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I don''t wanna be the bearer of bad tidings but I will anyway. Sir, that has the "infamous" letter 'S' on it, it was one of New Day's failed attempts at an "improvement" but turned out to be the opposite. Throw it away, likely even that brush holder is the "bad one" that allows the brush to flop aro...

Inner tube schminnertube about them turning white tires brown or yellow. Never gonna believe that. How is a rubber tube gonna bleed through several layers of cord to the outside? Poppycock. Look at these pics of two different tires that were two different run dates. Try to convince me that the "whit...

Sorta depends also on what you mean by "keeping them white"...as in, are they getting the infamous and almost always gonna happen light brown to even yellowish? That you can't stop. It's gonna happen. As far as keeping them "clean white", then usually good old fashioned dish detergent as in Dawn, or...

Cool pics. Thanks. That "1913" in next to last pic sure doesn't look like any '13 I've seen or known. Love to know the history on it...maybe a very very late '12 with a '13 numbered engine? At least the info sign in the window sure looks like it says "1913", it's not super clear looking. Love that R...

I was hoping to go, but with the govt shutting down the museums and a cold front moving in, it will just be too cold for night camping. Hopefully I can make it next year. I was going to drop off 4 wheels to Stutzman to be rebuilt as well. Oh well. Can probably ship em to Noah cheaper than you could...

Kenny Edmondson wrote: ↑
Fri Oct 03, 2025 8:39 am
FYI… The Homecoming next year will be August 8th

Wonder why? Has the probability of being super hot that time of year.

And even with 5 reliable cars, I consider there’s too many irresponsible, immature and reckless modern-driving idiots among whom I’d choose to drive 30 MPH on bucolic back roads the width of the country. ….as some of us have already found out the hard way.. Yeh, don't get me going "again" on THAT s...

Humblej wrote: ↑
Fri Oct 03, 2025 9:22 am
I have a 1/2" wrench that I use as a battery cut off.

ME TOO! Takes all of one minute and I keep the wrench right there in the back seat floor of my fordor for it.
the other car really don't need it....

Save your money and go to Wal Mart, Auto Zone, Oriellys and buy their store brand 10w30, or 10w20 HD oil. It’s much better than oil Ford ever put in Model T’s. John, Menards (we pronounce it "MAYnerds ha ha) actually has Rotella 10w30 usually for LESS than the "off brands" at auto stores. You can't...

I actually agree with Scott, altho I'm still gonna use my "blinkers", cops here haven't said a word about 'em, and frankly, the REAL threat the past 4 years has been all these impatient assholes who insist on threatening everyone's lives by passing on a double-solid-yellow no passing zone, often inv...

Tomorrow is the last chance to buy, to enable me to get this to Joe "the courier" to Hershey!

Tomorrow is last chance to buy to enable me to deliver them to Joe "the courier" to Hershey!

Rich P. Bingham wrote: ↑
Wed Oct 01, 2025 9:45 am
Dogs have been driving since 1914.

Don't forget today is Ford's 117th. anniversary of the start of production of the Model T Ford. Some of us from our local club will be taking our cars to the local Serving Our Seniors a.k.a. SOS, senior center for a little "show and tell" event and give rides to anyone interested or able to hop up i...

Everybody has their favorites I get that. Here's mine. These can be SEEN! Like a good quarter to half mile away. Most bike flashers are tiny little worthless junk. These cost a bit more but are worth it. Rechargeable...gets aboit 5 hours on a charge via a cord supplied, connected to your computer. S...

Please explain "restored"....exterior cosmetics? Interior gears, etc. so they work properly? One or the other or both? Thanks.

Problem is location, location, location. Sadly since you're way up north of Chi-town and Milwaukee with lots of traffic in those areas but along a nice lake might make it hard for people to just "pop on over" LOL. Shipping this stuff isn't that hard, short of cleaning any grease maybe left on them, ...

Well, as I've been warning for over a year.... beware of AI, as it obviously strikes again. Or at least could be. Yes, she may be "real", but don't be so sure. Don't believe me? Or don't WANT to believe it? Type in "Tilly Norwood" in Google and be prepared for the shock of your life people. The actu...

Last chance to get before Hershey.

Bump to top...only have til this thursday 10/2 to guarantee Hershey delivery.

Selling for a friend. Generator...use for core or add your own gear and cutoff and install it. Last chance to buy with free trip to Hershey. $50. Email me through my profile to arrange payment and Hershey details. Must be bought by Thursday 10/2 or I won't be able to get it to the transporter in tim...

Not that we know of. Rich B was lucky to get some "blemished greys" from Coker couple of years ago. One failed this year so he replaced them all with whites.

Tik Tok Tik Tok, time is running out to get delivered free to Hershey.
Again, selling for a friend, these are very good, no issues heads. $100 ea. OBO, pls email thru the profile for payment/delivery details.
Thanks

I read on another rifle stock refinishing forum that the website and business Laurel Mountain Forge has been shuttered since April, because the owners wife passed away. The son was rumored to have an interest of taking over, but it doesn’t seem likely at this point. The various custom stains were p...

Well naturally their website is down for maintenance. :roll: But, did you try calling them? Not sure how the same number works for both phone/fax but here it is anyway if you don't have it. I'd call em! phone/fax: (219) 548-2950 I tried calling them and no one answered the phone, and no way to leav...

Well, I'll be honest, I don't know much about using "dizzy's" on the Model T altho I've seen one in person, and many on the forum. Without knowing any history of your car, all I'd say is it looks like a mess to me and I'd get rid of it and go back to the stock, reliable Ford ignition. Of course if i...

Time's running out quick til Hershey! Selling for a friend.
Come n get your nice high head that you need...a '24 & '26...was only replaced by H.C. heads is why they're FS.
Can send to Hershey. $100 each... O.B.O.
Pls reply via EMAIL link on my profile for payment details etc. Thanks.

Well naturally their website is down for maintenance.

But, did you try calling them? Not sure how the same number works for both phone/fax but here it is anyway if you don't have it.
I'd call em!

phone/fax: (219) 548-2950

Oldav8tor wrote: ↑
Wed Sep 10, 2025 10:05 pm
Reminder-If you want to pick up your rims at Hershey you need to get your order in by 9/15

Yep, will be ordering one toot-sweet! Tks.

It is MY summation, the oil came from the tow vehicle. Either out of it or from UNDER it as it drove through an oil spill on the road. It would be nearly impossible for any T oil to come out from under the T, blow forward, then up, and then back over the T. NOT impossible, but very unlikely. A clos...

With oil breather cap on, about only places I can think of is of course thru that breather, then maybe could suck it out the pedal shaft gaps of the hogshead, and last but not least, the ball cap which as we all know is always a source from where a T leaves its mark. The grease in it gets liquefied ...

Maybe there's some much earlier K-W's I'm not familiar with but those look like Heinze coils to me. Certainly very similar to the Heinze I have in my '13. They too had a couple of slight variations from year to year for that matter. Just a thought.

You can buy used rims for around $100 but they are often corroded (especially on the inside) and may have sharp edges on the "clincher" that have been known to cut tires. You can file the edges down but then you have less holding the tire. The main problem is that good original rims are getting har...

First...a big thanks to Tom again for some really really great pics. #9 shows some big, weird looking block on the bench. #10 looks like that town is "improving the infrastructure" with either water or sewer...had to be an exciting time either way. And thanks Frank for your "modern pics" of Loomis. ...

G.ARMS86 wrote: ↑
Sat Sep 06, 2025 8:57 am
Any idea how much they are charging for the rims?

click on the blue link in the very first post and it gives all the information you'll ever want or need.

Move to the top. OCF coming fast! LOL...thanks.

move to the top. thanks

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...

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