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Is that the model that you use the transmission shifter to start it? Cool old machine. Congratulations
How cool is that! A truck mounted thrasher. Have never seen one of those. Must be home made. Thanks for sharing.
Thanks for all the discussion, guys. I appreciate all of the input. I really like the tech articulate by Randy Rundle, very helpful… I think...
My application uses a BW R11 overdrive unit. The electric power relay drives two circuits, I understand they are different voltages or amperage,...
[ATTACH] I’m building an old school rod, kinda like a T bucket, but bigger and hopefully a little more room. I’m using a Packard OD trans,...
There’s a fellow a few miles away, with a 15000 sq ft building. Each of his kids have their own stall w work bench.... Rusty, Greasy, Noisy
Mine doesn’t see lots of miles but is original, as in I replaced the gasket in the cap. I drove it to a club meeting, 28 miles away. Kind of...
Very classy. Good for you... Rusty, Greasy, Noisy
Years ago I found a shaft powered capstan at a garage sale. I’d never seen one but fairly easy to figure out what it was. Thought I’d add to my...
Per that post #27, here is another pic of when I owned it. I had patched the radiator so I could run it longer. Was a kick to take around to...
A friend has this..... [IMG] [IMG] It is a hub borer, used to bore a wood spoke wheel on horse drawn, Conestoga wagons. The wood wheels were...
I like your plan n start. Those old doodlebugs are amazing, homemade machines. My ride is a 28 chev converted to a doodlebug. I changed out the...
Clearly not your first rodeo. I like it. Rusty, Greasy, Noisy
I like your start.... good luck. Here’s mine...[IMG] Rusty, Greasy, Noisy
Here’s mine...[IMG] Rusty, Greasy, Noisy
I love those early rides. Check out nwvs.org for a club of vintage speedsters, in the great northwest and lots of pics. Rusty, Greasy, Noisy
Does that 3 year process work if you dont'the have paperwork on any of the Parts? My hobby has been doodlebugs, homemade tractors from 20's and...
This had been converted into a doodlebug. I replaced the Ruckstell rear with that of a 22 Overland. It is the first year Chev had 4 wheel brakes.
Maybe this fits here... not really a ‘hot rod’, But out of the box... Ready For Initial Outing by oldn_rusty posted Mar 22, 2017 at 12:09 AM
I found a pair of these recently. Badly rusted but I likem anyway. Have them hanging on the shop to store the water and air hose. As I was...
You won’t have to worry about brakes if a wooden wheel fails! You mentioned you have a set of wire wheels. I’d use them. I get a lot of...
My toy is ‘28 Chevy. Orig steering is sound especially for the narrow tires and 4 cyl engine. You might consider changing to ‘28 front axle,...
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I agree. I'd have dragged that home, had I seen it. Be sure to let us know what it is, if you find out.
What marvelous old equipment. Some of those are real monster machines. A few years back I was lucky enough to attend the Great Oregon Steamup,...
Sometimes, they really do go faster without fenders... However, faster may not mean fast...
So, a while back, I dragged this home... Need to set in onto a Model TT truck frame, with a late 30's wide 5 front axle, as a start... OK - at...
I like that radiator shell. Have one hanging on the wall, with radiator that has the bowtie...
I love that radiator cap...
some of mine are homemade.... I know.... I have a problem....
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