Joining the work party for the first time was new Tin Lizzie member Kirby Oehmke (a friend of Bob Hawk) who had seen the “Wheels of Yesteryear” documentary and saw the work party event on our club website calendar.  Joining us also were Paul Nigrey (a former co-worker of Larry’s and a Porsche collector), and Greg Shuman (a Jaguar and vintage American car collector).  Larry gave Paul and Greg a tour of his Model T collection and Greg mentioned that he had been collecting parts for a 1923 speedster.  We hope that Greg joins the club and continues building his speedster!

This was the first time that anyone had seen Jeff Miller’s recent acquisition – a  very nice 1914 touring car purchased from an elderly gentleman living in the mountains east of Albuquerque.  The car is thought to have been used in rural New Mexico and had been restored to running condition by the previous owner.  It was brought to the work party to be checked for road worthiness and safety.  Repairs included adjusting the “fingers” in the transmission to stop clutch slippage, adjusting the bands, tightening the right rear wheel, and adjusting the coils and other ignition components.  After these maintenance items were taken care of, Larry test drove it and thought it was a strong running Model T!

Vernon and Jeff were rebuilding and testing generators as well as helping other club members on their projects.

Jeff with his 1914 touring car Larry, Dave, Vernon, and Jeff unloading Dave’s 1918 depot hack Larry showing Jeff and Don how to adjust a coil Jeff’s 1914 touring Dave’s 1918 depot hack 1914 touring engine Carburetor on 1914 touring Dave cleaning steering parts Dave at work Don, Vernon, and Ken Larry inspecting the 1914 engine Jeff R., Larry, Jeff M., and Bob (background) Jeff inspecting Betty’s 1921 coupe Dave’s 1918 depot hack Rear view of 1914 touring 1914 touring Larry showing visitors Greg and Paul his 1912 touring documentation Dave, Bob, and Michael working on Dave’s hub Bruce and Vernon working on Bruce’s 1925 engine Vernon and Jeff rebuilding a generator New steering bushings for Dave’s front wheels New member Kirby Oehonke Larry and Jeff Dave Working on Bruce’s engine Larry with tools to grind valve seats Michael lapping valve seats Mark lapping valve seats Larry checking bands and adjustments on Jeff’s 1914 Jeff removing his rear wheel Larry loading the 1914 onto the trailer

With the tour to Tucumcari, NM coming up in a couple of weeks, Dave Ferro was concentrating on repairs to his 1918 depot hack.  Michael Housholder and Bob Ross helped Dave replace the front axle bushings, a front wheel hub, and a bearing race.  The depot hack also has some oil leaks that will need attention, but after the work party, the front end is now much improved.

Bruce Daniel was continuing work on reassembling his 1925 Tudor engine/transmission.  Bruce’s transmission had dramatically self-destructed by blowing a huge hole in the hogs head – probably after a magnet let lose.  After disassembly, the engine and transmission has shown to have only moderate wear and the block has been bored to 0.030″ over.  It should be on the road soon!

Larry showed Mark and Michael how to cut, grind, and lap valve seats on Mark’s 1925 touring car engine. With these operations complete, the engine is ready for reassembly!

Thank you Larry for a very busy and productive work party!