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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.

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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.

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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.

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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...

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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.

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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 ...

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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.

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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.

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

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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.

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FANTASTIC!!!!!!

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Bob,
Any plans for a 6 volt version?

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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...

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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.

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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...

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

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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.

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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...

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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.

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

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Now that could make a grown man cry.

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

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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.

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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...

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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.

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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, ...

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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.

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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.

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

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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?

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

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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.

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

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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...

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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.

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

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

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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...

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

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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?

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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.

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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...

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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

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

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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.

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

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

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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.

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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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