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My T is being built as a black era car, although I'm not super strict on any particular year or wiring configuration. I have the coil box with the front mounted switch, with the separate posts on the rear for each of battery and magneto.

My thought is to use these posts as a junction box for all electrical units on my car, although the magneto...

Sorting through parts the other day. This spindle must’ve taken a really hard hit at one time in its life… Other than being twisted, it held up well. I’m sure the vehicle was toed out. 😁

Made it to Chickasha today. Gates open tomorrow for vendors at 7:00 am and 10:00am for general public. Not much going on in the old parking lot by the railroad road tracks. Maybe 20 loads total. Some folks were dealing and some did not even open their trailer or uncover. There were enough to fill the area under the bridge and maybe 6 or 7 out in...

This is kinda off-topic but I really don't have a good place to ask this type question, so hopefully someone here is knowledgeable about this and can give me some advice.

We are building a larger 'tow truck' to pull our enclosed trailers (-which will be used for hauling Model-Ts and parts ;) ) -and with the purchase of a Class 8 truck we are now...

We have had our '21 Touring since late 2016. While we have owned it we bought, and later sold a '28 A Sport Coupe. We have enjoyed the T, mostly riding to local cruise-ins, parades, and ice cream runs. The Touring runs and drives well, needing the new top we have installed to be pretty much complete.
The non-demountable wheels could use a rebuild...

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The last time I attached the Radius Rod to the oil pan I had a bit of difficulty but someone suggested to use a jack to push it in and I was able to get the ball to connect. This time It looks as if the whole axel has to move back about an inch. Take a look at the video and you can see what it's doing.

We had the car on its wheels and tried to...

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In all the decades I have owned Model T's, I have never changed a tube in a clincher wheel. I have changed tires many times and always put the partially inflated tube inside the tire and installed the tire/tube as a single component on the clincher rims, but never just changed a tube.

Should I just pull one side of the tire off the rim and pull...

In an attempt to fix my out of tire balance problem I'm going to over correct. My tires and tubes are well over 20 years old. They are just starting to show weather checking along the rim. I'm going to put on new tires and tubes. At the same time I'd like to replace my demountable rims with new also as the old rims were questionable at best back...

This is not mine and I have no interest but....

Commanding, one of a kind, stone building located at the busiest corner in the Bedford Borough. Originally built as a Ford Dealership in the early 1920's, this property presents endless possibilities and opportunities. Light manufacturing, warehousing, retail, office space, housing, parking garage,...

Does anyone know the development in history of the Anderson timer?

Engine block has been stamped.... AN7754. I'm thinking it is a replacement block made after 1927 to 1941 era. It is hooked up with a 26-27 hogshead but the block does not have the extra flange area for the top of the hog's head to bolt. Would anyone have any idea where this block was manufactured?.... Or even was it a block made by a company not...

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What are you bringing to Chickasha Swapmeet

Hello, I was just wondering what people's opinions were about fixing an enlarged hole in the flywheel for a triple gear pin. It's a 1923 motor with a starter ring gear. I have a different flywheel ordered, but was curious if anyone ever tried fixing one. The pin is fine but loose in the flywheel, the clutch side of the hole measures about .690 and...

Last Saturday My wife and I went to a show 59 miles away. I cruised around 35mph most of the trip, once in a while she would creep up to 4omph but for the most part it was 35mph.. It took an hour and 40 minuets one way. Of course Saturday would be a record heat day so the trip home at 89 degrees was a bit warm. I might note that I do not have a...

Got my MTFCA magazine yesterday. Sure glad they gave me a reminder to renew my membership. Ha!!!

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Question. How should I store my spare wooden coils. Should they be upright or can I lay them their sides? Thanks, bobt

Not sure if it is off a T but it was in a box with other T-stuff. I feel like I should know what it is but....... :?

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2382E10F-050D-4104-B8FD-7C4DC2E59A8B_1_201_a.jpeg Does anyone have experience rekeying a Culm ignition switch. Previous owner did not have the key to Culm #15; they used a toggle switch to start the 1919 C-door. I bought a Culm key #68 that fits the switch. But have to rekey the 'pins' to fit key #68. There are 10 pins to the switch. They are in...

I bought a dome light but it does not match the mounting holes in my car. Maybe someone can identify it for me.It is 3 round and the mounting holes are 3 5/8 apart. It was supposed to be for a T . The mounting holes in my car are 4 1/8 apart. Thats the light that I need . Anyone have a picture of it. Thank you

An entire insert on the Model T Ford. I got mine!!

ANY QUESTIONS?
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My coil box “before”

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I installed a re-print of the original instructions in the lid !

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My coil box “after”
OK, so you can’t see any difference - but I know it’s there ! :lol:
(Thanks, Larry “Original” Smith !)

We would like to ask for help to fully identify the FORD reamer set that my friend Chris has recently been given by another T enthusiast.

1 - What we would very much like to obtain is a picture of the full label that used to be on the inside of the lid (see picture below of partial remains) that we could use to reproduce a replacement label.

2 -...

i have a 26-7 roadster i am having difficulty with top irons and bows, i have looked at the forum and found a few details (2013)however my top appears to wide, i measure car body at pivot on body at about 48 inches wide, top irons with bows at 54 wide, at pivot point where attatched to car . what is the correct width? the wood kit came with the...

Running out of assemblies to do, so I thought I'd start in on putting the car chassis together assemblies, of course starting with mine (it's the one I know the best). Sooo, I'm starting with the Wood Firewall and since my car is a 22 and it is my understanding that the Low Cowl Wood Firewall ran clear through 23. Now, there are some 23's that...

My cousin told me this morning that somebody from the Model T club was trying to contact me. Unfortunately he didn't remember who or when. To make it even better, my email password has quit working and I'm giving up for now after multiple failed attempts to establish a new one.You can try jelf1@cox.net, but at this point I may or may not ever...

I have a question, how do you tell the difference between original E&J 466 headlights and reproduction ones?
Thanks
Dave

I need a spare ignition key for my 27 depot hack. Unfortunately the numbers on the key are worn off.
Also the numbers on ignition switch are not visible due to the severe pitting under the paint.
Is there a chart that I can identify my key by its outline

Anyone going to the Luray swap meet that would pick up a Martin-Parry spare tire carrier I have bought and bring it back somewhere close to West Tennessee.
Richard (Ricky) Williams, text or call 731-618-0207 or email me rwilliams@humboldtministorage.com
Be glad to give you some gas money.

Does anyone still use an R G Reeder Aluminum Head?

I have been helping a friend to get a Model T running right that he inherited, and it has everything no one needs, especially a 12 Volt system, for the distributor, and R G Reader kind of ruff head.

The Mag coil ring was removed and the magnets were removed from the flywheel.

I like to keep the...

What are the dimensions of the 26-27 TT C cab upper windshield frame???
thanks

Does anyone still offer these so called 3 in 1 copper gasket rings? I know they used to be from Australia at one time? Seems vendors here don't handle them?

Hi guys. Carburetor rebuild question coming up!

I have a RHD 1913 Kingston model Y (4 ball) carburetor that is in dire need of a full rebuild. The carburetor is for my late model year 1912 RHD roadster. My plan was to send the carburetor to Stan Howe a few years ago, but never got around to it, so now very much regretting my procrastination....

My '13 has been missing the fuel filter for some time. While it's down for the winter I thought it would be good to replace it. The new one is a close fit - any tips on soldering it in place would be welcome ! IMG_5158.jpeg

On a 27 Touring what is thread size of the top support rod that screws into to body. Where the rubber plugs are removed.
Does 11/16 x 16 TPI sound right? Thanks Dan

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Don't forget to advance your timing this weekend. Ha!!

What is everyone using for a fuel shut off valve on the carburetor. I've been using the brass one that goes into the fuel inlet of the carburetor that Lang's sells for years. It has served me well but every one I get after a few months it becomes very hard to turn. Now after a couple years of use it's seeping fuel out the bottom and is time to...

The South Jersey T Tinkers are doing yet another Shop Day in Mays Landing, NJ, this Sunday March 10th, in Mays Landing, NJ at 10 am. Pizza and beer for lunch. We’re doing timers, timing and carbs..Anyone is welcome. Text Dave Young at 609-289-0677 for details

I have decided to sell my early 1915 Coupelet. Just no time to make use of all the cars I have restored. Listed on the hcca site for anyone with interest. Not an mtfca member so cant list it here.

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Does the mount for the leaf spring and the cross member need to be solid or should there be some flexibility?

I have never seen a OEM mounted one, so I don't know. The reason I ask is because this DIY lowering mount did wiggle a bit side to side on the cross member after I took the wheels off and hung the frame on stands.

The hole that 1/2 bolt...

Gentlemen and Ladies,

Mark your calendars with the 2024 Texas T Party dates below. Hope to see you there.

October 16-19, 2024 Kerrville, Texas USA
2024 Texas T Party
Hosted by The Space City T’s

All model T enthusiasts are invited to bring their Model Ts and attend the 2024 annual Texas T Party. This four-day driving tour will be based in the...

Aquiring extra power

Rather than rebuilding a strong motor to acquire extra hill pulling power, can the installation to a 4:1 compression motor of NO2 be a benefit?

You guys were great on giving me the information I needed on a Corcoran carbide generator for my 1914 Ford. Now I am asking about a Victor generator for a 1913/14 Ford. How do I tell if it is indeed a Victor or not? And what are the differences? Thank you. Craig

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It looks like it might have roll-up side-curtain/doors.

Hi all. My shut off valve, attached to the sediment bowl of the cowl tank leaks a lot when the engine stops and the valve is not shut off. Can I remove it and just use the sediment bowl shut off to stop gas flow to the carb? These extra shut off valves were not original from the factory, or were they? Any thoughts would be appreciated. Thanks. John

Have any tests been made to determine if there is a difference in HP running without magnets on the flywheel.
You would have a reduction of weight on the flywheel which would also include a reduction in enertia.
Most are using 12 volt and a distributor. Also doesn't a magneto and 4 coils give better performance than a dributor as the RPM...

This type of photos is not uncommon for the early automobile era.
I thought I would post this one to show just how popular the automobile craze was. It was an event to get anyone who had a car and wanted to enjoy the camaraderie of owning an automobile to get together, humboldt boostera.JPG I guess to compare what each one had.

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Has anyone adapted the 26/27 sheet metal lugs to fit the earlier brake drum?

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I'm sure we all have saved some Hyatts, just in case. Also the new solid roller models seem less favorable.
There have been past discussions about it. So what's possible to repair & what needs to b within spec.
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Sleeves

Solid roller Discussion

Specs for Rear Axle Bearing assembly Very detailed

Drive shaft evaluation & rebuild rebuild...

It's been a while since I did any wood working, but getting ready to install the flooring boards on the WWI ambulance project. 1x4 boards with camphered edge and face screwed to supports. Got wood. Got router bit. Got jig I made to insure all screws holes are in alignment. Now, to find some screws. Perfect screw is #10 flat head slotted wood screw...

Over the years some have posted or I have read articles for other power uses of the Model T engine. One in particular was a marine adaptation. Does anyone in the group actually have a Model T engine attached to or being used other than powering a Model T?

What visor would be appropriate to a steel cab TT?

Looking at the post on reworking the lugs on narrow drums, can a lug be made to fit the current size of the lugs and taking the disc's and cutting or grinding the notch wider and deeper in the disc. If you removed all the material from one side you would have a better chance of keeping things even and in balance.
I know some of us come up with...

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Trying to find info on this brass carb. Top looks like a Holley G, but fuel inlet looks like a Holley H1

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Here’s a higher end gas station with no-knock gas and a 1920? T Coupe filling up. The sign says General Motors Research center. Were they using it at this paticular station for testing the product?

Interesting reading
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So often reading the early development of the automobile, when companies were in competition to improve the marque, the manufactures used professional drivers.

What were the qualifications for a professional driver?

May or may not be Model T related.

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My Dad was first cousins to the Brosses in Flint Hill Mo.
This photo was put up on the Flint Hill Historical Society website today.
I thought it would be good to show it here.

I'm rebuilding a 1922 T engine that came out of an estate sale. It was my understanding from the previous owner of it that it had the head removed, so he installed one for selling the engine. It is a low head, and I noticed the numbers cast into the head, that can be seen in the pictures below.

Can anyone tell me if the 2 7 and 13 numbers mean...

New style Starter Switch fix

Saturday a week ago, I drove our Model T for the first time, only 14 feet and stopped because the garage door was closed. On the next attempt, I pressed the starter switch and it stuck with the starter spinning. After some excitement I got it off. This was a new starter switch that I got about six years ago and have...

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So I have my moms 1924 model T, it was taken apart over 40 years ago to be restored and repainted. Long story short it never got restored, she came home one afternoon only to find it in parts and pieces sitting in her drive way. Somewhere and time many years ago I told her I would like to have it. Well I have had it for about 20 of those 40 years...

Many thanks to all the folks that made the Marietta swap meet a big success! Lots of vendors, lots of buyers and a lot of good items to buy! It seemed as though big items weren’t selling but smaller items were selling well.
Mark your calendar for the first Saturday in March 2025!
And a fun time was had by all!

Working on a model T can be challenging, often frustrating. Generations of T guys have come up with clever helps not necessarily found in the repair manual, but can make the work easier. Here are a few I've collected, mostly home-made or improvised:
Left to right, half clamps permit seating the exhaust manifold then positioning the intake...

My 1915 T has, I believe, a repro brass radiator and the lower coolant elbow is quite rusted. I see no holes, but looks like it's dripped slowly for years. Also, the female threads for the drain valve are too rusted to replace the valve. Any ideas for a sealant I might use? I was thinking of POR15 fuel tank or their Hi-Temp paint. Also, how might...

What tools would be in the tool kit for my 1921 Runabout?

Hello T-people

Can anybody help me further? What material is the hogshead made of? Can it be welded?

I have a hogshead with tight pedal shafts, but unfortunately a corner on the back broke off during the drilling.

Can I fix this?

Greetings from Switzerland

Hello T-people

I had a lot of play in my driveshaft ball. I wasn't very impressed with the provider's insert disc and so I've been thinking for a while about how I could solve the problem.

While straightening the rear axle, I had the idea of ​​trying to heat and cool the ring.

It took some patience and several rounds of heating and slow cooling...

Sorting thru our T parts stash on a rainy day. Came across these.... what are they?

Many thanks for suggestions and insults in advance.

Ok a question for those in the know. Does anyone have solid verifiable evidence or information on the placement, etc. of these tags? I was told that these tags were not put on by Ford at the Factory. Making a guess here, were they added at dealerships?
Thank you in advance. Trying to settle a dispute/discussion.

Been trying for a while to figure the YouTube thing out. We did a few short test videos, and finally got a 12-minute video to post. It has been a pretty tough learning process for an old timer :) We are wanting to do a lot more vintage camping with the T and to post some of our trips to YouTube. We also do modern overlanding camping with our...

Teenaged boys, who are junior members of the Molesters Club (as indicated by large M s sewn on the seats of their pants) leaning into the engine area of Richard Burns' 1927 Ford Model T jalopy named Tooty .

Interesting Nina Leen photo series for Life Magazine, definitely a different era. Scrolling is to the right....

I accidentally dropped my KR Wison transmission jig and broke it. Looking for someone to expertly repair it. Any suggestions?
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Interesting radiator mascot.

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My sandblaster guy went a little aggressive and roughed up the outside of my rear drums. I use Rocky Mountain brakes. Can anyone tell me if that’s going to tear up my brake linings?

Got lucky and found some Stevens tools I was needing to add to the collection. I bought three Stevens engine lift eyes that are used to pull the engine or to help install a head when replacing the gasket. I already had one of the 1/2-inch pipe thread versions for Model Ts and have been looking for years for the other one. Found three of them in an...

Is anyone out there running the jack rabbit clutch discs ?
And if so how well does it work?
Thanks in advance.

I’m helping a club member with her car, and found the transmission brake band appears to have real brake linings. It was her father’s car and wasn’t driven much, I’ve checked the drum and found no burns or cracking, some light wear. Going to put Scandinavia material on the band.

Has anyone seen this before ?

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Hello,

We ran the 1914 T at the inlaws last weekend. We discovered even more parts.

Can anyone tell me what year was this NH is from?

It appears to be all steel and complete. The float works.

Any wisdom given much appreciated.

:D

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