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- Mon Feb 08, 2021 1:06 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum (started 2019)
- Topic: Hand crank?
- Replies: 7
- Views: 635
Re: Hand crank?
My Crank was severely worn. I cut off the section of shaft that holds the ratchet and welded on a new section of 3/4" rod. I didn't have to mess with the handle sleeve.
- Mon Feb 08, 2021 8:49 am
- Forum: Classifieds - Parts
- Topic: Un-Distributor FS
- Replies: 15
- Views: 1584
Re: Un-Distributor FS
Gary, I had the same problem on my '26 and I did what Adam described. It was a 2-minute-fix.
- Thu Feb 04, 2021 1:05 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum (started 2019)
- Topic: Services - A New Forum Section
- Replies: 32
- Views: 2172
Re: Services - A New Forum Section
Yes, non-commercial users would post in the services forum. I'm rebuilding my front suspension and I'm getting close to needing some work done. I plan to list a "Services needed" thread when the time comes.John_manuel wrote: ↑Wed Feb 03, 2021 12:08 pmWould any but "commercial users" post in this section?
- Fri Jan 29, 2021 1:00 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum (started 2019)
- Topic: Seeking opinions on 1912/13 oil pans
- Replies: 15
- Views: 687
Re: Seeking opinions on 1912/13 oil pans
Per Bruce in the 1912 section: Typical “three dip” with narrow front “snout.” The “seven-rivet” mounting arms were replaced with “three-rivet” arms during the year. In the 1913 section he wrote: ENGINE PAN: Early production used the “three dip” with narrow front “snout” and “teacup” oil drain. The m...
- Fri Jan 29, 2021 8:48 am
- Forum: General Discussion Forum (started 2019)
- Topic: ? Re safety wire
- Replies: 9
- Views: 780
Re: ? Re safety wire
I was given the remnants of a roll of .035 inch stainless mig weld wire. I haven't had to use it yet or test it for brittleness, though.
- Fri Jan 29, 2021 8:44 am
- Forum: General Discussion Forum (started 2019)
- Topic: Rebuild rear axle for newbie who need help
- Replies: 23
- Views: 1661
Re: Rebuild rear axle for newbie who need help
Allan, I had previously saved a link to your instructions for assembling the differential. I measured and marked the thicknesses of the nine washers I had on hand and then selected the combination that produced the correct settings. I used your method last winter with great success. Thank you for th...
- Wed Jan 27, 2021 8:36 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum (started 2019)
- Topic: Inside (original) oil line cleaning
- Replies: 6
- Views: 531
Re: Inside (original) oil line cleaning
The timing gear is in the way of using plug for access.
- Mon Jan 25, 2021 1:25 pm
- Forum: Forum Support Questions
- Topic: Why do I have pics I cannot upload
- Replies: 30
- Views: 1828
Re: Why do I have pics I cannot upload
New phone. Photo test 16:9
Success.
Success.
- Mon Jan 25, 2021 1:12 pm
- Forum: Forum Support Questions
- Topic: Why do I have pics I cannot upload
- Replies: 30
- Views: 1828
Re: Why do I have pics I cannot upload
New phone photo test
Dog gonnit. It worked.
Dog gonnit. It worked.
- Mon Jan 18, 2021 8:07 am
- Forum: General Discussion Forum (started 2019)
- Topic: What have you done with your T in January?
- Replies: 56
- Views: 3897
Re: What have you done with your T in January?
I'm rebuilding my front suspension. My left spindle is worn on the top surface as if it was used without a bushing. It looks thinner than my right spindle. This is the left. IMG_20210117_130239030.gif I mic'd the spindle, axle yoke and new bushing shoulders. It looks like there would be a gap of .01...
- Sat Jan 16, 2021 5:49 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum (started 2019)
- Topic: longest time for original owner for a Ford
- Replies: 8
- Views: 762
Re: longest time for original owner for a Ford
I would say you're the winner, Sir. And I admire you for it.
- Fri Jan 15, 2021 8:53 am
- Forum: General Discussion Forum (started 2019)
- Topic: Model T Year and body style?
- Replies: 22
- Views: 1242
Re: Model T Year and body style?
February 25, 1924
- Wed Jan 13, 2021 8:36 am
- Forum: General Discussion Forum (started 2019)
- Topic: Leaky Hose Connections
- Replies: 7
- Views: 425
Re: Leaky Hose Connections
The inlet and outlet castings on my '26 were pitted and difficult to seal. Rather than using sealants, I used JB Weld to fill and smooth the pits in the rings that hold hoses. Once they were smooth and rounded, I had no problems using reproduction clamps.
- Tue Jan 12, 2021 8:25 am
- Forum: General Discussion Forum (started 2019)
- Topic: Saw this on Youtube, Auction in Douglass, KS Feb. 12th.
- Replies: 11
- Views: 1297
Re: Saw this on Youtube, Auction in Douglass, KS Feb. 12th.
Douglas appears to be less than a 1 1/2 hour drive from Iola KS. I expect that Marc will be there from Model T Haven.
- Sun Jan 10, 2021 8:19 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum (started 2019)
- Topic: Battery horn buttons
- Replies: 4
- Views: 444
Re: Battery horn buttons
It appears that an Alien has abducted Allan. He must be a shape shifter because, at times, he appears as AllAn and other times he's Allen. I think the alien was Martian Vowell. With apologies to Mr. Bennett and Mr. Vowell. Sometimes the spell checker goes nuts and someone types Ignacio and the nanny...
- Fri Jan 08, 2021 1:24 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum (started 2019)
- Topic: Used my rare Stevens Front Axle re-facer today
- Replies: 16
- Views: 931
Re: Used my rare Stevens Front Axle re-facer today
To Mark Nunn - I would assume the O.D. of the mill end would need to be just fractionally over the diameter of a new spindle body bushing. I agree, Steve. But at the moment my spindles are in a box somewhere waiting for bushings and reaming. I'm hoping to get a head start on the axle before they re...
- Fri Jan 08, 2021 8:13 am
- Forum: General Discussion Forum (started 2019)
- Topic: Used my rare Stevens Front Axle re-facer today
- Replies: 16
- Views: 931
Re: Used my rare Stevens Front Axle re-facer today
Donnie, can you post the outside diameter of the cutter? I could make one of these from an unthreaded spacer, which I can get from McMaster-Carr. Those are only about $20 and some mill time.
- Tue Jan 05, 2021 8:49 am
- Forum: General Discussion Forum (started 2019)
- Topic: #3
- Replies: 12
- Views: 767
Re: #3
The young woman and her out-of-work-musician husband in the last group of photos get around. The first time I saw her in a photo was in one of Loren Sorensen's books about 20 years ago. I saw a different photo of her last year on Facebook.
- Fri Jan 01, 2021 9:52 am
- Forum: Classifieds - Parts
- Topic: The Ultimate NH carb upgrade kit - All 6 Sale Kits have been spoken for
- Replies: 14
- Views: 1078
Re: The Ultimate NH carb upgrade kit - For Sale
I sent an email, Scott.
- Tue Dec 29, 2020 11:39 am
- Forum: General Discussion Forum (started 2019)
- Topic: Photo size
- Replies: 29
- Views: 922
Re: Photo size
Photo test. Windows 10 The site still does not automatically resize with this one exception. I always have to manually do that. This is the only photo that I have not had to resize to load and it's the largest. My limit is about 350 KB and I must save files in gif format. I cannot explain why this p...
- Thu Dec 24, 2020 9:05 am
- Forum: General Discussion Forum (started 2019)
- Topic: Shipping T parts
- Replies: 51
- Views: 2602
- Wed Dec 23, 2020 8:03 am
- Forum: General Discussion Forum (started 2019)
- Topic: Shipping T parts
- Replies: 51
- Views: 2602
Re: Shipping T parts
I'm hopeful that these two truckloads of T parts arrive before spring.

- Wed Dec 23, 2020 7:57 am
- Forum: OT - Off topic
- Topic: This was trucking-Old Photos
- Replies: 496
- Views: 52770
Re: This was trucking-Old Photos
By 1932 this old guy was about worn out. I can't imagine how hard it was to steer it with that amount of caster in the front axle. It's parked in front of a radiator shop so someone isn't finished with it yet.
- Tue Dec 22, 2020 8:40 am
- Forum: General Discussion Forum (started 2019)
- Topic: Stop Light Wire
- Replies: 13
- Views: 1131
Re: Stop Light Wire
Don't bother with filing off the offset pin, just install it. I've had two bulbs ruined because the bayonet is thin and soft. When installing the bulbs, one pin crushed until flush with the body and cannot be repaired without excessive effort. The taillight on my '26 didn't have a socket when I got ...
- Mon Dec 21, 2020 8:44 am
- Forum: General Discussion Forum (started 2019)
- Topic: What have you done with your T in December
- Replies: 41
- Views: 3508
Re: What have you done with your T in December
I removed and disassembled my front axle and spindles. I boxed them up to send out for repair and bushings. I'm waiting until after the shipping companies get caught up before send them out. I have one inner bearing race that can spin in the hub. I'll need to address that when parts arrive. Front ax...
- Thu Dec 17, 2020 9:36 am
- Forum: General Discussion Forum (started 2019)
- Topic: STUCK!!!!!
- Replies: 28
- Views: 1317
Re: STUCK!!!!!
I agree with Steve that it's easier to work on with the steering wheel/gear cover out of the car. If Jonah had a regular gearbox, the cover can simply be unscrewed to remove the wheel assembly. However, he has a steering wheel lock. Jonah, does your lock device thread onto the gearcase like a normal...
- Thu Dec 17, 2020 8:54 am
- Forum: General Discussion Forum (started 2019)
- Topic: Front view of original 24-27 Ford TT Truck needed
- Replies: 10
- Views: 580
Re: Front view of original 24-27 Ford TT Truck needed
This photo was taken in '27 but I can't tell what year this TT was from.
- Thu Dec 17, 2020 8:22 am
- Forum: General Discussion Forum (started 2019)
- Topic: JB Weld or Bondo
- Replies: 20
- Views: 1359
Re: JB Weld or Bondo
Neither. That should buff right out!
- Wed Dec 16, 2020 7:35 am
- Forum: General Discussion Forum (started 2019)
- Topic: Shipping T parts
- Replies: 51
- Views: 2602
Re: Shipping T parts
July 3 2020 was the day my wife and I ordered an anniversary gift for ourselves from a major national retailer. We're still waiting and were told to expect delivery by February. It's a sofa frame for our gazebo. It turned out that they "forgot" to order it from the factory in China. We found the per...
- Tue Dec 15, 2020 1:25 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum (started 2019)
- Topic: problems posting pics , contacting moderator
- Replies: 15
- Views: 662
Re: problems posting pics , contacting moderator
I use Windows 10 and have never been able to post photos unless I edit them to the maximum pixel size and save as gif files. Forget about using an Android phone to post.
- Tue Dec 15, 2020 8:10 am
- Forum: General Discussion Forum (started 2019)
- Topic: A custom body sedan?
- Replies: 15
- Views: 1179
Re: A custom body sedan?
To my eyes, It appears that the coupe has a rear-facing jump seat. Maybe I'm seeing something else.
- Mon Dec 14, 2020 8:33 am
- Forum: General Discussion Forum (started 2019)
- Topic: Drill Bit Quality
- Replies: 15
- Views: 1158
Re: Drill Bit Quality
One important thing to know about using a drill chuck is to tighten all 3 of the jaws and the drill bit won't spin in the chuck, it was years of frustration before I figured that out. Just my 2 cents worth. How do you not tighten all 3 jaws? They all work in unison. Tighten with the key in each of ...
- Fri Dec 11, 2020 1:44 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum (started 2019)
- Topic: Hand Brake Adjustment question
- Replies: 10
- Views: 646
Re: Hand Brake Adjustment question
I relined the shoes and replaced cams and cam bushings on my '26 and had a similar condition. There were several contributors. My drums were round but the shoes were not. There was a low spot opposite the cam which created high spots at the top and bottom of the shoes. I had to reshape the shoes to ...
- Thu Dec 10, 2020 8:00 am
- Forum: General Discussion Forum (started 2019)
- Topic: Window glass
- Replies: 13
- Views: 666
Re: Window glass
Danny, I sent the files and I included G-2C upper too.
- Wed Dec 09, 2020 6:06 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum (started 2019)
- Topic: Window glass
- Replies: 13
- Views: 666
Re: Window glass
I made these drawings for my '26 Runabout.
I have these in an AutoCAD dwg and dxf formats if anyone wants copies for a CNC job. I can't attach them here. Send me a PM.- Wed Dec 09, 2020 9:01 am
- Forum: General Discussion Forum (started 2019)
- Topic: Engine installation in a TT truck
- Replies: 10
- Views: 691
Re: Engine installation in a TT truck
Frank, I read about using radiator springs on pan ears in "Tinkerin' Tips". It is not an uncommon "upgrade".
- Tue Dec 08, 2020 8:10 am
- Forum: General Discussion Forum (started 2019)
- Topic: Factory Wiring
- Replies: 9
- Views: 683
Re: Factory Wiring
This photo shows a very early generator car. Its rectangular cutout is correctly mounted on the firewall. There is a hole in the firewall (just inboard of the carb adjustment rod) where the wire from the cutout passes through. I assume it is going to the ammeter. MT Free_Floating_Poppet_Valve_Co_Hea...
- Mon Dec 07, 2020 2:02 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum (started 2019)
- Topic: What is this hole?
- Replies: 7
- Views: 980
Re: What is this hole?
There is a rod in the side curtains that goes into the hole. That is how the side curtains open with the doors.
- Mon Dec 07, 2020 8:17 am
- Forum: General Discussion Forum (started 2019)
- Topic: Back in time.
- Replies: 16
- Views: 1236
Re: Back in time.
Dan, here is another period photo with shaded headlights.
Wow, my scanner went wacko!
Wow, my scanner went wacko!
- Tue Dec 01, 2020 11:00 am
- Forum: General Discussion Forum (started 2019)
- Topic: How did you modify an Improved car tail light bracket to work on the righ hand side?
- Replies: 7
- Views: 443
Re: How did you modify an Improved car tail light bracket to work on the righ hand side?
I have the light mounting parts and repro hardware. The license plate bracket that came on my car is rust-pitted, cracked and bent. I have no apprehension about cutting it down. My new light is an original Ford item and in much better condition. The plate or badge idea is interesting. I could have a...
- Tue Dec 01, 2020 8:47 am
- Forum: General Discussion Forum (started 2019)
- Topic: How did you modify an Improved car tail light bracket to work on the righ hand side?
- Replies: 7
- Views: 443
How did you modify an Improved car tail light bracket to work on the righ hand side?
I want to add a second tail light to my '26 Runabout. My car's tail light housing didn't have a socket for a bulb when I got it. I installed a 2-pin socket in the housing and a brake light switch. I now have a working light. Then one day, George (aka UPRR) hand-delivered another improved-car tail li...
- Fri Nov 27, 2020 2:57 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum (started 2019)
- Topic: 1924 Hood shelf question
- Replies: 25
- Views: 967
Re: 1924 Hood shelf question
It could be for drainage but not what you're thinking. Imagine if the shelves are painted while hung from one of the holes on the other end. The first process of painting is cleaning the parts. They would be run through a cleaning bath and the fluids would need to drain and dry before paint is appli...
- Tue Nov 24, 2020 1:08 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum (started 2019)
- Topic: Tudor, leaks in one garage but not the other.
- Replies: 22
- Views: 1032
Re: Tudor, leaks in one garage but not the other.
Maybe you have an antifreeze artesian well that's bubbling up through the floor.
- Wed Nov 18, 2020 1:29 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum (started 2019)
- Topic: Carsenegenic??
- Replies: 27
- Views: 1715
Re: Carsenegenic??
Hey Scott, don't be a stranger.
- Mon Nov 16, 2020 1:36 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum (started 2019)
- Topic: How Many Ts used in the decades since production ended
- Replies: 14
- Views: 922
Re: How Many Ts used in the decades since production ended
At least there was one '13 Touring still on the road and looking good in 1947.
- Mon Nov 16, 2020 8:45 am
- Forum: General Discussion Forum (started 2019)
- Topic: How Many Ts used in the decades since production ended
- Replies: 14
- Views: 922
Re: How Many Ts used in the decades since production ended
I have been perusing a local online photo archive with photos tagged with the search term "auto". I viewed the photos in ascending dates. I noticed that by 1936, Model T's were absent from street scenes.
- Mon Nov 16, 2020 8:30 am
- Forum: General Discussion Forum (started 2019)
- Topic: Front radius rod question
- Replies: 19
- Views: 1198
Re: Front radius rod question
The ball on mine was worn .040" side-to-side and .060" top-to-bottom. I took the advice of a forum member and built up the ball with weld and ground it to shape. The process was described with words like "easy" and "fast". It was neither. My problem was that I don't have my welder set up with shield...
- Fri Nov 13, 2020 11:42 am
- Forum: General Discussion Forum (started 2019)
- Topic: Compression test
- Replies: 16
- Views: 924
Re: Compression test
Don't forget to fully open the throttle during the tests. You can't compress air that can't get in.
- Fri Nov 13, 2020 9:12 am
- Forum: Classifieds - Parts
- Topic: Un-Distributor FS
- Replies: 15
- Views: 1584
Re: Un-Distributor FS
Mike, your E-timer has been on my short list of must-get's for a long time. I haven’t pulled the trigger yet since I’ve been concentrating on all of the drivetrain and safety issues first. I’m hoping to get ready to buy early next year. I’ve read the information on your website many times so I think...
- Wed Nov 11, 2020 4:54 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum (started 2019)
- Topic: Old photos of Sprague Worm Steering Gear For Fords
- Replies: 13
- Views: 1021
Re: Old photos of Sprague Worm Steering Gear For Fords
Thank you for the links Rich. I was wondering what the steering wheel attached to.
- Wed Nov 11, 2020 7:59 am
- Forum: General Discussion Forum (started 2019)
- Topic: Old photos of Sprague Worm Steering Gear For Fords
- Replies: 13
- Views: 1021
Old photos of Sprague Worm Steering Gear For Fords
I saw this photo of a Roadster pickup with a sign on its apron. A google search turned up the ad from E.H. Sprague Manufacturing. Has anyone seen one of these?
- Mon Nov 09, 2020 4:07 pm
- Forum: OT - Off topic
- Topic: Tree hugger
- Replies: 34
- Views: 2025
Re: Tree hugger
I'm not sure what those of you in California will do when new internal combustion engine vehicles can no longer be sold. California can't seem to keep the power on as it is.
- Mon Nov 09, 2020 8:51 am
- Forum: General Discussion Forum (started 2019)
- Topic: 13T - Lack of Power Above 30 mph and Pics of the bands (new)
- Replies: 35
- Views: 1900
Re: 13T - Lack of Power Above 30 mph
I found the same issue with my '26. I've only driven it about 30 miles so far but it hits the plateau at 31 mph (according to my phone's GPS). My car doesn't have a magneto and it runs on 6 volts. Changes in throttle and timing offer no improvements. This discussion made me think of a test that I co...
- Fri Nov 06, 2020 8:34 am
- Forum: General Discussion Forum (started 2019)
- Topic: Coils
- Replies: 3
- Views: 683
Re: Coils
I like Erik's packing method too. I carry a spare coil wrapped in cloth and standing upright to protect the adjustment. I think I'll wrap it in corrugate like Erik does for better protection.
- Fri Nov 06, 2020 7:55 am
- Forum: General Discussion Forum (started 2019)
- Topic: 1925 Roadster Pickup Questions
- Replies: 91
- Views: 4894
Re: 1925 Roadster Pickup Questions
She's a beauty, Scott.
- Tue Nov 03, 2020 2:00 pm
- Forum: OT - Off topic
- Topic: Old photos of a cusomized 1934 Airflow
- Replies: 4
- Views: 468
Old photos of a cusomized 1934 Airflow
The Renze Company is a few blocks from where I work. Back in 1934, they did this. Why? I don't know. There are crowns on the hubcaps. I suspect that this was made for the Knights of Aksarben.
- Tue Nov 03, 2020 8:19 am
- Forum: General Discussion Forum (started 2019)
- Topic: Stuck tie rod end?
- Replies: 30
- Views: 1397
Re: Stuck tie rod end?
It took me a few cycles last week to remove the yoke on my '26. The seam in the rod was twisted near the end about 15 degrees from a previous adjustment. That told me that I was in for a battle. I used a MAPP gas torch followed by a generous flood of WD-40. And, repeat. I don't use the aerosol WD-40...
- Tue Oct 27, 2020 8:11 am
- Forum: General Discussion Forum (started 2019)
- Topic: 26-27 Roadster Pick Up Questions
- Replies: 74
- Views: 10932
Re: 26-27 Roadster Pick Up Questions
Thanks for the ride Scott. You've made a lot of progress getting back on the road.
- Mon Oct 26, 2020 8:32 am
- Forum: General Discussion Forum (started 2019)
- Topic: Mini rant, T related
- Replies: 29
- Views: 1657
Re: Mini rant, T related
I was told by the traffic department where I work that this year has been the worst for shipping damage and delays in our 70 year history. We ship millions of dollars of produce each day so losses are not insignificant. This summer I had a shipment sent to me from France that FedEx "lost". It arrive...
- Sun Oct 25, 2020 11:20 am
- Forum: General Discussion Forum (started 2019)
- Topic: Old Photo Model T pulls a threshing machine More photos
- Replies: 18
- Views: 1300
Re: Old Photo Model T pulls a threshing machine More photos
Here are more photos from Badger Body. The building was across the street from Omaha's Ford plant They apparently sold Ruckstells. badger outside 1.jpg Here is a TT body. badger outside 2.jpg Fordson's on display. Note the one on the right of the photo. badger inside 1.jpg Another showing Fordsons. ...
- Sat Oct 24, 2020 8:03 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum (started 2019)
- Topic: Old Photo Model T pulls a threshing machine More photos
- Replies: 18
- Views: 1300
Re: Old Photo Model T pulls a threshing machine
I found more photos if the inside of the building with Fordsons and bodies on Model TT's. I'll post them later. I can't post from my IPad.
- Sat Oct 24, 2020 10:14 am
- Forum: General Discussion Forum (started 2019)
- Topic: Old Photo Model T pulls a threshing machine More photos
- Replies: 18
- Views: 1300
Re: Old Photo Model T pulls a threshing machine
James, Badger Body and Truck Equipment is still in business in Omaha, Nebraska. I don't know their early history. The building in the background of the photos was their plant.
- Fri Oct 23, 2020 1:43 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum (started 2019)
- Topic: Old Photo Model T pulls a threshing machine More photos
- Replies: 18
- Views: 1300
Old Photo Model T pulls a threshing machine More photos
I found this photo taken in 1927.
I wonder what the hitch is attached to.
I wonder what the hitch is attached to.
- Fri Oct 23, 2020 8:44 am
- Forum: General Discussion Forum (started 2019)
- Topic: All-Purpose or Wheel Bearing Grease?
- Replies: 15
- Views: 999
Re: All-Purpose or Wheel Bearing Grease?
Norman Kling - The grease requirements you mentioned are basically the reasons for which I buy grease from marine or boating supply stores. Marine supply stores sell grease that is designed for use on boat trailer wheel bearings, and I just figure that whatever "waterproof" qualities are present in...
- Mon Oct 19, 2020 2:29 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum (started 2019)
- Topic: What have you done to your T in October?
- Replies: 70
- Views: 4540
Re: What have you done to your T in October?
I was, finally, able to remove the adjustable yoke from my tie rod. It appears to have been stuck for many decades and took many heat and soak cycles. Now I need to get the pitman arm off to replace it. I'm running out of bigger hammers. I might try to make a puller if I can't find one the right size.
- Mon Oct 12, 2020 5:46 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum (started 2019)
- Topic: Oil pn support dogear blocks
- Replies: 20
- Views: 1019
Re: Oil pn support dogear blocks
The nut is castlated so I wedged a screwdriver into one of the slots of the nut and used that to position it. For the vertical bolt, I fed a thin wire down from the top of the frame and hooked the dental floss I had earlier tied to its cotter pin hole. Pulling the wire and, subsequently, the floss p...
- Fri Oct 09, 2020 5:53 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum (started 2019)
- Topic: Old photo of where I grew up
- Replies: 1
- Views: 358
Old photo of where I grew up
This was my old stomping grounds. I found this May 1922 photo of downtown Benson Nebraska. post block 1922.jpg Two things caught my attention. First, on the right are several Model T's. Parked next to the Roadster pickup is a touring car with the old-style billed fenders. It's probably the oldest ca...
- Wed Oct 07, 2020 1:22 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum (started 2019)
- Topic: A steam powered Model T? On Craigslist for the person who needs everything.
- Replies: 12
- Views: 1195
A steam powered Model T? On Craigslist for the person who needs everything.
I saw this on my local craigslist and had to share. I have no connection to the ad but the builder is my kind of guy.
https://omaha.craigslist.org/pts/d/benn ... 52962.html
There are many photos in the ad.
https://omaha.craigslist.org/pts/d/benn ... 52962.html
There are many photos in the ad.
- Tue Oct 06, 2020 1:42 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum (started 2019)
- Topic: 1909 firewall trim
- Replies: 10
- Views: 768
Re: 1909 firewall trim
This photo of a wrecked '09-'10 was taken in 1913. Timing suggests that nothing was changed from original. This correlates with Jem's photo. It also shows a screw behind the lamp. See the arrow.
- Sun Oct 04, 2020 10:25 am
- Forum: General Discussion Forum (started 2019)
- Topic: ‘26-‘27 Brake Shoe Alignment
- Replies: 12
- Views: 644
Re: ‘26-‘27 Brake Shoe Alignment
Common to see 26-27 brake drum shoes out of round. I've been fortunate to find a few for my purposes that at are true. I suppose they can be trued but never tried it. I suspect you'd have to remove the liing and use heat. I didn't use heat to make my shoes round and I did it with the linings on. Ma...
- Sat Oct 03, 2020 9:46 am
- Forum: General Discussion Forum (started 2019)
- Topic: ‘26-‘27 Brake Shoe Alignment
- Replies: 12
- Views: 644
Re: ‘26-‘27 Brake Shoe Alignment
Check that the shoe is round with no high or low spots. The low spot will typically be 180 degrees from the cam. Remove the shoe and lay it in your drum. High and low spots will be apparent. I had to adjust my shoes to stop brake drag. To fine tune my new linings I rubbed soapstone on the inside of ...
- Fri Oct 02, 2020 8:37 am
- Forum: General Discussion Forum (started 2019)
- Topic: A birthday today.
- Replies: 3
- Views: 430
Re: A birthday today.
One of our local residents celebrated her birthday Oct. 1 too. She is 114 years old and the 6th oldest person in the world. I thought about this yesterday. She was born in 1906 and could be the original owner of a new Model T. I don't know her personally to find out if that was true.
- Mon Sep 28, 2020 9:23 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum (started 2019)
- Topic: OHV, OHC, DOHC Heads
- Replies: 59
- Views: 2813
- Mon Sep 28, 2020 8:10 am
- Forum: General Discussion Forum (started 2019)
- Topic: Interesting tool
- Replies: 8
- Views: 1274
Re: Interesting tool
Me Landers, could you send me a pic of your dip stick next to a ruler please? I have a 26 touring the measurements might work for. There is a drawing of the '26-'27 gas tank fuel level at the bottom of this thread. That should help you make a gauge. http://www.mtfca.com/discus/messages/179374/24615...
- Wed Sep 23, 2020 2:03 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum (started 2019)
- Topic: Old Photo. I'm trying to date this tornado-damaged Model T
- Replies: 11
- Views: 978
Re: Old Photo. I'm trying to date this tornado-damaged Model T
Mark, the box looks like it was a wagon with "...TRUCK CO" on it. It has a bunch of cast iron window sash weights in it.
- Wed Sep 23, 2020 1:35 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum (started 2019)
- Topic: Old Photo. I'm trying to date this tornado-damaged Model T
- Replies: 11
- Views: 978
Old Photo. I'm trying to date this tornado-damaged Model T
I found this photo that was taken on May 12, 1913 after an Easter Sunday tornado. 4-12-1913.jpg It has a 6-rivet rear axle housing, which puts it earlier than July 1911. 4-12-1913 clamshell.jpg The other photos show interesting details. There is a cutout pedal on the left. 4-12-1913 cutout.jpg I tri...
- Wed Sep 23, 2020 12:59 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum (started 2019)
- Topic: What have you done to your T in September?
- Replies: 88
- Views: 5189
Re: What have you done to your T in September?
I removed my front axle to do a total rebuild. Everything is worn out. Front axle removed.gif It looks like the car lost a front wheel at one time and the perch and spindle bolts on that side were ground down to the nuts. My car spent most of its life as a heavily loaded truck. I imagine that is why...
- Fri Sep 18, 2020 5:25 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum (started 2019)
- Topic: Old (1920) photo - Parts salad T's started early
- Replies: 7
- Views: 662
Re: Old (1920) photo - Parts salad T's started early
The first thing that caught my attention was the different front fenders. It looks like '13-'14 on the one side and earlier billed fender on the other.
- Fri Sep 18, 2020 12:58 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum (started 2019)
- Topic: Old (1920) photo - Parts salad T's started early
- Replies: 7
- Views: 662
Old (1920) photo - Parts salad T's started early
I ran across this photo today of a brass era Model T truck conversion and had to share it. It was taken in Omaha Nebraska in 1920.
- Thu Sep 17, 2020 4:51 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum (started 2019)
- Topic: Getting Rattles Back On The Road
- Replies: 197
- Views: 20352
Re: Getting Rattles Back On The Road
Robert, what paint did you use on your engine? My engine came to me painted the same color. I have a new head for it and I'm looking for a close match to the block.
- Tue Sep 15, 2020 8:22 am
- Forum: Forum Support Questions
- Topic: Why do I have pics I cannot upload
- Replies: 30
- Views: 1828
Re: Why do I have pics I cannot upload
ChrisB, I have NEVER been able to post jpg photos from my phone or from my computer. That is regardless of file size. I get an error message which states that it is not possible to determine the dimensions of the image. I have to open the jpg in Paint and save it as a gif file. The gif error message...
- Mon Sep 14, 2020 12:55 pm
- Forum: Classifieds - Parts
- Topic: FS FRONT SPRING PERCH (LATE STYLE)
- Replies: 6
- Views: 532
Re: FS FRONT SPRING PERCH (LATE STYLE)
Mark, I need a right side perch, 3818B for my '26. You state "left" and "passenger side" in the description. I don't know which perch you have. Are these for RH drive?
- Sun Sep 13, 2020 10:55 am
- Forum: General Discussion Forum (started 2019)
- Topic: Drive shaft follies.
- Replies: 39
- Views: 2350
Re: Drive shaft follies.
Can't you remove the pinion housing bolts and the two radius rod nuts? Would that let you slide the torque tube off far enough to drill the bushing? The pinion housing would not be removed since it's captured.
- Sat Sep 05, 2020 8:30 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum (started 2019)
- Topic: I ALMOST GAVE UP........,
- Replies: 92
- Views: 7175
Re: I ALMOST GAVE UP........,
Not Model T but... My niece is 16 years old and has always loved old cars. I gave her my 22 year-old pickup but that wasn't old enough. Last weekend she got her first old car, a '51 Packard. She loves driving it. There is no question that this is only the beginning of another old car hobbyist.
- Wed Sep 02, 2020 1:26 pm
- Forum: Classifieds - Vehicles
- Topic: 1918 Touring on Craigslist
- Replies: 1
- Views: 1645
1918 Touring on Craigslist
I have no connection to this ad in Omaha, NE Craigslist. The car is in Bennington which is a few miles NW of Omaha. The car looks good and, to me, is reasonably priced at $7,800.
https://omaha.craigslist.org/cto/d/benn ... 62140.html
https://omaha.craigslist.org/cto/d/benn ... 62140.html
- Fri Aug 28, 2020 9:02 am
- Forum: General Discussion Forum (started 2019)
- Topic: radiator hose
- Replies: 19
- Views: 1177
Re: radiator hose
This is topic-drift. The ribs that seal to hoses on my inlet and outlet were also pitted. I filled the rib pits with JB weld and smoothed them before assembly. There are no leaks and I expect that hoses will come off easily when needed.
- Thu Aug 27, 2020 8:19 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum (started 2019)
- Topic: Is this a locking steering wheel?
- Replies: 2
- Views: 422
Re: Is this a locking steering wheel?
Before I clicked "submit" I thought to myself, "Dan has an ad for this." You didn't disappoint, sir.
- Thu Aug 27, 2020 2:12 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum (started 2019)
- Topic: Is this a locking steering wheel?
- Replies: 2
- Views: 422
Is this a locking steering wheel?
I ran across this photo taken in 1920. Besides being a great period photo, I noticed that this car has an unusual steering wheel. It looks like it might have a lock and key in the front. Does anyone know for sure?
- Tue Aug 25, 2020 8:35 am
- Forum: General Discussion Forum (started 2019)
- Topic: Zipping around in a Runabout
- Replies: 8
- Views: 890
Re: Zipping around in a Runabout
Rich, shipping weights are listed in the encyclopedia. I took a peek at the 1924 numbers, for example, and found the Runabout at 1540 lbs, Touring at 1650 and Fordor at 1950.
- Tue Aug 25, 2020 8:11 am
- Forum: General Discussion Forum (started 2019)
- Topic: radiator hose
- Replies: 19
- Views: 1177
Re: radiator hose
I installed a new set of red hoses last spring. I have no complaints whatsoever about their quality.
- Sun Aug 23, 2020 10:08 am
- Forum: General Discussion Forum (started 2019)
- Topic: Where To Get Rims Hot Dip Galvanized
- Replies: 14
- Views: 936
Re: Where To Get Rims Hot Dip Galvanized
One problem with electroplating that hot dipped does not have is the Farraday effect. Electric currents in the electroplate process can leave bare areas inside of bends. The beads of rims may not receive a zinc coating on the inside. Molten zinc in a hot dip tank will flow into those areas.
- Sun Aug 23, 2020 9:39 am
- Forum: General Discussion Forum (started 2019)
- Topic: Purchase - date & advice
- Replies: 5
- Views: 599
Re: Purchase - date & advice
The windshield post on the right side is from early 1926.
- Sat Aug 22, 2020 6:52 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum (started 2019)
- Topic: Drive shaft follies.
- Replies: 39
- Views: 2350
Re: Drive shaft rust?
I removed my sleeve by grinding a groove along the length of the sleeve to loosen it. I used a cutoff wheel to cut the groove. As I was grinding I was watching the color of the sleeve. When I was close to the shaft surface the sleeve turned blue because the material was so thin. I stopped there and ...
- Fri Aug 21, 2020 8:27 am
- Forum: General Discussion Forum (started 2019)
- Topic: I am 14 and I bought a 1926 T. Now what?...
- Replies: 92
- Views: 4612
Re: I am 14 and I bought a 1926 T. Now what?...
Factory-installed wire wheels were black. Dealers would exchange them for wheels of other colors to suit customer preferences. You have a the opportunity to paint your car any color combination that you like since there was no standard combination.
- Fri Aug 21, 2020 8:04 am
- Forum: General Discussion Forum (started 2019)
- Topic: Where To Get Rims Hot Dip Galvanized
- Replies: 14
- Views: 936
Re: Where To Get Rims Hot Dip Galvanized
The company I work for uses Gatto Industrial Platers in Chicago for zinc electroplating. The quality is quite good and consistent. I don't know if they do hot dip. There are two other companies we use for hot dipping and the quality of the coating varies from week to week.
- Wed Aug 19, 2020 8:40 am
- Forum: General Discussion Forum (started 2019)
- Topic: What have you done with your T in August ?
- Replies: 52
- Views: 4100
Re: What have you done with your T in August ?
I'm preparing to remove and rebuild my front axle. I decided to loosen a few fasteners before raising the car to use its mass against stuck fasteners. I loosened the nut at the bottom of a spindle bolt, which took a long wrench for leverage. When it finally started to turn freely I noticed a gap bet...
- Mon Aug 17, 2020 10:42 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum (started 2019)
- Topic: Looking for pictures of Model T era auto service vehicles
- Replies: 21
- Views: 1918
Re: Looking for pictures of Model T era auto service vehicles
There they are, Joseph. I was looking for those two photos of Farrington Garage trucks on the University of Utah archive. I posted those on the old forum. Both were taken in front of the Utah state Capitol building. I lost those photos when I got a new PC. I've always loved the pickup.
- Mon Aug 17, 2020 1:28 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum (started 2019)
- Topic: 1915/1916 Touring photo - any info available?
- Replies: 14
- Views: 1431
Re: 1915/1916 Touring photo - any info available?
Steve, the original photo is right side up in David's post. Windows vs. Mac, I guess.
- Mon Aug 17, 2020 1:19 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum (started 2019)
- Topic: Economy Motor Head Company
- Replies: 13
- Views: 1315
Economy Motor Head Company
I was looking for something else in a photo archive and I found these photos of a head made by Economy Motor Head CO. It has "For Ford Model T Motor" cast into the head. The patent date is October 1925. Is anyone familiar with this head? It has a curious combustion chamber shape. I would imagine tha...
- Mon Aug 17, 2020 8:39 am
- Forum: General Discussion Forum (started 2019)
- Topic: Looking for pictures of Model T era auto service vehicles
- Replies: 21
- Views: 1918
Re: Looking for pictures of Model T era auto service vehicles
The photo archive at University of Utah is massive and searchable. I put in a date range of 1917-1932 (random dates) and entered "truck" in the search category. It produced 342 high-quality photos of trucks, most with signage on them. This is a link. https://collections.lib.utah.edu/search?facet_set...