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Forum: Model T (1909-1927) 06-16-2024, 10:36 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 203
Posted By A bones
Re: 🎬 VIDEO: Lizzie Turns 100 Years Old! 🥳🎉🎈

Well Thanks for sharing that. My avatar, a survivor, was built in April 1924 and titled in June. As it happens I should make an avatar change since, in April, I made a deal with my Sister. She will...
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 06-03-2024, 12:04 PM
Replies: 45
Views: 2,071
Posted By A bones
Re: Third brake light suggestions for 6 volt '40 Ford Tudo

Never used one, but their are those on the market that really don't make much light. (LED?)
Make certain the one you pick will get the attention of a distracted driver.
Forum: Model T (1909-1927) 05-06-2024, 08:36 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 425
Posted By A bones
Re: Model T/Model A Era Only Car Show and Swap Meet

Orher than a few IFS I'd be there early
Thanks for the word
Forum: Model T (1909-1927) 04-19-2024, 08:35 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 838
Posted By A bones
Re: Build or sell? This is my intro...

Hey Hey Tom here in De. Nice body as you can tell from my avatar.
I am confident that you would be happy with the impression you can make with it.
Welcome to the 'Barn'. The Swap Meet is a good...
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 04-12-2024, 02:24 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,150
Posted By A bones
Re: muffler

Well Dan, the picture shows the same style muffler that Ford used to hang on the back of early Falcons :)
Forum: Model T (1909-1927) 04-09-2024, 10:48 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 907
Posted By A bones
Re: bittner ignition

Buyers often don't stop here. Put your intenion on the 'Swap Meet' site
Forum: Model T (1909-1927) 03-08-2024, 01:53 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 969
Posted By A bones
Re: Russell Potter - Model T & Brass Car Carburetor Rebuilder Has Passed

Thanks for the post. I met him at Hershey.
We all share the condition of making each day count.
While looking back at Auto History there is a sense of needing to bring the past forward.
"This Is...
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 02-26-2024, 08:37 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 2,441
Posted By A bones
Re: Stories from the past

My best Buddy found a deal on '41 coupe. Navy blue excellent body and jump seats in back. The price was doable at $150.
I always kept it inside a garage for three years, several in fact 'cause I...
Forum: Model T (1909-1927) 02-04-2024, 11:20 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,024
Posted By A bones
Talking Re: Model T transition from 25' to New Model 26' what month?

:D

Thank You Rotorwrench. I must say you seem to always have the History and Specs, of our babies readily available whenever they are asked for.
I do appreciate your time and input
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 01-16-2024, 08:25 AM
Replies: 43
Views: 3,587
Posted By A bones
Re: I'm new to flatheads and glad to find this forum...TBC

Little something my Stepdad used to holler.
"We're All Bums, When The Wagon Comes!"
Much later, found its from Count Basie's ---" The Joint Is Jumpin "
Forum: Model T (1909-1927) 01-13-2024, 02:10 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,950
Posted By A bones
Re: Learning To Drive a Model T

Hi Dan I get why you say what you have said.
I would compliment you for that.
At the same time tho, I shall point out that the weight, the horsepower, and the gearing, are not anywhere like a...
Forum: Model T (1909-1927) 01-07-2024, 03:03 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,950
Posted By A bones
Re: Learning To Drive a Model T

Congratulations. I am a great fan of the A models, but life handed me a T. The result became a Second childhood.
First, gotta say, You know You have taken the very important steps to getting it...
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 11-19-2023, 12:16 PM
Replies: 53
Views: 4,533
Posted By A bones
Re: My First Flathead! 35 Standard

Including your area of locale,, with your Avatar, may show that you might have a seasoned, capable, and willing member near by.
Forum: Model T (1909-1927) 11-19-2023, 12:05 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 1,094
Posted By A bones
Re: Love the build!!! 22 C Cab

Nice bit of fun.:cool::)
Seriously though you will better acceptance on the H.A.M.B., or other boards.
Many Ts were modified in days gone by, here it is all about the period( s ) before WWII. ...
Forum: Model T (1909-1927) 11-19-2023, 11:46 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,054
Posted By A bones
Thumbs up Re: 200 Unrestored Vintage Cars - Unbelievable

Thank You Randy in ca.
By far the most interesting thing that I have seen all day. Still not finished it.
Keep stopping to check details. Rough stuff to start, but the marvel gets better and...
Forum: Model T (1909-1927) 11-10-2023, 12:40 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,642
Posted By A bones
Re: Model t aluminum intake

When I bought my T it was less thah stellar in performance.
After deciding that poor water circulation was a problem, I pulled the head and found it full of flaky rust. So I asked the machinist if...
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 11-05-2023, 06:24 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 785
Posted By A bones
Re: finally back on the project again. . .

Nice work.
Glad you are back on the case.
Forum: Model T (1909-1927) 11-05-2023, 05:57 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,068
Posted By A bones
Re: Thin metal on fan pulley

Use the crowned pulley. It does what the flat pulley can't.
The flat pulley will allow the belt to walk fore and aft.
The desigh or the crowned pulley keeps belt centered on its path.
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 10-07-2023, 03:14 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 489
Posted By A bones
Re: how to remove door window from '31 coupe???

The info I've seen, tells of disengaging the rollers one at a time then rotating the top of the pane towards the front of the door. Lift it on out..
Forum: Model T (1909-1927) 09-19-2023, 09:23 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 2,784
Posted By A bones
Re: T a Good "Starter" Car?

That is just the way the T was cared for back then.
As long as the motor has good babbit and the trans is pretty much whole ( They Are always noisy in the 'slow' gear ). Along with a quiet running...
Forum: Model T (1909-1927) 09-15-2023, 06:49 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,037
Posted By A bones
Re: Model t aluminum head question

Talking about any and all aluminum head installations
Good Tip
Forum: Model T (1909-1927) 09-11-2023, 12:03 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,112
Posted By A bones
Re: Help, Please.

As stated get 'er goin' Shut off the gas - throw it in high - Gas on.
Forum: Model T (1909-1927) 09-11-2023, 11:51 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,642
Posted By A bones
Re: Model T roof materials

My preference, because the kit's topping does not look right, is to go to the boat shop to pick the outer cover. Over the batting a layer of fiberglass insulation.
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 08-12-2023, 02:43 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,072
Posted By A bones
Re: Got any tips or tricks - removing radiator- '34

My method would be to use those giant Channel Locks to bite the hose at the pump neck.
Try to twist ( rotate ) the hose a little to loosen the bond.
If not successful then hose down the hose end,...
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 07-23-2023, 12:36 AM
Replies: 56
Views: 3,085
Posted By A bones
Re: 'Everything new is old again' or 'Sleeping in the truck'

Needing to sleep myself, I'm not sure I grasp the point of your query.
This however I am sure of. Some decades ago I was fortunate to occupy the top cot in a VW Westfalia edition, for just over...
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