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Will there be someone there adjusting coils on sight?

I'm in the process of trying to restore a 1914 steering column. So far, I've had nothing but problems. The riveting tools that Ford used must have been at least one ton. I'm going to take the whole column apart to get the spark and throttle rods out for brass plating as original. Getting the rivets out for the throttle rod and the two collars that...

I'm looking to locate a general purpose machine shop in south Florida
appreciate any suggestions / information thanks.

I've seen a lot of information on this subject with people trying to swap 4 to 1 with a 5 to 1. Mine is a 26/7 case and 5 to 1 shaft (stamped 5) and gears (stamped 5). I want to change out the gears but as normal the center shaft won't fit the cover. My cover with the original shaft is loose. I've read that this is a common problem with the...

Hello: I was wondering if someone could tell be if the nickel knob the you grab a hold of to move the wiper back and forth on a 27 coupe if the knob it self is suppose to move or if it suppose to be fixed.
Thanks

Hi all,

Does anyone have a copy of the aforementioned Model T Times?

I am not sure if it is the US or Canadian issue... was there an issue for Great Britain too?

I am looking for a photo that I recently saw mention of (and an article if an article was included) that I believe shows the December 1927 Launch of the Model A Ford at Holland Park....

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This pair of covers is on ebay. Can anyone ID their application? The owner will not respond to questions.

Just found components of a Mitchell Electric Gasoline Gauge C. J. Sykes MFG. Company Chicago Patented . It is an accessory aftermarket electric mechanical sender for the rear mounted style gas tank that has a needle showing 1/4 1/2 3/4 full on the tank and at the same time it sends electric signal to a gauge on the dash that has a red lighted...

Guys: This ring gear and pinion came together in some T parts I got. Any idea what they fit. OD is about 8.5 and ID is about 5. Only numbers on it is shown. Thanks for any info. Dan
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My name is Donnie McNeece and some of you know that I have been being mentored by Henry K. Lee . I just wanna express how grateful I am for the opportunity I have had to learn from such a wise old man. I’m honestly star struck by how far I have came along on this journey and I see no Signs of stopping anytime soon. Before I started being mentored...

I purchased a new felloe to build up a wheel to replace one of my rear wheels that has a bit too much wiggle. I got a nice 30 x 3.5 inch Firestone felloe from a friend in California and after priming and painting I sent it out to be re-spoked. Yesterday I was staining the spokes when I noticed what turned out to be a hairline crack in the edge of...

Making flappers for Simmons/wizard and other Simmons carbs. Prototype is functioning in a 1926 T at just under 100 RPM’s! Text only at 412-354-2843 to order or check availability! Kingston flappers coming soon as well! Can send a video of the 26 T in operation!

My cover has about .010 oval wear. When I use the centering tool, it has a slop in one direction. Do most used covers have that much wear? Does it matter?
Tool is 3.001, New Day Timer is 2.995

John

I've been out if th Model T game for a while until recently. Work life got in the way for a long time.

Now I'm trying to get my projects sorted and started on. I have a 1913 Touring and 1913 Roadster I need the wood body plans for. I have absolutely nothing to work off of on the roadster as all I have are sheetmetal parts. The touring I have a...

Long ago I had a problem with a miss in my Depot Hack and tracked it to one coil not working.
So for several years I have taken one coil from my speedster or my Coupe when I want to drive the Hack.
This year every night I take a different T for approx 45 mins drive around most streets in our small town, so each car gets a good run every 3 days but...

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Is this exhaust worth hanging on to, or just junk it? It is off my 23 Roadster, and I have a new system to install. Thanks..Tommy

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I am just sitting here thinking (scary I know) but with all the period pictures being posted on the forum did camera sales for Kodak increase as the Model T gained popularity? It seems that everyone had to have a picture of their car and or adventure with their car. I should include all the cars sales not just Fords but Ford was produced for the...

Hoping you knowledgeable folk can help me on a recent purchase. I bought the intake and carb assembly from a fellow recently. I think this is a Model L Schebler carb, with a 1-3/16 bore. I don't know much abought it. Seems like these went on many cars including early Buicks. The intake almost looks specific to the carb, but not sure on that...

Many people think that the iconic Ford script is Henry Ford’s creation and his handwriting. Not so. In around 1907, Henry was looking for a logo for his fledgling company, when the company’s first Chief engineer/designer and friend, Childe Harold Wills, who also printed business cards used the calligraphy from his own cards to stylize the Ford...

I am learning how to post pics. I hope this works!!

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Lang's has 5 different types of wood firewalls. Hay wagon to speedster project is a 1925-26 frame with a 1915-16 themed upper style. But I would like it to have a starter for convenience and fiance's hair demands a full square window. So which one? This one maybe? 'Firewall, one piece, for cars with starter, birch plywood' 3634H

Anyone from N.E. Ohio going to Chickasha that can pick up a tank for me.

I will not be going this year. Freighter Jim will be in my usual spots FL 7&8. I will be at Bob Petersons swap on Sat., Ap[ril 17 here in Minnesota. I will have some good stuff. May bring a Munsie trans (has a reverse) and perhaps some good carbs. Also a few Motor Meters and some other make early hub caps. Also some early auto books and...

I have just taken apart my 1927 T Couple starter and generator.
I had bought replacement field coils for both of them.
Once I got them apart, I noticed the new field coils are much smaller than the originals.
Do they work as well? Do they burn out faster? Any difference in performance?
Anyone have any input on these new replacement field coils,...

Are these still being made? Is the correct muffler available? I have part of one (muffler) but missing the rear shell for it.

Can any one tell me what these tools were used for? I bought a bunch of new old stock and as curios image.jpg no as to their use

I will heading for Chickasha from Northern California on March 15. Anyone need a ride part or all the way and a place to stay? I have a big motor home and trailer combo so there is room to take stuff and bring stuff home. It just doesn’t make sense to make the trip solo. I would prefer someone confident with driving this large rig. Some help with...

I noticed that the battery wasn't charging and the cutout was not closing. If I manually make contact with the cutout, it charges! Why won't the generator build up to make the cutout work?

I came across this video on driving a Model T by NASCAR Champion Joey Logano. He is certainly enthusiastic about the Model T although I'm sure some of you will take issue with parts of the video.

If you have visited the MTFCA Museum
in Richmond, Indiana ... 😉

You may have noticed the Model T Driving Simulator
and the Model T Cutaway Chassis ... 👍

These were donated to the museum and built largely
thru the efforts of this couple.

Their home serves as “ The Model T Garage “
for the local chapter.

This was my second video interview with...

Does anyone know the length of the speedster hoods from Langs,? I did not see the dimensions in the catalog.

Thanks,
Tim

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More about the fuel delivery than the line itself. I understand my 8N tractor, with gravity feed, and the fuel tank above the carb. However, at least on my T, if I run a line from the tank to the carb, the angle is downward, or at least level, which is a good thing. Going from the tank to the engine mount wood block opening for the line is still a...

I have this brass windshield and am not exactly sure what it is off of. Can anyone tell me anything about it? I don’t see any markings on it.

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I have a very nice brass Magneto horn, the type used in 1915 Couplets I believe. It is clean and nice but it needs some tuning by an expert who knows mag horns. Can anyone steer me to a person who really knows how to work on a mag horn? Mike 319 four thirty, 4995. Thanks, Mike

With it in just two weeks I’m curious as no one has really posted about what they are taking of course I’m sure it looming over everyone’s head if it’s canceled again. But in the hopes it’s not is anyone going to chickasha with a 26-27 Tudor front and rear fenders,25-30 Ford tailgate, or shorten drive shaft, tube and rods for a cast iron warford.

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I got the 11 out for the first time this year. I still have a few things left to do, polish one headlamp, install tailamp and acetyline generator, and some other minor things. Art

I ordered and received a new key switch assembly. When I tried to move the amp meter to the new switch assembly the new assembly didn't have new screws supplied. I assume that the supplier got the assembly from a common supplier and this was the way they all came. I thought this wouldn't cause a problem so I attempted to use the old switch...

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Hello fellow Model T-ers.
Although installed by Romero last year, my Classtique top seems loose. Can I simply punch new (tighter) holes in the front and back straps to make it tighter? Or, will this common sense approach have unintended consequences?
Thank you in advance for any help with this.
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Can anyone verify the thickness and diameter of the lock washers that went on the fender eye bolts for a 12?
Thanks
Mike

I have a 5 ball carburetor that is larger than the T Model Carb. I have included a picture of it beside a T Model 5 ball so you can see the difference in size. Do these carburetors go to a tractor or something?
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The one on the left is an original high F hub cap found on 15 cars. My home made one is on the right. It isn't a perfect copy.

Specifically for rim wind, finger set dash clocks, are there any gotchas or best practices? For example, only set the time using finger against the minute hand with light pressure in a clockwise direction? Okay to turn counterclockwise? Okay to set the time while the clock is running, or should the escapement be stopped? How often does the...

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Ten Model T Happenings Between Now and May

March 13-14, 2021, Friday eve - Monday morn
Malibu Hills Non-Tour - Thousand Oaks, CA.
Unsanctioned, wildcat, flash tour.
LaQuinta Inn T.Oak (805) 499-5910 $81/night.

March 19-20, 2021, Friday - Saturday
Chicasha Pre-War Swap Meet , Chicasha, OK..
Susie and Mike - information@pwsm.com

April 5-9,...

One like this was on here a while ago. What is it? 20210306_071638.jpg

I would like someone to post a picture of the deck lid escutcheon for the trunk key on my 24/25 coupe.

Thanks so much

Mr Howe posted a bunch of great pictures of the above mentioned carb. He also posted facts about the carbs and how they work on our T's.
Mr Howe has repeatedly said he is no longer taking on any work. No where in the post did he even hint he was looking for more work.
Why was the post moved to services to make it look like he's advertising for...

If someone had asked me about a T axle this is what I would envision:
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This week when I actually looked a bit closer at my axle I spotted the following:
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I didn't know that was there. At least I know it is a genuine Ford part!

TH

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Looking for a license plate restoration shop.

Can anyone give me a typical rate for enclosed transport for say 500 miles? TIA

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Folks,
Get ready... we are only about 10 weeks away from the Spring, 2021 Mid-Atlantic Prewar Swap meet in Luray!
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Guy's like Scott Conger and the other many folks who make the parts and pieces that keep this all going through the MTFCA web site.

I was blown away after I opened the full float kit today that I had ordered a while back from Scott and the pictured check is there for the extra I sent as the one I ordered was on sale . Well I wish we had more...

I’m writing to see if I could please get some input from others who have experience with the Model T cooling system. Ever since I purchased my ’21 Touring in spring of 2019, I’ve kept a close eye on cooling temperatures and monitored them with an infrared thermometer. Having restored several water pump-based cars, I’m new, and trying to understand...

Any one have any pictures of some of the original five bearing cranks installed or how they were installed?

I am starting to install my classtique top on my 21 touring. The instructions use 2 short straps from the rear bow to the tack rail on the rear of the body which will prevent the top to move forward. I have noticed in photos of touring tops that they show straps going from the bow to the body. It appears to me they both do the same thing and if...

Hey Everyone!
The MTFCA Business Office emails are currently not working. If you are trying to send an email to us, please be patient as we will see them as soon as they are working like normal again! Thanks!

-NB

Anyone know if SNJ parts has closed permanently ? It was nice having a part supplier just a couple of hours from me.

Do you still need to register for the National Tour in Spokane? You can now access the registration form and tour information on the MTFCA website!

I'm working on a 1914 steering column. It has a later style straight spark rod lever riveted on badly. I don't know if I'm going to be able to save it. My question is were they bent all the way up to 1921 when they discontinued the ball joint on the timer rod? At any rate, I'm probably going to need another. The part number is 3530.

I’ve seen some differences in the repo brass hubcaps.
Between Snyder’s and Vintique
Notably more threads on the inside, thicker wall of the hubcap, and more defined on the shape where the wrench would snug on to. Is one vendor better than another in their reproduction? I heard at one time Bobs antique auto parts was reproducing these as well?...

Can anyone tell what year this is? It appears to be an early Ford. Photo taken 1912..

My Pittman arm Key is missing on the 25 coupe I am putting together, i know its a 1/4 wide does anyone know how long it is?

Bakersfield Swap Meet Is The Thanksgiving Dinner Table
That The West Coast Model T Family Sets Out 🦃 🙏

Please post here what you can do to see that it continues.

Suggestions:

Donate your refunded space fee to the 2022 Meet

Donate your time to plan - set up - help out in person

Donate your services ( sign making - banner making
t shirt...

72 years old and recently purchased a ‘25 roadster with no model t knowledge so please remember your are dealing with a complete novice and I will try to use correct terminology. As expected there is a lot of wear in the hogshead but other than the obvious, (elongated holes where the low speed connection goes) I have no idea what is excessive wear...

Herb Iffrig just posted a picture of a T in 1914 with an electric conversion of its gas lights. I have seen a few of these pictures now and am wondering if my own '14 which has been converted at some point might actually be a period conversion.

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The lenses have the name MONOGRAM cast into them with a dot pattern type. There...

Tried twice now, and second verse, same as the first. How do you keep the seal from going egg shape? I am using the new seal as a secondary seal, not in the timing cover. Thanks..Tommy

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The bracket that holds the carburetor rod seems to be made of brass on my 26 steering column. The other one is steel. Is this common? Should I paint it black and call it a day? Ha!!

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In 1988 Sally and I enjoyed driving my Uncles Bud and Ed in a Fourth of July Parade as an entry for the family store.
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The two were in their 80's then and gatherers of the family history. I miss their methodical deliberate speech as they told those wonderful stories. They would often stop at one point in the story to let the other...

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Notice the headlights.

Be crowned for the America Best Speedster award. This is based on appearance, ingenuity, and fabrication at the Southwestern Phoenix Brass/Pre-War Event on May 1 & 2. There will also be an award for most represented club along with 5 other display classes. We will also be looking for the the best unrestored car or truck. We will also be having a...

Yesterday I had a customer call up and said he will be in my area on Monday and wants to pick up a wheel he bought, I asked when he bought it and I think he said Sep.18 - 2018
I kind of remember putting a sold tag on one with a name but no phone number, in the mean time we had some flooding issues and moved a lot of parts next door, after clean up...

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Anyone know what has happened to Bob's Antique Auto Parts and Fun Projects? The websites appear to be gone.

www.bobsantiqueautoparts.com
www.funprojects.com

DSCN2496.JPG I need a pattern or an old takeoff top for a 1926 roadster ....thanks

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This is how I set up the bands. Is there a better (easier) way? Is the band clamp enough better to be worth the $13.50 + shipping?

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Same question here. Is there a better way to compress the low pedal spring?

Anybody got one I can borrow for a couple of months?

Been so long since I did one, I'll need practice

23 T..Is the front engine mount cap supposed to touch at the bolt ends, or should there be a gap as shown on mine? Engine is sitting in the saddle. Thanks Tried to rotate the picture, but didn't work..

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My very good friend in Lomita, CA. is terrified that he will scrape his precious original front hubcaps when he loads and unloads his Model Ts. He uses an awkwardly thin tilt-trailer with ominous chisel grade steel fenders. Because of this, some poor sap usually gets recruited to precision guide him on or off. It's a real pain in the ass and...

My mighty home-built Reagan spoke press comes out of the shadowy recesses of my garage and awakes!

I have been contacted for information on the auxiliary drive pictured below. I have no further information than that it was used on a Model T. I believe it was fitted to the front ratchet (as many accessories were).

From the pictures provided by the owner I cannot see how this was fitted or how it would have worked. There is an output shaft that...

how common are the engines with the number behind the water neck? I'm looking at one with a cast date of 2-8-12. I haven't personally seen another one.

A long timne collector from Minneapolis has died. He had a nice 1910 T Touring plus many highly desirable autos. Notice was in today's Minneapolis Star Tribune. Details later.