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- Fri Jan 15, 2021 3:52 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum (started 2019)
- Topic: Dad’s Puzzler
- Replies: 0
- Views: 283
Dad’s Puzzler
Many many years ago, before Covid, before the new forum, before insanity, some one posted a picture of Dad’s Puzzler from a Ford, Lincoln, Fordson dealer in Hornet NY. I made a few of the puzzles for friends. I need to make another, which is easy, but don’t have a good copy of the original picture. ...
- Fri Oct 16, 2020 3:50 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum (started 2019)
- Topic: rear axle oil leak
- Replies: 12
- Views: 850
Re: rear axle oil leak
I had a hogs head on my 19 that leaked from a crack at the right front.
I cleaned the area with carburetor cleaner and used black hight temp RTV.
That leak stopped and it was hard to see the repair.
I cleaned the area with carburetor cleaner and used black hight temp RTV.
That leak stopped and it was hard to see the repair.
- Sun Aug 09, 2020 8:40 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum (started 2019)
- Topic: Oil line
- Replies: 4
- Views: 998
Re: Oil line
Bill, I use the outside oil line that is described by George House.
- Sun Aug 09, 2020 8:37 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum (started 2019)
- Topic: Part needed
- Replies: 2
- Views: 597
Re: Part needed
Have you talked with folks at Lang’s?
- Wed May 27, 2020 7:34 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum (started 2019)
- Topic: Should MTFCA Member #29 Be Allowed to Go On Tour If He Wants To?
- Replies: 50
- Views: 4305
Re: Should MTFCA Member #29 Be Allowed to Go On Tour If He Wants To?
In case you haven’t noticed, I don’t spend a lot of time on this site anymore. The folks were very helpful and fun to talk with but that has changed. I stopped because I got tired of the busybodies complaining about things that don’t affect them. I get the idea that they are just frustrated old men ...
- Thu May 14, 2020 5:01 pm
- Forum: OT - Off topic
- Topic: I’m back - well almost
- Replies: 7
- Views: 2043
Re: I’m back - well almost
I just saw this thread while relaxing after another busy day, this time at home. The pandemic has me working from home and I am twice as busy doing webinars, talking with customers, and helping with a project to design an new - updated piece of equipment, and attending on-line meetings. The commute ...
- Thu May 14, 2020 4:27 pm
- Forum: OT - Off topic
- Topic: Hotmail
- Replies: 5
- Views: 2174
Re: Hotmail
My wife and I have used hotmail for many years and we find the changes frustrating. Their updates claim to make thing better - easier to use - so on so on - but every change screws things up. We stay with hotmail because many of our accounts are tied to it. Hotmail is really a Microsoft product so w...
- Tue Mar 31, 2020 7:16 am
- Forum: OT - Off topic
- Topic: Enforced Isolation - Countrywide Shut Down
- Replies: 33
- Views: 4248
Re: Enforced Isolation - Countrywide Shut Down
I am working from home and I am not bored.
But I have a question..
Why are there 6,576 grains of rice in one bag and only 5,923 in another?
But I have a question..
Why are there 6,576 grains of rice in one bag and only 5,923 in another?
- Tue Mar 24, 2020 9:07 pm
- Forum: OT - Off topic
- Topic: ARE THEY NUTS?
- Replies: 131
- Views: 12851
Re: ARE THEY NUTS?
LOL This is really funny.. I’ll start by saying that my wife and I listened to our parents when they told us about the depression and trained us to not waste things. Although we are affluent we shop with coupons (only get what we normally use) and don’t fall for the marketing hype. A few weeks befor...
- Wed Mar 04, 2020 12:50 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum (started 2019)
- Topic: Insurance company recommendations
- Replies: 41
- Views: 5386
Re: Insurance company recommendations
I just moved Auto insurance from Prudential to USAA because of a very large increase for no reason. When I went shopping I found that Hagerty had great prices and better coverage for my T and A so I went with them for the antiques. They were very easy to work with and I like that there were no restr...
- Mon Mar 02, 2020 10:50 am
- Forum: General Discussion Forum (started 2019)
- Topic: 12V battery
- Replies: 8
- Views: 1686
Re: 12V battery
We used a 9 Volt lantern battery to help start our 19 T and ran it on the mag for many years. When I decided to add LED stop lights I switched to a standard automotive 12 volt battery (put it in a box on the running board) and even had a plug so I can keep my cell phone charged. As Jeff suggests I t...
- Thu Jan 16, 2020 8:26 pm
- Forum: OT - Off topic
- Topic: I’m back - well almost
- Replies: 7
- Views: 2043
Re: I’m back - well almost
Dave
Snow is not an issue.
She has a telephone and knows how to use it to call the plow guy.
She also has a checkbook and knows how to use it.
Snow is not an issue.
She has a telephone and knows how to use it to call the plow guy.
She also has a checkbook and knows how to use it.
- Wed Jan 15, 2020 11:53 am
- Forum: OT - Off topic
- Topic: I’m back - well almost
- Replies: 7
- Views: 2043
I’m back - well almost
:D you can ignore this post if you want. :D I have been stupid busy with little spare time I am on a flight with in flight wireless internet so I have a bit of time to catch-up and say hello. I am being forced to fly from New Hampshire to Florida in mid January to give a talk at the Space Coast chap...
- Wed Jan 15, 2020 11:22 am
- Forum: OT - Off topic
- Topic: FYI New scam using Apple ID
- Replies: 4
- Views: 1475
Re: FYI New scam using Apple ID
I get one of those Apple scam emails each month.
At first I thought about replying but thought better.
Same thing with PayPal
I don’t reply to any message — i alway go directly to the site and log in.
At first I thought about replying but thought better.
Same thing with PayPal
I don’t reply to any message — i alway go directly to the site and log in.
- Wed Dec 18, 2019 12:53 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum (started 2019)
- Topic: Ever run out of Gas??????
- Replies: 17
- Views: 3048
Re: Ever run out of Gas??????
Never - and I'll stick to the story forever. :oops: But once was driving the 1919 in the neighborhood and it stopped running a few blocks from home. After a few minutes of looking at numerous things I put some smelly liquid that my wife delivered to me in the tank under the seat and it started up. M...
- Wed Nov 20, 2019 12:29 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum (started 2019)
- Topic: Driving on "Battery"
- Replies: 14
- Views: 2514
Re: Driving on "Battery"
I can't drive ON my battery - it is too small.
Sorry I couldn't help myself!
Sorry I couldn't help myself!
- Mon Nov 11, 2019 7:47 am
- Forum: OT - Off topic
- Topic: Without a Witness they just Disappear
- Replies: 1
- Views: 913
Without a Witness they just Disappear
I've posted something like this before but it needs saying again. Without a witness they disappear is line from the movie Taking Chance that spoke very loudly to me. The truth is: unless we remember, their individual sacrifice is forgotten and becomes part of a grey cloud of obscurity. Any time I s...
- Wed Oct 16, 2019 12:45 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum (started 2019)
- Topic: I Miss the Ol' Timers
- Replies: 22
- Views: 3666
Re: I Miss the Ol' Timers
I began a reply to this thread numerous times but ended up using the delete key. Some of the comments would upset a few of the thin skinned or only Model T people and others were (in my opinion) too honest. Now --- I just need to remember what this thread was about. OH YA !! I do miss the old times,...
- Mon Sep 30, 2019 12:21 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum (started 2019)
- Topic: Reverse question
- Replies: 4
- Views: 1147
Re: Reverse question
The first thing I thought of was that you were going to give us the answer before asking the question.
Like Carnac the Magnificent on the Johnny Carson Show.
Like Carnac the Magnificent on the Johnny Carson Show.
- Sun Sep 22, 2019 7:36 am
- Forum: General Discussion Forum (started 2019)
- Topic: Can anyone give me info about this badge?
- Replies: 9
- Views: 1988
Re: Can anyone give me info about this badge?
Thanks. You folks have all the answers. Now all I need to know are answers to three questions 1 Why is there air? 2. How do I get $10O, 000,000 for my hobbies? (after some thought I added another O to the amount and probably should add yet another one of two) 3. Where do I find the stuff that will a...
- Sat Sep 21, 2019 3:50 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum (started 2019)
- Topic: Can anyone give me info about this badge?
- Replies: 9
- Views: 1988
Can anyone give me info about this badge?
I was at a car show a few weeks ago and a got into a conversation with a guy from Maine that owned a TR-3. We talked for a few hour and he said he had something that looked like a Model T radiator on his wicker basket. In a few minutes he returned with this and said that it looks like it belonged on...
- Wed Sep 11, 2019 12:22 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum (started 2019)
- Topic: Toe in question
- Replies: 9
- Views: 1555
Re: Toe in question
OH Ya!
Old age is horrible. I am forgetting things.
We did the hoochie koochie by the lake on a summer evening.
Old age is horrible. I am forgetting things.
We did the hoochie koochie by the lake on a summer evening.

- Wed Sep 11, 2019 8:38 am
- Forum: General Discussion Forum (started 2019)
- Topic: Toe in question
- Replies: 9
- Views: 1555
Re: Toe in question
Sorry -- I can't help myself!
When I saw the title of this all I could think of is a song and dance that starts with the left toe followed by the right toe.
After that you do the arms, Etc.
At the end you jump right in, turn yourself around and do the hoochie koochie.

When I saw the title of this all I could think of is a song and dance that starts with the left toe followed by the right toe.
After that you do the arms, Etc.
At the end you jump right in, turn yourself around and do the hoochie koochie.
- Mon Sep 09, 2019 1:12 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum (started 2019)
- Topic: Failure
- Replies: 18
- Views: 3410
Re: Failure
I just read Greg Scholz's comment -- I wish I had thought of that one! 

- Mon Sep 09, 2019 1:09 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum (started 2019)
- Topic: Failure
- Replies: 18
- Views: 3410
Re: Failure
What was I thinking.. when I decided to mention car shows here? Dick Lodge said it clearly "I just like to let people look at the car and answer their questions." Now the back story - As a teen I went to Antique Automobile "meets" with my mom, dad and brother in the 1919 T I now own. I was a bit em...
- Sun Sep 08, 2019 7:38 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum (started 2019)
- Topic: Failure
- Replies: 18
- Views: 3410
Failure
As the country song goes — “What was I Thinking?” I attended a car show today that was giving out a total of three trophies. They were chosen by participant and spectator voting. About 200 cars showed up and the three trophies (best of show, peoples choice, and best first date car) went to three Mus...
- Wed Sep 04, 2019 12:32 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum (started 2019)
- Topic: On...or...Off ???
- Replies: 11
- Views: 2168
Re: On...or...Off ???
That used to confuse me also.
Finally I drew a picture on the garage wall so I didn't forget.
It helped me when I was at home but I couldn't take the garage with me on a trip.

Finally I drew a picture on the garage wall so I didn't forget.

It helped me when I was at home but I couldn't take the garage with me on a trip.

- Thu Aug 01, 2019 12:33 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum (started 2019)
- Topic: Gas Cap for 1924
- Replies: 17
- Views: 2499
Re: Gas Cap for 1924
A gas cap for a T?
That's not a fair trade.
The T is worth more than a gas cap.
If you wanted a gas cap for a Ugo it would be a different story
That's not a fair trade.
The T is worth more than a gas cap.
If you wanted a gas cap for a Ugo it would be a different story
- Tue Jul 30, 2019 7:50 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum (started 2019)
- Topic: I just spent an hour with newspaper people
- Replies: 10
- Views: 2184
Re: I just spent an hour with newspaper people
I went to another car show this weekend with the T. It was the 350th anniversary of Kingston NH and around 300 cars showed up. They didn’t have classes but gave about 20 trophies for people’s choice. I couple people mentioned that they had seen the newspaper article with pictures and said that the c...
- Tue Jul 30, 2019 6:51 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum (started 2019)
- Topic: Hatfield Mass Show 8/4/19
- Replies: 6
- Views: 1499
Re: Hatfield Mass Show 8/4/19
Dave
You forgot my mid morning nap and five bathroom breaks.
You forgot my mid morning nap and five bathroom breaks.
- Tue Jul 30, 2019 9:44 am
- Forum: General Discussion Forum (started 2019)
- Topic: Hatfield Mass Show 8/4/19
- Replies: 6
- Views: 1499
Re: Hatfield Mass Show 8/4/19
At 133 miles it is a bit too far for my 100 year old T -
- Fri Jul 26, 2019 10:52 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum (started 2019)
- Topic: I just spent an hour with newspaper people
- Replies: 10
- Views: 2184
Re: I just spent an hour with newspaper people
Mark. Thank you for posting the link. They left out the part where I said that my son is very interested in the car and want’s it to stay as original as possible. They also failed to mention the the original motor has never been rebuilt or even freshened up, but they did OK presentation of the vehic...
- Fri Jul 26, 2019 2:42 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum (started 2019)
- Topic: I just spent an hour with newspaper people
- Replies: 10
- Views: 2184
Re: I just spent an hour with newspaper people
The newspaper published the article about the soon to be 100 year old Model T.
It is online so I’ll try to post a link when I am on my computer instead of my iPad.
In the meantime it can be found at the Exeter Newsletter Seacoast online web sight.
They got about 80% of the info correct
It is online so I’ll try to post a link when I am on my computer instead of my iPad.
In the meantime it can be found at the Exeter Newsletter Seacoast online web sight.
They got about 80% of the info correct
- Mon Jul 22, 2019 4:14 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum (started 2019)
- Topic: Trailer damage?
- Replies: 9
- Views: 2277
Re: Trailer damage?
Hap pretty much covers it...
I’ll be careful about replying to what Jim said
I’ll be careful about replying to what Jim said

- Mon Jul 22, 2019 4:08 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum (started 2019)
- Topic: I just spent an hour with newspaper people
- Replies: 10
- Views: 2184
I just spent an hour with newspaper people
The local weekly newspaper learned the our T will be 100 years old on July 30 and wanted to do a story about it. They called me this morning and we setup an appointment at 2:30 today. I took the T out of the garage, gave them hard and electronic copies paper that gives all of its history with pictur...
- Mon Jul 22, 2019 3:56 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum (started 2019)
- Topic: There's no such thing
- Replies: 6
- Views: 1523
Re: There's no such thing
There is no thing high speed on a Model T. There is only slow and slower.
- Fri Jun 28, 2019 7:40 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum (started 2019)
- Topic: Strange weekend
- Replies: 6
- Views: 1859
Re: Strange weekend
I just got a message from the local newspaper.
They want to do an article on the 100 year old car.
They want to do an article on the 100 year old car.
- Sun Jun 23, 2019 6:06 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum (started 2019)
- Topic: Strange weekend
- Replies: 6
- Views: 1859
Strange weekend
Bottom line I was stupid but it worked out great. On Saturday I got the T ready for a Sunday car show in Amesbury Ma. I cleaned the trailer, cleaned the T, and loaded the T for quick getaway on Sunday morning. On Sat evening I checked the info on the Amesbury car show and learned that it was the nex...
- Wed Jun 12, 2019 3:58 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum (started 2019)
- Topic: What a mess ... my garage with puddles of gas
- Replies: 34
- Views: 4667
Re: What a mess ... my garage with puddles of gas
I always turn the gas off on our T and A when they are put away. A few years ago I ran the T out of gas about a mile from home and called my wife to bring the lawnmower gas. After I poured it in the tank I noticed a big gas puddle under the car. The float had stuck. I jolted the carb with screwdrive...
- Wed Jun 12, 2019 3:47 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum (started 2019)
- Topic: How much time have you got ??
- Replies: 23
- Views: 4110
Re: How much time have you got ??
I thought you were asking if I knew how much time I had left before I died. I can say is that I have less time than I had before I began reading this thread. On the other hand as many have said - it depends upon priorities, the things you enjoy doing, and how much money you have. Our T and A are par...
- Mon Jun 10, 2019 6:21 am
- Forum: General Discussion Forum (started 2019)
- Topic: Oils
- Replies: 23
- Views: 3839
Re: Oils
Just put a sponge on the garage floor and squeeze it to recycle. 

- Mon Jun 10, 2019 6:17 am
- Forum: General Discussion Forum (started 2019)
- Topic: LED brake light options
- Replies: 8
- Views: 2177
Re: LED brake light options
Most LEDs require 12 volts.
I put LED trailer lights on my Model A and T by using a 6 to 12 volt transformer.
LEDs are sensitive to the polarity so if you have a positive ground system you need to wire appropriately
I put LED trailer lights on my Model A and T by using a 6 to 12 volt transformer.
LEDs are sensitive to the polarity so if you have a positive ground system you need to wire appropriately
- Mon Jun 10, 2019 6:11 am
- Forum: General Discussion Forum (started 2019)
- Topic: So tell me why I should buy a model T?
- Replies: 61
- Views: 8665
Re: So tell me why I should buy a model T?
Real men drive Model T’s.
They are not ego sleds like most of the other vehicles.
As many have said you don’t just get in one and go —-
you have to actually drive it, think ahead (way ahead), and adjust things as you travel.
They are not ego sleds like most of the other vehicles.
As many have said you don’t just get in one and go —-
you have to actually drive it, think ahead (way ahead), and adjust things as you travel.
- Sun Jun 02, 2019 12:29 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum (started 2019)
- Topic: Hardback Ford Service Book
- Replies: 13
- Views: 2533
Re: Hardback Ford Service Book
I found this while cleaning up the garage a few days ago.
It was with a bunch of old books my dad had.
It was with a bunch of old books my dad had.
- Sun Jun 02, 2019 11:39 am
- Forum: General Discussion Forum (started 2019)
- Topic: Am I ready for the Parade?
- Replies: 13
- Views: 2724
Re: Am I ready for the Parade?
What everyone has said.
I attached a cord to the anti-high gear block so I could easily remove it.
I used to do parades but realized that they were hard on the T - especially if there were and hills, even small ones.
I attached a cord to the anti-high gear block so I could easily remove it.
I used to do parades but realized that they were hard on the T - especially if there were and hills, even small ones.
- Fri May 31, 2019 1:00 pm
- Forum: OT - Off topic
- Topic: OT we had a visitor today
- Replies: 10
- Views: 2226
Re: OT we had a visitor today
He tried to get to the feeders but couldn't.
The squirrels can and scream at us if they get empty.
by the way - the woodpeckers must have a sweet tooth/beak because they love the sugar water we put out for the hummingbirds...
The squirrels can and scream at us if they get empty.
by the way - the woodpeckers must have a sweet tooth/beak because they love the sugar water we put out for the hummingbirds...
- Thu May 30, 2019 8:37 pm
- Forum: OT - Off topic
- Topic: OT we had a visitor today
- Replies: 10
- Views: 2226
OT we had a visitor today
My wife though he was beautiful and talked with him thru the door.
- Thu May 30, 2019 12:10 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum (started 2019)
- Topic: EZ cold start jack
- Replies: 9
- Views: 2177
Re: EZ cold start jack
I don't need no wheel block!
I use the Model A front bumper when the T is in the garage.
I use the Model A front bumper when the T is in the garage.
- Thu May 02, 2019 1:54 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum (started 2019)
- Topic: Our Touring will be 98 years old this month
- Replies: 4
- Views: 1141
Re: Our Touring will be 98 years old this month
The motor in our T was cast on July 28, 1919 and it became a motor on July 30, 1919. :!: I can't figure out which day to have its 100th birthday party so I am thinking of starting on July 28th and partying thru the 30th of this year. :roll: On the other hand it might have taken a few days to put the...
- Sun Apr 28, 2019 2:14 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum (started 2019)
- Topic: Trailer update
- Replies: 4
- Views: 1559
Re: Trailer update
I had time to finish the trailer Details of the additional ramps — now painted The hardwood board locks into the trailer ramp keeping things together 1879193B-FF12-4110-9048-B5395037C5C4.jpeg 27344D54-836A-4FA4-AFBE-D6549DB11995.jpeg All dressed up and ready to go. Walmart has gallon of Glidden redw...
- Sun Apr 28, 2019 10:06 am
- Forum: General Discussion Forum (started 2019)
- Topic: Trailer update
- Replies: 4
- Views: 1559
Re: Trailer update
The ramps in place. The angle matches the dovetail and they lock in place so there is no chance that they will move. 636AC8E7-1501-4F40-9395-8414991144A6.jpeg The winch came with two wireless remotes and two controls with extension cables. After mounting a battery box and getting a new battery I rem...
- Sat Apr 27, 2019 7:18 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum (started 2019)
- Topic: Trailer update
- Replies: 4
- Views: 1559
Trailer update
Just in case someone is interested.... I put the T on the trailer last weekend and was very uncomfortable with driving it on and off. It took me a couple tries to get it on and I was concerned about stopping it before encountering the Jelf bar. Backing it off was easier but still not comfortable. Th...
- Mon Apr 22, 2019 12:36 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum (started 2019)
- Topic: I had a scare this weekend!
- Replies: 19
- Views: 3825
I had a scare this weekend!
After finishing the work on my trailer I decided to check the T over, change the oil, grease all the fittings, check the air in the tires, etc. before starting it. When I looked in the radiator I couldn't see any liquid so I got a jug of 50-50 and added a few pints. Then some more --and more until I...
- Sun Apr 21, 2019 6:06 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum (started 2019)
- Topic: Jelf bar
- Replies: 20
- Views: 3850
Re: Jelf bar
Most likely Steve is hoping that this thread dies but I want to show you the results of my last few weekends I rebuilt the suspension, painted the Jelf bar, added covers to the ramps, made sure the lights worked, checked out the brakes, adjusted the hitch height, and did a test drive. Then I put the...
- Wed Apr 17, 2019 9:38 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum (started 2019)
- Topic: Restamping engine numbers
- Replies: 29
- Views: 6286
Re: Restamping engine numbers
Tom
I stated all political sides in my comments, therefor there were no actual politics stated
It is neutral.
But I did state my opinion.
IT IS WRONG to change the numbers on a motor.
I could have stated my religious opinion, but that it obvious.
I stated all political sides in my comments, therefor there were no actual politics stated
It is neutral.
But I did state my opinion.
IT IS WRONG to change the numbers on a motor.
I could have stated my religious opinion, but that it obvious.
- Wed Apr 17, 2019 8:17 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum (started 2019)
- Topic: Restamping engine numbers
- Replies: 29
- Views: 6286
Re: Restamping engine numbers
LOL It depends on wether you are a Democrat or Republican. If you are a Democrat you can do anything you want as long as you say it loudly and claim it was Trumps fault. If you are an established Republican you you can do it if makes you money and you can justify the action. If you are neither (or u...
- Tue Apr 16, 2019 8:28 am
- Forum: General Discussion Forum (started 2019)
- Topic: Jelf bar
- Replies: 20
- Views: 3850
Re: Jelf bar
Hill = if you are going up it is a Model T speed reducer.
If you are going down it is a Model T speed enhancer.
If you are going down it is a Model T speed enhancer.
- Mon Apr 15, 2019 12:30 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum (started 2019)
- Topic: Jelf bar
- Replies: 20
- Views: 3850
Re: Jelf bar
I plan on adding a couple sheets of plywood with gritty stuff to the ramps.
- Mon Apr 15, 2019 9:33 am
- Forum: General Discussion Forum (started 2019)
- Topic: Jelf bar
- Replies: 20
- Views: 3850
Re: Jelf bar
My wife tells me that the JELF BAR needs to be painted. At first I though that black would be best but now I am thinking denim. In any case I need to write JELF BAR on both sides of it to make it official. I wonder if people will think I am advertising for a Bar. I almost forgot. —- Candy? I never t...
- Sun Apr 14, 2019 7:58 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum (started 2019)
- Topic: Jelf bar
- Replies: 20
- Views: 3850
Jelf bar
I have been working on my trailer. It needed a bit more work than I originally thought but it is progressing. I just finished rebuilding the suspension and fixing the wireing. As I was looking at the results of my work I realized that I needed to add something else when Seve Jelf’s picture came to m...
- Fri Apr 05, 2019 12:33 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum (started 2019)
- Topic: Indiana stopping auto racing on the one mile dirt track that runs the Hoosier 100
- Replies: 5
- Views: 1557
Re: Indiana stopping auto racing on the one mile dirt track that runs the Hoosier 100
The grass was dying and they are too cheap to purchase fertilizer.
Next they will complain that the grass is too high and turn it into a sheep farm.
Next they will complain that the grass is too high and turn it into a sheep farm.
- Fri Apr 05, 2019 12:27 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum (started 2019)
- Topic: Left out in the cold
- Replies: 11
- Views: 3136
Re: Left out in the cold
It works great on my iPad, home computer, work computer with robust virus protection, Samsung phone with Chrome, and smoke signals.
Ok the smoke signals are very slow and the pictures are blurry when the wind is blowing .
Ok the smoke signals are very slow and the pictures are blurry when the wind is blowing .
- Wed Mar 27, 2019 3:42 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum (started 2019)
- Topic: One board at a time
- Replies: 8
- Views: 2463
Re: One board at a time
HI Dean!
I see three posts about one board at a time.
Does that mean you have three boards on the truck or did it take you three times to get one board on it?
Just Kidding - truck looks great!
I see three posts about one board at a time.

Does that mean you have three boards on the truck or did it take you three times to get one board on it?



Just Kidding - truck looks great!
- Wed Mar 27, 2019 3:38 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum (started 2019)
- Topic: leaky sediment bowl petcock
- Replies: 15
- Views: 3472
Re: leaky sediment bowl petcock
Be careful with the new petcock because it is easy to score it and end up with something that leaks.
I don't know about soap but it might be good to put a bit of lubrication on the sealing surface before using it.
I don't know about soap but it might be good to put a bit of lubrication on the sealing surface before using it.
- Thu Mar 21, 2019 11:23 am
- Forum: OT - Off topic
- Topic: Oil Filters
- Replies: 8
- Views: 2007
Oil Filters
Not T related but wondering what people know. Back story - When I drove Audis I always used Mann filters because they were strong, did a good job of filtering the oil and hadn’t the correct pressure drain back valve in them. I now have a Chebby 4X4 with a 5.3 motor with active fuel management that i...
- Mon Mar 18, 2019 1:03 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum (started 2019)
- Topic: Rust in water jackets
- Replies: 13
- Views: 2763
Re: Rust in water jackets
I tried Evapo-Rust on my T and it think the only thing that evaporated was the money in my wallet. 

- Wed Mar 06, 2019 8:03 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum (started 2019)
- Topic: Model Ts Sure Run Funny When the Carb Drain Valve is Open!
- Replies: 10
- Views: 2140
Re: Model Ts Sure Run Funny When the Carb Drain Valve is Open!
Don,
Your reply deserves a thread by itself.
You old car isn’t truly yours until ——
Your reply deserves a thread by itself.
You old car isn’t truly yours until ——
- Thu Feb 28, 2019 2:35 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum (started 2019)
- Topic: OT - No longer surprising!
- Replies: 13
- Views: 3306
Re: OT - No longer surprising!
Poor Marv --
He hasn't seen the sun in eight weeks and has lost all of his vitamin e.
He hasn't seen the sun in eight weeks and has lost all of his vitamin e.

- Thu Feb 28, 2019 2:24 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum (started 2019)
- Topic: ‘Matching Numbers’ Add any Monetary Value to a Model T?
- Replies: 20
- Views: 3450
Re: ‘Matching Numbers’ Add any Monetary Value to a Model T?
The numbers on the motor of my 19 match the original registration for the car. In fact they match all the registrations I have from 1919 to today. The only thing that is different is the owner's name, air in the tires, gas in the tank, and oil in the motor. I think I can find the original oil if I g...
- Tue Feb 26, 2019 12:38 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum (started 2019)
- Topic: Exhaust Nut Wrench
- Replies: 44
- Views: 6996
Re: Exhaust Nut Wrench
I got a large Harbor Freight (24 inch) adjustable wrench with a 20% off coupon a few years ago.
It is tight but fully open it fits the exhaust nut.
If the nut is rusty I use a flat file to clean it up before using the wrench.
It is tight but fully open it fits the exhaust nut.
If the nut is rusty I use a flat file to clean it up before using the wrench.
- Tue Feb 26, 2019 12:26 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum (started 2019)
- Topic: Garage Space
- Replies: 34
- Views: 5717
Re: Garage Space
I don't have a space problem in my garage.
There is no space to have a problem with!
There is no space to have a problem with!
- Tue Feb 26, 2019 11:30 am
- Forum: General Discussion Forum (started 2019)
- Topic: Grandchildren and Model T's
- Replies: 20
- Views: 3489
Re: Grandchildren and Model T's
Times to remember
Granddaughters, grandpa (me) and Great Grandma in the T
Granddaughters, grandpa (me) and Great Grandma in the T

- Thu Feb 21, 2019 3:18 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum (started 2019)
- Topic: OT any Model A parts vendors?
- Replies: 14
- Views: 3084
Re: OT any Model A parts vendors?
I get my T parts from Lang's and A parts from Snyder's -- when I remember to type Snyder's car parts so I don't get Snyder's pretzels and spend 10-15 minutes wondering which bag I should order. A Model A window regulator from Snyder's was damaged during shipping they immediately replaced it and told...
- Tue Feb 19, 2019 10:13 am
- Forum: General Discussion Forum (started 2019)
- Topic: Racing but no speed—asking for a friend
- Replies: 18
- Views: 3648
Re: Racing but no speed—asking for a friend
Either a slippy clutch or it does not get more gas when the throttle is opened further.
- Mon Feb 18, 2019 8:24 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum (started 2019)
- Topic: Boring
- Replies: 8
- Views: 2164
Re: Boring
I was a board member of a church but decided it was not polite to fall asleep during the sermon.
- Mon Feb 18, 2019 5:29 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum (started 2019)
- Topic: Boring
- Replies: 8
- Views: 2164
Re: Boring
I thought you were talking about me.
- Tue Feb 12, 2019 5:42 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum (started 2019)
- Topic: OT – My truck issue is solved
- Replies: 9
- Views: 2134
Re: OT – My truck issue is solved
I lost a Mercury Sable wagon to underbody rust.
The outside looked great but there were big holes in the frame due to rust.
So far the 2005/Hyundai looks Ok Underneath but I will watch it.
The outside looked great but there were big holes in the frame due to rust.
So far the 2005/Hyundai looks Ok Underneath but I will watch it.
- Tue Feb 12, 2019 4:43 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum (started 2019)
- Topic: OT – My truck issue is solved
- Replies: 9
- Views: 2134
Re: OT – My truck issue is solved
Thanks. New Hampshire used to be OK but we were attacked by the Mass holes and they don’t like our Live Free — motto. I understand the tire comment. Like you my truck tires were worth more than the truck. I am going to have to deal with the tire issue on my Hyundai XG350 soon. It has almost 200,000m...
- Tue Feb 12, 2019 1:20 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum (started 2019)
- Topic: Nice day for a short drive
- Replies: 9
- Views: 2332
Re: Nice day for a short drive
John,
It is supposed to be
Noting is as pure as driving in the snow!
It is supposed to be
Noting is as pure as driving in the snow!
- Tue Feb 12, 2019 1:00 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum (started 2019)
- Topic: More new snow and smiles
- Replies: 44
- Views: 6943
Re: More new snow and smiles
Rich
The old ones are actually the best!!!
from one guy to another
The old ones are actually the best!!!
from one guy to another

- Tue Feb 12, 2019 12:55 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum (started 2019)
- Topic: OT – My truck issue is solved
- Replies: 9
- Views: 2134
OT – My truck issue is solved
My trusty 2003 Maroon Silverado Extended cab Z-71 Off Road with almost 200,000 miles failed NH inspection because of a little rust around the rear wheels, missing backing plates on the rear brakes, a check engine light, and a loose front ball joint. Just a few little issues :o It was a tough decisio...
- Tue Feb 12, 2019 11:53 am
- Forum: General Discussion Forum (started 2019)
- Topic: OT: Unintentionaly altered history
- Replies: 28
- Views: 4660
Re: OT: Unintentionaly altered history
That was a trick question--
Everyone knows that Eisenhower was appointed to his position by the King of England
Everyone knows that Eisenhower was appointed to his position by the King of England
- Mon Feb 11, 2019 12:37 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum (started 2019)
- Topic: O.T. how did you get your sweetie to support your T addiction?
- Replies: 51
- Views: 6430
Re: O.T. how did you get your sweetie to support your T addiction?
When we got my Dad's 19 T my wife smiled and said have fun with your car.
When we got my Dad's 31 A Town Sedan my wife got a serious face and said that one is mine!
When we got my Dad's 31 A Town Sedan my wife got a serious face and said that one is mine!
- Thu Feb 07, 2019 10:55 am
- Forum: General Discussion Forum (started 2019)
- Topic: OT model T engine powered submarine
- Replies: 20
- Views: 4124
Re: OT model T engine powered submarine
It probably started as a floater but became a submarine when put in the water.
I once had a boat like that.
It didn't last one trip.
I once had a boat like that.
It didn't last one trip.
- Thu Feb 07, 2019 8:57 am
- Forum: General Discussion Forum (started 2019)
- Topic: Have you ever made a stupid mistake?
- Replies: 57
- Views: 8521
Re: Have you ever made a stupid mistake?
The simple answer is YES! Some of the posts remind me of 3 mistakes I made in selling cars. One was a very pretty baby blue 1953 Chevy convertible with a blue top. I got it with a blown motor and put a 327 with a 4-speed transmission in it. I sold it the first night I took it to town. Another was 19...
- Thu Feb 07, 2019 8:23 am
- Forum: General Discussion Forum (started 2019)
- Topic: A question for the machinist in the group
- Replies: 10
- Views: 2340
Re: A question for the machinist in the group
Ken,
I got a replacement motor for my 19 from Bill Thompson.
He should be able to help.
He lives in Sudbury and I believe he works at Clematis Machine shop in Waltham.
He last logged onto the old site on Dec 31 -
If you do a search on his name, town, and MTFCA you may be able to send him an email.
I got a replacement motor for my 19 from Bill Thompson.
He should be able to help.
He lives in Sudbury and I believe he works at Clematis Machine shop in Waltham.
He last logged onto the old site on Dec 31 -
If you do a search on his name, town, and MTFCA you may be able to send him an email.
- Thu Feb 07, 2019 8:05 am
- Forum: General Discussion Forum (started 2019)
- Topic: OT What if...No more gas ?
- Replies: 43
- Views: 6255
Re: OT What if...No more gas ?
I don't care
Most of us will be lucky if we are alive in 10 years!
And even if I am I will need a nurse and crane to get out of bed.

Most of us will be lucky if we are alive in 10 years!

And even if I am I will need a nurse and crane to get out of bed.

- Mon Feb 04, 2019 3:29 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum (started 2019)
- Topic: Oil Leak Help
- Replies: 38
- Views: 6166
Re: Oil Leak Help
My T leaked a lot of oil from the seam along the front of the hog's head and pan.
Since I am lazy and the oil is not under pressure, I cleaned the seam with carb cleaner and rubber black silicon into the seam.
The leaks stopped.
Since I am lazy and the oil is not under pressure, I cleaned the seam with carb cleaner and rubber black silicon into the seam.
The leaks stopped.
- Wed Jan 23, 2019 8:21 am
- Forum: General Discussion Forum (started 2019)
- Topic: test
- Replies: 1
- Views: 656
Re: test
It looks as if you passed!
- Mon Jan 21, 2019 3:29 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum (started 2019)
- Topic: FJ - Is this tire repairable ?
- Replies: 27
- Views: 4567
Re: FJ - Is this tire repairable ?
FJ
easy fix --- Just fill it with foamy stuff and your good to go for a few miles.
easy fix --- Just fill it with foamy stuff and your good to go for a few miles.

- Mon Jan 21, 2019 3:26 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum (started 2019)
- Topic: OT NY Modified racing
- Replies: 4
- Views: 1268
Re: OT NY Modified racing
Rich,
When I saw it, the first thing I thought of was you and your drawings.
When I saw it, the first thing I thought of was you and your drawings.
- Mon Jan 21, 2019 1:53 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum (started 2019)
- Topic: OT NY Modified racing
- Replies: 4
- Views: 1268
OT NY Modified racing
This is way OT but I thought some of you might like this. Someone sent me this drawing of modified race cars from the 60's that is great. I remember most of them and had a personal relationship with many of them. For example I helped which chassis design on Roger Treichler green 74 Richie Evan, Oran...
- Mon Jan 21, 2019 8:28 am
- Forum: General Discussion Forum (started 2019)
- Topic: Has anyone tried doing or using this?
- Replies: 16
- Views: 3435
Re: Has anyone tried doing or using this?
Dawn kills grease, bug, and vampires.
It is almost as good as Marvel Mystery oil.
It is almost as good as Marvel Mystery oil.

- Sat Jan 19, 2019 5:29 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum (started 2019)
- Topic: Radial Tires
- Replies: 10
- Views: 2746
Re: Radial Tires
If they are round they will work!
- Sat Jan 19, 2019 4:42 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum (started 2019)
- Topic: Somewhat OT - Porch Pirates!
- Replies: 16
- Views: 3605
Re: Somewhat OT - Porch Pirates!
USPS can’t even get post office box numbers correct so don’t expect them to find the correct house. We have a post office box and at least 4 times a month we go to the window and hand them a letter that has been placed in the wrong box. UPS and FedEx usually get the correct house but once time they ...
- Fri Jan 18, 2019 9:26 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum (started 2019)
- Topic: New Member just saying "Hi!"
- Replies: 16
- Views: 2912
Re: New Member just saying "Hi!"
A Model T is not close to a rallycross vehicle. One is to go as fast as possible and the other is to go slow enough to smell the roses. The Model T is not an engineering marvel but it is a marvel of simplicity. Some people try to over engineer the T with modifications and others try to keep it as He...
- Wed Jan 16, 2019 10:38 am
- Forum: General Discussion Forum (started 2019)
- Topic: Motor Flush
- Replies: 11
- Views: 2430
Re: Motor Flush
I just got a set of wood bands for my engine, and the instructions say to add 4 oz. of Dextron transmission fluid to the oil before using. They must have a good reason............... This is the first time I heard about adding Dextron to the oil with wood bands. Is it only the first time or at ever...
- Tue Jan 15, 2019 8:19 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum (started 2019)
- Topic: I CC'd my head today, The doctors think Ill be OK
- Replies: 13
- Views: 2742
Re: I CC'd my head today, The doctors think Ill be OK
Donnie, I think your Drs are a bit off. We need more info on why they think your OK. You have a mess of Model T’s and are talking about cubic centimeters. Something has to be wrong. Please get a second opinion before making any important decisions. FYI purchasing another Model T is a natural act and...
- Tue Jan 15, 2019 8:31 am
- Forum: General Discussion Forum (started 2019)
- Topic: One Hundred Years Ago!
- Replies: 5
- Views: 1689
Re: One Hundred Years Ago!
My grandfather told me that for many years after the "flood" you could smell molasses in the North end on a humid day.
He didn't allow molasses in the house.
He didn't allow molasses in the house.
- Mon Jan 14, 2019 6:18 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum (started 2019)
- Topic: very OT Elephant stew
- Replies: 14
- Views: 2901
Re: very OT Elephant stew
Where is the like button?