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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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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...

Is it possible to tighten the hinges on a 1914 windshield?
The top section on my roadster has a tendency to flop back to match the angle of the lower section while driving. I made an attempt to tighten the slotted screw head on the inside of each hinge to no avail. Any help is greatly appreciated! Thanks!

I make it a point to stop and visit “ The Richmond Boys “
whenever I have an unusual - obscure - rare example
of auto history ✅

On May 26th in the afternoon I will be stopping at
The Wayne County Historical Society to show
a 1917 White Four Passenger Sedan 👍

A largely original survivor that runs and drives.

This - may be the only example of...

Found this at the Luray swap meet.
Is this an original box?
Looking at it I have a few questions.
The bottom has Made in USA with a number, what was the number, part#?
Does the S indicate anyting?
Does anyone have a box apart showing the metal parts?
The rivets on the side, how do they pin the handle.
Seeing the metal parts would explain the...

So I found a repro horn at Luray and tried jumping it off my battery. and It's not working. Do they sell a new circuitboard for these? Everything inside look new. No signs of water or corrosion.

I have had the springs blast cleaned to bare metal and have applied a Rust-Oleum primer as shown in the attached photos. I plan to paint each leaf with a Rust-Oleum satin. I will then brush a graphite slip paint to the bottom of each leaf, except the bottom leaf.

Any comments?

I will provide up dates on the restoration in parts so we don't have a long list of items under one topic.

Primer on spring leafs.

Hey all!
Only 4 weeks until Homecoming in Richmond! Hope to meet you there!

-NB

Arranged a visit to Craig Beek's Model T Museum Today for a neighbors Grandfather. Took a few photo's
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For sale? Body is in the crate - missing the engine
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I see a recommendation of 27 PSI all around for balloon tires on a runabout in the 1926 Ford Owner's Manual. Does that sound correct?

This screwdriver sold recently on eBay. I believe the photos might be a good reference for anyone searching for an original Model T tool kit screwdriver.

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I just noticed a pad on the bottom of the body where the rear spring sets (see photo). I am aware that there is a rubber pad between the top leaf and the cross member, but did not know there is one on top of the spring unit. This is on a 1927 coupe.

I am interested buying a 1909_1912 model t touring.

Just came across this old postcard in a friends old car archives. It was sent by Warwick Eastwood, in Pasadena Ca. On the backside, it states “this is my 1909 T touring, engine #714. I found it here in Pasadena where it had been in storage since 1923. Leonard Davis used this car in the Ford film, American Road”
If the car is owned by anyone here,...

Anyone have any idea where a new guy could find Hack plans? Local new guy ask me. Thanks Dan

Model A's, Model T's, Girls in convertibles, Even a hot rod sneaked in,,,,,

A lot of times when you take something apart you can figure out why somebody quit using it. I bet they experienced hard starting and a bad idle. The spray needle wore a hole right through the tubing.

There will more information on this meet from the club officers. But I want to let you all know the Model T Swap meet will be on Sunday, June 13 in the park on the south side of town of Farmington MN.. In the past, vendors can come in starting at 7 a.m. and other at 8 a.m. The cost is low and there should be a food truck and there are real...

I noticed the posting about model T wood plans.
So I have a set of 15-20 touring wood plans by
“M Miller” dated 1969!! I have used these plans over the years and have been very satisfied!!
I am contemplating having them “digitized” and making them available.
I m not sure if I will get in trouble, but considering the copyright is over 50 years...

Whats the correct fuel line set up , drawing for a 1924 ? Does it have to be a perfect up from tank to downhill to carb ? above or below chassi ? close to chassi ?

In my T model puncture repair kit I carry a tin of patch cement. The tin has a nice inbuilt brush in the lid. The last 1/2 of goo went thick, so I had to buy a replacement can.

The can and brush are very handy, so I dug out what I could of the thickened goo. My go to medium for any cleaning job is lacquer thinners, so I half filled the can and...

So I bought this speedometer at Luray. Trying to ID it. I can't find a company name one it. Unless it's AC. Anyone recognize it?

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Is the large ring (I have one) universal?

The picture shows the timer when the spark lever is fully retarded.

I can't seem to get another picture loaded, but it is of the timer when the spark is fully advanced; it's rubbing the belt.

Currently, the engine will run roughly on battery, but getting it started is a chore with frequent backfires through the carburetor which is a
Kingston...

20 wood cab truck, running. $6000
27??? Speedster with rajo, project but mostly complete. $5750

Highlites - 40 Chevy cabover, 21,000 - 29 A roadster, original project 6,000; Model A coupe with pickup box 6,000; 58 Deville 15,750; Montana Power gas sign 16 x 32 inches $14,000; several cans in the 1,000 range. Willys FC 150 project 6,000; Chevy 5...