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We have a deceased club member that has a 1914 southern wide track touring that is restored and a great driver. His wife is wanting to sell if you are still looking. Let me know and I'll get photos Don he may not see this even if he IS still looking...maybe email him from his profile with details. ...

David.... Clean the coil unit contacts and coil box contacts with wire brush till they shine. Box contacts can be pulled out slightly to increase pressure on coils for better electrical connections. May have to use wood or cardboard strips to wedge units for tighter fit. As far as spark plug gap I ...

Yes, a great site and thanks. Don't know how you find all the time, patience and focus to do all this. I sure don't!!

Dan Hatch wrote: ↑
Wed Jan 07, 2026 1:24 pm
Is it just a one day meet if that long?

Yep. and too dang far for me. Too bad

That was my thought...it's an over 100 year old T/W, Transu-Williams mark. Nothing extraordinary anyway.

Worth it for the almost unobtainable elbow fitting alone!

Dan Hatch wrote: ↑
Sun Jan 04, 2026 2:19 pm
Sure would like pictures of how brakes were fitted to the wire wheels. Thanks Dan

And did it go for asking price? Inquiring minds!

Last photo: Rare example of all brass painted black. Thank you Tom. These are jewels. And in my not so humble opinion, that's a shame. To each his own again. Is it me or does the driver slightly resemble Original Smith? Nice looking '13 otherwise, and too bad the view isn't from the driver side so ...

New year, new thread. Our chapter has done nothing so far. 1 1/2 inches of rain today. I wanted to start the thread in case someone did something worth sharing. Andy Redwood Empire Model T Club Well I would hope not for Pete's sake, the new year was only 19 hours old yet! Most haven't gotten over t...

#10....1913 with the horn placed CORRECTLY! AND black!!! Larry will like this!!

I say just get rid of em and be happy!

Well, He even has my address, Since I sent it to him via text for the shipping…. It worked out ok though since I had Ed’s PayPal account due to a prior transaction. I don’t care if he has my number, city, state and address He isn’t going to do anything over a missed transaction. He would only open ...

I put my contact number in the reply on the forum With the last digit spelled out. That is how they contacted me Once they got your phone number, they GOT YOU! It amuses me that people spell a number thinking that eliminates the chance of a scammer hacking you. IT DOESN'T. They may be dumb but most...

The T cooling system is adequate for speeds up to around 50 MPH at temperatures over 100F. The engine will run hotter, but the coolant will not boil. A very long climb or a strong tailwind might cause problems. Higher elevations will lower the boiling point of water, and could lead to issues in mou...

Gotta love the "DIY" head gasket oozing out the joint too!

Brackets just don't look right to me, but there's always that one early car that had something different ha ha.

ok good.... well we are now on the same sheet of music. so I'll keep an eye on that part for where the kingpins drop in and either use Steven's tool on it or just replace it (should thing get to that point). think it will be fine for now. Seems I covered that point way up on my two Oct. 19 threads?...

Heavy as those are the shipping will be $1K!!

Just kidding

so send this to the top for her!

Double keyway or not, it's worth that just for the spider alone. Great deal there.

Classtique Upholstery is the way to go. Mike made an excellent top boot for my '14. Agree 100%. However, since I don't know for sure if Mike has changed the dimensions on a permanent basis or not, it seems at least previous to my having him make one for my '13 they all fit way too tight. So I polit...

Looks like a "driver" Torpedo with potential to be "corrected", if the price is right. I wonder what's under the paint.... Given the bad batch of resto pics on the Hemmings ad, even tho the seller claims it was painted "vibrant red" over "classic black", I bet that classic black was actually the or...

Maybe this would work?
I got one on my '13 and its great.

Steve Jelf wrote: ↑
Thu Dec 11, 2025 5:23 pm
I'm not a great fan of A.I. in general, but that's really neat.

Yep, gotta agree.

Selling still for a friend. '24 & '26 head but they can be used on any engine right? Someone needs one for winter engine rebuild! Reduced to $75 each plus the ride. Email me thru the profile. Thanks.

Selling..still..for a friend. Generator...it motors okay.
No other idea. Could be a good working one or a core. $40 plus the ride. Email me thru profile. Thanks.

Not an expert, but having had one a while back that I sold, the lower windshield on the red car looks to be "flatter" than the blue one? Could be an optical delusion tho. But yeh, sumpin aint right? Isn't this the same car that's been on Hemmings for like ever, starting out at around $40K? If so, ma...

Urgently Needed. Need someone’s help. Problem is Al, first, not many people use smoothies...let alone have one laying around in a wrapper. Second, white tires are getting harder to acquire as Vietnam just doesn't make that many runs. I would suggest biting the bullet for now and go back to your ven...

By taking the top half of our small 6 foot artificial (of course!) tree apart and turning it into a "table top" tree.

Not to open a fresh can of worms on an old subject ( I’m going to anyhow ) I’ve ordered a new flat tube radiator for my roadster pick up from brass works , my engine currently has a water pump , question is , will the water pump restrict the cooling capabilities of the new radiator and should I rem...

I love my Heinze coils in my '13. Over 19,000 miles on them and not had to do anything. But...if I ever feel a need to "tune them" maybe I can hire you!

I would think that the "rougher" looking one is original.
Either way they both sure are pretty! Too bad they're hidden underneath the tank where no one can see em!

I have had one of their's on my touring for almost 4 years with no issues. I'm not putting 1000s of miles on each year, but it's been doing just fine. My lead-acid battery shows a consistent charge and I have had the same battery for as long as I have at the alternator. Again same here with no adap...

Brian you might consider mixing your phone number with spelling of the number & numbers to confuse those that mine sites for telephone numbers. I don’t know if it really works or that I’ve been lucky. Better yet only accept "PM's" by the EMAIL link on your profile. This will greatly help reduce the...

Does anyone have an alternator on their T? Buckeye sells them and states this on their website about them: "The 12-volt version is capable of 80 amp output; the 6-volt version is capable of 40-amp output" Model T's only have 12 AWG wiring in the charging circuit... and its 100 year old wiring to bo...

I can picture that hooked up to a nice little 3 cyl. Yanmar diesel engine like I have in my subcompact tractor! It would almost even sound like a T engine!

The cutout has evidently failed. DO NOT run the engine anymore until you ground the generator terminal to the generator frame with a short piece of wire. That will disable the generator and the engine can then be run without damaging the generator until another cutout can be obtained, but there wil...

Thanks Ron.
Now I wonder how many of this style was/is out there? And are they the same size as their Heinze counterpart? Just thinking as to potential spare coils if needed. I have one spare Heinze...might be nice to have another or two of either so long as the contacts mate.

I did not know KW's used those round spots for the bottom contacts? Like Heinze does for springs to do so? Learning curve here?

Here are some: https://share.google/BnrPArr1134FCm36w Original Ford board 100_7552.jpg Reproduction 1Repro board .jpg Sad part about the repro board is how they make the letter "F"....what I call the "cross-arm" isn't long enough on its left side, and the little "curly-cue" loop is way off! Just sa...

Anyone used these yet? How are they working out? Do the tires stay on? Fit wheels ok? Run true? Thanks Dan Just an FYI, I did decide to wait til next year. Can't do much really til the current set of new white tires need replaced, then it'll be off to Stutzman's for spokes, painting, etc. Hopefully...

RajoRacer wrote: ↑
Mon Nov 24, 2025 2:06 pm
I use nylon zip ties to hold all together whilst replacing the cover - they USUALLY slip out from under the band ears but being nylon, if a small piece goes AWOL, it really can't damage anything.

Took the words right off of my keyboard! If ya lose some part yep they'll just be ground up!

It's pulling a boat trailer! I love it! AND a boat on it!! :lol: I would love to see the entire boat...just from the tip of the bow it looks like it coulda been a "cutie"!! :lol: - This is the boat that you are asking about, the "TITANIC", ... with Lee Chase’s two boys aboard. The more handsome of ...

Allan wrote: ↑
Sun Nov 23, 2025 8:29 pm
What is bailing wire? Bailing is what one normally does when the boat is sinking.

Allan from down under.

Being a former boater this one made me LMAO!!
Good one Allan!

I had the chance to look at 131 a couple years back. I was bold enough to carefully open the hood and got a few pictures of the left side of the engine. I slid under the car and took some pictures there too. Back in the day as they say....me wonder's just how often that grease cup for the drive sha...

- Lee Chase, MTFCA Member #29 and early member of the Model T Ford Club of Southern California, and his 1909 Two Pedal - Two Lever Touring. Los Angeles Circa 1963. - IMG_0865.jpeg It's pulling a boat trailer! I love it! AND a boat on it!! :lol: I would love to see the entire boat...just from the ti...

Daisy Mae wrote: ↑
Fri Nov 21, 2025 5:44 pm
Re your '14, my '14 body plate & engine # are also far off, but it's also my understanding that there was no correlation at that point.

Motor and body numbers stopped matching in early Oct. 1911, so theoretically in the 1912 model year.

Allan wrote: ↑
Wed Nov 19, 2025 6:59 pm
Easier on the eyes? That depends on the eye of the beholder. Some of the people in Tom Rootlieb's photo posts are far easier on the eye than others!
Allan from down under.

Yep, frankly I hate dark mode. For me it's harder to see...no doubt everyone is different

Depending on where you are and who you deal with, this would be a pretty good deal for an offset tank, assuming what you see in the picture is actually what you get. Over here they won't touch em. Some places I guess still do.

JTT3 wrote: ↑
Tue Nov 18, 2025 2:42 am
I hope the current owner doesn’t try to put a fire out with it.

The problems with Kevlar are all operator/installer error. I have not run cotton for decades, so I cant answer that question. I have installed many sets of scandia bands for newbie T owners & have not heard of quick wear & replacement. If you have any trepidation's/concerns running kevlar, definite...

OK, the hobby is big enough to accommodate everyone, but I always wonder why folks want to make a Model T modern? If you need three speeds then get a Model A or god forbid a Chevy. The fun of Model T is that it is a Model T. Enjoy the antique automotive engineering. When asked how fast my car will ...

Honestly, I don’t use reverse much other than backing out of the garage or parking space. So, it could need some adjustment. I will pull the cover and see how it looks. That is likely the issue. Just dont over tighten them like some do, then blame the Kevlar for a cracked drum. The Kevlars didn't d...

modeltspaz wrote: ↑
Sun Nov 16, 2025 1:06 pm
And, in this corner ladies and gentlemen........

Wow. I just hope no one was IN that poor car at the time...but they may very well been executing someone that way!

You may wanna click on her name and email her through the profile pvt msg thing...but do email, NOT PM as it's' doubtful she's on here a lot to see your reply.

Herb Iffrig wrote: ↑
Mon Nov 10, 2025 11:28 am
Advice?

Get a horse!

Or call Triple-A!

Product name might help but at that price it ought jump outa the can and DO THE WORK for ya!!

There's some crap, yes crap, called Nevr Dull or something like that, that just plain is junk. I may still have the can of it somewhere that I'll give away!

Well well well...a while back I sung the same song of concern and got shot down like I was saying the sky is falling. Well folks, IT IS. The way things are going we aint seen nuthin yet.

Must be dead battery on that 26/7 unless just posing at the crank

Here's a link to a nice '14 Touring that's probly not that far from you. Check it out. Owner's a long time T owner, won't lead ya astray.

https://mtfca.com/phpBB3/viewtopic.php?f=4&t=38324

Ask around your area if there's any T clubs, there'll be more info and advice than you'll ever think possible, maybe even care! :lol: You can google search a lot of your questions followed by MTFCA which will take you to a plethera of past postings on the subject matter you're looking into. There's ...

Thanks for the link Frank, it looks like a great event. I've updated the title to include the location. A few nice photos on the Polish Model T Club website. https://www.fordtklubpolska.pl/galeria/ It's interesting seeing the triangular fuel cans on European cars. They seem common over there but we...

That's not an Anderson its just a plain old roller timer fashioned after the original Ford roller timer. The Anderson is what they often call a "flapper timer". Each have their own idiosyncrasies.

Also forgot (duuhh) on your smartphone the same little icon, in color, will be in the"G search bar" on your front screen.

Perry..glad you didn't get scammed. Google lens is a valuable tool, also often called Google reverse image...I have a screenshot of the Google search page..at the top to the right where it says Search, of the little microphone icon theres a little square thingy with a dot. First, you screenshot what...

Slick. I'm disappointed the flaws weren't pointed out. So it's essentially an engine and chassis or a running chassis with the rest added on? and why is it called an '08? Because someone doesn't know that there's no such thing as an '08 Model T. That would be an "S". It may have been built in Oct. ...

Thank ya sir! Sorry for delay, just seeing this. I hope it helps Heinze owners. I have been getting great feedback on the coils I rebuilt with the new points. These run very stable and hot. Kingston High bridge are the next coil points to remake, I’m hoping to have a working prototype by the end of...

Charlie B in N.J. wrote: ↑
Fri Oct 31, 2025 7:38 pm
Um…. What was the reserve?

It's doubtful the reserve was ever revealed even at the end of the auction. That way if there's another, no one will be the wiser.

You don't say where in Idaho you are, but we have a poster here named Rich Bingham from Blackfoot, in the SE sector of Idaho...hopefully you live not far from him. He sure could use a "close-by Model T buddy"!! Otherwise, he'll eventually see this and chime in if not make direct contact to you. And ...

Have you bought an "innocent little 3/8" washer"? Try 29 CENTS EACH!!

Everything is totally out of control.

No expert but from what I've learned from AN EXPERT...DUMP IT. Good way to bust a crank I've been told.

Some modern greases may contain substances that are electrically conductive. Vaseline is "pure petroleum jelly" which ought to be close to ideal in warm weather situations. This is yet one of many reasons I am a "TW timer snob", and yes New Day is basically the same, but this is why I like a good o...

I-Timer or E-Timer. It’s little pricey, but install it and forget it forever. No maintenance required. I carry a standard timer with me in case my timer ever burns out, but I don’t know if I’ll ever need it. At the risk of having a new ahem...ripped open....I beg to differ about anything electronic...

I-Timer or E-Timer. It’s little pricey, but install it and forget it forever. No maintenance required. I carry a standard timer with me in case my timer ever burns out, but I don’t know if I’ll ever need it. I prefer the TW timer. Unfortunately the TW timer is no longer in production but I've been ...

Looks like some gizmo used to really hurt a guy back in Medievel days!

KWTownsend wrote: ↑
Mon Oct 27, 2025 2:53 am
I've never seen Canada Champion X plugs before. Learned something new today.

Me neither! Cute stubby little things aint they?

Those are worth it just for the all too often unobtainalbe inlet elbow!

#2 - “California Top” in common parlance - I’d guess “locally sourced” rather than manufactured. My question - how do you get in ? !? :lol: #11 - Wool !! It is my understanding that "California Tops" included a hard top shell and rigid back to emulate more of a closed car feel. So this looks to be ...

dunedigger wrote: ↑
Mon Oct 06, 2025 1:07 pm
Looking for a 1914 touring in good running condition although I would consider others. I'm located in Michigan. Not interested if it's painted red. Appreciate any help locating one.

There's a nice one for sale in the Oct. V.F. magazine...call Jim @ 402-580-3763

Would anyone know the Factory Number for a 1912 Front Wheel Hub or know how to tell the difference from the earlier and later Front Hubs. Well I had to look it up...factory number is 291 but its the same for the later hub with the wider shoulder. I thought that shoulder started in '18 but it was in...

Would anyone know the Factory Number for a 1912 Front Wheel Hub or know how to tell the difference from the earlier and later Front Hubs. Well for one thing the later hubs have a wider "shoulder" I'll call it just inwards of the hub cap threads. Real early hubs were also smaller diameter I believe.

John.Zibell wrote: ↑
Sun Oct 19, 2025 10:54 am
I had that happen once. Snugged up the spindle bolts and it hasn't happened since.

Keep a close eye on it...that's often a sign of failing threads on the yoke and in need of what I call the "Steven's Fix".

hamish wrote: ↑
Sun Oct 19, 2025 6:02 am
Hello, did you sell this block?

not as yet...havent really given it much effort!

Was driving down my neighbors driveway.... which has a couple dips and crowns on the asphault. Speed was maybe 5-7 mph and all the sudden the front end started to shimmy side to side, like the front wheel were wobbling. I slowed down and this allowed for the "T" to correct itself. Since this was my...

Does it have tapered rear axles and is the axle housing the "1912 type" that was instituted around July 1911? Your engine number would indicate a May 10, 1911 build.

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...

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