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Any pics of the carb?
I would love to see one.

I was talking to a neighbor about his T. He would like to go a Z head, because the RAJO is way to many horses and has to keep the top oiled. He is saying that he would need a to replace the block as well. I was thinking that he should be able to pull the head put valves back in and should be pretty ...

Sounds like his health issues have affected more than that meets the eye.
Sorry to hear.
Double check everything.
I would bet that some areas of the build are spot on, while other are not so much.
We are all getting to an age that we need prayers and be grateful for what we have and can do.

I am looking for a set of mirror just like this.
Do any of you know what this mirror came from?
Car, Motorcycle, bicycle?

I have a new bigger garage that is filling fast. Shelves are being built. The parts are being sorted, the issue is how to get them organized. I need some ideas on how to keep the little stuff like head gaskets/ header gaskets/ specialty bolts ect... How do you store engine parts and transmission and...

I tell people that the T was built to run.
Breaks are a suggestion.

The guy putting the form together had aixelsyd.

I had bought a used utility trailer to haul a mustang shell. It is single axle. Since then I haul the T on it. The front rails are great to run the T up to. The straps go from the front axle to the tong of the trailer. The rear axle get a cross strap tie down. Then I run a strap from the back axle t...

My wife's T likes to run at between 30-35. Anything faster or slower it has issues with hills. The motor just hums. I had it up to 41 and the motor was not happy and very vocal about it. Settled down to about 35 and everything gets quite and smooth. The main reason to driving the T is to slow down a...

As pretty much normal with the Model T, I over think it.

Dan,
One more question. What tool did you use to crimp the seat channels?
Thank you,

Dan,
Thank you for the photos.
Well I don't need the wood in the cowl.
I will put them away and proceed to the wood in the door jam.
Thank you very much.

I will post pictures and questions as I go.

Thank you again.

I am trying to work my way from the front to the back. How is this connected to the sheet metal. This T is a ‘27. It’s has the pinch channels for the rear seat. These two cowl pieces seem to be just wedge in and that just doesn’t seem right. Could I get a picture of one installed? Picture is worth a...

My question is how does the wood stay secured in this rail?

One of our senior club members ran out of gas. He check the level. Looked at the discolor of the stick. The stick had been used for so many years it was permanently discolored. Another member brought over a new stick and sure enough the tank was empty. Needless to say. He received the new stick as a...

Please put me down for one!

The re-wooding starts! The sort of triangle piece that tucks up under the cowl. Here is how it look now. I am thinking I need to cut the nose a little until it is tight behind the tab. Let me know your thoughts. Here is the pic of the cowl rail. IMG_2315.jpg Here are two pics of how the wood fits be...

I received a call about my wife's car. This was a few years ago and it was about 4 or 5 years old. They wanted to warranty the car. I said sure. I double checked. I said. "ok, you called me and want to warranty the car". He was all fired up and had the sell. He asked about the mileage. My reply was ...

Picture is worth 1,000 words.
Can you please post pictures?

Henry, Great idea.
Thank you.

Just to be clear. I am willing to buy them.

Looking for the upholstery tool to pinch the channel for the new seat springs. The tool looks like this. pliers.jpg It seems that Harbor Freight is having supply issues. If you have one that is not needed any more please drop me an email. Touring 1926 at yahoo.com replace at with @ and drop the spac...

My go to is LA's Awesome Cleaner - 20 oz - Dollar General.

I put it in a plastic container with lid. Let it soak over night. Pull the part. Scrub with wire brush, rinse and repeat.

The one with the red handle will crimp around the cord.
The other one would just crimp the channel and a couple of the videos mentioned not to use the straight clams because the cord will slip out and be impossible to fix it.

I stopped by Harbor Freight at lunch.
They were out. Are these really that popular?
Does anyone have a HF number of these?

They do not show up on the HF website.

Rich,
Can you provide the contact information or the name of the company in Denver?
I have a couple of plate that needs some TLC.
Since I am going to have to ship them, they can go to Denver.

Be careful with the flush.
I finally got all the crud out of the block and radiator.
Now the petcock leaks and I have to change the casting plugs.

David,
That is the tool I need.
Any idea where to get one?

Yes I’m looking for the channel tool.

The upholstery has been ordered and the new set of springs is here. Watching the videos and there seems to be tool that is needed for the seats. The new springs really have a good wide channel for the new upholstery. They guy mentions a tool that is required and not to use just any pliers will work....

The springs arrived this week.
One the many videos talked to mentioned about painting the springs.
What kind of rattle can should I use?
The upholstery and top have been ordered but will not be ready until middle of October.

I received these in a box from my brother-in-law.
Not sure what they are.
Thank you

I hope you don't mind. The picture is now saved in my mass bundle of pictures and will be pulled out when I remember.

The guy doing the sheet metal work just called and the car is ready to pick up.
Saturday is the pick up day.
Look for pics soon.

I send a letter with the description of the item. The price. My return address in big bold. Just in case it is use as the label. Then I fill then second page full of XXXX's Fold it in thirds, like I was taught in high school business class, and put the dead presidents in. I round up to the next doll...

Take a look at this thread.
http://www.mtfca.com/discus/messages/25 ... 1339967930

It shows some good close ups.

Here is a picture just one piece of wood. It is almost too pretty to cover up. IMG_2239.jpg Now for the questions. Here are the pictures of the rear door jams. One has what seems to be a rubber plug the other does not. What is the purpose of the plug and what is it called so I can look it up. IMG_21...

I have all the wood out. That was not a bit job. The new pieces have been test fitted. There is a lot more sheet metal work that needs to be done that I had thought. I have an appointment with a son of a club member that does nothing but custom work on older cars. With luck it should be in and out o...

Sorry, I should have mentioned her T is a ‘27.

Here is the old wood that came out of the car.
Seems to be missing some.

seems to be a big difference.

How hot does it get?
This would start limiting the possibilities.

Some blood red water would make folks do a double take.

The car was built September 1st 1926. But it has all characteristics of a’27. I’m thinking of putting the two smaller blocks and leaving the bigger top block off. Do you’ll see the big block necessary because it has the rail clamps? The topic of sealing the wood is almost as bad as asking “What oil”...

I received the wood kit to rewood Susie's T. Well as it turns out a lot of the wood is missing. Here is the first of many pictures and questions. Here is the picture of the puzzle pieces. IMG_2164.jpg The pieces were sorted. These pieces go into the rear seat side. IMG_2166.jpg Here is were they are...

I will check the frame.
Thank you.

Among the many pieces and parts that came with my wife's '27, was a set of what looks like new body blocks. Does anyone have some pictures of what body blocks go where? The hood does not quite line up and the front of the body needs to come up every so slight. I don't see any adjustment. Am I missin...

Thank you for posting the results.
Those little buggers get any and everywhere.

I went to look at this car.
Please email me if you want my thoughts.

David,
Can you send me a picture of how the cross board is attached?
Right now is just sits in the slots.
I don't have any holes for screws.

Thank you,
Steve B.

My '27 touring has a board under the rear seat. It not attached, just inserted into both sides. It was taken out about a year ago to give way for a little more storage. To my best conclusion this board is not really needed. Like everything else on the T. Henry put it there for a reason. It might not...

Jeff,
Welcome to the forum.
Try making contact with someone from the Suncoast T's.
Go to MTFCA home page => Chapters => FL
There are Three clubs in FLA.

Please pardon my ignorance.
What did you mean "lightly stone or counter sink your lug nut"
I am about to send my wheels off to the power coaters.

The T is a '27.
I will make an appointment with the sheet metal and paint guy in the next couple of weeks.
The car has been in my wife family for 57 years. It would be nice if it stays in the family for another 57 years.
Might as well get it done right.

Hello Guys, I am trying to get the wood ready for re-upholster. After taking the back of the back seat loose from the wood, the damage to the metal work seems worse. The left side of the panel looks like it could tear more. The screws don't seem to be right. Looking for opinions. Is this fixable? Ho...

Before I started on the interior. The grandson was over and announced that he needed some T action.
So I loaded them up drove about 10 minutes. That seemed to satisfy them.
Then the interior work started.

Just can't deny someone from getting their T action.

I am in the process of redoing the interior of the touring. Looking at Mac's web page, it shows a polygon at the very front of the body. A picture of the piece in place would be a great. The piece by the door jam can be duplicated. it is in tack. The very forward pieces are missing and I don't seen ...

If all fails go back to the basics.
1) fire/spark
2) fuel
3) compression

Number one run about getting out of a hole is to quite digging.

Russ,
Please post a picture and the dimensions when you get the template.
I would love to put a set of Wind Wings on my wife's cars.

Cory,
I like your idea. How to you get the nut tight?

Google is your friend.
When I want to search the pre-2019 threads.
Type what you're looking for then attach MTFCA

This will bring up every old thread (and new) that is on the MTFCA forum.

searching on the forum is not very friendly.

FANTASTIC!!!!!!

Bob,
Any plans for a 6 volt version?

Getting a title requires a lot of leg work and an bunch of dimes. My first call was the tax office to find out what paperwork they needed and followed the trail back wards. I had the car registered in about 2 weeks. The folks I talked to were more than willing to give me the all the information that...

I should have mentioned that this is a driver and no where close to being a 100 point show car.
We have fun with it and it is very kid friendly.

I'm looking at the list of rear shackles for my '26/'27 T. Are these worth the extra money? Rear shackle set, replacement L-Style, with zerk fittings https://www.modeltford.com/item/3840LBR.aspx Or should I really blow my budget and get the Rear Shackle and bushing set, original style U-shaped https...

Might want to check out Mike Benders youtube videos.
He has one that he installed the connecting rods.
Lot of good information there.

With the new drive shaft. The u-joint and the pin was really snug.
I'm just a grease can away from getting back on the road.

Hello Gentlemen, With the help of the club workshop, the Ruckstell was able to go back together. I put the axle tube half's together with just the paper gasket. Is this ok? or should I have used a sealer? My concern is that, it seems that the tolerances are very tight and I don't want to mess things...

If I lived closer. They would be gone.
The drive from TX to NC and back or shipping would put them out of my reach.

Rob,
Thank you for the note.
It has the details are better than anything we get on the news.

Now that could make a grown man cry.

Better not ask about oil.
That is why I am not on FaceBook.

Get a test light and start tracing back the wire.
Check the test light at the battery to make sure the test light works.
This little check first will save hours of checking. Don't ask how I know.

I agree with everything that Pep just said. It's all about location, location, location. When driving down the highway, the passerby does not know about the pump just a mile or two down the road. It might cost the saving for the extra miles. The big difference between the prices across the street is...

Might want to take an example to the local university mechanical engineer department.
They might be able to print one for you.
When my son was a grad student at CSU in Ft. Collins CO has fun with little request like this.
He has since graduated with his misters and is working full time.

keevge, You didn't mention if the car has been sitting for a long time. It is has then it could be junk from the gas tank clogging things up. I has an issue that gave all the symptoms of fuel starvation. It turned out to be an electrical issue. Double check that all the wires are tight. Steve Mart, ...

For me, it was a combination of things.
I had my grandson wiggle the wheel from side to side.
Traced the movement down to the point it didn't wiggle.
After each fix the wiggle was less than less and the issue was in a different part.
Don't skimp or short cut the fixes.

Wayne,
You just missed a good Texas T-Party.
Next year it is going to be in Temple.
Hope to see you there.
We have T's from other states as well from another country.
Drive, Eat, and Repeat.

I was caught by the neighborhood kids going on a test ride.

The two rear ends that I have are '26/'27 and they are currently out of commission.
I am trying to gather part to rebuild.

A club member has let me borrow a small drum Ruckstell.
Besides not having a hand brake. What other issues am I looking at?

If it is on the internet, it has to be true!

Are the rear spring the same between Ts?
Will a small drum mount up to a set of springs that came off of '26/'27?
I am thinking that there is not any difference, but I have been wrong before.

If I add my 1/3 maybe we could get one good one?

I put in a much tighter U-Joint. Short test drive around the block. When I stepped on the brake or let up on the it sounded like the u-joint or something was wanted to jump out. Well pulled the rear end out again. This is three times in two weekend. I am getting really good at this. Dropped a nickle...

Pulling the hand brake move the foot break just a little bit.
This put engages the clutch and the truck is in neutral.
The hand brake engages the rear brakes at the wheels.
The foot brake engages the transmission brake.

Hope this makes it clear as mud.

Can you let us know where you found the LEDs?
Or post a link. I would love to get a set of either one.

I am going to ask a stupid question.
What is the FP version?

I think I might have hurt the u-joint. I installed an original style rear end. Things were going great. I took her for a little spin. Hit the breaks and it sounded like the u-joint was about to jump out. Getting back to the garage was a slow ride. The bolts for the ball cap were not tightened. I tig...

Which lugs are correct the 2883 or 2888?
I have 2888 in my shopping cart.

Does anyone know where I can find an exploded view of the standard wire wheel for a '26?
What I am gathering is that the brake drum is held to the hub via the lug studs.
Am I right?

Found a set of rear hubs.
They should be here on Monday.

I really thought I was stuck between a rock and a hard spot.
Thank you for all your help.

HELP! I am the in the process of swapping rear ends. I really hurt my ruckstell. Long story short. I pick up an original '26-'27 rear end so I can go to the Texas T-party. Well Now I need some original style rear hubs. See the pictures. Any idea where I can pick up a set, or does anyone have a pictu...

Can wood be turned on a metal Lathe?
I have a chance to pick up a nice metal lathe, just want to know.

Thank you

I would not be surprised.
The plan is to replace the wood.

I have a top bow issue that I am not sure just how to fix.
The wood has broken. Now I am trying to find ideas on how to fix, with limited talent and tools.

Any advice is greatly appreciated.

Steve B.

I have seen these installed on a few cars and wonder if they really work.

Adam,
Do you have a URL for the inner tubes?
I am beginning stages to hunt for tubes and tires.

My wife inherited the '26 Touring. I have the pleasure of working on it and driving. She is going to learn to drive this summer.

I am rebuilding the steering column for the '27.
The column is in primer.
Is there a bearing that need to be in the bottom of the column?

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