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The original New Day timers were dark brown. The bodies were made of Bakelite. If you rub a spot fairly hard on one for about five seconds to get it warm you'll notice a sort of petroleum aroma to it. 20240412_164420 (2).jpg Thanks Charley! Now I know. Perhaps I cornfused the dark brown with being ...

Is there a sure-fire way to identify an original New-Day timer cap? With all the Repos that have been made I suspect it would be easy to be mistaken at a swap meet. Tim don't quote me 'cause I'm not a New Day expert, what with being a "TW timer snob"...ha ha...but seems to me the original N.D. caps...

Kenny Edmondson wrote: ↑
Wed Mar 27, 2024 1:56 pm
Nothing has changed…

And just plain crazy. Can ya just hear all those squawky horns honking?

Looks like maybe someone took one of those cheapie plastic coils and modified it for something like maybe an electric fence or Lord knows what

A testimony to the stregnth of the frame!!

Sidelights look like have brass rim so I'm saying '15

The gal in photo #1 has an inviting, "come hither" look not seen in old photos much. Odd for someone so worried about front end damage. Thanks, as always for sharing your photos. Rich Ha ha Rich I had the same thought about her. She just has "that look" that makes ya wanna talk to her..and more! ;)

Ya know you might wanna keep this...they're unobtainable as far as I know lately, assuming you have a car in this year range, someday you just may need it and regret not having it. Just sayin'

I am completing a 1912 commercial roadster that has a build date of Dec 1911. Im getting ready to have a top installed and need to know about the straps that hold the front top bow to either the windshield or front fender irons. My fender irons have integral holes for connecting the top straps sugg...

While I am asking the previous question let me ask another, more important question. I have to haul a new T purchase home on Sunday and it will be about a 12 hour trip with the car on an open trailer. I am afraid of covering the car because of potential damage to the paint but I worry about the old...

And what in the world is on that ladies hat in the backseat? Looks like a baby! (Next to last pic again) Yes. Spooky looking, like the little girl next to the driver. Yikes! OMG Jerry you're right! Wow...looks like the devil himself! I know you can't or shouldn't judge a book by its cover but I'd l...

And what in the world is on that ladies hat in the backseat? Looks like a baby! (Next to last pic again)

Great batch of pics as usual!
I'm thinking in the next to last pic of that nice '14 the acetylene tank is mounted upside down...that offset valve needs to be at the top.
Could make for interesting headlamp blaze!

My main guess would be where to locate the quadrant to lock the handle in place when you need to.

The curved bottom edge of the windshield tells the story. '26, and early '26 at that due to not having the cross-bar from fender to fender at the headlamps. My Fordor was inadvertently titled a '25 for similar reason but I took it to the BMV inspector with documents to show it shoulda been retitled ...

The tubes from Langs seem plenty good to me, keeps the money closer to home, shipping quicker, etc. Sadly atm I can't remember their brand name, think it begins with the letter "H". Haven't had any problems.

My former all stock '25 TT chemical wagon was lucky to top out at 18 mph. Others results may vary, but I bet pretty similar.

NY John T wrote: ↑
Wed Apr 03, 2024 2:50 pm
Hi,
I've seen some 25 Touring cars with nickel plated (and some chrome) radiator shells. Question: did Ford put them on or were they all black when leaving the factory. Was the nickel an upgrade, or just a personal choice? Thanks,
John

It was an option

vping wrote: ↑
Wed Apr 03, 2024 1:30 pm
What's the approximate weight of engine/trans combo?

Somewhere around 600 lbs. Give or take

Hi, I have a Henry Carter from Madisonville KY, who have ordered (and paid) for a set of refurbished coils on eBay. Due to shipment costs, I do normally not deal with Model T folks from the US and you do also have lots of alternative US based solutions, but now the payment have come through to me, ...

The building has a Bavarian look to it. Notice the order and neatness of the work area.... Maybe the Germans were already there! Indeed they do. They look cool...love the Bavarian architecture. Wouldn't be a bit surprised if some Germans immigrated there even before ol' Hitler screwed up Europe in ...

If I didn't know better, the guy in pic #4 sure resembles Original Smith!!

Nice pics John. Sure's a lotta kids in the top one...hope it don't mean "child labor"!!

The shop pic is interesting in that it also has German on the signs. No entry, no smoking, maybe they knew something about Hitler planning on a visit down the road?

That IS a nice '13 Roadster! Looks pretty new. Momma doesn't look too thrilled to me. Love that Ford delivery truck too...would love to have that. Thanks as always Tom. Maybe we'll see ya out our way on a day tour with "our gang"!

10W30 after I couldn't start it during a cold snap when it had 30W non d in it. too thick. Yeh I think we need to embrace today's multi-vis oils for that reason and forget trying to be using "authentic" straight 30 weight just because that's what they did back then. That's all they had. Imagine the...

Wingnut wrote: ↑
Tue Apr 02, 2024 9:58 am
Joe Bell recommended Rotella 15-40 after he rebuilt my engines, I trust his judgement.

That or like I said, Rotella 10-30....not a heckuva difference, just great overall oil. Often WallyWorld does have the 10-40 on sale even cheaper than the 10-30. Joe does my engines too.

God just use plain ol, good ol, Rotella T, 10W30 and fuggedabout it! It's the best oil on earth hands down, has the best amount of ZDDP in it for the controversial "lifter need" and quite frankly is one of the most affordable on the market yet today. WalMart and Menards sells it the cheapest, usuall...

I see where you can install a Ruxtell shift lever behind the existing lever in a Model T. I wonder if such an installation gets in the way or is difficult to use? I'm a big guy with size 14 feet so there is no room to spare in the driver's area. At this point I don't really need a Ruxtell, just gat...

Does anybody have instructions to this tester. I would like a copy. s-l1600.png s-l960.png s-l960 (1).png Steve...try their website. T-bay's got all sorts of em similar to yours...yours looks "larger" but they may have some info for you if you can get hold of the right person. www.hoytmeter.com

Side note...I'm also guessing the big dark handled probe is for the positive terminal but of course it's a 50/50 shot!

From the looks of it I suspect you just stick one probe on one terminal and the other one on the other terminal.Then read the meter. Looks like it has a bit of adjustability for various sizes of batteries. No doubt the squiggly things will produce quite a bit of heat so I'd be keeping my fingers cle...

HOLY CRAP!

What on earth is that behind the car in #12 pic?

Funky kind of clothesline or short-wave radio antenna?

Nice looking car for $12K. Lot nicer than the A that I bought for the same price before switching to Model T's

Swapped the wheels, no difference. I have not been into the rear axle, assuming previous owner restored it properly. However, I think it worthwhile to unbutton it and see what's going on. For all I know, it has the babbitt thrust still in it. Something isn't right, and there is really only one way ...

As noted above...just heard a bit ago lovely Proncess Kate has cancer where her surgery was done months ago. No word on what type or stage. She's a wonderful person. Prayers to her.

Erik Johnson wrote: ↑
Thu Mar 21, 2024 2:52 pm
It gives your girlfriend the impression that your Model T is a 1916 Maxwell.

Like she would know, let alone even care!! (Susanne excepted of course!)

WOW. I dunno in all honesty but my gut tells me to "fuggedaboutit". There's gotta be a better one out there somewhere.

Sorry but I think it's ugly. Be darned if I'd polish my expensive brass radiator only to cover it up
with that! And spend money to do it too!

JohnM wrote: ↑
Thu Mar 21, 2024 12:33 pm
Check out the simple, inexpensive crank holder in the last picture.

Oh yeh!! Good eye. Also looks like got some sort of funky shock absorbers on the front axle.

First pic is sure nice and sharp!
Then..what's with the obsession of having people standing or sitting on hoods! Especially small kids.
Lastly...the drive across the pontoon bridge had to be a bit of a strange feel. Couldn't be very solid feeling.
Great pics as always Tom!

Might as well toss my 2 cents in!

This stuff is great! Easy applicator cap too!
Definitely for gasoline and many other fuels.

Dan Hatch wrote: ↑
Tue Mar 19, 2024 9:27 am
Back to the top

If they did they're into some mighty cold weather now!!

Arbs wrote: ↑
Mon Mar 18, 2024 7:29 pm
My 10 year old son asked if that was a pokemon hanging off of the car in the last photo.

I'm sure it is.

Looks like a "chamber pot" to me! These guys look too well-refined to stop and use a tree or a cornfield when nature calls!

I see a hand crank on both George - first one appears to have a "crank holder". #1 sure appears to be an early Towncar. Yep. Difficult to discern, but you can see it if you look hard enough. Wonder what car the far right one is, definitely not a T. I love the Towncar in first pic. Possibly a '12? I...

NY John T wrote: ↑
Mon Mar 18, 2024 2:41 pm
In other words a 25 electric start car would NOT have kerosene side lights, right?

Nope. Unless someone put them on for decoration like on my former '20 Runabout with a starter

That Neway tool is the cats meow...or as others would say the "cats butt"... :lol: It really works great as demonstrated to me and a friend by Joe Bell. Too expensive for me to own as I don't really need one anyway. But it would be nice to have one "just because"... :lol: (the wife would have a fit ...

Not sure if yours is the same issue. I discovered a ways back(Also after losing some lengthy posts), some instances a second submit is needed. If I submit a post & a new post comes up above with mine during that process, there is a submit notice under my post. My post has not been inputted. I have ...

They were not eliminated thru 27. They came on all mag only, non starter/generator cars. Since most late T's were electric, original sidelight mounting brackets(2 year only) are pretty scarse. Well I DID try to post basically the same comment, but just as another poster earlier who was befuddled ab...

They're hard to come by!

Sorry for sloppy typo above! I shoulda proof-read it! First words were to say "what likely happened..."

What likely happe should is what happens to me at least literally 50 PERCENT of the time! Oddly it's when someone is ready to post at the exact same time and he/she beats you to the finish line! Then when you go to look for your post it ain't there! Maddening as heck. I've learned that when I'm read...

Tim, thanks for the kind words on the timer that I designed the prototype of and tested on my car and another members car from the Indy 500 Chapter (and they’re still running). You're welcome. And those of new info to me. Didn't know that. So I take it then Tony did the manufacturing end mostly? At...

Wouldn't be the first nor the last car with "mismatched" pieces parts. Overall from its looks in the pic, it looks like a "normal '11" and looks great. Like one poster said, at least you didn't paint it RED!! :lol: Ray Wells body? I'd like a census made as to how many out there ALSO are a Well's bod...

Haven't used or seen one of Tony's, Tim - it's unfortunate someone hasn't taken the reins on reproducing ! Sorry to hear that Steve. It truly is a fantastic timer, as I've used both the N.D. and TW. Indeed I've just taken on in the last year at least getting the two different style brushes reproduc...

Please refer to my thread in parts for "last call" for this brush. Will place order this weekend. Thanks.

TXGOAT2 wrote: ↑
Tue Mar 12, 2024 5:33 pm
The rotors on New Day timers don't seem to be very well-made. A precision rotor, spring, and brush would be nice.

THATS where Tony Wiltshire's (RIP) comes into play! Best timer I've (and others) have seen!

As mentioned above and on my previous thread...today is last call for anyone who wants to join in my order for the ROUND TW brush. PM me for details but current cost is in the $24 area plus shipping as I only have the minimum order of 12. I'll need your email as well as shipping address of course. T...

Mounted on a Model T then it oughta run well!

Love the car and really love the old house! Imagine how exciting that had to be for them back then with that car.

I will have a need in the next few months to transport two T's, both are tourings, one is an '11 the other is a '14, from Collierville, TN, to Rochester, NY. Both cars must ride with their tops up. We cannot let them down to enter the trailer, nor let them down to exit the trailer. Can anyone help,...

Ford used a junction block on the firewall from about 1919 to the end of production. It makes the wiring clean and organized. The block is located above the steering column on the engine side of the firewall. 20230305_113621[6604].jpg Just do it this way as Jeff shows. It's not rocket science eithe...

tom_strickling wrote: ↑
Wed Feb 28, 2024 9:25 pm
Nice looking car at a reasonable price plus an extra engine!

And an alternator!! Smart move!

Git Rot may be a suitable substitute for Quik Poly also. Great stuff, been around for decades. It saved many a bad area on my wooden Chris Craft back in the 70's.

I could be wrong but I think they are the ONLY ones available atm. Was wracking my brain earlier for the name so thanks Mark!

Nice pic but sad to see an abandoned car dealership like that. Wonder what year it was...looks depressing nonetheless.

Man that got the message across, eh?

Back when my repop switch was giving me fits on my '26 Fordor I could turn the switch with just a thin shaft screwdriver! I cleaned up the original and am using it again. Have to see if Ben Martin is back at rebuilding 'em again.

Mopar_man wrote: ↑
Sat Mar 09, 2024 11:21 am
Don't forget to advance your timing this weekend. Ha!!

As always fantastic pics! On the top pic, little bit-a fun comes to mind like this: All those couples are in that same store. Time to get going. Guys say, get in the car and lets get going! Uhhhh.....which car?!? They all look identical!!

And they sure were all spiffed up!

further, at least on this item, there is no evidence anything was ever soldered to the flange - so, is the screen meant to be pressed in, or perhaps a screen is/was not a universal feature of all sediment units ? It's been years since I worked on one. But looking at your picture of the cap it seems...

Adam wrote: ↑
Fri Mar 08, 2024 3:27 pm
I’ll take the free motor. When can I pick it up?

Texted ya Rich!!

Well if you're talking about the more expensive, period correct valve that only Langs sells, they say the maker isn't doing them. May even be passed away I don't know. Only options are to take it apart and "lap it" with that yellow stuff...I forget the name of it...or buy one of those repop cheapie ...

Norman Kling wrote: ↑
Wed Mar 06, 2024 10:55 am
The one on the hot seat is the hottest looking of all
Norm

Yeh true, but that one with the university letter sweater on has "that look" Mmmmm.

Lower radiator apron matches up with the right front fender better than any ‘new and improved’ T I’ve ever seen…. And it’s obviously either a touring or roadster with the top down !! And THERES TWO WIMMEN SITTING ON THE UPPER WINDSHIELD !! How do they do it ??? By looks at the door to our right it'...

Susanne wrote: ↑
Wed Mar 06, 2024 11:14 am
I keep thinking, "These coulda been my buds in High School"... Except 2 or 3 of us would have had our own cars!

Susanne you aint THAT old!!

Interesting showroom in last photograph.... J. E. Carson and Son's showroom in Colchester, Illinois, well stocked with new 1913 style Black & Brass cars. However, the first two on the lower right, red arrows (and three across from them) appear to have John Brown 19 and John Brown 100 all brass lamp...

Interesting showroom in last photograph.... J. E. Carson and Son's showroom in Colchester, Illinois, well stocked with new 1913 style Black & Brass cars. However, the first two on the lower right, red arrows (and three across from them) appear to have John Brown 19 and John Brown 100 all brass lamp...

OMG...so sad. Prayers to his family and for the repose of his soul. Losing a lot of good ones. RIP Russ.

This type of photos is not uncommon for the early automobile era. I thought I would post this one to show just how popular the automobile craze was. It was an event to get anyone who had a car and wanted to enjoy the camaraderie of owning an automobile to get together,humboldt boostera.JPG I guess ...

Dan McEachern wrote: ↑
Sun Mar 03, 2024 6:43 pm
I got some from Snyders a few months ago....

https://www.snydersantiqueauto.com/prod ... &cat=41892

Thanks Dan!
I been busier than a one armed wallpaper hanger to check so went this route first! I'll call tomorrow.

Allan and Frank you are correct. My bad. Brain fart!! I need the 6 individual rings..not sure why I called them 3 in 1!!

Yes I did attend that Jamboree. It was great as was the scenery. I especially enjoyed the travel along the lakeshore having been an avid boater for over 50 years as well as a licensed captain.

Does anyone still offer these so called 3 in 1 copper gasket rings? I know they used to be from Australia at one time? Seems vendors here don't handle them?

You should be able to re-tap the threads for the drain cock.

That’s a good idea! That’s better than tying up the joint with a piece of string that I used! I set a jack stand under the driveshaft tube prior to pulling the engine so it's pretty much lined up for the re-install..then I help hold the U-joint in place for the final "slip in" with a simple coat ha...

Bump to top as times a-wasting!
No orders taken after March 15. I do have 12 brushes committed to even make an order but sure would like to get 6 more to get the 18 quantity price break. I'm ordering a few foe myself so I'd love to sav

e some dinero's too!

Interesting sad story Tim. That had to be horrific for those in the wagon being consumed by the fire. My county and other areas around are called "The Firelands" for a similar reason altho our fires were from being burned out by the British. Half a million acres were given to "sufferers" in this are...

That storm sewer looking thing in the road could sure cause some havoc on your front end couldn't it? Or at least wake ya up!

Kids remind me of Little Rascals.

Distagon2 wrote: ↑
Fri Mar 01, 2024 3:01 pm
Boy, if you snooze, you lose. What a deal!

Yeh! I'd a bought it just to have for a spare!

J1MGOLDEN wrote: ↑
Fri Mar 01, 2024 10:54 am
I know who made the repro about 1975 in New York State, as I bought a Model T from him.

That one was brown.

And if it has the letter "S" on it it's junk as we all know.

Rich Eagle wrote: ↑
Thu Feb 29, 2024 2:25 pm
My guess is 1909, but just s guess.
Rich

Headlights look like '09. What's left of it that is!!

The first picture tells a Model T story! I’m wondering if they bought the T new and then used it down to the very end on the farm. That’s a very early brass era T that didn’t last to long. Maybe they bought it that way for a good deal and it lasted a while longer on the farm. I like both potential ...

Such great pics of people in love with their cars

First pic of the title, made me think "Little Rascals in training" except they aren't so little. I love that windshield! LMAO

Thanks as always Tom

mortier wrote: ↑
Tue Feb 27, 2024 12:19 pm
Car is SOLD.

Did you buy it? If so, congrats. Surprised at that asking price it took this long. Be curious if not just plain nosey if it went for asking price. Mainly cause I been doing my own little research on how prices are going and it seems they're dropping. Especially on brass cars.

NY John T wrote: ↑
Tue Feb 27, 2024 2:12 pm
Sorry for my gnorance, but where is the roadster part?

Probly was a convert!

The Mother-In-Law Runabout and '09 Touring both appear to be right-hand drive. A reversed negative maybe? I see now that the oil petcocks are showing. If the negatives were reversed, they would not appear in their "normal" location. RHD they are! Nice M.I.L. car ain't it? Look at that shine! Bet a ...

Moxie26 wrote: ↑
Mon Feb 26, 2024 3:37 pm
Coil box, four coils, and the E-Timer.

Hear here!! I'm with you!

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