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- Tue Jan 19, 2021 6:41 pm
- Forum: Classifieds - Parts
- Topic: WTB: All brass carbide generator for 1912
- Replies: 8
- Views: 493
Re: WTB: All brass carbide generator for 1912
Any info on availability of new ones and who has them would be helpful. Not sure if I want a new one, I would rather find an original but I would like contact info for new ones if I do decide to go that route. Many thanks!
- Tue Jan 19, 2021 6:39 pm
- Forum: Classifieds - Parts
- Topic: WTB: All brass carbide generator for 1912
- Replies: 8
- Views: 493
Re: WTB: All brass carbide generator for 1912
Thanks guys. The one I need MUST have the 3 hole mount with 6” centres. I don’t know enough about the differences between the brands. I do know there’s quite a variation in the bolt hole spacing with many of the all brass generators. The brand with the 6” spacing is what I need. Anyone out there hav...
- Tue Jan 19, 2021 11:13 am
- Forum: Classifieds - Parts
- Topic: WTB: All brass carbide generator for 1912
- Replies: 8
- Views: 493
Re: WTB: All brass carbide generator for 1912
Thanks for the heads up Joe! I’m wanting one that is functional though. Looks like this is a hot item when they come up for sale!
- Mon Jan 18, 2021 9:09 am
- Forum: Classifieds - Parts
- Topic: WTB: All brass carbide generator for 1912
- Replies: 8
- Views: 493
Re: WTB: All brass carbide generator for 1912
Missed out by hours again on a second one on the HCCA. BTT
- Sun Jan 17, 2021 11:33 am
- Forum: Classifieds - Parts
- Topic: WTB: All brass carbide generator for 1912
- Replies: 8
- Views: 493
WTB: All brass carbide generator for 1912
After a very nice conversation last fall with Mr. William Glass, someone who I feel is an authority on early brass T's, I have new found confidence that the correct carbide generator for my early '13 is in fact the one shown in the photos here. It is either a Jno Brown or Victor. They are virtually ...
- Mon Dec 07, 2020 11:28 am
- Forum: General Discussion Forum (started 2019)
- Topic: Need help on a coil rebuild
- Replies: 8
- Views: 607
Re: Need help on a coil rebuild
Question for Mike: how much forgiveness would your methods, software/ hardware, and equipment have for early coils like Heinze for example. Provided they can be used with an adapter that would fit into your unit and then fit the Heinze coil into the adapter. I have made such an adapter to use in my ...
- Thu Dec 03, 2020 11:35 am
- Forum: General Discussion Forum (started 2019)
- Topic: Survey on Hassler shocks
- Replies: 35
- Views: 1356
Re: Survey on Hassler shocks
There was a front set on my 13 when I brought it back to our family, ran it that way for about a year. Took them off with a front axle rebuild. Notice no difference.
- Fri Oct 30, 2020 7:35 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum (started 2019)
- Topic: Kingston— Heinze coil box interchangeable??
- Replies: 8
- Views: 528
Re: Kingston— Heinze coil box interchangeable??
Thanks so much for the info! This is all very helpful!
- Thu Oct 29, 2020 12:32 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum (started 2019)
- Topic: Kingston— Heinze coil box interchangeable??
- Replies: 8
- Views: 528
Re: Kingston— Heinze coil box interchangeable??
Nice early ‘13! I’m curious to know a couple of things if you can help me. What is the distance from the top of your ID tag to the top of the firewall? Is the plate centered to the steering column? Also, does your ID plate’s number match your motor? I have a September 1912 build ‘13. My plate was mi...
- Wed Sep 30, 2020 9:04 am
- Forum: Classifieds - Parts
- Topic: WTB: 1912 all brass Victor/Corcoran carbide generator
- Replies: 9
- Views: 589
Re: WTB: 1912 all brass Victor/Corcoran carbide generator
Thanks for the heads up, unfortunately I missed it my an hour. It’s sold.
- Tue Sep 29, 2020 7:46 pm
- Forum: Classifieds - Parts
- Topic: WTB: 1912 all brass Victor/Corcoran carbide generator
- Replies: 9
- Views: 589
Re: WTB: 1912 all brass Victor/Corcoran carbide generator
Hi Jeff, yes there are some variations in the hole centers so I am told and I have encountered generators like yours too. My car is essentially a 1912 chassis with a '13 body and radiator on it. It was built in Sept./Oct of 1912 and sold new in Tavistock Ontario in November of 1912. The running boar...
- Tue Sep 29, 2020 2:48 pm
- Forum: Classifieds - Parts
- Topic: WTB: 1912 all brass Victor/Corcoran carbide generator
- Replies: 9
- Views: 589
Re: WTB: 1912 all brass Victor/Corcoran carbide generator
Thanks Gene, I inquired about that one a few days ago but it’s sold.
- Tue Sep 29, 2020 12:34 pm
- Forum: Classifieds - Parts
- Topic: WTB: 1912 all brass Victor/Corcoran carbide generator
- Replies: 9
- Views: 589
Re: WTB: 1912 all brass Victor/Corcoran carbide generator
Forgot to mention the Victor version is almost identical and neither brand may not have any markings. Hope this helps.
- Tue Sep 29, 2020 11:48 am
- Forum: Classifieds - Parts
- Topic: WTB: 1912 all brass Victor/Corcoran carbide generator
- Replies: 9
- Views: 589
Re: WTB: 1912 all brass Victor/Corcoran carbide generator
Here is a picture of a correct Corcoran example. Sorry, it the best I can find at the moment
- Tue Sep 29, 2020 9:50 am
- Forum: Classifieds - Parts
- Topic: WTB: 1912 all brass Victor/Corcoran carbide generator
- Replies: 9
- Views: 589
WTB: 1912 all brass Victor/Corcoran carbide generator
After careful consideration and a detailed discussion with William Glass regarding my early 1913 Canadian T built in September/October of 1912, The correct carbide generator for my car should be a 1912 Victor or Corcoran All brass style. What is of the upmost importance with this generator is the TH...
- Sat Sep 19, 2020 6:56 pm
- Forum: Classifieds - Parts
- Topic: Speedometer gear F/S and info
- Replies: 3
- Views: 738
Re: Speedometer gear F/S and info
I'm pretty sure that's a 1915 Ford Special gear.
- Thu Sep 17, 2020 11:00 am
- Forum: General Discussion Forum (started 2019)
- Topic: Priming Wire Hole
- Replies: 9
- Views: 1546
Re: Priming Wire Hole
My original rad on my early ‘13 wasn’t drilled. Canadian built in September/October 1912
- Wed Sep 16, 2020 6:44 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum (started 2019)
- Topic: Choke hole location in radiator
- Replies: 6
- Views: 588
Re: Choke hole location in radiator
Mine was never drilled for the choke rod and it’s an early Canadian’13. Built in October 1912.
- Sun Aug 09, 2020 12:08 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum (started 2019)
- Topic: 1913-14 Gaslight hose
- Replies: 26
- Views: 2507
Re: 1913-14 Gaslight hose
Here's photos of my "original" hose. It is between 24 3/4" and 25" long. The outside diameter is 15/32", slightly over 7/16" as Larry pointed out for original specs. Since my car is a Canadian car, some variations may apply(?) This has been on this car since my grandfather bought it in 1956. I would...
- Sun Aug 09, 2020 11:39 am
- Forum: General Discussion Forum (started 2019)
- Topic: 1913-14 Gaslight hose
- Replies: 26
- Views: 2507
Re: 1913-14 Gaslight hose
I still have the petrified original hose from my generator to the frame pipe. The piece that goes thru the splash apron for my early '13. I'll measure it.
- Wed Jul 22, 2020 7:21 pm
- Forum: Classifieds - Parts
- Topic: Looking for a pair of Jno. Brown Model 19 all brass headlights
- Replies: 2
- Views: 620
Re: Looking for a pair of Jno. Brown Model 19 all brass headlights
Thank you Scott for the valuable info!
- Mon Jul 20, 2020 1:48 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum (started 2019)
- Topic: Jno Brown model 19 all brass headlights
- Replies: 3
- Views: 479
Re: Jno Brown model 19 all brass headlights
Hi Kim, email sent! Thanks!
- Mon Jul 20, 2020 11:08 am
- Forum: Classifieds - Parts
- Topic: Looking for a pair of Jno. Brown Model 19 all brass headlights
- Replies: 2
- Views: 620
Looking for a pair of Jno. Brown Model 19 all brass headlights
Looking for a replacement set of Jno. Brown model 19 all brass headlights. Condition will determine what I’m willing to pay. I have good glass reflectors and complete burner assemblies if you don’t. Looking to swap out a better set than what I currently have as they’re in pretty rough shape and I’m ...
- Mon Jul 20, 2020 11:01 am
- Forum: General Discussion Forum (started 2019)
- Topic: Jno Brown model 19 all brass headlights
- Replies: 3
- Views: 479
Jno Brown model 19 all brass headlights
A number of years ago a gentleman here on the mtfca site by the name of Rodger Erickson was making all brass Jno. Brown model 19 headlights. Does anyone know how to get a hold of him? I’m wondering if they’re still making them. Or: does anyone have an original set that is in good condition that they...
- Sun May 24, 2020 8:11 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum (started 2019)
- Topic: No parades this weekend - so.....
- Replies: 6
- Views: 894
Re: No parades this weekend - so.....
Not quite a parade, but our wedding in 2012. Actually it was a parade of 9 old cars! Mostly T's, 2 of them mine 

- Wed Apr 29, 2020 7:19 am
- Forum: Classifieds - Parts
- Topic: Shop Equipment for the Hobbiest
- Replies: 12
- Views: 2376
Re: Shop Equipment for the Hobbiest
Need a telephone number, thanks!
- Tue Apr 28, 2020 12:54 pm
- Forum: Classifieds - Parts
- Topic: Shop Equipment for the Hobbiest
- Replies: 12
- Views: 2376
Re: Shop Equipment for the Hobbiest
Email sent regarding the surface grinder. Thanks!
- Sun Apr 26, 2020 6:41 pm
- Forum: Classifieds - Parts
- Topic: Shop Equipment for the Hobbiest
- Replies: 12
- Views: 2376
Re: Shop Equipment for the Hobbiest
Where are you located? Price on mill and surface grinder?
- Sun Apr 19, 2020 2:09 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum (started 2019)
- Topic: 1913 Pin stripe
- Replies: 16
- Views: 2577
Re: 1913 Pin stripe
Can someone identify for me the carbide generator in the photo that Keith posted. Many thanks!
- Sat Apr 18, 2020 6:38 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum (started 2019)
- Topic: 1913 Pin stripe
- Replies: 16
- Views: 2577
Re: 1913 Pin stripe
My September/October of 1912 Canadian built 1913 was pinstriped and you could still see what was left of it in 1989. How do I know? I saw it myself growing up with this car!
here it is in 1929
- Sun Apr 12, 2020 5:29 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum (started 2019)
- Topic: Post the earliest picture of you and your T
- Replies: 61
- Views: 5684
Re: Post the earliest picture of you and your T
2002 was the year I bought my 1915. I sold it a couple of years ago to make room for my grandfather's 1913
- Sun Apr 12, 2020 5:27 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum (started 2019)
- Topic: Post the earliest picture of you and your T
- Replies: 61
- Views: 5684
Re: Post the earliest picture of you and your T
The day my grandfather's 1913 came home to my garage! 

- Sun Apr 12, 2020 5:12 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum (started 2019)
- Topic: Post the earliest picture of you and your T
- Replies: 61
- Views: 5684
Re: Post the earliest picture of you and your T
My grandfather the day he brought our 1913 home for the first time in 1956
- Sun Apr 12, 2020 5:11 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum (started 2019)
- Topic: Post the earliest picture of you and your T
- Replies: 61
- Views: 5684
Re: Post the earliest picture of you and your T
My first T, a 1926 I bought from Janesville Wisconsin in 2001:
- Fri Apr 10, 2020 10:16 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum (started 2019)
- Topic: Can anyone help with some drive shaft bushing measurements?
- Replies: 10
- Views: 1087
Re: Can anyone help with some drive shaft bushing measurements?
Very interesting Tim! Thanks for sharing!
- Fri Apr 10, 2020 8:29 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum (started 2019)
- Topic: Can anyone help with some drive shaft bushing measurements?
- Replies: 10
- Views: 1087
Re: Can anyone help with some drive shaft bushing measurements?
Many thanks Dan and Scott!!
- Fri Apr 10, 2020 6:34 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum (started 2019)
- Topic: Can anyone help with some drive shaft bushing measurements?
- Replies: 10
- Views: 1087
Re: Can anyone help with some drive shaft bushing measurements?
Many thanks Tim and Dan!! What is the actual flange O.D. ? Is it 1.500" or is it bigger? My bushing will be a be a press fit for sure.
- Fri Apr 10, 2020 12:46 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum (started 2019)
- Topic: Can anyone help with some drive shaft bushing measurements?
- Replies: 10
- Views: 1087
Can anyone help with some drive shaft bushing measurements?
Hello all, I''ve roughed out a bronze bushing for my two piece drive shaft on my lathe. I need some measurements to finish it but cannot find them on the internet. What is the pre-finished thickness of the flange? Also, should the outside diameter of the flange be just a few thou slide fit into the ...
- Thu Apr 09, 2020 5:37 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum (started 2019)
- Topic: Question regarding 1912-13 two-piece drive shaft tube
- Replies: 7
- Views: 1168
Re: Question regarding 1912-13 two-piece drive shaft tube
Thanks again guys! I did notice I had to weld in two of the holes, so I did. It's all painted and ready to go! I had to make a riveting jig, and the rivets in the lathe. Everything worked out great! I did have an original one to take measurements off of that the owner didn't want to sell.
- Wed Apr 08, 2020 7:12 am
- Forum: General Discussion Forum (started 2019)
- Topic: Question regarding 1912-13 two-piece drive shaft tube
- Replies: 7
- Views: 1168
Re: Question regarding 1912-13 two-piece drive shaft tube
I would have liked an original but the cost of shipping to Canada is a bit of an issue, plus duties and taxes, and I had a donor to convert so that’s why I went this route.
- Tue Apr 07, 2020 6:25 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum (started 2019)
- Topic: Question regarding 1912-13 two-piece drive shaft tube
- Replies: 7
- Views: 1168
Re: Question regarding 1912-13 two-piece drive shaft tube
Thank you John so much for your quick response and the photos. This is perfect!!
- Tue Apr 07, 2020 6:25 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum (started 2019)
- Topic: Brass Carbide Generator- Some Advice Needed
- Replies: 14
- Views: 1735
Re: Brass Carbide Generator- Some Advice Needed
Many thanks for the insight!
- Tue Apr 07, 2020 1:12 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum (started 2019)
- Topic: Brass Carbide Generator- Some Advice Needed
- Replies: 14
- Views: 1735
Re: Brass Carbide Generator- Some Advice Needed
Forgot to add if this unit is correct for a 1912, what is the Center distance from one base hole to the next? I’m hoping it’s 6”. Thanks!
- Tue Apr 07, 2020 1:09 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum (started 2019)
- Topic: Question regarding 1912-13 two-piece drive shaft tube
- Replies: 7
- Views: 1168
Question regarding 1912-13 two-piece drive shaft tube
Can anyone show me a photo and/or supply dimensions of the locations of where the rivets that secure the front casting to the torque tube? I’m putting together a replica using the components that Lang’s sells but the new front casting has no rivet holes. Thanking anyone who can assist me in advance! 
- Tue Apr 07, 2020 1:05 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum (started 2019)
- Topic: Brass Carbide Generator- Some Advice Needed
- Replies: 14
- Views: 1735
Re: Brass Carbide Generator- Some Advice Needed
Question for Walter: Thanks for posting this photo of the Jno Brown unit. Is this example correct for late 1912?
- Thu Mar 26, 2020 7:12 am
- Forum: Classifieds - Parts
- Topic: Looking for a specific Stewart After Market speedo swivel
- Replies: 4
- Views: 881
Re: Looking for a specific Stewart After Market speedo swivel
Hi Randy, yes this is the one I’m looking for.
- Wed Mar 25, 2020 7:07 pm
- Forum: Classifieds - Parts
- Topic: Looking for a specific Stewart After Market speedo swivel
- Replies: 4
- Views: 881
Re: Looking for a specific Stewart After Market speedo swivel
Thank you Harry for the additional info! Yes it’s different from the Stewart, but I want it for the internal parts.
- Wed Mar 25, 2020 4:31 pm
- Forum: Classifieds - Parts
- Topic: Looking for a specific Stewart After Market speedo swivel
- Replies: 4
- Views: 881
Looking for a specific Stewart After Market speedo swivel
I'm looking for an aftermarket Stewart swivel. Please see the photos. Condition of the outer pot metal shells is not important as long as the internal gears are still good. Both halves of the swivel are similar or "mirror imaged". It's very important that the one I'm looking for is identical to this...
- Wed Mar 18, 2020 6:02 pm
- Forum: Classifieds - Parts
- Topic: FS- 1912-13 KW wood coil box new replica reproduction
- Replies: 2
- Views: 783
Re: FS- 1912-13 KW wood coil box new replica reproduction
back to the top, any interest?
- Fri Mar 13, 2020 4:39 pm
- Forum: Classifieds - Parts
- Topic: FS- 1912-13 KW wood coil box new replica reproduction
- Replies: 2
- Views: 783
Re: FS- 1912-13 KW wood coil box new replica reproduction
More pics of the interior and rear
- Fri Mar 13, 2020 4:38 pm
- Forum: Classifieds - Parts
- Topic: FS- 1912-13 KW wood coil box new replica reproduction
- Replies: 2
- Views: 783
FS- 1912-13 KW wood coil box new replica reproduction
New and correct year parts throughout including switch except the brass knurled knobs are old ones, and I bought a set of 10 OLD coil contact springs including the bottom one as they're the good ones. I machined the proper size hex nuts for holding the porcelain assembly's together. All parts and pi...
- Wed Mar 11, 2020 6:39 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum (started 2019)
- Topic: Winter Project: Late 1912/13 Heinze Coil Box & Coil Rebuild
- Replies: 9
- Views: 1848
- Wed Mar 11, 2020 5:20 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum (started 2019)
- Topic: Winter Project: Late 1912/13 Heinze Coil Box & Coil Rebuild
- Replies: 9
- Views: 1848
Re: Winter Project: Late 1912/13 Heinze Coil Box & Coil Rebuild
Thanks guys for your kind words! My car is a September/October Canadian 1912 build. It has a mostly 1912 chassis, with a 1913 body on it. The lights, running boards, speedometer setup, engine (B 872) and many other little things are 1912. That's why I chose this coil box and coils to put on the car....
- Mon Mar 09, 2020 7:43 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum (started 2019)
- Topic: Winter Project: Late 1912/13 Heinze Coil Box & Coil Rebuild
- Replies: 9
- Views: 1848
Winter Project: Late 1912/13 Heinze Coil Box & Coil Rebuild
After working on my original Heinze coil box and coils all winter, everything was installed today. Car started right up and runs great! I rebuilt 7 of these late 1912, early 1913 coils during the winter, and NONE of them have any issues or double sparking! They all have new windings, points, and cap...
- Tue Feb 18, 2020 5:50 pm
- Forum: Classifieds - Parts
- Topic: WTB JNO Brown Carbide Generator
- Replies: 16
- Views: 2678
Re: WTB JNO Brown Carbide Generator
I would like to see a picture of the JNO Brown carbide generator that would be correct for a late 1912, early 1913. I have 1912 running boards on my Canadian early 1913 car, with a set of 3 holes for the generator, that have an equal spacing of 6" between centers on all three holes. I'm currently us...
- Thu Jan 30, 2020 5:34 pm
- Forum: Classifieds - Parts
- Topic: Brass parts for sale
- Replies: 3
- Views: 1151
Re: Brass parts for sale
What are the distances from one mounting hole to the next on the all-brass carbide generator?
- Mon Dec 30, 2019 7:36 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum (started 2019)
- Topic: 1912-1913 Heinze coils and box repairs
- Replies: 17
- Views: 2328
Re: 1912-1913 Heinze coils and box repairs
Thank you very much RV! And thank you everyone else who has chimed in here! Very valuable info for sure!
- Sun Dec 29, 2019 6:50 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum (started 2019)
- Topic: 1912-1913 Heinze coils and box repairs
- Replies: 17
- Views: 2328
Re: 1912-1913 Heinze coils and box repairs
Anyone know why the coils have the alphabet numbers on them? Better yet, why the fraction on the one?
- Sun Dec 29, 2019 3:15 pm
- Forum: Classifieds - Parts
- Topic: FS NOS Gaso-Phone Ringing Bell Gas Gauge
- Replies: 5
- Views: 1138
Re: FS NOS Gaso-Phone Ringing Bell Gas Gauge
Now that is neat!
- Sun Dec 29, 2019 3:14 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum (started 2019)
- Topic: What have you done to your Model T in December?
- Replies: 56
- Views: 7229
Re: What have you done to your Model T in December?
Got a nice late 1912 original Heinze coil box looking like it belongs on my "not so mint" early '13 with everything functional 

- Sat Dec 28, 2019 5:35 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum (started 2019)
- Topic: 1912-1913 Heinze coils and box repairs
- Replies: 17
- Views: 2328
Re: 1912-1913 Heinze coils and box repairs
Today, I decided that if I use my coil box I would have a convenient way of quickly checking and/or adjusting them at home. I made an adapter to run them in a Strobo-Spark tester, but it will also work fine in my hand cranked coil tester! 

- Tue Dec 24, 2019 2:29 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum (started 2019)
- Topic: 1912-1913 Heinze coils and box repairs
- Replies: 17
- Views: 2328
Re: 1912-1913 Heinze coils and box repairs
Made a key today for the coil box 

- Mon Dec 23, 2019 4:07 pm
- Forum: Classifieds - Parts
- Topic: WTB Original 1912-13 Heinze coil box switch key
- Replies: 0
- Views: 422
WTB Original 1912-13 Heinze coil box switch key
Might be a needle in a haystack but before I make one or buy a repro from Lang's, anyone got an original they would liberate from their stash of goodies? Looks like the Lang's photo I borrowed
Thanks in advance!
Merry Christmas!!!
Thanks in advance!
Merry Christmas!!!
- Mon Dec 23, 2019 3:56 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum (started 2019)
- Topic: 1912-1913 Heinze coils and box repairs
- Replies: 17
- Views: 2328
1912-1913 Heinze coils and box repairs
I thought I would share with you guys how I did some of the repair work to my original 1912 Heinze coil box and coils. For the most part, I've done nothing to the coil box other than clean it up a bit. I'm not sure whether I will leave it original or restore it, as it looks and performs just fine th...
- Tue Dec 17, 2019 8:06 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum (started 2019)
- Topic: Need some guidance with coils and electrical readings
- Replies: 4
- Views: 902
Re: Need some guidance with coils and electrical readings
Thanks everyone for your help! I have a coil working, and I think RV nailed it! :) It seems to have the least amount of double sparks at 1.0 amps. Please comment if you see anything I'm doing wrong so far. I've built many regular coils but this is a first time for me doing a Heinze. It's not potted ...
- Sun Dec 15, 2019 6:52 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum (started 2019)
- Topic: Need some guidance with coils and electrical readings
- Replies: 4
- Views: 902
Re: Need some guidance with coils and electrical readings
I would also like to add that I'm only rebuilding these Heinze coils and their respective original wood box just for a fun project. Whether I actually use it or not on my car is up in the air. I like the challenge, and I want to have a "era correct" coil box for the car. I'm currently running a KW r...
- Sun Dec 15, 2019 6:46 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum (started 2019)
- Topic: Need some guidance with coils and electrical readings
- Replies: 4
- Views: 902
Need some guidance with coils and electrical readings
I'm rebuilding some 1912 Heinze coils and am using the new primary and secondary windings you can buy from the vendors. I had a new winding left over from an old batch I bought and put together a coil. I potted one coil before checking it (my stupid mistake) and of course, it didn't work at all. I d...
- Fri Dec 13, 2019 2:48 pm
- Forum: Classifieds - Parts
- Topic: WTB: One, possibly two,1912 Heinze Coils
- Replies: 6
- Views: 1077
Re: WTB: One, possibly two,1912 Heinze Coils
Thanks R.V. Anderson too for pointing out the little details! Because my car is an early ‘13, I can put fairy accurate dated coils in my car
- Fri Dec 13, 2019 2:46 pm
- Forum: Classifieds - Parts
- Topic: WTB: One, possibly two,1912 Heinze Coils
- Replies: 6
- Views: 1077
Re: WTB: One, possibly two,1912 Heinze Coils
Thanks Don and the MTFCA! Now I have plenty of spares!
- Thu Dec 12, 2019 5:48 pm
- Forum: Classifieds - Parts
- Topic: WTB: One, possibly two,1912 Heinze Coils
- Replies: 6
- Views: 1077
Re: WTB: One, possibly two,1912 Heinze Coils
Hi Don, PM sent 

- Wed Dec 11, 2019 8:24 pm
- Forum: Classifieds - Parts
- Topic: WTB: One, possibly two,1912 Heinze Coils
- Replies: 6
- Views: 1077
WTB: One, possibly two,1912 Heinze Coils
Looking for a couple of 1912 Original Heinze coils to have as spares. They will be rebuilt so they can have bad capacitors and secondary coils. They do however need to be complete with all the top hardware. Pictures will be a big help. They should look like the coils in my photos in particular, the ...
- Sun Dec 08, 2019 5:24 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum (started 2019)
- Topic: A Quick Model T Christmas Video
- Replies: 2
- Views: 771
A Quick Model T Christmas Video
It was a nice enough day to make a quick Christmas video with our Canadian early '13.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=So2Gnis ... e=youtu.be
Merry Christmas!!
Darren & Jennie Wallace
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=So2Gnis ... e=youtu.be
Merry Christmas!!
Darren & Jennie Wallace
- Sun Nov 17, 2019 4:58 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum (started 2019)
- Topic: Pin striping on early cars and wheels
- Replies: 13
- Views: 2590
Re: Pin striping on early cars and wheels
My Early Canadian '13 was pinstriped 

- Tue Nov 05, 2019 1:03 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum (started 2019)
- Topic: repo babbitt bushings and axle disc
- Replies: 11
- Views: 2022
Re: repo babbitt bushings and axle disc
Also forgot to mention that the zinc die cast alloy made great bearing material in many products.
- Tue Nov 05, 2019 1:02 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum (started 2019)
- Topic: repo babbitt bushings and axle disc
- Replies: 11
- Views: 2022
Re: repo babbitt bushings and axle disc
It’s been my experience with the thrust washers that out of the dozens and dozens I’ve looked at, none of them were babbitt. They are all zinc die cast. They look like Babbitt but they’re not. If you look at mint condition ones they have the tiny Ford script cast in them. It was a cheap way original...
- Wed Oct 16, 2019 8:14 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum (started 2019)
- Topic: Something kinda neat!
- Replies: 2
- Views: 912
Something kinda neat!
While repairing my 1913 Ford's Jno. Brown model 19 headlights, I found this manufacture's logo etched into the reflector glass before it was silvered. Neat! The original holding wedges are pot metal and badly fractured. I machined a 6.5" appropriately shaped ring out of a convenient sized chunk of b...
- Sun Oct 13, 2019 12:51 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum (started 2019)
- Topic: Carbide generator instructions
- Replies: 8
- Views: 1516
Re: Carbide generator instructions
Hi Tim, any way I could get a nice scan of that for my generator? Thanking you in advance, Darren 

- Sat Oct 12, 2019 11:00 am
- Forum: Classifieds - Parts
- Topic: WTB: 1912 Jno Brown 105 tail light font and burner
- Replies: 1
- Views: 551
Re: WTB: 1912 Jno Brown 105 tail light font and burner
Found an entire replacement lamp thanks to good friends here on the forum! Thank you!!!
- Sat Oct 12, 2019 10:56 am
- Forum: Classifieds - Parts
- Topic: 2 carbide generators, Stewart Clark spedometer
- Replies: 6
- Views: 1338
Re: 2 carbide generators, Stewart Clark spedometer
Speedo is a model 26 I believe
- Sat Oct 12, 2019 10:55 am
- Forum: Classifieds - Parts
- Topic: 2 carbide generators, Stewart Clark spedometer
- Replies: 6
- Views: 1338
Re: 2 carbide generators, Stewart Clark spedometer
The speedo is for a 1912, or very early 1913. I have this on on my early '13.
- Wed Oct 02, 2019 3:47 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum (started 2019)
- Topic: 1913 body striping
- Replies: 8
- Views: 1519
Re: 1913 body striping
My car was built in late September early October of 1912, and was striped, and it was painted blue. I had this photo colourized and it comes out blue but I don’t have that photo handy. This picture is from 1929, original owners daughters wedding. I’ve posted it a million times
- Mon Sep 16, 2019 12:23 pm
- Forum: Classifieds - Parts
- Topic: WTB: 1912 Jno Brown 105 tail light font and burner
- Replies: 1
- Views: 551
WTB: 1912 Jno Brown 105 tail light font and burner
Looking for all brass font with burner for the 1912 early 1913 Jno Brown tail light model 105. I’m trying to restore my original light and the font and burner are missing. I would also be interested in a complete light, or a donor light or what have you as my original all brass light is in pretty to...
- Mon Sep 02, 2019 1:14 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum (started 2019)
- Topic: Colorizing old photos of our 1913
- Replies: 2
- Views: 942
Colorizing old photos of our 1913
This is the oldest photo I have of our Canadian 1913. According to what I have found out about the car and it's serial number, it may have been built in Sept/Oct of 1912. The original owner's documents which I have says John Horman of Tavistock, Ontario, bought it in the fall of 1912. The results ar...
- Sun Aug 25, 2019 3:56 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum (started 2019)
- Topic: Classique Roof Kits
- Replies: 4
- Views: 1150
Re: Classique Roof Kits
I too am a happy customer of Mike's. I'm very happy with the top kit I bought from him for my 1913 touring. Very high quality materials, and a great guy to deal with!
- Sun Aug 25, 2019 3:51 pm
- Forum: Classifieds - Parts
- Topic: Looking for timer roller as a spare
- Replies: 4
- Views: 916
Re: Looking for timer roller as a spare
Thanks to two good model T friends here on the forum, I've found 2! Thanks Steve & Ron, and the MTFCA!
- Tue Aug 20, 2019 3:01 pm
- Forum: Classifieds - Parts
- Topic: Looking for timer roller as a spare
- Replies: 4
- Views: 916
Re: Looking for timer roller as a spare
Many thanks in advance!
- Tue Aug 20, 2019 12:29 pm
- Forum: Classifieds - Parts
- Topic: Looking for timer roller as a spare
- Replies: 4
- Views: 916
Looking for timer roller as a spare
Needs to be in useable condition and like the one in photo. Thanks!
- Sat Aug 17, 2019 11:41 am
- Forum: General Discussion Forum (started 2019)
- Topic: Early vs. Late 1913 Fenders
- Replies: 22
- Views: 3157
Re: Early vs. Late 1913 Fenders
My early Canadian '13, built in I think Sept. or Oct. 1912 has double beaded, billed front fenders. Engine number C872
- Tue Jul 23, 2019 8:37 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum (started 2019)
- Topic: Original Ford commutator: Need some inside dimensions
- Replies: 2
- Views: 781
Original Ford commutator: Need some inside dimensions
Can anyone tell me what the MAXIMUM inside diameter of the phenolic material with it's 4 metal segments can be machined to before it is deemed too big? Also, what was the original inside diameter supposed to be when these were new from Ford? I'm referring specifically to the 1913 cast aluminum timer...
- Sat Jul 06, 2019 6:23 pm
- Forum: Classifieds - Parts
- Topic: WTB: correct roller for the aluminum timer used in 1913
- Replies: 3
- Views: 1004
Re: WTB: correct roller for the aluminum timer used in 1913
Sure is Pete
also...do you still want those Stewart castings?

- Sat Jul 06, 2019 4:27 pm
- Forum: Classifieds - Parts
- Topic: WTB: correct roller for the aluminum timer used in 1913
- Replies: 3
- Views: 1004
WTB: correct roller for the aluminum timer used in 1913
Just as the title says, probably wouldn't mind two of them so I have a spare. It would be a huge help to me if you take PayPal. If you don't, I can send a US bank draft which are safer than personal cheques and I'm in Canada. Thanks in advance! Here is a photo of what I think I need:
- Mon Jun 10, 2019 4:14 pm
- Forum: Classifieds - Parts
- Topic: WTB: Correct aluminum timer for 1913
- Replies: 2
- Views: 912
Re: WTB: Correct aluminum timer for 1913
Hi Ron, tried to call you, but number you gave me didn't get me to the right place
. I've sent a PM here. Thanks

- Sun Jun 09, 2019 9:27 am
- Forum: Classifieds - Parts
- Topic: WTB: Correct aluminum timer for 1913
- Replies: 2
- Views: 912
WTB: Correct aluminum timer for 1913
Looking for correct 1913 aluminum timer and roller for my 1913 in decent condition that won't break the bank 

- Sat Jun 08, 2019 8:43 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum (started 2019)
- Topic: What did you do with your model T in June
- Replies: 97
- Views: 16909
Re: What did you do with your model T in June
Finished a new top kit installation from Classtique. Very happy with the quality and my results!
- Tue May 28, 2019 5:48 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum (started 2019)
- Topic: Question regarding details of top installation on my '13 Touring
- Replies: 14
- Views: 2487
Re: Question regarding details of top installation on my '13 Touring
A little more progress....too cold to tack to the bows. Classtique left the Murphy fasteners off of the bottom row so I could match them to the car's original fastener positions. I wonder why they put them on in such a manner?
- Sun May 26, 2019 4:34 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum (started 2019)
- Topic: Question regarding details of top installation on my '13 Touring
- Replies: 14
- Views: 2487
Re: Question regarding details of top installation on my '13 Touring
Thanks again everyone! I still have all the original side curtains including the ones in the old picture, but they're only good for copying. They're pretty beat up and petrified. That's a project for another winter!
- Sun May 26, 2019 4:30 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum (started 2019)
- Topic: Question regarding details of top installation on my '13 Touring
- Replies: 14
- Views: 2487
Re: Question regarding details of top installation on my '13 Touring
Much better now!
- Sun May 26, 2019 4:27 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum (started 2019)
- Topic: Question regarding details of top installation on my '13 Touring
- Replies: 14
- Views: 2487
Re: Question regarding details of top installation on my '13 Touring
Had to correct the top pad on the driver's side, the pic was taken before I did that. These projects require a gazillion checks and rechecks. So far, all the dimensions are really good. I've been using a pictorial guide from Royce Peterson's website and it's been a huge help, with a lot of time sav...
- Sun May 26, 2019 4:26 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum (started 2019)
- Topic: Question regarding details of top installation on my '13 Touring
- Replies: 14
- Views: 2487
Re: Question regarding details of top installation on my '13 Touring
Had to correct the top pad on the driver's side, the pic was taken before I did that. These project require a gazillion checks and rechecks. So far, all the dimensions are really good. I've been using a pictorial guide from Royce Peterson's website and it's been a huge help, with a lot of time savin...
- Sun May 26, 2019 4:21 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum (started 2019)
- Topic: Question regarding details of top installation on my '13 Touring
- Replies: 14
- Views: 2487
Re: Question regarding details of top installation on my '13 Touring
More pics from today's work