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It's 2028 already?!? Wow time flies, I missed two years!!

No one commented whether the manifold is possibly also warped - that adds another layer of difficulty for putting it back in service. And you KNOW it is warped!! :lol: Not sure you/we KNOW it's warped, or why you think it's funny. :| My apologies on an erroneous approach Jerr...I didn't think IT wa...

It is not libel if it is true, and warnings against scam phone numbers are posted all over the internet...it most certainly is not libel. Thanks to the Defense Department divulging my every aspect of my being, 11 years ago, I get scam #'s more than periodically, and most of the time I can find that...

Here's where the "three R's" come into play... "Replace, Replace, Replace"!

RajoRacer wrote: ↑
Mon Feb 16, 2026 11:25 am
I would have to assume it is NOT, or would have to wonder why go to the expense & trouble to have it repaired.

Hear here!! See my other post above. Penny wise and pound foolish. Sorry.

Rich P. Bingham wrote: ↑
Mon Feb 16, 2026 10:40 am
No one commented whether the manifold is possibly also warped - that adds another layer of difficulty for putting it back in service.

And you KNOW it is warped!!

Check out Lock-N-Stich in Turlock, CA. If they can’t fix it, nobody can. They have told me before that exhaust manifolds can be particularly sensitive subjects. Something to do with the carbon from the exhaust gasses changing the base metal over time. Cost ya more to fix it than it would to buy a n...

Not a bad idea. Let's be very careful, however, to only mention those who have actually scammed, or tried to scam, us. We've seen many occasions where someone was tagged a "scammer" due to oddly phrased listings or other unusual behavior. Definitely, those are things to be wary of, but it does not ...

1914 for sale on the horseless carriage Thanks for the lead. I have texted with him. Looks like a fantastic car, it's just so far from Michigan I'm not sure I could ever get there. I hope you can. Garsh it can't be THAT far can it? Unless maybe ur way up in the UP? Do you have a trailer? I've trave...

What a great car. Wish I had an extra $23.5K laying around. While the top boot may be repro, at least IT is CORRECT in that it has what I refer to as the "infamous flaps" on either side. So many repro's do not, I even paid the extra $125 to Classtique to have it put on my '13's top boot. Labor inten...

Brent Mize wrote: ↑
Thu Feb 12, 2026 5:50 am
Today we hung the front fenders on our 27 Sport Touring.
It’s starting to look like a car!

Wow that's a nice paint job! Info regarding it?

RajoRacer wrote: ↑
Thu Feb 12, 2026 10:40 am
You can buy direct from Coker, Universal (I believe owned by Coker) or Lucas in California.

Coker at least... $$$$$

Great car cheap. Good starter car for someone entering the hobby. Oughta go quick now that spring is just around the corner!

LAST CALL! Cutoff as stated in the beginning is Sunday Feb. 15 for TW brush production. Thanks.

As subject line states...this is the last week I will take requests for brushes to be custom made for the TW timer.
See my listing in the parts section. Thank you.

Bob, I sent that "dunedigger" guy your link to this fine car. I don't know if he found one, gave up, doesn't log on here anymore or what...maybe you could go on his profile and do an email...not a PM...as so many guys DON'T go on here enough to see PM notice, but at least it should get to his email ...

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. Try this link if you haven't already done so. A great buy believe me! https://mtfca.com/phpBB3/viewtopic.php?f=4&t=38...

Tim U can put me down for 3 rectangular brushes. Thanks Daniel I will Dan, but pls. keep in mind as of this posting I do not have enough to meet a minimum for manufacturing. They require 16 pieces. Gonna consider this another "bump up" to stir up some excitement for the rectangular brush, even tho ...

Scott, The roll up rear curtain was used through 1914. When having a new top made, sometimes a roll up rear curtain is available for later cars. Although not "correct" a roll up rear curtain makes hot summer time touring more comfortable with flo-thu ventilation. Your car. Your choice. : ^ ) Keith ...

That is a fantastic '14, despite that it appears to have a water pump!

Bit "up there" at $25K but I bet he'll negotiate. I do hope tho this is an indication that the earlier cars are "holding up" their values!
Especially since HCCA has an '11 Touring for only $39K!

Just the usual bump ha ha...time's running out...come 2/15 I'll start the process with the shop and likely any other "orders" will not be possible. Also, the 2 "rectangular" requests turned out to be for round brushes with the sale of a timer for that person. So far there will be NO rectangular brus...

On picture Nine wonder what the extra brace was for? since no door there? Dunno but #12 & #13 are nice pics of '13's showing the correct top boot with the "corner flap" seldom seen on repro boots...and of course a properly mounted horn...Larry!! :lol: Maybe that brace was used to retain "stuff" hau...

Great looking 13 RPU Rich! Cap looks content under it keeping cool!

Bumping again, but also an update. So far I barely have enough round brush interests to do a run of 16 for that price break, I'll actually end up keeping a couple in stock JTS, but long afterward that price will go up. Also, ATM I only have 2 of the necessary 12 rectangular brushes ordered, again I ...

Wayne Sheldon wrote: ↑
Mon Feb 02, 2026 6:51 am
Thank you for clearing that up. It looks like a fine touring car.

Yep thanks. Had a lot of us wondering what was going on ha ha.
And I'm sure Original Smith is glad to see the horn is mounted correctly! Me too for that matter.

Another bump!

Abner1601 wrote: ↑
Sat Jan 31, 2026 2:28 pm
Do you still have it?

You might be luckier to contact him via either PM or email through his profile.

Could be but a good new looking '14 anyway with shiny paint that won't last 6 months. At least the horn is black and mounted correctly! I think I am seeing demountable rims & the crappy repop mirror is a clue. Not a period picture. AI . I agree. Recent restoration inserted into a photo of a mine en...

Russ T Fender wrote: ↑
Sat Jan 31, 2026 12:03 pm
Picture #2 must be AI generated. No gas generator or presto lite bottle but gas lamps. Something just doesn’t look right.

Could be but a good new looking '14 anyway with shiny paint that won't last 6 months. At least the horn is black and mounted correctly!

Well interestingly enough, they have no definitive manufacture date on either brand tire, ...and in a phone conversation this morning, Ricky said that likely means they have not had enough interest to even schedule making another run. They do have a few White Non-Skids in stock, but even my cost on...

13 photos of touring/roadsters with top Down (some in winter) and only 1 photo of touring with top Up. What’s going on with the rear springs and rear end truss on the deer hunter touring ? Thanks again Tom for starting my morning off right…… :D Yep theres nothing like being out on the open road in ...

I know this is going to be difficult since most people won't have experience with using both types for a true comparison, but since I need to get onto the waiting list for either of those two 30x3½ Clincher White tires, I gotta make a decision. So, between these two brands of tires, which tire will...

What does the inside look like? I don't know what TW represents. It's the initials of the original maker of it, Tony Wiltshire. I believe he, and a colleague "invented" this wonderful timer together. I forgot the other guys name (sorry fella!). Tony has since passed away (RIP), the timer isn't manu...

What does the inside look like? I don't know what TW represents. Here's a pic of mine on the '13 with iver 17K miles on it at the time...it now has over 20K miles and looks the same. Just needs cleaned every oil change which in this car's case seems to only be needed about every 900 miles and even ...

Bump to top. Thanks

Bump to top. Thanks

Scott_Conger wrote: ↑
Fri Jan 23, 2026 10:36 am
If I was rich I would crush it.

ABSOLUTELY AGREE SCOTT!!

What is a TW timer? The TW timer is a recent (this century?) version of a carbon brush T timer, as seen here: https://www.twcomponents.com/ It is my understanding that they went out of production, but various folks are still making the brushes available, the brushes being the only real consumable i...

Bumpity bump.

Just a bump to the top. Need minimum of 12 per style to make a run. See post on the parts side please.

Back to the top!

Keepin this to the top for those who are late readers!

As the title says, however here's the link for it in the "parts section" as that's where it really belongs. Thanks

https://mtfca.com/phpBB3/viewtopic.php?f=5&t=51622

Thanks Frank!

Hey all TW Timer lovers...by request I've been asked about any "new runs" for the TW timer. I hadn't planned to til 2027 but I reckon maybe I better. So I will take EMAIL THROUGH THE FORUM requests until Feb. 15, I strongly suggest you PLAN YEARS AHEAD. Price from 2025 started at $19 ea. for rectang...

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.

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