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Tim Rogers

Susanne, the answer to your question is simple. The drums were designed to have cotton applied to them- not something like Kevlar which is 5 times stronger than steel. It's not rocket science- cotton and Kevlar are 2 totally different materials. It's similar to having almond "milk" in the dairy cool...

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All of a sudden this thread has become less entertaining...

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Kevlar bands possess the ability to destroy your drums (and transmission)- why risk it?

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"I am afraid that this might change the character of the car an devalue it. Would it actually do that?" Yes, It will most definitely change the character and value of the car. If your car is unreliable it's not because of the 6 volt system. Fix what's broke or worn out and you will have restored th...

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Scott- Well said! The nonsense surrounding this 'pandemic" is ridiculous. It's inconceivable to me that so many Americans buy what the media and government "officials" are peddling. Too many people are willing to go along with the blatant infringement and trampling of their rights. * 655,000 people ...

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Hard to imagine that Robert Weighton was alive when the first Model Ts were hitting the streets...

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Frank- It appears that you are like many other Americans in that you are completely unaware that no SINGLE elected or appointed individual in Federal, State or local government has the authority to instruct free citizens to do anything. The President, state governors, county executives and mayors in...

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"There is nothing fake, or political, about 100,000 lives lost and counting."- agreed, however...

Fake: the "pandemic"
Real: the unconstitutional actions taken by powerless "officials" that are killing our economy

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I am incredibly disappointed to hear this as I look forward to the event every year. It absolutely amazes and scares me that we are allowing government "officials" ruin our lives. These people have zero authority to tell us what to do and this fake pandemic is nothing but a political maneuver to rem...

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Wait a minute- you mean the I timer isn't wired to the carb?

Some folks just can't let a Model T be a Model T...

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I have never understood why folks insist on installing those needless and unsightly paper fuel filters. They are totally useless on an original fuel system. Perhaps it's a lack of understanding of what a sediment bulb is and how the fuel delivery system works on a stock T?

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It's a myth that group 1 six volt batteries are hard to come by- any place that sells batteries have them.

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Excellent job and beautiful paint work to say the least! When finished, will this car be a true representation of what the factory produced in 1916 or will it be something more grand and beyond what mass production would look like?

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I recommend using the correct bolts (no washers) and wire tie them.

Are you able and prepared to set the clearance between the magnet clamps and coil ring? This is very important. Did you check crankshaft end play? Too much travel and you'll have problems.

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Dusted off the Runabout today...

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Looking forward to days like this...

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Photo property of the South Bend Tribune

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Click on photo for a closer look...

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One of the great things about Ebay is that it can tell you what cars are really worth. Below are some recently completed auctions showing what people actually paid for a model T...

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The original post is a photo of the "first Fruehauf "semi-trailer" created in 1914 for a Detroit lumber merchant"- Fruehauf Trailer Historical Society.

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All credit to Fruehauf Historical Society

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Dom, your family home is stunning! Love all the roof lines and dormers.

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Just sent you an email...

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Mark Gregush wrote: ↑
Thu Mar 19, 2020 12:52 pm
While Rustolium does not stay shinny that is what I used. Has held up just fine for over 15 years. Wire bushed the frame, used Rustolium rusty metal primer and black over that.

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GugCoupe wrote: ↑
Sat Mar 21, 2020 10:32 am
Great thread, I am glad to have some time to dig in to the forum lately. Some of us young bucks are getting a chance at being retired!

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aDave wrote: ↑
Sat Mar 21, 2020 10:42 am
Hi Steve...

I see that you are now online...any update on your situation? Dave

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This would be appropriate considering what's going on in the world today....

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On topic and relevant- thank you.

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Emergency ambulances alongside the Wellington Town Hall during the 1918 flu epidemic.
Source: Alexander Turnbull Library collection, PAColl-7489-69

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I'm surprised this hasn't been one of the recommendations...

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WARNING!- this is going to sound crazy to most folks... I know that virtually everyone sings the praises of using copper coat on the head gasket but I wonder if it is really necessary in your case and perhaps it's doing more harm than good? The rule of thumb I was brought up on was that gaskets go o...

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...touring, speedster, horseless carriage or bicycle?

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Something positive to the top and model T related...

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Photo is dated 1889...

Image belongs to Sudenga Industries

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I want to see the top on that car this year!

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Chad, I miss your involvement on the forum, but I agree with your thoughts...

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$68.95 for the Anderson style vs. $399.95 for the I Timer...

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Yeah, what is that?

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Looks like an early one...

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Here's the schematic if you want to build one

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Very cool setup, I could listen to that all day!

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Novice wrote: ↑
Thu Mar 05, 2020 6:38 pm
That's what can happen when the electrical system is not fused.

Jim- I must admit that I chuckled at that...

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Here's how I did it:

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Tom- it's wise of you to ask questions regarding wood bands but keep in mind that the drums were designed to have cotton applied against them. Will you be using 100 year old drums or new ones?

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Band-Aid vs. fixing the problem- I love these debates!

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Completely agree with you Perry. The old forum was awesome. This one lacks the charm and wholesome characteristics of the old forum.

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Someone please explain to me how a Model T Ford is invisible on the road and how adding lights solves this supposed problem.

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Yeah, you won't see anything regarding Model As here- after all they have nothing in common with the Model T. Completely unrelated- there was a vacuum between the end of the T and the start of the A. Totally different world when the A was introduced- it was like the T never happened. So therefore fo...

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Love the old Johnny Dollar shows- Bob Bailey was the best.

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And you can't have rules if they are not consistently and equally enforced.

Plenty of irrelevant posts never get moved to the "Off Topic" section and more rules will just make it harder to manage all the posts.

I miss the old forum- simple and full of charm. This is one is too modern and cold...

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I gave 30 $100 dollar bills to the previous owner...

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Mr. Jelf- have you made a decision regarding your rebuild/repair?

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Well said Terry. I lost count of the number of people on this thread that had drum failure while using kevlar. It's also amusing how almost everyone won't attribute the failure to Kevlar. I've been saying for years that Kevlar is stronger than steel and potentially harmful to T drums. Guys who swear...

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Re-read my post- it contains information compiled from this thread...

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Just to be clear- those are Kevlar linings, correct?

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So nearly 100% of the drum failures in this thread had Kevlar bands...

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The Model A may have been Ford Motor Company's first car but it wasn't the first vehicle sold by Henry Ford...

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Good, got your attention...thank you.

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They're loved in other parts of the world too! Give a shout out in your native tongue if you are a club member and visit the forum! SOUTH AMERICA: The First Model T Ford Club International Of Brazil-Natal First Model T Club of Argentina Primer Club Uruguayo Del Ford T - Uruguay EUROPE: Model T Ford...

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Boy, I sure do hope there are no Model T clubs in India. If there are any Indian or Indian Americans on the forum and/or club members please accept my apologies on behalf of the hobby. I guess only "real English speaking" folks allowed? Got to be all inclusive if our hobby is going to survive... ind...

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Miss the old forum, worked perfectly...

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Oh how I miss the old forum- worked perfectly...

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Whatever the coating is get rid of it. No model T engine needs any kind of coating on the inside. 15 million plus...

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He must have done a good job because people are still buying things like Marvel No-Mystery Oil...

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Once again this topic has come up and once again many of the replies are full of misinformation. It's not a matter of "what floats your boat" or "different strokes" and other assorted nonsense. Good manifold threads, good pack nut, proper wrench and correctly fitted pipe is all you will ever need. I...

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Completely unnecessary and you're just asking for trouble.

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"they're simply not as strong as a set of wire wheels"- another Model T myth...

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