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...in aerosol cans? This query isn’t ‘OT’ because that was the very best for painting Model T small parts. The I’Net says that Sherwin Williams bought Valspar for $9.2 B but they don’t carry this product. The I’Net also says that Lowe’s sells Valspar Project Perfect cans... but calling 2 stores I was told it was discontinued. Now we’re left with...

I saw this at Hershey. I've never seen one like it before.
What year is this for?
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We have been making the plate nuts for the radiator mounting kit for years at 2 3/8 long, in the past I have seen on this site that some feel it is to long, the originals were only just under a inch long and I think that was on early cars but no one liked them because they would spin, we have made this length for years just like the old...

I'm having some challenges with my 27 project: I'm not sure if the windshield frames are distorted or if the top clamps are spaced incorrectly. Can anybody post the correct measurement/distance between the top of the sanctions where the top clamps go?
Thanks in advance.

R/ Roger.

All I want to do is regulate the amount of gas going to the headlights. Right now, I have no gauge at all and just crack the valve until I think I have enough going to the lights, then light them and regulate them. I want something that's vintage looking.

That's been to chancy for me.

Thanks,

Marty

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I have a Stipe 250 cam in a 1926 engine. 7.5 degree advanced bronze timing gear.
-My question- with the timing gear cover removed I have a camshaft lateral movement (in & out) of .0065 .
-Up & down movement of the camshaft is .005 .
Are these measurements withis tolerance or do I need to looking into finding a new front bearing?

After changing the bands we re-installed the transmission cover using Case 5 bots. How much torque should we use to tighten them?
How tight should the four starter bolts be torqued? Should these bolts be Case 2 or 5?
Any other torque specs we need to pay attention to?

Another thought on the bands, how tight should me make the bands before we use...

I replacing the rear tires on my 26 touring. It has wire wheels. And see that one seal leaked pretty bad so was going to replace both outer seals. But should I also do the inner seals?
Thanks Tom

I reinstalled the original windshield frame back into the body. The brackets that are riveted to the frame hit the posts that the knob for the sliders attach to and the brackets that the knob screws into is out of alignment with the sliders. There are no adjustments that I can find. Boy is this hard to explain. I'll try and take some photos, maybe...

I bought something from him back in September and have not received it yet, he answered a e mail 10 days ago saying he would send tracking number the next day, but I never got it now no response to my e mails, Bob

Heading to a hill climb at Lake Elsinore Ca Nov.1st to the 5th, we need parking in Albuquerque. My buddy Nick's rig is a Ford pickup with a single car enclosed trailer Our plans have change due to the weather and plans are now to meet and put his racer into my two car hauler and head to California rather than running both rigs there and back....

Well, a special request was undertaken to complete a special Speedster. Some will hate this and others will love it, to me it is all about personal choices with your car. A Speedster is an individual's car of options and likes. So modifying something to fit in the era is what it's all about.

Since this car I built a lot for and know the man now...

I recently bought a box of mostly Model T parts. In looking at the parts more closely, I would like some help identifying these bendix parts.
In the first picture, the 2 on the bottom left appear to be Model T and the drive gear rotates clock-wise (when viewed from the top in this picture). The 3 on the bottom right rotate in the opposite...

What is the most common size used on a model T?

I acquired this fan recently in a pile of model T parts. Any idea what it goes to?
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Matt

I'm getting ready to install the Classtique backrest upholstery on my 1915 runabout project. Before I do, I was wondering if anyone can tell me if this is the correct backrest spring, or if this was someone's attempt to make one as a replacement many years ago. Here is a picture of the backrest spring after I removed the old seat back upholstery....

I have a rebuilt generator that I acquired in a pile of stuff a few years ago and installed it on my ranch car a few days ago. I had set the 3rd brush all the way to maximum and was only getting about 6 amps out it. After maybe 30 minutes of run time, I had nothing showing. The headlights lights pulled 10 amps minus, so I know the ammeter was...

Out here in Kansas for the Model T duck hunt today. Don’t know what it is but sure it will be fun with the “T”. Have a blessed day. Clyde.

Halloween is close!

Last year I got rained out, but the two years before that my wife and a friend of hers rode in the back of the Limo though three neighborhoods that I often drive. Those neighborhoods are parallel to the main road and have 25 mph speed limits, a lot of the people trick-or-treating have seen me and the Limo before. There are...

Today I was troubleshooting my engine problem and removed the plugs for a look see. I was thinking to myself how good it felt to use an original ford wrench and wondered the amount of work it had done in its lifetime. Sure felt better than a craftsman. !!

Here is an area many people forget to oil. When needed, oil the clevis pins for the brake rods, and controller shaft, and what about the cam for the clutch? What about the Timer swivel joint on early cars? Something to think about.

Have watched the video by Classtique several times and can’t make out the tool they are using to crimp the channel for securing the seat cushion upholstery. Anyone have a picture? Is it just vise grips?

Does anyone have any idea what a SHAW Model T conversion with steel wheels on all 4 might weigh?

The frame has been shortened considerable with little to no sheet metal or body.
Thanks

My 1911 Torpedo has a knock, #4 Rod, What's the conventional wisdom, pull the engine so that it's easy to access or do it with the engine in the car? It looks like a real bear to do in the car!
Thanks,

It's been 2 months since my epic triple gear meltdown failure, but I took George for a drive yesterday with the new motor & trans. Holy cow were there a lot of steps to figure out between then and now.

At this point, I've ridden in a fair number of T's and can say my transmission is as quiet and smooth in low band as any. I'm battling a miss and...

Apparently these are no longer available.
Personally I really like them as I found them to be extremely “forgiving “.
So I’m thinking about making some. The formed leather part is pretty simple. The round disc of spring steel is also simple. The formed spring washer is slightly trickier, but with Laser cutting shouldn’t be too hard.
Any...

Can someone much more knowledgable than I help identify this single top bow with irons?
This single bow was mixed in with the set of four that came with my 1913 Touring.

Thanks to anyone who can help!

Gene

Funny, I never saw this on the front crossmember of my ‘23 runabout until yesterday when the light happened to rake across it in a parking lot. Any ideas of when this stamping was common on frames.

I rebuilt the starter, new field coil/brushes, front/rear bushing. The bendix assembly/spring is newer (about a year old but only used for about a month) w/no issues and worked flawlessly before the starter rebuild. I installed the rebuilt starter and it would spin w/o the bendix engaging. I took the bendix cover off, took the bendix off and...

Lang's is selling a new set of safety hubs with a set of big drum cast iron drums and lined shoes.
Has anyone used them?
Whaddaya think?
They are less than a hundred bucks more than the set of hubs without the brake drum setup.
I've been leaning toward a set of disks but wonder if these might be a good choice for my 27 coupe.
It is getting a...

Looking for recommendations for a Model T engine rebuilder. 1915 engine. In Oklahoma, we lost Herman Campbell several years ago and I don't know of anyone in the area that is recommended for rebuilding. Will consider shipping to any reputable shop. Please private message me any negative feedback. I don't want to start anything contraversial on the...

The rear rims on my TT are almost completely rusted away. I was able to find a couple 20 rims but one has a section that has several holes in it. I heard a couple of guys mention sectioning them. Does these mean cutting out the bad area and welding a new piece in? Of course it is the flat area and not the part that the tire bead seats to. I know a...

I’m super proud to be a small part of the team that’s putting Robert Weitzel’s new race car together. With any luck he and Erik Barrett will make the Santa Margarita races next weekend.

I’m not going to give background on the car as Robert has the full scoop, but I wired the whole thing from scratch this weekend. It came out great. My time...

Does anyone know if auto industry from the 1920s used any kind of connector or plug in any of the cars? I’d like to add a couple connectors into my headlight wiring harness. I bought a “lot” of model t parts from eBay and there was a wiring harness included but it was hacked up a little bit and the headlight wires are too short and I’d like to...

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Hi All,

I have a town car on the register of town cars and need to contact a member by the name of Bob Trepanier of Alhambra CA that is also on the register.

Any help would be greatly appreciated

Cheers

Andrew Webb

Missing for too long! Bud. :D

At 1st I thought this was a riveting tool then a punch but the bottom piece is spring loaded and moves a friend says it might be for putting fastners on upholstery or tops any ideas? Bob

Am looking for a particular shop.
No luck with a Google search.
The name of the shop is DUCHAINE AUTO-BODY ENRG LONGUEUIL.
I have a Model T that has a sticker affixed to its window with the above name.
I am interested in asking them what restorations, if any, that they performed on the T.

One less forum to look at. Has only had 1 post in the last 6 months.

I am looking for photos of cars with the aftermarket Firestone 5 lug demountable wheels as well as info about them. I was told they were available as early as 1909? Any photos or info is appreciated

I’m putting together a home made depot hack/huckster. I just received my reg and insurance cards. What are some ideas as to where to store these documents ?

Working on a transmission that had a low band slipping, drum got hot. This is a repro drum. Was wondering if drum is shot? Anyone seen this and used the drum? I have contacted drum maker and am waiting for reply. Did not find any cracks when mag fluxed.
I know band should not be allowed to slip, but that boat sailed. Just wondering if anyone has...

These right-hand drive Buses caught my eye this morning. Apparently English.
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Looking to purchase a good car cover for a 27 roadster. The car will be garaged in California weather. Hot in the summer and moderately cool and wet in the winter. Any recommendations?

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I’m building a speedster and have a cut off Overland touring body that this speedometer fits perfectly in a factory hole. I was wondering if this gear, 60 tooth 8 pitch, would be the correct gear used with a 1 1/2 to 1 swivel? If not which gear do I need?

I bought a Model T at Hershey and in some of the boxes were these items. Just curious, what are they and do they belong on a Model T.

Can the TT ratio be determined in a sealed housing and the axles stuck. In otherwords are there any outside markings? I am at a swap meet and a fella has a rear end he says is 5:1 but no physical way to check it. Thought about pulling the worm but the bolt heads are about to the point of needing a cuttin torch.

Hi everyone,

I was cleaning my radiator today (1915 brass) and it suddenly developed a pretty substantial leak. Upon removing the radiator cap, a steady stream of drops started pouring out of the overflow tube at the bottom of the radiator. It is definitely coming from the tube and not anywhere else, since plugging the tube with a finger stops...

I'm looking for a few model t owners in the twin tiers area of upstate New York. If there was a club lets try to get it active this winter so next year we can do some touring, thanks Chuck. :?:

There was a earlier post about a few days ago about removing the no. 4 rod bolts for rod adjustment and etc in the earlier 3 dip engine pans.
My question is did the earlier rod bolts use larger nuts on them?
Scott C posted a pic showing the offset rod bolt wrench. I have that wrench but I’m thinking it’s a larger size than what I remember the...

Reading online but never heard stipe 280 cam cant use adjustable lifters?
And then looked in langs says same thing??
I also found I need shave .018 off my new front cam bearing is this common issue
With stip cam?

I won this lock and chain last night at our T club meeting. It had been donated by a club member and we had held a raffle to raise funds for the club.
I was lucky enough to have my ticket drawn. Now . . . .I'd like to know more about it . . . . so put it out here for input . .

The first part is running at idle. The second part shows accelerating and returning to idle. Can somebody with vacuum test experience tell what it means?

Want your Model T featured in a Calendar? If your car gets in, you get a free calendar!

Remember they need to be large, high resolution photos, or they won't work! So send them to calendar@modeltford.com

Photos due by October 31st.

Just purchased an air pump for my fuel tank to replace the one missing on my 1911 Chalmers. Was hoping to find out what oil or grease those of you who use hand pumps, use.

Thanks!

How do you remove and install 27 brake shoes? I can't remove the spring much less reinstall it after the shoe is fitted over the tabs and the brake cam.

I purchased a 1926 Model TT in August and have it running but, it is in need of repair to the axle yoke where the spindle mounts as the top holes are worn oversize and on one side the threads are completely gone.

I'm in the Portland, Oregon area and am looking for either someone within an hour of me that has a Stephens tool that can assist me...

Who says all the T fans are old. Meet the younest one. My little Lila!

I am thinking about selling this engine and transmission. I have seen them all over the board as far as price. So here are some pics. I was told that it was good running engine.

Mike 303-548-7622

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What is the purpose of the ball choke vs the air horn choke for these carbs?

We in India are restoring a Ford Model T Town car. We have two questions regarding the spare wheel.

1. Did the town cars have spare wheels which was mounted on the side?
2. In some discussions which we came across, the town cars never had any mounted spare wheels.

Please clarify which of the above is correct.

Ananth
TEAMCSA

I have been helping friends with Model T electrical problems for about 40 years now.

I have helped a dozen or so with TrueFire ignition problems and most were simple to understand and repair.

Two of my friends have had the Timer Rotor do a melt down, due to the engine overheating, in this hotter than usual summer.

A few years ago, I built a...

I had my favourite family picture put on t-shirt today
I think it looks ok 👍

Chris Egsgaard’s 1973 Long Beach champ is coming back together.

I purchased a new rear axle from the supplier in Texas about 7 years ago. It was the axle that is machined the entire length. I needed that feature because it was to be used in a Perfecto. Now that the Perfect is in the car and I am installing the hubs, I see the keyway is too wide. It measures .256 . The key measures .248 wide. What do folks do ,...

Does anyone know how much the chassis weighs on a 26/27 Model T?

I can find info on a running chassis, i.e. a car without a body but nothing on the bare chassis (no engine, transmission, axles etc).

I found this yesterday, I assume it’s the manifold that is used for a heater.
Any info about it or maybe a picture with the shrouding ?
Looks like it was screwed on. The threads are iffy and I need to put a straight edge to the ports yet.

See picture, top axle is Model T, bottom looks exactly like a T but shorter. It has not been cut or welded. Is it for a clown car? How about a FWD conversion? Opinions please!

Has anyone on here ordered and upholstery kit from lanes for the 1912 commercial Roadster in the vinyl and how was it where the backrest and seat Diamond tuck like it says it is

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I bought a Model T at Hershey and in some of the boxes were these items. Just curious, what are they and do they belong on a Model T.

I'm sure something has already been posted, but has anyone ever hooked up the emergency brake system to assist the regular service brake. I'm thinking a connection from the pedal to a cross shaft with rods and slots connected to the E brake rods. Bruce

There are some wonderful pictures folks have posted of their cars, but there should be more. There's only one 1910, and for a lot of years there are fewer than ten pictures. If you haven't yet posted a photo of your Model T, why not make that a project?

Hi everyone,
My uncle's speedster has a Bosch high tension magneto on it, back in june we were on the SCVMTFC endurance run and broke down cause the car started missing, which we thought fouled plug. After checking plus on side of road, the car would not start. Quick check revealed weak spark from the mag. It was 100 degrees out side that day....

Our 14 has only been out 3 times this year because of i can't seem to crank it.It seems as if it binds up and is very hard to crank.I leave it stored with the lever forward and use 5-30 oil. People have often asked me why not just put a starter on but i would rather not use it than pimp up a nice survivor! I have jacked up a rear wheel and it has...

I'm collecting data for rear windows for 1913-1927 tourings and roadsters. I'm only interested in cars that have the original tops supplied by Ford. I need the size of the window, (light), and the spacing between the windows from 17-21, and 22-24. For the purists out there, if you have ever been anywhere where there is a group of Model T's, it's...

I picked these up at an antique store. Their shape fascinated me and the price was right for me to satisfy my curiosity. The hook portion of the brackets hook perfectly to the front axle wishbone on both my Model T and Model AA.

Are these brackets used for lifting or towing a Model T/Model A? Does anyone know what these are for?

Yesterday, I dusted off my 25 roadster pickup and took it on our clubs breakfast run. Some 25 miles later after breakfast, I go to start it with the crank and it is being unusually stubborn. I go ahead and use the starter but it sounds different when cranking. After it starts it is running great just like it did the whole way here. About a mile...

After many years of using my old Binks#7 conventional paint gun I`m considering going with the new HVLP guns . Just wondering if you have some advice on buying a good one---maybe equivalent to my old Binks? Thanks in advance for your experience/suggestions! paul

Where have you driven your T in 2019?
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Hi all, I've had my T for about 3 years now, in all that time magneto has worked perfectly. Car ran better on magneto. I recently changed the transmission bands to Kevlar. The magneto has become unstable. Several times for band fuzz on the contact. Today no magneto again. As before, I checked it this time and there was only a little big of band...

If you like tv shows with lots of T's you should see Frankie Drake mysterys. Series about a female detective in the late 20's Toronto. Model T in just about every scene, parked or being driven. This is on Ovation network.

I just got these in and very cool
can anyone identify the one in primer? Bob

Its been said that the human burns about 100 W just standing there.

A person can do 200 W of power easily when working. a Good athlete can sustain a 400W effort for a while. Instantaneous efforts like jumping or throwing can generate even higher short term power.

A HP is about 750 Watts, for comparison.

So humans can generate in the range of...

American Car Collector Magazine, Nov/Dec 2019 has a nice article about Tom Carnegie!

Arnie

See picture from above 22 touring rear door closed at the latch. What should the gap be on a door? Mine seems to be excessive. Why would it be wide like that?

See picture below outside facing in, is the big notch in the rear door jamb of a 22 touring body normal?

Your motor blows up, it's a total loss including a cracked block (probably been there a long time) and you don't know what to do. So, getting creative, you contact that random guy who gave you his number in the parking lot when he saw your T and buy all 5 of his dads model T cars that are all taken apart. Bring them all home and work really,...

Here are some pictures people might want to see from Sierra Vista.
Sorry it took so long, hard drive failure. luckily i had most of my picture on an external hard drive.

If anyone has one or more of these that have broken or otherwise performed poorly and are no longer wanted, I'd be interested in buying them.

These are the long style tubing brackets that mount to the outside of the body at the front seat.

PM me at rvmodelt AT netsync DOT net

Yesterday I set up the TT to sell produce off the back. Almost immediately an older fellow was looking at it with wistfulness almost tears. I began a conversation with him and found the source of his emotions was a vision of his grandfather selling “produce on one side and fruits on the other” off of a truck just like mine! You just never know how...

I am fortunate to have been given a complete period Starrett socket set (the ratchet is soaking to lubricate the mechanism)

Can anyone tell me the functions of the three items in front of the box please?
The tiny bar has a taper and will fit in the hole at the base of the square section in the pointed part.
The pointed bit is apparently solid. It...