Terry Bond

If you can't find Ford, try the competition -Chevrolet?

Check the Model T Ford Club of America discussion forum for lots of info. You can use the search feature to find related threads on the topic. There is more to it than just changing the type of band you use. It's ok for later style iron hogs-heads like you would have on your 23, but for the earlier aluminum hogs-head, stick with the standard Ford units. https://www.mtfca.com/phpBB3/ Terry

That is ok for brass parts, but the acid will eat away at any steel. I once dipped a couple of chrome plated steel nuts into that stuff just to see how it would work and it ate the steel up as fast as it did the chrome. Reverse electrolysis is the best method to use. Terry

Wonderful lamps Walt! Those photos of the loft at the museum are great Sure brings back memories of seeing lamps hidden away in other places. I never got into the loft but do have a few spark plugs in my collection that came from the museum. This postcard from my collection is shows the interior of the Autolight and Motor Supply Company In Philly. Not sure what the year was but wow, wouldn't you like to travel back in time!

I've been encouraged to start this thread so here goes - For all you brass collectors - lamps,. horns, etc. for early automobiles or motorcycles, show us your brass. Ask your questions. Submit photos of any literature you have (catalogs, advertisements, brochures, etc.) and of course lamps from your collections, on your bookshelves, or hanging from the rafters in your garage. Let's try and get this stuff in one place so we can share and enjoy it. No, I've not yet started a book on the topic, and may not for quite a while yet, but for those who have been looking for more of it, maybe this will be the place. I'll start with a photo of one of my favorites - a nice self-generating headlamp made in France and labeled "Veena." I bought it at Hershey from a vendor close to my spaces. It was a guy clearing out his grand-dad's collection. My guess is this early piece was suitable to use on a small vehicle where a single lamp would be mounted out front. Probably from the early 1900s. Any info on it would be appreciated. There were some mighty-nice lamps there and I bought a few, probably ahead of most other collectors roaming around that year. In fact, I went back later and bought a few more. It was good year! Not long ago I found this great early 1900s self-generating Autolyte headlamp. These came in several different sizes. I have another one almost identical only larger. This photo was taken before I gave it a good polish with semichrome. Included also is an advertisement showing the lamp dated 1904. Ok-who's next to show off some brass! Terry

Back again and on our usual March date - March 11th! Conveniently located at Nansemond-Suffolk Academy just off Rt 58 on 460. We're an easy shot from Richmond, Norfolk area, North Carolina and anywhere in Southern Va. Small, friendly, and plenty of good stuff! If you are in the area check it out.

Reading through all this again I realized I'd not posted a picture of the pin that was the reason for my original question - So far, I'm aware of only one other like this. Perhaps worn by a salesman? Terry

I've certainly enjoyed giving rides and driving lessons. Had it out just the other day and got halfway down the street and the kids came running out with thumbs in the air ready for their ride. I swear, they can hear me start that car! I posted a while back that one of our club members who is in the Navy told me at a club meeting he always wanted to learn how to drive at T - so we made an appointment. He had been selected to command a brand new Nuclear Submarine and wanted to do the T think while he still had some spare time before leaving for training. We made a deal - I'd show him ow to drive at T if he showed me how to drive his Submarine! Still waiting for my turn.

Saw those for sale in the store in Iowa We stopped there while at the AACA meet in Moline last year. Prices were not ridiculous for some nice ones. Terry

Think it's older stock recently discovered. Terry

Just got home from a fantastic weekend in Williamsburg! I heard so many people there saying it was the best they've attended. Of course there were a lot of new faces this time, an added benefit of moving to other locations. Great seminars a wonderful hotel with amazing service, friendly staff, good food,, a super awards banquetf, general meeting, etc. etc. I could go on - and, also could list a thousand "thank-you's" and still probably miss someone! Jim and Donna Elliott looked after every detail in helping set this up. The Thursday tours were fantastic and a great addition to the mix. Something about this event seemed a little more relaxed and "laid-back" than usual. Perhaps it was just the "southern hospitality." J.C. Taylor was a big help sponsoring the Friday entertainment as well as manning their usual hospitality suite. Steve M and the entire HQ and Library staff seemed to be everywhere. Their help, smiles, and hard work are appreciated beyond words. Of course part of the weekend included "passing the gavel" from President Wayne Tuck to Fred Trusty. I think Fred's address to the group made it clear he is one of the members just like the rest of us, and wants everyone to have a great time with AACA. I know we sure did this weekend, so we're off to a great start and there are great things on the way! I hope to see some photos posted here - I did not get to take many myself but the memories will last a long time. As I often said before, borrowing a line from the late Ted Fiala, one of our founders - "Long live AACA - may it never run out of gas"! Terry

Hi Karl, never heard back from you via the forum or my PM. Still interested in the tie? Let me know. I may have another source also if you want to stock up on them. Terry

YES - found one hanging alongside my blue one. Are you going to be at the Annual Convention? I'll bring it with me. Terry

Back roads are the way to go. Scenery, small town cafes, antique shops, and who knows what you might discover along the way. Enjoy the trip. Your car will draw a lot more attention and will help be your intro to the local community. Look forward to seeing your car at one of the AACA Nationals this year. Terry

I"ve got a blue one that I might wear this weekend in Williamsburg, but it ain't for sale. Sorry Terry

Not automobile. Probably a heater or industrial..

Starting at 8 AM - The Lady and the Automobile in Art. This is a look at how ladies influenced early motoring related artwork. Included is a look at examples of early advertising with information on some of the pioneer lady motorists, instrumental in proving a lady's place is indeed behind the wheel and in complete control. At 11 AM Capturing The Romance of Early Motoring With Automobilia. A discussion about what early automobilia represents in the history of the motorcar. You'll see examples of early motoring artwork and artifacts encompassing a wide variety of items collected by enthusiasts. Along the way there will be some hints and tips on how to determine fakes and reproductions on some items. You'll come away bewildered by the range of items you can collect to enjoy the history of early motoring. At 4 PM - Is Your Collection Squeezing You Out Of Your Home Yet? (or garage). Think smaller - You can collect things that actually fit into your home if you simply "think small." Enjoy some hints and tips on displaying your collection for more enjoyment. Look forward to seeing you there. Terry

I posted quite a few back on Jan 6th. Have collected them a long time. Let's see some more pics. Terry

1914 Model T Town Car. Many were used as taxi cabs. Terry

I caught about 4 minutes of it accidentally while channel surfing to find something interesting. BJ wasn't it! Terry

Another unexpected issue might also arise. Any cleaning solution applied will also be soaked into already weak and brittle stitching. You could end up with a pretty headliner and nasty stitching. Worse yet it could disintegrate and allow your headliner to come apart at the seams and fall apart. Have seen it happen. Whatever you do be sure to cause no addituonal damage. Terry

Another plug from my collection that has always been one of my favorites - the British made CAV. It features a glass tube on top so the plug can be seen sparking. It was produced by a company founded in 1892 by Carter A. Vandervell. They produced magnetos, coils and generators used in many different early automobiles. They eventually produced spark plugs, electric lighting equipment and many other automotive produces. Post WW1 they were also in the small tool business, however spark plug production largely ceased due to its competitive nature. Eventually, by 1926, the company was acquired by Lucas as a joint venture with Bosch, who had a 49% interest in the company. The subsidiary company was known as C.A.V.-Bosch, but by 1931, Bosch gained full control and the name C.A.V. disappeared from their products. It's a rare and unusual plug that I'm pleased to have in my collection, with help from a good friend and fellow spark plug collector. Terry

Before you attempt - think about what the purpose will be - to have a car show? To hold a swap meet? To eat dinner together? Go on a cruise? etc., etc. There are many possibilities, and as much as you'd like to belong to one that meets your needs and matches your expectations realize not everyone's idea of a car club will match yours. For a lot of people these days it's very passive - an on-line presence (Facebook) is all they are interested in. Most will attend any event that interests them, without any particular loyalties. As has been mentioned, look at an affiliation with an existing organization (AACA for example). Ask yourself one big question who's going to do all the work? Who will take-over when you've had enough and decide to just ride? Who does all the membership recruiting? Who will do the newsletter? What kind of leadership structure will you have and who fills those key roles? Who organizes activities? We're blessed here in the Tidewater Virginia area with a very transient population, a large percentage of which happens to be military. They bring enthusiasm, organizational skills, and a can-do spirit that keeps us going. There are others who continue to contribute whether it's with computer skills, website and social medial skills, and the interest in organizing successful activities. It's a big job. Don't want to frighten you away from starting something but design it carefully and start by involving a group of like-minded old car enthusiasts who will be willing to work together sharing the workload. Keep us posted on your plans. Should be plenty of help available. You might also want to contact AACA and begin a dialogue with the Vice President of Regions and Chapter Development for your area. Contact info should be on the AACA Website. Terry

Yes, spark plugs - one of my favorite topics. Here are a few recently added to the collection. Recent additions include a coupe of European plugs from a collection recently broken up. The "Elite" priming plug was one I had an advertisement for but never was able to find the plug until recently. The Mosler Motorcycle plug is another rarity. The label on the mica insulator is just a decal that will quickly disappear if rubbed hard with not much more than a microfiber cloth. Finding them in such pristine condition complete in the original box is very difficult. Of course the "Ford" plug is made for the Model T. I have quite a few different plugs that were sold for use in Model Ts through accessory catalogs and auto parts stores, even country garages with their own brand names on them in addition to "Ford." It makes for an interesting side-line in plug collecting, and since I'm a Model T guy, it's something I'm always looking for. The search continues for early and unusual plugs. I guess it's really the first thing I ever collected and I'm still finding them. Terry

...and I repeat - GOOGLE it! Well known scam that also includes selling vehicles they don't have! If the OP and his friend choose to follow through and help the scammer steal more $ it's on them. We've tried our best to help them prevent a self-inflicted wound. Terry