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Wanted: NOS Ruckstell fiber thrust spacers. These look like the steel Ford spacers, but are .105 thick, and are slightly a larger diameter.

23 Roadster..Does the coil box lid secure the coils in any way? I don't have a lid for mine, and had a coil loose connection at the bottom contact. That made me wonder if a lid would have prevented this from happening. That being said, does anyone have a slant style coil box lid for a 23 roadster? Thanks..Tommy.

We all sometimes think of the car I should have kept and not sold. I have several in mind, 1965 Mustand convert, the 1932 B400, The 1909 right hand drive Model T Roadster and perhaps a few more (The 1918 Chev hardtop coupe is one.) What car should you have kept and not sold?

I am in the process of rebuilding the engine in my 26 coupe. What are your opinions on witch cam and timing gear set up, deliver the best all around performance for touring and cross country driving?

Photograph notes the location is Rexburg, Idaho, no date, but indicates the car may have been part of a tour or auto parade .

WTB Early brass double twist horn with scalloped style cover . Entire horn or cover with bell only. Must be restorable parts. Call 1 513 378-4235
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Here are a very impressive and large pair of Bleriot Sidelamps from the pre-1915 era. These lamps are missing their lower burners and oil fonts but otherwise appear complete. As they sit, they measure about 13 1/2 in overall height. The main lamp bodies measure about 6 square and the lenses measure about 5 square. They are made to be used as oil...

I have a good friend that asked me to help him get a vehicle home. He is 79 years old in body but a kid at heart. He has helped my many times at a moments notice including helping with my new shop. I said yes before I knew what or where. When he said we were taking the dozer to get to it and get it out of the woods I was all in. Then he tells me...

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Joe Lappin Jr passed away this week at 91.

Most don’t know him as he was more regional/local.

How was a hero. Out of nowhere at age 80, Joe decided he wanted to own and drive a Model T for the first time! And he did!

He found a restoration in progress in an estate, bought it and proceeded to have the restoration done-his way.

It was a 27...

After 50 some years I think I have some knowledge of the Model T. I know some who have learned everything there is to know. However there are always surprises along the way.
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In this case, the steering on the Coupe has gotten harder. I thought it might be just old age. After jacking both sides of the front axle and putting penetrating...

I had my transmission out about 15 years ago at which time I replaced all of the bushings, new bands and maybe clutch disks (can't remember). Anyway I took the cover off today to adjust bands and decided to just check things over. This is an improved T with the driving plate that fits inside the drum. The first thing I noticed was that the screws...

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This will be a 10-part series with an an additional chapter each day, keeping within this thread. It's mostly about safety modifications made to my Model T. I hope you'll find it worthwhile or maybe just entertaining.

There are two primary levels of participation in the antique car hobby On one...

Wanted
Still looking for all 6 of these both sides
It’s what the glass sits in. 4 in the doors and 2 in the rear side windows.

Wanted 1 26-27 Fordor garnish mould
The one that has the steps in it to hold up the glass. This is the rear side window. As per photos

Wanted
26-27 Fordor rear side window holders as per pictures

Just finished a new batch of Stevens Front Axle Inserts. Top insert and bottom inserts. Sorry but there is a price increase, not my doing stuff just goes up.
Upper inserts $3.75 each. Tapered
Bottom inserts $5.75 each Threaded

Email me at address in pictures. Thanks Dan
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Here is a nice pair of 14 windshield braces. Been blasted and primed. Not pitted, should make a nice set. $120.00 + shipping. Email me at address in pictures. Thanks Dan
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Here is a nice pair of 14 windshield hinges. Have been taken apart, blasted, primed and assembled. Some pitting on back of one, see pictures. All parts are there except the split pins to lock nuts. Nobody is reproducing these that I know of. $85.00 + shipping. Email me at address in pictures. Thanks Dan
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WTB 1927 Closed Closed Car 419 447 5254

She’s in real nice condition. Restoration isn’t that old. Has a ruckstell rear end and rear juice brakes. The water pump and radiator hoses has been changed since the engine picture. Also has newly rebuilt coils and carburetor installed.Runs and drives as it should. $9,500

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The ruckstell in my 25 Tudor is stuck. Not sure, but I think it’s stuck in high. I can’t move the shifter forward or backwards. What should I do first? Is there a easy fix for this?

1909-25 Small Drum Rocky Mountain Brake setup. All that is included is shown in the pictures. I DO NOT have the brake drums.

I bought this set about nine months ago for my speedster. It was advertised as a large drum set. Unfortunately, I waited until now to try and install them and I realized that they are actually for a small drum axle and are...

Does this ring anyone’s bell? All brass, came with a bunch of carb parts. To me it looks like some sort of primitive carb, 6847BFF0-6921-4013-B722-8301764ABEEF.jpeg 3B857BC2-8CA9-4B48-AECE-2FF26DDE88CF.jpeg C72A725F-343E-4E84-9C7F-7EBD885BD520.jpeg D6C776E9-7A17-4DC4-BCBE-2AB9FFEAF250.jpeg

Eastern Idaho State Fair, Blackfoot, Idaho 1921
Model T front and center !

HELLO FELLOW CAR LOVERS,
IT'S BEEN A WHILE SINCE I POSTED ON OUR SITE, SO I WANT TO WISH ALL OUR VIEWERS A HAPPY EXODUS FROM THE COVID NIGHTMARE. I HOPE IT'S ALMOST OVER. I HAVE HAD SUCH FINE RESULTS FROM ALL MY POSTINGS, IT IS A PLEASURE TO BE BACK WITH THIS HAPPY ONE.
A WHILE BACK, A VERY FINE WOMAN FRIEND ASKED ME IF I WOULD DRIVE HER & HER...

We will be holding our annual spring Model T- Model A- prewar swap meet on April 17th at 7 A.M. at our farm 5 miles East of Kenyon, Mn. at 7525 Co. 12 Blvd. It is 50 miles south of St. Paul, Mn. It will be outside only. No setup charge. We have room for primitive camping the day-night before unless there is heavy rain. There will be a lunch wagon...

Does anyone support the True-Fire ignition system with parts or information? A friend got one of those setups in a box when he bought his car. The main coil portion looks to be fine but the timer has been abused and is likely shot. Any ideas about where to find support and/or documentation would be appreciated.
Thank You,
Walt Berdan
wberdan at...

Somehow I ended up with two of these, so I'm selling this one. As far as I can tell it has no markings. Price is $25.00, which includes USPS Priority shipping. If interested, please PM or email me with your shipping address, and I will reply with payment instructions. Thanks! :)

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...

For sale, completely restored. This is in show condition with NO wear. Not used after restoration of an excellent original car. All original, laser straight body and fenders. The paint is way better than new. It needs nothing. The price is $15,500, less than half of what it would take to restore it. No TEXTING. 507 458 6778.

Thanks for any ideas. It's going to be in a thread and I'd like to be sure about the make and model.
Thanks,
Rob

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ISO new or like new door hinge pins for my 26 coupe.
Thanks in advance.
920-808-three 38 one
Myersair@yahoo.com

So I have heard about a car, called a stuts bearcat, that is this?

This is a unique split rim tool made by a company called Hagner in Norristown, PA. Looks complete but needs to be cleaned up.

You can read the patent for it here:

$150 plus shipping in the U.S.

NOS in the box with instructions, These were made in the 1920s and never sold! Limited number available. $30 plus $4 postage for one OR $25 each if you get 2 or more and postage will be included!

Get rid of that timer roller bounce!!

I am planning to prep and paint my car soon. My original paint plan was Windsor maroon. does anyone here have pictures of model ts with that color? also, i am going to paint the fenders and running boards black.

When I took these apart to get re-lined seemed the first pictured narrow band for reverse had the two straight slot ears and the second narrow band for slow speed had the two rivets. Does it matter which narrow band goes on the related drums, any input would be great.

I drive my T's a lot. Yesterday. after a short drive, I left my 1915 touring idling running on magneto while I ran in the house for no more than two minutes. When I came out, smoke was pouring out of the coil box. I shut her down and removed the coil box lid and found the number one coil had tar bubbling out of it. I'm guessing it shorted out? I...

First correct answer. Only one clue, it’s T Ford related. The first correct answer can have a choice of one of our spring loaded oil can holders, or my left kidney. I’m still using my right one. 3B0EF058-56E3-4466-A36B-BE903B4A18E5.jpeg

Helping an old friend sell her diseased husbands 1926 Ford Coupe. Very nice older restoration needing nothing. Ready for the next touring season. Ruckstell rear end, Rocky Mountain brakes, varnished wood wheels, Motometer and dogbone cap, extra chrome trim on both interior and exterior. Take a look at the pictures. $9,500.00. More pictures on...

20210409_212024404_iOS.jpg when I was installing my classtique top on my touring I had the straps from langs for the front bow. Where they were so short and stiff it was difficult to tighten them evenly. It occured to me that a turnbuckle would woould be easier to adjust. I put on the turnbuckle from the hardware store and found it worked much...

Some old ads in one of my Ford supplier books from 1918-1919. Enjoy.

I am buying my first Model T this week. It is a touring car that was made in October of 1913 so it has a 1914 body style. The car was restored to be the way it came from the factory without a battery or electrical lights. I want to add a battery, turn signals and brake lights for safety.
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I have two questions about about the simple light bulb...

Hi all .... as it says, I’m looking for a Metz intake manifold that is interchangeable with the standard model T Ford manifold. Markosterman@icloud.com

Massachusetts To California Transport Now

Bolton, MA to Los Angeles, CA as shown

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17 feet enclosed trailer space - 6K capacity

Call or Text

FJ
260-804-6695

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.

Model T Spark Plug Whistle & For Early Cars For Sale.
Have two spark plug whistles for T & Early Cars.
One whistle has tapered thread & the other has a straight thread.
$135 Each Or Best Offer Each. Hope someone can use one.

My low speed jet is loose and rattles off set point. I was tired after running new engine in today in the shop. Collar seems to be loose that the jet sets in. I will take it apart tomorrow but figured I would ask tonight. High speed is fine. How is resistance held against the screw?
Thanks guys

Very solid, no rust out. it has been hanging in the shed for years, includes hangers. $225 + shipping. NO TEXTING. 507 458 6778.

Trying to slide one in. Nice coupe with all glass.needs inner wells and small patch behind pass.door. 5000.00 in southern in. IMG_20210416_123313835_HDR.jpg IMG_20210416_123329774.jpg IMG_20210416_123313835_HDR.jpg IMG_20210416_123259749_HDR.jpg

SOLD!
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...

Not for the wallet shy individual, but If you are need one, here you go. As seen on Tbay.

For sale is a pair of good rear axle bearings $100 shipped in the US email me or text charles jenkins 84 @ gmail .com

I am just now getting to the water pump on my 08 model SR. The water pumps were built into the radiator similar to the first 2500 T's, but ran off a gear mounted on the flywheel which is on the front of the engine. Mesh was adjusted through rubber pads/shims on the radiator mounting. I found that the gear on the water pump shaft is Fiber. The gear...

FS complete Ford Faithful Ouside Oiler Kit. This is a reproduction of the original “Ford Faithful Oiling System” that was offered to Model T owners from 1911 through the twenties. No modifications to your original engine are needed, no holes need to be drilled. I used one time only and decided to go with different path.

Comming with:
“Ford...

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There are several videos of installing new upholstery on u tube but none show what I need to see. They only show how to put the material onto the springs of the bottom cushion. How do you secure the backrest to the body? Is the upholstery secured to the backrest or only to the body? What keeps the backrest springs from moving around after you...

Still looking for a buggy rail for my 1910 Touring. This is for the top to attach to, not a robe rail. Bill, 586-651-5760.

I just bought a 1913 Model T and I am going to pick it up this weekend. I have a large enclosed trailer so the car will be well protected, but I want to make sure it does not move around inside the trailer. I only have hooks in the corners of the trailer so I was planning to run the straps around the axles of the car to hold it in place inside of...

Nice used 26-27 gas tank. Very solid, pretty clean inside. $450 plus shipping. Kdmks AT att.net.

Original condition center door sedan passenger seat. $100.00 plus actual shipping cost.

Does anyone have any used but decent seat/backrest covers? I'm needing some stuff to repair my new 40-year-old rodent-damaged seat and backrest. I'm not concerned about period correct as nothing else is. I'm just trying to end up with a presentable driver.
Thanks,
Rich J
561-262-0393

We are having our annual Model T-Model A- pre WW2 swap meet on Saturday April 17th at 7A.M. at our farm at 7525 Co. 12 Blvd. Kenyon, Mn. It is 50 Miles south of St. Paul Mn. There is room for primitive camping the day-night before. Bring your parts, cars, and period memorabilia. There will be a lunch wagon on hand. Questions call 507 458 6778,...

Have a front and rear axle assembly that I heed transport from Atlanta Texas toTulsa Okla....Willing to pay......Anyone going this way?

Looking to buy a set of 26-27 hood hinge rods.
Please call, text or email me.
Thanks in advance,
Randy
920-808-3381
Myersair@yahoo.com

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Looking for a good Holly NH carb core for a 26/ 27.
Please call, text or email me.
Thanks in advance,
Randy
920-808-3381
Myersair@yahoo.com

The 67th Long Beach Model T Club Swap Meet is scheduled for Saturday July 17, 2021 at Veteran's Stadium in Long Beach. MARK YOUR CALENDARS!! For Info contact Jeff Hood 562-597-5936 or moemechanic@aol.com or lbmtc.com

***For Sale: Steven s Front Axle repair tool Frame. Reproduced in cast iron, as the original. It is used to repair the worn king pin holes in the front axle of the Model T. This is the frame only as you will need the reamers and inserts available elsewhere.
$275 plus $15 shipping in the USA. I will accept a check or PayPal at...

I have the best ever! New old stock Big Macs with old fashioned dark blue wide stripes. Heavy duty material. Still in the wrappers These are great and haven't been available for many years. $50.00 each plus $10.00 shipping. I have 2 pair. One is size 34 X 30 the other is size 56 X 32.

I have 6 rebuilt, tested and guaranteed Model T carbs. All are set up and ready to install, nor core charges, and all prices include shipping to Cont. USA or Canada. # 1 is a regular Holley NH ('22-'25, but can be fitted with the later adjustment for '25-'27) @$195.00. #2 is a Holley straight through with the brass throttle arm and cast choke arm...

FS new Rear shackle set, non-original style U-style. Never used. $20 for the set plus Shipping. PayPal prefered. Thank you MTFCA

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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. . PayPal prefered. Thank you MTFCA.

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Have a good number of valves: Full Flow Float Valve with Lead Washer.gif

Have a fair number of specialty restoration taps, and have a small number of installation tools available, too. Install Tool and/or taps available ONLY with the purchase of a valve: Full flow valve tool.jpg

Contact me via email with questions, costs, or combinations of...

Saw this on AACA web site, thought it interesting. Anyone ever seen one of these? Dan

This is the Speedster in the upcoming Montana auction. I know it is of interest to Speedster guys and some would like to see these.
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I asked the auctioneer to send them to me so we could share them. I have no connection with the sale. He felt there might be complaints if he posted...

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FS 1909-1912 Cast Aluminum hood handles new repro never used. $20 plus shipping.

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I have a good drivers side 1926-27 brake rod, my passenger side rod is a rod but not a 1926-27 Ford e-brake rod.

Model T Speedster. 1926 Indiana title. Stock Engine. Ruxtel 2 speed axle. Rocky Mtn brakes. 4 good Universal tires. 1 spare tire & rim. Ready to go. $6750.00. Jim Collins in Indpls. 317 797 3763. Call before 9 PM. Email for pics jbcmac@gmail.com. Can’t figure how to post.