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Our '21 Touring will be 99 years old tomorrow, the 28th. I hope the weather will be nice so we can go for a drive. :D

Just pondering the imponderable. Think of it ! Over fifteen million Model Ts rolling through almost one hundred and twelve years of history to date. Does anyone dare to estimate the number of miles they have traveled ? (So far ! We ain’t done yet !)

Even at the conservative annual average (20,000 miles) a person who has been driving for fifty...

Today the San Duego club had a Social Distancing Tour from the city out to Campo, a distance of about 45 miles each way. Along the way we climbed to about 4000 feet just outside Pine Valley. We had ten Model Ts on the run and one Hudson.
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In Campo the choice was a Subway sandwich or Mexican take out. All...

I had a dream last night that I was driving my 15 runabout on a trip and parts started falling off.
I have so far just driven it around the block which is about a mile.
The dream ended when I realized that I had left my phone at home and woke up in a panic.
I am going to have to bite the bullet and drive it over the hill to Tucson.

I am trying to remove the rear wheels on my 1921 T coupe. One of the previous owners was a tool & die machinist. He was always trying to improve the way that parts fit. He had machined the tapered part of the axle & the inside part of the hub, they fit like a glove now. I have tried using my wheel puller with no success. Does anyone have any...

I drilled out the rivets of a 1912 steering gear box and now the hole is too big for the new rivets.

Is buying brazing rods is the answer to filling in the whole with brass and then re-drilling or simply put the small diameter rivet in and fill around it?

Never did this before. Will a home propane torch be hot enough to melt the brass and fill...

Yep just a book i enjoy from time to time but i enjoy Rob s post about early racing more!! :D Bud.

Are 13-14-15 Roadster Top Irons the same? Thanks Dan

For those few folks who didn't get one the first time around but may still want one: the mat manufacturer has just told me that we can get a total of 3 or 4 more good mats at the most from our mold. If additional pours beyond that number are attempted there will be quality issues. So here is the absolutely final call. As soon as we get those 3 or...

Another thread is discussing a front valance, so maybe someone can tell me what this crossmember is for. I’m pretty sure the rusty one is TT truck. As you can see, the black one is about 3/8” lower at the engine mounting point. It has a large ford script, so later, but car or truck,or..... D42FA821-A1B5-48C1-9C2F-1A5701568627.jpeg...

I got this saddle and thought I would pass it along, but couldn’t figure out what it fit. Any ideas?
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Thanks,
Matt

Wow, a supposedly early T hubcap wrench sold on evil-bay for $400!!! Take a look at item 313084077072 in completed listings. PIcture below.
There has been a lot of discussion over time about these early wrenches.
But-in a couple of places the small hole is shown to be different and I'm now wondering what that was designed to fit on the Model T?...

I have a steering wheel spider that has a riveted hub and certainly look like a Model T spider. I would be for a pretty small steering wheel.
Different than other spiders I have this one doesn't seem to have a tapered shaft. The shaft hole is same size on either side. Did some model Ts have strait shafts for the steering wheels?
Thanks in advance...

My engine (26) seemed like it was running a little rough and I thought there might be a miss, so I pulled a spark plug (Motorcraft F11) and it was just a mess (excessive carbon, but dry) so I decided to just throw on new set of plugs and wires.

At some point in the past a previous owner installed a belt driven distributor that has no apparent...

Yet another typical Model T project. Trying to address potential rough running causation on my TT Clarabelle. I had not yet addressed the Holley NH carburetor so decided to take it off this evening. As I start to clean off the years of accumulated grease and gunk, I immediately note a two tone color to the float bowl. Definitely a many years old...

I picked this up recently. I am sure if you found this on EBay the seller would claim that it is rare ;)
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(I see at the angle of the photo it is not clear that it is a screw driver, but rest assured it is.)
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The guy who owner it was a blacksmith;). Let me know...

Have been meaning to post this but,you know
Took this picture when out for a Drive
This is about 20 miles from home

Today in history May 26, 1927 was the official end of Model T production on the assembly line.

Pulled apart my transmission today... Had a cracked brake drum in two places. Ordering a new one.

Showing pics of old brake drum:
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Outside of clutch basket:
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Inside of clutch basket:
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Over half the clutch disks were either cracked or...

I have a Texas T T3161 - Distributor : complete kit I would like to put it in my 1924 Model T Roadster, not interested in everybody's advise on coils
it's my car i have owned it over 10 yrs so that's out of the way. Anyone near St. Johns Michigan that would help me put my distributor in my Model T that's done it before. The car is in running...

The other day I replaced the carburetor on a T with a rebuilt carb done by a dear deceased friend about 10 years ago. But gasoline wouldn’t stop pouring out of the inboard hole next to the choke shaft hole. I tapped and tapped hoping for just a stuck needle in the seat - to no avail. So I drained the carb and removed the Bowl recognizing a new...

Interesting story, probably should be in Off Topic but almost no-one ever goes there.

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Even though the Shelter in Place Order expires on May 31st at 11:59 PM,
our June 1st Golden Gate Tour is still taking Covid-19 seriously.

Protective supplies coming along with us will be distributed in our sterilized plastic tour bags.

Hand Sanitizer, 99.9%
Anti Viral Wipes, 99.9%
Single Use Gloves
Single Use Masks

We will be covering our...

Memorial Day is a time we pause to remember and honor those who have lost their life in service to our country. I hope we can include all our military veterans and current members as well as those who are helping us cope with present conditions.

On this vein I thought I would post a link to a story by a past member, the late Ralph Ricks (RD),...

Has anyone had experience putting halogen bulbs in tail lights? I was wondering if the 50/5 halogen bulb would get to hot for the cardboard disc in a 26 tail/brake light? Thanks

Yesterday was a good day. I’ve performed this ritual at least a half dozen times over the last 15 years. Actually , I’ve lost count. May be closer to eight engines now. A nice ride in the country to the shop of Engine Joe Bell in rural Tiffin. As always, she fired right up, ran wonderfully and operated smoothly. The T community in Ohio is very...

when i short out the plugs at the terminal that passes thru the firewall from the coilbox at get spark at 1,2 & 3. nothing at #4. i have switched around the coils which are new from langs and get the same result. what's next ? timer ?

I have a 27 frodor, the engine has oversize valves, counterbalanced crank, flywheel magnets removed oiler to front main and dippers, running a stipe 290 cam with adjustable timing gear and engine has been degreed. Also using a dan hatch floating trans shaft ball bearing fourth main. The rest of the running gear will be modernized as well. I have...

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The top two brackets are fender brackets the top is front fender on 27 fordor the second is the rear fender bracket I have no clue what the third bracket is could it have been a brace for the 26-27 fuel tank i cannot figure out where it came from does not match up with fenders or anything else.

Story of Phillip's coupelet is in the Hemmings email I received today.

Good story that I am not sure I heard before.

My 1926 Touring is in need of a new set of tires given that the ones currently on it are around 60 years old and have cracking on the sidewalls. Currently, it has 30 X 3.5 sized tires on both the front and back. I'm a recent new Model T owner so I'm still learning the Model T basics that most of the users of this forum probably already know. I...

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Hi All
I am hoping somebody can please measure the internal distance between the two a pillar posts at the windscreen frame level. As per picture
Thank you
Andrew

Now that I have found a cracked break drum, I will need to pull the engine to get at it to do the rebuild.

Unfortunately, I am not at my car to take any measurements. I can look at a cherry picker tomorrow, to see if it will work for me. If it does, I can borrow it for a couple weeks. Does anyone have a measurement from the lift point on the...

Along with my 1915 cut down touring, came some boxes of parts. In those parts were these Stewart speedometer drive gears and drive itself. I do not have the speedometer itself, or the cable. Was hoping the experts out there could help me discern what I have or point me in the right direction of reference materials. My body is a January 1915...

Hi Folks
It has been awhile since I have been on this forum and have a couple questions.

Got my car out and cleaned up for a good drive and a friend sent a picture to a friend of his that has several model T's. He came back with some responses to the picture about my car and I want to see how true they are. So I am sure these questions have been...

I am very familiar with the regular model T rear axle, but not so much with a worm drive TT rear. Is the design of a TT rear a lot different than a regular car rear other than the worm drive part? I just acquired a TT and plan on doing it up to drive, so should I tear down the rear and rebuild it? It has a Ruckstell. Any help is appreciated....

After 2 weeks of trials and tribulations, I have been able to get 5 of the 6 windows on my Fordor operable. What is amazing is they now work so well that I can put them up and down with one hand, from the drivers seat! The 6th, I need a new regulator, or at least a new gear before it can go down. I tell you what, all windows down, windshield open...

I’m working on a project and I need to make some sheet metal rust. I’ve seen the generic instructions on the web saying to use a mix of peroxide, vinegar and salt... it doesn’t sound like it gives a real significant rust coating.

I’m sure some of you have gone through this before, I’m new to it.

Many thanks!

So I was showing off to my wife about how well my T runs ( down hill of course ) when it clanged.. it sounded like she left a pyrex casserole dish on the running board and it fell on the road... my first thought was a magnet flew off the flywheel... of course I didn't tell her that..I thought if I remove the starter I might be able to inspect the...

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Just not on a Ford!

I picked up “ Leaky “ last Sunday in Ft. Knox, Kentucky ... 😉

This 1927 Model T Tudor needed a ride to Flagstaff, Arizona where Russ is waiting
for his daughter and son in law to move
shortly with the grandkids who are 11 and 14.

I think Leaky Likey Flagstaff 😊

FJ

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Anyone know what happened to the Ford Barn? I haven't been able to access the site for several days. It had a great forum for Model A's which I have used many times for help on my current 31 Roadster project.

Trying to locate an original bodied depot hack. It was in Scarborough Maine in the 90's. Very presentable with Ruckstell axle, side roll up curtains and 2 seats. I think it is 1923. If you can help, please contact me.

Thanks

Richard Williamson

352 843 1530

rwill1914 at aol.com

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Here are a couple of attic finds in an old garage on the farm. I tried to research online and found out some things but the wealth of knowledge on the forum is broader. One Edmund & Jones which I believe to be a taillight with a clear lense to light the license plate and a red light...

So far i have not been able to find a decently cheap way to paint parts. Not exterior but the internal parts themselves. Any ideas for pretty cheap paint or also primer would be great!

Removed the mag plug for the '25 Coupe motor disassemble prior to pulling the hogshead and found this :(

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When there was much fuzz in the oil screen too, at first glance when I got this project, and spied fraying at the ends of the brake lining too, and finding this amount on the mag post (the magneto was working fine) , your...

As long as the head was off... A little cleanup was in order on the pistons, and found buildup on valves and seats. Made a valve spring tool to remove the valves...

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I've been working on oil leaks on my 1915 touring. Today I drove around with the floorboards off and noticed excessive movement at the u-joint connection (I call it a ball and socket) do I need to add the aftermarket shim? Can I adjust the radius rods to help this? Thanks, bobt

Is there anybody in the Centex Model T Club Austin that occasionally drives are Model T around I'm going to join your Club whenever you guys start up again I moved down here a month ago I was in a bad accident in Las Vegas I broke my upper left leg and broke my hand in three different places so it's healed up healed up enough where I can drive my...

Recently two long nosed pans were offered on the classifieds forum. One of these had had an ear replaced. Both looked to be good examples.

However, there are things to be considered when replacing a damaged pan ear, as there are differences to be noted. Swapping a pan ear from similar pans is fine, but mixing parts from different years presents...

I just saw an interesting video which just may have some application in achieving an authentic “black era” Model T paint job!

TH

I just acquired a 26 TT truck and it has a ruckstell and Rocky Mountain brakes. I have been told that some of these TTs came with a 5:1 gear ratio rear axle. How can I identify if this truck has it? Do I have to disassemble the rear? The previous owner was said to have driven it at 35 mph or more. Any help would be appreciated. Thanks

Would someone please tell me whose wife is making / selling masks with model T pictures on it?

Sorry I didn't know if this was technically under classifieds or not?

Since this thing is here to stay, I'd rather go through it in a Model T!

Thank you!

My TT is an early 1918 based on all the evidence but the engine is a later replacement, SN 7696664, which makes it a May 23, 1923 engine. Lacking any other better information I guess that's the old girls birthday. So, I forgot. Oh well. Better luck in 3 years when it's 100. :lol:

So the radiator that came with my 26 Touring was full of antifreeze and had no leaks that I could see it was not running. It did have a water pump on it as well. I'm going to get rid of the water pump and was wondering how I could tell if the radiator was partially clogged. I plan on running water through it but is there a way to tell if the water...

My 1926 touring has an external line from the hogshead to the front pan. It goes through a hole in the pan flange through the gasket and into a threaded hole near the front camshaft bearing. When air is blown into this hole it does not come out anywhere that I can tell. Can someone explain this oiling feature?

I have uploaded a photo....

MTFCA transmission booklet on page 16, Figure 13, states Standard triple gear pin diameters are as follows: bushing segment is .675, press fit segment, .680, tapered head .697-.689.
In that same booklet in the paragraph titled Triple Gear Pins, it states: The magnets directly behind each pin must be remove in order to properly remove the triple...

How much play should there be (endwise) on the large roller bearing just behind the pinion, on the drive shaft?
It appears to me that the thrust ball bearing sits about 1/4 away from the end face of the roller bearing, and that the roller bearing assembly can float in the spool, while the drive shaft and pinion are held in the proper position by...

What do you make of this rear main bearing? It is rough, scratched and looks porous. Plastigage measures the rear at 0.0015 clearance at both the front and back end of the bearing. The rear journal on the crank measures: Front: 2.2195 Middle: 2.2195 back: 2.2220 and shows a maximum 0.0003 out of round.

The reason for taking the motor down was a...

Took my riding buddy,Abby for a ride today .It was her Birthday,not that either of us needs a reason

It has already been noted in the original Stolen thread, but I think it's worth a separate listing:

...too many of you know these cases of a stolen trailer and car do not generally end well. Thankfully in this case the trailer and car were found. :D :D :D

The Hansen family wants to thank you for your well wishes and support.

I have no more...

Curious whether folks out there with a 09/10 early timer have sampled brush rotor technology? Does not look like a complicated retrofit, and the performance theory sounds plausible. I have heard and read plenty of negatives related to these early timers, so am curious what fix options may have produced working solutions.
Regards,
Scott

Seller advised that I immediately rebuild the differential on my newly acquired 1916 Model T. The mileage is unknown but thought to be low (although the spindle and tie rod bushings are shot). Said the babbit spacers disintegrate and destroy gearing. How likely is this to happen? Should I be urgently concerned, or do it down the road ?

Hello everyone in Model T land. I am a long time reader of this forum, and I finally signed up to join in the fun. Now don't expect to see any photos because I am a simple man with a simple mind, and I have any idea how to use the computer for anything than to write messages. I will try to give my two cents worth on information.

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Has anyone ever seen one of these?

Hey guys, I had been having issues with head torque causing my head gasket to leak causing the crankcase to over fill, causing the combined oil and coolant to wash out the grease in the u-joint, causing all of it to run down the driveshaft tube and overfilling the rear end, finally ending up washing out my axle bearings as it all escaped out the...

I bought a (new) new day timer from one of the vendors and am working on the install. One question I have is about the black spacer washer that was included. I assume this goes between the brush assembly and the timer cover in order to provide some standoff. My question is that this spacer is very thin material, and is not solid but is instead a...

This is just a reminder to everyone that the Auburn Swap Meet scheduled for June 7 2020 has been cancelled.

I am putting the drive plate assembly back together in our '26-27 T engine/transmission project, which is in my friend's 1924 Coupe.. There is a minor concern on my part. When I disassembled the clutch two months ago, I put all the pieces from the drive plate assembly in a box to keep them together. Yesterday I put the pieces back together and...

I drained and refilled my differential earlier this spring. I’m now driving it quite a bit more (at least until some serious missing developed last weekend, more on that later). I was pretty careful not to overfill but may not have taken into account the warmer temperatures. When I came out to start sorting out the rough running, I noted that...

I am looking for the build date of 8448447.

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Will the headlight brackets from a 19-25 car fit into the frame if the frame is a 26-27?
The headlights I have are from 19-25 and the frame is 26-27. So the headlights will not
be attached to the fender. Thank you.

I dropped off a 1911 Model T Touring to Mark in Albuquerque this afternoon 😉

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Mark traded with Stuart in Cincinnati who
was equally pleased 😀

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FJ

Are 26 & 27 roadster doors all the same? I have a 26 roadster and It appears that the doors that came with my project are 27 based on the door latches. I am having a difficult time fitting the doors.

Thank you
Bill

Today I was able to purchase this Chicago BiPlug. It is for a vehicle that chronically fouls the plugs. Solution is to just pull the plug and flip it over. For all you Spark Plug experts, how rare is this?

So I am confused about 4 different parts on my 1922 roadsters front axle. When I got the old parts, this is how it came assembled. I have redone the parts but am still co fused if they go like that? It is the parts that attach to the front axle spring(where it went when I got it) and attached to the actual axle.

Who can tell me what this bolt was used for. Pretty sure it’s Model T.

It should be removed.

I am thinking I may have stumbled across a very rare Timber brake system “installed” on this late model Rear end. At first I thought about removing it but it has kinda grown on me.

Hey guys, I know all the vendors sell kits to re-upholster our cars, but has anyone found fabric that closely resembles the original and done it themselves. My plan for re-doing my interior also does not involve the entire interior, nor will it all be one color. I am trying to come up with a look that will honor the barn find look that it has...

Hello,
I was curious about a technical question. What has to be done to age a 17-22 to a 1915-16. What operations must be done to the body, firewall and fenders?
I love my '20 the way it is, all black, and will never change, so the question is just for my T knowledge.
Pierre-Yves
Belgium

I purchased this Mini T to use the motor in a speedster project. The video link was the first start in about 10 years.

Hi, I'm told this is a headlight off a model T but everything that I've looked at doesn't look like this one. The bottom oil container is different. Does anyone recognize it?

I have an ongoing problem with keeping the (reproduction) muffler attached to the exhaust pipe in my 27 Touring car. I understand that a clamp is not required and that the muffler should just slip on the pipe and be held in place by the rear bracket. However, I have resorted to a clamp because of previous problems and the muffler still eventually...

Every once and a while on line new and useful tools are found. I plan to add a set of these to my left and right hand hammers. cresentrench.jpg

I’m getting ready to replace the strips that cover the seems on my 24 coupe. The wood was soft when I removed them so they came off in decent condition. The nails are rusty, bent and loose. I am not building a show piece, just a driver. I’m looking for ideas on how to re install these strips. The original nails are likely not an option. The belt...

What is the thread size of the carb. Elbow and sediment bulb at the gas line connection? It seems to be between two sizes on my thread gauge.

Hello,
i am from Austria and have a RHD 1916 T Towncar. As Austria is a country with many mountains i am installing RMB but have run into a problem with the Brake pedal. I have had the additional part welded to the brake pedal as suggested. But now i have a problem as there is not enough space for the clutch and the brake to move free. Can someone...