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by DanTreace
Thu Mar 28, 2024 10:00 am
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Carriage head bolt color?
Replies: 4
Views: 298

Re: Carriage head bolt color?

This is one photo example of a new ambulance and show factory shiny black on chassis, hood, and fenders, would think all the fasteners too are black painted as they were done on the assembly line and painted to finish. And the rest of the wood body assembly is painted up military style, and you can...
by DanTreace
Thu Mar 28, 2024 9:49 am
Forum: Classifieds - Parts
Topic: WTB Hub Caps
Replies: 6
Views: 206

Re: WTB Hub Caps

John_Aldrich wrote:
Wed Mar 27, 2024 2:48 pm
Looking for wire wheel hub caps that say "Made in Canada".

As mentioned, by Ken, the '26-'27 Canada T with wire wheels used plain hub caps, without the USA made inscription.


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Wood wheel caps were marked "Made in Canada"
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by DanTreace
Thu Mar 28, 2024 9:03 am
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: A what is it question
Replies: 8
Views: 247

Re: A what is it question

With a matching hole on the passenger side, would think someone added electric cowl lamp that had single post, like early Chevy. Or could have used a later Model A style cowl lamp, those have a post with flange the might have made that impression in the sheet metal. IMG_6224.jpg This fancy runabout...
by DanTreace
Wed Mar 27, 2024 3:31 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: PayPal
Replies: 12
Views: 347

Re: PayPal

No protection of payment. If you never receive the parts, no refund from PayPal via the seller. Usually such demand method means beware of seller. Unless you personally know the seller, as family member or friend in good standing.
by DanTreace
Tue Mar 26, 2024 6:09 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: 10,000 octopi can’t be wrong !
Replies: 6
Views: 489

Re: 10,000 octopi can’t be wrong !

Can imagine the sounds from these suction cup treads.

Sorta like a multiple horses clopping, ......thcuk, thcuk, thcuk, thcuk as you drive along hard pavement. :o
by DanTreace
Tue Mar 26, 2024 10:00 am
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Soldering a T gas tank
Replies: 25
Views: 2054

Re: Soldering a T gas tank

Save yourself a lot of anxiety and effort. Clean the area thoroughly, as f you were going to paint it, then use J-B weld or some there epoxy. Fiberglass resin will not work, must be epoxy, not polyester resin. No worries, little fuss, and if it fails you just grind off the epoxy and try again. Agre...
by DanTreace
Sun Mar 24, 2024 6:27 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Has Anyone Tried Laminated Glass for Acetylene Headlight Lenses?
Replies: 18
Views: 481

Re: Has Anyone Tried Laminated Glass for Acetylene Headlight Lenses?

Use plain plate glass, just like original. Easy to cut to a round circle. Don't use tempered glass, you cannot cut it, the tempering will make the glass shatter. Don't use laminate safety either the plastic film between the glass will cause reflections and will distort and craze with heat of the ga...
by DanTreace
Sun Mar 24, 2024 9:45 am
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Ford Pliers Question
Replies: 3
Views: 348

Re: Ford Pliers Question

Mfg. Is believed to be Sanson and Rowland, Phila. Link below has some info in the replies section. http://fordtoolcollector.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/FTT-49.pdf Bit more info c/o Google Books, from 1919 issue The Iron Age magazine, shows a partnership was dissolved, but the company remained wit...
by DanTreace
Fri Mar 22, 2024 3:52 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Mr Jackson's Speedster c.1910
Replies: 0
Views: 297

Mr Jackson's Speedster c.1910

Just received this photo from Sara, our local historian in the nearby town of Melrose, FL. Shows great detail, even with colorization, of the special build that Harry Jackson did on this Ford chassis. Jackson was a local crafty fellow, who owned businesses in Melrose at the turn of the 1900s, among...
by DanTreace
Fri Mar 22, 2024 9:07 am
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Can this drag link be straightened?
Replies: 14
Views: 589

Re: Can this drag link be straightened?

Agree with Adam

End shows a well worn socket cupped edge, better to replace than repair



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by DanTreace
Tue Mar 19, 2024 8:37 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Single Cylinder T Engined Grind Stone
Replies: 2
Views: 448

Re: Single Cylinder T Engined Grind Stone

Big gear to slow down the axle of that grind stone! A running one cylinder motor would put out too much rpms. Perhaps that flat belt pulley ran some other things other than a grind stone. Here is another grind stone Model T motor style, but for slower manual operation, no fuel needed. IMG_0344 (590...
by DanTreace
Tue Mar 19, 2024 7:40 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Prus head is on and TESTED.
Replies: 30
Views: 2066

Re: Prus head is on and TESTED.

Jim11787 wrote:
Tue Mar 19, 2024 4:05 pm



Thanks. Have you measured a stock head for comparison to the Prus as far as compression?


Here is link from Tulsa Model T Club info on cc of various Model T cylinder heads.


https://mtfctulsa.com/Tech/head_design.htm
by DanTreace
Tue Mar 19, 2024 2:03 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Tie Rod end bolt
Replies: 10
Views: 541

Re: Tie Rod end bolt

Jerry VanOoteghem wrote:
Tue Mar 19, 2024 1:24 pm
Once you get it all rebuilt, throw away the anti-shimmy spring that's currently on that tie rod end.
Jerry is correct

If left in place for a while that hardened spring accessory will indeed wear its imprint on the knuckle of the spindle arm :o


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by DanTreace
Tue Mar 19, 2024 9:51 am
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Prus head is on and TESTED.
Replies: 30
Views: 2066

Re: Prus head is on and TESTED.

I have CC'd various heads. The Prus head is a little more than the Z. Comparable. A little over 5:1.(I don't have the #'s with me now) Don't let the 8:1 claim scare you away from it. Same here.. Replaced a Z head on my 27 touring with the new Prus a few years ago. While on the bench, filled a chamb...
by DanTreace
Mon Mar 18, 2024 7:51 am
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Wood Roof Kit - 1927 Tudor
Replies: 2
Views: 204

Re: Wood Roof Kit - 1927 Tudor

Here’s an earlier post on the wood install on the Tudor


http://www.mtfca.com/discus/messages/11 ... 1277515763
by DanTreace
Sun Mar 17, 2024 6:05 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Engine numbers
Replies: 2
Views: 162

Re: Engine numbers

BarrettR wrote:
Sun Mar 17, 2024 3:55 pm
Which side of the frame is correct?
Could be either, some may be on the driver's side, most on passenger side upper frame rail by the running board support bracket.



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by DanTreace
Sat Mar 16, 2024 8:29 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: 1919 Under The Hood Wiring Harness Routing
Replies: 9
Views: 309

Re: 1919 Under The Hood Wiring Harness Routing

Various clips are used to secure the wiring looms.
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by DanTreace
Sat Mar 16, 2024 10:23 am
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Renumbering a Block Using Metal Stamps
Replies: 15
Views: 1321

Re: Renumbering a Block Using Metal Stamps

Re-numbering a T block can be legal with satisfactory documentation. A block may be re-stamped to match a held valid title , in owners name, so the motor number is correctly recorded for proper registration, is one way. In FL, a pre-1927 car may have the motor and number changed by the owner, who ho...
by DanTreace
Fri Mar 15, 2024 6:17 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: wood coil box stain and seal
Replies: 7
Views: 445

Re: wood coil box stain and seal

Have used clear polyurethane thinned a bit to soak in on the solid oak coil box wood parts. Works fine, sealing that wood from moisture is a good idea.



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by DanTreace
Wed Mar 13, 2024 6:05 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: What have you done to your Model T in March?
Replies: 33
Views: 1919

Re: What have you done to your Model T in March?

Sometimes the old Ford has to go to the elephant grave yard. ”Bad Penny”was an early eBay purchase unseen except photo, was stated as rust free….not :( Did get the engine out and was put to use, but the rest of the rusted out , with window screen backed Bondo patches in all the sheet metal , sad ‘2...
by DanTreace
Tue Mar 12, 2024 4:36 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Balance
Replies: 22
Views: 1036

Re: Balance

If wheel is shaking, check hub nut first. Could be loose hub on axle.
by DanTreace
Mon Mar 11, 2024 10:39 am
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: 26 4dor dome light
Replies: 8
Views: 360

Re: 26 4dor dome light

A few pics of an original Fordor roof lamp and wiring and pillar switch.

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by DanTreace
Sun Mar 10, 2024 6:52 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: New day timer
Replies: 26
Views: 1738

Re: New day timer

Found also in 1927-1928 Western Auto Catalog
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by DanTreace
Sat Mar 09, 2024 8:58 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Top support thread size
Replies: 1
Views: 211

Re: Top support thread size

Should be 5/8” x 16 thrd.
by DanTreace
Sat Mar 09, 2024 8:25 am
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Fuel filter
Replies: 21
Views: 860

Re: Fuel filter

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 ? Rich All sediment bulbs have screen disc, the screen lays inside the rim and was held ...
by DanTreace
Fri Mar 08, 2024 9:02 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Fuel filter
Replies: 21
Views: 860

Re: Fuel filter

A very good soldering iron will give good results. I used just simple low watt pistol shape gun and got that screen on. Lay first some solder to tin the recessed rim groove, and that will allow the round screen to be placed into the groove and touch the iron in places around the rim to hold it in. ...
by DanTreace
Fri Mar 08, 2024 10:41 am
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Fuel shut off valve
Replies: 16
Views: 866

Re: Fuel shut off valve

Modern gasoline has so much environmental additives that gum up most anything :) If the gas sits too long, like in a carb or shutoff, then things can stick. My fix is simple, a shot or two of good penetrating oil. Lift the shut-off handle a bit, spray a shot, then twist a few times, spray again to ...
by DanTreace
Fri Mar 08, 2024 9:29 am
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Renumbering a Block Using Metal Stamps
Replies: 15
Views: 1321

Re: Renumbering a Block Using Metal Stamps

Terry Have done both, the brass tag, cut to fit completely over the boss, then stamped, and using J-B Weld Quick glued over the serial boss. Have also filed off an original serial and re-stamped. The brass plate was very good at hiding, and looking original. The file drag caused a line across the b...
by DanTreace
Wed Mar 06, 2024 6:10 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Do I really need a carb shut off valve?
Replies: 14
Views: 704

Re: Do I really need a carb shut off valve?

You could fix that firewall style sediment bulb. Takes some work and new lead gasket to keep from weeps. Remember, gravity is pulling on that fuel always. So a good shut off is needed. 26.27.jpg Or on this one, couldn't seem to get the bulb shut off to close best. So added this extra shut-off, work...
by DanTreace
Mon Mar 04, 2024 8:44 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: 1926 roadster top iron and bows width and windshield pivot
Replies: 5
Views: 451

Re: 1926 roadster top iron and bows width and windshield pivot

Generally the measure you have seems it will be ok to fit the body with the top irons. There is a 'slight' springyness of the irons to the body anyway, as you have to spread the long irons open to place over the body posts. All should align as you put the prop nut on each prop post. The stanchion sh...
by DanTreace
Sat Mar 02, 2024 12:08 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Tamiami Trailblazers
Replies: 8
Views: 513

Re: Tamiami Trailblazers

And the Florida sun is really too much for the Pyralin plastic visor over the windshield.

Note the wavy shapes of that visor from sun damage!





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by DanTreace
Fri Mar 01, 2024 4:57 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Watts style clutch
Replies: 6
Views: 482

Re: Watts style clutch

The Jack Rabbit is a modified Turbo 400 disc, by cutting away some of the disc fingers to fit the clutch drum. For all practical purpose the Jack Rabbit and Turbo 400 are the same game. (Except you can't use a Turbo disc as supplied by auto parts stores without cutting away some of the disc fingers...
by DanTreace
Fri Mar 01, 2024 4:34 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Transmission brake drum
Replies: 13
Views: 773

Re: Transmission brake drum

As others, the lug boss is rather narrow to begin with on the small brake drum. Ink mark shows what might be needed to cutaway to install the replacement lug. IMG_5378 (800x600).jpg Then again, the lug may look like this! Hardly anything left to cut on. IMG_5380 (800x600) (760x570).jpg
by DanTreace
Fri Mar 01, 2024 2:43 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: New day timer
Replies: 26
Views: 1738

Re: New day timer

Repros made in the late '60s were done, and the repros New-Days came in new print boxes like old, and these were dark red-brown Bakelite type plastic. Bought them in the 1970s too. Image 3-1-24 at 2.32 PM.jpeg Much later I guess that original mfg gave up, so Synder's began making a copy, in a dull ...
by DanTreace
Thu Feb 29, 2024 8:09 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: New day timer
Replies: 26
Views: 1738

Re: New day timer

Appears that Turner Mfg. Co, that made the Turner 2- 1 timer, brought out the simpler 'Junior' that has the hall marks of the first NEW DAY timer 6B23D1FE-22E9-4846-87F0-889FE2E5F082_4_5005_c.jpeg The Junior was announced late 1925, at just $1.90. So would imagine the NEW DAY packaging was later, a...
by DanTreace
Thu Feb 29, 2024 8:08 am
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: 1913/14 Corcoran genator
Replies: 3
Views: 387

Re: 1913/14 Corcoran genator

Lots of info. and more photos on this earlier thread:

https://www.mtfca.com/discus/messages/5 ... 1459469185



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by DanTreace
Wed Feb 28, 2024 10:54 am
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: The Gang around my’24 Touring
Replies: 4
Views: 691

The Gang around my’24 Touring

Manny, Moe, Jack, Moe , Larry, Curly, Groucho, Chico, Harpo, and the Carbureted Cowboy are the wheel.

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Photo made by neighbor Rick. Gang is some of my neighbors too.
by DanTreace
Sun Feb 25, 2024 10:56 am
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Top boot on ‘24 Touring
Replies: 6
Views: 376

Re: Top boot on ‘24 Touring

Mine droop's too even with the gather tie strap.

Think you’ll have to find a fix😉 for boot droop.


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by DanTreace
Sun Feb 25, 2024 10:14 am
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Lee Thevenet Speedster build Question
Replies: 4
Views: 339

Re: Lee Thevenet Speedster build Question

Jay Can only surmise that build used different measures to the firewall/dash, since he used a modern Mazda engine in his speedster, with custom frame rails. https://www.horselesscarriagereplicas.com/files/September_2012_Special_Issue2.pdf Guess if you are satisfied with your firewall position, and ...
by DanTreace
Sat Feb 24, 2024 1:00 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: 17/23 sheet metal on 27 frame?
Replies: 6
Views: 334

Re: 17/23 sheet metal on 27 frame?

Big work is cutting away the 26-27 front frame fender ears and then drilling holes to adapt the early fender/headlamp brackets. Rear fenders will need special adaption to hang off your body.
by DanTreace
Fri Feb 23, 2024 5:38 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Vent whatchamacallit
Replies: 4
Views: 393

Re: Vent whatchamacallit

Here's a few photos of the assembly for ref.



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by DanTreace
Fri Feb 23, 2024 5:20 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Where do the holes go?
Replies: 7
Views: 679

Re: Where do the holes go?

Those dash to body sill brackets are best placed after the fit of the dash to the body. All the other holes need to be done first, and would be most helpful to have the firewall to frame brackets positioned to the frame and dash. Then the brackets may be positioned and holes drilled to mount the ca...
by DanTreace
Fri Feb 23, 2024 8:10 am
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: radiator
Replies: 12
Views: 906

Re: radiator

Martyn Vowell, Vincent needs your 1909-1916 radiator attachment diagram! : ^ ) The drawing by Martyn is right at Vincent’s fingertips. Top of the Forum page, far right corner, click on ‘Gallery’, the click on ‘Vowell Art’, the select the file for ‘Radiator’, all the drawings are there to follow.
by DanTreace
Thu Feb 22, 2024 8:42 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: LED Headlights
Replies: 22
Views: 1476

Re: LED Headlights

May have to get a pair of those focus type LEDs to try. Have installed a pair of these types, which have an array on the side to help throw beam against the parabolic reflectors. IMG_5986.jpg The reflector in the '24 are old silver plate and in perhaps good condition, but not a good as those new re...
by DanTreace
Thu Feb 22, 2024 3:45 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Headlamps
Replies: 18
Views: 844

Re: Headlamps

I'll convert them to electric but they both will need reflectors and lenses. Did similar for the '12 project buckboard pickup, found a pair of lightly dented, but bare, steel Ford script Victors, that were missing the brass rims and reflectors and burners. But project needed working lamps, so elect...
by DanTreace
Thu Feb 22, 2024 3:26 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Ring Gear Screws
Replies: 11
Views: 628

Re: Ring Gear Screws

Also, care as noted to use the modern repro 1/4" x 24 brass screws for new repro ring gears. Original ring gear and brass screw threads are obsolete #14 - 24. My experience was bad with loose magnet clamps hitting the field coils, no fun, had to replace all the screws. Builder didn't know the new r...
by DanTreace
Wed Feb 21, 2024 10:04 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: What Have You Done to Your Model T in February?
Replies: 35
Views: 2674

Re: What Have You Done to Your Model T in February?

Rounded out the day after doing carb work with a fun ride in my '24 Touring. Neighbor has had a young man visiting from Denmark, took him around FL, to Orlando, Universal studios, then to Kennedy Space Center, giving him all the typical US things to do and see. So of course I invited Jonas to get a ...
by DanTreace
Wed Feb 21, 2024 9:48 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: What Have You Done to Your Model T in February?
Replies: 35
Views: 2674

Re: What Have You Done to Your Model T in February?

Last week helped a fellow T'er with a troublesome Vaporizer( I know, folks really like 'em) , but I tried without success to get the Ford to idle. Would run full out, but stumble and rough when throttled down. Fred Hart carb.jpg Did change out the gaskets, thinking intake leaks, by spraying some st...
by DanTreace
Tue Feb 20, 2024 5:40 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Convert the Ruckstell housing
Replies: 6
Views: 563

Re: Convert the Ruckstell housing

A friend a few years ago sent me these photos that may help you. He did the same, removed the axle tube from the Ruckstell housing, by cutting off the tube, then drilled out rivets, then put saw cuts down into the axle tube with a SawsAll, to help collapse it, then beat the remains of the stub axle...
by DanTreace
Mon Feb 19, 2024 2:34 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: 26-27 rear brakes
Replies: 10
Views: 530

Re: 26-27 rear brakes

Sometimes the leading edge of the lining needs to be tapered, by grinding off some, if it stands up too much.


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And be sure the shoe edge is tucked under the 4 retaining tabs to keep it close to the backing plate.
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by DanTreace
Mon Feb 19, 2024 2:16 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Strong Site Feed Oiler
Replies: 7
Views: 574

Re: Strong Site Feed Oiler

If that plate has a lever on the inside, that could be accessory pump to push the oil. Since it's complex, likely few sold, and wouldn't be also made later for the one-piece cover.

Info from Sept. 1920 Ford Owner and Dealer magazine.




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by DanTreace
Mon Feb 19, 2024 11:38 am
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Center main bearing cap question
Replies: 7
Views: 708

Re: Center main bearing cap question

Adv for that type of cap to manage end-play.
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And a couple of more devices to keep the mag strong ;)

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by DanTreace
Mon Feb 19, 2024 9:56 am
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Wanderwell Around the World Model T Recreation
Replies: 3
Views: 529

Re: Wanderwell Around the World Model T Recreation

Thanks for the comment Peter The story of Aloha Wanderwell is indeed worth re-telling. Just very happy that Ford Germany decided to use her achievement in announcing their new electric Explorer in Germany, petty neat. Was amazing this team of body shop could create the replica in just six weeks to g...
by DanTreace
Sun Feb 18, 2024 10:05 am
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Ford Model A 1903-1904
Replies: 5
Views: 743

Re: Ford Model A 1903-1904

Doubt $20K would buy even a few chassis pieces of a 1903.

Only a very few appear at times for sale. Below is for ‘03 runabouts w/ tonneau.

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by DanTreace
Sat Feb 17, 2024 7:30 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Hickory Floorboard
Replies: 14
Views: 1060

Re: Hickory Floorboard

Did the floorboards (‘24 touring) originally have cleats on the bottom, or are these part of a repair? IMG_3548.jpeg Yes. Cleats on the large boards is factory, keeps the boards secure and adds support strength. These are original boards from my '24 touring. 24 FLboard rear view.jpg And this is ske...
by DanTreace
Fri Feb 16, 2024 9:24 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Wanderwell Around the World Model T Recreation
Replies: 3
Views: 529

Wanderwell Around the World Model T Recreation

Just saw this on Facebook, a German body shop was commissioned to do the recreation of the Model T car Aloha Wanderwell drove around the world in the early 1920's. recreated Wanderwell 814_n.jpeg Very well done. Link: https://www.facebook.com/groups/17532215547/user/100054440682754/ Years ago I att...
by DanTreace
Wed Feb 14, 2024 7:51 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Why are my head bolts different lengths?
Replies: 5
Views: 489

Re: Why are my head bolts different lengths?

I checked and they looke to be the same length, but the threads are different lengths. I cleaned and ran a tap through all the holes The later nickel plate dome head bolts have a little shorter thread length. But only a small lower section of the threads go into the engine block. IMG_5753.jpeg
by DanTreace
Wed Feb 14, 2024 7:41 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Terminal Strips
Replies: 6
Views: 615

Re: Terminal Strips

1925 Touring wrote:
Wed Feb 14, 2024 7:02 pm
Neat!
I wonder why ford went through the extra hassle on the back of the strip on hollowing it out, rather than just leave it solid?
Less material ,lower part cost….the H. Ford way ;)
by DanTreace
Wed Feb 14, 2024 2:40 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Hyatt Bearings (almost)
Replies: 39
Views: 2224

Re: Hyatt Bearings (almost)

Those inner Hyatt's get lubed from the rear axle lubrication, usually 6000W. The outer Hyatts get lube from filling and turning the grease cups, a good wheel bearing grease, like Valvoline universal red type is just fine. IMG_2157 (617x639) (603x625) (598x620) (579x600).jpg IMG_4771 (700x525).jpg
by DanTreace
Wed Feb 14, 2024 2:30 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Tightening head bolts and gasket protocall
Replies: 12
Views: 693

Re: Tightening head bolts and gasket protocall

After cleaning the block holes very well, to be sure they are free of carbon debris, then spray the gasket with Copper Gasket coat, or use a high metallic content alum. spray paint. Most important is the sequence to torque to squeeze the laminated gasket for best sealing against leak. Must do 1, 2,...
by DanTreace
Tue Feb 13, 2024 8:25 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Hyatt Bearings (almost)
Replies: 39
Views: 2224

Re: Hyatt Bearings (almost)

I read somewhere on the forums that you could get a copy of the mechanical drawings and specs for the Hyatt roller bearings from the Henry Ford Museum, anyone have that and care to share or know what the drawing numbers are. To order prints from Benson Ford Research Center, you must use the FACTORY...
by DanTreace
Tue Feb 13, 2024 6:16 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Brake Light Switch
Replies: 12
Views: 747

Re: Brake Light Switch

The simple one fitted to the inspection cover works well. Lang's sells this style, a copy of original one. Easy to adjust the location of the push switch as it is held with a single nut, adjust to outward travel of the brake pedal. Of course you have to remove to inspect the oil screen, but no big ...
by DanTreace
Tue Feb 13, 2024 1:06 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: child restraint seats.
Replies: 6
Views: 594

Re: child restraint seats.

Nice work with those child restraints in the back seat.


But in the day some had other ideas for hauling that little tyke :lol:



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by DanTreace
Tue Feb 13, 2024 12:50 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Hyatt Bearings (almost)
Replies: 39
Views: 2224

Re: Hyatt Bearings (almost)

I reiterate, solid rollers will go 10,000 miles or more if properly designed and installed. Every one of those solid Rollers that I have removed, IMO, show distinct wear out of the pinion ends of the solid roller. Some solid mfg. have 6 and some have more of those tiny pinion ends that are extra ax...
by DanTreace
Tue Feb 13, 2024 12:37 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Pliers ID.
Replies: 4
Views: 434

Re: Pliers ID.

That’s typical p/n 1902 Pliers, Ford trademark on inside handle began late 1920, in 1921 handle with screwdriver tip changed to 6 3/4” L from 6 1/2”. Late ‘21 changed again to 6 5/8” L.

After June 1922 Ford trademark placed on outside of handle.

Above from Record of Changes for the T-1902.
by DanTreace
Tue Feb 13, 2024 8:42 am
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: 1926-‘27 Western Auto Catalog.
Replies: 9
Views: 626

Re: 1926-‘27 Western Auto Catalog.

Thanks too Jim

Page 17 with the auto jacks shows the two styles supplied with the Ford.

The junior screw jack is the typical one, used ‘13 to ‘25

The other is the flip top pressed all steel with separate handle, used on the Improved Ford, with balloon tires, note the copy states for Ford car.
by DanTreace
Mon Feb 12, 2024 10:18 am
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Does anyone have front floorboard dimensions for 12 touring?
Replies: 2
Views: 202

Re: Does anyone have front floorboard dimensions for 12 touring?

Rob


Sent you an email to your personal email address I had on file. Let me know if you didn't get that message and attachment.


Dan
by DanTreace
Sun Feb 11, 2024 8:32 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Model T top - what year???
Replies: 3
Views: 414

Re: Model T top - what year???

Michael Perhaps, so not real sure, think most all the Ford parts were sent to the foreign branch assembly plants, including upholstery and tops. Here is photo of a Europe branch showing the assembly of tops to the bodies on the assembly lines. seat spring uphol .jpg Top assembly on the left, vertic...
by DanTreace
Sun Feb 11, 2024 10:11 am
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Model T top - what year???
Replies: 3
Views: 414

Re: Model T top - what year???

Canadian open car tops had those 2 oval-window lights in the rear curtain. Canada also exported Ts to Europe, and likely supplied the body parts, chassis parts and top parts to Denmark. Here is 1922 adv. showing that pair of lights. canada 1922.jpg And the top iron assembly was different than the U...
by DanTreace
Fri Feb 09, 2024 8:57 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: 1912 commercial roadster top
Replies: 4
Views: 416

Re: 1912 commercial roadster top

Here is scan factory layout of a '12 runabout top.

Scan size is all that is avail. If you have zoom on a pc, shows up fairly well.


Click on image to enlarge.
1912 T 3800 Runabout top.jpeg
by DanTreace
Fri Feb 09, 2024 8:27 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Open trailering poll
Replies: 25
Views: 1057

Re: Open trailering poll

Haul with open trailer for years, like the lightweight too for best milage. Do have a 14' L x 8' W Enclosed steel frame trailer which serves well too, and becomes a garage at tours if needed or at home. The open is custom 14' L alum x 7' W, 4 wheel elec. brakes, dual axle with torsion axles for low...
by DanTreace
Wed Feb 07, 2024 10:05 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Help ID mystery brackets. Model T?
Replies: 7
Views: 636

Re: Help ID mystery brackets. Model T?

The single part is the lower steering column dash clamp for a '26-'27



dash clamp.JPG
by DanTreace
Wed Feb 07, 2024 8:35 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Early vs late rear end carrier?
Replies: 6
Views: 529

Re: Early vs late rear end carrier?

Bolt began being used in 1922 instead of stud.
by DanTreace
Wed Feb 07, 2024 3:37 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: 1927 Roadster inside mirror offset from center
Replies: 4
Views: 346

Re: 1927 Roadster inside mirror offset from center

Eric The late '24 (Oct '24) {well technically the 1925 model year} and up to 1927 open car windshields have two holes for the accessory rear view mirror and one hole for the wiper located in the same places. The wiper hole is approx. 12" in from the edge of the driver's upper windshield frame. The ...
by DanTreace
Mon Feb 05, 2024 4:08 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Fuel line routing a clips?
Replies: 2
Views: 308

Re: Fuel line routing a clips?

Are these pics the correct routing? And, if so are there some missing items to make this routing a little more "safe"? If not a fire hazard, I would think vapor lock might be an issue. I'll hang up and listen.fuel line 1.JPGfuel line 2.JPGfuel line 3.JPG That routing of the fuel line is correct for...
by DanTreace
Mon Feb 05, 2024 11:22 am
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: VIDEO: The Leaky Radiator Conundrum!
Replies: 8
Views: 806

Re: VIDEO: The Leaky Radiator Conundrum!

Mitch It’s rather a good idea to keep the coolant up high. Any excess will just spill out the overflow anyway. The thermo syphon needs the upper outlet covered at all times with coolant, otherwise the flow will stop, and stay in the cylinder head and overheat the motor. As with any syphon, let the h...
by DanTreace
Sun Feb 04, 2024 7:53 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Neighbor's Dad T Speedster story from 1928-9
Replies: 2
Views: 292

Neighbor's Dad T Speedster story from 1928-9

My neighbor Sterling shared this story, and these great photographs of the time with me and thought it would be a good one to share Seems his dad Willie hand built this T speedster he named "Bare Model" It had Rajo Overhead valves, counter balanced crank, and attached high-tension magneto for igniti...
by DanTreace
Sun Feb 04, 2024 11:43 am
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: VIDEO: The Leaky Radiator Conundrum!
Replies: 8
Views: 806

Re: VIDEO: The Leaky Radiator Conundrum!

Mitch Fun video as all of yours are, thanks for sharing. Leaky or even missing radiator cap gaskets do indeed allow seepage to flow over the hood and onto the windshield :o Have used over the years lots of gaskets, cut from cork, some from paper some from rubber, but always the flat circular gasket...
by DanTreace
Sun Feb 04, 2024 11:36 am
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Just conversation. Why tube in lower radiator hose line?
Replies: 17
Views: 861

Re: Just conversation. Why tube in lower radiator hose line?

Believe two reasons for the metal pipe on the lower inlet. The savings of rubber tubing is reason number one of course, rubber in those days wasn't cheap. The other reason is the long term effect of a longer length of rubber tubing over time. Age and heat, and weight of the water flowing up that ru...
by DanTreace
Sat Feb 03, 2024 12:24 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Improved open car striping
Replies: 6
Views: 355

Re: Improved open car striping

Arnie

The single slot screw on the stanchion is correct factory fitting. The curtain hook has round hole, so machine screw was used. Plus if you have tried to install a nut there , on a captive carriage bolt, you will soon know why a slotted screw was used from the outside. :roll:
by DanTreace
Sat Feb 03, 2024 11:05 am
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Improved open car striping
Replies: 6
Views: 355

Re: Improved open car striping

Striping colors listed in Service Bulletin, details are for the coupe, but open cars got the same style thin stripe in these same colors.


Original period photos in color perhaps don't even exist as B/W was the photo methods then.


Coupe body striping.jpg
by DanTreace
Sat Feb 03, 2024 10:50 am
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Improved open car striping
Replies: 6
Views: 355

Re: Improved open car striping

Arnie Mike is correct, the original paint on the 15th million was the Gunmetal Blue ** pyroxylin. Original photo in the museum in 1929 or so. The lettering was silver on the blue body, note the stripe. Stripes were cream, green, orange, or vermilion red, depending on body color. 15th mil original.j...
by DanTreace
Fri Feb 02, 2024 8:37 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Drawing of two-man-tops - 1914
Replies: 6
Views: 455

Re: Drawing of two-man-tops - 1914

That Murray Fahnestock drawing of the touring and runabout is from 1921 issue, so it's for a '21 or '22. This info is from tech questions in Model T Times, years ago, no sketch, but helpful on the wood bow heights if re-wooding the top irons. And yes, the vertical upright irons are to be vertical. 1...
by DanTreace
Wed Jan 31, 2024 3:39 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Starter locked up
Replies: 28
Views: 1291

Re: Starter locked up

John Have to also recommend David Woods, he does early coils, generators along with starters. Had built this test panel for starters, complete with torque test. If you do Facebook, his page is Williamston T Works . Has some good info, pics, and videos on his FB page. Screen shot of the Starter Test...
by DanTreace
Mon Jan 29, 2024 1:11 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Just food for thought. Diesel fuel in gas tank?
Replies: 15
Views: 813

Re: Just food for thought. Diesel fuel in gas tank?

No No....don't add oily fluid like diesel or motor oil in any amount to the fuel tank. Now Marvel Mystery Oil is fine for the fuel tank, it's wintergreen oil and good for the valve stems. Place proper amount per gal. from instructions. Once years ago thought it was a good idea to dribble a little m...
by DanTreace
Mon Jan 29, 2024 11:13 am
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Mysterious trunk. Model T?
Replies: 13
Views: 908

Re: Mysterious trunk. Model T?

Seems like a 20's Kodak camera case or some kind of case for holding a nice instrument.

Sturdy, top load to place the device, lined interior for protection of the case.
by DanTreace
Sun Jan 28, 2024 10:08 am
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Anyone remember building one of these as a boy?
Replies: 39
Views: 5238

Re: Anyone remember building one of these as a boy?

Jim

Thanks for sharing, have been building 1:25 scale car models since the ‘60s, when an AMT kit sold for $1.25 ;)

And still do it, fun to make a model of your restored car, or just past time desk work :)


IMG_1138.jpeg
by DanTreace
Sun Jan 28, 2024 9:49 am
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: What happend next - assembling Model T abroad
Replies: 22
Views: 1214

Re: What happend next - assembling Model T abroad

Wonderful insight with those photos on the volume production by Ford. Like those stocks of completed wheels with tires. The rear wheels with drums in one stack, and front wheel with hubs protected by heavy wrapped coverings.

Thanks for posting ;)
by DanTreace
Sat Jan 27, 2024 9:22 am
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Mysterious #1 engine number in Copenhagen in 1919
Replies: 9
Views: 828

Re: Mysterious #1 engine number in Copenhagen in 1919

Allan Haven't seen but 2 Canadian block stampings, but still don't think they used the style font in the photo of first mfg. car. The length of the boss proves that engine was made after May of 1924, way later than the so called new production that was purported to be in 1917.. Believe the issue is...
by DanTreace
Fri Jan 26, 2024 11:25 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Mysterious #1 engine number in Copenhagen in 1919
Replies: 9
Views: 828

Re: Mysterious #1 engine number in Copenhagen in 1919

That is a much later block, with the longest length boss, shaved, and has been re-stamped with a ‘14 number, not a factory stamping. Compare to the below pic, as the years went by the serial number boss got longer to handle the million serial numerals. The lower block is a real 1914, with correct sh...
by DanTreace
Fri Jan 26, 2024 11:04 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Body weight
Replies: 15
Views: 733

Re: Body weight

I am trying to get a work party together to mount the body and was wondering how many people I would need to do the job. Craig For your runabout 4 persons is best, one at each corner, a 5th, you, would be the spotter/supervisor :D I used 5 plus me, to place a heavier all steel ‘27touring. IMG_1136....
by DanTreace
Thu Jan 25, 2024 8:35 am
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Body weight
Replies: 15
Views: 733

Re: Body weight

Here is some info from 1919

The body only weights are on lower part of the page.

Would think a stripped '13 body would be less than 300 lbs.





IMG_2676 (615x437) (2).jpg
by DanTreace
Tue Jan 23, 2024 3:47 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Don't flame me. Looking for backfiring assistance.
Replies: 19
Views: 830

Re: Don't flame me. Looking for backfiring assistance.

John, that's true. Some carbs have worn down needle or seat, that can make a larger range needed. Also, important instruction by Ford is to secure the nut on needle valve shaft, or your adjustment can walk away on you! Helped a fella couple weeks ago, his nice '22 from is grandpa is now his. So lear...
by DanTreace
Tue Jan 23, 2024 2:54 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Don't flame me. Looking for backfiring assistance.
Replies: 19
Views: 830

Re: Don't flame me. Looking for backfiring assistance.

attempts indicated fuel pouring out of gaskets in Holly NH carb, so replaced all the gaskets and gave carb good cleaning but not a total rebuild. Current attempts cause backfiring at carb on a regular tythem strok Likely the carb is the issue. If leaking, the float may be too high, and the gas pudd...
by DanTreace
Sat Jan 20, 2024 8:37 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: How tight should the kingpins be?
Replies: 13
Views: 630

Re: How tight should the kingpins be?

Final check of tightness will occur when wheel bearings and wheels are mounted and steering connected.

You’ll know the kingpins are too tight when the front is jacked up and you can’t turn the steering wheel :lol:
by DanTreace
Sat Jan 20, 2024 10:11 am
Forum: Forum Support Questions
Topic: Inability to search forums via Google
Replies: 5
Views: 498

Re: Inability to search forums via Google

Same here

That just started a week or so ago.

I wonder if the Admin. can 'reset' something in the forum server to be able to have Google retrieve like before?

Would think its on the Forum end of things.....??
by DanTreace
Sat Jan 20, 2024 10:00 am
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: MTFCA search results not showing in Google
Replies: 54
Views: 2270

Re: MTFCA search results not showing in Google

Yes.

That is so weird. Don't have an answer either. Was easy way to search old forum posts.
Even trying to use 'quotes' in the terms didn't work.


But just tried search with Yahoo, and got hits on MTFCA FORUM, with search words, so guess I'll have to use another search engine other than Google :o
by DanTreace
Thu Jan 18, 2024 2:15 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Building a magnet charger, looking for information
Replies: 20
Views: 1064

Re: Building a magnet charger, looking for information

Here is older thread with good info. Have built a simple reverse coil wire wrap, 2 coil charger that the horseshoe magnet slips into. Wire was sourced from a 20amp circuit Romex cable, about 4 layers wrapped over a support tube to fashion the hollow coils about 5” long. home magnet charger.JPG Used ...
by DanTreace
Thu Jan 18, 2024 9:33 am
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Removing later paint layers?
Replies: 10
Views: 660

Re: Removing later paint layers?

If your goal is to preserve the original finish, that most times is difficult to achieve. Depends mostly on what the top layer(s) are. Could be enamel or lacquer. Or how impervious the original layer of paint remains. Would try a small area first, use enamel thinner and see if that removes any. Then...