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Today I spoke to the manufacturer of Model T Ford ignition coil point sets and supplies them to Model T parts vendors.
As reported in mid-September the supplier of the four basic coil point stampings is still having problems sourcing the raw brass and steel to make these parts. At this time, there is no delivery date for the material needed.
The...

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Are there any opinions on how long a 6 Volt Group 1 Battery should live, if it is seldom used, but left in the vehicle, or which battery is the best??

Ok, here comes the can of worms…. I am going to put new linings on the bands for my 26 speedster and it sounds like I will be getting into the bands on my 22 as well. I have full sets of Kevlar and good cotton bands for both. I like the longevity of the Kevlar, but I also like the lowered risk of transmission damage from the cotton. Anyone running...

I like the idea of getting an auxiliary transmission on my model t like a warford or similar. But I want your opinions on these aux transmissions? an overdrive and underdrive would be nice for going faster and slower but still in high gear, but a lot of work goes into putting one in, and it will probably make my empty wallet die with just the...

I have an improved car outside door handle with a broken, rusted spring behind the escutcheon plate. Taking it apart to replace the broken spring was easy, I just had to grind/file the crimped shoulders behind the spring retainer to remove the retainers and the broken spring from the square shaft. Putting it together is easy until it comes to...

I'm about to start a frame up build and am need of a good ignition switch and key.

Let me know what you have.
Thanks Todd Touchberry

Zenith carburetor looks good still has the float inside, not sure what it fits. $300 plus shipping est. $23.00
Best way to reach me is Text or call 423_284-97fifty. Check or postal money order only.
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Early brass sediment bulb with Ford scripts. Arm is snug and turns freely $75.00 plus $8.50 domestic shipping. Mark Chaffin (951)805-0928

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In the loft of one of the many buildings at the Gilmore is Model T Ford serial number 131. This is a two lever, water pump equipped Model T, one of the earliest known to exist today. The tires are covered by vinyl covers intended to reduce the graying effect of sunlight on the tires. Note the linoleum covered wooden running boards with brass...

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My old friend turns 90 today. Happy birthday Glen.

NOS band lining sets. Narrow drum 09-25. Two sets available. $40.00 each plus $8.50 domestic shipping. Mark Chaffin (951) 805 0928

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Early KW coil box complete with early coils. Price is $500 plus Domestic shipping. Mark Chaffin (951) 805-0928

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Decent brass orignal brass rad will need some repairs. Lower water outlet has several holes I have a replacement that will go with it. I did fill it up with water usual mouse nest in the top tank but seems to hold water well for being over 100 years old. $300 plus the ride would prefer local pickup located pleasant prairie wisconsin

Nice zenith o4 carb for rebuild complete a little stiff nice float 200$ shipped lower 48

What are the road rules for Model T's and other vintage cars in the state of Pennsylvania? May be moving there someday and Id like to know what I have to look forward to.

One 26/27 rear spring perch set in excellent condition. Very good sets are extremely hard to find. Price is $75.00 plus $8.50 domestic shipping. Mark Chaffin (951) 805-0928

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Not Model T; however, folks here likely collect hit and miss engines as well. This is a Webster Tri-Polar Oscillator in excellent restored condition. Price WAS $400 NOW $300 plus $17.50 domestic shipping. Mark Chaffin (951) 805-0928

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Frame brackets that the body to frame brackets mount to.
$20 for all plus shipping.

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Two cast end mufflers with 8 1/2 pipes. No longer reproduced. Take your pick $250 each plus domestic shipping. Mark Chaffin (951) 805-0928.

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New brake quadrant
$15 plus shipping

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This a black and brass tail light. The body of the lamp is in real nice shape the chimney cap has some dents etc. The font looks like there was a solder repair. Missing the blue lense. Burner in tact and in real nice shape. Excellent candidate for restoration or a perfect piece for a unrestored original. $75 plus shipping

Thanks!
Mike Bird...

Steve has moved out of his house and into Winfield Rest Haven.

If you wish to call him or send him a card he would be most appreciative.

Heat shield between exhaust and floorboard?

What is anyone using?
I have plenty of scrap stainless I'm thinking about using.

Early running board bracket set with thick cross rod tabs. Price is $100 for the set with free Domestic shipping included. Mark Chaffin (951) 805-0928

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Five original late style engine funnels in very good condition. Reproduction funnels are $75. Get all five for $200 plus $17.50 domestic shipping. Mark Chaffin (951) 805-0928

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I need to exchange 4 wooden spokes for a rim with wooden spokes. The spokes are longer and a bit narrower than the regular ones. The 5/8 tenon ist longer 0,9 inch) than regular ones. Where could I get one, I could not find them at Langs or Snyders.
Thankfully for your help
Bernd

One pair of front shackles. The shackles appear to be NOS with Ford script. $75.00 plus $8.50 domestic shipping. Mark Chaffin (951) 805-0928

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Late rear shackle set. Shackles appear to be NOS. Ford script. $75.00 plus $8.50 domestic shipping. Mark Chaffin (951) 805-0928

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Wanted to buy either a new or old battery carrier that mounts on the frame, T part # 5150.

I did a major reorganization of the shop today that involved moving the 22 to a different bay of the garage. I was able to back it out of the garage but when I tried to back it up the very low slope of my driveway reverse was slipping. It has Kevlar bands in it so I am not sure what is going on. Reverse has always been a bit loud in this car so...

Looks like a good rebuild candidate, I haven’t taken this apart…$135.00 plus shipping. EST $23.00
Best form of contact is Text or call 423-2eight4-97fifty. Check or postal money order Only.
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Set of bracket’s or body irons. $60.00 plus shipping cost, est.$23.00. Note one early bracket with small top saddle
Text or call is the best form of contact to get ahold of me. Check or Postal money order Only.
423-2eight4-97fifty
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Set of bracket’s or body irons. $60.00 plus shipping cost, est.$23.00
Text or call is the best form of contact to get ahold of me. Check or postal money order Only
423-2eight4-97fifty
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Set of bracket’s or body irons. $60.00 plus shipping cost, est.$23.00
Text or call is the best form of contact to get ahold of me. Check or postal Money order Only.
423-2eight4-97fifty
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Hi, I am looking for the brass date badge that holds a AAA emblem or an NMA emblem (National Motorists Association) to the radiator.
I have attached a few pictures of what I am looking for. I am particularly looking for the 1928 date badge. I am willing to trade one of my extra date badges in exchange for the 1928. Pictured is a 1932 date badge....

Greetings,

A gentleman near me is looking for a mirror for his touring car. One like or similar to the one in the photo on page 155 of Bruce's book. I've also seen round and rectangular ones, which might work for him as well. I assume this style of mirror clamps onto the wind shield frame like the modern reproductions the suppliers sell. He is...

So the coolest thing happened a few months ago. I was formally invited to attend a local Great Gatsby Gala Ball. :D
The coolest part - I was specifically asked if I would put my Model T on display in the foyer of the Club where this is to be held. This will be the first time my Model T has been indoors , aside from the shed she lives in normally...

A fella here is looking for a pair of headlight lenses for a 1913. Grateful to any who can supply.

WTB original amp meter in good working condition to fit the larger pre 26/27 dash plate

WTB Finned Aluminum Transmission Door, seems the vendors no longer have them. New or used, prefer something with some patina so used would be great. Sorry for the poor picture. Thanks
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For sale: Transmission driven gear puller Ford script 5Z326 $200 plus postage

I just picked up some Model T parts and there were 4 23 inch rims but they have 5 lugs. One of the rims has a Buffalo Cord Dunlop 31X4 smooth tire on it. Are these for Model T rims? All the Model t wheels i have are 4 lug

How do I get ahold of the guy that makes new transmission brake drums? I want to buy one for my speedster project

thx

frontyboy

How do I delete photos that I put on my profile page? Can’t seem to find any way to do that.

Friends,… I’ve researched to the best of my limited ability to find Accession ‘scriptures’ on the I Net - to no avail. Specifically I/we should be interested in production changes during the Model T era. How difficult must it be to computerize this ? Or has it already been done ?

For Sale Reproduction Early Model T Transmission Door Cover, Note no Made in USA. Currently no longer made. Asking $110 includes shipping to Cont U.S.

FS: A Holley Model G carburetor, in barn find condition. Cast iron body with brass top. The choke and throttle are not seized, and I don't see rust-through on the bowl. Asking $25 not including shipping.

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I have the following Vintage Ford magazines for sale.
29 issues total. $40.00 for the lot plus shipping at cost. Many have T speedster or speed equipment articles if it matters!
PM or e-mail to dmcgearsATyahooDOTcom
thanks!

Volume 8: 5
9:4
9:5
12:2
12:6
13:3
14:3
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17:4
18:2
18:3
18:5
19:2
19:4
20:2
22:1
22:4
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24:4
25:4
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A Maxim accessory electric horn with a brass bell. 10 long by 5 diameter. Has its original bakelite wire knobs and mounting bracket. 6 volt. It honks. Nice condition. Price is 110.00 INCLUDING shipping in the USA via FedEx Ground. I do not answer messages posted here. Call me at 734-730-4274 or email directly at motoringicons@hotmail.com Thanks

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I am working on a '16 touring car. Frame off. I cannot find info on the reassembly. When I lifted the body off of the frame I found 1/4 inch rubber pads at the bolt sites. My main question is do the splash shields mount between the body and frame without the rubber pads?
Are the rubber pads on top of the frame or between the body...

Free (You Pay Shipping) used inlet and outlet castings pulled from junked radiator cores. A couple of them are OK, two of them are badly pitted and will have to be brazed. They are yours, just pay shipping.

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Or if you prefer, here's a couple of rough brass-bodied Kingston carburetors, one's an L the other's an L4 if I'm not...

For Sale, Transmission tool by Star Tool Co . Tool is used to hold the three narrow bands together, on the early transmissions, when replacing the hogshead (transmission cover). Price $150 plus shipping. Call or text (248) 894-75fiveone. Thanks, Walt

For sale, early starter Bendix puller 3Z4712. Dealer tool. Threads are in good shape. Price $80 plus shipping. Email, call or text (248) 894-75fiveone. Thanks, Walt

For sale transmission clutch drum puller. Dealer tool 5Z314. Threads are in good shape. Price $80 plus shipping. Email, call or text (248) 894-75fiveone. Thanks, Walt

For sale Transmission Driven Gear Puller. Dealer Tool 5Z326. Threads are in good shape and bottom disc rotates freely. Price $80 plus shipping. Email, call or text (248) 894-75fiveone. Thanks, Walt

I have a completely rebuilt engine and transmission that I don't need. Serial number 2347110. $4800.00.
Located in Kandiyohi MN. Pm or email me with any questions. I can help with shipping via Fastenal or other carrier.
Mike Peternell

:D Four freshly rebuilt Ford ignition coils in each set. Selected better wood cases cleaned and coated with linseed oil mixture, secondary and primary internal coils tested and condensers replaced with orange drop capacitors, wire connections twist and soldered...... repotted with hot tar as necessary. ..... Coil hardware cleaned and reused. New...

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Picked up a project, pulled pan to give it all the once over and clean out the junk that made it into the block over the years.

Found the from con rod cap had a loose bolt. One one side, about 1/2 turn from snuggling up, I could wiggle it back and forth. Pulled the cap and...

Left and right 09-10 Rear halves, $2200, other pictures, can deliver to Hershey. Lots of other early 09-12 parts, what do you need? CM 30-40

These came as a pair with a load of Model T parts. Look to be valve chamber covers? Anyone know what they fit? Thank you

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I’m amused by how inflation through the years has disconnected us from our perceived values and the price of common items. I noted recently a vintage photo dated 1939 showed a car in a filling station, the price of gas was twenty cents per gallon. Posts made in response made much of twenty-cent gas, obviously wishing it still sold for that....

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These have been slow but steady sellers and I still have a dozen or so remaining from my last production run. I do not intend to make any more, so when these are gone, that's that. They will be but one more thing you didn't know you needed but someday will wish you had. Most people will make do with a screwdriver for wood screws, and then after...

Early horn button and headlight switch assembly (18-21). Appears to be in excellent original condition. Price WAS $75.00 NOW $50.00 plus $8.50 domestic shipping. Mark Chaffin (951)805-0928

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The guy I bought these from years ago had such unclear pictures and advertised them as a matched set, that it completely bumfuzzled me and I bought them. So much for the unassailable character and trustworthiness that is automatically conferred on Club Members by virtue of having paid dues.

I will describe them accurately: THEY'RE DIFFERENT FROM...

I found this device in my 1909 Roadster and I do not know how it works. Mag cable comes from magnetoposg.
Could someone please explain?
Regards
Bernd

Nice pair of early E & J sidelights. A couple of the lenses are cracked. Both have burners in them. Would be nice on an original car or restore them. $400 for the pair plus shipping to the lower 48. Contact me through text message. My number is 419-217-8884.

How to modify new wiper for 26-7 Coupe?

I bought what was available, knowing that it is not a direct fit. Has anyone extended the shank to work on a Coupe?

One very nice early front motor mount assembly. Price is $75.00 plus $8.50 domestic shipping. Mark Chaffin (951) 805-0928

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Here’s a spindle for a 11-19. It has the full round section instead of the oval. The threads are real nice on this one.
$25 plus shipping

Thanks!
Mike Bird

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Is anyone still making, (-or does anyone sell) the flat brass Firewall Trim like was used on the edge of 1914 Firewalls??

TIA

For Sale
Several lots (6-10) of left over parts from the improved Coupe project:
Large pics below, photographed on 1/4 grid paper.

6) Stainless Steel Rear Corner Patch Panels, rework required, lot $10
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7) Spindle washer 2709, $0.50
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8) License Plate bracket (modern), $1
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Looking for complete cross drive or parts.. I have an incomplete system and either need a complete one or parts.

thx

frontyboy

I just pulled the float cover and found all new viton needle float valve - this thing is just way too nice to sell as a junker as I was offering, and honestly, I am concerned that a buyer might think that the steel parts are too far off the mark and end up annoyed with me in the end. I'd rather not put either of us in that position. This is one of...

For Sale: early fan with bracket and bolts....fan hub is in good shape but the fan blades should be replaced or restored. Bracket and bolts are average wear. $15.00+ shipping. (I can grind off the rivets and toss the blades for a cheaper shipping price, but will charge you $20. to do it. Tell me what you want.
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My dad and I restored this 1909 Touring between 1970 and 1977. He purchased the original chassis and body in the 1960s but I don’t have an exact date. I was still in my teens when we completed the build so I don’t have specifics or a full list of parts that were needed to complete the car. I know he shipped the wheels to someone in CA who...

I know these aren't for a Model T but are other early cars on this forum! I have ONE brand new 34x4 BF Silvertown Goodrich, black, straight side tire from Coker. I also have four new flaps. These are new, never mounted. Price is 400.00. I will also throw in two 34x4 Non-Skid tires that are really old and can only be used for display or rollers....

I've been offering these NOS USA-made taps for several years. These are the last. When they're gone, they're gone. I do not intend to stock or sell these any more. The pair consist of 1/4-32 plug tap for the float valve and the richness adjustment needle, and a 3/8-24 bottoming tap for the main jet.

While the picture shows multiple taps, that was...

1918 non starter engine block rhd trans
1916-19 RHD transcover. Non starter style
Early Aluminum transmission covers 1911-16
Call for pics and further details. 705 828 5405
Eric Edwards

Clean crack free castings $75
Restored front fender irons painted black $50
1909-10 Kingston Coil box with original switch coils and case brass mounts. $950
1911-12 New silicon steel 12 rivet clamshells.fully machined pressed into original tubes and backing plates. Last or available. $2750
Eric Edwards 705 828 5405

NOS brass hub covers. Full coverage of the 6inch hub
Pr of fronts ( deep) and Pr rears ( shallow) $250 for the set of 4 These are quality spinnings
Eric Edwards. 705 828 5405

Free: Several Pre-War? Racing Spark Plugs, Champion R 18 Bright. Never installed, apparently. The problem is that these were flooded out at some point and became badly rusted as a result. I don't know if any of these will clean up, but these are take apart plugs so you might be able to salvage the porcelain electrodes. I took a wire wheel to one...

TWO original Bosch DU4 Magnetos. 5 1/2 × 6 1/2 and 15 pages. Descriptions, usage, settings, parts illustrations etc. Covers are loose but they are in very good original condition. The price is 60.00 EACH including shipping via FedEx Ground in the USA. Call me at 734-730-4274 or email me directly at motoringicons@hotmail.com Thanks.

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 from Simms. Great information and graphics. Neat stuff....

One very nice set of 26/27 front axle spindles. Threads and races appear perfect. Price is $75.00 for the pair plus $17.50 priority domestic shipping. Mark Chaffin (951)805-0928

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I'm looking for a Fatman steering wheel for my Model T Coupe. I don't need one of the locking versions, just something that will swing out of the way to help make it easier to get in/out from the driver side. Please use my E-mail contact through the forum. Thanks!

Late style front spring perch set (NOS) with large Ford script. Reproduction sets are $100. These are $100 as well. Plus $8.50 domestic shipping. Mark Chaffin (951)805-0928

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Wanted. Rear spring shackles, 1920 TonTruck.

Hello all,

Does anyone have any Edison spark plugs for our cars?

Thanks in advance

Manny Kourounis

Fouth main alignment tool for a pan straightening table. Price is $150 plus $17.50 domestic shipping. Mark Chaffin (951) 805-0928

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So, there are a few rim manufacturers out there that will roll new lock ring rims, but only 1 of them makes the actual lock rings. They are a custom hot rolled steel profile that gets rolled to mate up to each rim diameter. 2 profiles are traditionally available, “heavy” for the larger cars, and “light” for our more nimble autos.

As my luck...