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Barteldes

yes the sleeve is out. i might try the drill a hole and put that screw into it to grab a hold tactic.

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sorry 24 Coupe

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234 Coupe replacing the inner seal and im having a hard time getting it to come to me. ive tried wire, stiffer wire, my sturdy hook isnt long enough. tried a slim jim and i cant pull it hard enough.... i need something to hook it and is capable of being banged on toward me..... and why would it be s...

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Holy cow! problem 1, I worked on the two front wheels (spokes) for hours and never noticed the odd placement of the bolts that hold it on to the outer rim. All four wheels are like that. Now it bugs me that they are not symmetrical. And the order is exactly the same on all wheels. Problem 2, the pla...

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24 coupe two problems. Mine is the only Model T I've ever listened to or driven so my experience is very limited. When i get up to about 30, or the high end of first it has some vibration. I know this description is really vague but that's really all i have. Also, there is a slight tick i can hear i...

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Every time i see an old pic of a coupe i wonder if it could be mine. pretty bad odds

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Thanks you guys! yes of course i did use the langs wheel bolts and nuts.... it came in a full 4 wheel kit. i just drove it and it went ok. In the picture, the gap between one of the spokes in the upper right hand corner went away after i put in the other half of the hub. Thank you guys again! I like...

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i have a pc took the lpic with my iphone and emailed it to my pc, copied it to desktop and tried to copy paste into the forum comment.

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Thanks for your input Humblej, So kind of you to care. This community is so helpful and has such great vibe. I did replace with the proper carriage bolts and nuts and with the wheel off the car i took the nuts off and lifted the nut side of the hub off keeping the bolts still intact. When replacing ...

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How do i put a picture in comments. i tried to copy and paste but that didnt work.

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i have the dry rot tires lol but good tread. i drive about twice a week, sometimes more to the grocery store or hardware store both about a mile away. SO two miles a few times a week. I am reluctant to go on the big streets that surround my neighborhood. People are nutz!

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24 coupe I replaced bushings and kingpins in the front end. Im new at this but watched you tube videos and think i did well. after that I wanted to take my spokes from black to natural. this was really hard. Stripping paint off my wooden spokes and refinishing them. On one wheel, I took the hub apar...

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Thanks for all the help guys. I think i have it figured out and yes its an NH and one more thing i need to address is the rust in the bowl and the part that goes in the bowl. I see there are lots of antirust products what do you guys recommend for taking off the rust.

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Thanks John!!!!!!!!!

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24 coupe I dont know how to identify the carb for you guys but i assume its standard.. when i turn on the fuel petcock and allow fuel to flow into the carburetor, it starts leaking (with the engine not running) and drips once every four seconds. i think the leak is coming out of the air intake area ...

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23 Coupe? Not taking it to dinner and a movie, i wanna know how old it is. The engine is stamped with 8077073 which makes it July 23? The other number is just inside the passenger door on the metal that is next to the wood floor. That one is 3890738.
Any help appreciated.

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24 Coupe
The reflective surface of the inside of the headlight is well 100 years old. I was going to clean it up and spray some chrome paint on that surface to get a better reflection or is there a better way to go? (price is an issue i retired yesterday)

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24 Coupe with missing parts to the adjustable vent (air scoop?) that lets air into the cab. What's that thing called so i can at least look for parts? I see nothing at Langs

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thats exactly what my 24 coupe cost.... not the motor the whole car.

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The lower windshield, shown left, has several screws holding the frame to the body. The upper has screws holding the upper part of the hinge to the header. Other than the swing arms, this is all that hold the windshield frames in place. 24WS.jpg The glass company has some good tricks to remove and ...

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I know better than to try and start work on my 24 Coupe without asking how first so how do i go about taking off the windshields? I would think i should take them to the glass company with the frame on. So how do i get them off?

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Where do Yall get your split rims?

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overwhelmed yet? lol whatever you do don't accidentally drop anything in that transmission access cover like a screw or the key to the car. and anytime you want to do something simple like remove the starter.. DONT! just ask these guys first there's innocent things you can mess up if you don't know ...

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24 Coupe I was hoping for some direction on how to remove the two windshields. One has cracks, one corner has several cracks covering an area of about 6 by 8 inches and that is supported by box tape. The other is scored badly from no wiper blade on the wiper. There are little clips on the sides. I s...

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Great story

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Hi Bill, Yes, you are partly correct, you can tow a T a VERY SHORT distance slowly, but you can't tow a model T any long distance. There are several threads here on the forum explaining in more detail but the essence of it is that the transmission will always turn, even in neutral, and it will dest...

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Yellowstone Spin off 1923... shows a lot of great wardrobes and cars. I dont know how accurate it is but the cars alone are worth a look (first few episodes)

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I heard you cant tow a T. is this true? and why? Cant you put the Lever in the middle position? I would think theres no Parking brake on and the drive train would not be connected to either transmission.

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As I have commented from time to time before, please make the subject line more than just a name by itself, e.g "Ron Patterson Great Guy" or "Another Good Experience with Ron Patterson." In view of the average age of Model T people, seeing a name by itself can initially be worrisome. :D Good lord s...

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I did business with Ron with coil rebuilds. He took such good care of me. What a gentleman, nice guy and what a pleasure to do business with. I am amazed with the brotherhood Model T people have. I'm learning. You truly are a great group.

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Bill before you remove it, be sure to remove the bendix first. It will not come out with it attached and all you'll do is destroy the MAG ring if you try you may perhaps just have a bum bendix, anyway and not a bad starter starter and bendix are two entirely separate entities and one being rebuilt ...

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24 Coupe and the starter isn't working. The person who i bought it from had said he tried to weld the bendix but wasn't confident in the repair. It has worked for 8 months but now it doesn't. I'll investigate and see if i can do anything but which one of you guys fixes / rebuilds / sells starters?

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perry kete wrote: ↑
Fri Jul 07, 2023 4:49 pm
I used a kit to redo my '22 Coupe

'22 Model T Ford Coupe after restoration 2.JPG

That looks really nice. i like it.

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1924 Coupe interior The interior, I assume, is original by how it looks. There are really bad stains on the walls and trim falling apart. The seat back is not really bad but the drivers seat has holes worn in the fabric from a century of butts. all the fabric is paper thin. I know most of you are go...

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Happy Happy Birthday from Colorado

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The bulbs i have only have one contact at the middle of the stem. the ones i ordered have two contacts. They're not interchangeable. How many contacts do you have inside of the lamp socket? There is almost nothing that electrical contact cleaner can do for an ammeter, since there are no real contac...

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I have ordered a new ammeter and two kinds of bulbs with dual filaments. The bulbs i have only have one contact at the middle of the stem. the ones i ordered have two contacts. My attempt of cleaning the ammeter was tentative. I cleaned it outside with electrical cleaning spray (for sensors and such...

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Upholstery Mike wrote: ↑
Sat Jun 03, 2023 10:51 am
Some highlights

holly cow those are gorgeous

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Insulating gaskets between the adjustable brush holder and attaching brush assembly are probably dried out and cracked and electrically grounded. Snyder's and langs both have rebuilt brush assemblies with proper gaskets... Also sell the gaskets if you're willing to replace those yourself. Your diag...

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I am thinking that you need to go out and turn on your headlights without the car running, and record the discharge showing on the ammeter then start the car and turn on the headlights and record the discharge showing on the ammeter this will tell you if the battery is receiving any charge from the...

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1924 Coupe i wasn't getting any reading on the ammeter so i watched a few videos and set my cut off switch to 6.5 (It was at like 2) and started moving the third brush. (toward the engine) Still nothing shows on the right side of the meter. I do think the meter is working as it shows a negative 1 wh...

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I know there's a lot of great events for the Model T community this weekend all over the country and beyond, I'll be heading to the Denver per war swap on Saturday. Anyone heading that way too? I'll be coming from the western slope of Colorado. Hope the rains hold off :roll: see you there! where is...

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Some lamps are made to work horizontally. In this case your lights will shine toward the right when on low beam and straight ahead on high beam. The lights on a T are not usually as bright as on more modern cars. The reflectors should be plated with silver. Silver tarnishes but if you try to polish...

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1924 coupe. fixing problems one at a time with all your help. i have headlights working in low beam but not in high. its pretty darn weak. i took the ignition switch assembly off and examined the wiring and the connections all look good however i dont know anything about which wires should go where...

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Hi Bill, yes, take the bulbs out & turn them 180* and see if you have high beams no low beams. If you can't get the rims off swap the wires on the plug or just turn the plug over. Iv'e found incorrect bulbs lots of times or they could just be burned out. Craig. ill try that first. thanks Craig it t...

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Steve Jelf wrote: ↑
Sun May 14, 2023 2:25 pm
The diagram will tell you what wires go where.

March 1922 to 1927 Wiring Diagram.jpg

that's awesome. thanks!

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RajoRacer wrote: ↑
Sun May 14, 2023 11:28 am
On T headlamps, the ground is usually the culprit !

thanks Steve!

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1924 coupe. fixing problems one at a time with all your help. i have headlights working in low beam but not in high. its pretty darn weak. i took the ignition switch assembly off and examined the wiring and the connections all look good however i dont know anything about which wires should go where....

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Is a ruxstell hard to install?

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Adam wrote: ↑
Fri Apr 21, 2023 4:06 pm
No rim flap ?

it did have a rim flap and it was made out of paper?

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Sadly, the tube will likely begin to disintegrate rather quickly. That usually happens when very old innertubes are removed from their long hiding place. Innertubes in the old days were made from mostly natural rubber. That natural rubber is extremely susceptible to two things. Any amount of UV ray...

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I'm sure yall are used to this but i was flabbergasted. There are 35 patches on the tube inside the spare tire of my 24 Coupe. I would patch it but there was a fold that the last repair job failed to unwrinkle and it caused a long leak that i just dont want to trust with a patch. That tube has some ...

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My 24 coupe (titled) is what i assume is a 24 but the engine is stamped 23. I assume that happens a lot. The engine was made at the end of the year and assembled on the car in 24 or maybe there was an engine swap later. Is this pretty common? i wish i had the written history of this car .. oh the st...

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Original Smith wrote: ↑
Fri Mar 31, 2023 11:42 am
Please state the year you are looking for!

1924 Coupe

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Scott_Conger wrote: ↑
Fri Mar 31, 2023 9:25 am
unfortunately, your experience is all too common, but trust me, when you FINALLY break through the crust and meet some folks, they'll ask "what took you so long??"

Thats funny and im sure when i do they all know the car (bought here)
and i do love the Tyranny quote by the way

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Bill, there is a significant number of folks in your immediate metro area. I think all you need to do is acquaint yourself with a local club and make specific needs known and help will present itself. amendment: A quick search of Forum Members posting here shows 40 active Forum members, with a numb...

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The knock on Rockies is that they don't work backing up. Just backing the car into the shop, that's not a big deal. But I can imagine being on a mountain road in a Model T that wants to roll backwards. Plunging off a thousand-foot cliff could be pretty disappointing. I plan to install AC brakes, wh...

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If you have 26-27 rear axle with the larger factory drums, you don't need shims. If you have the earlier rear axle with the small drums, the currently manufactured Rocky Mountain brakes use a larger drum bolted between the hub and the original drum. This moves the inner drum closer to the backing p...

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RajoRacer wrote: ↑
Wed Mar 29, 2023 6:28 pm
Do you realize "Vintage Ford" is our Club magazine ? Bud runs an ad in the Vintage Ford for his brakes.

no i didnt ..lmao i googled it and found a company in Cali that sells model t parts.. so Bud sells them lol that's clever.

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Bill, my T has an ammeter that I believe is like yours. When it gets sticky, I remove the back of it and spray it real good with starting fluid. Let it dry, reassemble, and it's good for another 5 or 6 years. Electronic parts cleaner would probably work also, but I never seem to have any around. oh...

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Does anyone know how i get my hands on a Ruckstell Axle? I suppose you are all laughing right about now.

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Does anyone know of service help i can get in colorado, fixing things that i can't do myself?

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I had forgot all about Ronco until I saw where it was mentioned above. Ronco Kitchen Accessories & Cooking Innovation https://www.ronco.com Known for the legendary tagline “But wait...there's more,” Ronco has been creating innovative, cutting-edge kitchen appliances and accessories for almost ... ‎...

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it doesnt look like vintage Ford has them. Langs has them for $1120.00 is that a good price?

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Agree, you can mend, the car cant be put back the same. :D You can buy them directly. Vintage Ford has an advertisement. Easy to install, but expect some clearance issues. Most folks add axle shims. I hate that. Changing to longer axles makes for a much bigger job. I have always welded my own pedal...

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I have a 24 coupe and think i should get the rocky mountain brakes. I dont care if i die but it would be a shame to hurt that Beautiful car. Where do i start? Langs? Are they hard to install? And is it better to get the petal rather than welding on a tab yourself?

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George House wrote: ↑
Fri Mar 24, 2023 10:32 am
What year switch/ammeter panel ?

24 Coupe and the key and switch are worn so i assume its original. And i love your quote by the way i have two dogs I rescued as well.

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Langs doesn't have an amp meter. Mine is sticking. Is there a way to clean it? or somewhere else to get one?

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his videos are amazing

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First time T owner and learning one lesson at a time. I am overwhelmed at how nice and helpful you all are. Was getting no reading on my ammeter so i watched youtube videos and found one guy "flivver" channel. Good videos, really smart guy. 3 part series on the Gen and cut off. im sure you all know ...

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What a Beauty! Happy for you .. Watch out for Morlocks..

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FreighTer Jim wrote: ↑
Tue Mar 07, 2023 10:28 pm
A colorized tintype of my great granpappy
FT (FreighTer Timmons) stopping for a libation
when he took Loutentant Dunbar out
to The Old Soldier Fort.

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FJ

Why don't you put that in your book!
Back east somebody say ...why dont he write?

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I send my coils to Ron Patterson (the Coilman) to have them rebuilt and adjusted. If yours haven't been done by someone who specializes in coil maintenance, I would suggest you do so. Ron installs new capacitors and contacts and adjusts them for optimum operation. A Model T will run on three cylind...

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A coil wont buzz until contact is made in the timer. The coils dont all buzz @ the same time. If you turn on the ignition & dont hear a buzz, sometimes moving the spark lever will make that contact. You dont want the coil to fire until the piston is in the proper position @ just past TDC with a cha...

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When you turn the key to battery, one coil may buzz, or none may buzz, depending on whether the engine happens to be stopped where one of the timer contacts is closed or not. Turning the engine, whether with the starter or the crank, will usually cause one or another of the coils to buzz. With the ...

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I think i fixed the "surging" problem with cleaning gas line and sediment bowls. It is still a little weaker than it used to be going from first to second with a mild up slope. This last weekend while trouble shooting, one of the buzz coils wasnt sparking at all while running but later i looked at i...

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Bill, by "air screw" you might mean the carb fuel air mixture knob. Try starting with the mixture knob opened 1 1/2 turns, after start turn it down about 1/2 - 3/4 turn and listen to the RPM. When the RPM starts to slow open it up a little. Keep playing with more and less mixture to find the sweet ...

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I have only driven My 24 Coupe a few times but last weekend i noticed it was weaker than before. the transition from first to second was slower to gain speed. Also when i start it it wont start at full retard spark only about half. Then at the end of a pretty short ride it started surging? lurching...

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Bill; A quick way to confirm fuel starvation problems is to pull out the choke next time it surges. Don't hold it pulled, just a quick pull should tell you if fuel really is the problem. For the record, most fuel problems are electrical....... but maybe this one isn't. Timer problems are a way more...

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Oldav8tor wrote: ↑
Thu Feb 23, 2023 5:08 pm
Sounds like fuel. Scott sells a Full-Flow valve which allows more fuel to the carb. They work and are one of the cheapest performance upgrades you can add.

Scott the one in this chat?

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TXGOAT2 wrote: ↑
Thu Feb 23, 2023 4:46 pm
Was the weather cold? Your timer may need cleaned and lubricated with a light oil.

im finally learning how to reply in this chat lol. yes it was chilly maybe 45 F.

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RajoRacer wrote: ↑
Thu Feb 23, 2023 4:39 pm
Coupes had gas tanks in the trunk - under the seat beginning with the 1924 model according to the Encyclopedia.

ya mines under the seat

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I have only driven My 24 Coupe a few times but last weekend i noticed it was weaker than before. the transition from first to second was slower to gain speed. Also when i start it it wont start at full retard spark only about half. Then at the end of a pretty short ride it started surging? lurching ...

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Gene, Just bought my first Model T and i don't know much about it yet. 24 Coupe. How do i know if my bearings are ready to be replaced are there any warning signs without taking the engine apart? You shim them until you run out of room right?
I live in CO.

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Are Model T's supposed to be positive ground?

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What a beauty

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God i love you guys!

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Thanks you guys ... im new at this but not afraid to ask questions. So much knowledge here in this chat!

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24 Model T Coupe: There is a button to the left of the steering wheel on the dashboard. Any thoughts of what it does? I hope i can attach a picture.

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Awsome thanks!

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I found one in Denver Edgewater Glass

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Having trouble finding a glass shop in the Denver area that wants to play with auto glass. Does anyone know of a shop that will accomodate?

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Is there mold and mildew in the upholstery that could pose a health hazard? Jim Patrick

No Jim there is no mold. Im in Colorado and its pretty dry here.
Thanks again you guys for so many responses and great advice.
Im going to start by trying a tiny area in an out of the way spot.

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These are great thanks you guys! Im learning and "stain envy"? hey maybe ill keep them. there's lots of other things i can address before that.

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Forgive me people im just recently bitten by the bug and know very little about my new old car. Newly acquired 1924 Model T Coupe with original interior? maybe.. but showing its age. the doors / walls fabric have water stains. i like the fabric but would love to get rid of the stains. I saw a commer...

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Great ! thanks you guys!

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Ok Scott .. I see you.. my next action on my newly purchased T is to do just that.

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I have a cracked Drivers side window and need to replace both windshields. I have a 1924 Coup. How or where.. do i go to get this glass?

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