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- Wed Mar 06, 2024 6:28 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Do I really need a carb shut off valve?
- Replies: 14
- Views: 704
Re: Do I really need a carb shut off valve?
I didn’t think I should have one until the float in the carb leaked..
- Sun Jan 14, 2024 9:36 am
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: The Secret to Looking Young!
- Replies: 9
- Views: 796
Re: The Secret to Looking Young!
Don’t tell my wife but a really old car is a chick magnet
- Sun Jan 14, 2024 9:30 am
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: What happened to Model T Club of Facebook
- Replies: 10
- Views: 907
Re: What happened to Model T Club of Facebook
It shows up when I log on to Facebook. I usually scan the posts and try to answer the questions if I know what I’m talking about. But many of the answers are hogwash.. ( that’s being generous ) If the question is from an newbie or complicated, etc. I send them to this web site to get expert informat...
- Sun Jan 14, 2024 9:18 am
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Comparing Fuel Consumption of a Ford Model T with....
- Replies: 18
- Views: 847
Re: Comparing Fuel Consumption of a Ford Model T with....
I have never looked at fuel consumption on 19 T or 31 A, but do note smiles per mile.
The T wins by a big margin. but the A is better than my truck or modern car.
The T wins by a big margin. but the A is better than my truck or modern car.
- Sun Jan 14, 2024 9:06 am
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Steve Jelf visit
- Replies: 21
- Views: 2081
Re: Steve Jelf visit
This is great news…
I keep looking for a like button but can’t find it.
I keep looking for a like button but can’t find it.
- Mon Nov 13, 2023 9:24 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Storing inner tubes
- Replies: 11
- Views: 534
Re: Storing inner tubes
I put the tubes in the old tires, slightly inflated them, and wrapped them in stretch wrap.
- Thu Oct 26, 2023 7:40 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: How old are your Model T tires?
- Replies: 38
- Views: 2956
Re: How old are your Model T tires?
When we got my dads 1919 T in 2011 it had been in a barn since 1964. I put air in the tires and drove it for about 8 years before getting new ones. So about 54 years. The tubes were fantastic — they only lost about 2 lbs of pressure over the winter. The new tubes lose about 5 pounds a week. Still ha...
- Thu Oct 26, 2023 7:18 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Safe-T-Block for handbrake
- Replies: 9
- Views: 744
Re: Safe-T-Block for handbrake
I made something like that years ago for parades and newbie driving lessons.
I attached a cord to it so I could disable the safety (pull it out) if needed.
Pictures are someplace in the old forum
I attached a cord to it so I could disable the safety (pull it out) if needed.
Pictures are someplace in the old forum
- Thu Oct 26, 2023 7:09 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Richard Currier
- Replies: 7
- Views: 1182
Re: Richard Currier
I’m sorry to hear about this.. my condolences to the family.
- Thu Oct 26, 2023 7:00 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: What did you do to your Model T in October
- Replies: 51
- Views: 3313
Re: What did you do to your Model T in October
Since you asked.. Removed 4 tires and demountable rims Put cardboard on the floor and Pulled the T out of the garage. Put 4 tires and rims back on Put the T on my trailer and tied it down. Put the cardboard in the back of my pickup and Pulled the trailer and T 34 miles to our new home. Unstrapped th...
- Sun Oct 22, 2023 4:40 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Safety tip and a funny story
- Replies: 22
- Views: 1224
Re: Safety tip and a funny story
I put a small block of wood in the handbrake slot to stop the car from going into high gear when I am in a parade just to be safe.
I also use the block when teaching someone to drive the T the first time.
I also use the block when teaching someone to drive the T the first time.
- Fri Oct 06, 2023 4:15 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Starter conversion
- Replies: 21
- Views: 1131
Re: Starter conversion
John I’m trying to remember something I did years ago… I do not like spending money so it might have been a cheap 12 volt jumper cable. All I know is that it was thin, got hot when I started the car, and finally failed. Good to know about Jeff - it’s a bit pricy for this old retired guy so I might t...
- Fri Oct 06, 2023 12:35 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Starter conversion
- Replies: 21
- Views: 1131
Re: Starter conversion
Luke. Thanks for the links. It looks like I can remember things from years ago (2017) because that was a thread that I posted the conversion info, but I am trying to remember what I did this morning. I think the 6 to 12 volt starter conversion guy is Steve Jelf so it will be awhile before he will be...
- Thu Oct 05, 2023 8:45 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Starter conversion
- Replies: 21
- Views: 1131
Re: Starter conversion
Another question does adding a Bendix spring to the circuit really work?
- Thu Oct 05, 2023 8:04 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Who made this body?
- Replies: 9
- Views: 696
Re: Who made this body?
Be careful with extending the body too far.
When I put 2 good sized people in the third seat of my hack the front end gets a bit light.
Kids are OK but adults - no way.
When I put 2 good sized people in the third seat of my hack the front end gets a bit light.
Kids are OK but adults - no way.
- Thu Oct 05, 2023 7:40 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Starter conversion
- Replies: 21
- Views: 1131
Starter conversion
long story I used to start my 19 with the crank. - no starter. It ran on the mag but I had a 12 volt battery for powering the coils during starting, the LED stop lights, and cell phone. When I put a 27 motor in the car to save the 19 motor, I wanted to continue to use the crank but it wouldn’t engag...
- Thu May 18, 2023 4:07 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Mac’s fiasco
- Replies: 39
- Views: 3704
Re: Mac’s fiasco
Many years ago I placed an order with Macs and never again…
They sent the wrong stuff, and it took multiple deliveries over a few weeks to get the whole order.
Getting the correct stuff was painful… they wanted me to pay for returning their mistakes and tried to make excuses.
They sent the wrong stuff, and it took multiple deliveries over a few weeks to get the whole order.
Getting the correct stuff was painful… they wanted me to pay for returning their mistakes and tried to make excuses.
- Wed May 17, 2023 11:35 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Anyone near Lake Norman NC
- Replies: 8
- Views: 703
Re: Anyone near Lake Norman NC
Not near lake Norman but just outside of Raleigh near RDU.
Have a 1919 T Hack and 31 A Town Sedan hiding in the garage.
Have a 1919 T Hack and 31 A Town Sedan hiding in the garage.
- Tue Nov 15, 2022 9:58 am
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: FJ - Car Hauler Trailer Warning
- Replies: 16
- Views: 2314
Re: FJ - Car Hauler Trailer Warning
Jim, there is a guy on the Model A club forum looking for you. He needs a 20 ft boat and trailer moved from NC to MI.
I sent him here.
I sent him here.
- Sun Nov 13, 2022 10:01 am
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: I'm looking for some insight !
- Replies: 1
- Views: 486
I'm looking for some insight !
I realize that this is weird question and is only partially related to a T but I would like to get the perspective of others. I’m getting old and trying to figure out what antique cars I should keep. My kids are not in a position to take them. 1. We have a 1919 Model T with a Mifflinburg body that m...
- Wed Apr 13, 2022 12:33 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Tire size question
- Replies: 9
- Views: 1436
Re: Tire size question
The door frame has 6 ft 11 1/2 inches clearance so I need to lower the vehicle a minimum of 3 inches.
- Tue Apr 05, 2022 9:25 am
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Tire size question
- Replies: 9
- Views: 1436
Re: Tire size question
Thank you..
It is a hack…
I am confident I know the height but will need to confirm the opening of the 7 ft door.
Ratching the springs is a great idea!
If it isn’t enough I can also remove the wheels.
It is a hack…
I am confident I know the height but will need to confirm the opening of the 7 ft door.
Ratching the springs is a great idea!
If it isn’t enough I can also remove the wheels.
- Mon Apr 04, 2022 4:56 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Tire size question
- Replies: 9
- Views: 1436
Tire size question
My 1919 T is 750 miles from me so I need some help with dimensions. It is 7 ft 2 inches tall. It is in storage in NH with 8 ft doors and I want to move it to a storage unit in NC. I can only find places in NC with 7 ft doors so I am wondering if someone can tell me how much I can lower the height of...
- Fri Jan 21, 2022 1:36 pm
- Forum: OT - Off topic
- Topic: Big brother is watching.
- Replies: 31
- Views: 4907
- Fri Jan 21, 2022 11:04 am
- Forum: OT - Off topic
- Topic: Where have all the tires gone ?!?
- Replies: 4
- Views: 1791
Re: Where have all the tires gone ?!?
They are a long time in passing!
- Fri Jan 21, 2022 11:03 am
- Forum: OT - Off topic
- Topic: Excitement And Let Down
- Replies: 6
- Views: 2126
Re: Excitement And Let Down
We recently moved from NH to Raleigh NC and have been ordering stuff from Amazon.
Yesterday the Amazon driver knocked on our door a wondered if we were OK because he hadn’t deliver a package to us in a few days,
It is nice to be cared for!
Yesterday the Amazon driver knocked on our door a wondered if we were OK because he hadn’t deliver a package to us in a few days,
It is nice to be cared for!
- Fri Jan 21, 2022 10:59 am
- Forum: OT - Off topic
- Topic: Big brother is watching.
- Replies: 31
- Views: 4907
Re: Big brother is watching.
I did a few searches for a deck table and chairs… now I get numerous emails each day offering me special deals on deck sets.
Same thing happened when we were looking for a family room area rug.
Same thing happened when we were looking for a family room area rug.
- Fri Jan 21, 2022 10:55 am
- Forum: OT - Off topic
- Topic: FJ - Not Saying This To Impress Anyone ….
- Replies: 6
- Views: 1764
Re: FJ - Not Saying This To Impress Anyone ….
Just saw this..
It is hilarious
It is hilarious
- Fri Jan 21, 2022 10:20 am
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: 1/16 Play in Yoke for Setting Neutral
- Replies: 43
- Views: 3245
Re: 1/16 Play in Yoke for Setting Neutral
A lot of people try to follow the diagram but I just make shure it works correctly. My dad showed me this way many many many years ago… 1. Handbrake all the way back. 2. Adjust the bands so when the Peddle is pressed down about 1 1/2 inches from the floor it locks up the low bands. 3. Next Adjust th...
- Fri Jan 21, 2022 9:15 am
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Henry Ford and Johansson
- Replies: 7
- Views: 1629
Henry Ford and Johansson
I watched a YouTube video titled the Origins of Precision last night and was surprised to learn that Henry Ford partnered with Johansson to make Jo gage blocks. They were probably more important to industry than the assembly line because the assembly line would not work without an accurate measureme...
- Fri Dec 31, 2021 1:42 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: I have to jack up the rear to start it
- Replies: 7
- Views: 1492
Re: I have to jack up the rear to start it
I alway Jack up a wheel when starting a Model T when it is cold. It just makes life easier. I put the brake handle forward (in gear) when storing and part way forward (in neutral) when starting. Once a bit warm I pull the handle back to stop the spinning wheel before lowering the Jack. If the motor ...
- Mon Dec 13, 2021 12:02 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: If you have driven in parades...
- Replies: 24
- Views: 3752
Re: If you have driven in parades...
I had an overheating issue in the 19 with an original radiator. I tried almost everything - cleaning, new fan, etc. and even a water pump — without success. I finally got a Brassworks radiator and now the damn thing runs too cold so I have to use a cardboard box on everything except the hottest days...
- Mon Dec 13, 2021 11:50 am
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: National Geographic
- Replies: 15
- Views: 3032
Re: National Geographic
I have a bunch of old National Geographic magazines…
I think some go back into the 19 teens…
I’ll have to dig them out and post a few pictures…
I think some go back into the 19 teens…
I’ll have to dig them out and post a few pictures…
- Mon Dec 13, 2021 11:42 am
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: setting up coils on car?
- Replies: 57
- Views: 5367
Re: setting up coils on car?
I know that this is slightly off topic but I had Ron Patterson do the coils on our 19 T many years ago.
He replaced the capacitors and tuned them.
It was one of the best things I did for the T and my sanity.
He replaced the capacitors and tuned them.
It was one of the best things I did for the T and my sanity.
- Mon Dec 06, 2021 4:20 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Finally in NC - almost
- Replies: 8
- Views: 2218
Re: Finally in NC - almost
Phillip thanks for the heads up on the Tar Heels T’s..
it looks like they generally meet within an hour or so of where we will be living once we are settled in Roxboro.
I now know where I can get a T fix since my vehicles are not nearby…
We already miss them…
it looks like they generally meet within an hour or so of where we will be living once we are settled in Roxboro.
I now know where I can get a T fix since my vehicles are not nearby…
We already miss them…
- Mon Dec 06, 2021 8:48 am
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Finally in NC - almost
- Replies: 8
- Views: 2218
Re: Finally in NC - almost
I heard that Raleigh has 5 seasons, summer, fall, winter, spring, and pollen.
Will my leaf blower work on pollen?
Will my leaf blower work on pollen?
- Sun Dec 05, 2021 12:39 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Finally in NC - almost
- Replies: 8
- Views: 2218
Re: Finally in NC - almost
It is a 1919 with a Mifflinburg Suburban (hack) body. You must have a special 7 ft door because a normal 7 ft door is slightly less than 7 ft with the framing and moldings in place. I had to modify the opening in NH to get the T in the garage, can’t do it on rental property that is only 6 ft 11 inches
- Sun Dec 05, 2021 10:11 am
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Looking for a highres picture for my garage
- Replies: 4
- Views: 1425
Re: Looking for a highres picture for my garage
I agree with the comment about Rich Eagle… he does great work..
- Sun Dec 05, 2021 9:53 am
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Finally in NC - almost
- Replies: 8
- Views: 2218
Finally in NC - almost
We have finished the first part of our relocation from NH to NC. We are somewhat settle in Raleigh (renting for awhile) The Model T and A are still in NH waiting for us to build our new retirement home in Roxboro. We would move the vehicles to NC but it is hard to find a place with 8 ft high doors f...
- Fri Sep 17, 2021 7:40 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: My T and A don’t want to be stored again
- Replies: 2
- Views: 1093
My T and A don’t want to be stored again
We are in the process of moving from NH to North Carolina and I am putting the 19 T and 31 A into storage until we have a place for them in NC. When we have a place I’ll have freighter Jim handle the trip. It took me awhile to find a place because the T is 7 ft 2 inches tall and will not fit thru a ...
- Sun Jun 27, 2021 11:05 am
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Triad NC question
- Replies: 8
- Views: 1705
Triad NC question
My wife I have decided that it is time for us to leave NH, seek warmer climate, and build our retirement home with a toy shop for the T, A and fun projects. After much research we are currently focusing the Winston Salem - Greensboro - High Point and are planning a trip to get a feel for the area an...
- Sat Mar 20, 2021 6:54 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Is a T Safer than a Modern Car?
- Replies: 25
- Views: 3898
Re: Is a T Safer than a Modern Car?
If I hit a telephone pole going 30 mph in my 1919 Model T I’ll die.
If I hit a telephone pole going 30 mph in my modern vehicle my checkbook will die.
Just saying!
If I hit a telephone pole going 30 mph in my modern vehicle my checkbook will die.
Just saying!
- Fri Jan 15, 2021 3:52 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Dad’s Puzzler
- Replies: 0
- Views: 809
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
- Topic: rear axle oil leak
- Replies: 12
- Views: 2575
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
- Topic: Oil line
- Replies: 4
- Views: 2566
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
- Topic: Part needed
- Replies: 2
- Views: 1665
Re: Part needed
Have you talked with folks at Lang’s?
- Wed May 27, 2020 7:34 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Should MTFCA Member #29 Be Allowed to Go On Tour If He Wants To?
- Replies: 50
- Views: 11488
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: 4202
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: 3690
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: 10310
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: 32154
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...
- Mon Mar 02, 2020 10:50 am
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: 12V battery
- Replies: 8
- Views: 3695
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: 4202
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: 4202
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: 2943
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
- Topic: Ever run out of Gas??????
- Replies: 17
- Views: 6826
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
- Topic: Driving on "Battery"
- Replies: 14
- Views: 5721
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: 2043
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
- Topic: I Miss the Ol' Timers
- Replies: 22
- Views: 7800
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
- Topic: Reverse question
- Replies: 4
- Views: 2540
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
- Topic: Can anyone give me info about this badge?
- Replies: 9
- Views: 4208
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
- Topic: Can anyone give me info about this badge?
- Replies: 9
- Views: 4208
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
- Topic: Toe in question
- Replies: 9
- Views: 3829
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
- Topic: Toe in question
- Replies: 9
- Views: 3829
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
- Topic: Failure
- Replies: 18
- Views: 7474
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
- Topic: Failure
- Replies: 18
- Views: 7474
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
- Topic: Failure
- Replies: 18
- Views: 7474
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
- Topic: On...or...Off ???
- Replies: 11
- Views: 4646
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
- Topic: Gas Cap for 1924
- Replies: 17
- Views: 5744
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
- Topic: I just spent an hour with newspaper people
- Replies: 10
- Views: 4591
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
- Topic: Hatfield Mass Show 8/4/19
- Replies: 6
- Views: 3293
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
- Topic: Hatfield Mass Show 8/4/19
- Replies: 6
- Views: 3293
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
- Topic: I just spent an hour with newspaper people
- Replies: 10
- Views: 4591
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
- Topic: I just spent an hour with newspaper people
- Replies: 10
- Views: 4591
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
- Topic: Trailer damage?
- Replies: 9
- Views: 4674
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
- Topic: I just spent an hour with newspaper people
- Replies: 10
- Views: 4591
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
- Topic: There's no such thing
- Replies: 6
- Views: 3295
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
- Topic: Strange weekend
- Replies: 6
- Views: 3611
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
- Topic: Strange weekend
- Replies: 6
- Views: 3611
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
- Topic: What a mess ... my garage with puddles of gas
- Replies: 34
- Views: 10600
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
- Topic: How much time have you got ??
- Replies: 23
- Views: 8417
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
- Topic: Oils
- Replies: 23
- Views: 8230
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
- Topic: LED brake light options
- Replies: 8
- Views: 4763
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
- Topic: So tell me why I should buy a model T?
- Replies: 61
- Views: 18142
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
- Topic: Hardback Ford Service Book
- Replies: 13
- Views: 5565
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
- Topic: Am I ready for the Parade?
- Replies: 13
- Views: 6067
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: 4761
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: 4761
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
- Topic: EZ cold start jack
- Replies: 9
- Views: 4392
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
- Topic: Our Touring will be 98 years old this month
- Replies: 4
- Views: 2485
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
- Topic: Trailer update
- Replies: 4
- Views: 3106
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
- Topic: Trailer update
- Replies: 4
- Views: 3106
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
- Topic: Trailer update
- Replies: 4
- Views: 3106
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
- Topic: I had a scare this weekend!
- Replies: 19
- Views: 7856
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
- Topic: Jelf bar
- Replies: 20
- Views: 7563
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
- Topic: Restamping engine numbers
- Replies: 29
- Views: 14192
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
- Topic: Restamping engine numbers
- Replies: 29
- Views: 14192
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
- Topic: Jelf bar
- Replies: 20
- Views: 7563
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
- Topic: Jelf bar
- Replies: 20
- Views: 7563
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
- Topic: Jelf bar
- Replies: 20
- Views: 7563
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...