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Mikey1968

A little pricey but I had to get one!

https://www.ebay.com/itm/OEM-NEW-Blue-a ... 1438.l2649

Mikey1968

I skimmed through some of the replies but perhaps a longer term solution are hydraulic rear disk brakes? I have decided to add these to my Ruckstelled 26 Touring that has no aux brakes this spring. I too am a new driver and if I fail stopping in my garage, the T and another nice automotive toy will ...

Mikey1968

Thanks, you two! Woot! I'll keep that in mind on the cam as this project progresses.
Cheers,
Mike

Mikey1968

Thanks! Allan says there's wear so I'll pass on this one. Wish someone had a pedal I could buy.

Mikey1968

Next spring I am planning to install hydraulic rear brakes (please no debates here). I'd like to buy a brake pedal to have the tab welded on and keep my original pedal intact. I'm looking at this one. The shaft is shot but does the cam look worn to you? This will fit my 26 Touring, right? Thanks, Mike

Mikey1968

Thanks for the replies.....going to be fun!

Happy New Year!!!!
Mike

Mikey1968

I'm a brand new T driver (once in low only so far). I've decided to go hydraulic rear brakes next spring (no debates on this, please). I have a question for those with the hydraulic brakes....if you make the mistake at a panic stop or even a regular stop and jam the clutch in low and hit the brakes ...

Mikey1968

My 26 Touring had this bracket on the frame with a hole so I mounted my cutoff and new bracket on it. Not sure if this bracket is original or not. I can reach through the rear wire wheel spokes to turn on and off without lifting the floorboards. Don't intend on driving in weather. Just an idea for m...

Mikey1968

Just wanted to warn Dennis on that clear glass fuel filter, you might want to use something else. I had one on my 68 Cougar and the O rings began to leak and caught my engine on fire. Luckily, I had a halon extinguisher handy and put it out. Just melted some wires. Swapped out that filter pronto.

Mikey1968

My understanding with an Anderson timer is to retard then shut off ignition, correct?

Mikey1968

Here's my 26 Touring.

Mikey1968

We have 9 cars so many sit for awhile. One day I decided to take the 74 Bronco out. Our driveway is 200-300 feet of gravel. Got halfway when the Bronco no longer moved. Weird. I could rev the engine and speedo was showing a nice high speed but I wasn't moving. I looked at the driveshaft and it was s...

Mikey1968

OK, got the Stipe tool set but it came without any instructions. It looks intuitive. Any tips on using these? When do you use one over the other?
Thanks!
Mike

Mikey1968

I used a hook on the end of my slide hammer but I think these tools will do a better job.

Any others to chime in on these tools?

Is Specialty Motor Cams the only place to buy them?

Anyone have a set they want to sell?

Thanks,
Mike

Mikey1968

Good idea. I had some that weren't quite long enough and had to make another order but I can't recall the details. I would have to run out to the garage and see if I can find the package label. My approach was to buy many different sizes and thread pitches and mix and match as needed.

Mikey1968

Thanks for the link!

Kinda pricey, huh?

Mikey1968

Do they have a website? How much?

Mikey1968

Just double check the thread size. I used different thread sizes on my project so I could fit the riv-nut inserts, nuts and threads in the frame.

Mikey1968

Oh, I ordered from Bolt Depot and also got stainless steel screws..... By the way, EZ Turn is sticky and great to start hard to reach nuts. Riv-nut tool info: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B06XG6MBCM/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o01_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1 https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07XT5PF69/ref=sspa_d...

Mikey1968

I just completed this chore on my 26 Touring but used aftermarket sills. My holes were mostly stripped out on both the front and rear sills. Where I could, I simply used a nut and screw. Some nuts I had to use EZ Turn on the tip of my finger to hold the nut and get the threads started. Took a lot of...

Mikey1968

Thanks for the info!
Mike

Mikey1968

Will the spiral nails in my prior post work? Heads seem pretty small diameter. It looks like Snyder's has the ringed nails. Do they work better than the spiral nails or do they both work about the same?

Mikey1968

This is the post where I read about using Model A spring clips. Will this work for 26 Touring doors?

http://www.mtfca.com/discus/messages/80 ... 1250616326

Mikey1968

This is the pack of tacks I received from Classtique. They look different than the ones shown. These spiral tacks will work, right? I also read somewhere that the Model A spring clips are a better way to go. Are these the ones that would work? https://www.mikes-afordable.com/product/A46126A.html Pre...

Mikey1968

You know, I could probably use my old cardboard panels as templates. I'll have to look at my tacks again, I remember them as more spiraled than ringed. Got my set in awhile back and haven't looked in a long time. Old cardboard ones installed with upholstery Phillips screws and washers.

Mikey1968

Hi all, I'm about to start installing my new panels on the 26 Touring to replace an old resto warped black cardboard with these new vinyl-covered ones. They came with spiral tacks to install. Question is do you recommend pre-drilling the panels or just line up and tap them in? Any tips on installing...

Mikey1968

I'm no expert here by any means but I recall reading that the pans might help prevent the over-center steering hazard where the pitman arm rotates up and creates an instant reverse steering issue usually ending with badness.

Mikey1968

I heard the same thing on mice eating newer cars wires with wiring coated in non-solvent enviro-friendly coatings. They love the flavor! Luckily, I don't own anything that new out of our 9 cars!

Mikey1968

Great parts cleaner!

Mikey1968

This really helped my browsing, thanks for the tips!!!!!

Mikey1968

I knew you would like it....I sure did!

Mikey1968

Enjoy!

https://www.macsmotorcitygarage.com/a-m ... YQaTFVg7mA

Mikey1968

I have a set of originals ready to install on my early 1926 Touring but I have beehive Hasslers up front. They interfere with the brackets so I can't install them yet. Haven't figured out a solution yet. I'm wondering if my front spring is sagging and I need to replace. I seem to recall a change in ...

Mikey1968

I believe roadster and touring have different bows....not sure.

Mikey1968

Thanks!

Mikey1968

Perhaps we will. My car has a full set on it now but with some bent and one even broken and taped together somehow. Bought it like that and haven't tried to figure out how it's really repaired. Looks like my bows/irons have many rivets replaced with bolts. Got the car last year and efforts were to g...

Mikey1968

I could use some for a 26 Touring but I have no idea how to identify them.

Mikey1968

Thanks everyone! I must have some rusted threads and some old cross threading going on. It has an assortment of sizes for holes and screws....many missing screws and some oversized screws with nuts rather than being threaded into the metal. Will order an assortment of screws and see if I can make th...

Mikey1968

I bought that set and it didn't fit any of the threaded holes. I'm looking into buying some self tapping screws from Bolt Depot. For the sills, should I use flat or oval slotted?

Thanks,
Mike

Mikey1968

These are the clips that hold the door cardboard on. They snap into the 5/16" holes along the edge of the door. I need a handful of these. At least enough for one door.
Thanks,
Mike

Mikey1968

Hello all, I am trying to figure out the screw sizes and pitch on various screws that are missing on my 26 Touring. The screws I'm looking for are door latch, door cardboard panel and sill plates. Nothing I've tried seems to work in any threaded holes. Also, where would one find the clips in the doo...

Mikey1968

Martynn, I appreciate the offer however I have what I believe is an original one that I understand gas stations handed out as advertisements. I found some posts during a search that provided scales and instructions on using a paint stirring stick. I remember I had a little trouble finding a scan whe...

Mikey1968

Most excellent work as usual. Have an idea for you to consider. Maybe add to all your gas tank drawings a note on making a gas level dipstick with the gallons to inches scale. What do you think? Make the drawing too busy?
Cheers,
Mike

Mikey1968

What do you guys think about this? I kinda think this is T abuse.

Mikey1968

Got my 1926 Touring nearly a year ago. I've been working on 60s, 70s, and 80s Fords and Mercury's since I was 15. Own 7 of them and two non-Fords now along with a 52 Farmall H and a couple of ATVs. I can make nearly anything run including most antique American pocket watches. Talents a gift from my ...

Mikey1968

Soooooo....the conclusion is that my spring is worn out and needs replacing. If I get the new spring, will the Hasslers and bumper fit like Kevin's or will I need a spacer on top of the new spring to clear the bumper bracket? If so, how thick? New spring project (for next year probably) added to my ...

Mikey1968

Thanks for the pics.

Mikey1968

Hank,
So you are thinking the lack of arch to the spring is allowing the Hassler to be too close to the frame?

Mikey1968

Hopefully these photos loaded up...uh hem....I had an oil leak that I fixed but haven't emptied the pan yet....that's my story and am stickin' with it!

Mikey1968

Yes you did, Hank....yes you did! kmatt, can you post a close up of your mount showing the frame area bolt up? Yours is the first picture I've seen with both. Looks like my Hasslers are a little further up the springs towards the center of the car. It's not by much but maybe just enough. Is your's i...

Mikey1968

They do look cool, don't they!

Mikey1968

Oh, by the way, HI HANK!!!! It's your old bumpers I'm talking about. If you ever get time (HA!, I know!) you can make it where I get both!

Mikey1968

I like the Hasslers and the bumpers....I'm spoiled and want both! The Hasslers are winning right now as that's how I bought the T. Kinda have a night mare about swapping those spring perches as it looks like the Hasslers were put on back in the day but I could be wrong. If I pulled the Hasslers off,...

Mikey1968

I too live near long bumpy dirt back-roads with some smooth asphalt. I have a good electric starter. My Hasslers are the beehive type and only on the front. I think removing them could prove to be a chore best done when I do some other front end work. I do have the bumpers now ready to install. My t...

Mikey1968

Was wondering the same thing. Repair or buy new and replace.....eventually.

Mikey1968

I have a 1926 Touring with front Hasslers and bought a nice set of bumpers only to discover the front bumper will not easily install with the Hasslers on.

Which would you choose? Remove the Hasslers and install bumpers or leave the Hasslers in place.

Thanks for your thoughts.

Mike

Mikey1968

Since I had already bought bumpers and the car came with the Hassler beehives, I must make a decision, it appears. 1. Keep beehives forget bumpers. 2. Remove the beehives and install the bumpers. 3. Figure out a custom bracket set up for the front bumpers and keep the beehives. For now, I must do op...

Mikey1968

Actually, the car came with the beehives on it. I've heard mixed on keeping them. Since I'm a newbie on Ts, I kinda wanted to learn while having the bumpers to lend a little safety if I misjudged a stop. :D My concern is driving the perches out as I understand they need to be swapped to go back to s...

Mikey1968

Has anyone made a special bracket to get around the Hasslers?

Mikey1968

This is what I was afraid of.

Mikey1968

Yes, I have the taller beehive style. I was hoping to keep them and have bumpers at the same time.

Mikey1968

Hello all,
I have some nice Ford optional bumpers I want to install my 26 Touring but an initial fitting of the front bumper brackets showed me that my front Hasslers will interfere with the brackets. What are my options if I want to keep the Hasslers? Is it possible to have both?
Thanks,
Mike

Mikey1968

Do you have a steering shaft with the 5:1 ratio or a correct pitman arm? My steering shaft has the top long pin hole a bit wallowed out.

Mikey1968

Well, the drag link measured at 30.25" so looks like I need to find the correct length drag link. Although it's nearly an inch too short, I'm wondering if that would make my wheels that far off. Anyway, drag link is wrong and gotta be swapped. Going to replace the ball at the tie rod while I'm at it...

Mikey1968

Sorry...don't know why this posted twice....

Mikey1968

Hi Hank,
Per prior forum posts I found it should be 30.812 - 30.875 inches
Thanks,
Mike

Mikey1968

Hello all,
Need a drag link for my 1926 Touring.

Thanks,
Mike

Mikey1968

Hello all,
Need a drag link for my 1926 Touring.

Thanks,
Mike

Mikey1968

Mikey1968 wrote: ↑
Mon Apr 22, 2019 9:24 am

varmint wrote: ↑
Sun Apr 21, 2019 10:54 pm
I think I have an extra 26 coupe Pittman arm.
I'm assuming a coupe and touring use the same arm? My T was manufactured in Jan 1926.

Please PM me. Guess will need to have you double check the length.

Thanks,
Mike

Mikey1968

Pin is centered and the arm is in fact vertical. Sighhhhhhhhhh! Glad I caught this before I drove it. Thanks all...now to find the right drag link. Mike After reading the info from the link....not so fast. Going to have to measure some parts under the T first. Have to try to get to it this weekend ...

Mikey1968

varmint wrote: ↑
Sun Apr 21, 2019 10:54 pm
I think I have an extra 26 coupe Pittman arm.

I'm assuming a coupe and touring use the same arm? My T was manufactured in Jan 1926.

Mikey1968

Pin is centered and the arm is in fact vertical. Sighhhhhhhhhh! Glad I caught this before I drove it.

Thanks all...now to find the right drag link.

Mike

Mikey1968

I decided to poke around my steering gears to check lube (or lack thereof) and see if I can find why my steering wheel wobbles. Steering is tight left and right with very little play but the wheel wobbles on on it's shaft. I found the gears in OK condition and the shaft to cover seems to be the issu...

Mikey1968

Aarongriffey wrote: ↑
Sat Apr 20, 2019 10:57 am
Too many folks could tell by the bumpers that my ‘26 touring was a model A!
Got rid of them.

That's funny rat thar, I don't care who ya are!

Mikey1968

Decisions, decisions....this one's a hard one. It helps that they are a Ford option for my year, frame is pre drilled. Also helps that I have the nickel hardware already (rims, caps and radiator shell) for that one Ford trim option to include the bumpers.

Mikey1968

"By the way, I used to live in Greenwood, Rogers and Fayetteville. Graduated UofA with a BSEE. Go Hogs!" If you ever get back here to God's Country, look me up. We'll kick some tires or something. I'm in Fayetteville. Will do! Many years ago, I used to work as a waiter at Jose's.....back in the mid...

Mikey1968

I haven't had a T with bumpers and don't want any. When I work on other folks' cars which have them, they certainly are in the way! :( That was another concern of mine. I just dropped a wad of cash for a nice Berg's radiator and am thinking bumpers are a good idea as I learn to drive the T. Since I...

Mikey1968

I may need to do that. The repros are soooo much thinner than the one original I have.

Mikey1968

We have full length bumpers front and rear on our '26 Touring car that came with the car. Its a "Sport Touring Car" which at the time was Ford's way of gussying them up, bumpers, nickel radiator shroud, etc. The front doesn't interfere with cranking, and the rear doesn't interfere with accessing th...

Mikey1968

Check your email!

Mikey1968

RajoRacer wrote: ↑
Fri Apr 19, 2019 10:28 am
I have an original set of rear brackets for the full bars, if interested.

Actually I am interested...drop me a PM. I'm leaning towards the full rear bar.

Mikey1968

Hello all,
Looking for four patina-ed nickel-plated original wire wheel hub caps.

I'll buy one or all four in multiple or a single sales until I get a full set. I may even buy a spare in case I lose one. I've located one so far and have four more to go.

Thanks,
Mike

Mikey1968

Kicking around adding bumpers on my 1926 Touring. What are your thoughts? Pros? Cons? Split rears or one-piece? My initial thoughts are they would be good to prevent damage, obviously....the big reason for bumpers, right? The con is the added length and weight. Also they might be in the way to hand ...

Mikey1968

Replied....did you get it?

Mikey1968

Hello all,
Looking for a patina-ed nickel-plated headlight rim for my 1926 Touring project. Need one with good mounting pins.

Thanks,
Mike

Mikey1968

Will do, Scott.

Mikey1968

I just put in brand new 2 AWG and cleaned up the area where the ground goes to the frame on my 26 Touring. Works fine for me so far.

Mikey1968

Hello all, I bought a 1926 Touring last fall and have been working on it ever since. I've been working on Fords for nearly 40 years and own 9 cars and a 1952 Farmall H so am constantly working on something in the garage. For now at least, the T is staying somewhat in it's "patina-ed" look as I fix m...

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