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What bolts or screws are used to attach the blade style tail lamp bracket to the body on a 1911 touring? Thanks, Art

My family found this to be quite funny. I failed to see the humor..... :lol:

I need a picture of the rear schakles for an early 23 coupe with suicide doors .

If the socket was for our 1914 T touring, this would be easy - I'd probably look for a donor socket in decent shape. But that's not the situation. The problem socket belongs to our family's 1912 Michigan. Parts of any sort are made of unobtainium. The split in the socket is probably because at some point during the past 100 years, the socket got...

Did bumpers come with the car originally? If not, were did they come from?

Hello all,

How on earth do I get the old levers off the steering gear case and still be able to put the new ones back on?
Thanks in advance.

R/ Roger.

This is an easy one. Just installed a rebuilt Carb. The choke has to be completely open for engine to run. Any suggestions? Oh it is a Holly NH and is on my 24 Coupe. Center drain on bottom.
Ron

Guys: Have not looked this up in old parts book, but is this a replacement guide for open valve engine? My 2 open valve engines look to have bronze guides, but they may have been changed.
Or these just replacements for all T engines. I am sure there must be something in the Ford Service Bulletins about them if so , but mine are buried under...

I have gotten spoiled driving in two passenger model Ts all my life. Fast acceleration and pretty good hill climbing. This weekend some old friends of mine came up to drop off a banjo for some refurbishing and I gave them rides in my runabout. These guys are in the 260 lb range. I was amazed how much smoother the ride was but also how sluggish the...

I am in the process of re-wooding the '26 Touring.
Working my way from the front to the back.
So now I have the board for the front seat in place. It needs some screws and I noticed that the body is missing a couple of screws as well.
Please see the picture of the passenger door jam and the seal plate.
The door jam looks like I need tree...

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Any Idea what these Keys Are For?

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Thanks in advance for looking.

I do not have a horse in this race. Just thought someone on the forum would be interested. If you buy it, let us know.

good morning from Vermont, i found this listed for sale on a auction, ive tried to get some history on it, google has every other type but this one,it fits my model t clincher rims, as i thought it would,may olso work on other makes too like chevy. has any one any info, like how old it might be? ect.it was made by Daton,in Ohio.

I have a 1921 Canadian built coupe. Did the 1921 coupes have a sun visor ?
Scott
Woodstock, Ontario, Canada

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Haven't posted on my project in a while. I just got more pieces this past weekend.

The running gear after I jacked it up and put four replacement wheels on it. The original wheels were rotted through.

The engine didn't turn when I got it, now it does. I oiled the bores and with a 2 x 4 scrap, I lightly tapped each piston using a 2 pound hammer...

i just picked up a ford stake bed for my tt project looks like it would bolt to cab mt at frt how does the rear mount ?

I've actually been working on the Center Door Sedan for over a year. A LOT of the job is being done in my basement, while trying to keep the wife from finding out. She found out by tripping over one of the pieces. Oh well.

Here's a link to an Imgur file that currently contains 102 images of work that has been done to the car already.

All of the metal stem tubes that I currently have for my 1924 have the incorrect (too large) Schrader 725 size stems. I have enough of the correct Schrader 777 stems and hardware to switch over.

I've seen how folks modify rubber stem tubes to use the Schrader 777 or 888 stems, but has anyone tried the conversion on the currently available metal...

Empty 22 ft enclosed trailer heading to Colorado this coming weekend. Anyone need to move a car anywhere between VA and CO.
PM me if interested. Reasonable costs.
Thank you ,
Dennis

What should we use to repair a loose neck to the radiator? 1922 coupe. It looks like it has been fixed before.

Bob

It had been a while since I have ordered parts from Smith and Jones in SC. I ordered the wrong door hinge mounted mirror for my 24 Coupe. I called them and they said send it back. Shipping cost would have made that too expensive to return on my mistake.
I ordered the correct mirror, with the help of someone in the shop, on Tuesday afternoon. Low...

Went to look at an interesting TT today that was advertised here in Rochester. The back has sides that can be put in three different positions. Would be good for hauling hay.

original restored Rubes triple twist horn with reed ,no cracks or dents ready to fit has new screen and please note has rh side mounting bracket $780 $ $ includes trip across the pond

Noticed today that exhaust is coming out from under the nut ( between the pipe and nut ) that connects the manifold to the pipe. The nut is tight. What can I do?

Looking for pictures of cars/trucks that served as service vehicles in the Model T ear. Specifically interested in the letter styles. Sample below. Does not have to be a Model T. Thanks

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We are installing new spokes in our wheels in a 1926 Touring. What prep and paint should we use. All will be black when finished.
Nick

My son was driving his 1919 Roadster today and when going down a steep hill he would engine brake while in high gear. This time he felt the car really slow down like there was something going on. He put the car in neutral and it still felt like he was engine braking! He pulled over and couldn't find anything wrong. After that it ran great. What...

I was going thru my father collection of old Model T literature and photos and found this photo I would like to share.

I'm new on this forum. I'm considering bying a Model T for a long time but in the end due to lack of time and that I already have a collection of
6 cars. A few days ago I saw the announcement of the sale of a unit in my country, Spain. Apparently the car has a Granada license plate
(the province where the La Alhambra monument is located), but...

here is an interesting folder for Stromberg carbs.

My drag link to the pitman arm is a little loose. I would like to use one of the apco spring loaded caps to take up the play. Have any of you fellow T guys used these.

Where are people sending or taking their rims to get hot dip galvanized in Michigan? I had my 21 inch split rims zinc electroplated 50 years ago, do not remember where, still look good, but now I need some TT split rims done.

Evening all,

I recently picked up this wrench. It looked familiar so I grabbed it. From some searching it appears to be the 1910 T1349 wrench. I just want to double check.

Curious too, as to value? I dont really ask that question, but I think these are hard to find. Im always looking to supplement my 1913s fund if I can.

Benji

Hi does anyone besides Mac's (18 front and back shackle only) sell a good Model T castle nut assortment set so that I don't have to go running to the hardware store 30 miles away or wait a week for mail-order? Thanks!

Hello All,
Just curious 🤔 when were inner tubes made in the USA?
I've owned my Model T for 16 years and just got my first flat. The process of R&R the tire went well. I was surprised when I removed the tube to see that it was stamped in blue MADE IN USA 🇺🇸 😳. I figure Previous owner replaced all the tires not long before I bought it. Corker tires....

I just added a starter to my 17 touring and now need ideas of where to mount the choke rod inside of the body. I do not have a dash like the newer cars have. a good explanation and pictures would be great. thanks in advance
harold musolf III

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The press in oil seals on my modern outer axle seal from Lang’s got chewed up. Could some one look at theirs a send me the seal #. I matched the O rings but having trouble finding the axle oil seal.

Just looked up the invoice. Bought back in 2001

My 1911 project came with this carbide generator. It has no manufacturer marks and has a mount with about 6 1/2 inch spacing. My running boards have holes punched at 4 1/2 inch spacing. What generator do I have and what do I need? Thanks, Art

I have been collecting pictures, ideas and some parts over the last few months to build a speedster. I was able to buy a frame and axles (the front came with some cool aftermarket springs). I picked up a mini model T that has a good running 1926 motor that is already converted to 12 volt with a distributor. With a few other parts collected and my...

Need someone to repair bows and install top on 24 Model T Roadster near Lansing Mich
text 989-640-1133

I recently changed my acetylene head lights, in my 11 T, to LED lights based on an article in the Jan/Feb Horseless Carriage GAZETTE. Using the 3500K 6 watt COB bulbs I was very happy with the results. The light color is comparable to the gas lights. I didn't notice it at the time, but with the lights off and the engine running, I get a faint...

Just today received my current issue of Old Cars Weekly, and altho' I'm sure that this auto auction is already well known about by the car guys in the South Central USA, but just in case, I thought I'd mention that the magazine contains a full-page ad about The Wilcox Collection , no reserve Smith Auction to be held Sept. 19th at 12 Grandruth Lane...

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I was looking for something else in a photo archive and I found these photos of a head made by Economy Motor Head CO. It has For Ford Model T Motor cast into the head. The patent date is October 1925. Is anyone familiar with this head? It has a curious combustion chamber shape. I would imagine that it would require a special head gasket....

can anyone tell me what the length of the 9 leaf leaves are.

Presto! Change-o! Off with the diskies, on with the wires. The disks performed flawlessly, but I think they look funny on a stock car. I think that they look great on speedsters, however.

This was a big surprise, Mr Rick Rice ask us to get a project started for him as it had a few issues. After doing an assessment and inspection was not expecting to see this...., A Chevy Crankshaft and Rods, with all the goodies stuffed inside. Someone really spent some bucks on this, you can even see opposite grinds on the throws from bob...

In the May/June edition of the NSW (Australia) club magazine, there is a centrefold photo of a 1915/1916 Touring.

The contributor sent the photograph to Tom Bergmann, the magazine editor, in March this year with the accompanying text: This was sent to me by a friend who has no particular interest in old cars. He doesn't even remember how or when...

In 1914 & 1915 CA issued a tag that attached to the dash as a car registration with the cars license plate number. In 1916 through 1919 the tag attached to the license plates. Each year the tags were a different shape. I bought a set of original 1915 license plates and printed on metal facsimiles, then I set about to make the dash tag. An original...

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....really weird! Acted like it didn't post on the first try, so tried again, and with no initial indication, it obviously posted the first time, and then the second time as well! Sorry,.....harold

Has anyone ever run onto a crank arrangement like this one ? Any thoughts ??

Ok... FINALLY getting back to putting my '24-ish's transmission back together after 3 or more months, I think! One of the side projects I decided to do along the way is switch out my kevksr bands to wood. Ialthough I'm not blaming the cracked brake drun and shattered clutch disks on the Kevlar, I wanted to try 'woodies' on the new drum.

Although...

Just today received my current issue of Old Cars Weekly, and altho' I'm sure that this auto auction is already well known about by the car guys in the South Central USA, but just in case, I thought I'd mention that the magazine contains a full-page ad about The Wilcox Collection , no reserve Smith Auction to be held Sept. 19th at 12 Grandruth Lane...

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I've had a starter Bendix which would stick and frequently not engage the ring gear. When I took it apart I found a divit at the end of the channel or threads. I have dressed it with a small dremel tool, but I think it will reoccur due to a more fundamental problem. This Bendix has a new reproduction gear. I compared it to another Bendix with an...

This should be easy, but so far it's not.
1 What should I use?
2 Where can I get it by the roll, not in a case of 96 rolls? :(

Thanks

I have a 1927 coupe that I want to paint the inside area of the trunk, under the seat etc. There is no major corrosion. There is, of course, surface rust.
What type of surface preparation and what type of paint do you recommend?

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Cross Sections of all years for comparison.

My T turned 100 years old today according to engine number. Had a small Birthday celebration and enjoyed a nice drive.

...leaves will be turning soon.

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So I was out on a nice afternoon tour today, stopped at a local village on a bit of business, this guy comes up to check out Clara. Also turns out he's a long-lost former classmate. He brings over this neat old rusty portable grill from Ford. Seems to say Use Ford (the logo) charcoal briquettes. Maybe. Hard to read the last words. Anyone got any...

I'm working on the front bow of an unrestored 1914 open car. I've always had 1913's with no problems. This car has footman loops that are 1 3/4 hole to hole, and are too narrow to put a screw straight in. I believe 1 11/16 would do it, but am unaware of that size. The footman loops did not fit the hole pattern in the bow, and were held in with two...

I’m about to put the top on my 24 Touring and was wondering if anyone has the measurements for where each bow goes on a one-man-top car in the fully “up” position.

I think I’ve seen it here before but my Google’s broke and I can’t find it.

Is Lang's still in business? If they are, They aren't answering their phones. I want to purchase Rocky Mountain brakes for my 1915 touring. Thanks, bobt

One nice thing about drought, you can count on great touring. Today was an unusually nice day with only 75 degrees and NO mugginess for once. 4 of us did another picnic tour , this time on the shores of Lake Erie at Huron Ohio's Lakefront Park. Right where I lived for 3 years in my tweens & early teens. Then it was off east to Vermilion for ice...

Guys I need help. Engine with the ball bearing 4th main, type that you must turn down shaft leaking out bearing. Brand new double sealed bearing, new to trans driven plate turned to bearing ID with brake drum.
Oil is coming out the bearing not around it or by shaft.
Does anyone have a better bearing for this job?
Less than 2 hours on test stand...

Is the Ventura County, CA Club still active? My E Mail to address found on the web is so far unanswered.

Does anybody know when the long notch on the front rubber floor mat first appeared?

Did it coincide with the pie plate firewall shield that was introduced sometime in the 1919 Model year?

Are the 1919-22 floor mats the same as the 1923-25?

In other words, is the following correct?

- 1915-1919 = same floor mat (flat firewall shield)

- 1919-22...

First evening we’ve had the lights lit. The winery was a good place to socially distance and enjoy a beautiful late summer evening. The last song we stayed for was “Ghost Riders in the Sky.” Thought that was a fitting theme for a gaslight drive.

Dropbox link, just over 4 minutes:

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I recently bought a 1926 Ford Model T Touring and I am looking for a club near me. I live in north-eastern Tennessee and am looking for a club in Kingsport, Jonesborough, Jonson city, or Bristol.

i bought a 1911 steering column but the steering shaft is completley rusted inside of the steering bracket and it will not come out. i have soaked it and tried pressing it out with a 20 ton press but all it did was pushe nut up the threads,

my question is, is anybody repoping just the shaft for the 1911 steering column? i see the later years but...

I went out to visit with a friend and have donuts this morning. I drove there in Rusty , my 1927 L.A.F.D. Mountain Patrol Vehicle, in hopes that it will spur Bill on to finally change out his worn out bands in his '23 touring. BTW, after looking at Rusty can you figure out how he earned his nickname? Yes that is correct it is a shortened version...

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Our fabulous Senior Docent, Justin Mitchell is getting married! We wouldn't miss that for the world!

Hope you'll visit another day!
Normal Museum hours are 10am to 4pm Tuesday - Sunday

Phoning ahead to reserve a date and time is recommended during these COVID-restricted times.
765-488-0026

Thank you!

Thats what my grand daughter calls it. Family Farm Day was started today. The event was put on to get donations for a new Amish school house. Much like a thresher festival the hit+miss icream makers, tractors, kiddy rides and games and farm equipment along with Amish food and baked goods. History of grain farming, story time and farm demos were...

Interesting key on ebay, with #92 on it. Has anyone seen anything similar before?

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On the recent T towing thread many folks commented about removing key so you don't lose it. Having some near misses ourselves, my father has started affixing our keys to the firewall with a length of chain. Enough slack to allow for use. And solid enough to prevent unintentional loss or the key 'walking' away once parked. A modest suggestion for...

Are the hinges for a Rands windshield different than for other body styles ? Also should the hinges be a matched pair to allow the w/s to fold without forcing the upper half outwards?
Lastly, is there a full width seal asy between the upper and lower half to prevent rain splashing inward. If so, is there a source for same, or any one have...

Here is a little free information regarding Stromberg OF carburetors.

Not all OF's were for Model T's. There was also a version made for Overland cars. The major differences are:

1. The mounting holes are slightly further apart to fit the Overland manifold.

2. The mounting holes are not threaded as the T version of the OF is, they are are...

Well I just got my refund check from Hershey swap spaces. Just to let you guys know they are coming.
I always looked forward to getting my swap meet pack with space stickers, what a let down it was to get this envelope with just a dumb old check in it.
Oh, they did takeout a dollar for service charge????
Well, maybe there will be next year.
I am...

Need contact information for Mike Bender>

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Does anyone know how to get in contact with Royce in Dallas TX ?
He posted a speedometer thread way back in 2014 and I would like to chat with him about it.

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We are machining a pair of new straight axles and have a couple questions. We have a pair of badly worn originals but would like to verify two things.
1. What width should the key way be? Our original is very worn and wide.
2. What is the relationship of the pin or bolt hole to the keyway? It appears to be roughly 90 degree or has a centerline...

can anyone tell me what the length of the 9 leaf leaves are.

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