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- Tue Feb 20, 2024 7:28 pm
- Forum: OT - Off topic
- Topic: What's your MODERN? :)
- Replies: 54
- Views: 2411
Re: What's your MODERN? :)
2021 F250 “Annie”, she also gets to haul Clarabelle, my TT when the distance is too far to drive. A 2009 GT500 serves if a more “cultured” ride is required.
- Sat Feb 10, 2024 8:36 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: TT C Cab windshield filler
- Replies: 6
- Views: 354
Re: TT C Cab windshield filler
The Ford drawing is just for the finished visor, there is no fastener or installation info on the drawing. The visor assembly drawing shows the several pieces and the overall dimensions of the finished part, each piece has its own part number and drawing and conists of the following: 1) the top mat...
- Sat Feb 10, 2024 3:44 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: TT C Cab windshield filler
- Replies: 6
- Views: 354
Re: TT C Cab windshield filler
I have the Ford drawing, it is called Visor Assembly. The finished length is 36 7/8 x 3 1/4 inches. It is made of top material that is folded over a burlap core with binding on the ends. It is attaced to the front roof header on the inside and overlaps the front (outside) of the windshield frame. G...
- Sat Feb 10, 2024 2:58 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: What Have You Done to Your Model T in February?
- Replies: 35
- Views: 2802
Re: What Have You Done to Your Model T in February?
Spotted to the lift to start pre season service. Will likely tackle the top replacement when it warms up a bit.
- Sat Feb 10, 2024 2:34 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: TT C Cab windshield filler
- Replies: 6
- Views: 354
TT C Cab windshield filler
Do any of my fellow TT C Cab owners have any information on the strip that fills the gap between the cab and the windshield. From what I can see on the parts book, it is likely called a visor part #TT12350. I assume it’s leather but would like to know dimensions, attachment details, etc. Pictures wo...
- Fri Sep 08, 2023 4:31 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: What have you done to your Model T in September?
- Replies: 45
- Views: 3187
Re: What have you done to your Model T in September?
A minor thing but a huge improvement to drivability of my TT. I decided to purchase one of the Depot hack rear view mirrors from Langs to see if I could mount to my C cab and eliminate the clamp on mirrors that are nearly worthless. I had to drill and tap the bracket to reorientate the mounting 90 d...
- Fri Jan 13, 2023 1:08 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: What have you done with your Model T in January
- Replies: 40
- Views: 4782
Re: What have you done with your Model T in January
Finally had a chance to chase down an overcharging issue that showed up on my last drive back from a nearby car show in October. Blew out both headlight bulbs. Researching this forum pointed me to the generator-ammeter-battery circuit. Sure enough found a meltdown on one of the terminals of my repop...
- Wed May 18, 2022 9:10 am
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: What have you done on your Model T in May?
- Replies: 55
- Views: 6061
Re: What have you done on your Model T in May?
Last project for Clarabelle’s 2022 refresh was to remove a dent I put in the hood by dropping it two years ago. My body and fender/paint skills have improved so the hood looks markedly better than the adjacent fenders. Oh well, projects for another day.
- Wed Apr 06, 2022 6:02 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: What Have You Done to Your Model T in April?
- Replies: 69
- Views: 8194
Re: What Have You Done to Your Model T in April?
Rear end is back together on my TT Clarabelle. Also installed Rocky Mtn Brakes while the rear end was out. Just need the new axle sleeves currently being drilled and :dimpled”at my local machine shop. Then I can finally get her back together before the car show season really starts. Also got the whe...
- Thu Mar 10, 2022 10:50 am
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: What have you done on your Model T in March?
- Replies: 47
- Views: 6109
Re: What have you done on your Model T in March?
Rear end going together on Clarabelle the TT. Got all the parts sourced and now just time for reassembly and painting.
- Fri Feb 04, 2022 6:33 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: TT Rear end issues
- Replies: 7
- Views: 1662
Re: TT Rear end issues
Thanks for all of the replies. I think I have found a good worm gear. No joy yet on the axle so may just put back together and make sure its well greased. Through researching on this forum, I got connected with Tom at Model A Works and he has a set of properly sized felts coming for the inside seals...
- Fri Feb 04, 2022 1:16 pm
- Forum: Classifieds - Parts
- Topic: REVISED & UPDATED -- T, TT, A & AA parts for sale
- Replies: 1
- Views: 953
Re: UPDATE -- T, TT & AA parts for sale
I would like one of the TT worm gears, assuming they are in serviceable condition. Do you have pictures?
Thanks,
Bruce Carswell
(575) 361-1810
Thanks,
Bruce Carswell
(575) 361-1810
- Sat Jan 29, 2022 5:58 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: TT Rear end issues
- Replies: 7
- Views: 1662
TT Rear end issues
So my project to address leaking axle seals may have morphed into a bigger project. I removed the rear end from my 1924 TT to address the inner oil seals which I knew were bad. I had patched things together last year by replacing the inner and out bearing seals but knew that I was getting differenti...
- Thu Jan 20, 2022 10:18 am
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: TT stake bed
- Replies: 1
- Views: 868
Re: TT stake bed
I found the attached to be of great value. It came from a Model A site but the earliest AA appears to have used the same as the TT arrangement.
- Fri Mar 26, 2021 8:58 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Magneto problem
- Replies: 6
- Views: 1527
Re: Magneto problem
So pulled the starter and used mirror. Couldn’t see much but no obvious issues. Rolled engine over and nothing obvious on magnets or ring. Mag post was cleanish. Still appears no AC output although need to get test light to check properly. Could the loose wire floating around caused a ground and dem...
- Thu Mar 25, 2021 7:07 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Magneto problem
- Replies: 6
- Views: 1527
Re: Magneto problem
Thanks, that’s not where the magnet started out but moved. I’ll reposition and start the investigation.
- Thu Mar 25, 2021 6:26 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Magneto problem
- Replies: 6
- Views: 1527
Magneto problem
Magneto stopped working in the middle of my last drive with the TT. Started by opening up the inspection cover and found this. Obviously not good but does mean I need to start a tear down?
- Sat Feb 06, 2021 9:17 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Old photo - La Grande, OR
- Replies: 0
- Views: 789
Old photo - La Grande, OR
From Jame Bane:
This was a really cool looking Ford car dealership building in LaGrande, Oregon, on Adams Ave. I understand that this building exists today, but you would never recognize it. I have been told it is the Market Place Fresh Food building.
This was a really cool looking Ford car dealership building in LaGrande, Oregon, on Adams Ave. I understand that this building exists today, but you would never recognize it. I have been told it is the Market Place Fresh Food building.
- Wed Jul 01, 2020 10:12 am
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: TT Truck Running Boards
- Replies: 25
- Views: 6711
Re: TT Truck Running Boards
My ‘24 with a high radiator has short running boards. It’s not inconceivable that these were not original to the vehicle. Based on my research, the change over to boot scraper appears to have occurred late ‘24 or early ‘25.
- Sun Jun 14, 2020 10:48 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Erratic Rough Running TT
- Replies: 7
- Views: 2684
Re: Erratic Rough Running TT
Well, some of the parts showed up so I dove in. Unfortunately the T-Vac is backordered so will press forward with out it. Completed the coil box with the Langs/Fun-projects kit. I then pulled the manifolds. It definitely showed signs of exhaust leaks on #3 & #4. It had the dreaded fiber gaskets whic...
- Mon Jun 08, 2020 1:05 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Erratic Rough Running TT
- Replies: 7
- Views: 2684
Re: Erratic Rough Running TT
Cory,
I had read your thread with interest and hope you have solved your issue. I’m always up for a new tool so will take a look at the T-Vac. I’m really hoping I’m not in line for a valve job but that would be par for the course at this point.
Thanks,
Bruce
I had read your thread with interest and hope you have solved your issue. I’m always up for a new tool so will take a look at the T-Vac. I’m really hoping I’m not in line for a valve job but that would be par for the course at this point.
Thanks,
Bruce
- Sun Jun 07, 2020 1:31 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Erratic Rough Running TT
- Replies: 7
- Views: 2684
Re: Erratic Rough Running
Close up of No 3
- Sun Jun 07, 2020 1:30 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Erratic Rough Running TT
- Replies: 7
- Views: 2684
Erratic Rough Running TT
I know this topic rises frequently but yet in searching, I’ve not yet came across my exact circumstance. I recently finished the “refresh” on my 1924 TT. Not a full overhaul but more than a heavy service. I am not sure of the exact provenance of the truck as I bought through a local antique car shop...
- Wed May 27, 2020 10:25 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Non approved NH repair
- Replies: 0
- Views: 1248
Non approved NH repair
Yet another typical Model T project. Trying to address potential rough running causation on my TT Clarabelle. I had not yet addressed the Holley NH carburetor so decided to take it off this evening. As I start to clean off the years of accumulated grease and gunk, I immediately note a two tone color...
- Sat May 23, 2020 12:28 am
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Leaking TT Rear Axle
- Replies: 6
- Views: 2763
Re: Leaking TT Rear Axle
Thanks for the responses, even though it’s not what I wanted to hear. I guess my son and I have another project this summer.
- Fri May 22, 2020 4:50 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Leaking TT Rear Axle
- Replies: 6
- Views: 2763
Leaking TT Rear Axle
I drained and refilled my differential earlier this spring. I’m now driving it quite a bit more (at least until some serious missing developed last weekend, more on that later). I was pretty careful not to overfill but may not have taken into account the warmer temperatures. When I came out to start...
- Fri Mar 27, 2020 6:56 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Post a photo of your antique Model T License Plate
- Replies: 173
- Views: 38848
- Sat Mar 07, 2020 5:59 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: WHat Have You Done To Your Model T In March?
- Replies: 98
- Views: 26604
Re: WHat Have You Done To Your Model T In March?
I was able to figure out how to get Clarabelle on the new lift so decided it was a good time to pull the front wheels so I could clean and repack the bearings. I had pumped new grease in when I first bought the truck. Thanks to info on this forum, I was able to get the inside bearings knocked out. O...
- Mon Feb 17, 2020 10:41 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Old Photo - Mail and Express TT
- Replies: 11
- Views: 4524
Re: Old Photo - Mail and Express TT
Just received this from James. Shows the license plate which narrows it down. Also shows the differential. Note the box with the “this side up” notation. Somethings don’t change...
- Mon Feb 17, 2020 10:11 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: What have you done to your Model T in February?
- Replies: 76
- Views: 22943
Re: What have you done to your Model T in February?
On the home stretch of the cosmetic portion of the restoration.
- Mon Feb 17, 2020 9:23 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Old Photo - Mail and Express TT
- Replies: 11
- Views: 4524
Old Photo - Mail and Express TT
Need some help on trying to date this TT. It has short running boards and a demountable rear balloon tire. Obviously it would help if they would have included the front of the truck. Photo from Sumpter Valley Railroad (Oregon) archives courtesy of James Bane.
- Fri Jan 17, 2020 1:25 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Cleaning the rust and Painting the internal parts of the Ford Model T
- Replies: 6
- Views: 3601
Re: Cleaning the rust and Painting the internal parts of the Ford Model T
I had good luck with this tool from Eastwood. The previous restoration had gone really crazy with the amount of bondo on my TT. I did not want to really go to the full extent of media blasting as I was doing selective stripping down to bare metal without full disassembly. I hooked my shop vac up to ...
- Thu Dec 26, 2019 8:59 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: TT Makes its Public Debut
- Replies: 12
- Views: 4960
TT Makes its Public Debut
After many months, finally got the cosmetics and mechanical work to a point that it was time to bring the 1924 TT out for its public debut. Took several of my friends out for rides and my youngest decided he wanted to have his first driving lesson. That was only fair as he has helped on several work...
- Thu Dec 26, 2019 8:22 pm
- Forum: Classifieds - Parts
- Topic: 1919-1927 Completely Rebuilt Ford Model T Generators With 90 day warranty!
- Replies: 16
- Views: 6208
- Tue Dec 24, 2019 3:49 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Sidelight Brackets
- Replies: 3
- Views: 1937
Re: Sidelight Brackets
I think I answered my own question. I went ahead and put the other one on and it’s good. I must either have a bracket that’s bent (didn’t notice any difference before install) or the body/windshield post alignment on the passenger side is out of wack (more likely). Something to work on later...
- Tue Dec 24, 2019 2:50 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Sidelight Brackets
- Replies: 3
- Views: 1937
Sidelight Brackets
With most of the painting behind me, I’m starting to tackle the little details. When I bought the truck, it came with a miscellaneous box of parts including these brackets and several incomplete tail and sidelight even though it is a starter equipped model. The vehicle showed evidence that they had ...
- Wed Dec 18, 2019 4:48 am
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: What have you done to your Model T in December?
- Replies: 56
- Views: 15786
Re: What have you done to your Model T in December?
Took advantage of a warming spell to get some black sprayed. .
- Thu Nov 28, 2019 1:49 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Any West Texas T owners out there?
- Replies: 10
- Views: 4154
Re: Any West Texas T owners out there?
John - I have read about the lack of cooling from original radiators. I actually finished setting the timing this morning so will see if that helps at all before I look at a new radiator. It looks relative clean but the previous owner appears to have left raw water sitting it for some time and it to...
- Thu Nov 28, 2019 1:46 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Any West Texas T owners out there?
- Replies: 10
- Views: 4154
Re: Any West Texas T owners out there?
George-I actually found the Ford design steel stakes on Macs in the Model AA truck area. Based on my research, this part was common between AA and TT’s. They are only 39” tall which was shorter than I wanted for the look I was shooting for as American Railway Express delivery truck. I do not have an...
- Thu Nov 28, 2019 11:19 am
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Any West Texas T owners out there?
- Replies: 10
- Views: 4154
Re: Any West Texas T owners out there?
Thanks John, I’ve been doing just that. I’ve learned a lot from the forum and by pouring through the Ford literature. I’m sure I’m most of the way there but nothing like the personal influence of someone who has “been there, done that”. As to what the truck needed, it barely ran when I got it and ha...
- Thu Nov 28, 2019 10:15 am
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Any West Texas T owners out there?
- Replies: 10
- Views: 4154
Any West Texas T owners out there?
As I approach substantial completion on my 1924 c-cab project, I now am in the fine tuning phase, which also highlights how much I still don”t know about these machines. Overheating, timing adjustment , tire replacement etc are all still to address and a common theme in this forum is to find a nearb...
- Thu Oct 17, 2019 11:51 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: What have you done to your T in October?
- Replies: 77
- Views: 24249
Re: What have you done to your T in October?
Stake racks cut and assembled. Now to disassemble, treat with the West System, and paint.
- Mon Sep 02, 2019 4:35 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: What have you done with your T in September?
- Replies: 81
- Views: 22758
Re: What have you done with your T in September?
Temperature finally cooled down enough here in West Texas to shoot primer on the TT. Good to see my body work doesn’t show through. Most of the lower panels looked like they had been “adjusted” with a ball peen hammer once I got the very thick 70’s bonds stripped off.
- Tue Jul 30, 2019 9:58 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: I drove my TT for the second time.
- Replies: 21
- Views: 7084
Re: I drove my TT for the second time.
Duane,
I see your TT is a former REA truck. This is very cool as I am actually restoring my 24 TT C cab as an REA (actually its predecessor American Railway Express). Any pictures you could post/send on details such as lettering etc would be appreciated.
Bruce Carswell
I see your TT is a former REA truck. This is very cool as I am actually restoring my 24 TT C cab as an REA (actually its predecessor American Railway Express). Any pictures you could post/send on details such as lettering etc would be appreciated.
Bruce Carswell
- Sun Jul 14, 2019 2:03 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Rusted Radiator outlet
- Replies: 9
- Views: 3847
Re: Rusted Radiator outlet
Good ideas from all. Thanks. I’ll try to get it cleaned up and sealed. The little bit I have had it out on the road did not highlight any major cooling issues although probably did not give it a proper stress test yet. This little episode just show the pitfalls of tackling a minor project whilst inv...
- Sat Jul 13, 2019 8:31 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Rusted Radiator outlet
- Replies: 9
- Views: 3847
Rusted Radiator outlet
What started out as a simple cracked hose replacement now looks more serious. I know my TT sat for several years before I acquired it last February. Based on the corrosion I’m seeing in the flanges, it appears that it may have sat with raw water or weak antifreeze. I will flush the engine with CLR b...
- Sun Feb 24, 2019 9:48 am
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Source for TT Stakes
- Replies: 9
- Views: 4750
Re: Source for TT Stakes
I found AA stakes on Mac’s but they seem shorter than most of the TT’s I have seen in pictures. Northern Tool also had a similar stake but very short. I’ll keep looking. Thanks for the input.
- Fri Feb 22, 2019 3:49 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Source for TT Stakes
- Replies: 9
- Views: 4750
Source for TT Stakes
Does anybody know of a source for metal stakes for a Ford 1924 stakebody flatbed? Even ones that have the correct general appearance and could be modified to fit would be acceptable. I can manufacture wood replacements but like the look of the OEM metal stakes.
Bruce
Bruce
- Wed Feb 06, 2019 2:14 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: New TT Owner
- Replies: 15
- Views: 6028
Re: New TT Owner
Thanks for all the responses. I too noted that the frame mounts at the rear of the cab did not match up. Of course, on a 95 year old truck, its hard to tell what's original and what may be a 30-40 year old restoration. The truck is/was in West Texas which is kind to metal work with little rust occur...
- Tue Feb 05, 2019 9:57 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: New TT Owner
- Replies: 15
- Views: 6028
Re: New TT Owner
Totally agree that mechanical comes first. Given the flexibility of the flatbed, what ever I build will likely use that as a base. Thanks for the comments.
- Tue Feb 05, 2019 9:47 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: New TT Owner
- Replies: 15
- Views: 6028
New TT Owner
Finally took the plunge and bought this TT. Owner said it was a '23 but engine and other features (I'm still in sponge mode on details) make it appear to be a '24. Any observations are welcome. It runs and drives but has been sitting for several years so a good service is in order first off. Then pr...