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Forum: Model T (1909-1927) 03-08-2024, 01:53 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 291
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: 1,952
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: 568
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: 3,141
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: 1,209
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: 1,209
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: 4,247
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: 901
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: 843
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: 1,414
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: 680
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: 839
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: 407
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: 2,287
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: 1,740
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: 925
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: 1,240
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: 860
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: 2,840
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...
Forum: Model T (1909-1927) 06-22-2023, 05:25 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 2,320
Posted By A bones
Re: Brass T Battery Back In The Day

Headlights were lit on Carbide gas, side lamps had oil ( kero )
Horns were honked by air from a large rubber squeeze bulb.
Motors of course were started with a hand crank.
The magneto provided 40...
Forum: Model T (1909-1927) 06-18-2023, 09:31 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,264
Posted By A bones
Re: Transmission

Two things I would like you to realise. First The bands ( for the most part ) are woven material. They cannot survive sliding friction, heat build-up like modern clutch linings. Instead of...
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 06-07-2023, 07:02 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 846
Posted By A bones
Re: Ads Popping-Up

I was having this problem when I must have bumped a button while using Google.
I have since taken to use Duck Duck Go. No harrassment with them
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 06-03-2023, 10:46 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 710
Posted By A bones
Re: shout out to one heck of a good man... Chris (NZ)

Good of you to pay homage.
I can say we all feel rewarded when we find advice from you.
Even if you can't understand it for us.:):):)
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 05-29-2023, 06:49 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 2,246
Posted By A bones
Re: '34 Ford Drive and Show

Amazing. I hope I look so good at that age.
Keep up the good custodial work.
Forum: Model T (1909-1927) 05-22-2023, 10:27 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,171
Posted By A bones
Re: Need help figuring out Model T

Just pointing out the value of the extra oil lines.
When climbing long or steep upgrades, The engine slows causing the splash of oil lubrication to be diminished. The front main will then be over...
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