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by nsbrassnut
Wed Feb 21, 2024 7:24 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Do you have model t yard art pictures to share
Replies: 11
Views: 938

Re: Do you have model t yard art pictures to share

Ran when parked right. :D

From the junk parts pile. Empty block and rear end. All stuff beyond practical repair.

Going to add some more pieces later on as they turn up.
by nsbrassnut
Fri Jan 19, 2024 6:34 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Striping on a '13 runabout
Replies: 9
Views: 442

Re: Striping on a '13 runabout

Hi All Just to help show '13 Canadian details. Here are a couple pictures of the remains of the original striping on one of the front doors from my '13 project. Its a Canadian Fisher built body. I think Fisher Canada was just getting going in '13. The body was rough and had to come fully apart due t...
by nsbrassnut
Wed Nov 15, 2023 8:40 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: ECCT: Hot or Hype?
Replies: 77
Views: 4610

Re: ECCT: Hot or Hype?

Something else to remember. Even perfectly match and timed coils will not make a worn or poorly made timer run any better. To get the benefit of well timed coils you also need an equally accurate firing signal from the timer. If the timer doesn't "fire" at 90 degrees between each rotation or the tim...
by nsbrassnut
Wed Nov 15, 2023 8:27 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: History of wood screws and Ford bodies
Replies: 13
Views: 868

Re: History of wood screws and Ford bodies

Observations from my Ford bits and pile. I have a '15 Canadian roadster and '13 Canadian touring and parts of a '14 Canadian touring. The '13 I believe is a "late" 13 assembled March/April 1913. Fisher Canada body. The body is assembled using all slotted wood screws. The '14, mainly doors remaining,...
by nsbrassnut
Sun Nov 05, 2023 5:59 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: 1914 can you help identify what corrrect
Replies: 34
Views: 1403

Re: 1914 can you help identify what corrrect

Hi All Unfortunately, those are not original Canadian fenders. The Canadian fenders in the 13-14 period are known as "double bead" fenders with an additional raised bead around the outer edge. A picture of the front of a '13 Canadian fender is attached for reference. Its far more likely that those a...
by nsbrassnut
Thu Nov 02, 2023 5:54 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: 1914 can you help identify what corrrect
Replies: 34
Views: 1403

Re: 1914 can you help identify what corrrect

And doesn't look like any standard Ford Canada body for 13-14 either. Doors look like '13, but the body sills are not right for '13 style bodies.

And the picture of the underside doesn't show any proper metal body mounting brackets bolted to the body sill.
by nsbrassnut
Thu Nov 02, 2023 5:50 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: 1914 can you help identify what corrrect
Replies: 34
Views: 1403

Re: 1914 can you help identify what corrrect

Some more observations. Front fender irons and headlight mounts are the later type. V shaped mounts. Should be the flat base with a square flat on the inner radiator side of the fender iron. Headlight irons to match. And you probably already noticed the modern muffler. If the core of the body is ori...
by nsbrassnut
Wed Sep 20, 2023 7:21 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: What windshield is this ?
Replies: 7
Views: 333

Re: What windshield is this ?

I would agree with '20 to 23ish Canadian T, starter car windshield. I have an identical one in the storage barn and have seen a couple on Canadian Ts.

Drive Safe

Jeff
by nsbrassnut
Wed Sep 20, 2023 7:18 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: For Vowel Art, RHD Holley Carb Notes
Replies: 2
Views: 101

Re: For Vowel Art, RHD Holley Carb Notes

Part 3 Kingston RHD example. Here are a couple pictures of a Kingston RHD. Similar to the Holley the arm is designed for the front to back movement. But it does appear to be a slightly longer arm than on the RHD Holleys that I have. It also doesn’t have Detroit or USA anywhere on the carburetor. Dri...
by nsbrassnut
Wed Sep 20, 2023 7:14 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: For Vowel Art, RHD Holley Carb Notes
Replies: 2
Views: 101

Re: For Vowel Art, RHD Holley Carb Notes

Part 2. The spark control linkage. The linkage from the spark rod to the carburetor is awkward at best. At first glance looking at the lever on the spark rod (the left lever on the RHD cars), you wouldn’t think that it would even work. The linkage from the lever to the carburetor requires the use of...
by nsbrassnut
Wed Sep 20, 2023 7:11 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: For Vowel Art, RHD Holley Carb Notes
Replies: 2
Views: 101

For Vowel Art, RHD Holley Carb Notes

For Martynn Here are some pictures of Holley G RHD carburetors for information. Here in Nova Scotia and New Brunswick, Canada, we drove on the left of the road up until 1923. So, the standard Canadian Fords shipped to us were RHD. I sometimes get a bit carried away trying to pick up any RHD parts th...
by nsbrassnut
Thu Sep 14, 2023 7:12 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Looking for pictures of Holley Carburtors from 1911-1912 Holley H1 and the 1913 Holley Model S
Replies: 43
Views: 1852

Re: Looking for pictures of Holley Carburtors from 1911-1912 Holley H1 and the 1913 Holley Model S

For Martynn I look forward to seeing your drawings. Here is something a bit different that you may find of interest. A Holley H1 for RHD cars. The only difference is in the throttle lever. But you don't see them all that often. Eastern Canada drove on the other side up to 1922-23 so RHD parts still ...
by nsbrassnut
Mon Aug 28, 2023 8:59 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Question about Canadian 13 cars?
Replies: 8
Views: 486

Re: Question about Canadian 13 cars?

Hi All I'm following this discussion with interest as I am working on a 1913 Canadian Ford also. Late model year 13, build dated believed to be in the March to April 1913 period. Like the US models, the Canadian 13s have a lot of running changes. Canadian engine assembly didn't start until May of 19...
by nsbrassnut
Wed Aug 09, 2023 8:25 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Timer brush help
Replies: 34
Views: 1518

Re: Timer brush help

Hi Rob

Looking forward to seeing you and showing you our Ts.

Good rims are hard to find in our neighbourhood. They are notorious for rusting to sharp edges that cut tires.

By the way, I did dig out and put together a Holley NH carb that you might find of interest.

Drive Safe
Jeff
by nsbrassnut
Wed Aug 09, 2023 6:22 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Timer brush help
Replies: 34
Views: 1518

Re: Timer brush help

Hi All A clarification of my earlier comments about "hooking up" the timer linkage as part of setting the timing. As others have noted, yes it does help to un-hook it when setting the timing. However, having seen his T, my comment is more along the lines of before setting the timing, one needs to fi...
by nsbrassnut
Wed Aug 09, 2023 9:38 am
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Timer brush help
Replies: 34
Views: 1518

Re: Timer brush help

Hi Robert Just a follow up reminder that I would recommend that you come and visit us this week in Middleton with our Ts. There will be a few of the local "experts" there and I think we can help answer many of your questions and help to filter out some of the "spam" responses that have shown up here...
by nsbrassnut
Tue Aug 08, 2023 6:16 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Timer brush help
Replies: 34
Views: 1518

Re: Timer brush help

Hi Robert It was good to meet you the other day when the three T types dropped by. I'm the one that tried testing out your old coils. Before you go much further I would recommend coming down the road to Middleton later this week when our PreWar Car tour is in town for our weekend tour. Many of us wi...
by nsbrassnut
Sun Jul 23, 2023 6:05 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Got my Early block back from cleaning
Replies: 8
Views: 984

Re: Got my Early block back from cleaning

Hi All I would be interested to hear the comments on the first picture in the third posting. The one of the valve chamber and top of the valve guides. Did anyone else notice that it appears that a triangular piece appears to be broken out of the back of one of the valve guides? I have recently run i...
by nsbrassnut
Mon Jul 17, 2023 8:43 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: '13 Ford rear axle housing straightening results so far
Replies: 0
Views: 277

'13 Ford rear axle housing straightening results so far

Hi All I thought I would post a follow up progress report on the straightening of the rear axle housings for my ’13 project. This note also ended up a bit long so again please bear with me. Hopefully you may find something of use buried in here somewhere. Thanks to the notes and suggestions provided...
by nsbrassnut
Mon Jul 17, 2023 7:13 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Getting Spark at the Plugs / Lost my Screw Driver Holder
Replies: 7
Views: 641

Re: Getting Spark at the Plugs / Lost my Screw Driver Holder

Perhaps a long shot, but I have seen this problem. All plugs spark good at full retard. But one or more may quit when the timer is advanced. It may be possible that one of the timer connections could come too close to some other metal items when advanced that suddenly grounds it out. But usually onl...
by nsbrassnut
Fri Jul 07, 2023 3:13 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Canadian 1924 Front Plate Holder
Replies: 19
Views: 1033

Re: Canadian 1924 Front Plate Holder

Hi All Interesting discussion. I went out into my parts pile to pull out the ones that I have here. These ones are angled for the front headlight post. And they are all marked T 5706 on them. But interesting, 3 different brackets, each one has slightly different markings stamped for the number. And ...
by nsbrassnut
Thu Jul 06, 2023 8:13 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Johnny Cash Model T year ID ?
Replies: 21
Views: 1473

Re: Johnny Cash Model T year ID ?

If you look close, I think that the seat tub may actually be a back seat from a touring car. The rear door post looks like where the rear door hing on a touring would mount.

Have fun with the investigations.

Drive Safe

Jeff
by nsbrassnut
Sun Jul 02, 2023 5:12 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: 1913 Rear axle housing straightening. Advice needed.
Replies: 13
Views: 1037

Re: 1913 Rear axle housing straightening. Advice needed.

Hi All Again Thanks for the comments. The video shows the technique that is being discussed for heating and shrinking the housing to bring the alignment back. But something to note. The method shown is a bit of a "good enough" method for alignment. He commented that inner roller bearing was left out...
by nsbrassnut
Sun Jul 02, 2023 11:19 am
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: 1913 Rear axle housing straightening. Advice needed.
Replies: 13
Views: 1037

Re: 1913 Rear axle housing straightening. Advice needed.

Hi Again Some follow up notes which may help address the comments provided so far. A bit long winded so please bear with me. For Allen. The large spigot in the middle of the flange is turned to be a slip fit in the inner bearing sleeve hole in the center housing. The center casting can be alignment ...
by nsbrassnut
Sat Jul 01, 2023 8:14 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: 1913 Rear axle housing straightening. Advice needed.
Replies: 13
Views: 1037

1913 Rear axle housing straightening. Advice needed.

Hi All I'm in the process of rebuilding the rear axle for my '13 touring project. I have read through some of the past postings about issues and fixes for the 12-14 rear housings. So far I have taken the tubes of the centers, cleaned and re-attached them. I ended up with a hybrid of two suggested me...
by nsbrassnut
Wed Jun 07, 2023 7:02 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Bad day in the snow
Replies: 13
Views: 1378

Re: Bad day in the snow

I found Wayne's comment on the use of '14 style windshields on '13 style bodies interesting. Especially when working on my '13 Canadian touring project. The body is a late model year version with the braces from the factory, and a "14 style windshield. The car arrived apart and messed up, but it int...
by nsbrassnut
Wed Jun 07, 2023 6:49 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Question re setting timer position at full retard…
Replies: 35
Views: 2186

Re: Question re setting timer position at full retard…

Hi Scott and all I went out and re-adjusted my timing linkage today to get the full retard to be very slightly after TDC where I had originally set it. A bit of play developed over the last few years which I had not noticed as it was working well. To go much further will need me to make a new rod to...
by nsbrassnut
Tue Jun 06, 2023 12:37 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Question re setting timer position at full retard…
Replies: 35
Views: 2186

Re: Question re setting timer position at full retard…

Hi Mark Agreed, 1/2" or so is way far retarded. And too much retard will make them very hard to start, especially on the hand crank. I actually target near TDC on my own cars. So please ignore my earlier comment on piston position. So to help with the discussion I went out this afternoon and actuall...
by nsbrassnut
Mon Jun 05, 2023 5:57 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Question re setting timer position at full retard…
Replies: 35
Views: 2186

Re: Question re setting timer position at full retard…

Hi Chris Just for some fun, here is how some of us do it on the East coast side of Canada. Since my T is a RHD Canadian and the timer rod goes to the bottom of the timer instead of the top, the usual guides don't easily work. And I also installed a split aluminum pulley on the crank, which can be pu...
by nsbrassnut
Thu Jan 05, 2023 5:40 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: 1911? Spindle arm questions
Replies: 10
Views: 1037

Re: 1911? Spindle arm questions

Hi Chris One of our east coast T members had the same problem last year. In his case we changed out the arm. Between a few of us, we keep some T stock lying around for trading and replaceing when these kinds of problems come up. The initials you saw were probably DS in an oval which stands for Domin...
by nsbrassnut
Sun Dec 18, 2022 6:04 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Differential case repair questions.
Replies: 13
Views: 1561

Re: Differential case repair questions.

Here are some pictures to try to show a bit of what I'm working with. The picture which has both sides of the differential case has a non-matching "top" on it from another one. But hopefully you can see how much the bottom half (crown gear half) has had the spider pin hole worn oval. The other pictu...
by nsbrassnut
Sun Dec 18, 2022 5:48 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Differential case repair questions.
Replies: 13
Views: 1561

Re: Differential case repair questions.

Hi All I'm unsure about the bronze bushed earlier differential cases. In my '13, its a late year Canadian model and the differential that came with it is all cast iron, but the spider holder does have the bronze bushing. The car was apart when I got it and is a bit mixed up. It has some '14 style pa...
by nsbrassnut
Sun Dec 18, 2022 5:31 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Crankshaft Testing
Replies: 15
Views: 2064

Re: Crankshaft Testing

For Canadian made T parts. Many forgings and stampings were made by Dominion Stamping which started making parts as a sub-supplier in 1913. In most of their parts that I have or have seen they mark them DS in an oval. But perhaps if they later did crankshafts, the D might stand for Dominion as the m...
by nsbrassnut
Fri Dec 16, 2022 6:20 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Differential case repair questions.
Replies: 13
Views: 1561

Re: Differential case repair questions.

Hi John I tried the carrier in my lathe and I can get it set up on the four jaw chuck and turn the axle hole for bushing sleeve. And with patience and a dial indicator I can get is dialed in in both dimensions to get it straight and true within 0.001 inch which should work for a T. Can you provide s...
by nsbrassnut
Thu Dec 08, 2022 6:44 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Differential case repair questions.
Replies: 13
Views: 1561

Re: Differential case repair questions.

Hi John Careful machining and installing a new steel bushing to restore the fit where the axle gear goes is what I was thinking also. Just wanted to hear how others may have done it. Some of the spider "fingers" that sit in the casing on a couple of them appear to be very rough machined from the fac...
by nsbrassnut
Wed Dec 07, 2022 9:09 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Differential case repair questions.
Replies: 13
Views: 1561

Differential case repair questions.

Hi All I'm sorting rear end parts to use in m '13 T project. The car is a dismantled basket case and some parts are pretty rough. The question today is to look for suggestions for differential case repair suggestions. The spider carrier in the original case has wear and can be "jiggled" a bit in the...
by nsbrassnut
Mon Nov 14, 2022 4:54 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Frame Question
Replies: 9
Views: 1207

Re: Frame Question

Just a side note. Canadian T frames were not always punched with the same holes on both sides. During the early years there were distinct LHD and RHD frame rails where the steering mounting holes and the brake quadrant holes are only one one side of the frame. The parts book even lists them with dif...
by nsbrassnut
Sun Nov 13, 2022 5:13 pm
Forum: Classifieds - Parts
Topic: F S - EARLY FRONT FENDER IRON
Replies: 3
Views: 739

Re: F S - EARLY FRONT FENDER IRON

Hi John

I may be interested in your fender iron. Email sent.

Thanks
Jeff
by nsbrassnut
Mon Nov 07, 2022 4:40 pm
Forum: Classifieds - Parts
Topic: WTB: Octagon hub cap wrench
Replies: 23
Views: 2399

Re: WTB: Octagon hub cap wrench

Hi Jay It would be interesting to know. A thought if you are interested. I did save scans of the small collection of Metz literature that I had when I sold mine. There are a couple parts books, manuals and a sales item or two. If you are interested in any copies they are available for the asking. Ju...
by nsbrassnut
Fri Nov 04, 2022 6:57 pm
Forum: Classifieds - Parts
Topic: WTB: Octagon hub cap wrench
Replies: 23
Views: 2399

Re: WTB: Octagon hub cap wrench

Hi Jay You may find this Metz tool list from the Model 25 parts book of interest. I used to have a mixed up '12 Metz 22 and collected some of the literature to go with it for the Model 22 and 25. I've since sold the car, but I did scan th literature that I had before passing it along with the car. :...
by nsbrassnut
Fri Oct 28, 2022 6:41 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Revisit- Brass T's in Australia Hi Constantine!
Replies: 16
Views: 1768

Re: Revisit- Brass T's in Australia Hi Constantine!

Hi Kerry Did the Matatua make a late 1915 delivery? This one may not count, but the Matatua was loaded up ready to leave St. John, New Brunswick in March of 1916 when it caught fire and sank at the dock. That shipment of Fords was pulled back off, refurbished (Ford didn't like to waste stuff) and so...
by nsbrassnut
Tue Oct 25, 2022 6:28 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: 1910 Tlouring car and Darel 1948
Replies: 31
Views: 2553

Re: 1910 Tlouring car and Darel 1948

Hi All Well never say never. There is a collector in my local club who purchased his Stanley in 1948 as well. And its still in his garage today, but likely doesn't see as much use as the T. So perhaps we can call it a tie........... I got my first antique at 18 also and its still in the garage. But ...
by nsbrassnut
Thu Jul 28, 2022 8:53 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Need pic of classco and brown side light / cowl lights
Replies: 6
Views: 1041

Re: Need pic of classco and brown side light / cowl lights

Hi Brian Here are some pictures of '15 black and brass Clasco lights from my '15 Canadian T. By the way, Clasco has only one C. I have found and seen may '15 brass top lights here with plain tops and a smaller amount that are actually stamped Clasco, Model 8 and Model 9. Its my theory that they were...
by nsbrassnut
Mon Jul 11, 2022 8:48 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Coast to Coast, Part 3
Replies: 72
Views: 8863

Re: Coast to Coast, Part 3

Hi Bernhard

Thank you for your many tour update posts that let the rest of us ride along in our imagination.

Congratulations on a successful tour.

And be sure to let us know how all of you and your Ts do when you and them all get back home later this year.

From your Nova Scotia PenPal.

Jeff
by nsbrassnut
Tue Apr 19, 2022 9:16 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: A period picture of two Canadian 1915 Fords, for the nit pickers.
Replies: 3
Views: 950

Re: A period picture of two Canadian 1915 Fords, for the nit pickers.

Hi Scott Thanks for the note on whether or not '15 Canadian may have had gas lights. So far this is actually the first period picture that I've seen of a Canadian one that shows the gas lights. And previously I haven't heard much of whether or not they actually came with gas lights for a time in ear...
by nsbrassnut
Tue Apr 19, 2022 8:25 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: A period picture of two Canadian 1915 Fords, for the nit pickers.
Replies: 3
Views: 950

A period picture of two Canadian 1915 Fords, for the nit pickers.

Hi All I rediscovered this period picture when cleaning up my messy files recently. It is a period picture taken in Middleton, Nova Scotia, Canada in the fall of 1915. I think the note is referring to October of 1915 as there are no leaves on the trees in the back ground. Now for some interesting fe...
by nsbrassnut
Wed Feb 09, 2022 5:12 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: paint code for 1915 Canadian midnight blue
Replies: 10
Views: 1786

Re: paint code for 1915 Canadian midnight blue

Hi Brian There is one suggested paint code in the most recent MTFCI judging guidelines. However when I had mine painted a couple years ago and after some research on this forum I ended up with single stage and used a Mercedes Benz dark blue, DB904. I also like single stage, it can be colour sanded a...
by nsbrassnut
Wed Dec 08, 2021 7:18 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: When did Ford Canada start casting blocks
Replies: 7
Views: 1550

When did Ford Canada start casting blocks

Hi All I think this has been discussed before, but here is a possible new bit to review. I think most records consider 1919 as the start of regular "Made in Canada" engine blocks. But there I have seen or heard of a few late 1918 dated blocks. Well here is one that may be one of the earliest "Made i...
by nsbrassnut
Wed Nov 24, 2021 8:48 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Tight transmission
Replies: 14
Views: 2306

Re: Tight transmission

Hi Kerry Good point and worth checking also. But I do think in our cases we did have the bushings all the way in. Mixing and matching parts from different years and batches doesn't help either. In the case of my friend's transmission, these weren't the first washers with signs of overheating to come...
by nsbrassnut
Wed Nov 24, 2021 6:43 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Tight transmission
Replies: 14
Views: 2306

Re: Tight transmission

Hi All I recently ended up helping another T owner with a similar problem Freshly re-assembled engine and transmission. He installed the assembly and had no neutral and appeared to be stuck in high gear. With the transmission inspection cover off, the clutch fingers appeared to have too much play to...
by nsbrassnut
Mon Oct 11, 2021 2:06 pm
Forum: Classifieds - Parts
Topic: Early 1920s Canadian Model T Touring
Replies: 9
Views: 2182

Re: Early 1920s Canadian Model T Touring

Hi John Is this the style that you are looking for? Canadian early '20 windshield assembly for a starter car (no lamp brackets). This one both panes swing, but are held by acorn nuts instead of wing nuts. I'm not sure of the year. If you are interested in more info please send me a PM and I'll try t...
by nsbrassnut
Tue Sep 21, 2021 4:59 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: 1917 Model T purchase
Replies: 18
Views: 2718

Re: 1917 Model T purchase

It also appears to have a later front axle with the wishbone under the axle. A common upgrade as the later design is a bit stronger than the original with the wishbone mounting above the axle.

Looks like it would make a good driver T.
by nsbrassnut
Sat Aug 14, 2021 8:21 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Car Games ideas and discussion...
Replies: 22
Views: 3104

Re: Car Games ideas and discussion...

Potato stabbing has been a staple for our PreWar car club up here. Lots of laughs watching each other take turns driving and stabbing. Best done with the open cars. Leaning out the winder of the closed cars can be a long reach. Fortunately so far, no stabbed tires either. Water balloon busting with ...
by nsbrassnut
Sat Aug 14, 2021 8:11 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Attention Canadian, Australian, UK 1912-13 T owners re: large ID plate
Replies: 81
Views: 8733

Re: Attention Canadian, Australian, UK 1912-13 T owners re: large ID plate

Hi all I tend to agree with Allan about the last plate pictured. It appears to have no engine number stamped on it and it just doesn't have that "look" of something that was on the dash for 100+ years. I think it may be one of the earlier reproduction plates. Its hard to imagine Ford sending one out...
by nsbrassnut
Thu Aug 12, 2021 8:36 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Attention Canadian, Australian, UK 1912-13 T owners re: large ID plate
Replies: 81
Views: 8733

Re: Attention Canadian, Australian, UK 1912-13 T owners re: large ID plate

Hi All How about a bit of a snapshot when some of those early Canadian Ts actually hit the market. Years ago the late Lucid Rioux, a founding member of the NB Antique Auto Club found and transcribed the early registration records for New Brunswick up to 1914. Fortunately for us, the records includes...
by nsbrassnut
Mon Aug 09, 2021 5:49 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Attention Canadian, Australian, UK 1912-13 T owners re: large ID plate
Replies: 81
Views: 8733

Re: Attention Canadian, Australian, UK 1912-13 T owners re: large ID plate

Hi Darren

I'd be interested in one for sure for my '13 Canadian basket case. If the price is right two to have a spare on the shelf too.

Good luck.

Jeff Lee
Nova Scotia
Canada
by nsbrassnut
Sat Jul 31, 2021 5:48 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: OT: What is this small-engine carb, and how is it adjusted?
Replies: 12
Views: 2185

Re: OT: What is this small-engine carb, and how is it adjusted?

Chris's comments on early fuel are correct. The fuel at the turn of the century was very volatile. When distilling crude oil, the first fraction is high volatile, low boiling point gas, the comes the heavier fractions with lower boiling points such as kerosene. When kerosene was worth more then gaso...
by nsbrassnut
Sat May 29, 2021 8:12 pm
Forum: Classifieds - Parts
Topic: 1909-1913 Rear Crossmember
Replies: 4
Views: 1352

Re: 1909-1913 Rear Crossmember

Hi Thomas

Email sent. I"m interested in the cross member.

Thanks
Jeff Lee
Nova Scotia
Canada
by nsbrassnut
Tue May 18, 2021 5:11 pm
Forum: Classifieds - Parts
Topic: Right hand drive Hogs Head with lower steering bracket
Replies: 5
Views: 1846

Re: Right hand drive Hogs Head with lower steering bracket

Hi

Email sent to inquire about your hogshead.

I have a friend here in Nova Scotia that would like to convert his early RHD T to a starter. He is finding hand cranking getting a bit difficult these days.

Thanks

Jeff Lee
Nova Scotia
Canada
by nsbrassnut
Wed Mar 24, 2021 5:27 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Questions about Canadian made Model T's.
Replies: 16
Views: 2497

Re: Questions about Canadian made Model T's.

Hi All My '13 Canadian has slotted screws and a lot of US made parts still that came with it. I have seen two '14s and have '14 doors all with Robertson screws. My '15 also has Robertson screws. They are mainly used on the bodies, both to hold the wood frame together and to attach the metal to the w...
by nsbrassnut
Tue Feb 16, 2021 5:38 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: 1915-1916 Hogshead Assembly, (Canadian RHD)
Replies: 17
Views: 2339

Re: 1915-1916 Hogshead Assembly, (Canadian RHD)

Hi Martynn

That does look better.

I'm still very impressed by your drawings. Especially when I think in some of these cases you are working from pictures only without much for dimensional information.

Stay well
Jeff
Nova Scotia
Canada
by nsbrassnut
Sat Feb 13, 2021 7:52 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: 1915-1916 Hogshead Assembly, (Canadian RHD)
Replies: 17
Views: 2339

Re: 1915-1916 Hogshead Assembly, (Canadian RHD)

Hi Martynn I'm fascinated by your drawings. As a mechanical engineer I can appreciate the work it takes to make the drawings, something I can't do myself. I would suggest taking another look at the clutch and brake pedals for the RHD in the pictures. Both pedals have some significant bends in the pe...
by nsbrassnut
Sun Feb 07, 2021 7:38 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: RHD tail light
Replies: 8
Views: 1810

Re: RHD tail light

Hi Colin Good question. General rule of thumb that I have heard and read is that for RHD cars when driven on the left side of the road, the tail light went on the right rear side of the car, the same side as the steering wheel. That way the side of the car towards the middle of the road was lit by t...
by nsbrassnut
Sat Feb 06, 2021 9:02 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: 1915-1916 Hogshead Assembly, (Canadian RHD)
Replies: 17
Views: 2339

Re: 1915-1916 Hogshead Assembly, (Canadian RHD)

Hi Kerry Sounds like some records may need to be updated. I have been told 1919 for the Ford Canada foundry. But to support your comments. I went back into my files searching for a picture of the engine in a Canadian 1918 nearby. It appears to also be a 1918 cast Canadian block. Not real clear in th...
by nsbrassnut
Sat Feb 06, 2021 7:00 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Windshield Hinges Question
Replies: 13
Views: 2220

Re: Windshield Hinges Question

Hi All Here is some additional information on the differences between hinges. I believe it goes something like, left '15 to sometime in '16. Middle sometime in '16 to '17. And on the right, '18 to '19 Canada, later in the US. If you look close, the one on the left has a raised ridge between the inde...
by nsbrassnut
Sat Feb 06, 2021 6:52 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: 1915-1916 Hogshead Assembly, (Canadian RHD)
Replies: 17
Views: 2339

Re: 1915-1916 Hogshead Assembly, (Canadian RHD)

Hi Martynn For the '15 CDN cars, I think the change from lettered to ribbed pedals happened some time through the year. My '15 roadster had a mix of pedal, the two pinned in place were lettered, the removeable clutch pedal was ribbed. So its possible that early '15 CDN still used lettered pedals, an...
by nsbrassnut
Fri Feb 05, 2021 6:15 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: 1915-1916 Hogshead Assembly, (Canadian RHD)
Replies: 17
Views: 2339

Re: 1915-1916 Hogshead Assembly, (Canadian RHD)

Hi Martynn Hear are a few pictures of a '14/15 Canadian RHD hogs head with the pedals still in place. Although the pedals are lettered, the shape of the pedals and pedal arms is essentially the same for all that I've seen at least up to '20 or so. This may help with your drawings. Drive Safe Jeff No...
by nsbrassnut
Fri Feb 05, 2021 4:56 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: 1915-1916 Hogshead Assembly, (Canadian RHD)
Replies: 17
Views: 2339

Re: 1915-1916 Hogshead Assembly, (Canadian RHD)

Hi Martynn Neat, and very impressive drawing. I'll have to try to get some more pictures for you over the weekend. I think there may be a couple more differences that you may not be aware of. For example, the pedal shafts are different lengths on the RHD vs LHD and aren't inter-changable. I also thi...
by nsbrassnut
Sat Jan 30, 2021 7:02 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Windshield Hinges Question
Replies: 13
Views: 2220

Re: Windshield Hinges Question

Wayne Just to confuse the issue a bit on the even folding hinges. At least here on some of our Canadian ones, there are only two actual hinge stampings, an 'inside" and "outside". Each matched pair of hinges can be installed on either side of the windshield and it will still fold correctly, but they...
by nsbrassnut
Sat Jan 30, 2021 6:48 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: RHD Parts List
Replies: 16
Views: 2436

Re: RHD Parts List

Hi Allan Yes you are right about the tailights too. It took me a couple years to find the correct RHD, back and brass marked Classco tailight for my roadster. They are hard to find as the early back and brass CDN oil lights appear to have used blank brass tops for a while before they started to make...
by nsbrassnut
Fri Jan 29, 2021 5:41 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: RHD Parts List
Replies: 16
Views: 2436

Re: RHD Parts List

Another RHD part I forgot to list before. The exhaust pipe for RHD is different as it needs a sharper bend down from the exhaust manifold. The brake pedal wants to hit the pipe. And I have found a few of RHD brake pedals twisted from hard pushing making them hit the pipe even easier. The RHD brake p...
by nsbrassnut
Fri Jan 29, 2021 5:38 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: 1915 Hogshead Assembly
Replies: 16
Views: 2503

Re: 1915 Hogshead Assembly

Hi Martynn Here are a few of a stripped RHD hogs head that I also posted earlier, but can't find the thread right off. I'm not exactly sure if this is a '14 or '15 part. I have a mix of parts believed from '13 to '15 RHD aluminum hogs heads for various projects. The one actually in my '15 looks like...
by nsbrassnut
Thu Jan 28, 2021 5:28 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: RHD Parts List
Replies: 16
Views: 2436

Re: RHD Parts List

Additional notes. Actually the steering column is the same, just the spark and throttle rods and bottom frame bracket are different. Levers on the spark and throttle rods to the timer and carburetor are different as are the linkage rods. Timer is "upside down" the lever goes to the bottom and oiler ...
by nsbrassnut
Wed Jan 27, 2021 5:24 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: 1915 Hogshead Assembly
Replies: 16
Views: 2503

Re: 1915 Hogshead Assembly

Hi Martynn I’m not sure of the Canadian pedal change over. My '15 engine came with a mix of pedals on the hogshead. Two lettered and a ribbed clutch pedal. It’s a RHD one and the pedals where not modified. The pedals were forged in Canada by Dominion Stamping who started making Ford parts in 1913/14...
by nsbrassnut
Mon Jan 25, 2021 6:11 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: 1915 Hogshead Assembly
Replies: 16
Views: 2503

Re: 1915 Hogshead Assembly

Hi All Canadian driving clarification. The east and west coast followed English practice for several years and drove on the left side of the road so Ford shipped RHD cars out. British Columbia, New Brunswick, Prince Edward Island didn't change over until about 1922. Nova Scotia changed in the spring...
by nsbrassnut
Sat Jan 02, 2021 6:03 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Hogs Head Questions...
Replies: 11
Views: 2957

Re: Hogs Head Questions...

Hi All Based on comments in the book "In The Shadow of Detroit" Ford US didn't start shipping T parts to Canada until March of 1909 (reference was Detroit shipping invoices) and that barely 500 were even assembled in Canada during that model year, so I think the chance of two pedal Canadian, RHD is ...
by nsbrassnut
Wed Dec 16, 2020 9:38 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: 1915 US Ts with forked headlights question
Replies: 18
Views: 2774

Re: 1915 US Ts with forked headlights question

Here are a few pictures converted to .png which seem to have loaded this time. The originals were .jpg but would not load. Although newer pictures in .jpg, but from a different camera have loaded just find. And they are being loaded from my PC, not a mobile device. Given the other details, Made in U...
by nsbrassnut
Tue Dec 15, 2020 8:36 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: problems posting pics , contacting moderator
Replies: 15
Views: 2723

Re: problems posting pics , contacting moderator

I'm getting the error message "cannot determine size" along with the yellow triangle with an exclamation mark on it. And this with Windows 8 that worked uploading the same picture files before. But interestingly, when I tried a more recent picture from last month as a test it would accept it. The or...
by nsbrassnut
Tue Dec 15, 2020 8:29 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: 1915 US Ts with forked headlights question
Replies: 18
Views: 2774

Re: 1915 US Ts with forked headlights question

Hi Dan I don't know much about its details. It did have a Michigan license plate and appears to be a survivor car. And it was well preserved inside and out with the original interior and even the data plate very tarnished barely still hanging on the firewall. Unfortunately for some reason the system...
by nsbrassnut
Tue Dec 15, 2020 5:46 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: problems posting pics , contacting moderator
Replies: 15
Views: 2723

Re: problems posting pics , contacting moderator

The same error message showed up when I tried to attached .jpeg picture files last night using the standard method, select attachment, browse and attach. Where previously the same steps worked just fine.

Its like something changed in the software or links.

Jeff
Nova Scotia
by nsbrassnut
Tue Dec 15, 2020 5:43 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: 1915 US Ts with forked headlights question
Replies: 18
Views: 2774

1915 US Ts with forked headlights question

Hi All A saw a posting recently that stated the US '15 open Ford Ts never came with forked headlights. There is a factory picture of one in one of the reference books ((McAuley's?). One with forked lights that is currently being looked for along with its stolen trailer. And this original preserved o...
by nsbrassnut
Tue Nov 17, 2020 8:33 pm
Forum: Classifieds - Parts
Topic: **FOR SALE: STEVEN'S FRONT AXLE FRAME TOOL
Replies: 13
Views: 4928

Re: **FOR SALE: STEVEN'S FRONT AXLE FRAME TOOL

Hi Jack

Email sent.

Thanks

Jeff
Nova Scotia
by nsbrassnut
Tue Nov 17, 2020 8:29 pm
Forum: Classifieds - Parts
Topic: Stevens Front Axle Tooling FS
Replies: 43
Views: 6531

Re: Stevens Front Axle Tooling FS

Hi Dan

PM sent.

Jeff
Nova Scotia
by nsbrassnut
Thu Oct 22, 2020 7:33 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: A Monday engine, spot what's missing
Replies: 10
Views: 2457

Re: A Monday engine, spot what's missing

Hi All Yes, no oil drain holes in the valve chambers. First time I have run across this myself, although I did see it mentioned in McAuley's book in relation to a 1912 engine. This engine had sat for 30 plus years and had almost no oil in the pan and was overall dry. Yet when I took off a valve cove...
by nsbrassnut
Wed Oct 21, 2020 5:55 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: A Monday engine, spot what's missing
Replies: 10
Views: 2457

A Monday engine, spot what's missing

Hi All I picked up a '13 block for my '13 Canadian touring project recently. When I took the valve covers off to inspect it I noticed that something appears to be missing inside. See if you can spot what's not present. And has anyone else run across this missing step in the engine manufacture before...
by nsbrassnut
Wed Oct 14, 2020 5:45 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: 13T - Kingston to Holley NH
Replies: 16
Views: 3803

Re: 13T - Kingston to Holley NH

Hi Darin I remember reading the test article on the various T carburetors a few years ago, but I don't have a copy of the article (but wish I did), I do remember that the early Kingston carburetors with the dashpots all tested at the bottom of the ranking and were the poorest performing ones. The to...
by nsbrassnut
Wed Oct 14, 2020 5:37 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: 1914 Runaouts
Replies: 12
Views: 2748

Re: 1914 Runaouts

A side note. Fisher Canada was established about 1913 in Canada and became the primary (and perhaps only) supplier to Ford Canada for bodies. My '15 Fisher bodied T roadster also has the tool box behind the gas tank. The Canadian roadster bodies are different than the US ones and are fully wood fram...
by nsbrassnut
Tue Sep 29, 2020 7:05 pm
Forum: Classifieds - Parts
Topic: WTB: 1912 all brass Victor/Corcoran carbide generator
Replies: 9
Views: 2128

Re: WTB: 1912 all brass Victor/Corcoran carbide generator

Hi Darren I found your notes interesting about a brass generator on the Canadian '13s. I recently picked up a basket case Canadian '13 touring and an all brass Corcoran gas generator came with it, but it is rough. It also has "Patent Applied For" on one of the clamps. The mounting holes are evenly s...
by nsbrassnut
Wed Sep 02, 2020 6:10 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Bolt threads
Replies: 9
Views: 2172

Re: Bolt threads

Hi All I believe if you do some checking, what we now considered UNF and UNC standard US threads were the result of the Society of Automotive Engineers development of standardized thread sizes, focusing on one coarse and one fine for bolt diameter. If you find one of the bolt thread charts from befo...
by nsbrassnut
Sun Aug 30, 2020 8:39 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Question, it this a late 1913 frame?
Replies: 9
Views: 2256

Re: Question, it this a late 1913 frame?

Hi Allan

Here are a couple pictures of one of the running board brackets. Its still got a lot of dirt and paint, but you may be able to see what you are looking for.

It looks to me like the end was stamped "face on". I think you can see part of the stamping seam.

Jeff
Nova Scotia
by nsbrassnut
Sat Aug 29, 2020 9:13 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: I chased it, I caught it, now what do I do? Looking for info on 1913 Canadian Ts.
Replies: 4
Views: 1695

Re: I chased it, I caught it, now what do I do? Looking for info on 1913 Canadian Ts.

Hi Wayne I have a copy of the latest guidelines and it does include several notes on the Canadian built Ts. But the Canadian part is still a work in progress. I sent in a list of several suggested revisions recently for the Canadian '13 to '16 section based on a combination of collected information ...
by nsbrassnut
Sat Aug 29, 2020 7:30 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Question, it this a late 1913 frame?
Replies: 9
Views: 2256

Re: Question, it this a late 1913 frame?

Hi All Took the old bolts out and took the rear cross member out for more inspection. I'm pretty sure now that this is a '13 frame, that had a later rear cross member crudely installed some time ago. It does have the forged running board brackets and the top mounted two bolt mounting firewall bracke...
by nsbrassnut
Sat Aug 29, 2020 7:15 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: I chased it, I caught it, now what do I do? Looking for info on 1913 Canadian Ts.
Replies: 4
Views: 1695

Re: I chased it, I caught it, now what do I do? Looking for info on 1913 Canadian Ts.

Hi Barry

Thanks for responding. I 'll try a PM to see if we can get in touch.

Thanks
Jeff
Nova Scotia
by nsbrassnut
Fri Aug 28, 2020 6:42 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: I chased it, I caught it, now what do I do? Looking for info on 1913 Canadian Ts.
Replies: 4
Views: 1695

I chased it, I caught it, now what do I do? Looking for info on 1913 Canadian Ts.

Hi All I recently chased and finally caught the remains of a 1913 Canadian Model T touring. This was a nearly complete car about 30+ years ago, but the previous owner took it apart for restoration and it had ended up apart for decades and is a mixture of rough parts and some new parts and a lot of b...
by nsbrassnut
Fri Aug 28, 2020 6:29 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Question, it this a late 1913 frame?
Replies: 9
Views: 2256

Question, it this a late 1913 frame?

Hi All I recently picked up a mixed bag of parts that included what is supposed to be a late 13 frame. The mounting of the rear cross member is odd compared to what I am used to. The back end of the side rails have a rough cut opening for the cross member to slide in and be attached. The area where ...
by nsbrassnut
Mon Aug 24, 2020 5:49 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Badges? We ain’t got no badges!
Replies: 35
Views: 5258

Re: Badges? We ain’t got no badges!

Hi Tim

Here is one for the Nova Scotia Motor League with a 1927 year badge. The year badge looks identical to yours. I wonder if they may have been made by the same company>

Jeff
Nova Scotia
by nsbrassnut
Mon Aug 17, 2020 5:07 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Sweat and lacquer don't mix...
Replies: 24
Views: 5508

Re: Sweat and lacquer don't mix...

Hi Steve Just a long shot idea. Did you happen to be using any bug spray that day that might have ended up on your shirt? I have had surprises with spray OFF mosquito bug spray. The solvent in it reacted with the lacquer on my car causing it to raise blisters if it wasn't wiped off quickly after an ...
by nsbrassnut
Fri Jul 03, 2020 7:29 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Canadian T Brass Rads Question
Replies: 2
Views: 1589

Canadian T Brass Rads Question

Hi All I've been collecting info on the Canadian T features for the 1913-16 period. Part to help with the restoration of my '15 T RHD roadster and also to try and figure out what is and isn't appropriate for these cars. The MTFCI judging guidelines note that the Canadian T brass rads for this period...
by nsbrassnut
Sat May 09, 2020 6:50 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Lettered pedal differences
Replies: 7
Views: 3246

Re: Lettered pedal differences

Here is one from Canada. RHD reverse pedal on my '15.

Marked DS, believed to stand for Dominion Stamping in Windsor, Ontario which started to make parts for Canadian Fords about 193/14

Drive Safe
Jeff
by nsbrassnut
Sat May 09, 2020 6:46 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Post a photo of your antique Model T License Plate
Replies: 173
Views: 38246

Re: Post a photo of your antique Model T License Plate

HI All Nova Scotia, Canada didn't issue regular metal plates until 1918. Between 1907 and about 1912 the government issued metal registration tags to be attached to the dashboard and they were to be returned when the car was sold or scrapped. As a result they are not the easiest to find. The owner w...