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My grandmother and my Touring...both born in 1924.

She was a “Rosie the Riveter” during the war and worked on B-24 Liberators. Her husband was captured on Corregidor, survived the Bataan Death March, the Hell Ships and years of slave labor in Japanese mines.

I have the background paint on my plate. What is the best way to paint depressed letters? They will be white. 20210402_153014.jpg

We have such a wonderful community of knowledgable and talented folks, and I think they deserve credit and recommendations when either is due. Noah Stutzman just built new wheels for my 14. I couldn't be happier and I recommend him to others.

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I'm new to the Model T hobby, but I recently got a partially complete car with a coupe body and I'd like to restore it. I'm trying to figure out the year of the body. It looks like its slapped together as the serial number on the frame does not match the # on the engine. I'm thinking its either a '26 or '27 just because of the firewall, but I...

So I put on a new flat tube radiator and can't adjust the spacing of the hood properly.. the problem is I only have a half inch between the fan and radiator.

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This morning , the last job on a customers, T is to convert his tail light to a stop/running light. Customer provided a switch from Langs that mounts to 2 inspection door bolts.
I actually read the instructions. They say to turn the cover over if its the embossed later style for it to fit flat. That embossed cover goes one way to aid in band...

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This is a original brass quadrant from a 1913 steering column. Does anyone know why the D is stamped on it?

So I've been doing some more reading about clutch fingers. When I put the transmission together I adjusted the clutch fingers so that the clutch spring (I used a new one) was 2 inches all the way around. Now I learn that there is also a 3/4 inch measurement taken under the clutch spring as well. Would this be 3/4 if the spring is at 2 inches?

In 2018 - I was 🍀 enough to drive thru a
small Minnesota town on a late Friday afternoon
in a 1906 Ford Model K for a parade.

At the wheel - Kim Dobbins
By his side - Dean Yoder

I was in the back seat with
A Big Cheshire Cat Grin 😊

KD took this image from the driver’s seat 📸

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FJ

Does anyone run a aftermarket temp gauge, and if so where do you put the sender? I see Mac's sells a water inlet with a threaded boss on it.

I need help in clarifying the mounting of the cowl to the sides of the body on my 1924 Touring Car. Attached are photos of the Driver side and Passenger side cowl mounting holes. They are above where the two Stanchion Bolts go and coincide with a projection protruding from the sides of the body. My question is what size screws or bolts are used...

Do you have to twist and lock the reflector in place? It seems like the pressure between the spring and the headlight ring would hold it in place. It just seems very fragile to press against the spring and then trying to twist it in place. Thoughts? Thanks..Tommy

Got the pictured split rims back from Duncan Galvanizing in Everett MA. Will order tubes/tires this afternoon in hopes to get the 26 running by the end of the month.

Duncan Galvanizing
69 Norman st
Everett MA 02149-8440
617-389-8440

Hi, I'm trying to get my great grandpa's 1926 Tudor running up to snuff and the Holley vaporizer has a lot of vacuum leaks so I ordered a rebuilt one from Blue Oval classics. I got it yesterday and while changing it out I noticed that on the rebuilt one, the air damper/dampner? was spring loaded somehow to about 25% open. From many of the forums I...

Are there any more Chickasha 2021 Swap Meet sweat shirts available? If so, I would like to purchase two XXL ones. Thanks, Dave

The good news is: one wheel is done I think. Does the split have to be perfectly together? See photo.
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The bad news is: the second rim is kinked at the split so that the wheel just doesn't fit. How can I get it back to round?
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The ugly is: my rim spreader broke some how. It worked at first just fine now it is very...

I have a Model T project underway and need a left hand shifter on the Ruckstell.
A couple of questions:
1) Does the kit the vendors sell completely replace the normal shifter that attaches to the back of the transmission?
2) Would it be possible to modify the left hand shifting kit to move the shift handle further outboard?
This shifter will be...

Looking for pictures of pouring jigs and boring setups for cam bearings. Anyone have any to share? Thanks Dan

I have a new unfinished cherry veneer firewall for my 1914. I bought some spar urethane to finish it, but I am wondering if I should give it a coat or two of cherry stain first. Looking at photos of other 14s, the firewall colors are all over the place. What is authentic?

Hello,
I have had my 1930 Tudor for several years and I am planning to purchase a 1914 Touring car. I found a really nice one that has been basically restored to the way it came from the factory. This is good and bad because it has no brake lights, no Rocky Mountain brakes....etc.....

Here is my question. I am sure this would make a great show...

Did all T’s come from factory with a can? All were mounted in the engine bay or on engine? Are all the brackets Tim makes copies of originals?

And finally, where is the can mounted on a 26/27?

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Great News !!!

The original 200 vendor spaces at this year's Bakersfield Swap Meet in Tulare, CA. are now completely SOLD OUT.

Today, the organizers generously added another row alley of vendor spaces so that those who did not get a space before may still get one. May 1, 2021 is going to be even more of a success than originally hoped....

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Tulare Tour
Sunday, May 2nd, the morning following the 2021 Bakersfield Swap Meet, there will be a tour through the San Joaquin Valley’s walnut groves around Tulare and Visalia ending with a catered street taco lunch at the Brian Blain Foundation’s horseless carriage race car collection, (cool video attached). Our local tour leader, Vic Groah,...

Looking to make my own Regan wheel press but can not find the print to make it anywhere. All dead links. If anyone can find a good link or send me a copy by E-mail I would appreciate it.

Does anyone know of a published source or link to instructions for making my own pinion bearing setup? With the non adjustable one currently off the market, having some housings that would be good candidates for the conversion, I would like to try and make a couple myself. I know people have done this because I have had a couple go thru my hands...

Thursday was spent at a private museum outside
of Charlotte, North Carolina .... 😎

If you like Fords - Old Motorcycles & Scooters .... 😉

I posted (6) videos to my YouTube Channel:

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FJ

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Is it safe to bend the pedals on a '26-'27 hogshead to fit the floorboard spacing of a 1925 T? Not sure but I think that only the clutch pedal spacing is different, and should I bend them hot or cold?

I have a personal problem. Every time I attempt to remove a rivet or pin it turns into a mess. When you drill or grind off the head the landmarks are gone. When the landmarks are gone it is tough to do anything drill or drive it out. Then you risk destroying the piece. My rim spreadèr has something wrong with it. I want to take the hook off and...

I think some folks got a loose ???
I listed a brass spider steering wheel for sale this is the question and response I got back, Bob
its starts at the bottom then goes up

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New message from: stvegems (243Turquoise Star)
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I did not state genuine ford part, it is a reproduction to fit model t ford
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Hi all,
I'm hoping that someone has a reamer for the brass spindle bushings that I can borrow so that I don't have to purchase one. This may be the only time I do this job. Thanks.
John

I just found this. It might be interesting?

For those interested, the 2021 MTFCI Michigan Jamboree of T's is open for business. The website is updated and registration is open. The dates are August 25th to 28th and will include three days of touring Michigan's Thumb. Good model T roads, quaint small towns, miles of beautiful shoreline along Lake Huron, a good time guaranteed. Check it out...

Hello,
How does this tool work? Is this worth getting?

Thanks,
Mike

Anyone ID this? I think it is a body brace for 26/27 Fordor. Not sure. Thanks Dan
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Hi All,
I just took off the heavily occupied (mouse nest) radiator of my 27 Tudor and noticed this hole in the front of the block (August 23). Can someone tell me what it's for and do I need to replace what ever was there originally? Belt tensioner?? Thanks,
John
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I am about to finish a Ruckstell in our 24 Touring. Everything is essentially done and installed with the exception of the linkage. Would anyone happen to have a basic drawing of that linkage? I have seen several different ways to do it. The ones I have had previously are just conduit cut to length, bent and then split at each end to allow for a...

Stealing CT’s picture from his for sale thread, what is the purpose of the angled sheet metal pocket on the front of the bed?
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Hello All,

I am willing to change the small gear on the crankshaft to fit with the new nylon gear on the camshaft.
What is the best, easiest and safest way, without cracking the crankshaft, to do this? Are these gears tight fit?

Thanks
Andre
Belgium

23 T Roadster...Do any of you have problems with your carb adjusting rod, firewall to carb, turning on its own? When I get mine adjusted to where I want it, the vibration of the T seems to make the adjustment turn. I must be missing something that would put some friction on this rod..I don't have a grommet in the firewall. Maybe that is what's...

Digging out a brake light switch for a current project. They sure made things better back in the day, I think either one of these would do the job well. 1DF5DF6E-0242-4B05-908B-C25EADBF6D9D.jpeg FF655542-1C5D-40F1-9C38-9154E92200ED.jpeg 726F0431-57DF-4055-9015-8299C3CA1834.jpeg

Tell your kids and grand kids I'm sorry! Heard A Small Thud Out Driving The T Today....................Looks Like There Won't Be A Toy Story 4.jpg (Originally posted here almost ten years ago on July 7th 2011)

All HCCTs interest me, but I’d like to focus this thread on the Ford 18Z245 and related early Fairbanks tester. I have gathered up quite a bit of information related to this model, and I’d like to present some of that here for others. I am going to offer up a few ideas that go contrary to the current understanding of these units, and I want to...

Was viewing thread in vehicles for sale. A green 26/27 coupe. It has a starting problem. Someone stated might be grounding issue. Another says why 26/27 they have a ground from engine to frame. My question would be where is this ground?

Does anyone have these Van Briggle shocks on their Model T? Do you have to rotate or swap the spring perches as you do with Hassler shocks.

They appear to be in good condition. I have searched and have found little information about them other than the two ads. The second picture shows the front shocks that looks like the picture in the ads. The...

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From Ford Industries 1924.

Here are the pix I still have of the curly shocks that sold through the forum several years ago. I have not been able to locate the fellow that bought them - perhaps he will weigh in and you can request additional pix from him. Bob - I don't remember the rear spring perches being as long as the items you show. I think they were fairly similar to...

These came with a big pile of accessory front fender anti-sag bars. I have a thought these are along the same line but haven’t figured them out. Any ideas? 11507D5D-6870-4107-BF49-BCAC942B9146.jpeg

I recently acquired a 1914 touring car. This car was previously owed by a friend and member of our local club who took excellent care of it for the past 23 years but unfortunately died this past December following a bravely fought battle with cancer. As the new custodian of this T I am looking to maintain it to the high standard of the previous...

With the new owners permission, here are original pics of his car. Glad to get the ornament back to an original auto ! Thanks Original Smith ! E6BA4C68-D823-4C89-AB3F-7E99AC1B24CB.jpeg C923667B-4BE4-48FC-849B-21D239B1269F.jpeg C66212B7-87BE-4913-B45E-E02FC1AA820E.jpeg

Got the motor back from the builder and I can't set the commutator rod to the timer that now looks like a football.

To make matters worse the motor won't fit with these 4 extra cylinders, any input would be great.

I have had one of these on a shelf for quite some time, today I went out back and in a box I found a match
they look like the same part but one has huge letters and the other small letters
one with big letters says ACME SPG'S PAT 4-26-10
THE OTHER WITH SMALLER LETTERS SAY
ACME SPRING CO PAT 4-26-1-
both also say BOSTON MASS ONE IT LARGE THE OTHER...

Hey y'all!
The Model T Museum's April Hours are Tuesday-Saturday 10AM-4PM. Starting April 11th, the Museum will be reopening on Sundays 10AM-4PM. No need to call for an appointment unless you have a group of 10 or more! Masks are still required! Come visit the Model T Museum and Historic Richmond Depot District today!

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I took many photos with my cell phone during disassembly and failed to save them. I fell in the water cell phone and all and can’t retrieve them.

There is a wood spacer strip that goes somewhere between the cowl, dash, and windshield. Does anyone know where?

Hi guys, can anyone help identify these bumper irons, and maybe show me the bumper that bolts on them? They fit fine on my veteran only, because the fender doesn't come out flush with front of radiator, but they only fit over the side mounts of the radiator, and radiator bolt holds them down.
Irons gave spring loaded tube, and can adjusted for...

I bought a 1922 engine block at Chickasha this year entirely because it had two rather interesting features. This post will cover the first point of interest – it has a casting date. The CD version of Bruce McCauley’s “Model T Ford Encyclopedia” has a list of engine numbers and their corresponding casting dates likely compiled from owner’s cars...

Just found these, red, dark green and clear
about the size of a half dollar around, about 7/8 tall
any idea what these lens would fit, thank you, Bob

I planned on replacing the entire drain assembly on the fuel tank, but too much force required without movement, and I didn't want to twist it off in the tank. Now I just want to replace the small sediment bulb drain on the valve. It is tight also. Do these have a habit of twisting off in the valve, or will it break loose with some more force?...

Erik Barrett has a few days left at his job when he
gets back to Auburn, California.

Then the only garbage truck he will have to
work on will be my F350 if it happens to
break down in California ...

Congratulations !
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FJ

Found this Fronty for sale in Germany, was not sure if to put in the OT section or here, as i'm not sure how much of it is T.
But still a great car, have look at the photo's on the site in the link.
As usual the following disclaimer: I have no stake in this, just found it on the interweb and thought some of you would like it..

Cleaning up and found some counter top laminate samples. These make neat little insulators washers for the coils. image.jpg image.jpg

I got my spaces for the Tulare meet, just in time. They expect it to be sold out by the end of the day.

So I've seen the diagram for adjusting the clutch It says to pull back on the pedal and adjust the yoke 1/16th of an inch. However I'm not sure where the measurement is taken. is it supposed to be measured like this? By the way I measured it at 1/4 inch I'll fix that if this is the place where it gets measured. Is it supposed to be from the yoke...

For some reason the 25 T closed cars parts are not as available as early/late vintage. It would be interesting to understand if they are soooo different from 24 and /or 26. A simple example is the rubber mat. The only availability seems to be carpet!! Hinge pins--through 24 closed cars and then 26-27. I would like to replace the rubber bumpers...

The pivot bolts that screw into the windshield frame come with thin almost dome shape nuts. In the few diagrams I found these are not shown. Any suggestions on how these are used? They come with the studs from the vendors.

I patched a wore out front crossmember hole that was wallered out and tore, any tips on finding the original location of the square hole in front crossmember ? I was gonna pull a string from center of the hole in the rear crossmember cause it is true and clean and pull it to the front cross member measuring down the entire frame from string to...

Here is how Ford sent parts to Dealers back in 1925. I say that because these came out of a small town in Tenn Dealer that quit selling Fords in 25. This is how they were found in the parts bin.
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You can see they appear to be coated in a wax.
Here is after washing in thinner....

Is it difficult to remove and replace the rear window and the rear quarter panel windows on a 27 coupe. I would appreciate any suggestions on how do it.

So I bought a new float needle and seat for my Holley G carburetor, but not sure what's the best way to install it. I had a deuce of a time getting the old one out with a screwdriver and hammer so I know that's not the best option for reinstallation. Is there a special tool for screwing it down? The two slots are angled so a normal screwdriver...

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When replacing thrust washers, do thrust plates go on either side of thrust washers or both towards pumpkin?

We have a F350 Ford Dually with a slide in camper. Behind the the truck, I tow our enclosed Model T trailer. My wife had a lot or trouble climbing into the camper, when the T trailer was on the truck, using a plastic stepping stool. I got out the welder, and using steel box tubing, some hinges, and expanded metal, I made two steps. Both are...

Been a few years (2018) since there were any posts referencing Performance Tire Plus and wanted to see if anyone has any recent experience with them. The 'free' shipping on Wards Riversides feels almost too good to be true, so just thought I'd see if anyone has had recent positive experience with them as a vendor. I do understand that the free...

A big ol' sturgeon caught in the Snake River in the Burley area, no date given. Too bad we can't see all of this 1914 touring. The hood louvres indicate an accessory front end. Photo taken in front of a Ford dealership.

What was the original clear windows made from on the convertible tops and side curtains? Was it plastic? Siri says plastic was invented in 1907.

How do I remove the carburetor rod from the dash of my 1927 coupe? Attached are two photos.

I just noticed this letter B stamped in the seat riser of my 1914 touring. What is the significance?

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Anyone having issues with newly purchased push button starter switches?

Three years ago I replaced my starter switch on my 26 sedan because it was becoming intermittent. That particular switch was on the car for at least 25 years. It’s the same switch used on my Farmall M tractor so.....off to the farm supply store and for $9.99 I purchased one....

What metal was used for the transmission bands? Was it just mild steel, spring steel, or ...?

Phil

Does anybody know how to deal with a inoperative trunk lock on a 26/27 Roadster? Cant get the trunk open..... I have tried all I can think of without causing damage.

TRANSPORTATION NEEDED!!!!! Have 1914 Model T Roadster(restored car) moved from South Carolina to Seattle Area, enclosed .. Any suggestions?
Post them here please.

thnx

frontyboy

Today, I was helping a friend make some repairs to a '26 rear axle in preparation to install a new set of Sure-Stop disc brakes on his Touring car. We were re-installing the E-brake cam lever & shaft that is actuated by the hand brake lever.

To confirm that we had installed the Hub Brake Cam Lever correctly, I crawled under my '26 Pickup to take...

Hello,

I'd appreciate a bit of advice please. There are two castle nuts in the space between cylinders 2 & 3. Before stripping down to get at them, I thought I'd ask your help!. It looks like the one on the inlet manifold side is leaking oil. I can't see a split pin in place, but I presume there should be one. Will I be able to get at it from the...

I found old topics where there was Larry from CA making new pipes, but seems he is no longer a member here and I can't find him on google.
Are new pipes available? Mine has crack along the weld, so it might be weldable, but I like new idea better.

It’s been to many years since I installed the rubber cushion on the lower half of my 26 Roadster windshield. Can you install it with the glass in place?

Does anyone have pictures of Dean’s Camper, like how he made it? Is it made on a 25 Roadster pickup? How about all closed up for the road? Thanks Dan

More old cars in new color...............

1905, Henry Ford at the beach.

First, Henry Ford driving his six cylinder racer at speed:

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Closeup of the six cylinder racer motor, a plus 1,000 cubic inch six cylinder with his own patent pending ignition system:...

I'm trying to sort out a problem with the drag link on my 24. It seems to be lower than it should be and is rubbing on the radius rod.

Does the steering shaft look too long? It seems to stick out further from the steering bracket than on my 1926 Tourer.

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Last year I posted that I was experiencing some sort of clanking when I shifted from low to hi but also went away after you got into hi and running at speed. The noise is also heard when you rev out low too or step on the brake when going round a corner or turning around. Some thought it was a rear axle problem although it sounded very much like...

Coolant II

The question of how Antifreeze - glycol - is to be used for cooling is going to be open. As I stated I have used 100 % green antifreeze - ethylene glycol for a coolant. As I live in a region where it does not get extremely cold and the car is parked indoors in the winter, freezing is not an issue. But cooling is - straight glycol works...

If all goes as planned ,I will be driving toward south California after Luray with empty open 14 ft. trailer.
Rich J 561 262 0393

Recently a WW wrench to fit flywheel capscrews was advertised on the classifieds. Can anyone direct me to a listing with that tool number? I'd like to know what to look for and my scouts would better be able to identify it by the number.
Allan from down under.

I saw some photos on Facebook of the Chickasha swap meet this past weekend and noticed an early Harley Servicar rear axle in a photo with yellow wheels. Does anyone know more about it, especially what the asking price was? Thanks