I have a car dolly but cannot use it for the T.
If I haul it nose first then the transmission may seize up.
If I haul it tail first then the front bearings may seize up.
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- Fri Jun 30, 2023 5:34 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Pulling a Model T
- Replies: 41
- Views: 2939
- Mon Jun 26, 2023 2:14 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: What have you done to your Model T in June?
- Replies: 51
- Views: 4752
Re: What have you done to your Model T in June?
Finished making the radiator apron from SS.
Since I added a battery cut off, felt the need to make another SS battery cable bracket, not yet painted.
Since I added a battery cut off, felt the need to make another SS battery cable bracket, not yet painted.
- Sat Jun 24, 2023 6:10 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Fan pulley oil. What the zerk? Ream? Felt?
- Replies: 32
- Views: 1935
Re: Fan pulley oil. What the zerk? Ream? Felt?
All great info. Not afraid of Felt anymore. Grease will just sling away from the center hole in the bolt. I have some 80/90. Might use Loctite blue on Mr. Zerk.
Dan,
You "failed to give clearance"...remember what clearance failed? or what any suggestion might be better?
Thanks
Dan,
You "failed to give clearance"...remember what clearance failed? or what any suggestion might be better?
Thanks
- Sat Jun 24, 2023 1:23 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Fan pulley oil. What the zerk? Ream? Felt?
- Replies: 32
- Views: 1935
Fan pulley oil. What the zerk? Ream? Felt?
Fan pulley oil. What the zerk? Ream? Felt? fan pulley01.jpg fan pulley02.jpg The 1/4" pin in the eccentric was missing and someone had used a screw which was too short So, I just cut a new pin (not listed as a part available from the vendors). The screw was worn. So, I now have new bushings which ar...
- Fri Jun 23, 2023 8:12 am
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: What have you done to your Model T in June?
- Replies: 51
- Views: 4752
Re: What have you done to your Model T in June?
Installed the battery and cover. Cut a rubber mallet to make stand-offs for the battery lid and then used the wood to fix a broken handle on a hammer. Mounted the water intake and outlet, horn, coil box, and a battery cutoff.
- Thu Jun 22, 2023 1:31 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Starter Bendix help
- Replies: 18
- Views: 1421
Re: Starter Bendix help
Nut was staked in place. Got the head sleeve on this morning, assembled the spring, installed it on the starter. Motor turns over. Bendix12.jpg For the few interested, this is what the listing said: "Model T Ford Starter 6 volt Rebuilt runs Excellent! Complete with excellent working used drive. Yes ...
- Thu Jun 22, 2023 1:19 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: black tar material under wood top rails
- Replies: 6
- Views: 525
Re: black tar material under wood top rails
Our October '26 coupe had the black rubber material between the wood and metal.
- Wed Jun 21, 2023 10:18 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Exhaust gasket rings?
- Replies: 24
- Views: 2422
Re: Exhaust gasket rings?
Paint or Moss?
Really good question.
Really good question.
- Tue Jun 20, 2023 11:13 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Exhaust gasket rings?
- Replies: 24
- Views: 2422
Re: Exhaust gasket rings?
Craig,
I found a better sample of whatever the green it was and have no clue if it's original.
This photo is from when we bought it.
I found a better sample of whatever the green it was and have no clue if it's original.
This photo is from when we bought it.
- Tue Jun 20, 2023 6:29 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: I am now 91, My Model T is older.
- Replies: 23
- Views: 1664
Re: I am now 91, My Model T is older.
Happy Birthtomorrowday!
Vern
Vern
- Tue Jun 20, 2023 7:36 am
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Scrap drive.
- Replies: 11
- Views: 1047
Re: Scrap drive.
Flood Scene New Athens, IL April 1922
Old State Hwy 13 and Kaskaskia St
Now and Then.
Old State Hwy 13 and Kaskaskia St
Now and Then.
- Mon Jun 19, 2023 9:43 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Starter Bendix help
- Replies: 18
- Views: 1421
Re: Starter Bendix help
The starter spins but don't know the torque quality yet.
Since the Bendix was already at the vice, I didn't take the parts to a welder, but picked up the welder and moved it to the parts.
Gave it plenty of weld and then just cleaned it up. A Nickel serves another great purpose.
Since the Bendix was already at the vice, I didn't take the parts to a welder, but picked up the welder and moved it to the parts.
Gave it plenty of weld and then just cleaned it up. A Nickel serves another great purpose.
- Sun Jun 18, 2023 11:22 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Starter Bendix help
- Replies: 18
- Views: 1421
Re: Starter Bendix help
Thanks guys! Chris, I did not know that it unscrews. Neither the Service Manual nor the bulletins helped. Allan, Nail heads is the way I went. Jerry, Even though I had a new Head Sleeve on order from the vendors, I considered abandoning these and may still start fresh. But for now, it does not hurt ...
- Sat Jun 17, 2023 10:19 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Starter Bendix help
- Replies: 18
- Views: 1421
Starter Bendix help
We purchased a replacement starter and it came with paint on the Bendix gear which was badly pitted. Our original Bendix is in better shape. bendix01.jpg The head sleeve is missing so I bought one from the vendors. But the counter weight on the gear is missing so I figured that the other one could b...
- Sat Jun 17, 2023 9:17 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Request
- Replies: 25
- Views: 2335
Re: Request
The speed limit here for riding in the back of a truck is 35. i don't think you can break that law in New Orleans.
- Sat Jun 17, 2023 6:46 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: What have you done to your Model T in June?
- Replies: 51
- Views: 4752
Re: What have you done to your Model T in June?
Scott,
According to a prior owner, it was flooded several times. I bought it in August 2016 and am still working on it.
According to a prior owner, it was flooded several times. I bought it in August 2016 and am still working on it.
- Sat Jun 17, 2023 3:38 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: What have you done to your Model T in June?
- Replies: 51
- Views: 4752
Re: What have you done to your Model T in June?
Rebuilt the coil box with the help from a Fun Project kit that I bought years ago.
Like everything else, it has come a long way. Finished it this morning.
Like everything else, it has come a long way. Finished it this morning.
- Tue Jun 13, 2023 7:24 am
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Go ahead and laugh, see what I have to work with
- Replies: 24
- Views: 2253
Re: Go ahead and laugh, see what I have to work with
The only thing that I noticed was that your right fender support is missing a bolt/rivet. This morning I looked at my cowl gas tank sitting on the floor that has no pads for the two metal straps. I have a vehicle tow strap with damage. So, I cut it up in lengths an hour ago to make do. My wife start...
- Mon Jun 12, 2023 12:29 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: 1926 Coupe assembly order? need help
- Replies: 4
- Views: 619
Re: 1926 Coupe assembly order? need help
Thanks,
George,
I forgot all about the radiator apron. Need to finish making the part.
George,
I forgot all about the radiator apron. Need to finish making the part.
- Sun Jun 11, 2023 12:45 am
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: What have you done to your Model T in June?
- Replies: 51
- Views: 4752
Re: What have you done to your Model T in June?
Installed the starter and decided to run a ground to the frame. Top screw was backed out and replaced with a carriage bolt. The "carriage" was deleted, a slot across the head, and the diameter cut down. The ground strap drops straight down to the frame and bolted to clean metal. I crimped some 1/0 g...
- Fri Jun 09, 2023 6:28 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: T electric horn wiring
- Replies: 5
- Views: 506
- Fri Jun 09, 2023 6:21 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: T electric horn wiring
- Replies: 5
- Views: 506
Re: T electric horn wiring
I might have some photos of the inside but you need to specify whether you have a magneto horn or battery horn. A make, year, and model# of the horn will probably help too.
- Thu Jun 08, 2023 12:05 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: What have you done to your Model T in June?
- Replies: 51
- Views: 4752
Re: What have you done to your Model T in June?
I got hold of some stainless steel hand rails and finished welding them up into an exhaust system.
It's not pretty but it's solid. Vern
It's not pretty but it's solid. Vern
- Tue Jun 06, 2023 11:57 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Need Suggestions for Stop Lights/Turning Signals for My Coupe
- Replies: 7
- Views: 867
Re: Need Suggestions for Stop Lights/Turning Signals for My Coupe
You may not want to make modifications like I did. https://www.modeltford.com/item/8785L.aspx https://www.modeltford.com/item/8785R.aspx We already had the factory left side and purchased the right side. We have the left license plate and light. For the right, I bought a worn out light and broken li...
- Sat Jun 03, 2023 11:31 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: What have you done to your Model T in June?
- Replies: 51
- Views: 4752
What have you done to your Model T in June?
Built a stainless steel muffler from scratch.
- Sat Jun 03, 2023 12:54 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: 1926 Coupe assembly order? need help
- Replies: 4
- Views: 619
1926 Coupe assembly order? need help
I failed to find a simple list of the best order to install components. The 1926 Coupe was purchased dissembled with parts missing. The engine & transmission are mounted in the frame, connected to the drive shaft and the radius rod. From my reading, this is my best guess of the correct order to put ...
- Sat Jun 03, 2023 1:15 am
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Exhaust gasket rings?
- Replies: 24
- Views: 2422
Re: Exhaust gasket rings?
Craig, I tried to match the color that was already on the engine and transmission. Maybe this is what the New Orleans assembly plant thought was drake green. IMG_20230602_185059161b.jpg Allan, I used this kit: https://www.snydersantiqueauto.com/product.htm?pid=981307&cat= Do you think I should weld ...
- Wed May 31, 2023 11:10 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Ignition fell into transmission
- Replies: 29
- Views: 2316
Re: Ignition fell into transmission
Two weeks ago, while assembling the bands for the first time, I dropped a lock washer down the right side.
As much of a fan of stainless steel that I am, I got the grade-8 washer out with a magnet.
I do own a $15 borescope which plugs into my laptop but didn't have to use it.
As much of a fan of stainless steel that I am, I got the grade-8 washer out with a magnet.
I do own a $15 borescope which plugs into my laptop but didn't have to use it.
- Wed May 31, 2023 10:56 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Exhaust gasket rings?
- Replies: 24
- Views: 2422
Re: Exhaust gasket rings?
Ok, thanks for all the replies. I did not realize that those gaskets were paper when i bought them. The fourth cylinder exhaust has dropped down about 1/4" to 5/16"... and the threads at the pack nut were shot with only 3 turns remaining. So, I bought a new exhaust manifold, and a set of original ri...
- Thu May 25, 2023 7:29 am
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Exhaust gasket rings?
- Replies: 24
- Views: 2422
Exhaust gasket rings?
I read some years ago to save the rings from the exhaust/intake gaskets. So, I did. IMG_20230525_055112760b.jpg IMG_20230525_055126791b.jpg But I don't know what to do with them as they... 1) look fragile, 2) only have a lip on one side, 3) lip fits into the head or the manifold but I don't know whi...
- Thu May 18, 2023 7:24 am
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: What have you done to your model T in May?
- Replies: 30
- Views: 3589
Re: What have you done to your model T in May?
Husband and wife worked on this together. Wife finished sewing up the ends of the seat yesterday. seat07.jpg seat17.jpg seat20.jpg It sure was difficult on a regular sewing machine. We bought a new bed (mattress and box springs), using the old materials to reupholster the springs. All new wood on bo...
- Wed May 03, 2023 7:13 am
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: What have you done to your model T in May?
- Replies: 30
- Views: 3589
What have you done to your model T in May?
Checking clearance just a little bit...over and over.
- Thu Jan 05, 2023 4:46 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: What have you done with your Model T in January
- Replies: 40
- Views: 4766
Re: What have you done with your Model T in January
Moved it out from the paint booth where it was when the tornado struck.
- Wed Jan 04, 2023 10:58 am
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Great Model T drives of the USA
- Replies: 51
- Views: 5685
Re: Great Model T drives of the USA
No matter what state you are in, you can download detailed topographical maps for free from the National Geological Survey gov site as PDF. In a browser tab you can typically also see the matching Google street view of said area. We plan many routes this way.
- Tue Jan 03, 2023 11:12 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: What type oil should I use?
- Replies: 40
- Views: 2841
Re: What type oil should I use?
The wife named our T as Olivia Hardy (a she) so we use olive oil.
- Mon Oct 24, 2022 10:49 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: T adoption - My project progress
- Replies: 195
- Views: 18259
Re: Just adopted a T - It was supposed to be a quiet project
Nice Story!
Nice car!
Best part is that the project is a family journey.
One of the first things we did was rebuild the rear end using the club booklet.
Vernon
Nice car!
Best part is that the project is a family journey.
One of the first things we did was rebuild the rear end using the club booklet.
Vernon
- Tue Oct 18, 2022 10:14 am
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Historic Florida Ford factory to be demolished despite pleas for preservation
- Replies: 10
- Views: 1247
Re: Historic Florida Ford factory to be demolished despite pleas for preservation
If you don't like what someone plans to do to a car, then buy it yourself and restore it.
Same thing with this building.
Same thing with this building.
- Mon Sep 26, 2022 7:16 am
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Coolant in oil
- Replies: 24
- Views: 2672
Re: Coolant in oil
There is a business that claims to have Model T head gaskets in stock if you are willing to buy from them.
- Fri Sep 23, 2022 3:09 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: On the Road Again 2022: OCF or Bust
- Replies: 53
- Views: 7211
Re: On the Road Again 2022: OCF or Bust
Steve - enjoyed the story so far.
- Thu Jul 28, 2022 10:13 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: 26 Coupe roof trim
- Replies: 11
- Views: 1615
Re: 26 Coupe roof trim
The nails appear to be spaced at 2-3/4".
- Fri May 20, 2022 10:20 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: 1926 coupe interior wood vs all steel
- Replies: 12
- Views: 1807
Re: 1926 coupe interior wood vs all steel
Our October 1926 coupe has wood around the windows. I have noticed for a long time from many interior photos of gutted coupes that early cars had steel. If you do not have the frame serial number then the best way to date a coupe body is the wood battery cover. Typically, with photos, there is no se...
- Fri May 20, 2022 10:05 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Can of worms officially opened
- Replies: 48
- Views: 4559
- Sat Apr 09, 2022 11:38 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: T model original owner & paint doesn't run - yours?
- Replies: 2
- Views: 1350
T model original owner & paint doesn't run - yours?
The wife is very happy with the anniversary present.
No, it does not have lights. Found all kinds of things incorrect with the kit, fixed a few but still happy as she is.
Mixed black and two colors of green to get this.
No, it does not have lights. Found all kinds of things incorrect with the kit, fixed a few but still happy as she is.
Mixed black and two colors of green to get this.
- Sun Apr 03, 2022 10:20 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: 1925 Model T Pickup, should I buy it for 1K?
- Replies: 73
- Views: 7959
Re: 1925 Model T Pickup, should I buy it for 1K?
Richard,
Yes, the car is worth $1000, even without looking.
Vernon
Yes, the car is worth $1000, even without looking.
Vernon
- Wed Mar 23, 2022 4:00 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Wednesday pics
- Replies: 14
- Views: 1678
Re: Wednesday pics
Before and After:
- Wed Mar 23, 2022 1:01 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Hope All of Our Model T Friends are Fine!
- Replies: 4
- Views: 1260
Re: Hope All of Our Model T Friends are Fine!
Buildings 100' on both sides of us were destroyed but we and the Model T are untouched.
No electricity. Minimum damage to structure.
Water was sucked out of the toilet thru the roof vent.
No electricity. Minimum damage to structure.
Water was sucked out of the toilet thru the roof vent.
- Wed Mar 23, 2022 1:35 am
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Hope All of Our Model T Friends are Fine!
- Replies: 4
- Views: 1260
Re: Hope All of Our Model T Friends are Fine!
Wife and I are OK as we were not at the garage in Arabi, LA which we cannot get to at this time to check on the Model T. Too many power lines down to even see if the garage exists anymore.
- Tue Mar 22, 2022 6:16 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Vintage Ford magazine .l... what day?
- Replies: 28
- Views: 3647
Re: Vintage Ford magazine .l... what day?
The wrapper failed yesterday evening. So, I had to look at every page last night.
- Mon Mar 21, 2022 1:22 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: It's Time for some Rabbit Stew
- Replies: 7
- Views: 1784
Re: It's Time for some Rabbit Stew
That town had to suspend Easter.
- Mon Mar 21, 2022 1:11 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Vintage Ford magazine .l... what day?
- Replies: 28
- Views: 3647
Re: Vintage Ford magazine .l... what day?
"I might leave it in the wrapper."
Sorta like some cars sit in a museum.
Nice photo on the front cover.
Got my Vintage Ford today in the mail.
Sorta like some cars sit in a museum.
Nice photo on the front cover.
Got my Vintage Ford today in the mail.
- Fri Mar 18, 2022 8:58 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Goodbye, everybody. See ya later.
- Replies: 28
- Views: 3592
Re: Goodbye, everybody. See ya later.
Have a safe trip Steve. The fact that you are not posting photos may entice more to show up to see what's going on.
- Tue Mar 15, 2022 5:26 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Step Plates
- Replies: 48
- Views: 4489
Re: Step Plates
Our coupe did not come with step plates and I have no intention or buying any.
It also did not come with running boards...hmmm...
We bought running boards that did not happen to come with step plates nor holes for such.
Just trying to keep this project simple looking.
It also did not come with running boards...hmmm...
We bought running boards that did not happen to come with step plates nor holes for such.
Just trying to keep this project simple looking.
- Mon Mar 14, 2022 1:46 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: 1926 Instrument panel assembly maintenance
- Replies: 7
- Views: 1249
Re: 1926 Instrument panel assembly maintena
If I didn't know better I would use radio tuner spray.
- Mon Mar 14, 2022 1:38 pm
- Forum: Classifieds - Parts
- Topic: SOLD 26-27 T Coupe Package Tray SOLD
- Replies: 42
- Views: 8713
Re: 26-27 T Coupe Package Tray
Hi,
Still interested.
Vernon
Still interested.
Vernon
- Thu Mar 10, 2022 4:38 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: License Plate
- Replies: 10
- Views: 1983
Re: License Plate
https://www.dmv.virginia.gov/vehicles/antique.html ... If you are providing vintage license plates, then the year embossed on the license plate must match the model year of the vehicle. In addition, DMV must inspect and approve the physical condition of the vintage plates. To register your vehicle w...
- Thu Mar 10, 2022 10:12 am
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Ground location
- Replies: 15
- Views: 2355
Re: Ground location
This suggestion is not about removing paint: I am working on the tail lights, replacing the sockets with dual bayonet connectors. Since we disassembled the frame and painted everything, I am running a separate ground wire to everything. Right now we have no wiring at all. So, not an issue for us. Th...
- Wed Mar 09, 2022 7:29 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: What have you done on your Model T in March?
- Replies: 47
- Views: 6103
Re: What have you done on your Model T in March?
The lip of the fender on the '26 coupe is sheet metal wrapped around about a 1/8" steel rod. While making a patch panel which included the rod, I found that the rod was one inch too short to reach the end. In this experiment I used stainless steel wire welding and extended it 2-1/2" (more than I nee...
- Sat Mar 05, 2022 10:56 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: '26 block to hogshead bolts/shims
- Replies: 4
- Views: 1157
Re: '26 block to hogshead bolts/shims
http://www.mtfca.com/discus/messages/25 ... 1329345647
http://www.mtfca.com/discus/messages/17 ... 1297559856
Also the club book, "The Model T Ford Transmission"
http://www.mtfca.com/discus/messages/17 ... 1297559856
Also the club book, "The Model T Ford Transmission"
- Sat Mar 05, 2022 2:59 am
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: New Member and Owner..Some Questions!
- Replies: 189
- Views: 12956
Re: New Member and Owner..Some Questions!
Jacob, Welcome from New Orleans! Sounds like you know more about Model T's than when I got started. Seriously, do whatever you want to with it. I like the truck bed even though it is not original. You will find a tremendous about of information here, also a lot of opinions from "diehard original onl...
- Wed Mar 02, 2022 9:42 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: PerspecTive phoTo
- Replies: 173
- Views: 23945
Re: PerspecTive phoTo
What else do you expect from me?
- Wed Mar 02, 2022 8:48 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Look real close how this one is made!
- Replies: 7
- Views: 1783
Re: Look real close how this one is made!
I cannot tell if it governs balls or generates time.
- Wed Mar 02, 2022 3:20 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Are These Model T Coupe Doors?
- Replies: 7
- Views: 1797
Re: Are These Model T Coupe Doors?
If you are wondering whether they are 26-7 coupe doors, then no.
- Wed Mar 02, 2022 11:51 am
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: 22 touring is running!
- Replies: 2
- Views: 907
Re: 22 touring is running!
Nice.
I would like to know the story and this is a good place and time for it.
How about a list of the things you had to do?
What's it's name and future?
I would like to know the story and this is a good place and time for it.
How about a list of the things you had to do?
What's it's name and future?
- Tue Mar 01, 2022 7:10 pm
- Forum: Classifieds - Parts
- Topic: WTB - 1926 coupe Front Right fender - steel
- Replies: 1
- Views: 892
Re: WTB - 1926 coupe Front Right fender - steel
Want to buy a good 1926 Coupe front right fender to replace the scrap steel below...
Old lead repair.
Old lead repair.
- Mon Feb 28, 2022 5:37 am
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Anyone ever try removing 51 year old rock hard tires
- Replies: 25
- Views: 3322
Re: Anyone ever try removing 51 year old rock hard tires
I saw the video and would do a few things differently:
1) I choose to use baby powder
2) Start from the valve stem as he did but work the tire clockwise and counterclockwise, alternating
3) After the tire is full of air pressure, release it all, work the tire on the rim and then refill it again.
1) I choose to use baby powder
2) Start from the valve stem as he did but work the tire clockwise and counterclockwise, alternating
3) After the tire is full of air pressure, release it all, work the tire on the rim and then refill it again.
- Mon Feb 28, 2022 5:18 am
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Anyone ever try removing 51 year old rock hard tires
- Replies: 25
- Views: 3322
Re: Anyone ever try removing 51 year old rock hard tires
Yes, I have, but this one was a little easier to remove from the rim.
- Sun Feb 27, 2022 7:53 am
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Sunday matinee
- Replies: 20
- Views: 1884
Re: Sunday matinee
28th photo, Ford dealership in San Antonio, TX @ Bowie St. and Houston St.
- Sat Feb 26, 2022 9:36 am
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: What hardware is used to attach external sun visor to the A pillars?
- Replies: 5
- Views: 1113
Re: What hardware is used to attach external sun visor to the A pillars?
Thanks for the link. I have the original style visor. The washers look like escutcheons, all 7 underneath and the 4 on the sides. Not machine screws for the sides, got it. The holes are 1/4" on the visor but I did not measure the A-pillar holes though they look smaller. Appreciate seeing the visor c...
- Fri Feb 25, 2022 11:18 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: What hardware is used to attach external sun visor to the A pillars?
- Replies: 5
- Views: 1113
What hardware is used to attach external sun visor to the A pillars?
What hardware is used to attach external sun visor to the A pillars?
There are 2 holes on each side.
Also, there are 7 holes for what must be wood screws into the top wood.
I tried searching "visor" here and at the vendor site. Ford Service has no entry in the index, nor does Ford Owner.
There are 2 holes on each side.
Also, there are 7 holes for what must be wood screws into the top wood.
I tried searching "visor" here and at the vendor site. Ford Service has no entry in the index, nor does Ford Owner.
- Fri Feb 25, 2022 10:53 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: T Coupe Window Wood
- Replies: 15
- Views: 2609
Re: T Coupe Window Wood
Found back side photos of lower wood that shows the cut out.
This is the left side.
This is the left side.
- Fri Feb 25, 2022 10:15 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Adjusting spark coils by sound
- Replies: 23
- Views: 2485
- Fri Feb 25, 2022 4:30 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Adjusting spark coils by sound
- Replies: 23
- Views: 2485
Re: Adjusting spark coils by sound
Scott, you have 10 great captions for cartoons. All you need now are illustrations to go with them.
- Fri Feb 25, 2022 3:57 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: looking for info on attic find
- Replies: 5
- Views: 1779
Re: looking for info on attic find
Destiny Todd and welcome aboard.
I do not know what year but it looks early to me.
You may be able to search the gentleman's name here and possibly find one of his posts. His profile may clue you in to what car(s) he had and then go from there (if the tool is for his car).
I do not know what year but it looks early to me.
You may be able to search the gentleman's name here and possibly find one of his posts. His profile may clue you in to what car(s) he had and then go from there (if the tool is for his car).
- Fri Feb 25, 2022 10:04 am
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Adjusting spark coils by sound
- Replies: 23
- Views: 2485
Re: Adjusting spark coils by sound
The guy in the car is asking the man on the horse where his Model T is ?
The guy on the horse is the Model T owner.
The guy on the horse is the Model T owner.
- Fri Feb 25, 2022 9:54 am
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Adjusting spark coils by sound
- Replies: 23
- Views: 2485
Re: Adjusting spark coils by sound
No special tools here.
Once I get it all together, I will probably listen to the coils, follow the book, and perhaps use a music tuner to observe the vibration.
Then ask for help.
Once I get it all together, I will probably listen to the coils, follow the book, and perhaps use a music tuner to observe the vibration.
Then ask for help.
- Fri Feb 25, 2022 8:29 am
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Berg's Radiator Update!!!
- Replies: 31
- Views: 4785
Re: Berg's Radiator Update!!!
Sorry to hear about another loss. I live a mile away from a stanky radiator shop. It's neat to see the radiator attached to hoses, dropped in water, and checked for leaks. They then lower it in acid to remove the paint, sweat off the side tanks (or top and bottom), and make repairs. Replacement core...
- Thu Feb 24, 2022 4:32 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Wire Wheel Cracked, Repairable?
- Replies: 30
- Views: 2957
Re: Wire Wheel Cracked, Repairable?
Is it repairable?
If it was mine, I would weld it. I have a rim worse than that one that got fixed.
But the very fact that you asked a question tells me "No." Don't fix it.
Mute point anyway since you will probably get your money back.
If it was mine, I would weld it. I have a rim worse than that one that got fixed.
But the very fact that you asked a question tells me "No." Don't fix it.
Mute point anyway since you will probably get your money back.
- Wed Feb 23, 2022 1:10 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: T Coupe Window Wood
- Replies: 15
- Views: 2609
Re: T Coupe Window Wood
Let me encourage the O.P. by saying that I only had the left side and built the right side in reverse with simple tools. The old piece, unpainted 21-1/2", was originally on the left and needed to be replaced. The lower block on the right was tapered with a hand held belt sander. 1926 Coupe window 6....
- Wed Feb 23, 2022 11:25 am
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: T Coupe Window Wood
- Replies: 15
- Views: 2609
Re: T Coupe Window Wood
There are two threads with the same question... On your other post, I show two different window styles. Please tell/show us which one you have. 1926 Coupe window 1.jpg Ignore the 2x4 poking through the window. 1926 Coupe window 2.jpg The lower piece of wood is: 1-3/4" square at the B-pillar, 13-1/2"...
- Tue Feb 22, 2022 9:11 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: 27 T Coupe Window Wood Dimensions
- Replies: 2
- Views: 843
Re: 27 T Coupe Window Wood Dimensions
I will try from our Oct 1926 coupe. There is no interior yet. There are different 26-27 rear and side constructions and I really need to see what style you have. One of the best options will be to use a cardboard template by tracing the interior of the side windows. Here are some examples that I fou...
- Tue Feb 22, 2022 3:24 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Loom clip? Haven't heard of that animal.
- Replies: 3
- Views: 1151
Re: Loom clip? Haven't heard of that animal.
Yes, it is a late '26 radiator.
- Tue Feb 22, 2022 3:08 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Loom clip? Haven't heard of that animal.
- Replies: 3
- Views: 1151
Loom clip? Haven't heard of that animal.
So, the Ford Service manual states that there are three loom clips on the bottom of the radiator. Well, I do not see any on our radiator, nor any witness marks concerning where they may have lived. A parts search for "loom" did not help. A parts search for "clip" gave many results but not enough spe...
- Tue Feb 22, 2022 2:43 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Ford Service Manual in large type 10 3/4" x 8 1/2"
- Replies: 16
- Views: 2847
Re: Ford Service Manual in large type 10 3/4" x 8 1/2"
Just received my large print Service book.
Large clear photos and much appreciated.
Large clear photos and much appreciated.
- Mon Feb 21, 2022 3:28 am
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Body bracket to frame mounting?
- Replies: 1
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Re: Body bracket to frame mounting?
After pouring over images I found one from Bruce Brakke that shows the answer.
The other body mounts all have blocks of wood.
The other body mounts all have blocks of wood.
- Sat Feb 19, 2022 10:49 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Anti freeze
- Replies: 28
- Views: 3177
Re: Anti freeze
I keep a gallon of distilled water in the garage for the radiator and the battery (any vehicle).
- Sat Feb 19, 2022 10:39 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Body bracket to frame mounting?
- Replies: 1
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Body bracket to frame mounting?
This is where the 1926 Coupe body sub-frame meets the frame on the driver's side.
The front bracket (pink) is not yet installed.
Q: Should there be any gap between the two (red circled) holes once everything is in place?
Thanks.
The front bracket (pink) is not yet installed.
Q: Should there be any gap between the two (red circled) holes once everything is in place?
Thanks.
- Sat Feb 19, 2022 10:30 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: What have you done on your T in February
- Replies: 45
- Views: 6656
Re: What have you done on your T in February
I purchased 1) wood body to frame mounting blocks and 2) new cross members to built the body sub-frame some time ago, only to recently find that they do not work together. IMG_20220218_180507310.jpg The sub-frame build is another story but the holes did not line up and I would have to drill more hol...
- Fri Feb 18, 2022 10:40 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Paid Model T Experts to Do Car Inspection
- Replies: 18
- Views: 2698
Re: Paid Model T Experts to Do Car Inspection
Is it in New Orleans? You may reply back yes/no.
Then a hundred other forum members can ask you one by one concerning their home town.
Edit: I apologize for being the grumpy old man but I'm not "old".
In reality most of us want to help and would probably do it for free if it's close.
Then a hundred other forum members can ask you one by one concerning their home town.
Edit: I apologize for being the grumpy old man but I'm not "old".
In reality most of us want to help and would probably do it for free if it's close.
- Wed Feb 16, 2022 5:37 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: ACCESSORY OF THE DAY INDEX TO OVER 570 MODEL T ACCESSORY POSTS
- Replies: 23
- Views: 4731
Re: ACCESSORY OF THE DAY INDEX TO OVER 570 MODEL T ACCESSORY POSTS
I have an idea, could be dangerous since I don't know how to use the Gallery. Maybe post the 500+ photos of the items in the Gallery and then include the link with each picture. That's got to be a lot more work. What made me think of it is that I made those 100+ Model T movie cartoons and more not p...
- Tue Feb 15, 2022 10:55 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Something's missing
- Replies: 18
- Views: 2672
Re: Something's missing
I just noticed this missing part of my shell?
- Tue Feb 15, 2022 10:33 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Something's missing
- Replies: 18
- Views: 2672
Re: Something's missing
what does the filler neck area look like? The gap of the shell on top of the radiator should be minimal - anything preventing that. Answer: It sits down rather nicely. So, if the radiator seems OK and the shell is OK, should I change the shell and lower the bracket? or is it supposed to have a 1" g...
- Tue Feb 15, 2022 7:39 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Something's missing
- Replies: 18
- Views: 2672
Re: Something's missing
I do not see the radiator shell brackets anywhere on the radiator nor do I see them for sale. The close up photo is excellent but at the same time I cannot tell where on the radiator it is supposed to be. The good news is that I am a "go" for making them if I know more: size and location. I already ...
- Tue Feb 15, 2022 9:21 am
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Something's missing
- Replies: 18
- Views: 2672
Re: Something's missing
18-7/8" looks correct.
Not sure about this measurement but the holes line up when sitting in the frame.
- Tue Feb 15, 2022 9:13 am
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Something's missing
- Replies: 18
- Views: 2672
Re: Something's missing
Yes, I have the hardware to the frame.
I hope these radiator shell photos help.
It looks nickel plated. 16" from the bolt hole to the bottom of the tank cover.
I hope these radiator shell photos help.
It looks nickel plated. 16" from the bolt hole to the bottom of the tank cover.
- Mon Feb 14, 2022 10:52 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Something's missing
- Replies: 18
- Views: 2672
Re: Something's missing
Before I bother to order the missing part...I found something else: with the shell sitting on he radiator all the way, I noticed a 1" gap on both sides. Is this right? Figuring that someone will ask for measurements of the shell and radiator... The radiator core is 19" between the tanks. (The origin...
- Mon Feb 14, 2022 2:04 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Cast or Crack?
- Replies: 9
- Views: 1633
Re: Cast or Crack?
Cast or Crack - how about both. In the 70s I saw a casting, and then photographed in ultraviolet light. The second revealed a crack. If you already have one of those UV pen flashlights and a pair of protective goggles that you get at the auto parts store for checking A/C leaks, then you might try in...
- Mon Feb 14, 2022 7:44 am
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: missing: Radiator Support Rod - resolved?
- Replies: 6
- Views: 1549
Re: missing: Radiator Support Rod - resolved?
I can add a 5/16" fine thread nut on the radiator end. The firewall side has no thread at all. I merely ran a bead all around the bevel cut and ground it square so that it could not turn. To Do: It sounds like I can cut the rod shorter at the firewall, weld on a carriage bolt 3/8" (with a nut alread...
- Mon Feb 14, 2022 7:31 am
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Something's missing
- Replies: 18
- Views: 2672
Re: Something's missing
ty Frank, I didn't even think of checking there by searching for "radiator".
So, the only thing that holds the hood down in the front is gravity and the spring hooks at the hood shelf.
So, the only thing that holds the hood down in the front is gravity and the spring hooks at the hood shelf.
- Sun Feb 13, 2022 11:28 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: missing: Radiator Support Rod - resolved?
- Replies: 6
- Views: 1549
missing: Radiator Support Rod - resolved?
Radiator support rod - missing. I re-threaded the radiator and found it to be 5/16"-24. Some time ago the rods for the parking brake looked rusted out and for safety, I replaced them. As it is they are the same diameter and thread per inch. So, I ran a die on the end and cut the other end to length....
- Sun Feb 13, 2022 9:57 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Something's missing
- Replies: 18
- Views: 2672
Something's missing
This is supposedly a radiator high shell for a '26 but I think it needs a repair on the hood side.