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Darin...BTW...I use the same "Red-n-Tacky" grease on the bearings too! Guess I shoulda read your post more thoroughly!!

Those are some great looking tyres! And Hartford tubes are great also...heaviest tube I've seen yet. They should last a long time.
Langs sells them.

Darin...re the driveshaft bushing and the U. Joint...the "red tacky" stuff is the best. If at all possible, PACK that U.J. ball full of it, and I use the dreaded grease cup with the zerk in it to make sure I keep plenty of grease in it every time I change the oil. Last thing I wanna do is have to br...

R.V. & Larry...guess maybe I just have bad luck. But I generally don't back down from a challenge...I'll get it licked somehow! At least I got 90% of the oil drips from both cars remedied...they almost don't look like a T anymore on the pavement under the engine! And got the fuel drips stopped too. ...

Some guys always need "cores" for rebuilding them. They even pay a stipend for them! Put em on the classifieds.

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Fri Nov 20, 2020 9:06 am
Hank,... why do I think 1912 windshield assemblies were brass ?

George...because they WERE brass. You are right.

And sadly, even in my "pre-T years", I've never had one that didn't leak!! My former '20 Runabout had one of those modern "T handle" valves, the kind that drain through the hole in the middle of the handle..now IT never leaked! But it was a bit of a pain to use though, given its location. I'm thinki...

Thanks guys, the petcocks I have on both cars are same as the one Steve posted the pic of. Maybe I'll give it that "quick tap" first, and see what happens. If not, I'll take it apart and try what Richard G suggested. Otherwise, today we had a pretty nice afternoon tour south of our area. 5 participa...

EVERY time I go out in the T is my best time. 'Cause I never know if it'll be MY LAST.

Bob, sorry to hear of this tragic thing. Prayers go out to his family, and you too. I'm sure he will be missed.

Okay, so I'm "fed up to here" with the typical green drops under both my Ts from that cussed, period-correct looking radiator petcock dripping incessantly. The vendors CLAIM the original style (as well as the modern version) don't leak. I say "ha! Prove it! That said, has anyone bought one or the ot...

An oldie but goodie. I about froze to death watching it. Someone posted it last year, if it's the one I'm thinking about, and the pic looks too darned familiar! Nice video though. Beautiful scenery despite the cold.

And now the "new normal" of where we eat along the road! At least this year and maybe even next year anyway.

Yuuup....congratulations and enjoy the wonderful world of retirement Susan, and welcome aboard Rachel!

Bud...why would you need to carry a grease gun? I pump mine in every time I change my oil in the comfort of my barn. No need to do it any other time. I agree with other comments, the "pain" (often literally per Steve Jelf) of all that cup filling/screwing in, which I initially began doing 8 years ag...

After owning a TT firetruck for a while, and seeing that humungous rear axle, all I can say is, it will be a BIG job. Super heavy. The rest of your question, can be answered by those actually "in the know"!! Good luck in your endeavor. Too bad you missed the gear, I hear they're hard to find, and ex...

With no reserve, this could become one heckuva buy for someone, or one heckuva windfall for the seller!!

They may have been bronze originally, but from my past experience they're all brass. Not to argue, just sayin!!

https://www.modeltford.com/item/2713.aspx

I highly doubt he would "part out" just the keyboards. This is a total business he's selling, therefore I would think the boards would have to be a part of the total package. Just sayin'.

They are brass. Nothing to worry about other than wear and tear. Keep 'em well oiled, or they won't last long!

He's in Tennessee...so he will get a few days where it could freeze. Eventually he'll either get it repaired/re-cored, or best to replace it. Like most of us!!

I'm with George and Frank..my '13 came with those cussed splash pans, I ran with 'em for a while, then of course took them off. Absolutely no difference in the cooling of the engine. If anything, maybe even ran a bit cooler without 'em! They're a nuisance when you want to work on anything. Stop and ...

Hey Frank!
That's just but one of several reasons I like the "all inclusive" copper rings I posted pics of up above. Just stick 'em in the block and go! Very easy, and they seal absolutely perfectly. To me, this is a case of "you get what you pay for". Good quality and good service.

Welp, just learned something! So much for my gut.
Thanks Kerry

I'm not a mechanic but I'll get this back to the top for more experienced guys to discuss, but I would say yes it would be disastrous. Seems to me there's not enough clearance. Maybe I'm wrong, but it's a gut feeling!

Jonah, (and Steve), I have used the LowTox antifreeze in the past, trouble is, it's pretty darned expensive, so if it's just gonna leak out, take the other guys advice and when it's gonna get cold and you're just using good ol plain water, take the 5 minutes and just drain it. Then, when you get tim...

Michael, I have the over the axle wishbone of course on my '13. Never (knock on wood) any problems. As I explained to Gene over the phone just this morning, I always "look ahead" on my roads for anything unusual or dangerous, and especially on approach and leaving bridges, they always seem to have a...

Pretty sweet deal for someone with more ambition than I have!! LOL

Might have come off an Amish buggy, or maybe a Menonite's car, both sects had to have everything black, so it wasn't unusual for an all brass lamp to be shamefully painted black! Nice looking lamp. Should clean up nice.

Orrrrr....you could take the easy way out like I did---or the lazy way if you prefer to call it!---and just buy one of these from Langs. In the same listing area they also have the smaller cups with zerks for the Drive Shaft bushing, which I believe also fit on the rear axle. They still look stock, ...

Those are great pictures. Sure, a life at a slower pace...maybe. But I think the sad reality of it all it wasn't as great as we may think it was. I think as we view these gorgeous pictures and rustic atmosphere, we wish it were "that good" and especially now in these very troubled times, we "wish we...

You said several years ago you went thru everything. But...how many miles are on that gear in those several years? How were the roads? Lots of factors that can wear out that otherwise "newer" rebuilt system "years ago". I would go thru and recheck everything carefully and go from there. Yes the litt...

Poisonnally I prefer this type...IF you can even find them. Bit pricey, but I find them to really work well.
Snyders still might.."T-3063-CR"...around $28 a set.
Couldn't find them at Langs.

Probably from his living room!
Sorry, I couldn't resist!! Plus, Perry Kete didn't jump in first!!

Well you sorta answered your question. Breathing is the main thing. But I always worry about dust getting in under the cover...yes it CAN happen..and then ANY movement of the cover can start paint chafe. I NEVER covered my sailboats over the years during winter, against all my peers snickering and j...

Jim...FWIW...that "little stand" of mine has done both quite well. About the only improvement I may make to it someday is to steal Jim Patrick's idea and put casters under it. But good quality casters for that kind of weight frankly would probly cost more than I have in the whole dang engine stand!!...

Well, might as well toss in a picture of mine! Have to say, I hijacked the design from Joe Bell, then just added one more "improvement", in an extra 2x4 across each leg bottom so as to clear the engine crane. Works great for me! I doubt I have $20 in material in it. Like oil and timers, there's a zi...

Tim's idea is pretty noteworthy. Brass works basically ships their radiators that way. Foam 'em in a good sturdy cardboard box! Oughta work.
It'll just cost a fortune! Probly on average $65 depending on the distance.

Jeffrey...I see you use 4x4s as a method to support the suspension. Excellent idea. That looks like one hefty, expensive lift!!

Great pics and kids Stan!
Sounds like a cool school! Too bad they ALL aren't like that!

I agree. Hats off to all veterans!
Thank you for your service. Sounds generic, I know, but I truly mean it.

Don, as I researched both 2-post and 4-post, the answer really isn't clear cut. Certainly it's a personal choice for one. But you also have to probably adapt it somewhat to fit under that tiny little frame. Then my concern was for all that 3-point suspension just "hanging there". Then there's the co...

Last few days have been breaking records in the 70s. Been touring daily. Few pics to show the beautiful weather.

I agree with Humblj. But keep in mind a '27 is a LOT heavier than oremore '26-27s. Maybe richen up ur fuel on the carb a little, that might prevent stalling? Sounds like with such a heavy load its starved for fuel by the time you reach your summit. Or possibly not enough fuel in the tank? That steep...

Well look... Hank's two cents just went up to THREE!! So that's a good sign! So will car prices. A lot of it right now is possibly due to the uncertainty with this stupid Covid crap, the economy (so far) really has been bouncing back altho may taper off over the winter with the new spike in virus ca...

Nice bunch of cars. Man, someone was sure busy polishing a lot of brass!!

Mike...having gone through the same difficulty years ago for my '26 firetruck, I strongly suggest you try the link below. I looked at Tom Stricklings link, unless you bought those from ebay, they are already sold. I took a close look at those, and I would be scared to death to put those on my TT if ...

Why would anyone install one of those things when rebuilding a carburetor? Steve, as I recall, a while back you could not get the needle type valve. I believe someone is making them again. Even with those, I have found a light sanding on the 3 flutes keeps the needle style from also sticking...I've...

Bet anything Keith is right. My money says it has one of those stupid Grose Jets. Perfect name for them, because they ARE GROSS!! LOL. Pull the bowl, you can see by looking if there's a little round shiny ball staring at you. Had a late friend experience the exact same problem. Go for it!

Front fender is not a '13. They never had a bill like that.

Goooood Lord!! No wonder parts are hard to find!! They're all in this place!

SOLD! Thanks Jim & MTFCA

SOLD!! Thanks Mr. Vaugh. & MTFCA

Well I dont know what happened to the puck so I'll try again!

Here's what ya been looking for! A fuel line shutoff that connects directly to your Kingston or NH that shouldn't leak! Never had it on a car but it seems to be pretty "positive". $20 plus ship est. at $7. Prefer PayPal. Easier to refund shipping overages. Call/text 419-271-5405, no PM's as I dont s...

Got 2 of these laying around that I bought trying to get a "better sound" out of my horn. This one should still work okay. Only selling the better one. If not I'll refund. $10 plus ship, est. at $5. Call/text 419-271-5405 No PM's, as I miss out on prospective buyers first in line maybe. Prefer PayPa...

Nice barely used brass shutoff. Only used it half a season on my former '12, just not enough room for it. These arent cheap, but will sacrifice for $45 plus shipping, est. at probly around $5. PayPal preferred. Check or M.O. okay. Call or text 419-271-5405. Prefer no PM's as I just dont see mail oft...

Well, quite frankly if you're gonna sell the 1912 Towncar you better get on it. Depending of course on its condition of course, it may be able to command a pretty good price. That narrows down the field.

Well, they may be scarce, but I have two of 'em! Took a while, but I found 'em. One is in slightly better cosmetic condition than the other, but both are decent anyway.

Andre...how coincidental! I did the same too on my 15 and 13. I did forget to mention in my previous post that while I didn't take the '15s firewall completely off, I just slid it up a few inches, but still had to perform a little body surgery to get the pan ears out. IT wasn't all that bad, nothing...

I'm with Rajo...when I took the engine out of my '15 touring I just performed some minor surgery on the firewall to
slide the engine out. No big deal. Why go to all the trouble raising the body, risking busting things, when you don't have to.

Well for my short attention span there's too much too read here, so I will probly be saying the same as others...and when I finally noticed your engine is out of the car, I thought, okay..this is easy! I've done hogsheads both ways, clearly and obviously when out of the car it's the easiest. You've ...

Yeh but, Perry, after 30 minutes, it's FREE!!

Perry, where would we be without your quick witt and sense of humor!! I laughed my butt off at that picture! Ron, enjoy that "upper part of the Lower Peninsula"...all kidding aside about the winters, it is a gorgeous area. Interesting there's a small town called Bay View nearby, just as we do here i...

I'm not a chemist nor a petroleum expert, but I would suspect you are correct that the car gets better mileage on the lower octane. First, when I was in my teens I tried the "super high octane Sunoco" in my first car, thinking it would perform better and get better mileage. For all the extra expense...

Must be a glutten for wicked winter weather! But welcome to your new digs!!

Sold to Bob in TX
Thanks MTFCA & those interested.

Sold to John in PA.
Thanks MTFCA &all those interested.

Stan...sent you an email.

As you can see, 3 brass carbs, various stages of completetion, plus extra parts. One should be able to go easily. Rest for parts or to rebuild. $120 plus shipping, est at $15, for the whole mess. Great for a winter quarantine project! PM me, or call/text 419-271-5405. PayPal preferred. Makes it easi...

Nice, only used a coupla times. Vacuum tester for your T. Quit second guessing engine issues. This tattle-tale device will spill its guts for you. Instructions and trouble-shooting sheet included, and special gasket (not shown) for the mounting plate. $50 plus ship, est. at about $10. PayPal preferr...

Tom...what type of other wheels did you acquire? Having bought my Fordor a year ago that has these same kind of tires/wheels as in your pictures, I can honestly tell you they are SUPERIOR to the so-called "standard clincher" type tire if I may use that description, meaning the good ol' 30x3's, and 3...

Well, there is an old adage, mostly food-service related, that goes "If in doubt, throw it out". Use your gut Darin, since you're there beating on it! I've seen worse, but in the last batch of pics, the top one does have a bit of concern right at the hub plate. I think if it were me, I would send it...

Wow, what a cool video! Amazing clarity for the time. Interesting so many bicycles back then, from what I see on
the International House Hunters show when they feature the Netherlands, often in Amsterdam they are everywhere!
I absolutely love the Netherlands, would love to visit there someday.

Me thinks the upper MidWest and Northwest are in for a long rough winter.
Keep it!

Sent you an email Jonah. Thanks!

Without being able to tap on them or check for looseness, from your pics they don't look all THAT bad. Use your gut, not so much your wallet if possible! It is expensive though. But what price safety and peace of mind? Re the hub in the last pic, sure you can use it. It is a later hub, as it has the...

Beautiful picture and area Tim. We had crappy weather Sunday so the cars stayed in the barn.
Thanks for posting. Glad you got out. May not be many left!
The other Tim

Steve...no problem! They are 22.75"
Pls note that they are for '26/27....has the fat band for the brake.
I apologize that I neglected earlier. I even didn't notice at first!!

Sent you an email.

Like the little kid says on a local car commercial "They don't cost a lotta money, so BUY 'EM!!" LOL
BTT

Now, SOMEONE needs this!! LOL
Tired of looking at it!!
BTT

Somebody out there needs these!! Or just for future!! LOL They cost a fortune for repops, remember.
BTT

Anybody?? LOL...BTT

New in the box Scandinavia bands and rivets. $55 plus shipping, est. at $8. Prefer PayPal so if I owe ship refund it's easier. Check or M.O. will spend just as easy though! Call or text me at 419-271-5405. Thanks.

Guys, after talking with Gene, and seeing pics of his current set, It's the so-called sockets he's really after. It's not uncommon for us to just generically call them "irons". Hope this helps.

Yeh, I just made it. Few sprinkles on the windshield at Patten Tract, thundered just as I got to the barn. Few minutes later it rained for 5 minutes, then sun, then rain again, more sun. Coupla hours later a garden-variety storm hit with about 40 mph wind for about 5 minutes and horizontal rain. Not...

Thanks George! Ya, hopefully just the last tour of the season. My heart did stop for a moment on the trip over to the winery, as this stupid idiot in a big silver Ram truck decided we weren't going fast enough, passed up all of us in a "double" no-passing zone, crammed in between the car ahead of me...

Looks like it's off a Fordor, it looks just like the driver side rear door I have apart on my 25/26 for window regulator repair.

What a gorgeous day today was. 74, bright blue skies, another perfect picnic tour. At least to start. We toured about an hour to one of our favorite local Wineries, shot the breeze for about an hour, then the severe storm watch hit my phone so we decided to head for home which was of course about an...

Get a tub of that red grease at your favorite auto store. Everybody has it. Can't remember the name but you'll recognize it. Also comes in a cartridge for those grease cups with zerks that you should have for the universal joint and drive shaft bushing at least.

Just as the subj. line says.. Nice pair of '20 OH tags. $80 plus ship. PayPal preferred, Check or M.O. os okay. Call/text me 419-271-5405
Thanks.

This is an original, for '13, passenger side coach lamp on the firewall. $40 plus shipping. Est. at $9, PayPal preferred. I reimburse any ship overcharge. Check or M.O. is fine. Call or text 419-261-5405. Have repop for driver side also, brand new- $20 plus ship also. Both should ship in same box fo...

Back to the top.
Someone needs these for a rebuild or "just to have in case"!

Yep...got 5 ugly duckling KW type coils I don't want nor need. 2 have Ford script. Good for cores. $35 for the bunch plus shipping. Est. from your zip code. Prefer PayPal, easier to reimburse any shipping overcharges. Otherwise check or M.O. will suffice. Call/text 419-271-5405
Thanks.

Nice high head off a '26 engine. Clean (hot tank) it, deck it, run it! Spark plug threads are real good. Super clean inside from what I can see. $50 plus shipping. Figure that from your zip code. Prefer PayPal, so if I overestimate shipping I can reimburse easier. Otherwise old fashioned check or M....

Have a small jack, labeled Auto Spec Mfg., St. Joseph MI. and a larger one with no name, just a coupla numbers on it. $15 for the small one, $25 for the big one, or $35 for both. Plus shipping. Prefer PayPal, check or M.O. is okay. If I overcharge shipping I reimburse via PayPal if you use it. Call/...

Brassworks used to do resto work, but I don't know either anymore. Call em!

Dan, I'm sure that's a current picture! Saw on the weather news last night the upper midwest/northwest has and is going to continue to get hammered in the next few days of snow. In many places measured in FEET, not inches! They can keep it!!

okay, dummy me. Didn't read thoroughly. You meant the sidelamps. Sorry. But the vendors have those too, as you probly know! And not cheap either!!

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