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So I went to use the headlights on my 27 touring for the first time yesterday evening, Nothing! When I disconnect the headlight wire from the bucket, one post reads 6 volts and the other has 2 volts (when on high beam). On low beam, one post reads 6 volts and the other is 5 volts. I am assuming one should read 6 volts and the other 0. I hate...

During the rebuild of en engine last Saturday I was recharging the magnets by using the coil loop that came with the engine and was looking good.
Before I tested the coil ring by building it in serie with a 12V 21W light and a 12 battery and checking the change of polarity on each coil. No problem there.
For recharging the magnets, I use three 12V...

Hey guys,
I am about to start my '26 Upholstery for my Touring car, can someone snap a pic or two of your upholstery so I can see how it fastens and it tacked down without a seat cushion in place? I am confused how the cover tacks to the bottom wood and then wraps around the sides of the backrest.

Thanks very much,
Jim Chochole

Had horn apart. Cleaned it, bench tested it. Cleaned switch, tested wires, power to horn is good. Cleaned mounts on the head and water inletof rust and paint. If I run a ground wire to the body of the horn, I get a loud sick cow sound. Why is it not grounding through mounts?

This was the rear vision mirror I found for Henrietta. It had altogether too much black paint.

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When the tourer top was modified for the buckboard conversion, the top no longer folds. Mounting the mirror to the front bow filler board gets it up out of the way.

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This is a much better look....

There used to be a lot of complaints on the old forum about moderators removing entire threads because of one offensive post. It seemed at the time, that the general consensus of the forum was that only the offending post should be removed so that any valuable information within the thread would be retained for posterity. Makes perfect sense to...

While working on my 15 runabout restoration tonight, I saw the marking MB on the front of the of the seat frame. Does anyone know if that indicates what company built the body, and if so, any idea which company?

Thanks,

Neal

Ok.... today should have been a great day. After many months, and a lot of effort on the part of myself and good friends I dropped my rebuilt engine back into the frame of my 1917 Touring today. Of course we picked a hot and humid day so the sweat was just rolling off everyone.

The problem is once the engine was in (tho' not bolted down yet, I...

Can someone tell me about this axle? It's on a speedster I just bought.

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I'm prepping my engine for installation and encountered a problem. The lower oil petcock had some black paint on it so I touched it with a brass wire wheel on my dremel and it Moved ! Imagine what would have happened if I hadn't found it and it had vibrated loose....I would have lost most of my oil!

Right now I'm draining the oil and deciding how...

Hello all,
I see another thread just started about a generator not charging. I've started my own so not to piggyback .
My generator appears to be charging, although it is registering the same voltage reading as the battery side on the cutout. The reading is slightly above 6 volts.
With engine NOT running the battery side of cutout reads slightly...

This last weekend a bunch of us was on a 4 day camping trip, we trailered our cars out into the Ochoco mountains in Central Oregon. The wagon master for this trip had just installed a Muncie in his 27 roadster pick up, when we were on a drive about 30 miles from camp his car started vibrating badly and making a dinging noise, we checked it out and...

Can someone more knowledgable than I am please identify this sediment bowl.
Looks like the 1910 - 11 style?
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Thank you,
Gene

So there I was last Friday beginning the installation of my new disc brake kit. I had made good use of the 10 days since I sent in my brake pedal for modification by gathering my tools and preparing the work space, so when the kit arrived on Thursday evening along with my modified brake pedal I was ready to jump right in on Friday.

When I had...

Was there a left and right side to the hinges or was one side simply flipped over? With even spaced holes on all the mounts seems like they might be that way.

Here's another video of the idaho segment.

Question: Is there any difference in quality of leaf springs from Mac's, Snyder's, or Lang's? The prices are quite a bit different. '27 Touring.

Front 8-leaf
Langs 3800CL8:v $225 unclear if clips/bushings included
Snyders T-3801-B7: $250 with clips/bushings
Macs T-3800-B: $420 no clamps/bushings

Rear 9-leaf
Langs 3824CL9: $447 unclear if...

Will be at Model T Haven tomorrow. Any rare or special items I need to look out for. If I see something someone needs I will take pictures, Send you the pictures. Send contact info for contacting Mark, and then it will be up to you to make the deal with Mark. Sorry about the short lead time but just found out I will be able to go there ...

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How doe the wiring harness's for the headlight feed from the engine compartment out to the headlights for a 1920 Roadster?

I thought I would share a few pictures of my new TT. Just finished mounting all new tires and tubes. I'm currently waiting for the dump bed to get back from the sandblasters.

Hello. I have a model t huckster. No one around me can give me a price for this. Can someone help?

Are the original radiators honeycomb, or horizontal slat style?

Hi

I have a problem, and although I have riveted new ligaments and everything reassembled, backwards and brake only works the first gear not quite packs when I step on the pedal, it is slow and I can not climb high.
Although the set screw is already more screwed in like the old bands and there he was almost better
Material is kevlar.
Or I should...

Just wanted to thank everyone here you all were really helpful as I started researching Disteel wheels for model T's for scale models. I was able to use the dimensions and pics from here to create 3D models, have them cast in brass, and then use the brass masters to make resin copies for sale that fit the AMT 1:25 model T kits. Next up is a...

There is a good article in the July/August issue of the AACA Antique Automobile magazine about an all-original 1915 touring that has remained in the same family's possession all these years. It will make you patina guys' socks roll up and down!

Cheers, Bill

My 6-volt, group 1 battery won’t crank my ’27 touring. After an overnight charge, the battery measures 6.25 volts and it passes a load test. When I jump start it with a 12-volt battery, it starts right up. When running, the ammeter registers like it always has. I’m a bit suspicious of the foot operated starter switch but, where else should I be...

What is this water neck? It is leaking out of what appears to be rubber in the center of that brass nut.

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What model are 1918 side lights and tail light? Thanks

Another question about TT parts. Is this part number 1022 ? I thought it was 1045, but it is not. It is next to a 1045, forget the writing on part. Dan

My Tudor engine was rebuilt about eight years ago to include a valve job. It runs great. At least once every couple years (approx 1,000 miles) a valve pin goes missing causing my T to run rough. Upon inspection, I find that the valve, spring, and spring seats are in good condition, but I'm missing a pin.

The biggest pain is trying to track down...

How do I run the headlight wiring through the body to the headlight on a 1920 roadster? Without the Hood landing on It.

The 2019 Standish Depot A and T show has come and gone. I met with a few of my favorite old car people. Don Booth, Bob and Jim Matoy, Jim Derocher, George and Sherry Rutkowski, even Bud Delong and his Wife Dianne made an appearance, without a T. Bud is looking good, (Dianne looks better :mrgreen: ) He is not playing with old cars as much, but...

Can someone provide the dimentions and TPI of the clutch lever adjusting bolt.

What started out as a simple cracked hose replacement now looks more serious. I know my TT sat for several years before I acquired it last February. Based on the corrosion I’m seeing in the flanges, it appears that it may have sat with raw water or weak antifreeze. I will flush the engine with CLR but am now concerned that I won’t get the radiator...

I have had tee shirts (non Model T related) made locally and love them. The quality of the work is fantastic. I would like to have a couple made for my wife and myself about Model Ts. I have looked , and not yet found a picture that I want for the back of the shirts. What I am looking for is a good clear drawing similar to the one used in the...

A friend inherted a 1919 T and needed a rim. I contacted Dave Hanlon and he had what my buddy needed. ROAD TRIP! Yesterday we made the 3 1/2 hr drive into Ohio to Daves. Dave took us for a ride in his touring and Found four rims for my buddy and a couple 30x3.5 kelsey rims for me. Good to see Dave again.

On the way back we stopped at Tim...

I called a couple of well known Model T suppliers. I was told 6-8 weeks by both of them for a new radiator. They are drop shipped.

So I called Gery. He stated he has the one I need in stock. He will ship it out next week with Speedee delivery. I even get a visit by Mr McFeely. Who could ask for more.

He also advised me to stay away from...

I have RMB on my 1912 Touring and I recently replaced the bands with new ones as I was getting low lining in the old ones. The first couple of stops are good. Can lock them
Up and they have a crisp pedal with a slight squeak. I am used to this on two other cars I have that have them.

After the first stop it gets progressively worse and after a...

Do any of the Vendors sell solid hood rods ? I just got a set of SS rods from Snyder's that are hollow like original. I know I got a set of solid rods for my Model A several yrs back and they are easier to install without risking bending. The catalogs I have doesn't say if they're solid or hollow.

Hello everyone,

While trying to sort through some other transmission issues (slipping in high gear?), I just noticed this strange wear for the first time on the low band ear and the adjusting screw. I am not sure how long it has been there (only the second time I have opened the cover), but it definitely looks like a problem. It looks like the...

Just got this super nice older restoration 1927 touring today, time to get her up and running before I list it in the classifieds, only 24 miles been put on it since 2007
going to make someone a great car, Bob

A friend of mine is new to model Ts and is sending me pictures as he’s doing some initial engine inspection. He says one of the cylinder walls has these two marks. Do they look familiar? The pistons are marked with script “Ford .031“

I fit my New Day timer to the engine today and have a question: How easily should the timer rotate? Do you adjust the ease of turning by bending the piece of steel flat stock that holds the timer in place?

I'm installing the disc brake kit on my '25 touring with large drum wire wheels. I removed the old drums, ground out the welds and pressed out the lugs to release the hubs from the drums for installation on the new combination drum/rotor.

The first one went swimmingly. However, I find that I am unable to press the other hub onto the drum/rotor...

Hi all,

Seeking some advice on chasing down a knock I have in #1 cylinder. I shorted the plugs and have found #1 cylinder to be the culprit. I have adjusted the rods once and have put maybe 20 miles on it since the initial adjustment two years ago. It is possible it may need another adjustment. Keep in mind this engine (stamped with a 1920...

I recently entered the upcoming Miller Milwaukee Mile event. However, initially was denied entry, because our poor little Ford Special racer wasn’t an Indy car. After a little more research, and with the the help of several Miller Club members, we’re in!

Meanwhile, this sent me scurrying to find out exactly why Ford wasn’t at the first Indy 500...

Getting ready to install the disc brake kit and I need to pull the rear hubs (large drum, wire wheel).

Will this puller work?

Can y'all help me get my cut-out wired correctly? Which terminal does the yellow gen wire go to and the black seems to be a ground. The remaining terminal will be for the wire from the loom. I'm running a 6v system with mags and a battery if that helps.

The Long Beach Model Club's Swap meet is coming up fast on Saturday July 20. Start looking at all that stuff piled up in the back of your garage and get some cash at the swap meet. I'll bet your wife will give you a Kiss or something for your efforts!!

Contact Jeff Hood at moemechanic@aol.com or call 562-597-5936.

See You There!

Hoping someone can help. I do not have seat springs in the front of my '25 touring. The previous owner had an upholstery shop build a front seat from a sheet of plywood with foam on it and then covered. The problem is it is way to high, I am looking at the top of the windshield frame when driving the car. This has been noted by others driving my...

I have lubricated rim front and rear with wd-40 I bought the rim removal tool No luck It seems the problem is the rim will not push in to any degree therefore not releasing the lug cut out on the light bowl. Any suggestions? I have been pushing in hard with the tool and see only a tiny movement back

Hi all. About 3 weeks ago a bought a 1919 touring, my first T (also my first old car) so I've been trying to learn the ropes on driving and maintenance. I was recently watching Mitch Taylor's video on lubrication and figured that since I don't know how often the previous owner lubricated everything (although it seems pretty often) that I should...

Is there any place where I can find good detailed pictures of the wire routing for a 26 coupe. The Ford service manual is hard for me to see. Thanks

I just picked up a few of these stickers
check it out, Bob

I understand that instead of a wooden block between the front fender and running board there was two spacers . Were these essentially thick washers? And how thick were they?

Thanks

I have a one piece Regenerator Carburetor manifold. `can anyone one tell me about them and where I can find the correct carburetor for it.

Friend Bruce and I had the opportunity to run the 1910 Ford Special at the Milwaukee Mile racetrack with the Harry Miller Club.

Great weather and incredible racers made it a wonderful day. Lots of old and new friends also made for a fun day, including running with the big dogs.

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Millers, Mercer and Stutz, and many many...

This is the fan hub on our 1909 Roadster.

Is that center section soldered in there?

Need ideas for repair please.

Thanks
Chris

I picked up a town car yesterday or what remains of it. The rear doors and windscreen are in very good condition. I know lots are missing but a great start
Who are the town car experts ? I have many questions
How much of a tourer is the same as a town car clearly the firewall and cowl are. What about the main timber sills ?
Cheers
Andrew Webb

...amongst the Chevrolets and Overlands. I can't remember where this one came from. Maybe from here. It looks like they are lined up for something.
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I'm just getting back into T's after a 10 year sideline... I'm looking to build a speeder or Paddy wagon - I'm a little undecided, but figured once i get past the going over the running gear and the safety stuff like brakes etc, something will catch... Electric start is important - I will consider any year...
Since I'm in North Carolina the DOT...

Previousely installed a leather Ford script fan belt on my 1915 War Wagon that has a 27 engine in it. So the fan parts are a little mismatched to fit the low radiator.
I had to repair the curved fan bracket that got bent out of shape due to a leather fan belt getting wrapped around the pulley. So we took everything apart, the fan belt was toast,...

Can you lift a 12,000 pound trailer with two 3 ton floor jacks, or do you need a 6 ton jack?

Cheers, Bill

I have these two covers that was in a pile of parts that I had. They measure 8“ x 4 1/2“ I don’t know of any T that would use them.
Are they even for an automobile?
If you have an idea what they might fit let me know.

So I get a call today from the previous owner of my T “I’m closing my auto repair shop and I have a few parts I found you can have.”

I was there in an hour. Pics below of what he gave me. I’ve never seen these two carbs before. Perhaps someone can shed some lighting what they are ? I know one is a Zenith and very similar to my S4BF and the other...

As I get time I have been working on this speedster which started out as a nearly complete chassis (no radiator, steering, and a plywood frame) that was going to be parts for an earlier car to then be replaced as I rebuilt the earlier parts. Of course I got to thinking since it had been a running car that was stripped of its body for a hot rod why...

Anyone know what I have here? Think it s TT. Dan

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Registration form available here:

GOT QUESTIONS? CONTACT JOHN OR DON
John Baber phone 406-252-0081 OR email: job59102@bresnan.net
Don Cantrell phone 406-861-1617 OR email: classycars@icloud.com

Yellowstone Park info: www.nps.gov/yell/planyourvisit

I understand that they have had some issues with WIFI and thus the delay in getting photos sent. Either way, enjoy this latest pictorial. Thanks to Thelma Huitt for taking and sending these. :D :D

Rod

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Who is running a Himico manifold that can share if there is special install hardware? Fine thread hex bolts seem to be ok but the outer portions of the manifold is a similar dimple of a standard manifold. Maybe too innermost where the intake comes up. Any advice?

Lets try that again but NOT in the for sale section.

Educate me guys. Haven't seen my T Service Manual in years. I need a gasket between the transmission ball cap and the driveshaft ball, right? Is there a gasket between the transmission ball cap and the engine pan/hogs head?

This is an article from AMSOIL worth reading

I just talked to Ashley at Lang's and she said they're expecting a lead time of up to 8 months on new oval gas tanks.

Does anyone know who the manufacturer is and what the delay might be? I'm going to have to decide whether to try and patch up my old one, or wait for a new one to become available.

Working on a 27 coupe and needed a better splash shield. Got the silver one and when comparing to the rusty original I find many differences, What do I have?

I tried to search for Don Booth but it says his profile is deleted from the system. I’m getting ready to put my interior in my four-door and I could use some expert advice.
Does anyone know how to get in contact with him?

Title says it all, haven't heard from Mack in quite awhile. Hope all is well. Dave

Was Ford still using the early style body mounting bolts in 1915, or did they go to the later style by then? If so, were they still using a castle nut and a cotter pin? The early style had an 11/16 head and nut, whereas the later style uses a 5/8 head and nut. I know this is trivia guys, but some of us like this stuff!

100 years ago William Crapo Durant purchased 60% of Fisher Body from the Fisher Brothers. Does anyone know when in 1919 this occurred? Ford Detroit was purchasing bodies from Fisher. Any idea what body styles? So, all of a sudden a conflict here. Henry wouldn’t be happy with this scenario, Ford Motor Company buying from the competition. Is there...

Went out for a spin this evening with Lady Michelle in our '26 Touring, the last drive before a big cleanup ahead of an event Wednesday.

Last drive indeed! I stepped on the low pedal to leave a stop sign and... nothing. Pedal went the usual distance but there was no sound, no motion, no drag on the engine. Nothing.

Brake and clutch pedals...

I just saw a news article that the 2/3 scale size Model T ride has been brought back to the Kings Island amusement park just Northeast of Cincinanti Ohio. From the pictures it looks like an interesting ride.

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I just finished rebuilding my driveshaft and rear axle on my 1910 and test fit the entire assembly. I installed everything in both the axle housings and the driveshaft and bolted all together including the rear radius arms. I wanted to be sure there were no snags before applying grease and gasket sealer so I left that off. Everything seems to fit...

A recent post about problems with clincher tyres on wire wheels had me wishing I had taken photos of a recent fitting I had to do. Well, I found some on my phone.

This is a rim liner cut from a 13 inner tube.
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Here the liner is fitted to the rim. Note that it will be captured by the tyre beads, perhaps making them a firmer...

A couple of years back I picked up a very rare 6volt rubber body ford battery and have never seen one again but today at our local swap meet ( flea market type thing) I picked up a 12 volt rubber body battery
So now I have a matching pair 6 and 12 volt rubber body batteries made in Australia by Dunlop

Once again our club was invited by the Civilian Marksmanship Program to bring our cars to their impressive First Shot ceremony today which marks the opening of the weeklong marksmanship competition at Camp Perry near Oak Harbor Ohio. as always it was a very patriotic inspired program. Signature portion was again having the American flag arrive by...

Hey guys, I just got a 1919 Touring car and the darned thing has a back left sag in the body. The springs and shackles look good and even but perhaps when the resto was done, something was wrong in body measurements? My left saddle iron is 2 lower than the right, as a measurement. So, I need ideas how to best shim and RAISE the back corner?

The...

Neat video.

Hi there
I’m in Australia and trying to find a good low Nickle radiator shell
I have a good painted one but is not correct for this model
Any info or Leeds would be much appreciated
Cheers
Cam

There is a groove on the driveshaft where the original style thrust bearing sits. The bearing, sleeve and Hyatt looks okay, but the pinion was “just” tight, I don’t think the sleeve was pushed deep enough.
In any case, I decided to go with the FP pinion bearing.
Is this groove cause for worry?
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This might be old news:

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Were both truss rods straight on the 1910 Model T like they were on the '09 T's?

I pulled my engine out to correct a problem with main bearing shims and to replace #1 rod which has wiped it's bearings. After removing the pistons I spun the crankshaft and got quite a surprise. It made an interesting noise I have never heard before. I think I know what it is and will open the front end tomorrow and find out.

The engine was...