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- Wed Mar 27, 2024 8:33 am
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Has anyone ever driven their T across the Mighty Mac?
- Replies: 28
- Views: 903
Re: Has anyone ever driven their T across the Mighty Mac?
The only car that had any real trouble on the Bridge was a Yugo in 1989. She was speeding and jumped the railing.
- Sun Mar 24, 2024 4:13 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Has Anyone Tried Laminated Glass for Acetylene Headlight Lenses?
- Replies: 18
- Views: 481
Re: Has Anyone Tried Laminated Glass for Acetylene Headlight Lenses?
My vote is plain flat glass. Laminated glass is thinner and may break easier. I would also be concerned about the heat and the laminate.
- Sat Mar 23, 2024 4:13 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: For Don Booth
- Replies: 8
- Views: 758
Re: For Don Booth
Don,
Had I known you had photo posting problems, I could have stopped in last week and noodled it with you. I went up on a very nice day mid March to read my mother’s letter to the property tax tribunal. Sue made me stop for cheese on the way home so we were very close to you.
Had I known you had photo posting problems, I could have stopped in last week and noodled it with you. I went up on a very nice day mid March to read my mother’s letter to the property tax tribunal. Sue made me stop for cheese on the way home so we were very close to you.
- Fri Mar 22, 2024 1:22 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: For Don Booth
- Replies: 8
- Views: 758
Re: For Don Booth
Say it ain’t so Don Booth!
The only reason I bought Rust Bullet and also invested in a better spray gun is because of you
The only reason I bought Rust Bullet and also invested in a better spray gun is because of you
- Wed Mar 13, 2024 10:21 am
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Balance
- Replies: 22
- Views: 1036
Re: Balance
https://www.motor1.com/news/711767/go-p ... nce-beads/
Live action camera. Just in case you want to check your balancing beads.
Live action camera. Just in case you want to check your balancing beads.
- Tue Mar 05, 2024 6:42 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Model T era gas station no-knock gas
- Replies: 8
- Views: 702
Re: Model T era gas station no-knock gas
I wonder if anyone who complains about the lead dot under their Stanley insulated mugs would be brave enough to sit in one of our lead laden cars.
- Tue Mar 05, 2024 5:39 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Model T era gas station no-knock gas
- Replies: 8
- Views: 702
Re: Model T era gas station no-knock gas
Thomas Midgley Jr’s bio. It claims he added the ethyl lead to fuel after a chemist handed it to him. https://www.healthandenvironment.org/environmental-health/social-context/history/thomas-midgley-jr.-developed-tetraethyl-lead-for-gasoline#:~:text=Gilbert.,held%20over%20a%20hundred%20patents. I reca...
- Tue Mar 05, 2024 11:11 am
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: 26-27 fordor steering column questions
- Replies: 24
- Views: 902
Re: 26-27 fordor steering column questions
The Fordor seat back is fastened to the B-pillars and provides cross car body stability. It can’t be moved. The Fordor steering column is the same as the others. A smaller diameter steering wheel may help a bit
- Sat Feb 10, 2024 9:35 am
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Open trailering poll
- Replies: 25
- Views: 1057
Re: Open trailering poll
Hi Bill, I usually tow enclosed but occasionally use a 16’ landscaping trailer I purchased from the place on Telegraph on the north end of Monroe. It has a wood deck and I Installed several tie down points. It does not have electric brakes on its tandem axles. The axles have the flanges in install t...
- Thu Feb 01, 2024 6:37 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: TrueFire Coil Option
- Replies: 19
- Views: 1118
Re: TrueFire Coil Option
For the sake of those reading this forum in the future, the Tru-Fire is basically the same system as was used on the Ford Tempo and some other Ford four cylinder engines of the same vintage. The system uses a Hall effect sensor with a magnet replacing the rotor in the commutator. The coil pack has t...
- Mon Jan 29, 2024 7:46 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Fix for ‘26-‘27 radiator shell crack
- Replies: 18
- Views: 962
Re: Fix for ‘26-‘27 radiator shell crack
Forgot to mention, Equally important is the flux. My local weld shop also provided me with Harris brand flux and I believe it made a difference.
- Mon Jan 29, 2024 11:39 am
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Fix for ‘26-‘27 radiator shell crack
- Replies: 18
- Views: 962
Re: Fix for ‘26-‘27 radiator shell crack
My two cents for your consideration. I repaired my son’s brass horn with Safety Silv 45. This material was recommended to me because its brass color made it practically invisible once I buffed the brass. They also offer Safety Silv 45T which has a lower melting point. The weld shop I frequent sells ...
- Mon Jan 29, 2024 10:47 am
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: 6 Volt Battery Size
- Replies: 34
- Views: 1347
Re: 6 Volt Battery Size
Another comment about group numbers.
If a battery is manufactured with its terminals reversed, manufacturers may opt to add a letter to the group number.
Example, early Ford Mustangs were equipped with group 24F batteries so the positive terminal was in a better position from potential grounds.
If a battery is manufactured with its terminals reversed, manufacturers may opt to add a letter to the group number.
Example, early Ford Mustangs were equipped with group 24F batteries so the positive terminal was in a better position from potential grounds.
- Mon Jan 29, 2024 10:10 am
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: 6 Volt Battery Size
- Replies: 34
- Views: 1347
Re: 6 Volt Battery Size
Six volt batteries have staggered terminals because of how the three cells are connected. I don’t see how they could be manufactured to have the terminals on the same side.
- Sun Jan 21, 2024 2:32 pm
- Forum: OT - Off topic
- Topic: Changing gears
- Replies: 31
- Views: 2382
Re: Over 20 years,,, Theft of my life's dream.
https://www.legacy.com/us/obituaries/pr ... d=15169201
Susanne’s father was a director on the board of the Towe Museum.
Susanne’s father was a director on the board of the Towe Museum.
- Sat Jan 20, 2024 8:37 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Car shipping
- Replies: 10
- Views: 973
Re: Car shipping
My story is posted in the Forum Services as of last year but probably deserves to be repeated here. My ‘65 Lincoln was drivable but not reliable and it was garaged at my mom’s place in northern Michigan. I contacted Mr. Squires and he went 100 miles (one way)off route in order to help me. All this h...
- Sat Jan 20, 2024 7:23 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Old Car Festival, 1982 and 2004.
- Replies: 19
- Views: 1222
Re: Old Car Festival, 1982.
These photos bring back many memories. All of the cars were parked on the green between the Village Hall and Martha Mary Chapel. There was poultry fencing separating the cars and spectators. There were more trees to park under. These photos appear to be taken while standing next to the control tower...
- Thu Jan 04, 2024 12:16 am
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Speedometers
- Replies: 16
- Views: 919
Re: Speedometers
The AC speedometer pictured is a different animal from all the other speedometers. The fiber driven gear is cupped and laminated between two pieces of steel. There is no gear reduction or swivel and the drive gear on the wheel has rectangular holes instead of teeth. If I recall correctly, it also dr...
- Thu Dec 21, 2023 12:24 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Road & Track Dyno results
- Replies: 10
- Views: 881
Re: Road & Track Dyno results
I watched it around the 35 minute mark. No surprises about the ‘15. As a kid, I remember R&T doing an article about a straight six Mustang and how much power actually met the road. I couldn’t tell for sure if he was cranking the car safely. I also question the safety of spinning up the 4 blade fan w...
- Thu Dec 21, 2023 11:37 am
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Steel tag under seat cushion
- Replies: 3
- Views: 521
Re: Steel tag under seat cushion
Slightly off topic. Years ago, there was a box of numbered steel plates with two holes that were scrapped. I grabbed a few and eventually used one as a tie plate on my wooden tack strips behind the seat. I wonder if someday some future person on this forum will ask about the numbers stamped on that ...
- Tue Dec 19, 2023 1:01 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Bearing damage
- Replies: 6
- Views: 644
Re: Bearing damage
I suspect that’s accidental left to right side crossthreading damage. I’m willing to bet the broken piece ended up being swept up in the garage and never made it as far as the hub.
- Tue Dec 05, 2023 10:49 am
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Tudor rear window keeps dropping
- Replies: 12
- Views: 606
Re: Tudor rear window keeps dropping
The flat spring that is visible on the window regulator is only there to counter balance the weight of the window. What holds the window in place is a sprag clutch consisting of a coil spring with two tangs. It is under the riveted cover concentric with the winding shaft. Snyder’s has a photo of thi...
- Thu Nov 23, 2023 5:08 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Reproduction Schrader 777 tire valve
- Replies: 6
- Views: 371
Re: Reproduction Schrader 777 tire valve
Marc,
I would be interested in ten. Thanks for looking into this project.
I would be interested in ten. Thanks for looking into this project.
- Mon Nov 20, 2023 10:12 am
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Silicon head gasket questions
- Replies: 16
- Views: 958
Re: Silicon head gasket questions
Add my name to the list of Model A owners who will never use the steel/silicone head gasket again. On paper it sounded like a good idea; my crankcase told me otherwise.
- Fri Oct 27, 2023 8:37 am
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Just saw this on Facebook RE Classique upholstery: Hi Everyone. The rumors are not correct. I am still making restoratio
- Replies: 4
- Views: 957
Re: Just saw this on Facebook RE Classique upholstery: Hi Everyone. The rumors are not correct. I am still making restor
I suspect there is some alliteration at work. The other “C” upholstery company which also had a fancy name discontinued operations. This probably is adding to the confusion. In other news, I have to move my grandfather’s Singer treadle he used for shoe repair, out of my barn so my son can store his ...
- Mon Sep 11, 2023 9:49 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: roadster body
- Replies: 16
- Views: 2188
Re: roadster body
I hope I’m not going too far off topic. To answer Norman’s question, I have seen three differences in 26-7 Canadian bodies: Firewall stamped with plant code. Example Montreal is abbreviated Robertson screws The body crossmember behind the front floorboards has two “tunnels” near the starter switch w...
- Fri Sep 08, 2023 10:28 am
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Steve Jelf in bad accident
- Replies: 266
- Views: 24670
Re: Steve Jelf in bad accident
Steve Jelf has provided inspiration to my grandson who I hope will inherit my cars someday.
Steve, you’re in my prayers, get well.
Steve, you’re in my prayers, get well.
- Thu Aug 31, 2023 9:39 pm
- Forum: Services
- Topic: NATIONWIDE SINGLE CAR TRANSPORT, OPEN OR ENCLOSED
- Replies: 113
- Views: 43659
Re: NATIONWIDE SINGLE CAR TRANSPORT, OPEN OR ENCLOSED
I too wish to testify about Bill Squires' service. Last month, my mother announced her intention to sell the cabin our family built many years ago. The only problem was that my '65 Lincoln was parked in the garage in the middle of a brake job. This car is a land yacht; think of the car on Lincoln La...
- Mon Aug 14, 2023 8:42 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: What have you done to your Model T in August?
- Replies: 44
- Views: 3803
Re: What have you done to your Model T in August?
First, this wasn’t my car, it belongs to my son. He missed the 2022 Old Car Festival because his Heinze coil box went dead. This summer I disassembled the box and replaced three contact springs and the copper wire leading to each. The shop next door to mine shares a wall and the “farm” inside caused...
- Sat Aug 05, 2023 10:11 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Attn! Model A Ford owners check this out
- Replies: 10
- Views: 1379
Re: Attn! Model A Ford owners check this out
Bob,
Please put my name on one. I will contact you Monday.
Tom Miller in Livonia, Mi
Please put my name on one. I will contact you Monday.
Tom Miller in Livonia, Mi
- Wed Jun 21, 2023 1:44 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: I am now 91, My Model T is older.
- Replies: 23
- Views: 1557
Re: I am now 91, My Model T is older.
Happy Birthday Darel!
Sto lat and then add some more.
Sto lat and then add some more.
- Thu Jun 15, 2023 6:20 am
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Ashley Lang's "retirement"
- Replies: 14
- Views: 1457
Re: Ashley Lang's "retirement"
Congratulations Ashley. As you are the mother of two Lang boys, I have no doubt you will continue to remain intimate with the business when you start ferrying them to work someday.
Enjoy your retirement.
Enjoy your retirement.
- Wed Jun 14, 2023 10:30 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: I’m in the Old Car Festival
- Replies: 8
- Views: 753
Re: I’m in the Old Car Festival
I’m in with my ‘16 and my son got his approval for his ‘12 today as well. He mentioned it while we were under his Mustang today replacing a seized fuel pump on his Cleveland. The parts store owner was sympathetic and remarked he had replaced a few in his lifetime. I have not heard whether my daughte...
- Wed Jun 07, 2023 2:51 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: New guy looking for identification help, break out the Sherlock magnifying glass.
- Replies: 8
- Views: 771
Re: New guy looking for identification help, break out the Sherlock magnifying glass.
You might want to check the outside of the frame rails by the rear crossmember. Ford stenciled the word COUPE upside down in white paint on frames receiving the lighter coupe rear spring. I had one frame years ago that still had the word readable.
- Wed Apr 19, 2023 3:50 am
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Aluminum Z Head Corrosion
- Replies: 17
- Views: 1282
Re: Aluminum Z Head Corrosion
How often is the sacrificial anode checked and replaced in vehicles where people have installed them. I would assume if it’s needed, there would be numerous examples where it has been consumed.
- Tue Mar 07, 2023 5:28 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Yelowstone 1924 - Old Photo
- Replies: 3
- Views: 886
- Thu Feb 09, 2023 3:38 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Information Needed on a Vintage Stewart Warner Tachometer
- Replies: 6
- Views: 877
Re: Information Needed on a Vintage Stewart Warner Tachometer
If you Google Stewart Warner 503-E, a few references to military use pop up as well as a discussion on the HAMB.
- Sat Jan 28, 2023 9:15 am
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: What defines a Model T as being a particular year?
- Replies: 23
- Views: 1823
Re: What defines a Model T as being a particular year?
For purposes of titling, I believe we the owners do in the event there is insufficient paperwork. This probably explains how many “Model Ts” allegedly made in 1923 have 327 Chevrolet engines. My friend just got amTT dump truck and is trying to ascertain the year. We both looked it over and are makin...
- Sun Jan 08, 2023 8:11 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: 1926 Original Upholstery Photos?
- Replies: 5
- Views: 1116
Re: 1926 Original Upholstery Photos?
I am the opinion that the upholstery in 1926 and 1927 Runabouts and Touring cars are similar but different. The 1927 cars had steel channels which secured the edges of the hip panels whereas in 1926, the panels were nailed to the body tack wood. A Google search of “1926 Roadster interior” brings up ...
- Wed Dec 28, 2022 3:54 am
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Modern tank for acetylene lights
- Replies: 22
- Views: 2098
Re: Modern tank for acetylene lights
Our local museum uses MC tanks mounted inside a running board tool box on two blocks. The blocks sit on an angle and the tank uses a modern regulator for the gas. There is sufficient room inside the box to keep the valve high.
- Mon Dec 26, 2022 1:12 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Which Model ? Ford? 1907 photo
- Replies: 10
- Views: 1162
Re: Which Model ? Ford? 1907 photo
I think it’s newer than 1907 and that’s a Model T. The rear axle looks 1914 or earlier
- Mon Dec 12, 2022 10:25 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Help with a gas gauge question
- Replies: 8
- Views: 1006
Re: Help with a gas gauge question
I don’t see how this gauge could be installed in a 26-7 cowl tank since there is a soldered gutter next to the filler neck. My vote is for oval tank use.
- Sun Dec 11, 2022 7:53 am
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: 2003 modelT
- Replies: 9
- Views: 1543
Re: 2003 modelT
I was at the Village the day Edsel Ford II handed the keys over to Greenfield Village. There were stereolithography models made of the cylinder blocks. Due to core shift or modeling errors, there was a thin spot in the castings near the water inlet. Some of the engines weep in that area. The iron it...
- Thu Dec 08, 2022 9:06 am
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: How to do a roadster top wrong
- Replies: 20
- Views: 2121
Re: How to do a roadster top wrong
I keep looking at the geometry in the first photo. The top irons aren’t correct or the front irons have been lengthened. The rear bow is close to its correct location but the second bow needs to hinge forward. Doing so would push the front bow forward and past the windshield more than it currently i...
- Wed Dec 07, 2022 11:53 am
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: "Remember Pearl Harbor!"
- Replies: 27
- Views: 2106
Re: "Remember Pearl Harbor!"
My sewn cotton 48 star flag is out today. While none of my relatives saw duty in Asia, they spent plenty of time fighting in Europe. What surprised me is my son in law. In spite of a very good education with two degrees he claims he was never taught about the stars on our flag. It’s been at 50 since...
- Sun Dec 04, 2022 9:01 am
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: 1926 Steering Column
- Replies: 30
- Views: 2218
Re: 1926 Steering Column
Save it for your next restoration. Every T owner has boxes of extra parts. They accumulate until you realize you have enough to build another car.
- Sun Dec 04, 2022 8:34 am
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: 1926 Steering Column
- Replies: 30
- Views: 2218
Re: 1926 Steering Column
Many lower steering brackets on the frame have an annular groove in the bracket for the felt washer. Your Tudor bracket does not have a groove and does not use a felt.
- Tue Nov 22, 2022 9:45 am
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Classique vs Cartouche
- Replies: 12
- Views: 1812
Re: Classique vs Cartouche
I saw this thread in Fordbarn today saying Cartouche is gone:
https://www.fordbarn.com/forum/showthread.php?t=320678
https://www.fordbarn.com/forum/showthread.php?t=320678
- Mon Nov 14, 2022 7:27 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Super Rare ‘24 Model T found in Michigan
- Replies: 4
- Views: 983
Re: Super Rare ‘24 Model T found in Michigan
No John, it’s SUPER Rare.
That’s Double Secret rare.
That’s Double Secret rare.
- Mon Nov 14, 2022 6:03 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Super Rare ‘24 Model T found in Michigan
- Replies: 4
- Views: 983
Super Rare ‘24 Model T found in Michigan
Google News directed me today to the following Pickers episode capsuled on YouTube:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XMe1ULPvR48 It’s nice to find out my ‘24 Touring is super rare.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XMe1ULPvR48 It’s nice to find out my ‘24 Touring is super rare.
- Sat Nov 12, 2022 9:32 am
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: What have you done with your Model T in November?
- Replies: 55
- Views: 5397
Re: What have you done with your Model T in November?
My son and I decided to order a bunch of "shipping nightmare" parts from Snyder's and drove from Michigan to almost Pennsylvania to go get them. We figured we spent the shipping money we saved on gas, tolls, and Quaker Steak but we all had a nice time. We took along a guy who is new to the hobby. He...
- Sat Nov 05, 2022 5:58 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: I've gone to the dark side...
- Replies: 36
- Views: 3093
Re: I've gone to the dark side...
As an aside,
The only Model A my wife doesn’t like is my son’s Roadster. Anyone who takes her parking spot in our garage is looked upon unfavorably.
The only Model A my wife doesn’t like is my son’s Roadster. Anyone who takes her parking spot in our garage is looked upon unfavorably.
- Sat Nov 05, 2022 5:56 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: I've gone to the dark side...
- Replies: 36
- Views: 3093
Re: I've gone to the dark side...
Ed,
Welcome to the land of positive grounds. The good news is there are voltage regulators available for Model A.
You’re going to have a bit of a walk at the next Old Car Festival; the Thirties are a ways down the road from 1926.
You got yourself a nice Fordor there.
Welcome to the land of positive grounds. The good news is there are voltage regulators available for Model A.
You’re going to have a bit of a walk at the next Old Car Festival; the Thirties are a ways down the road from 1926.
You got yourself a nice Fordor there.
- Thu Nov 03, 2022 12:28 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: The very first Ford?
- Replies: 11
- Views: 1462
Re: The very first Ford?
The late George DeAngelis of Ford was the one who saved many pieces of historic microfilm and had it donated to the Museum. In the sixties, he decided to reproduce the Quadracycle. Since he wasn’t allowed to touch the machine, he used tape on the glass case and sighted across to minimize parallax in...
- Sun Oct 30, 2022 7:54 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Classique vs Cartouche
- Replies: 12
- Views: 1812
Re: Classique vs Cartouche
I am in the process of installing a Classtique top on my 26 Runabout. Mike from Classtique rescued the job by selling me the pieces I needed. The other company did not sew the first top correctly and would not warranty it because I kept it in the box too long. I installed a Classtique top on my 16 T...
- Fri Oct 28, 2022 2:08 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: R V Andersons’s businesses
- Replies: 33
- Views: 4785
Re: R V Andersons’s businesses
I second Tim Wrenn’s comments.
My son’s Heinze box and two coils acted up last month. He installed coil number five which was new from RV. We’re still trying to sort out the other two coils. The more coil doctors and coil experts we have out there, the better off our hobby will be.
My son’s Heinze box and two coils acted up last month. He installed coil number five which was new from RV. We’re still trying to sort out the other two coils. The more coil doctors and coil experts we have out there, the better off our hobby will be.
- Fri Oct 28, 2022 10:41 am
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Is this a Model T Ammeter?
- Replies: 5
- Views: 872
Re: Is this a Model T Ammeter?
In the interest of keeping things stated on this forum correct, Model A did not come with a 30 amp ammeter. It’s design was similar to the 26-7 ammeter as others have stated. The29-31 generator is very similar in design to our Model T’s generators so 30 amps is overkill. The reproduction 20 amp amme...
- Tue Oct 25, 2022 10:26 am
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: ampmeter size ?
- Replies: 3
- Views: 546
Re: ampmeter size ?
Yes, they are interchangeable.
The 26-7 ammeter has a flat bezel. This design made it into early Model A production. The bezel was changed for Model A but it only affects appearance and not function.
The 26-7 ammeter has a flat bezel. This design made it into early Model A production. The bezel was changed for Model A but it only affects appearance and not function.
- Sun Oct 23, 2022 5:13 am
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: MTFCA Increases membership dues 25%
- Replies: 36
- Views: 3522
Re: MTFCA Increases membership dues 25%
Dan, This is what pops up when I click my donations in Amazon Model T Ford Club of America Location: Richmond, IN Mission: The Model T Ford Club Of America Strives To Preserve And Promote The Model T Ford For Future Generations By Educating People Of All Ages In The History, Lore And Skills Of Maint...
- Fri Oct 21, 2022 7:31 am
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: MTFCA Increases membership dues 25%
- Replies: 36
- Views: 3522
Re: MTFCA Increases membership dues 25%
As it was pointed out that the Richmond museum survives mainly by donations, I wonder why Amazon Smile isn’t mentioned more. By logging in to smile.Amazon.com, a portion of all my purchases goes to the club and benefits the museum according to the Amazon website. The various tools and supplies my fa...
- Sun Oct 16, 2022 9:18 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: What have you done with your model T in October?
- Replies: 64
- Views: 6718
Re: What have you done with your model T in October?
A school holiday in the south caused my daughter to show up here with my three grandchildren. My wife then celebrated her birthday with two daughters and a granddaughter. They ignored my request to stick to the four dollar menu and came back with numerous take away containers. I promised my grandson...
- Sat Oct 08, 2022 1:06 am
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: June 4th , 1922
- Replies: 2
- Views: 864
Re: June 4th , 1922
June 4 is also the date Henry Ford test drove the Quadracycle 26 years earlier in 1896.
- Mon Sep 12, 2022 8:35 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Steering bracket
- Replies: 4
- Views: 653
Re: Steering bracket
Yes, you are correct. One bushing installed from the bottom.
- Sun Sep 11, 2022 10:42 am
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Smiling California Chapter and Marijuana
- Replies: 49
- Views: 8471
Re: Smiling California Chapter and Marijuana
I posted to this topic over a year ago and offer these updates. My cousins no longer grow hemp. The harvest was a nightmare and the crop value did not justify their time and labor. Here in Michigan, wholesale marijuana prices have dropped to the point that for some, crops cost more to grow than can ...
- Fri Sep 09, 2022 5:51 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Passed this on the way home,
- Replies: 10
- Views: 2151
Re: Passed this on the way home,
They just passed thru the gates at the Village as of 5:50pm
- Wed Sep 07, 2022 4:57 am
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: top for 1916 Touring
- Replies: 1
- Views: 509
Re: top for 1916 Touring
I put the last nails in my 1916’s Classtique top last night in time for the Old Car Festival. The top installed perfectly and I followed their on line videos and their printed instructions. Mike even worked with me to ensure the curtain fasteners matched the locations on the previous Carter top. I a...
- Mon Jul 04, 2022 5:48 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: 1919Touring rear curtain straps
- Replies: 5
- Views: 1018
Re: 1919Touring rear curtain straps
I’m installing a new top on my ‘16 and two 3” wide straps sewn out of three layers of top fabric were included. The Encyclopedia is not clear as to when Pep’s straps were discontinued in favor of the later straps
- Sun Jun 19, 2022 6:39 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Need spark plug nut
- Replies: 22
- Views: 2557
Re: Need spark plug nut
This is how I learned to retrieve stuff like terminal nuts from cylinders.
https://gus-stories.org/august_1967.htm
https://gus-stories.org/august_1967.htm
- Sun May 29, 2022 11:55 am
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Cartouche Upholstery
- Replies: 34
- Views: 4131
Re: Cartouche Upholstery
I have one car with Cartouche upholstery.
- Wed Mar 23, 2022 10:01 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Randy Mason
- Replies: 4
- Views: 1164
- Sat Mar 19, 2022 8:16 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: 1926 window shades ???
- Replies: 8
- Views: 1574
Re: 1026 window shades ???
There are vertical guide strings tacked to the upholstery panels that keep the shade close to the window
- Sat Mar 19, 2022 1:06 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Goodbye, everybody. See ya later.
- Replies: 28
- Views: 3488
Re: Goodbye, everybody. See ya later.
I doubt if Steve’s MAC can be converted to the Chrome OS. However, if you have an old laptop, it’s a simple DIY project with the steps outlined here: https://www.pcworld.com/article/393375/how-to-turn-a-laptop-into-a-chromebook.html . This also allows you use a two boot startup where you can select ...
- Thu Feb 24, 2022 7:03 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Glass for 1927 Coupe
- Replies: 33
- Views: 3182
Re: Glass for 1927 Coupe
I am embarrassed it took me this long to get Tim his answer. "Great info, Tommy! Just for snicks, what is , say a coupe door glass, in tempered glass cost up in the motor city? The last time I checked around here, wing wing tempered glass quote gave me a heart attack. Of course, in the sticks, we ha...
- Wed Feb 16, 2022 12:15 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Old Car Festival Greenfield Village
- Replies: 10
- Views: 1827
Re: Old Car Festival Greenfield Village
September 10&11. Always the weekend after Labor Day.
- Fri Feb 11, 2022 10:43 am
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Change length steering column
- Replies: 13
- Views: 1893
Re: Change length steering column
Many columns are brazed there in addition to the rivets. You can accomplish the same results by shortening the top end and sliding the quadrant down. In either case, you will have redrill the control rods. I should also mention your photo shows a 26-7 column if you’re trying to make your pie wagon l...
- Fri Feb 11, 2022 9:55 am
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: 1927 Coupe Glass Source
- Replies: 8
- Views: 1527
Re: 1927 Coupe Glass Source
I have written about this before and to Tim (Dropacent), I promise I will have a local estimate soon. My glass patterns are now in my car ready for me to drop off to in Dearborn. I continue to believe tempered glass is the only way to replace the side and back windows in our cars. It’s stronger. It ...
- Tue Jan 18, 2022 12:34 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: 1927 Touring right and left fender are different, maybe
- Replies: 12
- Views: 1773
Re: 1927 Touring right and left fender are different, maybe
Page 32 of the Rootlieb catalog notes that they will manufacture the fenders with or without the offset for the headlight mounting. Perhaps there were two versions from Ford?
- Mon Jan 17, 2022 9:54 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: 1915: What's correct here?
- Replies: 12
- Views: 2142
Re: 1915: What's correct here?
My ‘16 has that hole as do other cars I’ve seen. I have only seen black round head slotted machine screws used there.
- Sun Jan 16, 2022 11:55 am
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: OT - All weather car cover suggestions needed
- Replies: 8
- Views: 1518
Re: OT - All weather car cover suggestions needed
You do not want waterproof.
The previous owner of my ‘41 Ford ruined the paint on the roof and trunk lid by covering the car with a waterproof cover. A breathable cover is a better option. I only cover my cars with light fabric and only when they are inside.
The previous owner of my ‘41 Ford ruined the paint on the roof and trunk lid by covering the car with a waterproof cover. A breathable cover is a better option. I only cover my cars with light fabric and only when they are inside.
- Sat Jan 08, 2022 6:21 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Randall Anderson
- Replies: 65
- Views: 9074
Re: Randall Anderson
I am speechless. I did not expect to hear this.
Every Old Car Festival, Randall made a point to stop by and say hello. A brilliant man and a friend has passed.
Every Old Car Festival, Randall made a point to stop by and say hello. A brilliant man and a friend has passed.
- Thu Jan 06, 2022 10:13 am
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: OT - Better quality rattle can paint?
- Replies: 30
- Views: 3666
Re: OT - Better quality rattle can paint?
The Home Depot near me sells Rustoleum.
I too swear by the 2X.
They also sell a Rustoleum Automotive Black that seems to be thinner and higher gloss. I found that it does not do well when sprayed over the dried 2X. It does work well on the external high visibility items.
I too swear by the 2X.
They also sell a Rustoleum Automotive Black that seems to be thinner and higher gloss. I found that it does not do well when sprayed over the dried 2X. It does work well on the external high visibility items.
- Tue Jan 04, 2022 4:11 pm
- Forum: OT - Off topic
- Topic: DEF heads up. Now the rest of the story
- Replies: 14
- Views: 2641
Re: DEF heads up
What is DEF? DEF is Diesel Emission Fluid, a mixture or urea and deionized water. It is injected into the exhaust system of newer diesel engines such as Ford’s PowerStroke engine. If the DEF tank is empty, the vehicle will not run because emissions are affected. The filler port for the DEF tank is a...
- Tue Jan 04, 2022 2:18 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Just an Old Car Painting
- Replies: 195
- Views: 50707
Re: Just an Old Car Painting
Rich,
My wife and I just reviewed your latest additions to this thread. We both enjoy all the accuracy and detail you add to your paintings. Your girl in the Coupe looking back tugged at my wife’s heartstring. Thanks for sharing these on the Forum.
Regards,
The Millers
My wife and I just reviewed your latest additions to this thread. We both enjoy all the accuracy and detail you add to your paintings. Your girl in the Coupe looking back tugged at my wife’s heartstring. Thanks for sharing these on the Forum.
Regards,
The Millers
- Wed Dec 29, 2021 9:59 am
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Anyone Recognize this Generator
- Replies: 7
- Views: 1675
Re: Anyone Recognize this Generator
https://www.fordbarn.com/forum/showthread.php?t=308101
This thread on Fordbarn has a nice exploded view of the Powerhouse including the bearings.
This thread on Fordbarn has a nice exploded view of the Powerhouse including the bearings.
- Mon Dec 27, 2021 11:35 am
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Anybody know ??
- Replies: 7
- Views: 1744
Re: Anybody know ??
About thirty years ago, the Museum commissioned reproductions of several pieces they had on display. In addition to case goods, they sold a dining table and chairs as well as upholstered furniture. The showroom was on the front of the Museum near the statue and cafeteria. They eventually stopped sel...
- Thu Dec 23, 2021 10:01 am
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Do 26/7 touring seats have a wood frame?
- Replies: 13
- Views: 1895
Re: Do 26/7 touring seats have a wood frame?
I will attempt to take some photos showing the differences this week. Using the front seat as an example, the wood pieces 655 and 603 will not fit on my late '26 Touring. Instead of wood, there are four stamped steel channels front and rear that fit the curve of the interior side panels. While the c...
- Wed Dec 22, 2021 8:26 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Do 26/7 touring seats have a wood frame?
- Replies: 13
- Views: 1895
Re: Do 26/7 touring seats have a wood frame?
Fordwood.com has a copyrighted illustration showing all the wood pieces in your ‘26 Touring body. The ‘26 body uses more tacking wood than a ‘27. On a ‘27, the side upholstery panels slide into steel C-channels whereas the panels are tacked into the wood pieces in the ‘26.
- Wed Dec 22, 2021 8:18 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Do 26/7 touring seats have a wood frame?
- Replies: 13
- Views: 1895
Re: Do 26/7 touring seats have a wood frame?
When it comes time to order upholstery make sure you state that you will be crimping the upholstery to the seat cushions as original. In one case I did not and received seat covers set up for hog ring installation.
- Fri Dec 17, 2021 12:40 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: 26 roadster top pivot location and tack strip question
- Replies: 5
- Views: 1345
Re: 26 roadster top pivot location and tack strip question
I found this today while sweeping up. Here is a steam bent wood tack strip which the supplier states is made to Ford prints. I used these on my '26 and am happy with them. The strip is not rectangular and the corners are not square. Shown on a one inch grid.
- Sat Dec 11, 2021 9:53 am
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Randall Anderson
- Replies: 30
- Views: 4662
Re: Randall Anderson
[quote="Wayne Sheldon" post_id=196716 time=<a href="tel:1639206865">1639206865</a> user_id=273] I see a name heading up a thread, and I worry a moment about the possible situation. So pleased it is not something worse (seems to be happening a lot lately?). .... as I have pointed out numerous times ...
- Fri Dec 10, 2021 1:31 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Randall Anderson
- Replies: 30
- Views: 4662
Re: Randall Anderson
Get well soon RV.
We need you on your feet and not bedridden.
We need you on your feet and not bedridden.
- Wed Dec 08, 2021 7:59 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: A $20 (or less!) DIY regulator, and other issues
- Replies: 240
- Views: 41594
Re: A $20 (or less!) DIY regulator, and other issues
I am running Fun Projects regulators on my Model Ts with no complaints. I did this because they are the only game in town and now that game is gone. I favor field regulation because it really works well on my 1941 Ford. It also works well on my 1965, 1967, and 2000 Fords, and it is still in use toda...
- Wed Dec 08, 2021 6:06 am
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: A $20 (or less!) DIY regulator, and other issues
- Replies: 240
- Views: 41594
Re: A $20 (or less!) DIY regulator, and other issues
Here are some photos showing Tom W’s EVR installation. https://www.fordbarn.com/forum/showthread.php?t=80980&showall=1 On the ‘29-‘31 generator, the removal of the third brush provides the room for the installation. His regulator connects to the insulated brush and it has a terminal for the field wi...
- Tue Dec 07, 2021 8:07 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: A $20 (or less!) DIY regulator, and other issues
- Replies: 240
- Views: 41594
Re: A $20 (or less!) DIY regulator, and other issues
In the Model A world alternate voltage regulators are available. In addition to using Fun Projects I have Tom Wesenberg’s internal regulators installed on two Model As. Tom offers three 6 volt designs which feature field regulation versus the Fun Projects shunt design. Two of the boards he sells are...
- Tue Dec 07, 2021 4:34 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Removing windshield glass
- Replies: 9
- Views: 1682
Re: Removing windshield glass
Yes, without breaking it.
Use light taps and watch for the slight movement and then do the same to the opposite side.
Use light taps and watch for the slight movement and then do the same to the opposite side.
- Tue Dec 07, 2021 7:58 am
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Removing windshield glass
- Replies: 9
- Views: 1682
Re: Removing windshield glass
After removing the retainers, I C-clamp two long pieces of pine near the edge of the glass. Then I tap the edges of the wood, alternating ends until the glass slides out.
- Fri Dec 03, 2021 6:48 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: It's T related. If you don't see it, maybe you're not a real T nut?
- Replies: 9
- Views: 2032
Re: It's T related. If you don't see it, maybe you're not a real T nut?
Ed,
It was selfie day. I tried using my left hand to hold my phone. Like everything else, it’s designed for a right handed person.
It was selfie day. I tried using my left hand to hold my phone. Like everything else, it’s designed for a right handed person.
- Fri Dec 03, 2021 4:13 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: It's T related. If you don't see it, maybe you're not a real T nut?
- Replies: 9
- Views: 2032
Re: It's T related. If you don't see it, maybe you're not a real T nut?
I wonder how that machine is licensed and titled. Since it has four wheels, it's no longer a motorcycle as far as Michigan is concerned. I'm guessing other states are similar.
I'm hoping that axle doesn't make it a 1923 Ford.
I'm hoping that axle doesn't make it a 1923 Ford.
- Sun Nov 28, 2021 10:01 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: What have you done with your T in November
- Replies: 53
- Views: 9310
Re: What have you done with your T in November
I was continuing to work on installing the top on my ‘26 Runabout. I bought a kit twelve years ago and stupidly did not go with Classtique. After watching Elizabeth’s video, I have concluded that my kit has the wrong instructions as I see no way to install the weather front the way they state as it ...
- Sun Nov 28, 2021 8:10 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: early 1926 roadster Side Curtain Rod grommet
- Replies: 10
- Views: 2030
Re: early 1926 roadster Side Curtain Rod grommet
Perhaps some photos are needed. The Side curtain rod is 7/16" stock. The hole in an unswaged 7/16" grommet is smaller than 7/16" because the tapered press makes it larger after it passes thru the washer. Here is an original Ford groomet on my 26 Runabout. IMG_5508.JPG Here is my reproduction made wi...