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by Mopar_man
Wed Jun 25, 2025 11:49 am
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: 26/27 park brake
Replies: 4
Views: 415

Re: 26/27 park brake

You may have to sand them down. The linings that are sold are normally too thick.
by Mopar_man
Mon Jun 16, 2025 6:04 pm
Forum: Classifieds - Parts
Topic: WTB: '26/'27 touring top irons
Replies: 9
Views: 1134

Re: WTB: '26/'27 touring top irons

All I did was what you see in the link. I think the tips would need to be bent more to accommodate the curve of the originals. I just didn't want to mess with them. I didn't have the confidence to do the metal work. i also have an older wood kit that has the thin strips that you steam bend into plac...
by Mopar_man
Mon Jun 16, 2025 1:59 pm
Forum: Classifieds - Parts
Topic: Full Flow Float Valves™ for NH, Vaporizer and Simmons (Wizard) - Back in stock!
Replies: 19
Views: 3840

Re: Full Flow Float Valves™ for NH, Vaporizer and Simmons (Wizard) - Back in stock!

Thanks so much Scott Now I know!!!! Thanks for all you do for the hobby.
by Mopar_man
Sun Jun 15, 2025 10:58 am
Forum: Classifieds - Parts
Topic: Full Flow Float Valves™ for NH, Vaporizer and Simmons (Wizard) - Back in stock!
Replies: 19
Views: 3840

Re: Full Flow Float Valves™ for NH, Vaporizer and Simmons (Wizard) - Back in stock!

Scott,
I don't know if you did this before but is there a writeup somewhere that shows the difference in float valves and how they work? I've got a 26 so my tank is always above the carb. Some new guys may benefit from your expertise. Including me.
by Mopar_man
Tue Jun 10, 2025 10:15 am
Forum: Classifieds - Parts
Topic: WTB: '26/'27 touring top irons
Replies: 9
Views: 1134

Re: WTB: '26/'27 touring top irons

Hey John, Jeff sold his irons to me. I have a set, but the tips have welded C Channel on them and I'm not confident in my skills to adjust them. I called Lang's and Steve told me that it was common for them to be repaired. In fact, the ones I just bought have been repaired with original tips. The ti...
by Mopar_man
Wed Jun 04, 2025 8:26 am
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Outdoor car covers
Replies: 2
Views: 578

Re: Outdoor car covers

I know it's not for a TT but I bet if you call, they would be able to make it.

https://www.calcarcover.com/CoverDesigner/Review
by Mopar_man
Mon Jun 02, 2025 11:41 am
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: 1926/7 Touring top bow questions.
Replies: 14
Views: 1567

Re: 1926/7 Touring top bow questions.

Well leave it to Steve Lang to solve the mystery. He noticed that each top looked like it was welded on. Sure enough I looked and he was right. Someone must have cut the tips off and welded C channels on each part. I can not overemphasize the value that Lang's is to the Model T hobby. What great pe...
by Mopar_man
Mon Jun 02, 2025 11:25 am
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: 1926/7 Touring top bow questions.
Replies: 14
Views: 1567

Re: 1926/7 Touring top bow questions.

Well leave it to Steve Lang to solve the mystery. He noticed that each top looked like it was welded on. Sure enough I looked and he was right. Someone must have cut the tips off and welded C channels on each part. I can not overemphasize the value that Lang's is to the Model T hobby. What great peo...
by Mopar_man
Mon Jun 02, 2025 11:07 am
Forum: Classifieds - Parts
Topic: SOLD 1926/1927 touring top irons SOLD
Replies: 1
Views: 471

Re: 1926/1927 touring top irons

E-mail sent.
by Mopar_man
Thu May 29, 2025 2:08 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: 1926/7 Touring top bow questions.
Replies: 14
Views: 1567

Re: 1926/7 Touring top bow questions.

So how do I tell if it's Canadian?
by Mopar_man
Wed May 28, 2025 3:28 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: 1926/7 Touring top bow questions.
Replies: 14
Views: 1567

Re: 1926/7 Touring top bow questions.

A few important things before you install the top material to the car. There is an inner lining over the bows tacked to the bow under the actual top. The only place the top is attached is to the front bow and the rear bow. Find the center of each bow and the center of the top to align . The straps ...
by Mopar_man
Wed May 28, 2025 3:26 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: 1926/7 Touring top bow questions.
Replies: 14
Views: 1567

Re: 1926/7 Touring top bow questions.

J1MGOLDEN wrote:
Wed May 28, 2025 1:49 pm
The 1926-27 Canadian top is totally different.

That may be a Canadian top.
Interesting, how do you tell if it's a Canadian top?
by Mopar_man
Wed May 28, 2025 8:50 am
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: 1926/7 Touring top bow questions.
Replies: 14
Views: 1567

Re: 1926/7 Touring top bow questions.

Jerry VanOoteghem wrote:
Wed May 28, 2025 6:30 am
Those bows appear to be kind of bent up. They also seem to have had some questionable past repairs.
They looked bent to me as well. When I tried to match the curved wood parts with the bow it looked like they would not fit.
by Mopar_man
Tue May 27, 2025 10:09 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: 1926/7 Touring top bow questions.
Replies: 14
Views: 1567

Re: 1926/7 Touring top bow questions.

This clamp was welded on but I've seen them screwed into the wood and it looks like there are holes in the clamp to mount to the wood. IMG_9127.jpeg But it does seem to fit the car. Maybe when the wood is placed in the iron the clamp will then lind up on the front wood bow? IMG_9132.jpeg IMG_9128.jp...
by Mopar_man
Tue May 27, 2025 10:02 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: 1926/7 Touring top bow questions.
Replies: 14
Views: 1567

1926/7 Touring top bow questions.

Well it's time to start looking at the top and boy do I have questions. So here we go 1. Are these the correct top irons for a 1926 Touring car? IMG_9123.jpeg IMG_9125.jpeg IMG_9127.jpeg I got a work kit from J P Auto Wood. IMG_9134.jpeg So why are there no holes in the irons for the rivets that cam...
by Mopar_man
Thu May 08, 2025 8:55 am
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Luray is going to be wet and that's OK
Replies: 2
Views: 901

Luray is going to be wet and that's OK

So far, the weather guessers say showery in the morning then clearing up by 1400 or so. You know what, who cares? a bit of rain won't stop us. after all, how rusty and rusty car pars get? Sat and Sun are going to be great for the tour. Come on out and have fun! My wife is picking up our daughter fro...
by Mopar_man
Fri Apr 18, 2025 6:13 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Getting Rattles Back On The Road
Replies: 598
Views: 324109

Re: Getting Rattles Back On The Road

Thanks for the input I'll pull the plugs next.
by Mopar_man
Fri Apr 18, 2025 8:48 am
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Getting Rattles Back On The Road
Replies: 598
Views: 324109

Re: Getting Rattles Back On The Road

Well where have we been? I have to say sometimes life takes over and Rattles had to take a back seat. Angie did come home from school for spring break and we did do our first oil change. I don't have very many miles racked up yet but was surprised to see how black the oil had gotten. IMG_8886.jpeg I...
by Mopar_man
Thu Apr 17, 2025 12:37 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Mid Atlantic Pre War Swap Meet ( Luray ) May 9-10 2025
Replies: 21
Views: 6920

Re: Mid Atlantic Pre War Swap Meet ( Luray ) May 9-10 2025

I'll be there! My wife is picking up my daughter at UVA (last day of school) and driving to meet me there so we can all look at rusty car parts. Then Off to Cooters for lunch!
by Mopar_man
Sat Jan 11, 2025 9:31 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: luray
Replies: 15
Views: 10988

Re: luray

Go, you will not be disappointed.
by Mopar_man
Sun Dec 22, 2024 11:00 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Getting Rattles Back On The Road
Replies: 598
Views: 324109

Re: Getting Rattles Back On The Road

Sorry no new news yet. I have to get the top irons and wood out to start to play with.
by Mopar_man
Sun Dec 22, 2024 10:58 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Getting Rattles Back On The Road
Replies: 598
Views: 324109

Re: Getting Rattles Back On The Road

Mopar_man wrote:
Sun Apr 28, 2024 9:24 pm
Took Rattles on a shake down run to settle in the front end. I also had a friend drive it who has been driving Model T's for a long time. He said that the bands feel good and the car feels great to drive. Now I have to measure the Toe and make an adjustment.

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by Mopar_man
Mon Nov 18, 2024 11:21 am
Forum: Classifieds - Parts
Topic: oil can holder (Want to buy)
Replies: 4
Views: 1272

Re: oil can holder (Want to buy)

Thanks!! I'll check him out.
by Mopar_man
Sun Nov 17, 2024 11:12 pm
Forum: Classifieds - Parts
Topic: oil can holder (Want to buy)
Replies: 4
Views: 1272

oil can holder (Want to buy)

Does anyone remember who was selling the oil can holder that bolts on to an engine head bolt? They were a new part.
by Mopar_man
Sun Nov 10, 2024 4:01 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Getting Rattles Back On The Road
Replies: 598
Views: 324109

Re: Getting Rattles Back On The Road

I'm going to have to take Rattles out again. I'm such a dummy it didn't check the air pressure and each tire was a 15 psi. That may make it handle a bit off. Ha!!
by Mopar_man
Thu Nov 07, 2024 9:28 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Getting Rattles Back On The Road
Replies: 598
Views: 324109

Re: Getting Rattles Back On The Road

Well I bet people may think I fell off the face of the earth. Just lots going on. I did make it out to a car show and decided to drive Rattles. It was only 16 miles to get there on some back roads. I did notice I need to adjust the toe again as is was a bit ornery going straight at speed. I only had...
by Mopar_man
Fri Jul 05, 2024 5:07 pm
Forum: Classifieds - Parts
Topic: Pack nut accessory clamp
Replies: 8
Views: 2181

Re: Pack nut accessory clamp

I found that Texas T parts have them. The nut is new but I bet the manifold threads are not that good. Thanks for all the input.
by Mopar_man
Wed Jul 03, 2024 9:06 pm
Forum: Classifieds - Parts
Topic: Pack nut accessory clamp
Replies: 8
Views: 2181

Pack nut accessory clamp

Anyone know where i can get one? Seems Rattles is living up to his name. Everyplace seems to be out of stock. I know I can make one but I'd like to get the accessory if someone has one.

Thanks
Rob
by Mopar_man
Mon Jul 01, 2024 7:39 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Retard / Advance?
Replies: 34
Views: 7051

Re: Retard / Advance?

Wow! Thanks for all the input. This is great and what I love about this forum.
by Mopar_man
Mon Jul 01, 2024 7:24 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Getting Rattles Back On The Road
Replies: 598
Views: 324109

Re: Getting Rattles Back On The Road

Had a real treat today my friend Steve came by with his original KRW Generator Test Meter. I didn't trust the repro gauge and wanted to see what the generator was putting out with and without lights. Got it set up to put just a small charge to the battery . I'm thinking I would rarely use headlights...
by Mopar_man
Mon Jul 01, 2024 7:16 pm
Forum: OT - Off topic
Topic: Working on our 69 Superbee
Replies: 9
Views: 12249

Re: Working on our 69 Superbee

Well the car runs and everything works except the radio. I need a new speaker.
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Then I replaced the 24 year old tires.
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by Mopar_man
Sun Jun 30, 2024 10:27 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: UGLY
Replies: 38
Views: 12645

Re: UGLY

Hey it worked.
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by Mopar_man
Sun Jun 30, 2024 9:15 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Retard / Advance?
Replies: 34
Views: 7051

Re: Retard / Advance?

Thanks for all the input. I think i get it now. In high gear running up a hill with a full head of (steam?) you should have the spare advanced to match the engine. However if you need to go into low gear you need to retard it for the lower engine speed. I know each T is different and practice makes ...
by Mopar_man
Sun Jun 30, 2024 10:40 am
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Retard / Advance?
Replies: 34
Views: 7051

Retard / Advance?

When timing my more modern cars (1960's Mopars) if you advance the distributer you get more power. Then depending on your octane level I would retard it so it didn't ping. With the Model T and going up a hill (needing more power) you retard the ignition (timer). Why is is opposite? I know A lot of T...
by Mopar_man
Thu Jun 27, 2024 12:11 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Question about new drums
Replies: 15
Views: 2926

Re: Question about new drums

J&M Machine make great drums.
by Mopar_man
Sun Jun 16, 2024 10:57 pm
Forum: OT - Off topic
Topic: Working on our 69 Superbee
Replies: 9
Views: 12249

Re: Working on our 69 Superbee

Cool truck.
by Mopar_man
Wed Jun 12, 2024 9:51 pm
Forum: OT - Off topic
Topic: Working on our 69 Superbee
Replies: 9
Views: 12249

Re: Working on our 69 Superbee

Well it started!! That's a good sign.
by Mopar_man
Tue Jun 11, 2024 9:53 pm
Forum: OT - Off topic
Topic: Working on our 69 Superbee
Replies: 9
Views: 12249

Re: Working on our 69 Superbee

Burger in Spokane wrote:
Mon Jun 10, 2024 1:12 am
A strong advantage to age (lack of) is size (lack of bulk), flexibility, and
eyes that can focus on objects that close !
So true. She had fun getting into position.
by Mopar_man
Sat Jun 08, 2024 4:33 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Getting Rattles Back On The Road
Replies: 598
Views: 324109

Re: Getting Rattles Back On The Road

Congratulations Rob and family! Adjusting mag field, I know it was frustrating but free starts are worth the headache of setting it properly. Amaze other Model Ter's . Pays dividends in doing it thoroughly. There's a reason why we resurface the flywheel and mag field. So true. Thanks to you guys!!!...
by Mopar_man
Fri Jun 07, 2024 9:52 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: We put the T together in 15 minutes!!
Replies: 3
Views: 1725

We put the T together in 15 minutes!!

We have done this a few times now. Always fun. Took the car apart and then put it together in 15 minutes. Angie is getting good at it now.
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Some video.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QoNNhNgf88I
https://www.youtube.com/shorts/QmfghOBliAA
by Mopar_man
Fri Jun 07, 2024 9:39 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Getting Rattles Back On The Road
Replies: 598
Views: 324109

Re: Getting Rattles Back On The Road

Rattles is back on the road. First car show. OK so I had to trailer it but I did get two free starts!!

Angie got to judge the model T's
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by Mopar_man
Fri Jun 07, 2024 9:31 pm
Forum: OT - Off topic
Topic: Working on our 69 Superbee
Replies: 9
Views: 12249

Re: Working on our 69 Superbee

Well we got it all in and everything worked except the horn. That's where it melted the first time. I can hear the horn relay go off so I'm going to take a working horn from my 67 Charger and see if the horns got fried as well. IMG_8102.jpeg Even the clock works now! IMG_8105.jpeg Way too happy to b...
by Mopar_man
Fri Jun 07, 2024 9:27 pm
Forum: OT - Off topic
Topic: Working on our 69 Superbee
Replies: 9
Views: 12249

Re: Working on our 69 Superbee

Oh yes I've removed the seat before. She thought it was fun to get under the dash. LOL I'll have to try the plank over the door sill. Great idea!
by Mopar_man
Mon May 27, 2024 6:34 pm
Forum: OT - Off topic
Topic: Working on our 69 Superbee
Replies: 9
Views: 12249

Working on our 69 Superbee

One day we were out driving and my daughter said "I smell electrical." We were pulling into the driveway and sure enough the horn connection under the hood was melted. Upon further inspection we found that the area where the wires go through the firewall were also melted. It was time to rewire the c...
by Mopar_man
Wed May 15, 2024 11:58 am
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Getting Rattles Back On The Road
Replies: 598
Views: 324109

Re: Getting Rattles Back On The Road

Jerry VanOoteghem wrote:
Wed May 15, 2024 9:20 am
I see she's got a bit bloody. Now she's a real mechanic!

BTW, I like the velvet Elvis. Nothing better than high end artworks to spruce up the place. ;)
Ha! She did get a bit scratched up but that red stuff is grease. The Elvis was bought in Korea. Every garage needs one!!
by Mopar_man
Wed May 15, 2024 9:15 am
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Getting Rattles Back On The Road
Replies: 598
Views: 324109

Re: Getting Rattles Back On The Road

I got my machanic back from school. We adjusted the toe. Just had to get it 3 turns and we were at 1/4 inch difference front to back. Run out was almost non existent. IMG_8029.jpeg To take the measurement I got a curtain rod from Lowe's and placed it between the fellows and put some tape to keep it ...
by Mopar_man
Fri May 10, 2024 6:42 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Luray VA pictures
Replies: 21
Views: 3823

Re: Luray VA pictures

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by Mopar_man
Fri May 10, 2024 6:41 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Luray VA pictures
Replies: 21
Views: 3823

Luray VA pictures

Angie and I went to Luray today. What a great show. Lot's of stuff and of course the people. Did it rain? Yup but it passed. If you haven't been you have to go.
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You all know who this guy is. What a neat car!
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by Mopar_man
Mon Apr 29, 2024 8:38 am
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Getting Rattles Back On The Road
Replies: 598
Views: 324109

Re: Getting Rattles Back On The Road

Looking at the photos of the front wheels and the bearing fitting stage, I can't see that the 6 hub bolts have been peened over to stop the nuts loosening. This can be overlooked. There is no need to delay doing it. Even if you have to tighten the nuts later, all you do is peen the bolts a little m...
by Mopar_man
Sun Apr 28, 2024 9:24 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Getting Rattles Back On The Road
Replies: 598
Views: 324109

Re: Getting Rattles Back On The Road

Took Rattles on a shake down run to settle in the front end. I also had a friend drive it who has been driving Model T's for a long time. He said that the bands feel good and the car feels great to drive. Noe I have to measure the Toe and make an adjustment.
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by Mopar_man
Mon Apr 22, 2024 10:09 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: If you own a Model T Ford why?
Replies: 54
Views: 17288

Re: If you own a Model T Ford why?

Why do I own a T?
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This is why.
by Mopar_man
Sat Apr 06, 2024 8:40 am
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Adjusting the Tie Rod on a 26 T
Replies: 5
Views: 1742

Re: Adjusting the Tie Rod on a 26 T

Thanks guys. I bought my axel from Dan who makes the inserts. He straightened it and machined the ends. The spindles are NOS. I'll check everything but I betting that those will be ok. I just wanted to make sure that the Tie Rod adjustment was correct. Thanks for the input. I do think ai was getting...
by Mopar_man
Fri Apr 05, 2024 10:29 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Adjusting the Tie Rod on a 26 T
Replies: 5
Views: 1742

Adjusting the Tie Rod on a 26 T

I'm getting ready to adjust the Tie Rod now that I've rebuilt the whole front end. The first thing I'm going to do is drive the car just down the street and back to settle everything. Then I'll check the air in the tires. Here are the steps I'm doing with the areas I'm confused about 1. Measure the ...
by Mopar_man
Fri Apr 05, 2024 11:37 am
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Getting Rattles Back On The Road
Replies: 598
Views: 324109

Re: Getting Rattles Back On The Road

CudaMan wrote:
Fri Apr 05, 2024 11:05 am
You're doing great work, I sure hope you are able to finish the restoration in time to enjoy the car this season with your family. :)

I plan on going topless for a bit. Ha!!
by Mopar_man
Fri Apr 05, 2024 11:36 am
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Getting Rattles Back On The Road
Replies: 598
Views: 324109

Re: Getting Rattles Back On The Road

I plan on going topless for a bit. Ha!!
by Mopar_man
Fri Apr 05, 2024 8:21 am
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: 24 Touring Barn Car Revival - Part 3
Replies: 447
Views: 345308

Re: 24 Touring Barn Car Revival - Part 3

The car looks great!!! You can never drive a T too much. Ha!!!
by Mopar_man
Fri Apr 05, 2024 8:16 am
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Getting Rattles Back On The Road
Replies: 598
Views: 324109

Re: Getting Rattles Back On The Road

Richard,
I'm trying my best but I'm thinking the name is going to come true. Ha!!!
by Mopar_man
Thu Apr 04, 2024 1:57 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: New-ish guy
Replies: 13
Views: 2446

Re: New-ish guy

If you want to see what I did with my 1926 you can take a look at

https://www.mtfca.com/phpBB3/viewtopic.php?f=2&t=9508

I've tried to document everything we did to the car.

Have fun, try not to get frustrated and ask lots of questions.
by Mopar_man
Fri Mar 29, 2024 3:02 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Getting Rattles Back On The Road
Replies: 598
Views: 324109

Re: Getting Rattles Back On The Road

Got to put these on. First I packed them with grease. IMG_7933.jpeg Then they went on the car. IMG_7934.jpeg What a difference. Now when I move the steering wheel there is hardly any play. Now for the almost bad. I was checking everything and noticed that the radius rod studs were not that far into ...
by Mopar_man
Wed Mar 27, 2024 10:34 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: A neat Model T video
Replies: 15
Views: 4130

Re: A neat Model T video

Another great video.
by Mopar_man
Sun Mar 24, 2024 8:10 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: A neat Model T video
Replies: 15
Views: 4130

Re: A neat Model T video

As they say you are a rolling car show.
by Mopar_man
Sat Mar 23, 2024 9:11 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: A neat Model T video
Replies: 15
Views: 4130

A neat Model T video

This was a neat video. 2 guys in a 1915 driving around learning and driving at the same time.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4SZExEgLT_0
by Mopar_man
Sat Mar 23, 2024 2:11 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Just west of Luray.
Replies: 4
Views: 1492

Re: Just west of Luray.

Yup. All over VA . Not as bad as CA but still not good.
by Mopar_man
Sat Mar 23, 2024 12:46 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Just west of Luray.
Replies: 4
Views: 1492

Just west of Luray.

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by Mopar_man
Mon Mar 18, 2024 8:04 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Getting Rattles Back On The Road
Replies: 598
Views: 324109

Re: Getting Rattles Back On The Road

Scott Conger suggested that I use these to keep pressure on my drag link. Ordered them from Lang's
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by Mopar_man
Fri Mar 15, 2024 3:36 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Is a 1911 Built With Many NonOriginal Parts Worthy of Being Here?
Replies: 96
Views: 29798

Re: Is a 1911 Built With Many NonOriginal Parts Worthy of being Here?

Just about every car on the forum has mismatched parts of some sort. Hey It's a T and a good looking on at that. Welcome!!! Love it.
by Mopar_man
Thu Mar 14, 2024 9:21 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Getting Rattles Back On The Road
Replies: 598
Views: 324109

Re: Getting Rattles Back On The Road

Well tonight was one of those nights when you think you can get something done but noooooooo. Rattles had other ideas. I put the string rod on. and found out that the cavity made for the ball was worn and had some slop in it on both ends. IMG_7911.jpeg IMG_7907.jpeg So now I have to take it apart, c...
by Mopar_man
Wed Mar 13, 2024 10:04 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Getting Rattles Back On The Road
Replies: 598
Views: 324109

Re: Getting Rattles Back On The Road

Didn't forget to get put the safety wire on.
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Looks good now. I just have to put the steering rod on and do the alignment.
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by Mopar_man
Wed Mar 13, 2024 10:01 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Getting Rattles Back On The Road
Replies: 598
Views: 324109

Re: Getting Rattles Back On The Road

So close to completion. Angie came home for spring break and put the wheels on IMG_7863.jpeg She getting good at this. We've had the wheels on and off a few times. The bearings screwed on tight but the wheels spin freely. I also used some straps, 2x4, come along, and a chain to pull the axel in plac...
by Mopar_man
Wed Mar 13, 2024 9:57 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Radius Rod
Replies: 21
Views: 5332

Re: Radius Rod

Well it went in with the tie down straps. Take a look at the video.

https://www.youtube.com/shorts/YFwLsi8iViE
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by Mopar_man
Tue Mar 12, 2024 8:14 am
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Not sure if I need a reminder to renew
Replies: 5
Views: 1675

Not sure if I need a reminder to renew

Got my MTFCA magazine yesterday. Sure glad they gave me a reminder to renew my membership. Ha!!!
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by Mopar_man
Sun Mar 10, 2024 12:53 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Radius Rod
Replies: 21
Views: 5332

Re: Radius Rod

This car had incorrect spindles from earlier car, then you replaced with the proper 1926-27 ones which lowered the axle, correct? Was the wishbone also replaced or the mounting ears bent to compensate? Is this what your talking about? To compensate for the early perch with over the axle wishbone? A...
by Mopar_man
Sat Mar 09, 2024 10:06 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Radius Rod
Replies: 21
Views: 5332

Re: Radius Rod

Norman Kling wrote:
Sat Mar 09, 2024 8:44 pm
After you get it all in place, be sure to check the castor of the wheels. The bottom of the axle should be ahead of the top of the axle. See the books for the correct angle.
Norm
Thanks Norm. I'm going to roll it back and forth a few times then check everything.
by Mopar_man
Sat Mar 09, 2024 7:56 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Radius Rod
Replies: 21
Views: 5332

Re: Radius Rod

Thanks everyone. I put the car back down and the ball was a lot closer to the correct position. Then my wife and I got in the car and Angie looked at the ball as we got in and it moved up but not back. I'm going to get two tow straps and place them where the radius rod attaches to the axel then run ...
by Mopar_man
Sat Mar 09, 2024 5:02 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Radius Rod
Replies: 21
Views: 5332

Re: Radius Rod

This car had incorrect spindles from earlier car, then you replaced with the proper 1926-27 ones which lowered the axle, correct? Was the wishbone also replaced or the mounting ears bent to compensate? No the spindles were correct 26/27 I switched them out for NOS 26/27's. The radius rod is the sam...
by Mopar_man
Sat Mar 09, 2024 2:51 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Radius Rod
Replies: 21
Views: 5332

Re: Radius Rod

Have you tried putting some weight into the body to lower the frame so that the wishbone is more level with the axle to the crankcase? Even getting someone or people to sit in the front seat, might help. Norm I will have to try that. I will also carefully ask my wife to sit in the car. I might have...
by Mopar_man
Sat Mar 09, 2024 12:49 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Radius Rod
Replies: 21
Views: 5332

Radius Rod

The last time I attached the Radius Rod to the oil pan I had a bit of difficulty but someone suggested to use a jack to push it in and I was able to get the ball to connect. This time It looks as if the whole axel has to move back about an inch. Take a look at the video and you can see what it's doi...
by Mopar_man
Sat Mar 09, 2024 11:21 am
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Timing
Replies: 8
Views: 1541

Timing

Don't forget to advance your timing this weekend. Ha!!
by Mopar_man
Wed Feb 28, 2024 3:13 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: The Gang around my’24 Touring
Replies: 4
Views: 1720

Re: The Gang around my’24 Touring

Wait is that Kalamity Dick? Should this be part of the big post in off topic? Cool photo.
by Mopar_man
Sun Feb 25, 2024 7:40 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Getting Rattles Back On The Road
Replies: 598
Views: 324109

Re: Getting Rattles Back On The Road

Tonight's job was repacking the wheel bearings. I had done this already when I first drove the car but sense I had the wheels off, and you can never have too much grease I packed them again. IMG_7755.jpeg My expensive tool for knocking out the grease seal. I should write SnapOn on it. Ha!! IMG_7753....
by Mopar_man
Sat Feb 24, 2024 9:36 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Steve Jelf is home safe and sound
Replies: 53
Views: 15583

Re: Steve Jelf is home safe and sound

This is the best post all night.
by Mopar_man
Sat Feb 24, 2024 6:37 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Instaling the front axel Do I have the steps correct?
Replies: 10
Views: 2774

Re: Instaling the front axel Do I have the steps correct?

Sorry, I gave the wrong orientation of the dimples in the top of the perchases. They should be toward the back of the axle. Hope no one puts them on the way I first posted. If your car tends to pull to the side as you drive it, be sure to check this important step. Also check the alignment by the b...
by Mopar_man
Sat Feb 24, 2024 10:04 am
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Instaling the front axel Do I have the steps correct?
Replies: 10
Views: 2774

Re: Instaling the front axel Do I have the steps correct?

See this diagram for proper perch orientation. The axle should lean back to give the proper caster angle. The nuts and studs that clamp the wishbone ball should be wired together, do not use cotter pins because the studs could still back out. Oh Yes we have proper lean. I think it's leaning back be...
by Mopar_man
Fri Feb 23, 2024 9:30 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Instaling the front axel Do I have the steps correct?
Replies: 10
Views: 2774

Re: Instaling the front axel Do I have the steps correct?

There should be a thin About 1/4 inch thick pad between the crossmember and the spring The spring should have a bolt with a square head which sits high enough to go through the pad and the frame. This will pad the frame from getting twisted and cracking from metal fatigue. The nuts are then tighten...
by Mopar_man
Fri Feb 23, 2024 8:10 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Instaling the front axel Do I have the steps correct?
Replies: 10
Views: 2774

Instaling the front axel Do I have the steps correct?

I'm finally getting to put the axel in. Thanks to Scott I'm making sure to line up the square blot on the spring with the square hole on the frame. Here is what I plan to do to get the car on it's own wheels so as not to stress anything 1. Took the spring off and made sure the square bolt lined up w...
by Mopar_man
Thu Feb 22, 2024 9:16 pm
Forum: Classifieds - Vehicles
Topic: FS 1912 Model T Touring Sale pending
Replies: 1
Views: 3315

Re: FS 1912 Model T Touring $24,500

Now that's a nice car.
by Mopar_man
Thu Feb 22, 2024 9:07 pm
Forum: OT - Off topic
Topic: What's your MODERN? :)
Replies: 54
Views: 33645

Re: What's your MODERN? :)

RVA23T wrote:
Wed Feb 21, 2024 10:08 pm
Mopar_man wrote:
Wed Feb 21, 2024 9:30 pm
Well not Fords But mine is a Dodge Charger SRT and my wife has a Dodge Challenger 6 Spd
And willing to bet that tour first picture is at the Luray Pre-war Swap Meet!
Ha! It Was!! Nice show!!
by Mopar_man
Wed Feb 21, 2024 9:30 pm
Forum: OT - Off topic
Topic: What's your MODERN? :)
Replies: 54
Views: 33645

Re: What's your MODERN? :)

Well not Fords But mine is a Dodge Charger SRT and my wife has a Dodge Challenger 6 Spd
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by Mopar_man
Mon Feb 19, 2024 5:08 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: 26-27 rear brakes
Replies: 10
Views: 2172

Re: 26-27 rear brakes

From what I've read the new linings are thicker than the originals. I had to sand mine to get them to fit. Of course check all the stuff written above but I bet you'll have to sand them down a bit.
by Mopar_man
Sun Feb 18, 2024 8:51 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Getting Rattles Back On The Road
Replies: 598
Views: 324109

Re: Getting Rattles Back On The Road

This is what I love about this forum Scott Conger just sent me an e-mail with the following: "It has nothing to do with measuring or eyeballing...either the square bolt head in the spring goes through the square hole in the front crossmember or it doesn't." I told him "Thanks Scott!! I’ll take it do...
by Mopar_man
Sun Feb 18, 2024 8:39 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Getting Rattles Back On The Road
Replies: 598
Views: 324109

Re: Getting Rattles Back On The Road

Well I'm almost there getting it in and centered. I used a square and some tape to make sure I got the spring in the center of the frame. IMG_7732.jpeg I think I'm going to loosen up where the spring attaches and then use the floor jack to get the wishbone ball in place and wired together. This will...
by Mopar_man
Wed Feb 14, 2024 2:41 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Tightening head bolts and gasket protocall
Replies: 26
Views: 4359

Re: Tightening head bolts and gasket protocall

I used new bolts as well.
by Mopar_man
Wed Feb 14, 2024 1:50 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Tightening head bolts and gasket protocall
Replies: 26
Views: 4359

Re: Tightening head bolts and gasket protocall

It's in the engine Book. But here is a video of what we did. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p220qHzTJRw https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v8jDPK04Cgk Using the torque wrench. We did 20 then 30 then 55 pounds per the book. After you run the car you will have to torque them again. Make sure that you cl...
by Mopar_man
Wed Feb 14, 2024 8:32 am
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Getting Rattles Back On The Road
Replies: 598
Views: 324109

Re: Getting Rattles Back On The Road

Starting to go together. IMG_7719.jpeg IMG_7720.jpeg A video of the sanding of the spindles to get it all to fit. https://youtu.be/IfOguP5vmlg So much smoother now that it's all new. Well new bushings. That's supposed to be a fairly tight fit. If you had cleaned the paint off of the spindle arm it ...
by Mopar_man
Tue Feb 13, 2024 9:04 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Getting Rattles Back On The Road
Replies: 598
Views: 324109

Re: Getting Rattles Back On The Road

Starting to go together.
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A video of the sanding of the spindles to get it all to fit.

https://youtu.be/IfOguP5vmlg

So much smoother now that it's all new. Well new bushings.
by Mopar_man
Sat Feb 03, 2024 7:52 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: an AI poem . . .
Replies: 4
Views: 1623

Re: an AI poem . . .

Here's my haiku for the night.

T Ford needs restored.
Now where did I put my wrench?
Drive to a show...go.

Ha!!!!

The AI one is much better.
by Mopar_man
Sat Feb 03, 2024 6:44 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Getting Rattles Back On The Road
Replies: 598
Views: 324109

Re: Getting Rattles Back On The Road

Just some more painting today. All the little stuff. I'll be sanding the spindles to get the wheels to fit as well as the steering arms.
by Mopar_man
Thu Feb 01, 2024 11:20 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: 1913 Model T on Hagerty Auction
Replies: 37
Views: 6847

Re: 1913 Model T on Hagerty Auction

So happy you got this car! We all know it's in good hands. Congratulations!!!!
by Mopar_man
Thu Feb 01, 2024 3:12 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: 1913 Model T on Hagerty Auction
Replies: 37
Views: 6847

Re: 1913 Model T on Hagerty Auction

Someone named Mark just got a neat car for a little over 14700.00