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Wow, nice job!

Hi, saw this on the Yuba/ Sutter Craigslist in California.

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$1000.
Looks like a fun project

Thanks for posting the photos! Again, another great swap meet in Auburn! There was lots of interest in the 15 touring, it's a great driving car, with rocky mountain brakes. I was giving rides last week to a group of kids, they all had a great time! (Including me the big kid) The green roadster pick ...

This is a great swap meet. There will be a 1915 model T touring for sale. Less than 100 miles on a rebuilt engine and transmission. 12k. Also a 20 hp stanley steamer engine I was thinking about adapting it to a Model T chassis. It has interesting rear-end adapted to the engine now. NRS parts also.

Wow unbelievable amout of rain! Our hearts are with you. In Northern California we call these events atmospheric rivers. The right mixture of ocean temperature, currents, high and low pressure systems all line up to dump a river of rain! These events in California happen on a 100 to 200 year cycle. ...

Hi all, I hoping for some history on the aftermarket gas tank suppliers. Not available? Who has the patterns for inlet and outlet castings? Was the business offered for sale? I plan on making one for my 09 . The sheet metal forming doesn't look that difficult. I'd prefer not to rob my original tank ...

Hi all, looking for a pair of 09 rear fenders.
Any help appreciated
Mike

Wow great deal with all of the extras! The the perfect lathe for the home shop.

Another chance to find model T treasures on June 1st!

Mother lode Model T Ford Swap Meet!

This is a great meet, always lots of great stuff!

Gold Country Fairgrounds, Auburn California...

Day one of the meet was awesome! I found some amazing parts! Hats off to the organizers!

I wish I could stay for Saturday, but work calls, (the curse of the small business owner)

You will not be disappointed if you're going tomorrow!

I'm bringing an nrs steering column, and a 20hp Stanley engine I was thinking about adapting it to a model t chassis.. "Henry's T Pot" ??? It has a later rear end adapted to it now.... guaranteed to fly if you have the nerve to light a fire to it. As always, I'll bring way more home than what I'm ta...

I have an NRS front axel also.

Sorry, I have an NRS column, and I need the 09 parts.

Erik barrett and will take the last 3 new day timers

Would like to trade for 09 front spindles, 09 radiator, or 466 brass head lights.

Can you post detailed photos?
Thanks, Mike

The sextant is an amazing tool. The one pictured is from harbour freight $12.99 , it works, but about zero accuracy. I thought would be fun to mount on my 1909 touring, claiming to have the first car GPS. I'm looking for a used one in the 1840 vintage. This may seem a little crazy, but I have a rare...

This was all triggered by archeological work I've been involved in. We've uncovered some trails that have been abandoned since 1856. Walking in his footsteps is like time travel back to the 1800s. The trees that were blazed are very slow growing blue oaks. One we found was listed as 30" diameter oak...

Yes, it was just meant to be a joke. I was surprised to learn many sailor's still carry them as a backup while navigating the ocean. If you read John Fremonts journals from 1842-1846 mapping the west, he would take readings with his sextant everyday. Finding his latitude was by using a pan of water....

Hey guys, found this great GPS device. It'll look great mounted on the dash! Screenshot_20241104_162507_Chrome.jpg All kidding aside, I've been doing some research for an archeological project, and found locations John Fremont mapped while using one of these. We've found an old trail that hasn't bee...

Hi all, I've got an 09 mother inlaw roadster body at Kim Dobbins that I need shipped to Nevada City area. ( 1 hour above Sacramento). Would easily fit in the back of a pickup bed. Anyone heading this way have room?

Should easily fit in a pickup bed

Hi all, I have a roadster body in the San Diego area I need to have shipped to Northern California. I'm about an hour north of Sacramento, but I can drive and meet someone along the way. I-5, I-80..or 395 on the eastern side of the Sierra mts. Glad to pay for your time and fuel. Any help appreciated...

Looking for parts for a Stanley Steamer project.
Front and rear axel, boiler, burner, valves and pumps.
1908 era.

10 or 20 hp.

Looking for a set of E&J 466 headlights. Repos ok.

Looking for a set of 1909 running boards. Ribbed style repos are ok, or originals that need work

Touring body parts and patterns included

Fenders are all original 1909, all 4 hubs are original 1909. Rear end housings were lined and trued on Erik Barretts's Truing fixture. Rear end has correct strait axels with hubs that are pinned on. , Also found nice original 1909 gas tank, (shown in photo). Outlet is on the outside edge of the tank...

Sorry, haven't received email. I'll check my messages..

Serial number 46xx,
Also found mint top sockets.

1909 chassis with correct engine block, head, timing cover, hogshead, pan, frame, fenders, running boards, fender brackets, steering column, rear end, springs, radiator, hood, firewall brackets, front axel, many original body parts for touring that was disassembled years ago. 17k Auburn, California ...

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1912 frame $600 early 12 engine block 98xxx serial number $1500. hogshead $100. running boards 11/12 style $100. front axel $350 wheels $400 rear fenders $400 firewall $50 steering column $450 13/14 rear end housings.$200 One side of 1911 clam shell housing $500 Also available is a 1911 Pierce Arrow...

I found this in a pile of model t parts, I know it's not model t, but can't figure it out. Any help appreciated.
Mike

I would like to build a 1909 mother-in-law roadster body.
If anyone has patterns or measurements it would be much appreciated. Would also consider a repo body.

Thanks, Mike

Bob, it's all tuned up and ready . Load all of your treasures up and drive it home.

The truck will be at the Auburn swap meet June 4th, next weekend. Taking it out today for a cruise around the foothills. It's a fun truck to drive!

New price $6500.

Very nice truck, I wish I had room or I would keep it.
Make me a reasonable offer.

Has new top with original style material.

Runs great we had it out a couple weeks ago. The gear ranges are amazing. It also has a distributor and a Stewart vacuum tank for hills. Also have the original bed strips.

Very nice truck, with Ford script stake bed. Plus high speed gears, ruxtell, and overdrive 3 speed. Very fast for a TT! Great for touring with the cars. Located in Auburn California. .

This is a great swap meet! I've always found early parts, even some mixed in the post war spaces. It's well worth the trip! Lots of brass era treasures!

Yes, thank you Rich.

Hi all, just a few questions about my upholstery project. 1. Button spacing seems to be 3" on center for the front seat back, and 3 1/2" on the front seat bottom. The rear is 3 1/2" on center for the back and bottom. It's been a few years since I've done tufting, I had several books with layout patt...

In all fairness, it may be time to give this car a true evaluation in person by qualified judgement.

I've read many posts about this car, first and foremost, is the frame the correct thickness? Has anyone actually used calipers and checked?

37 x 5 1/2 tires were pricey at $94 each!

I wonder what a kwicklight battery looks like?

New accessories. Ford side lights only $1, tail lights $1.25!

Photo of the yard crew. Check the guy measuring the wheel to the right.

Carburetor and radiator room.

Front cover

My Christmas wish is to have Doc Brown give me a DeLorean ride back to spend the day! I can guarantee I would do something to disturb the space- time continuum! What a dilemma, which one to take and where to hide it!

Wow Rich, beautiful painting! Here's the original with the description. It's a Peerless limousine!

Thanks Steve,. I'm sure the ground all around there would light up a metal detector!

Lots of motors! $75 for a Ford engine!

Looks like an 11 Ford touring sitting there.

While sorting through some boxes of literature, I found a 12 page catalog from the Automobile Exchange and Tire company. This is the back cover photo of the yard. I believe this was posted in a horseless carriage gazette a few years back. This photo was taken in 1919. I wonder what's at that address...

Wow, thank you for the posts, lots of great options! Thanks RV, Perry, and Russ. Don Lang can bring it to Chickasha, Lang's is planning on a space there in 2022. I just posted in case a member had some trunk space that was heading west. Ya just never know, it's a small world. Lots of us Model T guys...

Hi all,. I know this is a longshot, but anyone heading west from Massachusetts to Northern California with space for an early pan? I've considered shipping it by UPS or Fed ex but worry about damage or God forbid getting lost. Any help appreciated.
Michael Paul
Seven zero seven, 4868420

Looking to replate the brake lever on an 09 touring, does anyone know of a playing service in Northern California?
Any help appreciated.
Mike

Oh yes! That makes sense. It looks like the patent date was stamped on by hand. 1876 amazing workmanship back then.

Thanks for the identification I would have never guessed that.
Mike

I'm not sure if this qualifies as Model T related, but it came with several fruit boxes filled with T parts. I've been scratching my head??? Any ideas? It either bolts to the wall or ceiling, and the wheels roll around inside of the triangle. IMG_20210821_072334274.jpg IMG_20210821_072228677.jpg

Although we've only met by phone, he left a lasting impression. I just viewed the youtube of him playing fiddle, wow what a talented guy!

Meeting him in person must have been quite the experience. In remembrance, we should all follow his example, and live every moment.

Wow that was great! One could only dream about finding one if those early cars, imagine finding it in a
basement or barn, covered with canvas and a two inch layer of dust.

Thanks again, that was very educational!
Mike

Yes, thank you Jerry.

Thank you so much for the information John, that's just what I needed. My pattern has the cutout hole for the column at 11 1/2" from the bottom so it is 9/16" to low. Now I can proceed with the project. And thank you for the file to fit info, I was planning on drilling it on my Bridgeport with an an...

Thank you for the great drawing. All I need is the measurements from the top of the firewall to the center of the steering column hole similar to the way it's shown on the 1913 drawing. If someone with an original 09 firewall could give me that, I will be good to go. What I have as a pattern seems t...

Thank you,. I'll try and connect with them.
Michael Paul

Good morning, is there a drawing of the 09/ 10 firewall with bolt holes and steering wheel location out there?
Any help appreciated.
Thanks Michael Paul

Thank you everyone for your input. I'm a little confused now, so there were 3 square hole aluminum hogshead sizes? 16" , 16 1/4" and 16 3/4" ? I'd like to build the engine with a starter ring gear. My idea was when I get tired of cranking in a few years, I could swap out the pan and hogshead to a la...

I haven't tried this yet, but will a later flywheel fit in the 09/10 narrow pan/ hogshead?
Thanks for any information, Mike

Hi Tony, Erik Barrett has a lathe setup that he straightens rear axle housings with. You should contact him. He routinely uses it whenever it rebuilds a rear axle.
Hope this helps.
Michael Paul

My guess is 1 yard of concrete in each dump, that's a lot of weight hanging out there! I yard weighs a little over 4000# it looks like a very dry mix, I wonder if there are any counter weights on the other side we don't see.
Have a great day, Mike

Free to all model T owners, very large barn cats that wandered on the ranch. You will have to come at pick them up, I will not deliver. 2789.jpeg Also great for racoons, possums, deer. Bring your own leash This is what protection measures do, I can't wait for the wolf and grizzly to be reintroduced ...

Looks like the rear wheels are covered with burlap or canvas for traction, never saw that before.

Found this great photo from the 1910 era, not sure if has been posted here before, but what a wild ride!

Erik, so sorry to hear about your father. I wanted to say how much I appreciated all of the help both of you have given me. His expertise on bringing an old coil back to life was a joy to watch. I've only known you for a couple years, but in that time it's been the experience of a lifetime. If there...

Wow, that was great! History back to life!

Thanks for all of the great info.... I didn't know the buttons we're metal topped. I found my button making machine and was ready to start cutting leather plugs to make the buttons. So black painted top pronged buttons we're used originally? Also I've been getting an education on leather thickness. ...

I found these on eBay, is 44 sq ft the same size as you bought? The price seems very inexpensive to me.
Any thoughts?

Thanks Mike

Wow, both look great! Thank you Keith and Scott for the great photos and info.

It would be a great help to borrow your patterns Keith.
That would speed things up so much.
Where did you find your leather hides?

Thanks Scott for the great idea.......I was planing on tacking the backing in place on the body. Then layout the button location. I had a book some time back that had layout patterns for carriages. The vinyl idea, is the way to go. I do have a Hayes body original with the car. And an extra beaudette...

Happy New year! My resolution is to get my 11 touring on the road. Just finished rebuilding the engine with Erik Barrett's help. Now on to the upholstery! Fortunately, I worked for a upholstery shop part time in highschool, started off making buttons for the tufting jobs that were lined up. Diamond ...

Here's an interesting car, it was stored in a barn near San Jose in California. I'm thinking it was a parade/ clown car based on the graffiti. I was told it last ran 50 years ago!

I was given a set of 1982 vintage Ford magazines over the weekend. Thanks Erik! They have great info on the early pans, axels and carbs. A wealth of information! It was interesting to see prices from 40 years ago. IMG_20191202_071829397-918x1632.jpg I didn't know Ray Wells has been building bodies f...

Wow Dallas, 8 pointer! Nice going.

Hi Rich, thanks for starting this great post. We all love the model T s but it seems anything from that era draws our attention. I often wonder if we're reincarnated from that time. I've been sorting through things in my containers and have found some early motorcycle parts, one is a carburetor with...

Wow perfect! That's what I want to do!

Wow grizzly tracks, they don't scare so easy.... Believe it or not, they were talking about reintroducing the grizzly to California. Might be a good thing, thin out the human population a little. But really, could you imagine. The distance they travel would have them swimming in backyard pools in no...

Bob, you're on to something, I've experienced the same multiple wrong fender issue!

I've always blamed it on Gremlins in my shop at night. It's worrisome now to think it might be me!

Male or female ?

Since we have a neighbor who is known to water her garden naked, I'd have to guess female

Thanks for all the great Info,... My plan is to use it as a ranch truck with a few trips to town. Lots of back roads to use. I'd like to at least do 35 comfortably, 17 mph would be a problem. Now that I've emptied all of the parts out of the cab I can see the auxiliary transmission. It has layers of...

Bear rear print, and my neighbors???? I'm gonna have to go back and look again. Lol

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