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- Mon Mar 20, 2023 6:56 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Rear axle keyway
- Replies: 13
- Views: 1177
Re: Rear axle keyway
My two cents: If the inner end of the keyway slot in the axle is covered by the end of the seal, then the seal isn't installed far enough and the slot will eventually chew up the seal material even if you shorten the key. If I recall, the aluminum seal has an O-ring (or two) that is a tight fit on t...
- Fri Mar 17, 2023 3:26 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: New clincher rims from “Vintage rims “ in Australia.
- Replies: 6
- Views: 930
Re: New clincher rims from “Vintage rims “ in Australia.
When you mount them to the felloes, you may find that it's hard to get all four rim bolts installed. The original Hayes rims had one lug with an oblong hole to make it easier to install the fourth bolt. I had to take a rat tail file to one of my lugs on each rim to add that oblong hole feature.
- Fri Mar 17, 2023 8:48 am
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Mystery Tool identification
- Replies: 8
- Views: 1045
- Fri Mar 17, 2023 8:44 am
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Ruckstell Part #?
- Replies: 9
- Views: 981
Re: Ruckstell Part #?
This has been observed before. Even Stan was at a loss for an explanation.
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- Tue Mar 14, 2023 10:54 am
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: What have you done to your model T in March
- Replies: 40
- Views: 4364
Re: What have you done to your model T in March
I think this is the Ron Patterson in-car procedure (from an older thread): "Try this, it works every time: If the generator is in good shape and charging excessively or not at all with the third brush fully retarded it is caused by the brushplate "neutral" not being set correctly. This is a common p...
- Tue Mar 14, 2023 9:03 am
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Air Filter
- Replies: 29
- Views: 2064
- Mon Mar 13, 2023 8:33 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Looking for Touch up paint for my 1926
- Replies: 5
- Views: 617
Re: Looking for Touch up paint for my 1926
I second Jeff's recommendation, those computer color scanners can do a remarkable job. I needed to find matching touch-up paint for the maroon body and cream chassis colors on my 1912 Flanders 20. I removed a couple of parts painted each color, cleaned them up, and on a whim I took them to the local...
- Fri Mar 10, 2023 6:36 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: looking for correct T tools
- Replies: 11
- Views: 1242
Re: looking for correct T tools
I have heard that monkey wrenches with the square extension on the handle are for a Model A Ford. Model T wrenches had a rounded end.
The screwdriver was gone by 1922. One handle of the pliers was tapered to work as a screwdriver.
The screwdriver was gone by 1922. One handle of the pliers was tapered to work as a screwdriver.
- Sun Mar 05, 2023 8:17 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: !924 Roadster TOP
- Replies: 7
- Views: 781
Re: !924 Roadster TOP
If you have a copy of Bruce's book, take a look at period photos of new cars to see what angle the rear curtain was at. The section on the 1925 roadster pickup has some particularly good pics. Here are a couple of pics of Larry Smith's 1925 pickup, if anyone would have taken pains to put the rear cu...
- Sun Mar 05, 2023 8:08 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: !924 Roadster TOP
- Replies: 7
- Views: 781
Re: !924 Roadster TOP
If I recall back when I installed my Classtique top kit onto my 1924 cut-off touring, with new sockets and bows that I bought from Lang's (back when they were still available), there was some adjustability in the angle of the rear bow, it wasn't locked into a single position by the other bows. The f...
- Sat Mar 04, 2023 9:49 am
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Tire chains?
- Replies: 19
- Views: 1473
Re: Tire chains?
I used to have an original set of "Rid-O-Skid" 30x3.5 tire chains in the original burlap bag, but I sent them to Strong's Garage in Canada (check out their Youtube channel). If you do manage to find an original set of chains for 30x3.5 tires, be aware that they may be too small to fit on the current...
- Sat Mar 04, 2023 9:42 am
- Forum: Classifieds - Parts
- Topic: Looking for a set of Model T tools
- Replies: 4
- Views: 610
Re: Looking for a set of Model T tools
Occasionally, someone will assemble a complete tool kit and sell it on Ebay, but that is a pretty rare occurrence. Most folks assemble their tool kits piece by piece over time. As others have said, do your research first so that you don't accumulate a pile of usable but incorrect looking tools. The ...
- Sat Mar 04, 2023 9:07 am
- Forum: Classifieds - Parts
- Topic: More Schrader Valve Stems on Ebay
- Replies: 2
- Views: 542
Re: More Schrader Valve Stems on Ebay
Both the auction and "buy it now" valve stem listings ended without any purchases or bids, they have since been re-listed. The Schrader 888 stems are nearly identical to the 777s, the only difference is that they are 1/4 inch shorter. The Dill stems are functionally identical to Schrader, only the l...
- Fri Mar 03, 2023 5:47 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Tail light/plate advice
- Replies: 7
- Views: 667
Re: Tail light/plate advice
On my 1924, I left the plate and lights mounted to the back of the frame, but extended the brackets down so that they would be easier to see from behind. I also added a couple of thin red reflectors to the tailgate.
- Fri Mar 03, 2023 8:37 am
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Hershey 2023
- Replies: 6
- Views: 980
Re: Hershey 2023
Many go for the experience, camaraderie, or sheer force of habit, but I go mainly to find and buy parts. It's a great experience, but for non-locals, it's an awfully expensive way to buy parts, what with the gas, hotels, entry fee each day, etc. There are ways to reduce the costs, Steve Jelf is the ...
- Sat Feb 25, 2023 8:25 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Ruckstell rebuilds
- Replies: 9
- Views: 1442
Re: Ruckstell rebuilds
If you are using the non-adjustable modern pinion bearing setup, you can adjust the pinion depth in the housing by stacking the thin gaskets that go between the driveshaft and the housing.
https://www.modeltford.com/item/2583G.aspx
There may be better ways, hopefully others will chime in.
https://www.modeltford.com/item/2583G.aspx
There may be better ways, hopefully others will chime in.
- Sat Feb 25, 2023 10:20 am
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: T steering , just to much "squirrely"
- Replies: 26
- Views: 1824
- Sat Feb 25, 2023 8:07 am
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: What have you done to your model T in February
- Replies: 22
- Views: 2437
Re: What have you done to your model T in February
Steve, I used your sandwich method on my Bendix cover, it works great! I removed the cover, attached the gasket/RTV sandwich to it, and set it on a piece of wax paper on a flat countertop. Then I stacked a couple of books on top of the cover to press it down and let it set up overnight.
- Fri Feb 24, 2023 7:48 am
- Forum: Classifieds - Parts
- Topic: More Schrader Valve Stems on Ebay
- Replies: 2
- Views: 542
More Schrader Valve Stems on Ebay
I have no connection to the listings or the seller, just providing the links as a courtesy: https://www.ebay.com/itm/144959518431?hash=item21c042b6df:g:uEcAAOSwYXJj-BaK&amdata=enc%3AAQAHAAAAsKRtUWqkPQDLrgBjORnE0%2FSdiUctNUHgCcDoCTga5cpITZIASPDBvuMJV4bQHUSCro4k6j6u5VwpyebQLFnzoex9hWuO6Taxd5SnDBdTl5gg...
- Wed Feb 22, 2023 8:29 am
- Forum: Classifieds - Parts
- Topic: WTB old fashioned woven brake lining
- Replies: 3
- Views: 558
Re: WTB old fashioned woven brake lining
Have you checked McMaster Carr? That's where I got the brake linings for my 1912 Flanders.
- Tue Feb 21, 2023 3:40 pm
- Forum: OT - Off topic
- Topic: OT - Steam Cars
- Replies: 97
- Views: 24691
Re: OT - Steam Cars
While we're talking Dobles and Jim Crank, check out Jim's two volume magnum opus on all aspects of Abner Doble and his steam cars. It was Jim's life's work and was completed and published after his passing. I bought a member's copy through the Steam Automobile Club of America and it's well worth the...
- Tue Feb 21, 2023 2:05 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: repairing/restoring clincher
- Replies: 16
- Views: 1705
Re: repairing/restoring clincher
Contact Andrew Brand via the forum, he got some for me a few years ago.
https://mtfca.com/phpBB3/memberlist.php ... file&u=643
https://mtfca.com/phpBB3/memberlist.php ... file&u=643
- Tue Feb 21, 2023 8:34 am
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: repairing/restoring clincher
- Replies: 16
- Views: 1705
Re: repairing/restoring clincher
I second the recommendation not to buy rims that still have tires mounted on them, I got burned on that once. If you prefer to repair what you have there is a person or company in Australia that makes repair rings that slip over the sharp edges and can be glued or tack welded in place to provide a f...
- Tue Feb 21, 2023 8:23 am
- Forum: Classifieds - Parts
- Topic: WTB John Brown Model 19 Headlight "Y" Burner Heads
- Replies: 1
- Views: 301
Re: WTB John Brown Model 19 Headlight "Y" Burner Heads
Restoration Supply carries burner tips, but they look taller than the one you show, maybe they could be cut shorter and threaded to fit?
- Mon Feb 20, 2023 8:48 pm
- Forum: Classifieds - Parts
- Topic: ROADSTER TOP IRONS WANTED
- Replies: 7
- Views: 810
Re: ROADSTER TOP IRONS WANTED
I wondered about that, looking at my 1924 sockets revealed them to be straight, as you mentioned. I should have looked at the pictures more closely instead of taking the sellers' descriptions at face value.
- Mon Feb 20, 2023 7:34 pm
- Forum: Classifieds - Parts
- Topic: ROADSTER TOP IRONS WANTED
- Replies: 7
- Views: 810
- Mon Feb 20, 2023 9:17 am
- Forum: Classifieds - Parts
- Topic: ROADSTER TOP IRONS WANTED
- Replies: 7
- Views: 810
Re: ROADSTER TOP IRONS WANTED
If you need prop nuts, top saddles/pads, or the rods that the saddles slide onto, Lang's website shows them all, I don't know if they are in stock or not, you'd have to call and ask them. https://www.modeltford.com/item/3314XN.aspx https://www.modeltford.com/item/3858B.aspx https://www.modeltford.co...
- Sun Feb 19, 2023 6:23 pm
- Forum: Classifieds - Parts
- Topic: ROADSTER TOP IRONS WANTED
- Replies: 7
- Views: 810
Re: ROADSTER TOP IRONS WANTED
Folks call the different parts different names. By irons do you mean the forged parts that mount to the body that the top sockets pivot on? Here is a pair that is currently on Ebay, I have no connection to the listing or the seller. https://www.ebay.com/itm/225275815765?hash=item34737c2755:g:45IAAOS...
- Thu Feb 16, 2023 9:05 am
- Forum: OT - Off topic
- Topic: sad we lost all this good info
- Replies: 9
- Views: 1084
Re: sad we lost all this good info
How to check timing - once set, bend rod as required to fit into the timer arm hole without moving the timer.
https://dauntlessgeezer.com/DG97.html
https://dauntlessgeezer.com/DG97.html
- Mon Feb 13, 2023 8:34 am
- Forum: Classifieds - Parts
- Topic: Set of Five Schrader 777 Stems on Ebay (not mine)
- Replies: 6
- Views: 984
Re: Set of Five Schrader 777 Stems on Ebay (not mine)
For those that are bidding up in small increments using the stock Ebay bid process, here is a tip: If you really want an item, you really need to be using an online sniper service, I use auctionsniper.com. You enter the auction number into the sniper site along with the absolute maximum that you are...
- Sat Feb 11, 2023 7:46 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: National Coil question
- Replies: 1
- Views: 496
Re: National Coil question
I agree with your assessment, the large terminal in the middle of the bottom of the box is the high tension lead. Ludwig Gocek (lgocek9@gmail.com) sells the insulator shroud for that connection, along with a bunch of other hardware for old coil boxes. I suspect that two of the low tension connection...
- Sat Feb 11, 2023 8:50 am
- Forum: Classifieds - Parts
- Topic: Set of Five Schrader 777 Stems on Ebay (not mine)
- Replies: 6
- Views: 984
Set of Five Schrader 777 Stems on Ebay (not mine)
A set of five (5) Schrader 777 stems and hardware has shown up on Ebay. I have no connection to the listing or the seller, just providing the link as a courtesy. :) https://www.ebay.com/itm/144939844851?hash=item21bf1684f3:g:qGgAAOSw-cFj5vAb&amdata=enc%3AAQAHAAAAsBVso8wxSsmzMpmfPrKsZ3o97Rv9Bx9TooUyz...
- Wed Feb 08, 2023 5:37 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Carburetor Bowl ID?
- Replies: 5
- Views: 946
Re: Carburetor Bowl ID?
Steve, even if you can't identify it, you should bring it along with your other rebuilt carbs, it might not be for a Model T but might be just the thing for someone with a carb for another make.
BTW, I have several extra of those Kingston L4 air flapper valves if you need some.
BTW, I have several extra of those Kingston L4 air flapper valves if you need some.
- Mon Feb 06, 2023 5:54 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Making a wheel
- Replies: 17
- Views: 2275
Re: Making a wheel
Even at 0.75 playback speed, the work still looks repetitious and fast, I wonder how long their shifts were between breaks?
- Mon Feb 06, 2023 3:52 pm
- Forum: Classifieds - Parts
- Topic: Set of Five (5) Schrader 777 Tire Stems and Hardware
- Replies: 4
- Views: 705
Re: Set of Five (5) Schrader 777 Tire Stems and Hardware
Sorry Mike, the stems are going to Stephen and Bill, they were the last I had.
All the stems are spoken for.
All the stems are spoken for.
- Mon Feb 06, 2023 3:35 pm
- Forum: Classifieds - Parts
- Topic: Set of Five (5) Schrader 777 Tire Stems and Hardware
- Replies: 4
- Views: 705
Re: Set of Five (5) Schrader 777 Tire Stems and Hardware
The first five stems are sold to Stephen - Bill, he beat you by one minute, but don't despair! I have another set of five that I was holding as a consolation prize. These aren't quite as nice as the set going to Stephen, but they are also complete, they just need a little more work, see the attached...
- Mon Feb 06, 2023 3:26 pm
- Forum: Classifieds - Parts
- Topic: Set of Five (5) Schrader 777 Tire Stems and Hardware
- Replies: 4
- Views: 705
Set of Five (5) Schrader 777 Tire Stems and Hardware
Here is a set of five (5) Schrader 777 tire valve stems with dust covers and all the correct hardware for a black era car. Some have had modern valve cores installed, others still have their original cores. Some extra hardware is included, see the attached pic. I'm asking $125.00 for all, which incl...
- Sat Feb 04, 2023 9:02 am
- Forum: Classifieds - Parts
- Topic: Splitdorf Ford Special Magneto (SOLD)
- Replies: 9
- Views: 1605
Re: Splitdorf Ford Special Magneto
Just an FYI for those that might be interested, replacement magneto cap brushes are readily available. :) https://www.google.com/search?q=magneto+cap+brushes&rlz=1C1CHBD_enUS737US737&ei=KmXeY6CJAcnm0PEP0PG_mAc&ved=0ahUKEwigxpHZg_z8AhVJMzQIHdD4D3MQ4dUDCBA&uact=5&oq=magneto+cap+brushes&gs_lcp=Cgxnd3Mt...
- Tue Jan 31, 2023 10:36 am
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: What have you done with your Model T in January
- Replies: 40
- Views: 4611
Re: What have you done with your Model T in January
Wow, very nice! Some of those little Holley carbs came with clear glass float bowls.
- Sat Jan 28, 2023 6:41 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Lifting Hooks
- Replies: 9
- Views: 1697
Re: Lifting Hooks
R.V. Anderson was tooling up to offer both the front and rear versions of these when he passed away. I picked up the prototype set from him at Hershey last year. Here are pics of the prototypes. I don't know if any of the vendors who picked up his products plan to introduce them.
- Thu Jan 26, 2023 1:31 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Windows
- Replies: 11
- Views: 1235
Re: Windows
Here are the glass dimensions in case the glass shop can't or won't use your old glass for patterns.
- Wed Jan 25, 2023 1:03 pm
- Forum: Classifieds - Parts
- Topic: Wanted 1924 Radiator Apron
- Replies: 4
- Views: 612
Re: Wanted 1924 Radiator Apron
I have this one that I picked up somewhere a year or so ago. I think it is a reproduction because it hasn't been drilled for the choke pull rod. It has some light surface rust. I'd be willing to sell it for $75.00 including shipping, pm or email me through the forum if interested.
- Sun Jan 22, 2023 9:13 am
- Forum: Classifieds - Parts
- Topic: WTB Differential Axle Gears (FOUND)
- Replies: 16
- Views: 2095
Re: WTB Differential Axle Gears (FOUND)
Glad you found a pair! If you plan to press them on yourself, be extremely careful to construct some kind of cage to restrain the axle shaft in case it decides to shoot sideways out of the press and become a missile under the force. My HF 12 ton press wasn't up to the task, I had to take my axles to...
- Sun Jan 22, 2023 9:06 am
- Forum: OT - Off topic
- Topic: Sure Way to Get Help on Any Forum
- Replies: 5
- Views: 805
Re: Sure Way to Get Help on Any Forum
There's some deep insight to human nature there.
- Wed Jan 18, 2023 1:50 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Gas line tee
- Replies: 20
- Views: 2105
Re: Gas line tee
Hi George, yes I'm still interested, I just sent you an email.
- Tue Jan 17, 2023 6:01 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Gas line tee
- Replies: 20
- Views: 2105
Re: Gas line tee
George, if no one else speaks up, I'll take it, please email or PM me with the total due and how you want to be paid, thanks! I'll use it on my 1912 Flanders 20.
- Tue Jan 17, 2023 5:59 pm
- Forum: Classifieds - Parts
- Topic: WTB Differential Axle Gears (FOUND)
- Replies: 16
- Views: 2095
Re: WTB Differential Axle Gears
Check with the folks you ordered the axles from, maybe they have a stash of good side gears, keys, and keepers that they could use to install onto your axles before they ship them to you.
- Mon Jan 09, 2023 3:55 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Rear axle crack
- Replies: 29
- Views: 2630
Re: Rear axle crack
I cut my old axles into various shorter lengths and use them as tooling for my hydraulic press.
- Sun Jan 08, 2023 12:59 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Rear axle crack
- Replies: 29
- Views: 2630
Re: Rear axle crack
I am not aware of any current issues with improper hardness on axle shafts provided by the vendors, does anyone know differently? Some axle shafts are offered with 1/16 inch extra length to help offset wear on the taper of old rear hubs, which can cause the wheel to run too far inboard. Whether you ...
- Sun Jan 08, 2023 12:21 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Rear axle crack
- Replies: 29
- Views: 2630
Re: Rear axle crack
When you first posted, I thought you were talking about a crack somewhere in the axle housing. Now that I see it's in the axle shaft, by all means replace the axle shaft. It will fail eventually, probably sooner rather than later, as I found out the hard way on my 1924. Luckily, the wheel didn't fal...
- Sat Jan 07, 2023 5:33 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Model t wrench identification
- Replies: 6
- Views: 902
Re: Model t wrench identification
LOL! I was skeptical about the original box the tools came in being corrugated, but according to Wikipedia it is possible - corrugated cardboard packing boxes were around by the beginning of the 20th century. That said, never say never, does anybody have an example of the factory original box that h...
- Sat Jan 07, 2023 5:18 pm
- Forum: Classifieds - Parts
- Topic: Hayes Demountable Rim
- Replies: 7
- Views: 987
Re: Hayes Demountable Rim
Thank you Allan. I was able to fit a couple of his rims by the method you suggested, but decided on the rat tail file for the others for fear of ruining bolt threads at some point. If he has a wheel to do a trial fit, ask him to try it with and without the filed hole and he'll quickly see the benefi...
- Sat Jan 07, 2023 12:40 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Model t wrench identification
- Replies: 6
- Views: 902
- Sat Jan 07, 2023 11:42 am
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Spoke fit question
- Replies: 9
- Views: 839
Re: Spoke fit question
They will be fine. If you choose to put a finish on the spokes before pressing the wheel, avoid putting the finish on the spoke tenons or faces where the spokes butt together.
- Sat Jan 07, 2023 7:58 am
- Forum: Classifieds - Parts
- Topic: Hayes Demountable Rim
- Replies: 7
- Views: 987
Re: Hayes Demountable Rim
What Rajoracer said, the wallowed out hole is an original feature.
The new rims from Austraila are very nice, but don't have the one wallowed hole. I ended up taking a rat tail file to one of the holes on mine to be able to mount the rims and get all the lug bolts in.
The new rims from Austraila are very nice, but don't have the one wallowed hole. I ended up taking a rat tail file to one of the holes on mine to be able to mount the rims and get all the lug bolts in.
- Fri Jan 06, 2023 7:00 am
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Looking for guidance on installing new spokes.
- Replies: 2
- Views: 510
Re: Looking for guidance on installing new spokes.
When you place the spokes into position, be careful to put the chamfer so that it faces the fillet of the hub. Also, watch the alignment of the base of the spokes relative to each other as you press and be quick to realign any that try to twist. http://www.mtfca.com/discus/messages/411944/454203.htm...
- Wed Jan 04, 2023 2:45 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Piquette
- Replies: 12
- Views: 1679
Re: Piquette
Alan, it would certainly seem so. Taking the statement on the Piquette website about the first 12,000 Model Ts being produced there at face value, and looking in Bruce's book, it says that engine #12,000 was assembled on October 21, 1909. As someone already mentioned, Bruce's table has an annotation...
- Tue Jan 03, 2023 7:18 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Who is making new clincher rims
- Replies: 6
- Views: 1068
Re: Who is making new clincher rims
For wire wheels:
https://www.vintagewirewheel.com/
For plain and demountable clincher rims:
https://www.vintagerimsaus.com/
There may be others. I have a set of new, plated Hayes style rims from Vintage Rims Australia and love them.
https://www.vintagewirewheel.com/
For plain and demountable clincher rims:
https://www.vintagerimsaus.com/
There may be others. I have a set of new, plated Hayes style rims from Vintage Rims Australia and love them.
- Tue Jan 03, 2023 8:28 am
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Good Model T Names
- Replies: 65
- Views: 4122
Re: Good Model T Names
I named mine Betsy completely by accident (or at least a close call). When I first got the car and was learning to drive it, I took a friend out for a drive. On part of the route we had to cross a local road with a 60 mph speed limit. I reverted to my modern car habits and started across without wai...
- Mon Jan 02, 2023 6:37 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Piquette
- Replies: 12
- Views: 1679
Re: Piquette
I noticed that the Piquette home page says that the first 12,000 Model Ts were built there. That's a convenient round number, too convenient IMO to be believable. https://www.fordpiquetteplant.org/about/history/ I asked Royce P. if he had ever run across any useful info on this subject during his vi...
- Mon Jan 02, 2023 4:35 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Piquette
- Replies: 12
- Views: 1679
Re: Piquette
I'll bet it was messier than the historians care to document. On some date, likely late calendar year 1909, an order would have gone out to the vendors to send all new parts shipments to Highland Park. Cars were still being assembled by multiple teams, so some teams would have moved to Highland Park...
- Mon Jan 02, 2023 2:59 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Piquette
- Replies: 12
- Views: 1679
Re: Piquette
A fascinating question! Wikipedia (gasp!) says only that Ford had moved most of its car production to Highland Park by January, 1910 and had completely vacated the Piquette building by October, 1910.
- Mon Jan 02, 2023 9:10 am
- Forum: OT - Off topic
- Topic: WWII Airplane Crash Prayers for the family
- Replies: 6
- Views: 1404
Re: WWII Airplane Crash Prayers for the family
Many WWII airplanes had fabric covered, metal framed control surfaces, that may be the fabric mentioned.
- Tue Dec 27, 2022 7:55 am
- Forum: Classifieds - Parts
- Topic: WTB 2845B Ford demountable rims for 30 x 3-1/2 tires
- Replies: 9
- Views: 1143
Re: WTB demountable rims for 30 x 3-1/2 tires
Some Hayes felloes have a "dent" in the outer rim at each lug location to allow the lug foot to clear, others have a cut notch. It's hard to tell, but I think I see a faint indication of the "dent" in the picture, I would need a closer view to confirm. Here is a picture of a Hayes rim showing the lu...
- Mon Dec 26, 2022 10:51 am
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Gas Lamp Hook Up Kit Installation
- Replies: 12
- Views: 1373
Re: Gas Lamp Hook Up Kit Installation
You're welcome. One other thing, the vendors sell brass clamps to clamp the red hose onto the ends of the brass tubing, but I don't think that Ford used any clamps, can one of the experts confirm? :) A bit OT, but here are a few pictures of the lamps lit on my 1912 Flanders. Note that the burners ar...
- Sun Dec 25, 2022 3:00 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Gas Lamp Hook Up Kit Installation
- Replies: 12
- Views: 1373
Re: Gas Lamp Hook Up Kit Installation
You are smart to ask before you cut anything. I'm not sure that 1913 and 1914 hookups were exactly the same, Larry Smith and Royce Peterson would be the best sources for info. A Google search for "acetylene routing mtfca" revealed these old threads: https://mtfca.com/phpBB3/viewtopic.php?t=2012 http...
- Sat Dec 24, 2022 7:26 am
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Spoke shim source
- Replies: 22
- Views: 2022
Re: Spoke shim source
Good solution. I found these on Ebay a few years ago, they are 1/32" thick stainless steel.
- Thu Dec 22, 2022 2:19 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Are these pliers used for 1915 tool kit
- Replies: 10
- Views: 1105
Re: Are these pliers used for 1915 tool kit
I usually use Google for my searches. Do a Google search on "pliers mtfca" and dozens of old threads will come up that will leave you more confused than when you started.
- Thu Dec 22, 2022 11:20 am
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Are these pliers used for 1915 tool kit
- Replies: 10
- Views: 1105
Re: Are these pliers used for 1915 tool kit
I have read that even the early car pliers had one handle tapered, can anyone show their early Ford script pliers that do not have the taper on one handle? BTW, the pliers in my pic came with my 1924 when I bought it in 2013, whether they are the pliers that came with the car when it was built I can...
- Thu Dec 22, 2022 10:45 am
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Model T Old Wives Tales
- Replies: 52
- Views: 3706
Re: Model T Old Wives Tales
I posted about a similar topic a month or so ago. A lot of new Model T owners on Facebook are unaware of this forum or the encyclopedia, when we engage with them on Facebook we need to make them aware of all the other resources available, including the many articles on Steve Jelf's web page: https:/...
- Thu Dec 22, 2022 10:16 am
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Are these pliers used for 1915 tool kit
- Replies: 10
- Views: 1105
Re: Are these pliers used for 1915 tool kit
I have my doubts. Ford pliers have the Ford script and one of the handles is tapered down to double as a screwdriver.
- Tue Dec 20, 2022 1:03 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Patching top?
- Replies: 8
- Views: 870
Re: Patching top?
I wore a small hole in my top from the repeated abrasion from putting it up and down over the years, I did just what you suggested. I cut a patch about the size of a silver dollar, then glued it to the inside over the hole. Then, after the glue dried, I took a needle and black thread and hand sewed ...
- Sat Dec 17, 2022 7:11 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Drag Link Bent again?
- Replies: 24
- Views: 1960
Re: Drag Link Bent again?
Just a suggestion, before you pull the drag link it off, jack up the front wheels and have a helper turn the steering wheel from lock to lock to see if the drag link is fouling on another part which is causing it to bend.
- Fri Dec 16, 2022 8:13 am
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Oil Can Shakeup
- Replies: 2
- Views: 643
Re: Oil Can Shakeup
Russ F., will there be a printed 8th edition of the guidelines available soon? Or maybe an update pack for the current 7th edition? I looked on the MTFCI store and didn't see one.
- Fri Dec 16, 2022 8:10 am
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Oil Can Shakeup
- Replies: 2
- Views: 643
Oil Can Shakeup
I just downloaded the April, 2022 updates for the MTFCI judging guidelines (I know, I'm slow). Among the many interesting and useful updates was a major shakeup of the oil can descriptions for each year. The bayonet spout style that was specified for all if not nearly all years now applies ONLY to 1...
- Thu Dec 15, 2022 5:13 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Wick Size and Type
- Replies: 8
- Views: 1115
Re: Wick Size and Type
I looked on Ebay with "US only" selected and came up empty, all of the wicking comes from China.
Amazon has it also, but probably the same thing, all sourced from China.
Amazon has it also, but probably the same thing, all sourced from China.
- Wed Dec 14, 2022 1:42 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Larry Original Smith
- Replies: 43
- Views: 3375
Re: Larry Original Smith
It's a scam for sure, here is the response that I just got back: "Happy to hear back from you, I need to get an online Amazon E-Gift Card sent to a friend who is battling (Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia) a type of Blood Cancer and has been undergoing treatment lately . It's her birthday , I've tried t...
- Wed Dec 14, 2022 1:35 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Larry Original Smith
- Replies: 43
- Views: 3375
Re: Larry Original Smith
Oops, I just replied to the same email. Darn!
- Wed Dec 14, 2022 10:33 am
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Is this Lug wrench on eBay correct?
- Replies: 5
- Views: 731
- Wed Dec 14, 2022 6:49 am
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: What have you done to your Model T in December?
- Replies: 67
- Views: 6451
Re: What have you done to your Model T in December?
There are a couple of pairs of irons on Ebay, just search for "model t ford fender irons".
- Tue Dec 13, 2022 8:40 am
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Getting Rattles Back On The Road
- Replies: 571
- Views: 136090
Re: Getting Rattles Back On The Road
Excellent! Start with the seat bottom cushion, it's the easiest. It helps to compress the spring pack on top of the cushion material using a flat table, a board, and a couple lengths of all-thread. Here is the setup I used on my 1912 Flanders. When you feel ready to tackle the seat back, attach it a...
- Sun Dec 11, 2022 9:03 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Pulling outer bearing sleeves
- Replies: 30
- Views: 2354
Re: Pulling outer bearing sleeves
Thanks, Scott, that is what I expected. Perhaps Flanders intended for the sleeves to be driven out from the back side, or maybe they never considered how to service them.
- Sun Dec 11, 2022 7:14 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Pulling outer bearing sleeves
- Replies: 30
- Views: 2354
Re: Pulling outer bearing sleeves
Do all of the period aftermarket pullers rely on the hole in the sleeve, or do some of them work differently?
My 1912 Flanders has the same size sleeves as a Model T, but they don't have the hole. Luckily, my sleeves are in good condition, so hopefully I won't have to replace them any time soon.
My 1912 Flanders has the same size sleeves as a Model T, but they don't have the hole. Luckily, my sleeves are in good condition, so hopefully I won't have to replace them any time soon.
- Sun Dec 11, 2022 8:52 am
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Pulling outer bearing sleeves
- Replies: 30
- Views: 2354
- Sat Dec 10, 2022 8:14 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Pulling outer bearing sleeves
- Replies: 30
- Views: 2354
Re: Pulling outer bearing sleeves
Be sure to twist the tool in the direction to close the gap in the sleeve while you apply an even pull. Don't just pull on one side of the tool, find a rod that goes through both holes in the tool so that you can pull straight back while you twist. If you can't see the gap in the sleeve, use a wire ...
- Sat Dec 10, 2022 4:12 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Budget Spring Shackles
- Replies: 29
- Views: 2623
Re: Budget Spring Shackles
I see that someone snapped up the Ebay shackles from the link I posted. You're welcome!
- Sat Dec 10, 2022 1:20 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Gas Lamp Hook Up Kit Installation
- Replies: 17
- Views: 1731
Re: Gas Lamp Hook Up Kit Installation
http://www.mtfca.com/discus/messages/506218/540853.html http://www.mtfca.com/discus/messages/822076/877875.html?1530591869 http://www.mtfca.com/discus/messages/708324/803521.html?1509461871 https://mtfca.com/phpBB3/viewtopic.php?t=2012 I bought the brass tubing and red gas hose for my 1912 Flanders ...
- Sat Dec 10, 2022 10:24 am
- Forum: Classifieds - Parts
- Topic: FS 1910 rear end housings. New price $2000
- Replies: 6
- Views: 1139
Re: FS 1910 rear end housings. New price $2000
I just set a link to the guy on the AACA site that was looking for them.
- Sat Dec 10, 2022 8:07 am
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Budget Spring Shackles
- Replies: 29
- Views: 2623
Re: Budget Spring Shackles
Not my ad, just providing the link as a courtesy: https://www.ebay.com/itm/225290520304?hash=item34745c86f0:g:zWwAAOSwAmRjk8s-&amdata=enc%3AAQAHAAAAsOHsS%2BmhrPz%2FStHrRGZeYMO9%2FDaZ7aAYnoYwk1KHWU8HSojTrUFYEAnVr7VOsXKrDEvQjB6E22%2Bbe6EeFFwXHekrE4csmXPQVWLXzae7nsBZYgg2qbGnPqU8O2XlLZ9x9vx1YxFQ0f7T6t5M...
- Sat Dec 10, 2022 8:01 am
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: What have you done to your Model T in December?
- Replies: 67
- Views: 6451
Re: What have you done to your Model T in December?
Jeff, check the fit of a new set of bushings (prior to reaming) on his old shackles. Sometimes the undersize of unreamed bushings will make up for the wear in old shackles, resulting in a good fit.
- Fri Dec 09, 2022 8:02 am
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Wiring Diagram
- Replies: 4
- Views: 919
Re: Wiring Diagram
Here's one that I found:
- Wed Dec 07, 2022 4:39 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Just an Old Car Painting
- Replies: 195
- Views: 50718
Re: Just an Old Car Painting
Wonderful work!
- Tue Dec 06, 2022 7:57 pm
- Forum: Classifieds - Parts
- Topic: WTB 1912 E&J burners
- Replies: 4
- Views: 613
Re: WTB 1912 E&J burners
There was someone in the classifieds a week or so ago selling a couple of burners that were missing their thumbwheels. If you have a mini lathe, you could make replacement wheels for them.
- Fri Dec 02, 2022 6:23 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Almost. With any luck, on the road today. The “Ford Special” saga continues.
- Replies: 26
- Views: 2693
- Wed Nov 30, 2022 4:14 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Getting Rattles Back On The Road
- Replies: 571
- Views: 136090
- Tue Nov 29, 2022 10:21 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Demountable wheel question
- Replies: 8
- Views: 1138
Re: Demountable wheel question
The lugs are designed to have a gap between them and the felloe when tightened. Someone in the past over tightened and bent the lugs that now fit flush.
- Mon Nov 28, 2022 11:42 am
- Forum: Classifieds - Parts
- Topic: FS Early Coil Box Key Lot
- Replies: 8
- Views: 1045
Re: FS Early Coil Box Key Lot
Jeff, I would suggest advertising them on the Horseless Carriage Club classifieds if you haven't already done so.
https://hcca.org/Classifieds/classifieds.php
https://hcca.org/Classifieds/classifieds.php
- Sat Nov 26, 2022 8:37 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Getting Rattles Back On The Road
- Replies: 571
- Views: 136090
Re: Getting Rattles Back On The Road
Looking good!
- Sat Nov 26, 2022 7:22 am
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: The new spokes have arrived!
- Replies: 7
- Views: 1143
Re: The new spokes have arrived!
Great! Be sure to keep the sealer, varnish, and/or paint off of the sides of the spoke hubs, otherwise it will add thickness and the spokes won't fit properly on the hubs. Have you built your wheel press? Be sure when you place the spokes on the hubs that you orient the chamfer towards the hub flang...
- Fri Nov 25, 2022 9:00 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: 1925 Front Spring
- Replies: 5
- Views: 790
Re: 1925 Front Spring
I seem to recall an older post saying that was a design feature of a period aftermarket replacement spring.