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by Hap_Tucker
Sat Mar 16, 2024 6:18 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: What car is this??
Replies: 6
Views: 792

Re: What car is this??

Larry,

Thank you for the heads up. Some of us are always looking for information on those cars. I'm sure some of it will have been published before. But you never know when something you haven't read or a photo you haven't seen before will be found.

Respectfully submitted,

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by Hap_Tucker
Thu Mar 14, 2024 4:49 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: What car is this??
Replies: 6
Views: 792

Re: What car is this??

Nice photo. A little more clarification may (or may not be helpful). The Model S Runabout was sold 1907 & 1908 and the Model S Roadster was sold in 1908 with 3 or so sold in 1909. The photo clearly shows the front fenders have fender skirts, the running board is the short style (similar in size to t...
by Hap_Tucker
Sun Mar 10, 2024 6:06 am
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: ***1919-1923 Wood Firewall Assembly***
Replies: 9
Views: 554

Re: ***1919-1923 Wood Firewall Assembly***

Donnie, You are correct that there was a metal spacer used for a short time when the low cowl metal firewall was first introduced. Perhaps this might be the thread you were thinking about? http://www.mtfca.com/discus/messages/599638/619358.html?1456565564 In that thread Trent responded to the questi...
by Hap_Tucker
Sat Mar 09, 2024 12:07 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: ***1919-1923 Wood Firewall Assembly***
Replies: 9
Views: 554

Re: ***1919-1923 Wood Firewall Assembly***

Martynn, Thank you so much for all your many illustrations! Just to clarify (and it may have been done above -- but if so I missed it.) In 1923 for USA production both the metal (low firewall) and wooden firewall were used in production. From: https://www.mtfca.com/encyclo/1923.htm DASHBOARD(Firewal...
by Hap_Tucker
Sat Mar 09, 2024 11:50 am
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Russ Potters Passing and Arrangements
Replies: 36
Views: 2234

Re: Russ Potters Passing and Arrangements

Our condolences to Russ' family and friends. Russ did so much for so many and will be greatly missed by all those his life touched. And he is still giving...from his obituary at: https://obituaries.sunsetfuneralhome.com/obituary/Russell-Potter it has: "Memorials may be made in Russell’s memory to th...
by Hap_Tucker
Sun Feb 18, 2024 5:51 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: What DAY was your Model T built? Try this...
Replies: 25
Views: 1844

Re: What DAY was your Model T built? Try this...

Steve, Always good to see you posting. You are correct that those 'blocks of numbers" were sent to Long Island NY and Manchester England (and other assembly plants) and were only the serial numbers and NOT the engines. The engines were assembled at those locations and stamped with one of the serial ...
by Hap_Tucker
Sun Jan 07, 2024 8:40 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: **SPEEDSTER PIC's Please**
Replies: 84
Views: 4360

Re: **SPEEDSTER PIC's Please**

Great photos! Thanks to all for posting! And so many different ideas on how to build a speedster the owner really likes. And I liked them all also! I suspect there would be over 15,000,000 speedster possibilities at one time :)? Below is a photo from the internet (sorry I didn't save the address – m...
by Hap_Tucker
Tue Jan 02, 2024 11:41 am
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Dallas, Fort Worth, Plano
Replies: 2
Views: 385

Re: Dallas, Fort Worth, Plano

Adrian, Glad to hear you are able to visit. I wish I was closer so I could stop by. You probably have already checked the chapter listings. But if not the following links may help: MTFCA chapters at: https://www.mtfca.com/chapters/#tx They have the the Dallas-Ft Worth Lone Star T's which I recognize...
by Hap_Tucker
Mon Jan 01, 2024 11:22 am
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Want a beer?
Replies: 14
Views: 1219

Re: Want a beer?

Thanks Tom for posting the photos! I have a few comments on the 2nd photo which I reposted below: 1917 later - Rootllieb.jpeg All references are from Bruce McCalley’s “On Line Encyclopedia” The 1917 comments are from: https://www.mtfca.com/encyclo/doc17.htm 1917 ----- Acc. 575, Box 14, #826, Ford Ar...
by Hap_Tucker
Mon Jan 01, 2024 10:56 am
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Happy New Year
Replies: 15
Views: 784

Re: Happy New Year

It is great to start a new year. Wishing you all success in your ventures and hopefully I as well as others will make more progress on our T's!

Thankfully submitted,

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by Hap_Tucker
Fri Dec 29, 2023 8:49 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: What DAY was your Model T built? Try this...
Replies: 25
Views: 1844

Re: What DAY was your Model T built? Try this...

Reposted from a similar previous discussion located at: http://www.mtfca.com/discus/messages/506218/517565.html?1423792688 by me (Hap l9l5 cut off): I believe the evidence supports that the date listed in the USA engine logs from Jan 1915 to 1927 is usually not the date the car was assembled althoug...
by Hap_Tucker
Mon Dec 25, 2023 9:38 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Who has a Kelsey Felloe?
Replies: 12
Views: 548

Re: Who has a Kelsey Felloe?

Great info. Below is a copy of a factory Ford drawing for a USA Kelsey Wheel used by Ford USA. (Note Ford of Canada was supplied by Kelsey Wheel Canada factory that was located in Canada to avoid custom tariffs ref: David Roberts, "In the Shadow of Detroit" pages 100, 213 and other pages. From memor...
by Hap_Tucker
Mon Jun 26, 2023 9:14 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Serial Number Stamping.
Replies: 40
Views: 2288

Re: Serial Number Stamping.

Paul and others, Thank you for sharing information from your car and also other sources. I have been working the issue for several years and I am hoping when I retire to be able to visit the Benson Ford Archives (at the Henry Ford) and find some additional information. Until then, the fossil record ...
by Hap_Tucker
Sun Jun 25, 2023 9:07 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Two to one piece valve cover change
Replies: 10
Views: 933

Re: Two to one piece valve cover change

Dan thank you for you many many helpful postings. I always learn from them. Above you posted: 10-18-21 T400D1 New design (one valve cover) to be run at a rate of 100 per day Which is from: (ref: http://www.mtfca.com/encyclo/E.htm#eng2 ). Just above that listing of the “Date of Change and Factory num...
by Hap_Tucker
Fri Jun 23, 2023 9:04 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Serial Number Stamping.
Replies: 40
Views: 2288

Re: Serial Number Stamping.

Paul wrote: I bought a 1914 Touring some years ago but have never been able to determine who the body builder might have been. Can anyone ID it? Would you please look on the front seat and rear seat heel panels and see if you find any sort of letter on one of them. The heel panel is the panel that i...
by Hap_Tucker
Sun Jun 18, 2023 6:50 pm
Forum: Classifieds - Vehicles
Topic: Unrestored 1909 Model T auction ending 6/17/23
Replies: 21
Views: 4486

Re: Unrestored 1909 Model T auction ending 6/17/23

For Mike, Thank you for the updates! For Ricky, Summary: According to Bruce McCalley, "Ford referred to the cars built after August 1, 1909 as “1910” cars but common usage today is to call the cars built within calendar year 1909 “1909” models." That is similar to when the Ford Mustang was first int...
by Hap_Tucker
Fri Jun 16, 2023 9:14 pm
Forum: Classifieds - Vehicles
Topic: Unrestored 1909 Model T auction ending 6/17/23
Replies: 21
Views: 4486

Re: Unrestored 1909 Model T auction ending 6/17/23

I would like any of the cars or trucks from that auction :) Note, I think the car advertised as a 1906 Model N Ford probably has a modified or reproduction body. Below is a photo of that cars seat area: Strange seat layout.png Below is a photo showing Rob's N #3 seat when the upholstery was out. You...
by Hap_Tucker
Mon May 29, 2023 11:48 am
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Early Road Trip Books
Replies: 16
Views: 1183

Re: Early Road Trip Books

I apologize if it was already mentioned, but the Ford Pamphlet on the New York to Seattle Race (Ocean to Ocean) back in 1909 is a fun read. I looked but I didn't see it listed for sale in Lang's -- maybe it never was? But most of it (maybe all) is included on pages 62- 75 of Philip van Doren Stern's...
by Hap_Tucker
Fri May 26, 2023 2:58 pm
Forum: Classifieds - Parts
Topic: FS: Early /Touring Door Latch…
Replies: 5
Views: 674

Re: FS: Early /Touring Door Latch…

George I sent you an e-mail and if it is still available, I would like to purchase the latch.

Thanks!

Very Respectfully,

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by Hap_Tucker
Mon Jan 09, 2023 6:39 am
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Improving Speed on an Improved Car (26,27)
Replies: 34
Views: 2596

Re: Improving Speed on an Improved Car (26,27)

Pat,

Thank you for posting the top link www.montana500.com for the Montana 500 site. All the information is available from there.

Respectfully submitted,

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by Hap_Tucker
Sun Jan 08, 2023 7:55 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Improving Speed on an Improved Car (26,27)
Replies: 34
Views: 2596

Re: Improving Speed on an Improved Car (26,27)

Ron, Your profile shows you are living in North Carolina if I read it correctly. If you are planning to drive in any hills or mountains you need to consider that also. For an excellent data supported article on Model T's and speed on the flat, speed on hill climbing and maximum grade you can climb, ...
by Hap_Tucker
Fri Dec 30, 2022 12:01 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Women chauffeurs of the American Fund for French Wounded repairing car. Dec. 1918
Replies: 1
Views: 636

Re: Women chauffeurs of the American Fund for French Wounded repairing car. Dec. 1918

John, Thank you for posting the photo and especially for posting the link where you found it. That will make finding additional information much easier for anyone that wants to look. I suspect the photo is staged. Today most people have a cell phone and can take a photo anytime or anywhere. But back...
by Hap_Tucker
Thu Dec 29, 2022 8:41 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: 1915 open Car Front Window Hinge
Replies: 6
Views: 959

Re: 1915 open Car Front Window Hinge

For some additional photos and part numbers see the older posting at: http://www.mtfca.com/discus/messages/506218/525076.html

Respectfully submitted,

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by Hap_Tucker
Tue Dec 13, 2022 9:44 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Boards under the seat on a 1922 roadster?
Replies: 21
Views: 1721

Re: Boards under the seat on a 1922 roadster?

For Morgan -- good news the Model T Ford Club International Judging Guidelines 7th edition does not say anything about a 1922 or for that matter they are not mentioned one way or the other for the 1915-1922 cars. OK I did a spot check and did not look at each year. And I did not check to see if that...
by Hap_Tucker
Sat Dec 10, 2022 5:35 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Challenge Match
Replies: 5
Views: 1094

Re: Challenge Match

Hey y’all, Just a reminder, that the challenge grant is still going on. The match is not provided by the Wayne County Foundation as it has been in some previous years. Rather some dedicated Model T Folks are putting their own money up to match anything we contribute. There are many very worthwhile c...
by Hap_Tucker
Sat Dec 03, 2022 9:26 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Keith's great looking T on the Calendar
Replies: 2
Views: 915

Keith's great looking T on the Calendar

When I changed my office calendar (Lang's) over to December, I was pleasantly surprised to see Keith Townsend's 1919 Touring as shown below.
Keith 1919.jpg
Thanks Keith for all your support for so many years! And stay warm out there.

Respectfully submitted,

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by Hap_Tucker
Wed Nov 30, 2022 9:38 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: 1912, '13, '14 body changes
Replies: 15
Views: 1703

Re: 1912, '13, '14 body changes

Steve, You have some really great looking Model Ts! Larry & Steve, Hopefully this will be some help on your door latch discussion: Below is a 1913 style door latch from the article Larry Smith put together for Bruce McCalley when he was the editor of "The Vintage Ford" also on page 196 of Bruce McCa...
by Hap_Tucker
Mon Nov 28, 2022 9:36 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: 1912, '13, '14 body changes
Replies: 15
Views: 1703

Re: 1912, '13, '14 body changes

Steve, It looks like you have a great start on a T. As others have said, don’t rewood the body if you don’t need to. It looks like this is your first time posting on the forum or perhaps the first time you have posted as gorthy57. Either way, welcome! If you let us know a little more about your back...
by Hap_Tucker
Sun Nov 27, 2022 1:56 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Performing Necromancy on ‘26 dump truck
Replies: 7
Views: 1104

Re: Performing Necromancy on ‘26 dump truck

Basil, Welcome to the forum and hobby! The information of above is great. One of the key things many of us have learned the hard way is: "It comes apart much faster than it goes back together." So the advice of fixing one area before taking the next area apart helps many us stay motivated and not ge...
by Hap_Tucker
Fri Nov 25, 2022 8:38 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Restored 1908 Ford Model S Roadster
Replies: 7
Views: 1142

Re: Restored 1908 Ford Model S Roadster

William, The gas headlamps and gas (acetylene) generator were accessories on the Fords back then. It wasn't too long until Ford started selling all cars fully equipped (very early 1911 the Town Car was listed without headlamps and then soon after with headlamps.) From the 1908 Ford Catalog posted at...
by Hap_Tucker
Fri Nov 25, 2022 6:18 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Restored 1908 Ford Model S Roadster
Replies: 7
Views: 1142

Re: Restored 1908 Ford Model S Roadster

Mack, The similarities are really there. I know that the Model T intake works OK on the NRS&SR engine. I believe they are a mirror images or very very close to a mirror image of the T. The NRS&SR have the manifolds on the left side of the engine and the steering wheel on the right while the T has th...
by Hap_Tucker
Fri Nov 25, 2022 7:24 am
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Off to Grandmas house
Replies: 15
Views: 1340

Re: Off to Grandmas house

For Tom, I always enjoy your photos, thank you for posting them! For Leo, Yes, back in the 1920s the US military was trying to figure out what the automobiles & trucks could do and which was better the horse or the car. . Those photos show one of the “Aberdeen Cross-Country Fords". The US Army teste...
by Hap_Tucker
Wed Nov 23, 2022 4:14 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Model T Capabilities on Hills? - Edited 2 Years Later With an Update
Replies: 46
Views: 6225

Re: Model T Capabilities on Hills?

Katie,

Congratulations on getting the car sorted out. Sorry you had so many issues, but now you know those items are fixed correctly. And you and your family should have hours and hours making great memories! Have a blessed Thanks Giving!

Respectfully submitted,

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by Hap_Tucker
Wed Oct 12, 2022 9:32 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Model T colors from Argentina plant in 1923?
Replies: 17
Views: 2075

Re: Model T colors from Argentina plant in 1923?

George you posted "I don't recall if they had USA serial numbers or not." All the Model T engines installed by an authorized Ford Branch assembly plant with the exception of those assembled with a Canadian engine, would have had a USA engine serial number. (And before May 1913 all the Canadian produ...
by Hap_Tucker
Sat Oct 08, 2022 9:32 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: "17" Body Number
Replies: 5
Views: 1431

Re: "17" Body Number

For Duane -- Yes, I'm 99% sure that your 7 17 393430 represents a Jul 1917 393430 body number. For Ryan -- Zooming in I agree that the first visible number is a 4 (see below). Some of the other numbers are hard to know for sure -- but not critical -- as so far none of them appear to be the date code...
by Hap_Tucker
Tue Oct 04, 2022 8:36 pm
Forum: Classifieds - Parts
Topic: New AC brakes and pedal F/S
Replies: 5
Views: 1078

Re: New AC brakes and pedal F/S

Don, I sent you an e-mail through the forum (it said click to send e-mail). If they are not already spoken for, I would like to purchase the brakes. And when they become available also the linkage. In case the e-mail doesn't reach you, my e-mail and phone number are: Phone no.JPG Respectfully submit...
by Hap_Tucker
Tue Sep 27, 2022 8:45 am
Forum: Classifieds - Parts
Topic: Looking for 28x3 wheels
Replies: 6
Views: 1233

Re: Looking for 28x3 wheels

David, I looked on the Early Ford Registry site but I didn't see your request there -- I may have missed it? While not as active as this site, I would guess there are more 1903-1905 Ford folks there than here. You might also put a "Parts Wanted" in the Horseless Carriage Club magazine, AACA magazine...
by Hap_Tucker
Mon Sep 26, 2022 9:44 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Missing info in the encyclopedia
Replies: 7
Views: 1337

Re: Missing info in the encyclopedia

Thanks Steve! I can't remember things like that -- the year sometimes but the actual date - not so much. Dawson Trotman often said, "The faintest of ink is better than the best of memories." And that has inspired me to write (or now days type) things. Of course sometimes I have to ask my wife if she...
by Hap_Tucker
Mon Sep 26, 2022 8:25 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Missing info in the encyclopedia
Replies: 7
Views: 1337

Re: Missing info in the encyclopedia

Michael, Steve is correct that the digital version (available at the address on Steve's website https://dauntlessgeezer.com/DG80.html). Barbara now sells them on a Mini-USB drive (thumb drive). The price is still $50 + shipping and handling ($10 listed but I would guess that is for the USA?)). Minor...
by Hap_Tucker
Mon Sep 26, 2022 4:59 pm
Forum: Classifieds - Parts
Topic: Looking for 28x3 wheels
Replies: 6
Views: 1233

Re: Looking for 28x3 wheels

David, It might or might not help if you clarify if you are looking for the rims & hubs for a 1903 Model A; or 1904ish A or some say A/C or 1904 C or the 1906-1908 Model N & Model S. All three are listed as having 28 x 3 wheels/tires (double tube for the earlier ones). I don't know if the hubs for a...
by Hap_Tucker
Thu Sep 08, 2022 12:33 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: SC T Club will have in-person T-Model meeting Sat Sep 10th at 1000 Lexington SC
Replies: 0
Views: 447

SC T Club will have in-person T-Model meeting Sat Sep 10th at 1000 Lexington SC

Hey y'all, The South Carolina Model T Club is finally having an in-person meeting (yes, fortunately Covid slowed down but there was still this thing called hot humid South Carolina summer.) We will be meeting at 10 AM Saturday Sep 10 over in Lexington (right next to Columbia, the capital). So far we...
by Hap_Tucker
Mon Sep 05, 2022 2:46 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Ford Montier in France.
Replies: 9
Views: 1547

Re: Ford Montier in France.

Olivier, Thank you for sharing the information. For anyone who didn't find the English version of the book it is at: https://www.amazon.com/Charles-Montier-French-racing-Fords/dp/B0B6L3Q5TW/ref=sr_1_2?crid=9JKM1D1RD6F4&keywords=Charles+Montier%3A&qid=1662403346&sprefix=charles+montier+%2Caps%2C75&sr...
by Hap_Tucker
Sun Aug 21, 2022 5:02 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Keeping a T alive after 1928
Replies: 18
Views: 2316

Re: Keeping a T alive after 1928

Bob – thank you for the kind words and your kind help years ago loading Ghost (a 1915 Centerdooor). I hope all is well with you. I’m getting over Covid and I’m thankful most of that is behind me. George -- I always enjoy E. B. White’s article in the May 16, 1936 issue of “The New Yorker” “Farewell, ...
by Hap_Tucker
Thu Aug 18, 2022 7:58 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Keeping a T alive after 1928
Replies: 18
Views: 2316

Re: Keeping a T alive after 1928

Kerry, The 1930 USA Ford Price List of Parts has that same new Motor Assembly less starter for $125. And page after page of parts for the T. The 1927 cars were only 3 years old at that point. There are 54 pages of all sorts of parts for the T in the 1930 parts list. Page 536 of Bruce McCalley (R.I.P...
by Hap_Tucker
Sat Jul 30, 2022 11:45 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Where does my model t made in Canada come from
Replies: 10
Views: 1372

Re: Where does my model t made in Canada come from

Betschart, Welcome to the forum and to the Model T Hobby. You have a great looking touring car! You asked: “Therefore my question: Is it possible to narrow down to which countries Ford T made in Canada were delivered at that time? Australia is clear to me. But then the steering wheel would not be on...
by Hap_Tucker
Sat Jul 30, 2022 9:36 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: I stopped coughing, wife has no smell or taste.
Replies: 22
Views: 2207

Re: I stopped coughing, wife has no smell or taste.

Tom,

We will be praying that you and your wife recover quickly.

Thank you so much for the photos and your many years of support to our hobby.

Respectfully submitted,

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by Hap_Tucker
Sat Jun 11, 2022 3:00 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Have young kids or young grandkids – take them for a virtual tour of our Club’s Model T Museum!
Replies: 0
Views: 517

Have young kids or young grandkids – take them for a virtual tour of our Club’s Model T Museum!

If you have or know of someone with young kids – there is a cute video titled “Learning About Old Cars and Trucks at the Model T Museum.” Yes – that’s our club’s museum! It’s on youtube at: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AQEnNhXYtLM Or if you are older and want to see many of the T’s in the museum ...
by Hap_Tucker
Wed Jun 08, 2022 7:31 am
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: seats
Replies: 12
Views: 2164

Re: seats

Andy, "IF" repeat "IF" the seat spring you show is for a 1915-25 Model T touring, it is the bottom spring that you sit (called cushion in the Lang's catalog). But just looking at the photo I cannot tell if it is a front or back seat bottom spring or what year range it fits. It might even be a seat s...
by Hap_Tucker
Wed Apr 06, 2022 8:39 pm
Forum: Classifieds - Parts
Topic: WANTED: CANADIAN/AUSTRALIAN? RHD GENERATOR PLATE & GEN. (BELT DRIVE GENERATOR)
Replies: 12
Views: 1770

Re: WANTED: CANADIAN/AUSTRALIAN? RHD GENERATOR PLATE & GEN. (BELT DRIVE GENERATOR)

John, There is always so much more about the 15,000,000 + Ts to learn. There was a good posting back in 2010 about them. It is located at: http://www.mtfca.com/discus/messages/118802/150437.html?1278900795 Hopefully that can add some additional details for the hunt. Respectfully submitted, Hap l9l5 ...
by Hap_Tucker
Sun Mar 06, 2022 9:20 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Early T approximate measurement request
Replies: 16
Views: 2361

Re: Early T approximate measurement request

John, Good question "Where would the carbide generator be mounted?" Normally I recall seeing them on the left side running board of the USA produced Model Ts in the old photos I have seen. And when they have an acetylene tank instead of the carbide generator, that also is often seen on the left side...
by Hap_Tucker
Sun Mar 06, 2022 12:26 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Is the price of a cars increasing in value??
Replies: 30
Views: 3302

Re: Is the price of a cars increasing in value??

Norrie,

Thank you for posting the link. There are more excellent photos at the auction site than photos that were published in the article in "The Model T Times" when it was covered. Lots of details are shown and a beautiful T.

Respectfully submitted,

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by Hap_Tucker
Sat Mar 05, 2022 9:55 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Early T approximate measurement request
Replies: 16
Views: 2361

Re: Early T approximate measurement request

John, Hopefully the top of the T will be low enough that you can safely drive the car through the current opening. But if not, depending on how long you plan to live in the new home and how often you have to raise and lower the top -- you may want to consider having the door opening made a little hi...
by Hap_Tucker
Sat Mar 05, 2022 3:04 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Early T approximate measurement request
Replies: 16
Views: 2361

Re: Early T approximate measurement request

John, Murphy's law says you will find that the opening is likely to be a 7 foot garage door (that is what our 1990's house has). But checking the internet at: https://a1garage.com/garage-doors-come-standard-sizes/ they say the current standards available are 7 feet or 8 feet in height. And as you po...
by Hap_Tucker
Thu Feb 24, 2022 6:49 am
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Body and Serial Number Data Collection Input Wanted
Replies: 23
Views: 7265

Re: Body and Serial Number Data Collection Input Wanted

Russ, I'm so glad your wife's heart issue has improved! That is great to hear. And be sure not to try to have her do too much too quickly until she is fully recovered. If you have any questions -- have her ask her doctor. I am so thankful we live when we do. A few years ago, I had a friend who passe...
by Hap_Tucker
Sun Jan 30, 2022 3:52 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: What is my T's birthday?
Replies: 9
Views: 1647

Re: What is my T's birthday?

Bryan -- great job on your T! Yes, anyone can look up the date their engine number was entered on the Ford Engine assembly section log for many of the Ts (1915 or so onward are listed on pages 510 to 537 of Bruce McCalleys' "Model T Ford" which is out of print -- but you can find copies and you can ...
by Hap_Tucker
Sun Jan 30, 2022 1:22 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: South Carolina Model T folks – Zoom meeting Sunday Jan 30 @ 4 PM Eastern Time
Replies: 5
Views: 1289

Re: South Carolina Model T folks – Zoom meeting today Sunday Jan 30 @ 4 PM Eastern Time

The day has come for our short introductory and first steps meeting of the South Carolina T group. We will meet on Zoom Today - Sunday Jan 30, 2022 at 4 PM EST. For anyone interested in finding out more or to help start a South Carolina chapter – please join us then. You will need the zoom meeting l...
by Hap_Tucker
Wed Jan 19, 2022 6:36 am
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: South Carolina Model T folks – Zoom meeting Sunday Jan 30 @ 4 PM Eastern Time
Replies: 5
Views: 1289

Re: South Carolina Model T folks – Zoom meeting Sunday Jan 30 @ 4 PM Eastern Time

Darin, George & Kathy, Thank you all for the support and we look forward seeing you Sun Jan 30 at the Zoom meeting! If anyone know of someone in South Carolina with and interest in Model T's please let them know to contact Robert Burton or me to have the Zoom mtg information sent to you. Spring is c...
by Hap_Tucker
Mon Jan 17, 2022 8:09 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: South Carolina Model T folks – Zoom meeting Sunday Jan 30 @ 4 PM Eastern Time
Replies: 5
Views: 1289

South Carolina Model T folks – Zoom meeting Sunday Jan 30 @ 4 PM Eastern Time

Great news for anyone interested in finding out more about a new start or restart of the Model T Ford Club in South Carolina. Robert Burton has set up a short introduction/ first steps meeting for us using Zoom. It starts the last Sunday of the month - Jan 30th at 4 PM EST. We would love to have you...
by Hap_Tucker
Mon Jan 17, 2022 7:47 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: 13 touring
Replies: 13
Views: 2106

Re: 13 touring

Mark, Congratulations! Looks like a great car! You probably already know that the earlier 1913 bodies had a manufacture's fix provided to the customer at no cost. Note the Beaudett body did not appear to need this fix as often and the same is true for cars produced after Mar 6, 1913. But if you have...
by Hap_Tucker
Mon Jan 17, 2022 5:03 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Advertising and Patent Searches
Replies: 8
Views: 1640

Re: Advertising and Patent Searches

James, Google does have some of the early magazines and books. And they are continuting to add more of them. Below screen shots are from and/or about Google Books: Google books search 1.jpg Google books search 2.jpg Below is from https://www.google.com/books/edition/Motor_West/Guc_AQAAMAAJ?hl=en&gbp...
by Hap_Tucker
Sat Jan 15, 2022 11:47 am
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Top Wood late 1926 Coupe (home built)
Replies: 16
Views: 2479

Re: Top Wood late 1926 Coupe (home built)

Vernon, Thank you so much for posting your "do-it-yourself wood kit" illustrations. I'm sure they will be helpful to others in the future. And it kept your project moving forward. That is also one of the advantages of the 1926-27 "steel bodied" cars -- you can use the body as the guide for lining up...
by Hap_Tucker
Sun Jan 02, 2022 9:47 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: To Dash or not to Dash. That is the 20 Roadster question.
Replies: 22
Views: 2782

Re: To Dash or not to Dash. That is the 20 Roadster question.

Robert, If your 1926 is closer to being on the road, I would encourage you to get it running first. Having one that drives is a big encouragement to most of us. (And one that also stops.) Although it sounds like you may have another one that is driveable? And if so then you have one to help keep you...
by Hap_Tucker
Sat Jan 01, 2022 8:35 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: To Dash or not to Dash. That is the 20 Roadster question.
Replies: 22
Views: 2782

Re: To Dash or not to Dash. That is the 20 Roadster question.

Dan, All of this is for USA Ford Production: The 1915 into the early 1917 USA produced cars had the push pull light switch located to the right of the coil box. Those with the electric horn (some 1915s and supposedly all 1916s and early 1917s had the electric horn) the horn button was mounted on the...
by Hap_Tucker
Fri Dec 31, 2021 10:10 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: To Dash or not to Dash. That is the 20 Roadster question.
Replies: 22
Views: 2782

Re: To Dash or not to Dash. That is the 20 Roadster question.

Robert, It can be fun trying to figure out what previous owners have done with a T and even more fun to try and figure out why they did it. If you have not already checked into joining the “Southern Peach T’s” located there in GA, I would suggest you get in touch with them. The link to their informa...
by Hap_Tucker
Mon Dec 27, 2021 1:43 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Wanting to resume T activity
Replies: 26
Views: 3134

Re: Wanting to resume T activity

Richard, We will be praying for a safe and speedy recovery. As was mentioned many times above don't go past the doctor's recommendations for lifting weight. It is probably time to drive or ride more in the T rather than time to start a chassis restoration. Of course rebuilding a carburetor etc. is a...
by Hap_Tucker
Mon Dec 27, 2021 1:05 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Me and My Wife Have Joined the T and A Club
Replies: 10
Views: 1679

Re: Me and My Wife Have Joined the T and A Club

Great looking Model A Ford! I think you will enjoy it a lot along with your T. One of the things I like best about having a T and also an A is it is easier to see and understand how the Fords and for that matter cars in general developed over time. Similar to the T, many of the parts on the A are in...
by Hap_Tucker
Sat Dec 25, 2021 10:06 am
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Will this rim fit
Replies: 9
Views: 1545

Re: Will this rim fit

Kurt, Remember to keep the metal valve stem -- it can be reused or if you don't want to use it, someone else would probably want to use it. And that's a great idea to contact the folks. They probably just want to get the "junk" moved out and you might help save some "good stuff!" Respectfully submit...
by Hap_Tucker
Sat Dec 25, 2021 9:56 am
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Merry Christmas to all
Replies: 31
Views: 4114

Re: Merry Christmas to all

Merry Christmas! In warmer parts of the world -- including South Carolian today -- often a great afternoon to take a ride in the T. For the colder parts -- maybe a time to just walk by the T and turn the switch over to battery and hear the coils sing. Thank you to all who make the message board so h...
by Hap_Tucker
Thu Dec 23, 2021 9:01 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: The T’s are special to me because of the memories…
Replies: 3
Views: 1189

The T’s are special to me because of the memories…

I watched a very special short video story about a Chevy at: https://youtu.be/c4-oyBnknHk It brought back a flood of memories of times gone by when my parents and grandparents were all still with us. Sweet memories of walking barefoot on the sandy dirt road that ran by grandma’s house. Going for rid...
by Hap_Tucker
Sat Dec 11, 2021 10:05 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: What Year?
Replies: 9
Views: 1887

Re: What Year?

Terry, I could view your attachment that is a PDF format and I made some "snippets" to show what it looked like. They are posted below: Torpedo - part 1 - Terry Wood.JPG Torpedo - part 2- Terry Wood.JPG Torpedo - part 3 - Terry Wood.JPG What year/years did FoMoCo of CANADA make a Torpedo Runabout as...
by Hap_Tucker
Sat Dec 11, 2021 9:14 am
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: What is This??
Replies: 5
Views: 1418

Re: What is This??

Bruce, I believe Scott is partially correct -- that was holding a rubber piece to help the door not rattle etc. But I suspect that was likely installed by a modern owner. But looking at the photo the screw looks like a modern cadmium (?) plated sheet metal screw and not a screw from 1927. Also below...
by Hap_Tucker
Tue Dec 07, 2021 9:30 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: What Year?
Replies: 9
Views: 1887

Re: What Year?

Terry, (Note it is late and I am having troubles getting the photos to post where I want them to post. Therefore -- you will need to sort of read the text and put the correct photo with the correct text. I appologize for that but I need to stop.) You mentioned: Strangely, I don't find the year menti...
by Hap_Tucker
Tue Nov 23, 2021 5:55 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Serial number 3086, where is it now?
Replies: 8
Views: 2322

Re: Serial number 3086, where is it now?

David, If 3084 survived into the 1950s as a running fairly original car -- it most likely is still around barring some major disaster such as a garage fire etc. An early May 1909 car would have been very disirable then as well as now. Note if the only thing with the 3084 number on it was a reproduct...
by Hap_Tucker
Sun Nov 21, 2021 9:07 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Could Donnie Brown have Harold Lloyd’s speedster body?
Replies: 7
Views: 1992

Re: Could Donnie Brown have Harold Lloyd’s speedster body?

(continued)
Harold Lloyd's T speedster RR.JPG
Harold Lloyd's T speedster RR.JPG (22.26 KiB) Viewed 1986 times
Harold Lloyd's T speedster LS - 2.JPG
Harold Lloyd's T speedster front - 3.JPG
Harold Lloyd's T speedster front - 3.JPG (32.21 KiB) Viewed 1986 times
Additional photos of Donnie’s speedster are located at: http://www.mtfca.com/discus/messages/70 ... 1487043839

Respectfully submitted,

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by Hap_Tucker
Sun Nov 21, 2021 9:03 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Could Donnie Brown have Harold Lloyd’s speedster body?
Replies: 7
Views: 1992

Could Donnie Brown have Harold Lloyd’s speedster body?

Summary: Below is a photo of Donnie Brown’s speedster project: Donnie Brown Speedster.jpg (Thanks you Frank Brandi for posting that photo at: https://mtfca.com/phpBB3/viewtopic.php?f=2&t=18209&p=138680&hilit=dobro1956#p138680 ) Below is photo taken of a silent movie star named Harold Lloyd who drove...
by Hap_Tucker
Fri Nov 12, 2021 8:30 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Body and Serial Number Data Collection Input Wanted - Part 2 post 1911
Replies: 3
Views: 1069

Re: Body and Serial Number Data Collection Input Wanted - Part 2 post 1911

George John, While there is a lot less information, the serial numbers and where they were shipped (normally dealer/agency or branch plant) is available for 1909 to around Dec 1914 or maybe Jan 1915 in the accounts receivable records. They are listed by the Ford Agency (i.e. dealership) or Branch. T...
by Hap_Tucker
Sun Nov 07, 2021 6:54 am
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: IT'S TIME TO DOUBLE YOUR GIFT TO THE MUSEUM - Challenge Match
Replies: 23
Views: 4792

Re: IT'S TIME TO DOUBLE YOUR GIFT TO THE MUSEUM - Challenge Match

For Jim -- From the Wayne County Foundation’s website at: https://waynecountyfoundation.org/challenge-match/ they have a quick summary shown below: So, what is the Challenge Match? The Wayne County Foundation’s Challenge Match Initiative grew out of a need to help local not-for-profit organizations ...
by Hap_Tucker
Sat Nov 06, 2021 9:41 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Body and Serial Number Data Collection Input Wanted
Replies: 23
Views: 7265

Re: Body and Serial Number Data Collection Input Wanted

Russ, Welcome to the forum! You are doing great on your first posting. But I would suggest you consider starting a new thread. This thread is fairly long and is discussing body numbers, Factory plant numbers, engine serial numbers etc. I think you will have many other questions about your coupe and ...
by Hap_Tucker
Fri Nov 05, 2021 6:54 am
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: IT'S TIME TO DOUBLE YOUR GIFT TO THE MUSEUM - Challenge Match
Replies: 23
Views: 4792

Re: IT'S TIME TO DOUBLE YOUR GIFT TO THE MUSEUM - Challenge Match

Pat and Others, Thank you for wanting to help support our club & museum. Below is the information on where to send a check (as well as how to give on line or call and give over the telephone). It looks a little fuzzy to me, but when I click on it, it shows up bigger and is much easier to read. MTFCA...
by Hap_Tucker
Wed Nov 03, 2021 8:04 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: IT'S TIME TO DOUBLE YOUR GIFT TO THE MUSEUM - Challenge Match
Replies: 23
Views: 4792

Re: IT'S TIME TO DOUBLE YOUR GIFT TO THE MUSEUM - Challenge Match

Rachael, Thank you for the clarification. I made a donation through the site. It turned out that the "matching funds" were mentioned on that page. But I had zoomed in to make the print larger and the information was off the screen to the right. Thank you again and thanks to everyone who volunteers, ...
by Hap_Tucker
Mon Nov 01, 2021 7:47 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: IT'S TIME TO DOUBLE YOUR GIFT TO THE MUSEUM - Challenge Match
Replies: 23
Views: 4792

Re: IT'S TIME TO DOUBLE YOUR GIFT TO THE MUSEUM - Challenge Match

Rachel or someone else if you know the answer, It is great to have an opportunity to help support our club and museum. A short question -- when giving through the MTFCA website. I clicked on the "Donate" button at the top middle of my screen. It took me to a page where I could donate. But it did not...
by Hap_Tucker
Sat Oct 30, 2021 9:34 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Help me date my Canadian Touring Model T
Replies: 10
Views: 2132

Re: Help me date my Canadian Touring Model T

John, If you are anyone else would like a free digital copy of "The Vintage Ford" article by Kevin Mowle titled "Only in Canada -- Eh?" send me your e-mail with the subject line "Send Canadian T article" or something similar and I'll send it your way. A good description of two 1921 Canadian Ts -- on...
by Hap_Tucker
Fri Oct 29, 2021 9:22 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: racer?
Replies: 9
Views: 1676

Re: racer?

Also, the sign on the back of the car might or might not be a lead to follow up. If you can see what it says, please let us know.

Respectfully requested,

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by Hap_Tucker
Fri Oct 29, 2021 9:21 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: racer?
Replies: 9
Views: 1676

Re: racer?

Andre, Great looking car! Based on how nice the paint, wheels, etc. look in the photo, I would guess the photo was taken when the car was first created or shortly after that. It is still very glossy paint and extremely clean. I would think after it had been raced a lot -- it would look much more wor...
by Hap_Tucker
Mon Oct 25, 2021 8:46 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: 1915 Firewall drawing?
Replies: 20
Views: 2588

Re: 1915 Firewall drawing?

Thank you for the inputs. I don't think Steve is looking to build a 1915 dash exactly the same way as they were originally made. Note he mentioned the birch plywood. He, me and others in the past have looked for a good representative drawing for a 1915-16 dash. Note John Regan when we was producing ...
by Hap_Tucker
Sun Oct 24, 2021 8:40 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: 1915 Firewall drawing?
Replies: 20
Views: 2588

Re: 1915 Firewall drawing?

Steve, I have been looking for many years now for the 1915-16 firewall drawing. I'm sure it does exist at the Benson Ford Archives and it would answer your questions. I also looked for my several postings on the 1915 firewall that I have saved over the years. They are somewhere on the computer -- bu...
by Hap_Tucker
Tue Sep 28, 2021 8:58 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Body brackets
Replies: 5
Views: 1343

Re: Body brackets

John, Summary: Welcome aboard! I think you will enjoy your T and the friends you will meet and make along the way. If your car body is a 1922 Canadian produced touring I do not think it needs that bracket. If it is a 1923 Canadian produced touring I don’t know if it does or does not need that bracke...
by Hap_Tucker
Fri Sep 24, 2021 8:59 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Dating body - ½ touring
Replies: 10
Views: 2401

Re: Dating body - ½ touring

From: https://www.mtfca.com/encyclo/A-B.htm Bruce McCalley has: Bodies made by O.J. Beaudett for Ford (calendar years) 1909-1912 unknown 1913 - 53,794 1914 - 101,369 1915 - 170,027 1916 - 277,621 1917 - 361,292 1918 - 113,298 1919 - 293,067 1920 - 290,381 1921 - 230,434 1922 - 109,913 (until July 20...
by Hap_Tucker
Fri Sep 24, 2021 8:56 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Dating body - ½ touring
Replies: 10
Views: 2401

Re: Dating body - ½ touring

Notice that I inverted the colors in Doug’s photo (shown below) in order to better make out the last 2 digits as 21.
1921 Roadster B inverted and labeled.jpg
1921 Roadster B inverted and labeled.jpg (18.78 KiB) Viewed 2273 times
by Hap_Tucker
Fri Sep 24, 2021 8:51 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Dating body - ½ touring
Replies: 10
Views: 2401

Re: Dating body - ½ touring

(continued because I keep having troubles remembering how to get the photos where I want them) Your photo above is typical for a later 1920’ish body produced by Beaudett (also spelled Beaudette and referred to as Pontiac in many of the Ford USA records). It appears that Beaudett had a better stampin...
by Hap_Tucker
Fri Sep 24, 2021 8:47 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Dating body - ½ touring
Replies: 10
Views: 2401

Re: Dating body - ½ touring

Michael, Summary: If the right side metal floorboard support (also called floorboard riser) is original to the body, I believe the body was originally a 1920 touring body produced in the USA by Beaudett. Additional details: Good looking pickup! And yes, clearly the body was originally a touring car ...
by Hap_Tucker
Fri Sep 24, 2021 7:14 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: 1911 Steering Problem. Dangerous???
Replies: 17
Views: 2505

Re: 1911 Steering Problem. Dangerous???

Bill, As mentioned above, yes it is dangerous. And the links also posted above show that "IF" you have all the correct parts and they are in good working order and installed properly they should not allow the steering to go over-center. Although Ford still modified the gear case to include the stop ...
by Hap_Tucker
Fri Sep 24, 2021 7:03 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: 1911 Steering Problem. Dangerous???
Replies: 17
Views: 2505

Re: 1911 Steering Problem. Dangerous???

For Frank (Kerry), You mentioned: "My Canadian 1916 has the brass steering box with the pin slot." But as R.V. Anderson noted that pin slot did not come from the factory until 1921. Ref: https://www.mtfca.com/encyclo/S-T.htm#sgc 10-28-1921 Added 3/32” to under side of cup, added slot for stop pin in...
by Hap_Tucker
Sat Sep 18, 2021 9:13 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: 1911 front axle and spindles
Replies: 10
Views: 1824

Re: 1911 front axle and spindles

It is NOT a Ford Motor Company front axle. It is an Overland front axle and front spindles. Additional details: From the posting at: http://www.mtfca.com/discus/messages/599638/617711.html?1456127187 A similar one was discussed. The front axle is Overland. I'm guessing 1916-22. It is not a model 90....
by Hap_Tucker
Tue Sep 07, 2021 6:46 am
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: JELF News Flash !!
Replies: 12
Views: 3811

Re: JELF News Flash !!

Thank you for the update. It is good to hear he is doing so much better. He is a wonderful ambassador for our hobby and club.

Respectfully submitted,

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by Hap_Tucker
Thu Sep 02, 2021 7:45 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Warning!
Replies: 14
Views: 3017

Re: Warning!

Allan,

So sorry to hear of that. I'm glad you are on the mend. And as Craig said, "Take care of it we don't heal up as fast as we use to." is so true..... Thank you for the warning and reminder.

Respectfully submitted,

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by Hap_Tucker
Thu Aug 12, 2021 5:12 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: History
Replies: 11
Views: 2383

Re: History

John, Thanks for posting the link. The first T tourings appear to be 1917's up to the mid year 1917 when they switched to the unequal length windshield hinges. I'll watch more of it this weekend. I want to snag a few screen shots as they show them hand stamping the engine serial numbers onto the com...
by Hap_Tucker
Wed Aug 04, 2021 7:54 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: A Boat Load
Replies: 28
Views: 3525

Re: A Boat Load

Ricky, Thank you for posting the original photo. A higher resolution copy would make it very easy to determine the year (or year range). Using the copy you posted, if you click on the photo it opens in a larger format. Zooming in on that, I believe you can make out that the back window area of the t...
by Hap_Tucker
Wed Aug 04, 2021 5:42 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: from Ford Times
Replies: 15
Views: 2746

Re: from Ford Times

Steven, Thank you for posting! If you can look at the original and tell if it has a one piece or two piece front spindle, that would help date the car. The one piece spindle began to be replaced in USA production with the much more common two-piece front spindle starting Jan 31, 1911 with engine/ ca...
by Hap_Tucker
Tue Aug 03, 2021 8:48 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Where were Model T engines made?
Replies: 15
Views: 2580

Re: Where were Model T engines made?

First -- I believe the term assembled and tested is a better way to describe what happened than asking where were they manufactured. I.e. if one part was not made at that plant was it still manufactured there? Bruce McCalley addressed the question of where the engines were assembled on page 501 of h...