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by fordt
Wed Feb 07, 2024 6:29 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Rootlieb 26-7 hood sides
Replies: 3
Views: 485

Rootlieb 26-7 hood sides

Anyone know or tried to see if Rootlieb will sell just the louvered hood sides for a 26-7 T? The sides I’ve got are so hammered up at the louvers they look pretty bad, and to try to hammer out each one individually out straight seems like a task. I’ve contacted them to no avail yet and just wondered...
by fordt
Mon Dec 11, 2023 11:41 am
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Converting a 26 roadster to a roadster pickup
Replies: 25
Views: 7172

Re: Converting a 26 roadster to a roadster pickup

Looking back at this thread and wondered the size/type bolt that goes through the body frame, through the wood blocks, and through the spring perch horns?
by fordt
Wed Nov 08, 2023 12:38 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Jay Leno & Ted Koppel
Replies: 34
Views: 2100

Re: Jay Leno & Ted Koppel

Great video!
I read somewhere that you need three things for a productive discussion…
Tolerance
Reason
Debate

Seems these days we never even get 2…
by fordt
Tue Oct 10, 2023 6:08 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Free Start - Interesting what I discovered
Replies: 47
Views: 1844

Re: Free Start - Interesting what I discovered

I concur, no crank with switch on, no starter turn….free start!
by fordt
Wed Aug 16, 2023 8:12 pm
Forum: Classifieds - Vehicles
Topic: FS-1918 Ames bodied touring car-SOLD-SOLD
Replies: 23
Views: 6281

Re: FS-1918 Ames bodied touring car-SOLD-SOLD

Car has been sold.
by fordt
Tue Aug 15, 2023 6:26 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Roadster trunk floor or not?
Replies: 12
Views: 934

Re: Roadster trunk floor or not?

Rajo23 wrote:
Mon Aug 07, 2023 3:16 pm
If you would like to sell your extra trunk floor, I think I would like to buy it.
Contact me through my email to discuss this further:
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Thanks so much!!
Email sent…
by fordt
Thu Aug 10, 2023 3:32 pm
Forum: Classifieds - Vehicles
Topic: FS-1918 Ames bodied touring car-SOLD-SOLD
Replies: 23
Views: 6281

Re: FS-1918 Ames bodied touring car-OBO

Take another look!
by fordt
Mon Aug 07, 2023 5:52 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Roadster trunk floor or not?
Replies: 12
Views: 934

Re: Roadster trunk floor or not?

Then there’s this discussion, and I’d forgotten I’d asked the same question about metal floors!

https://www.mtfca.com/phpBB3/viewtopic.php?t=2274
by fordt
Mon Aug 07, 2023 5:38 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Roadster trunk floor or not?
Replies: 12
Views: 934

Re: Roadster trunk floor or not?

If you would like to sell your extra trunk floor, I think I would like to buy it. Contact me through my email to discuss this further: EmailPic.jpg Thanks so much!! Is this for me and the flat floor pictured? I’d hate to think what shipping would be on a piece this big in order to get it somewhere ...
by fordt
Mon Aug 07, 2023 2:46 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Roadster trunk floor or not?
Replies: 12
Views: 934

Re: Roadster trunk floor or not?

So ya reckon Henry saved a buck by not putting them in at assembly like it was going to be a roadster and didn’t just slap beds on completed roadster frames? I’ve got a spring hump for this floor. I guess all those folks who had roadsters and converted them in the late 20’s took out their floors? Se...
by fordt
Mon Aug 07, 2023 12:37 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Roadster trunk floor or not?
Replies: 12
Views: 934

Roadster trunk floor or not?

Converting a 26-27 roadster over to a pickup. I got a bunch of free Howells sheet metal panels early on in the restoration and have used most of them up patch paneling and such, but I noticed the other day I still have the trunk floor sitting out in the storage shed. Is there some advantage/disadvan...
by fordt
Fri Jul 28, 2023 1:15 pm
Forum: Classifieds - Vehicles
Topic: FS-1918 Ames bodied touring car-SOLD-SOLD
Replies: 23
Views: 6281

Re: FS-1918 Ames bodied touring car-OBO-price reduced

One interested party so far, not even an offer yet, a little head scratching. If you don’t have the VF issue with its story, please contact me for a copy.
by fordt
Wed Jul 26, 2023 11:01 am
Forum: Classifieds - Vehicles
Topic: FS-1918 Ames bodied touring car-SOLD-SOLD
Replies: 23
Views: 6281

Re: FS-1918 Ames bodied touring car-OBO-price reduced

Priced to go at $22,500…..
by fordt
Thu Jul 20, 2023 6:35 pm
Forum: Classifieds - Vehicles
Topic: FS-1918 Ames bodied touring car-SOLD-SOLD
Replies: 23
Views: 6281

Re: FS-1918 Ames bodied touring car-OBO

Here’s the original wheels that go with the car if one wants the Universals off.
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by fordt
Mon Jul 10, 2023 6:52 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Bolt Chart Update July 2023 - Can You Help Me?
Replies: 8
Views: 792

Re: Bolt Chart Update July 2023 - Can You Help Me?

Car/roadster body….So where would one find info about these body to frame bolt sizes?
by fordt
Sun Jul 09, 2023 11:38 am
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Bolt Chart Update July 2023 - Can You Help Me?
Replies: 8
Views: 792

Re: Bolt Chart Update July 2023 - Can You Help Me?

What would the bolts that hold the cab to the frame crossmember through the body blocks be called/identified as, as well as the rear ones that go thru those body blocks?
by fordt
Sun Jul 09, 2023 11:25 am
Forum: Classifieds - Vehicles
Topic: FS-1918 Ames bodied touring car-SOLD-SOLD
Replies: 23
Views: 6281

Re: FS-1918 Ames bodied touring car-OBO

Not even an offer. I guess not that many folks have the collection of Vintage Ford magazines to be able to look at the historical pieces that accompany this car. If so, email me and I’ll send picts some of the amazing documents or the article/story that describe the “building” of this car. Either th...
by fordt
Tue Jul 04, 2023 9:25 pm
Forum: Classifieds - Vehicles
Topic: FS 1917 T Coupelet - Price Reduced - Updated
Replies: 60
Views: 17985

Re: FS 1917 T Coupelet

Sarikatime wrote:
Tue Mar 21, 2023 12:27 pm
I like the car and would be happy to own it but how do you get rid of all the mold that is all over the interior and who knows how much more underneath that you cannot see.
Bring it Arizona! A couple weeks out there in 107°/5% humidity and voilà…mold gone!
by fordt
Mon Jul 03, 2023 9:20 am
Forum: Classifieds - Vehicles
Topic: FS-1918 Ames bodied touring car-SOLD-SOLD
Replies: 23
Views: 6281

Re: 1918 Ames bodied touring car-OBO

A couple folks have asked what that canister is on the firewall, it’s a Stewart Warner vacuum powered fuel pump. Works great and is a great place to “prime” the car after a storage period. And I’ve got spares for it that go with the car.
by fordt
Fri Jun 30, 2023 12:56 pm
Forum: Classifieds - Vehicles
Topic: FS-1918 Ames bodied touring car-SOLD-SOLD
Replies: 23
Views: 6281

Re: 1918 Ames bodied touring car

Thanks! You/I might be in the minority on the color, most T’ers have not been too enthused about it. I just hope someone who’ll drive/tour it has some interest in it!
by fordt
Wed Jun 28, 2023 5:30 pm
Forum: Classifieds - Vehicles
Topic: FS-1918 Ames bodied touring car-SOLD-SOLD
Replies: 23
Views: 6281

Re: 1918 Ames bodied touring car

It’s been a great touring car. Several T parties, a few national tours, a speedster reunion, the Canyonlands and the Centennial. It may have overheated a bit in Utah and San Angelo, but we never rode the trouble truck! Actually still gets just as many or more compression starts as crank starts.
by fordt
Wed Jun 28, 2023 3:53 pm
Forum: Classifieds - Vehicles
Topic: FS-1918 Ames bodied touring car-SOLD-SOLD
Replies: 23
Views: 6281

Re: 1918 Ames bodied touring car

More pictures
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by fordt
Wed Jun 28, 2023 3:51 pm
Forum: Classifieds - Vehicles
Topic: FS-1918 Ames bodied touring car-SOLD-SOLD
Replies: 23
Views: 6281

FS-1918 Ames bodied touring car-SOLD-SOLD

This is it, “An Assembled Cloverleaf” touring car as featured in Vintage Ford 25-4-10. Amazing provenance for a 105 year old car that runs and tours great. Kevlar bands, starter, Ruckstell rear end with Stoltz safety hubs/bearings, Universal wire wheels. I have all the original parts (wood wheels, e...
by fordt
Mon May 29, 2023 6:12 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: What size is this bolt?
Replies: 4
Views: 668

Re: What size is this bolt?

TRDxB2 wrote:
Mon May 29, 2023 1:15 pm
What is this a picture of anyway?
A blow up of the back end of this…..
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by fordt
Mon May 29, 2023 10:06 am
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: What size is this bolt?
Replies: 4
Views: 668

What size is this bolt?

Here’s the back of the body frame and the top of the rear springs. Ignore the square head placeholder in there just to index things together. I have to stick a pickup bed on top of this as well, what size are these bolts? 7/16”? 3/8”? Happy Memorial Day, God Bless our troops and our country, enjoy t...
by fordt
Fri May 05, 2023 8:02 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: 26-27 T parts availability
Replies: 11
Views: 1200

Re: 26-27 T parts availability

Yup….that’s how I know it’s backordered…just seeing if these are recurring or long missing parts from suppliers…
by fordt
Fri May 05, 2023 7:38 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: 26-27 T parts availability
Replies: 11
Views: 1200

26-27 T parts availability

Am I spinning my wheels trying to find a carb adjusting rod and manifold gaskets (the glands and copper rings)? Or have folks recently got these items and I just have to wait….they’ve been backordered at suppliers…and my experience with backorders is that they can be months…..
by fordt
Wed Mar 15, 2023 2:34 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: I Doubt I Will be Able to Find One of These!
Replies: 5
Views: 1352

Re: I Doubt I Will be Able to Find One of These!

Shouldn’t the two bolts where the fender attaches to the frame be one hex head bolt thru the frame and bracket and one carriage head type bolt that goes thru the wing on the frame, the bracket and the fender? Lang’s shows all hex head bolts….
by fordt
Mon Feb 20, 2023 6:35 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Help on Mounting 26-27 Front Fenders?
Replies: 9
Views: 2865

Re: Help on Mounting 26-27 Front Fenders?

Found this thread after trying several front fender searches…..what size are these fender bracket/frame bolts?? 3/8”??

Thanks!
by fordt
Wed Oct 19, 2022 2:57 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Cowl tank sediment bowl
Replies: 3
Views: 644

Cowl tank sediment bowl

Recently found a nice cowl tank and when taking apart the sediment bowl found these internal parts. The screen is just rolled up and inside the slotted housing and the tapered “cap” isn’t soldered on to the screen housing or the whole thing fastened to the bottom drain screw. It seems to go up into ...
by fordt
Tue Oct 11, 2022 10:29 am
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: ***1926-1927 Cowl Mounted Fuel Tank***
Replies: 29
Views: 9616

Re: ***1926-1927 Cowl Mounted Fuel Tank***

Thanks Dan! Off to Lang’s!
by fordt
Mon Oct 10, 2022 4:01 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: 26/27 cowl lacing
Replies: 6
Views: 987

Re: 26/27 cowl lacing

Wow, just now putting my gas tank in the dash and happened to see this! THANKS! I’ll put this on first!
by fordt
Mon Oct 10, 2022 3:50 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: ***1926-1927 Cowl Mounted Fuel Tank***
Replies: 29
Views: 9616

Re: ***1926-1927 Cowl Mounted Fuel Tank***

I’ll revive this excellent thread (the diagram is fantastic) to ask whether the 2 long skinny firewall pads go on as well as the one big cardboard pad and whether they go against the tank or against the firewall? I reckon if they went on the tank side they would also hold the cardboard pad against i...
by fordt
Tue Sep 27, 2022 10:58 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Upholstery Installation
Replies: 14
Views: 1889

Re: Upholstery Installation

When you get to seats, Classtique upholstery has some good videos…
by fordt
Tue Sep 27, 2022 10:50 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: How Do I Install a Throttle Lever?
Replies: 22
Views: 2100

Re: How Do I Install a Throttle Lever?

Oops! This is how they came off of Frankencar, easy enuff, I’ll swap that out! I reckon I thought it looked right because the springs went right into the cups! Thanks!
by fordt
Tue Sep 27, 2022 3:44 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Check Your New Sediment Bowls Before Installation
Replies: 12
Views: 1920

Re: Check Your New Sediment Bowls Before Installation

How the heck did you guys get that outlet unscrewed, looking at the “square” nut, it mustn have been easy…I’ve been staring at one for years trying to figure it out!
by fordt
Tue Sep 27, 2022 3:36 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: How Do I Install a Throttle Lever?
Replies: 22
Views: 2100

Re: How Do I Install a Throttle Lever?

While he’s getting into this, I’ll ask a similar question. Does this black “spacer/divider” stay in place anywhere or supposed to end up somewhere along the length of the shaft? I reckon left to it’s own it’d slide down to the carb lever anyway…
by fordt
Tue Sep 13, 2022 7:33 am
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Steering bracket
Replies: 4
Views: 653

Re: Steering bracket

26-27…..Frankencar here had a different one, but the previous owners must’ve used smaller bolts to make it fit cuz the holes in the frame didn’t quite match up, the other one had the protrusion for the felt washer on the top end. This one fits correctly, at least frame hole wise….I’ll have to ream a...
by fordt
Mon Sep 12, 2022 7:54 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Steering bracket
Replies: 4
Views: 653

Steering bracket

Quick question, this steering bracket should only have one bushing in it….on the opposite side of this shaft opening….right? And this is just a test fit, don’t give me grief about color/finish!🤪
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by fordt
Sat Sep 10, 2022 2:28 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Holes on top of running board shield
Replies: 7
Views: 1377

Re: Holes on top of running board shield

Gotcha….thanks!

Block E!?
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by fordt
Fri Sep 09, 2022 10:43 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Holes on top of running board shield
Replies: 7
Views: 1377

Re: Holes on top of running board shield

Little block screwed into the bottom of the cowl? At the door pillar? I’m putting one together this month…..
by fordt
Tue Sep 06, 2022 5:37 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: 5 to 1 steering conversion for my 1922.
Replies: 34
Views: 2796

Re: 5 to 1 steering conversion for my 1922.

Wait….the pins are where the pins are gonna be on the end of the steering shaft, they’re not spaced differently on the steering shafts? You just have to make sure you use the pins, gears and pinion that come as a set together….AND they’ll go/supposed to go in any slotted gear case with 36 teeth in t...
by fordt
Tue Sep 06, 2022 2:23 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: 5 to 1 steering conversion for my 1922.
Replies: 34
Views: 2796

Re: 5 to 1 steering conversion for my 1922.

[/quote] You didnt mention the 5-1 steering shaft. ALL components must be changed. The main steering shaft 3 pin locations are different also. Look @ the service manual warning. [/quote] What would be the major difference in steering columns? I have 2 to experiment with along with 2 slotted gear cas...
by fordt
Mon Sep 05, 2022 9:30 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: 5 to 1 steering conversion for my 1922.
Replies: 34
Views: 2796

Re: 5 to 1 steering conversion for my 1922.

Scott_Conger wrote:
Mon Sep 05, 2022 5:02 pm
Rob

thus my warning, earlier that isn't always the easy or straightforward fix that some would have you believe...as you are now finding out
Ugh, this hobby is killing me….as is trying to save this rusty Frankencar!
by fordt
Mon Sep 05, 2022 4:51 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: 5 to 1 steering conversion for my 1922.
Replies: 34
Views: 2796

Re: 5 to 1 steering conversion for my 1922.

If you change over to 5-1 gears with new pins, gears and drive pinion…. please publish HOW you get all that back into the case and turning….I’ve been working on this project for 2 days now with no joy getting it all back in the gear case!!!🥵
by fordt
Wed Aug 10, 2022 4:00 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: 26-26 top iron fabrication
Replies: 1
Views: 571

26-26 top iron fabrication

Howdy all, I’m fabricating the “third member” top iron (the one that attaches to the windshield) for my 26 RPU and have acquired some older top irons that I’ve bead blasted and will start hacking on to make these two pieces. I’m going by the measurements of the photo here showing these irons to be 2...
by fordt
Sat Mar 05, 2022 3:20 pm
Forum: Classifieds - Parts
Topic: Possible source for 26/27 Roadster top irons
Replies: 13
Views: 3109

Re: Possible source for 26/27 Roadster top irons

Would it be possible to cobble the one piece “third irons” that lock into the hinged two piece irons with some earlier year irons?
by fordt
Sun Dec 19, 2021 11:01 am
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: 26 roadster top pivot location and tack strip question
Replies: 5
Views: 1344

Re: 26 roadster top pivot location and tack strip question

I’ll chip in here as well, as I’m basically at this spot, although I’m looking for top irons!
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by fordt
Tue Dec 14, 2021 4:43 pm
Forum: Classifieds - Parts
Topic: Wanted:26-27 Roadster top irons
Replies: 0
Views: 690

Wanted:26-27 Roadster top irons

Actually have the 2 attached side pieces and assorted hardware, need the 2 third irons that fasten to the windshield.
by fordt
Sun Oct 31, 2021 8:41 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: How do you fasten this wood into this spot?
Replies: 5
Views: 1379

Re: How do you fasten this wood into this spot?

Came in the kit, figured it would help tack the foot panel in there up top….oh well….thanks! This is the problem of owning an 18 while trying to put together a 6-7….no examples!
by fordt
Sun Oct 31, 2021 4:02 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: How do you fasten this wood into this spot?
Replies: 5
Views: 1379

How do you fasten this wood into this spot?

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26 roadster, side of cowl wood….There’s no holes top or bottom to put a screw through….just go all the way through the wood into the bracket? Super glue?🤪 Sorry if the picture is sideways!
by fordt
Mon Sep 20, 2021 3:31 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Skirts: do they go to the edge?
Replies: 7
Views: 1741

Re: Skirts: do they go to the edge?

Front and middle bolts-as in front-under/in the cowl area and middle-directly in front of the seat pan in the crossmember? I reckon I might have to run over to the T Party at the end of the month and snap a few picts over/under/around a few 26-27 roadsters to get this in my head correctly. Such is t...
by fordt
Mon Sep 20, 2021 2:10 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Skirts: do they go to the edge?
Replies: 7
Views: 1741

Re: Skirts: do they go to the edge?

I’m at basically the same point with re-assembly….looking at this thread I’m assuming I should de-mount my cab and cowl and start with splash aprons and fenders??? Mine is a 26-27 roadster pickup and I was wondering what the re assembly order would be after paint work…?? I’ll keep searching threads ...
by fordt
Mon Sep 14, 2020 6:20 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: 26-27 roadsters....
Replies: 9
Views: 2433

Re: 26-27 roadsters....

TFan wrote:
Mon Sep 14, 2020 3:18 pm
Rob, check this one out if you like RED. From the Redster subject on this forum. JIm

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Woohoo! Man, that’s a head turner! The white example above does look a little wacky, the examples I saw were red and a dark grey...
by fordt
Mon Sep 14, 2020 10:47 am
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: 26-27 roadsters....
Replies: 9
Views: 2433

26-27 roadsters....

Are fender skirts and fenders ALWAYS black? Saw a couple at a old car tour a couple weeks ago and wondered how many might be out there. I KNOW that originality precludes this question with many, but I was intrigued by an all red one, unfortunately I completely blanked on getting a picture....Anyone ...
by fordt
Mon Jun 22, 2020 9:23 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Advice or opinion
Replies: 12
Views: 3883

Re: Advice or opinion

Thanks to all, got things more evened up and aligned today. As an aside and a possible tip, I cut some conduit to use as a spacer to hold the pedals up solid against the cams. Made it a little easier to heat and bend the pedals to their final resting place.
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by fordt
Sun Jun 21, 2020 12:15 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Advice or opinion
Replies: 12
Views: 3883

Re: Advice or opinion

I have done the O ring reaming, but purchased new pedal cams. Was going to try to maybe build up the pedal cams to eliminate slop, but reticent to try to machine/grind down the two surfaces to keep them evenly contacting the hogshead cams.....
Thanks!
by fordt
Sun Jun 21, 2020 10:13 am
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Advice or opinion
Replies: 12
Views: 3883

Re: Advice or opinion

That’s a great picture. I’m assuming when you say welding up pedal supports, you are welding/building up the 2 cam surfaces and not actually welding the cams to the hogshead!?
by fordt
Sat Jun 20, 2020 8:28 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Advice or opinion
Replies: 12
Views: 3883

Re: Advice or opinion

Yup, quite familiar with Mike and his great videos....
by fordt
Sat Jun 20, 2020 7:17 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Advice or opinion
Replies: 12
Views: 3883

Advice or opinion

Setting up the pedals on my 27 hogshead with new cams and looking at pedal alignment. Have Rocky brakes with a homemade pedal (crafted looking at an original, using a wide pedal head). SO, I know I can heat and bend pedals where I want them, but this is bending against the main spine of the pedals. ...
by fordt
Wed May 20, 2020 2:54 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: 26-27 transmission top plate bolts..
Replies: 6
Views: 2597

Re: 26-27 transmission top plate bolts..

So are the short slotted ones standard before 26? It does look like they would be a bear to safety wire depending on where the holes ended up...but then again, not sitting up proud of the drum might be a plus if a band gave out or slipped over?
by fordt
Tue May 19, 2020 7:44 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: 26-27 transmission top plate bolts..
Replies: 6
Views: 2597

Re: 26-27 transmission top plate bolts..

Thanks! I guess us Americans just didn’t recognize the slotted ones!
by fordt
Tue May 19, 2020 4:58 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: 26-27 transmission top plate bolts..
Replies: 6
Views: 2597

26-27 transmission top plate bolts..

Finishing up a tranny and came across two different bolts to hold the top plate (with the clutch fingers, above the clutch push ring) to the brake drum. I just assumed the longer hex head ones were right, but came across a labeled plastic bag (yes, my handwriting!)...with these slotted bolts with sa...
by fordt
Wed May 06, 2020 9:47 am
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Possible steering shaft replacement
Replies: 34
Views: 7941

Re: Possible steering shaft replacement

While this is fresh in folk’s minds, just pulled my steering shaft and noticed that there is NO pin protruding below the shaft that would go into the gear case detent. Going to put 5:1 gears in anyway, but do the replacement items from vendors have one pin that goes all the way thru? And it’s the on...
by fordt
Wed Apr 29, 2020 8:03 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Transmission rebuild question
Replies: 10
Views: 3921

Re: Transmission rebuild question

?? Slipping down between things? I reckon my problem is not being explained good enuff.....can one use this part on a 26-27 tranny and still expect it to hold up with the 2 other .042 washers?
https://www.modeltford.com/item/3320BW.aspx
by fordt
Wed Apr 29, 2020 5:40 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Transmission rebuild question
Replies: 10
Views: 3921

Re: Transmission rebuild question

Nothing has worked yet, still have only about .007 thrust/spacer clearance between the brake drum inner face and the clutch pack drum. Is it OK to substitute a .025 spacer under the clutch drum to pick up .017 or should I just find a machine shop to mill .010 or so off?
by fordt
Tue Apr 28, 2020 7:47 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Transmission rebuild question
Replies: 10
Views: 3921

Re: Transmission rebuild question

Are we mixing up spacers/thrust washers on the main shaft with bushings? But I’ll check that bushing as well as its position in relation to the thrust surface...
by fordt
Tue Apr 28, 2020 6:11 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Transmission rebuild question
Replies: 10
Views: 3921

Re: Transmission rebuild question

Hmm, gonna have to wrap my head around that, but I’m sitting in my easy chair and not staring at the bolted up tranny and seeing what happens when I do that...it does take out the wait for parts by mail, and it’s only 4 bolts to take off.....but it does necessitate the engine lift harness....
by fordt
Tue Apr 28, 2020 5:47 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Transmission rebuild question
Replies: 10
Views: 3921

Transmission rebuild question

Just slapped the 26-27 tranny together but the thrust space between the clutch disc “basket” and brake drum is only .005 or so with the three .042 spacers, is it OK to get one of the older .025 washer from the parts folks to pick up that extra .017 or so thrust space?
by fordt
Tue Apr 21, 2020 1:54 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Old Postcard - Fully loaded model T
Replies: 19
Views: 6004

Re: Old Postcard - Fully loaded model T

WayneJ wrote:
Mon Apr 20, 2020 11:09 am
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Makes you wonder what is in these sacks?
Yikes, they sitting on the windshield top iron??!!!!
by fordt
Tue Apr 21, 2020 1:40 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: 26-27 Gas Tank Overflow Pipe Bolt
Replies: 7
Views: 3105

Re: 26-27 Gas Tank Overflow Pipe Bolt

Just looking at it yesterday....
I believe a 1/4 X 28 screw with the head cut off and a slot cut in it will work....
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by fordt
Tue Apr 21, 2020 8:11 am
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Quick info check
Replies: 1
Views: 1367

Quick info check

So in Ron’s drawing below, C= some value between .025-.040? Just pick one?
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by fordt
Thu Apr 16, 2020 5:38 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Texas Hill Country-magneto/flywheel gap gauge
Replies: 10
Views: 4219

Re: Texas Hill Country-magneto/flywheel gap gauge

LOL, great write up, and I HAD researched and read it when I sent out my plea for the tool (which in the end you recommend to use :D ). But I was close to doing a lot of things I have read about here. My favorite part is the tool was only a 60 mile round trip for you to get, heck, it’s a 40 mile rou...
by fordt
Thu Apr 16, 2020 9:29 am
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Texas Hill Country-magneto/flywheel gap gauge
Replies: 10
Views: 4219

Re: Texas Hill Country-magneto/flywheel gap gauge

jab35 wrote:
Wed Apr 15, 2020 11:19 pm
Mike Bender has a good video demonstrating this technique. jb
Yup, been looking at Mike's videos. Wish I had all his equipment to balance and set up a tranny like he’s able to do. Just have to trust that Henry’s design and construction still perform like they should!
by fordt
Thu Apr 16, 2020 9:13 am
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Texas Hill Country-magneto/flywheel gap gauge
Replies: 10
Views: 4219

Re: Texas Hill Country-magneto/flywheel gap gauge

Dale_mcm wrote:
Thu Apr 16, 2020 12:03 am
I have one to loan with instructions if you pay postage both ways.
Dale McMurry Midland, TX 432 559 4130
Thanks Dale! I’ll give you a call today! It’ll be coming from 210 275 9990
by fordt
Thu Apr 16, 2020 9:08 am
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Texas Hill Country-magneto/flywheel gap gauge
Replies: 10
Views: 4219

Re: Texas Hill Country-magneto/flywheel gap gauge

Thanks Sonny! I’ve got the lifting harness, I made what you’re describing when I added a starter to my ‘18 last year. And howdy to you and S, we'll get together for BBQ when this social distancing mess is thru!
by fordt
Wed Apr 15, 2020 6:00 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Texas Hill Country-magneto/flywheel gap gauge
Replies: 10
Views: 4219

Texas Hill Country-magneto/flywheel gap gauge

Anyone in the Hill Country (I’m in Comfort-40 miles W of SA on IH10, and I’ll drive a couple hours!) have a KR Wilson magneto and flywheel gap gauge I can borrow for a couple days? I’ll come to you, and deliver it back in a day or two! Just finished recharging magnets, measuring spools and making su...
by fordt
Tue Apr 14, 2020 12:58 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Unabashed plug for a hand cleaner
Replies: 11
Views: 4651

Re: Unabashed plug for a hand cleaner

Probably so! The scrubbing agent of the pine dust really cuts thru the grime! It’s natural lava!
by fordt
Tue Apr 14, 2020 9:22 am
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Unabashed plug for a hand cleaner
Replies: 11
Views: 4651

Unabashed plug for a hand cleaner

A few months ago I was in Colorado and bought some powdered hand cleaner in a little local mercantile store in La Veta. Turns out the stuff is the best cleaner I’ve ever used, puts a serious scrub on the kind of 100 year old grime we frequently get from our hobby! I apologize if this type of post is...
by fordt
Wed Apr 01, 2020 10:08 am
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: WHat Have You Done To Your Model T In March?
Replies: 98
Views: 26244

Re: WHat Have You Done To Your Model T In March?

Finally got the doors to fit and close on the RPU project! On to the engine!
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by fordt
Sat Mar 14, 2020 10:32 am
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Chickasha 2 weeks to go
Replies: 19
Views: 7304

Re: Chickasha 2 weeks to go

Same here, be safe, me and my crew just decided to cancel yesterday....
by fordt
Fri Mar 13, 2020 4:50 pm
Forum: Classifieds - Parts
Topic: FS-Roadster turtle deck, Howells deck lid and lower panel, Model A pickup bed.
Replies: 3
Views: 2634

Re: FS-Roadster turtle deck, Howells deck lid and lower panel, Model A pickup bed.

Well.....so much for Chickasha, looks like with everything going on we ain’t going! But the deck lid and lower repair panel above have been SOLD....
Be safe folks!
by fordt
Fri Mar 06, 2020 6:55 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Added to...Help and/or opinions on a 26 Roadster fitment problems
Replies: 14
Views: 4850

Re: Added to...Help and/or opinions on a 26 Roadster fitment problems

Just wondering if there was a “too high” point for body to be above the chassis because of block thickness....
by fordt
Fri Mar 06, 2020 5:48 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Added to...Help and/or opinions on a 26 Roadster fitment problems
Replies: 14
Views: 4850

Re: Help and/or opinions on a 26 Roadster fitment problems

Asking this question again in this same thread, hopefully folks will read down to here. Here’s a few picts of the new body blocks under the body subframe, showing how high the body frame sits above the chassis. Should these blocks be sanded down to close this gap? Should the blocks actually be sitti...
by fordt
Tue Feb 25, 2020 2:56 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Added to...Help and/or opinions on a 26 Roadster fitment problems
Replies: 14
Views: 4850

Re: Help and/or opinions on a 26 Roadster fitment problems

Frame check turned out OK with check measurement methods I found on the board here. One other question, the body blocks DO need to sit right on the chassis frame, right? After tightening the body bolts down, the wood still sits about 1/8' above the chassis frame top, so I reckon some sanding is in o...
by fordt
Tue Feb 25, 2020 11:29 am
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Added to...Help and/or opinions on a 26 Roadster fitment problems
Replies: 14
Views: 4850

Re: Help and/or opinions on a 26 Roadster fitment problems

Yup....it’s apparent the “repaired” body subframe side is the most out of whack. The drivers side is pretty good as this pict shows, this is just a shim away from a nice closing door. 0F925C47-4988-48FD-9E5D-872D9889A6B1.jpeg I still have the issue of those front mounts being 1/4-1/2” inch apart, I ...
by fordt
Tue Feb 25, 2020 7:55 am
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Added to...Help and/or opinions on a 26 Roadster fitment problems
Replies: 14
Views: 4850

Re: Help and/or opinions on a 26 Roadster fitment problems

I did not, and probably should, this is a pretty hacked on car....
by fordt
Mon Feb 24, 2020 10:48 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Added to...Help and/or opinions on a 26 Roadster fitment problems
Replies: 14
Views: 4850

Re: Help and/or opinions on a 26 Roadster fitment problems

By frame replacement, I assume (or hope!) you're talking about body subframe? This was a first test fitting and I reckon I need to make sure the wood blocks sit down tight against the chassis when the body bolts are tight in the mounting ear. And I guess I can check the gaps where the wood blocks si...
by fordt
Mon Feb 24, 2020 8:46 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Added to...Help and/or opinions on a 26 Roadster fitment problems
Replies: 14
Views: 4850

Re: Help and/or opinions on a 26 Roadster fitment problems

That’s what I thought, so pulling/bolting that mounting spot together just pulls the cowl down even more and opens the door gap even farther.....
by fordt
Mon Feb 24, 2020 6:08 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Added to...Help and/or opinions on a 26 Roadster fitment problems
Replies: 14
Views: 4850

Added to...Help and/or opinions on a 26 Roadster fitment problems

As a preview, this is a survivor 26 roadster that has been much hacked upon that I’m trying to resurrect as a roadster pickup. Bottom of cowl and cab patch panels have been welded in. I have found evidence a previous owner also welded in new front cowl supports (the triangular uprights down by drive...
by fordt
Sun Feb 16, 2020 1:44 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Bushing hand brake cross shaft brackets?
Replies: 5
Views: 2711

Re: Bushing hand brake cross shaft brackets?

I just went out and looked! Had no idea the oil holes were there, I’ll bet that’s one spot that gets overlooked! And I reckon my old roadster’s were based on the wear on my brackets...
by fordt
Sun Feb 16, 2020 8:48 am
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Bushing hand brake cross shaft brackets?
Replies: 5
Views: 2711

Re: Bushing hand brake cross shaft brackets?

Wow, can’t imagine chucking this big ol crooked piece of steel in a lathe!
by fordt
Sat Feb 15, 2020 9:54 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Bushing hand brake cross shaft brackets?
Replies: 5
Views: 2711

Bushing hand brake cross shaft brackets?

Any way or preferred material to do this? Mine are getting pretty rattly and loose...build up the shaft or bush the bracket and ream?
by fordt
Wed Feb 12, 2020 4:42 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Converting a 26 roadster to a roadster pickup
Replies: 25
Views: 7172

Re: Converting a 26 roadster to a roadster pickup

This is really invaluable info for me! While I’m still a few days away from putting the body subframe on the frame, some of this will no doubt become clearer when I’m looking at the same pictures you’re posting and the information I’m picking up. Figured I’d get all the stuff riveted to the frame li...
by fordt
Tue Feb 11, 2020 9:43 am
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Converting a 26 roadster to a roadster pickup
Replies: 25
Views: 7172

Re: Converting a 26 roadster to a roadster pickup

Cool! That picture of the metal stamped battery door is great! Good point about the metal deck stopping a lot of road gunk from hitting the underside of a “vulnerable” wood bed...
by fordt
Mon Feb 10, 2020 10:00 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Converting a 26 roadster to a roadster pickup
Replies: 25
Views: 7172

Re: Converting a 26 roadster to a roadster pickup

That’s a great point....maybe Scott C will take a look at his new PU and see if there’s any evidence of trunk floor on it. Looking at his bed picts, looks like he doesn’t have a diff hump on his.... I wonder if there’s more “converted” RPU’s out there with beds over metal floors? Seems like it might...
by fordt
Mon Feb 10, 2020 8:00 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Converting a 26 roadster to a roadster pickup
Replies: 25
Views: 7172

Re: Converting a 26 roadster to a roadster pickup

Thanks! So do you think there’s any advantage to putting the metal “floor” back in for structural reasons?
by fordt
Mon Feb 10, 2020 2:32 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Converting a 26 roadster to a roadster pickup
Replies: 25
Views: 7172

Converting a 26 roadster to a roadster pickup

In the process of doing this and have come to the point where I can add the roadster’s metal floor to the frame. Since this was the original “trunk” floor and there’ll be no trunk, do I need to add the floor back with the pickup bed going over it anyway? It would seem the original metal floor would ...