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Several weeks ago, you may have noticed the Golden Gate Tour. It was almost totally centered in Marin County just north of the Golden Gate Bridge. Below are a few photos. I'll post more in the coming days. For anyone that missed this tour, you missed a good one. I've never used Ruckstell so much, and mostly for downhill!

Henry Ford send one of his Ford Specials to France in early 1911. No Ford racers were sent elsewhere outside the U.S., nor to dealers or other drivers within the U.S.. For some reason, Ford released one of their special racers to French Agent Henri Depasse.

The racer had a special 183 cubic inch motor, to stay just under the 3 liter...

This is my winter project I have collected all the information I can find from here and the internet in regard to this gas line. Most of this information and pictures are for 1911 the question is would it be the same in 1912 I think it should be the same but I could be wrong I'm guessing. In Dads parts boxes I have found a brass T fitting 6 inches...

One of my favorite sites is Shorpy.com as it has different old time photos every day and has been discussed here before. This week one was titled Water Boys: 1939 and showed two kids pumping water out of a communal well. The remains of a 12 year old Model T are in the background, but also shown is how tough it must have been back then and...

A good friend has a timer relocator that I am going to go have a look at. He's pretty sure he has the gear for the cam. I hope so. I guess the relocator isn't worth anything without it. He thinks it includes a modern looking distributor cap and wires. That part I don't much like. I really don't want a modern looking cap and wires under my T hood....

so many --15.000.000 plus, model t's have been terrorizing our hi ways for well over 100 years, each one has its own identity, many of its parts can be taken from one and used on another, with no aperient change in operating as a unit excepting perhaps the carburetor, as the vacuum shurely between the two engines would differ, why then has there...

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West Peterson offered to photograph and publish the story of our 1907 Ford Model K Runabout during the New London to New Brighton Run last summer. Below are the photos and text. Thank you West, all those on this forum who helped get this K back on the road, and all our friends and well wishers:

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Notoriously these two plugs show more fouling while #2 and #3 will appear clean. I understand this is due to the fact the two end cylinders run cooler because of their 3-side exposure, while the center ones run hotter because more heat builds up between those two cylinders as a result of their confined proximity. Would there be any advantage to...

Does anyone know where I can buy Duracryl Acrylic Lacquer Royal Windsor Maroon paint ( color for a 1927 Coupe ) .... Macs sold It at one time but not any longer ??? Thanks for any help .. joeg48@hotmail.com

Sometimes I forget if I’m making parts or chips...??? I think there’s a part in there somewhere...🤔

Atwood-Castle Co. was established in late 1908:

· “F.E. Castle, formerly with Gray & Davis, of Amesbury, Mass., has again gone into the lamp business by acquiring an interest in the Atwood Mfg. Co., of Amesbury. As a result of the arrangement the name of the company will be changed to the Atwood-Castle Co., for the future.”

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Has an one tried the brake up grade that uses both the foot brake and the e-brake. Is it a worthy up grade? Is The installation very problematic? Thanks Chuck. I have a 21 roadster.

I have not found a reference for how far the contact surfaces of these drums can be machined. Mine are a little pitted but are, otherwise, in very good shape. Most of my local shops will not touch them. But I did find someone who will turn them if I can provide a maximum diameter. Since these are parking brakes, I don’t know if this dimension is...

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I need this 5/16 rivet. Anybody know a source, or will I have to make it?

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I have no connection to this listing, and at $475, it isn't cheap, but it sure is neat to look at. Post ID # 7050776368 is a Ford Motor Company display piece of various automotive hardware (nuts and bolts and such). The actual nuts and bolts are fastened to pages of a leather binder. I haven't seen anything like it before, and thought others might...

Someone on here was searching for the book by David Gingery providing information on building such a rig - I found my booklet finally so I would like to get it to the right person - drop me another email, please.

The paper bowl ring gasket that came with the rebuild kit for my NH carburetor is too tight for the flange. If I try to stretch it enough to get it to fit the flange, it will rip. Is there a secret to getting it to expand enough to fit the flange? I don’t ever remember the ring gaskets being this tight. Years ago, they used fit the flange perfect....

Hello, here's a question from dad, who is working on his August 1913 chassis. He wants to know if anyone has information on when Ford started to use 1914 bodies. I see in the encyclopedia that '14 touring bodies may have appeared as early as July '13, can the same be said for other body styles? Thanks.
-Jeff

does anyone have any info on a Dulux Improved carburator built for Western Auto

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I have no connection to this, but it definitely worth a look.

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So I have a new pinion roller bearing sleeve and it seems to be too small inside diameter. Seems to measure about .993 id. The drive shaft I have is a nice original and measures about 1.003 diameter. So.010” interference seems WAY to tight. I am thinking about getting the sleeve pin honed.
I’m thinking that.001-.002 interference would be about...

Someone emailed this to me today.

Looks like a T axle in the front, not sure about the rest.

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Hi All
I've had this slightly mangled radiator cap for years. It says Livingston Radiator & Mfg Co New York and it is has a patent date of May 22, 1904. It is brass with what looks like brown bakelite moulded over the top of it. Has anyone seen on of these? Does anyone have a good one? Did the pointed Livingston radiators on Model Ts have caps...

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Hello, here's a question from dad, who is working on his August 1913 chassis. He wants to know if anyone has information on when Ford started to use 1914 bodies. I see in the encyclopedia that '14 touring bodies may have appeared as early as July '13, can the same be said for other body styles? Thanks.
-Jeff

I am rebuilding a Ford script battery horn. It is assembled with two types of hollow end rivets. Two of these have a very flat head and are used to secure the horn mounting bracket and also the diaphragm. The other two are are just for the diaphragm and have a much thicker head. Anyone know a source for these rivets?

I've read many articles and posts on varying preferred methods of balancing the wheels all to get a smooth ride.

What I have not read is how anyone has determined the ounces to add in either dyna-beads or the stick on weights. The loose bearing method is great, but how do you go about calculating how much weight to add? Same for the beads. I've...

A recent discussion in our Off-Topic forum evolved into an exchange between Bill Dugger and me about Mansfield MO and the Wilder homes and museum. That got me to thinking about the Show-Me Tour in that area. A little digging turned up the fact that the tour was in 2007. Just to see what I might find, I googled Show-Me Tour Model T 2007 and found...

I have been looking for a very long time for a pair of driving gloves for the speedster project. We have found all the vintage clothes shown in my inspiration photo, but I wanted a real pair of vintage driving gloves to go with them. Finding a useable pair that fit me, was the hard part. These show wear but the leather is still soft. Happy day in...

Can aluminum be used to make adapters. I have some aluminum slugs that are 8 inches in diameter and 5 inches thick.. If I make adapters out of them, how thick should they be?

Hello again,
This head came with some Model T parts I purchased a while back. I'm not finding any specific info about this head on the forum, other than it is a high head. Is this an aftermarket head? Any help is much appreciated.

Congrats to Rob Heyen who's Model K runabout is the cover car on AACA's Antique Automobile magazine for Jan/Feb 2020. Apparently it was built by a guy named Ford...

Cheers, Bill

It has been nearly 3 years since Shirley my 1922ish Touring was made road worthy again. If you are looking for a summary of what it takes to get a worn out Model T back to being roadworthy, here is a summary of what you might encounter:

It was a lot of fun and still is. -- IV

To put the high volume oil line on. Now I will have to repair an old outside line. B5FD9560-F4F6-4F62-9306-5A727FFFD762.jpeg

...And so, I sat with my monument to stupidity; A Model T in absolutely *no* danger of starting; All seemed hopeless. “That’s it!” I thought to myself: “....You’re not even capable of running off to join the circus....!”

“....We’ll be down on Sunday if that’s okay.” Was the PM I received from Dave Young and Scott.

...Let me see...Is that...

Until recently, I could determine which forum items I had already read as the unread items were shown with the color red until I read them. That red color for unread items seems to be gone,...??? How do I restore this feature,....????

...The Model T began to sputter and die...Could it be a bad ignition switch? Going to magneto yielded no results.

“...C’mon, little fella!!!!” I pleaded. “If you’re good and we make it home, I’ll get ya a nice treat!”

...My girlfriend was not amused; “BABE!!!!” She pointed-“I think it’s giving you the MIDDLE PEDAL!!!!”

...I was not amused....

I've been lazy, and busy with other things over the Christmas holidays and haven't got the new valves put in our '21 Touring yet. I have the head off and the old valves out already. The stems have been cut on the new valves and I have tried two or three and found that I will have enough adjustment with the adjustable lifters to set the clearance...

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hi all,

I recently bought a set of front T springs from a swap meet, and I assumed they are 1926/27 because they had 8 leafs. There isn't much in the encyclopedia for measurements, can someone tell me what they measure for spring width and length?

Also, these are not drilled for oilers, so I'm not sure exactly what I have at this point. here's...

I am finally getting around to rebuilding the drive shaft and rear end of my '27. I think that I want to order the Timken bearing for the pinion bearing kit, rather than the standard roller bearing. Also the hot set up seems to be Timken bearings for both the inner and outer rear axle bearings. The outer Timken bearings seem to be a direct...

The Ersland family announced last night at our local club meeting that the Chickasha, OK Pre-War Swap Meet will continue beyond 2020, with help from their younger family members. I think that is good news for everyone!

My first attempt using a new app, Lumafussion. It took a bit to learn to maneuver, and I’m still not good, but it has a lot of potential.

Ford vs. Benz

Dropbox link:

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Hello, new to the forum, new to the Model T world.
Just trying to get a handle on the value of these historic vehicles.
Starting at the top of the line I see that the MTFCA Museum has a pristine 1924 roadster on display.
My question is, if you could buy it and afford it, how much would you pay for it?

Will I have it done in time for Chickasha ?
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Here is a Phinney Walker rim wind with a angled case. How does something like this mount on the dash? It has a set screw on the bottom. I’m thinking that perhaps there was some sort of bracket that it mounted to in the firewall. Any help much appreciated
Thanks
Mike

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I received this in the mail today. It only cost me $20.

I think is a Model 160, but I am not sure. There are no holes in the case to mount it to my dash bracket.

My dash bracket has mounting points located at 10 am, 2 pm and 6 pm.

As you can see, the speedo has a removeable mounting bracket with attachment points at Noon, 4pm and 8 pm. This...

Has any one used this tool? It looks like the perfect tool for removing and installing the rear end.

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I've done this before, but maybe I've slipped a cog. Seems like this thing doesn't want to budge. Am I forgetting something?

Good afternoon Guys and Gals - Well, after rebuilding 5 Model T's . . I 'think' I have one more vehicle I've always wanted to restore - a 1948 Ford F-1 Pickup.

Looking for a couple of options and you all are always my first call . . Can either just Sell the Model T outright, Work out a equitable 'Trade' The '48 F-1 plus some cash as well, or If...

Is anyone making the correct headlight lens ring these days ? I bought a new set of plated rings and even after grinding all 4 of the little studs on the inside they still don’t fit ! They’ve gotten better but will not twist all the way over to lock into place. I have a black original set that I may have to use but since it’s a 1927 I’d like to...

Getting ready to install some side curtain fasteners on a 1925 factory roadster pickup and trying to figure out what goes where. I know the Murphy fasteners come in various tallness for layers of top material and their is snaps fasteners but I don’t know what goes where. Do the Murphy fasteners go on the top bows and the snaps go on the body and...

Dear Pre-War Enthusiast,

The 6th Annual Mid-Atlantic Pre-War Swap meet will be held in Luray, Virginia, on May 15-16, 2020.

This Swap Meet is for Auto, Transportation, Steam and Gasoline Power Plant, Antique Tools, and Farm Equipment-related items from the 1800s thru the 1940s. Now including the Flathead V8 era of automotive history through...

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Found on F B this morning:

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I just called Susie to be sure it's true. Yes!

What thread size is used on the original aluminum cased Warford transmission handle? I'm trying to buy a shift knob that will fit properly.

I recently got a broken down old Ford Model T. The rust isn’t horrendous by any sorts, but I would like to clean it all off. I could use a sand blaster or a hand sander(for drill)
To clean it off. Which one should I use or any better options? Also, is their any good paints for the internal parts that would work well with it?

Looking for some information on this ignition coil. I'm guessing on the terminals. Would like any info adds etc Thanks

Does anyone know a part number for a NH carb viton tipped needle and seat? thanks, bobt

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Any info on homecoming 2020? No update on the home page yet. :)

01B02AAE-9CF2-4E60-B800-186FF760A492.jpeg While driving this summer I heard a terrible noise and the truck stopped running
The motor was stuck and I could not get it to budge
Some club members recommended removing the starter and there is some metal piece which I think is broken
I think this fix is a little more than I can do, so the motor is on...

Just a mere 81 days before the Marietta, Ohio swap meet at the fairgrounds on March 7th. Lots of good T stuff available from some 75+ vendors. Good food, indoor, heated building, starts at 7:00 am and ends at 3:00 pm, one day only.
Lots of free parking and many motels around, close to the event.
Y'all come and get that Model T ready to wake up...

Looking for contact information for Jerome Hayes in Kansas. Thanks, Mike

Hi does anyone know what size Stainless Pop Rivets are used to rebuild the coilbox? Thanks!

The online edition of the St. Louis Post-Dispatch regularly runs features taken from the paper's archives. Not surprisingly, they often include pictures of cars and trucks of the day, as well as other interesting stuff.

Looking for info on Olds 3port head conversions on a T block. What cam works? and what rocker ratio? Apart from the obvious adapter plate and hardware what else did you have to do to make it work? And performance wise what were the gains?

So many questions :D

Hi all,

I know what camshafts and a youtube video from a Montana 500 winner/participant going 56 mph (not that I want to) attributing it to mostly camshaft. I see different camshafts from Lang's such as STIPE and Chaffin's catalog page 68. 'Reground' as well as 'Standard' as well as 'New Improved stock' and 'Hi Performance' What are the practical...

Greetings All,

This exhaust manifold heater shroud needs to leave my shelf for a new home. I have no idea what engine it is for. It is not for any Ford that I am familiar with. It looks to fit onto an exhaust manifold on the left side of the engine, given the orientation of the cast in letters. I like to think that one of you will know what this...

Hello, I am repairing my 1911 steering column for the upcoming driving season. The brass quadrant is extremely worn which allows the throttle and timing levers to move up and down at will. I thought about putting in a new reproduction quadrant, but discovered it is quite different from the original. So now I am thinking about building up the...

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I finished my 1911 Touring restauration but I do not have the Top when I bought the car. I'm ready to go ahead with the top but I would like to know what is the dimension? I found that dimension bellow on MTFCA forum. I have the bows and I bought the top wood Bows laminated at Lang's but I would like to know how deep I shape the end of these...

This is not a Ford item but is a cool grease cup that is nicely plated and includes a ratchet mechanism so that you can only turn it one way and a handle so you don't get greasy. I assume it was in the inside of a higher dollar car but I have never seen another. Any Ideas? greaser1.JPG

I am 'upgrading' a '26 Roadster Pickup that I didn't restore. After difficulty with the fit of the hand crank and a repro apron, I got a nice apron on eBay. This one has the hole for the screw into the engine mount and the extension where the crank and spring goes. It didn't line up. The new reproduction wooden block supports under the hood blocks...

I assembled a Ruckstell about a year ago. I thought that the sliding clutch gear (P146) slid all of the way through the gears. I left the shifter hole open as I needed a new shifter to replace one with a crack. Now I find that the sliding gear will not go far enough in to fit the new shifter. Is there a way to slide the clutch without disassembly?...

Today, I removed the shackles from my 26 RPU. These don't look like any shackle that I've seen before. Can anyone identify them- I'm suspecting they are not for a Ford. Or, maybe a re-pop from the past. Note that each shackle has 4 nuts.

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Or is it a laundalet?

Hi,

Here bellow the link to watch the video my son made about my Model T Ford (1914) starts for the first time in over 100 years.

Hope you will enjoy the moment like me. Please feel free to share any comments you may have. I would like to thanks a lot people on this Forum who were really helpfull sharing tips and knowledge about Model T hobby. I...

Been a few years since i put one on
Anyone running one are these clockwise or counter clockwise for the mag have one of each dont wanna send wrong mag in as im waiting on DMC gear set
Bob

This part came in a bunch of stuff that included a Model A era KRW differential stand but I do not know if it goes with that or not. What is it? KRW1.JPG

Does anyone know what the difference is between an Atwood castle 120 and 120A taillights are? Are the both correct for an 09 Ford? Or is one larger than another? Any help is appreciated. Thanks!

I need to get in touch with Jonathon. He lives in Pasadena, Maryland, and is the fellow who bought that massive collection of car jacks at the Western Pennsylvania Tour Youth Auction in 2018. He drives a 1925 Tudor. Email or phone would be good. Thanks.

What type of top/roof material was used in 1924? I have a '24 Depot Hack, the old canvas vinyl appears to be the pinpoint canvas version which Haartz makes. But the description on their page states, it's popular for cars froom the 1950's to the 1990's. I was looking to get something closer to the original style, if possible. Thanks for your help!

So I’m going through some parts and I have these brass dash to windshield brackets. I have two pair. They came with a Rands brass windshield. These brackets are for mounting the windshield sides to the side of the firewall. They look like they are for a Model T, but the length of them does not look right. I see the vendors sell repop and they...

Going through some wire wheel parts I discovered what I had assumed as a very nice pair of T Buffalo wire wheel front hubs. Upon closer inspection I found that these are not for Model Ts. They have larger inner and outer bearings and races which are the ball bearing type. They are in very nice oily condition and are a real pair. Does anyone know...

2nd try hopefully pictures load. Building myself a T, have this cowl and trying to find out if it had a dash, how the windshield mounts etc.

Been looking all over the net and doing a lot of reading here. Learn something new everyday. Thanks.

Is one quart of gear oil the correct amount for a stock 1915 rear end differential?

In 1924 Ford offered a rectangular accessory mirror that attached to the top of the open car windshield. The mount was curved to conform to the rounded windshield frame. Two holes were required to be drilled into the frame for installation.

My question is what type of bolts/nuts were used for this installation on a curved surface. Were lock...

VISITING A FRIEND IN ROAD ISLAND YESTERDAY , WE GOT TALKING MODEL-T-TALK, THIS GUY IS A ENGINE COLLECTOR, I'M TALKING BIG ENGINES, THEY WEIGH TONS, I JUST LOVE TO VISIT WITH HIM , HIS SHOP IS LOADED WITH THEM, BACK TO THE MODEL T , HE SAID HE KNOWS WHERE A MODEL T ENGINE IS, HE CAME ACROSS IT RUNNING DOWN A LEAD ON A CAN--SHE--BANG-- AS MY UNCLE...

Just got a full rubber replacement kit for front windshield for 1927 Touring.
Is there any wise information or tricks to the replacement?

Getting the Roadster dialed in: We logged over 50 miles, including 2 ten-mile runs at 40+ mph. Top speed was 45. Dog didn't ride the whole day, but he had a good time!