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I am in the process of checking for a knock in my 21 touringI checking both the rods and main I see that the main crank bolts are a square bolt. My question is what is the safest socket to use so as not to strip the head of the bolt> All I have now is a 12 point.

In reading several strings on the various metal valve stems (Schrader, Dill etc.) I noted mention that Larry Smith had submitted articles to both club magazines, but that, at the time, they had not been printed. Were they ever printed? And if so, in which issue of which magazine?

New owner of a 1927 Model T Touring, just wondering what these holes in the door side panel are for?

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Just looking through a flyer and this caught my attention

Has anyone ever added removable mats to their running boards to keep loose dirt and gravel out of the car?

Spotted this 1915 Towncar listed for sale on Prewar.com. Several good photos with the ad. Interesting and seldom seen.
Terry

The Northcoast Bunps and Grinds ( a MTFCA chapter) met up at one of our local orchards. Burnham’s treated us like royalty where we enjoyed coffee and doughnuts. A short drive to the village of Milan, in Erie county. A real short tour around the small neighborhood, we then parked on the square, where some small town shopping was accomplished. Lunch...

As I posted in another thread, I had purchased a new ball bearing hub fan, but hadn't yet installed it, when disaster struck, and I lost a fan blade and put a hole in one tube of my radiator. With the radiator in the shop, perfect time to replace the radiator.

When I purchased the new fan some months back, I painted the fan and, for safe keeping,...

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We are going to the national tour in Spokane and having never been to a national tour I have a few questions. Does everyone go on the same route to the same place on a specific day or do they split you up into smaller groups on different days? Do you play follow the leader or do you get a map and go at your own speed? If they split you up do you...

Which is the best one to use ? Original , non adjustable or the adjustable.
Need some input on this.

My wife I have decided that it is time for us to leave NH, seek warmer climate, and build our retirement home with a toy shop for the T, A and fun projects.
After much research we are currently focusing the Winston Salem - Greensboro - High Point and are planning a trip to get a feel for the area and drive by a few lots we found on Zillow.
We will...

I find the old car hobby is often a dance with two steps forward and then one back.

Last Saturday my local Model T club had a picnic scheduled in Crystal Lake, IL, which is about 31 miles from my house, and through some pretty congested traffic. Another member who lives about 7 miles from the picnic site, offered his yard to park trailers. So the...

Hello Everyone,

The Speedway Motors Museum of American Speed is planning to host the 2021 International Speedsters Trials & Reunion June 23-26 in Lincoln, NE. Preliminary details on the 2021 Reunion are below; you can also check the Museum’s website for the most current details. If you would like to register to attend, you can complete the...

Hi,

I cannot figure out how the wire spring is supposed to fasten together. I took apart both headlights and found this spring in front of the reflector instead of behind.
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This is how the assembly should look:
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I foolishly disconnected the trick wire joint to get the spring wire to fit in the headlight...

Heart Surgery is forcing me to convert to Electric Start (1917 Speedster). From an examination of pictures, the only difference I see between the elec and non-elec flywheels seems to be the shallow undercut around the rim used to center the ring gear. Is this correct? I have an excellent machine shop nearby who could make a true cut and I'd rather...

I've never seen a carb rod with a flattened end. What do you think?

Good afternoon everyone.

I finished building a new metal coil box and switch this weekend for a 1916 engine. Is there a way to test the functionality of the coil box apart from installing it in a car?

I have verified the coils on ECCT. I want to make sure that the new reproduction switch and my soldering/wiring are good to go.

Kind regards,...

The rear side side windows on the 1924 Tudor are longer than the front windows and I only see the upper door window rubber for the fronts. Any leads on where I can get replacement rubber that is long enough?

Thought this was cool, mostly clear ink/paint stamp on inside. Also on the wood behind rear seat are chalk/wax pencil 19 and wavy line.

Today took the 1924 Model T Coupe on a club tour to the San Diego backcountry to visit the Sky Falconry. There were seven model Ts in the group though a couple had problems on the very rough dirt roads in the back country. There were four Falcons on display and one gave a great demonstration in the very hot conditions. Several of us used gloves...

The driver lost control of his car on a grade and plunged 50 feet to the creek below, June 29, 1921. He died three days later from injuries sustained in the accident.

I drove down to Clinton, Arkansas this weekend to visit some friends that live in the nearby Holley Mountain airpark. Driving through town, we happened to notice a sign saying the town was going to be having a car show on Saturday, so we went to check it out.

Walking among the cars, we came up to a familiar looking speedster and its owner, Donnie...

The reports state I94 is still closed from flooding. Dearborn to the east side of Detroit. What condition is The Henry Ford and how are all of you doing?

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So I’m restoring a very original “unmolested” 27 roadster. Upon removing the gas tank (which I doubt had ever been removed before), I found a piece of material that I can only describe as being a firewall insulator. This is a late production 27 Canadian roadster that came from north central Saskatchewan. In my almost 50 years in the T hobby I’ve...

I am getting ready to remove the top on my 1927 coupe. I want to reuse the rain rails. How do I remove them so that they can be reused? It looks to me that they are just on the left and right sides of the body. Also, what is the best way to detach the front and rear connections to the body? The attached four photos show the connections and the...

This came back from the sandblaster with the 22 Touring parts. It kinda fits the back top edge of the body but I don’t remember removing it and I don’t see it in any “before” pictures. I’m lost like an Easter egg. Thanks, Art

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I picked these sturdy and great looking aftermarket side view mirrors, custom built for Model T’s, at the Bakersfield Swap Meet. I can now actually see what’s behind me.

They are cast and assembled by Bill Bohlen in Southern California. You can find his store on eBay by entering: “Model T Ford brass rear view mirror 1910-1916” in the search...

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This is a local T owner and enthusiast, Tim Simonson. Tim has been self employed as an antique clock repairman and restorer for his whole working life. He and his wife Leslie live in a beautifully restored Victorian home, and his clock repair shop is in the carriage house out back. Also in the carriage house is stored his dear models T’s , the...

So the front fenders are stripped and sanded for Hay Wagon to Speedster project. I noticed a small crack at one of the front fender hanger mount bolts. Should I drill the ends, weld it shut, and grind off the excess, or leave it alone, or...? IMG_0453.jpg

The beak straightening went well. I think I can do the rest with a light skim coat of...

I'm converting my 25 Touring back to trembler coils and timer. Going through everything I've noticed some questionable, missing, and just plain wrong wiring. So I'm replacing it all. When I'm done it might turn out that my magneto actually works! :lol:

In any event, assuming my magneto doesn't work and I always run on battery should I adjust the...

I got the call a few weeks ago to move a couple
of Model T’s from the hills outside of Placerville
to Southern California.

The daughter of a Model T Enthusiast was
trying to get her Father’s cars down to her
Mother so they could be closer .

The Father had passed less than a year ago
so it was one more way to have a tangible
reminder and a...

I have no connection with this or the seller. Looks like a good deal

Posting this for my father, figured id put it here before listing other places.
1916 Ford Model T
Engine is running & runs on mag. (New mag coil, new electrical wiring), N.J. brown title, numbers match.
This car needs a total restoration.
$3800. Firm - Cash only.
Car is located...

Does this look like a Brasco Bridgeport Brass Co. horn? There are no markings on it but it looks like a picture I found of one. If it is, would this be a legit Model T horn for a 1922?
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MTFCA member Albert F. Reid of Kalona, IA is turning 92 and seen sitting in his 1923 Touring Car.

Hi So I started stripping the paint on my rear fenders. They seem to have a skim coat of body filler all over 2-3 mm thick. I am not sure why. Suggestions on how to proceed at this point as I've not done this before? Choices include: 1) Laboriously get down to bare metal (it took awhile to do that in the picture shown) and start over. 2) Sand off...

I just got an Aluminum Warford 3 speed in pieces. It came with two different rear locking thrust nuts, one is just a little bigger then the other. Both just drop in. The threads on the nuts are good, not so much in the case. Any non arm and leg ideas how to fix it? Except for one over sized hole for the cover/gear shift the case look ok, but have...

Finally found the rattling sound inside my 24. Wasn’t noticeable until I had the oil drained and was hand cranking in prep to check rod clearances. Wonder how long it was loose. Fortunately the threads inside the disc drum are fine. The Cotter pin must have been left out somewhere in its 97 years

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So I have this dummy delima. On the 9-24 front cam bearing; I have pulled 3 cams and the ends of the bearing seems to be broken. As you roll the cam; the lobe will actually drop in and that is a bad deal. I find it hard to believe that all 3 cams I pulled are the same way. Am I missing something? Thank you IMG_20210625_084035855.jpg...

Anybody know anything about a Schwartz Electric Company Model 12 Horn? Is it an Ahhooga horn or what? Came with a Model T my buddy bought.

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I was going through some of my old automotive books, and out of one of them, dropped a Illinois State Tax Stamp, for the above car, which was listed as a Model T Tudor. This would have been a 1919 car, going by the engine serial number dating records.
If someone has this car, and can send me a photocopy of the title (mutilated) I will happily...

So my big size 14 feet keep stepping on the starter switch when the engine is running resulting in horrible noises coming from the starter! Solution? drill a hole in a hockey puck and drop it over the button. Easy to remove for starting, appropriate black colour, and cheap to replace if lost or stolen! IMG_2555.JPEG IMG_2554.JPEG IMG_2556.JPEG

Came with a Model T recently purchased from an estate. Looks like some kind of hand pump....maybe for pressurizing a fluid or a tank?

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Does anyone make the back U shaped pocket piece for the steel truck box?

Made a radiator filler neck. Now to the platers

Hey y'all!
This year for Homecoming, we decided to have a People's Choice car show which turned out to be a success! Here are the winners!

Farthest Traveled: Mike and Tammie Fortney of Oskaloosa Iowa w/ their 1917 Touring! They traveled 489 miles to attend Homecoming this year!

Most Unique: Ron Lecklider of Richmond Indiana w/ his 1925 T Rat...

I was camping near Brownville Nebraska last weekend and made a quick trip into town. I spotted this building on Main Street. I searched this forum for the names on the building but found nothing. Is this owned by one of our forum members? This was painted within the last three years

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I am looking for a Fun Projects voltage regulator. Their website does not seem to be up and I don’t know where I can buy one. Thanks.

I have enjoyed bringing you these picture posts, as it helped fill the time during the COVID slowdown. Now I must turn my attention back to more normal duties and finish other projects I had to suspend during this time. (Yes dear, I’ll be right there!”). So this is my last picture post. Thanks for the compliments and comments from all of you....

Fitted new set of band in my 23 touring , only problem is when I step on the reverse pedal it goes back a bit then seams to bind up and stall , what could be the problem ?

Montana Cross Country T Association Final Results Summary
TotElasp
Total
Average
Rank before
Time
Driven
Speed
Tear down
Final
Car #
Driver's Name
City/State
HH:MM:SS
Miles
MPH 1-9
Remarks
∑ Miles
9
Mike Stormo
Davenport, WA
9:12:56
480
52.09
1
Winner-2021
4
Rick Bonebright
Florence, MT
9:22:31
480
51.20
2
17
Dan Brown
LaPorte City, IA
9:24:08...

Hi Guys,

I'm rebuilding a bronze L4 Carburetor to install on my Model T, and it's missing the bowl nut. The bronze carb, takes a much smaller bowl nut than the iron one does, so I can't swap it out from my other carb. Do any of you know what size bowl nut I need.

Thanks for any help you can give me,
Gil

Will post final standings when I receive them later tonight if tomorrow. Michael Stormo officially 2021 Winner.

Not strictly Model T, but related - My 1912 Flanders engine has an open valvetrain. How much and how often do the folks with Model Ts with open valvetrains lube their valve stems? Do you use the same oil as what's in the sump, or something thicker, like 600W? Thanks! :)

This image is a friend of a friend's family. Can anyone help identify the vehicle in the foreground with the family on the running board? Looks mid 20's, but not a T...

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The horn has two pole does the switch break the mag or ground? If the switch is wired hot here is the ground connected at the horn. If the switch breaks the ground where is that ground located. It’s a Canadian car with button in the middle of the steering wheel.

A mate had a Kingston 5 ball carburetor with Stan Howe at the time of his passing. His nephew is trying to sort out who is due for a return carburetor and any refunding any deposit/payments made to Stan. I am sure I am not the only one thankful for his efforts in taking on the task of sorting this all out. Stan would be proud of the freely given...

Wahmonie Nevada. The first and maybe, “only” business women at the remote mining district of Wahmonie in 1928. The site of the last Gold Rush in the United States. I’m glad we have Photograph’s of Wahmonie, since the district of Wahmonie and hundreds of adjoining square miles have been restricted by the U.S. government for many decades …….

Is anyone reproducing the little rubber seal which keeps ran from running down the outside of the door window and collecting in the bottom of the door on an all-steel coupé or Tudor door?

A mate had a Kingston 5 ball carburetor with Stan Howe at the time of his passing. His nephew is trying to sort out who is due for a return carburetor and any refunding any deposit/payments made to Stan. I am sure I am not the only one thankful for his efforts in taking on the task of sorting this all out. Stan would be proud of the freely given...

So I listed a 13 engine for sale and put in the ad that it had been restamped-. It was then brought to my attention that the number pad itself was rather large. It infact is. I have a 12-13-14 to reference to and those do have the smaller no.pad. I don't understand how it can have the cast no. On the block and then have the lg.no. pad. Thank you...

Does anyone have any comments or photos of the Homecoming this year?

Did they decide it months ahead, and manufacture targeting the date they chose?
Did they decide the date based on ending production of parts?
Did they just keep going until most parts stock was consumed, and route whatever miscellaneous stock was left over to the spare parts department?
Did they just keep going until all orders were filled, and...

What is the best way to get these doors back into alignment? 1924 Tudor. I searched but didn't find alot of advice. Its on both doors.

Listen all and I will tell,
The story of the kitten
who fell in the well.

The well was deep
And the water cold,
the kitten did get out,
How needs to be told.

Lower the old bucket,
Down into the deep,
The kitten was crying,
And hope I did keep.

The bucket hit the water,
Beside the little cat,
She climbed aboard,
And that was that.

The bucket...

Any one familiar with a six cylinder 1922 Coupe(?) from the Oakland area in California?

Whilst searching newspapers of the period (1922) I found an advertisement that had the sale of a Ford Coupe with a six installed. Factory installation? Scan1922cyl6coupe.jpg

I have a NOS brush plate that looks like a Model T brush plate but it only has 3 holes for the neutral setting. What's it for?

I have taken two generators apart lately that have two bearings in front. The rear bearing acts as a spacer as the shaft shoulder is set back. What's the deal.

Looking for recommendations for having someone rebuild all the brass lights on my 1912

I offered to drive down from Rochester New York to the little village of Scio New York to help their fire company get their model TT running. It’s a great original pumper but the person who used to take care of it died years ago and the responsibility fell to some without enough experience to keep it up. This engine hadn’t run forma few years.

I...

I recently was able to purchase an early Ford artifact and this original photo came with it. The seller told me it was of Henry Ford. The seller admittedly didn’t have much interest in things Ford, and the items were handed down in his family.
I believe it could be Edward “spider” Huff. In the side by side picture, the left one is a known...

Has anyone been successful in having Brass Lamps repaired?

I have a JNO W Brown Model 85 that has split where it attaches to the bracket.

Any suggestions are appreciated.

Ron

Having a terrible time getting the crank gear off. Please tell me the trick . Thank you

I have a set of Larry Sidmore's demo AC Brakes. Does anyone have a copy of the Installation sheets and the set up / tune up instruction sheets?
Would love it if you can scan and e mail to me. I'm at rbmanagement@shaw.ca

Can someone explain to me in a simple format as to how to set up TDC and proper timing position. Thank you. Frank

Our first start of a 1910 Ford Special racer. We haven't had this on the road since the Milwaukee mile in 2019. I overheated the motor and scored the cylinder walls and needed new aluminum pistons. :shock:

Hopefully we'll be ready for the Speedster Reunion in a week and a half. Click on the link to see the first start. I was surprised when it...

Does anyone have a copy of Rich Bauman's ac brake linkage instructions/pictures? Rich is sending me a set in the mail, however I was going to install my brakes tomorrow as I have a mini tour on Saturday. If someone has instructions, please email to me @ jyoung@aristotle.net.
Thanks
Jerry
P.S. You won't be disappointed with the service both Larry...

Hi,
can someone give me the precise measurements of the front and rear original Ford spring cushions and also for the front and rear backrest springs. What I need is the outer measurments, as I have problems to make the new Snyders upholstery kit parts fit, especially on the front cushion.
Thanks

I am taking apart my original wheels. The spokes and felloes are too far gone to reuse. However, the (non demountable clinchers) rims are quite usable with sandblasting and perhaps a bit more work. I have three of the four hubs out (last one is real tight). I'm not sure how to further disassemble. I drilled out the bolts holding the hardware out,...

Looking for any information on the Perfection Brake Company. They made accessory outside rear brakes for the Model T. Their brand of brakes attached to the wood spokes and were independent of the rear brake drum. These brakes had their own brake drum. They are NOT TT brakes. Any information would help. Advertisements, Patent information, pictures...

Just picked up an exhaust whistle with adaptor for my Model A. Doesn't sound quite right so I checked each tube with the air gun. The 2 deepest notes don't toot so well, any one got tips on how to check the alignment?

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While I've never been to the big swap meets we've gone to small ones in Utah, Montana and Idaho for half a century. I support our local one that we have done for 42 years now. We couldn't hold it last year because of Covid so some were more than ready this year. The air becomes electrically charged with each old car nut's excitement of visiting...

keep your tank full, Bob

I’m installing the top bows on my 24 Touring for the first time…without any straps or anything tying them together…in preparation for the installation of the straps/pads/top.

I’m finding it to be near impossible to get the bows erected.

Should I tie them together first with some twine that mimics the length of the straps?

Looking for a drivers side seat for a 1926/27 model T Tudor .Can just be the frame also .Thanks,John

Can anyone identify the hoods with holes in the picture below? The news paper stuck to the painted one is dated 1929. They came with a louvered hood for a 1921 Ames body.
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