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- Wed Mar 06, 2024 7:05 am
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: 26-27 fordor steering column questions
- Replies: 24
- Views: 905
Re: 26-27 fordor steering column questions
The positioning of the steering column and wheel relative to the door entry is poor. Also the handbrake gets in the way! Best to get used to entering via the passenger side or another option is to purchase a folding Fatman steering wheel to allow better access. They are available and would be a bett...
- Fri Feb 23, 2024 6:55 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Better get that fixed.
- Replies: 25
- Views: 1731
Re: Better get that fixed.
Hers a few from some Model T sales agents garages in Victoria, Australia. These pictures have been the inspiration for a series of articles that have been appearing in our chapter newsletter, called "Old Victorian T Garages."
- Wed Feb 21, 2024 1:40 am
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Converting a 1919 Coupe to a brass radiator?
- Replies: 20
- Views: 1127
Re: Converting a 1919 Coupe to a brass radiator?
At least a couple of people in Australia have converted the later coupe to earlier looking cars. Depending on how far you want to go, at the very least you need to fit the 1915/16 hood former, maybe change the fenders to the earlier 1916 style, get a new hood and wooden clash strip are you are good ...
- Wed Feb 07, 2024 12:47 am
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: 2024 TEXAS T PARTY
- Replies: 4
- Views: 649
Re: 2024 TEXAS T PARTY
Great news. Looking forward to being part of this tour on our Holiday to the USA later in the year.
- Sat Jan 06, 2024 6:05 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Coils that clatter
- Replies: 18
- Views: 801
Re: Coils that clatter
Clatter is a term I have never heard to describe coils doing their things inside the box! They are sometimes called Buzz coils, hence the buzzing you hear, which is very normal. A well tuned set of coils functioning is Model T music to me and one of the unique things about owning a T. When that nois...
- Fri Dec 29, 2023 7:47 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Can anyone idenify this device?
- Replies: 5
- Views: 808
Re: Can anyone idenify this device?
George, Thanks for the reply. Yes, a dual post, my apologies. Thanks for your dual answers and interest. Can I delete this post?
- Fri Dec 29, 2023 6:58 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Can anyone idenify this device?
- Replies: 5
- Views: 808
Can anyone idenify this device?
I cam across this device amongst a pile of T parts. Can anyone confirm it is actually off, its manufacturer a T and what is its purpose is. The 3 bolt holes on the drive gear end appear to line up with a T Generator housing? Just curious. Your thoughts please?
- Fri Dec 29, 2023 6:52 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Accessory KW Road Smoother Shock Absorbers
- Replies: 3
- Views: 241
Accessory KW Road Smoother Shock Absorbers
Hi All. I have what I think is a complete set of KW Road Smoother accessory shock absorbers. The rears seem to be pretty self explanatory as to how they mount and operate but I am unsure as to how the fronts are installed. Does anyone here have a set on a car they can photograph or any original sale...
- Thu Dec 28, 2023 6:33 am
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Accessory of Tractor?
- Replies: 2
- Views: 350
Accessory of Tractor?
I came across this device that I was not able to identify today. Can anyone here help identify what it does and if it actually Model T or perhaps Fordson Tractor?
- Thu Dec 07, 2023 6:01 am
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Henry Ford's Car
- Replies: 9
- Views: 1032
Re: Henry Ford's Car
Henry's Coupelet was on display on the turntable in the garage at Fairlane when I visited many years ago. It looks like the car pictured above? I now wonder if the car was on loan to Fairlane or it was sold at some point. That would be so cool to own and drive a T that Henry drove. If it is now priv...
- Fri Nov 17, 2023 12:42 am
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: ECCT: Hot or Hype?
- Replies: 77
- Views: 4642
Re: ECCT: Hot or Hype?
Mike, I am so pleased you finally made comment on this post. I was recalling my very early days of Beta testing your ECCT and remembering that it did initially have the the current setting function on it which would have happily satisfied all those who rely on current draw setting alone to set up co...
- Thu Nov 02, 2023 7:42 am
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: 1914 can you help identify what corrrect
- Replies: 34
- Views: 1403
Re: 1914 can you help identify what corrrect
Rear radius rods appear to be 1926/27 model year type? A strange combination on a 1914?
- Thu Nov 02, 2023 1:15 am
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Gotta see BIG movie coming out this October - lots of Model T's
- Replies: 40
- Views: 2716
Re: Gotta see BIG movie coming out this October - lots of Model T's
Thanks "Oily Bill' for the great insight into the story behind the movie. I will be sure to make the effort to see it.
- Thu Nov 02, 2023 1:10 am
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: What did you do to your Model T in November?
- Replies: 52
- Views: 3621
Re: What did you do to your Model T in November?
Maintenance and polishing tonight on 2 Ts in readiness for the 60 mile drive to a 4 day tour tomorrow afternoon. For the first time, my 21 year old son will drive my 1916 T for the 4 days of the tour by himself. My 86 yo Dad will ride with my wife and I in the 26 Fordor sedan. 3 generations of Landy...
- Sat Oct 28, 2023 9:04 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Ran when parked. Needs some tune up.
- Replies: 10
- Views: 722
Re: Ran when parked. Needs some tune up.
Here is another post dating back to 2014. It is a very informative posts,discussing many aspects of the Aussie Model T' bodies and their builders. Reference and photos of the 1918 "Peel Bros" Roadster red pictured in this post are featured in this link post. https://www.mtfca.com/discus/messages/411...
- Sat Oct 28, 2023 8:33 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Ran when parked. Needs some tune up.
- Replies: 10
- Views: 722
Re: Ran when parked. Needs some tune up.
Interesting to see that photo pop up on the USU forum. where did you find it Daryl? The car was found in country New South Wales, Australia, in the late 1960's. The car was restored using the front half of the touring body and a custom made rear runabout/roadster was made to the restorers specificat...
- Thu Oct 19, 2023 7:53 am
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Gotta see BIG movie coming out this October - lots of Model T's
- Replies: 40
- Views: 2716
Re: Gotta see BIG movie coming out this October - lots of Model T's
I plan to see this movie as it will be full of Model T's. I did read a review of it today and it was not real complimentary of the director and the content. It is 3 hours long, so there will have to be lots of T's to keep me interested! The review suggested it was a bit dull in parts and did not dea...
- Wed Oct 18, 2023 2:03 am
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: 21st annual Camerons swap meet Minnesota
- Replies: 14
- Views: 936
Re: 21st annual Camerons swap meet Minnesota
I would love to come over and buy that delightful Coupelet. Did it sell at Hershey? all the best for the Swap. Looks like you will have a good group f vendors and lots of quality stuff to buy.
- Mon Oct 09, 2023 5:27 am
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Hershey pictures
- Replies: 32
- Views: 3393
Re: Hershey pictures
Great pictures. Thanks for sharing. some great looking T's there. Two that got my attention were the Mercury and the yellow speedster. Just for my burning curiosity, were they both for sale and and what prices?
- Sun Oct 01, 2023 7:37 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Steves 15 parts and photos
- Replies: 41
- Views: 2796
Re: Steves 15 parts and photos
Thanks for the photos Dallas. Has it been confirmed that Steve's car was insured and if he is not paid out by the person at fault, his own company will cover the cost of the write off of the car and he gets to keep the wreck? If he gets a full payout for the car and keeps the wreck, he will be in a ...
- Thu Sep 07, 2023 3:06 am
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Steve Jelf needs help
- Replies: 30
- Views: 2279
Re: Steve Jelf needs help
Steve was hoping for a trouble free run with his new Blockley tyres and tubes this trip. I wonder what the problem is? Bad rims, low pressure are a couple of the problems that can cause flats but I assume Steve has been all over them? It will be interesting to get his feedback. Wishing Steve all the...
- Thu Aug 31, 2023 6:55 am
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: What have you done to your Model T in August?
- Replies: 44
- Views: 3811
Re: What have you done to your Model T in August?
Finally received my new Anderson Timer and LED headlight globes that were on back order from Langs. The Anderson timer runs great, and I can see where I am going in the dark, just in case I get caught out past sunset. Those were jobs on my Fordor sedan. My 16' pickup had been leaking water on the sh...
- Tue Aug 29, 2023 8:11 am
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Delivery Car Project Build
- Replies: 126
- Views: 14347
Re: Delivery Car Project Build
Its going to be a pity to cover all that beautiful timber work up. Great progress.
- Tue Aug 29, 2023 8:08 am
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Question about Canadian 13 cars?
- Replies: 8
- Views: 486
Re: Question about Canadian 13 cars?
There are enough original photos and surviving Canadian 1913 T's in Australia to prove that all manufacturers of lights were represented. E&J, both all brass and steel and brass,JNO Brown and Glasco. We even had English manufactured brass lamps installed as well.
- Fri Aug 25, 2023 8:36 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Quick school show & covered bridge picnic tour
- Replies: 7
- Views: 579
Re: Quick school show & covered bridge picnic tour
Thanks for the photos Tim. It is very important to share out T's with both the past and future generations. I have been enjoying your 13 Touring all this month on the Langs Calendar!
- Fri Jul 28, 2023 10:00 am
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Hand Crank Starting
- Replies: 28
- Views: 1798
Re: Hand Crank Starting
I have been forever amused at the idea that one must spin the engine over rapidly to start. The idea is, prime the cylinder with fuel using the choke,gently lift the crank handle up to the point where it it is timed to fire. Let the resulting explosion in the cylinder do the work. wish I could post ...
- Mon Jul 24, 2023 6:48 am
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Offensive content!
- Replies: 4
- Views: 724
Re: Offensive content!
Keep offending us Eric! It is marvellous to see those exotic Model T power plants getting used.
- Tue Jun 20, 2023 3:32 am
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Montana 500 Stats for today
- Replies: 14
- Views: 1476
Re: Montana 500 Stats for today
Where's Tom Carnegie this year?
Great footage of the cars and the start of the run here.
https://www.facebook.com/Montanafivehun ... 8413037773
Great footage of the cars and the start of the run here.
https://www.facebook.com/Montanafivehun ... 8413037773
- Fri Jun 16, 2023 2:46 am
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: What have you done to your Model T in June?
- Replies: 51
- Views: 4562
Re: What have you done to your Model T in June?
Joined the 2 piece crank club. A pleasant 80 miles on day one of the tour. 30 miles into day 2, a big bang!
- Thu Jun 15, 2023 7:23 am
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Straight axle hubs
- Replies: 8
- Views: 888
Re: Straight axle hubs
Pretty rare to see the early straight axle hubs anywhere. Only made on T's for a couple of years, and most early cars were retro fitted with the tapered style in their early years of life or later during restorations for safety and reliability reasons.
- Sun Jun 04, 2023 7:43 am
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Broken Crank Club
- Replies: 15
- Views: 1504
Re: Broken Crank Club
Look on the bright side. If you have broken one, It means you have also had the pleasure of driving your T. I drove for 25 years, numerous T's and many thousands of miles before it finally happened to me! Wouldn't trade those miles for anything! Also have learned a lot about how not to drive and als...
- Fri Jun 02, 2023 8:30 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Auburn CA Swap Meet
- Replies: 14
- Views: 1295
Re: Auburn CA Swap Meet
I cant make the Swap Jay, but would sure like to see some of the neat stuff that you "have finally decided to let go of". Years Ago,I bought a car at that Swap, and I wan't even there! Saw a picture and a number on the forum post about the event,contacted the guy,bought the car, and shipped it to Au...
- Sun May 28, 2023 5:55 am
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: What’s the trick to a smooth transition between low and high gear?
- Replies: 41
- Views: 2465
Re: What’s the trick to a smooth transition between low and high gear?
An interesting topic. My preference is to fully engage the low gear pedal,full pressure applied,apply some throttle until moving forward at a reasonable speed then back of throttle to zero,let low gear peddle out and reapply throttle once direct drive,high gear is engaged. Works for me. Never tried ...
- Sat May 27, 2023 6:20 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Some photos of a 2 lever at the shop today
- Replies: 32
- Views: 2526
Re: Some photos of a 2 lever at the shop today
Thanks so much Bob for sharing this amazing piece of history. Great to see it gets driven! I am fortunate to have a 2 lever T nearby me in very similar original condition to the one in your post. It is a pleasure to study it as all the parts are so different event to the production 09 parts. They tr...
- Fri May 05, 2023 3:31 am
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Dean Yoder - like you’ve never seen him….
- Replies: 14
- Views: 1549
Re: Dean Yoder - like you’ve never seen him….
Was just waiting to to see a bit of oversteer and see that back end step out like a real dirt tracker! Love it. What a unique piece of Model T history. Thanks Rob for getting that motor back in a T chassis and showing us what it can do.
- Fri May 05, 2023 3:14 am
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Budd Wire Wheels
- Replies: 32
- Views: 2404
Re: Budd Wire Wheels
Really enjoying this thread. I have had a set of Budd parts for years. Have just committed to have the outer hubs laced into new rims. I am fortunate to have the correct front hubs to suit the Model T but the rears are Overland and will require the Model T taper to be installed inside the larger Ove...
- Tue May 02, 2023 8:27 am
- Forum: Classifieds - Vehicles
- Topic: Wanted to Buy, 1917 Coupelet or 1918 Coupe ONLY!!!
- Replies: 125
- Views: 33247
Re: Wanted to Buy, 1917 Coupelet or 1918 Coupe ONLY!!!
https://www.hemmings.com/classifieds/de ... 83766.html
Is this finally it? Listed in Hemmings. Looks to me to be the right thing. Good luck.
Is this finally it? Listed in Hemmings. Looks to me to be the right thing. Good luck.
- Sun Apr 23, 2023 4:45 am
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Dated 1912 Hogshead
- Replies: 7
- Views: 1445
Re: Dated 1912 Hogshead
All the time learning. I have never seen this before on any hogshead. Of course, I am generally only looking at RHD stuff , but will look closer now to see if the same markings are on the Aussie/Canadian right hand drive versions.
- Sun Apr 02, 2023 6:31 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Starving for fuel, can NOT figure it out!?
- Replies: 28
- Views: 2080
Re: Starving for fuel, can NOT figure it out!?
Thankyou Angus for the update. This thread has been a classic example of how folks can be very generous with their advice but it can be a distraction. Tim nailed the problem in the very first response! Remove the non standard Henry Ford part or modification (the extra filter) should be the standard ...
- Thu Mar 30, 2023 6:05 am
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Should I hot rod it?
- Replies: 8
- Views: 1204
Re: Should I hot rod it?
I am confused Tim? You built that engine and transmission for that car yourself. You documented the build piece by piece on the internet.By all accounts you know it intimately? You have another engine and transmission you are rebuilding? Why are you constantly making videos and seeking other folks o...
- Sun Mar 05, 2023 5:02 pm
- Forum: Classifieds - Parts
- Topic: 1911 Brass Jno Brown Carbide Generator (Sold)
- Replies: 5
- Views: 881
Re: 1911 Brass Jno Brown Carbide Generator
Just for forum members reference, the gentleman in Australia that had been making these magnificent reproduction carbide gas generators has recently passed away. Once the vendors have exhausted current stocks, there will no longer be a product of this quality available.
- Fri Feb 24, 2023 6:29 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: 1923 movie.
- Replies: 34
- Views: 4750
Re: 1923 movie.
Well done Tom. Still waiting on release of new episodes here in Australia. There is a scene in one episode where Ma Dutton is on her way home in her buggy and she comes across the "Bad Guys" who are in a spectacular large early Brass era Horseless Carriage. Do you know what make of car that was? I t...
- Fri Feb 17, 2023 12:59 am
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Same View Different Time
- Replies: 5
- Views: 1021
Re: Same View Different Time
Following your posts on the restoration of your Coupe has been a pleasure. Thanks for sharing the journey with us all. It is going to be a very beautiful car. I hope that does not deter you from driving it at every opportunity.
- Thu Feb 02, 2023 1:45 am
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Longest trip you took in your T
- Replies: 27
- Views: 3600
Re: Longest trip you took in your T
Hears a link to my most favourite T trip ever. My son made the video of our 4 day tour and about 600 miles up into mountain country with a bunch of other T's. You can count on your T to get you anywhere you want to go if it is mechanically restored and maintained well.https://www.youtube.com/watch?v...
- Sun Jan 15, 2023 11:46 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: 1913 Speedster who built it?
- Replies: 31
- Views: 3039
Re: 1913 Speedster who built it?
A lovely looking speedster. I have no idea who built it but they appear to have done a very nice job. It is so clean I would say it has also not done many miles? I am a little perplexed as to why someone would install both a Ruxstell and a Warford? For such a light car and with a few mods, Henry's o...
- Thu Jan 05, 2023 6:37 pm
- Forum: Classifieds - Parts
- Topic: 1912 touring body wanted
- Replies: 3
- Views: 970
Re: 1912 touring body wanted
A rare opportunity there at Langs! Get on it!
- Thu Jan 05, 2023 6:15 am
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: 1911 Torpedo question
- Replies: 7
- Views: 1044
Re: 1911 Torpedo question
The 1911 Torpedo did have a common storage compartment under the full area of the front seats with a single lid over each area. It was not a very deep compartment and did not really have room for a modern storage battery. If your battery compartment hangs below the seat base area, it is most likely ...
- Tue Dec 20, 2022 7:10 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: 1915 with accessory radiator shell-Old Photo
- Replies: 10
- Views: 1513
Re: 1915 with accessory radiator shell-Old Photo
The Aussie photos prove at least a few of those radiators found their way out to Australia but in all my years around T's I have never spotted a surviving example. wonderful to see the original advertising and confirm that the Bulldog style was actually a Livingston product.
- Tue Dec 20, 2022 7:00 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Merry Christmas to all our Model T family
- Replies: 8
- Views: 1081
Re: Merry Christmas to all our Model T family
And to you Tom. Your picture posts have been my favourites of the year, partuculalrly the one where you shared the Aussie and New Zealand T's.
- Tue Dec 20, 2022 6:58 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: We don't know unless they tell us.
- Replies: 3
- Views: 782
Re: We don't know unless they tell us.
I have taken either one of my T's out this year to more car shows and events than ever before. Post Covid, there has been an explosion of cars and coffee gatherings at local venues. The T is always parked nearby more exotic and expensive machinery but the crowds always gather around the T. It is ver...
- Sun Dec 18, 2022 8:40 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Year End Pics
- Replies: 29
- Views: 2097
Re: Year End Pics
I have been scanning my Model T publications trying to find a photo of that black Cope with the wire wheels. Somewhere there are other pictures of what I believe is the same car as the female owner/driver is pictured closer to the car. Anyone know the picture I am thinking of and what publication? G...
- Sun Dec 18, 2022 6:25 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: What Years Are These Model Ts From?
- Replies: 50
- Views: 4139
Re: What Years Are These Model Ts From?
Even the Pedal car is now identified. Amazing knowledge at this forum.
- Sun Dec 18, 2022 5:46 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: 1923 movie.
- Replies: 34
- Views: 4750
Re: 1923 movie.
Wow, I loved 1883 and enjoying the current season of Yellowstone. Another instalment of this theme including Model T's will be a must watch for me. Great jb on securing the era correct cars for the show. Now I will be "Tom Spotting" even thought I have no idea what you look like. Maybe now I can kil...
- Sun Dec 18, 2022 5:38 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Trying to identify a part name
- Replies: 4
- Views: 810
Re: Trying to identify a part name
Jeff, you are correct. Parts book describes part number 3833 as "Spring Clip". I have always called them rear "U Bolts". I thought the piece that hangs over the spring to keep the leaves aligned would be more appropriately called the "Spring Clip" . That one, part 3848 is actually called "Rear Sprin...
- Sat Dec 10, 2022 7:03 am
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Researching the 1909 Ocean to Ocean Race
- Replies: 37
- Views: 3136
Re: Researching the 1909 Ocean to Ocean Race
This is a fantastic post. A wonderful read of many knowledgeable contributors. I cant wait to read the book. I am particulalry impressed by the pictures shared by Tom Rootlieb which were pictures I had never seen. Very much looking forward to reading more of this posty.
- Mon Dec 05, 2022 2:31 am
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Model T engine longevity
- Replies: 26
- Views: 2685
Re: Model T engine longevity
I think Scott has nailed it. Engine/transmission and band life is directionally proportional to the treatment given by the driver! Oil is cheap. Regular changes are easy.
- Sun Dec 04, 2022 5:40 am
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Five ball carb question
- Replies: 43
- Views: 3256
Re: Five ball carb question
Thanks for the great pic of the intake and carb set up. From the pictures, that carb and manifold look custom made to suit the big engine. The 5 ball looks to be made of some kind of alloy and may be of bigger size construction all around?? The carb outlet is different to the normal 5 ball on a 1910...
- Sat Dec 03, 2022 3:34 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Five ball carb question
- Replies: 43
- Views: 3256
Re: Five ball carb question
Although period correct for your car , is the 5 ball actually the carb that ran with that engine? Do you have any photos or documents which show a 5 ball on that engine. Perhaps if you are looking for a better low rpm idle a different more adjustable era correct carb might be the go? As proven, the ...
- Sun Nov 20, 2022 7:48 pm
- Forum: Classifieds - Vehicles
- Topic: FS 1917 T Coupelet - Price Reduced - Updated
- Replies: 60
- Views: 18009
Re: FS 1917 T Coupelet
John, Allans point is correct. The car is advertised as a 1917. If the body is indeed an original or even correct 1917 it should have period correct running gear underneath it. A 1917 body with all later model running gear underneath it is a mix up of parts, and I expect as Allan does that to match ...
- Sun Nov 20, 2022 4:47 am
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Another look at the other side.
- Replies: 24
- Views: 1985
Re: Another look at the other side.
Wonderful photos again. Thanks for sharing. Many of them I have looked at ,studied and filed before but you have also come up with some new Gems which I have not seen before. When I was younger, I used to catch trains from the Frankston railway station into the State capital, Melbourne city. Great t...
- Sat Nov 19, 2022 7:58 pm
- Forum: Classifieds - Vehicles
- Topic: FS 1917 T Coupelet - Price Reduced - Updated
- Replies: 60
- Views: 18009
Re: FS 1917 T Coupelet
I agree Bill. A very rare body style and no-one yet to make comment or observations about the car in question. It does have some very cool accessories a such as the Hayes wire wheels and the Stromberg OF carb but it seems that the 1917 body is mounted on a later model chassis and running gear as a s...
- Tue Nov 15, 2022 6:08 am
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: CHAFFIN'S GARAGE IS MOVING
- Replies: 17
- Views: 2761
Re: CHAFFIN'S GARAGE IS MOVING
Congratulations on your wonderful new facility. I love the way the original spares are stored neatly and easily accessible and identified. Great to see the hobby will continue to be be well served by a great source of second hand and new parts. Just need to see the Model T delivery Van out the front!
- Mon Nov 14, 2022 1:31 am
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: On the other side of the world
- Replies: 18
- Views: 1628
Re: On the other side of the world
Great pictures. Thanks for sharing them.
- Sun Oct 23, 2022 2:37 am
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: What have you done with your model T in October?
- Replies: 64
- Views: 6719
Re: What have you done with your model T in October?
A tour date with the 2022 Melbourne Cup (Think Aussie version of the Kentucky Derby) The race that stops the nation, first Tuesday of November. The 2022 Melbourne Cup was touring my area stopping in the town where the 1915 winner was acknowledged with a statue. They were requiring a 1915 era vehicle...
- Tue Oct 18, 2022 2:50 am
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Model T Calendar Winners
- Replies: 7
- Views: 1468
Re: Model T Calendar Winners
Very excited to be chosen for the March picture. Langs were instrumental in the build of the car with many shipments of parts sent over to Australia to enable completion of the build. a number of folk emailed and called telling me about the calendar before I got to have a look myself! I have been ou...
- Thu Oct 06, 2022 12:56 am
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: MTFCA Hershey Gathering
- Replies: 26
- Views: 3639
Re: MTFCA Hershey Gathering
Ok, who can name them all??? Would love to be able to put faces to names as most are forum contributors.
- Sun Oct 02, 2022 12:56 am
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Dubbo Australia National Tour 2022
- Replies: 13
- Views: 1667
Re: Dubbo Australia National Tour 2022
Just a few more.
- Sun Oct 02, 2022 12:54 am
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Dubbo Australia National Tour 2022
- Replies: 13
- Views: 1667
Re: Dubbo Australia National Tour 2022
A few more pics here.
- Tue Sep 06, 2022 2:39 am
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Smiling California Chapter and Marijuana
- Replies: 49
- Views: 8471
Re: Smiling California Chapter and Marijuana
Just another example of where Model T Tours take us folk where we never thought we would go. Numerous times I have toured regional areas, towns and venues that I would never have gone if it were not for being part of a Model T Tour. Looks like a very interesting place to visit. Just for the record, ...
- Mon Aug 29, 2022 7:30 am
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Fronty head - ignition??
- Replies: 5
- Views: 914
Re: Fronty head - ignition??
Mike commented first,but I think his product would be perfect in a higher revving engine of a speedster and still able to maintain the stock look and function of running on coils. No hassles with high rev operation of coil points and timer rollers. The E-Timer eliminates all magneto variables by ope...
- Sat Aug 27, 2022 3:38 am
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: My Blockley Story
- Replies: 17
- Views: 2498
Re: My Blockley Story
I just fitted 4 new Blockley 30 by 3.5 to my T. By the time we convert GBP to AUD my cost is over $500 per tyre! However, based on the reports I was prepared to pay extra for a quality product. I was a bit disturbed when undoing the packaging to find a yellow made in Vietnam sticker on each wrapping...
- Tue Aug 23, 2022 2:27 am
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: 1912 Torpedo
- Replies: 32
- Views: 3941
Re: 1912 Torpedo
Looks like the seller made up his mind on price.. 45K. Currently listed on facebook and being shared around a number of groups.
- Fri Aug 19, 2022 9:33 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Condensation on carb after running?
- Replies: 27
- Views: 2867
Re: Condensation on carb after running?
Really enjoyed reading this post. Great practical and informative answers to a common occurrence . Well done to all.
- Fri Aug 19, 2022 8:02 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Speedster gauge panel
- Replies: 14
- Views: 1745
Re: Speedster gauge panel
If thats the quality of the dash panel, I would love to see pictures of the rest of the car. Nice job.
- Fri Aug 19, 2022 8:00 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Keystone Cops tour fun
- Replies: 3
- Views: 895
Re: Keystone Cops tour fun
I love the idea of going "shopping" at Snyders. I dont think I would get out of there without a full trolley! What cars do they have in the museum building? Great pictures of what looks like a fun tour.
- Wed Aug 17, 2022 8:06 am
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: No start/hard start: it's getting maddening.
- Replies: 86
- Views: 6610
Re: No start/hard start: it's getting maddening.
I have been watching this thread with interest and waiting for a result as I have had a similar problem on my 1916. It was always a good starrter but more recently, it has been difficult. I was blaming gas mixture etc, draining the carb bowl etc and eventually it would start so I kept on with blamin...
- Wed Aug 10, 2022 3:22 am
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: What ever became of Fast Frank?
- Replies: 15
- Views: 2958
Re: What ever became of Fast Frank?
Great to hear Frank is doing well. One of my greatest Model T memories was to be picked up from my Hotel at Anaheim by Frank and Howard to have a day out with them. I got to drive Howards lucky 7 down an LA freeway and enjoyed a treasured morning tea weekly catchup with Frank and Howard at a spectac...
- Tue Aug 09, 2022 2:52 am
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Livingstons in the wild desert
- Replies: 9
- Views: 1608
Re: Livingstons in the wild desert
Great pic of the T out in the hot country. The car chassis also appears to have a chain drive conversion added which makes it a real working T. Here is a picture of an old T in outback South Australia which also has a Livingston radiator fitted for most likely, exactly the same reason, better coolin...
- Sat Aug 06, 2022 9:24 am
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Fun ride, flat tire, & a shout-out!
- Replies: 4
- Views: 1036
Re: Fun ride, flat tire, & a shout-out!
Her you go Tim. Fatman rim installed. I have since had the seat cushion lowered a bit also and access from the drivers side is now possible. Ironically, I have since been able to purchase a beautiful original Bauer Fatman which will now go on the car. The brass one will go on my speedster project. W...
- Fri Aug 05, 2022 8:26 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Fun ride, flat tire, & a shout-out!
- Replies: 4
- Views: 1036
Re: Fun ride, flat tire, & a shout-out!
At least you only have a few nuts to remove to change over to your spare and can fix the puncture in the comfort of your shop at home. Those Maclarens look lovely on the Torpedo.
- Fri Aug 05, 2022 8:20 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Top installation on a 1910 touring
- Replies: 13
- Views: 1731
Re: Top installation on a 1910 touring
Wonderful that Kim was able to share those original photos of 1910 top installation. If you want an authentic/correct installation you should try to copy the installation of those straps both front and rear. The front panel which fixes to the underside of the front bow is also quite unique to the 19...
- Fri Jul 15, 2022 10:52 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Long Beach meet
- Replies: 13
- Views: 2080
Re: Long Beach meet
Please be sure to post plenty of pictures of the event. I purchased a T from a vendor after the event, after seeing pictures right here on the forum.
- Thu Jul 14, 2022 2:33 am
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Stan Howe Estate Auction #2
- Replies: 28
- Views: 4806
Re: Stan Howe Estate Auction #2
I have a friend that paid in full for a carb that Stan had in stock which was promised to be rebuilt and sent out. Despite a full email trail of the transaction and job, my friend to this point has yet to receive a rebuilt carb or a refund. I hope that the proceeds of the estate sale are able to be ...
- Mon Jul 11, 2022 7:21 am
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: 1912 Pie Wagon
- Replies: 14
- Views: 4598
Re: 1912 Pie Wagon
Dick, Something about the pictures of the car you have posted looks very familiar. Inside of the last year or so, a very similar piewagon in the same colour scheme was advertised in California, possibly on ebay? Unfortunately I did not keep detail f the add or pictures. However, I think it is to coi...
- Fri Jul 08, 2022 7:37 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Why a Model T?
- Replies: 33
- Views: 3728
Re: Why a Model T?
So many reasons. Owning a piece of iconic motoring history. So much fun to drive. Clubs, tours and friends all over the world. Availability of spare parts. Can drive them anywhere you want to go. Everyone still has a Model T story to share. I just love these cars.
- Tue Jun 07, 2022 6:52 am
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: #1 Plug will not Fire
- Replies: 37
- Views: 3229
Re: #1 Plug will not Fire
Remove side cover plate form the engine and check valve springs, collets and keepers. you may have dropped a valve, no copression, no difference in engine note even if plug is firing and coil is ok.
- Sun Jun 05, 2022 12:31 am
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: 47th ANNUAL MOTHERLODE MODEL T SWAP MEET JUNE 5 2022 AUBURN CALIFORNIA
- Replies: 9
- Views: 1448
Re: 47th ANNUAL MOTHERLODE MODEL T SWAP MEET JUNE 5 2022 AUBURN CALIFORNIA
Somebody who attends ,please take some pictures and post here. I finished up buying a T from this Swap many months later after looking at pictures of the Swap meet here on the forum. Always great stuff at this swap and I enjoy looking from afar.
- Sat May 07, 2022 7:08 pm
- Forum: Classifieds - Vehicles
- Topic: Wanted to Buy, 1917 Coupelet or 1918 Coupe ONLY!!!
- Replies: 125
- Views: 33247
Re: Wanted to Buy, 1917 Coupelet or 1918 Coupe ONLY!!!
Good luck with your quest Walt. It wonderful that you have the means to realise your dream and purchase the Model T of your choice. Sadly for you, perhaps some of the best examples left of the car you want are displayed in museums and will be there forever. I hope your are able to find one. in servi...
- Sat May 07, 2022 4:09 am
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Intake manifolds all the same?
- Replies: 12
- Views: 2019
Re: Intake manifolds all the same?
I have a box full as well! Will be sure to measure them before I make a wind chime. Can we see a picture of the wind chime? Sounds like a good way to repurpose a part That I will never be able to get rid of!
- Sun May 01, 2022 2:58 am
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: 1913 runabout body
- Replies: 74
- Views: 5750
Re: 1913 runabout body
Congratulations Don on being the new lucky owner of this project. I have followed this thread closely and with interest. I concur with most thoughts, that you have a very nice 1912 early production Torpedo body, (very different form its earlier 1910/11 counterpart)and the correct mechanicals to make...
- Wed Apr 20, 2022 6:25 am
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Trying to get finished.
- Replies: 64
- Views: 7827
Re: Trying to get finished.
Good choice of staying with red. Here's a couple of pictures of a nice red 1910 for you. The body on this car is an identical aluminium touring body probably built by the same Rootlieb craftsman that built yours. This car got a new coat of paint for the Cen"T"enary Tour in 2008 in Echuca, Victoria A...
- Sat Mar 26, 2022 1:43 am
- Forum: Classifieds - Parts
- Topic: 1915 or 1916 Couplet For Sale Near Waco, Texas
- Replies: 6
- Views: 1679
Re: 1915 or 1916 Couplet For Sale Near Waco, Texas
Hers a link.
Looks like a 1917 with the removable pillars. Not 1916 with folding top. Very rare body.
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/it ... 31dd8b8ee1
Looks like a 1917 with the removable pillars. Not 1916 with folding top. Very rare body.
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/it ... 31dd8b8ee1
- Fri Feb 18, 2022 1:52 am
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: T #2
- Replies: 112
- Views: 15340
Re: T #2
Here is the most recent link to the auction listing. Guiding price range of 180K-260K.
https://www.bonhams.com/auction/27329/l ... e-catalog/
https://www.bonhams.com/auction/27329/l ... e-catalog/
- Sun Jan 30, 2022 5:14 am
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: WHAT HAVE YOU DONE WITH YOUR T IN JANURARY ?
- Replies: 74
- Views: 9128
Re: WHAT HAVE YOU DONE WITH YOUR T IN JANURARY ?
Took Dad out for a drive for his 85th birthday. He no longer drives or restores Model T's but always loves to know what I am working on and how the progress of the re restoration of his old 1916 Touring is going.
- Fri Jan 28, 2022 1:07 am
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Where are the photos from our southern-hemisphere members?
- Replies: 15
- Views: 3179
Re: Where are the photos from our southern-hemisphere members?
I have been enjoying a wonderful Summer of T Touring. A highlight was to take Dad out to lunch for his 85th birthday. Our club Christmas party was fun, but I attended without the T. Plenty of other weekend tours have been completed. It has been great to get out and about again, relatively uneffected...
- Thu Dec 30, 2021 12:16 am
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Holiday Motor Excursion
- Replies: 7
- Views: 1710
Re: Holiday Motor Excursion
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NNFvFzUPFh8
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f-LoTlrHweg
Here's the links to a couple of great videos. I always enjoy taking a look at any annual coverage of this event as their is always a heap of nice early T's and lots of other lovely brass cars to look at.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f-LoTlrHweg
Here's the links to a couple of great videos. I always enjoy taking a look at any annual coverage of this event as their is always a heap of nice early T's and lots of other lovely brass cars to look at.
- Sun Dec 26, 2021 4:22 am
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Merry Christmas to all
- Replies: 31
- Views: 4116
Re: Merry Christmas to all
Merry Christmas to all. My annual trip to the Christmas Tree farm to pick up a tree.
- Sat Dec 25, 2021 6:58 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Rivet shank size
- Replies: 5
- Views: 1094
Re: Rivet shank size
Rather than drilling, If you have a good heavy cold Chisel, chiselling the heads off from inside the chassis rail is easy. !/4 " is correct. I but the rivets from Langs.
- Sat Dec 25, 2021 6:40 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Built From Scratch Model T's
- Replies: 39
- Views: 4737
Re: Built From Scratch Model T's
I have built a number of cars from parts collections. !916 Depot Hack,1911 Torpedo, 1914 Delivery Van, and the latest one, a 1916 Pickup. I am very fussy about ensuring I have the correct parts for the designated model years. Books such as the Model T Encyclopaedia and The MTFCI guidelines are a gre...
- Mon Dec 20, 2021 12:20 am
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: This Forum and the MTFCA Classifieds are great-New Fatman fitted.
- Replies: 1
- Views: 967
This Forum and the MTFCA Classifieds are great-New Fatman fitted.
I spotted this new reproduction accessory Fatman bracket on the MTFCA Classifieds. Tim Wrenn was happy to sell it to me at the advertised discount price and package it up to me and send it via Fedex. It has been "lost" since the 4th of August and finally arrived ay my Address in Australia yesterday....