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Not sure if they still do it, but Universal Tire in Lancaster bent the stems of my tubes for the AA Firetruck in much the same way. Give them a call... Frank

The car in the rear appears to be a Model T Ford Coupe. Frank

No photo to help us, but my guess is 1/8" pipe thread. Most drain cocks are 1/8 pipe. Frank

I had Uvira re-do my reflectors in a Graham many years ago. Not sure why you don't want the Uvira, but, as I remember, it surpassed the silver in every way. Frank

Didn't Hudson beat the new Rocket V8 from Oldsmobile that year? I read a report that Hudson sent three cars to Daytona as they came off the assembly line and all three left the Olds in the dust... Frank

Well, It's done up as a 1913-1914 Ford. Looks like a nice repro body, Later demountable wheels. Nice looking truck... Frank

I agree, there are some differences between the original photo and the one of the EMF. You could look at two different photos of 1911 EMF and see differences. Probably not unlike many makes of the time. Just for clarification the EMF had two brake systems. Internal expanding shoes operated by the hand brake and external contracting operated by the foot pedal. Frank

1911 EMF, Note the horizontal molding on the rear doors... This unrestored one belongs to Tom Laferriere in Rhode Island...

My first thought is 1925 Studebaker Special Six. Big Six would have had a six bolt hub... Frank

Dave, as you know, I've had more than a few T's in the last 40 years. My advice would be to keep it just as it is, except for a few minor things. The more you fiddle with it, the more the 'experts' will find wrong with it. Ford had a history of using up older parts to consume inventory. Can you imagine what Henry would say if a line worker stopped the line because the part that arrived late did not exactly match the prints? They put whatever parts were in the boxes to keep the line moving. Henry would have fired him and said, "What to you want for $290?" Frank

air powered staple gun... easier and staples can be pulled when you step back and view the hidem has a wave in it (cause it will) Frank

I drove Model T's for years. I don't think I could ever hear the tappets over the rattles.🤣 Weren't the ford engines designed to use solid lifters? Not sure but I think it is so... Frank

Thanks, That's where my thoughts were headed, needed confirmation.. Frank

I use staples with 3/8" long legs. just insert the staple gun between the two ribs and slide along as you insert the staples... easy peasy Frank

I just replaced all 5 tubes in my Reo. The combination includes brass stem tubes, flaps, BF Goodrich Silvertown 33 x 4 straight side tires mounted on a Firestone rim. These have wood felloe wheels and also a steel ring that is held in place with 6 locks/bolts. See photo. I'm not sure of the amount of torque required when tightening the nuts on the locks. My plan is to tighten a bit, then drive a short distance to help center the lock ring and then tighten again. Any suggestions? Frank

And look... the SOB even put white walls on it..... Frank

Why do some of you go to great lengths to push your opinion of white vs black walls on cars? Just let the owner of the car make his own decision... It's not like they just dropped a Chevy 350 under the hood of a Steamer, or is it??? Frank

Thanks for the tip... Frank

Looking for a good used 36 x 6 tire to be used on an early snow blower truck that is used mostly for display. What have you? Frank

I think the Special Six had a 5 bolt hub. The Big Six had 6 bolts... Frank

I have some 25" 3 piece rims that may be useful to you. PM me if these can be used... Frank

I know American LaFrance used Vesta lights up through about 1925. Maybe others... Nice find... Frank

Valve head???

For my part, I found Hershey just like those of the past. Been attending since 1973, vending since 1985. Yes, it was wet on Tuesday, but I had more sales in the rain than on Wednesday or Thursday. People who shop in the rain are serious buyers. I'll take the rain as I have in the past. Look at it this way, it could have been as bad as the hurricane when the Green field was first opened. Now THAT was rain... Frank

My nephew had his 1953 Packard convertible frame casting broken. It was cast aluminum and we found a guy to weld it perfectly. You have to look real close to see the break. Much cheaper than replacing the part, even if you could find it... Frank