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To make the viewing area as large as possible, I made side curtains for my 1915 out of clear vinyl fabric Then I sewed a black vinyl frame on top of the clear vinyl.

Also here is a pattern I found on the forum for side curtains.

September of 1913 reptesents the begining of the 1914 "model" year. Hence an instuction book / manual with a September, 1913 print date, would have been supplied with 1914 "model" automobiles.

The Model A Ford Museum is located on the Gilmore Museum Campus in Hickory Corners, Mi. The museum is located in an authentic looking reproduction Ford Dealership building. I think they have the style doors that you are looking for. I found this phone number online. I am not sure if this number is f...

On May 6, one of the car clubs I belong to had a "mini" car show for the residents of an assisted living facility in Wheaton, IL. Out of 20 cars, mine was the oldest.

This photo from the recent Friday Fill up thread might provide inspiration for converting roadster body to C-cab.

The last photo could have gone so wrong!

Congradulations! You have a great car! Enjoy!

I understand the previous Veitnam tariff was 1%, before it was zeroed out.

I dont drive at night, but I do have LED bulbs powered by the magneto. There should be some old forum posts on the subject. Some LEDs will light up on a/c.

I enjoy seeing the N/R/S cars in vintage photos as I so seldom get to see them in real life.

The R/S Ford appears to have a 1911 Illinois license plate. How long do you suppose the pre-T cars were on the road before they were considered obsolete?

Amazing story. How wonderful that it can now be enjoyed and studied by all.

It was an aftermarket conversion kit that allows the front seats to recline. Not factory equipment.

The routing of the downspouts on the house in the background of picture 6 indicates the house had a cistern. Something you don't see anymore.

#8 Looks well used.

When comparing the centerdoor in the last photo with the houses in the background, it is apparent that the car is parked on quite an incline. Hence, the front wheels are turned toward, and touching the curb. To make the parked car more secure on the incline, the car is parked at an angle to the curb...

A tire jack should be added to the above tools. The spark plug wrench has the closed socket on one end.

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A tire jack should be added to the above tools. The spark plug wrench has the closed socket on one end.

Sewing the vests was a fun winter project.

Yesterdsy, the Midwest Chapter of MTFCI had our Annual Banquet at the Lincoln Inn in Batavia, IL. We had attendance of 65. My husband and I hosted.

If you have incandescent bulbs in front turn signals and leds for rear tail lights and turn signals, you can use a standard incandescent flasher. The front inandescent bulbs will provide enough resistance for the flasher. This is what I use in my 1918 and 1915 Model Ts. 20241028_132314.jpg BTW, nice...

You can use a filament bulb for front turn signals, and led for rear brake, stop light, and turn signals. This way you dont need resistors. The front filament bulbs will provide enough resistance for the signals. The rear lights are used the most and leds in the rear will be brighter and less curren...

I believe the lady in question is wearing a hat.

I sent an email through MTFCA system.

I will take it.

I look forward to seeing your progress. Thank you for sharing.

That is very generous of you. Happy New Year.

Ford sold the Model T as just a bare chassis. In the day, many folks either built their own pickup body or purchased a ready made body. Today you can still do either. A pichup express body would not be that difficult to build yourself. Although they can also be purchased. 1923-model-t-main.jpg 1923-...

I believe you want the 2nd bow straight up and down (plumb). Without this bow plumb it will be harder to fit side curtains, should you desire them. I also believe your dimension for the distance in front of the windshield is correct. You need this distance for the storm flap. While the 14 top may be...

I will take them.
Wayne Jorgensen

The first pboto has a 1913 IL license plate. The front plate for that year were designed to be mounted to the radiator and still allow for airflow.

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I also have a 1915 roadster. Somewhere I read of a source for just one bow, rather than a set. I will do some cheching and see if I can find the source. You might ask Mike at Classique or Steve at Lang's if they know where you can buy a single 15 bow.

You might consider placing a Want To Buy ad in the classified parts section of this forum for the 26-27 parts you ar Ed looking for. Many folks have collected spare parts that they may want to part with.

Thank you.

Thank you for the response.

How long should the hose be for a Bridgeport Brass double cylinder tire pump?

One could take a deep dive into anyone of these photos. I often wonder what the original subjects would think of hundreds of strangers from all over the world looking at their images one hundred years later. I wonder what the subjects lives were like. Many of the photos appear to document family get...

Maybe it is just the perspective of the photograph that makes it appear that photo #4 is right hand drive. Looking under the hood it appears to me that the steering column is on the left hand side.

WTB low and brake pedal extensions.

Sept. 8 the Midwest Chapter of MTFCI had a "Manifold Destiny Picnic" drive from Batavia, IL to Shabbona Lake State Park.

What a great group of photos!

Would be helpful if you posted the event information on the MTFCI web site.

Check with Lang's, they sell used parts. I was able to buy a wishbone from them earlier this year.

For us dyslexic folks, who have trouble with left and right, passenger side vs. driver's side eliminates a certain amount of confusion. For example: I have my side curtains labeled: front passenger side and front driver's side. It makes it easier for me. Not to mention that my right is your left. My...

Picture 3: WTMJ is The Milwaukee Journal radio station. Looks like an early log barn in the background. Picture 11 Ice Cream and Model Ts a natural fit.

Still looking

WTB reproduction brake and low pedal extensions.

Number 5 shows the White House in the right far background, with the (now) Eisenhower Executive Office Building in the immediate background. Cool!

Richard:
You have a beautiful Model T.

I tow my car with an open trailer. I had a cover made for the 15 while it is being towed. So, it was handy that the 18 is close enough to the 15 that I can use the same cover for towing.

However, I could use the extra leg room of a 1911 Torpedo.

Hey Steve:
I am glad your able to post again. I missed hearing about your adventures.
Best wishes,

My non starter 1915 has been parsnickery about starting in hot weather. Scott Conger suggested the problem may be due to the carburetor float set too high. Examination revealed that the float was in deed set to high. After making the correction, the car started right up. However it hasn't been hot e...

Check out recent thread: "My New Ride".

I wonder if the men in photo two just finished installing the fence. Otherwise it would have been a better photo without the fence between the men and the camera.

Photo ten looks like a wedding photo.

Some years ago on the forum, I seem to remember a photo of the T assembly line, that showed the patent plate on the cars firewall. Perhaps someone can find the photo.

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Fri Feb 16, 2024 3:07 pm

"And I noticed the total lack of any kind of utility connection, be it electric of telephone. Maybe they haven't been there long enough yet?"

Much of rural America didn't get electricity or telephones much before 1940. Neither of my grandparents did.

To answer the question as to weather to use a primer if using a brush or roller for the finish coat, the answer would be to follow the recommendations of the top coat. Generally bare metal needs a primer.

I came across this diagram which might be useful.

I bought a used 14ft. Triton aluminum, single axle trailer with brakes. I really like the light weight of the aluminum trailer.

Tenitively, some folks from the Midwest Chapter of MTFCI will join the Lincoln Hwy tour. Possibly meeting in Batavia, IL, where the original Lincoln Hwy is Rt. 31.

Another photo of 1919 touring:

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Another photo of the outside of my 1915.

I installed side curtains on my 1915. 1500844871346490367.jpg If you enlarge the above photo you will see some of the fasteners on the bottom edge of the seat upholstery, where it wraps to the outside of the car. The curtains attach to the windshield by a strap around the side light, and a second st...

I want to buy an accessory hand brake extension arm.
Wayne Jorgensen

I would like two of the upper (longer hooks)

I will take set 1.

Lang's should have a hardware package for your side curtains. Now that I see what windshield you have, I believe I know a local person whose side curtains you could trace for a pattern. Also you could see how the fasteners attach. I believe Lang's part number for the side curtain hardware pkg. is US...

I sewed my side curtains with a vintage Singer domestic sewing machine. I live in Batavia, IL. I have a spare Singer, that needs to be rewired, which you can have for free if you want. 20220621_195645.jpg It will be easier if you can find a local person with side curtains for you model that you can ...

The 1914 touring near the top of the fridge has a starter.

The forum ad: 1915 Roadster New Price has an electric starter.

Google $50 Rustoleum Paint Job. You will find directions and examples of paint jobs made with thinned down Rustoleum paint applied with a high density foam roller, with a foam brush used to flatten out any drips and runs while the paint is still wet. (It helps if one person is using the roller and a...

I love your car. A few weeks ago another forum member posted photos of his new Torpedo under Subject line "Torpedo". His Torpedo also had wire wheels. His wheels are painted Grey to match the pin stripes. You might check out his Torpedo photo to see what your car would look like with Grey wire wheels.

Now that Steve has access to a computer again, I believe he would enjoy photos of the 2023 OCF, since he missed it. If you have any photos, please post them here for Steve.

Very nice!!

Thank you for the explanation.

Thank you for bringing this up. Since as far as I know, Steve and his family are unaware of the accounts existence. I hope the go fund me wasn't a con job.

The carburetor float was too high, I corrected it, and the car is starting easier.

I will take 5 brass top coils.

Some folks missed this thread and so they were caught unaware of Steve's situation. I am bumping this thread to the top so that they have a better understanding of what transpired several days ago. Steve is currently at Chicago's Northwestern Hospital which is ranked one of the best in the country. ...

For those that might not be familiar with Chicago's Northwestern Hospital, it is consistently ranked one of the best hospitals in the country. Steve is in good hands.

Hey Steve: We are practically neighbors. I live about 40 miles straight west of where you are. I hope to visit you in person. I got a new knee Oct. 9, and it hasn't run in yet. In a week or two I hope to take the train into the city for a visit. A number of folks from The Midwest Chapter of MTFCI ar...

The Lincoln Hwy is Rt 31 when passes through Batavia, IL (a block from my house). In Geneva, IL the Lincoln Hyw becomes Rt 38 (Rosevelt Road). We have fair number of Model Ters in the area. I would join for a day.

I always wonder: who these people are, and what is their story, and what became of them. It is great that photographs are able to capture and preserve a moment in time. I think it
gives the subjects a degree of immortality.

Thank you for sharing these images.

Here is a photo taken by my friend Tom. His car is in the foreground, and my car is in the background.

I am 40 miles from downtown Chicago (40 miles straight west). I am willing to help.

Does Steve have access to this money?? If not, why not?

I wasn't suggesting we tell Steve how to spend his money. I was inquiring as to whether he has access to the go fund cash.

Does Steve know how to access the go fund me funds? Now that he is moving to rehab he could probably use some extra funds. I am suspect he would like to replace his lap top and such.

If you read all the comments in the thread: "Steve Jelf in a bad accident" you will find a description of what is believed to be the cause of the accident as well as a description of the condition of Steve's car.

I contacted Les, his brackets are for a 26-27 T. Still looking for a Canadian front bracket.

I am also looking for a driver's side (left side) front license plate bracket, if anyone has a spare. I posted an ad in the classified section.

I WTB a Candian (or similar) front, driver's side, (left side) license plate bracket, for a 1915 T.

Selah:
Best wishes on your brother George's recovery from covid. Even a mild case is no fun.

The license plate bracket referenced above via a link to the Langs catalogue does not fit a 1915 Model T.

I really believe that you need to wait until Steve is able to make his wishes known.

Hegarty has an e xcellant reputation. They should be able to negotiate on Steve's behalf with the insurance company of the driver that hit him.

Repairing Steve's car for him is a very kind and generous idea. Of course no work can be done on the car until the insurance settlement. An acquaintance of mine had his T rear ended in an accident that was not his fault. The insurance paid for his car to be professionally restored. I hope Steve can ...

Dallas, I think everyone appreciates you being there for Steve.

Nice work. You should be proud.

I suspect the float level is the answer. The carburetor adj rod seems happy where it is at. The car is not easier to start when it is warm.

I have an NH carburetor (with one of your valves). I do believe the car is running rich. Thank you for your input.

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