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Many thanks for the response to my post. According to the serial number my 1914 Touring was manufactured during May 1914. That is good enough for me.

Did Ford stamp the serial number on the frame, or elsewhere, on the Model "T" like they did on the Model "A"? If so, i would like to compare that number with the number on the engine and the Title on my 1914 Touring. All replys appreciated.

Thanks to all responders. I will place an order with Lang's.

Years ago wooden Model T gas tank fuel level rulers were readily available. I don't see them anymore and would like to know if anyone is reproducing them .

Hi Kim,
i saw your post for parts for sale. Do you have a running board tool box for sale? i am looking for the longer bos, approximately 22 inches, that is not rusted out, dent free, for my unrestored Model T. Some surface rust and old paint is okay. Thank you. !!!!

I am interested in your running board tool box if Scott doesn't take it.
Fred Serfass

I have owned and driven both the T and A and other antique cars over the years and have enjoyed the T and the A for different reasons. The A is a better road car but the T put the world on wheels and has no equal in the early years of the automobile. In my opinion no automobile museum in the world i...

Wanted for my unrestored Model T. An original running board tool box in good undamaged , unmodified condition. Old paint and minimal surface rust okay. Any assistance from fellow club members will be appreciated.

After many years of involvement with a variety of antique motor vehicles I have yet to find one that doesn't at least drip oil regardless of the effort that goes into trying to prevent any leaking. My advice is to keep a mat under the vehicle in the garage to catch the drips. learn to accept the dri...

Ken,
Many thanks for the information on the fabrication of the crossover tube. The tubing clamp you show I can fabricate. As you mentioned fan clearance can be an issue as there is not much room to spare.
Happy New Year to you and your family.
Fred

Ken,
Yes there is a 1/2 hole in each side 0f the radiator brass side panel (shell), and another 1/2 inch hole in the drivers side splash apron for the carbide generator hose.

No, there is no crossover tube. A previous owner had the radiator gone over with a new core and the crossover tube was not replaced.

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It was a common practice back in the 1920's and 1930's to build home built powerplants from Model "T" and "A" engines that were easy to come by. Your powerplant, on the other hand, is a well engineered and quite rare factory built unit. i hope you restore it and display it at not only "T" shows but ...

Thank you Mark for referring me to the earlier threads relative to the installation of the gas line. Although there appears to be some question as to the routing of the tubing I now have enough information to do an acceptable , if not easy, job with the body on the chassis.

i ordered and have received the gas lamp hook up kit from Langs's. The kit comes with 8 feet of brass tubing, 3 feet of red rubber hose, 6 hose clamps, and a copper "T" fitting that I will replace with brass when available. the installation instructions that accompany the kit are all but useless. Ca...

This post reminded me of when I was changing bands many years ago on a Model T for the first time. Not being careful enough I dropped a band nut down into the transmission. I removed the hogshead, stuffed a rag between the ring gear and the transmission housing and turned over the engine by hand. th...

The linseed oil I have used over the years is 'boiled'. The best remedy for dried out loose wooden spokes is replacing them with new spokes , not trying to preserve them.

I have applied linseed oil over the years on old dried out wood including wooden wheel spokes with good success. I have tried other products but always come back to linseed oil. More than one application is usually required depending on the dryness of the wood. A common practice in the old days to t...

i read the post that Steve Lang sent on Saturday that the gas Lamp Hook Up kit Lang's have listed in their catalog and Online can be ordered with either copper or brass tubing. I called this morning to order the kit with the brass tubing only to be told that the kits are not available at the present...

When installing the gas lamp tubing that I believe is around 8 feet long, how and where is it attached to the car, and does it remain straight or are bends required. Once attached hooking up the rubber hoses to it should be relatively easy.

When installing the gas lamp tubing that I believe is around 8 feet long, how and where is it attached to the car, and does it remain straight or are bends required. Once attached hooking up the rubber hoses to it should be relatively easy.

All good and valid points but I will add one more. it seems that the automotive engineers of that era did not understand the importance of filtering the air entering the carburetor. cars back then operated mostly on dirt roads and a lot of dust was sucked into the engine resulting in frequent engine...

Great point on the use of copper tubing . Lang's sell the kit, catalog " BL-T and it does contain copper tubing and parts. I don't intend using the lights but maybe another future owner would do so. Thank you to all the respondents to my post.

How much a job is it to install a gas lamp hook up kit on a 1914 Model T Touring? Any suggestions will be appreciated.

Good point. The wire from the generator should be connected to the hot side of the starter switch. Thank all of you for the input.

My 1914 Touring has a starter and generator. Since there is no ammeter should the wire from the generator cutout be connected directly to the battery post on the starter?

On November 19th I entered a post searching for a carbide generator for my recently acquired 1914 touring. I have recently purchased a generator from a club member and want to thank all of you who responded to my post.

On November I9th I entered a post looking for a carbide generator for my recently acquired 1914 touring. I recently purchased a generator from a club member so the search is over. Many thanks to all of you who responded to my post.

I have made a pending purchase of a carbide generator and am no longer looking for one.
fredserfass12

i have a pending purchase of a generator. I want to thank all club members who responded to my post.

I have a pending purchase of a generator. I want to thank all the club members who responded to my post.

Hi Steve, Thank you for your response. i believe 1913 and 1914 used the same generator. Is your generator a Victor? It may be better than I am looking for. I plan to keep my car in unrestored but presentable condition and your restored generator may look to good on my car. I was hoping to find one f...

I will post pictures of the 1914 touring when all that I plan to do is completed. i want it to remain unrestored but presentable as a driver. i appreciate the interest club members have shown in the car.
fredserfass12

Mark,
I did place an adv. in the classified. Your suggestion relative not listing Emay or telephone numbers in a post is well received. As a new member I will know better in the future.
1914fordfred

My 1914 unrestored touring is complete except for a missing carbide generator. Any assistance in locating one will be appreciated. Need not be perfect as long as exterior is complete and presentable. I can handle some minor repair I have also placed a post in the classified section.
fredserfass12

Wanted: 1913-14 steel carbide generator. Need not be perfect. For show only on a 1914 [url][/url]unrestored touring car. 1914fordfred

In reply to jiminbartow. i purchased the 1924 Roadster in the Spring of 1956 and i was not quite 24 at the time. i heard that this elderly gentleman wanted to sell his "T" that was his only transportation up to that point except for the winter months when he jacked it up and a local repair garage ma...

Thank you for your kind welcome. I am 90 years old, my wife and I have been married for 70 years. I courted her in a 1930 Model A roadster. We currently live in a retirement community. We have owned many antique motor vehicles of various makes over the years but I have always had a soft spot for T's...

[i recently purchased a 1914 Model t Touring in good unrestored condition and looking forward to participating in the forum in the future.. This is my thirteenth Model T over the past 66 years. i purchased my first T a 1924 Roadster in 1956 for $50.00 and drove it 5 miles to my home.list][/list]

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