Forum: Model T (1909-1927)
Today, 04:45 PM
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Re: Pedals & Bands....
Got the transmission cover back on and installed the oil level gauge, thanks Tim Morsher aka drop-a-cent.
Don't let the You-hou videos fool you, after installing the newly relined bands setting...
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Forum: Model T (1909-1927)
04-18-2021, 05:23 PM
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Replies: 2
Views: 130
Pedals & Bands....
Got the hogs head back together and the new Kevlar bands installed, will get things all together in the a.m. with the Patriots day off.
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
04-18-2021, 08:18 AM
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Replies: 30
Views: 1,310
Re: Car wash bucket....
You just might "hear" about this thread on the radio someday.
Mothers, Mequiars...the three stooges & turtle wax. Mixing Vodka and fruit to wash my car...now that sounds like a country song.
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Forum: Model T (1909-1927)
04-17-2021, 12:21 PM
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Replies: 2
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Forum: Model T (1909-1927)
04-16-2021, 02:23 PM
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Replies: 2
Views: 183
Thank you Snyder's antique...
Well a nice surprise when I got home, 21" rubber stem tubes. I just might get those new Lester's mounted on the split rims this weekend afterall:D
Thankfully Snyder's had these in stock.
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
04-15-2021, 05:29 PM
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Replies: 30
Views: 1,310
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
04-14-2021, 05:37 PM
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Replies: 40
Views: 2,181
Re: Electric steering
Thanks for the update. Pete I like how your dash, seat, steering wheel and door covers match. It's kinda "giraffe':D
Nice to get and update from time to time to the thousands of threads here on...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
04-14-2021, 05:27 PM
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Replies: 30
Views: 1,310
Re: Car wash bucket....
Hey thanks Lawson, you are always good for an LOL. I think of that old quote you had about tomatoes all the time:D
I just threw out some old Simonize and cleaning products, found it in a garage...
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Forum: Model T (1909-1927)
04-14-2021, 05:06 PM
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Replies: 2
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Re: Model T & A Era Only Car Show & Swap Meet
Good for you holding an event and showing that some folks still have a SPINE, would be down with my T but have much to get done with wheels and the hogshead.
Here in Maine the only folks currently...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
04-13-2021, 06:59 PM
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Replies: 30
Views: 1,310
Car wash bucket....
I have a slight headache looking @ the different available WASH/WAX products today. This is kind of like an Oil question but not really as today's wax has some good results with our older paint.
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
04-13-2021, 06:28 PM
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Replies: 34
Views: 1,276
Re: Synthetic Oil?
Thoughts....I love it, I get a good chuckle and grin when we talk about oil. I love the stories, back and forth on this subject. I'm a regular 20W50 guy:rolleyes:
Honestly fellas, if we keep the...
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Forum: Model T (1909-1927)
04-09-2021, 05:03 PM
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Replies: 6
Views: 511
Re: Split rim galvanizing
Got the new set of Lesters the other day, waiting for my rubber stem tubes to come in.
Not quite a dozen, the left set of rims are new to me McLarens and the set to the right are my original...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
04-05-2021, 04:21 PM
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Replies: 13
Views: 439
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Forum: Model T (1909-1927)
04-03-2021, 04:24 PM
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Replies: 6
Views: 511
Re: Split rim galvanizing
About $490.00 for the 11 rims that fell under to 1000lb limit. The coating came out great, should get my tubes/tires wednesday that will give me time to free up the little pivot rim lock tab...
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Forum: Model T (1909-1927)
04-02-2021, 02:30 PM
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Replies: 6
Views: 511
Split rim galvanizing
A shout out for Duncan galvanizing in Everett MA who coated my pictured split rims. Dropped off last Friday and picked up this a.m. nice job and quick turn around time.
Duncan Galvanizing
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
04-01-2021, 06:20 PM
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Replies: 29
Views: 1,144
Re: TIG welder recomendations
Go check out welding tips & tricks.com, Miller/Lincoln/ect. dah skills are in dah hands as my old welding instructor youstah say:D
I'm a fairly good Mig guy and have a Miller, they just had a good...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
04-01-2021, 05:54 AM
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Replies: 8
Views: 643
Not enough power up hills....
Picked up a nice 32 barn find that started and drove good except when going up slight inclines or hills.
I was only able to buy this as the previous owner claimed "it was half off" the asking...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
03-22-2021, 05:25 PM
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Replies: 19
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
03-21-2021, 07:35 PM
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Replies: 19
Views: 719
Re: Flathead Ford Related Museums?
I loved the Gilmore, more for the other makes/models. The Franklins are a must see.
When we were in Mich.a trip out to Frankenmuth was a nice "not car related" adventure day.
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
03-21-2021, 07:21 PM
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Replies: 19
Views: 719
Re: Flathead Ford Related Museums?
Early Ford foundation in Auburn Indiana, and two in Mich The Henry Ford in Dearborn also the Gilmore in Hickory Corners.
It would be nice to visit us here in Vacationland...The Owls head museum is...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
03-18-2021, 03:56 PM
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Replies: 31
Views: 1,432
Re: 3 bolt to 2 bolt distributor adapter
Some pictures of my adapter on the "pigpen", will get it mailed out to you Jake.
Makes it especially nice knowing it will contribute to keeping a Walt Dupont built Flathead running again:D
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
03-18-2021, 03:08 PM
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Replies: 31
Views: 1,432
Re: 3 bolt to 2 bolt distributor adapter
Sending a pm with address, thinking your fairly close by...I got one of those kicking around in my V8 pile-O-parts.
Probably will not use it on my pigpen flathead project so hope to help you get...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
03-17-2021, 06:30 PM
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Replies: 30
Views: 2,442
Re: Choke/throttle rods set up
Some pictures Clem, quite a few but it should help. The first picture show the throttle and choke all in, mostly there after warm up and while driving. They equally stick out about a 1/4".
While...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
03-17-2021, 06:13 PM
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Replies: 25
Views: 774
Re: 1938 alignment specs
Will look through a few books to locate any numbers but...toe 1/8" on most older vehicles should work out great as a starting point.
The Blue 32-41 service manual show Castor max/min 8-4 1/2 deg,...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
03-16-2021, 07:14 PM
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Replies: 30
Views: 2,442
Re: Choke/throttle rods set up
Some other things to consider...after reading the V Tardel's booklet #7 Stromberg 97 there were some assembly tips worth noting and may apply.
My 39 has a Stromberg, there are a bunch of small...
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