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As far as TT's go, in it's stock form, it is kind of a limited vehicle in reference to the speed. Like most old trucks, they just don't go fast due to the gearing--as I said, in it's stock form...which most are. They are a little bigger, so then it might become a storage problem also. However, my pe...

Another "Gary Tillstrom bendix oiler" made and painted. Getting ready to install on my T doodlebug when I install the starter. Hand cranking is cool, until it is 0 degrees outside at the Snowmobile meet. Some club members took pity on me and rebuilt a starter for me. I made one of these for my '25 p...

I have an interest in it. I can't fully commit yet, but let me know as you get closer to needing a finalized list or payment.

Is the hole in the pedal that the linkage goes through worn out?

Mine was worn almost through. Decided to overhaul the hogs head, removed the pedal and welded up the hole and redrilled. Works great now.

At the risk of someone telling me I did it all wrong, I built a drill jig for repairing head bolt holes. I am building a similar one that fits the Heli Coil tap so the holes are straight when finished.

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Me thinks the wrong ball size was used for the hitch. I'm not saying stuff couldn't have bent and broken free, but I think the lift wheel would have been bent or damaged first. If you find the correct ball size and hitch were used in conjunction, then I'd definitely would be in the market for a new ...

What pressure do you pressurize them too?

Something simple I have wanted to do for a while. My pickup bed is Oak, looks nice, and want to keep it that way, but always afraid of damaging the finish. I was driving by Tractor Supply and saw these rubber work mats out front. They had one that was 36" x 48", which was almost perfect (my inside d...

I riveted them, but I JB Welded only on the ends..maybe an inch in. Make sure it is all clean bare metal. I blasted my metal and taped the ends so they would remain bare after painting. I riveted them on and pulled gently up on the ends, smeared JB Weld in, and clamped them. Then I ground the the en...

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Bump. Wayne, I don't want to take it apart until I find some pistons, But I do have all the tools to measure bores and tapers. Based on my experience, the .0025" will drop in no issues, the .005" would definitely have to be checked for the precise issues you state. Im just looking for a band aid fix...

Wasn't aware they made .005" pistons. If anyone is still reading, I am now looking for those also.

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No Scott, your not not missing anything. Even .0025" oversize wont fill the hole, but it will help. Your asking all the right questions, and I know all the "proper procedures" for building engines, have all the tooling, and have been building 60's-up V-8 engines for other people for 20+ years. I'm j...

I know they exist, I have one that is in another engine. I would like to find a couple (at least two) of .0025" oversize Ford pistons. They are stamped accordingly on the tops. You might not even know you have them until you clean the tops off. Trying to save my engine the cheapest way possible, vs....

I was out investigating the issue. Rechecked rods, 1-3 (3 dip pan so no #4 was checked). Those three rods checked in at .0012-.0015" via the plastigauge. Mind you nothing is truly round anymore in this engine, as I did check a few times in various spots of the cap. Obviously because I filed the caps...

Hi all, Seeking some advice on chasing down a knock I have in #1 cylinder. I shorted the plugs and have found #1 cylinder to be the culprit. I have adjusted the rods once and have put maybe 20 miles on it since the initial adjustment two years ago. It is possible it may need another adjustment. Keep...

Thanks guys! That gives me something to work with.

I wish I could find a decent set of seat bottom springs that wouldn't cost me an arm and a leg. But for now, this is what it will have to be. The seat is pretty comfy actually, it just was made to tall.

Maybe my post didn't translate well from thoughts to words?

Here a a couple of pics of what I was seeking...
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Hoping someone can help. I do not have seat springs in the front of my '25 touring. The previous owner had an upholstery shop build a front seat from a sheet of plywood with foam on it and then covered. The problem is it is way to high, I am looking at the top of the windshield frame when driving th...

You can follow Greg Stewart at the following address. It's a public page.

https://www.instagram.com/stewarttoseattle/

My first question would be is this a recent install of the filter/magnet assembly? If so, it should dissipate to very little after several initial cleanings. I was VERY surprised both of my well worn engines produced very little after the installation of the filters and magnets. What I experienced w...

As mentioned, follow the directions. I believe they specify recoat within 1 hour (I dont wait that long---maybe 1/2 that), or you have to wait 48 hours. If you try to deviate from this, you are gambling and may have a finish that reacts and wrinkles. Sometimes I have gotten lucky, sometimes not. So ...

Starting fluid? Yup, usually when its about 20 Degrees out and the oil is almost like concrete. Most of us won't ever experience that, but those that use T's in the great white north winter do. If I am at home and have the time, I have a lower hose coolant heater that makes all the difference. If it...

Mark, can't say I have an answer yet, but you did answer a question for me---open and closed pressures on the stock springs. I was looking at a Comp Cams inner valve spring as a possible replacement. I will have to double check the specs now. Finding the right spring retainer is the key. Stock moder...

Hoping the experienced builders can help me out here. I am curious if the boring of the cylinders happens before or after the babbitt mains are poured---or doesn't it matter? I wasn't sure if any of the heat involved in the rebabbitting effects the roundness of the bores. I am asking because I have ...

Nothing wrong with taking a loan....as long as it is a loan you can afford. My opinion is if you cant make 3-4 times (2 times at a minimum) the minimum monthly payment, then your probably going to owe more than you would ultimately like to spend (or could afford to spend). I have done various loans ...

Great to see updates, still one of my favorite topics here on the MTFCA forums after all this time.

Chad, you may want to keep an eye on your steering mount where you welded it to the frame. that will be a prime place for cracks to develope from the frame twisting. Myself, I would have bolted it on. Nice job on building it though. JMHO Dave Yes, I may even (probably will) box that part of the fra...

Shane, I haven't been on here much lately, but GREAT JOB! I had to chuckle at a couple of things you did, because the are in similar fashion to what I am doing: Modified T frame, Model A steering, a happy accident that it came up through the same hole in the firewall. My column will be shortened tho...

Mark and Eric bring up excellent points. However it is so sad that we truly have to think this way nowadays. There are no such things as unfortunate accidents nowadays. Money hungry society and lawyers have seen to that.

Donnie, That is an interesting Long Spring mounting that I have not seen before. The ones I have seen have a heavy metal bracket that bolts to the radius arm hole and curves upward against the C of the axle. So that style has you cutting off the top of the axle C ? How does the newer top piece attac...

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Nope, they are out of them. I talked to Steve earlier this week. I missed my chance. If anyone has an extra they would like to sell, I'd be interested. I am getting questioned at work why I don't have my usual Model T calendar up. I notice people don't want to thumb through the muscle car calendar l...

If you use Permatex Ultra Grey silicone and not on a painted surface that is clean, dry, and oil free, It will stay on longer than you will live. I work in the diesel engine industry and it is the manufacture recommended sealant for our engines. Those engines got really hot and tons of vibration. I ...

Usually they are listed on the site for sale. I guess I can try on Monday to give them a call. Finding time at work to do so is so hard though. Took me two weeks to get time to call a business in Georgia for a 10 minute conversation.

I am thinking I must have missed getting a 2019 Calendar from Lang's....Don't see them listed on the site. Dang. I have had one every year offered and I must have missed getting one before they sold out. What a bummer. My fault for a late start this year. People at work really seem to enjoy them and...

About the only thing a Ford dealership would have for a T nowadays would be air for the tires. Jim At least one of our local dealers has the Motorcraft SP-405 spark plugs in stock that fit T's. I only know that because I have a part time job that counts dealer inventories for their record keeping a...

Another video:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Wol8g5ILqao

There are also some on the Model T Group on Facebook if your on that. I am not myself, but can navigate the public site to watch the videos.

I stand corrected. I didn't know that and was told over the years they were homemade. Thank You for the update, always good to learn.

What a great thread Chad! Thank you for posting these! Here's a link I found in a one minute search from AllThingsDIY Mike on youtube. The sounds aren't really anything to write home about except the sweet, throaty AA snowmobile and the very first T. He says he drove his 550 GTX Ski Doo (not "23 sk...

I have to hand it to these guys who traveled 250-to 350 miles one way to bring their vehicles, real dedication there, then getting everyone started up with temperatures that only just broke above zero when everyone was getting fired up at 9 am. (We hand cranked mine and that oil was thick!) I think...

John, The skis like those on the green sedan above are the correct style era skis. There are reproductions out there. The ones on the front hub on the black pickup (with yellow headlights) that look like old sleigh skis are homemade. Most of these conversions are based on TT chassis and rears, alot ...

Thanks John. Its a great way to enjoy the T's year round in the snow belts of America.

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I have never been to one of these meets. I'm pretty much a fair weather tower, so driving in the snow, while towing only brings back certain flashbacks I wish not to relive. For me, the stars aligned today. And after a two hour drive to Forestport, NY (just outside of Utica, NY), I unloaded my littl...

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Sat Feb 02, 2019 6:26 pm
Wow! He was an institution all by himself. So sad to loose another.
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Absolutely. Never met him, but I watched those videos he did when I first got into this stuff and read many many things over the years from him. Such a sad loss for one of the greats in the hobby.

Loaded the doodlebug to go snowmobiling tomorrow at the 2019 national meet.

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I might finish this before I retire. I actually have most of the parts to complete, I just need time and motivation. Parts gathered (and thus planned), include complete A steering from column to front axle, T engine with '28 Chevy head, 19" A wheels, '24 cut off touring body. Frame has 5" drop front...

Come on out this weekend!

I am headed out tomorrow but have heard of some great rides showing up already!

It started here about 4pm Saturday afternoon. 4 hours in and not much really. Super fine powder. But the worst is on its way. Calling for 12-15" here all said and done. At least it's on a weekend. This kind of stuff during the week is not going to work friendly and a major inconvenience for how our ...

It all looks fantastic. Line shafts are just so memorizing to me. So mechanical, so basic.

RTV: Room-Temperature-Vulcanizing.

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