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by Tom D
Tue Mar 15, 2022 10:53 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Anybody remember J.C. Whitney?
Replies: 31
Views: 3443

Re: Anybody remember J.C. Whitney?

There was only one page devoted to Model T in this 1969 catalog. (There were 11 for Model A.)
by Tom D
Sat Aug 21, 2021 9:14 am
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: old car legality
Replies: 28
Views: 4188

Re: old car legality

In Pennsylvania, the antique license plate exempts the car from annual inspection. And if the vehicle is only operated during daylight, the car only needs to have its original lighting equipment. If it is to be operated at dark, the lighting need to be upgraded.
Tom
by Tom D
Mon Apr 26, 2021 3:38 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: What is your favorite part of a Model T Ford?
Replies: 56
Views: 6896

Re: What is your favorite part of a Model T Ford?

As a youngster I used to love riding in the back seat looking out over the side, looking on the ground and seeing the shadow of the wood spoked wheels spinning. I still do, but I need to be careful to not look too long as I now do the driving.
Tom
by Tom D
Mon Apr 19, 2021 2:11 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Non-tarnishing bright brass
Replies: 14
Views: 3200

Re: Non-tarnishing bright brass

Baldwin uses PVD for their lifetime finish.
by Tom D
Sat Apr 17, 2021 8:44 am
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Non-tarnishing bright brass
Replies: 14
Views: 3200

Re: Non-tarnishing bright brass

As George says above, you may be referring to a process called PVD, physical vapor deposition. It is the process that is used for lifetime brass finishes on faucets, door handles, etc. I see no reason it might not be used for car parts. No idea what the cost for one off parts may be. Maybe you want ...
by Tom D
Sun Nov 29, 2020 11:10 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: 1927 Model T Touring Putting the Top up
Replies: 9
Views: 2199

Re: 1927 Model T Touring Putting the Top up

Here is some more information, including some from a Ford bulletin.

http://www.mtfca.com/discus/messages/11 ... 1289750140

Tom
by Tom D
Tue Nov 10, 2020 7:22 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Model T Capabilities on Hills? - Edited 2 Years Later With an Update
Replies: 46
Views: 6223

Re: Model T Capabilities on Hills?

I just read over this post, and I may have missed this. But I will ask anyway. You say it almost makes it to the top, but not quite. Did I miss this- Is it stalling in high gear or low gear? I know your driveway is steep, but I am having troubles seeing a properly running T stalling on the hill in l...
by Tom D
Sat Apr 18, 2020 8:46 pm
Forum: Live Video Webinars
Topic: Model T Webinar #2 - Coil Testing/Tuning
Replies: 67
Views: 23487

Re: Coil Testing/Tuning Webinar

I am interested.
by Tom D
Tue Mar 31, 2020 3:52 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Post the earliest picture of you and your T
Replies: 61
Views: 16371

Re: Post the earliest picture of you and your T

This is my Model T. I did not quite make the photo. It was taken October 1954, four months before I was born. Car looks basically the same today.
by Tom D
Sun Mar 29, 2020 8:08 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Final dumb Magneto question for the weekend
Replies: 8
Views: 3760

Re: Final dumb Magneto question for the weekend

Marshall, I have read lots of people with different methods of recharging the magnets. And many of them have posted that their various methods have been successful. So it might not really be that critical just how you do it. However, over the years I have gathered great respect for John Regan and hi...
by Tom D
Sun Aug 25, 2019 9:29 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: What oil do you use for your Model T?
Replies: 23
Views: 7458

Re: What oil do you use for your Model T?

ZDDP was also not around in Model T days. It was developed in the 1940's. And by most authorities, it is really only needed in high performance engines, which I would not think the Model T qualifies.
Tom
by Tom D
Sat Mar 23, 2019 12:52 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Bad advice from well meaning forum members
Replies: 45
Views: 15164

Re: Bad advice from well meaning forum members

I would tend to agree that only "good, conventional" advice be given. Problem is WHO gets to determine what is "good, conventional" advice? Me?
Tom
by Tom D
Mon Feb 18, 2019 10:06 am
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: How Long Have You Owned Your Old Iron?
Replies: 62
Views: 17782

Re: How Long Have You Owned Your Old Iron?

My father got our 1925 Touring in 1952. It has been mine since 1986. About the only thing that you see different in the photo since 1952 are the tires and the top.

Tom
by Tom D
Fri Jan 25, 2019 10:56 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: It's time to STOP RESTORING, and START PRESERVING the remaining good original cars that are left...
Replies: 61
Views: 17152

Re: It's time to STOP RESTORING, and START PRESERVING the remaining good original cars that are left...

I find this topic interesting. I am not a fan of top end restorations for many reasons. My thoughts are probably more relevant to newer cars, like 50’s and 60’s as there are more of those in much better shape than Model T’s, but I will give it a go anyway. My thoughts below were originally for that ...