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Hi everyone.
Please find a link to a winter project I undertook a couple of years ago which may be of interest to you. Approx 11 minutes long. Enjoy.
Regards, John.

Went to a Flathead & Hot Rod swap meet Sunday. Stole this for a fiver. No dents, no cracks, all glass good, just very dirty and minus font and burner. IMG_20200915_153238297.jpg

Does anyone know if and where the actual unit showed in the Model T Cutaway Video can be seen?

I'm stuck... Getting ready to send my 21 demountable wheels to Stutzman's for new spokes. What's the secret to removing the old spokes so I can sandblast all the metal parts?

Received the 13T’s license plate from the State of Georgia today. What do you think of their design? Seems fitting!

Darin

Hello,

I drove the T to the barber today which was around a 8.5 mile round trip. A couple of things I noticed, I had to turn down the carb adjuster knob about a half a turn closed between when the engine was cold and when it was warm. I believe I’ve read before that’s normal. I had to do this because when I accelerated it would start to run rough...

I am getting ready to install my Classtique top. The top deck is spread out on my dining room table. I plan to do the installation out in the sun but would it be a good idea to use an electric blanket to relax these wrinkles from shipping?

At the start of spring I bought a big pile of tin. Remains of a 24 roadster with tin patches screwed to the bottom of the body. Fenders that had been on a stone pile with more stones thrown on them. Wood plans that needed changes to fit this body. Every part needed lots of work to use. Latest problem was with a new exhaust pipe and muffler, The...

I got my touring running!!!! What do I do with junk in the radiator tubes in the engine? I posted about my car I recently got in the thread Any suggestions?

Are fender skirts and fenders ALWAYS black? Saw a couple at a old car tour a couple weeks ago and wondered how many might be out there. I KNOW that originality precludes this question with many, but I was intrigued by an all red one, unfortunately I completely blanked on getting a picture....Anyone here have a one color roadster or pickup and dare...

Over the last few days my wife and I joined seven other couples and their Model T's for a tour in Mid-Michigan. This was the first outing with my new top. We encountered some light rain and for the most part stayed dry which was nice. One leak occurred where the rain fly on the top of the windshield lifted up creating a gap. I'd like to put some...

I am going paint a 1927 coupe steel spare tire wheel as a trial run before painting the other four wheels. I will get it sandblasted and then prime and paint by spray can. It looks to me that painting the individual spokes by spray is going to be difficult. It also appears to me that by the time I get all the spokes painted that the over spray is...

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Is there such a thing as a Chevy Model T?

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Getting to learn and drive my fordor over the summer it seems the exhaust or muffler @ times sounds more like a Harley than a model T. My question is there a baffle or something that may have loosened up in side the muffler? All new exhaust manifold/pipe and muffler and do not see anything loose near the outlet of the muffler.

Any input would be...

Brand-new first-time T owner, but long time Flathead ('53) truck owner. Compression check on my 1924 engine with a Z head shows only 25 PSI in the front two cylinders and 62 PSI in the rear. Engine was rebuilt recently by the previous owner so I assume my problem is a blown head gasket. The other problem is no one seems to have any copper head...

Here are the tack strip clamped into place.
Does this look right?
Should it line up with the back of the seat sheet metal?
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Just watched another video about T's first start in x years.
How long can a T motor run with out Water?

This would make me extremely nervous with the potential of over heating.

Why would someone risk tearing up a fresh motor with out any kind of wather?

I have a 6v motor horn made by E.A. Laboratories. It is Model F. It had not been run in 60 years. I took the top cap off and oiled the armature shaft top and bottom. I connected it to a new 6v battery, and it works. However, sometimes the armature won't turn. If I move it just slightly, it works. The is a adjustment screw on the cap, which I...

Radio was taking off around the time of the Model T, so I was wondering if anyone was trying to fit a radio in the car around that time.

I should be getting my top kit from Classtique at the end of this month and it’s time to start preparing the irons for that project. I’ve already installed a kit for a 24 roadster and feel very confident in the project, overall. After reading as many old discussions as I can, I still have a few questions... (For reference, I’m numbering the bows...

There have been a few times that this has been mentioned in this web site, so I ran across this case and took some pictures of it. There are four pictures of drive shaft splined ends and couplings for a Model TT truck drive shaft. One end is an early drive shaft that came off a Model TT rear end. The early rear end in one from 1918 rear end that...

How difficult/expensive is it to cosmetically fix something like this repair solder weld on a brass radiator?

After over 50 years I've finally got around to getting a new title and plates. I got the plates yesterday. My question does Va require me to use 2 plates? All the antique cars I've seen only had 1 plate, or did miss something. I'd tried to look it up but couldn't find any info. Thanks

I don’t know how I missed this number until today. It is under the seat on the leading edge near the gas tank. Is there any worthwhile information to be gleaned from this?

Darin

I assembled my hubs back on the wheels the way they came off. On one, the outside of the hub is aligned with the edge of the tire with a straight edge. The other a 1/2” away. Should I switch the hub around? Which one?

Does anyone know for sure whether currently made T cams made by Specialty Motor Cams are made with 0 degrees advance (like original), or 7.5 degrees advance built in (like the new ones Chaffins makes)? I have emailed and called Specialty Motor Cams last week and this week, and I got no reply from the email. The person I spoke to on the phone...

Did front and rear bumpers come on 1927 coupes from the factory or were they an add on accessory by dealers? Were bumpers chrome or painted or both?

I have new wood spokes for our 1926 Touring. I am trying to get them into the fellow but it is taking great force to get them in the proper place. There are a couple of spaces between the spokes at the center. How do I get them rotated to fit flat against each other? They seem to need rotation a little. They are near the end of the travel and it...

I am thinking of re-routing the wire to the distributor to match the path of the wiring loom.
Is this going to cause issues with the length of the wire extended?
What gauge of wire should I use?

The coil is up on the firewall on the drivers side.

Quick question,

Was there only one of these tail lights on a 13T or are there supposed to be two? I couldn’t tell from looking at the encyclopedia.

Darin

So my cool girlfriend heard my comment that anyone who completes a model T differential rebuild should get a certificate. Well here they are. Model T University, Master of Model T Techology signed by Henry Ford. One for this one: Cum Laude for the Shirley Model T Touring in 3 months and one for this one: Suma Cum Laude for The Blaze Model T...

Sorting my grandfather's slide collection I found the picture below. It seems he had a bit of a focus issue! but the picture of this nice shiny 'vintage' car caught my eye for its background content.

Sitting proudly in the back is a T fire engine with solid rear wheels. This may have been a conversion kit to a car?

The picture was taken...

End of an era. My 1909 has been sold and is on its way to a new home. I believe he will look after it the way such a unique car should be looked after for many years to come.

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Do you think it is Model T era?

About my Dear Ole Dad! Can not see well, does not drive, mind sharp as all get out, a little unstable on his feet, but we still have him! Us of the retirement age need adult supervision still as he states. Loves for me to take him out in his car for a haircut, short errands, etc.

A wealth of knowledge, and a Dad that DEMANDED his son's got...

I was a wondering. If people can live stream riots, why can’t someone live stream from swap meets like Luray coming up. It would be great for those of us that can not make it. What do you think? Dan

Shame they canceled. it’s been my highlight of the year, every year. First year I’ve never been at it :(

I know I am asking a stupid question, but..... I have heard the term for the last twenty five years, but, heard so many versions that I am no longer sure. Clarification, or your version greatly appreciated. Frank

I need one front and one rear non-demountable wheel for my 1921. Wood condition unimportant.
Chris
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A phone call the other day delighted me. The old orange racer I've stored for 40 years is going home. Norm's Grandson has taken interest and is going to make it an auto shop project. I will try to get some photos of the progress. His Granddaughter is also taking auto shop and will continue on any additional work on the racer.
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1941 Model T motor- maybe! Lets see what the experts think!
41 the only cast date on the motor
Not a 15,000,000 serial number
No casting date on the head- only a Y
Hog head is a 26/27 configuration for the wide brake drum; BUT, no ears to attach to the motor- never had any- not a modified casting
Stock bore- cast iron pistons
Thin copper head...

I got this block last week. It's a 26/7 style. No serial. I've been researching printed and digital references but can't pin down a YOM. Can anybody help? Thanks in advance.
R/ Roger.

Anyone know how to contact Craig Beek about seeing his model t collection

I have a 21 roadster with the stock 9 gal tank, everything is stock the way it left the factory. We live in upstate ny so most seasonal roads have hills, and of coarse they are dirt. As we climbed this good size hill with a S curve half way up, ol lizzy coughed and died. I tried the starter... nothing. We coasted back down and got turned around,...

Bought a car with a engine knock. Pulled the inspection pan and sure enough number one was loose. Pulled the head, got the rod out, miked the crank and was very lucky. Pulled the transmission cover and to my surprise, it was not lint in the oil tube it was a piece of RTV. Looking at the inside of the motor someone had used way too black silicon,...

What is the correct position for the clutch lever in relation to the fork? An engine I am working on is in a frame that did not have a hand brake on it, and I cannot bolt the hand brake up to the frame. It seems the cam for the adjustment bolt sits too high.

I've removed the hand brake from my running T before and was able to replace it without...

On my way back from the NAPA today my Coupe started sputtering. Fortunately I was only a block and a half fron my ethonal free station. Wiggling the body side to side just barely got me there. The stick showed it bone dry. I filled it clear to the top of the hole with 9.6 gal. As the tank is a few degrees from level on top there may be some space...

I have four different 30 x 3½ tubes on the shelf. Three are identified.
Hartford ~ China
Custom Classic ~ India
Universal ~ Mexico

But this one has only these markings:
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Anybody know the seller, or if there's a brand?

On the last day of a short vacation week I made a tour to a museum nearby where they collected some old buildings of our region called Westerwald (= Western Wood) here in Germany.
The historic photo below was displayed - I believe it could be a 26 or 27 Ford.
If so it should have been assembled in Berlin / Germany where they started the German...

Last Week I called Ross Lilleker. Mr Model T in College Station,TX. Checking on picking up a car and doing some minor work. Haven't heard back from Ross. Got a text back from His Wife Jennifer. said He is booked up for several Months. super busy with jobs that were bigger than anticipated. Guess that's where a lot of folks Stimulus money is going....

Man.. I was so excited seeing the light at the end of the tunnel.... My new brake shaft didn't have the 'gouges' to line up with., But no biggie... The keys would certainly work. I knew the driven gear had the groves, and they should be up... But did I put it on that way? NO! And it was a bigger to get on. Once I looked at it from the side... I...

First post here from a brand new T owner - just purchased in July. Has anyone ever seen an oil leak coming from the exhaust manifold? Its a 1921 Roadster Pickup conversion with 1924 engine that was supposed to be redone. Noticed an oil leak on the engine right side, thought it was coming from the breather, but after I cleaned it up, the oil is...

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When I receive new points from a vendor do they need to be cleaned in any way or prepped in any way before they are installed?

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13T,

The 13T hit the road for the first time in a decade today!

My grandpa, Roger Hull, passed the 13T to me and it was a blessing because of the countless memories I had with him and the T. He took that T on all sorts of adventures, tours, jamborees, etc. She wasn’t a beauty queen but she always got the job done. He loved the MTFCA community...

The clutch pedal on my 26 has excessive wear on the cam. I'm building up the surface with weld and then filing it to shape.

Does anyone know what the ramp angle should be on these cams?

The photos are as found when removed from the hogshead.

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Found this ad on Craig’s list. Who is this guy in the ad?

Can any of you smart members help identify the year of this T Touring? The couple sitting on the running board are my maternal grandparents before they were married. They were married in 1920. The fellow in the driver's seat is my grandfather's older brother. Chaperone maybe?

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Anyone else have the exhaust deflector sold by Lang's installed on their T? I installed one with my new muffler/pipe because the idea of reducing the amount of black soot accumulating on the spare tire+license plate+rear of the car was too appealing to pass up given the price of the mod, but the resulting arrangement has my rear differential/rear...

I would imagine/hope that every T driver has this wrench in their tool kit in the car. I knew that it was for the spark plugs and nuts for my demountable wheels, but since I've been restoring my 15 runabout I've come to realize how useful it is for other areas of the car. I even used it today to remove the gascolator from the bottom of my gas tank...

We finally got much needed rain yesterday and a little bit this morning. So off 5 of us went for another Covid picnic tour . Perfect day. Finished up just as the heat and mugginess rolled in. Had our usual picnic, followed by about a 45 minute scenic drive to the village of Milan, got ice cream of course while solving world issues and entertaining...

Can forms earlier than 2009 be viewed. I was on the 2009 form but couldn't get to the 2008.

I am finishing up the rear end and driveshaft rebuild on the ‘24 Touring and simultaneously and slowly gathering parts for the ‘13 Touring project.
After removing what was left of the well-worn top, I have bows that have seen better days.
I have received a recommendation for new bows from a member here. I also notice that Snyder’s sells a set of 4...

Went down home this past weekend to discover that the Newport Indiana Antique Auto Hill Climb has been cancelled. Also cancelled is the Covered Bridge Festival. This news is supposedly on their respective websites. I got the information second hand from someone that was planning on attending.

A word to the wise to verify prior to your travels.

Wjen reassembling a transmission after a rebuild, is it just personal preference to use oil vs assembly grease or bearing saver on the bushings and mating surfaces? Maybe potential long sit time for he parts warrants a smear of grease?

When doing research on rebuilding my transmission, I read a reference to a home brew method to concentrically grind tripke gear pins. Does this sound familiar to anyone?

The Flatland T's had a fun, socially distant ride today. We had 9 Model T's and 2 Buicks. Here are a few photos:

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I just found out from Randall Anderson, that Snyders is now selling stock rear axle shafts. Good to hear!

I picked up a spare engine that's had a lot of work done to it. The cam isn't marked that I can see. How do I tell if it's a stock cam or higher performance grind?

R/ Roger.

My buddy and I rebuilt the engine on my 22 roadster. It seems to have great power and is running perfect. The only issue I have is too many free starts- it literally happens almost every time. Has anyone else had this problem and any suggestions on how to fix it is much appreciated.
Thanks
Mike

I recently acquired this 5Z314 clutch drum puller at an estate sale of an elderly Model T enthusiast.

Can anyone tell me or post photos of the correct bolts for the puller?

It came with two 3/8 bolts and corresponding castle nuts as shown in the photos.

However, these bolts are too small for the threaded holes in the puller.

The threaded holes...

My T wants to go somewhere!
Had a small family cook-out yesterday. One of our older grandsons came in late due to some work. Thankfully, he's very busy right now, but he couldn't resist the call of good food and another chance to look over the 14T. He's ridden in it before, but had never had his proper driving lesson. It was getting late in the...

The 13T will hopefully be on the road very soon. I’m going to try for the first time tomorrow to be exact. I registered the vehicle this week and obtained agreed upon value insurance. I used a post Steve Jelf linked to one time to estimate the value of the 13T... figured maybe $10,000 was close. I’ve insured the vehicle for $12,000 which is more...

The Northwest Vintage Speedsters gang runs a great 200 mile Endurance Run in the PNW every Labour Day weekend — 2020 excepted of course. Friend Jerry and I look forward to motoring down from Edmonton in the '24 Speedster for this first-rate event, but this year we two vagabonds set off to the south-southeast in search of homegrown adventure....

Hello Everybody!! I have a Reeder aluminum high compression head on my '23 Touring that is prone to engine knock. I only use 91 octane gas and keep the ignition as retarded as much as possible to avoid the knock. Recently it seems the knock is becoming more prevalent and louder. Is it possible carbon build up in the chambers could be the cause? If...

So I got my truck together for the first time ever and I've been driving it around the yard. I can't get plates for it until I get the lights working and find a horn for it. It seem to run smoother on battery (6V) than on mag. When I switch over it changes the sound of the motor, and it seems to be running on all cylinders on both but just seems...

Looks like there were a few Model Ts.

Whenever I can find them, I like to have some good rims in my swap meet stocks. I have good ones sand blasted and electro zinc plated so that they are ready to go. I have two excellent heavy gauge rims available at the moment, but they are not T model rims. They gave a collar around the valve stem hole, which I presume fits into a ferrule in the...

I am going through my trans, rebuilding what I can afford, on the way. The low speed drum isn't cracked but is worn a bit in the middle. Should I attempt to have it leveled out? Not sure how, economically... Mechanics that then brake drums are few and far between... But those are in the inside of the drum surface, not the outside. I am putting on...

I'll be honest....I've never liked the looks of the spare carrier that came on black era Touring cars. It hangs low, at a weird angle. It looks like an afterthought by Ford.

And that spare rim with a tire and tube installed is heavy. Add that weight to the weight of the carrier and you've got a whole lot of weight leveraged way out there,...

I have a 26 touring that has a noise coming from the water outlet, worst where the fan pulley bolts on. It make the noise worse when you put the pulley back on(no fan and a ball bearing pulley) but it still makes the noise without the pulley, the rest of the engine sound like a sewing machine. It has had this noise for a while but where it is...

Here are the pics of the first piece of the rear tack strip.
Does this fit ok? The end point just does not seem right.

I will post the other parts as I get to them.

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I am working on the wood in the back seat.
Things are lining up pretty well.
So far all the wood has been pre-drilled and just needed some minor adjustment.
The bottom joint of the rear raisers glued or should the be screwed?
Here is a pic of the joint I am talking about.

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Working on a '19 non starter car. I have the mag headlights figured out. They work fine with the 28v bulbs from Langs. Question I have is the diagrams show a tube running between the headlights for the wires. I cannot find how this tube is attached of if it just floats. Does anyone have a picture of this detail or confirm how it is attached if at...

Have you ever put that silicone sheet stuff between your spring leaves?

If so, how do you like it?
I'm thinking of putting some between my leaves while they are apart. I don't want that messy graphite leaking all over.

Thanks in advance.

Marty

Since the 2019 changeover from the old forum to the new format, I have not been able to access the 20 years worth of priceless information in old forum, using the MTFCA keyword search and was not aware that there were other ways to access this information until, in the recent “Spring Leaf Silicone” thread, Mark Gregush and Jim Spadefore, posted...

My TT has a True Fire ignition and after running for 15 minutes it starts surging and bucking. I tried adjusting the carb and timing and that didn't help anything. I think it might be running hot as it gurgled for a few minutes after I shut it down.

Not knowing if the radiator was the problem, I fired it back up and checked temps with a non...