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I have here pictures from left and right of a 1909 front axle. As you can see there is no caster to the
front axle. I have a friend who also has this problem on his 1912 Model T.
Is this common on the earlier cars? Is it due to the wishbone being bent or on the upper side?
Should I just find a way to bend it and add a...

Cold, rainy and snowy Winter days are the perfect opportunity to learn or review the marvels of the Model T Ignition System and Model T Coils.
How they work and how to keep them running well.

The MTFCA Coil Testing and Tuning Webinar on Youtube:

Its worth viewing if you ever wondered about any of the following questions:
What are the major...

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If I can’t convert from wood to wire I’ll need to find new steel felloes for demountable rims. I just learned from you guys that mine are junk.

Need to explore my options so I can get on the road.

Thanks, Darren

Finally got another T model, I’m sure it’s a hodge podge of parts but curious what year this looks like to you? Block is a 1919 and I don’t believe that’s the case on the body. Thanks

It's been 11 years ago that posted looking for information to identify a carburetor. Turned out to be a Wizard or Simmons, no markings on it.

Since then that carburetor has been sitting on the shelf collecting dust. I'm now retired and thought I would take a shot at bringing it back to life.
The two things needed for it are the flapper and the...

The Internet is changing so rapidly, even I have to scramble to keep up sometimes!
Now that Flash Player is no longer supported by any mainstream browsers, I had to change a lot of the code for my website. What does this have to do with Model T's I hear you ask? Simple, I had to (temporarily) remove the music library from my website until I could...

So just picked up a set of used rollers Chaffin's was selling recently, got them all cleaned up nice & purty, question being, what is the preferred method for long term storage, especially given I'm in humid/coastal salt air.

Let me know all your suggestions....
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It was on my WhatsApp app on my iPhone and it was from India. of course, as your former AdminJeff, I was immediately suspicious, but I decided if it was a scammer, I'd string him along for as long as I could just so he couldn't scam some other poor soul. I often make a sport out if it - seeing how long I can string them along. My current record is...

I got this with a bunch of Model T stuff. If you know what it is, please let me know if you’re interested in buying it please let me know.
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IMG_0096.jpeg For sale are 4 new blockley tires and tubes mounted on new rims. I bought these about 4 years ago intending to use them on a project that fell through. They are mounted on brand new rims from Australia and I only put enough air in the tubes to mount them. Never were fully inflated. If you can use them, they will need to be picked up...

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Jan 9, 2026

Dear 2026 Bakersfield Swap Meet vendors and attendees,

For personal and practical reasons, it has been formally decided that I will no longer be spearheading the 2026 Bakersfield Brass Era/ PreWar Swap Meet. Therefore, all vendor fees received thus far, or by me in the future, will be returned via the self addressed stamped...

Here is a set of wood plans for 15/22 Roadster. No sure where I got them but I am not needing them. They must have been in some stuff I bought. I DID NOT COPY THEM , THIS WAY I RECEIVED THEM. They are Mel Miller plans. 5 pages total.
$50 + shipping. Email me by forum. Thanks Dan
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Turns over freely. Have not even tried to start. I picked up with plans to clean it up and get it running but I don't have the time. Cool piece. I can send more pictures if you contact me. $850 picked up in central New York.

Hello everyone,

After being away for several years, I have decided to renew my membership and return to this forum with what will hopefully be received as a interesting project, worthy of members help.

Years ago I started a plan drawing of the Model T transmission, mostly because I wanted to know how such a simplistic mechanical device actually...

For Sale- Drive shaft, Housing and Radius Rods- shortened 16½ for Warford Transmission for passenger car.
Will Ship, Deliver to Turlock, CA swap meet or pickup in Oakland,Ca. PM or e-mail to DMCGEARSatYAHOOdotCOM.
$100.00 plus shipping

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I think, some how my New Day timer brush got bent some how when it was disconnected while I was lightly hand cranking the engine by hand.

Sorry but I'm so confused now.

So my rims are Kelsey and look just like the drawing via the drawings on this site under resources. If I look at my felloes they are flat on one side which appears to be Ford under the ford 2845B drawing or 2845C drawing.

So do I have Kelsey rims on Ford fellows?

Turns out my wheels are a mess. I don't know much about any of this but I think I just need to find wire wheels and hub adapters.

Currently have a 26 coupe of 21 wood wheels and steel felloes.

Anybody have anything for sale that may help me out?

Thanks, Darren

Nice set of firewall brackets.
$100 plus Shipping for the set.
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Here are pictures of some spark plugs that I would like to find one of. Was wondering if anyone would know what make they are. They were in a car or an engine that I bought, but one was broken. They have a bell on one side. Thanks Dan.
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Here is a Champion X for size.

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I tightened up the hub and all the spoke are now tight. I was hoping for good measure I could just use something like Chair-Loc in the joints and tenons, epoxy at the tenon ends at the felloe, and Spar Varnish for protection. Will that for me based on what you see or are my spokes done for?

Thanks, Darren

i am starting this post in possibly the wrong section BUT ... the Duncan,Ok. swapmeet is coming up in March and i am attending to sell as well as purchase some parts for my projects ... i am WANTING TO BUY ...a windshield frame for a 1931 Murry body model A 4dr., Masonic items from the 1900-1930 era , and 4 cyl. Dodge Brothers items ,particularly...

For sale: center bed plate for roadster pickup. mounts over rear spring cross member $30 plus postage
it has rust but no holes
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For Sale- Pan Corner reinforcement brackets. These help prevent cracking of the oil pan and should be used on all engines. They bolt onto the bottom of the oil pan in the corners where the pan flares out for the flywheel.
$15.00/pair plus $12.00 USPS . PM or e-mail DMCGEARSatYAHOOdotCOM.
thanks!

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I made this pickup from a 1919 running gear. I bought the running gear that included the hood splash aprons, front fenders and gas tank. I added the cowl, windshield and seats. Added the rear box and fenders Runs great. no smoke. also a 1926 frame and wheels with a 1920 engine and rear end. All for $3000. You pickup at my house. Last time I drove...

Hey all TW Timer lovers...by request I've been asked about any new runs for the TW timer. I hadn't planned to til 2027 but I reckon maybe I better. So I will take EMAIL THROUGH THE FORUM requests until Feb. 15, I strongly suggest you PLAN YEARS AHEAD.

Price from 2025 started at $19 ea. for rectangular brush, $27 for the round. You'd think it...

I have made several additions to the test rig that I have been playing around with this winter and have more in mind. I have added an AC volt/ammeter to the inverter supply to make it possible to monitor the power consumption with changes in flywheels weights and magnet types. One toggle switch allows me to change from operating the coil box to...

I recently completed rewinding a generator armature. Andre from Belgium and Ron Patterson encouraged me and offered advice to take on this project. Scott Conger offered several recommendations including a technique to eliminate any material shorting the segments. In addition to these people, several electric motor shop owners gave advice and...

Possibly already posted, but with a heavy heart I bring sad news of another patriarch passing. Gary Cooper, one of the last founders of the Southern Nevada Model T Club. He was instrumental in the restoration of the pie wagon. Screenshot_20260119-062125_YouTube.jpg

I have one pair and 3 other single pieces.
$65 for all of them including shipping to USA 48
Please call or text me at 33zero 3nine one nine zero 62 Thanks Dave

I have a set, possibly 2 (I have to look again)
No bolts but they’re nothing special.
$150 per set and I’ll include shipping to 48 USA
Best way to contact me is 33zero 3nine one nine zero 62 Dave

I have 2 sets, threads are good. $50 each includes shipping USA 48.
Please call or text 33zero 3nine one nine zero 62
Thanks Dave

Is anyone selling Michelin 30X3 1/2 tubes in the US?

From ‘Ford Dealer and Service Field’ of November 1927.
I haven’t seen anything else quite like this. A useful accessory if it works. $65 in today’s money. However, The more I think about it, the more doubts I have. The actual bearing part must be shorter than normal, and that would have to be sized, bored, shimmed or scraped to suit the crank....

Here is an extra rear hub puller to me. I think it is for a TT. Measure the same as my Ford TT puller. Don’t see any markings on it. See pictures. $40 + shipping. Email me by the forum. Dan
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Looking for a 1914 touring in good running condition although I would consider others. I'm located in Michigan. Not interested if it's painted red. Appreciate any help locating one.

Hi…Has anyone ever used one?

Have some NOS 5 to 1 Steering pinions sun gears. T-3519B. $35 for a set + shipping. See pictures. Email me by forum. Thanks Dan.
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Not to continue hijacking a different thread, I have found more photos of T parts in a salvage yard.
Also, Can anyone identify, or maybe help to identify this speedster body.

Thanks
Scott

For sale tail light body $10 plus postage
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For sale: running board tire pump $50 plus postage
with hose and guage. hose came loose from pump. could not find a name
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For sale: timing gear side cover $25 plus shipping
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For sale: rear hub puller #3Z605 with faint Ford script. Very good condition $100 plus postage
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For sale: New wood for top of truck. bought from Classic Wood Products. $750 plos shipping
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For sale: Cross member with brackets $75 plus postage
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For sale: running board air compressor pump $100 plus shipping
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Price reduced to $85 plus shipping

For sale: bottom of carb $25 plus postage

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Here is a handy dandy valve lifter extra to me. Looks like a Stevens but is not marked. Says Abel?? See pictures. $35 + shipping. Email me by forum. Thanks Dan
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A neat 'period' conversion barn find is up for sale locally. I thought you may be intrigued with the car to TT rear axle conversion that was done (these are the only pictures):

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Price Reduced to 125.00 includes shipping in the USA. Here is a really nice group of early magneto literature. Includes: 6 by 9 Berling two manuals together for Type S and Type E-41 four cylinder, 28 pages, Kingston 6 pages, fold out, 3 x 7 , European, 23 pages, 6 x 9 (I can't read it!), Two Simms 6 x 9 12 and 16 pages and two larger blueprints...

Here are some used sets of connecting rod bolts. Set of four $10 + shipping. Have several sets. See pictures. Email me by forum. Thanks Dan
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Looking to purchase a pair of the Fork-mounted Electric Headlights. Restored or Unrestored, any condition considered as long as the lamps are complete and restorable.

Below are examples of what I am looking for;

Thanks!!

The following parts were removed from a 1926 Model T Coupe. I am not familiar enough to know if some are correct / or if they fit other years. *The rod from the firewall to the radiator...$10. *Radiator shield trim strip...$5. *Horn bracket from the headlight cross bar...$25. **Sorry, but I can't figure out how to upload pictures. Email me at...

The window garnish are from an enclosed steel cab truck. One(1) piece is from the right door, but with some work could be modified to fit the left door. The other two(2) will fit either door...$45. The running boards and braces may fit any TT chassis...$80. **Sorry, but I can't figure out how to upload pictures. Email me at deszs759@gmail.com...

The window garnish are from an enclosed steel cab truck. One(1) piece is from the right door, but with some work could be modified to fit the left door...$45. The running boards and braces may fit any TT chassis...$80. **Sorry, but I can't figure out how to upload pictures. Email me at deszs759@gmail.com Parts are in Byron, GA.

I'm looking for a pair of 1913 1914 black and brass cowl lamps. Please give them up :)

Manny Kourounis

*The hood fits 1926-27 Model T cars. It is an original part. It was disassembled, sandblasted, cracks welded, straightened, epoxy primed, and reassembled. It will need very little work to put on a car...$300. *The fender fits 1926-27 Model T cars. It is an original right front. It is repairable...$40. *The headlights(2) and reflectors(3) may be...

it is getting to be time to start planning our springtime auto. activities ... i spoke with Kevin Hammock this week regarding any changes in the Duncan swapmeet in March ... the only change is BIGGER ... the 2 north buildings are sold out and the building that was under construction last year is completed and will house an additional 100 plus...

Its that wonderful time of the year again!
Time to test and tune Model T coils for the Summer Touring season.

Learning the art of coil tuning is fun and easy to do with the right tools and videos.
Taking an active roll in how well your Model T runs also adds a very satisfying component to the Model T driving experience.

ECCT - Complete Test...

Tired of messy timer maintenance every 500 Miles? The Surging, jerking, skipping, missing.... Try an Ideal Timer (I-Timer). It's a direct drop in replacement for the stock Model T timber yet completely maintenance Free.

Start on battery and run on Magneto OR battery, the I-Timer is immune to timing cover misalignment and provides reliable coil...

Complete Distributor Conversion is a lot of work to install timing cover and coil, still requires periodic maintenance and periodic replacement of points and cap. The E-Timer, on the other hand, is a simple drop in alternative that also features automatic timing advance but is completely maintenance free, non-contact and never wares out for about...

Ed Larson was kind enough to teach me how an early 2 lever/2 pedal waterpump T shifts at the MTFCA Winter Clinic hosted by McPherson College (KS).

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The ability to locate and correct car troubles quickly is a valuable asset to the repairman. That's what the good book says.

Ed Larson teaches me how to shift his very early T at the MTFCA Winter Clinic in McPherson College, KS. Click on the FB link to see the video:

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Completely disassembled and cleaned, viton tipped needle and seat conversion, little to no wear on throttle shaft with bushings installed top and bottom, new choke spring, reconditioned spray needle, test run. $450 postpaid to continental USA email: wlkma9@gmail.com

As the title says, however here's the link for it in the parts section as that's where it really belongs. Thanks

How do you guys attach new gas filter screen inside the “potato “?
Got some to replace and don’t want to reinvent the wheel. Thanks Dan

Thanks for all the advice to my prior post. As a follow up: I pulled the rim off the wheel to see what was going on.

1.All the nuts holding the hub to the to the backing plate. Every one was loose! I checked them all originally when I checked out the axle and bearings. I drove it around 20 miles since than and now they are all loose. I tightened...

I took this picture at work about a year ago. It's a little humerous to compare parts from my T to other things sometimes. For some reason I took my carb to work one day to mess with after hours. On the table was a different carburetor, a carburetor for a T-28, or more specifically an R-1820-86b.
I didn't take the cover off, not at a rebuild...

My 1909 Touring has a nasty habit of leaking oil all over the engine bay and undercarriage from the open valve train. Not only is the oil unsightly, but the oil is a pain to clean after just a short drive. To solve the problem, I made a leather valve cover that straps to the engine and the problem is now taken care of!! The leather cover has two...

Bottom Line Up Front:

Our local South Carolina Model T chapter is going to show their T’s to a local college that has an automobile history class (or similar title). Feb 2 or sometime close to that is the date.

Do any of you know of a 5 or 10 minute presentation with PowerPoint slides or pictures that I might be able to download or borrow?...

I'm new to the model T game so I'm just learning. What I'm learning so far is that this is a very expensive hobby! Ouch, anyway I have a 1926 Coupe with wood spokes. I just realized my spokes are loose. I'm finding different size tenon holes and lengths via the vendors. Is there a way to determine which ones I currently have so I can order spokes...

Just posted a new Model T road trip video from Fresno into the foothills of Central California—camping at the San Joaquin River Gorge, roadside brake adjustment, North Fork, and a run out to one of the disputed locations of California’s geographic center.

If nothing else, I really encourage you to watch the segment with Austin, an 18-year-old...

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Original unrestored 1929 5 window coupe. The body is about perfect. the fenders are very good. The seat and door panels were recovered in the 1950's. It still has the original headliner. The top has been restored. Runs and drives and stops good. Tires are newer. It has the original shocks. It has great patina and it is all original and not faked....

That time of year again!

Jan 16-17 2026 will be our schedule days!!

We have a block of rooms available at a discount of $99 a night at Hampton Inn in McPherson Kansas. Cut off to get your discounted room date is Dec 26th so book fast!

Can’t wait to see old and new faces!

Aaron Frazer

Hotel information:

200 N Centennial Dr
McPherson, KS...

I have Manifold Heater made by Visel-Darling Co. Inc. from Bronson Michigan.
I want to install it on my 1915 Centerdoor.
I'm wondering about the connection to the cab.
I assume there should be a floor grate/shut off that would mount on the floor boards using a flexible metal tube.
Any help/information is appreciated.

Dave

Here are a couple NOS 4 to 1 Steering pinions. Came out of Ford dealership in the 1960’s. See pictures. $35 each + shipping. Email me by forum. Thanks Dan
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Set of steering gear sets. 5 to 1 set. Pinion gear and 3 sun gears.
Came out of Ford dealership in the 1960’s. Have 2 sets. $65 each + shipping. See pictures. Email me by forum. Thanks Dan
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Located in Kingman, Az. $10,000

Email for details kingmanjeepers@gmail.com

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Another item from the garage with neat, early parts. A Gabriel large three-pipe, outboard exhaust whistle. This is used for mounting above the running board. This is about 40 total length, 7 1/2 tall and the tubes are 1 3/4 in diameter. It has original nickel plated over the brass. It has the original Gabriel tag which is nice and crisp. This...

The Fulton Co. Four Chime Aermore Exhaust Horn / Whistle. The tallest chime measuring 21 1/2 tall and a 1 3/8 inlet. The top is stamped The Fulton Co. No. 00 Aermore Exhaust Horn . Very good, original condition. Price is 235.00 including shipping in the USA via FedEx Ground. I do not check messages here, so call me at 734-730-4274 or email...

A four tube Aermore No.0 whistle with a Fulton cutout. The cutout has the double butterfly valve. The cutout body has been welded to make the opening smaller. This can be removed or left as-in. Currently the cutout has approximately 1 1/2 threaded into a 2 1/4 threaded in inlet. Approximately 2 3/4 overall ID original size. Needs a good soaking to...

I'm going to be shifting some things around in the shop, so if i can re-home this soon...
Otherwise, everything gets buried until i'm bored.
No title. I wanted to build a pig 'n ford type racer.
Super nice frame. Clean, painted, lovely. (I drilled out the rivets, and removed the running board supports, but they are here.)
Numbers are present.
'27...

For half a century, members of the Rose City Model T Club have had access to Hand Cranked Coil Testers (HCCT) to tune up Model T coils. Nearly two decades ago, the club invested in a Strobo-Spark and it was a game changer. Today, the Electronically Cranked Coil Tester (ECCT) is available, which tests coils using dwell instead of amperage.

The...

Completely disassembled and cleaned, new venturi, float, float valve, reconditioned spray needle and spray nozzle, throttle shaft bushings installed, crack free bowl, test run. $365 postpaid to continental USA email: wlkma9@gmail.com

What is the correct flywheel rpm when testing ?