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Having been to Chickasha for as long as i can remember, i am thankful that Duncan has picked up the pre-war section. our group did very well, with most everything we brought sold out by end of the day Friday. we had rebuilt coils, some carbs, license plates, literature, and other miscellaneous. we'l...

I hope all the great people that offered Steve lots of parts during his recovery will come through and make a car happen for him.

I bought one of these from Corey about 5 years ago for my '15 and it runs great! I highly recommend Corey if you are looking for quality rebuilding!

Depends on what you are looking to do, but there is a lot of videos on YouTube. Here is a good link to ModelT-Tips with lots of great info videos: https://www.youtube.com/@modelt-tips6985.

The "Full detail" flyer for the Model T Winter Clinic should be out soon. Final arrangements are being made for the presenters. David, at this point, the rear axle rebuild is not currently scheduled for the upcoming Clinic. Verne Shirk Flatland Ts of Kansas Chapter - MTFCA Thanks Vern. No matter th...

Got my hotel reservation and looking forward to it! I'd love to see a demonstration on a rear axle rebuilt. I sent that to Vern, but I have not heard what the topics will be. It has been really good the last 3 years I have been.

would love to see a presentation on rebuilding the rear axle. tips and tricks, tools required, etc.

Hey Dan, did you get enough folks to do a run of these parts?

Modern seal installed, timer spring tightened as much as possible and still allow the timer rod to move the timer. Don't know about a fiber gear or not.

We just took off the old roller timer from our 1913 Touring and put on a New Day Timer purchased recently from one of our outstanding suppliers. With the timer spring tightened down, the timer wobbles badly and the timing adjustment lever on the steering column will not stay on one place. We followe...

My new AC brakes were apparently dragging a bit on the passenger side and after a long drive i discovered that it had heated the hub enough that the seal failed and i had bearing and axle grease all inside the hub. It migrated outside enough that the AC brake lining is also contaminated. I tried cle...

GregDeK wrote: ↑
Thu Sep 19, 2024 1:14 pm
Got in touch with him, I am on his list to buy. Put me on the list for the reamer set. Let me know if you want to take deposits. Have we hit 12 yet ?

Thanks,

Greg

Dan wants everyone to send him an email to get on his list. His email is in the top post.

Be careful about driving very far with them slightly dragging. It could heat up the hub enough that your axle grease softens to the point of escaping around the seal and making a royal mess inside your hub and dripping down your wheel. Don't ask me how I know....

GregDeK wrote: ↑
Tue Sep 17, 2024 12:55 pm
Hold on, I may well be interested but I need info on what Jack is doing. What is his contact info? Does his frame come complete with guide bushing and rods? Thanks ! Greg

check out this forum link: https://mtfca.com/phpBB3/viewtopic.php? ... ns#p337977

Is the count up to 12 people yet?

Only 3 more? Surely folks can make this happen for superb tools.

What is the count up to now? Really hoping enough sign up.

Count me in, I just got my new frame from Jack. I did send you an email, also.

Dan was at the Chickasha Swap Meet this year and had a good display of the AC brakes. He talked about several improvements he was making to the tooling he got from Larry Sidmore's estate that will improve the consistency of the manufactured product. Very knowledgeable guy and he is doing great work!

i don't know what style, but i gave the owner a link to this thread to comment. he may have to create a login

A friend has a 1920 Model T Touring that needs the ignition switch rebuilt. Is Ben Martin still doing them and does anyone know how to contact him? Or are there other quality rebuilders in the community?

Thanks in advance,

David

Rodger, sent you a PM. If this is still available I would like to purchase it for the $10.

-David

I bought a Holley G a few years ago from Corey Walker and it works great on my 1915 T. I highly recommend him if you need a repair or a refurb.

I am a member of the OKC Heartland Ts Club. We are excited to sponsor this event and look forward to seeing everyone that can make it!

-David

How many do you need? I have a bunch of brand new extras of the steel type. let me know if i can send you some. You can send me a PM with your contact info.

Don't give up too soon. I heard from a reputable source the Irsland's son Ryan is looking into options to continue the swap meet. So just a bit of a rant. Swap meets die when people don't support them. When people don't come, the vendors eventually don't come, and it all goes to a death spiral until...

I plan to be there peddling a few sets of rebuilt coils. I also have a complete 1917 engine and transmission for rebuild. No damage, just normal wear. I am not going to haul the engine down there unless someone wants to buy it. I'll have pictures.

Yes, that diagram is very helpful, thank you. I am still working to understand how the connecton is made to the windshield to hold the side curtain. I have seen some put a fastener on the side of the windshield, some on the front so the side curtain wraps around. I've really got one shot at getting ...

Dan McEachern wrote: ↑
Mon Feb 05, 2024 1:08 pm
Only right before your axle breaks Larry! after that, well..................

Sent you a PM Dan for info.

There appears to be a few options on the floating safety rear hubs. Different bearing types, roller, needle, and ball bearings. Different suppliers have slightly different approaches. I am considering them for my 1915 Model T. What advice can you give me or experience you can share on the various op...

Thank you for the explanations and great pictures!

I decided to add side curtains to my 1915 Model T Runabout. After contacting Mike at Classtique and getting the process started by obtaining his patterns, I realized that there are no fasteners for the side curtains on the car side. Whoever replaced the top did a custom top without adding the side c...

It was another great Model T Clinic event! Good job to everyone who put in on! It was great to see a lot of Model T'ers from across the country.

Thanks all! Great information. Helps me understand mine has the correct wheels.
-David

My 1915 Canadian Model T has 30x3.5in front tires, correct for a Canadian 1915. Question is, are the rims the same as the T's with 30x3in front tires?
Thanks in advance,
David

Thanks Jeff. I've got them on order!
-David

Jeff,
Any idea what the cost will be for the 12V regualtors? My family has 2 Model T's that are 12V and could use two.
Thanks,
David

I look forward to seeing your presentation at the Model T Clinic Jan 2024.

I'll jump in and "third" the recommendation for Corey Walker. I bought a Holley G from him for my 1915 Runabout and it runs great.

Yes, sent you an email Todd.

Anyone have Daniel Bennett's contact information? My family wants to put AC or Rocky Mountain brakes on a 1913 touring.
Thanks,
David

Hi John, My dad took the 1913 engine out (still have it) 40 years ago and instead of having it rebuilt he bought a rebuilt later model engine with a starter and generator from the late Herman Campbell that Herman had rebuilt. That engine has no serial number on it. The original engine serial number ...

Thanks all, i appreciate the help and information!

-David

Looking to put RM brakes on our family's 1913 T. My dad put a later model engine in it for a starter and generator. the block has no serial number. any idea by looking at the pedals what year the engine/transmission is? i want to order the correct RM pedal. Thanks in advance. David 1000000544.jpg

I hope that Saturn driver was ticketed and insured. It would sure help with Steve's medical and car expenses if they paid for what they caused.

Sale pending to Scott. I have a second set, same type rebuild, $180 plus $17.10 USPS Flat Rate Shipping to USA. PM if interested.

I look forward to hearing about your travels, too! Best of luck to you and your 15T in this adventure!. Maybe someday I'll have the guts to join you in my 15 Runabout with a pickup bed.

One is being provided - thanks Brent!

I have an extra set of 4 Ford coils that I would like to sell. I rebuilt them for a guy who decided to go with a distributor. New 0.47uF high dV/dt caps repotted with tar, new points, tested and tuned with HCCT and ECCT. Nice coils, but not show quality. PM me if interested and I can provide picture...

Our 1925 dash light cover cracked and broke. I am in search of another. Parts suppliers sell a replacement whole dash light assembly, but I'd rather just get a new cover if I can. Anyone have a good used one for sale?
Thanks in advance, David

I bought this from eBay and am very pleased with the quality and how they mount (windshield bracket screw) and minimal vibration as compared to the clamp on type. Price has gone up since I bought mine in 2021. I put one on each side of my 15 roadster, just for safety. https://www.ebay.com/itm/166089...

Finally getting around to installing my AC brakes on my 15 T. Do I need to remove the paint from the outside of the hub where the AC brake shoes will contact? My gut tells me yes, to keep the paint from gumming up on the brake shoes, but wanted to ask.
Thanks,
David

Looks like the one I have too.

PM sent to you.

Where is the car located? My nephew has been looking for a depot hack in the Midwest but so far no luck.

I'd be interested, as well, at $275.
-David

Tim - sent you an email.

-David

Corey it was good to see you there and meet you in person. The Holley G i bought from you on eBay works fantastic on my 1915 T. I could not be happier with it. I hope you did well there.

-David

I offered to by her a Model T for Valentine's Day. Didn't work. Was worth a try....

Appreciate all the input. Wayne Sheldon, i am working on tuning up this 1909 for a new friend. It is a beautiful car and just needs the tune up. engine was rebuilt a few years ago, along with the carb. i put in a set of freshly rebuilt coils. i need to inspect the timer to see if everything looks go...

Thanks Wayne, I appreciate the information. I'll check out EFR. As a side question, i think i understand that to use a timer that is available today, you have to change the timer cover because there is no way to put in a modern oil seal. Can you or anyone confirm that? If something else is available...

Is anyone reproducing the timers for the early Model T's like in the picture?

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Mike Bender in Tulsa, OK rebuilt my Model T engine. Runs great, very happy with it.

I also bought a rebuilt Holley G from Corey Walker for my 1915 Runabout. It runs great and I could not be happier with it!

Very sorry to learn of your loss. Thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.

Looking forward to my first time to attend!

I was there 3-4 years ago and didn't see model t stuff at all. saw a '28 chevy, lots of '30-'40s stuff, and classic/street rods stuff. Since i was looking for Model T ear and earlier, i won't go back.

My winter project for my 1915 runabout is to remove the turtle box and install one of the accessory wood truck beds. Turtle box removal with just 4 bolts, right? Unless one of the previous owners decided to braze the top of the box in several places to the back seat metal. Uhg. I was trying to do th...

Just curious where folks locate their battery cuttoff. Was hoping to see some ideas to avoid crawling under the car to switch the battery feed off. Right now I have mine in the back corner of my turtle box, but I'm going to put on a wood truck bed. Thanks.

I'd be interested in a Canadian coil box switch cover plate for my 1915. The one i have is in pretty good shape, but i'm open to the possibility of a better one.

Were you able to get the horn adjustment worked out? Would be good to hear what you had to do.

My '15 T had an NH on it when i bought it. Car ran great with it. I purchased a rebuilt Holly G from Corey Walker to put on after my engine rebuild since i heard the '15 would have likely had a G originally. The G is a smooth running carb and the car starts very easy. Once i got the fuel mixture set...

So sad to see the passing of so many that make significant contributions to the Model T hobby and history. Does anyone know if that will be the end of T&W Timers and parts or if someone will continue production of timers and parts?

Ron, I can't imagine any electrical issue with the horn being the only thing powered by the mag. With a healthy mag, it should work great. I think you are on to something with the other advice given regarding the adjustment. Always something on these old cars and part of the learning experience. I h...

Hi Ron, sorry to hear you are having trouble with it. The business card from the guy that rebuilt it and sold it to me at Hershey was with the horn. If you can contact him, he may be able to help. Also, that horn should have both terminals insulated from the body, so you might check to make sure the...

Thanks all for the information. Johnson's did my 1908 Cadillac Wheels about 35 years ago, but i did not know if they were even around anymore. If they are, that would be close. I seem to recall having quite a lead time on getting them done, but they were fantastic when finished.

I have a rear wheel and front wheel on my 1915 Model T Roadster that "wobble". Spokes appear to be warped, not loose. Who do you recommend to have them checked out and re-spoked? Original wooden spoke wheels.

Thanks

David

Steve - contact Mike Bender. He put a Scat crank in my model t engine. if i remember correctly, Scat makes a 1-1/4 crank for T's.

Here is a great article from Royce Peterson

https://modeltfordfix.com/model-t-spark ... nthusiast/

I called Bob's today and they are still in business. They said the website was not really a return on investment, so they decided not to keep it. Got my parts i usually order so i am happy. Sorry i missed the post on Funprojects. Thanks for the clarification'

Anyone know what has happened to Bob's Antique Auto Parts and Fun Projects? The websites appear to be gone.

www.bobsantiqueautoparts.com
www.funprojects.com

Steve - you could give Mike Bender a call, he's done one or two in his day!

I have used the soap and bee's wax trick for years! My grandfather always had a small bar of soap in his toolbox and he would drill a hole in the wooden handle of his hammer and put bee's wax in it so as to always have it on hand!

Planning to get my 1915 Runabout back on the road with a freshly rebuilt engine by Mike Bender!

My son is a postman and is just now delivering packages promised Dec 15. He says the distribution centers have been hit hard my COVID because the workers cannot really social distance. The distribution centers are understaffed. In a world of instant gratification, we are being taught some patience, ...

Hi Ron,

Tried to PM you but something went wrong. You have my contact info so if you don't mind, text me your new information.

Thanks,

David Ruedy

Looks like I may have found the issue...with Wayne's help. What is the best way to re-adjust these spring clamps to re-position the spring in the right spot?

: rear spring appears skewed to the passenger side (to the right), clamp on the left has obviously move since the paint job

Thank you for the responses. i have a lot to check out and compare. i don't think the tire was rubbing on the driver's side, but i take a look and get pictures of that side. i does not rub unless there are passengers in the rear seat and you hit a bump. more to come....thanks all for the help so far!

Here are some pictures of the issue. My fender is roughly 10 and 1/8 in wide.

Would that be 2in wider than the standard 1913 fender? that might explain it if someone put a replacement standard fender on it.

Does anyone know if the rear fenders were different on the widetrack model T's? my family has a 1913 widetrack and recently changed the tires on it and the tire is rubbing the rear fender at the outer part on the lower side by the running board. The old tires were slightly different, still 30x3.5, a...

Thanks Steve! Great info!

-David

thanks to hank lee, i have a set of the correct windshield to body brackets on the way!

Steve Jelf, what kind of rivets are you using to attach the windshield frame pieces to the bracket? I really can't find anything on what to use, and am a novice with riveting.

Thanks,

David

Great job, nice looking car. i would also find it hard to part with it!

thanks all for the help. The ALF is a 1919 Triple Combination Pumper. was delivered from the factory to El Reno, OK, as their #2 truck. My dad purchased it from Peidmont, OK, fire department. it had been stripped and had a water tank in the back to fight grass fires. My dad restored it over a number...

well, that would explain my confusion. thanks all for the input. i also attached some pictures of the hinges. so i can send back the '15-'16 windshield frame i have and order a 1918 windshield frame and be good with the mounts and hinges, just not correct for my car. OR, find correct mounts and hing...

Please bear with me as i tell this story. on my '15 runabout, the windshield glass was cracked and i wanted to replace it with safety glass. so i got the windshield off the car, divided the two halves, and removed the glass and brass channel. the windshield frame is really rusted out. so i decided t...

oh, okay. cat's out of the bag. my bad for not reading the previous post.

The Ersland family announced last night at our local club meeting that the Chickasha, OK Pre-War Swap Meet will continue beyond 2020, with help from their younger family members. I think that is good news for everyone!

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