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On our 1923 TT, on the front axle it has model T wheels and rims with 4 bolts, on the rear axle it has the usual demountable rims. (6 bolts)
Is that correct? What is the correct tyre size for the front axle of a TT? Should it be 30x3,5 or heavier? Now it has tyres 820x120 (millimeters) which is the same as 32,3x4,73. 2021-03-07.JPG

Back in the day the Model T coil was used as an inexpensive electric fence charger.
LeJay made a kit to convert an ignition coil into a fence charger.

I posted a short video of it in operation on Facebook.

I found it in my box-o-coils and restored it.
The thing that looks like a fuse is a glass tube (from a fuse) that I put a spark gap in.
The...

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After 13 months I got my 26TT engine back from Lillikers. With the help of a young friend we are starting to put things back together. When we put the carb on he says No air filter? I would like the forum members opinions on air filters.

I think this is about as far as I've ever seen a vehicle taken and
still called a Model T .

Is anyone running a Winfield 5H sidedraft carb? I have one and wonder if it'd be too much for a slightly warmed up T motor?

Trying to contact Dale Kimmerer from Medford, Oregon. We are both at Chickasha but I do not have his cell phone number to locate him. Contact me at 319- four thirty-4995 with his cell number if you know it. Thanks, Mike

Pictures from last weekend's Malibu NON -Tour

I am ready to upholster my 21 touring but which one is better in quality and or price. Each specify different materials options. Which is better or which is cheaper.
Frank

My Simmons Super Power carburetor has given me a great deal of grief and I gave up trying to rebuild it.

When I bought my 1925 T Touring it came with the Simmons and it seemed okay, but I suspect that it has been the source of much of my problems over the past two years or so. I am not interested in yet another summer in the garage or getting...

My original pan was unuseable so I bought another one. It has straight side rails and good threads and is in good shape.
It does not fit the rear bearing.

Murray Fahnestock says to straighten the pan by attaching to the block and using wood block and large hammer.

My concern is will that damage the block. I need to move it a little over 1/16”

Im working on a January 1913 Roadster build and i have 2 different 2 piece driveshafts. This one is earlier than the other drive shaft I have based on the Judging Guidelines/ Roddas books.

I'm curious if anyone may know the specific use dates of this particular 2 piece driveshaft of mine, meaning would it be more appropriate for a 1912 or...

For many years the parts dealers have supplied two kinds of brass magnet screws: 14-24 thread for original flywheels and ring gears, and 1/4-24 for new ring gears. I think most of us know about this, and I expect the folks who make the ring gears soon found out they had the wrong threads if they didn't already know. I could understand using the...

Just inherited a 1926 Speedster from my Father-in-Law. It has these caps on the wire wheels. Looking to see if anyone knows where I can get an additional cap as one is missing.

Why do some X plugs have a longer thread reach ?
Are the shorter ones for a low head or does it make a difference ?

Any one seen Bill lately? I have called for several months and never any answers? Just a friend wondering about him and his bride. Thanks Joe

I was in the barn this afternoon looking through stuff to take to Chickasha, and found these. I know there are sturdier ones, but these are better than nothing.

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No, I'm not selling them. I intend to use them.

I am president of the local Model T Club. An idea I would like to pass along. Model T owners for the most part tend to be in the older age group. I have one member in the club who is close to 80 years old in the club. He has had some minor health issues, and is terrified of the Covid. A couple of Sundays ago, we had a Beer With Barney . It was a...

To paint, or not to paint..I am speaking of the radiator core. Do you guys paint yours or not, and if so what paint do you use? Thanks..Tommy

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Hello fellow Model T-ers,

My new to me 1912 Warren Speedster has a Model A manifold and carburator. Would any of you have a suggestion on where I might find an air cleaner that would fit in these tight quarters?

Thank you for any ideas you may offer.

Steven

Anyone able to help 4 stranded souls stuck in OKC because of flight cancellations. March 17 we arrive 11:15 pm in OKC and not able to get to our rental car pickup on time . If anyone could help us out please contact Matt Hansen at 509-998-9927

No date, half of the year's wool clip from Ames Sheep aboard the truck, just out of Dillon, Mt.

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Obviously having fun with this..........

First, an early Ford drawing of a Model B (step plates instead of running boards):

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Model C followed by B during 1905 Scottish Trials:

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The same Model C in England:

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This one I'm not so sure of, so please look it over and let me know where any changes should be if any. ;)

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I'm pretty sure this is correct, but I thought I'd run past you guys just to make sure. ;)

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I know a lot of folks here buy a lot of t parts at sale and auctions and always there is more in the box than Model T parts, it would be nice if there was a web site where folks could list photo's- part numbers to see what it is, most things get trashed or put on a shelf, this could help out a lot of folks, what do you think? Bob

This showed up on my facebook. I think that Model T owners would want one. I do not know where the crazy Russian hacker found this.

Yesterday we got a postal money order for 850.05 with no information but the persons name and address, we tried to call them but could not get a phone number, I took it to the post office to have it checked out, thinking scam, it was
they called their scam number
the money order was issued Dec. 1 2020
cashed Dec. 4th 2020
they are trying to figure...

Not sure if there is any T's in this pic, but an interesting pic I came across, Sorry about the quality, It was very faded. On the front of the tower it says To the automotive industry whose record in a quarter of a century is without parallel in history
The back of the photo says
The Center of a million dollars worth of Motor Cars , The Silver...

I finally got my generator on my 27 Roadster with 6v voltage regulator. I used a test light on the output side of the generator and it’s working except my amp meter isn’t showing charge. It does show discharge when I turn on the lights. I had a cutout with diode that i tried also and the amp meter still shows no charge. The amp meter is new and...

interesting photograph

Attached are 3 photos of the sediment bulb on my 1927 coupe. How do I remove it.

A busy Larry Azevedo & his lovely wife Lorna
take a few minutes to visit in this two
part video interview 👍

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I have a Alum case older transmission. How do I determine the correct installation? The mounting flanges on both ends are the same. I think I have installed back words as my emergency brake high/lever lever doesn't 'line up?? Ought to be simple but I am confused. Thanks for your help!

I need help from those of you who have had experience with a medical condition I have. Please go to the OT forum and see if you can help me. Thank you. Jim Patrick

I am putting a classtique top on my touring. Their material is a vinyl type material and am curious did they have this material originally or was it something else?

I grew up reading Ford history, and developed my opinons accordingly. Then, ten or eleven years ago, my good friend the late Tim Kelly gave me a ride in his Model K. I already knew this was a dead end model. A Neanderthal for Ford Motor Co., and best forgotten in the annals of history. We left the hotel parking lot in Paynesville, MN., and within...

I have purchased (5) motel and food vouchers
to be used by vendors and attendees of the
2021 Chickasha Swap Meet that can be used
by MTFCA dues paying members 👋

$5.00 off your room at The Americana Motel
Tell Ashwin FreighTer Jim sent you
One discount per person or group

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$5.00 off your meal at...

I have not been to Chickasha for 3 years, and I am looking forward to seeing old friends.

I also have snowmobile spindles, early frame, early 13-14 complete rear end, and usual load of miscellaneous parts. I would have posted more pictures, but only allowed 5 per post.

I just want a fair price as this is just a hobby of mine.

Hello Everyone,

I just registered so I could post about a T that I received I have the option to buy it I am planning on doing that the other option was to get in running and sell it and we split the money over a certain amount. But after getting it running and driving it I think I'll keep it.
22 years ago I was 18 and a friend taught me how to...

I currently tow with a bigger set-up but I am looking for a car for my daughter and she likes the Jeep Grand Cherokee. She has a 1915 roadster and would have a 20' enclosed trailer. We would buy used around 2018-2020 and the Hemi version is tempting but maybe a little overkill. Does anyone have any experience with a similar set-up?

Are you thinking of trading in your Dobbin
For A Model T .... 🤔

Well ..... Think Again 😉

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1927 Roadster, I'm replacing a chopped plastic windshield with a real glass two part one. I have reproduction stanchions and frames. I had safety glass cut to size, bedded it with bedding compound. So far, so good. I just want to be sure I'm using best practices with the hardware which allows/ prevents the windshield segments to pivot.

Parts I...

Welcome,

Model T owners all across Georgia, from Rome to Savannah, have decided to start the first MTFCA chapter in the Peach State. Our chapter name is the Southern Peach T’s and we are interested to know if you would like to be a founding member.

Please go to SouthernPeachTs.com if you are interested and follow the link to sign up as a...

Heard from Bailey's daughter that Bailey pass away early today.
He was in the hospital battling Cancer.
I made several trips to Argentina with Bailey over the last fifteen years to participate in MTFC of Argentina events and made many wonderful Model T friends.
The Argentine Model T Club really knows how to have a goodtime.
God speed Bailey Rettig.

I just picked up a pair of TT radius rods. I put pair in quotes because they're not exactly alike. While they're both the same length and appear to be a functional pair, one has a long constant taper, while the other tapers down from the rear, going forward, then has a more pronounced stepdown. Are AA radius rods similar to TT? Would this explain...

I am sure this has been covered, and for this question I apologize.

I have a 21 centerdoor, i put a Kingston L4 on it. I have read over and over- give 1 - 3 turns on needle, adjust timing to max retard, and throttle to just over min fuel. with key off choke and crank a couple times to prime, flip the key on and crank.

Sounds so easy. I get motor...

As I was rebuilding the steering box on my 26. I found that the pin that rides in the slot at the bottom of the gearbox was moving. I got a lot of good info as to what to try. This is another area that after thinking about it I wanted to bring to the attention of us newbies. The pin was hitting the cover so much that it wore a grove in it and it...

In Milwaukee. Interesting article about the 'Basket Case' Model T

Digging through some parts I ran across these brackets, heavy duty , look like they might be off a big car, any ideas? Bob

Stumbled onto this while sourcing materials for the company I work for. This is taken from the ENERPAC website. Wonder if they are referring to the OE or aftermarket pumps?

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Rebuilding my '26 coupe and found the usual gasket between the 4th main and the hogshead/engine pan end. It also had a gasket between the ballcap flange (p/n 2576) and the 4th main mating surface. I believe the only gasket should be the one to seal the 4th main to the transmission end, is this correct?

Mac's wonderful illustrations show a gasket...

Mr. Wayne Rich recalls his childhood years
growing up in the Arkansas farmland.

His family traveled by Ford vehicle to
The California Promised Land in 1942.

His video memories can be found here:

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Looking for some one that has the skill set to silver soldier and repair my original brass hubcaps and brass headlight rims that go on a 1915 roadster. If you could p.m. me or give me a call on my cell that would be great. Nick H. Cell # 772-532-3274

If you plan on attending The 2021 Chickasha Swap Meet
in Chickasha, Oklahoma .....

You will have an opportunity to see one of the rarest
Ford Model A Body Style Production Vehicles
that still remain in existence ...

Out of (521) produced - only (7) remain.

This is one of the finest restored examples.

Found mostly complete in original...

I was browsing through some auction catalogs when I stumpled upon this......
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To be continued.....

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When I saw these pointy globes at Hershey I figured they were probably mag bulbs, so I bought some. They have the correct double contacts and even pins, but that doesn't tell the voltage, so I wasn't sure. Today I was cleaning some of them and found the markings which confirm that I figured right. The 9V is clear, but I'm not...

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Rebuilding my column on the beater pickup truck build and found this.
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I decided I could not buy a cutout pedal for my exhaust whistle, but I decided to 3d print one. Here are the pics.

Ps, I worked on it for only an hour with the use of about a dollar in material!

23 T Roadster..I was outside the car experimenting with the handbrake for adjustment. I moved it back for the brakes, I moved it forward for neutral, and then I moved it a little bit too far forward, and the transmission disengaged from the parking brake arm. There was a loud slam, I assume that is the clutch spring doing its job, but it couldn't...

Someone sent me a April 19, 1917 Ford Truck Ready Soon news item.

I would really like to read the whole article and don't remember who sent it to me or where it was found.

Please help, as I am buying the truck that looks just like the one in the photograph.

Does anyone have any idea what this regulator is off of? Bob

Howdy folks! This is a preview for our upcoming trip this summer going coast to coast in the Model A! Hope you enjoy! -Nick

23T Roadster..Top is black on the outside, and cleans up good. Inside the top is white, or supposed to be. Mine is spotted, stained, maybe moldy. Any recommendations for cleaning the inside without removing the top? Not real messy? Thanks...Tommy

I'm looking for help figuring out what year this one is?

Hadn't seen these rear extensions before. Not like ones for a spare tire and I haven't been under enough T bodies

I need to change a timing gear. The fiber gear of many years ago and thousands of miles has given up. Just looking for opinions on timing gear. Aluminum, Bronze, Nylon??? I don’t think I want to do another fiber type gear. I’m interested to hear from experience. Thanks

Recently, I acquired this unusual 26-27 NOS hub cap. The cap is nickle plated and the background around the Ford script and the entire underside of the cap are painted gloss black. I shared these pictures with Dan Trease before posting them here. He and I agree that someone other than Ford did the paintwork.

Is anyone making reproductions of Frontenac or Rajo heads today?

Hi all,

I am looking for a source for brass U channel to make up the pieces that go between the two pains of glass on the early brass Rands windshield. It appears it is about a 3/8 channel. Not sure of its wall thickness.

What are the dimensions and wall thickness of this channel? Anyone already know of a metal supplier that carries it?

Already...

Considering what can happen in mid-March, this doesn't look too bad.

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I am needing to press a new bushing into one of my triple gears. The engine appears to have maybe 1-2 thousand miles on it after new aluminum pistons and a ground crank done by an owner 30+ years ago. 2 gears and bushings are fine but one was loose making a rattle and the cotton low band deteriorated from age, necessitating the tear down. I found...

Down to the last step in drying in our T by attaching vinyl cloth. The kit I have came with long grain material and a 1/4 thick foam pad that goes on top of the slats covered with a canvas material. My question is how far do you extend the foam over the crest of the wood frame, do you not extend it in to the tack area or not?

The attached photos...

I just got an order in with more bits to redo the ignition system. One item ordered just because was a coffee cup. It is steel with some sort of coating resembling the old porcelain coated camp cups of my youth. The color is a deep cobalt blue with white graphics outside and white inside. Langs had this in the accessories section. I'm looking...

Scratch built miniature T

\Who does reasonable porcelain license plate restoration ?
It Doesn't have to be perfect, a little patina is ok.
Thanks in advance Rich J 561 262 0393

Today I got to spend the day with two of my favorite people doing my favorite thing. I spent the day in the garage with my Dad, Russ Furstnow, and son Jordon. We were restoring the fenders for my son’s 1925 Model T pickup. It was absolutely fantastic to watch my Dad pass on his knowledge to Jordon. I am so proud of them both!!!

A friend is clearing our some old car stuff to make room for more clocks (go figure). He has these three lamps which look like Model T. One is marked Patent Oct 27 14.

Are these T lamps, and if so for what years, and what is a range of value? Anything else of note such the maker identified on the one chimney? Many thanks in advance.

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I thought I read somewhere that the acetylene gas hose was not suppose to have clamps? But rather it just slips on the brass pipe? This was due to allowing the hose not building up to pressure?
The clamps I'm referring to are the brass ones that attach to the red hose. Any clarity on this
Thanks
Mike

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Going through the shop and found some more oddball things, I know a lot of you guys have other cars plus the T's
see if you can figure out what they fit, thank you, Bob

Does anyone have any experience with fitting these to the rear side shafts. I would like to know of the side / half shafts need any machining to make this bearing fit.

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Can someone tell me something about it?

I have a set of 100 negatives taken from an unknown tour of western US. Negatives number 59 and 60 are of a wrtecked 1911 Model T Ford. I beleive the tour took place in 1912. The radiator does not have the Ford name and the filler neck looks different. I beleive it is a heavy duty radiator.

I’ve been looking for a period traffic light prism for a long time. They rarely show up on eBay and often for more $$ lthan I’m willing to pay. I hit an infield double the other day at a local antique mall. Both from 1926, both from Cleveland and I have a great use for both. The seller put his price tag on the moonbeam box and the young clerk took...

Howdy,

I haven’t messed with T’s in a while. I still have a 1915 touring sitting in the corner of my garage waiting on me to start restoring it. One of its issues is the frame has the running board brackets and fender irons bolted on. It’s a bit beyond my capabilities to rivet them back on. So, my question is, what’s the going rate for a decent...

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Bill Bennett and his team have done an incredible job reviving this premier brass era/ prewar event and wish to thank everyone who plans on vending and attending.

He asks that you please circulate this announcement, and the attached flyer, among your Model T, Horseless Carriage, and PreWar enthusiast friends.

Announcement:

BAKERSFIELD SWAP...

Some of you are aware that your shopping at Amazon can support the club if you select MTFCA as a charity on smile.amazon .com. Here is the text from informational report I received today:

To date $634 has been donated. On my person report I see my purchases have generated $45 of this (I buy a lot on Amazon...). If you haven't signed up yet please...

I just bought a 10ac property in Idaho (and am leaving CA for good) and the first thing I'm doing is outfitting my new shop. I currently have a 2post lift in my current shop and love it. I have 2 2x6 posts that fit over the arms, and lift both my t and A high enough into the air to safely walk under them. This is an ideal setup for working on...

Does anyone need one of these?