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This may seem like an OT thread at the beginning but it is Model T related at the end.

When I was in the Marines, in the Fleet Marine Force, we spent a lot of evening time polishing brass belt buckles for the next morning’s inspection. In 1974, I was selected for Embassy duty, AKA MSG Duty (Marine Security Guard). Basically, we were on loan to...

Wanted early 4 cylinder American LaFrance, complete, or chassis, or major chassis components, motor transmission rear differential, what have you

Thanks

Richard

Offered for sale is this 1913 Model T Touring. The body is a Rootlieb reproduction manufacture twenty-five years ago. The body is no longer being produced as the craftsman who built it passed away several years ago. The fenders, running boards, splash aprons, hood and hood former were also manufactured by Rootlieb. The radiator is original as are...

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Hello, i am trying to get a complete list of prewar (mainly brass era) swap meets, car shows, and tours that are held (mainly in the US, but abroad welcome) because it can be hard to track them down as many are not well advertised and info is limited.
I'd like to just see whats out there and how different events are held. As well as to see if any...

I have for sale four Champion X spark plugs all are cleaned, tight, and spark. Also included are three other plugs, a faded lettering Champion X, a Wards plug, and a Champion 7 Ford plug. All for $60 and that includes shipping in the lower 48 states. Shipping other places will need to be recalculated. PM me or Email Me.

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Was at an auction today and couldn't resist picking up this Power Unit as a project for Dad and I. Don't know much about the history so I was hoping you guys can give some information on this particular unit.

It looks very much manufactured with some shade tree modifications. The engine is a '20 and the transmission is configured for direct...

Free for the taking, see pictures. You pay shipping.

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I have for sale a brass sediment bulb (THIS IS BULB #2). All is apart for your inspection, not froze up and clean inside. See pictures for details and condition. All for $65 and that includes shipping in the lower 48 states. Shipping other places will need to be recalculated. PM me or Email Me. MAKE SURE TO TELL ME WHICH BRASS BULB YOU WANT....

I have for sale a brass sediment bulb (THIS IS BULB #1). The handle is apart and the pet cock turns, not froze up and appears not too dirty inside. See pictures for details and condition. All for $65 and that includes shipping in the lower 48 states. Shipping other places will need to be recalculated. PM me or Email Me. MAKE SURE TO TELL ME WHICH...

Good condition. Bends have repairs. See pics.

$30 + actual shipping

Prefer PAYPAL (friends - so no charges) or check.

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Thought you kids might enjoy this one.

I stumbled on this cart, a near 10 minutes from my house on Craigslist. It was priced for weeks between. 100 and 200 bucks, and for what it seemed to be I thought that was a bit much. Upon checking the add this past Monday, a price drop to $40 made me text the guy immediately and set a time to pick it up....

Probably a pipe dream but I would be very much interested in an original plate. I have a new reproduction plate and it has alignment issues. Go figure

Looking for 4 Kelsey wheel lugs like in the first attached picture. Alternatively, if those can't be found, 2 of the slanted lugs with a K stamped on them should work. Prefer the first kind with Kelsey written on them so that all my lugs will match. These are on the rear wheels of a TT.

Thanks,

Grady from Paradise, TX

I want to mount a small tool box onto the running board of my 1912 Flanders, but I don't want to drill any holes in the running board. Does anyone have a pair of luggage rack brackets or an otherwise trashed luggage rack that I can cannibalize for the brackets? I hate to buy and cut up a perfectly good, complete luggage rack.

Very nice brass body Holley G carb restored and ready to go. Looks like a new float, new venturi, new needle/seat, replaced or re-bushed throttle shaft and all new gaskets. Asking $275.00 including shipping to Cont.USA or Canada.

Time to clean up and make space!!! I will be in Tulare on May 1st at Space I-16.

I have a bunch of stuff and only a van. I am looking to presell as much as I can, so I know what to bring. I don't intend to ship this stuff. If you want it and don't plan to go to Tulare you will need to arrange pickup with someone who is.

I will update this top...

Hello everyone, hope you and your cars are all well.

I was replacing Lizzie’s Kingston carburetor with a new Holley NH as the old Kingston was flooding badly and I figured I would pull it out and rebuild it and in the meantime use the rebuilt NH and in the end I’d have a spare carburetor ready to go.

As I got the new carburetor in, I noticed...

I am thinking about rebuilding a few bare front axles to bring to Luray. These will be without perches, blasted, straighten, Stevens inserts in repaired yokes and primed. Not going to do unless there is interest. Email me at address in pictures. Thanks Dan
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Really nifty tailight accessory patented 1914. Comer Auto Stop Signal NOS, mechanically operated . When brake pedal is depressed, the red flag semaphore flips up and shows STOP in illuminated letters. $1500 ppd , glad to take installment payments , for any more info, tmorsher@icloud.com license plate just shown on unit, not included....

Last Saturday I was invited to the county museum and historical village. They wanted to talk to me about bringing my '17 Touring to the museum for some of their events this summer. I took the museum director and her husband for a ride and it was a good day. There was a wedding going on while I was there and I let the bride and groom take some...

Hello,

I don't know much about brass parts on a Model T. I was wondering if these parts could be cleaned up and how to go about it.
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I've wondered about this term for years. I have a close friend who is a whiz at digging up information on the internet. Turtle deck is a nautical term applied to automobiles as early as 1911. It doesn't appear that Ford ever adopted that term however.

Here is an original Spindle Bushing and Toe Rod Bushings Reamer combo. This reamer is for reaming both the spindle bushings and also the tie rod bushings. You can see the bushing numbers and also the size on it. Not sure who made this one, there were many makers. Looks like might be Keystone, but not sure. $35.00 + shipping. Email me at address in...

Time to reline my brake band, and order some other parts. Surprised to see Lang’s no longer list Scandinavian linings, and Snyder’s say they’re no longer made for 26-27, and out of stock anyway for the earlier cars. Just curious if Scandinavians are now obsolete and if they will be reproduced again. My other favourite linings, once made by Mark...

I have 5 NOS Small Drum Brake Cam and Lever Kits for Sale. You get a Right and Left NOS Brake Cam and Two NOS Brake Cam Levers. These are NOT reproduction parts. Came out of Ford Dealers in the 1950’s. See pictures. $55.00 + shipping. Email me at address in pictures. Thanks Dan.
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Here is a drive shaft bushing removal tool that is extra to me. Has plate, threaded rod, nuts and puller. $25.00 + shipping. Email me at address in pictures. Thanks Dan
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Not sure if they were accurate, but 999 was owned at one time by a woman. And, she was reported to be the fastest woman on earth. In February 1904 the old racer and it's mate were reportedly purchased by stage star Leah Russell:

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In March, Ms. Russell made...

This came with an assortment of model t parts I purchased. I know very little about whistles. Happy to answer questions if I can. $85 plus US shipping. Thanks

I had a part shipped from Indiana to Milwaukee. Indy to Aurora, IL, to Milwaukee suburbs, and now it is at the Chicago International Dist Center. Makes me wonder where they are going to ship it next. To OZ?

Exhaust Whistle For Model T & Early Cars, $175 or Best Offer.
This whistle is in real good condition & is a hard to find item.

Model T & Other Cars Running Board Mounted Tool Box.
$180 Or Best Reasonable Offer.

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I have no connection to the seller. OHV T got my attention.

Here are some Small Drum brake levers part # 2562. They NOS. New ones are $20.00 each.
These will be $15.00 each + shipping. Email me at address in pictures. Thanks Dan.
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FS early repro clamp tightened around the brass tubing near to the Radiator. I have 2 sets for my 1911 so I'm selling the extra one. Asking $40 plus shipping. Paypal Prefered. Thank you MTFCA.

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For sale : Rebabbitted Model T main bearing sets , laminated shim set and timesaver lapping compound ... re-babbitted using tin base automotive high speed babbitt (SAE#2 Government Genuine alloy )... will supply caps bored to Standard diameter or customer specified dimension ... price of $145.00 includes postage in lower 48 states ... actual...

Hi.
I have recently purchased a 1925 T Model Tudor that was sold at Motorcar studio Atlanta in 2016.
I was shipped to Melbourne Australia.
I'm looking for the previous owner that would have the history of the car.
I'm enjoying the vehicle and still learning how to drive the car. It's a fantastic car to enjoy.
Any help would be greatly...

This is a very good running car. This is a March of 1916 engine #. 4 New Calimer’s Wheel Shop wheels and new tires, Brassworks flat tube radiator and new gas tank. Body has been painted years ago. Original and very good wood , no body rustout or repair that I can see. I am listing this car for a good friends widow. The engine and trans is a total...

Model T Transmission Brake Drum 1909 to 1925.
$80 Each Or Best Offer.
Have Two Other Transmission Brake Drums For 1909 to 1925 Model Ts For Sale @ $80 Each Or Best Offer.

The time has come for me to make some decisions, so I am offering up my unfinished, but near complete 2 Cylinder T engine project. $650 Local pickup or can crate and ship in the US on your dime.

I can provide as many pics as you need, many were posted on the old forums as this was a project I started from scratch.
A single Valve chamber block was...

connecting rod mold for Model T Babbitt connecting rods... pours bearing at 1 1/8 diameter with excess material on side flanges for finish machining ...price $85 plus $7.60 priority mail postage in lower 48 states ...actual postage outside this area or international … gene French 49519 cr.23 Nunn,Co. 80648 phone 970-581-2808 t rod1.JPG t rod.JPG

Model Ts from clubs are on a tour to the Joshua Tree area in Southern Cal. During the day, by the way the weather was just perfect, we saw several wrecked cars but no Model Ts. The only Ts were the seven cars on the tour.
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The roads into the park are all paved but once in the park we searched out dirt...

I'm looking for suitable replacement hinges for the driver's seat in my 1920 Centerdoor Sedan. Both broke when I was rear-ended
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I am selling my 1927 Model T Touring car. It is a numbers-matching car (engine number matches the frame number under the front passenger seat). It was built in February of 1927.

I know the complete history of this car. I’m the 4th owner and I have a copy of each title dating back to 1939 (dating back to the 2nd...

Has been sold

Unusual all brass cable with steel reinforcing spiral sleeve and clip for leather strap! More pictures available, happy to answer any questions.

I'm Looking for 2 original #54 Ford Model T keys in good condition.
Let me know price and your contact info.
Thanks

Steve Boothroyd
Sidney, B.C.
Canada

I've had this photo for years. I believe it to be a prototype photo. I've asked several people familiar with the Detroit area, and it is believed the photo was not taken there. Any ideas?

Odd lot of model T related accessory parts. $125 domestic postage $18.

Need to find lid instructions for a 1913 KW coilbox. Randall had them but can't find them. I have a lid that needs the instructions.

My skirts came from another Speedster. They have previous cut outs on them. See picture. I suspect these will be covered when I put the flat wood Speedster body and firewall on?

Here is another whatzit. The first correct answer will get one of our spring loaded firewall mounted oil can holders sent to them ( if the winner wants one ) 737A2E1C-7AE0-48A5-966F-A26FCC6A4516.jpeg F69CD166-79D8-4540-8524-89295AFC19B0.jpeg

Hay wagon to Speedster project is a 1926-27 frame with a 1915 theme. Also it's builder has limited knowledge. Questions:

1) Will a Lang's 3640C firewall bracket work ok on a old style wood firewall with a 1926-27 frame without drilling or modifying?

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2) I assume that the top of a skirt fastens to the Speedster body but with...

HI, I have these nice brass items. No idea if it is Model T. It is free just pay the shipping.

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Has anyone had any luck soldering a loose terminal bolt to the buss bar without removing it form the buss bar to clean it? How have you been repairing them without replacing the assembly.

front timing cover centering gage … this is the tool used to center the timer recess to assure uniform timing from cylinder to cylinder … this is often overlooked when re-assembling an engine and a poorly centered timer will result in poor performance … this tool centers the actual timer recess to the camshaft ...NOT the much smaller design that...

Re-babbitted Ball cap ... i will machine to size for your specific needs ... price is $50.00 + $15.05 postage in lower 48 states ... exchange core is required... i can machine any size ranging from standard down to 1.500 diameter ... Gene French 49519 cr23 Nunn,Co. 80648 ... phone # 970-581-2808

mainbearing mold for model T Ford … price $100 plus $13.60 postage in lower 48 states … actual postage outside this area or international … I am unable to add photos as yet ! email for photos or information … gene French 49519 cr.23 Nunn,Co. 80648 phone 970-581-2808 t main.jpg t main top.jpg

FS early May West rear Shackle set plus bushing. Please refer to the pictures bellow. They have some solder made by previous owner in the goal to fit well with bushing but they are in descent condition as well. 80$ for the set and bushing plus Shipping. PayPal prefered. Thank you MTFCA.

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I'm just a 17 year-old kid who repairs antiques, listens to early jass, and wants a T. All of these attributes made me want to repair an old gramophone, pick up some '10s and '20s jass/jazz records, and fall in love with one of the records, Henry's Made a Lady Out of Lizzie.

Thought you might like it:

Are the cross shafts for the shifter/emergency brake the same design for each year of model T, perhaps excluding 09?
Mine has a bit of wear under the pillow blocks. I might try to find a better one.

Barry Loucks

Antique T Motor Sports will be at the Tulare swap meet spaces H-26 & I-25. If you want any items such as seats or wheels place let me know so I can have it for you. email me at bill7472@aceweb.com

Looking for a weathered outside mirror for my '24 Touring (the mirror that goes on the windshield post).

I'm about to install a top and will need the mirror for the passenger side. I know the vendors sell them, but I'm looking for something that will compliment the weathered look of my car.

Thanks,
Don

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I posted a page showing the 10,000,000 Model T. The posting showed the 1924 touring with what appears to be white tyres.

Researching newspapers of the period ( up to 1925) it would seem that white tyres were available through the United States from many dealers.

My question to the group, any one using white tyres on their post Brass cars? Post...

I have a bunch of these wrench's and no one seems to know their use, it was mentioned that they would work on spark plugs. I tried one and it clears the top of the terminal and fits the plug body. If you need or want one, $10.00 = shipping There are app 14 available. they look to be n.o.s. that came from a long ago closed Ford dealer.

Man, it has been forever since I have been to the forum (lucky I remembered my user name and password). I'm not mad at anyone nor have I dropped off the face of the earth. About 2 years ago my better half and started having Nightly Fights about nothing really but enough that I thought we were headed to the Big D after 38 years of marriage. Then...

Looking for a good hood per the subject line.
Thanks John

I have added several videos to my for sale ad:

So much of the car is covered up by the curious bystanders who are looking at their very first auty-mobile. Any thoughts as to make and year ?

Hello,
I love old cars and drive my 1930 Model A at least 5000 miles every year. I am planning to buy a 1914 Model T touring, but I am still trying to figure out how much these old cars are worth. The comment I keep hearing is that people are asking more for these cars, but they are getting the same amount of money for them. When I do buy a car I...

Looking for well used aux brakes, need to fit a late rear end. Preferably inexpensive compared to new ones.

Have any of you guys got a set of outside brakes for the TT truck that are pretty well used up? Cheap? Message me with a description and maybe we can work something out. Thanks. Bob

Here is a really nice, all brass early Jones 60 MPH speedometer. The overall diameter is about 3 and the depth is about 2 1/2 not including the mounting bracket. It has a very clear and crisp face with strong numbers. There are no cracks in the brass body or the rim which is unusual. The original beveled glass lens is clean and without chips or...

My son's friend's Dad wanted to get some photos of some Fords the other day. This is one of them. T and Mustang.JPG

Only one item left from this pile. It’s a sleeper, someone will be happy to get it. This is an original Bridgeport tire pump with a small ford script on the underside. The barrel is nickel plated brass. Some age cracks on the backside, but it will display well, and this one is rarely seen. An overnight dip in vinegar will make the nickel shine....

Will there be a tour and then a swap meet in Farmington this year?

Oh well .....

The top photo shoe the spark plug and rim nut wrench for the TT Truck opening is 1 for the 15/16 plug
the bottom is later is it AA Truck or V/8 Truck, opening is 1 1/8
Bob

An original large motor meter. Very nice conditional. Red does not show, probably dried up. Original face.
$88 postpaid.

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after installing a top on my touring i wanted a outside mirror on the right side. in contacting the vendors none had the clamp on type for the windshield post. I found through amazon a 5 inch mirror that had a mounting post and was able to make a bracket attaching it to the bolt for adjusting the winshield. The mirror...

This 21 inch rim seems a bit pretzeled but otherwise ok. I've tried straightening it by hand but it still off. Is there an established way of straightening these in this axis?

FS Kingston Carb L (1915-16), asking $100 or BO plus shipping

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