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Joe, The fellow thats getting this oiler is a pretty lucky guy! 😁 I cant wait to see it all hooked up to the big Sterling race car!
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Did they come with storm curtains? My dad had one , very rusty one that we junked. I couldnt remember if they had curtains when new.
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Thanks Chris. Mike
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Im curious how old this disc is. Pre 1910 ??
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I know what this is but curious of the year? Please advise. Thanks Mike
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Thank you but was a ble to get a project a year ago.
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2 hours ago, Bill Boudway said:
Hi,
I believe that Mike West has, or had one .
He's on the forum.
Bill, My grandfather paid $50.00 for the car in 1939 . The inflation rate since 1939 is a tad under 4% a year. That would be $1091.23 in purchasing power today. Im sure thats more than a speculator would pay today. PS- Thanks for helping out with that twin six gas tank. Our friend has it cleaned up and on the car I believe. Mike
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16 hours ago, JV Puleo said:
I had an unusually productive day today...a change from the last few. I started by mounting the threading gauge/holding fixture for the hub caps on the lathe.
Then screwed the caps on one at the time and faced off the big hex.
I have to fit these two centers Mike West gave me. Originally they were crimped on to the pressed brass caps so I had to remove the remains of the edge below the crimp. They aren't actually the same size...one is 2-1/2" while the other is 2-3/8". I don't see that as a problem since I doubt anyone but me would notice that and I don't care.
I'll solder these in place and to do that I need to provide a relief of about .040 in the face. To do that accurately I located the center and used the indicator to move the tool post over the correct amount. I'll put in a flat-bottom groove with a cut off tool.
Then I cut the center out to the same depth. The groove allowed me to stop the travel before I touched the edge.
I set the measurements for this from the larger center but it came out a tiny bit too small so I used the smaller of the two centers on this one.
Then I repeated the process but, having some practice now, was able to get it right on.
I'll go on with these tomorrow. I need the mill and rotary table to drill the holes for the locking set screws but it was still set up to mill the crosses and I want to do the inside relief on the first good one I made. That will give me an extra. When I send out for the square holes I'll have this one done first so if an anything needs adjustment we won't be ruining the best ones. Chances are that won't happen but after all the work that went into it I can't see not finishing it.
As it turns out, I had a few problems. The mill table started vibrating...attributable to the end mill having gotten dull. Changing it without disturbing anything was a trick but I managed to do that and I'm on the last cut. I'll finish this in the morning and go back to the hub caps.
Joe, I suspect that when the center discs were removed from the caps my machinist did not go in with the smallest tool. He most likely didnt think they would be reused. At any rate they look great and glad you could use them. You are doing a remarkable job on your car! These centers are from 1910 caps. Mike
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Jack The pump showed up oday and I could not be happier! Thank you Mike
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Ed, no hassle really...smile .if it was my car and I wanted wires, I'd have a set on there , at an affordable cost. No big deal. Mike
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Ed , do you really BELIEVE EVERYTHING YOU SAY??? I know... Its hard to be humble when you are perfect in everyway.
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1 hour ago, edinmass said:
Wire wheels would mean Buffalo’s…….which require different drums, hubs, and spindles……….so that’s not gonna happen.
can fix ANYTHING- how much time and money do you have?
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It sure is a lot of car for the money. For me, the interior is ok.. It looks done very nice. Fine a set of wire wheels and new black Denman tires and this car will POP! And sell a lot faster.
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Frank, Thanks for posting this pump. Glad its on its way to its new home in NY. Mike
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There will be some bargains tomorrow. They sold 3 iron Stromberg U-3 carbs today $25.00 each. There is a complete m
Bethesda Potomac Estate Sales - A Fair Lady
Bethesda, MD 20827Here is the seller.
otor, some bumpers , headlights and more all has to go before 4 pm.
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Tell me your address. Ill send you some piece from my old 02 Crestmobile or a 11 Stoddard Dayton.
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It looks like a dandy to me and its an Italian car!! (RED and lots of BRASS).
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TIG WELD it back in place. Its better quality than the crap for sale at the Ford stores. (A&T)
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Go ahead and register the car as long as the serial number matches. Get it in your name..... Than after you recieve the new title , go the the DMV and showw them the problem. Its my experience that they are more than willing to correct a small issue like you have . Make sure you take a picture of the VIN number with you. Good luck. Mike PS Kill the clerk with kindness, it helps.
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Im not so sure these didnt have a bulb inside that box.... and were illuminated.
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He hasnt heard the market on this car is off. The entire interior looks horrible.
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3 hours ago, Paul Dobbin said:
, i picked on OSB because it's about 50 percent glue that is very flamable. There were also two cars and a gas Gol Cart full of gas, two propane
bottles which all burned late in the fire when the flames got down low. Particle board is cheap, but burns easily.
Paul, I hope you were nice to him and weren't mean when you discussed his choice of building materials!
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I have quite a bunch of used tires , some with tubes and flaps. 650/19 and 700/19 . Lesters , Lucas and some odd makes. $25.00 each. Mike 585 738 1541
Wanted- Early Truck Steering Column- See picture of application.
in HCCA General Discussion
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Im working on a early truck that is missing the steering box. The original unit had the sector shaft out the front of the box to pull the drag link left or right, NOT fore and aft. See the picture. Thanks Mike