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Just a reminder that the annual old car swap meet in Marrietta, Ohio is Sat March 7th starting at 7:00 am. Lots of vendors with lots of model T and A stuff. Nice heated building with a nice lunch and pies and hot coffee. Vendors in attendance include Kevin Prus, David Nolting, Ron’s Machine Shop, The Carb Shed, The Coil Dr., with many individuals...

Got my notice from AACA for Hershey space renewal. First year since Blue field I will not have spaces at Hershey. Not worth it . I may still go but just to walk around. Go to keep going to Luray, better to me than Hershey. Hope to see you all there. Dan

Constantly inspecting and cleaning up parts, I noticed something odd about my fan hub.
The belt hub itself spins true. The fan blades themselves spin true. However, the hub shaft and blade flange are spinning 0.097 off center!! The rivets for the blades were drilled true to shaft center, not with the flange.

Begs the question as to production...

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Looking for information on the manufacturer of these wheels. They have an odd tapered hubcap.

Does anyone recognize these pressed steel brackets? Thanks for looking.

Another question for the team, when recharging the magnets on a magneto in the car, do you have to touch each magnet individually or just at the mag post? i’m working on a 1925. I have the hogs head off to inspect the coil rings. Everything looks good but the mags are weak. I was planning on doing the flash charge with a DC welder.
Thank you

Looking to buy 1 or more Weber 1910 wheel dollies. I have 3, looking to fill out the set and more would be great. Look at the pictures. I want a set for my unrestored 1911 open runabout. Thanks, Bob, 507 458 6778.

With all due respect, I am not looking for generic speculation but what I am looking for is what is considered authentic on the 'color' of Brass Glass Channel?

Was the Windshield Frame originally painted (dipped??) prior to installing the Glass Channel, -followed by the installation of the Windshield Glass, ...or was the Glass Channel installed...

I have published a Worldwide index of Model T Ford clubs... which will no doubt have some entries missing :D
This index includes the websites of each Club, contact details and addresses where available.
If you know of any that need to be added, please let me know — please ensure you include a website address, physical address and contact...

Cleaning up parts on Daisy (1914 Touring), working on the front fender irons. The headlamp pickle forks are DB's, but I'm not familiar with the mark on the actual fender iron.
Anyone?

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My 1924 touring is having problems in performance. The #3 cylinder is not working correctly. Have replaced all plugs, wires, cleaned all contacts in coil box, rebuilt good coils. Good compression in all cylinders (40 - 44). Yet when you short out each cylinder, #1, #2, and #4 will short out the engine, but not at #3. All 4 will spark with a strong...

Saw this tool on a FB Vintage Tool I.D. Group, was unidentified by the poster.

So looked up the tool in a Stevens Speed Up Catalog. Rather useful to have when one-man replacing rivets, makes a real good bucking bar.

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Would have liked that tool for last job on a crossmember, resorted to...

26 generator was functioning in the car.
On this car I have rebuilt the drive train, so I thought it would be a good idea to go over the starter and generator.
The previous owner had gone through the generator as it has a new insulated brush plate. The field coils are not new, however they are not grounded . Checked the armature on a growler,...

I have a question for the coil experts. I've been rebuilding some coils, checking the primary & secondary winding's, and replacing the capacitor. I am using both an old amp type tester and ECCT tester to set these up correctly. I've done about 10 so far and 5 have a strong spark and 5 a weak spark. The resistance of the primary & secondary...

Well, the last Model T of my more than 30 year hobby has left with a shipper to its new home. What started out as the first car I bought actually turned out to be the last one I fully restored. It was a 26/27 roadster Frankencar found in Idaho and I drove from Texas to pick it up with a flatbed trailer in February, needless to say NOT the time to...

Will a 6 volt alternator putting out 40 amps charge a 8 volt battery...

Can someone help with the size and location to redrill the 4 th main oil hole, measurement from shoulder would be good. Trying to finish an engine my Dad built for me before he passed away. I can’t see any trace of the hole in the shell he had re babbited. Thanks

That time of year again!

Jan 16-17 2026 will be our schedule days!!

We have a block of rooms available at a discount of $99 a night at Hampton Inn in McPherson Kansas. Cut off to get your discounted room date is Dec 26th so book fast!

Can’t wait to see old and new faces!

Aaron Frazer

Hotel information:

200 N Centennial Dr
McPherson, KS...

Having a Hard time posting to classified vehicles, please remove and relocate if necessary.

Here is a link to Facebook of a Martin-Parry bodied truck I have for sale.

If you are interested or have additional questions please give me a call at 314-287-1901.

I am trying to id the side lamp brackets on this 1914 Touring I recently acquired. I have gone through all of my reference materials and can't find a match to the brackets. Maybe aftermarket accessories? The car is a late August 14 build with a Hayes body. The side lamps are Victor Model 2. Thanks in advance for any help. 14T.jpg 14bracket.jpg

A local colector and restorer has bought my 1910. Also my wife of 57 years died Dec. 10.
I will give the buyer extra T Parts.

Happy New Year everyone! :)

Many of you will be aware by now of my Model T site, of which I'm pleased to say, gets a lot of comments about how useful people have found it.

I recently implemented a brand new feature on my Model T site, which I hope will get lots of use, and save a great deal of time!

Introducing the built-in search engine,...

Does Jon ( RV’s brother) have a website? Thanks Dan

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What would a 4 wire switch harness be for?
Dash switch, non starter, mag headlights and horn car or truck?
I use to know but not sure now. Here is a picture
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How about a 4 position terminal block. One terminal marked bat.
Thanks, Dan

I got these hinges with a basket case 24 touring that I bought. I know they are not for this car. Can anyone tell me if they are Model T

A client is rewooding a touring car, and he found that the blueprints he was given don't match with the wood in the body. Is there a reliable source for body wood blueprints?

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I am restoring a 1914 T that will be getting a new firewall. When I restored our 1911 Touring, I used Laurel Mountain Forge antique cherry stain, based on recommendations on the forum site. It really is a good match for the original stain Ford used, when comparing it to the portions of the firewall that had been hidden for over 100 years.

This...

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Just posted a new Model T road trip video from Fresno into the foothills of Central California—camping at the San Joaquin River Gorge, roadside brake adjustment, North Fork, and a run out to one of the disputed locations of California’s geographic center.

If nothing else, I really encourage you to watch the segment with Austin, an 18-year-old...

Happy new year everyone, I am beginning the top wood install on my 1924 Canadian Coupe. I would call this a top wood replacement but unfortunately there was no wood here to begin with. I have purchased a top wood kit from Snyder’s. If you guys have any input or possibly links to known good articles on the topic that could be of value to me it...

This is a common 1917-25 style spindle, but apparently a bearing cage or something came loose and cut a groove about 3/16 deep. Yes I know they don't make 'em anymore, but there are still a lot of these around. I just hate to throw it out if there's a chance someone might need it. Is it worth saving?

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Working on getting some anti tarnish coverings made for my car and a few friends. May even make these to sell. So far we have worked out fitted headlight covers for 13 14 models (earlier models will come soon) hub cap covers and speedo covers. Pototyping of the rad and cowl lamps are progressing. All covers are made of water proof black canvas...

I contacted the Benson Ford Library looking for the 1915 Runabout Side Curtain drawings, and the librarian said they need the correct part numbers. The parts list they referred me to has many that seem to fit the bill. Could anyone tell me what part numbers I should request?

My 1926 Roadster Pickup is 100 years old this month.
I drove it to the beach then drove it home in the rain.
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Who else starts the new year with a drive?
Fellow club member, Sam Atkinson and I were talking when I first got my roadster. He told me that he always takes a New Year’s Day drive.
Who am I to argue?
So today it was a balmy 32 degrees here in the St. Louis area and I headed off to start the new year off in style. The car was a bit cantankerous at...

After more time than I care to admit I’m calling the Mercury done. Got the upholstery finished and that should be it beyond maintenance and the occasional tweak.

Andy
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Happy New Year 2026,

Yesterday I started the year by rebuilding a few coils.
Now I am out of contact points and can't find any new points at the vendors.

I hope they will be available soon so we can go on rebuilding the coils.

Thanks
Andre
Belgium

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Checked the nuts.

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We have a 1916 Ford Touring we are restoring. We are replacing the original engine with a later model electric start engine. So I think I can use 1.0 wire from the 8 volt battery to started switch, and then on to the starter motor. Do I need a fuse? My hope is use the magneto for ignition. As to the generator, how do I wire it to charge the...

New year, new thread. Our chapter has done nothing so far. 1 1/2 inches of rain today. I wanted to start the thread in case someone did something worth sharing.

Andy
Redwood Empire Model T Club

I have a Fordson cross drive magneto system and would like to know how to set it up and installation instructions, A Fordson manual might be helpful, but any help would be appreciated.

Thnx,

frontyboy

Has anyone experimented with milling down a z head to get a little more than the 6 to 1 ? How much can be removed until it contacts stock aluminum pistons? I have an older one i was thinking of experimenting with

Hello I just purchased a 24 runabout it has the first shock / springs , my question is can I run just the front springs because I have disk brakes on back and the machanical part goes over brake drum

Looking for measurements for the top mounts and the rail.
Thanks Tim

Here’s an interesting newspaper article about early road work in the Model T era close to Waco, Texas. It gives a clue about old car owners and the accepted nuisance of fixing flats. We can only imagine the hassle of going to town and being dressed then having to get out and fix a flat. Evidently road maintenance was still being done by mule power.

Hank and I took My 26 RPU for our annual New Years Day ride. It was about a balmy 26* but with the top floorboard out it was kinda cozy. The photo's are along the shores of frozen Sandusky Bay. The last pic shows the coal docks in the background where freighters come into port to load up with coal most of the year. The first two you can see the...

Happy New Year's to all of you model t enthusiasts in or near Utah. A few of us are getting together for lunch on Saturday Jan 3rd at 1130 am at the Red Robbin in Murray Ut. Not planning to take my speedster this time as the weather looks to be not in favor of speedsters this week.
We're just hoping to meet a few other T people, talk about cars...

I want to clarify something
Ed Fuller is not the person that is behind this.
THE SCAMMER, responded to me via text message because I included my phone number in response to his listing.
If you have read this, Please do not infer that I somehow believe that our trusted member has anything to do with the problem.

Ed and I have been in contact and...

I have a 26 Roadster pickup but my question is in 26 specifically did the back of a factory roadster pickup have a embossed back for a turtle deck or were they all smooth I do know you could have the dealer install the pickup bed on a Runabout when new and mine has had a pick up bed since at least 1961 but not sure what it started out as originally

I stumbled across this on the evil-bay site, a painting by our friend Rich Eagle.

If you are going out tonight to celebrate the New Year, please be careful. Don’t drink and drive.

My 1926 Coupe turns 100 years old in March.

Happy New Year to you and yours.

Jim Patrick

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Need some pivot pins for top iron, who has them & are they the same for touring & roadster? (size). Also how are these attached properly. Thanks

Who has used one?….Does it require more turns of the wheel? One time I was backing up a steep driveway at a local historic mansion and the steering wheel whipped in my hands, that’s why I want to use one.

Me again with more tire questions. Trying to find something that will fit before Coker's sale ends. What I have now are 2 rims that measure 22 3/4 inside, 24 1/4 outside and are 2 7/8 wide outside. Appear to be 2 1/2 inside rim width. All measurements are in inches.
I was looking at the universal T drivers, part number 79633. I already have a pair...

I use to keep track of the grey circles to the left of a topic. This always let me know what was the last topic I read. I look at this forum every day and when I looked for the grey circle to see what I read last night it was way down by a topic I read on 12/27. Four days of stories are red and have not changed to grey. Is this common for others?

If this is not allowed, please delete. Does anyone have any information about this case. It is made like the batteries that would have been in a T, I believe?

This has been an issue for some time, If I keep my speed no faster than 35mph the engine runs at normal temp. If I push the engine to 40mph it wants to run warm. The moto meter will be full red. As soon as I back down the speed she cools back down and the moto meter runs in the right range. 10/30 oil, Relatively new Burgs rad, High comp head. No...

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Ok here’s another one
New to me ‘25 touring with what seems like a dash plaque, small galvanized steel (?) rectangle riveted to the firewall just southeast of the buzzer box. I squinted both eyes then winked left and right and still can’t see any engraving on it.
Any thoughts?

My 1916 Ford Touring car has had an engine swap. It has an almost 11,000,000 replacement. I have been checking it out and I would like your advice about reusing the original head bolts or buy new ones. They came out easily and appear in good condition.
Thanks for your input.
Campbell Tellman II
1916 Ford Touring
Beaufort, NC

Anyone from the south central part of Oklahoma on here?

Howdy. New to me ‘25 touring (motor 12,3xx,xxx) from Texas.

Crawlin around underneath trying to knock 100 years of grease and grime I came across the attached bracket riveted to the drivers side frame underneath the gas tank, pretty sturdy, with a C cup hook on the end of about an inch in diameter. Too small for drivetrain or exhaust, too big...

Which is better, the ruckstell shifter with the C like the clutch release fork or the fork with the two pins and the rollers on the pins?
I know the rollers on the pins can develop flat spots and stop rolling.

This came with something else I bought and the seller told me it was a repro of a Rajo oil filler. I have not seen one like it in the Rajo materials I have looked at. It was a rough casting when I got it with minimal (pretty poor) machining. I have been tinkering with it and need to make a lid for it if I am going to use it on my speedster. The...

For those of you that knew Cassel, here is his obituary...

This looks like a fairly early Model T.

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Any comments?

Has anyone heard of, or had, a Bennett brass updraft carburetor ? If you know, are they a 'economy' carburetor, or a 'performance' carburetor ?

I picked this up 40 ? years ago at an antique shop - I think one would be hard pressed to find another ! Merry Christmas, All !

It is going to a new home.

Merry Christmas All,

I am looking for information about the 16 Valves Roof heads.

Maybe someone out there can help me.
Thanks

Andre
Belgium

I will post some photos later.

I owned Holley carburetors from 1906 to 1908 and 1910 on up. Did Holley make a 1909 model?

Lots of good stuff with low estimates, including brand new brass radiator and a couple of 5 balls thrown into lots … Frontenac T

Scroll the page to get to the individual lots.

I’m getting ready to remove the front axle on my ‘17 touring, and I noticed that someone has welded the castle nuts on the bottom of the spring perches where they go through the radius arms. I can’t really get a wrench or a socket on it to try and break it loose. The only form of heat I could put on it would be a MAP gas torch, but I don’t know if...

Here is a photo of a World Series parking lot in the late teens. Must have been a rush to see the game! Supposedly it’s in Boston for the first series game of 1917. Bet they had a hard time leaving!

Looking to familiarize myself with the Model T generator. Picked this one up off the classifieds and was wondering what the piece sticking out the back is used for. Looks like a quick way to add a ground but I am guessing. 4567C09A-F762-43C9-A9B6-9F5232D1609E.jpeg iam sure someone will know on here.
Bryant

Hello All, I will (eventually) need to be putting new tires onto my Grandfathers 27 runabout with wire wheels. It currently has Garfield 4.40/4.50 - 21 from 2002 on it. They have very little wear and the car was stored in a garage out of the weather during all this time. One of the tires has some slight cracking on the sidewall, but the others...

Merry Christmas to everyone at mtfca !! This site is immeasurable in its resources and member camaraderie!! Thanks to Al and enjoy the new year as well !!

I have a left rear wheel wobble on my 1926 Roadster. It has a Ruckstell AND Sure Stop disk brakes AND floating rear axles. Is the actual left rear axle a special one or is it a stock one? The only thing I've done is changed the wheel with another on and It's not a bent wheel. The wheels are powder coated large steel spokes. Thanks, bobt

I had to replace the head gasket that failed on my 26 RPU, in replacing it there is always those two rear bolts you can't get a torque wrench on. Well I found a cure at Harbor Freight, a 3/8 drive torque wrench with a very thin flex type head. It gets in where I couldn't with any of my normal torque wrenches. I don't usually get tools from H.F....

Hope Santa brings your wishes this Christmas :D

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A poster I found on eBay France.

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Alrighty y'all, heres a good one. i'm working on my friends 23 huckster and we've been fully rewiring it to get it back to factory specs
and i found an odd little quirk in the headlights. externally the buckets look identical, except for one small little detail: the hole
for the focusing screw on one of the buckets is above the socket, one is on...