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During The Depression, carpenter August Klatt, built a miniature village in his backyard. The village has been preserved in Veteran's Park in the village of North Prairie, WI (about 10 miles from Eagle, WI) as an example of folk art. So embrace your inner fairy and enjoy.

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I have a brass horn that sounds good when a modest flow of air is blown though the tube, but doesn't work when I fit the bulb to it. Gently squeezing the bulb allows it to work somewhat, but with a rapid squeeze, the reed acts like a check valve rather than vibrating. Does anyone have any advice on how this can be fixed?

I have an annoying oil leak from the starter motor drain hole on my 26 T.

A search on the forum came up with a couple of suggestion, one was installing an oil seal, the other was installing an o ring on the inside of the bushing.

This is the method I tried first, partly because I had the O ring on hand. I certainly slowed the leak down, but it...

Anyone know any more information about the Miller T head that was proposed to be cast?

Hello im new here. possibly have a deal in the works to get a 26 sedan. Question is anyone around Anderson In. that would be willing to give me a crash course in operating and driving this vehicle?

Watching the history channel and i wonder if anyone ever checks their work/facts??? They are telling in 1926 Ford to compete cut his prices then they show brass T's with acct lights?? Talking about the future with the model 70 Chrysler with it's high compression engine and showing a model A engine??? On and on, everyone wanted more speed than the...

Hello Forum,

Looking for advice on the preffered method of removing the inner race from the spindle on an early car with roller bearings. I was able to get one side off with some gentle heat and persuasion but not so lucky on the other side. Not looking to destroy the race (or spindle) if I can help it. Haven't seen any info on this in the search...

Just hooked up my speedometer making sure the cable ends are properly engaged. The cable is wire, encased in a slippery plastic sheath, which is then inserted into the brass cable housing (spiral wound tube). The wire cable turns freely in the sheath, the speedometer turns freely and registers speed, and the drive is lined up and operates freely....

I started cleaning a Stromberg OF, and the throttle and economizer arms look like they were copper plated. I know that Winfield copper plated S and SR bodies, but has anybody seen this on Stromberg steel parts? IMG_0617.jpg IMG_0620.jpg

Hi,

Looking to ID these speedometer drive parts but first a little background. These were attached to a very original wheel and spindle found by my father at the town dump in the 60's. The wood felloe wheel is in great condition complete with the metal stem and dust cover. The 30x3 tire however is hard as a rock!

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Been trying to read and learn all I can on this subject. What is the total amount of mechanical advance with a timer? Range? Is this the same with a replacement distributor? I am talking strictly mechanical.

Thanks

Consider, if you haven't already, giving my Center Door some love by checking out my blog about it's resurrection.

How do I identify what body style these doors fit? The pictures are not great but I can post close up pictures if that will help identify what they fit. Doors 2.jpg Doors 1.jpg

I can take measurements on my next trip to the storage building.
Thanks

Is there a start time Friday night 6/18 when Homecoming vendors begin the set-ups?
Thx, Scott

I couldn't find any information on The Henry Ford website about this year's OCF; even their official calendar doesn't list it even though the Motor Muster is going forward. So I emailed the staff directly and this is what they sent:

Thank you for contacting us regarding Old Car Festival. At this time we do not have confirmation that this event...

Thanks is hardly enough this weekend. Keeping it T related, in my hometown of North Ridgeville, Ohio, Ron Baldauf and Gaylord Kerr never came back from Vietnam. I bought my first T from Gaylords dad. They never recovered from the loss of their only son. Mrs Kerr walked a mile to and from St Peters church every day for the rest of her life.
One...

Does anyone have a good clear photo or drawing of how this shield is to be installed? Is it supposed to screw to the front floorboard, and do the ends need to be bent? Mine is a new fun projects part, and a sheet of historical info is included but no actual instructions. Thanks in advance, Bill

Do you fill the rear end to the bottom of the fill hole thank you mike

Hey y'all!

Today is the last day to register for a $15 space for the Homecoming Swap Meet! Register TODAY!

-NB

I've tried to look this up but haven't found anything. What is the difference between Rust-Oleum spray can:

. Protective Enamel.
. High Performance Enamel.
. Automotive.
. Farm and Implement.

What really is the difference?

I assume that the difference between Appliance Epoxy is that it is an epoxy paint and that there is a difference between...

After another thread for hanging, painting, and clear coating spokes:
The big problem now is my powder coated hub top plate is stuck and won't go down to its proper depth. I read a warning about this phenomenon in the past with powder coating hubs. I've tried sanding off some powder coat but so far no go. I am open to suggestion on ways to deal...

I am installing Rocky Mountain brakes on my car. I am planning to paint them black before installation and I was wondering how hot the brakes may get during normal use? I have read that most brakes don't get above 400 degrees. If I use some Rustolium paint that can handle 350-400 degrees, will the paint hold up during normal use?

Take out your Model T Ford on memorial day. If it is one that was new or used in 1917-18, put an American Flag on or about it, in memory of those you served in The War to end all wars If it is later one, also have a flag on it to honor those you served ion later wars or conflicts. My 1910 Touring sat in a rented garage while I served in the army...

Does anyone have a pattern for the Gypsy Curtains for a 1926-27 Roadster?

I found some good pictures on this forum but not a pattern with dimensions.
Thanks

I've searched and was unable to locate anything on this forum that might answer my questions on my tire change. I have a 1926 Coupe with wire wheels and I would like to know if anyone has used the plastic wheel rim hole bushings for tube type valves to reduce hole size. If you have used the plastic wheel rim hole bushings for the rubber tube valve...

I just replaced my aluminum Z cylinder head with a aluminum Sherman style (Prus) head from Lang s due to blowing head gaskets between # 1 and #two cylinders on my 1927 roadster. The Z head must have been machined wrong because the casting was VERY thin compared to the area between #3 and #4. I talked to Steve at Langs and we took some measurements...

Our cousins up north and beyond had a lot more accessory options, it appears. I recently sent this NOS gas gauge to a great friend in Canada. Just thought I’d share. Some people are of the opinion that accessories are taboo. BDA64811-AD80-46F0-8F8A-86E8EBA537FE.jpeg 4FF9D47C-D266-4AC1-856D-6F875552569D.png DB316B7F-2342-4A06-9F1D-9DBE2C26B346.jpeg...

Been in this hobby since I was a kid... so the T affliction really grabbed me early, and I've been there since I was maybe 9. So thanks, Pop!!

I've tried to get a newer car, but every time, for some silly reason, when I say I'm interested, people not only say No, I don't want to sell it to YOU , but run away, ghost me, then sell to someone else....

Stan's Family reached out to me today and asked that I provide the following information on funeral arrangements for June 1st:

The funeral service for Stan will be on June 1 in Helena, at Anderson Stevenson Wilke funeral home, 3750 N Montana Ave. Open casket viewing will be from noon to 1:45pm with the service starting at 2:00. There will be a...

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Stopping in Bennington three years ago. A lot of little Kansas towns do it right.

Last weekend, 7 model T's headed out for a 4 day camping trip to Death Valley from Orange county. A 700+ mile round trip. We all had a great time dry camping In the open desert. On day 4, cruising @ a comfortable 45mph about 150 miles from home, the engine developed a nasty gear noise. I pulled over & figured the noise was coming from the timing...

This is a picture of one of a set of Schrader Dust covers for the metal stem 30x 3 1/2 tube. It is 2 1/2 inches tall from the bottom of the nut to the top of cover when screwed together. It seems as though there should be some sort of a felt or leather washer that would fit into the bottom of the rim nut to keep the nut from damaging the finish on...

When I got our 26 touring it had many accessories and I can't remember how the vacuum line was routed from the manifold to the wiper motor. This came apart in early 60's and I have trouble remembering what happened last week. I would like to reinstall the wiper. Does anyone have this wiper or anything that shows how the lines for an open car are...

I have talked to a body shop about blast cleaning my 1927 coupe. He is well aware of the potential problems associated with blasting cleaning. I am going take the trunk lid, one of the splash panels, and maybe a fender to him. He will use both walnut chip and sharp glass media, with reduced pressure, as trials. He may also try a combination of...

So I'm at a auction in Ephrata today... this hack is here, any one want me to bid on it you ??

Hi what is the size of the threads on the pearch shaft that gose through the axel. The head is mushroomed a little and need to clean up with a die, and i need to know what size die i need to buy i think its 5/8 by 20 fine thread but no way of checking

Sooooo where is all the pics of the Tulare Swap Meet that everyone was raving about ??????

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I have an unnumbered block that has some issues (one crack in valve chamber so far) that I was going to build a warmed up engine with. Last night I test fit my adapter plate (Chevrolet overhead) to see if all the bolt holes in it went deep enough for mounting bolts. Bores lined with the plate at 3&4, but No 1 was really off No2 somewhat. So today...

I am always looking for parts. Came across this on CL today and picked it up since I would like to have the smaller wooden steering wheel. Based on data from the the encyclopedia, I am guessing it is between 1912-1920. It is iron spider and wood wheel. It has T902B stamped part number. It also has what looks like trade mark - W ? It measures 15 OD...

Southwest Model T is having a Brass Pre -war Swap Meet on October 16th along with a car display event. There will be awards for America best truck, 1910 to 1942 cars and trucks. Swap meet vendors can have a Friday move in and with camping allowed on site. There will be a tour on Sunday morning. Email us at southwestmodelt@gmail.com for more...

Yesterday was a glorious day here in Klamath Falls. The weather was partially cloudy with a cool fresh breeze & the temps in the low 50s. I needed to go to town to get a few things done and it seemed a perfect day to take the Model T. The business done, I headed back to the barn and took the long cut just to be out and enjoying the great outdoors....

Two guys, one speedster, seven days, 2,000 miles (knock on wood!)

By Chris Bamford, Edmonton AB on Thursday, August 28, 2014 - 01:22 am:

Friend Jerry and I left Edmonton this morning for Dayton WA on our fourth trip to the PNW for the Northwest Vintage Speedsters' 31st Annual Labour Day Endurance Run.

The runs are 200 miles +/- and in...

Hey all!

The Thursday tour of Homecoming has officially been finalized! Visit the link for all the details!
Also, 100 years ago today at 7:05am, the 5 Millionth Model T Ford rolled off the assembly line. 100 years later, it's on loan with the world's only museum solely dedicated to the Model T Ford! Stop by the Model T Museum in Richmond this...

Found this for sale, deep under that Joe Gemsa OHC Jewel there is a T !
As usual, i have no stake in this, just given for your entertainment !

One of our local AACA members, Ken Packard, came over to get his 1st driving lesson in a Model T. I willingly supplied my 14. I figured heck, if the Navy trusts him to drive a submarine, he should be just fine in a Model T. Yes- Ken has been selected to command a U.S. Navy Nuclear Submarine! Right now he is attending a couple of special schools...

Robert had a very good photo of the emergency brake shaft lube point. Something that gets ignored. Just thought I would bring it up , after seeing the photo.
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I have a shortened driveshaft tube with what looks like would bolt to a transmission. Wondering if anyone knows what this is. Darryl

Well it always seem like when I tighten a castle nut the hole in the bolt never lines up so I have to back the nut off a bit to get the cotter-pin in. Now I know that the pin would have to fall out for the nut to come loose but I still feel like it's not tight enough. Am I being over cautious?

Some pictures are of Model T parts and other contain parts similar to T, so you can get the idea. The idea is to use worn disfunctional parts modified to work the idea. This link has has some really neat ideas
Old worn dull reflectors -
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could replace rivets with hook eyes for coats, hats , keys etc
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Could used split rim...

Oh Dear! Looks like at the end of the 21st century a true aficionado of the Motor Vehicle will have a choice of vehicles with clutch, manual transmission, suicide clutch, side hand shiftier, non hydraulic brakes, wheels with drum brakes, key start, and more. And there will be classes available from community education on how to drive a non...

Hello. I've owned my 1926 roadster for about two years now and I am replacing the second head gasket that has blown in the same place after about 11 months. The engine has a lot of upgrades that were done by the previous owner. I know it has aluminum pistons,plus an aluminum Z head, Bosch distributor, sure stop disk brakes and the like. The head...

I recently purchased an early 1914 Touring car and I am trying to complete the restoration started by the previous owner. I have the squeeze bulb and the horn, but I have not purchased the brass tubing to connect them because I am not sure where to mount the bulb. Does anyone know where the squeeze bulb was mounted from the factory in October of...

Today I stripped a rear axle assembly I recently bought at a swap meet. There were plenty of really good bits. Once I cleaned them up I discovered four axle bearings measuring just .0005 - .003 wear. Of particular interest was the fact that
there were 3 different bearings, one Hyatt, one just like a Hyatt and two Pollard brand English made...

For those of you that live in areas with vapor recovery boot of gas pumps, you'll know what I am talking about.
I filled up one day and the guy handed me his gas clip out of his back pocket. It was made out of aluminum and it held back the boot that otherwide needs to be held with your hand while filling the gas tank. Otherwise it will shut off...

I got home ok, hope everyone else did too.
Got to thinking about this years Luray, most vendors ever there I think. Believe I saw a figure of high 60’s. Lots of really good parts, like Hershey of a few years ago.
Any way, I got to thinking I did better selling and buying that I have at the last few years at Hershey. And that was in a lot less...

My Dad got word of a wrecking yard in Joy and loved me enough to take me as a kid. This was in the early 60’s. Joy was an unincorporated spot in the road miles from anywhere who’s only business was a beer store. The wrecking yard, located a couple of miles from town on a dirt road, a place time had forgot. The owner, a old man had lost his legs in...

I recently purchased a 1926 Ford Model T Touring and really do not know much about it except I have always wanted one. I am sure everyone here understands that. The mechanics part of it I get. I have restored many old tractors and cars. I am in the process of rewiring it. It did not have an alternator, but did have 6volt battery. When I went to...

I need a carb for my 1920 engine.( I do not have a carb for a core). Snyders catalog offers a new holly carb for $272.00 without a core which is about the same price as having one rebuilt. Has anyone had any experience with this carb? I should mention this car will only be used in town not on the highway.

Hi Folks, wondering if anyone knows the approximate weight of a 1926 Model T roadster body, where everything has been removed. (No steering column, no fuel tank, no interior, no turtle deck, etc)

Mine has some significant rust issues and I want to get the body off of the frame so I can evaluate the issue better and hopefully figure out best...

Hemmings side magazine “classic cars” has a 2 part article starting this month on rebuilding the model T rear axle. I didn’t read it yet but lots of nice color pics.

Just finished my first order from Birdhaven. A very pleasant experience!
Dan

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Tongue depressor, Gorilla tape.

Something weird is going on, in my post in the Forum Support Questions section. I really would like to talk to or hear back from one of you if you know anything. Please!

Engines have vibration periods which are speeds at which they vibrate, in one way or another, more than at other speeds. These periods are more noticeable in many antique vehicles with more or less rigid engine mounts and no crankshaft counterweights or harmonic balancers. Does anyone have information on what RPM range(s) or road speeds in high...

A friend has a dilemma about his T and asked me if I could shed any information. I suggested to clean the MAG post but I am not sure if this is the remedy. His engine starts on BAT but not on MAG. The engine runs smoothly on BAT but rough on MAG. The T is a '22. Any and all input is appreciated.

Hey y'all!
A week from today is the last day to register to become a Swap Vendor for Homecoming. Any registration after June 1st, the swap meet space goes from $15 to $25 a space. Save some money and sign up today!

-NB

I rebuilt a motor/transmission for my '25 and have now decided to put it in my '26 Coupe. I really don't want to mess with the nice original floor boards so I'll need to replace or bend the low speed pedal (rather than pull the hogshead and change the pedal and shaft). My question is; is it safe to mig or arc weld a correct pedal to the stub of...

I understand we are working with a lot of repro stuff but does anyone make a rear axle grease retainer cap that fits ? Put new caps on and discovered the outer flat surface is getting scraped by the recess in the hub. Tapped retainer on further same problem and when I tighten the axle nut using a 2 foot bar (as per the book) the wheel will not...

Hey, I've got a quick logistics question on the swap meet. I've never been there, so I don't know the layout. If I drive in in the morning with a trailer, can I unload it during the setup time and park it somewhere else (I see it says there's no trailer parking at the museum)? I want to have a couple spaces there (not enough to park my giant...

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This drawing of an English hogshead turned up on one of the FB Model T pages. Seeing the internal low band adjustment and the external adjustments for brake and reverse, exactly the opposite if the USA setup, got me to wondering: Why have any internal adjustment at all? Why didn't they make external adjusters for all...

Hi, I am trying to get my great grandpa's 1926 Model T in running condition. It has a Holley vaporizer that looks original but has a lot of vacuum leaks so I found one and ordered a rebuilt one from Blue Oval Classics. It arrived today and I was looking it over close, I see that the air damper thing is spring loaded. From prior forums, it appears...

Is there any swap meets with T parts on the eastern side of the US any time in the next couple months?
On the Smokstak site where I post about tractors and engines and such there is a section for show postings and dates, But I don't see 1 here.

Anybody who was around Stan for more than a few minutes knew that he was a great story teller. I'm going to take the liberty to repeat a story that he told me at the Bakersfield swap meet about four or five years ago. The story wasn't recorded, so I can't give it to you word for word. But I'll tell it just as accurately as I can.

Stan related...

I have one coil that sparks on battery but that same coil does not spark when running on magneto. It makes ZERO difference when I place it in the box.

What say you?

I have a full set of original Dayton wire wheels and hubs for my speedster. One of the rear hubs (the left side) is ratty in the taper. The keyway is good, but the taper is oddly worn. Has any one had the taper of a hub rebuilt? And if yes, how and by who?

Failing that, any ideas on where I could find a replacement?

Being in Alaska, it’s very...

Hello Forum, I’ve been looking for a new or used KRW reproduction gap gauge. So far to late or no luck. I’ve checked with all the vendors and they say not in stock or not available. Are they still reproducing the gap gauge? As of late we have lost a lot of craftsman through retirement or passing. Just checking if anyone has any information...

Dennis Fleming with Gang and Luray VFW,

I have to say without a doubt you folks really made my dear old Dad (Robert E Lee) very happy in his final years at Luray! He always told me about the good ole days of swap meets of 1950’s, 1960’s, and how it used to be before all the commercialism came into the picture.

You folks really made everyone...

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This weekend I came across this in Colorado Springs.
What do you think?
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Saw this on a TT for sale on eBay

The annual Kapunda swap meet was back on again this year, bigger and better than it was prior to Covid restrictions. My find of the century was a
T 2178 spark plug wrench to fill the tool roll in my 1912 Haigh's chocolate van. I'd been looking for one for forever! The fellow who had it thought it was highly collectable rather than useful, so he...

If Henry Ford is responsible for 15 Million Automobiles. How many motors did Henry Ford manufacture? Looking at the history of the Model T, there are Model T motors and drive trains in tanks, mowers, tractors, construction equipment and more. Or are these motors that appear in non-automobile use, salvaged from wrecks? What was the manufacture...

Anyone driving through mud today ? :lol:

Someone is currently advertising a number of spark plugs on the forum and is listing their thread forms and diameters. There are differences in these plugs. How do you determine what is correct for your head? Is there .a chart that specs what thread fits what year? My searching reveals only piecemeal information, but I am an amateur at search....

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Son of Bimel correct Ford wheel is stripped, wire brushed, phosphoric acid metal prepped and about to start painting. IMG_0333.jpg

23T..Tie Rod lever oil cups. I am missing the cap off one of my oil cups. It sure looks like there is a hex at the bottom, and it would screw out. But, all the oilers I see are press in. Are they all press in type? Thanks..Tommy

Our Touring is 100 today! :D

23T..My trunk latch doesn't have a key, and doesn't have the thing that the key moves. Do I need a whole new assembly, and do I have to drill out rivets to install it? Thanks..Tommy

I am finishing the restoration of a 1914 touring car and I have realized there are a few parts that are not made anymore that can be a little harder to find a high quality working replacement for....example brass horn or speedometer. I am lucky that I started with a mostly complete car, but have faced some challenges finding good parts. I was...

Anybody have any recommendations on the best brake light switch for my 27 T? It currently has a switch that was rigged up by a past owner using a lever operated mechanical switch connected to the pedal arm using wire and a spring. It sometimes sticks and keeps the light on. I would like to install a dependable switch and see that there are several...