John Kelso

For sale is a set of wood body plans for a Model T roadster 15to22. Includes large print multiple pages, door prints and extensive instructions and hints. $110 plus shipping.

I was raised in a small town funeral home. When mom and dad went away you'd be amazed at how much fun you can have in a hearse. Of coarse that was a more lenient time.

Matt, well said. That defines many of us.

Edsel, The Story of Henry Fords Forgotten Son is an excellent book but a bit sad.

Edsel Ford, CEO of Lincoln, always drove Lincolns, several made especially for him

You should be able to find modern hinges without holes that size, then grind the ends to match your originals. Try McMaster Carr

A pan of uncooked coffee grounds, will remove the smell of fire and death

My Father was working on a 1906 Buick around 1960, it had the wrong engine. Norm(Mr. Becker to me) had a spare engine missing a few parts and we got it. Such a nice man, he even had time to talk with a kid. A much different time in our hobby.

I am presently doing wood replacement on a 1936 Lincoln LeBaron Convertible Coupe and have found glue only on finger joints. On the Stanley bodies I have built they are all glued and screwed.

Don the thread count is 18 TPI, dog bone is 6.5" and the hole is 7/16. Price is $45 plus shipping

Don I've a dog bone cap that measures with mikes about 1. 950 on the outside of the threads. Can send it if you wish PM me if interested. John

A few years ago we were on the Bristol NASCAR track at a higher speed in a 1908 Stanley. They are very fast for a short period, this is an H, the other car is K, bigger boiler more steam generated and in reserve.

Need to repaint that pesky left front fender, still not bad for a 35 year old restoration, afraid to run it over 75 MPH yet but its begging for more.

My first car in 1966 was a 1960 Thunderbird Convertible. Loved everything about the car and had it for several years and many miles. Have owned a couple early birds but never liked them.

Selling my Pierce, Morgan California Top, 95% of wiring replaced, fuel tank removed cleaned and sealed, Carb rebuilt, engine removed and cylinder blocks repaired, rebuilt, engine is reinstalled in chassis and running, needs tuning, new tires, seat cushions re done, rear is acceptable for a preservation car, front backs need replaced. radiator cleaned and flushed. new leather clutch. the wells are in the running boards for the spare tires and I have the rims and castings. Car is located in South Central Pennsylvania. price is $62,500 contact me by email or phone 717-485-4344 and leave a message. Thanks, John Kelso

Thanks Larry

More Pierce pictures of the Pierce

1917 Pierce 38 C4 Touring with California Top. Blocks repaired and rebuilt, new wiring, new clutch, fuel system rebuilt, upholstery cushions redone, 4 new tires. Running $62,500. Have lost interest. Located in South Central Pennsylvania For more information please email

Like Yachtflame I have a shop full of equipment and no one interested. Were a young person truly interested in learning and had the temperament I'd probably give them my shop. There was a time when we bought work just to have summer jobs for kids. Its been 10 years since one came looking for a job .

You are right I made the old Mr Scrooge look like a saint, can't imagine why any employee ever stayed

Rusty I don't agree with that statement, Restorer32 and I are quite alike.

Quite a lot of this discussion seems to be about making money, perhaps that's why there are so many unhappy people today. Formal education was not for me, but I learned to do my own work and I'm happy working. My interest stops at 1932 so perhaps I look at things differently

Terry ,I knew the fellow who restored that car and had ridden in it a few times, Al Martin. A good guy, he did a great job and it was a fine Stanley. Died way to young and his family donated it to the museum in Estes Park.

Terry yours looks like a Model R, great cars

Is the last item pictured a timing light? I am in need of a 6Volt one