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by Jeff5015
Tue Jan 23, 2024 11:13 am
Forum: OT - Off topic
Topic: Changing gears
Replies: 31
Views: 2382

Re: Over 20 years,,, Theft of my life's dream.

My intention in responding here is not to be aggressive but constructive. I hope this advice will aid you in connecting with those who truly want to assist you. You omitted the details that it was a completely restored and operational chassis with a rebuilt engine, etc. From my perspective, "a chass...
by Jeff5015
Fri Dec 22, 2023 9:14 am
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Road & Track Dyno results
Replies: 10
Views: 881

Re: Road & Track Dyno results

Excellent article and video.
by Jeff5015
Sun Dec 03, 2023 8:31 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: VIDEO: my sister drives my Model T :)
Replies: 15
Views: 1115

Re: VIDEO: my sister drives my Model T :)

I thought you folks down under had to crank the engine counter-clockwise. (that means to the left)
by Jeff5015
Mon Oct 23, 2023 5:24 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: My Return to YouTube, please enjoy the video
Replies: 10
Views: 882

Re: My Return to YouTube, please enjoy the video

Welcome back, Mitch! Your instructional videos have been a source of benefit and enjoyment for all of us. It's great to see you back in action, creating content once more.
by Jeff5015
Wed Oct 18, 2023 1:36 am
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Great Jelf update!
Replies: 42
Views: 2735

Re: Great Jelf update!

Welcome back, Steve. I've been in the background watching all your progress.
My son had similar injuries but he's only 30 and recovering well.
by Jeff5015
Tue Aug 15, 2023 6:17 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: slowwwwwwwwwwwwwwwww
Replies: 12
Views: 835

Re: slowwwwwwwwwwwwwwwww

You guys should move to Florida. It always runs fast here.
by Jeff5015
Fri Aug 11, 2023 8:18 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Model T in Hawaii
Replies: 7
Views: 784

Re: Model T in Hawaii

It looks like it has perished. See the overlay map at https://www.bbc.com/news/world-us-canada-66465570
The museum address is 187 Prison Street, Lahaina

By using google maps to navigate the overlay map I would say it was definitely burned.
by Jeff5015
Sat Jun 17, 2023 9:30 am
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: A golden opportunity...
Replies: 29
Views: 2902

Re: A golden opportunity...

If he treated a top-of-the-line Tesla the same way it would have failed sooner. More than likely with a very serious battery fire.
by Jeff5015
Fri May 26, 2023 7:55 am
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: old garage jackstands
Replies: 5
Views: 929

Re: old garage jackstands

How about a picture or two, Art?
by Jeff5015
Thu May 11, 2023 5:42 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Local Model T clubs in or near Naperville, IL?
Replies: 2
Views: 367

Re: Local Model T clubs in or near Naperville, IL?

Check out the Midwest Chapter of MTFCI - the original Model T Ford club started in 1952!
Contact:
Wade Stynoski
8918 Shermer Rd
Morton Grove, IL 60053
midwest@modelt.org
by Jeff5015
Sun Apr 16, 2023 2:19 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Another Fraudster Alert
Replies: 8
Views: 1069

Re: Another Fraudster Alert

He ripped the photo from this post...
https://www.mtfca.com/discus/messages/8 ... 01655.html
by Jeff5015
Sat Mar 18, 2023 11:37 am
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Forum is slow
Replies: 59
Views: 4062

Re: Forum is slow

I remotely added some MMO to the server!
by Jeff5015
Sat Mar 04, 2023 5:35 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Sudden Erratic Steering that could have been catastrophic!
Replies: 18
Views: 1774

Re: Sudden Erratic Steering that could have been catastrophic!

I guess a '16 touring does not have this part. I couldn't find it.
by Jeff5015
Thu Feb 23, 2023 5:23 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: What really made the Model T so Popular?
Replies: 52
Views: 3709

Re: What really made the Model T so Popular?

$440 in 1916 is equivalent in purchasing power to about $12,076.59 today.
Other cars on the lower side were around $2,500 which equates to more than $68,000.
by Jeff5015
Mon Jan 02, 2023 8:29 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Good Model T Names
Replies: 65
Views: 4122

Re: Good Model T Names

I call mine Charlie Chaplin.
In 1916 the model T was well into transforming the transportation industry single-handedly. At the same time Chaplin was the driving force at transforming the entertainment industry. Ford and Chaplin were both the wealthiest in their professions.
by Jeff5015
Sat Dec 24, 2022 9:29 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: It’s A Wonderful Life
Replies: 10
Views: 1452

Re: It’s A Wonderful Life

This is a pretty cool resource for looking up cars in the movies.
www.imcdb.org/
by Jeff5015
Wed Nov 30, 2022 3:06 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: 2 part Crystal Clear Epoxy
Replies: 3
Views: 716

Re: 2 part Crystal Clear Epoxy

This might be a good starting point...
https://www.amazon.com/windshield-repai ... air+resin
by Jeff5015
Fri Nov 25, 2022 2:09 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Restored 1908 Ford Model S Roadster
Replies: 7
Views: 1142

Restored 1908 Ford Model S Roadster

I saw this on Hemmings. I have no connection to or interest in the sale of this car.
https://www.hemmings.com/auction/1908-f ... l-s-963893
by Jeff5015
Sun Nov 20, 2022 4:16 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Buyer beware?
Replies: 6
Views: 1331

Re: Buyer beware?

He was contacted by the seller since he had expressed interest in it some time ago. He asked the seller what the engine number was and if you had to crank it, also could they meet to see it. The guy responded two days later and said he forgot to look for the engine number and he will try to remember...
by Jeff5015
Sun Nov 20, 2022 3:22 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Buyer beware?
Replies: 6
Views: 1331

Buyer beware?

A friend of mine replied to a Facebook marketplace ad about a 1916 T (Touring). The seller quit responding when asked details about the engine and could they meet to see the car. Here is the original post https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/121437643128103/ What do you guys think? Either he is...
by Jeff5015
Thu Sep 15, 2022 8:16 am
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Can anyone flip my you tube video of S Indiana?
Replies: 4
Views: 934

Re: Can anyone flip my you tube video of S Indiana?

Dave,

I'm working on it...
I'll send you a pm in a few minutes.

Jeff
by Jeff5015
Thu Aug 25, 2022 2:10 pm
Forum: OT - Off topic
Topic: California is just the 1st of bad days ahead
Replies: 102
Views: 7310

Re: California is just the 1st of bad days ahead

I left California 20 years ago next March. We did it for our children. I could see even then they would get a better education without liberal wackos involved. They really have destroyed the state from top to bottom. I remember when San Fransisco was a destination, not a punchline. You get what you ...
by Jeff5015
Mon Aug 01, 2022 8:23 am
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Any tips for navigating Benson Ford Research Library?
Replies: 7
Views: 1019

Re: Any tips for navigating Benson Ford Research Library?

Be nice to the people in charge. Say please and thank you. No running, and don't talk in a loud voice.
by Jeff5015
Sat Jul 30, 2022 2:21 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Thanks Tim Morsher
Replies: 53
Views: 7073

Re: Thanks Tim Morsher

...he's been banned from posting in the future on the MTFCA forum... If this is true, it's probably a good thing since we don't want the Securities and Exchange Commission to shut down the whole forum! Having Tim on here is such a risk!! Seriously mods, please weigh Tim' contribution against the po...
by Jeff5015
Sat Jun 11, 2022 2:20 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: T model in Balance of Nature commercial
Replies: 6
Views: 1620

Re: T model in Balance of Nature commercial

The OP fixed it.
by Jeff5015
Sat Jun 11, 2022 10:16 am
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: T model in Balance of Nature commercial
Replies: 6
Views: 1620

Re: T model in Balance of Nature commercial

Highlight the text of the link, copy it, paste it into a browser. It worked for me.
Or, click the link below.

www.ispot.tv/ad/bChJ/balance-of-nature-john-get-35-off
by Jeff5015
Fri Jun 03, 2022 5:34 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: For the birds!
Replies: 14
Views: 1689

Re: For the birds!

Rich P. Bingham wrote:
Fri Jun 03, 2022 5:09 pm
No, I certainly didn't know that. Please enlighten us ! :lol: :roll:
The peahens lay the eggs!
by Jeff5015
Fri Jun 03, 2022 4:40 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: For the birds!
Replies: 14
Views: 1689

Re: For the birds!

Do you know that peacocks don't lay eggs?
by Jeff5015
Tue May 31, 2022 6:25 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Rear wheel REALLY stuck
Replies: 31
Views: 3723

Re: Rear wheel REALLY stuck

Hey Steve,

Have you tried a low heat, like from a hair drier with the hub puller on tight?

Jeff
by Jeff5015
Tue May 10, 2022 11:44 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Can anyone ID this car?
Replies: 12
Views: 1763

Can anyone ID this car?

Is it a ford? What year?
car_1.jpg
by Jeff5015
Sun Mar 27, 2022 9:10 am
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: The Ford Digital Library
Replies: 9
Views: 1761

Re: The Ford Digital Library

My car is the in the photo for 1916.
by Jeff5015
Sat Jan 29, 2022 5:00 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Why I enjoy the Model T hobby...
Replies: 26
Views: 4105

Re: Why I enjoy the Model T hobby...

George House wrote:
Sat Jan 29, 2022 4:45 pm
I still enjoy Model T s because they hollar out that I’m a chick magnet 😁
That's pretty much taken for granted by all of us...
by Jeff5015
Sat Jan 29, 2022 2:55 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Why I enjoy the Model T hobby...
Replies: 26
Views: 4105

Re: Why I enjoy the Model T hobby...

My father was an early member of the MTFC (now MTFCI) organized in Chicago. His close friend was an early past president of the club. For the first 25 years of my life I enjoyed the hobby absolutely free working alongside him restoring T's and some A's too. Then I got married, raised a family but ne...
by Jeff5015
Sat Jan 22, 2022 11:10 am
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Where are the photos from our southern-hemisphere members?
Replies: 15
Views: 3177

Re: Where are the photos from our southern-hemisphere members?

Alan Long wrote:
Thu Jan 20, 2022 11:12 pm
I’m the only one from Western Australia (the home of approx 125 Model T’s)
Do they have modern cars too?
by Jeff5015
Fri Jan 21, 2022 5:48 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Sharon Center parade
Replies: 15
Views: 5019

Re: Sharon Center parade

TWrenn wrote:
Thu Jul 04, 2019 1:51 pm
I live in vacationland so we dont have a July 4th parade..can't inconvenience the tourists by closing a road for an hour or two. Heaven frbid! :roll:
I wouldn't think that people who vacation in Ohio were all that picky!
by Jeff5015
Wed Jan 19, 2022 6:34 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Looking for tips on going back to natural colored spokes...
Replies: 23
Views: 2747

Re: Looking for tips on going back to natural colored spokes...

I was kinda thinking that "Setting the debate between painted versus natural wood spokes aside for a moment", actually meant I don't care what you purists think. It's my car and I want natural spokes.

Now, how as a community do we help him get to where he wants to be?
by Jeff5015
Sat Nov 20, 2021 7:51 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: My '16 Touring appears running hot - please help
Replies: 44
Views: 4186

Re: My '16 Touring appears running hot - please help

I will also finish the electronic speedometer. I will drill a little hole in one wooden spoke... Do you have a cellphone? For about $2 you can download a GPS speedometer. The one I use is by Cool-Niks. It not only shows your CURRENT speed , it also shows AVERAGE speed ,total DISTANCE, MAXIMUM speed...
by Jeff5015
Thu Nov 11, 2021 10:12 am
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Windshield Sun Visor on A Open Trailer….
Replies: 19
Views: 2536

Re: Windshield Sun Visor on A Open Trailer….

I would invest in a roll of Saran wrap.
by Jeff5015
Thu Nov 04, 2021 8:55 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Are our T’s worth more for scrap?
Replies: 18
Views: 2528

Re: Are our T’s worth more for scrap?

John kuehn wrote:
Thu Nov 04, 2021 6:27 pm
The latest massive amount was left in Afghanistan and is being used again. It was more than a few dollars worth!
Sleepy Joe: Making the Taliban great again!
by Jeff5015
Sun Oct 24, 2021 11:28 am
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Photographic talent
Replies: 5
Views: 1517

Re: Photographic talent

If you like that, you'll like this too.
Elgin Park by Michael Paul Smith
https://www.flickr.com/photos/24796741@N05/
by Jeff5015
Mon Oct 18, 2021 5:13 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Hello from the Museum!
Replies: 8
Views: 2331

Re: Hello from the Museum!

Dom Denio wrote:
Thu Oct 07, 2021 6:25 pm

Welcome to the family of Cranky Old People who are all about Cranky Old Cars...
Not to mention cranky old sociocultural contexts!

Seriously, welcome aboard.

Jeff
by Jeff5015
Tue Sep 07, 2021 9:28 am
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: JELF News Flash !!
Replies: 12
Views: 3811

Re: JELF News Flash !!

What happened? What did I miss?
by Jeff5015
Sun Sep 05, 2021 9:14 am
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Rollag
Replies: 11
Views: 2818

Re: Rollag

What's a thrashing show? How does it relate to Model T's?
by Jeff5015
Thu Aug 12, 2021 8:30 am
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: ethanol question. Any chemist out there?
Replies: 23
Views: 3434

Re: ethanol question. Any chemist out there?

OK, I've read the whole thread and can understand most of it. I have one question. There is gas sold around here (Florida gulf-coast) that is labeled "Marine Gas", and marketed as ethanol free. At 93 octane, is this better for a Model T engine or a 1950's era 292ci Y-block? I was advised to run mari...
by Jeff5015
Wed Aug 04, 2021 10:29 am
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Keys: then and now
Replies: 10
Views: 1962

Re: Keys: then and now

Don't hold back, Pat. Tell us how you really feel.
by Jeff5015
Tue Jul 13, 2021 12:38 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Has anyone seen one of these?
Replies: 6
Views: 1700

Re: Has anyone seen one of these?

On the back it says:
Non refundable
Carwash Token
No cash value
by Jeff5015
Tue Jul 13, 2021 11:43 am
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Has anyone seen one of these?
Replies: 6
Views: 1700

Has anyone seen one of these?

DSC_5427s.jpg
This was in my father's collection of stuff. I have no idea where from.

Jeff
by Jeff5015
Mon Jul 12, 2021 2:34 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: New guy
Replies: 14
Views: 2297

Re: New guy

Welcome aboard, Jeff.

I'm pretty new here myself. There are lots of good folks here that know a lot about the Model T. I won't name them because I'm bound to leave out a dozen or so.

Glad to see you got the pictures figured out. Take a lot and post them for us.

Jeff in Florida
by Jeff5015
Sat Jul 10, 2021 3:31 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: OT-Anyone know a good Tbird forum?
Replies: 7
Views: 1588

OT-Anyone know a good Tbird forum?

Hey guys,

I just got a '55 Tbird. Does anyone know a good Tbird forum?

Thanks,

Jeff
by Jeff5015
Tue Jun 29, 2021 1:14 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: How do I remove rock-hard wax buidlup without damaging my paint?
Replies: 25
Views: 3470

Re: How do I remove rock-hard wax buidlup without damaging my paint?

I didn't mean you... I meant California.
I abandoned state 18 years ago.
by Jeff5015
Tue Jun 29, 2021 1:04 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: How do I remove rock-hard wax buidlup without damaging my paint?
Replies: 25
Views: 3470

Re: How do I remove rock-hard wax buidlup without damaging my paint?

speedytinc wrote:
Tue Jun 29, 2021 12:43 pm

On the left, mineral spirits are outlaw.
You gotta be kidding me... I guess you get what you vote for!
by Jeff5015
Tue Jun 29, 2021 12:39 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: How do I remove rock-hard wax buidlup without damaging my paint?
Replies: 25
Views: 3470

Re: How do I remove rock-hard wax buidlup without damaging my paint?

The only thing I know of that cut through wax, especially crayons on a white wall, is regular old mineral spirits.
by Jeff5015
Tue Jun 08, 2021 10:34 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: adjusting coils
Replies: 9
Views: 2329

Re: adjusting coils

I strongly recommend the software option for the ECCT. With it you can test the performance of a coil 100 sparks at 400 rpm or 400 sparks at 100 rpm. You just plug in the numbers and press go. I tested all four of mine 100 clicks each at 200, 400, 800 & 1600 rpm. All four coils are tuned to match ea...
by Jeff5015
Sat May 22, 2021 7:29 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Finally got my rear wheel off to look what makes a noise there - but found none
Replies: 24
Views: 3855

Re: Finally got my rear wheel off to look what makes a noise there - but found none

The noise in this video... https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Khk1BkFTYjc ...is loose spokes creaking as the car's weight shifts as the wheel rolls. Bingo Dan. Joerg, I removed the wheel took out the hub bolts and found wear on the bolts at the point they pass through the inner and outer hub plates (o...
by Jeff5015
Fri Apr 23, 2021 4:37 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: The Centerfold of The Vintage Ford
Replies: 2
Views: 1171

Re: The Centerfold of The Vintage Ford

DHort wrote:
Fri Apr 23, 2021 4:02 pm
I hope you were all wearing bibs.
Steve was, but I wasn't wearing anything!
by Jeff5015
Fri Apr 23, 2021 1:42 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: The Centerfold of The Vintage Ford
Replies: 2
Views: 1171

The Centerfold of The Vintage Ford

Steve Jelf and I, among others, made the centerfold of the Vintage this Issue.

Nice picture Steve!
by Jeff5015
Sat Apr 17, 2021 2:35 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: My apologies
Replies: 53
Views: 7192

Re: My apologies

I'd rather have 20 more Steve Jelf's on this forum than two more of them.
by Jeff5015
Sat Apr 17, 2021 10:30 am
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Model T philosophy: What is a restoration?
Replies: 89
Views: 11153

Re: Model T philosophy: What is a restoration?

This is the most entertaining post I've seen in quite a while. And, I'm learning new words!
Thank you Steve.
by Jeff5015
Sun Apr 04, 2021 10:35 am
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Finally got my rear wheel off to look what makes a noise there - but found none
Replies: 24
Views: 3855

Re: Finally got my rear wheel off to look what makes a noise there - but found none

@ Jeff: seems to be the same sound so you might have the same issue https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Khk1BkFTYjc Watch the video I posted. The tock, tock, tock sound is irregular and not once per revolution, but not every spoke. I had the engine off and in neutral for my recording. It seems louder o...
by Jeff5015
Sun Mar 21, 2021 10:53 am
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: OT Car identification
Replies: 5
Views: 1359

Re: OT Car identification

Here's a better copy.
by Jeff5015
Mon Feb 22, 2021 6:35 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Club Meetings in Covid Times
Replies: 11
Views: 2245

Re: Club Meetings in Covid Times

We got the fire pit and beer.
Just can't find any snow!
by Jeff5015
Mon Feb 15, 2021 7:02 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: How time flies
Replies: 1
Views: 952

Re: How time flies

Please post pictures of it as you bring it out.
by Jeff5015
Mon Feb 08, 2021 10:40 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Watching a Flower Bloom or a Tree Bare Fruit....,
Replies: 25
Views: 3475

Re: Watching a Flower Bloom or a Tree Bare Fruit....,

So glad to hear you're doing so well Donnie. I sure wish I was learning from ol' Hank.
Thanks Hank for imparting your wisdom on a new generation and turning a boy into a leader of men.

Jeff in Florida
by Jeff5015
Fri Jan 08, 2021 7:14 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Klaxon horn debut
Replies: 7
Views: 1665

Re: Klaxon horn debut

Thanks, guys.

So, I can add one to my 1916 as an aftermarket accessory and still be period correct.

I just have to make sure it does not get magneto voltage, right?
by Jeff5015
Fri Jan 08, 2021 7:07 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Two Man Top Front Flap
Replies: 13
Views: 2387

Re: Two Man Top Front Flap

So, if you have the flap, where does it go? Inside or outside?

My 16 touring top has a flap with a flat metal weight in the bottom.

I've never used the top. Can someone point me to a video on how to properly raise and lower the top?

Thank you,

Jeff
by Jeff5015
Fri Jan 08, 2021 8:15 am
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Klaxon horn debut
Replies: 7
Views: 1665

Klaxon horn debut

When was the first electric Klaxon horn introduced. What year would it have been an accessory?
by Jeff5015
Thu Dec 31, 2020 1:18 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Original Smith Is Good For Our Hobby
Replies: 20
Views: 3617

Re: Original Smith Is Good For Our Hobby

While I agree that Original Smith, Joe Bell, Tim Wrenn and Art Mirtes are great contributors to the craft, I must add that Steve Jelf has been an invaluable resource since I acquired my T two years ago. Thanks, Steve. There are others who have given their time and help freely... Norman Kling, Allen ...
by Jeff5015
Tue Nov 17, 2020 5:29 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Another new page
Replies: 8
Views: 2252

Re: Another new page

Nice article, Steve. I have come to like the DG pages a lot.

Just one typo: ...magneto terminal on the coil cox and is the only...

Jeff in Florida
by Jeff5015
Tue Nov 17, 2020 5:17 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: What name have you given your T
Replies: 61
Views: 6550

Re: What name have you given your T

Charlie. In 1916 Henry Ford was well on his way to transforming the transportation industry while at the same time Charlie Chaplin was transforming the entertainment industry. Movies had been around just as long as automobiles but both needed that special person to make them into what they would be....
by Jeff5015
Sun Nov 15, 2020 8:39 am
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Air filter
Replies: 14
Views: 2759

Re: Air filter

Very nice Steve, Thank you.
by Jeff5015
Mon Oct 12, 2020 5:07 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Coil Testing and Tuning Revisited
Replies: 17
Views: 3873

Re: Coil Testing and Tuning Revisited

I love it when that happens...
by Jeff5015
Wed Oct 07, 2020 7:37 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Looking for a car transport.
Replies: 15
Views: 5149

Re: Looking for a car transport.

Contact FreighTer Jim on this forum.

Please call or text

Jim
260-804-6695
by Jeff5015
Sat Sep 19, 2020 6:26 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: What to you, gives a Model T its charm?
Replies: 72
Views: 8421

Re: What to you, gives a Model T its charm?

For me it is the simplicity! Henry made a better horse!
by Jeff5015
Sat Sep 19, 2020 6:22 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: 13T - First Car Show
Replies: 6
Views: 1686

Re: 13T - First Car Show

Very nice, congrats. Looks like a great car. Post more pictures.

Jeff in Florida
by Jeff5015
Wed Sep 09, 2020 7:31 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Who is this in this ad??
Replies: 15
Views: 3323

Re: Who is this in this ad??

Obviously a professional model!
by Jeff5015
Sun Aug 02, 2020 3:21 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Mysterious ticking from left rear wheel
Replies: 21
Views: 5836

Re: Mysterious ticking from left rear wheel

Thanks Allen, Very good advice. Like I said the restoration was done 30 years ago and there were 2 shims. They had worn through is spots and the castle nut was loose after removing the cotter pin. The photo with the green arrows was from an earlier post that I used as an illustration. All 4 wheels h...
by Jeff5015
Sat Aug 01, 2020 6:16 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Mysterious ticking from left rear wheel
Replies: 21
Views: 5836

Re: Mysterious ticking from left rear wheel

I want to be sure of what Mark is saying here.
CudaMan wrote:
Sat Aug 01, 2020 3:22 pm
...and you don't have any axle side play
Would that 'play' be a sloppiness along this axis?
AxlePlay.jpg
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by Jeff5015
Sat Aug 01, 2020 3:34 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Mysterious ticking from left rear wheel
Replies: 21
Views: 5836

Re: Mysterious ticking from left rear wheel

I had the wheel off this morning. There were 2 paper thin shims in there and they were pretty beat up and worn through in some spots.
I ordered more from Lang's.

Will the whole axle need to be rebuilt?
by Jeff5015
Sat Aug 01, 2020 3:30 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Mysterious ticking from left rear wheel
Replies: 21
Views: 5836

Re: Mysterious ticking from left rear wheel

Thanks, Joe. But, could you explain? I'm very new to the craft.
by Jeff5015
Sat Aug 01, 2020 2:33 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Mysterious ticking from left rear wheel
Replies: 21
Views: 5836

Mysterious ticking from left rear wheel

Hey guys,

Can anyone offer any suggestions on what would cause this?

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Khk1BkFTYjc

Thanks,

Jeff in Florida
by Jeff5015
Sun Jul 19, 2020 1:51 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Please critique my 1916 Touring
Replies: 18
Views: 4823

Re: Please critique my 1916 Touring

It might be due to the wheels being turned to the left. It handles quite well at 35. So, I suppose it's OK.

Thanks for responding.
by Jeff5015
Sat Jul 18, 2020 9:55 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Please critique my 1916 Touring
Replies: 18
Views: 4823

Re: Please critique my 1916 Touring

Thanks guys... @ericmac, My only goal is to drive and enjoy while I am caretaker of this car. @RajoRacer, Thank you! Should I replace the generator brush cover or is it only a judging thing? I can take a closeup of the speedometer gears and maybe you could annotate to show me what to do. @George Hou...
by Jeff5015
Sat Jul 18, 2020 6:16 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Please critique my 1916 Touring
Replies: 18
Views: 4823

Re: Please critique my 1916 Touring

Engine area
by Jeff5015
Sat Jul 18, 2020 6:13 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Please critique my 1916 Touring
Replies: 18
Views: 4823

Re: Please critique my 1916 Touring

More pictures
by Jeff5015
Sat Jul 18, 2020 6:12 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Please critique my 1916 Touring
Replies: 18
Views: 4823

Please critique my 1916 Touring

Hey guys, I inherited my dad's 1916 Touring. I would like some of you to go over the pictures and tell me what's right, what's wrong and anything else you might add. To begin with it is a 1916 (1222277), I have the original engine in my garage. It currently has a 1924 engine in it for ease of starti...
by Jeff5015
Wed Jul 08, 2020 3:36 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: My experience with plastic tack strips
Replies: 13
Views: 4769

Re: My experience with plastic tack strips

Is there any way you would post a picture?
Please.
by Jeff5015
Tue Jun 16, 2020 8:52 am
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Intermittent Electrical Contact - Suggestions?
Replies: 13
Views: 4577

Re: Intermittent Electrical Contact - Suggestions?

Marv,

I have a '16 with a '24 motor and starter.
Besides the battery being a bit low the only thing I can think of is loose contacts at the starter button.

The same thing happened to me they felt tight, but I tightened it up and it started just like it always does.

Jeff in Florida
by Jeff5015
Tue Jun 02, 2020 2:47 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Old gas
Replies: 20
Views: 5982

Re: Old gas

Most municipalities have a hazardous waste clean up day. Check on your county website. You'll probably have to leave the container.

Found it for you...
https://shelbycountytn.gov/439/Househol ... dous-Waste
by Jeff5015
Fri Apr 24, 2020 9:20 am
Forum: Live Video Webinars
Topic: Model T Webinar #2 - Coil Testing/Tuning
Replies: 67
Views: 23487

Re: Coil Testing/Tuning Webinar

If I knew of a supplier that was having a online seminar or Webinar, could I notify people on this board that it was coming up and put a link here for them to sign up for the webinar?

Just curious if this would break the rules.

Jeff in Florida
by Jeff5015
Sat Apr 18, 2020 2:21 pm
Forum: Live Video Webinars
Topic: Model T Webinar #2 - Coil Testing/Tuning
Replies: 67
Views: 23487

Re: Coil Testing/Tuning Webinar

Take me to school, Mike.
by Jeff5015
Thu Apr 16, 2020 9:26 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: New club member introduction
Replies: 6
Views: 2988

Re: New club member introduction

Welcome Mike, I use 30w oil. No multi viscosity for me, I live in the south where it is almost never under 50 degrees. I think any old 30 weight will do because it's better than what was generally available 100 years ago. I also use marvel mystery oil. You'll find a big discussion about that. My '16...