V. K. Shirk

I followed along, somewhat, about the story of The Beast of Turin race car back a couple of years ago. I found a video on YouTube that says it is a trailer for the movie. Was there a movie produced about it? I didn't remember it. Does anyone know the name of the movie? I couldn't find a movie...I'm assuming they mean a full length movie perhaps about how it was produced or restored or ??? Thanks!!! Verne Shirk Wichita, KS

Greetings Old Car Friends, Due to the COVID virus, the Model T Ford Winter Clinic scheduled for January 23, 2021, at McPherson College, in McPherson, Kansas, has been CANCELED. It has been rescheduled to January 22, 2022. This is a very popular event in the center of the United States which has been going on for many years. It draws people from far and wide to hear various topics related to the Model T Ford. In the past, we have had featured speakers who are noted experts in their field. In 2020, the topic was the Montana 500 Endurance Run. Several Montana 500 winning cars were on display. We were fortunate to have several past winners present to talk about some of their hints for a good running Model T. We also had some Model T parts vendors and manufacturers with their new products. Please Stay Safe so we can see you in 2022 !!! Verne Shirk Wichita, KS

January 25, 2020 – McPherson, Kansas USA – Annual Model T Winter Clinic hosted by the Sunflower Crankers and the Flatland Ts Chapters. Join us at the home of the world-famous McPherson College Automobile Restoration Technology program for the 2020 Winter Clinic. The feature topic will be, “Model T Speed Secrets of the Montana 500 Racers”. See Montana 500 racers on display, new items from vendors, and tour the College Restoration Facilities. For more info call or text: Verne Shirk (316) 617-0314 or Email: verneshirk@yahoo.com

The Mercer looks like the best match. The fuel pump? on the side looks the same. What threw me was the plated radiator. I thought Mercer's were painted???

Stutz was my guess to but the radiator didn't quite look like a Stutz to me. Thanks!!!

Both of these cars look to be the same but what make and year are they?

So, is the race car condition run prior to the high wheel race? If it starts at 11 and the high wheelers are at 11:45, is that enough time to have all the race cars run or do they just work them in? The Speedster didn't say anything about the race car condition run...at least as far as I could see.

I remember seeing a number but figured it was just a serial no. I believe there was also letter "D" cast in the body. It'll be a bit before I can post the number. It sure has features of the c. 1915 Model T Kingston. Thanks!!!

I think I have seen a carb like this but can't think of what car it was used on. Any guesses? 1-1/8" bore, all brass, Kingston. Thanks!!!

Thanks for the photo enlargement. I have a new program (Picasa) and am still learning it.

I've been trying to enlarge the car on the right but as of yet, I can't seem to be able to get it done. I'll keep trying. Thanks!!!

The car on the left is a 1910 Model T Ford. What is the car on the right?

1973 Cadillac Sedan DeVille Asking $3,000 or best first offer Restoration started. 472 cu. in. engine and transmission completely rebuilt. New brakes & radiator. Trim removed. Car repainted. Needs trim installed. Ready for interior & final assembly. Lost interest due to loss of eyesight. Photos later. Garyl Turley - owner (and AACA member) (316) 655-7144 Wichita, Kansas, USA E-mail via my friend at vkshirk@aol.com (also an AACA member) if you are unable to contact me via phone.

I was just a young lad back in the 60's I remember seeing a Simplo at the AACA Kaw Valley Tours in Topeka, Kansas. You might try contacting one of their members to find out about it. It seems like it was cream color with a red undercarriage and solid rubber tires.

On the rear main of a '34 V-8 engine there is a hole for a drain tube. All I have in the hole, currently, is an externally threaded ring. I'm assuming there was a line and it was broken off flush with the cap. I that a good assumption or??? One of my friends says his had a line with a check ball in it. Another friend said the check ball was only on grain trucks so that when they were lifted up to dump the grain, the oil wouldn't run out. Did Model A's or B's use these lines? Thanks for the help! Verne