitting a faulty ground source heat pump system. I have received this new plastic welder from amazon. The sockets appear correct for US pipe (inches not millimeters). The documentation is sparse. What temperature do I set the welder to melt HDPE pipe? How long do I heat at that temperature a 1 inch and 1.25 inch HDPE pipe and...

Opinions on a 3 in 1 lathe, mill, press for the work needing to be performed for the Model T. I know they are limited, but there is one in good shape in my area for $250. Maybe as something to start with?

Caption states: winner of the Empire City 100 Mile Race, H.J. Koehler, driver of the Buick. October 27, 1906.

Seeing this, I immediately thought of Rich Eagle, who restored an ‘06 Buick. I’ll bet he can tell us more about the car. IMG_1044.jpeg

I just thought if this info was spread more, it might help the poor fellow get his car back.

Perhaps the powers at be would find it in their hearts to loose that dang pop-up ???

Wow! The hype, warnings, and craziness surrounding the upcoming April 8th eclipse is something to behold. If the skies look to be clear my wife and I would like to drive from our home in Michigan's Thumb to a point in Ohio where we can view the totality for a decent period. I know about the event in Richmond but that is a lot longer drive for just...

I was able to get this tool from a school who was getting rid of things. I know it is some kind of belt driven grinder, but I am not sure its exact purpose or what tool to use it on. Any help would be greatly appreciated.

-Joshua

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There are about 7,000 languages in the world, so why stop at 12 warnings on this bag? Also there are no Califunny Prop 65 warnings visible, Shouldn't they also be plainly visible? Oh where will it all end? :evil: :twisted:

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I have been looking for another T and can't seem to find anything that isn't junk or overpriced in my area. A fellow recently offered me what seems like a fair price on a 23 DB coupe. The car is pretty much original but the engine was rebuilt a few years ago and started up but then they never did anything else with it. I love T's, I generally can...

As noted above...just heard a bit ago lovely Proncess Kate has cancer where her surgery was done months ago. No word on what type or stage. She's a wonderful person. Prayers to her.

What is this little metal circular threaded thing with a star shaped top embedded at the base of a wooden utility pole for?

I bought this long antique I think floor jack at an estate sale. I can't seem to make it work. I don't know how to make it work. It does not have any brand or markings on it that I can see. What is it? How can I make it work?

A friend sent me one of the pictures below, asked if it was a Model T. This led me on a search, so, file this under, things I didn't know

The Aerocar is an American automobile that was built from 1906 until 1908 in Detroit, Michigan. Backed by Henry Ford's former partner, coal merchant Alexander Malcomson, the short-lived company offered an...

Having run out of salt I was rummaging through the cupboards and found this
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A little research told me this salt was sold in 2014 to celebrate the 100th year of the umbrella girl logo and the slogan when it rains it pours... does any one know if salt has an exp. date? :evil: (at least it is celebrating an event in...

At Saturday morning coffee, I was approached about a 1910 Overland that is in the Harrisburg Oregon Museum that they need help with the carb. I know nothing about Overland but told him that I would check and see what I could find out. The car has been restored and is beautiful, they just need a good carb from what I understand. Any help that we...

Yet a public backlash against the $600 reporting mandate spurred the IRS to postpone it for a year at the end of 2022. The IRS is now delaying it for another year and proposing to increase the threshold to $5,000 for tax year 2024.

Big racers like Ford's 999 and the Locomobile, Old 16 are well known because of their record-breaking performances. There were many other monsters that slipped out of sight due to less amazing history.
I don't recall seeing this one until an Antique Automobile magazine article featured it. In 1906, Johnathan Maxwell built a 12-cylinder opposed...

I am intending to seal a hole with “The Right Stuff”. If you were to form an amount of “the Right Stuff” into a golf ball sized ball in one application, how long would it take the core to completely cure? Is it possible that it wouldn’t completely cure because the core would be protected from the air by the outer layer. I know I could do it in...

I once bought a Model T and the seller insisted, I would need to get some supplement to replace the lead in non-leaded gas. I told him that leaded gas came out after the Model T era was over. He didn't believe me.

Her is an article that I read today on the inventor of leaded gas:

I found it in here :

My wife, Linda, recently posted a number of photographs on a Facebook group devoted to photographs and history of Humboldt County in Northern California.
I just want to share how proud I am of her and her accomplishment. Given the narrow focus of the group, it amazed me that in less than four days, she has received over five hundred Likes as well...

I picked up the attached Model 101 Kellogg air pump and didn’t know if anyone else had a similar model mounted on an engine or photos of one mounted to operate. This one seems complete other than a way to drive power to it, the hand clutch works good and the shaft seems to have a key way in it. I have been having a hard time finding literature on...

What do you guys use to heat your garage for the winter. My concerns are with gasoline leaks & shop chemicals what do you find is a safe heater?
Craig.

Is this true? you get a breakdown like this?

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Nice documentary on the early years of motorcycle racing with loads and loads of nice old pictures. Yeah the narrator is a bit long winded but it's a great story, hsve a looksee :

So my daughter came home from College and I lined up some work for her. Ha!! My 64 Imperial needed a new fuel pump. The last one I put on the car was in 1991!! Not bad.

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The old and new after I painted it.

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We did have a little leak but we were able to resolve that. Then the car must have been...

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Larry Smith's recent post offering a reproduction of the original label inside the lid of KW coil boxes reminded me of the label that is inside the lid of the coil box on my 1912 Flanders, I thought it was humorous: :)

I am not bringin in alot of money these days so i am running on a tight budget.
1 more year of this limited disability income and i will go on my full retirement,then you folks at these swap meets will have to walk around me to get where you are going. :lol: But anyhow,what family I have left are rather well off,due in part to hard work and...

I was helping a friend move and we found this in the barn. It is a crankshaft but it is 46 inches long has a 3 inch stroke, 1 inch journals, 2 mains and none of the throws line up. It was to neat to put in the scrap pile. WIN_20231221_09_45_58_Pro.jpg WIN_20231221_09_45_33_Pro.jpg WIN_20231221_09_45_20_Pro.jpg

I think that is a red K in the first pic and near the end is a N.

While removing the door post panels I discovered some period dirt. A6AEB9ED-CE50-4223-89DA-BAAC5C5F0AC4.jpeg This 26 Tudor was a Kansas car so I can’t help but wonder if I have some Dust Bowl dirt that’s been hiding out all these years in the crevices. The jamb was almost half full. A2556829-C217-4947-84C3-7498344D5BF1.jpeg it is a very fine...

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I like this truck. The cab looks roomy.

Another Off-Topic posting reminded me of a story my dad used to tell. A friend of his had a pre-War Ford. A flathead V8. Sometime after the war, the engine had a valve head break off. The piston and bore were destroyed. Cars were not easy to come by after the war, as most of you know. What to do... On his wood lathe, my dad turned a hunk of wood...

An old mechanic recalled this story yesterday when I was getting my 39 Dodge's 6 monthly safety check (required here in NZ)

When the Dodge was on the hoist he recalled the following.

Years ago a old fella told him he worked for Leckie Ford in Gore here in New Zealand. A lady bought a new 46 Ford V8 in for its 500 mile service. She returned with...

I purchased this the other day. I have it working except it looks like the body of the jack slides up/down, mine wont. I have it soaking in Diesel but in the meantime has anybody used one of these?
I intend to use it once I free it up.
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Photo caption said this is Walter Marr and David Buick's son, without indicating who is who. (?). The car is, if course, stripped down for proving . No idea of the date or model, but I'll bet Rich Eagle knows !

Just when we may think an engine is beyond salvage, someone takes the time and effort to prove us wrong! Some frustration, but there are some helpful hints here, which I'm sure could answer some questions. The video is about 8:46 minutes long.

I decided not to high jack the hit and miss engine thread and start this 1 to share some odd balls I am working on.
This is a Briggs and Stratton 6HSF engine with 2 inch bore. Best I can find out, febuary of 1952.
I have a couple engine of similar models a tad older.
I decided to refurbish some of what I have always considered and called vertical...

Does anyone by chance know where I can locate/purchase a genuine electric wiper set up for 1929 Roadster or Touring? I know there are modern replacements but I have a true survivor car that I do not want to alter from original as much as possible. Mike

Does anyone by chance know where I can locate/purchase a genuine electric wiper set up for 1929 Roadster or Touring? I know there are modern replacements but I have a true survivor car that I do not want to alter from original as much as possible. Mike

Here's a great example of someone having no self pride in workmanship. Both underground 1k gal propane tanks are manifolded together to a regulator in the center. Excessive amounts of yellow sheathed vapor copper tubing, accidentally placed to keep the tank lids open and unable to close. The snow and ice will soon render these tanks unfillable...

Quote : The horse is finished. - Henry Ford

When work horses come to mind, on farms, pulling heavy wagons and stage coaches, a popular image is the Budweiser Clydesdales, and the time frame the 19th century. In fact, the heavy draft breeds (e.g., Belgians, Percherons, Shires, Clydesdales) were a rarity for the most part, and practically...

Went to the advertised Free Breakfast for Veterans today at McDonald's. After waiting almost 10 min for someone to come to the counter, I was informed our local McD's was NOT participating. The lady told me it was the owner's decision - he owns 19 McD's. Not to be wining - my wife and I are both veterans and we live in a community that host 6...

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This is slightly off topic but i know alot of T folks use aluminum pistons.
These russian guys make copper,bronze,brass and aluminum pistons and put them in a 4 cylinder engine and run it way to hard,the copper except for the wrist pin,held up the best.

Several months ago a good friend of mine asked if I could keep an eye out for a vintage Eco Air meter for out front of his garage.

I gave it some thought and came up with an idea of how I could make a replica one for around $100. I decided I would like to have one in front of my garage also so I made one for each of us.

I ordered some...

Check it out:

The Four Scariest Pumpkins Ever

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Easily identified as a Brush, with its wooden axle and coil springs. I don't know enough about them to offer a date. I find this photo very interesting, the Brush appears well used and somewhat abused. It was taken c. 1925, and is obviously an object of interest, cars (and everything else) having changed so radically. I don't think a 2005 car...

Here is a link to a guy who built a steam powered machine shop. The owner is David Richards and he has been posting videos on youtube for about 7 years. It is complete with a wood fired boiler. The link is for his first video where he does a tour of his shop.

Has anyone heard from Hal Davis in Georgia lately? He used to come to Denton farm park to work the steam engine in 1 of the exhibits but has not been there the last 2 ears.
THere was a fellow from Kentucky, Ray elkins, he had a TT. aint heard from him in years.
John sizemore? alive?

Well I finally did it. I bought myself a dirtbike. It’s an 01 Honda xr100r. It’s really clean for its age. The plastics are original and they look like they’ve never been touched by the sun. It came with a pro circuit exhaust, the powercore 4 to be exact. It also has a titanium pipe too. Everything works real good and the engine seems flawless. I...

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Anyone interested in more information, call me
Frank Seress
sarikatime@yahoo.com
818-254-6797

When I bought my cabin, this was hanging on the wall. It was about half full of a red liquid that has turned clear as it has evaporated. The only opening to the air is at the top of the spout , and it is made of clear glass. My guess was it's some kind of old time barometer? There is such a wide and varied pool of knowledge on this forum, maybe...

Folks I just thought I would share something that may help some of you regarding shop lights.
When I had my shop wired, I used 18 recessed lights because the man had them for free that did my electrical and I could just screw in a bulb. I was afraid of florescent because the flashing might cause a seizure since i had some the night of my head...

We are not the only old car guys that suffer modern iron. Screenshot_20231002-162527_Facebook.jpg
The week of Steves accident a local guy was killed when broadsided in his supercharged cord.

I'm always drawn to the old items. They seem always to be made of heavier, better materials and more skillfully crafted. This jar is among a batch my wife brought up from the cellar to do some canning. I don't know why it never caught my eye before. IMG_4562.jpeg

The inscription on the bottom says : Aug. 3, 1915 - Kerr Glass Mfg. Co., Sandy...

I got this last night. I have been wanting one for a while. One had been in the local train depot when I was a boy. new phone.JPG
Patent date of 1909.

I figure that at least some among the Model T brethren must fool with antique bikes so I wanted to ask if anyone might have a high wheel that they would like to sell. I am currently looking for another bike, preferably a 54 inch wheel but I can ride a 56 or a 52. This is probably a long shot but I thought it worth asking.

Thanks and God Bless

Good morning work progresses on out new old car which I intend to use as a tow package for the speedster. The car that found me is a 1929 5 passenger Buick coupe (29-58 model).

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The plan is to keep her relatively stock, upgrading the intake and battery to 12v. While she would start and drive there are many things...

Let's play What is That! .

Here are a few things I saw at the Stonefield Historical Site.
Unfortunately there were no docents around to ask what they were.
Anbody know what these are?

No.1 A lot of leverage to cut something.
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No.2 Rollers look like they were made of wood.
What material would wood rollers be used to...

I saw this lathe post grinder in a museum last week and have a few questions I'm hoping someone can answer.
I'm not a machinist, so I was wondering what would the application be for a lathe post grinder with such a small diameter shank?
Also, is it oriented correctly for grinding/polishing? I was thinking the axis of the post grinder should be...

While visiting my hometown of Rupert, Idaho last weekend, (Sept. 15th & 16th.) I was conveniently present for the Steam and Power show at the Minidoka County Historical Society. :)

In addition to the show, the new Power Museum building was open as well. The Russel steam tractor, recently restored by Mike Christensen and sons was under live steam...

I don't know how true this is, but this was sent to me today via facebook

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You are going to like this video.

Hi, further along with the Weaver 4 ton jack. The lift arm had a totally smashed Zerk fitting on it that I drilled out. The hole measures 1/4 inch with a micrometer but my 1/4 inch Zerk replacement is too loose to fit the hole. What should I do? Would filling with JB weld and drilling it then screwing another Zerk in work?

My EMAIL Address. Just bought one of those bronze front wishbone clamp that enables an under-axle wishbone to augment the early and dangerous above axle wishbone. Cost $105 ! But tbay said my email is obligatory. Why ? So they can sell it or send me unwanted ‘specials’?