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A bit on the pricey side but if you want and instant business selling corn-dogs, maybe it would be worth it. Not mine and the hood is being painted. It could be a retirement gig if you are looking for one. They said it has new tires and roof on it as well (just not in these pictures apparently). https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/791357085838272

I am looking for components for a Dake No. 1 Arbor Press 3-Ton Unit. I have the main large heavy casting but I am looking for all the other components. I.e. 1-1/4" Ram, Spindle, Handle, Cover Plate, Press plate, and other misc hardware. If someone has an old unit and would like to sell the parts, please send me a PM. If they are rusty it would probably still work as I don't mind reconditioning/restoring them. I am trying to make the unit to be able to press bearings for some of my old auto projects. Any leads would be appreciated.

Great video...I learned enough to appreciate the crazies that own one (Which I will never be).

This differential had water sitting in it when I started so I went thru all the bearings and races and replaced them. Some were pitted and one race on the pinion was actually cracked (the housing was OK). I was able to source all Timken bearings and matched up all the serial numbers. Once the pinion was installed in the housing (new seals), the carrier was installed. I give a lot of credit to the original engineers because I think the torque settings are fairly straightforward as you have to tighten the bolts until they fit the clips. There is really no other way to over/under tighten them because once they are in, they can't move. Once everything was in place, I started the backlash check routine and made many adjustments. As far as I can tell I am 0.005-0.008 and the spec was 0.005-0.010. I blued the gear set and below are the results. I think it looks pretty good for this being the 1st time ever doing this job. Once everything was set, I locked in the bolts to hold the pinion in place on the top of the diff housing and added the diff lock (Top black cap). This was a lot of work to get this far and I had a lot of things to figure out as a first timer. I am sure it will be quicker on my future differential work which I hope never occurs on an uncommon car.

Fyi, I came across a White radiator on Facebook for $200. I figure maybe someone might have interest who is on this thread. Located in IL. https://www.facebook.com/share/HpZAMqmDP5FFE2TK

Well I need to give an update on this repair as I am getting closer to fixing this but as you all know this is not a fast process. Life events occurred, it takes a while to find parts, and it also take time to get parts to a machinist. So I was able to procure 2 vintage Columbia axles to scavenge parts to rebuild my original. I replaced the chipped 51T/10T Ring Gear/Pinion (5.1 Ratio) with a 49T/11T (4.45 Ratio) which should be an improvement. The set was mounted to a different sized differential carrier (Ring gear still fit the same but everything else was slightly off) and I found it had one of the axle bearing mounts broken off. So I had my differential carrier machined and added bushings (Thanks Dandy Dave for the suggestion). The next problem I had was the spider gears were cracked. I was able to use the new Dana 44 Spider gears which apparently are used on Jeep Cherokee products. They had the correct 3/4" Differential pin size, outside diameter, and tooth count. They were a little bit shorter but engaged very well to the side gears (New gear on the Right). They needed a little fitting to the carrier but it all worked out. I added 2 spacers to keep the casting centered on the pin. The casting holds the thrust block (Cracked piece) that centers between the axle shafts. This is also a similar part as the what is currently in Jeep's except it is smaller OD. I bolted on the ring gear with grade 9 nuts and bolts (Heads ground down for clearance) and coating them down with Lock-tite. One of the bearings had spun on the top of the housing so I just added a few punch pricks to hold the bearing in place and press fit all the bearings. The last item I needed was the actual Diff Pin as mine was severely galled up. The one that came with the Jeep kit was 1/2" too short in length so was not useable. I found the slightly undersized hardened rod at McMaster Carr, trimmed it to length, and it fit perfectly. The carrier is now assembled and engagement feels good overall. More to come.

There is a 1915 truck on hcca.org classifieds. It is in Florida too.

Don't these very often. I know it is a long way to become a car again but if you know someone who needs the parts, here is the whole front end. https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/829384992481630

Here is one for sale. Kinda pricey. https://www.facebook.com/share/j54P9XopuapmYkL7/?mibextid=kL3p88

I like the "Danger" gage. More cars should have those.

I would just find the original large stainless hubcaps with the embossed boat, install them, and enjoy the car. 95% of the wheel would be covered and the car would look much better.

I came across this beast of a car at auction which I thought might be of interest. 1942 Lincoln "Brunn Body" Limo V12 disassembled but included. What is your estimate to get this back to road-worthy condition? Is it worth saving? https://bids.auctionbypearce.com/auctions/29594/lot/3655532-1942-lincoln-town-car-12-limo Ends 2/21/24. If you might be interested, there is a Pantera listed and a full Locomotive going on the 2nd sale.

I actually have a monster valve in my kitchen....and my wife likes it. It has been holding paper towels for 20 years now. It came from a large Caterpillar engine.

Rugby truck for sale $20k now $16k. https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/232660893147466/

Not mine...Something different. $33,222. https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/1800734990345943/

Just when you thought you have seen every sad car modification...a new one appears. Thoughts? Value? https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/853204393480035

Not mine and odd micro car in MN. Never heard of this one, any comments? https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/1243510877041836

Cool car but it is too far away...and it is a basket case. I wonder how they got the driver's front wheel on it? All the others were wood and there is no lug nuts on the steel wheel. Large washer and the spindle nut? Innovative.

Technically the fuzzy dice are a $40 ticket in the great state of WI for obstruction of view. The whole state hates them too.

The Clutch Doctor in MN. 612-801-2250. Small shop, does great work, and is more reasonable than me buying the materials and tools to do it myself. Turn around was 2-3 weeks.

I like the normal (not collector) plates on this thing that exp in July 2022. Tells me this was a road worthy vehicle (although not driven very often with the low mileage) up until about a year ago.

You must be my neighbor. Happy Holidays!

18,500 tons??? What are you pulling? The space shuttle is only 2,000 tons. If it can pull 9 of them, I might consider a GM again.

Just a very early RV. What would you guess the top speed of this was back in the day? It always amazes me what people have squirreled away. Good find.

On a side note, Jay Leno just posted a video driving a 1911 EMF Model 30 on Youtube last week. It is not his but the owner was with him and he took it out on the road and drove it. The owner even did the crank-start which I am always impressed with. Nice Car.