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I need 12 high domed head hub bolts for wooden wheels. They need to be 7/16" diameter and 2 1/2" long. I could use carriage bolts, but they are just not right and would rather use the high domed head bolts. I have tons of 1/2" dia NOS bolts, but they won't do.... Call me please 518-828-1414 Frank

Why do you need 65" cloth? Is it because the material comes around the curve of the roof to the gutters? If so, try piecing it at the quarters about 6" above the gutters. My 27 President was done that way and it looked just fine. Just a thought. Frank

The first three photos are of an accessory motor mount for a Model T Ford. Sometimes the transmission mount would fatigue and crack and need to be replaced. This was a bolt-on mount to take the place of the original Ford mount. Worth about 10 bucks. Break a mount on a tour and it's worth its weight in gold.... Frank

The all metal windshield is not Model T. The model T windshield mounting flanges bolt into the side of the cowl. This one has a threaded shaft that comes down through a hole in the cowl. Maybe Dodge Bros. or Overland. Frank

I'll have two front wheels that I believe are early REO. They are 23" wood spoke almost exactly like Ford Model T, but with different hubs. They have 4 mounting holes for the clincher rims, just like the Ford, and the hole for the valve stem is in the exact same location as the Ford, so I know they are not Chevy. The hubs are about the same size a the T hubs, but does not stick out as far from the spokes as does the T hub. They even take Model T bearings. They will be at my Hershey booth (CM18-21) if you'd like to take a look. Arriving Tuesday around noon. Frank

Super 8 or 12 Cyl trunk will also be at the booth (CM18-21). 36" wide x 18" deep x 21" tall with slightly domed top. This is a front opening luggage trunk (sorry, no cases) made by Kline with the Packard tag. Needs restoration but good and solid. $150 in Hershey. Arriving Tues around noon. Frank

Check out the Model T repro people. It looks VERY similar to the 26-27 Model T window cranks and they are less than $10 each. Frank

I'll have the following parts for a 1927 Big Six / President Sedan at my booth in Hershey (CM18-21) . Interior window crank handle. This is unique to President and I'm told it is different from a Commander or Big Six. This is pot metal and in fair shape, but good for a pattern if you are interested in making more. Interior handle escutcheons, white face oil pressure gauge, white face ammeter, interior door lock levers (again, unique to President), Interior door handle & trim ring. Also have a full set of inner and outer front wheel bearings for the Big Six, used but very good condition. If interested, email at oldfords@verizon.net or 518-755-0986. Arriving Tuesday, noon. Frank Also will have a set of 3 very good headlights for the Big Six / President. Two are a pair the same color and just need paint. 3rd is complete, but not as good. All very good.

My nephew will be with us all week dragging parts for hire. We will be set up in Chocolate Field, CM18-21 starting Tuesday, so any parts that need to be hauled just call him. His name is Alonzo and he has a cell phone: 518-755-6897 or call mine: 518-755-0986. Any parts can be dropped off at our booth and he will haul them later if he is out on a job..... Frank

Same space since 1987. CM18-21. Model T Ford mostly, some spurious Packard parts. Tis year will have a fully rebuilt Frontenac overhead for the Model T. New valves, guides, springs, rockers rebuilt, the works. Frank

Just a little of the top, please... Frank

One difference between 20 and 21 was the tires. 35x5 in 20, 34x4 1/2 in 21. Frank

My guess is a 27 Stutz, especially with those Ryan headlights. Frank

If it is just nickel, Muriatic Acid (5% HCl) will do the job. If Chrome, use sulfuric first to remove the chrome and then use the Muriatic. Frank

Joe, I assure you that this was not intended to be an anti hot rod thread. I would suggest that if the Hershey Region want to ban modifieds, it should at least identify what they consider a modified to be. I'll bet you'll see at least 2 LaFrance speedsters in the Red Field again this year. I love the old speed equipment and can't wait to see it perform on the grounds, but if I risk being banned because of my vintage speed equipment, I should at least be aware of the ground rules. Frank

My 1908 will do 15-20 mph very comfortably. Remember, there is no windshield so the air hits you in the face at that speed. If I try to go faster than 20, my knuckles turn white from the death grip on the wheel. My brother used to say, "You can see infinitely more of the country side at 25 mph than you can at 50." Go for it.... Frank

You can guess that I just received my Hershey stickers. I always like to go through the papers in the package to see what new arbitrary rules someone has dreamed up. Been going to Hershey since 1972 and had a booth there since about 1984, or so. Now to the point... Just what does Hershey Region consider to be a modified??? I don't like hot rods or modifieds at an antique car show any more than the next REAL car collector. In fact, I think the modifieds are the primary reason that our local big show in Rhinebeck, NY has gone to the dogs. But I have to ask, if I bring my 1912 Model T Rootlieb style speedster with its Frontenac overhead and bright yellow wire wheels to put in my booth for sale, will I be asked to leave??

21-23 Cunningham?? Just guessing, but it's real close. Frank

From the GPS: "Turn around when possible..." Frank

Not to hijack this thread, but the car Dave mentioned was NEVER stolen. I bought the car from his estate to rescued it from the garage it was stored in. The car is now owned by a gent in Port Ewen, NY and is very much loved. Frank

I found this at Taillight King.com

1942 Chrysler?

1947 Chevrolet

My folks have been in the trimming business since my Father ran it (many years) and we've found that once that smell gets into the cloth, you must replace it. One thing that we used to do for burned cars was to use an ozone generator. We would run it over night and the smell was gone and would not return. But, and it's a big but.... you must remove the source of the smell, in your case, the urine soaked cloth. Find a trim shop in your area and see if they fix smoke damage. Maybe some of the fire clean-up companies can help you. Frank

Try McMaster-Carr. They have stainless flex tubing that comes in various diameters for very reasonable prices. Not exact, but not bad... Frank