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Here’s my summary - I have a 14 that came with what I believe to be the original top which has the complete and unbroken bows number 2, 3 and 4. Number 1 bow is broken which is where my focus has been in repairing correctly.

My number 1 sockets are 26.25”, which is pretty close to the 26” reported in other texts above - I’m aware that there were...

Thanks much Trent

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Those were made by Fun Projects. Not sure who does now. Dan

Almost look like period correct roads too! ;)

Fun!!

Here is a 'back in the day' picture of steel wheels from another truck that have been fitted:

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It may not be 'factory' but is 'period' :-)

Whats with the tall post on right? 👀

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Item Number: 3314WFR

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Even if it blows up , heads for that engine are relatively cheap and abundant, thus my lack of concern to just button things up.

One word of warning, you MUST replace the intake/exhaust gaskets if they were disturbed. Not doing that risks creation of an intake leak which will test your sanity trying to diagnose. Buy the best gaskets you can...

My father taught me to return a tool, or wagon, or anything borrowed in BETTER condition than when borrowed. that might include replacing a worn wheel or fixing a loose axle, cleaning scuff marks, or replacing a worn bolt.

Neither of my Ts has anything to hold the battery into the battery carrier outside oo my tie wraps. I see the suppliers sell these hold downs sets. Can anyone post pictures of how these mount to the carrier and hold the battery? I have a '23 Runabout & a '14 Touring that has a battery mounted in what looks just like the carrier in the '23.

Paul

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Thanks for posting on your shop day. I think shop days are becoming as popular as tours, at least in the winter. We are having one this weekend.

Andy

Thanks for looking, Make a reasonable offer.

Since the EZ lube tube is so large, and it takes so very little of it, in a petcock, the tube I have is at least 15 years old. It still works fine! has not melted, thinned or anything else. And in all that time, I have used about 1/2 of it! Aviation rules set by the government may be necessary for aircraft, but on old cars and old motorcycles, it...

Bob:
thanks for posting the swapmeet flyer ... there were some interesting items and project cars last year ... there was a neat 1948 Ford 1/2 ton pickup that was hot rodded ... if it had a flat 6 i probably would have spoken with the seller... i had a 1946 when i was in high school , a flat 6 and 4 speed , NOT FAST ,but very reliable and good in...

Since this is a Duncan swapmeet wanted to buy listing ... i am also looking for a 1 barrel downdraft manifold for a Model A ... i know that the large vendors have the weber and stromberg manifolds BUT, i have had great results with the old Holley side bowl carbs. and prefer the simple carb unit ...also looking for T rod sets to re-babbitt ...Gene...

Most swap meets don’t have enough garbage cans.

Andy

Thanks, appreciate the info.

SkyHunter - Very true,
After 10 minutes of searching, the internet was not on my side and providing me a picture of someone holding a real bee so I gave up.
I took a shortcut.
It seems like those who hold bees in ones hand don't take many pictures while they are at it.
Tonight I found a better picture tonight in seconds, that's how it goes...

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The big deal is finding some, Allan. :(

Hi Clay, interested. Sent you a private message.

I'm pretty sure that that the covers would retard brass tarnish and greatly reduce reflector tarnishing. Applying and buffing plain Carnauba wax would probably delay brass tarnishing as well as anything, and covering the waxed parts with well-fitting covers would offer further protection by keeping dust, moisture, bird emissions, and busy fingers...

Yes thanks for that, I just bored the fourth main and installed it with engine vertical.

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Murphys headed to a new home - thanks MTFCA !

Adding weight to the wheels and a wider footprint on the road will likely reveal any problems with the front axle assembly and the steering response, especially on loose surfaces. The wider the tyre the greater the steering effort required, even if you have the 5:1 gearing. Your choice.
You can reduce the revs by dropping the speed a little....

What was the improvement supposed to be with the angled spark plugs. Better combustion chamber performance or ?? Another T head for??

Dang, that's a beauty!

If I had a finned inspection cover to replace it then I'd probably sell it yeaha

Nice car, is a part of the driver side hood missing or, just clean?

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Hard to find, complete set.

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.

Try this link if you haven't already done so. A great buy believe me!

Tim
U can put me down for 3 rectangular brushes. Thanks Daniel

I will Dan, but pls. keep in mind as of this posting I do not have enough to meet a minimum for manufacturing. They require 16 pieces.

Gonna consider this another bump up to stir up some excitement for the rectangular brush, even tho I said last year may be the last run for two...

William....I will take pump #2...I will text your phone later today....

I have been looking for the steel round one like the gentleman from NJ used to make. I like the flatter sides.

Switch headed to a new home - thanks MTFCA !

Switch & Rusco brakes are headed for new homes - thanks MTFCA !

The high head does have a larger water capacity, but the low head has a slightly high compression ratio (i.e. smaller combustion chamber).

This is what I saw listed on TBay. Didn't know if it was true or not. May be why the guy who originally put it together used the low head. Is this why the 22hp vs. 20hp? The low head is already painted, so I...

When ordering new tops from Classtique, on their order form, roll up rear panels are listed as an option on most ant year they supply. They sure are nice providing “ flow thru ventilation” on any touring car!

Motorcraft 465 works OK. Ford is introducing a 465A that’s supposed to be an improvement.

The mounting brackets were universal, same ones for all brands. The differences would be getting the correct ones for the year. The side/cowl lamps with the brackets attached came some time in 1914.

I have never seen 3/16 plate glass in original windscreens in Australian bodied T's. My 1915 Canadian sourced tourer had 1/4 glass and the brass channel. Other spare frames I have found and traded were all to take 1/4 glass. Is this a Canadian thing?
If 3/16 glass was mounted in our components without bedding tape, it would rattle and leak water...

Mark l already have a set of your wire wheel lug nuts and they are awesome, now we need a quality set of wire wheel hubcaps!

The one in left corner at the rear looks to me to be the one possibly for on the right side where the door latch goes. From the angle it looks like the whole back section is too high for the body metal. Unless you don't have the tin against the sill at the bottom. The part on the floor looks like it might the top for the back panel.

Thank you!

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Neat accessory for sure. Have seen one in Jack Putman’s place on his T

Wondered how fan was fitted, on Jack’s the large gear has pulley for fan belt. Instruction page notes T fan bracket remains in place.

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It does look like remnants of a backyard fix.

Move to top. If no actual order are recieved by March I'm giving this up had alot of interest and questions but I'm not going to pursue this if no one if going to order. The 2 people that have ordered are extremely please with the covers. Thanks for your time guys

The belly strap claw is sold to wingnut thanks MTFCA !

If you buy a Flagworld handwaver, all the sealed edges will be taken care of for you. Buy 4 0r 5 t0 amortise the postage costs.

Allan from down under.

Must be one out there somewhere

Still looking

Jim Key:
We know how to identify the early brake drum(pre 16) We know that a distance plate & 26 disks are required. We know what the earliest clutch hub looks like. We know what the later drums look like & 25 disks. We know when the top hat bushing changed to 3 thrust washers. We know how to identify the earliest & latest clutch hubs.

We dont...

There have been discussions on this subject here. /////// See below......

**** I tried a forum search using: Evans coolant Many relevant results from several forum members.

If you cleaned them up, so folks could see the condition of the gear teeth, you might be able to sell these.

I agree but my wire wheel is outside in the cold.
Supposed to be in the 40s next week and I will.
Thanks

I can certainly sympathize with that. :)

Here are some methods

I have two will Send you a PM Tomorrow with some pictures

Even though Ford used 777's from the factory, I have found 888's to be a perfect replacement, and less weight too.

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Route 66 near Waynesville Mo from Hillbilly Tour 2025

I don't think the line across the radiator on the touring is a fender brace. It appears to be attached to the radiator shell. I'd guess it's an accessory or owner added item for the purpose of retaining a lower radiator winter front to prevent the radiator from freezing in cold weather. It evidently isn't for mounting a license plate.

All sold, pending payment, thanks Erick

Marty, I have a 26-27 rear end, driveshaft and radius rods I’d sell for $80. It’s on a farm just north of New Braunfels so you’d have to drive nearly an hour to see it. I’ll be there tomorrow (7 Feb) morning…and it would have to be rebuilt

Why don’t you send an email to James thru the Forum?

I only had 10 of the style on the right !

this is a great show...hope someone brings some frames.....

I won’t be able to make it but I have a 26 frame about 3 hours north…

I already started the welding and filing process on the pedal cam, but the last two posts present viable, inexpensive solutions. Thanks for those.

A few comments: 1) If you are reaming the rear bushing to compensate for a front or center cam bearing bored off center, that's just plain bad practice. Replace the bearings or adjust your method of boring them to get them concentric with the OD. Reaming them to size in a bench vise is a good way to get them off center. They should always be bored...

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Looks like a lot of fun, Dallas. Always nicest when the cosmetics age together.

Extra points for being a working truck!

There are several wood wheel rebuilders. They service T wheels. I'm not sure about TT wheels.

I wish you weren’t so far from Texas. Mine was cast the same date. I can’t make out the serial but might have been made the same day. Mine is 429170