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After over a year of work, I finally have my brand new Model T Starter field coils completed and ready to ship. They come with everything I also make to get the job done right.

I got tired of spending over $100 on the Wilson field coils so now I make them. These are replicas of the original Model T field coils but are superior to the aftermarket...

I'm trying to identify the manufacturer of a non ford script gear. It appears to be the same as a ford gear but the axle it came off of was a little shorter and the key slot was different. I'd like to use it but with the proper key. IMG_5768 3.jpg

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I have two 1913 T's that require a battery for cranking. I have found a Lithium battery that is about the size of a Model T coil to work very well. The best part is they are 12 volt, and fit nicely along side my spare coils under the seat.

I would like help in identifying this wire wheel. If possible, could someone please post photos of the correct hub and hub cap to fit this wheel? Thanks in advance.

I have 30 x 3.5 demountable wheels. Two have been rebuilt by Stutzman and two are original. One of the original wheels has a single spoke that has a crack. In fact, there is a crack on both sides which may go all the way thru....I don't know. The spoke is otherwise very solid and the other spokes are likewise very solid. The tenons are in good...

Nice used armature has been turned and checked 90$ shipped lower 48

Nice spare tire mount corner of the flage is bent and could probably use studs. I also have the Y forks avaliable if you have wood wheels spare carrier 70$ plus the ride

A set of five coils I rebuilt 26 years ago came back to be adjusted.. in checking the secondaries, all passed, but on two coils capacitor leakage was indicated. All six of these coils had the orange drop capacitor installed on that first rebuild.. replaced those two with new stock orange drops and they just work fine right now. What would cause...

Attempting to get my dad’s 1916 Touring running again for the first time in five years or more to commemorate his memory on Fathers' Day. Unfortunately the oil drain plug was stuck and I stripped it trying to get it off. I can see a thread or two but it just spins either way, can’t get it off can’t tighten it back up. I thought of a couple things...

For Sale: model T jack in good working condition.

$40 plus shipping

For Sale: Nos Wickwire starter spring.

$17 includes shipping to lower 48

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If I found a oil pan jig missing all the parts are they still available?

Come and getting them before the scrapper does 2 pairs I parted them out I've got a pile of whole axles don't need empty housings sitting around located pleasant prairie wisconsin. I would have to be heavily bribed to ship any of these

I do not know what others do or have done to install the the original hold downs for the hood. I should have done it while the engine was out but I am new to the T community. Below is a tool I made that holds the spring in compression such that the installation can be accomplished readily with just 2 hands. My 12 T has the later hogshead with the...

Believe this to be a Spencer brand wheel. Excellent condition complete working and ready to use. Tilts, locks and has original keys. $550 includes 48 state shipping. Contact me thru MTFCA messaging.

Does anyone know of a current source for the gear reduction 12v starters? We need one within the next few weeks.

TIA

Steve contact me ASAP if you still need a header flange for standard, non-OHV motor. Terry Woods

WTB 26-27 hood shelves for a restoration I am doing with my grandson.

I am attempting to recharge my magneto magnets, which I've successfully done in the past for this engine, with each magnet capable of supporting a 2 LB steel weight. But last summer, the cutout failed, and afterwards the magneto barely worked. I've seen other posts implying that a shorted cutout could apply a DC voltage across the coil ring,...

Hi all - Looking to replace the top on my 1927 touring, and need to replace the top irons.

If anyone has some to sell, let me know.

Thanks!

Looking for 23” clincher demountable rims, fixed lug “Ford” style like in the attached picture. Thank you!

No connection whatsoever with offering:

1924 Model T Roadster at Van Massey Auction & Realty, Fayetteville, Tennessee.

Vanmassey.bidwrangler.com is website.

Auction ends in a week. Looks to be in very nice condition.

Ron in HSV

Just like Ed Archers on #4…..

My private messages are full. I see how to mark them, but how can I delete the marked ones?

Reliance brand porcelain 3 1/2 face, 5 overall mounting flange,3600 RPM markings, needle moves when spun by hand, nickel plated case that could be stripped to bare brass, marked on back 1/2 to 1 so is calibrated to be driven at camshaft speed. $185 which includes domestic 48 state shipping. Contact me thru MTFCA messaging.

I’m working on a 26 Tudor with my dad. He bought it 35 years ago partially restored with lots of parts and pieces in several boxes and it’s sat like that ever since. I’ve figured out most of them, but can’t figure out what this group is yet. We are just getting started on the body so maybe it will become evident as we go, but thought I’d reach out...

Here is a set of oval gas tank brackets. They are media blasted and ready for paint. The brackets have some rust pitting.

$15 plus shipping in the U.S.

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Missing the single strap, one of the ears on the double strap Is half there. While this is not the cleanest tank on the inside, it is a very runable tank. The majority would say it's a pretty clean tank. I will take 70.00 plus shipping. ctleonard64@gmail.com IMG_20250603_114838852.jpg IMG_20250603_114821848.jpg IMG_20250603_114833584.jpg...

My neighbor needs a used vinyl top (no bows need)
Good condition or good enough so it could be used as a pattern to remake. Pictures would be .
Thanks MTFCA
Larry LaPatka
Email: ltlapatka@gmail.com
Or call Mike Kirchoff at (954) 789-1280

Still selling for a friend. This is the slower starter of the former pair left. My guess is it's very usable, may just need a little TLC. I MAY have another friend going to Homecoming that could maybe deliver it. Connecting would be the hard part but that's what cell phones are for :lol: $75
PayPal or check. Reply by email thru profile. Thanks.

Selling for a friend. Best I can say is this generator does motor...as you can see it needs the gear and cutout. If nothing else it's a good core to send in to a vendor for exchange. My gut tells me it'll work once the necessary stuff is attached. $50 plus the ride...I imagine like a starter I shipped it'd be somewhere around $20 depending on zip...

We drove it outside the garage for the first time.
Went to the Ford factory where it was born and then it died.
Replaced the blown 20amp fuse with a 30amp but could not get it started again.
Towed it back with a chain to the garage and got it started.

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As the pround new owner of an exhaust whistle, I’m curious as to where the pedal mounts. I would think that there are a couple of different possibilities, but I’m wondering if anyone can share their experiences. I’d rather not mount it, only to find out that there is a better option after I drill holes and cut the floor mat.

Thanks,
Scott

Anyone have an idea when the change from 6 screw coils to 4 screw coils is?

This starter was rebuilt a few years back and never installed. I would like to sell for $200.00 plus the cost of shipping. Tom Five03-644-937four

For Sale: Like new set of wheels. Should fit a Model TT truck or possibly other types of trucks. In very good condition. Please call 717-818-8171. $1200

Just got approvals a few minutes ago. I applied on 6/2. See ya' there! :)

For sale: tool box for running board in good condition. $75 plus postage
Box has some holes in bottom and someone put a liner in it. Sitting on running board shouldn't show.

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Price reduced to $50 plus shipping

For sale: timing gear side cover $25 plus shipping
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For sale unused transmission lining $50 plus postage
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My 1926 Tudor has been modifies with a distributor and coil. I get anywhere from 5 to 1 mile and it stalls and will not statrt. No sparks. I have burnt 5 coils so far. What can cause the coil to die?

For Sale: 1923 Model TT Truck. Family owned for over 60 years. Runs and drives. Warford auxiliary transmission, distributor, electric start, Boyco cans, clear Michigan title. Located in Newaygo, Michigan. I am listing this for Dan, please PM me and I will give you his contact information. $7.500 OBO. TRUCK IS NO LONER AVAILABLE.
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Anyone on the forum going?

FS: 2 Very used Accessory Devices, installed between the carb and manifold to Improve Fuel Economy basically just air valves that lean out the fuel-air mixture at higher speeds, AKA a vacuum leak. These are being sold as a collectible only, for obvious reasons. Asking $5 for the pair not including shipping.

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I believe that it was Marty Bufalini who took the reins a few years ago, and set up a MTFCA forum meeting at the Greenfield Village Old Car Festival. I'd like to do this again. Any interest?

I attended the Model T Ford Homecoming last weekend and had an opportunity to drive the museum’s depot hack. It was a lot of fun, but I was surprised at how much vibration there was while the engine was running and while I was driving.

Also had an opportunity to ride in a friend’s Model T and, again, I was a little surprised at how much vibration...

Speedster reunion banner from the first reunion in 2005 in Lincoln NB. I purchased it as a fund raiser item for $275 if my memory serves. Measures 2' tall 6' wide. Has a lot of signatures of speedster people no longer with us. It's History you can hang on you can wall. Asking $250.00 if you pick it up in Lincoln next week or $ 300.00 shipped...

This weekend I was able to go for a ride in my friend's well sorted '15 Runabout. Afterwards, while driving my '14 Touring around town, the additional rattles in my car became more obvious. I know that the Rocky Mountain brake rods and the regular parking brake rods are close and bang together every chance that they get, I figure that some split...

Good morning y'all got a good one for you. I'm currently helping a friend with a T he just bought. it's titled as a 23 but the engine is a 4 dip 25 motor based on what I'm seeing. he bought it since he has a boiled pnut business and wanted a vehicle to not only sell pnuts out of but as essentially a rolling advertisement. so far it's been a...

I’m located in Southern California and I want to buy a Brass T chassis with an engine. My budget is $1500-$2500

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It is all there, but the wheel rims are in need. It looks like they sat in the dirt.
It even had the canvas belly pan under the car and around the chain drive.

Sort of off topic, but sort of not. This trailer has been used to haul many brass era cars. It’s a 8’ x 20’ Jensen enclosed trailer. 6 lug axles, 2-5/16” ball, stored inside its whole life until may 2025. Roof does not leak, a few repaired spots on the body (last picture) that were well done, but overall in great condition. The door opening is 85”...

More photos of 1913 coilbox and parts

Rare 1913 KW coilbox. Used on Model T Ford cars in the last half of 1913 production cycle. Faithfully reproduced by a professional cabinetmaker in Cherry wood using an original 1913 KW coilbox as pattern. Excellent quality workmanship. All holes and channels for ignition switch internal wiring are included.
This complete coilbox package includes...

Phinney-Walker brass clock 2 3/4 OD that is the matching accessory to Stewart models 11 and 26 speedometer heads, see the 3 threaded holes in the back. This particular clock was factory modified with a rim added for panel mounting, the ring can be easily removed for bracket mounting as used on Model Ts 1911-1914. A very nice clock that will...

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...

FS Colorado titled as CV Convertible using VIN on frame. RAJO 8 plug, Scat 4.25 drilled, full pressure, Bosch front plate with 8 plug distributor, 3 exhaust with cutout. New Warford, 4 to 1 gears, frame boxed, Z'd, X'd shortened, front axle moved forward, 5 T wire wheels. Custom built body, seats, gas tank, frameless Duval style windshield, early...

Original stand in nice unrestored condition. $45 domestic 48 state shipping included.

I’ve put together a lot of Holley G carburetors, there’s about 80 seats in that picture since I started saving them, but I’ve never came across a mixing chamber cover that read,”Holley Bros”. I know the earlier ones (pre-T) said that but I’ve never seen it on a G.
Lots of different variations though of just the brass ones. I’ve only ever came...

Cures rips, tears, snares, corns, callouses, and beats back bad breath

not really

but it WILL make your car go up steep hills even with a low gas tank, and make vapor lock a thing of the past. You will never encounter a 9 gallon hill again, with a float valve that REALLY FLOWS. If you're really unsure if they work, just ask the guy who just...

when replacing the 17-22 wood fire wall with the low steel replacement fire wall are spacer washers needed betwern the frame mounting brackets and the metal firewall? If so what are its dimensions. Thanks for your support. Jp

Hello-- I am looking for a starter motor for my 1927 T. ---- thanks for any help. -- Joe ----- joeg48@hotmail.com

I'm putting together a transmission and wishing to use a 1925 (narrow) brake drum with clutch disc lug shoes. I've found the bolt spacing for the drive plate is 1/8 less on this drum than earlier narrow brake drums. I'm in need of the drive plate/output shaft to mate with this drum. As accurately as I can measure, the bolt spacing 180 degrees...

I need help in seeing if this fan fits a 1925 Model T

I need the turtle deck assembly for a 1923 coupe with suicide doors. This is an early 23 which has the deck assembly separate from the main body.

last edit i think: Someone brought to my attention this being the wrong horn, I kinda thought so as well, I am not going to buy another horn any time soon, but what horn would be correct?

Edit again: Teflon on the bolt and a rubber washer before the nut fixed my issues.

Edit: how do I isolate the bracket from the steering column bolt, is there...

The starter does not turn the engine very well at all, even after battery is fully charged or placing the battery charger in starter mode .
Most of the time, I use the hand crank. Ya'll toad me about the starter already in this older post:

But I did find use for my grandfather's tool, which I keep in the Model T toolbox. This is great for...

Kingston carburetors

2-L2 carbs
2-L-4 carbs
1-L-4 carb twist top

Selling for rebuilds.

$100 for all 5 plus $25 to ship them

Carburetors are sold.

Almost done with my 1914 but I need a touring car tail light bracket as the one I have is not correct.

The below photos are of the correct braket that I need.

Thanks!

Scott

I'm parting with more stuff - assorted explosion whistle adapters - 2 homemade - $40 all three.

Limited supply of generator 3rd brush repair kits - $20.

3 Atwater-Kent LA distributors, mostly complete, no cracks, good gears & 1 Bosch 600 - no cap but good rotor - $150 for all 4 !

Accessory aluminum hot air pipes - one complete - one missing the...

A beautiful original Black and Brass carbide Generator
With basket, new brass water adjusting plate and new brass
Rod. Heat and bend around a pipe.
Selling for $750.00 plus shipping
Photo won’t load so I’ll email it or text it to you.
Thanks for looking
Larry LaPatka
Email: ltlapatka@gmail.com
Text/Cell: (423) 237-8846

FS: Open Car Door Skins, the wood of course is gone.
(Top Picture Left Side) One usable Roadster/Touring Door, has a little bit of pinhole rust at the bottom, $20
(Right Side) One roadster/touring door, still quite solid minimal rust $35
(Bottom Picture) Rear touring Right Side Doors, these are pretty rough $5 each.
Shipping not included....

I have a leak at the bottom of the bowl where the drain plug is. I have replaced the gasket and it still leaks. Any suggestions are greatly appreciated. With the price of gas I’m going broke.

FS: One Kingston 4-Ball carburetor body only, the butterflys, balls, float bowl, etc. are all gone, just the body is here. The brass looks good, no cracks or major damage. It looks like a good start for a rebuild, but you don't know until you start digging into it. Asking $40 not including shipping.

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The patternmakers...

I have a complete set ready for paint - new grade 8 bolts. If any interest, I'll get them out & get some photos. $400 + the ride. Drop me a note through the forum, please.

I also have quite a few Beehive hassler parts available.

Older kit free to young person for a small donation to the MTFCA Museum. Jerry 765 969 6338

Very nice early hand crank siren. Nice paint, very clean. Well made, with steel precision internal gears. Heavy duty metal construction. Works great. Very loud wail. Perfect for waking up texting drivers at the intersection. Has push button brake to stop siren at will. Includes cast steel mounting bracket. 10 inches from handle to front of bell....

Time to let my original 1916 go to a new owner. It’s a great original with history back to the original owner. The top can’t be lowered and visibility it really challenging in a coupelet, where I live is just to busy. The decal in the window is well over 100 years old. Hate to see it go, but it’s going to a good home.

1915 engine block in great shape. 11/27/15 casting date. Was on a working engine when I took it apart. Was stored safely in No humidity New Mexico since.

It is now with me in Wisconsin. I don't need it as I am restoring a 14 touring.

$400 OBO. We will need to figure out pickup or shipping.

Scott

This is a KR Wilson Pinion Gear Puller used to remove the pinion gear off of the driveshaft. The outer sleeve part is newer and not original but functions like it should. Threads are in great shape. There are some chunks missing out of the bottom part from gear teeth over the years but it still works and has plenty of life left in it. These don’t...

For Sale 1914 Model T Touring (Barn find) All original, some original paint, complete and should run. Engine free, very good wheels, top irons are missing. Please call 717-818-8171. $5200.

This Low Style flat tube BrassWorks radiator was put on a project a few years back but ended up selling the project without the radiator. The radiator was never driven. It was only used to test the engine. Under an hour running time so it's almost new. $875 and it will be on it's way to you today!

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Does anyone know what make or on what car were there bnrackets use?

Attached are excerpts from the Ford Motor Co. (FMC) Board of Directors (BOD) minutes between April 2, 1904 and May 16, 1905. We see in April 1904, while less than one year since incorporation (June 1903), FMC is taking bids for wheels on their next model (Model B was addressed in earlier meetings).

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At the August 22, 1904 meeting,...

Early turtledeck. Great shape. No dents no serious rust. I think it is a 1914. You guys can probably confirm. Restoring a 1914 touring so I don't need. $300 plus shipping or pick up if near WI.

Scott

Should you be working on an original switch, do not assume the 6-32 screws that hold the brass plate on are the correct length. Try one gently to make sure it will work properly. I had a NOS switch that I decided to upgrade with a nicer looking plate. The screws were a tad too long, and pulled out the inserts. with messed up the whole switch....

Nice solid fenders. $200 for the pair plus shipping

SOLD

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Can anyone tell me how far apart the footman loops are on the rear bow for a 1914 roadster?

Thank you for your input.
Craig

A friend brought me pictures of this and wondered if I knew what it was. My first thought was a Urn. Thought I would post here for those with greater knowledge to help.
ANY IDEAS??
Thanks Rick S.

I some how managed to acquire a set of Mel Miller roadster wood plans that had been copied many times, but still true size. Come with many instructions, tips, and how to pages.

Just trying to help keep the community going. I do plan to digitize them at some point and perhaps redo them in a CAD type of program.

$60 shipped. That's covers...