For the first time in a long time, Larry’s engine stand was empty so he had an opportunity to work on one of his own cars for a change. Larry removed the engine on his 1912 touring car primarily to repair the magneto that hadn’t worked in over a decade. When Larry disassembled the engine, he found that there was too much end play in the crankshaft (which accounted for the malfunctioning magneto) and also observed that the fourth main bearing showed considerable wear. On this work day, Larry was boring out the main bearings that he had just rebabbitted. He had also created his own version of a ball bearing 4th main. While most people would buy one of the improved bearings commercially available, Larry has the knowledge, equipment, and patience to create his own version!
Bruce’s 1926 coupe was trailered over to the work party to continue assembly. Bruce had purchase the car as a “project” – largely in parts, but most of the main components already restored and, in many cases, power coated. All that was needed was to figure out how to put it all together again and determine what parts might be missing! Bruce, Larry, Vernon, and Dean focused on the coupe that day.
Bob brought some running board brackets from a Model T truck restoration project and used a pneumatic chisel to remove the rivets. Mark brought a 1925 pickup tailgate, purchased from North Dakota, to straighten. After using a auto body hammer, sledge hammer, dolly, anvil, vice, and a 20-ton press, the tailgate is starting to look much more presentable
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