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It still would be nice to know if both cars were in the same lane, were they in adjacent lanes, was one turning, etc? Was no one there to see it?

It makes you wonder how many are active members. My phone and computer automatically sign me in. I dont have to remember a password. It is also nice to know who is posting. You get to learn whose id belongs to a person except for Dallas. It is obviously who he is because he uses his complete name. I...

Vern Campbell was the man producing those mufflers. He has passed away. Nice to hear Bill has some in stock.

Still wondering if anyone was there that can tell us what happened.

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Mine is similar. The opening is 3" x 7".

I see Edsel put the brake lever forward before he started the car. I understand others do it differently. Nice video.

It is on facebook so I cannot post it here. Maybe others can.
Jerry King was sent to hospital, but no one was badly hurt.

Would like to know cause if anyone can educate us so as to prevent future accidents.

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You can buy loom by the foot.

Kevin, can you post a photo of your carburetor?

They have a Woodcraft in Birmingham and a couple next door in Atlanta.

Thats a pile of horse manure.

I can't look those prices up. I already used all the pages in my Sears catalog. Does anyone have an extra?

https://www.woodcraft.com/blog_entries/tft-frequently-asked-questions When I re-spoked my wheels, I gave my old spokes to Woodcraft. They were very pleased to receive them so they could turn them into pens for troops. I did not have a lathe at that time so I could not turn any pens myself. Now that ...

Perhaps I need to buy a red union suit?

I was aware of the groove and we were almost perfect where it was placed. The groove is not 1/4 inch so when you drill the hole you will have some metal that you need to remove from drilling. By drilling only 3/16 inch I had less metal to remove. I did not have a reamer so I used 600 grit paper. Fee...

I purchased a car that looks very nice. It was sold as being owned by a master mechanic. The man was deceased. The first tour I went on the engine seized. When we took it apart the pistons looked like someone had filed them so they would fit in the block. I needed a complete rebuild. What I am tryin...

You dont need to be a member to sign in. It would be nice to know who is online. Is the problem the sign up process? It is great to see all the interest.

That costumed character looks like the Krampus. Stay away!

3/16th worked fine. Thanks Hank.

The book states 1/4 inch for hole that I have to drill through bushing. I am thinking 3/16 inch would be sufficient. Your thoughts.

Boy I miss those days. Maybe I better grab a rope and my Flexible Flyer and head on over. The snow missed us.

There might be an inch here in Central Wisconsin. Glad we can forward all that snow to NE Indiana and Michigan. My mother always told me to share.

Mr Martin. To add a photo you need to reply to a message, so click on 'Post Reply'. On the bottom of the page you see 'Attachments'. Click on that. Then you will see 'Add Files'. Click on that and upload your pictures. The most you can add is 5 per post. Hope that helps.

You can always purchase cork to place under the straps. It is available at Hobby Lobby, Michaels, etc. Or you can cut strips of rubber from an old inner tube and use that,too. I think the rubber would be better and less likely to fall apart. Anything to keep the metal strap from rubbing against the ...

Are their instructions anywhere for installing AC brakes?

Here you go Wayne.

$100-$125. Wheel bolts to triangle. Left side of picture bolts to mounts under rear spring. 26-27 has longer spring mounts to hold this carrier.

Nothing on facebook or others I know on facebook. Hopefully it is a false alarm.

Can it be repaired or am I better off looking for another housing? I thought I did it right with a 3/4inch pipe and a socket to get the bushing out. It appears the socket was too big and it knocked off the rivits inside the housing. OOps. Suggestions welcome since I screwed up.

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I wonder if it will still turn over? Might have the start of something here.

I have never seen rear floorboards that come in two sections like that.

I know the next time I see Steve, I will not suggest we go eat anyplace that has Mexican food. And we are not buying food at Walmart and eating it in the parking lot.

What year was the first year without a driver door?

Rich's dad.

Now available to order. Sent in my order today.

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I hope you can watch this. Takes about 10 minutes.

Just a followup. I have not heard from Mr. Boggess. There is an H.P.Cody in Ripon WI, but he was owner of Ripon Knitting Works. I put in a call to the local historical society and await their response. I did contact Bergstrom Ford and they informed me they have not been around that long. No connecti...

Mark, try to imagine a small child in a Speedster. As long as they can sit still, but then that is only down the block at a very slow speed. You at least have sides in your car.

Are you putting the Fordor out to pasture?

Then this post belongs on the Parts forum, since it is an accessory.

Looks like a very good car for the price.

One less forum to look at. Has only had 1 post in the last 6 months.

I have never found them available anywhere.

Did anyone take a picture? Did anyone like it? I would like to know what it is. Thank you

HeyBud. I would like to see your post on the Model A if you dont mind. Might be interesting. I never use that OT section anyway.

My friend Dick Lodge. Do you have a fear of a friend passing? If I post with a title of 'Re: Dick Lodge', would you glance at your hand to see if you are still with us? I understand your posting about titles. A lot of titles about many topics could be better written. I wont pick on any in particular...

Hey guys. I am not planning a tour here. Certainly not like most tours where you have a host hotel that you come back to every night. I have never seen much of the UP, but I always hear stories about how great it is up there. .....................So I was thinking out loud that I would like to drive...

Did they ever have a tool to remove the outer axle housing cap?

When I shift from low to high, I do it slowly so I can feel the change. Like Norm says, do not pop it. Once you feel it grab in high, then advance the throttle. The more you drive it the more you will get a feel for your car. Get in another one, and it will be completely different. They are not all ...

Would not a chassis be defined as a complete car that is just missing a body? Frame, axles, wheels, and motor.

The Michigan Jamboree was in Sioux St Marie this summer. I do not think they want to go back to the UP so soon, but good idea.

Found 3 campgrounds starting at Crivitz, then Iron Mountain, then Houghton. Tent and RV sites, and hot showers. After OCF might be a bit chilly. When do the skeeters die off up there?

If I remember correctly, my set of master keys do not have slots. They look like they were punched out on a press. Flat on both sides.

Obviously had it cleaned and those two fantastic Brits are there as well.

Kingsford and Iron Mountain are adjacent cities. Thats where charcoal and wood came from to make your Model T.

I am thinking of touring up through Crivitz and up to Iron Mountain and the north next summer. Maybe all the way to Copper Harbor. You could join me for a jaunt or tell me what is there to see. Should be a nice Model T drive. my e-mail is dlhort1955@juno.com

Harold, if you go to the facebook page you will probably find more activity. Easier to post over there.

Just go to bottom of page. Click attachments. Add file. Then you can include a photo. That might be a T key, but not worth much.

Seth is gone, Hap, Mike, and Chaffins are still here. You must be reading the wrong posts.

They added an inch or two of foam under my seat as well. You would never know it was there and it does make the seat a bit higher. I do not know if memory foam is the best type. I would suggest calling Classtique or going to a local upholstery shop and ask what they would do. I believe you were goin...

Probably out harvesting corn, or making a snowman.

The wheel is suppose to be firmly attached to the axle so they turn together. If they are not attached to each other the axle will spin and the wheel does not move. The key and the nut hold the wheel and axle together so they essentially become one. The nut can loosen and then the axle turns inside ...

Jesse

The wheel will spin around the axle damaging both the hub and the axle.

Think I will just plan on a different tour next year. I was trying to see if it conflicts with OCF.

Labor Day is late this year, the 7th. So is hillbilly before that?

Larry. Perhaps you can enlighten us a little about the new tool that was used on your coils? I understand some people cannot discuss it. Thank you.

Dates please. Location if it is known. Thank you.

I forgot we were talking about front inner seal. Felt or neoprene? I dont think it makes a difference. They both work equally well.

I install the modern seals in first, but always put electricians tape over the keyway first so it does not cut the seal. Then the bearing. Then the modern neoprene seal. Then a felt goes in the hub and you install the hub. You can use the old outer seals if you want to save $$, but I hate taking the...

I would suggest that if you are going to use copper fuel line that you do not use the same copper line that you use for your refrigerator. You need the thicker walled copper line and felt or neoprene packing. John Regan appears to agree.

Does anyone near you have an ECCT with a magneto test software or a St Louis magneto testor?

So basically it is an on-off lever. Either you are in Ruckstell or you are not? Is that correct?

Thank you for the picture Dan.

Keith, I thought I would just wait til you got back from OZ and stop at your place for a few.

George Maybe you can be the bookee that takes the bets on how long before this post is deleted. I have no problem with discussions on this board that can get a bit heated. I just pass over them. No one is yelling or screaming. A couple of friends start to complain to the guys at the top and they pul...

A friend of mine bought a car with a Ruckstell. I assume it is set in high. The shifting lever and rod from lever to housing are not installed. We dont know if we should reinstall them. If we do, are there only 2 positions for the shifting lever? It lookslike it would go forward or back and not side...

Susanne. It is easy after you have done it for the first time, but if you have never taken off an inner seal, you ask how it is done. I think that was the gist of the question. I know some people use a hook and take a chance of wrecking the seal. I think the brass punch works best and usually the se...

I believe fronts go for about $200 and rears go for $150 depending on how good they are and if the races are in them.

I find it interesting that we use timken bearings and yet timken grease is not sold in any auto store or farm store.

Mine turned out fine. The upholsterer added extra padding . You should have enough fabric on the sides. Classtigue hog ties the sides to the frame. Mine has a cording all around the edge so it is tied underneath. No hog ties.

Someone is going to get a nice T and some good parts pretty cheap I am guessing.

Check compression
Put single plugs on block to check for spark
Are the plugs wet.

There isn't anyone in the LA area that is available to help this guy?

Please PM me or email dlhort1955@juno.com.

Matt Remove hub cap and outer bearing. Lay your wheel on a couple of 2 x 4's. Take a brass punch, angle it to the side and punch out rear bearing and seal with a couple hammer hits. Now you will not have to buy a new seal. Rinse bearing in kerosene to clean out old grease. Dry. Check bearing and rac...

We have the furnace running every day. Down in 40s tonight. Tour on Sunday. High about 65. I need mittens.

Located in Sparta, Illinois.

I thought it had a fire hydrant in front of it?

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How many on here know what a Model T Ute is?

It is smaller than a VW bug, so yes it is a compact car. Take that spot!

Chad, here is a photo. 40 mph is fine with me.

It doesn't carry as much stuff as a touring does, what with tent, suitcase, etc.

This belongs in the classified!

Should a 22 Roadster have a metal plate between the gas tank and the seat? The car we just bought does not have one. Or should we just replace it with a piece of plywood?

I prefer this screen from Snyders. Fits perfectly in sediment bulb. Just type screen in Snyders web site.
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The disc brakes are the size of mill wheels. The exhaust is unique. 12Volts with a dizzy, but coils are still there, just not connected. Check out that intake from the radiator. Went by Bob to get parts and he was closed. Must be getting ready for his big sale. pick2.jpg pick3.jpg pick4.jpg pick7.jpg

I agree with most of the above. Jack stands to get wheels off the ground, and that way you could also go out and run it every month if you want to. Fresh oil. I turn off gas, and drain carburetor. I assume if you have OATS, you will have mice. Do what you can to kill off mice. Maybe try the bucket t...

Mark has it correct. Drag the photos into your text or attach them below. Both methods work great. More pictures everyone!

Now thats Model T driving. See any flowers on the side of the road.

In first or second grade I pulled one just to watch the fire engines. I never got caught.

Brian, stop taking pictures standing on your head. I only see food, where are the bridges?

You can add more spacers. Is the top of the nut holding your springs together correctly inserted in the hole in the front crossmember? Is the nut from the rear spring in the crossmember correctly?

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