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Mike,
I hope all is well.
If you can't find a good used example, I just purchased a brand new 30 X 3.5 non-demountable rim from Universal Vintage tire.

Best of luck!
Gene

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Thanks Steve!

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Here’s a photo of the Plugs

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I’ve attached a few photos of the knurled nuts that are on my car.
I believe that the ChampionX plugs I have are newer.

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I would like to find four original knurled nuts that hold the ignition wires to the spark plugs on my '13 Touring.
I have reproductions so do not need repros.

Thanks,
Gene

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If things remain true to form, I hope to receive the Jan/Feb issue sometime in late March or early April.
Better late than never, so they say.
I blame it on living in NJ.

lol
Gene

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Very cool!

Gene

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The car (my ‘13 touring) has the correct 30 X 3 non-demountable rims and tires on the front. It has one correct 30 x 3.5 non-demountable rim and one non-original 30 X 3.5 demountable rim on the rear. Am I better off looking for a good original complete wheel or good original rim? I will take all fou...

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Dan,
I searched, “Repro Rims” but did not find the post that you’re referring to.
Can you give more details?
Thank you.

Gene

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When I purchased my 1913 Touring the previous owner replaced one rear wheel with a later demountable rim (pictured). Is this the correct rim that I need to build an original non-demountable rim to match the other three wheels like the one pictured. Would those with more driving/touring experience su...

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Finally!
Alleluia.

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Nothing yet!

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Nothing !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

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PS

Gil is only 40 miles away.

Gene

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Still has not arrived in Newton, NJ but there's still hope!

Gene

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Still not here in the Northwest corner of NJ.

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Sending prayers for a quick recovery.

Gene

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I must've jinxed myself by starting this thread.
Still waiting in Northwest New Jersey.
Now taking bets to see if the Jan/Feb issue arrives before the Nov/Dec issue.

Lol
Gene

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Still waiting........
Cricket chirp, cricket chirp, cricket chirp.

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They say that patience is a virtue.
Still waiting in Northern NJ.
Hopefully, the stagecoach will pull up to the mailbox one day soon!

Gene

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Glad to see a happy resolve between two honest and forthright members.

Gene

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Have others in the Northeast not received the year-end issue?
Still waiting here in New Jersey.

Gene

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Sending a heart-felt prayer for your friend.

Gene

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Don't worry about high gear until you master starting and stopping in an open space. As others have mentioned, drive the car like you have no brakes, because compared to your modern ride, you almost don't. During my very first attempt at driving the emergency brake moved from the vertical position t...

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This year is much less about bright lights and much less about fancy presents. It's about how much we miss, love, and need one another. May the stillness of the day give each of us time to reflect on even the smallest of blessings in our lives and may 2021 be a year when we can once again share a la...

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Wishing all a very Blessed Christmas and a New Year filled with promise and great hope.
It is in the toughest of times that we can pause and give thanks for even the smallest of blessings.

Gene and Maria

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Glass intact.

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I was given this light by a friend who thought it might be auto related. There is no makers mark on the lamp.
Any information is appreciated.

Gene

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Ditto
Great story!

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Your question will spur a tsunami of debate!
Google search, “MTFCA oil”.
Many will say that any modern oil is better than what was used when your T was new
Gene

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Two more photos

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Wishing all of our members a Merry Christmas!
Let’s pray that 2021 brings renewed hope and great peace.

Gene in NJ

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I have reached out by phone and email several times in the past two months with no response.
I purchased a beautiful 1913 taillight and carbide tank from him in the past year.
He's a great guy!!!!
I hope everything is okay.

Gene

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Prayers to the family.
So sorry to hear.

Gene

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As the owner of a '13 Touring, I (and hopefully others) would love to see photos of the model if possible.

Thanks,
Gene

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Not to hijack this thread....
Looks like my ‘13 has the additional wishbone support?

Gene

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Makes me want to leave New Jersey and move to Mississippi.
Do you allow Yankees in your club?
LOL
Great video and a great group of guys.
Keep on T-ing!

Gene

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Dean,
It was great meeting you and speaking with you at Hershey last year.
Happy Birthday, brother.
Go Hawkeyes!

Gene

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My friend Doug and I, unpinned the U-joint, drove out the old driveshaft bushing on my ‘24 Touring, and replaced it with a new brass one. Luckily no reaming needed, but did need a little facing. After reinstalling the U-joint, everything looks great as far as clearances and backlash. Now ready for f...

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Found
Thank you MTFCA

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Dan,
I will try to research your question.

Gene

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Thank you Tim!
I changed the Title if my post from “irons” to “sockets”.

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See the photos below.
I would like to replace these.
I don’t think the set I have can be welded.

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Back to the top.

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Duh
Thanks Dan

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Just curious, what type of headlights?
Carbide????

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Awesome
Thanks for sharing!

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The video is still private.
Dying to see it!!!!
lol

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Universal T Drivers for me too!
Went on easily with tubes and flaps.
Much easier to put on than the 1960's Lincoln Highway Tires that I had to take off.
They were like four rocks!

Gene

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Thrilled for you Darel!
Can you show some more pictures of that great car?

Gene

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Thank God that no one was hurt.
Another sobering reminder for all of us.
Cars can be fixed.
People not as much.

Stay safe,
Gene

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Yes, amazing!
Washed the who underside of my car with oil.

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Beautiful Tim!

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Removed the inspection cover from the hogshead to tighten the brake band.
Reinstalled finger tight when the misses called me for dinner.
Took the car out for a half-mile test run the next morning.
Washed my driveway and entire neighborhood with oil.

Gene

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Thanks Guys!
I'm not sure why I never noticed the black tape with the lens in place.

Gene

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After a little coaxing, I was able to remove the passenger side headlight lens to change a bulb on my ‘ 24 Touring.
A previous owner added the black tape pictured.
Was this his way of keeping the rope gasket in place or am I missing a bracket of some type?

Gene

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Wonderful!

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Thank you Art!
I have contacted John and he will use my ends to make a new set.
I appreciate everyone's help with this.

Travel safely!
Gene

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Allan,

I agree.
It's nice to bring as much of the car as possible through time.

Gene

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Thank you for all of the replies and information.
I am hopefully going to have a new set of oval tubes made using my old hardware.
Time to start saving up.

Gene

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And the machinery and skill.

Gene

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Rich,
Incredible work!
I wish I had your skill and experience.

I contacted Lang's.
They have a set listed for $675.
I was told that there is a six-year wait on them.

Are there other vendors I should try or individuals who would make a set?

Gene

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I AM LOOKING FOR A GOOD SET OF TOP Sockets FOR A 1913 FORD TOURING.

THANK YOU,
GENE

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Are these 1913 Touring irons worth restoring?
Have members here restored worse?
Any advice appreciated.

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There's an all brass '11 on the HCCA site.

Gene

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Also, I have this steel one currently on the car.
1915 vintage?
I would trade or sell this towards one that is correct for ‘13.
What is it worth?

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Not 1913 but is this an original?

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Thanks to everyone for all of the information.
I have a copy of the judging guidelines, so know what to look for.
Am I correct that none of the repros have the 'made In USA" stamped in them?

Gene

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I would like to purchase an original 1913 brass oil cap in good condition.

Thank you,
Gene

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I am finishing up the rear end and driveshaft rebuild on the ‘24 Touring and simultaneously and slowly gathering parts for the ‘13 Touring project. After removing what was left of the well-worn top, I have bows that have seen better days. I have received a recommendation for new bows from a member h...

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I see that Snyder’s Sells a set of 4 1913-1914 Touring bows for $310.
Has anybody here used these?

Gene

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The front top bow on my 1913 touring is not tight in the sockets and can be wiggled up and down by hand. The curved part of the bow shows cracking. What is the best way to reinforce the bow and tighten it in the socket? Would something similar to J B weld or epoxy help? Thanks for helping someone wh...

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I’ve been watching this thread from a distance, because my 1913 Touring has one demountable rim on the passenger side rear.
It seems that ND rims are not plentiful.
Do many who tour regularly and are not interested in show judging convert to all demountable rims?

Good luck R V!

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A friend sent this link.

viewtopic.php?t=2012

Thanks!

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I have read the “1913-14 Gaslight” thread with great interest. I have a carbide tank on my 1913 touring but nothing else. I am going to try the McMaster-Carr red hose for now, but can someone recommend a source for the correct pipe and clamps? Also, is there a good diagram or photographs that show w...

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So sorry to hear this.
I hope that his family is comforted in their time of mourning.
We all owe a great deal to those who have shared their time, talent, knowledge, kindness, and friendship with this fraternity.

Gene

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Just a curiosity question from a wannabe mechanic or maybe closer to a non-mechanic pretending to be one... If you replace a worn pinion gear is the ring gear normally replaced too? Would a brand new pinion gear and good but somewhat used ring gear not mesh as well as both new? I am in the process o...

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Tim,
Thank you for the tip.
I do have one original screw that will not hold so the epoxy idea is a good one.

Gene

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PS
Sockets are original and already drilled.

Thanks again!
Gene

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Thank you R.V.!

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I purchased new leather straps that connect the top irons with T head pins when in the down position on a 1913 touring.
I would like to find 4 correct screws that attach the straps to the irons.
Does one of the vendors sell these screws or does someone happen to have extras to sell?

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Tim,
I'm a high school principal.
My students are always checking my spelling.
lol

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Funny Ed, I was having a flashback of stealing my mom's new broom in the late '60's, cutting off the sweeping end, and using some of my dad's black electrical tape to make a stickball bat. We'd spray paint a rectangle with both diagonals for a strike zone on the wall of the local high school (JFK Pa...

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I am cleaning out the old grease from the axle housings after removing and separating them. After removing the end caps and all of the felts,roller bearings and steel washers, I used gasoline (not near the house) to clean the steel washers and roller bearings. The original Babbitt thrust washers wer...

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New lower price.
Now $60 plus shipping.

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Additional photos

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Complete with all mounting hardware and key.
$60 plus exact shipping or pick up in NJ.

Thank you MTFCA

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I waited thirty years to buy my first T. Taking my time and enjoy the journey on the rear end rebuild. Three years ago, I did not know the difference between a muffler and carburetor. I had to keep reminding myself that clockwise was tighten and counter-clockwise loosen. It took me a long time to st...

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Russ,
Your Couplet project looks fantastic.
Congratulations!

Gene

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additional photos

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Pulled out the rear end and drive shaft for a first-time rebuild.

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Yes they did!
What eye candy.
What is the make and model of the big car (bottom left) in the photo marked C16170?
I like it!

Gene

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What a thrill!
Wonderful to see such an early T back on the road!

Gene

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Found
Thank you MTFCA

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Dan,
I was looking for a cheap one that was maybe not needed any longer.
I will probably use it 3 or 4 times in my lifetime.

Gene

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The title says it all.
Does anyone have an extra exhaust pack nut wrench in good condition they would sell?

Thank you,
Gene

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Happy Birthday Darel!
I hope you have a wonderful day.
How about a photo of the 1910 T with you at the wheel!

Gene

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Thank you Kim!
I will send an email.

Gene

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Adam,
You are correct.
Unfortunately, I need them.

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Good idea Hank.
I was thinking about contacting Kim if none show up.
I missed a pair on here last summer.
I wasn't sure how many pairs might be out there on shelves etc.
My father-in-law is a retired machinist that still dabbles now and then.
He'd help me make a pair if we had a template.

Gene

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