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- Fri Mar 05, 2021 2:31 am
- Forum: General Discussion Forum (started 2019)
- Topic: A new DIY electronic coil tester.
- Replies: 244
- Views: 26807
Re: A new DIY electronic coil tester.
Will & John, This looks great! Thanks for posting the code! You got my curiosity up about the SAMD21 chip. I ordered Seeed's XIAO board. It only costs $5 for about 4x speed and memory. I was finding that the Arduino Nano was near it limits. It would be nice to try the have the flexibility. It may no...
- Sun Feb 21, 2021 12:15 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum (started 2019)
- Topic: A new DIY electronic coil tester.
- Replies: 244
- Views: 26807
Re: A new DIY electronic coil tester.
John, Great work! I like how you have the options for the two styles of coils! Nice display! Do you prefer the dots plotting verses the lines connecting the lines? I understand why you separated the coils and I have seen that it reduces electromagnetic interference. The good news is that the PCB I m...
- Sun Feb 14, 2021 2:05 pm
- Forum: Classifieds - Parts
- Topic: FS 1915-22 Original Ford Side Curtains
- Replies: 1
- Views: 296
FS 1915-22 Original Ford Side Curtains
I am posting this for a friend. He lives in Visalia CA. He would prefer local pickup but ship for additional cost. The Good: these are in amazing condition with original tags, windows are still there! Overall nice condition. The Bad: Rear curtains are now t a set, they both are for the same side (pe...
- Fri Jan 22, 2021 1:47 am
- Forum: General Discussion Forum (started 2019)
- Topic: Shipping Parts International (Australia) and PayPal
- Replies: 3
- Views: 336
Re: Shipping Parts International (Australia) and PayPal
Thanks for your posts! That was very helpful.
- Wed Jan 20, 2021 12:44 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum (started 2019)
- Topic: Shipping Parts International (Australia) and PayPal
- Replies: 3
- Views: 336
Shipping Parts International (Australia) and PayPal
I want some insight. I listed a couple of parts for $20 on the classified. It has been a learning experience! I have sold a lot on eBay over the years, but not much recently. The positive with eBay is a few clicks and they take your money and you are done. I also recently shipped an item to Canada u...
- Sun Jan 10, 2021 6:20 am
- Forum: Classifieds - Parts
- Topic: FS distributors
- Replies: 13
- Views: 330
Re: FS distributors
Exhibit L - parts and gears
- Sun Jan 10, 2021 6:18 am
- Forum: Classifieds - Parts
- Topic: FS distributors
- Replies: 13
- Views: 330
Re: FS distributors
Exhibit K
- Sun Jan 10, 2021 6:16 am
- Forum: Classifieds - Parts
- Topic: FS distributors
- Replies: 13
- Views: 330
Re: FS distributors
Exhibit J
- Sun Jan 10, 2021 6:15 am
- Forum: Classifieds - Parts
- Topic: FS distributors
- Replies: 13
- Views: 330
Re: FS distributors
Exhibit I
- Sun Jan 10, 2021 6:12 am
- Forum: Classifieds - Parts
- Topic: FS distributors
- Replies: 13
- Views: 330
Re: FS distributors
Exhibit C Atwater Kent with cap
- Sun Jan 10, 2021 6:10 am
- Forum: Classifieds - Parts
- Topic: FS distributors
- Replies: 13
- Views: 330
Re: FS distributors
Exhibit H
- Sun Jan 10, 2021 6:07 am
- Forum: Classifieds - Parts
- Topic: FS distributors
- Replies: 13
- Views: 330
Re: FS distributors
Exhibit G - Bosch
- Sun Jan 10, 2021 6:04 am
- Forum: Classifieds - Parts
- Topic: FS distributors
- Replies: 13
- Views: 330
Re: FS distributors
Exhibit F - marked “Jeep”
- Sun Jan 10, 2021 6:01 am
- Forum: Classifieds - Parts
- Topic: FS distributors
- Replies: 13
- Views: 330
Re: FS distributors
Exhibit E - No name marked
- Sun Jan 10, 2021 5:59 am
- Forum: Classifieds - Parts
- Topic: FS distributors
- Replies: 13
- Views: 330
Re: FS distributors
Exhibit D - caps and rotors
- Sun Jan 10, 2021 5:56 am
- Forum: Classifieds - Parts
- Topic: FS distributors
- Replies: 13
- Views: 330
Re: FS distributors
Exhibit C - Atwater Kent
- Sun Jan 10, 2021 5:51 am
- Forum: Classifieds - Parts
- Topic: FS distributors
- Replies: 13
- Views: 330
Re: FS distributors
Exhibit B - Delco
- Sun Jan 10, 2021 5:49 am
- Forum: Classifieds - Parts
- Topic: FS distributors
- Replies: 13
- Views: 330
Re: FS distributors
Exhibit A
Any usable parts?
Any usable parts?
- Sun Jan 10, 2021 5:48 am
- Forum: Classifieds - Parts
- Topic: FS distributors
- Replies: 13
- Views: 330
FS distributors
I have a large assortment of distributors. Here are some photos. Be patient with me as I figure out prices.
Please send me an email if you are interested in anything here.
Matt
Please send me an email if you are interested in anything here.
Matt
- Thu Jan 07, 2021 1:51 am
- Forum: General Discussion Forum (started 2019)
- Topic: A new DIY electronic coil tester.
- Replies: 244
- Views: 26807
Re: A new DIY electronic coil tester.
John, I plan to make the Gerber files, BOM and placement files available when I finalize the next version. We can talk about getting them to you sooner than when I post them. Mike, I read your post a few days ago. I hear your concern. What I want to say is I have an increasing respect for you. I hav...
- Sat Jan 02, 2021 11:33 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum (started 2019)
- Topic: A new DIY electronic coil tester.
- Replies: 244
- Views: 26807
Re: A new DIY electronic coil tester.
Luke, Thanks for getting this started. I have enjoyed the tinkering and I hope when I finalize things it will make the tester accessible to others. The good news is that the electrical interference does not seem to be a issue with the new PCB. My hope was to keep the cost to be near the $15 dollars ...
- Sat Jan 02, 2021 12:46 am
- Forum: General Discussion Forum (started 2019)
- Topic: A new DIY electronic coil tester.
- Replies: 244
- Views: 26807
Re: A new DIY electronic coil tester.
Now the board FACT PCB is working. CC8449F1-58DF-4297-9DDD-19E3B2AA1988.jpeg 5F5AE33B-CCEB-4B4E-9F14-1DA40CFE1F4B.jpeg After having a docking experience I figured out it needed to be mounted. I made wood standoffs, but in the future nylon ones should be procured. 26E994C0-25AC-4273-A5BC-A8E649785E24...
- Sat Jan 02, 2021 12:33 am
- Forum: General Discussion Forum (started 2019)
- Topic: A new DIY electronic coil tester.
- Replies: 244
- Views: 26807
Re: A new DIY electronic coil tester.
Parts arrived a few days ago: 2DC4F14D-04F2-40BD-8E16-34DFF178D92F.jpeg But when I soldered on the connectors I found that there was issues. It took me some time but I figured out that the current sensor was wired in reverse. Additionally the capacitor tester with not working again the connection wa...
- Fri Jan 01, 2021 1:30 pm
- Forum: Classifieds - Parts
- Topic: 1915 Engine Block
- Replies: 7
- Views: 1462
Re: 1915 Engine Block
Block is available. I could get a ride to southern Cal if you respond in the next day or so.
Matt
Matt
- Fri Jan 01, 2021 1:28 am
- Forum: Classifieds - Parts
- Topic: Exhaust cutout pedals
- Replies: 2
- Views: 263
- Fri Jan 01, 2021 1:27 am
- Forum: Classifieds - Parts
- Topic: Exhaust cutout pedals
- Replies: 2
- Views: 263
Exhaust cutout pedals
$20 each $50 for all plus shipping
Please message me if you are interested.
Please message me if you are interested.
- Sat Dec 26, 2020 3:11 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum (started 2019)
- Topic: An old member could use our prayers
- Replies: 25
- Views: 1941
Re: An old member could use our prayers
May God show mercy to Rich and touch him with his healing hand in the name of Jesus Christ.
- Sat Dec 26, 2020 1:14 am
- Forum: Classifieds - Parts
- Topic: NOS Pan Arms
- Replies: 2
- Views: 491
Re: NOS Pan Arms
PM me with the price you are willing to pay. I have a friend that has some.
- Sat Dec 26, 2020 1:12 am
- Forum: General Discussion Forum (started 2019)
- Topic: Personal Challenge (Contest): How cheap can I purchase/make a Model T for?
- Replies: 57
- Views: 3325
Re: Personal Challenge (Contest): How cheap can I purchase/make a Model T for?
Frank and Eric, Thanks for your ideas. Any one have any experience opening aluminum hoods after being rusted? Forgive me if I am suggesting something that others have posted and I have missed. One thought specific to your challenge is when you inadvertently buy a valuable but incorrect part (or part...
- Wed Dec 23, 2020 2:28 pm
- Forum: Classifieds - Parts
- Topic: 1915 Engine Block
- Replies: 7
- Views: 1462
Re: 1915 Engine Block
Tom,
I could work on getting it to you if you are interested.
Matt
I could work on getting it to you if you are interested.
Matt
- Wed Dec 23, 2020 12:25 am
- Forum: General Discussion Forum (started 2019)
- Topic: Personal Challenge (Contest): How cheap can I purchase/make a Model T for?
- Replies: 57
- Views: 3325
Re: Personal Challenge (Contest): How cheap can I purchase/make a Model T for?
I did some work on the hood former that I got from a friend. 8D827EEC-6EC8-45EA-9F76-6B10153EA450.jpeg EC41B94F-21F4-47E5-8EC3-9FDDE5832418.jpeg It looks much better now. 83432CD9-5B21-4683-B231-A06AFADC950A.jpeg Anyone ever open up an rusty aluminum hood? 27EA662E-F03D-424A-95EC-62876D35223F.jpeg T...
- Tue Dec 22, 2020 4:50 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum (started 2019)
- Topic: A new DIY electronic coil tester.
- Replies: 244
- Views: 26807
Re: A new DIY electronic coil tester.
Look what arrived one day early! AE08394B-A0EF-4F09-8A07-D5D8569FCF64.jpeg BD8D007C-DA59-4CCA-AF8C-CC50E7C97B26.jpeg Even got a free key chain. D55461E6-253C-4202-9710-572717015644.jpeg 422F2B29-669F-414F-A5E7-3B922E53974F.jpeg 2D4B33C7-8DA6-49E9-9B5F-BEA43ADAE09B.jpeg Next step is some testing to f...
- Mon Dec 21, 2020 10:35 pm
- Forum: Classifieds - Parts
- Topic: 1915 Engine Block
- Replies: 7
- Views: 1462
Re: 1915 Engine Block
Here Is another photo. I can post more if desired. From all I can see it looks like a nice block. Let me know if you are interested.
Thanks Matt
Thanks Matt
- Sun Dec 20, 2020 1:32 am
- Forum: General Discussion Forum (started 2019)
- Topic: A new DIY electronic coil tester.
- Replies: 244
- Views: 26807
Re: A new DIY electronic coil tester.
I received word from JLCPCB that the order is on the way yesterday. Then shortly after I heard from DHL that the shipment is due to be delivered December 23rd. That is 10 days from the time day that I placed the order!
I will keep you posted when it arrives!
Matt
I will keep you posted when it arrives!
Matt
- Sun Dec 20, 2020 12:59 am
- Forum: Classifieds - Parts
- Topic: 1915 Engine Block
- Replies: 7
- Views: 1462
Re: 1915 Engine Block
James,
I sent you a personal message.
Matt
I sent you a personal message.
Matt
- Sat Dec 19, 2020 2:21 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum (started 2019)
- Topic: Personal Challenge (Contest): How cheap can I purchase/make a Model T for?
- Replies: 57
- Views: 3325
Re: Personal Challenge (Contest): How cheap can I purchase/make a Model T for?
Frank, Again you are the voice of reason! I agree that for someone starting the biggest challenge is figuring out the differences in parts from models and years. I have a copy of Macs opened to the various fenders and even with that it was a challenge to identify these. And trying to identify the fr...
- Fri Dec 18, 2020 2:16 am
- Forum: General Discussion Forum (started 2019)
- Topic: Personal Challenge (Contest): How cheap can I purchase/make a Model T for?
- Replies: 57
- Views: 3325
Re: Personal Challenge (Contest): How cheap can I purchase/make a Model T for?
Frank, To answer your question: a model T of course :lol: Actually, tried to take a poll to hear what others thought I should build. I didn't get much response, so I was left to my vices! To more directly answer your question- After purchasing the Martin Parry body I had the choice of making somethi...
- Thu Dec 17, 2020 6:08 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum (started 2019)
- Topic: A new DIY electronic coil tester.
- Replies: 244
- Views: 26807
Re: A new DIY electronic coil tester.
Will, This is awesome! I love how you and others are taking this project in your own direction! Your idea with the rotary encoder. In hind sight I could (should?) have used more buttons rather than a potentiometer. The company doesn’t solder the potentiometer on... I also like the idea of color OLED...
- Thu Dec 17, 2020 5:44 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum (started 2019)
- Topic: Personal Challenge (Contest): How cheap can I purchase/make a Model T for?
- Replies: 57
- Views: 3325
Re: Personal Challenge (Contest): How cheap can I purchase/make a Model T for?
I took apart the rear spring: A4C9D126-4DC1-404A-8A71-694096BBF6A4.jpeg 3B12238B-4917-4659-8473-3201FDF87C29.jpeg C134DC4F-C1FC-4D21-97BC-331493BC9371.jpeg Front spring is too large (2 inches). 2A18C217-6A8E-4059-81AC-EFC815F26942.jpeg 43284BD2-0B2E-4F18-B8FA-0FFBF7D270F2.jpeg This is my first T tha...
- Thu Dec 17, 2020 5:38 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum (started 2019)
- Topic: Personal Challenge (Contest): How cheap can I purchase/make a Model T for?
- Replies: 57
- Views: 3325
Re: Personal Challenge (Contest): How cheap can I purchase/make a Model T for?
Well I moved forward (I hope that is actually the true direction) and purchased this: 300012CC-C5A2-4200-ADA5-28CAA4340042.jpeg 344BE136-38A1-4A43-A0EC-62CAB4D2F416.jpeg 1AEF73E8-7D92-4EB5-82BC-E715552D2575.jpeg 8A32E1CF-49CE-40D8-BA2C-DFA0BAE463B4.jpeg 7123E6FC-63EA-4611-82C2-A0F9DCDF67F7.jpeg I sp...
- Thu Dec 17, 2020 1:30 am
- Forum: General Discussion Forum (started 2019)
- Topic: Personal Challenge (Contest): How cheap can I purchase/make a Model T for?
- Replies: 57
- Views: 3325
Re: Personal Challenge (Contest): How cheap can I purchase/make a Model T for?
Frank, Good question about the purpose! I think I would say that my purpose is to show that someone could start for as little as ~$1000. I am sure that there are a lot of ways to get a T on a tight budget. I hope this inspires new people to get in the hobby and others to encourage them. I look forwa...
- Wed Dec 16, 2020 2:30 am
- Forum: Classifieds - Parts
- Topic: 1915 Engine Block
- Replies: 7
- Views: 1462
Re: 1915 Engine Block
You pay shipping. Drop off may be possible in California.
- Wed Dec 16, 2020 2:28 am
- Forum: Classifieds - Parts
- Topic: 1915 Engine Block
- Replies: 7
- Views: 1462
1915 Engine Block
1915 engine block. I measured it to be standard bore.
Asking $400
Asking $400
- Tue Dec 15, 2020 12:21 am
- Forum: General Discussion Forum (started 2019)
- Topic: Personal Challenge (Contest): How cheap can I purchase/make a Model T for?
- Replies: 57
- Views: 3325
Re: Personal Challenge (Contest): How cheap can I purchase/make a Model T for?
Tony, That sounds interesting! I would like to know which copy I can find that in. It doesn't anyone had suggestion year/cowl style. So I guess it is up to me. :mrgreen: It looks like I may have a pre 1915 frame and fenders lined up in my budget. We will see if it works out. The journey continues......
- Mon Dec 14, 2020 10:46 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum (started 2019)
- Topic: A new DIY electronic coil tester.
- Replies: 244
- Views: 26807
Re: A new DIY electronic coil tester.
Will, Yes, the capacitor test makes wiring much more complicated. Electrical noise should be expected with these Model T coils. The one I build and put in the box with lots of loose wires got for coils. I did the same on the circuit diagram/board above. I don't know the best inductance value so I wi...
- Thu Dec 10, 2020 11:52 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum (started 2019)
- Topic: A new DIY electronic coil tester.
- Replies: 244
- Views: 26807
Re: A new DIY electronic coil tester.
It has been a while since cut out some time to work on this. I hope to get this prototype made soon. This is the schematic. Schematic FACT v0_0.JPG Well this is Version 0.0. I am sure there will be improvements, but I wanted to start somewhere. We will see how this goes. PCB FACT v0_0.JPG Matt
- Thu Dec 10, 2020 11:45 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum (started 2019)
- Topic: A new DIY electronic coil tester.
- Replies: 244
- Views: 26807
Re: A new DIY electronic coil tester.
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- Thu Dec 10, 2020 2:20 am
- Forum: General Discussion Forum (started 2019)
- Topic: Personal Challenge (Contest): How cheap can I purchase/make a Model T for?
- Replies: 57
- Views: 3325
Re: Personal Challenge (Contest): How cheap can I purchase/make a Model T for?
Now I really like the look of the early 1920s Martin Parry Express as shown above. But I also like the early brass radiator that could go along with my 1915 engine. Early Ad Like this example (see http://www.coachbuilt.com/bui/m/martin_parry/martin_parry.htm): Brass Martin Parry.jpg 1915 Milk Truck ...
- Thu Dec 10, 2020 1:01 am
- Forum: General Discussion Forum (started 2019)
- Topic: MODEL T AMBULANCE
- Replies: 17
- Views: 1024
Re: MODEL T AMBULANCE
John, Of course you can ask questions like this! You will find lots of info on the forum. Lots of great photos of Model T ambulances here: http://www.mtfca.com/discus/messages/331880/394517.html?1381899092 David O'Neal's build: http://www.mtfca.com/discus/messages/118802/159355.html Gustaf Bryngelso...
- Mon Dec 07, 2020 9:02 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum (started 2019)
- Topic: I really LOVE Model T's
- Replies: 3
- Views: 622
Re: I really LOVE Model T's
Dave,
I see the number 49 is popular for you. You have posted 49 times to the forum and had 49 Model Ts.
I would love for you to post a photo of each, but that would require you to double your posts if you do them separately:)
Matthew
- Mon Dec 07, 2020 6:02 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum (started 2019)
- Topic: Personal Challenge (Contest): How cheap can I purchase/make a Model T for?
- Replies: 57
- Views: 3325
Re: Personal Challenge (Contest): How cheap can I purchase/make a Model T for?
I found the following photos of an amazing survivor that is probably exactly how this express started (see: https://www.martin-parry.com/car-registry-1924-1927.html to enlarge photos and very nice article). Martin Parry 1924 Six Post Express Pickup.JPG I see the current owner is here on the forum (s...
- Mon Dec 07, 2020 5:45 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum (started 2019)
- Topic: Personal Challenge (Contest): How cheap can I purchase/make a Model T for?
- Replies: 57
- Views: 3325
Re: Personal Challenge (Contest): How cheap can I purchase/make a Model T for?
Will, By my calculations a $300 Hack in 1950 would be about $3000 in today's money. Depending on condition that could be considered a deal. I see I miss read the restoration cost on your touring... I haven't got into woodworking, paint, and upholstery. I tend to think from that perspective I would n...
- Mon Dec 07, 2020 5:28 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum (started 2019)
- Topic: Personal Challenge (Contest): How cheap can I purchase/make a Model T for?
- Replies: 57
- Views: 3325
Re: Personal Challenge (Contest): How cheap can I purchase/make a Model T for?
... They’re model T people. Many of them just can’t help themselves... ... I’m of the opinion that people drive model T’s today for the same reason they did back in the day. They are cheaper than anything else... Erik, Your statements make me laugh! And I 100% agree. I like model Ts because they ca...
- Mon Dec 07, 2020 7:26 am
- Forum: General Discussion Forum (started 2019)
- Topic: Personal Challenge (Contest): How cheap can I purchase/make a Model T for?
- Replies: 57
- Views: 3325
Re: Personal Challenge (Contest): How cheap can I purchase/make a Model T for?
KIC Document 7-A-1.jpg Here you go. Martin Parry.com 1922 dealer catolog had this one. I took a quick look. You may find another yeat with more detail. Thanks Dallas, that website is an amazing resource! You are correct this is the "162A Six Post Express Top Body"! Under the Dealers Catalogs - Earl...
- Sun Dec 06, 2020 3:08 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum (started 2019)
- Topic: Personal Challenge (Contest): How cheap can I purchase/make a Model T for?
- Replies: 57
- Views: 3325
Re: Personal Challenge (Contest): How cheap can I purchase/make a Model T for?
Matt, the metal bits on the bed and construction looks like Martin Parry. Nice save. Here are more photos: C364E7BD-B32F-4C39-ACF1-FAC5420EA100.jpeg B1BF0E34-89D5-411F-9BC9-AF649C55BCBF.jpeg BD791349-4707-41E3-963B-BB07EE3C0B04.jpeg 71C064FA-C38D-42AC-8D17-97370F7E29A5.jpeg I look forward to feedba...
- Sun Dec 06, 2020 12:11 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum (started 2019)
- Topic: Personal Challenge (Contest): How cheap can I purchase/make a Model T for?
- Replies: 57
- Views: 3325
Re: Personal Challenge (Contest): How cheap can I purchase/make a Model T for?
It seems like everyone trying to buy a model T from me has taken your challenge. Erik, It has been fun to read the stories of buyers/owners. Now it is also exciting to hear from the perspective of sellers! Is that because you are selling real deals? Or people trying to talk your price down to their...
- Sun Dec 06, 2020 2:05 am
- Forum: General Discussion Forum (started 2019)
- Topic: Personal Challenge (Contest): How cheap can I purchase/make a Model T for?
- Replies: 57
- Views: 3325
Re: Personal Challenge (Contest): How cheap can I purchase/make a Model T for?
William, Thanks for posting! Very nice work! Amazing that you bought it for $500 plus $1500 to restore. My father attended an auction as a teenager and saw the auction people pull a Hack out of a barn. A guy bought it for 300 bucks and was driving it a week later. When did your dad see the $300 Hack...
- Sat Dec 05, 2020 12:22 am
- Forum: General Discussion Forum (started 2019)
- Topic: Personal Challenge (Contest): How cheap can I purchase/make a Model T for?
- Replies: 57
- Views: 3325
Re: Personal Challenge (Contest): How cheap can I purchase/make a Model T for?
William, I would love to see the before and after. Vernon, Wow! Amazing work! You did a great job making things out of simple parts/tools. I almost wish you had a really rare car. I am grateful out west we don't get that rust if the metal is out of the soil. It is great/amazing that you and your wif...
- Fri Dec 04, 2020 1:41 am
- Forum: General Discussion Forum (started 2019)
- Topic: Personal Challenge (Contest): How cheap can I purchase/make a Model T for?
- Replies: 57
- Views: 3325
Re: Personal Challenge (Contest): How cheap can I purchase/make a Model T for?
1st Step Find A Engine Some time back, I did this step of finding a engine. A year ago I saw a ad for a Model T engine. The engine was for sale for over a year. I had been in the process of moving, so I avoided the temptation. I called the seller and asked about the price. He said he had people con...
- Fri Dec 04, 2020 1:27 am
- Forum: General Discussion Forum (started 2019)
- Topic: Personal Challenge (Contest): How cheap can I purchase/make a Model T for?
- Replies: 57
- Views: 3325
Re: Personal Challenge (Contest): How cheap can I purchase/make a Model T for?
Frank, You are correct shipping is getting expensive. For most parts I plan to source local parts. William, Thanks for sharing your stories! When did you buy your $500 touring? I almost wonder if prices haven't changed much over the years for project car Ts. I like the idea of a $300 Hack! Donnie, I...
- Wed Dec 02, 2020 11:30 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum (started 2019)
- Topic: Personal Challenge (Contest): How cheap can I purchase/make a Model T for?
- Replies: 57
- Views: 3325
Re: Personal Challenge (Contest): How cheap can I purchase/make a Model T for?
Jeffrey, I appreciate your thoughts! You are right it is cheaper to buy a restored car than restore one. I am not reallying looking to restore a car. But enjoy the project aspect of working on the mechanicals and getting it operational. Norman, Thanks for posting your before and after photos. I agre...
- Wed Dec 02, 2020 3:13 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum (started 2019)
- Topic: Personal Challenge (Contest): How cheap can I purchase/make a Model T for?
- Replies: 57
- Views: 3325
Re: Personal Challenge (Contest): How cheap can I purchase/make a Model T for?
Rich, Yes, I agree that and hope to get some parts from generous folks. But my general thought is to show people it is possible to have a good start of a car to get in the hobby for as little as $1000. But as you know it is not the big parts that add up as much as the small parts. Kevin, Yes that ca...
- Wed Dec 02, 2020 11:53 am
- Forum: General Discussion Forum (started 2019)
- Topic: Personal Challenge (Contest): How cheap can I purchase/make a Model T for?
- Replies: 57
- Views: 3325
Personal Challenge (Contest): How cheap can I purchase/make a Model T for?
Disclaimer When I was starting getting into Model Ts I didn't have much more than $1000 I could scrape up. A more experienced person shared the Coffee Can Principle . Namely, set aside money until you have enough to buy a well cared for Model T, rather than get something "cheap" and spend 4x as muc...
- Wed Sep 16, 2020 2:32 am
- Forum: General Discussion Forum (started 2019)
- Topic: Parts cabinet
- Replies: 5
- Views: 728
Re: Parts cabinet
It sounds like it is too new for you. How about I give you $40 and your send it to me:)
- Sun Sep 13, 2020 8:43 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum (started 2019)
- Topic: A new DIY electronic coil tester.
- Replies: 244
- Views: 26807
Re: A new DIY electronic coil tester.
John,
Thanks for the info on the color LED. I would like to make this an option on the printed circuit board. Could you send me information on the wiring connections?
Thanks!
Matt
Thanks for the info on the color LED. I would like to make this an option on the printed circuit board. Could you send me information on the wiring connections?
Thanks!
Matt
- Sun Sep 13, 2020 12:39 am
- Forum: Classifieds - Vehicles
- Topic: 1912 PIE WAGON $12,000. Relisted on CL and facebook
- Replies: 10
- Views: 2687
Re: 1912 PIE WAGON $12,000.
Looks like a good deal! Why don’t you get it?
- Sat Sep 12, 2020 7:30 am
- Forum: General Discussion Forum (started 2019)
- Topic: Model T cutaway video
- Replies: 8
- Views: 1082
Re: Model T cutaway video
Wow! That is a lot more work than just restoring a engine!
- Sat Sep 12, 2020 12:28 am
- Forum: General Discussion Forum (started 2019)
- Topic: A new DIY electronic coil tester.
- Replies: 244
- Views: 26807
Re: A new DIY electronic coil tester.
What a treat to see the posts! I missed an earlier post and didn't realize there are new posts. Luke, Thanks for your insight. I will probably do my experimenting with actual PCB. They are only $2 each plus $5 to add parts and the cost of the parts. I know someone who got a board done and was surpri...
- Sat Sep 12, 2020 12:06 am
- Forum: OT - Off topic
- Topic: I just got banned... from the watch repair forum!?!
- Replies: 13
- Views: 1123
Re: I just got banned... from the watch repair forum!?!
Busy week! Thanks for everyone's comments! The saga continues... In short I enjoy Model T people and have yet hit it off with watch people. Update on my end. I found a new forum on Facebook (I use this forum 100x what I do Facebook... and don't really like facebook, but ended up adding a bunch of cl...
- Mon Sep 07, 2020 1:05 am
- Forum: OT - Off topic
- Topic: I just got banned... from the watch repair forum!?!
- Replies: 13
- Views: 1123
Re: I just got banned... from the watch repair forum!?!
It looks like the reason is obvious to all of you and maybe even me in hindsight. The forum is actually a part of a website. I was able to go on to another computer and enjoy the website. The website looks like it’s purpose is to charge people on training watchmaker. I found there was a statement th...
- Sun Sep 06, 2020 1:33 pm
- Forum: OT - Off topic
- Topic: I just got banned... from the watch repair forum!?!
- Replies: 13
- Views: 1123
I just got banned... from the watch repair forum!?!
First, I will say one reason I am posting this is I am really glad for MTFCA forum after this experience. I do understand that we get spammer/scammers on this forum and weed them out. But I hope it never gets to what I experienced on another forum. Yesterday I bought some metal draw cabinets. My int...
- Sat Sep 05, 2020 1:04 am
- Forum: Classifieds - Parts
- Topic: Magneto Tester - Half Price
- Replies: 6
- Views: 1085
Re: Magneto Tester - Half Price
Nice way to celebrate labor!
- Sat Aug 29, 2020 8:07 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum (started 2019)
- Topic: A new DIY electronic coil tester.
- Replies: 244
- Views: 26807
Re: A new DIY electronic coil tester.
Mike, Your comments are appreciated! I will also say that in the handful of words there is a lot of wisdom packed in there! Yes the "opportunities" to learn are many more in this project. Steve, I am building this open source. When it is more stable anyone could take the files and have the PCB board...
- Sat Aug 29, 2020 1:47 am
- Forum: General Discussion Forum (started 2019)
- Topic: A new DIY electronic coil tester.
- Replies: 244
- Views: 26807
Re: A new DIY electronic coil tester.
I am working on making a PCB. Attached you will see a schematic and PCB layout. I believe the schematic is close to where we want it. The PCB needs lots of work but gives the general idea, I just didn’t want to go too far without getting feedback on the schematic. You will see that I have tried to l...
- Sun Aug 16, 2020 12:24 am
- Forum: General Discussion Forum (started 2019)
- Topic: ***1909 Early, 1910-1011, 1911-1913 Drive Shaft Assemblies***
- Replies: 1
- Views: 341
Re: ***1909 Early, 1910-1011, 1911-1913 Drive Shaft Assemblies***
What a service you are doing for the Model T community!
Thanks so much!
Thanks so much!
- Wed Jul 22, 2020 6:25 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum (started 2019)
- Topic: Pressing rear axle gear out...
- Replies: 22
- Views: 2272
Re: Pressing rear axle gear out...
From my experience and others here a heavier press is needed. I am curious how many ton press is needed?
Matt
Matt
- Wed Jul 22, 2020 1:57 am
- Forum: General Discussion Forum (started 2019)
- Topic: Winter is coming, time to cut wood. Model T buzz saw
- Replies: 46
- Views: 6708
Re: Winter is coming, time to cut wood. Model T buzz saw
Steve, my apologies, I thought you were joking. I appreciate you sharing your experience and wisdom. I have seen where the cotter pins wiggle so much they wear most of the way through the head. It doesn’t seem like the best practice. But here is the quote chapter and verse! 40A2C8DD-6F8E-432D-B305-C...
- Wed Jul 22, 2020 1:29 am
- Forum: General Discussion Forum (started 2019)
- Topic: Pressing rear axle gear out...
- Replies: 22
- Views: 2272
Re: Pressing rear axle gear out...
Chaffin's sounds like the way to go! I was just happy that they delivered the axles to Bakersfield last year. Here are the tools I bought/used. I didn’t have instructions. But you can guess use. 36B07F17-7417-4D14-9DD0-A765650C6507.jpeg 76103B8E-FE61-47D2-9929-685B514F8EE2.jpeg I used one gear to av...
- Tue Jul 21, 2020 2:56 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum (started 2019)
- Topic: Pressing rear axle gear out...
- Replies: 22
- Views: 2272
Re: Pressing rear axle gear out...
Speaking of lots of things to do with these axles. Back in the day Plomb tool company use to forge tools out of the axles! "In 1922 the insignificant wrench line was expanded. The few wrenches made at that time were made out of Model T Ford axles which were suitable in size and analysis for the comp...
- Tue Jul 21, 2020 2:53 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum (started 2019)
- Topic: Pressing rear axle gear out...
- Replies: 22
- Views: 2272
Re: Pressing rear axle gear out...
Ignacio, When I removed the gears off of mine, I tried to use a press like yours. No success. I used a cut off saw and they seemed to come off fairly easy. Same press, same jack. All I could conclude was the heat from the cut off saw made it easier. Putting them on, I used oil... For press, I bought...
- Tue Jul 21, 2020 2:44 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum (started 2019)
- Topic: TT Racing.
- Replies: 55
- Views: 4093
Re: TT Racing.
I needed a good belly laugh!!!
- Tue Jul 21, 2020 2:06 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum (started 2019)
- Topic: Winter is coming, time to cut wood. Model T buzz saw
- Replies: 46
- Views: 6708
Re: Winter is coming, time to cut wood. Model T buzz saw
Steve, Your comment about reinstalling the cotter pins was my laugh for the day. The cotter pins do really well sitting there in the head of the bolt. :lol: Gorden, I havn't been real clear. I don't intend to use the saw. I don't plan to hook up a belt and the shaft is actually rusted in place at th...
- Tue Jul 21, 2020 2:56 am
- Forum: General Discussion Forum (started 2019)
- Topic: Winter is coming, time to cut wood. Model T buzz saw
- Replies: 46
- Views: 6708
Re: Winter is coming, time to cut wood. Model T buzz saw
Today I got the engine started. I believe it was likely the first time in 40 years. The engine was not hard to start. It wasn’t any more difficult than starting my car! I primed it and cranked a couple times then it started. It took a bit to understand the levers, but as soon as I did it worked perf...
- Tue Jul 07, 2020 12:58 am
- Forum: Classifieds - Parts
- Topic: 13/14 rear end housings
- Replies: 6
- Views: 1305
Re: 13/14 rear end housings
I’m interested!
Matt
Matt
- Tue Jul 07, 2020 12:50 am
- Forum: Classifieds - Parts
- Topic: 1 cylinder model t motor
- Replies: 14
- Views: 2825
Re: 1 cylinder model t motor
That is very cool. Let me know if you sold it.
Matt
Matt
- Sat Jun 27, 2020 5:51 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum (started 2019)
- Topic: Electric Fuel Shutoff Valve Installation Question
- Replies: 14
- Views: 1532
Re: Electric Fuel Shutoff Valve Installation Question
Thanks for the advice. I added the electronic fuel shutoff because sometimes the float sticks and gas floods down. I want it as a part of the key switch to avoid the case of turn off the fuel at every stop. Is there any good way of using the key switch to run accessories from the battery like you do...
- Sat Jun 27, 2020 2:24 am
- Forum: General Discussion Forum (started 2019)
- Topic: Electric Fuel Shutoff Valve Installation Question
- Replies: 14
- Views: 1532
Electric Fuel Shutoff Valve Installation Question
Today I did what I wanted to do for a very long time- I installed a 12 volt fuel shutoff valve. I connected everything up and decided to connect the power to the bottom of the 1926 coil box. It works, but I realized that that now I am switching between the Battery/Magneto. My concern is that the mag...
- Fri Jun 26, 2020 4:11 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum (started 2019)
- Topic: A Blacksmith and his custom T tools
- Replies: 10
- Views: 1369
Re: A Blacksmith and his custom T tools
Bingo Jim!
The vertical wrist pins are even cut before welded. With wrist pins hardened, depending on tools at hand, that could be a bit of work to cut!
Matt
The vertical wrist pins are even cut before welded. With wrist pins hardened, depending on tools at hand, that could be a bit of work to cut!
Matt
- Fri Jun 26, 2020 3:31 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum (started 2019)
- Topic: A Blacksmith and his custom T tools
- Replies: 10
- Views: 1369
Re: A Blacksmith and his custom T tools
Steve,
Good eye! I hadn’t tested/notice the difference in threads.
Yes, only the tapered threaded one (on right) works.
The photos should answer some thoughts/questions mentioned.
Matthew
Good eye! I hadn’t tested/notice the difference in threads.
Yes, only the tapered threaded one (on right) works.
The photos should answer some thoughts/questions mentioned.
Matthew
- Fri Jun 26, 2020 11:47 am
- Forum: General Discussion Forum (started 2019)
- Topic: A Blacksmith and his custom T tools
- Replies: 10
- Views: 1369
A Blacksmith and his custom T tools
Recently a 90 year man informed me he is clearing out his shop. I originally meet him at a garage sale. He had lots of Blacksmiths tools from his grandfather that purchased. In WWII the blacksmith worked at the Navy yards and evidently was recognized for a few (tool?) designs. His grandfather also h...
- Tue Jun 23, 2020 2:32 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum (started 2019)
- Topic: The Hunter Model T starter
- Replies: 16
- Views: 2163
Re: The Hunter Model T starter
Wow LesLes Schubert wrote: ↑Tue Jun 23, 2020 2:11 pmI have one (at least the engine part). Haven’t installed it yet
Now your car is worth three times as much

Or at least when you get it working...
Matt!
- Tue Jun 23, 2020 1:19 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum (started 2019)
- Topic: The Hunter Model T starter
- Replies: 16
- Views: 2163
The Hunter Model T starter
Has anyone see or used one of these?
Matt
I image they must not have been too good or we would see more.Matt
- Thu Jun 18, 2020 3:29 am
- Forum: General Discussion Forum (started 2019)
- Topic: Accident today
- Replies: 41
- Views: 4030
Re: Accident today
Richard, Sorry to hear about the accident! Thank God no one was seriously injured. It is good to hear that you may only have trouble with the fenders/front axle and possibly the frame. At this point your front fenders are better than the ones I have set aside for my Fordor project. Don't toss them. ...
- Thu Jun 04, 2020 10:53 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum (started 2019)
- Topic: Recommendations for rebuilding coils
- Replies: 18
- Views: 2484
Re: Recommendations for rebuilding coils
I’ve done my own, using home made testers (recently FACT). But looking at those coils and hearing the price I have to say that I am tempted to get a set done professionally!
Matt
Matt
- Thu Jun 04, 2020 5:32 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum (started 2019)
- Topic: A new DIY electronic coil tester.
- Replies: 244
- Views: 26807
Re: A new DIY electronic coil tester.
As a side note, I did run into an issue with the OLED display. The display module I got was not from Adafruit, so it took a bit of time to figure out how to use the Adafruit libraries with the display. The display had a sample to use the U8gx library, but the library is a bit bizarre to use unless ...
- Wed Jun 03, 2020 6:18 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum (started 2019)
- Topic: Ford 800 series tractor hubs fit Model T spindle
- Replies: 4
- Views: 845
Re: Ford 800 series tractor hubs fit Model T spindle
Kevin,
One could use a T bearing on the outside and you are good to go;) The advantage, if you can call it that, of tractor hubs is there are no brakes.
Amazing how things did change much on the front hubs for a good part of 50 years!
Matt
One could use a T bearing on the outside and you are good to go;) The advantage, if you can call it that, of tractor hubs is there are no brakes.
Amazing how things did change much on the front hubs for a good part of 50 years!
Matt
- Wed Jun 03, 2020 4:51 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum (started 2019)
- Topic: Ford 800 series tractor hubs fit Model T spindle
- Replies: 4
- Views: 845
Ford 800 series tractor hubs fit Model T spindle
I image this is no news to many of you more experienced gear heads, but I found this interesting. My dad had pulled two hubs off 800 series ~1954 tractor yeas ago and when I was discussing the price of Model T wire wheel hubs he pulled these out. 9113B261-A93C-450B-929C-724FBE79D86F.jpeg I ended up ...
- Sat May 30, 2020 9:25 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum (started 2019)
- Topic: A new DIY electronic coil tester.
- Replies: 244
- Views: 26807
Re: A new DIY electronic coil tester.
Steve, It puts a big smile on my face to see your set up! Nicely done! I like the box that you put it in! I think it was a great idea to use the breakout board with the Aurdino Nano. It was a real hassle for me to try to solder and fit everything in. I didn’t even accomplish the capacitor test in my...
- Wed May 27, 2020 10:57 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum (started 2019)
- Topic: A new DIY electronic coil tester.
- Replies: 244
- Views: 26807
Re: A new DIY electronic coil tester.
Barry, I was hoping that someone would take a detailed look at the code that I hobbled together. Your response shows that you paid attention to details and yes I (not Luke) left some things for you to find. Item 1: capturing more samples than what was intended Thanks for pointing this out. Each samp...
- Wed May 27, 2020 8:59 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum (started 2019)
- Topic: Need help identifying top bow saddle
- Replies: 11
- Views: 1390
Re: Need help identifying top bow saddle
Thanks Allan,
This has been a real education. Now the challenge is finding a way to make a set!
Matt
This has been a real education. Now the challenge is finding a way to make a set!
Matt