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A buddy of mine is going to pick up his first Model T (1922) next Tuesday. He helped me get my T going so I'm going to do the same for him. I have a couple of questions for the group.

1.) Is there anyone who will re-core a 1922 low radiator or is Bergs or Brassworks the only option to get a serviceable flat-tube radiator?

2.) Is there a guide...

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I know I fit just fine at 6'3'' in a 21 Coupe but would a 24 Coupe have just as much room if you remove the shelf behind the front seat?

Thanks
Ron

I did some horse trading and got my yard art going. My little guy seems to approve! PXL_20210618_001109186.jpg

I'm driving this '13 T around, getting a feel for it's bad habits that I need to address... The Only other T I Drive is Dads '24 TT that he set up Beautifully. I've been driving it about Twice a week for 8 Years. Short Town Trips, as well as Multi Hour Drives..
This '13 T belongs to someone else and I volunteered to make it behave better, after...

I got my truck on the road today! first time in high gear and one drive around the block. It starts very well but it seems to run a bit rough on the road. New Champion X plugs, rebuilt coils from Brent Mize, new wires, new timer, it just seems to labour and has quite a bit of vibration. I rebuilt the motor about 20 years ago and it just sat until...

[attachmeI’ve recently purchased a nice little ‘26 coupé, which, alas has been fitted with Model A wheels. It’s also been fitted with bumpers, but the rear bumper is so near the body that there is no room for a spare tire. Is it possible that my machine has been fitted with Touring/Sedan brackets rather than the correct Coupé/Roadster brackets?...

This photo is of a friend of mine who recently passed away at the age of 76 climbing up into a Model T when he was a young boy. It is indicative of how long he loved Model T fords, but he was never able to acquire one until about a year and a half ago. Unfortunately after a little more than one year cancer took him. His widow recently found this...

Made a couple of access holes in the top of the tank.
About 40 mouse corpses in the tank (along with a LOT of mouse bait and grain and upholstery fuzz)

I have no idea what this device is. It was in my father's garage. Dad was a T guy, so I'm hoping it is some sort of T item that someone can identify. The overall length is about 10 . It does no fold out straight. The two pics show the full open and full closed positions.

Thanks in advance for looking.

Was working on the rear axle today and dad and I were wondering if the casting numbers on the one half of the shell translate to a casting date. 7 - M - 14 shows clearly on one half above the part #. Just curious if July 1914 would be a translation, or is the set of numbers and letter have no significance.

Ideas or insults welcome :D

Andy

These shelves are from a '27 Touring I picked up in Tallahassee. I can't find pictures anywhere of shelves from current suppliers that have the notch for the firewall/cowling bracket. The notch appears to be factory original. Can anyone tell me if these are correct? Thanks much.

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I bought this car knowing there was zero compression. I could see/feel the gear on the generator did not turn when hand cranking the engine. The pistons move freely. I felt that it was the timing gear and sure enough it was sitting there with very few teeth along the back edge of the gear. What are some of the things that come to mind that would...

A fellow volunteer at our local museum told me her 'family folklore' said that great-uncle Bill was Henry Ford's chauffeur. She doesn't have much detail, but he would likely been born 1870 to 1880 and emigrated to US, married an American and lived in Detroit. Be interesting to know if his name turns up anywhere.

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A neighbor sent me some photos of a coup he worked on, locally, as bout 3 years ago, and was looking for help in identifying it's approx year. I'm thinking 24-25, but I don't know much about them.

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While driving the 1923 Coupe. Everything was fine until I pulled out at the red light .I pushed the couch in and nothing.I got home on a trailer. I released the brake lever all the forward, and I could push the car back and forth no resistance. I thought a broken u joint. I pulled the rear and everything looks fine so I thought the transmission. I...

Apologies in advance for this query about modern Fords, but I was unable to find much information through Google and really don't want to join any Model A forums to post one query. I know many members here are familiar with and or own Henry's Lady.

I believe the grease gun show below fits the original style Model A grease fittings, also pictured...

Yesterday I picked up a 1916 Coupelet. I have owned Model T cars off and on since 1962 and a coupelet has always been an elusive dream. Yesterday I brought one home. It was restored from an original body found in the eastern Washington woods. The sheet metal was excellent but all the wood was in bad shape. What was found was the body, turtledeck,...

I want to Thank everybody for your continued support by helping me and others! We want to keep this Hobby going......Just cant find any mechanics in Staten island to work on Model Ts. Anyway, I had a hard short and it melted some wires. Unfortunately, I have to replace the whole harness and this is my first time doing this. Any suggestions and...

Does anyone know the size of the magneto post connector stud? I lost the nut when I removed the whole thing from the engine so I wouldn't damage it, when pulling the engine. It's back in now, but, alas without it's nut. I checked with the normal hardware stores, but it appears to be between current standard sizes, although the pitch spears to be...

Just throwing this out, I have no need for any nor do I intend to make any. I have made and used the currently available style. They are generally expensive, you need to cut you axle tubes, etc, etc. All that work to keep you broken axle shaft unexpectedly existing the rear end. This idea will only work with the larger 26/27 brake drum (unless you...

Looking for information on the transition from aluminum smooth side hood to aluminum louvered hood. My late September 14 has the louvered version and is not in the best shape. I will be looking for a replacement but wondering what is deemed correct for this transitional period.

Does anyone know how to make the ECCT software full on the screen. The right hand side is cut off, and the mouse will not expand it. I have tried different screen resolutions and that doesn't help.

So as not to post on the Martin-Parry body thread.

I finally laid my hands on the truck body plans I've had since 1995. I had tore my basement apart for a week searching for them. Thank the Gods they were in a bookcase upstairs. LOL They are of a Hudson Wagon Works truck copyrighted in 1981. It has full length doors for the passenger compartment...

It’s been a LOT of years since I’ve done one. Is there some tricks!
I’ve undone the straps.
Getting to the dashboard screws looks difficult!

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A mate found a nice replacement block for the freeze cracked original in his US import 1915 tourer listed for sale at the Tulare swap meet. I appealed for attendees who might be able to take delivery and get it close to the shipper in San Francisco. Up stepped Dan. Not only did he take delivery for us, he inspected it first and let us know it was...

I want to buy some 30 x 3.5 inch tubes with brass stems. I called Universal and they have no idea when they'll have them back in stock. I also wanted to buy an additional Universal T Driver tire for a spare and they're out of stock also with no idea when they'll get them in. I called Coker and they said supposedly the 2nd week of August for the...

Anybody know if a ring gear and/or pinion from a Model T will fit a 1925 Star. My interchange manuals don't go back that far.

What does a person do to replace a worn Texas T VW 009 Distributor when all the new replacement distributors are made in China and turn in the opposite direction?

I hadn't seen this one before. The Model 10 Buick looks like it has towed cars before.
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The Minnesota license plate is a three year plate, 1918, 1919 and 1920 indicating the approximate time period the photo was taken..

What am I looking at for parts if I determine I have a noisy wrist pin?

Hey y'all!
Homecoming 2021 is going to be underway in less than 24 hours! Things are already starting to come together as we speak! The official schedule for Homecoming 2021 is finally on our website! Click the link to see it for yourself!

-NB

I just thought I would show you my new toy, parade car, conversation piece. I am leaving it the way it is. It runs nice. 1924 runabout. It has been in our Minnesota club for many years. It is time for me to be the caretaker.

Does anyone know anything about a Jim Wade regrind cam? I have one my stuff in a box marked “ Jim Wade regrind .255 lift”.
Nothing on cam it self. Just has that on box. An info would be helpful.
Was someone named Jim Wade grinding cams years ago? Thanks Dan
I know what the .255 lift means, just want to know if cam is any good grind wise.

Hi All,
I just finished restoring a cowl fuel tank and a sediment bowl, but when I screw in the bowl, it stops in the upside down position. This is after using teflon tape first, then trying thread sealer.
The threads seem good to me; I've cleaned them out with an angled pick. What are my options?
Should I use teflon tape, thread sealer, plumbers...

A couple of years ago, I rebuilt my Ruxtell rear axle using new hubs, axles, and keys from Langs. These parts were made to perfection, but fit together so well that now I cannot get the rear wheels off. I tried the screw-on puller in the photo, but it had no effect other than starting to damage the axle threads. No real harm done, but no joy...

While not a car top it is very similar.
There are other videos leading up to this one.

Interesting T at the show on Sunday. Imagination, leftover T parts and thinking outside the box. Well received by all. Gary in MN

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So I have some thoughts after some observations with my e-brake cam position as it relates to the lever position @ various positions.

The last picture is the cam when my lever is set @ 12 O'clock or neutral, looks to be level @ 9 & 3, brake lining relaxed approx 10 1/2

The second picture is the cam position with lever set back as I would when...

I have received a few calls this morning that someone has hacked my email and has sent an urgent request for money to be sent. I have not seen the email so I don't know the particulars. I did not send it so please no not respond to it. It is a scam to rip you off. It apparently is using the Mother Lode Mode Model T Club and my name and email...

I tried with the googler and couldn't find if they had 1916 December, January issues?
Thanks for your consideration!
Mike Peternell

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The seal's neoprene ring (A) has to fit over the slightly larger #3050 cam gear lock nut (B). How do you get it over the nut without wrecking it? I'm sure several people here have done this.

Can't find the info anywhere, should there be metal covers over the sills on my touring car? (used to be a cast iron end cap muffler now new tin)
Is trim available for under rear doors on sides ?

I purchased and am restoring my first Model T (1914 touring) and I am trying to asses and prioritize items that may fail. I use a simple system...Will the failure of this item 1. Annoy me? 2. Strand me? 3. Kill me? With a Model T I am finding that many of the items can fall into all three categories, but there is one I just don't have any...

The weather today reminded me of tours we held at Indian Springs near American Falls, ID. Starting in 1968 we continued them into the 80s and perhaps beyond. Though the photos are fuzzy they show the Ts that attended and I remember what fun the first several were.
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Some older cars from Utah were trailered. The touring at upper right...

Here s another new weird one. Today a T was stopped at a light behind another T. Back T engaged & moved forward into the front T with his foot still on the brake. We stopped for a look. Oddly, with the T stopped (parking brake on) Full brake petal engagement I can hear the tripple gears start to grumble. ???? That makes no sense.
Happened again....

I got a new vehicle and I need to know who sells the bumper stickers that say: My other car is a Model T Ford ? It is printed in blue ink and is about 11.5 long. It is not the one sold by Lang's and I don't see them in the MTFCA store. I think?? the last batch I got several years ago, were made by one of the MTFCA local groups.

Great Nephew and Niece always there to help me with their Grandma's home remodeling! Gave them a ride but the bonus was the miles of smiles!

Life is Good and Sweet!

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Humbled Hank

Well, Mr. Jelf - are you going to let us in on what conclusion you might have come to ??? Over 40 responses surely warrants the question ?

This Northeast part of Texas is pretty flat, and hotter than he!! this time of year, but that’s a different story. I’ve been driving T’s for 56 years, but this is my first running, driving car with a Ruckstell. My question is do you guys shift your axels in normal, non hill driving?

I have 2 used 1914-15 fenders. In preparation for painting one has been paint stripped and wire wheeled to get paint and surface rust off, then Metal Prep phosphoric acid treatment to keep them from flash rusting. That is the white residue seen in the picture. Flash rusting occurs quickly in hot, humid, Houston if you don't coat with something....

Hello all, many of you know of my early 1913 Canadian Ford built in Sept/October of 1912.

For many years it had the incorrect carb on it (NH) and I've made it a fun project to put the car back to as all original & authentic as possible. I started out thinking that the car should have a Holly two screw type S carb. I used this carb for about two...

Hi Guys

Just piecing together a brass speedometer for a car, we are not worried about it being operational but aiming for visually complete.

How is the bezel attached to the main housing? The one I have here looks like it may have had 3 copper pins holding the bezel in place? were these screws, rivets or soldered in place?

Many thanks for...

Hate to even use the word, but yes I’m a newbie to T models. Acquired a 1923 needing quite a bit of work and wanted to know if a “checklist” exists.
I’ve helped on a few model a’s and other projects.
Thanks for any guidance or thread suggestions

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Trying to find a layout of how the wood bed floor is assembled and bolted in. I assume it will be easier while the bed is on saw horses. The wood kit is cut for the battery hatch so what supports the planks that are cut. Is the floor sturdy enough after all is...

From the Martin-Parry thread I was informed that the lil red truck is a Hercules body rather than a Martin-Parry body. On the coachbuilt.com site, under Hercules body, a photo just like the lil red truck from the Model T Ford Restorer's Handbook appears in the right margin. It carries a number plate reading 211.798. From my memory, that photo is...

We're getting ready for our first tour in a long time (Yay!) and there will be a bit of gravel.

A modern aluminum and foam air cleaner just wouldn't look right on my '26 Touring with its shabby '60s restoration. I put together a pretty effective unit from junk around the workshop — definitely not original but kind of fun and right in my comfort...

Can anyone explain to me what the purpose is of the 5021 PS spring on the Bendix starter assembly? What does it do? What is the best way to install it?
What cautions are there regarding it's installation?
This is the tiny spring that installs crosswise in the 5021G gear cup, that spins on the Bendix assembly. It is visible on the Vowell Art...

I was able to find a 1926 Tudor that has been sitting for some time and as long as the owner can get a copy of the title from the DMV I will be buying my first Model T. I am tall and I like the fact that the front seats fold forward allowing people in the back. It looks like it would not be to hard to push the seats back a few inches just like on...

My father has a very original 1915 wheel with spindle and speedometer drive attached that he picked from the local town dump in the 60's. The assembly is in great shape including the valve stem dust cover that can be removed by hand like it was installed yesterday.

He graciously offered me the spindle to replace the badly worn one on my 14. In...

Hi, I made a mistake I broke my new ADJUSTABLE Modern Drive Shaft Pinion Bearing... when I tried to installed it. Do I need to buy another one Or I could keep it as is and using more sealant with the boken piece. The good news the failure do not affect the hole were the bolts are. Any thoughts ? Thank you.

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I sent the letters out today for the Ohio Jamboree, by the end of week if you did not get one and are interested in coming send me an email in case you got missed from the list that we got. Thanks!

Friends,

My youngest son, who was off at college, got sick in early April and was diagnosed with leukemia. It's been nearly two months since the diagnosis, although it feels like a year. This has been nothing short of a nightmare for us (and continues to be). He spent 5 weeks at a cancer specialty hospital in Pittsburgh, Pa, and is now back home...

I was a MTFCA member years ago, and have been hankering for another brass T. I have a Canadian 32 Ford pickup to TRADE for a brass T car...where can I advertise on this site, as it is a NON T vehhicle being offered to trade? I would also prefer to hold off on joining club until I have a brass T again...Rob

any one have photos of Speedsters run down main street
I have a Speedster in that movie
tom

I recently purchased a 1926 Roadster. When attempting to start, I managed to do some damage, but I'm having trouble identifying what I need to purchase to repair. It's by the timer, but it's not the timer and I don't believe the cap.

I'm working on Larry's '13 T. It has a Short Arm NH Carb that I just Re-Bushed, and put the Choke and Throttle Shaft in from Langs. I'm now working on the Choke Rod that goes through the Radiator for Hand Starting. I've not seen anything to describe or show the proper bend to put on the Carb Choke end of the Rod. I want it to be able to have that...

It is our 31 annual Model T Reunion, Saturday June 12 is the annual tour, it starts at 9am. The Model T Car show and swap meet is on Sunday June 13 at 8am-3pm. There will be raffles and cash prizes, Do not miss it. Farmington is just south of St. Paul. Any questions call 507 457 6778.

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Took my Amish neighbor to get feed this morning for calves he has at my place. On the way home we had a fire call. It was on our way so we rolled up just as the fire trucks arrived. Just another day for a Model T. 20210612_090939.jpg

Larry, there was no contact info in your website email to me, so I am responding in this fashion. I don't believe I have a low head with the Made in USA with a crisp Ford logo. I'll check. If I do, how shall I contact you?
Richard
rgould1910@comcast.net

Need your help. Am restoring a wood cab truck, some new wood, some old. What is the best primer and paint to use on wood. Would prefer using enamel. Wrong place to list, but value your opinions. Thank you.

Hello all,

I'm new here and a Model T rookie. I have been observing the threads and doing considerable research into for the last few months now, which means that I'm happy to admit that I still know nothing!

I recently acquired a project from a fellow who is too old and has too many projects.

It's an Australian 26/27 tourer, and is missing the...

I am in the process of replacing the top on our 1921 touring with a top from Classtique. I have removed the previous top, which may be a Cartouche top installed when the car was restored probably in the 1970s. The rear top bow was broken, so my son is making me new constant section pieces for all four top bows. This will be easy, because the...

So pulling the rear wheels and re-examining the drums/brake linings I could smell gas. Noted the sediment bowl petcock had a small drip and I usually flush this monthly and did not get much out of it when I tried.

I had a replacement petcock and will get that in as the other one was plugged up. Yes when I cleaned out the tank I removed the worn...

I just replaced the sediment bulb and gas line. Primed the engine using the front crank. Then started the car, runs for about 20-30 seconds and cuts off but I'm not sure if I hear a knock. What do you think?

If it sounds ok I think my next step is to clean out the carb.

I tried to take out my 1922 Ford Model T Touring from Storage since October 2019, today. Since then, I had the Generator, the cutout, and the Coils rebuilt. I charged the battery last night and when I connected the battery this morning, smoke came out of the ignition area and took off the ignition plate and saw the wire to to the ammeter was burnt...

I am looking for my first T. I have experience with Model Ts, and have decided to purchase my own. Many of you on this forum have answered my questions when you post an ad, and I really appreciate it. Since the area where I live does not have a lot of Model Ts to try out, I thought I would as the Forum for advice for the best option for a Fat Old...

Does anyone have recent experience in getting a title for a Model T in Michigan that has none? A friend is looking at a '21 that was inherited after the passing of the former owner and supposedly there is no title on the vehicle. We have yet to discuss this in detail with the seller but want to go prepared with the right questions.

Ten years ago...

As I restore my 1914 Model T I have noticed nuts, bolts and screws that are different than they should be, but I am not sure what they should be. Sometimes it is two bolts next to each other that are different and I don't know which one is the correct one....or if either is correct. Sometimes I find missing nuts, bolts and screws and I know I...

Anybody have experience good or bad with this outside oil line kit? 2931053l.jpg

Mother Lode Swap Meet June 6, Auburn, Ca. No need to reserve a space. We have plenty. Most on Grass. Link to prior years photos.

I can recall several articles on this subject with lots of mixed results. On the recent Golden Gate tour my phone ran out of poop and was stuck. So I need a solution.
My first effort was a cheap plug in lighter to USB socket and it did not function. No charge showed on the phone display and it took less than 0.01amp.
Next I tried a more...

Wondering if this is an early Ford seat, or from another company. Original paint is white. Yellow portions are Bondo added later. Original leather color appears to be dark green. There are female screw-in receptacles on both sides at the wrist and shoulder locations, plus several smaller ones on the top rear along with footman's loops. Inside...

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We're Baaaaack...

Below is a link to a page of a flyer I made up to bring to local swap meets in the Southern California area, about 6 months before the whole Covid thing hit. Little interest was shown and, well, we all know what's happened since then. Couple it all with a dire family crisis I have had to deal with and I am now back at that same...