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Announcement - All Support questions have been moved here

Last post by AdminJeff « Mon Jan 28, 2019 11:47 am

by AdminJeff » Mon Jan 28, 2019 11:47 am

In the ongoing quest of reducing forum clutter and keeping the topics relevant to the Model T in the Model T forum, this is the new place to ask for all help on the Forums.

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1,000 mi. from nowhere.

Last post by Wayne Sheldon « Tue Nov 12, 2024 4:34 am
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by Dollisdad » Sun Nov 10, 2024 12:41 pm

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That is what I like! Nice catch on the spindles. Makes it an early 1911.
I am really hoping for someone familiar with the radiators to comment on whether it might be a Livingston or not? I cannot see the oval name badge on the radiator that a lot of Livingston radiators did have? However I don't think all of them had that?

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Last post by Wayne Sheldon
Tue Nov 12, 2024 4:34 am
Magneto outside oil line

Last post by big2bird « Mon Nov 11, 2024 9:12 pm
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by big2bird » Mon Nov 11, 2024 4:48 pm

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There were questions recently about outside oil lines.
Personally, I use two. One from the transmission cover, and one from the magneto port. ( And a large funnel inside).
Pictured is the authentic part for the magneto oil line.The ones sold by vendors are the 26-27 style with an adapter.
Notice this one...

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Thank you Dan. The one in your picture is outside thread, as this one is internal, so there are at least two variations.
Always something new( to me).

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Mon Nov 11, 2024 9:12 pm
Trouble with new Tru Fire set-up

Last post by J1MGOLDEN « Mon Nov 11, 2024 8:44 pm
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by Bruce Compton » Fri Nov 08, 2024 11:55 pm

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I installed my new Tru Fire system today and have constant backfiring through the carb when trying to crank the car (1914). I had to re-set the timing as it was way too far advanced from the setting with my New Day timer. Once it starts it runs fine and gives repeated free starts, but still backfires when I crank start it. I followed the...

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You may only need to dry the box in an oven for an hour or so.

Replacing the wood with all the contacts on with a plastic one is still your lowest cost option.

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Mon Nov 11, 2024 8:44 pm
Need help identifying these 2 wire wheels, thanks!

Last post by JTT3 « Mon Nov 11, 2024 6:55 pm
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by JTT3 » Mon Nov 11, 2024 4:15 pm

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I need help identifying these 2 different wire wheels please
Best John

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Y’all are amazing. Thanks, I’ll let my friend know.
Kevin I don’t know if there are hubs but I’ll ask if he has some pictures.

Best John

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Mon Nov 11, 2024 6:55 pm
Stevens Front Axle Tool. What is it?

Last post by Dan Hatch « Mon Nov 11, 2024 5:31 am
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by Dan Hatch » Fri May 20, 2022 11:07 am

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I have been getting a lot of questions what is a Stevens Front Axle Tool lately. Guess most from new guys. So here is a link to the video that Bill Robinson made many years ago of the basic of the tool in action. Thanks to Bill for his work in making and posting it.
Enjoy

I am making a run of the cutting tools once again. Will be ready late...

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Back to top. Been getting questions about this again.

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Last post by Dan Hatch
Mon Nov 11, 2024 5:31 am
Heart of Louisiana: Model T plant

Last post by George House « Sun Nov 10, 2024 7:23 pm
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by varmint » Sun Nov 10, 2024 6:31 pm

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Heart of Louisiana: Model T plant beginning in 1923...enjoy.
FYI: Our Model T is a close by in Arabi, LA

The 100 year old control board blows my mind.
Q: What year is he driving?

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I’m guessing a ‘17-‘22 roadster Vernon… Thanks for the video.

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Sun Nov 10, 2024 7:23 pm
Fun projects hood shelf springs- who carries now?

Last post by Bmettli « Sun Nov 10, 2024 5:26 pm
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by Bmettli » Fri Nov 08, 2024 5:00 pm

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Hi all,

Funprojects used to carry CORRECT hood springs but since they are gone, I did not see them on birdhaven or others. Or has anybody found a part substitute readily available to order that works better than the standard supplier ones? Thanks

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Yes, I got replacement 2 inch spring from Menards today for around $1 each. Much better

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Sun Nov 10, 2024 5:26 pm
Fires in California and New York State

Last post by Allan « Sun Nov 10, 2024 5:01 pm
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by Norman Kling » Fri Nov 08, 2024 8:31 pm

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Have any of our members been involved in the fires and any Model T's burnt or damaged?
Norm

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Chris, I feel for you. We had a similar escape from a rapidly traveling grass/crop/stubble fire heading straight for our farm and the native vegetation sanctuary we have spent years fencing and protecting. The fire was on a 3km front until a 90 degree wind change converted that to a 40km front which ran away from us.

Allan from down under.

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Last post by Allan
Sun Nov 10, 2024 5:01 pm
camshafts

Last post by speedytinc « Sun Nov 10, 2024 4:45 pm
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by ModelT46 » Sat Nov 09, 2024 5:13 pm

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how do you tell the difference for the 09-25 and the 26-27, camshaft and bearings,??

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Front thrusting this ground cam is a must. If not, the cam moves in & out.
The cam lobe eats away @ the cam bearing halves making a louder knock over time.

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Sun Nov 10, 2024 4:45 pm
Not running - need direction

Last post by Norman Kling « Sun Nov 10, 2024 11:02 am
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by varmint » Tue Nov 05, 2024 7:34 pm

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The engine is not running and I suspect it’s both a fuel and spark issue, maybe valves. I hear about three to eight hits and then it dies. Sometimes it runs on three cylinders. The choke rod to the dash was dragging against the hot pipe to the carburetor but I fixed that. Two weeks ago the carb poured out gasoline when I switched the flow from the...

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Good! :D
Now enjoy driving it. I presume, living down south, you can drive it this time of year unless you have a hurricane. So take it out and enjoy.
Norm

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Last post by Norman Kling
Sun Nov 10, 2024 11:02 am
Non T, what are these for

Last post by AZTerry « Sun Nov 10, 2024 1:41 am
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by AZTerry » Sat Nov 09, 2024 10:47 pm

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Please see attached photo's. Does anyone know what these fit?

Thank you,
Terry

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Thank you Pete,
Terry

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Sun Nov 10, 2024 1:41 am
I like the wagon.

Last post by Wayne Sheldon « Sat Nov 09, 2024 7:40 pm
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by Dollisdad » Fri Nov 08, 2024 12:17 pm

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That first photo is an interesting model T.
While the hood could have been easily replaced for any of a hundred reasons, it is also possible that the car might have left the factory that way.
It is generally believed that the factories generally tried to keep the two styles of cars separated and use the appropriate pieces for whatever was being...

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Last post by Wayne Sheldon
Sat Nov 09, 2024 7:40 pm
Bolt on Right Side of Block

Last post by Moxie26 « Sat Nov 09, 2024 6:09 pm
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by RecklessKelly » Sat Nov 09, 2024 5:27 pm

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Can someone tell me what this bolt holds down? It is under the generator mounting casting. It looked like it had been leaking oil around the bolt head before I cleaned the area. There is no washer under it. I'm replacing some old leaky gaskets and thought if I could add a crush washer or some rtv behind it to seal it, that's one less leak point. I...

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The front cam bearing usually wears faster than the middle bearing or the rear bushing. If in doubt just replace with new babbited bearing shell.

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Sat Nov 09, 2024 6:09 pm
Information Wanted: F.P. hot shot charger cost

Last post by NealW « Sat Nov 09, 2024 5:26 pm
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by RajoRacer » Thu Nov 07, 2024 7:23 pm

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Anyone happen to recall what John was fetching for his magneto battery charger ? I have a couple on the shelf & a buddy wants one - thanks !

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Neal, you can make it yourself. If an electronic dummy like me can do it... :D

I imagine that I could Steve, but I really like now nice one that Fun Projects used to make looks. Within reason, I'd rather pay someone to make a nice one than make one myself!

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Last post by NealW
Sat Nov 09, 2024 5:26 pm
I've got Wood!

Last post by vping « Sat Nov 09, 2024 8:44 am
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by vping » Fri Nov 08, 2024 9:43 pm

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Best use for it?
Sell it?
Art?

Came with my '25 Tudor.

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Did you get your 21 demountable rim repaired with that part that I sent you?

I don't recall if my son used that or not. The wheel is done and on the car though.

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Sat Nov 09, 2024 8:44 am
Missing it.

Last post by tdump « Fri Nov 08, 2024 7:03 pm
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by Steve Jelf » Mon Nov 04, 2024 1:18 pm

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Seeing the photos of Jeron, Stephen, and Seamus driving to Hershey, and Seamus covering several more states, reminded me of my own Model T travels. I like to get in the car and GO. Right now I'm going out to the shop to get started putting the place in order so I can get back to work. OCF again? Maybe.

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No one here is a kid anymore...
It's all too common to be reminded of that by all the things I can't do anymore.
An old friend tells me the word I need to learn is acceptance .
I think a better term for it is resignation . :(

Steve, you are 100% correct. Had I listened to the dr's and people that thought they were so smart, I would be 350...

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Last post by tdump
Fri Nov 08, 2024 7:03 pm
26 ROADSTER PICKUP BED QUESTION

Last post by TFan « Fri Nov 08, 2024 9:37 am
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by BarnesvilleT » Thu Nov 07, 2024 8:29 pm

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I recently acquired a pickup bed that has the rear stake pocket closer to the tailgate.
Did they start doing that late 26 or was that only started in 27.
Any info would be appreciated.

Bill

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Thanks Dan, hex it will be. Jim

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Last post by TFan
Fri Nov 08, 2024 9:37 am
Fords and generations

Last post by Daisy Mae « Thu Nov 07, 2024 10:50 pm
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by hull 433 » Thu Nov 07, 2024 1:40 pm

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Here's a photo of my dad and his college Model T in the late forties. He doesn't remember much about it, except that he once had the rear axle out on the family dining table for some reason.

And here he is this weekend, climbing on for a ride in the Grey Ghost, which has her own generations of family and friendships. Not just a machine, is it?

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That's worth rubies...priceless...

Love the artwork on the 40's pic!

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Last post by Daisy Mae
Thu Nov 07, 2024 10:50 pm
First Auto Camping Trip with a Model T

Last post by Jonathan.2909 « Thu Nov 07, 2024 10:47 pm
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by Matt in California » Sat Oct 05, 2024 2:18 am

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Here you can view a short video depicting the camping setup:

Longing for Adventure and Learning from the Sages
The acquisition of a motor car transforms transportation from mere practicality into a splendid gateway for adventure. Having primarily utilized my Model T Ford for quotidian errands, I found myself inspired by the delightful...

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Very interesting! Thanks for the pictures

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Last post by Jonathan.2909
Thu Nov 07, 2024 10:47 pm
Muffler / Pack nut

Last post by DHort « Thu Nov 07, 2024 6:58 pm
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by Oldav8tor » Mon Nov 04, 2024 10:49 am

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A friend of mine recently had a problem that I'd like to share with you. He has a 1922 Touring which is new to him. Recently the car suddenly started making a lot of (exhaust) noise. Inspection showed the pack nut split about 1/3 of the way around the circumference, with the crack spread about 1/16th of an inch apart. The exhaust pipe had a...

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You really do not need a muffler. I have a friend and he and his son run straight pipes. Model T's do not make much noise.

A couple of years ago when I drove to Dearborn my muffler broke free. The bracket on the muffler where it connects to the frame snapped off. The exhaust pipe banging on the rear axle housing alerted me to the problem. The...

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Last post by DHort
Thu Nov 07, 2024 6:58 pm
Centerdoor work.

Last post by Allan « Thu Nov 07, 2024 6:04 pm
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by Will_Vanderburg » Thu Nov 07, 2024 2:14 pm

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So I’m replacing the parking brake arms and one radius rod on the Centerdoor. The original rod was bent so this replacement from Luray will take its place. (It, too, was slightly warped, but that was fixed in the fork of a tree).

I tried to punch out the brake cam pins after grinding, but gave up and cut the cam off. I will need to replace the...

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William, that is not supposed to be a thrust face. It just happens to wear that way Yours is worse than many i have seen. I have remedied the problem by fitting a washer between the can and the backing plate before fitting the arm. On another occasion I machined a spindle bolt bushing to fit the backing plate hole, leaving a shoulder on the bush...

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Last post by Allan
Thu Nov 07, 2024 6:04 pm
26 Starter Switch- Extension?

Last post by RecklessKelly « Thu Nov 07, 2024 5:52 pm
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by RecklessKelly » Sun Nov 03, 2024 5:21 pm

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Is there an extension on my starter switch? It is really high and takes a lot of effort to step on it. I saw some photos of some that had just a short button on top. If it does, how can I remove it without breaking the switch? I tried pulling on it a little but it didnt move.

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I had to mill the sides of the extension until it was really thin in order to pull it off, but I got it!

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Thu Nov 07, 2024 5:52 pm
Notice for Mr. Ben Martin concerning new switch work - Latest update PLEASE READ!

Last post by Mark Gregush « Thu Nov 07, 2024 4:57 pm
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by Walt Wise » Thu Aug 17, 2023 11:59 am

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I am posting this for Mr. Ben Martin, the Model T Switch Doctor in Tucker, Georgia(right outside of Atlanta). Mr. Ben Martin is having cataract surgery on both eyes soon and is not taking in ANY new switch work for the rest of this month and the month of September. I will provide everyone with an update toward the end of September when he hopes to...

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I just talked with Mr. Ben Martin by phone and he had actually forgotten about the ad in the MTFCI Model T Times magazine regarding switches. Since I don't subscribe to that magazine, I have no idea what it says, but Mr. Ben just told me that the ad was placed a long time ago, only for buying switch cores, so he would have extra parts to fix...

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Last post by Mark Gregush
Thu Nov 07, 2024 4:57 pm
I will be in Washington DC tomorrow (10/26/24)- any suggestions?

Last post by Matt in California « Thu Nov 07, 2024 1:54 pm
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by Matt in California » Fri Oct 25, 2024 9:28 pm

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I had some meetings in DC this week and was able to get away for an hour today. I looked here on the forum, and people suggested going to the Smithsonian National Museum of American History and visit the General Motors Hall of Transportation. Yes, there is a Model T there :-)
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Here is a short video that I made:

Anyone have other...

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Norman,
Thanks for sharing your experience. It is always important to hear the sacrifice that people made in war times. And hopefully we can avoid war in a more diplomatic way in the future. And to the point of cars, WWII caused a lot of Model T to be repurposed and recycled.

Matthew

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Thu Nov 07, 2024 1:54 pm
1926 Back Glass Help

Last post by FOMOCOMASTER « Thu Nov 07, 2024 12:37 pm
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by FOMOCOMASTER » Wed Oct 30, 2024 12:44 pm

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I bought the wood, bought the glass and now want to install the very most back glass on my 1926 Tudor improved T. I am not completely sure the woods correct orientation but it seems like the groove for the glass to sit in faces forward but there would be a large gap between the glass and the body. What is used to seal the glass to the body and any...

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Was the original glass and wood still in the car when you acquired it? Maybe use as a guide.

unfortunately I ripped it apart a year ago and thought I took pictures.... well I did not.

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Thu Nov 07, 2024 12:37 pm
Prime

Last post by DanTreace « Thu Nov 07, 2024 7:45 am
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by Dollisdad » Mon Nov 04, 2024 1:17 pm

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Elliptical spring conversion

And the T also had accessory elliptical front spring set for those who want the buggy bounce :D

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Last post by DanTreace
Thu Nov 07, 2024 7:45 am
KRW HCCT on eBay

Last post by Moxie26 « Wed Nov 06, 2024 8:13 pm
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by BE_ZERO_BE » Wed Nov 06, 2024 3:03 pm

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FYI : KRW HCCT on eBay
No connection to me.

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With that coil on the tester, it shows possibility of box contacts needing cleaning ,cushion spring needs tension, adjustment , points need cleaning, and lower vibrator needs tension adjusted. ...... Otherwise, the coil tester is a good working example.

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Wed Nov 06, 2024 8:13 pm
Stromberg OF Main Jet Lead Gasket

Last post by SurfCityGene « Wed Nov 06, 2024 1:54 pm
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by SurfCityGene » Tue Nov 05, 2024 12:47 am

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I need a new lead gasket for the Main Jet for my Early OF Stromberg carb. Has anyone replaced this gasket or have a source? I haven't determined what the thickness should be but think I could make a couple about the same as the other normal gaskets.
Somehow some debri passed thru my filter which caused me to have to clean it out and find the...

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WOW!!!! I just called Means Garage and they are sending me two Complete gasket sets for the Outrageous Price of $4.00 Each Set!! I know these only cost a few cents each at a local supply store.. What a great service!

There number is 417-754-8637 in Missouri

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Wed Nov 06, 2024 1:54 pm
Bad Timing!

Last post by speedytinc « Wed Nov 06, 2024 11:05 am
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by ModelTMitch » Sat Nov 02, 2024 2:15 am

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My Model T was running worse than the Mexican economy; and I was at a loss as to why that was. Until I took the timer cover off...
So, using a sanding head on my cheap Bunnings engraver tool, I managed to (by eye) re-surface the contact (and insulator) surfaces inside my roller timer. Now I know this should really be done on a lathe to get a...

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John, would you be able to elaborate on this statement “I change out the copper brush for carbon”? When I first got my T going Dave Huson told me about using a generator brush in place of the original material on the new day rotor. It seemed too soft to hold the retaining/alignment pin and the car ran well enough anyway, so I have never tried. No...

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Last post by speedytinc
Wed Nov 06, 2024 11:05 am
Get the exhaust away from the body

Last post by Tmooreheadf « Wed Nov 06, 2024 7:44 am
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by Tmooreheadf » Tue Nov 05, 2024 8:47 pm

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I recently found an exhaust pipe diverter at a swap meet I installed on our 25 coupe with a muffler with cast iron ends and an oval exhaust port. I didn’t like the sooty residual on the spare tire and thought this Side discharge diverter was the ticket! It certainly shoves the exhaust in the general direction of the right rear wheel. Not only does...

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The diverter is spoken for!

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Wed Nov 06, 2024 7:44 am
New carpets for my '24 touring

Last post by MariaDenesik « Wed Nov 06, 2024 6:20 am
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by ModelTMitch » Sat Oct 26, 2024 8:37 am

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I decided to give my '24 touring some new carpets, as the first set I made were getting a bit worse for wear! I made the new ones from durable carpet tiles, joined together. I found the carpet tiles to be heavier than normal carpet, and as a result, it doesn't keep skidding around!
Let me know what you think 🤔

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I love the idea, sounds awesome!

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Last post by MariaDenesik
Wed Nov 06, 2024 6:20 am
Two piece timer

Last post by J1MGOLDEN « Tue Nov 05, 2024 6:02 pm
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by ModelT46 » Sat Nov 02, 2024 3:06 pm

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I have a Millwaulkee two piece timerat is the same as a 1909-1910 Model T Ford two piece timer. A Ford cover fits. The rotor is the same. The only difference is that the Millwaukee time is 1/16 thicker. On the left is the remains of a Ford timer. Has any one also have one?

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I have two pieces that look good, but I'm missing a rotor.

One contact is missing.

The insulator looks gook but seems 3/16th inch thicker than it should be.

Were there ever rebuild kits sold for these Timers?

The brass cover has a nice patch job on it.

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Last post by J1MGOLDEN
Tue Nov 05, 2024 6:02 pm
26/7 drumming gas tank

Last post by Allan « Tue Nov 05, 2024 5:18 pm
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by Jim Eubanks » Mon Nov 04, 2024 4:41 pm

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I have done all the regular things over the years, put cardboard behind, yard stick pieces, tightened and so on. The tank baffles are still soldered in and were pinned years ago with the solder. What have you all done to stop the drumming?

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When I hand built the cowl tank for my speedster I use only one baffle. It used to drum appreciably as the fuel level dropped< so i kept the tank topped up. When I had it out later to fix a miniscule weep on a welded seam, I added two rods between flat sections of the tank, welding them at each end to seal them. No more drumming then.

Allan from...

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Last post by Allan
Tue Nov 05, 2024 5:18 pm
Moving the Screw on the back of a 1915 headlight

Last post by KWTownsend « Tue Nov 05, 2024 5:04 pm
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by moozark » Mon Nov 04, 2024 11:32 am

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Quick question: what are the differences between 1915-16 headlight and the later lights? I've noticed that the position of the screw is on top. Can a later headlight be converted to a 1915 style by rotating the light bulb socket, so that the screw is on top? I need a pair of 1915-16 lights but I only have one with the screw on top. Why did they...

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Erik,
Thank you. Corrected.
Here is a wiring diagram for the resistance unit:

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How long were the right angle headlight connectors used?
Were they on Rip Van Winkle?

: ^ )

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Last post by KWTownsend
Tue Nov 05, 2024 5:04 pm
Instructions for Midget Glo-Lite

Last post by WorldChamp1914 « Tue Nov 05, 2024 5:03 pm
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by WorldChamp1914 » Sat Nov 02, 2024 10:26 pm

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I have a NOS Midget Glo-Lite but no instructions……does anyone have the original instructions or maybe photos, did it come with a switch?……Thanks Guys!

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Tue Nov 05, 2024 5:03 pm
Early Model T ear street scene

Last post by pete eastwood « Tue Nov 05, 2024 3:18 pm
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by John kuehn » Mon Nov 04, 2024 9:10 pm

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Here’s an interesting photo of an early day street scene in Carlton Texas. Early autos on one side and buggy’s on the other. I guess the buggy side was giving the cars the right of way? The T faceing the camera in the photo looks like it’s pretty new. Maybe a 10?
Others more knowledgeable of the very early T years would know. Looks like there is...

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The T in the foreground is a Tourabout, the others are Tourings.

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Last post by pete eastwood
Tue Nov 05, 2024 3:18 pm
Ben Martin

Last post by Mark Gregush « Mon Nov 04, 2024 8:03 pm
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by Dave1 » Mon Nov 04, 2024 6:55 pm

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Does any know Ben’s condition?
I send him an ignition switch back in June of this year.
Apparently he has undergone cataract surgery a month or so ago.
Tried phoning, no answer and he does not do email.

Dave

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here is what has been posted;

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Last post by Mark Gregush
Mon Nov 04, 2024 8:03 pm
Late Carb Needle Tighten?

Last post by Hudson29 « Mon Nov 04, 2024 4:52 pm
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by Hudson29 » Fri Nov 01, 2024 5:38 pm

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How do you tighten a late carb needle? The carb is a sway back NH. The car is a '14 with the large brass disk on the other end which adjusts itself as I drive and not always the way I feel it ought to be adjusted. Lately I have been using a block of packing foam to hold it in place.

The '23 also with a swayback NH has a top nut that has grooves...

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Mark, thanks for the clarification. I knew I had no luck adjusting the tension but its good to know that just removing it will make the difference. I would like to retire the block of black foam under the dashboard knob.

Paul

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Mon Nov 04, 2024 4:52 pm
Registration Forms for the 47th Texas T Party

Last post by Aussie16 « Mon Nov 04, 2024 2:22 am
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by bill_severn » Mon Jun 10, 2024 6:39 pm

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Come one, come all,
The 4 day Texas T Party tour this year is in Kerrville, Texas. The dates are October 16 thru October 19. Located Northwest of San Antonio, Kerrville is located in the beautiful Texas 'Hill Country.' Our daily routes will generally be less than 100 miles and won't have many hills. However, a Ruckstell or Auxiliary transmission...

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Here is a link to an excellent youtube video of the event produced by Tour entrant, Anthony Marino.
It was a pleasure to meet you Tony and glad you took the effort to make a nice video of the event which is a nice memory for us.

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Mon Nov 04, 2024 2:22 am
What Have You Done With Your T October 2024

Last post by varmint « Mon Nov 04, 2024 2:12 am
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by RVA23T » Sun Oct 06, 2024 6:35 am

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Took the Grands to town for harvest festivities, followed by a car show in the afternoon, and ended the day at the winery with balloons! 20241005_183032.jpg
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Replaced clutch (low gear) spring in transmission.
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Mon Nov 04, 2024 2:12 am
#4 Rod Cap, 3 Dip Pan

Last post by Mark Chaffin « Sun Nov 03, 2024 8:16 pm
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by Boaski » Sat Nov 02, 2024 12:11 pm

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Over the course of the summer we've noticed an intermittent faint knock in our 1919 T. A local group member was kind enough to come over and through shorting out one plug at a time isolate the noise to the #4 cylinder. Since the car smokes at times & the last record I have of it having any major engine work was in 1963 I figured that it was time...

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Attach some 1/2 tubing to your shop vac. Works every time.

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Last post by Mark Chaffin
Sun Nov 03, 2024 8:16 pm
Making new rear hub, correct taper

Last post by Reno Speedster « Sun Nov 03, 2024 7:05 pm
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by Reno Speedster » Sat Nov 02, 2024 7:43 pm

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I am making some new hubs for my Dayton wheels. I have been reading the old posts on the wire discussing the correct taper and there does not appear to be consensus. The original drawing I saw says the axles use a 1-1/2 inch per foot taper. This works out to a 7.15 included angle. I can cut the taper on the lathe, but you always get some flex on...

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Eureka!! Now I understand about zeroing in on the back side! Took me a bit (and some explaining from Scott Conger) to think it through. I have cut tapers before, but this is the first time I have used a male taper to cut a female matching taper. It’s fun to learn something new, especially something that makes things simpler.

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Last post by Reno Speedster
Sun Nov 03, 2024 7:05 pm
Sub Frame Question

Last post by BarnesvilleT « Sun Nov 03, 2024 4:19 pm
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by BarnesvilleT » Sun Nov 03, 2024 8:28 am

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Does anyone know if the sub frame from a 1926 T Coupe will work
for a 26 Roadster?
Bill H.

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I think you are right. Time to look for the right part.
It might take awhile but we will find one.

Thanks for all the help and info

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Last post by BarnesvilleT
Sun Nov 03, 2024 4:19 pm
Holes in 14

Last post by John kuehn « Sun Nov 03, 2024 2:51 pm
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by Art Ebeling » Sun Nov 03, 2024 2:31 pm

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What would these three holes in the front side of the seat base on my 14 been used for?

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Agree that the holes aren’t original. Something was placed there way back when. Could be almost anything. There was a lot of aftermarket items made for T’s over the years of T production and after.

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Last post by John kuehn
Sun Nov 03, 2024 2:51 pm
Has anyone ever used one?

Last post by TXGOAT2 « Sun Nov 03, 2024 9:50 am
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by WorldChamp1914 » Sun Nov 03, 2024 12:05 am

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Automatically adjusts Rich/Lean mixture IMG_5652.png IMG_5653.png IMG_5653.png IMG_5653.png

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An interesting idea... But a good driver could do a better job, and I find it easy and convenient to use the fingertip control that Ford provided.

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Last post by TXGOAT2
Sun Nov 03, 2024 9:50 am
Early brass T tool bag and etc.

Last post by Tbird « Sun Nov 03, 2024 6:18 am
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by John kuehn » Fri Nov 01, 2024 10:19 am

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Here’s a photo of a supposedly 1911 Model T. It appears to be staged as the caption with it said its a Model T being repaired with the tools and tool bag that came with the car. Looks like to me the tire was cut off instead of being removed with the tire tools. Or maybe a prop tire?

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Must of been early AAA roadside service showing up with their own tools :lol:

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Last post by Tbird
Sun Nov 03, 2024 6:18 am
Headlights Through the Years Question

Last post by TXGOAT2 « Sun Nov 03, 2024 5:54 am
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by ryanf1023 » Tue Oct 15, 2024 1:27 pm

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I’m looking for a matching headlight and bracket for my speedster. The one I have (driver’s side) is labeled “1917-1925” that I picked up at a swap meet earlier in the year, and that’s the era I’m sticking too for my speedster. I put an ad in the Foothills T Club looking for a matching set, and I got a photo sent back asking “how about these?”

I...

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Getting bulbs and competent service for automotive electric lights probably lagged in many areas.

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Last post by TXGOAT2
Sun Nov 03, 2024 5:54 am
International Half Pallet shipping - anyone have experience here?

Last post by AdminJeff « Sat Nov 02, 2024 10:10 pm
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by AdminJeff » Sat Nov 02, 2024 3:04 pm

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Does anyone have any experience with this? I have a half pallet of Model T products I need to ship to Italy via Ocean cargo. I've never had to do this before!

Jeff

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All good suggestions. DHL seems to be $1300 for half a pallet shipped air. Quite reasonable actually

Jeff

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Sat Nov 02, 2024 10:10 pm
Hey, You!

Last post by mbowen « Sat Nov 02, 2024 7:49 pm
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by Dollisdad » Sun Oct 20, 2024 12:47 pm

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7th picture: She must be one of those Fast Women I'm always reading about, but never seem to meet!

The man in that photo looks a lot like my great grandfather, but the woman not so much like my great grandmother. The photo is at their 50th wedding anniversary celebration in 1958.

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Last post by mbowen
Sat Nov 02, 2024 7:49 pm
Happy 50th Birthday - FOOTHILLS MODEL T FORD CLUB!

Last post by ModelTMitch « Sat Nov 02, 2024 7:11 pm
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by My1914T » Wed Sep 29, 2021 7:26 pm

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The FOOTHILLS MODEL T FORD CLUB in Calgary, and Southern Alberta, CANADA is 50 years old today. The club was organized on September 29, l97l by a number of enthusiasts, and became the Forty-Fifth MTFCA chapter, the second in Canada.

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Greetings Canadians!
As an avid fan of CBC's Heartland, I was amazed when I saw the picture on the Foothills Model T Club Info page, taken at the CL Western Town film set near Calgary, with the Model T's parked out front. This same set was used in an episode of Heartland. Next week (9th Nov) I will be travelling to Sydney to meet Graham Wardle...

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Last post by ModelTMitch
Sat Nov 02, 2024 7:11 pm
Find a dealer

Last post by TRDxB2 « Sat Nov 02, 2024 6:58 pm
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by Drobnock » Fri Oct 25, 2024 3:14 pm

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Find a dealer in Pennsylvania -
(Interesting that all the original dealership buildings are still standing and in use)

Huntingdon Daily News (Pennsylvania)

News from 1922

Sept. 27, 1922
Charles Huston & Brother Open Ford Agency This Week — Charles Huston and Brother this week opened their temporary Huntingdon sales room at 335 Penn Street for...

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The dealership the car was purchased from.
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Retirement home for a 100 years
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Back for a visit
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Ready for a grooming
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Last post by TRDxB2
Sat Nov 02, 2024 6:58 pm
Rear Axle Diagnosis

Last post by Oldav8tor « Sat Nov 02, 2024 6:18 pm
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by CatGuy » Sat Nov 02, 2024 10:03 am

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Is there any symptoms that would show up before the thrust washers go bad? Or do they just crumble and you’re coasting? I thought last time I had mine out that the left rear hub was warm. Could be parking brake. We’re going to be moving soon, 15 miles away, and I’m wondering about driving it or finding someone to trailer it.

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If you still have babbitt thrust washers I've been told that the differential oil will sometimes show some gray material if you spread a little out on some white plastic or similar material. Likewise, shiny gold specs could indicate bronze bushings. Regardless, if you don't know, you need to find out.

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Last post by Oldav8tor
Sat Nov 02, 2024 6:18 pm
1914-18 Ignition Switch Restoration

Last post by richc « Sat Nov 02, 2024 5:58 pm
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by richc » Thu Oct 31, 2024 4:28 pm

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I need some advice on bringing out the black color on this original 1914-18 ignition switch body. I sanded the outside to even out the surface imperfections by wet sanding all the way through to 2000 grit. The surface is smooth, but alas, not ending up black. The hard rubber up to this point is not taking on any shine. Sooo, my question is what...

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Many thanks to all the responses concerning my request for solutions to bringing out a nice black finish to my original hard rubber ignition switch body. As a follow up, I took the suggestions of Brent T and Larry S and used a wax polish and it worked just fine!

The question of when this type of switch was replaced by the type with the steel...

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Last post by richc
Sat Nov 02, 2024 5:58 pm
Got junk?

Last post by Dollisdad « Sat Nov 02, 2024 1:41 pm
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by Dollisdad » Sat Nov 02, 2024 1:37 pm

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Last post by Dollisdad
Sat Nov 02, 2024 1:41 pm
Schoolgirls

Last post by OilyBill « Fri Nov 01, 2024 11:53 pm
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by Dollisdad » Tue Oct 22, 2024 12:19 pm

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In the Winegar photo, (town is now known as Presque Isle.) the Model T with the trailer belonged to the town photographer. The building in the distance, slightly up on the hillside, was the Lumber Co.'s Superintendent's home. The town was Dry but did have some gambling machines in the bars. They have a great historical society, with such things as...

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Last post by OilyBill
Fri Nov 01, 2024 11:53 pm
1925 roadster pickup bed details needed

Last post by Jim overstreet « Fri Nov 01, 2024 7:36 pm
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by Jim overstreet » Wed Oct 30, 2024 8:33 am

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Hello Folks,
Im beginning restoration on my 1925 roadster pickup project truck. Hoping to get on the road by 100th birthday! I know there are some real experts out not the least of which is Larry Smith out in california. I have some issues I'm beginning to address on the bed dimensions. The front of my bed has some damage that I must repair. I...

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Thanks guys for the help. We split/cut the forward crease, hammered the triangular section over and welded it all back together. After cutting the crease and making the bends it was around the 5/8 mark at the bottom of the bed. When pulling the bottom of the bed back together to weld all the measurements lined up perfectly on the bottom rails for...

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Last post by Jim overstreet
Fri Nov 01, 2024 7:36 pm
Rajo BB First Start Troubles

Last post by jmemjr « Fri Nov 01, 2024 6:36 am
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by jmemjr » Tue Oct 29, 2024 5:33 pm

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I have been picking away at this project for a couple of years and I finally get to the first start stage, and I am having issues. It was a running and driving engine, had the head rebuilt, and put it back together. Changed from a distributor set-up using one set of plugs to a Bosco ZR-4 to fire both sets of plugs at the same time.

the most I got...

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Good News! we are up and running. Fussed with the fuel pressure and carburetor settings and we are all started. I have to find the middle of the range of my spark adjustment as it will start when advanced and quit when retarded, but all is happy is the world of Rajo BB land. Thank you everyone for all the advice!

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Last post by jmemjr
Fri Nov 01, 2024 6:36 am
Need a ride for some new boxed parts

Last post by TRDxB2 « Thu Oct 31, 2024 8:11 pm
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by Mike Lebsack-Iowa » Thu Oct 31, 2024 5:35 pm

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Just checking to see if anyone will be passing through Iowa on their way to the Pacific Northwest in the next 30 days or so. I have 4- 24”x24”x8” boxes that weigh 26 pounds each. I live just off I-80 so easy pickup. Buyer willing to kick in some money towards fuel. Please email me or private message. Thanks, Mike

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Just checking to see if anyone will be passing through Iowa on their way to the Pacific Northwest in the next 30 days or so. I have 4- 24”x24”x8” boxes that weigh 26 pounds each. I live just off I-80 so easy pickup. Buyer willing to kick in some money towards fuel. Please email me or private message. Thanks, Mike

Try www.pirateship.com they...

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Last post by TRDxB2
Thu Oct 31, 2024 8:11 pm
Muncie transmission bushing question

Last post by BUSHMIKE « Thu Oct 31, 2024 7:21 pm
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by Reno Speedster » Wed Oct 30, 2024 9:02 pm

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I have the Muncie apart and am looking at replacing some bushings. There is a bronze pilot bushing in the input shaft that the end of the output shaft rides in. As it is now, the bronze pilot bushing is a slip fit in the input shaft. So, the outside of the bushing can turn in the hole in the input shaft and the output shaft can turn in the inside...

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For what its worth, .001” press per inch of diameter is a respected standard.

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Last post by BUSHMIKE
Thu Oct 31, 2024 7:21 pm
Need a ride for some new boxed parts

Last post by Mike Lebsack-Iowa « Thu Oct 31, 2024 5:34 pm

by Mike Lebsack-Iowa » Thu Oct 31, 2024 5:34 pm

Just checking to see if anyone will be passing through Iowa on their way to the Pacific Northwest in the next 30 days or so. I have 4- 24”x24”x8” boxes that weigh 26 pounds each. I live just off I-80 so easy pickup. Buyer willing to kick in some money towards fuel. Please email me or private message. Thanks, Mike

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Last post by Mike Lebsack-Iowa
Thu Oct 31, 2024 5:34 pm
what year is this T?

Last post by Erik Johnson « Thu Oct 31, 2024 3:16 pm
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by NY John T » Tue Oct 29, 2024 11:05 am

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Hi all,
I've been spending too much time trying to figure out what year this T is. It's from a framed photo taken some time in the 30's because the car in the far distant background has fenders which were from that period. Anybody have a guess?
I'm stumped!
Thanks,
John what year is this.jpg

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I noted that it has a Pennsylvania dealer plate, most likely 1937, in one of my earlier posts.

Also, as I noted earlier, the reason why the image in the original post is askew is because the original poster took a photo of the photo, which was hanging on a wall, with his camera lense not perfectly parallel to the photo. The original poster also...

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Last post by Erik Johnson
Thu Oct 31, 2024 3:16 pm
Model T vocabulary

Last post by John Codman « Thu Oct 31, 2024 1:15 pm
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by Steve Jelf » Tue Oct 29, 2024 12:04 pm

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Observing a need, I posted the following in a couple of the Facebook Model T groups. It occurs to me that even here, there may be somebody unaware.

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The black box is a coil box. The four things in it are coils, not coil boxes .
You're welcome.

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In TRDx82's comment about the coil-on-plug ignition system I agree - sorta. My 'o5 Dodge has the 5.7 liter V8 with two plugs per cylinder does have a coil-on-plug ignition system. The coil on any given spark plug fires it's own cylinder and sends a pulse to the cylinder 360 degrees from it; meanwhile our cylinder's other plug is receiving the...

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Last post by John Codman
Thu Oct 31, 2024 1:15 pm
Coil Box Cover - Skipping

Last post by mpetitjean « Thu Oct 31, 2024 6:46 am
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by mpetitjean » Sun Oct 13, 2024 3:59 pm

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I am experiencing skipping when I am under load in high gear. Starting, idling,and low gear are fine. When I go into high and accelerate or climb even a small incline I get repeated skipping. I have adjusted spark advance and GAV. Ultimately, when I remove the coil box cover and drive under the same circumstances it goes away completely.

Below...

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mpetitjean..... Any progress to report on your problem?

I had a coil box cover with the cut outs in the metal strip that fits, but not perfectly. With that cover there wasn't any skipping. I ordered thin brass nuts and the insulating washers from McCaster-Carr. I think with those swapped and the original cover it should be resolved. I'll follow...

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Last post by mpetitjean
Thu Oct 31, 2024 6:46 am
Well Kitty, what’s your favorite?

Last post by Wayne Sheldon « Wed Oct 30, 2024 9:09 pm
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by Dollisdad » Mon Oct 28, 2024 10:33 am

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That 8th picture is interesting, and a very nice look at the 1914 chassis.
Writing appears to be Observing Ford Chassis .
One must wonder whether that chassis was purchased as a bare chassis (available either with or without fenders), or has been stripped of its factory body and etcetera.
Overall, the chassis looks fairly clean, however there...

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Last post by Wayne Sheldon
Wed Oct 30, 2024 9:09 pm
Carburetor Adjusting Rods

Last post by Original Smith « Wed Oct 30, 2024 11:56 am
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by Original Smith » Wed Sep 18, 2024 10:57 pm

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What year did Ford stop using the forged end carburetor rods? I know they had them through 1914?, but how late after that?

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The most recent post is on a 1915. The fork is welded on whereas the earlier one posted have the forged ends welded on about 1 3/4 up from the top of the fork. I noticed Ford supplied these rods in 1925 still, and says they fit 1909-25.

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Last post by Original Smith
Wed Oct 30, 2024 11:56 am
A metric Muncie?

Last post by Craig Leach « Wed Oct 30, 2024 11:53 am
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by Reno Speedster » Mon Oct 28, 2024 8:34 pm

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I opened up the muncie auxiliary transmission that is going on my 26 speedster to clean everything out and check the bearings and bushings. When I went to measure the shafts they were .865, which is very odd and just under 22mm (.8661). Today I went to the bearing shop to replace the two main bearings (input and output) and discovered that they...

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Hi Morgan,
Yes if you install sealed bearings you have to install a grease zerk & grease that coupling just like you do the U/joint @ the rear.
Craig.

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Last post by Craig Leach
Wed Oct 30, 2024 11:53 am
radiator drain petcock is loose

Last post by Jerry VanOoteghem « Wed Oct 30, 2024 11:50 am
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by NY John T » Fri Oct 25, 2024 9:31 am

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Hi all,
The radiator drain petcock threads/radiator threads are worn and the petcock doesn't lock in. What can I do to fix this? solder the petcock in? wrap the petcock with teflon tape (what I have now)? What would give me a good hold. The teflon tape is working, but the petcock has a little movement. Thanks all,
John

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Hi all,
Again thanks for the suggestions. I fixed the problem by soldering the petcock. Three times. First time first level of solder wasn't thick enough.
The petcock spun.
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Second time, layer of solder was too thick
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The third time worked since I removed some solder. I fitted the petcock and it was tight, but I...

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Last post by Jerry VanOoteghem
Wed Oct 30, 2024 11:50 am
Troubleshooting Magneto

Last post by Mike Silbert « Wed Oct 30, 2024 8:24 am
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by ModelTMaryland » Tue Oct 29, 2024 10:52 am

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Hello!
I wanted to ask if anyone has run into a similar running issue. We're having trouble figuring out the cause of our running problem.

We have a 1920 Touring.

After replacing my ignition switch with the reproduction switch and a Ford amp meter, the yellow wire from the starter switch began to smoke; I disconnected the battery within a few...

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Something that is occasionally occurs and will cause lots of headaches is the wiring connections. These harnesses are hand made and good quality but every once in a while things go wrong. After the melt down it got some new wiring that has also not been proven. Verify that the wire end terminals are properly installed and tight.
To speed up the...

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Last post by Mike Silbert
Wed Oct 30, 2024 8:24 am
Early 1926 Coupe/Tudor Upholstery Material

Last post by Jones in Aiken SC « Tue Oct 29, 2024 9:52 pm
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by Jones in Aiken SC » Tue Oct 29, 2024 1:07 pm

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I believe I have found a weavery that can reproduce the original upholstery material for the 1926 Improved Model T Coupe and Tudor. It was used in late 25 and very early 26. This material differs from what is currently available which is the gray striped material. As you can see in the picture, the material is a brownish color with the green...

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For comparison, this is the gray with green stripe material. Photo courtesy of Classtique, and this material is available from them.

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Last post by Jones in Aiken SC
Tue Oct 29, 2024 9:52 pm
Information Wanted: FOUND - Bill Rader Distributor info

Last post by Craig Leach « Tue Oct 29, 2024 9:14 pm
Replies: 7
by RajoRacer » Thu Oct 17, 2024 11:10 am

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Anyone happen to have a photo of the early Rader distributor bell-crank assembly installed showing which lever goes where ? Much appreciated !

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Thanks Steve,
That looks much better than the linkage mine came with.
Craig.

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Last post by Craig Leach
Tue Oct 29, 2024 9:14 pm
St. Louis Fall tour

Last post by JohnM « Tue Oct 29, 2024 7:39 pm
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by South Park Zephyr » Thu Oct 03, 2024 10:37 am

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Hello everyone,
I would like to invite anyone who would like to join us for a nice Sunday drive, here are the details.

We will meet on 10/27 at the Mobil on the Run,
2311 Upper Bottom Rd
Saint Charles, MO 63303
Meeting time will be 8:30 for a 9:00 departure for Grafton, IL, via the Grafton Ferry.
There is a gravel lot there to accommodate trailer...

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20241027_113659~2.jpg Thanks for planning a great tour Scott! One more picture, this is the Illinois river at its confluence with the mighty Mississippi at Grafton Illinois.

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Last post by JohnM
Tue Oct 29, 2024 7:39 pm
Not your average "knock"

Last post by Wayne Sheldon « Tue Oct 29, 2024 6:29 pm
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by James_Lyons-WV » Tue Oct 22, 2024 8:51 pm

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Anyone ever had a knock that you only hear when the engine is cold, and only when you advance the spark?

So, my 15 touring has 20 years with me in the seat. This is a tour proven car. Anyway, I spent two years sick and the car never moved. My health has improved so I took it out a few times this summer. I seem to have a knock that is a bit odd....

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Art M, Yes, that was one of my thoughts about the bolts.

Pat McN, Also part of my point. Way too many people, I have heard comments a hundred times (probably not an exaggeration) telling me that many people almost worship the grade 8 bolt's superiority for all uses.

The fact is that Ford's metallurgy in its day was second to none. And today...

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Last post by Wayne Sheldon
Tue Oct 29, 2024 6:29 pm
Dating our TT

Last post by kmatt2 « Tue Oct 29, 2024 2:55 pm
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by haydonr » Sun Oct 27, 2024 9:56 pm

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We bought our TT a couple of years ago basically as it is. We know most of it's history including that it was restored in 1978 after being rediscovered following a long rest in a shed after spending time on a couple of farms. The person who restored it has since passed away, so we can't ask him any questions now.

When it was put back on the road...

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Your point about 1918 Canadian Model T cars having 30” x 3 1/2” non-demountable front wheels is correct, so the Canadian 1918 produced TT trucks would have used them also. Using the 30” x 3” non-demountable front wheels was a Ford USA Model T production choice to save money with the large production numbers of USA cars.

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Last post by kmatt2
Tue Oct 29, 2024 2:55 pm
Wheel press

Last post by Ed Baudoux « Tue Oct 29, 2024 2:36 pm
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by Jerry Young » Tue Oct 29, 2024 12:54 pm

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Does anyone have a copy of John Regan's wheel press? I have miss placed mine and of course, John's website is no longer active. any one?
Thanks
Jerry

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Thank you Steve,
I have a winter project for a customer here in northern Michigan. It's a 1925 touring car that has been in the same family for many decades. Respoking the wheels is on the long list of work to be completed by May 2025.

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Last post by Ed Baudoux
Tue Oct 29, 2024 2:36 pm
Carburetor Mixture Rod

Last post by Original Smith « Tue Oct 29, 2024 1:44 pm

by Original Smith » Tue Oct 29, 2024 1:44 pm

When was the change made between the early cast fork welded type to a later design that is still welded, but the fork is welded to the rod at the base?

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Last post by Original Smith
Tue Oct 29, 2024 1:44 pm
Strange model T starter.

Last post by jsaylor « Tue Oct 29, 2024 11:19 am
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by AndreFordT » Mon Oct 28, 2024 2:44 pm

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I am working on a 1915 look a like model T with an electric starter.
The car came here because it didn't start.
This what I found.

Just wondering:
Can this be an after market starter or is it a home build from other parts?

I will replace it with a fresh rebuild real model T starter. (last photo)

Andre
Belgium.

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I have two of the LD Becker 12 volt starters. Bought them just after he started making them. They have given excellent service. When he passed away I think one of his sons tried to take over but the quality went down.

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Last post by jsaylor
Tue Oct 29, 2024 11:19 am
Do you live in the EU/UK? Who sells Model T parts there?

Last post by big2bird « Mon Oct 28, 2024 3:05 pm
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by AdminJeff » Sun Oct 13, 2024 8:43 am

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I've been approached by some vendors in the EU to distribute my products, and some want exclusivity. If you live in Europe and/or the UK, I'm VERY curious where you buy your parts from and your experience with various Model T parts vendors.
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Or do you just buy from vendors here in the states like Langs & Snyders, etc?

Any...

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Exclusive? Tell them they need order 50 units. Whomever agrees, you have a winner.

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Last post by big2bird
Mon Oct 28, 2024 3:05 pm
higher rev vibration

Last post by TXGOAT2 « Mon Oct 28, 2024 12:50 pm
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by Barteldes » Sun Oct 13, 2024 2:00 pm

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24 coupe
two problems.
Mine is the only Model T I've ever listened to or driven so my experience is very limited. When i get up to about 30, or the high end of first it has some vibration. I know this description is really vague but that's really all i have. Also, there is a slight tick i can hear if the hood, cowling, or bonnet (whatever you...

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For reference: 25 MPH in high is 1,000 RPM.
In low, the engine speed is about 3 times faster. 8 to 10 MPH is about all you can do in Low, and about 45 MPH in High.
A T engine in good shape will handle up to about 1800 RPM, though 1600 is better.

A T engine should operate without severe vibration up to or beyond 40 MPH in High, and about 8 to 10...

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Mon Oct 28, 2024 12:50 pm
Jump starter box 6v

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by marctee » Sun Oct 20, 2024 2:40 pm

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Any recommendations for a 6v / 12v battery jump start box ? Something small that we can take on the road for emergencies . TIA

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Great info tx

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Mon Oct 28, 2024 8:41 am
Electrical issue?

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by BUSHMIKE » Fri Apr 14, 2023 1:07 pm

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Looking for input on an electrical issue. Running on either BAT or MAG, my ammeter is showing 20A charge. Light switch is off and lights not yet connected. I removed the cutout cover and the points are clean. Voltage at a high idle is 8.9v at the GEN terminal. I realize that I can adjust voltage down to 7.2V with the 3rd brush, but am wondering...

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I sure appreciate this revival, just for Ron Patterson's contribution.

It might have been a 'bot revival' but I also appreciated Ron's advice, especially as I am having genny issues at the moment.

RIP post, and thanks for the reminder from Ron.

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Mon Oct 28, 2024 4:11 am
Wanted: sheet metal mfg person

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by Barry Loucks » Sun Oct 27, 2024 9:42 am

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Hi folks,

I purchased some rough fenders yesterday. They are perfect for patterns. Any recommendations for a person who can reproduce these?
Preferably they would be located in Michigan, northern Ohio, or Indiana.

Barry Loucks

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Hi folks,

I purchased some rough fenders yesterday. They are perfect for patterns. Any recommendations for a person who can reproduce these?
Preferably they would be located in Michigan, northern Ohio, or Indiana.

Barry Loucks

How about Tom Rootlib, he retired to living in Ohio. He may know someone.

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Mon Oct 28, 2024 12:58 am
A Lovely Day

Last post by havnfun « Sun Oct 27, 2024 9:29 pm
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by ModelTGal » Sun Oct 27, 2024 7:16 pm

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Spent yesterday being schooled on 1926 Model T Roadster body disassembly by Hank Lee - What a knowledgeable craftsman!! We took the 2nd 1926 Model T roadster body (remember the body I purchased with my car was a bondo buggy with massive rust out, etc.) up to his shop in Tennessee and tore into it. 13 Hours later, the end result is a totally...

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Hank is one of the very best and makes me extremely proud when I call him my friend.

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Sun Oct 27, 2024 9:29 pm
Depth of head?

Last post by RecklessKelly « Sun Oct 27, 2024 7:32 pm
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by Dan Hatch » Fri Oct 25, 2024 9:03 am

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Anyone know the depth of the compression chamber from the gasket surface on a high head from factory?
Got a customer wanting a head decked .100+ for high compression pistons. Don’t want to remove too much.
Wanting to find a head with the least already taken off.
Thanks Dan

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I bet most people don't know what a tin lizzie is.

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Sun Oct 27, 2024 7:32 pm
How to wire brake light on Sure Stop Disc Brakes.

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by dobro1956 » Mon Oct 21, 2024 10:44 pm

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I am in the process of putting lights on our 1929 Zagelmeyer trailer we are pulling with our Model T. I have ran a new 4 pin wiring harness to the trailer lights from the T. I will be adding turn signals later but for now I will have 2 Model A STOP tailights and 2 small red clearance lights at the rear of the trailer. So I have a yellow and brown...

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Allen. The getting up is also the hard part for me. No matter how many tools, parts, supplies I get and put on the floor in reach of where I'm working, I still have to crawl out from under the car, get stood back up, get what I forgot and then crawl back under the car again what seems like a dozen times before I'm finished ... But I'm still waking...

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Sun Oct 27, 2024 7:27 pm
Wristpin bolts

Last post by Jerry VanOoteghem « Sun Oct 27, 2024 5:21 pm
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by ABoer » Wed Oct 16, 2024 12:52 pm

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Hi all .
I just open an Engine , and see that the Wrist pin bolts are faces away from the Camshaft .
Is that a problem ??
I don't like to change that because , I like to have the Connection rods on the same place as they are now .

Thanks for your Answer .
Toon

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Unfortunately, thoughts and opinions could be costly, Ford states which way a rod is to be fitted just like which way a head gasket is to be fitted, imagine how thick a service book would be if going to explain all the science of the engineering, but Ford just kept it simple to have a correct assembled trouble-free engine.Screenshot (319).png...

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Sun Oct 27, 2024 5:21 pm
‘26 Roadster Body Length / Width?

Last post by kmatt2 « Sun Oct 27, 2024 4:48 pm
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by schwabd1 » Sun Oct 27, 2024 1:35 pm

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There seems to be a shortage of open trailers in my area to rent, U-Haul wants me to rent an enclosed one instead. Not counting the fenders, running boards, slash aprons, top irons or hood, what is the length and width of a ‘26 roadster body. Just the “tub” and turtle deck? The door opening on the trailers are several inches narrower than the...

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What type of tow vehicle are you using, if not a pickup ? I think that a standard two axel utility trailer will fit the 1926 roadster body ok. You don’t need a car trailer, I have hauled Model A closed car bodies in two axel utility trailers before.

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Sun Oct 27, 2024 4:48 pm
Giving rides again!

Last post by Art M « Sun Oct 27, 2024 11:39 am
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by TWrenn » Sat Oct 26, 2024 7:49 pm

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Today myself & fellow club member Jeff Swope took our Ts, my '13 touring and Jeff's '20 touring to an annual Civil War Winter Camp re-enactment at Fremont's Rutherford B. Hayes home and museum grounds, that our club was invited to supply early cars as available. Wow it was a great time. Between all of their various scheduled events we were slammed...

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Good job Tim and Jeff.

Fifty years after Gettysburg, a reunion was held at Gettysburg. Sources say that there were 50,000 veterans attended. This was 1913, the same year as Tim's car. There were discussions of holding a 60 year reunion, but the thought was that there were too few veterans still living.

My great grandfather was a Civil War...

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Sun Oct 27, 2024 11:39 am
Batter up!

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by Dollisdad » Sat Oct 26, 2024 4:58 pm

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How's about them E & J 20's on that speedster !!!!!

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Sun Oct 27, 2024 11:18 am
Early vs Late 1925 Roadsters

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by Original Smith » Sat Oct 26, 2024 1:21 pm

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I know about as much as any can on 25 roadsters, but want to know for sure if Ford ever used the two hole rear window pattern on the early 25's. The photos I have show a roadster pickup taken in late 1924 with snow on the ground with the one piece window. Comments ?

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Sam Bonar has an early ‘25 touring which has two curtain lights in back.

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Sun Oct 27, 2024 7:03 am
Straight thru Holley question

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by Rata Road » Sat Oct 12, 2024 10:47 pm

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I bought this Holley NH yesterday at a swap meet and thought I might clean it up.
I have some new parts on hand, 20 - 25 spray needle etc which states NH 3-3/16 long.
Does this model have different parts or Is this suitable?

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Thanks

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Thanks, Ill look him up.

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Sun Oct 27, 2024 1:48 am
26 27 Roadster Floor Board Dimension - Revisited

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by Eric Sole » Fri Oct 25, 2024 7:36 pm

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This post from 2013 got me looking more closely at the floorboards in my 27 Roadster.

After some inspection I was surprised to find that the upper board (nº 1) is made from not 1 piece but 5 pieces of wood which are dovetailed and the riveted metal pedal slots hold them together. This shows the 4 pieces which are dovetailed to the upper piece....

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Ford did not use packing crates, but he probably DID use what is called a Linderman Machine . This takes small pieces of wood, and edges them so they can all be glued together into usable wood boards. The reason I know this is that the Franklin Automobile Co, used a Linderman machine in their production, as I have found it called out several times...

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Sun Oct 27, 2024 1:31 am
3rd generation interest...

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by George Mills » Sat Oct 19, 2024 10:28 am

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I’m proud...

Folks often question can the T ‘affliction’ move down through the generations. Here are some pic’s to show that it can.

Backstory, over 40 years I collected a ‘few’, to the point some were definitely garage-queens since I never sold anything along the way. My youngest son placed ‘dibs’ on the ’15 Roadster years ago...and my answer...

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3rd generation here. Originally purchased by my grandfather in the early 50’s.
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Sat Oct 26, 2024 7:21 pm
Model T Ford and Forum - Old Movie Cartoons: after 100

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by varmint » Tue Oct 22, 2024 11:41 pm

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It has been 3-1/2 years since these were re-posted from the old forum and I added more to make 100
Here is the old post of 100 Model T Ford and Forum - Old Movie Cartoons

But I found new material that was never posted (starting with #103).

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101 phillips b.jpg

102
102 invisible 2 b.jpg

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103 pickup b.jpg

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104 T vs Pierce...

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126 metropolis union b.jpg

127 The Midnight Message b.jpg

128 MORAN OF THE LADY LETTY b.jpg

129 Hollywood Snapshots b.jpg

130 Rascal sneeze.jpg

I found 29 more photos ready to go, most with their captions already in place when I stumbled across this reply from R.E.:

Vernon, I like the way your brain works. That thinking makes...

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Sat Oct 26, 2024 2:05 pm
Ground Connection

Last post by George Mills « Fri Oct 25, 2024 7:49 pm
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by Original Smith » Mon Oct 21, 2024 1:02 pm

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I'm trying to assist a friend with a 1915. Is there a separate ground connection for the headlights, or is one of the fender bracket bolts used?

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The family ‘15 has always been thought to be mostly original so I had the current steward the youngest son take a look. None of the above, whatever…no solder stains anywhere on the brass…the ‘ground’ wire comes back thru the clash strip grommet, runs under the clash strip and pops out by the hood former where the wire seats under the nut holding...

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Fri Oct 25, 2024 7:49 pm
1913-25 Runningboards

Last post by Allan « Fri Oct 25, 2024 6:46 pm
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by Original Smith » Thu Oct 24, 2024 5:21 pm

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The only similar thing about these running boards is the direction the Ford script goes. I'm pretty sure the dies for these wore out quickly, but I have no knowledge how often they were replaced. If you buy a set of these from a supplier, you may not be getting the correct running boards for your car. Do some research of known original cars to...

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The larger fender mounting square bolt holes came well before the the forged running board supports were changed in 1921, perhaps with the crowned fenders in 1917.

Allan from down under.

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Last post by Allan
Fri Oct 25, 2024 6:46 pm
Manifold Gasket Assembly

Last post by Allan « Fri Oct 25, 2024 6:40 pm
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by Hudson29 » Fri Oct 25, 2024 12:19 pm

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I have consulted the T-1 manual and find the manifold gasket assembly is dealt with in only two sentences that seem to indicate the copper rings go into the manifold rather than the cylinder block. I checked this site hoping for a nice exploded view of the assembly but found nothing that addresses the issue.

When installing the manifolds does the...

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The strip of thin steel rolled into a ring is not the best gland. The split allows them to warp and dislodge when the exhaust heats them. I have found a number of them in all sorts of shape, especially at the rear exhaust port. A far superior gland ring can be made from an appropriately sized piece of exhaust pipe. Just cut them off with a chop...

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Last post by Allan
Fri Oct 25, 2024 6:40 pm
Frame and Axle Disassembly

Last post by EdVaughn « Fri Oct 25, 2024 6:29 pm
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by EdVaughn » Tue Oct 22, 2024 4:23 pm

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I'm need springs and wheels for a rebuild. I found a donor rolling frame and I could probably get what I need from it. How hard is it to break a frame, axles and springs down for easier transport. I am thinking of removing the wheels, disconnecting the leaf springs from the frames. That way I could put it all in a pickup bed for transport.

Am I...

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All

Thanks for your helpful suggestions, it came apart in 2 hours and a torch was needed on a few stubborn pieces. Side note it all fits in a 2018 VW Atlas…..

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Fri Oct 25, 2024 6:29 pm
5 mi. to the quart.

Last post by Wayne Sheldon « Fri Oct 25, 2024 6:11 pm
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by Dollisdad » Wed Oct 23, 2024 11:18 pm

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Herb I, Personally, I have always considered the earlier torpedo roadsters to be 1911 models. However many people want their cars to be earlier than the traditional model year considers them to be. So along with the 1908 model Ts, and all the numerous 1909s that were built during the even then called 1910 model year? I just grin and bear it while...

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Fri Oct 25, 2024 6:11 pm
WANTED - Quality Craftsmen to Build an Early T

Last post by EricMac « Fri Oct 25, 2024 1:34 pm
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by Lcjudge » Wed Oct 23, 2024 10:43 am

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OK everyone, I’m looking for something a bit out of the ordinary. I’m looking for someone, preferably on the west coast (southern half of California) who is very knowledgeable about early T’s (preferably has worked/restored one or more) who would consider taking on the task of putting one together.

When I say early this is a 2 lever 2 pedal...

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Here is my opinion. The two very best craftsmen with a huge amount of experience working on these cars is the father-son team of Mark and AJ Eyre in Battle Creek MI. Mark has restored 60+ Ts, with multiple AACA Grand National Senior, and National awards, a Zenith nomination and five Stynoski wins under his belt. Cars he's restored have won at...

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Fri Oct 25, 2024 1:34 pm
1925 Model T Roadster Pickup Wood Plan

Last post by Jerry VanOoteghem « Fri Oct 25, 2024 1:06 pm
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by EdVaughn » Mon Oct 21, 2024 10:31 am

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Does anyone have a plan for the wood in a 1925 Model T Roadster Pickup? Im in the middle of a restoration.

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I don't feel like checking my old articles, but as I recall the thickness of all the boards is 13/16 not 3/4 . A question I've always wondered about is why someone with metal working experience hasn't made a roller to convert the later style metal bed strips to the correct style used in 1925.

Yes, you stated 13/16 on March 30, 2011. Don't you...

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Fri Oct 25, 2024 1:06 pm

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