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- Wed Apr 17, 2024 3:54 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Repair Pricing
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- Fri Mar 15, 2024 5:14 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: 1912 Length of horn conduit?
- Replies: 16
- Views: 588
Re: 1912 Length of horn conduit?
I dont think door removal was a big thing back in the day US cars dont have a driver door because it is so hard to get in and out of, I have not used the driver door on my T since I was 18 years old Canadian cars have left front doors because Canadian plants built right hand drive cars. I have pictu...
- Fri Mar 15, 2024 4:36 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: 1912 Length of horn conduit?
- Replies: 16
- Views: 588
Re: 1912 Length of horn conduit?
here are some pics of a US t I would say original interior
- Fri Mar 15, 2024 4:17 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: 1912 Length of horn conduit?
- Replies: 16
- Views: 588
Re: 1912 Length of horn conduit?
In two of the pictures the bulb comes up in the centre of the door
- Thu Mar 14, 2024 6:55 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: 1912 Length of horn conduit?
- Replies: 16
- Views: 588
Re: 1912 Length of horn conduit?
Just to through a monkey wench into the mix here are some US 1912s with the single twist black and brass tube inside the body
- Wed Mar 13, 2024 6:38 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: 1912 Length of horn conduit?
- Replies: 16
- Views: 588
Re: 1912 Length of horn conduit?
It is hard to see but it is there a small brass clip held by 1 flat head screw bottom right corner of the door. E5F4005B-5A37-4171-86DC-683C1EDE7F2F.jpeg Here are 2 pics of original cars both are a little long in my opinion. I would say these cars are US cars as they have no hinges on the left door ...
- Wed Mar 13, 2024 6:28 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: 1912 Length of horn conduit?
- Replies: 16
- Views: 588
Re: 1912 Length of horn conduit?
It is my under standing that US cars in 1912 the horn tube ran inside the car . my 12 being a Canadian car with a left front door that opens it has a clip , I have only seen this clip on Canadian built cars. AS for lenght Dad renewed this in 1960 and based the lenght on pictures of other cars IMG_20...
- Mon Sep 25, 2023 8:59 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Canadian Production
- Replies: 7
- Views: 652
Re: Canadian Production
could you post a picture my late 1912 touring which is a Canadian car and all original has 12 rear fenders and 13 front fenders you may have a 13 car with 12 fenders
- Thu Mar 30, 2023 12:11 am
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Should I hot rod it?
- Replies: 8
- Views: 1242
Re: Should I hot rod it?
I think your car is telling you it wants its original heart back. For 60 years my T has been the most reliable car in the fleet LOL good luck
- Mon Jan 09, 2023 12:54 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: 1909 ?
- Replies: 36
- Views: 2818
Re: 1909 ?
I have a 1912 and I see everything that is not 12 such as no front doors high top when folded 09-10 head lamps. 11and 12 then the top is down is much flatter. Pictured is an early 12
- Wed Dec 14, 2022 10:32 am
- Forum: Classifieds - Parts
- Topic: Front wheel bearings
- Replies: 5
- Views: 931
Re: Front wheel bearings
All the bearing are spoken for when I find more I will post again Thanks Colin
- Wed Dec 14, 2022 9:46 am
- Forum: Classifieds - Parts
- Topic: Front wheel bearings
- Replies: 5
- Views: 931
Re: Front wheel bearings
I have got bearings for all how have contacted me and I have replied to all, I will get going on the postage and get back to you shortly Thanks Colin
- Tue Dec 13, 2022 4:42 pm
- Forum: Classifieds - Parts
- Topic: Front wheel bearings
- Replies: 5
- Views: 931
Front wheel bearings
1 set of Bower made in the USA threaded outer wheel bearing . NOS part number 09075 and 09076 right and left hand thread. 50.00 per set plus postage.cmavins@hotmail.com
email - Sat Dec 03, 2022 12:31 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: How old are your Model T tires?
- Replies: 38
- Views: 3081
Re: How old are your Model T tires?
The tires I took off my 1912 touring were new in 1948 and I bought new T drivers which had the same tread pattern so about 2010 I think they still had good tread but were hard ,they are on another car but it only goes out 2 times a year. The tires were Good year. I am not expecting the same life fro...
- Thu Dec 01, 2022 6:59 pm
- Forum: Classifieds - Vehicles
- Topic: Wanted to Buy, 1917 Coupelet or 1918 Coupe ONLY!!!
- Replies: 125
- Views: 34023
Re: Wanted to Buy, 1917 Coupelet or 1918 Coupe ONLY!!!
I hope you have seen the 1917 Coupet for sale on this forum Cheers Colin
- Sun Oct 16, 2022 4:34 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Model T colors from Argentina plant in 1923?
- Replies: 17
- Views: 2121
Re: Model T colors from Argentina plant in 1923?
This car was an original model t no modification just a bone stock model t
- Sun Oct 16, 2022 4:31 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Model T colors from Argentina plant in 1923?
- Replies: 17
- Views: 2121
Re: Model T colors from Argentina plant in 1923?
there was a news paper article on there trip I think it was funded and the funds ran out as a kid the car was neat because it had coins from different countries stuck on the hood.
- Sun Oct 16, 2022 4:22 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Model T colors from Argentina plant in 1923?
- Replies: 17
- Views: 2121
Re: Model T colors from Argentina plant in 1923?
3.png Untitled.png2.png Untitled.png They were driving to Alaska but stopped in Winnipeg the color picture was in front of our house the yellow Manitoba plate is 1964 I think this was 1965-66 . I have a Christmas card from 1967 with 2 pictures of Oliver Bertha with our 1912 and with there car resto...
- Sun Oct 16, 2022 3:38 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Model T colors from Argentina plant in 1923?
- Replies: 17
- Views: 2121
Re: Model T colors from Argentina plant in 1923?
There was a 1920s Model t touring in Winnipeg in the mid 1960's it was driven from South American through the states and wound up in Winnipeg. I was just a kid but I remember the car and the if memory serves me correctly it was Oliver and Bertha Foukes the car was a yellow body with red fenders late...
- Sun Oct 02, 2022 11:13 am
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Magneto bulbs
- Replies: 4
- Views: 916
Re: Magneto bulbs
Dad put the mag lights back in the 12 in 1967 and not used much in the past 50 years or so we have never replaced a bulb. When I need them they always light. Im still waiting to burn one ,and have 50 odd new ones, maybe that keeps the old ones going. This is the first time I herd about matching I'll...
- Fri Jul 29, 2022 5:28 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Where does my model t made in Canada come from
- Replies: 10
- Views: 1394
Re: Where does my model t made in Canada come from
Your car most likely was built in Walkerville which was the main Canadian plant starting in about 1914 ford started building plants in Toronto Montreal and Winnipeg but if your car was built to be exported I would think it would be built at the main plant . The Winnipeg plant was built in 1917 to su...
- Fri May 20, 2022 11:18 am
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Repair of a Stewart & Clark clock
- Replies: 10
- Views: 1561
Re: Repair of a Stewart & Clark clock
One other though, a friend of mine when setting his clock moved the small lever located when you are looking at the clock face upper right corner that lever is used to set the speed at which the clock runs. In his case he moved it all the way to the s end without knowing and that stopped his clock w...
- Fri May 20, 2022 11:04 am
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Repair of a Stewart & Clark clock
- Replies: 10
- Views: 1561
- Fri May 20, 2022 11:00 am
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Repair of a Stewart & Clark clock
- Replies: 10
- Views: 1561
Re: Repair of a Stewart & Clark clock
They are a very simple clock I have found the biggest problem is dust I found my clock would run 8 days and over the years less days now its back to 8 DSCN4891.JPG DSCN4889.JPG DSCN4894.JPG DSCN4893.JPG DSCN4896.JPG remove the rim and the 3 screws in the back of the brass case and the clock assembly...
- Fri May 20, 2022 10:43 am
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Repair of a Stewart & Clark clock
- Replies: 10
- Views: 1561
Re: Repair of a Stewart & Clark clock
I would open it and see if anything is broken if not oil it I have fixed both of my clocks with clock oil
- Wed May 11, 2022 5:56 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: 1915 Brass Radiator
- Replies: 5
- Views: 1220
Re: 1915 Brass Radiator
My 12 rad is like that but you dont see it because that part of the rad is painted black
- Sun May 08, 2022 4:39 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Before I paint...
- Replies: 12
- Views: 2008
Re: Before I paint...
What ever color I paint, my paint guy tints the primer So yellow paint = yellow tint primer also on Lighter colors the color or the primer will slightly charge the color of the top coat. Such as a yellow with black verses grey, grey primer will give you a shade lighter yellow
- Sun Apr 03, 2022 9:01 am
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Century Plaques
- Replies: 14
- Views: 2219
Re: Century Plaques
They did it is a very nice but not brass
I made a decal from it and put it in the corner or my windshield- Tue Mar 22, 2022 9:20 am
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: 1912 Authenticity Questions?
- Replies: 24
- Views: 3102
Re: 1912 Authenticity Questions?
It looks like your original dash is drilled for right or left hand drive
- Mon Mar 07, 2022 4:01 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Early T approximate measurement request
- Replies: 16
- Views: 2402
Re: Early T approximate measurement request
Hello John to the top of the rear bow on my Canadian 12 Touring is 6 foot 10 inches and the centre bowes are a little taller so I would say you need 6 feet 11 inches clear .
- Sat Mar 05, 2022 10:06 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Early T approximate measurement request
- Replies: 16
- Views: 2402
Re: Early T approximate measurement request
Hello John As my car is at the farm waiting for spring I can not measure it but a 7 foot door is more like 6-10 because it does not open all the way . I have always had an 8 foot door because I was told by my dad it wont fit in a 7 foot door. I think it will but the clearence you will have is almost...
- Sat Feb 19, 2022 9:56 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: The Little Ford Rambled Right Along
- Replies: 15
- Views: 2366
- Sat Feb 19, 2022 4:22 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Badges? We ain’t got no badges!
- Replies: 23
- Views: 4042
Re: Badges? We ain’t got no badges!
Here are some more of the Model T badges and pins from dads hat
- Fri Feb 18, 2022 9:08 am
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Badges? We ain’t got no badges!
- Replies: 23
- Views: 4042
Re: Badges? We ain’t got no badges!
This dates back to the 70s One of the tours we were on Dad saved everything.
- Tue Feb 08, 2022 11:49 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: T #2
- Replies: 112
- Views: 15755
Re: T #2
Yes I forget how but yes the frame was checked a found be be a later frame. Until someone comes up with restoration pictures and paper work the car is a very nice bitsa car . Any one how pays big bucks for it should do there home work. Buyer beware If anyone questioned my 1912 T like this I would pr...
- Mon Feb 07, 2022 2:28 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: 1913 Touring rear seat storage
- Replies: 27
- Views: 3330
Re: 1913 Touring rear seat storage
The drawings are 1914 touring but it should get you there with a bit of tinkering if the 13 is different Cheers \Colin
- Mon Feb 07, 2022 2:24 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: 1913 Touring rear seat storage
- Replies: 27
- Views: 3330
Re: 1913 Touring rear seat storage
Is this what your looking for
- Sun Feb 06, 2022 5:06 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Badges? We ain’t got no badges!
- Replies: 23
- Views: 4042
Re: Badges? We ain’t got no badges!
This was on Dads Hat for 60 years the hat did not survive but the badge did Cheers Colin
- Mon Jan 24, 2022 2:38 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: 1913 Keystone Kokomo Electric coils information request
- Replies: 17
- Views: 3158
Re: 1913 Keystone Kokomo Electric coils information request
The US cars may be different but that looks like a 1912 box the same as my 12 .
- Mon Jan 24, 2022 2:33 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: rear floor board pattern for 1912 touring
- Replies: 0
- Views: 695
rear floor board pattern for 1912 touring
My 1912 touring did not have its rear floor board when Dad bought the car in 1960 ,so he installed a piece of plywood. My question is what width of board ,is there a finger hole for removal, are there strips of wood added for strength,and are they joined into one ,two ,three pieces. I have just made...
- Wed Jan 19, 2022 5:51 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: The folks
- Replies: 13
- Views: 1640
Re: The folks
On the second 1912 picture right hand drive most likely Canadian built you will see a brass clip on the brass horn hose,at the lower curve of the door . Just one of the Canadian differences
- Sun Nov 07, 2021 10:04 am
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Poll: Do you have Model T OCD ?
- Replies: 18
- Views: 2806
Re: Poll: Do you have Model T OCD ?
My Dad always said he could keep the T running for another 50 years with his parts stash I believe it's more like 100 years . My son asked me what would I do if a power window switch went on the 1967 Ambassador. It is a one year only part , the answer was go up in the attic to the box marked AMC pow...
- Sun Oct 24, 2021 11:45 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Matching Numbers?
- Replies: 16
- Views: 2588
Re: Matching Numbers?
This numbers matching question is only a US production Thing in 1912 75,000 T were made but only 6,000 were Canadian so the Canadian cars have matching numbers more so than the US cars . My 12 is matching numbers {engine and brass Dash plate} but you can not compare US cars to any other because of t...
- Thu Oct 14, 2021 9:05 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Questions on a Double Barrel Bridgeport Pump
- Replies: 6
- Views: 1413
Re: Questions on a Double Barrel Bridgeport Pump
your handle is the same as my pump , my pump has the needle in the fitting . it will not work without it. My pump has black hose ,I have not found any red hose yet
- Sun Oct 10, 2021 7:12 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: New (to me) 1917 Touring
- Replies: 40
- Views: 5423
Re: New (to me) 1917 Touring
nice looking car should be fun .I see in the video you crank with your left, I have tried to crank with the left but I guess I have been cranking with the right for 45 years I just can not crank with my left. enjoy your new car.
- Sun Oct 10, 2021 9:11 am
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Radiator Core Question
- Replies: 15
- Views: 2115
Re: Radiator Core Question
The correct spelling is Lampblack one word it is what they used back in the day ,it is made from soot . I don't know if you can still buy it Dad had a bag of it . First used in 1960 it will out last me as a 1/4 tea spoon will do a rad with left overs.
- Sun Oct 10, 2021 9:03 am
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Radiator Core Question
- Replies: 15
- Views: 2115
Re: Radiator Core Question
we have always used a black powder mixed with water and then sprayed on with a regular spray bottle . The water dries up and you are left with a flat black finish. We redo it every 10 years. I remember now it is called lamp black.
- Sun Oct 10, 2021 8:47 am
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Just Curious How Many Use Water Pumps?
- Replies: 45
- Views: 4116
Re: Just Curious How Many Use Water Pumps?
My 1912 Had one on since 1960 In 2013 when I broke the crank we tried it with out ,the engine temp went down and does not boil anymore . My rad is the original round tube and has one tube blocked off. The water pump is now a wall hanger.
- Sat Sep 25, 2021 11:35 am
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: 1911 Steering Problem. Dangerous???
- Replies: 17
- Views: 2535
Re: 1911 Steering Problem. Dangerous???
My Canadian 1912 has the original steering parts and does not have this over steer problem.
- Sun Aug 08, 2021 11:05 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: August: What have you done with your T.
- Replies: 61
- Views: 8393
Re: August: What have you done with your T.
Took the old girl for a drive visited so people took some for a ride Cruised the parks 3 in all total miles 144 it was a good week end.
- Sun Jul 04, 2021 10:56 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Front wheel bearings
- Replies: 11
- Views: 2182
Re: Front wheel bearings
My 1912 has had roller bearings in the original front hubs for 60 years the bearings are like the day they were put in ,they are bower made in the USA . Back in 1960 when dad restored the car he could not find bearings for the car but did buy up an apple box full of nos roller bearings so that is wh...
- Sat Jul 03, 2021 9:53 am
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Opinions
- Replies: 42
- Views: 4819
Re: Opinions
Here in Winnipeg ,and this came from the mechanic that worked on my 12 when it was new . If you bought a new car and wanted natural wheels he would take your painted wheels off and put a new set on which came with no finish and he would apply a vanish of so sort and bam you had natural wood wheels. ...
- Fri Jul 02, 2021 9:46 am
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Model T on a 2-post lift
- Replies: 36
- Views: 6440
Re: Model T on a 2-post lift
I have a 4 post hoist with the jack that runs down the centre works great but will cost an extra 4 to 6 hundred less for you guys in the US.
- Sun Jun 13, 2021 1:11 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Seeking opinions on early Holley carb comparisons 1912-1913 era
- Replies: 5
- Views: 1604
Re: Seeking opinions on early Holley carb comparisons 1912-1913 era
My car is a Canadian built sept 1912 Touring the original carb was the H1 With no clamp it worked on the car but not well .Dad tinkered with it for 2 years and even bought a second one that had been rebuilt and has all the new updates but still never ran quite right so for the last 40 years it has h...
- Sun Jun 06, 2021 9:27 am
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Correct E&J Tail lamp used in 1912?
- Replies: 3
- Views: 1329
- Mon May 24, 2021 9:09 am
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Blockley Tires
- Replies: 56
- Views: 16150
Re: Blockley Tires
Im getting old I missed the first post so its coming to be about 1600.00 for 4 tires in Canada To rich for my blood, Due to the weather here a set of tires last twenty years if I drive the wheels off the car I only put 500 miles on a year as Im still working so weekend only I just got another 5 T dr...
- Mon May 24, 2021 9:01 am
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Blockley Tires
- Replies: 56
- Views: 16150
Re: Blockley Tires
Ok so what is the cost per tire In US funds the last set I did was T drivers 4 cost 625.00 Canadian that was in 2012 our Dollar was better then.
- Sun May 23, 2021 11:36 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Blockley Tires
- Replies: 56
- Views: 16150
Re: Blockley Tires
What is the currency the sign is a bound but which country
- Tue May 18, 2021 7:43 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Brass car original bling
- Replies: 41
- Views: 6137
Re: Brass car original bling
I tried to get warranty when the crank broke, I was told be thankful it lasted 100 years . He also said he did not have any car on his lot that would last more than 25 years .
- Mon May 17, 2021 8:51 pm
- Forum: Classifieds - Parts
- Topic: FS model T tools, Z tools, Stevens, KRW
- Replies: 6
- Views: 1949
Re: FS model T tools, Z tools, Stevens, KRW
I sent you a pm about the exhaust nut wrench and the square main bolt wrench Thanks Colin
- Sat May 15, 2021 6:00 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Brass car original bling
- Replies: 41
- Views: 6137
Re: Brass car original bling
Oct 5 1912 I think there were a lot of void warranties
- Sat May 15, 2021 5:44 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Brass car original bling
- Replies: 41
- Views: 6137
Re: Brass car original bling
Be careful there is a letter from early 1913 which indicates only a clock, robe rail and running board tool box may be added any other added accessories will void your warranty. LOL
- Sat May 15, 2021 3:33 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Lightweight Model T Hauling Trailer?
- Replies: 41
- Views: 6363
Re: Lightweight Model T Hauling Trailer?
This is the trailer we built it will haul any car we have the top is plywood and steel tubing for wire with a canvas top
pulled by an 83 chev van- Sat May 15, 2021 10:54 am
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Lightweight Model T Hauling Trailer?
- Replies: 41
- Views: 6363
Re: Lightweight Model T Hauling Trailer?
Bigger is always better our first trailer was a single axle trailer and worked well,but would not haul a 1947 Chrysler. The second trailer is two axle 10000 lbs capacity , can haul anything, Same as the Garage in town we had a large 2car, at the farm we have a 40x60 with 2 floors ,it took Dad 40 yea...
- Fri May 07, 2021 11:01 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Insights for my 1911 touring top
- Replies: 10
- Views: 2270
Re: Insights for my 1911 touring top
Dads philosophy was if you don't know how to do it buy a book and learn how The T was his first paint job done with a vacuum cleaner on reverse out side total cost 60 bucks that paint is still on the car . Mom showed Dad how to sew and the hole family helped get the top completed . He did the same w...
- Sun Apr 18, 2021 8:39 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: My apologies
- Replies: 53
- Views: 7310
Re: My apologies
Your doing just fine Steve Keep it up , It's good to stir the pot once and a while. It just shows people are paying attention Cheers Colin
- Sun Apr 18, 2021 8:32 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Model T philosophy: What is a restoration?
- Replies: 89
- Views: 11535
Re: Model T philosophy: What is a restoration?
Any body that wish to make my car correct is welcome , just bring the paint and all your supplies . I will supply you a room,and a thankyou for fixing my car. I remember Dads story , first trip with the T to Calgary and he had a 1913 tail light on the car. He was told it was wrong , his answer was g...
- Sun Apr 18, 2021 5:07 pm
- Forum: Classifieds - Parts
- Topic: Done - 1976 Vintage Ford Sept/Oct
- Replies: 3
- Views: 1397
Re: WTB - 1976 Vintage Ford Sept/Oct
Yes you are correct there is an acticle
- Fri Apr 16, 2021 8:17 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: paint help
- Replies: 22
- Views: 3737
Re: paint help
It's due for a paint job and I am going to redo it in the same colors. First the crank breaks at 101 years and how the paint only lasts 60 years things just don't last anymore.
- Thu Apr 15, 2021 11:01 am
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: paint help
- Replies: 22
- Views: 3737
Re: paint help
Dad was a Telephone guy for 50 years the T is telephone green with yellow pin strip, He liked it that way so paint your car the way it makes you happy.
- Thu Apr 15, 2021 11:00 am
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: paint help
- Replies: 22
- Views: 3737
Re: paint help
Dad was a Telephone guy for 50 years the T is telephone green with yellow pin strip, He liked it that way so paint your car the way it makes you happy.
- Mon Apr 12, 2021 6:55 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: The Speedster in Montana.
- Replies: 23
- Views: 4321
Re: The Speedster in Montana.
In the third picture of the dash bottom left corner ,what is that switch with the T handle. I have found a unit like it but I can't figure it out other than I would say it's from the 20's
- Sun Apr 04, 2021 6:53 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Broken fan shaft bolt destroyed my radiator
- Replies: 56
- Views: 7986
Re: Broken fan shaft bolt destroyed my radiator
well it looks like I have some spring work to do before I take the T for a drive, Check the fan blades for cracks and check the fan bolt as all it gets is grease two times a season. I did find 5 complete fan assemblies as spares so I'm good for parts. Cheers Colin
- Sun Apr 04, 2021 11:36 am
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Where did you discover your Model T?
- Replies: 39
- Views: 5458
Re: Where did you discover your Model T?
Dad was one of the founding members of the Manitoba classic and antique auto club. His car was the 1947 Chrysler Town & country, his dream car. He bought it in 1958. The club was started in 1960 and his car was only 13 years old. He was always told he should get an older car so he said if you find m...
- Fri Apr 02, 2021 12:53 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Planning to buy a 1914 touring car for driving
- Replies: 16
- Views: 2634
Re: Planning to buy a 1914 touring car for driving
My 1912 is stock I doubled the wish bone but from 1960 to 2013 it had the stock wish bone, it had mag lights installed in 1915 turn signals and a brake light and 4 way flashers the rest is stock . I drive it like a model T ,it will do 50 mph but I drive it at 25-30 mph and mostly drive on less drive...
- Tue Mar 30, 2021 12:10 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: tire mounting powder
- Replies: 30
- Views: 4058
Re: tire mounting powder
I use dish soap works well and the excess dries up to a powder I use sunlight soap it does not harm the rubber.
- Mon Mar 29, 2021 4:00 pm
- Forum: Classifieds - Parts
- Topic: WTB E&J carbide generator bracket
- Replies: 17
- Views: 2616
Re: WTB E&J carbide generator bracket
The bracket you are looking for is steel with brass knobs that are the same as used on the head lamps
this is my bracket on my 1912 with an E+J generator.- Mon Mar 22, 2021 8:20 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: something you don't see anymore
- Replies: 4
- Views: 1684
something you don't see anymore
I was doing a little sewing on the 12 original leather seat the old stitching is coming apart. I was having a hard time, so in looking in dads tool box I found an "Awl for all patent date June 12 -12. when I looked up how to use it I found they still make them today. I am not sure how old mine is po...
- Sun Mar 21, 2021 10:02 am
- Forum: Classifieds - Parts
- Topic: WTB 1915 Turtle Deck latch handle Assy
- Replies: 1
- Views: 896
Re: WTB 1915 Turtle Deck latch handle Assy
If you have or know someone with a lathe I have a drawing with al the measurement and how to make them, I will have to find the drawing . Cheers Colin
- Thu Mar 18, 2021 10:33 pm
- Forum: Classifieds - Parts
- Topic: wanted 1921 roadster body wood or plans
- Replies: 5
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Re: wanted 1921 roadster body wood or plans
Clay I have sent you an email Cheers Colin
- Wed Mar 17, 2021 11:13 am
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Insights for my 1911 touring top
- Replies: 10
- Views: 2270
Re: Insights for my 1911 touring top
My Dad Made his own top using the original as a pattern and the The red Model t ford restoration hand book by Floyd Clymer. Page 86 It covers every thing. Our top has been going strong since 1967
- Wed Mar 17, 2021 11:01 am
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: 13T - Insufficient Cooling
- Replies: 19
- Views: 3256
Re: 13T - Insufficient Cooling
Are you running a water pump , I removed mine and the temps dropped 20 degree's I am still using the original 109 year old rad and work just fine . My rad was rodded out about 1968 by a shop that knew old rads one tube is blocked.
- Thu Mar 11, 2021 3:57 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Brass
- Replies: 15
- Views: 2774
Re: Brass
I'm going to go out on a limp and say 1911 runabout with some major changes from the firewall forward
- Wed Mar 10, 2021 11:02 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Kerosene lamp questions
- Replies: 13
- Views: 2663
Re: Kerosene lamp questions
Just a note in 1912 that would have been Walkerville Ont
- Wed Mar 10, 2021 4:51 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Different Lifts for T &A cars
- Replies: 17
- Views: 3441
Re: Different Lifts for T &A cars
I'm getting to old to get on my knee's to set the bars on a 2post hoist
- Wed Mar 10, 2021 4:48 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Kerosene lamp questions
- Replies: 13
- Views: 2663
Re: Kerosene lamp questions
Mark is a faster with the keyboard.
- Wed Mar 10, 2021 4:46 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Kerosene lamp questions
- Replies: 13
- Views: 2663
Re: Kerosene lamp questions
They are Canadian that is what is used on T's here, I have an original 1917 touring it has that brand of lights on it.
- Wed Mar 10, 2021 9:44 am
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Post your favorite pictures of a T
- Replies: 52
- Views: 6193
Re: Post your favorite pictures of a T
The other thing I have been doing is tracking down people how have used our T for there wedding and then go for a visit. This one is 35 years after there wedding, I was there all after noon, there was rides for them ,there kids and grand children, and when covid permits there son wants it for his we...
- Wed Mar 10, 2021 9:35 am
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Post your favorite pictures of a T
- Replies: 52
- Views: 6193
Re: Post your favorite pictures of a T
I am amazed when you see pictures of T's with loads of people on them, I know if they did this to my car now lets just say there would be police involved.
- Tue Mar 09, 2021 6:10 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Different Lifts for T &A cars
- Replies: 17
- Views: 3441
Re: Different Lifts for T &A cars
Chris I have the jack that runs between the rails I can lift one side or the axle . I had to load a none running car into a 5 ton truck so I rolled the hoist into the back lane ,put the car on it worked like a dream.
- Mon Mar 08, 2021 11:14 am
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: 1914 Horn Bulb
- Replies: 12
- Views: 2479
Re: 1914 Horn Bulb
Hello John I have a 1912 T I use the small bulb from the venders it work fine ,I find that the large one just looks wrong to big and bulky . This my be because I have the original and it is small . I have removed it because every body wants toot the horn ,so to save the original bulb I installed a n...
- Sun Mar 07, 2021 7:15 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Different Lifts for T &A cars
- Replies: 17
- Views: 3441
Re: Different Lifts for T &A cars
I prefer the four post because with the car off you can put the wheels on and move them around where ever you want.
- Sun Mar 07, 2021 7:12 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Different Lifts for T &A cars
- Replies: 17
- Views: 3441
Re: Different Lifts for T &A cars
They should come with drip trays both of mine did, just make sure the one you buy is certified some of the china lifts are not . Both of mine came from Benco Equipment in Fargo ND, the lift is a Pro park they are certified. Both are 4 post lifts.
- Fri Mar 05, 2021 11:22 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Dash Clock Guru Questions
- Replies: 6
- Views: 1621
Re: Dash Clock Guru Questions
As a rule I always turn my clock hands forward minute hand only, Mine is a 1910 brass rim wind I give it 4 turns of the rim which gives me 5 days. After 50 years in the car it started to slow down ,We would only get 2 days out of a wind, so I opened it up and it is a very simple clock . Oil with clo...
- Thu Mar 04, 2021 9:28 am
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Model T in 1914-Old Photo
- Replies: 7
- Views: 1527
Re: Model T in 1914-Old Photo
My 1912 has had Mag lights since 1915 installed by Dr Bond at a cost of $3.25 . The reflector clips into the original lamp rim,the burner is removed to allow clearance.
- Sat Feb 27, 2021 10:34 am
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: spark plug whistle =KABOOOOOM !!!!????????
- Replies: 17
- Views: 3466
Re: spark plug whistle =KABOOOOOM !!!!????????
Kevin yes to the Bermuda bell No to the cow bell yes to the wolf whistle and Airmore
- Fri Feb 26, 2021 3:28 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: spark plug whistle =KABOOOOOM !!!!????????
- Replies: 17
- Views: 3466
Re: spark plug whistle =KABOOOOOM !!!!????????
I have all the bell and whistles on my car the explosion whistle has been on the car since 1967 makes a nice pop sound no engine damage in the last 60 years The car will do 50 MPH slower would be better,Cheers from Winnipeg IM001386.JPG and the kids love all the sounds the car makes , I have just ad...
- Fri Feb 19, 2021 11:31 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Ode to a Model t I have not seen this one before
- Replies: 3
- Views: 1302
- Tue Feb 09, 2021 11:03 am
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Not on the road 5 minutes and look what happened!
- Replies: 21
- Views: 4122
Re: Not on the road 5 minutes and look what happened!
sounds like to much horse power LOL
- Mon Feb 08, 2021 9:16 am
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: RHD tail light
- Replies: 8
- Views: 1847
Re: RHD tail light
The lens exchange is very simple if you have an original lamp I opened the flap of the lens on the inside about half way around, it is not soldered this makes it loose and easy to remove. Went back in the same way ,use smooth pliers to flatten the lip and it was again solid with no movement of the l...