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It looks to me like 2 canvas bundles and 2 poles. Maybe 2 tents? One for the gents, and one for m'lady?

Keith:
this is a 3 day meet March 26 thru March28 at the Stephens County Fairgrounds in Duncan,Ok. ...this is south of the Chickasha ,Ok, area with easy access of the interstate south of Ok. city and easy access to inside spaces ...a good event with clean facilities and good chow available from the High School band group ...i had good sales and...

Mike,
Thank you
It does look very close

I have several different types but not that one ! I'll try & grab a photo later today.

A century on, in most cases, the integrity of original parts can be questionable, especially cylinder blocks, crankshafts, connecting rods, u-joints, frames, springs, rear axles, and valves. But a number of Ts have been run many thousands of miles at speeds at or above 40 MPH with no issues. No matter what you are driving, or where you are driving...

It’s a reference from the Model T Ford Service Manual.
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Has anyone tried annealing the bras crimp ring and re crimping it?
Also anyone here live close to Hartsville SC?

The catalogue photo does not show a Michelin tube. That tube has a rubber valve stem. The Michelin tubes have a brass stem mounting vulcanised into the tube. A separate brass valve stem, the same size as the more prevalent Schraeder stem then threads onto that base in the tube. The metric equivalent shown is the size to fit 30 x 3.5 tyres. These...

That rim is indeed a Canadian rim. The give away is the pair of holes in the side of the rim each side of the split. These are there to accommodate a special tool used to split the rim. There are two similar pieces on each side of the split, like T model door hinges. A pin fites between the two pieces when the rim is properly, just like the hinge...

Many years ago there was a shop in town that specializes in Carburetors. On their counter was a carb off a B17. That thing was huge! Dan

Likely the same type as the ones we play with. The B 17s used R1820s. The T 28s do as well, although with a few changes.

Larry, No truer words were ever spoken! :D Russ

Gulf T's is disbanded, it was Kathy Tagert I was in contact with. Several from that club attend events organized by a South GA group, there was one last Fall in Tallahassee I missed, unfortunately.
My '14 wasn't local, it lived its life in Michigan, but nice to know there may be another '14 close by.

Finding a 55 210 2dr Chevrolet in good shape isn’t easy to find! Lot of those were hot rodded when I was in HS in the later 60’s. By now when you find one they are usually just a shell of a body at the end of the road. When you find one it definitely won’t be real cheap if it’s in decent shape.

I decided to put together a dedicated video of Austin:

It’s genuinely inspiring to see an 18-year-old with this level of passion for the Model T hobby. Austin’s enthusiasm, knowledge, and willingness to get involved give a lot of hope for the future of antique car preservation.

If you haven’t watched it yet, it’s well worth the time.

Matt

It was a great clinic as always. It was fun looking at serial number 22, but darn, there's now another preteen Model T in Kansas older than mine! :D

Thanks to Aaron, Chris and all the others who planned and put on the clinic!

Link to article to which Pat referred - scroll down once is opens to see photos of heater in engine compartment and vent on the floorboard:

I have acquired one Wilson hand cranked coil tester, one motorized Wilson coil tester, a StroboSpark, and an ECCT, over the years and have spent considerable time rebuilding and then checking a number of coils on them. I agree with what has been posted and am convinced that the time to fire method of tuning produces a smoother running engine, not...

Right hand drive?

If you have not seen this;
Nice job on the flapper project!

About twice the speed of an ordinary phonograph record.

LOL My ordinary phonograph records are 78 or 80 RPM! :lol:

Can someone please post a link to purchase a “4-barrel needle and seat” as previously mentioned?

Thanks,
Rod

I have the general plans from the Henry Ford archives, but did not know there were more detailed plans available from Ford. May I contact you privately to ask who you spoke with at Ford for such info? Not sure I can afford the usage fees right now, but worth checking into. In the meantime, I will just measure actual parts as they become...

Drawing up a pair
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Consider adding Cal Stewart’s 1919 Columbia recording of “Uncle Josh buys an automobile.”

Knock off wire wheel hubs are designed to support the wheel both at the inner flange, and over the hub nut. Almost all hubs are dramatically reduced in size in the center as they rely on the tapered axle to reinforce strength to the outboard end. I would be very skeptical of any original rear hub adapted to mount only from the inner flange.

Front...

D nuts and maybe not on a T but there were a number of them used on the Model A.

I've not had good luck with Model S carbs, so I use a trusty NH.

Thinking outside of the box:

It's a tool for ease of removing and reinstalling the hogshead using your choice of hoist, gantry, cherry picker, rope, chain, etc. There is an eyelet or hook that bolts to the top of it.

The stub on the right is a handle. A stub is not required for the left side because you can use the pedals as a handle.

The Ectoplasm must have been stronger in photo 3....

Travis, I am just about an hour south of you and have assembled a working magneto/flywheel simulator that makes it possible to see and understand the construction and operation of the Model T system. You would be welcome to make a visit and we can discuss your situation at length if you would like. Email or PM me and we can discuss the...

Pedal ramp issue, missing a chunk of band lining, loose band adjustment??? Maybe all three.

My Model T website is a hobby, not my full time job haha! ... I fiddle around with the code behind the scenes when I get time to :lol:

Yes, a great site and thanks. Don't know how you find all the time, patience and focus to do all this. I sure don't!! :lol:

Check out how the early Bentley guys “lace” their springs. Similar to a wrapped steering wheel

Dave,
Thank you for the info, I have removed Fabulous Flivvers .

Mitch,

Please note that the “Fabulous Flivvers” in Bloomfield, NY is no longer active.

Also, thanks for putting this together!

Dave

Hi Dick,
Google Dan Erceg speedsters. Dan is a artist when it comes to building speedsters & most have Andre Hartford friction shocks on them.
Also look @ Ed Archers Yellow #4 it has Andre Hartford's on it that are a great installation.
Craig.

David.... Clean the coil unit contacts and coil box contacts with wire brush till they shine. Box contacts can be pulled out slightly to increase pressure on coils for better electrical connections. May have to use wood or cardboard strips to wedge units for tighter fit. As far as spark plug gap I use 0.025 . Lastly, you may want to have someone...

No one thinks of the Wattage a generator can produce and neither the voltage or current is the limit alone.

You can safely double or halve the generator output, although very few people do that change.

So, for 48 Watts, a 6.4 volt battery can charge at 7.5 amps from the generator.

Wit a 12.8 Volts fully charged battery, you can adjust the...

Another thought: Model Ts do not like thick oil, ESPECIALLY in COLD WEATHER. It can cause serious engine damage, and it might contribute to clutch slippage, due to being excessively viscous. For general use, 10W30 is a good choice. In cold weather, 5W30 or 5W20 is better. In very cold weather, a 0W20 synthetic might be best. Ford specifically...

Thanks all for the info and discussion.

It's my sons' stewardship now, as is my one of my other T's by the oldest son...let them enjoy ownership now-with me-rather than wait for the fateful day. My son had already bought and planned on installing a 'G' since the car is a '15. The rebuild idea was based on an unknown as in his life that carb has...

Many thanks James !!

While I never had the personal honor of knowing Dick, there are many in our local Rockford Model T chapter that remember him fondly. He was a frequent vendor at Little Hershey swap meet in Belvidere, and new almost everything about model T's and accessories. He will be sorely missed by many members of our Hobby. Condolences to his family and...

Thank You Mike and Mark. That's what I was hoping you'd say.

Hi Jack,

That is awesome! Always nice to hear one of the younger generation is interested.

There are times when I wish i would have had kids so I could pass down stuff too as my Dad did to me (he was a mechanic at a GMC dealership all the years I was growing up), but it was not in the cards.

God Bless & Happy New Year
Bill

The first photos were posted because I don't know how to post a photo from my cell phone. This carrier was purchased by me many years ago. I restored it and hung it in the garage for several years. I decided to put it on finally and the photos show the result. This is an original aftermarket tire carrier that uses the original Ford carrier in the...

The way they are made today allows for trimming. In the era of the T the mats were likely thicker and the fibre punched into a woven backing. That means the mat would fray to pieces if the backing was cut. They had to be made to size,

Thanks for the lead Russ. We have Ikea here too, so they should be available to us.

Allan from down under.

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Nice suprise.
I sent you a P.M. re: head

There are enough parts to build up some good chassis to be sure. If you’re a tinkerer this is Model T Heaven. Model T Haven sold all parts they had. Could this be some of those or someone else’s. I’ll bet there are good rear axle Hyatt bearings in those rear ends.

Some nice Model T’s have been built up from worse parts than these.

Andre, my tester is a little simpler.

Thanks Mike, I found that out when I got further down the listings. Jim

While I keep getting distracted (like normal) I have made some progress getting engines ready to reassemble.

Mike
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It would be great to see the national and local HCCA get behind this meet and give it ongoing support. Thanks Steven for your support past and present. I sure hope this meet will continue for the good of our hobby.

I had some rough ones of these but unfortunately sold to someone to make a set some time ago.

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Dan:
you might try the meet at Duncan,Ok. in March ... this meet is a general auto. swapmeet that has added a pre 1949 area seperate from the later parts/vehicle section ... many of the people who had attended the Chickasha meet were onsite and additional sellers from the region ... all spaces were in buildings and were comfortable with bathroom...

I am still looking for at least 2 of these unique wire wheels for the car or just the centres. The centre is the same both sides of the wheel so it can be mounted on either side. Fits a standard T hub and flange.

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Also...

Just a reminder. See you in Illinois

Um, interesting. I just inherited a Honda accord that would make this a affordable 375 mile each way trip since I don't need any large parts if i can get the title work dealt with before then

Oops...oh lord, how embarrassing, my head math is going wonky!! Damn, I'm going senile!!
AAAAAHHHHH!!!

I know what the are !! They’re $10 @ pair Swap Meet brackets :lol:

Without question the setting channel was never painted on new ford cars. I have owned enough original examples and studied unrestored cars to say this is established fact. It was also very common for owners to paint over the brightwork on their cars as they aged. The ford owners manual for 1913 recommends repainting the car once a year. Paints...

The second photo clinches it. The C over H is much clearer on that iron. Interestingly, that same mark was on components of my Canadian 1915 tourer.
I wonder just how much of the Canadian cars was actually Made in Canada.

Allan from down under.

I chase a pixie like this that damn near put me in the looney bin...., do as Jerry said and my lil pixie was a hard seat that was installed very crappy and was loose dancing around.

Pep, Thanks for the link. It popped right up with the link. I have been having issues with the e-bay search feature. I have several different Stevens searches saved. One is Stevens New York so it should have sent me a e-mail when it was listed. I have missed several things lately. I guess it time to have a chat with e-bay customer service. 😟...

Yes, the devil is in the details of which there are many associated with properly tuning coils. Alas, Model T coil tuning is an art even with the proper tools.

Not really... it was a 1952! I'd love to have it back, AND a 1925 to go with it!

Jig boring the 4th main
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from Lang's part specs
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I disagree with the clearance specs as provided. Way too loose.
4-6 will pass a lot of oil into the U-joint especially if you are using a transmission screen.
.0015-.002 is what I fit to in this part with babbit, same as for rods & mains.

That is a beautiful truck. I live in York, PA, where Martin-Parry had a large factory. I have often wished someone from York would put a Martin-Parry Model T on public display. Good luck with your sale.

Yes, thats the same brackets! Thank you Erik. Mystery solved, appreciate it.

Darel, I'm saddened to hear about your bride's passing. My sincerest condolences 🙏.

Thanks for the info.

Photo #6 - ‘09 ? ‘10 ? Looks like it probably was “born” with a windshield, now removed, the ladies’ hats look like 1912-17, a well- used car !

I bought a bunch of those at Hershey once just to get the tags.

Those are not hinges, but are window flaps for a couplet. They go on the top of the doors to protect the windows.

For Dennis Chan and for future readers:

If you purchased a set of drawings for your 1921 Roadster and there was no information regarding wood floor under the turtle deck, then you were sold an incomplete set of plans.

I purchased those same plans years ago from Leon, for my early '23 (low cowl) roadster and that information with dimensions was...

Gentlemen, Thank you for your responses, that was the information I was needing. This project started as a way to test various flywheel configurations but has morphed into quite a show and tell piece that seems to interest both Model T folks and others. It makes it possible to witness the entire ignition system from magneto to spark plug and see...

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Original Smith has some of that precious firewall stain on the shelf in his garage.
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This 23-25 T Coupe wood drawing from Fordwood may help you with you may need for your 25. They sell a kit or you can buy individual pieces as needed. Another wood maker is Classic Auto Wood that might be of help.
The wood body drawing isn’t an exact blueprint but it’s pretty close. Another thing to remember you may or may not have to do some...

So what does the surface for the inner race look like? Worn too?
Is that a crack?
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Sorry no 1926-27

Don Lang's sister was making them. I have a set on my car.

Well its my understanding that she has passed and they haven't been made in several years. I took on a job of making some for a friend and figured I'm set up to do this I can make some whrn no one else is why not.

As per the Ford Parts Price List dated 1916.

Side Curtin Rear R.H. 6937X
Side Curtin Rear L.H. 6938X
Side Curtin Front R.H. 6935X
Side Curtin Front L.H. 6936X

You can see the Manuals, parts lists, etc. at Cimorelli Model T on line.

The issue with those numbers is those will only be Assembly Drawings. It likely will have the part numbers to...

Yes! And sometimes it's a family member. I was afflicted at the tender age of five by my uncle. And Yes, I like it!
Nice pictures Scott, I camped there almost fifty years ago with friends from high school. :)

Absoluty Perfect !

I spoke to the coil point manufacturer yesterday.
He is making headway solving the manufacturing problems but not quite there yet.
Ron Patterson