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Sorry to hear this John. I would think KEEPING your money WOULD maintain this so called "garage sale" status. Sheesh. Frankly, I've never been a fan of Coker anyway. First and foremost, they seem to think all their tires are "gold". I'm not buying that they make their own...I'm willing to bet those ...

Thank GOD you are okay. Hopefully. Often injuries don't surface until days even a week later, so yes, go get checked out if you haven't already. Another thing in your favor young man is just that...you're 20 years young! For us old farts it's a different story, we "don't bend" as easily! The car can...

TXGOAT2 wrote: ↑
Sat Aug 30, 2025 3:24 pm
The first picture looks to be a family of professional T-sitters.

Definitely no birth control

JTT3 wrote: ↑
Sat Aug 30, 2025 3:09 pm
Looking at the 2nd picture I notice the position of the offset acetylene tank. In that position I would thing they would have issues with their lights

Good eye John! Yep I would bet it could been pretty exciting! "Whooosh"!

"Open it up" before you see a wheel and axle fly out and pass you by!

Selling for a friend. Motors but may be a bit slow but probly just needs cleaning or a little TLC. Reduced to $50 to get it out of here! Someone should take advantage of this! Can deliver to OCF or Hershey.
PM for payment details.

Selling for a friend. Can be delivered to OCF or Hershey just need to coordinate cell numbers so you can connect with person bringing them. $100 ea. They're in excellent shape off of a running engine as Original owner went to H.C. heads.
'26 & '24. PM email from here for payment details. Thanks.

FWIW...as mentioned above..I cleaned the TW timer on my '13..usual carbon dust...no wear on the 4 metal contacts nor the micarta ring. Over 18K miles on this timer and for comparison here's a new brush next to current brush installed new this spring with already 1932 miles on it. I always get over 4...

wjrmga wrote: ↑
Fri Aug 29, 2025 10:16 pm
Lang's sells cotton covers and made some custom covers for my car.

Yep, best and easiest route to go!

Thanks for your info on the TW timer. The brush wear comparison is interesting. My engine is still in break-in stage, so running is constantly improving. I just cleaned the dust out of my TW timer, and I could swear the idle is smoother now. 20250811 TW timer dust a.jpg 20250811 TW timer dust b.jpg...

NoelChico wrote: ↑
Fri Aug 22, 2025 10:30 pm
Are 16’s the same or is there a different rivet pattern?

'13s had 4 rivets...'15/16 had 3. '15/16 had bills, whereas '13s did not as well as very early 14, after which the bill showed up.

Sorry your getting hit by scammers. The bad guys are getting creative, I assume there is no way to protect yourself from this? Generally and sadly once a dispute/complaint is made to the C.C. company THEY (which means US via higher interest rates) eat the loss. Getting worse all the time. The day w...

It is for a 1916 Touring, here's my confusion. It is fitting to the sides of the Top Boot so it is mounting directly to fabric. All the fasteners I see have two screw holes on the base and those attach to wood. Which ones work with two pieces of fabric only? Try this link, if still not what you wan...

Langs sells them...pg 198 in their 2021 catalog...don't know if there's a more recent one or not

Don’t waste your money. Buy the 6 volt wired ones. They work good and you can see them even in the daytime. I know the ones I had are hanging on a hock in the garage. I agree. Just get the kit from one of the vendors and be done with it! Barely a few hours work setting it up. I bought two amber tur...

One of these helps too.

https://www.modeltford.com/item/3820-44T.aspx

I’d like to hear from people like me who drive their model T nearly every day. I think it’s a very different experience than the occasional drive. And for me it’s also city traffic to work and then pleasure drives in the evenings and weekends. So, more like how they were actually driven back in the...

Woulda been nice to see a side view up close, to verify the presence of the othewise contradictory rivet.

Scott_Conger wrote: ↑
Fri Aug 15, 2025 10:47 pm

Are current questions so mundane that we have to go searching for long-solved problems to rehash?

Good Grief!!

YEP! Some of us amongst "our circle" are even calling it "The Borum" as it's really gone down a hole.

Maybe a carry over thing. Most likely a dealer assembled car and they were using up what they had on hand. Or maybe the owner preferred the fold outward windshield and had it put on. Carryover of old stock from factory is more than likely. Sure looks like a grumpy family, as the 3 in Pic #12...bunc...

I got the impression that HE was in that P.U.
That's the only one I see in the picture. Back then they had a lot more steel in them no doubt.

Likewise, many prayers to Matt as well as his family. My gosh that's unreal. And I don't have to tell you how I think this happened.
God bless him.

Would like to know you all arrived safe. Give em time! If I'm not mistaken the first tour through the trees yesterday is quite a jaunt over to the NW corner of the lower peninsula, crossing the big bridge, etc. Gotta be quite a few miles, smiles and fun! And I believe they're back over the bridge t...

BRAVO Scott! Well said! Seems guys buy a T for what..status? Bragging rights? Something unique? Yet they want to turn them into something that drives nothing like a MODEL T! If ya don't like a T for what it is...buy a more modern car. Like a 50's-80's model. Nuff said.

Is the TW still available? I see a website but couldn't find one in Langs or Snyders. Sadly no. I have done what I can having a run of the 2 brush styles to help keep those of us with this great timer going. I pass on the cost with no profit, usually lose a wee bit in the shipping from shop to me b...

Tim, you are the New Day timer expert in my book. I now see the beginnings of the plastic being displaced on my timer, and that on a unit with so few miles on it! Makes me glad I popped for the TW timer. I appreciate your observations and sharing your experience. Eric...I'll chime in now cause I co...

I've resorted to Hartford tubes, which have held up well. I get them with rubber stems for the lower price and install my own metal stems. Yes, they're made in China, and the quality is OK. People are equally smart everywhere, and any country can make good stuff if enough customers want it. Steve, ...

Rear spokes be-speak of a TT. Short and thick!

Last I knew Brassworks still is. Just a long wait time.

just guessing but sounds like the float has a hole in it and IT is flooded with fuel in it. (FWIW I call it the "toilet seat"

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Here's some from Keith Gumbinger.

Posting for Keith Gumbinger. He'll chime in with more details.
How often do you see a castle nut with Ford script?!

Menards, rural king, even wal mart handle ordinary Rotella 10W30. Stick with that..you can't go wrong.

Another great day. Kudos to Joe Bell for organizing.

Send 'em to Brent Mize down near Columbus.

mbowen wrote: ↑
Wed Jul 09, 2025 2:55 pm
We have tickets for the ferry. Do we need to notify the Yacht club specifically that we’re coming?

NO!

Steve is correct. If your rims are good enough, flaps are a waste of money. They will not compensate for a rim which is not good enough. Sharp, thin edges will cut the bead, regardless of a flap being installed. They may protect the tube when fitting tyres for those whose technique is wanting. Alla...

Dan Hatch wrote: ↑
Fri Jul 04, 2025 8:08 am
That is a Gross jet. They can be a problem if you have trash in the system.
Do them a favor and get one of Scott’s full flow valves.

DITTO!

Just add this to yet another of my list of arguments to just get rid of these engine pans. Yeh, I'll be raked over the coals for it but I don't care. Mine are gone, and I'm glad of it. Cooling issues due to it? Ha ha....not in the least! I can work on the carb or anything else needed with ease witho...

I give you credit for trying to do this on your own. Me, I chose to send my wheels to Noah Stutzman who has probably done thousands of similar wheels. I was very happy with his work and the price. I've heard others complain about what you're experiencing and I think Allan and Jim are right on the m...

FWIW believe it or not I had similar problem on my former '15. New coil box kit, Fun Projects of course. Running on Champ X's. Switched to Champ 25's, ran great. Just to prove the point, went back to X's, problem returned. Put the 25's back in, problem solved. You figure it out, cause I couldn't!! :...

"Complete AND correct". No offense, don't intend to be negative nor dissuade, but well, good luck. Considering how few were made, how few are left, how many were all screwed up with other replacement parts let alone being painted the wrong color...you get my drift. There's one out there for ya somew...

A picture's worth a thousand words! Several picture's is like a novel!

You're welcome Kent. Glad to hear it. My gut tells me this one will to with a little TLC. And at a great price!

They're all over the place! Like 30 of em!

Maybe there isn't a picture of a PCV valve you want because the Model T doesn't NEED one?

Bring to top. It may motor slower than normal but maybe just a good cleaning or brush plate will do it. Or use it as a core for exchange if you need one. Someone out there needs this poor thing! I need to get rid of it for my friend!

Selling for a friend. Best I can say is this generator does motor...as you can see it needs the gear and cutout. If nothing else it's a good core to send in to a vendor for exchange. My gut tells me it'll work once the necessary stuff is attached. $50 plus the ride...I imagine like a starter I shipp...

First as always I'll preface by saying/admitting I'm no mechanic but I do my best to learn from others. That said, if the engine "turns free", then how can there be "stuck rings" and yet have the engine turn freely....i.e. the pistons would move up and down? If rings are truly stuck, do you mean as ...

I am a advocate of having engine splash pans. Many don't reinstall them after doing some maintenance. I have observed that almost all issues with overheating have them removed. I am not saying that is the cause but they have an intended purpose. Cars in the 50's through the 80's didn't have the equ...

Press fitted. I too was gonna mention the probability of loose fins but got distracted and then didn't want to make my post any longer than it already was :lol: That said...as some suggested...start "easy" and have the radiator "boiled out" by a radiator shop if you have one handy. I had the origina...

rickd wrote: ↑
Sun Jun 08, 2025 6:36 am
Where is your 13 motor located?

PM sent to your email. Thanks

jerryb wrote: ↑
Sun Jun 08, 2025 8:09 pm
Does anyone have an opinion of what might more effectively slow down the wheel's and spoke's drying out process, especially in Southern California's relatively dry and warm climate? Paint or varnish?

Buffalo wire wheels!

2 thoughts....yes you'll get 50 other answers too! :lol: You say you got "some mud" out of the radiator. Since it sounds like it sat so long with mud drying in it, I'm wondering if ALL the mud is out? How can you tell? I'll tell you.... give it the "4 second test". Basically it's best to remove the ...

Henry K. Lee wrote: ↑
Wed May 14, 2025 4:32 pm
May Special …., $50,000.00 FIRM!

Thought Ryan bought it for $15K! That's what it says above.

4/6/13 cast date. Was a well running engine. Repaired frost crack. Full history to interested responders by email from profile. 40 over pistons, bronze timing gear, quiet runner. $900. Buyer arranges & pays shipping. Possible delivery to Hershey if you're not in a hurry. Thanks.

Did you at least contact the seller of yet another $4K project car that at least RUNS, that's in Colorado? That's not too awfully far from you I would think for shipping, and I bet he'll negotiate. I will hold comment on the other car out of respect. I did contact him but he never responded. Awww.....

WOW! someone sure didn't know what they had!!

There is this command as I recall.... "thou shall not steal"!

Oh, you did pay for it!

Absolved.

Did you at least contact the seller of yet another $4K project car that at least RUNS, that's in Colorado? That's not too awfully far from you I would think for shipping, and I bet he'll negotiate. I will hold comment on the other car out of respect.

Just bumping to top! LOL

BTW...shipping on previous starter was around $25....others may vary a wee bit.

bump to top. Someone needs a starter either to finish "waking it up" or for a core.

Selling for a friend. 2 very nice high heads off a working engine. Owner went to H.C. head hence selling. One is off a '24, the green one off a '26. MAY be able to deliver to Homecoming if another friend goes this year. $100 each plus the ride (est. of $75 for shipping) if not delivered to Homecomin...

Selling for a friend...very long tow strap.
Multiple possibilities. MAY be able to deliver to Homecoming with another friend. $50 plus a ride if not delivered. PayPal or check. Reply to email from profile pls. Thanks.

Still selling for a friend. This is the "slower" starter of the former pair left. My guess is it's very usable, may just need a little TLC. I MAY have another friend going to Homecoming that could maybe deliver it. Connecting would be the hard part but that's what cell phones are for :lol: $75 PayPa...

Two places for slop often overlooked are between the steering case and the column tube. Then there can be wear in the bush in the bracket on the chassis. That said, with all the points for wear in the system, and the need for at least some backlash between the gears in the gearcase, 2" at the steer...

They won't go past Denver from Western Washington - the block (wife's actually) is cast date 10/26/13, Bill. If you can locate a shipper, I can get it to Fife or Tacoma, WA. Here's a link to Fastenal's Blue Lane Freight branch with the map layed out with their boundaries. It's a bit tough to sort o...

Thanks Tom!
This just reinforces my previous "warning" well over a year ago here on the forum about the potential problems and even damage that this wonderful AI that all too many people are embracing can, and will do. We aint seen the last of it yet, and nothing near what harm it can be used for.

Thanks to all who responded to my previous post. My 1916 with a 1921 engine is positive ground. To change it to negative ground I plan to: 1) reverse the battery cables 2) polarize the generator by briefly touching B+ to the field terminal Should I disconnect the generator wire while I polarize the...

big2bird wrote: ↑
Mon May 12, 2025 9:55 am
Sediment bowl would be my first thought.

Me too...the "potato" under the tank is so often overlooked cause it's a PIA...

You generally don't get vapor lock while running.

I've only run one on 7 different Ts with a hot air pipe and see no difference. Have none now and they run fine.

He's on his way home right now. Likely won't get in til around 7 PM Eastern time.

Jerry VanOoteghem wrote: ↑
Thu May 08, 2025 4:08 pm
Here's how I handle it. I just don't care... Water, Prestone and down the road I go.

People waaay overthink stuff.

Have fun!

Dang straight Skippy! Spot on.

Steve Jelf wrote: ↑
Thu May 08, 2025 3:07 pm
I think it was in one of the FB groups that a guy said he buys 50-50 pre-mixed because mixing it yourself is "too confusing".

Should this guy even DRIVE a model T?
Do they let him vote?

Can I use new bolts on the early one? I plan on sourcing am early one, but I need a plan b. When you say "new bolts" I don't know what you mean other than totally modern U bolts which first won't fit right and second look horrible. Try Chaffins or Langs they often have good used early Engine Mounts...

Okay guys...slower starter left to sell...Likely rebuildable I would think. I'm taking a tank to Joe Bell's on Wednesday so only til Tuesday evening to grab this! Would love to dispose of it for my friend.

Okay..last chance...I'll be taking an acetylene tank to Joe Bells on Wednesday so only today or tomorrow left to grab a nice head! Someone out there wants to save $75 shipping! If not then only other opportunity will be clear til October Hershey meet. Really wanna dispose of these for my friend! Tha...

(PS - Wayne, did you get my email of Apr. 28 ?) :D I found it just yesterday. Was hoping to respond soon! I have been having fits with yahoo lately, all their BS game playing the past half year has been disgusting. I opened my account and have had the same email address since the late 1990s. They p...

Dan all I know is that it came off my friend's '24 runabout. I'm not that savvy on them but Joe Bell is maybe he'll chime in! He'll be the delivery person to Luray.

Bumping to top as time's running out for me to get these to Joe to take to Luray for you!
2 very good heads. Tik tok!

Selling more stuff for my friend! Ain't gonna lie, this poor old fan has seen better days! Later style with the oil filler screw. Someone I bet can resurrect this old beast! The hub is good..very little shaft play "as is" but a great rebuild candidate. Lets get her back out there for $15 plus the ri...

Fast starter is sold. Slower starter should still be a good catch!

Spoken for pending the shipping estimate. Thanks

The "fast starter" is pending at the moment. Thanks

Gimme the afternoon to work it up Willy.
I'll reply via email from your profile. Thks

Somebody needs one or get it for when you lose one! Can be delivered to Luray to save shipping
Again I'm selling for a friend...PayPal me or leave cash with Joe who will take them to Luray. Email thru my profile.

Nice shape just a little cleaning or paint and it'd be new.
$10 plus the ride or can be delivered with Joe to Luray.
Prefer PayPal or leave him check or cash. Selling for a friend.
Email me thru my profile. Tks.

Bumping this exceptionally cheap as well as that rare regulator Keith mentioned! Can deliver to Luray with Joe Bell. Look at the shipping you'd save! It'd cost as much as the tank!

Bump to top...don't forget it can be delivered to Luray! Save shipping
Surprised someone hasn't snatched it up already at this low blue light special price!

2 -- 6V starters FS. As described one motors a bit slower. Could just need a good cleaning. Can be delivered to Luray with Joe Bell. $100 for the "fast one", $75 for the "slow one". Selling for a friend. Prefer PayPal but can send a check if it gets here in time. Still waiting 2 weeks for another fe...

Someone going to Luray surely needs one or get it for a SPARE! Save shipping cost! Tik tok!

Luray's getting close! These can be delivered there...save lots of shipping! Tik tok! Someone needs one!

Anyone interested in a nice little lamp? Selling for my friend. $25 plus the ride. Prefer PayPal but will take a check. Email me from my profile please. Thanks.

Selling for a friend. Here's a real nice tight U Joint for sale. $75 plus the ride. Prefer PayPal but if you wanna risk losing a check in the mail that's fine too. Email me from my profile please. Thanks.

Selling for my friend. Here's 2 different assortments of gaskets. Look for letters "A" & "B" on cardboard flap to the right. Prefer PayPal but if you wanna risk a check lost in the mail that's fine! Email me from the profile please. $20 PER SET plus the ride. Thanks.

Can be picked up at Luray next month! Our other friend, Joe Bell, will be going there again this year. Thanks

CAN be picked up at LURAY in May! Our other friend, Joe Bell, is going there again this year. Get 'em while they're hot!!

Can be picked up at Luray, our other friend Joe Bell is going there again this year.

Can be picked up at Luray, our other friend Joe Bell is going again this year.

Thanks for that important info Keith. Clearly I know very little about these as I've never had one. Probly asking a "fire sale" price! But my friend is now out of the hobby due to health issues and would just like to see the stuff I've been listing gone! And yes, this CAN be picked up at Luray, as o...

Selling for my friend. This appears to be a new unused shaft..still in a drying out wrapper! Some surface rust but should clean up easily. $75 plus the ride. Prefer PayPal but if you wanna risk a check lost in the mail it's up to you. Email me from my profile please. Thanks.

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