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john ruppoel from johns antique passed away on Jan. 11 2012

I just talked to John's wife Phyllis............ She called me to let me know that John is not doing well, but he's fighting real hard. Their son John jr. is trying to keep things going in his spare time after work. I have my car there for restoration. If you can, please give them time...

Anyone have any information on John's antique in Monee Illinois? I'm trying to contact him about some restoration work. Thanks, Brian

There were washers on my 27. It turned out that the head was machined too many times, or too much at one time! I put on a different head and presto, all is well. Brian

what about L.E.D. bulbs, I have heard they are brighter and they are available in 6 volt

I need a pair of decklid hinges for my '24 coupe! I've got cash waiting!!!! Please help!

the pictures show a rear end housing for a model passenger car or a roadster pickup. not from a TT truck.

Adam's Antique has done many, many engines! I can vouch for him. He is in Oconomowoc, WI. 1-262-719-0758. I built my engine with Adam watching over my shoulder and was amazed at how critical he is in rebuilding model T's. He's a very knowledgeable guy. Tell him Brian sent you.

Does anyone have decklid hinges for a 24 coupe for sale? or a drawing to have them made?

How many different timer variations are there???? I have 3 different ones, but I'm sure there are more. I have : Anderson, Leich magnetic And New day. Anyone else have some odd brands?

I may get tortured for this, but I had one and I took it off the car, plugged the hose inlet and outlet, then poured a gallon of muriatic acid in and sloshed it around. Then flush it with water several times, and pour in a box of baking soda and fill it with water to neautralize the acid. It...

It's after market. and they don't cool very well! At least thats been my expierience!

Pictures?

Does anyone have a pair of deck lid hinges for my '24 coupe? Or know where to find some? I don't even know what they look like! Thanks, Brian

I had mine sonic cleaned. It worked great. In the past I have taken them to a transmission shop that has a jet cleaning machine. However, it didn't clean them as well as sonic does. The old oil didn't want to come off using the jet clean system.