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The Ditzler paint code for carmine red is in the encyclopedia under paint formulas.

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They made engines for cars, trucks, airplanes, industrial, farm machinery, and army tanks.

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Jim, The Ford Service Bulletins do have plans for a rear axle and drive shaft assembly stand that is made from 2x4's. Vol 1 pg 78 if someone can post it.

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Yes, oval ignition switch with two mounting holes.

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1919-1925

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Island Airlines flew Ford Trimotors from Port Clinton Ohio to Put-in-Bay island until the mid 1980's. The signs in question may or may not be real, but the airline and the trimotor connection is real.

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Perhaps there is merrit with regards to kevlar, but not for cotton lining.

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I will trade you wood for plastic, if you are intetested send me a pm.

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I use plastic coils, have had them for over 50 years. They do not swell in the coil box like wood. Why do you want to part them out?

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Ford Service Bulletin says to tape the two wires together in several places. I choose to twist/braid the two wires together like the horn and coil box wires are done.

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what are these bolts for, side curtain storage brackets?

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Just need 2.

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I do not think it is for a model t.

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It had holes added for a rectangular ignition switch but was configured for an oval ignition switch. Not a car, maybe a TT.

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Thanks for the responses. I have not seen some of those older threads, thanks Justin for the threads and pictures. Still not clear what the Ford method was for installing the top with or without underlayment. Looking at my 1928 Western Auto Catalog, the closed car top kits do not list an underlaymen...

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Mike, oval head.

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I was at the Benson Ford Research Center last week to document the C-cab roof construction in advance of my upcoming TT restoration project. Was able to get copies of all the wood top pieces, side curtain assembly, and visor. One of the things I was interested in learning is what the actual process ...

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Scrap

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Any Canadian medallions out there someone will part with?

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Hand crank coil tester.

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Yes, or reuse your old disc if that fits better.

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Tim, if I understand your post, advancing the timer does not increase the RPM. It usually doesn't. Advancing the gas will increase the RPM then you follow with advancing the spark to smooth out the engine. Except for starting the engine which has its own spark advance rules, you advance or retard th...

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Here is a picture of what I need.

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Looking to buy two 26-27 Ford bumper center medallions, round with Ford script and "Made in Canada" in restorable condition.
Jeff

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I agree with Mark, not bad gad, blocked fuel line.

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Thats it. Results thus far appear to indicate usa cars had a "made in USA" medallion, Australian export had none, Canadian had a "made in Canada" medallion.

I need to acquire 2 Canadian medallions, if anyone has some please send me a pm.

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The micrometer is in the t era stevens speed up tools catalog at the cimorelli ford publications site. T-504, pg 34. It uses different length pins for different bore sizes and feeler gauges to measure wear. Not user friendly and not one of their better ideas. It is not ford specific.

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The one in the box is a cylinder bore micrometer. Not the best tool for the job.

The other one is not in my model t era stevens catalog.

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Oh, not what I thought. Good to know.

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Thanks everyone. Now I know what to look for.

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Looks like it is an add-on to the stock Canadian tail light.

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My earlier post about Canadian improved car accessory bumpers got me thinking about other accessory differences between USA and Canadian/import model T's. I know there was a different stop/tail light but have never seen one, or may have seen one but didnt know what it was. If someone could post some...

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Great responses, thanks.

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I was unable to open the attachment.

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Great documentation John, gold star for you.

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Thanks for the picture.

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Since you ask, one model t is fun to drive and its limitations can be more charming than anoying. But, although one model t is fun, two model t's are not necessarily twice as fun. The model a provides better driving features: all wheel brakes, 3 speed tranny with clutch, more room for driver and pas...

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That is not an even trade, that coupe is worth half or less then your model a.

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Rolling chassis with an engine that is not frozen up, radiator, firewall, and steering column, $1500-$2000. A "fairly complete and running chassis" $2000-$3000. A title is a nice bonus but will not change the value. Wire wheels will bump the price up another $800.

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This is a question to the Canadian and export model T folks. For the 26-27 Ford accessory bumpers, what does the center medallion look like. Please post a picture if you can. I assume it is not Ford script with made in USA, or is it?

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Looking through Western Auto cataloges and Ford Dealer & Service Field magazines, it does not appear that people were drinking in cars, smoking yes, lots of ash trays and lighters as accessories. Also, a "cup" would not have been prevalent, everything came in bottles...beer, pop, milk, etc.

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Yikes! The left front wheel is hitting the fender, that is no way to treat a nice looking 104 year old car.

I wounder if he will remember this down the road when his pan ear breaks, or why is doors do not fit so well and stay latched anymore.

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William, that is not a model t. It has a few model t parts with a lot of other manufacturers parts from various years cobbled together into a big kids go-cart. There is no evidence from the pictures that there is actually a model t engine in there. If the radiator has not been molested it could be w...

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Be cautious. Anything advertised as a model t "coach" is highly suspect. Ford did not make a "coach", so the seller is not knowledgeable, or worse. If they do not know something as basic as the body style, they may not really know the year, or if it is actually a model t. Some people refer to all ol...

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C prefix is Canada. Numbers only went up to C780k in my book. The numbers 7 and 1 are sometimes misidentified on a dirty rusty block with poor lighting.
C10k would be 1913
C100k would be 1917
C700k would be 1926

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Art has it. Try reseating the schrader valve. Loosen them a couple of turns, then tighten.

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Looks like model A to me.

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Great picture.
That car has a starter since it has an electric tail light and a non starter car would have an oil tail lamp. Doubt any of the closed cars were non starters as there was no provisions for oil side or tail lamps.

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26-27 touring and roadster driver door.

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Matt, are you going to buy it or is it fair game?

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The Ben Martin repaired switch will be the long term solution, in the mean time I would just disconnect the headlight and tail light wires at the switch and make do untill the Martin rebuild shows up.

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Regarding the back strap, the drawing shows 19 at the top of the strap and the 21 would be the bottom of the strap.

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They are great, $1,000 up.

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I do not understand. All states require young children to be in the back seat. Although that may be an airbag thing, the back IS where kids sit. If his issue is there are no seatbelts, well, old cars are grandfathered out of that, so again where is his beef? I would chalk it up to an unknowledgable ...

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Same as a coupe or touring, hand tight with a short handled ratchet wrench. For head bolts torque matters, for most other bolts no.

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Champion x

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You guys are right, wood spoke hubs not wire wheel hubs.

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The items of value are the hassler shocks and the wire wheel hubs. Not real up to date on the current value of the shocks but they should be worth $250-$300 for the pair. If those are wire wheel hubs they are $150 each. The entire axle, shocks, and wheel hubs may be worth more as a package deal to t...

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I get mine at Aircraft Spruce.

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.032 and .051. I use the smaller wire for smaller applications and the larger wire for wishbone ball joint, flywheel bolts, differential bolts, and other larger bolts. Aircraft safety wire pliers will make a professional twist for a nice clean job. Many older posts regarding the best way to do safet...

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If memory serves me, the model a starter turns the same as the t starter but the bendix is on the starter side of the flywheel requiring the bendix to spin the opposite direction as a model t bendix. Bendix spring is also wound opposite to a model t spring.

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The early tt axles have a bead on the outer part of the pumpkin casting where the axle tube attaches. The early axles are the slow speed gearing. If the axle assy you are looking at does not have the bead it will likely be the high speed gearing. Thats the best you can do wothout turning the drivesh...

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I suspect the thermometer is not actually broken if the only symptom is red at the top of the tube. As others have written, the red can be coaxed back to the bottom. I have had success by alternating heating the base in boiling water and wacking in an upward direction the bottom of the probe with a ...

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Ryan, what is the problem with your thermometer?

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Please post a picture of the location the generator would go. I suspect you have a blanking plate that you can swap out for a generator mount, and there's a ring gear on the flywheel.

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C in front of the serial number indicates Canadian manufacture, 226k would be November 1919.

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Ford factory drawings at benson ford research center would answer that. There may very well be different dimensions for the same style windows. My experience with factory drawings is that there were many subtle changes for some parts even during a 12 month period, even for a short run style such as ...

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Rob, there is not much to the wood in the improved roadster, and none of it is visable after upholstered, so plans or patterns may not be all that necessary. Seat back and tack strips, no structural frame like the earlier T's.

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1922-23 chassis weighs 1080 lbs acording to the encyclopedia

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Scott, I agree with Allen. If new glass is what you are asking about, go to a glass shop and have them remove the old glass, they can use the old glass as a template, cut, and install new automotive safety glass for you. Modern automotive safety glass is laminated, do not use household plate glass.

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My 26 canadian t is tapered.

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Take it apart and inspect it, may need new bushings, may need bushings and shaft, may not need anything but cleaning up. When you put it back on keep the belt loose, loose enough that you can turn the fan with your hand.

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My mid year Canadian 1926 has a tapered torque tube.

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Ford Service Bulletin Nov 1924. Good memory Philip.

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Your asking about the driveshaft tube, stepped down or tapered. One is as good as another.

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Wanted: Ford 5-Z-288 model TT wheel puller. Will pay $50 plus shipping.

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I would put the groove at the grease cup to aid grease distribution.

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Assemble the lower portion first in the frame cavity, stud, spring, square piece, and cotter pin. Use a chisel or wedge to jack up the lower assembly for the stud to sit higher. This will help to align all the upper parts and have some length of stud to get the top nut started. Once it is all tighte...

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I agree with Kevin, travel to see it first hand and pay with cash.

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Dave, if you close off the back of the seat area I think you will have some issues with access to the battery.

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During my years as an engineer designing army tanks, I learned early on that anything that looked like a hand grab or foot step would be used that way. Every one of those inadvertant grab handles had to either be beefed up to support 300 lbs, relocated, or removed. With my experience, I would not mo...

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I blame Darel for this joke gone terribly wrong.

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1925 Runabout $260 acording to the encyclopedia for yhe cheapest car, but as others have already posted, the chassis is the cheapest model t.

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I would have to think it is a biographers fabrication or error of attributing two different quotes to the same utterance.

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Could be highland green, or fawn grey, or moleskin.

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Ran across this interesting marketing picture. Windshield frame and window moldings appear to be painted black, spare tire bracket is black. Rear fender body area appears to be painted over in black. Dash is body color. Pin striping is wide. And as usual, car came without a spare tire, just a rim. O...

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From the Ford Service Bulletin.

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You might want to look for a replacement oil pan too

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Any brand wheel bearing grease.

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Not sure I know what you mean by a coupe seat back panel. There is no metal panel directly behind the seat. The seat back springs mount to a wood frame that is visible through the trunk. There is a package tray that fills the gap between the top of the seat back and the rear window. Several versions...

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A low head will fit, but a high head will be better because of the added coolant volume. If you want to carry a head around hershey and to your car, you might as well get a high head. A low head will likely cost you more.

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The inside the front wheel dust cover can be had at most automotive parts stores like NAPA, pep boys, etc. Here are some part numbers for them to look up. They can usually cross refetence one brands part number for the brand they carry in house faster than you can order and ship from the usual model...

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Take the wheel off the car, pull the seal ( dust cover) to release the inner beaing. You will probably destroy the seal in the process so you will need to get a new one. To insert the new seal, use a block of wood to cover the seal and one or two good wacks with a hammer in the center of the block s...

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Guys, please stop posting pros and cons of water pumps, you are being put on, he is pulling your leg, he is jerking your chain, he is winding you up, he is busting your chops.

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I would also like to know if the new scandianavia bands have stopped using the dark material that is not as good as the original.

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