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- Wed Jul 16, 2025 12:59 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Daily Driver
- Replies: 9
- Views: 305
Re: Daily Driver
My 27 Tudor was used by the original owner until early 1950's. They drove to church every Sunday and other errands.
- Wed Jul 16, 2025 12:54 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: MTFCA number.
- Replies: 9
- Views: 347
Re: MTFCA number.
Erik,
Its on our club Roster far right column.
John
Its on our club Roster far right column.
John
- Tue Jul 08, 2025 12:04 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: What have you done to/with your Model T in July?
- Replies: 10
- Views: 691
Re: What have you done to/with your Model T in July?
Fun day at the Carmichael, Ca. 4th of July parade.
- Mon Jun 16, 2025 12:16 pm
- Forum: Classifieds - Parts
- Topic: starter motor
- Replies: 2
- Views: 791
Re: starter motor
Hi Joe,
I have a good starter. not totally rebuilt, just cleaned up with new bushings and the seal. $60. Give me a call and we can meet up.
916 two 0 two 5842.
John
I have a good starter. not totally rebuilt, just cleaned up with new bushings and the seal. $60. Give me a call and we can meet up.
916 two 0 two 5842.
John
- Sun Jun 15, 2025 12:17 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Burning coils
- Replies: 14
- Views: 1409
Re: Burning coils
I made a bracket to mount the coil on the driver side off the water neck away from the heat.
- Wed Jun 11, 2025 11:40 am
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Santa Clara Valley Model T Club Endurance Run
- Replies: 26
- Views: 3365
Re: Santa Clara Valley Model T Club Endurance Run
Has a date been set for the Auburn swap meet which is usually the first Sunday in June? The Endurance Run has historically been the second Sunday in June. Hope there is not a conflict.
The Mother Lode Swap Meet in Auburn is always the first Sunday after Memorial Day. So next year its May 30-31.
- Tue May 20, 2025 7:47 am
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Magneto woes… turned into clutch disk woes...
- Replies: 95
- Views: 13295
Re: Magneto woes…
For a god general purpose analog meter check this one out at Lowes.
https://www.lowes.com/pd/Gardner-Bender ... 5002179327
https://www.lowes.com/pd/Gardner-Bender ... 5002179327
- Mon May 19, 2025 11:58 am
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: What Has Your Chapter Done in 2025?
- Replies: 61
- Views: 21815
Re: What Has Your Chapter Done in 2025?
For our May tour the Mother Lode Model T Club combined forces with the Sacramento Valley Club and toured to the Rio Linda Farm & Tractor Days. Great weather. Lots of Hit & Miss Engine dislays and early day tractors.
- Mon May 12, 2025 11:59 am
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Mother Lode Swapmeet - Auburn
- Replies: 0
- Views: 1071
Mother Lode Swapmeet - Auburn
Its almost here. Time to get ready for the Mother Lode Model T Club 50th Annual Swapmeet, Auburn California. June 1. No reservations needed. We have plenty of space. Early set-up on Saturday, May 31.
- Sat May 03, 2025 12:48 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Carburetor recommendations
- Replies: 13
- Views: 2268
Re: Carburetor recommendations
Try a Holley Straight thru with a Scott Conger high flow float valve.
- Sun Apr 13, 2025 12:06 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Goofy inner tubes.
- Replies: 11
- Views: 2800
Re: Goofy inner tubes.
If the vendors don't know who makes the tubes they supply, where does that us? The last ones I ordered from Langs, 4.50x21 were marked Custom Classic. They seemed a little thin, but are holding air. Who sells Hartford tubes?
- Fri Apr 11, 2025 11:59 am
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Goofy inner tubes.
- Replies: 11
- Views: 2800
Re: Goofy inner tubes.
What are the brands of the tubes?
- Fri Apr 11, 2025 11:53 am
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Model T Ford clubs of the World :)
- Replies: 4
- Views: 1546
Re: Model T Ford clubs of the World :)
Your Listing for the Sacramento Valley Model T Club is very old and incorrect information. Correct information is on the MTFCA website:
Website - sacvalleyts.org
Contact: Kate Bandy - h.bandy@comcast.net
Fair Oaks, California
Website - sacvalleyts.org
Contact: Kate Bandy - h.bandy@comcast.net
Fair Oaks, California
- Wed Apr 09, 2025 12:42 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: New mystery for me, seeking input
- Replies: 8
- Views: 2025
Re: New mystery for me, seeking input
To eliminate the brakes, disconnect the brake rods. Jack up the rear and try to turn the wheels manually. Should give you an idea which way to go from there.
- Tue Mar 25, 2025 6:27 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: 6 Vendor Spaces Sill Available- This weekend’s 2025 BAKERSFIELD SWAP MEET
- Replies: 40
- Views: 11318
Re: THE 2025 BAKERSFIELD SWAP MEET - 160 Vedor Spaces Already Taken - Registration Form
That picture appears to be an early 2 lever T. Most were Red. A few aluminum bodied cars were black. The scroll bars along the top was only on the first very early Ts. I think Most had windshields.
- Wed Feb 26, 2025 12:47 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Rear end axle wiggle
- Replies: 8
- Views: 930
Re: Rear end axle wiggle
Suggest you purchase the MTFCA Books RM 7 and RX3. These two will help you diagnose and repair your ruckstell. Also other MTFCA books on the various Model T systems. I believe they are only $12 each most vendors carry them.
- Sun Feb 09, 2025 5:29 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Model T hill climb still around?
- Replies: 18
- Views: 3650
Re: Model T hill climb still around?
The F.A.S.T. group still holds their annual hill climb at the Auburn Airport. Not as steep as Signal Hill.
- Thu Feb 06, 2025 6:56 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: 12 Volt Generator
- Replies: 9
- Views: 3433
Re: 12 Volt Generator
Why not just replace the 6 volt cut out with all the ones available online 12 volt single input and reset the the 3rd brush on the original generator? Easy to do. Google is a tool in the toolbox too. Back in the mid 1980's the solid state regulators for the 3 brush generator were not being made. To...
- Thu Feb 06, 2025 12:47 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: What Has Your Chapter Done in 2025?
- Replies: 61
- Views: 21815
Re: What Has Your Chapter Done in 2025?
The Mother Lode Model T Club, Auburn, Ca. kicked the new year off in January with our Annual Pizza Feed. Packed house. lot's of socializing. This month, February, we will have our annual all you can eat crab feed.
- Thu Feb 06, 2025 12:30 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: 12 Volt Generator
- Replies: 9
- Views: 3433
Re: 12 Volt Generator
Back when Randy was making these, the alternators had not been on the market yet. The only down side is the large voltage regulator that you have to mount and hide some where.
- Thu Feb 06, 2025 6:55 am
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: 12 Volt Generator
- Replies: 9
- Views: 3433
Re: 12 Volt Generator
They were made by Randy Johnson, Lincoln, Ca. I have had two of them for over 30 years. They have been pretty much trouble free. Several years ago one of them quit charging. Turned out to be a broken brush spring. Spring from a stock Model T generator fit right in. I had to replace the bearings in t...
- Mon Feb 03, 2025 6:43 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Camshaft nut.
- Replies: 7
- Views: 4522
Re: Camshaft nut.
The Model A Spark Plug wrench, looks just like a T plug wrench, fits the T cam nut perfectly.
- Sun Feb 02, 2025 12:09 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: National Motor Camp
- Replies: 13
- Views: 4811
- Fri Jan 31, 2025 1:42 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: 1926-27 Tudor and Fordor Leg Room
- Replies: 10
- Views: 5911
Re: 1926-27 Tudor and Fordor Leg Room
The Drivers side bucket seat on a 26-7 Tudor has two sets of holes for the front tilt mounting that allows you to move the seat back about 2". This is described in the service manual. Myself being 6'4" at one time, made an extension bracket to move the seat back 4". I was much more comfortable getti...
- Mon Jan 27, 2025 12:26 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Old Bakersfied Swap Meet
- Replies: 15
- Views: 9345
Re: Old Bakersfied Swap Meet
They normally hold the meet the first weekend in May which would be May 3-4. Have not seen any official announcements yet for this year.
- Sat Jan 18, 2025 12:56 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Mother Lode Model T Club Swap Meet
- Replies: 0
- Views: 5115
Mother Lode Model T Club Swap Meet
Save the Date. June 1, 2025. Early Vendor Setup available on Saturday, May 31, after 3pm. All spaces 15x25, $35. Buyer entry $5.00. Gates open 6 AM Sunday. Come on out, help us keep this club run swap meet going another 50 years. All profits benefit local charities. This will be our 50th year sponso...
- Mon Jan 13, 2025 12:44 pm
- Forum: Classifieds - Parts
- Topic: Got them. Want to buy Rocky Mountain brake pad only
- Replies: 9
- Views: 3772
Re: Want to buy Rocky Mountain brake pad only
I relined my Rockies with the McMaster Carr woven. Stops great but was wearing groves into the drum. 26-27. Removed it and got molded lining from Chaffins. They carry several kinds.
- Tue Dec 24, 2024 12:48 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Battery Box on 1914 Touring
- Replies: 19
- Views: 5331
Re: Battery Box on 1914 Touring
Have you considered LEDs. They will draw a lot less current. I know several on here use them.
- Fri Dec 20, 2024 1:06 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: New AC brakes available now?
- Replies: 45
- Views: 26628
Re: New AC brakes available now?
The reproduction "Rockies" come with this statement " Purchaser understands this product is to be used in addition to the standard brake system" You should adjust the transmission brake to operate with the pedal about 1 inch above the floorboard, then adjust the RM to operate about 1 1/2 to 2 inches...
- Fri Dec 20, 2024 12:18 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Starter switch off the floor
- Replies: 26
- Views: 7469
Re: Starter switch off the floor
I don't understand how the use of a solenoid would take any electrical load off the starter switch. No matter how it is controlled, whatever amperage that the starter requires will still have to pass through the switch. Am I missing something? The solenoid has the heavy duty conacts to activate the...
- Mon Dec 16, 2024 2:54 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Like button
- Replies: 10
- Views: 2956
- Mon Dec 16, 2024 2:46 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Rivetless (?????) Band linings
- Replies: 23
- Views: 7272
Re: Rivetless (?????) Band linings
I tried a set of bands back in the late 60's that were caterpillar clutch lining bonded to the Model T band, no rivets. They worked well but were too harsh on the drums. I replaced with woven Kevlar. The bonding(glue) on old bonded bands is so well attached, I found it almost impossible nor worth my...
- Wed Dec 11, 2024 12:18 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Magnet recharger
- Replies: 13
- Views: 3907
Re: Magnet recharger
You can place an ammeter in series with the circuit on either side to measure the current draw.
- Mon Dec 09, 2024 4:25 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Perplexing Electrical Problem on my 1922 Touring.
- Replies: 72
- Views: 19601
Re: Perplexing Electrical Problem on my 1922 Touring.
In your original post you stated " I tried to snug down the inner nut but it kind of spins. Should I have held the inner nut with a cone wrench?" [/i][/b] That is your main battery supply to the car. It must be tight. Is it tight now? Will it move if you try to twist or wiggle it? If it won't tighte...
- Sat Dec 07, 2024 12:21 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Metal strip that goes across the bottom of the top
- Replies: 5
- Views: 1255
Re: Metal strip that goes across the bottom of the top
See a possible product on this speedster site. https://www.facebook.com/groups/496619540483459. Scroll to James Starkey post.
Taco Marine and Restoration Supply.
Taco Marine and Restoration Supply.
- Mon Nov 18, 2024 4:41 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Vintage Ford
- Replies: 3
- Views: 1602
Vintage Ford
Received two Vintage Ford Magazines this month, November- December issue. One last Thursday with the Challenge Match mailer insert. Now today I received another with the normal renewal insert.
Did anyone else get two? I'll use the extra to give to a deserving new member.
John
Did anyone else get two? I'll use the extra to give to a deserving new member.
John
- Thu Nov 14, 2024 4:31 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Is the price of shipping bringing back the swap meet?
- Replies: 8
- Views: 1849
Re: Is the price of shipping bringing back the swap meet?
Come to Auburn, Ca. The Mother Lode Model T Club will be hosting our 50th Vintage Cars & Parts Swap Met June 1, 2025.
- Sat Nov 02, 2024 12:27 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: #4 Rod Cap, 3 Dip Pan
- Replies: 12
- Views: 2117
Re: #4 Rod Cap, 3 Dip Pan
You could try a flexible claw pickup tool.
- Tue Oct 29, 2024 11:19 am
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Strange model T starter.
- Replies: 8
- Views: 1839
Re: Strange model T starter.
I have two of the LD Becker 12 volt starters. Bought them just after he started making them. They have given excellent service. When he passed away I think one of his sons tried to take over but the quality went down.
- Fri Oct 25, 2024 7:44 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Depth of head?
- Replies: 25
- Views: 3434
Re: Depth of head?
The curvature of the high compression piston is not the same as the inside of the head. As you increase the bore you must check clearance all across the bore especially at the edges.
- Fri Oct 25, 2024 1:09 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Depth of head?
- Replies: 25
- Views: 3434
Re: Depth of head?
I am running an engine with .030 bored, .100 off the head with high compression pistons with no issues. On another engine that is .060 over I had trouble with the outer edge of the piston dome contacting the head. Went with a stock head on that one.
- Tue Oct 22, 2024 6:50 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: How to wire brake light on Sure Stop Disc Brakes.
- Replies: 18
- Views: 3543
Re: How to wire brake light on Sure Stop Disc Brakes.
For my 27 Tudor, I am using the hydraulic operated sender that came with the Sure Stop kit. I wired it in place of the factory switch that mounted on the Bendix cover. I also have it wired to a small pilot light on an auxiliary panel below the dash. I can see when it activates. I have not had any is...
- Tue Oct 22, 2024 6:38 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: 24-25 Touring wooding advice needed
- Replies: 12
- Views: 1592
Re: 24-25 Touring wooding advice needed
As noted above every body could be slightly different. Pay close attention to the door openings. I have known of situations where the main tub was completed then one or more doors didn't fit the opening. Being too wide or too narrow requiring some disassembly to readjust the openings.
- Sat Oct 12, 2024 11:59 am
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Spokes please advise.
- Replies: 36
- Views: 6075
Re: Spokes please advise.
A full set of the proper Hub bolts is only 39.95 at Langs. No reason to go to the hardware store.
- Fri Oct 11, 2024 6:58 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Fan Belt Length
- Replies: 3
- Views: 843
Re: Fan Belt Length
I use a 32 inch on my 27 with the water outlet hub an an aftermarket aluminum lower pulley.
- Fri Oct 11, 2024 6:52 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Parts cleaning solution
- Replies: 11
- Views: 2567
Re: Parts cleaning solution
Its amazing stuff. Starting to use it more and more. Bought my own bottles for the shop.
- Tue Oct 08, 2024 12:05 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Fan seizing.
- Replies: 16
- Views: 2468
Re: Fan seizing.
Here is an exploded view..
- Thu Sep 19, 2024 4:43 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Ruckstell Failure
- Replies: 9
- Views: 1624
Re: Ruckstell Failure
Mark, if the p160, the main cast piece the holds the gear pins, is broken, start looking for a new or rebuild-able one. I need one since mine has the holes badly wallowed out. Chaffins makes them but are on back order waiting on their machine shop to finish up new castings. Maybe other vendors have ...
- Tue Sep 10, 2024 3:31 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Do title services still exist?
- Replies: 10
- Views: 2080
Re: Do title services still exist?
Here in California we have several individuals who are certified by the DMV to do vin verification and provide the proper paper to get a car titled and registered. Saves a lot time usually just one trip to the DMV with the paper and your done. Same with YOM plates. As far as street rods, California ...
- Fri Sep 06, 2024 12:03 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Cast iron drums Rocky Mountain brakes
- Replies: 28
- Views: 3522
Re: Cast iron drums Rocky Mountain brakes
"I tried to add pictures but it’s saying they are to big. Any suggestions?"
To Resize the photos. Open the photo with MS Paint, click pixels, resize to 900. Save. Should then post ok.
To Resize the photos. Open the photo with MS Paint, click pixels, resize to 900. Save. Should then post ok.
- Fri Sep 06, 2024 1:31 am
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: What to check with used low speed drum
- Replies: 17
- Views: 2383
Re: What to check with used low speed drum
If they have been turned then they would be thinner, more prone to cracking in the future. Also turned to a smaller diameter will require more pedal travel making the adjusted pedal very close to the floor boards.
- Wed Aug 28, 2024 11:34 am
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Has any chapter ever combined with a Model A chapter?
- Replies: 20
- Views: 4260
Re: Has any chapter ever combined with a Model A chapter?
The Mother Lode Mode T Club in Auburn California has members who own both T''s and A's and other brands like Dodge & Buick and some who only have Model A's. They pay dues like everyone else. On local tours the T's go first and A's and other brands go last unless the A is the tour leader. Its never b...
- Thu Aug 22, 2024 11:15 am
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Cam nut wrench
- Replies: 14
- Views: 2588
Re: Cam nut wrench
I use a Model A spark plug wrench. It has the right offset and fits perfect.
- Wed Jul 31, 2024 11:24 am
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Choosing a Body Style for CA DMV?
- Replies: 45
- Views: 11460
Re: Choosing a Body Style for CA DMV?
My 1921 Touring that was registered in California in 1970 with Horseless Carriage Plates, shows Body Type - Tour.
- Tue Jul 23, 2024 4:08 pm
- Forum: Classifieds - Parts
- Topic: WTB - Grained top material for TT cab
- Replies: 2
- Views: 613
Re: WTB - Grained top material for TT cab
Check with Classtique Upholstery. They have kits and material.
https://www.classtiqueupholstery.com/in ... yard-goods
https://www.classtiqueupholstery.com/in ... yard-goods
- Sun Jul 21, 2024 6:41 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Vaporizer or NH
- Replies: 14
- Views: 2505
Re: Vaporizer or NH
The parts vendors sell an over the top linkage adapter, so no need to change the throttle arm on the steering column or replace the valve cover. an NH with a Scott Conjer high flow needle valve will make your T very dirveable.
- Sat Jun 29, 2024 5:18 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Transmission Band Lining
- Replies: 13
- Views: 2204
Re: Transmission Band Lining
I ran some of that hard bonded lining back in the 60's. Its was hard on the drums. I changed to Kevlar when it came out. I still have the set up on a shelf. I have not had success removing the bonded stuff from the bands.
- Wed Jun 19, 2024 1:19 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: New York to San Francisco via Lincoln Highway
- Replies: 200
- Views: 47078
Re: New York to San Francisco via Lincoln Highway
Looking for information on where to join up with you as you drive to Sacramento next Monday. Both the Sacramento Valley Model T Club and the Mother Lode Model T Club have interested members. Do you have any stops or breaks between Pollock Pines, Placerville, Folsom? or?
Thanks
Thanks
- Wed Jun 19, 2024 10:09 am
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Flywheel Diameter?
- Replies: 20
- Views: 4968
Re: Flywheel Diameter?
Has anybody tried this one from Harbor Freight? Its only $44.00
- Sat Jun 15, 2024 6:33 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: In line fuse
- Replies: 16
- Views: 2928
Re: In line fuse
"Why should it be as close to G as possible?" Closer to the Battery source the more protection.
- Sat Jun 15, 2024 11:50 am
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Very odd sound coming from transmission
- Replies: 22
- Views: 2461
Re: Very odd sound coming from transmission
Some 60 years ago I put my first transmission together not knowing you had to line up the timing marks on the tripple gears. I some how got it together. When I first drove it, there was a ticking noise when ever low band was engaged. I continued to drive it for several years. I had to pull the engin...
- Fri Jun 14, 2024 12:11 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: dead magneto
- Replies: 34
- Views: 4994
Re: dead magneto
RE: Extra Batteries - One from your 12v T, 2 from your modern vehicles.
- Wed Jun 05, 2024 1:47 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Auburn CA Swap Meet
- Replies: 15
- Views: 3136
Re: Auburn CA Swap Meet
Ed, I agree with you 100%. Over the last year I have know T owners with gas tank issues. There were several at the swap meet. I think they all went back home with the vendor.
- Tue Jun 04, 2024 12:08 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Auburn CA Swap Meet
- Replies: 15
- Views: 3136
Re: Auburn CA Swap Meet
Attendance was down, both vendors and buyers.Is this the new trend? We enjoy putting on this meet. Always first Sunday of June. Next year will be our 50th year doing this meet. Even so, there were many good buys to be had.
- Thu May 30, 2024 11:27 am
- Forum: Classifieds - Parts
- Topic: Mother Lode Swap meet
- Replies: 0
- Views: 799
Mother Lode Swap meet
It's almost here. The 49th annual Mother Lode Model T Club Swap Meet, Auburn, California.
Early setup after 3pm Saturday, June 1. Opens 6 am Sunday, June 2. No reservations needed. See details on the flyer.
Early setup after 3pm Saturday, June 1. Opens 6 am Sunday, June 2. No reservations needed. See details on the flyer.
- Sat May 25, 2024 12:02 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: New York to San Francisco via Lincoln Highway
- Replies: 200
- Views: 47078
Re: New York to San Francisco via Lincoln Highway
The Mother Lode Club in Auburn California has driven the Donner Pass Rd into Truckee and Hwy 89 into So. Lake Tahoe many times. Beautiful drive. Hopefully some us can meet up along the way as you head to Sacramento.
- Sat May 25, 2024 11:52 am
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Model T Angel
- Replies: 11
- Views: 2214
Re: Model T Angel
The steel gas line is available from Langs. Very reasonable priced.
- Tue May 14, 2024 12:16 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Odd Dizzy
- Replies: 8
- Views: 1228
Re: Odd Dizzy
I have been running one of these for many years trouble free. They were made in Argentina back in the '60s. I drilled 1/4" holes in the two tabs and mating holes in the timing cover and tapped for 1/4" bolts. The head on mine is a match to an Autolite IAD 400, commonly used on mid 50s Jeep. And yes,...
- Wed May 08, 2024 11:36 am
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Mother Lode Swap Meet
- Replies: 2
- Views: 907
Mother Lode Swap Meet
It's almost here. The 49th annual Mother Lode Model T Club Swap Meet, Auburn, California.
Early setup after 3pm Saturday, June 1. Opens 6 am Sunday, June 2. No reservations needed. See details on the flyer.
Early setup after 3pm Saturday, June 1. Opens 6 am Sunday, June 2. No reservations needed. See details on the flyer.
- Sat Apr 20, 2024 7:29 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Starter ring gear
- Replies: 3
- Views: 956
Re: Starter ring gear
Also, the Mag Coil ring needs a notch on the left side to clear the starter bendix drive. Unless the previous owner was planning on a starter at some time later, more than likely the original flywheel and mag ring was used.
- Sat Apr 20, 2024 7:16 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Got another T today
- Replies: 11
- Views: 1557
Re: Got another T today
You can get the outside oil line kit from any of the parts vendors, Langs, Snyders, Chaffins, etc.
- Fri Apr 19, 2024 7:19 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Rear window shade
- Replies: 3
- Views: 887
Re: Rear window shade
Langs shows the fabric and some misc hardware. Best to call them and discuss.
- Tue Apr 09, 2024 11:54 am
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Everything quit
- Replies: 15
- Views: 3350
Re: Everything quit
I highly recommend the Harbor Freight Centec load tester. It will give you quick look at your battery condition.
- Tue Apr 09, 2024 7:27 am
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: What is top speed on TT truck?
- Replies: 42
- Views: 10306
Re: What is top speed on TT truck?
"There used to be a Ton Truck that liked to run in the "Long Beach Model T Club's Signal Hill Climb" It was never the fastest vehicle up the hill. See photo of a C-cab on the hill at: https://www.lb908.com/post/long-beach-model-t-club-s-signal-hill-climb The TT on the hill at Long Beach was mine at...
- Fri Apr 05, 2024 12:54 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: paint cost
- Replies: 30
- Views: 5391
Re: paint cost
Our local Maaco does great work. Had my 97 Dodge 2500 repainted about 5 years ago, $2000, base coat-clear coat. It's held up very well. One of our local club members had his 1920 Runabout painted at Maaco several year ago. Looks very good.
- Mon Apr 01, 2024 2:45 am
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Those Modified VW Distributor For Model T Ignitions
- Replies: 7
- Views: 1912
Re: Those Modified VW Distributor For Model T Ignitions
I bought two of the made in Argentina distributors in the late 60's. From a vintage parts dealer in Rosemead, Calif. They were $25 each ! They had an auto advance that I removed and made it manual. I am still running one of them. It's been trouble free all those years. The distributor head is an exa...
- Thu Mar 28, 2024 2:53 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Wire wheel ID
- Replies: 7
- Views: 1282
Re: Wire wheel ID
The Model T bolt circle is 5 inches. Model A is 5 1/2 inches with humps around the center. Hub cap is also larger. I believe a Model A complete hub and bearings will fit the the T spindle but you must add a locking nut to keep the bearings in place.
- Thu Mar 21, 2024 12:30 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: glass channel
- Replies: 5
- Views: 995
Re: glass channel
I replaced the window channels in my 27 Tudor several years ago. I found the channels offered by Langs and Snyders to not fit at all. An online serach found Stanpro. I used their part number 75000038 to be an exact fit, so I did the front windows. I recently went to order some more for the rear wind...
- Wed Feb 28, 2024 11:32 am
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Strange Transmission Brake band material
- Replies: 14
- Views: 2859
Re: Strange Transmission Brake band material
I have a couple of sets of those bonded lining bands that I used in the 60's-70's, on the shelf. Changed to Kevlar when it came available. Never could get that bonded stuff off the bands. Had to get another set to use.
- Sun Feb 25, 2024 12:03 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Official javelin catcher thread, voltage regulator
- Replies: 20
- Views: 4128
Re: Official javelin catcher thread, voltage regulator
First all of the purists put your hands over your ears and repeat after me La,La,La,La,La, Wasn't there a guy Randy Johnson that sold A-C Delco external regulated generators adapted for model T's I understood they worked very well and then someone started making alternators that did the same? I for...
- Wed Jan 24, 2024 11:42 am
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Bakersfield Swap Meet
- Replies: 16
- Views: 3776
Re: Bakersfield Swap Meet
Hi Phil,
This modified flyer was posted a few days ago.
John
This modified flyer was posted a few days ago.
John
- Mon Jan 22, 2024 6:31 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Am I seeing things?
- Replies: 5
- Views: 1422
Re: Am I seeing things?
I have seat belts in both my 21 Touring and my 27 Tudor. Used to hold in car seats for both my kids and grand kids. Might be a little riskier in a Tourabout that doesn't have the added protection of doors.
- Sat Jan 06, 2024 11:33 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Ever seen a rusted out Model T?
- Replies: 20
- Views: 4014
Re: Ever seen a rusted out Model T?
Hauled this TT home in 1968. 8 months later I was pulling the hill at the Long Beach Hill climb.
- Sun Dec 31, 2023 2:27 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Trailer brakes on a T era trailer??
- Replies: 12
- Views: 2038
Re: Trailer brakes on a T era trailer??
Modern Trailer brake controllers have an inertia detecting chip or pendulum on a rheostat that when triggered vary the amount of gain to the brakes based on how fast you are stopping.
- Wed Dec 27, 2023 2:00 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Valve cover on a 26 motor
- Replies: 7
- Views: 1002
Re: Valve cover on a 26 motor
Yes, Domed Head, Stainless steel.
- Wed Dec 27, 2023 12:12 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Cowlboard
- Replies: 8
- Views: 1719
Re: Cowboard
I have never used it. here is a link.
https://www.automotiveinteriors.com/wat ... owl-dp.htm
https://www.automotiveinteriors.com/wat ... owl-dp.htm
- Tue Dec 12, 2023 12:05 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Tulare swap 24 any info
- Replies: 5
- Views: 1762
Re: Tulare swap 24 any info
This must be it. Acres of space.
- Mon Dec 04, 2023 12:42 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Ideas for a column throttle and foot-feed combination (Pre-1926)
- Replies: 4
- Views: 1009
Re: Ideas for a column throttle and foot-feed combination (Pre-1926)
Texas T Parts used to sell one that works well. I bought one before Bird Haven bought them out and it disappeared. It would be easy to duplicate.
- Mon Nov 27, 2023 1:42 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Choosing a Body Style for CA DMV?
- Replies: 45
- Views: 11460
Re: Choosing a Body Style for CA DMV?
I registered my 21 Touring in 1970 under the original California Horseless Carriage plate. "Body type Model" is still showing "Tour". Options might have been different back them and carried over.
- Sat Nov 25, 2023 12:32 pm
- Forum: Classifieds - Parts
- Topic: Reagan 12 volt horn
- Replies: 1
- Views: 543
Re: Reagan 12 volt horn
In a pinch you can use an ignition ballast resistor in series with a 6 volt horn. Napa part number ECH ICR12. Works well.
- Fri Nov 24, 2023 6:32 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: 1926 Single seater speedster
- Replies: 10
- Views: 2127
- Wed Nov 22, 2023 7:38 pm
- Forum: OT - Off topic
- Topic: $600 no more
- Replies: 14
- Views: 11903
- Tue Nov 21, 2023 7:47 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Steve Jelf Sunday, 11/19
- Replies: 32
- Views: 7926
Re: Steve Jelf Sunday, 11/19
Good to hear of Steve's recovery. Is anyone dealing with his insurance company or the other person that hit him' insurance to work towards a settlement. Must be some huge medical bills stacking up.
- Wed Nov 01, 2023 4:25 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Scott Conger's Float-Valve
- Replies: 22
- Views: 4515
Re: Scott Conger's Float-Valve
I bought mine several years ago - February 2019. No restriction to California at that time. Maybe it's a sales tax issue now.
- Fri Oct 27, 2023 12:21 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Scott Conger's Float-Valve
- Replies: 22
- Views: 4515
Re: Scott Conger's Float-Valve
Yes. Have one in my 21 Touring and I experienced the same thing. My son drove my it, not knowing about the valve, on a tour and noticed the difference on long hills right away.
- Fri Oct 20, 2023 11:38 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Perch without mark
- Replies: 20
- Views: 2354
Re: Perch without mark
Simply place a carpenters Square against the floor and the front of the axle to check for proper camber.
- Thu Oct 19, 2023 11:42 am
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Clincher Tire Change Look What I Found
- Replies: 2
- Views: 706
Re: Clincher Tire Rim Liner
I have been using plumbers pipe wrap tape. Its 2" wide, sticks well and doesn't deteriorate over time. Brand name "Pro-Pak".
- Wed Oct 18, 2023 11:47 am
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: What to do??
- Replies: 11
- Views: 1885
Re: What to do??
Check with Chaffins. They do regrinds. Might need some good cores.
- Fri Oct 13, 2023 12:25 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Inspiration Needed for Brake Light Switch on early T with Rockies
- Replies: 22
- Views: 3379
Re: Inspiration Needed for Brake Light Switch on early T with Rockies
Thanks guys, but as I understand it, these will not work with Rocky Mtn. Brake Pedals that have the tab to push the brake rod going to the equalizer. Can anyone confirm/dispute this?? Look at what Snyders says .... https://www.snydersantiqueauto.com/prod ... &cat=41888 Some Rocky Mtn Brake pedals d...
- Wed Oct 11, 2023 11:52 am
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Which Tube Patch Kit(s) work reliably?
- Replies: 9
- Views: 1368
Re: Which Tube Patch Kit(s) work reliably?
I used to use he hot vulcanizing patches but they will not work on the tubes we get today.