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Lets have some more fun! Headlamps look to be either electrified JNO Brown 19's or at least someone replaced the glass lens. OK, that's the easy part. Back to the sidelights... :lol: :roll: ...all I can say... The body...well, looks almost like it COULD be a '12 Foredor, with well, the Foredor in pl...

Well whatever it is, the right sidelight ain't anything on any T! Look at the bale handle and it's a 2-tier chimney as opposed to the left side. Frankenstein car.

Yep she sure is. Fingers crossed Joe may get the new block into the machine shop this week and that the crank will come back from the other machine shop this week too!.
Got old engine ready to pull tomorrow.

Now that Clara's great time at the Civil War event yesterday is over its time to start to dismantle her firewall and stuff to get ready to pull and replace her engine this winter.

Thanks for the pics Fred! That camel was cool! Maybe someday I'll just bight the bullet and just GO!! Only live once! And that was nice of you as well as cool taking the Aussies to the airport. Who were they? Maybe one of the regular posters here? I'm sure they enjoyed everything as well as your bei...

Those cars could have belonged to actual Civil War vets. Indeed Steve...this being the first year we were invited to bring cars, particularly any brass cars that could be mustered up. The guy in charge of this interesting event wanted to expand it as yes even 50 years after the Civil War there like...

Okay! More pics!

Today myself & fellow club member Jeff Swope took our Ts, my '13 touring and Jeff's '20 touring to an annual Civil War Winter Camp re-enactment at Fremont's Rutherford B. Hayes home and museum grounds, that our club was invited to supply early cars as available. Wow it was a great time. Between all ...

jiminbartow wrote: ↑
Thu Oct 24, 2024 10:51 am
Quart of gas or a quart of oil?

Let's hope is gas eh? That'd be 20 mpg! Not bad.

Number fourteen is a rare look at the early version of the 1910/'11 torpedo roadster. Although a lot of the early sales literature show the cars with the square gasoline tank, in truth, they were only on the very early production, and in small numbers. Factory photos can be found occasionally, and ...

JBog wrote: ↑
Wed Oct 23, 2024 3:25 pm

TWrenn wrote: ↑
Wed Oct 23, 2024 2:48 pm
I thought he died long ago?
Frankly I hope I'm wrong but haven't seen him on here in like forever
He’s doing well.

Whew. Thank God! Musta got the name mixed up or somethin!

I thought he died long ago?
Frankly I hope I'm wrong but haven't seen him on here in like forever

No, this isn’t a County job with 4 supervisors and one worker. A Tiger timer has a wallered out roller and needed replacement on the 2nd day of the T Party :lol: :lol: And thanks for the great pics Fred! I sure wish I could make one of those, but I just don't see how. Too far away, hotel bills will...

Might wanna consider sending it to your local radiator shop over the winter and having it re-cored or maybe even just boiled out. When my original round tube rad sprung a leak where the overflow tube fits on the tank showed up, taking the rad to the shop was the best thing I did. They boil 'em out a...

Jerry VanOoteghem wrote: ↑
Mon Oct 21, 2024 12:00 pm

TWrenn wrote: ↑
Wed Oct 09, 2024 9:52 am
I get the sarcasm and that's all fine and dandy...

Never any sarcasm intended. Just my view on it. And yes, prices do fluctuate.

I know Jerr...I was just a little ornery that day!

Hi Tim, Thanks for the great pictures! You could not have had better weather for your tour around here. The Olivesburg General Store is bigger now than I remember it from back around 2008-10 when I would pick up step kids from around the corner. With Laura's health issues this summer we have not go...

TFan wrote: ↑
Sat Oct 19, 2024 10:56 pm
I beg to differ Tim I am a little further I had a 129 miles when I got back to the barn. A most excellent tour. Jim

Woops! My bad!
If I coulda TEXTED ya I woulda found out right away!

See ya at the vagabond weenie roast tomorrow!

Couple more pics!

After postponing last week due to weather today our club did a great leaf peeping tour to an Amish-Mennonite area. We stopped at several local stores owned and run by them. Showed the cars to lots of people too! Had great lunch at BW3 in Ashland. A great little old general store stop in Olivesburg w...

YellowTRacer wrote: ↑
Thu Oct 17, 2024 2:08 am
The Torpedo Roadster is sold. Thanks MTFCA.

Ed aka #4

For real this time?

Where'd it go? Curious minds....

Those are very nice! But, I seldom do car shows anymore...but just like all my mentors said early on..."prefer to be out driving them", plus with my ADHD I can't sit still that long anyway!

And my wife would kill me for spending that kind of money!

again!

I buy new tubes and I don't use flaps, never have, never had any problems. But lets not get into that dogfight again!

RecklessKelly wrote: ↑
Wed Oct 16, 2024 2:50 pm
If your gas line fittings still have felt packing in them, you may want to dig it out and use the rubber packings from Langs. They work great and are cheap.

That's interesting 'cause long ago I tried them and they DIDN'T work! So I went back to the "magic felts" and no problems. Go figure!

Is it a good idea to put an inline non restrictive filter? I installed a new gas tank six months ago. NO. stay with the stock sediment bowl with its built in screen. Is there such a thing as a "non restrictive" "filter"? I agree. Any filter is gonna restrict, that's why if you do run one you now ne...

I just get what the vendors have! Seems good 'nuff to me!

Just sounds like a lot of work for this lazy old guy! :lol: I'd like to see a pic of one anyway. But I definitely wouldn't blast them. I'd find a tank-dipper place that refinished furniture and stuff and have em stripped that way. Luckily we have one near me and that's what I did with two wheels on ...

mpetitjean wrote: ↑
Sun Oct 13, 2024 5:49 pm
Interesting. I have a back-up set of wood top coils, I'll try those.

Matt

Let us know how it went!

Looks to me like the wrong year coils for that metal box. As John said I think its the metal strip shorting it out. I temporarily tried similar coils in my '26 could box and had same issue when I put the lid on it. Regular KW wood top coils don't do that.

I am still looking, but prefer a 12 or older. Doesn't have to be all original or perfect, because I want to enjoy it on tours and parades. Older restoration would be fine. Thanks, Jerry Hollenbaugh myclassic29@gmail.com 574-952-4550 cell Plymouth, Indiana I'll email you a club friends contact info ...

Gordon you're closer than I am!!

I can't believe no-one has bought this yet either. Such a neat looking machine! If only there wasn't so much water between here and there... I'll help keep this to the top for the seller by now just saying this just seems to affirm what I've said in earlier posts to which I have sorta been taken to...

Hello. I am in need on one 30x3 (24") all white Firestone Non-Skid tire for my '12 Touring car. Would prefer new. I have one new front tire and both rears (23") so far but no more fronts coming until February I am told. I am in Northcentral Ohio. Any help would be appreciated. Thank you. Tires.jpg ...

Re hauling yes I'd try a professional hauler such as Freighter Jim or Bill's Auto Works both I think are in the service section of this forum As for title your best bet is to do the bill of sale and get it done in Colorado. But you may want to check your local title office first and get a feel for t...

Thanks Rob!

Jones in Aiken SC wrote: ↑
Thu Oct 10, 2024 12:13 pm
I guess we are getting old when tires from 1986 are referred to as "New Old Stock!"

And most of us are just plain "old stock"!

You're not giving us much to go on.

Do you mean the blades fell off?
Or the fan itself fell off the shaft or pulley?
Or the whole dang thing fell off the front if the engine?

Not really sure what you mean by "upgrades" per se, but from what I keep learning, as it's a never ending process, there really weren't many if any. I rile people up by saying that I "upgraded" from a pesky generator that kept giving me fits to an alternator on my '26 Fordor like your car currently ...

I get the sarcasm and that's all fine and dandy, but as little as 5 years ago the same '11 Torpedo that's back on the market at $35K woulda/shoulda gone for $45K is all I'm saying. Yeh, they go up and down, but just look at the trend of things. There's a very nice '23 Runabout a guy can't "give away...

Larry Debaugh wrote: ↑
Tue Oct 08, 2024 7:47 am
Ed, where is the car located, I'm interested in a Torpedo, contact me at 4103361728… thanks Larry Debaugh

I believe it's in califunny

Hi Haydon, it’s so close. Classic Car garage in FOXTON ( Ladys Mile Auto ) has done work for me in the past. I am not doing so well with my treatment at the hospital and I’m getting impatient lol . I have a water leak that needs to be done but I can’t seem to get the part off. It’s so close it’s dr...

More great pics Tom! Re the first carload...

IF it's all his brood...first, of course lack of birth control back then

and well, he needs "just one more"...cheaper by the dozen, right?

Rates keep going up. Service keeps going down. Get used to it folks.

I believe if you "choke the crap" out of it is when it sprays. Likely a flooding situation. On my '13 I give it 2 "prime yanks" and 3 "regular yanks" and they're actually what I call a "quarter yank". This is with switch off of course. Turn switch on and if she doesn't free start she will with just ...

Could be switch related, if internal contacts wander off, that would simulate the issue. Keep heavy key chain items off, they sometimes can sway and wiggle switch key. I vote for the switch also. Try it on battery for a day and compare. I have the exact same issue with my '26 Fordor. Winter project...

MREs were mentioned in a previous post in this thread. We can drop them all over Afghanistan, why not Ga, NC , Fla and other places? I actually have a 3 mo. supply of not those gross MRE's but freeze-dried meals "just in case". Also..Milton is now a CAT 5!! 10-12 foot storm surge expected. God help...

A strong storage space for your T & belongings is one thing..but being on HIGHER GROUND is another! You may have to go well inland to avoid a 10-20 foot storm surge. If you're buying a portable generator I highly advise a dual-fuel hybrid. Get several 20 and/or 30 lb LP tanks plus plenty of gasoline...

email sent!

Not to upend Pete's gorgeous '13 there, but there is a '12 Touring closer to the author in Indiana, on Facebook Marketplace. A friend of mine sent me pics of it, I'm not interested, but Jerry (the hunter!) might be. He'll have to PM me and I'll get details from my friend. The lady wants $15K for it,...

speedytinc wrote: ↑
Fri Oct 04, 2024 11:50 am

TWrenn wrote: ↑
Fri Oct 04, 2024 11:28 am
Why not high compression pistons?
He has a Z head now. Cant use high dome pistons with these heads.

Well what I meant was why not use HC pistons INSTEAD of HC head

Why not high compression pistons?

That little ground wire problem has failed frequently and given the TrueFire a bad name. The other most common problems are a weak battery, a battery ground wire problem, or poor cables. Measuring less than 5 Volts at the starter terminal with the engine being turned over is also a major problem. I...

I believe the Michigan Jamboree is going across it next year and they are running their tour out of St. Ignace. I plan to go. My wife is from Marquette, Queen City of the UP, and has walked the bridge on Labor Day since it opened. I have walked a few times, once everyone’s hair was standing up stra...

We were visited today by Tim Kaine, Hillary Clinton's V.P. Pick, as he surveyed the destruction in Southwest Virginia. I am definitely not his biggest fan but it was surprising that a fairly famous (or infamous) senator showed up before anyone from our town. After Mr. Kaine had left a group from Oh...

I don't wanna downplay the damage in Florida and Georgia but from what I've been seeing on many news feeds it seems north Carolina was devastated. Some villages wiped off the map. Never this kind of damage from hurricane remnants there ever. We know rheees gotta be plenty of our T friends there. Eve...

South Park Zephyr wrote: ↑
Sun Sep 29, 2024 8:38 am
That side seat on the second to last photo!!
What a ride that would be

Mother-in-law seat!

jpcouture wrote: ↑
Thu Sep 26, 2024 2:51 pm
Thanks, I reached out to "other Jerry." He has not ruled this car out, but is really looking for something older.

Ok but to me that's a "wow"...this I think is a good deal!

Older of course will be harder to find and cost more even tho they too are dropping in value

ThreePedalTapDancer wrote: ↑
Fri Sep 27, 2024 9:22 pm
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Hubba hubba!

Looks good and fun Allan! Thanks for sharing!

Use them. As long as there is no cracking @ the folds. Storing them folded is the key words here. I never leave em folded. Hard as it is to believe they do "crack and wear" at the folds just sitting in the box. I take mine out and put about 10 lbs. of air pressure in them and lay them flat in the b...

I would think the '14 is definitely lighter than the '23. And cruising at 35-40??? Sounds like top speed to me and a lot of wear on the engine. Clara, my '13, just purrs nicely at 29-31-ish and can take a hill like it's not even there when needed. I think you got a very tired engine.

Perfect car for Jerry ...and it's just a good day's drive I would think for him! Me? If I had the space we'd be talkin'! ;) :lol: Ooops! My bad! Forgot about "the other Jerry"!! No, I meant the Lincoln29 Jerry, who's looking for an early car! So now I looked up his full name...Jerry Hollenbaugh...w...

Perfect car for Jerry ...and it's just a good day's drive I would think for him!

Kerry wrote: ↑
Wed Sep 25, 2024 7:50 pm
Some seem to have year as well.Screenshot (295).png

Wow Kerry....would love to have THAT!!

11 and 12 radiators did not have "Made in USA" stamped under Ford in the top piece. They also did not have holes in the lower side pieces for the acetylene hose to go through it. Also the neck was not riveted on like the later ones. Brass Works still makes them. I just bought one for my 12. However...

I like 'em all and thanks again Tom hit wrong button too soon ha ha... Tom those 3 girls look exactly like you said!! :lol: #5 shows a good example of possibly some entitled college boys...just have that smug look on their face! #7 is likely more entitlement? 2 ol' gals being transported around by ...

I like 'em all and thanks again Tom

bobt wrote: ↑
Wed Sep 25, 2024 5:36 am
The last photo reminds me of Tatum O'neil in the movie "Paper Moon" GREAT movie, GREAT model T ending.

Yeh it does!!

As they say every dog has its day. Maybe lots of reasons as mentioned..age and economy being the top issues. Yeh there's SOME "young" guys entering the hobby but not in enough percentage to sustain it. And how many can literally afford close to $500 in travel and lodging just to BE there let alone b...

Norm... Sounds like you answered your own question about charging, the adjustment bolt on the adjustable brush ring has grounded out, needing replacement insulators. I did all that and it worked a bit then quit again. I suspected then either the armature or field coil...by then the cost justified t...

Yeh I'll rile up the purists again...get an alternator! :lol: After similar aggravating and annoying issues with the generator on my Fordor, rebuilding the brush plate, etc. it still would act up and quit. I have never been happier (so far anyway) since switching to the alternator. I have no plans t...

I strongly suspect you don't have a ring gear on your flywheel. Putting one on is a major teardown job. If you had one, you could, in the future, put a starter hogshead on the car and forget about the generator. The battery can be recharged by the magneto. A well-tuned T starts fairly easily with t...

I'm the same as Steve; I wouldn't think my ancient cellphone has the capacity to scan one of those QR (?) codes, and I don't know how to do it. I also don't care enough to learn. You're not alone John. It's awful how everyone thinks everyone has or can understand a smartphone and this QR crap, scan...

Oh for John Regan's switch!! I thank God I got both my cars feexed with them and a couple I don't even own anymore!! At least others benefit from it!

Lucky lucky! Looks like great fun and great area also. Don't know why anyone wants to travel outside the country when we're blessed with so much, and enough, here! I love the train! Thanks for posting.

modeltspaz wrote: ↑
Sat Sep 21, 2024 1:10 pm
Tim,
Just trying to help the O.P. out.
In answer to your question above, His and Hers?

Good idea Mike!
And yep this helps keep it at the top for the O.P.

Be real nice if he could grab Mike Chaffins '13...heckuva price for a heckuva nice car.

This may be slightly off topic but in the arena of scams there's yet another new one out there called a "brushing" scam. A package arrives with no return info etc., but has a QR code thing inside and instructions ask you to scan it from your phone. DO NOT SCAN IT. If you do "they got ya"! ALL your i...

It's likely that it's the felloes that are out of "true" and I believe around 1/4 inch is about the max.

I believe that Mark Chaffin currently has a very original 1913 Touring for sale in the Vehicles for Sale section with a recently reduced price. Make sure you give that a look, if you haven't already. That was the link that was sent by Michael up above. It's a great car. Wish it wasn't so far away. ...

Go to the main MTFCA page, https://www.mtfca.com/ then About, then Chapters, Contact the local club and you should be able to find someone local. Sadly John I think the closest MTFCA chapter is about 4 hours from him. And there isn't even one with the International club. Rich Bingham is down in Bla...

Me thinks Rich Bingham is a bit south of you. I bet he'll see this post and hit you up via email on your profile section. Great guy, lotta fun to talk to, pretty knowledgable too but humble. Look him up or wait for him! And of course, welcome to the affliction as lotsa guys are gonna chime in and sa...

In the artist’s rendition, what is the function of the apparent 6 brass dust covers per wheel ? Those extra stem looking things are clincher rim locks, a saddle fits inside the tire casing and shaft bolt with wing nuts draws the tire casing tight to the rim. Used in earlier days esp. with larger cl...

Tim, it looks like it would work on a roller timer but not sure how it would wear. I’ve got to determine what the brush is made of. It’s not carbon, brass or copper on 1st inspection. I got a hunch the inner black ring of the roller timer will wear faster than the brush(es) you're holding. The ring...

So today 4 of us "just" did one of our simple yet pleasurable picnic tours. Went to Lakeside park in Huron, right in front of where I spent 4 years as a kid ironically. Nice refreshing light lake breeze, toured well out SE of Berlin Hts area and returned back through Huron on way home but NOT withou...

Never seen it before but looks like it would work well on a normal roller timer. Similar to the infamous TW timer in a way, which I swear by. Give it a try!

And we keep on touring. This time we went "over the bridge and across the pond (bay)". 4-lane RTE 2 which squeezed down to one lane each way over the bridge to our exit wouldn't ya know. :lol: We managed! After our lunch at the lighthouse it became a one hour car show. Was a fun day. 67 miles. 670 s...

Never seen that kind of a mess but with these cars anythings possible. The neoprene seals work great in my not so humble opinion. When you install them just be sure to THOROUGHLY clean the axle tube "rim" inside where the seal will set on, then smear a line of oil resistant black RTV around that mat...

dykker5502 wrote: ↑
Tue Sep 17, 2024 1:01 pm

TWrenn wrote: ↑
Mon Sep 16, 2024 10:05 am

dykker5502 wrote: ↑
Sun Sep 15, 2024 3:54 pm
To which e-mail, Steve?
This one, as stated in his post.
Only digital submissions accepted. Please email to calendar@modeltford.com
I need glasses. I even read the post several times and did not spot it! Thx.

Ur welcome and been there too!!!

Norman Kling wrote: ↑
Mon Sep 16, 2024 4:18 pm
If it is in Canada better have a valid passport and be sure your insurance will cover you in Canada. Beautiful country around Alberta.
Norm

And HEALTH insurance!

I would do as another poster relayed info from another site. Post the insurance company name and sequence of events with dates. Then send it to them. This will also help members on this site see potential insurance company issues and who is reputable or not. Would be interesting if some trends emer...

dykker5502 wrote: ↑
Sun Sep 15, 2024 3:54 pm
To which e-mail, Steve?

This one, as stated in his post.

Only digital submissions accepted. Please email to calendar@modeltford.com

Okay...I warned ya! Part deux!

Yep...2 days ago that day tour, today it was our club member Doug Galloway again hosting a fly-n-drive in good time at his rural airport. He has several Ts and flies. I just have T's! :lol: It had over 40 planes this year plus 6 model Ts & our Prez's '40 coupe. I gave 6 or 7 rides to various bunches...

Beautiful. Thanks for sharing and glad y'all had a good time. This is what it's all about!

CudaMan wrote: ↑
Fri Sep 13, 2024 6:21 pm
Beautiful car, congratulations to you and the new owner!

A friend of mine and I are wondering if the same guy bought the two Torpedo's that been on here. One to drive, one to keep under a cover?

I didn't count the number this pic was, but the one with all the cars loaded to the hilt with people, almost all wearing hats...wonder what the event was, and wonder how many hat companies were making a fortune back then!!

Loftfield wrote: ↑
Sat Sep 14, 2024 8:03 am
In all the pictures presented here I did not see one over-weight person. What has happened to us?

Lets see....bad food ingredients, too much food, easy lifestyle, "sitting down jobs", the list goes on....

johnr wrote: ↑
Fri Sep 13, 2024 8:24 am
Saw your group go by in the Huron area several times. Wish I could join you but my car is on the island.
John D.

Put it on the ferry and bring it home!!

I have a new, unfinished firewall of the 1911/1912 two piece variety. I plan to stain it using Laurel Mountain cherry stain. For those of you who have done this staining, how much stain is needed? Since front and back need staining, it seems like it would take a whole lot more than one of the 4 oz....

When I go out for a drive I keep an eye open for old buildings worthy of a model T portrait. I led the gang past this one room school years ago and always regretted not stopping. Today, after a nice lunch in a family owned restaurant nearby, we got our chance. And took it! Wasn't expecting the corn ...

Tim , The picture of the model T's on Russ's place, is the place where our model T illness start . Toon Good to hear that Toon! Ironically, lately it seems most of our tours start/end there, makes it a bit easier for Russ too. Thursday though, he has to come to my place first to start things out! I...

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