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For years there have been discussions on how our members are getting old, and how to get younger people to get interested in our hobby. That is true, but it sure didn't apply to the OCF! There were plenty of younger drivers everywhere. So, possibly these younger people are not joining the clubs?

I recently acquired this Model T Runabout and am trying to identify the year it was built. Let me start by saying that I know next to nothing about Model Ts. This car came to me with the Model TT I posted about earlier, and a pile of parts and frames. I will be selling everything I don't need.

- Did Ts of this year have serial numbers stamped on...

I’m kind of biased - but I like the ‘Coal Black’ the best. :roll:

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What do you think ?

I just bought a real nice restored generator. Hank (the guy I bought it from) told me to make sure the voltage regulator was in good condition and to adjust the third brush. I ordered the wrench from Lang's as well as a Voltage regulator. My regulator was looking real rusty and bad. The one I ordered is on backorder. The say that the company that...

Hi Trent it seems that my emails and even this sites PMs are not getting through to you. Can you check you email filters? My email starts with matthew .
Thanks Fred Miller

Yes i like the spot on the threads where if it is long you go to the second page! Thank you :D Bud.

Can anyone identify this oil pump? Thanks
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I have a kingston coil box that looks like it had the large rubber switch instead of the smaller brass or rubber style switch, is it a 1909-10 box or a 1912 box? How do you tell the difference? I attached a photos of it. Any help is appreciated. Thanks!

I just picked up this sweet Ottawa roadster on a T chassis, a few pics, Bob

Trying to get a hold of him, I have some questions on the Owatta body T he has, looks like he's not on the forum anymore, Bob

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Steve claims he needed an escort on the Interstate. Good thing he did not notice that cracked windshield. I think he was just picking on you because you are from Kansas.

Does anyone know when the Bakersfield Swap Meet is next spring? Inquiring minds want to know.. Thanks

Usually I post car show stuff in OT, but so many give me crap there because they don't like car shows that I stopped posting them there. The moderators can decide if they want to move this.

At Cars and Coffee last weekend a guy from VFW told me there was a show I might want to go to at McGuire Veteran's Hospital today. So I drove Ellie Mae over...

I do not know where to get high nuts since I moved to Florida but a high nut is about half again as tall as a regular nut and is much harder.they come in diameters from 5/16 on up. Easy to weld a cap to and still have room for an open end wrench. You can screw them down further on a threaded area and have less chance of bending that item if you...

Just to keep the beat going on... I have been very interested in reading each and every post with great interest. Thanks to each. I was also happy to see that nobody was getting beat over their posting!

Jeff. I'm not totally sold on those needle bearings as being better than the original bushings. I trust Dan's expert work and advice but have...

Hi, I've been a car show wannabe for years. I would love to have show winning Shelby Mustang to be sure, but my bank account doesn't allow for that.

I don't have a lot of mechanical experience or skill.

Is the Model T segment of the car hobby fit for someone like me?

I pose this question because I have a early production 26 coupe that has the wide pedals but doesn’t have the top ears on the hogshead (or the attachment points in the block).
Now I realize that in the 93 years that the engine quite possibly was changed. It is just that this car is so “unmolested” that I got thinking.
This car has the non bar...

I asked my dad to look for a hood in our pile of parts for my friends new Model AA. Our discussion went from the differences between 28/29 to 30/31. My dad proceeded to measure a number of Model A & T hoods. This is what we discovered regarding the length from front to back:
1930-31 ~30-31 inches
1928-29 ~28 inches
1926-27 ~26-27 inches
1917-25...

What was the steering wheel finished with and also the firewall?
Thanks

I'm not a timer guy but found this in the parts boxes with the rare label. It's in really good condition and the bearing spins freely.

Any ideas what it’s worth?

Jeff

IMG_20190905_141053218.jpg I got the cab off so I could get some deceit pictures of my brake set-up. The hand brake is hooked the front U-shaped thing-a-ma-jig. The middle and rear are hooked together and run by the small black lever (looks homemade). The brake rods and cable weren't connected to any of these. They were just connected to the rear...

Gentleman,

This is Joel in California and I am hoping someone might have some info to help me.
I have a TT Chassis that was turned into a farm trailer years ago and it is an early model with
The cast bead where the cast iron housing meets the tube.
My question is I think this is a really early rearend because it does not have a provision for...

Admittedly, these will have limited interested as they are of my family. My kids took a bunch of video and as soon as i figure out how to up load them, I'll post them.

The meet and greet was great fun and a nice opportunity to put names with faces -- although some of us might regret that now!!!...

Tin sign hangs up or stands up. I would like to get the winter front for it

The nut came off fairly easily.

I've sprayed PB Blaster and let it soak in for several days, but no look; it's in there pretty tight.

I'm open to suggestions on how to get it out.

Thanks.

Picked up a Anderson autoreelite the other day at a auction. Didn't know what it was until I saw a couple at the OCf. The only information I can find is from a posting from a 2010 forum and an old newspaper advertisement about it. Has anyone repaired one. curious how it comes apart. Would like to rewire it to work. Thanks. CF.

Fella had this laying on the table at an antique engine show I am at this weekend. Anyone want to guess what it is. 0913191239.jpg

Hello,
I was curious if anyone can shed any light on a question regarding my 1919 engine?
On the engine block where the generator would normally mount there is no cast boss or provision to have ever mounted a generator... I am aware that there is a casting that could have been bolted in place if a generator wasn’t used on some models but this...

For those of you who may not know,

We lost long time Model T and A guru, Phil Mino, on August 15th of this year. He was my long time close friend, and mentor in Model A's and T's. He was a wealth of knowledge in early Ford's and will be sorely missed...

As a commitment to our friendship, and his wishes, his well known, 100% original, late 1911...

Does anyone know where to get a replacement for this fitting? I've had this out a couple of times, and its getting beat up. Thanks!

Hi, it is a brand new rebuild engine. You will hear a strange noise on that short video. What do you think is causing this? The engine start right after the first crank and I have some free start sometines. I run the car only 2 miles. When the engine warm up I heard that strange noise. The fan work as well and the radiator is new. Neutral,...

Have very little or no knowledge of rim clamps for the T or TT. Any help identifying these? Thanks

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Danny Lorenzi’s 14 roadster runs after 40 year restoration. Still a few things to do, but we took it on our breakfast run. 6B0D9FA7-E175-4A73-9575-A947E046F969.jpeg

Had limited room so up on the Side of our garage

Does anyone know where I can find an exploded view of the standard wire wheel for a '26?
What I am gathering is that the brake drum is held to the hub via the lug studs.
Am I right?

I’m six foot one inches tall. When I driving my ‘23 runabout I have to be sure that I can see the traffic light by either looking under my windshield frame ... or over it. So often it’s right where I can’t see it. It’s a strange dance I do as I approach the light to make sure I don’t go through when it’s too late. I’ve yet to restore the top on my...

We brought a couple of model T’s to our Auburn car show. There were a lot of people walking right by killer street rods and customs to look at these cars. 3D75F616-E6AA-4F94-8AF2-88D2F17491DE.jpeg

I began prepping the T for Covered Bridges later this month when I noticed huge scrubbing wear on the LF tire. I brought this set of 5 last March at Chickasha. I immediately remembered the 1/4”-5/16” Ford recommendation but wanted to review techniques from Forum archives. There is where I read an admonition from one of the Arkansas brainiacs who...

I drove from Milwaukee to New London MN and then from Milwaukee to Detroit and back. There is no reason why you cannot do the same thing. If your car will go 50 miles, it will go a thousand miles. What did I do?

1. Adam Doleshal helped me rebuild my rear axle. That way I know it has bronze washers in it.
2. Adam Doleshal rebuilt my entire engine...

Maybe just a Wanted to Buy in the board index!

Hank

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Hard water lime deposits were building up on my shower plumbing, so I sprayed on CLR.
I found that it not only took off the lime, but also removed the tarnish.

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So this morning I tried it on a headlight rim. Nice! After attacking the tarnish with CLR, polishing will be a LOT less work. :)

Dean and I were walking into OCF on Sunday morning and a guy pulled up and said do you guys want a ride? He was in a roadster so I told Dean to go ahead and I’d walk in. The guy said pull out the seat on the side of the car so we both had a ride in in a 1923 Pilot automobile.

Shake off the cold chill of winter and plan on attending the Rockford Model T Club LITTLE HERSHEY.
Little Hershey Swap Meet, Boone County Fairgrounds, Belvidere, IL., Saturday May 18th 2019, One day only, Rain Or Shine. Swap Meet and cars for sale over 300 Swap spaces Available, 12 X 30 outside space 2 for 1 until April 30th $20, indoor space $40,...

Do T,s vapor lock. Or did my float stick close for a few minutes and engine died. Got out, cranked it and it restarted and the rest of the 10 mile drive home was uneventful. Up and down some steep hills no problem.

I have a 1927 roadster pickup. It has a 1920 engine but it has the 1927 water outlet that is adjustable for the belt. I replaced the fan pulley and bushing with the updated ball bearing and pulley today. The fan is now 2.5 inches from the radiator. Should I put a spacer to get the fan closer to the radiator and how close does the fan need to be to...

1921 Center door sedan. Motor was last rebuilt 1959, but low miles since (<300 miles since) and stored with fresh oil for many years. Rest of car was recently restored. Motor had been running beautify. smooth idle, no weird noises, or vibration. Thus decision was made to leave motor alone other than pulling head, cleaning carbon, and fresh oil....

As the country song goes — “What was I Thinking?”

I attended a car show today that was giving out a total of three trophies.
They were chosen by participant and spectator voting.
About 200 cars showed up and the three trophies (best of show, peoples choice, and best first date car) went to three Mustangs.
The mustang club had about 20 cars...

Quick question - If I remove a bolt from the elbow (cooling system) attached to the side of the block will coolant run out of the hole? I may need to install a bracket and want to know if I need to drain the coolant down before doing so.

Do they make .10 over pistons for a model t engine ?

Been about a year trying to get this truck. Finally got it bought and took deliver of most of the chassis and wheel kits . Got front wheels with new felleos, tires, tubes and flaps. Just grabbed a pair of rings on ebay so should be good there. Have 4 rears and 4 rings to choose (that will come later) from and will need new rubber. As you can see...

have a very nice running chassis. I’ve been selling off all of my previous project to focus on putting together a 17-25 runabout. I am in need of a body for this project. I do prefer the early low radiator years but will be very happy with whatever is available in excellent or very good condition. I plan to build the rest of the car to suit the...

All of these came out of the scarphogas labeled 27 Roadster but I haven't been able to figure out what they are.

I never did see any good, long videos of the OCF from 2018, at least not as good as years past. I hope there will be some good videos this year, not taken from in car, please. We would love to attend the event but it's a little too far from North Carolina. I love watching the videos on Youtube.

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Here in the State of New York, our illustrious governor—the one who recently told the American people that America was never that great—has decided to confiscate more money from motorists and so, came up with a new license plate which will cost each car owner $25 per car. For me, that means $25 for my modern...

A question from a UK Model T owner:

I have recently purchased a Model T after market carburettor manufactured by Wheeler and Schebler Indianapolis.I am in the process of reconditioning it and wondered if you might hold any information relating to the carburettor and in particular the operating and setting up instructions.

Can any of you...

About three years or four years ago l had a terrible engine knock and found a piston all but seized on on the wrist pin. I hat put new aluminum pistons and new connecting rods in the engine back in 09 all standard size. Fast forward to last weekend l am about 90 miles into a pleasure cruise and the engine starts banging, dies and l coast off the...

We have a possible donation of a 1925 Tudor to the Model T Museum that is located in Drury, Massachusetts, and are looking for inexpensive enclosed transport to the museum. Anyone willing to help get this car to Richmond please email me at Jerrybkramer@gmail.com. Just getting it closer would help.

HI, I own a 1922 Ford Model T touring and want to convert it to a New York City Police car. I found some photos on the graphics which are almost simple to get which I will get magnetic signs made up. What i need is where to locate any Vintage 1920s era police equipment like siren, hand crank siren, Police light, NYPD vintage uniform and other...

For your viewing pleasure:

Gaslight tour videos

Two Model K touring the village:

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Going off road. Sometimes you have to let the 6-40 out.........

And after a tough day of touring, a little rest and relaxation was in order, at the Eagle Tavern:...

Let’s see some photos of some early model Ts 1909-1914 time period with accessory wire wheels. I would love to see some period photos. Speedsters or stock

On my 12 front axle with a above axle wishbone was fine but for additional safety I installed a nother wishbone below the axle that is tied together with a off the shelf item bracket from Bill Bohlen. After everything finished, the front axle is straight up and down, not with a tilt towards back on top. The spindles are correct, the shackles are...

Hey guys What would you recommend for the conversion of a floor 3 speed transmission to put behind a 27 T engine.

Thanks Mike

Ok, please look this over and let me know if you see anything wrong or not quite correct

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I meant to post here and not the classifieds:
I have a Duplex Improved Carburetor on my 1924 Ford Touring.
It seems to supply good power but being fairly new to Model Ts have no basis of comparison.
Just wondering what others who have this brand think of this carburetor.

Gene

Getting ready to start looking for rear rubber for the truck. Need tires, tubes and flaps. Are there any options out there under $600. This truck will not see alot of highway use. Mostly around the neighborhood and shows/parades. Suggestions!

After replacing old valves with modern one piece valves, and reseating, I’ve been able to achieve speeds that I’ve never had before, 45+. Problem has developed with oil leaking from one of the oil pan mounting ear areas. Maybe due to extra vibration from higher speeds. It has gotten progressively worse, it’s now at a steady dribble.
Any fixes...

There is a 1909 2 lever, #9110, right hand drive, in Albreta Canada, on ebay. Is it real?
The person that listed it doesn't seem to be a T person. I'm not an '09 expert but I'm sure there's one on board. Don't see it mentioned previously.
Jim Dix

What do you guys generally do? I'm getting rates cross country (CA to NY) for a 5 lb box for a radiator shell of $60 from UPS, USPS and FEDEx. That's just insane....

Jeff

I suppose some of you have heard about Kevin Hart's accident. The Califunny Highway Patrol apparently takes some accident cars apart something like they do to aircraft to determine a cause. The story I just read talks about changes in laws governing collector cars. Talks about safety and what might be mandated for these cars. 3 point seat belts...

Surprised there are no photos/reports from the T auction in Indiana today.
It's been going for a couple hours by now.

My Grandson received his MTFCA Explorers Charter membership letter today. He's very excited. How many of you have signed up your kids and Grand Kids?

Very few here know what the last 6+ years have been like for us and this may explain why I never do much with my cars and just can not ever take a long trip. It started in 2012 with my wifes father falling and needing 24 hour care for the next 4 years till he passed away at age 91. Then after we took care of his estate my wife got cancer and had...

I'm almost ready to put the top material on my hack.
I'm ordering material from Witmer Coach.
What do I use for padding; Cotton duck? Cotton batting? Nothing?
Thanks in advance.

Does anyone make or reproduce the differential gear 2502B that fits on the end of the drive shaft? Does a NOS 2502B have a special value?

Does anyone still use the Non Starter Cast Iron Hogs Heads? I have some that I am thinking about stripping down and scraping. I have not had a call for any in so long and I need to thin down . Input? Dan

I'm planning to build a horseless carriage, like might have been done by a shadetree mechanic/builder around the turn of the century, from an Amish built buggy I have. The major modification, of course will be the front axle and steering, and the addition of a motor and transmission. The center pivot steering will have to go and be replaced with...

I meant to post here and not the classifieds:
I have a Duplex Improved Carburetor on my 1924 Ford Touring.
It seems to supply good power but being fairly new to Model Ts have no basis of comparison.
Just wondering what others who have this brand think of this carburetor.

Gene

No, they are not EXACT copies, but are darn close.
This was a fun project

I'm trying to install replacement throttle and spark rods. They need some major realignment and are impossible to bend with just my hands. I was going to bend them is a vice and thought maybe I should heat them first. Any suggestions? Thanks

Don’t ask us how but we somehow mislaid a straw boater probably on Saturday at the OCF. Just hoping someone somewhere found one and is wondering who’s it is

Anyone?

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It's a LOT different from this hood
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This is like a game of Clue.... I really need a visitor or two to come to Santa Rosa and help me identify half this stuff....

Jeff

Driving home from detroit today and i lost the nob that attches the bow ends to the body. It looks like a door knob and has a 7/16 hole on it to toghten the bottom of the bows. Does anuone have one available? Dave Hjortnaes. Dlhort1955 (at) kuno
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This spring I finished building a Model A pickup from parts and pieces. It has a '36 flathead, '39 transmission, hydraulic brakes, and lots of other early Ford stuff. It is a blast to drive. It is so much fun that my TT has started gathering dust. For fear of losing too much interest, I think that I need to make a change to it in order to add a...

I watched the video twice and i saw Ed and Dean Yoder but there is not much comment from so many? I saw Dallas and his special TT but alas no Rob and the K Whisper? I wonder what Stan Howe thought of the OCF?? Bud.

Somewhere west of Lansing I found about a mile of paved road. Probably the only stretch they paved this year. Also, if you leave Detroit on Hwy 153, it becomes Hwy 14 and you cannot get off. Had to drive about 8 miles at 30mph and everyone else was going 80. Then I had to get off on an exit on the left side. That is how todays story starts.

I know these are important and I hope I can find the other one, because I don’t want to have to make it.

They have separated from their parent wooden pieces. These are supposed to be the bottom of the door pillars on either side of the rocker panels to form the bottom door opening.

As far as I can tell, the one with more meat (that I fixed),is...

In my bundle of parts. There were a few items very carefully wrapped and obviously rebuilt - this was one of them. No markings at all.

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this was another
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what are they?

Jeff

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Earlier this week someone mentioned in a post that the old cars are getting less and less attention at local car shows. We attended a local car show in Greenville PA and a nearby paper actually featured vintage fords in the picture to go along with their article! It’s nice to see the old stuff getting...

I’ve been looking for some 1915 T advertising. I have found quite a few thinks on the web, but nothing that will print very nicely. An image search finds a few things too, but then the link never seems to send me to the right site to find it again. Anyone know of a good website that might help.

I believe what I have in the photo is a tool for testing magneto voltage. But no matter which way I connect it the gauge goes down below zero. I was putting one end on the magneto output and grounding the other end. Car does run well on magneto. I was curious as to how much voltage it is putting out as we just got done rebuilding the whole engine...

Here at OCF waiting for tomorrow!!

I know someone who needs a mentor to learn driving and maintenance on her T. She is located near downtown Chicago. This lady has acquired a T she has longed after for 20 years and is starting from ground zero.

The closest club, closest tours, etc. would be great also.

If you can, please send me names and contact info and I will pass it on....

Hi All

Hopefully this link works. One of our local 'pre 42 car club members was interviewed in her Model T.

She has 2 and is fortunate to live in a small town in Nova Scotia, Canada where the traffic will allow a T to get around without too much issue.

Drive Safe

Jeff
Nova Scotia

I was wondering where next year's national tour was going to be held and will it be during the summer? Thanks

I'm curious to know if anyone knows what make of car this motor meter / radiator cap came from. Could it possibly be an after-market ? What would be the value?

I got this with the old oil can at a garage sale along with a bunch of model T coil boxes. Any value on the oil can?