Recent content by Del in NE Ohio

I bought six 21” European Classic whitewalls. Within a year, they were turning brown. No amount of care could save them. One tire developed a blister the size of a golf ball on the sidewalk. Exchange of emails with Co representative in Germany resulted in no adjustment or replacement. S.O.L...

Also have Ken Davis kit in my ‘29 Town Sedan. Took a different approach to gain clearance for my big feet. Works great. Just returned from week long tour in Michigan in the upper 90’s every day. You will want to insulate firewall as well as floorboards. Also, I used exhaust wrap on lower...

Also used rear doors on 255-A

I think I know the answer, but I’ll ask anyway. Is ANYONE importing the two tooth worm or sector? I know that when they were available, the source was in Argentina. Anybody know a good smuggler? It’s enough to make me go charter a boat!

Thanks a million! Just the info I needed!

I’ve heard that you get access to parts specs/drawings from the Ford archives. How does one go about that? I went to Henry Ford website. Doesn’t look like it’s designed to cater to this kind of inquiry. I have three part numbers unique to the 255-A I am working on.

An industry source tells me there will be US made sectors and worms available in about 6 months.

Burtz engine ready for install in your “A”. Engine is fresh off the test stand where it ran for several hours with no leaks and steady oil pressure. Built with all new components including Burtz head, Burtz 340 cam, balanced Burtz flywheel/pressure plate/clutch, Nettles oil pump and external...

My 1929 Murray 155-A had the Murray body number tag on the passenger front sub rail, just outward from the floor board.

Re: RIP R K “Dick” McKee Tnx for posting Brent. I’m hoping to see more such photos at memorial service this Saturday. You should see all the old photos and posters lining the walls in what was his machine shop ( now Prus Engine & Machine)

RIP R K “Dick” McKee Another pioneer of our hobby has passed. Dick McKee of Columbiana,OH passed away at the age of 96. Over the years, Dick built hundreds of Model T and Model A motors and many exotic banger motors in his machine shop. He founded an organization that was dedicated to the...

Burtz engine available in Columbiana, OH. Fresh off of test stand where it it ran like a dream for three hours, holding constant oil pressure and showing no leaks. Built with only best components available. Burtz head, cam, and flywheel with balanced clutch and pressure plate assembly. Leonard...

Hey Jack. I know the 2005 Penn Ohio 50yr toppers were made in Ohio. I can’t tell you who made them, but I can tell you that 75 yr toppers are already in the works, being made in Warren, OH

Here’s ours!

Contact Kevin Prus, Columbiana, OH