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I believe so BUT somewhere I read that the length of the iron part that fits into the bracket has a longer leg for the earlier cars. I have some rear irons here but not sure what year - I'll measure them.

I might be interested in a single if you have several.

Karl - help the fella out - I have no extra singles.

Throw it in the scrap bin & purchase a new one - they're good ! Save yourself some grief !

Single or double leg ? I have several "orphan" doubles.

Although I do not recommend it, one can run a jumper wire from the "mag." terminal to the "coil" terminal so one can switch either bat or mag & still get juice to the coil.

Let's see the backside of your switch - I have the same on my Racer w/dual plug distributor.

Appreciate the comments Hap - supposed history of this '15 Touring was it was one of the xxx number built during the 1915 San Francisco Expo ! I'll check the housings a bit closer BUT they both take the later open spool & it's a later type torque tube so I'm assuming they were "modified".

The coil in the cleaner above also has the same lid !

Allan - I have Motor Utilities 23" disc wheels on my '25 Racer that utilizes a stock Ford hubcap as did my 23" Michelin discs - both are demountables.

Thanks for explaining the difference for the special rear lamp holder for the early Coupelet, Russ.

I thank you kindly, Chris !

Those are for Touring cars, John.

Thanks Dan - I figured you might have seen something like this ! I'd sure like to know how they might be removed !

That's the one Frank !!! I'm "technically challenged" so I don't know how to get rid of it !!!

Am I the only guy that's getting that dang pop-up every time I open the main page ?????????????????

To add to the mystery: both housings (later type) had both backing plates replaced with '15 - '16 smoothies - I'm assuming to participate in California HCCA festivities ! Both housings take the later open bolt d.s. spool & the fill hole is below centerline. None of you California Folks remember any ...

Found a new home - thanks MTFCA !

Working on a Ruckstell out of a '15 Touring from the Lake Tahoe area many years ago - anyone recognize this type of outboard axle bearing ? The p.s. has what appears to be "knock-off" tabs across from each other - not so on the Ruckstell half ? Federal # FS88508 on the outer carrier. Also: how not t...

Every time I log on, I get a pop-up about the eclipse party at the MTFCA Museum ??????????

Here's a complete timer elevator available - spark rod is included just didn't make the photo deadline ! $250.00 includes Priority Mail in the U.S. Drop me a note through the Forum, please.

BTT - all you closed cab folks have straps ????????

Russ Firstnow would be the guy to answer your questions - he'll most likely see this.

Don't go confusing him Frank - him & a T buddy are building up a '26 - '27 Hack ! John was a bit vague on his original question !

"Flat" is a misnomer in T language ! One needs to verify the "droop" in the manifold by holding a straight edge at the BOTTOM of #'s 1 & 4 to see just where #'s 2 & 3 are - most the time the center ports will be way off !

Need more specifics, John - assuming you are wanting to exchange "early" spindle for '26 - '27 style ? Dan stated the obvious & asked the proper question.

I've had several closed cab rigs in the shop for odds & ends repairs and not one had door check straps so I had some done up using the remnants of one using similar webbing material & the length I kinda judged by the door position. These fit original & repro footman loops. I have a limited number of...

Perhaps the powers at be would find it in their hearts to loose that dang pop-up ???

I've never found any of the repro R.M. brake bands to be totally round & I've mounted up at least a dozen sets - set the adjustment tight enough so they don't get too hot to the touch after running down the road a piece !

Yes, anti-kick device - Jay B. posted one on "Accessory of the Day".

It replaces the entire differential. The p.s. retains the stock pieces - bearing, sleeve, brass plate & 2 steel. The gearing will be fine.

I'll take that Matt - send me a total.

It's the connection between the brake pedal to R.M. equalizer.

I have my Gramps' '24 TT C-Cab Express Box with a 3 speed Warford & high speed Ruckstell - I've been clocked at 37 mph downhill w/tailwind !

Kinda looked like mine, Bob !

Some of the obvious KRW tools & equipment: left, center & right: L. Battery Charger on the wall T & A engine stand C. Complete Tool Cabinet R. electric coil tester electric valve grinder T & A generator tester pan jig Babbitt pot & burner hyd. press engine stand rear axle stand

Alot of those shop tools appear to be KR Wilson supplied !

Are you referencing E & J model 20's Les ?

Not that I've heard of Clayton. My Gramps' C-Cab express had a rotten floor so one of my Dad's mechanic's replaced it with ribbed steel plate - hell for stout but added a bit of weight !

I'll check the TT book but I don't believe the Express bed & Flatbed use the same wood.

You are correct Norm but it is a closed car cowl.

I run one on our '19 Centerdoor - wife has a kick control register on her side - very functional !

I'm running a nearly identical OHV set-up - my radiator started life as a Whippet but I had a new top tank made with Model T inlet & outlets - it cools O.K. but I'm also running a 5/8" shaft water circulator - been on several 200+ mile NWVSC events and have never boiled over.

Corey's done a handful of G's for me & some referrals - the G is quite particular on fuel level in the well - good luck !

Hey Matt - did Norm close up ?

Ruckstell 2 speed axle. Front wheels are '26-'27 Model T wires wheels - get a better photo of the rears. Cab is remnants of a C-Cab.

Rader in California & I believe Reeder was in Texas

Quite spiffy there, Andy !

Ford made a slick spring tool for those monster springs, Robert - 12"+ piece of 1" wide flat bar with a roll pin inserted at one end. I'll try & grab a photo later for you - makes it a much easier task !

Nice advertisement ! Wonder why the cost difference between the TT & the car ?

Thanks for looking Michael !

Is there a date anywhere in there ?

Nice jig there, Ken !

If it's cracked up, why not replace it - Bob's Antique Auto Parts was reproducing 16" black rims a number of years ago - I might still have one in stock.

He posted that both axles are original w/Ford script in the keyways.

Nice rig - perhaps make an inquiry over at the MTFCI - that looks like their sticker in the windshield.

First documented use of a "Bungee" !

There was a similar accessory shell listed on Ebay recently for some good $'s !

Your reply made my day, Morgan !!!

That's what the box states - STD.

I use them for carbon removal - Neway for seat cutting.

I see a hand crank on both George - first one appears to have a "crank holder". #1 sure appears to be an early Towncar.

Get a small sauce pan on the stove a little better than 1/2 full & turn on the stove - set the float in the water and hold it down with a wooden spoon just before it stars to boil & watch for bubbles.

Model A is the same as a T, Norm.

Gauge spoken for - thanks MTFCA !

Haven't used or seen one of Tony's, Tim - it's unfortunate someone hasn't taken the reins on reproducing !

I have a similar spindle - NOS - factory defect !

Norm - non starter cars had the switch on the coilbox.

5 to 1 +/_.

There's one going off on Ebay today that is ground.

You gotta do what you gotta do, Dan ! I had the same task when I moved for retirement - couldn't take it all !

There's not alot of room in a '28 - '29 P/U !

A "temporary" repair to a wood wheel is most likely a bad idea !

Ford experimented with a brush commutator in the early 20's.

Really nice Standard brand brass horn - $250.00 + the ride. Drop me a note.

Here's one of Tim's great "Night & Day" gas gauges - this is for a round tank. $125.00 + the ride.

Any interest in a mint NOS set of TT running boards ? $300.00 pr. + the ride. Drop me a note through the Forum, please.

The "trick" on Andersons is to retard the spark prior to shutting down - keeps the flapper from hanging up.

No lube on a New Day.

Most if not all of the early Bosch conversions used a "bell crank" unit w/double spark arms - I understand the TTP conversion utilized a reverse cut gear to change the rotor direction thus eliminating the 2 spark control arms.

Nice looking power plant & mechanic Bryant ! Is that your own "oil splasher" design ?

My mistake - I had fender irons in my head !

I have quite a few pair - '15 - '16 irons are a bit different at the headlamp post mount - they're "one-sided" as are the correct headlamp. Shipping them might be a bit of a problem - kinda long.

Thanks for the info.

John - are you able to post a photo of your switch ? Does it have Ford script below the headlamp lever ?

What "model" T, S or R ?

I was under the impression that the repro switches were a #55 key.

No worries, my friend !

I believe I have an original wooden box for that horn.

Those are "rears" Phillip.

All Ford sediments bulbs had a screen that I've ever taken apart.

I like John's lathe procedure - I might have to try that !

I've been using the same tube of EZ Lube for 20 years - nothing in it's compound to go bad !

"Improved" Model Coupe & Runabout spare carrier spool.

Tim is correct - Time Saver is the lapping compound then re-assemble with Aviation fuel lube. The trick with the available valve is to lift up slightly while turning then slight downward pressure when you want it where it needs to be.

This is what an original Ford lamp looks like - I just recently sold it.

ANY twist is not serviceable - IMO.

Were you a columnist in a previous life, Wayne ?

J & M :
Yes we make the drums and gears and sold as an assembly.
Made exactly to the Ford print not a cheap copy.

What might you be referring to as " a cheap copy" ?

Jeff was wanting "original" can tops - not repros - he's having new cans produced now.

I like the early Touring full of gals (#12) with the accessory Sando pull starter on the front !

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