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Except the otherwise fantastic photos show the harness running above the choke wire, whereas Royce's pics show it running
underneath it. Just thought I'd mention it. Frankly, makes no difference to me, but others might care. As often is said, "do what you want, it's your car!"

Great pic Tim! Gotta be South Bend Indiana of course! Lousy, cold weather. Note the radiator blanket on the one car.
And the poor paint condition on all of them. I doubt that is salt residue, as I also doubt they used it back then like they do now.
Love the great pic quality.
The "other Tim"

Nice batch of pics Jim! Thanks!
Makes me wonder if my beloved Clarabelle, my '13 Touring which was a Minnesota car, might have come
from that dealer. From what I've learned, it's always been in the Minneapolis area.

Jeff, I hate to be a Negative Nancy, but frankly I have never ever felt the need for any such tool. I've had 4 engines out, used different ways on all, the first one, I just lined up the position of the U-joint to the square hole at the end of the tranny, and (fortunately for me, cause I was all alo...

Good though Jim! I also noticed these cars sure did not look like junkers to me!
Still a shame, patriotism or not. High respect for those people if indeed that was the reason though.

I'll chime in again, as I did on the post from "Pep C Strebeck" did... just be sure whoever you choose, covers your car if you ever "provide it" for things such as a charity event, festival event, etc. where you are providing passenger rides, be it pro-bono, or any exchange of funds transpires. Most...

Absolutely sacraligious!! (sp?) So hard to believe so many cars would be trashed like that. Man, think of all the parts
we could be cannibalizing today!!

Wayne, I feel your frustration! And Larry, you too!! Who'da thought an innocent little radiator cap could cause so much frustration!! Like Dan said, though, it does make for a rather fun, interesting thread. Keep up the research! Me, my attention span is waaaay to short for that!! I'm glad you're on...

Great video! Love your enthusiasm, Lawrie. The runningboard views really show just how much these cars "flex" from virtually every change in the road surface. Just like they were designed to do. No wonder Henry made sure all the nuts were kept on the bolts via cotter pins!! (Split pins to most Europ...

Tom Strickling from New Philadelphia Ohio, USA, makes the pedal extenders.
All the vendors sell them. I think they're around $35. Very usefull.

John kuehn wrote: ↑
Sun Mar 29, 2020 9:44 am
The body that’s used in the TT trailer pic looks like a 16 body. It’s newer than the one that’s shown in the Henry Ford museum pic or it looks that way to me.

Yeh, the one in the HF pic looks like a '12.

Seems okay here Dave. Could just be the entire internet is bogged down what with everyone staying home,
using the computer as an escape.

Jim, that is a fantastic job. That post was two years before I got into the hobby. Had I seen it, I might very well have tried it.
I know I would! Next time, I definitely will! I'm relatively lazy at my young 65, and would just as soon do it from a single can!

Wow that poor car in the B&W photo looks like it's on its last legs!!
But the color one looks more like a '14 body? Another "overlap" vehicle Jeff? My '25/26 Fordor is one of
those overlap cars. Pretty neat. Hope ur doing well over there!

Must be a very early '15 with "carryover" '14 headlamps.
Looks like the dog's more interested in something else. Maybe a girl dog, or a cat to chase!!

And those front fenders aint right either!!

Well, if you're not too concerned with "correctness" and don't plan on any "point judging", I would take it to your local glass shop and have them re-set the glass with clear silicone. Most people don't even notice that brass "gasket" around the windshield anyway, and frankly, it's a pain in the Pat...

Hit the wrong button! Heres the picture!!
Aaaand upon preview, I see its sideways again! Click the pic and it will upright itself.

John...I apologize for the delay. Heres a pic of my "paint system" that I use for relatively small jobs. Or pieces parts like a fender at a time! The small can is the "dash" of hardener/wet lol stuff that I use. It's not cheap but a necessary part of the formula. The Preval sprayer pictured is just ...

Scott, ditto on Informed Delivery! I've had that for a long time now. It's great, especially if you're expecting something important other than all the junk mail. Today I did the "Click-n-Ship" prepaid label thing, have the mail lady (I'm rural) pick it up outside my garage tomorrow. No risk of catc...

John...I'm not awake. Here's one of all the fenders I painted on my former 1912, and the splash shield. I used one of those little Preval Glass bottle sprayer outfits. Used Concept black paint, cut it with the appropriate thinner and a dash of this stuff to help give it the "wet look". Turned out pr...

I did try the clear coat back on a small part for my former Model A. It was so-so. Nowhere near the clearcoat "wet-look" we've
all been accustomed to.

On a picture that Mark posted several posting back from here, there is a man squatting and making something like a tower of dough, I wonder if they realized there was a bear some thirty feet behind his left shoulder peeking through the brush. I guess what they were cooking smelled good and he wante...

Whoops! You're right Scott!! My bad!! Was thinking "lengthen the rod into the clevis" ...bad wording

Crawl under and disconnect the two rods up at the cross-over arm. Lengthen out each clevis a turn or two, reattach, test.
Keep doing it until you're happy. Make sure they're even. I jack up the rear end off the ground while adjusting, then take it to a slope and try.

Here's my pet car, Clarabelle, '13 touring. Kind of hard to see the plate but it was a nice day and setting anyway. Sorry its sideways.

As always, I just use good old lacquer thinner. Once I used Strip-Eeeze, it worked pretty good too, but I just like
lacquer thinner. Overall it's probly cheaper too. Lots of good advice here just the same. To each his own.

I agree with Dan. Too much toe-in. If indeed you brought it back to 1/4", you will really need to
try a new tire to make sure. It WON'T correct the damage that's already done to the tire.

Wayne, I'm gonna "slide away" from the actual topic here, and offer my unsolicited advice for easy picture posting...If you don't already have a Smartphone, get one! It is so easy to post directly from a Smartphone it isn't funny! I have gotten to where that's the only way I post on here. It's just ...

Wow John! Those are fantastic! Interesting how the K/W coils also used the same apparent spring arrangement on the bottom just as my Heinz coils have for my '13. So after seeing that, if I see a '13 with K/W coils that use the brass strip on the bottom, even though the outside of the box looks "corr...

Looks like filtered North Light Mark!
Best kind for gorgeous portraits! Nice posing studio there.

I would not want to imagine life in the teens...but we're headed that way
right now with the fallout from this virus. Tough economic times coming

Robert and Paul: 2 comments re the Egypt wireless lamps, from experience. 1. Be careful about their mounting on the rear. The fixture CAN, and WILL, eventually work its way loose! A friend of mine lost his within a month of useage. As you remove/replace the fixture, the mounting bracket "tensioner" ...

I agree with Joe Bell, but if you can't find Aviation fuel, then the Sta-bil route is the way to go. But as he said, get the right "version"...if I recall (I should, I use it all the time) it says "Storeage" on the bottle. I do think there's one for "routine" useage, as in it may only sit a short wh...

Well, I'm glad it's not MY computer!! It was driving me nuts! Thanks guys!
Stay home, stay safe, stay healthy. Thank GOD for the internet, and
grocery home delivery!!

:lol: Well, Clara will take that as a high compliment! Not to brag, but she really does perform exceptionally, and for braking, well, good ol' Rocky Mountains are to blame for that! Ya know, ol' "stubborn stick in the mud" me, always wanting to be so "correct" used to poo-poo the idea of Rockies...n...

Cool picture! Pun intended!
Reminds me of some of our past St. Patty's day snowstorms, back in
the good ol' days when Winters around here were rough.
Thanks for posting.

Bob, I saw that 13 at Richmond too. It was last year anyway for me. It truly does represent what the encyclopedia refers to the '13 paint. I think the paint "matchers" determined mine is some Chrysler color of all things! Not as dark as the one in Richmond, but I have had people look at it at shows ...

As of today 8 people in Montana were test positive for COVID-19... THIS is the scary part! As remote as Montana is, how DID 8 people become positvely infected? Travelers? Or "community spread" with someone they had no idea was infected? See, THIS is the problem with this, and causing the panic. Then...

Good old German humor!

I wish someone, ANYONE, would explain just how 60 rolls of toilet paper and 25 cases of bottled water are going to protect anyone from getting the virus? We have enough toilet paper to last us until this all dies down and then I'm going to buy enough toilet paper to last the rest of my life at a pe...

I bet it'll still run today!!

What a shame they just left it go. Sinful, just sinful.
Great picture. Thanks for posting Tim.

Coronavirus a.k.a. "beer virus" strikes again! Aint seen nothin' yet folks.

And there certainly is a HUGE difference between a '12 or a '13, so which is it? Can't understand why he won't (or maybe can't?) post any pics. It's not rocket science!!

Michael Paul wrote: ↑
Sun Mar 08, 2020 9:50 pm
I saw this in person today, you can still see the original pinstripe on the body. Someone will have a great early t with a little work. I wish I had some extra funds !

Heck Michael, I just wish I HAD some funds!!

On it's way Charlie! I owe you $3.10 in shipping over charge.

I have Heinz coils on my mid-year '13 and I love them. They're quiet for one thing, and even tho you seldom see them, I like the way they look.
I think they get a bad rap just like Pitt Bulls. They seem to be as reliable as the K/W's. My 2 cents.

Not at THAT price!! Crazy.

Ok. Thanks.

Still cleaning house! :lol: Got a rear spool bearing. Cage is tight. The rollers have the usual "flop" to them just like the axle Hyatt bearings do, but I have no idea what the specs on that would be. The rollers range from .054 to .056 Let's try $35 for it plus $15 shipping. PayPal preferred, but c...

Charles, that will work. Call, text? Or send me an email by clicking on my name and then click 'send email". Oh WTH...I'll email you too! LOL

Clearing out excess stuff. Selling my Crystal Timer for what I have in it. $45 plus shipping, est. at $9. I will refund any over charge. Prefer Paypal. As you can see still in original box.
Call or text me at 419-271-5405. Thanks!

SOLD! Thanks Dan & MTFCA!

Bob...the cap is 1&5/8 inch diameter and 1 inch high. The total length from end of threaded stem to top of cap is 2 & 1/8 inch.

As I recall, this big grease cup came off my former '12 touring when I refitted it with a zerk cup. Pretty sure it's an early original, great for someone wanting to do a "correct resto". Unless I'm wrong, then anyone who knows better can tell me! Asking $25 plus $9 shipping. PayPal preferred, will t...

Ok Dan. I will hold them for you. Get hold of me with ur info. Do you do PayPal? It's the easiest, but check or M.O. will do! Thanks.

Not my day with this one. Pic didnt go they. They again!

Now I'll try the CORRECT category!!
Found a oil site gauge in my junk. $10 plus $9 for the stupid shipping, like I said, sad isnt it?
PayPal preferred, will take M.O. or check.
Call or text 419-271-5405. Thanks.

SORRY!! Brain fart! Wrong section!

Oil sight gauge FS, found this in my junk, I dont need it. $10 plus $9 for stupid shipping. Sad, isnt it?? Call or text me. 419-271-5405. Thanks. PayPal preferred, will take check or M.O. if necessary.

Now before the era turns you off...here are 2 nice, 6 Volt, red signal lamps. They would be great to use for turn signal lamps on the back end of a model T. $10 each, plus shipping, estimated at also $10. Call or text me 419-271-5405. Thanks!

Here's a 13-17 transmission cover door, what can I say..it's a door!! If you happen to need one, here's one for only $25. Usually in the $30+ in the catalogues. Plus shipping of $9. Call or text 419-271-5405 Thanks

Here's a nice, original, early cylinder head outlet. The brass rads usually need a slightly different angle of outlet. Turns out I didnt need this one. Has a small "chip" off the edge, but in no way will it affect the hose attachment. I'll sacrifice a bit at $30, plus shipping. It should fit in a sm...

As the title says, I have a nice, clean lower inlet connection I don't need. They're around $35 in the stores, I'd be happy with $25 for it, plus shipping. I'm pretty sure it will fit in one of those $8 (or so) flat rate boxes. PayPal preferred, but I will take a M.O. or check. Call it text me 419-2...

You're right Joe!! SOLD!! Thanks Richard!

I have 2 Bridgeport Brass double cylinder tire pumps to sell. The black one is brass but somebody painted it! Wasn't me! $35 for it. Nice brass pump with the hose. Doesnt work but great for show and for point judging. $85. Both plus shipping of course. PayPal preferred, but will take check or money ...

For sale: A nice set of 1920 Ohio License plates. I need to babble on here cause first time I tried this post it said "too few characters"!! So, anyway, asking $85 for the pair, plus shipping, est. $18 from 44847. If it's less I will reimburse via PayPal. And that is preferred payment but will accep...

Nice set of 1920 Ohio tags.
$85 plus shipping from 44847, est. $18
Call or text...419-271-5405
Thanks!

For sale: A nice rear tail lamp..probly for '16-'19, good shape. Ford script on top, hard to see in the pic. Great for your restoration project! $50 plus shipping from 44847, estimate it at $18 in a flat rate box if it fits. Text or call 419-271-5405 Prefer PayPal. If I can ship it cheaper I will re...

Hope to maybe start driving the damn things before too long! Guess I'm lucky, not to brag or nuthin', but my cars are in tip-top shape and just need some brass polished, check things out, and good to go. I always take the wheels off and inspect, grease, etc. And yeh, put the insurance back on!! That...

Dennis, with all due respect, and for the sake of your wallet, you need to meet up with Joe Bell. This guys IS professional, and DOES do a complete engine/trans. job for under $3,000. I had him build me up a COMPLETE engine/trans. from the crankcase up, hi compression pistons, Stipe 280 cam, new Kev...

Well maybe a modern radiator is a lower price, but we're not talking about modern radiators here, are we? LOL Truth is, we're in a "nich", not really THAT much demand, and for the most part, NO quantity of suppliers, so it's that old "supply and demand" thing at work also. I'm just glad we CAN get t...

Nate...you're not far from Tiffin Ohio. Take it to Joe Bell. You'll get top quality work, at half that price, unless the engine is real bad and needs sleeved or something. That kind of stuff, he doesn't even "pad" the cost from the machine shop, he passes it straight on. Here's his cell number. Leav...

Die Vögel zwitzschern, but haven't seen nor heard the Red Winged Blackbirds yet. They are the true harbingers of spring for sure.
Good to hear they're further north!

OK, I'll throw in my "two cents", fwiw. Keep in mind when choosing an insurance company, and for that matter, inquire with your CURRENT company, this question: If you are in an "event" so to speak, in which you "give rides", be it gratis, or for a fund raising thing for the sponsor, you better make ...

Hi Bill!
Well kidneys may be overrated, UNTIL they let you know who's boss! My right kidney told me that 2 sundays ago with a trip to the ER. This friday it's a trip to the surgery center to blast the stone that wont budge!

This is why when my car is unattended, the key COMES OUT and goes with me! Especially important with the early cars, first, when I had a '12 with a brass knob key, it was very inviting to prying eyes and hands. Not to mention expensive as heck to buy. My '13 is "just" a black knob key, but it still ...

Mopar...how ironic to read your post about your car passing a kidney stone.
I've got a kidney stone that won't move "further down" (so far anyway), so
come next Friday it gets blasted.

Crazy what they used to do with those cars!! The printing is hard to read at the bottom of the pic, looks like it says ....Donner Summit...what a horrible place to take a model T through! No decent roads there at that time.

Yes Jim, I did enjoy the story of your family's beloved TT. You are one of the lucky few to have the priviledge of having one stay in the family "from the get-go". Lucky you! It looks nice. I bet it is all stock, and as such is lucky to make it to 20 mph, but so what! It's fun regardless. Good for y...

What a gorgeous '09 touring. Wonder how much of it is original? Regardless, it's a nice car. Never thought
of seeing many, if any T's in Japan for some reason! Thanks for posting.
Hope you stay away from this virus mess John.

Perry Kete! Where arrrrre you?!?

Yeh, I think you're on track keeping the so-called outer two straps attached at the top part of the boot. This will definitely prevent the ballooning you're concerned about. Because without them, it WILL balloon quite a bit. I'm sure that's why they were designed the way they were originally. The ce...

Just had a thought John...maybe try rotating it "one notch" the wrong way in your photo album, then posting that "cock-eyed" one and see if it turns out correct?

Hey John! Nice gang you got there!
I can't help you on rotating the pic before you post it, all I know is when you click on it, it automatically goes right-side up. But you probly already know that anyway! Not really sure there is a fix for it.

Happy T-ing!

How sad. What's wrong with this fricking world? If there's anything good to come out of it, it would only be they stole it
to USE it and enjoy it. Otherwise....

Usually they pull the car out, steal the trailer, and off they go. These trailers make for great, temporary, mobile meth labs!

Well, like my pappy (RIP) used to always say..."Computers will be the cause of the end of civilization as we know it".

Ja, das ist einfach! (practicing my Deutsch!

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Here's my two cents, which nobody usually wants, but again on this subject I have to say, the best way to "mate" the kingpin with the spindle bushings is to have them HONED by a competent machine shop. That's what I do, doesn't cost much, and never ever any troubles with the bushings. Best fit you c...

Pissing my pants laughing at that one Herm!
Sometimes we need a good shot of humor here!

I'm with you Paul. Not worth the trouble, cause you'll never get it completely clean enough, nor coated well enough. Or, with my luck, the coating will flake off and really cause trouble. Another member a few years back went through this, I'd like to think my firm stance on it finally convinced him ...

Bite the bullet and get one of these from Langs. Near as I know, they're about the only source or them. I put one on all my T's. and was glad. They don't stick, and so far, don't leak. I will admit, one is a bit stiff, but I never needed a tool for it. It has since gone bye-bye when I sold the car t...

An item to not overlook is the brake rods. I was able to get mine pretty much drag free by a lot of tweaking of them but seem to be great now.

Have to agree with everyone! Don't know Rich from Adam, but he sure is a talented artist! I'm like Bill Hoffer, heck I can't even draw a straight line with a ruler!! Way to go Rich. Thanks for sharing your talent.

ABSOLUTELY!! Go for it! You won't be disappointed. No matter who's brand you buy.

I've always thought how neat it would be to try dropping a nice little Yanmar 3cyl., 24 HP diesel engine in a T, much like I have in my Cub Cadet Sub Compact tractor. Man it has power and torque! Move's 3' snow drifts several yards wide like they aren't even there. Imagine what it would be like in a...

By "roll", do you mean "bend"??
If so, I'm sure just about any exhaust shop could do it.
Maybe some plumbing houses would have a big enough tubing bender, if you can find one.

Sent you an email Pete

Gonna send you an email

Putting the shinier side of aluminum foil behind the bulbs works very well too. Maybe even better. Just sayin'

Keith, I think I met Tim there last year, he was still healing from an injury.
I'm sure he'll be back this year, as will I!!

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