MTFCA Forum

Aussie16

Thanks for posting Larry. I always check the forum for the post each year about this annual event. I assumed it was a victim of the Covid situation. So glad you were able to get out with a few lovely early cars for a drive anyway. Your 13 looks lovely. I assume it was the one you got which used to b...

Aussie16

Can I be your nephew as well? What a magnificent gift. I hope it is used and loved by its new owner,

Aussie16

Went to the Christmas tree farm in the T pickup to pick up this years tree. Merry Christmas to everyone here at the forum.

Aussie16

A beautiful job Andrew. Your attention to detail using period correct hardware and retaining the the original patina is great. I have just finished my brand new pickup based loosely on the look of the Franklin Mint Models.

Aussie16

Yes you are missing that part. They are available from the vendors but my experience suggests you should have one re-metalled and machine to specs to get the correct actor clearance around the transmission shaft. Sen me a pm and I might be able to help.

Aussie16

Really enjoyed that. Thanks for sharing. I count myself lucky to have some friends close by that love to drive T's as well. The friendships get stronger and the stories get longer, each time we go on a new adventure. Nice to see faces of some of the names I have been reading about over the years.

Aussie16

I have driven numerous Model T's for many years on many different road surfaces. 2 years ago I experienced a rollover on an outback country track. Front left hand wheel dropped in to a deep sandy hole and engulfed the front wheel. The left of the car stopped and the right side kept going. I was only...

Aussie16

Seems like you have all the electrics sorted. Have you adjusted the carb mixture at idle or higher RPM's? New carb and fuel line is good but you need to find that sweet spot with the mixture as well. Just a thought!

Aussie16

I hope you enjoyed your 3 days of touring. I cant wait to get back into it. Covid has pretty much destroyed all the Victorian clubs 40th anniversary celebrations that were planned for this year. I was surprised to learn that after all your years of T'ing you have not changed an inner tube on a non d...

Aussie16

Glad to see that event re-posted here as a memory. If you look through the book you will find my Dad in his 1911 Tourer and myself with my 1911 Torpedo. Both cars were pretty much rushed to get ready for the event and we headed off together on a 250 mile drive to get to there. Both T's performed wel...

Aussie16

You certainly have engaged the right folk to help out with your build. Mr Romero is a true craftsman. Each time I see pictures of his upholstery work, I marvel at it.He is a true craftsman. Looking forward to seeing more pictures of your restoration.

Aussie16

Michael, they may very well be Universal brand as the reply suggests. I have had some over the years and I know they have been used as patterns to produce full sets for several cars. Evidence that there was at least a supplier or manufacturer of this type of wheel in Australia. See attached photo of...

Aussie16

You had me tricked! No wonder I had never heard of one. It is a Carnegie Supreme Special head!

Aussie16

Another clue, low filler neck on radiator. 1909/10 for sure.

Aussie16

Hi Don, Are you able to post a picture of the block surface and also the gasket? That might help diagnose the problem. With the Rajo 4 valve there is a big space around where the old inlet valves used to sit. the gasket can compress into that hole a bit and deform the gasket which may cause a leak? ...

Aussie16

Allan is Correct. Body styling looks to be of Victorian manufacture by Tarrant. Early Victorian vehicle registration records are available for a fee by contacting the Federation of Victorian Car Clubs. https://federation.asn.au/ If you can identify the number on the car you should be able to trace t...

Aussie16

If you have no success with the other offers, send me you address and I can send you one.

Aussie16

Been working on finishing my 1916 Pickup project.Hopefully will be driving soon. Need to get the rear fenders on, glass in the windshield, windshield support rods fitted,fit all the lamps and do some wiring.

Aussie16

Hoping someone here may be able to help. Looking for a brass non-pirell horn rim and gauze to buy. Apologies for metric measurements. This will complete the restoration of my early pickup. Thanks in advance. Warwick.

Aussie16

Are these what you are after? The 09/10 style are a little different with a longer leg,but these are correct for 1911/12.Nice original pair made from steel and brass plated. Some plating still intact but would need to be redone.

Aussie16

Two Couplets for one man is just not fair! Really enjoyed the article on the restoration of your '15. I'm sure the 16 will be equally as beautiful. I look froward to future updates of this restoration. My ambition is to one day own a Couplet. I keep a file of all that are advertised,displayed or on ...

Aussie16

Hi Don, This image was posted to one of the model T facebook pages I watch. I thought it looked like the original version of your car. I have enjoyed watching your build progress. I had a 4 valve Rajo on a Tudor Sedan at one point. Never had any Head gasket issues. It was a newly made composite type...

Aussie16

What a wonderful presentation. Thanks for sharing it. Also great to put some faces to the names of some of the great historians and custodians of early Ford history and vehicles. I am very fortunate to live nearby a very original 2 lever T. When it is parked next to the 1910 that lives in the same g...

Aussie16

Great to see it running. It has been fun to watch the build progress over the years and the postings. Looing forward to seeing it move. Well done.

Aussie16

Great stuff Rob. Really good to see it all put together in sequential form. Some wonderful Ford and world racing history. A very ncie disatraction in these interesting and challenging days. Thanks for your work.

Aussie16

20200406_151047.jpg Picture 1 is is in 1971. That is me on the front seat at a photo shoot just after my Dad completed restoration of his 1916 Canadian Tourer. He sold it when I was 8 years old. I bought it back 40 years later! I dis some mechanical and cosmetic work on it and drove it for a few ye...

Aussie16

3 Aussie T's on tour last month for the Chapters 40th anniversary.

Aussie16

BTT. Come on guys,whos got one of these for Dons Centredoor resto?

Aussie16

What I love about timers is how the accessory companies made stuff with more moving parts, more chance for failure and no distinct chance of making the system better. The advertising spin was incredible and people seemed to gobble it up. Would love to read some of the advertising material and be abl...

Aussie16

My weekend work has been cancelled as we limit contact with each other. Lots of motoring events I usually attend have been cancelled. This weekend I have used the time to make some progress on my 1916 pickup project. Very pleased with the new windshield frames and brackets from Langs. Our Australian...

Aussie16

Camping out after a days touring with friends in a Model T is one of my favorite past times. Wifey is not keen on it so my son usually comes with me. Here is a link to a couple of videos he has made of 2 of our best camping trips. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hdfWaW_cDes https://www.youtube.com/w...

Aussie16

Just searching the vendor catalogs. Looking to buy the clamp that fixes to the front fender iron bolt that holds the windshield support rod. Does anyone make or supply them? If not, need to make one myself. Can someone supply dimensions please.

Aussie16

I have a 1916 pickup project which I am building with the earlier style dashboard and hood former. I purchased the brass molding from Lang's that I thought would do the job. It has the brass edge that hangs over with a slight curve on the top. Because of the curve it is difficult to get a nice squar...

Aussie16

Dave, I have several original ribbed pedal heads that have been cut off the pedals. If you are happy to weld one on a pedal shaft you can have them for the cost of postage? Ribbed pedals seem to be more readily available here in Australia. Maybe the ribbed pedals were more popular on Canadian cars??

Aussie16

I dont know when I first joined, but it was a long time ago! So much so, my sons have grown up we me in the study on various computor's studying the forum. My wife and sons share a quote, "Dads in the study, forumming" which only relates to perusing the MTFCA forum. I have learned so much, sometimes...

Aussie16

I hope it is "Hopped up" pretty good John. The 3:1 not in a Ruxstell with a heavy body, you will want to have plenty of Pep to keep it pulling.

Aussie16

Allan, My Rajo 4 Valve came with from what I can remember was a fairly big SU carb. It had a very simple inlet manifold and used pretty simple throttle controls off the standard rhd control shaft. It serviced the big inlet valves well. SU's are readily avaialable. Search 4 valve Rajo on the forum. t...

Aussie16

Would somebody be kind enough to provide me with dimensions of Langs part no. 3651, the floor riser to firewall bracket? As part of my current project, I neglected to fit these brackets and need to at least drill some holes in the riser and firewall while I am preparing for paint. Will most likely b...

Aussie16

Could you please post a link to the video of the most recent event? Always good viewing and lots of nice T's and other cars there. Thanks,

Aussie16

Steel and brass plated. Many other parts on the 09/10 Models were steel and bras plated including the emergency brake lever.

Aussie16

Very sad news indeed. Howard was a wonderful Model T ambassador and a friend to all in the hobby. I had the pleasure of meeting him on tours in both Australia and the USA. At our most recent meeting, he was a wonderful host and let me drive the famous "lucky 7". He was most complimentary as to my ab...

Aussie16

Somebody got a fantastic deal! I have been watching this add for weeks and wishing I could sell all my T stuff to buy this car! I knew it would be gone before I could get the cash together. I hope it has gone to a good home and will be toured again some time soon.

Aussie16

Thanks for that Russ. All that trunk space and no easy way to get luggage in! The 1916 design will be the one for me to look out for. I need all than accessable trunk space for my wife's luggage! Congratulations again on a spectacular restoration. You certainly have aimed for the rarest and pretties...

Aussie16

I really enjoyed the coverage of you trip in your other post. You are correct,if your car will go 50 miles, it will go 500! You have, however got the knowledge and done the preparation to do long tours. Many folk head of on tours and are under prepared and dont know how to deal with problems when th...

Aussie16

Thanks for commenting Mike and Russ. I was wondering if it was your old car Mike. I am extremely jealous of Russ having two of that beautiful model of car. I was not previously aware of the differences of the entries to the rear storage compartments. Could you post some pictures of it open please Ru...

Aussie16

Did it kick back because you left it advanced accidently or is the timing out or timer faulty? The T should not put your wrist or arm in no danger,left or right handed, if the timing is retarded correctly for starting and the ignition circuit is in good condition.

Aussie16

Yes, 2 drum failures and both with Kevlar Bands. Both my fault, due to poor adjustment and operator error. This issue has been discussed on numerous other threads. It is good, however, to see that folk agree that Kevlar can contribute to cracked drums but also they are a great product if used and ad...

Aussie16

Hi Chris, It appears to have been soldered in. Originally was a press fit. Heat it up,ment the solder and it will probably fall out I am sick of brass hub fans wearing out so are currently fitting a sealed bearing kit in the hub to replace the bush. It came with my car and was supplied from Texas T ...

Aussie16

Hi Keith, I will be at the Maryborough Tour and will have spare seats in the Touring. It is a Left Hand Drive car so you will feel quite at home. In Allans absence hopefully you can ride with us?

Aussie16

My opinion seems to differ. Most folk who attend tours have their cars set up to tour, ie rocky mountain brakes or disks, and they know how to drive safely according to the descent and road conditions. The scenary looks spectacular in the video and I think tour participants who have travelled a long...

Aussie16

Thanks for the pictures Gary. Fantastic to see that Luke can have a smile taking his Dad on his final ride in a Model T! A wonderful and fitting send off for a great Model T guy. Condolences to Jeff and Luke.

Aussie16

Great Stuff Eric. Wonderful of you to assist with the rebuild and also very positive from the new owner to accept that old cars fail. New T owner/drivers can also be at fault and may have inadvertantly contributed to the breakage with not quite enough driving experience. Look froward to seeing the n...

Aussie16

Wanting purchase a Budd Wire Wheel Hub Nut Spanner for the Small hub Model T wire Wheels. Reproduction or original will be fine. Just managed to pick up a set of wheels and hubs but need a spanner. Have lots of parts and spares to trade if you want to swap??

Aussie16

Wanting purchase a Budd Wire Wheel Hub Nut Spanner for the Small hub Model T wire Wheels. Reproduction or original will be fine. Just managed to pick up a set of wheels and hubs but need a spanner. Have lots of parts and spares to trade if you want to swap??

Aussie16

Wonderful pictures. I am interested to see pictures of the original front and rear seat frames for 1916. Could you take some pictures of the seat frames with the cushions removed please? I am a bit confused how much woo against steel is included in the 1916 Tourings.

Aussie16

I agree with all other comments re longevity. The new Non-Skids are way to soft and wear very quickly. Nice for a display car but poor for a driver.
_

Aussie16

An absolute credit to you Rob. A delightful looking speedster. There is still hope for me yet. I have have had several failed speedster build attempts and have owned items such as Rajo's, wire wheels and Warfords! Work,family and funds get it the way but one day, that perfect spare block I have stas...

Aussie16

Just curious Gene, did you break your current one? Good luck with finding a new donor one. Getting hard to find good early ones now.

Aussie16

Great pictures. Thanks for posting. Some really good deals for you there! Have seen a few pictures of that nice black 1915 Touring. How much for that one? Also a couple of OHV set ups in your pictures. Seems to be a few of them around at the moment.

Aussie16

I have named my new Model T Eunice! It came with a rubber chicken tied to it that had Eunice on it. The chicken is gone but the memory will stay!

Aussie16

Rob ,really enjoying the detail and story of these early racers. The pictures of the car in the Henry Ford show quite a unique radiator. Would your car have had the same? Vic obviously has used just a standard brass radiator. Curious to see a bit more about the radiators used and there construction....

Aussie16

It is a magnificient looking pile! If you have most nuts and bolts it would be great to see it roughly assembled to look more like a car for those that dont appreciate all those early parts. I think roughly assembled it would look like a much more desirable project fro someone to take on. I hope it ...

Aussie16

I am more looking froward to build threads on your big engined Model T racer! Now that is an interesting story!

Aussie16

In mid 2018 I was very excited to be on an outback Australian adventure with my son and the T. Unfortunately we had a low speed rollover accident in some deep loose dirt. I assumed that my car would be assessed as a write off by the insurance company so with that in mind I began the search for anoth...

Aussie16

Bill, I can see that you are Bill! A great feature of this format is your proper full name is displayed at the right hand side of the post. A different user name tells me you are a fan of 6 volt! No real need to change as we can see both names as you post.

Aussie16

Bill, I can see that you are Bill! A great feature of this format is your proper full name is displayed at the right hand side of the post. A different user name tells me you are a fan of 6 volt! No real need to change as we can see both names as you post.

Aussie16

No Problem Rob for Frank. The fire is moving away from his house and the township in a Sth Westerly direction. The fire was burning in a largely uninhabited area which included National park etc. Unfortunately it is now moving towards farms and residents have been advised to evacuate.Just enjoyed a ...

Search found 67 matches