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We participated in the Gahanna, Oh parade on the fourth with two other T friends.
Had a great morning.
I made a few new flags to fly with my 48 start American flag.

After several months of bad luck, our little 27 Sport Runabout is on the road!
So far she’s running like a champ!

Thanks Jeff for your dedication to getting these items right!

Thanks Jeff for your dedication to getting these items right!

Steve, I have a couple of rectangular black script units. Very hard to find. I love the Ford script. I use one on both of my Allen generator spin testers. They definitely bring good money when you can find one. Here’s a brass unit that I got in a bucket of junk. I’m not sure of the age, but being br...

Mike sent me one of his testers. It’s well thought out and very portable.
Thanks to Mike for getting a reliable tester back on the market!
Definitely a welcome addition to the hobby!
Brent Mize
The Coil Doctor

Beautiful work Jeff!

Looking forward to Luray!
I need coils. Please let me know what you have.
I’m interested in coils with decent boxes and good windings.
I’ll be there Thursday afternoon.
Thanks
Brent
The Coil Doctor

Looks like a 1910 Jacobsen Brandow box. The switch is wrong for the box, but not a big deal.
I’ve restored some of these in the past. I hope you find a new owner for this fairly rare box and coils.

Thanks so much Jeff for these much needed parts. This will make it easier for the purist to stay with generators. They (generators) have gotten ridiculously expensive to rebuild. I’m not and never have been a fan of modern accessories for a T. If you need all the new stuff, buy a Pinto. Thanks again...

Bravo Jeff!
Thanks for your ability to get this done for the hobby!
Brent

Mike,
While the beep is handy, it’s not at all necessary.
Just my two cents worth!
So happy you’re working on these for the market again!
Brent

Mike,
A much missed and needed item!
Glad you’re doing these.
Put me down for one!
Brent
The Coil Doctor

I think it is for a wire wheel rear hub.
I have one like it.

Hi all,
I looking for a rectangular cutout with Ford script that Ford used early on after 1919.
I need one for a machine restoration. One is shown below.
It doesn’t have to work, mostly interested in the frame and case.
Please let me know if you have one and are willing to sell it.
Thanks
Brent Mize

The coils have been spoken for.
Thanks MTFCA!

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Richard,
They only fit in the original KW box since the terminals hadn’t been standardized yet. The contacts are different.
Brent

Offering a set of 4 early KW coils for sale. Fully restored with black oxide tops. Suitable for a show car. I’ve done several sets of these in the last 15 years. These all fire excellently. They’re kinda hard to find since they were produced for about a year. Treat yourself for Christmas Asking $600...

Thanks to everyone. I have secured a plate bracket!

Thanks Steve.
Let me know what you need and a photo if possible.
Happy Thanksgiving!

It’s for 27 and I know it’s wrong but I don’t like the plate on the headlight bar.
Thanks!

Looking for a decent original front license plate bracket. The repop shown is ok but the original has more detail. Please let me know what you may have and if you’re interested in selling. I have two cars and am in need of one restorable bracket for the other. I don’t want to use the ones in the hea...

The Coil Doctor, Fantasy Toppers and The Model T Medic will be in spaces gbh 15-16.
Stop by and say hello!

We had a little drive every morning into the festival. We drove right past Ford World Headquarters, so we had a great photo op on Sunday morning.

Model T Wind Wing for 27

Thanks for all the input.
Jack Putnam shows the correct part.
It is not the same as the Model A windshield clamp nut. It’s close but not the same.
This thumb nut is for the Ford Wind Wings offered during 26-27.

Jack,
I sent you an email. Yes, I’m still in need of one thumb nut.
Thanks!
Brent

Hello all, I’m looking for I’ve of these thumb nuts for my Ford Wind Wings. I misplaced one and really in need of one. So, if there’s one in your hardware pile, send me a price and I’ll send you the money. The thread pitch is 5/16-24. There’s nothing in the catalogs that come close. Thanks for your ...

For sale:
Brand new set of wind wings with custom cut glass.
Never used. Selling for a friend Craig Campbell.
Purchased new from Chaffins.
Asking what I have in them, $500.
Contact Craig at +17402970408

Thanks Jack!

Hi, I have two questions in regards to my 27’s One relates to bumpers, the second relates to the top boot. The bumper question pertains s to the medallion in the center of the Ford bumpers. Some of the literature show that the background of the medallion was painted. I was once told by someone I res...

Congrats Ron!
Thank you for enabling the Model T ignition system to be accepted by the masses!
In my opinion, it’s still the best!
Your friend and colleague.
Brent Mize

This is always a fun day. Be sure to attend for a fun filled day.
The Coil Doctor, Fantasy Toppers and The Model T Medic will be represented.
Jim Potter will be there to carry on his dear Dad’s legacy. Be sure to stop by and see all of us.
We’d love to have you stop by!
See you there!

I have found a shackle! Thanks so much to The Mtfca classifieds!

I’m in need of one spring shackle that’s not egg shaped. I already have one of those!😂 I only need one and I don’t need the plate. Here’s the parts I need. Thanks in advance for your help. Just email and I’ll get info for shipment and paying. There are several on eBay but none of them look that good...

Bob Bergstadt had one.
I purchased one from him.
Thanks
Brent

I’m in need of a good throttle control rod for a 26-27 with and NH carb.
None of the vendors currently have these. I have made one but would prefer one made to the Ford Print.
Please let me know if you can help.
Thanks
Brent

So very sorry for the whole Potter family.
Russ was a great friend and will be sorely missed.
Fly free Carbking.

You were a friend to many and helped so many along the way.
You’ve more than earned your wings my friend

I will miss you Russ!

So happy for Steve!
Glad your home!

So sorry to hear about “wild Bill”
Such a fun guy and a real model t’er!
So sorry for Jane and Bill’s family.
Certainly one of a mind!

Thanks to everyone.
My friend has located a tester!
Thanks
Brent

HI ALL, I'm posting this for a friend that is actively searching for a restorable HCCT. An Allen or Service station Equipment model is preferable. Please contact Craig Howell f you can help or you may email me as well. Craigs email is howellson@yahoo. I can furnish you with his phone number upon req...

George,
The coil you have is the vibrator for a master vibrator.
It has no secondary winding. It does not produce a spark.
It’s simply used to fire the coil that have their points shunted out.
It was used to smooth out the operation of 4 coils all firing differently.
Brent
The Coil Doctor

Hello all,
I need a couple of headlamp door hinges and locking stud mount for a Victor Model 2.
I need these to finish up a set for a friend. I would be glad to buy old beat up rims to get these parts.
Please let me know if you can help.
Thanks
Brent

Dan,
I have the one from the complete tester which is correct.
The second tester has a tachometer from the navy as well.
So, I don’t have an extra one.
Brent

I have two Fairbanks Morse generator / starter testers for sale. Both need assembled and both have new work benches. One is fully complete, one needs two meters. I purchased these to restore and sell but I have no time to complete them. I’m asking $1000 for the pair. Can be delivered to Marietta, Lu...

I’m offering a reproduction made by Bob Scherzer for my Fairbanks Morse starter generator tester. I bought one extra and no longer have any need for it. It’s a prefect reproduction as was the case with everything that Bob made. I’m asking $100.00 plus shipping. That’s what I have in it. The original...

I have two of the FB Testers shown by Dan.
I would like to sell them.
Both need reassembled and have new bench’s made exactly like the originals.
Message me if you’re interested.
Great job David woods on your starter tester!
Thanks
Brent
The Coil Doctor

I’ve been busy working on some early coils.
It doesn’t leave much time to work on my 27.
Right now I have two sets of Jacobson-Brandow coils and a set of high bridge Kingstons.
Brent
The Coil Doctor

Hello All, All of our rebuilds (Coil Doctor -Model T Medic) have newly rebabbited bendix stop nut races. I have them done by a friend of mine. I’m not a machinist so I have to have them done. Since Ford used babbit and it lasted 100 years, why not. Getting the shaft dead on straight is a must wjth n...

In my experience, it usually means that the armature has a short that will not allow the build up cycle to start on its own. It needs some battery voltage to jump start the process, which is what you’re doing by flashing the generator. It’s a delicate cycle when the generator is building up and any ...

Looking for a 1927 brake lever escutcheon trim plate with tabs instead of mounting holes.
Looking for a decent piece that will restore well for a show car.
Thanks Brent

Looking for a 1927 brake lever escutcheon trim plate with tabs instead of mounting holes.
Looking for a decent piece that will restore well for a show car.
Thanks Brent

Sending positive thoughts your way,Steve!
So sorry to hear of your accident my friend.

When you reset the third brush you have most likely broke the insulator and the generator is grounded. This is a common failure. Since you’re having to jump across the cutout two things could be at play here. First the cutout may be toast or you have an armature issue. The armature could be partiall...

I’m in need of a Jacobson-Brandow switch plate for a restoration that I’m currently working on.
This is the coil setup for a 1910 that I’m working on for a customer.
Many thanks to you if you can help,
Brent Mize
The Coil Doctor

Registration for the all Ohio Model T Jamboree will be closing on August 1st.
We’d love to see you, so don’t delay, register today!
Hope to see you Labor Day Weekend!

Thanks as always Dan!

Hi guys, I’m trying to figure out what size and type of bolts are used for the rear upright blocks at the far rear of my 27 touring. These suit upright on the ends of the spring cross member. The blocks are drill straight through. My painter last my originals and I’m trying to determine what I need....

Hi guys,
Does anyone make new 21”split rims?
Looking for a couple for a 26 Tudor.
Thanks Brent

We’d love to have you join us for the All Ohio Jamboree, Labor Day Weekend 2023 in Grove City, Ohio.
This is the 34th year of fun, fellowship, great food, great driving and of course ice cream!
For more details contact Megan Stauffer-Miller at mstauffermiller@gmail.com.
We hope to see you there!

Gary was such a great guy and wonderful spirit.
He will most certainly be missed by anyone that had the honor to know him.
Our condolences to Ina and Gary’s family.
So very sorry.

Brent & Nancy Mize

Larry,
Could you post some photos of what you’re talking about?
I’m interested.
Brent

Yes it is. I have converted one of these to a diode and internally it’s just like a Model T.
I cannot remember if it was neg or positive ground.

I usually don’t complain about vendors since I am one. I recently ordered an item on Mac’s website. It showed as in stock on the website. I immediately called to check status and was guaranteed that it was in stock. I received the hardware only for the item. After multiple calls, I finally got an ra...

I would check with Bob Cascisa to see what he may be able to do for you.
Bcascisca@gmail.com
He’s the meter expert.
Brent

One of my T friends has fulfilled this need!
Thanks Rick Chillingworth!

The ones used instead of wind wings?
If so I have a set never used.
Contact me.
Brent Mize

Try again.

Hello All,
I’m interested in buying a good strobospark for my shop.
If you have one that you’re willing to sell, please let me know.
I have three different testers in my shop depending on my customers needs and my Strobospark is pretty old.
Thanks for your time!
Brent Mize
The Coil Doctor

I use an Allen spin tester.
It does a great job and it’s compact.

So very sorry.
Our condolences to the Lang family.
Brent & Nancy Mize

Thanks everyone for your help.
I got in touch with Adam.
Brent

Hi All,
Does anyone have the email or phone number for Adam Hubacz?
Thank you in advance if you can get me in touch with Adam.
Brent

Hi Guys,
Is there anyone from the Cedar Rapids, Iowa area coming to Luray?
I have a speedster kit (pictured)that I need to get to Cedar Rapids.
It will knock down to 36x90x8”.
Please let me know.
Thanks,
Brent

Brian Mabry.
He does beautiful work.
https://finishyourplates.com/
I’ve had several sets done and they are perfect.

Bill was such a great guy. So sorry for his family.
Rest easy my friend,
Brent

Field coils are being done by the Lucius’s in New Reigel, Ohio.
They do beautiful work and have for several years now. Highly recommended.

Does anyone make a gasket for the electric horn?
The ones in mine are shot.
I’m restoring it for my 27.
Thanks!
Brent

I am so shaken by the loss of RV.
Such a perfectionist and all around great person.
The hobby lost one of its giants today.
I will miss my friend RV.
Condolences to his family and close friends,
Brent

Ron is no longer doing starters or generators.

Thank you all for your help!
Brent

Rv,
Yes, the body mounting bolts for the 27 touring. I’m looking at Spring 2022, so if you could have them by that time, I’d like a set.
Just let me know.
Thanks so much!
Brent!

Thanks for your help!
Brent

Hi guys, My painter misplaced my body bolts for my 27 touring. :( I’ve searched in vain and cannot determine what size they were. I’ve used Bruce McCalley’s hardware list and but I still can’t seem to locate the size, thread pitch and nut size. I been through all of the catalogs too. No luck. Perhap...

Thanks Bob for all of your help over the years.
Take care of yourself and enjoy life. It all boils down to good health. So please do as the Dr. recommends.
My best to you!
Brent Mize

Check the terminal stud to be sure it’s not lose.
They are prone to breaking lose at the solder joint and creating a poor connection resulting in increased resistance and poor operation.
The old Babbitt bushing could also be the culprit as mentioned above.

So sorry to hear of Andy’s passing. Truly a great guy!
You will be missed.
Brent

I finished my Portable Power unit.
New rubber wheels and an acrylic fan shield to keep little fingers safe.
Fun project!

Yesterday we had a beautiful celebration of Tony’s life at the museum with a wonderful turn out. Friends need family alike shared their funny Tony stories. Tony’s daughter and son in-law, Geni & Simon, we’re with use from England for the celebration. Tony’s daughter Allie and her husband Martin, and...

Please join us at the MTFCA Museum to celebrate the life of Tony Wiltshire on Sunday September 26 at 1:30. Lunch will be served from 12:00 to 1:30. Bring your light hearted stories of Tony to share. Please let us know if are planning on attending to help us plan lunch by sending an email to nancy082...

To our Model T Family, The link below is the obituary for our friend Tony Wiltshire. There is a celebration of Tony’s life to be announced in the next week. It will be held at the Model T Museum in Richmond. As plans come together, we will announce them via this forum. Please keep Susan and Tony’s f...

I received a note from Susan this morning that Tony’s daughters are able to see all of the comments on this forum. They are bringing comfort to them as we all share our memories of Tony. If you have any memories of Tony, please share. Tony’s daughters are awaiting approval to leave England due to th...

Tony was a great friend.
We enjoyed many fun times including vacationing in Florida for several years.
The hobby has suffered another great loss.
I will miss my friend.
Farewell Tony,
Brent

Jim,
Ford offered the cutaway engines in the May 1923 Service bulletins. They were sold for $65.
I’m sure some dealerships constructed their own display motors. Perhaps using this photo as a guide.
Here’s the service bulletin page.
Brent

Here’s the drawing from the Lejay Catalog.
Lejay also made a kit.

Eric,
So sorry to hear this. It’s so sad when young people suffer such a serious illness.
Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
May your son have a full recovery.
Brent & Nancy Mize

Here’s the very rare campaign pins.
Henry ran for the senate as well, but did no campaigning.
He lost by a small margin.

Brian Mabry just did these for me.
Beautiful work.
It usually takes about 4 months.
https://finishyourplates.com/about-the-business
Brent

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