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The value of my ‘25 Coupe went up $6 yesterday when I filled it up with gas! :)

I started hearing complaints about Howells before the Internet from club members back in 1988.

Wow, A 16 wheel Touring! :)

Ross has been familiar with Model T’s and Model A’s since he was a young boy and has always done excellent work for me,

Apply the hand brake then jack up the front end where the front tires are barely off the ground, then place Jack stands under the frame on both sides near the front. By having the front spring, axle and wheels hanging you can then pull from the front to get the ball into the socket. Once lined...

[/url][/IMG] I also rebuild Messerschmitts and BMW Isettas and sometimes getting anything from Germany is a task. It seems businesses and individuals go on vacations more than they work. I have had parts ordered and in stock from Germany only to have them shipped 6 weeks later. I have not...

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Door Hinge Mounted Side Mirrors… Are they even usable due to engine vibration?

Are you sure you don’t have bad piston rings and are burning oil?

Bungee cord….

You are talking amps and I am talking volts.

To answer your question most set their coils for a “hand crank start” to work best between 2 to 2-1/2 volts so that would be the minimum a magneto would need to produce to get the engine started. Good magnetos at idle produce 5 volts and at road speed 30+ volts.

First thing to look at are worn pedal cams and the slow speed notch. On every Model T I have owned they were worn out and needed replacing. Then check the band linings out and if they need to be replaced buy new springs also. Finally, Yes the pedal stems are usually bent from years of stomping...

Hold a burning match or lighter next to the glass. Reflection of one flame is single pane glass and a reflection of two flames is double pane glass.

How do you get into the bathroom with the door knob missing?😊