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I need to do some more shenanigans on my rear suspension again. This time though I don't have access to the tools and shop i was able to borrow and hence can't replicate the janky definitely not OSHA approved method for spreading the springs. Would this model a spreader from Snyder's work on my 17 t? It's up there in my price range but I am no...

I came across a number of Texas T Distributors.

If you have interest in buying one.
Go to Parts forum or use this link:

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I believe this to be a 1914 tail lamp bracket (reproduction, cast bronze, not brass) and if anyone could offer confirmation or correction, any help would be appreciated.

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I am assembling a 26 transmission. Have on hand a good driving plate with the exception of some scouring on the ball cap / 4th main contact area. I have a crankshaft grinder so it isn’t a huge job to turn the bearing contact area underside.
Which will mean an increase in the Babbitt thickness in the ball cap.
I estimate the diameter will be about...

This is a Shout-out to Seamus Hnat, and his beautiful reproduction Stevens Brand spindle bushing facer, he is currently selling.

Seamus saw to it that these are made correctly and of the highest quality.He is great to deal with, and is prompt and courteous.

Give him a call for your needs in the Michigan area!

How is the flange that holds the posts where the planetary gears mount attached to the shaft? I ask because we’re trying to shorten the shaft by a few inches and if that flange is a keyed press fit &/or pinned it would seem the easiest route instead of machining the bottom of the shaft. That would involve a lot more work to do. We’ve thought about...

IMG_2375.jpeg IMG_2374.jpeg My son adopted a 1911 Model T at the National Auto Museum in Reno for my birthday. We stopped by to check it out. Also at the museum was this Ames Speedster. The placard said it was restored by Harrah’s and sold to someone in Southern California. It was donated back to the museum earlier this year. Does anyone know...

How to modify new wiper for 26-7 Coupe?

I bought what was available, knowing that it is not a direct fit. Has anyone extended the shank to work on a Coupe?

I have a 27 chassis with rebuilt engine and transmission. The entire car will be stock and is turning out a lot nicer than I anticipated, so I'd like to show it for a while before driving the wheels off it. This project was started 14 years ago and I'm bound and determined to have the car at Hershey this year, at least to have it there if not show...

Is it normal for a sediment bulb to seep or how do you repair it?
Appears Tobe coming from the main shut off valve and forms a gummy coating on the bulb and drips a drop or two a day. It is on a 23 coupe.

Steve has moved out of his house and into Winfield Rest Haven.

If you wish to call him or send him a card he would be most appreciative.

Saw this & it’s pretty neat looking modification.
A young Lady named Kathy Paschkov in Springfield, MO Is in need of some mechanical help if anyone can assist.
Best John

Does anyone have an alternator on their T? Buckeye sells them and states this on their website about them:

The 12-volt version is capable of 80 amp output; the 6-volt version is capable of 40-amp output

Model T's only have 12 AWG wiring in the charging circuit... and its 100 year old wiring to boot, nowhere near the ability to handle that kind...

Bought a Ruxtle rear end totally rebuilt but it is all assembled and has 3 to 1 gears. The question is How can I install the radus rods ? Can I loosen the torque tube by loosen the thru bolts on the torque tube and slide it up enough to slip the torque tube in place. With the 3 to 1 gears the pinon is to large to get out of the diffy hole

I...

I pulled these bands out of a buddies car while doing a clutch repair. I've never seen these and don't really like the way they seem to fit. Reluctant to re-use them... thoughts?

I have here two brass sediment bulbs for the torpedo and runabout for 11-12
One of them is what appears to be a repo. I'm looking at the details and it has rough casting marks, it has been cleaned up a little bit and polished. The hex section is not as defined. Looking at the vendors it looks very similar.

The other one is really crisp and sharp...

Would this horn be appropriate for my 23 coupe? Screenshot_20251130_091558_eBay.jpg

I was going through my transmission bands and found this. It appears that the mechanism to turn his damage on the top. I used a punch and did slight damage on the bottom too get it to come off. I suppose this could’ve been something that someone made after the fact using Ford parts if so, they definitely had some good skills. Has anyone ever seen...

I recently replaced the brake band on my Model T and ended up doing it in a way some of you might appreciate (or laugh at). I didn’t have the proper band-changing tool available, so I improvised with bailing wire to snake the new band around the drum.

I also chose to do the whole job in the car, without pulling the hogshead. It took some patience...

This was mounted on my 23 coupe when I bought it. I can't find anything about it on Google. I would like to keep it on the car if at all possible. Thanks Bill

What is the semi-rounded metal strip that goes around the back of a Fordor to cover the sheet metal seam called?

Many years ago I posted here a copy of the Ford print for the 1/0 Model T battery/starter cables
Now I cannot find it!
Anyone got a copy you can direct me to or send me?
Ron Patterson

Has anyone ever set up a pointer/ mark on a T motor for TDC? Just asking, since I use a Bosch front plate.

So the coolest thing happened a few months ago. I was formally invited to attend a local Great Gatsby Gala Ball. :D
The coolest part - I was specifically asked if I would put my Model T on display in the foyer of the Club where this is to be held. This will be the first time my Model T has been indoors , aside from the shed she lives in normally...

Was a lovely day and great to see the Steam train and Model T Railcar running together in and out of town.

Location was Pleasant Point in New Zealand's South island.

I trailered my Model T Depot Hack down for the day, I chose not to add it to the static car display but drive it around the small town, up and down between train rides, museum visit...

I'm unsuccessful finding a trade for my AC brakes so I am trying to figure a way to make them work. Due to misalignment in my particulat set up, I am considering
heating and bending the main part that bolts to the backing plate. Can this safely be done? I don't know if the material is cast iron.

What is the diameter of the light bar that runs between the fenders on the 1926-1927 cars?

I just purchased this windshield at our swapmeet last night and I do not know what make or model. the number 120 appears on it several times. It is solid brass and measures 37 1/2 inches X17 1/2 inches. If nothing else I will use it for a wall hanger. Any thoughts? thanks, Bob.

I installed an outside HV oil line on my 16 when I had to replace a cracked drum. Fast forward cranked it up and I got smoking engine. Was not before. Anyone one seen this? I removed the line and plugged the fittings, smoke gone. I plan to install a needle valve to reduce flow. Any input? Dan

I’m looking for just the face of a dealers key board. A photo would do, since I will secure to a backing board.
I want to build aboard one for my Model T Keys, since the originals are to costly.

I'm sure many of you can relate to this, but I have one car in particular that this is meaningful. Why?. because I built this car myself over a period of seven years. The moment is laying on a creeper and reminiscing where I bought every single nut and bolt, not just any nut and bolt, but genuine Ford and period correct. I'm wrapping up that...

Imagine this on a smaller scale to refinish NH gas inlet valve.. ..

Topic says it all, to the wonderful and talented folks that enjoy and keep the Model T faith alive. Wingnut

I discovered that the left rear brake on my car does not contact the drum. I adjusted the rod as far as I could to no avail. I took the wheel off to inspect the brake shoes. I couldn’t see anything wrong but I don’t know what I should expect. The shoes have no lining which I believe is normal. Does anyone have experience with lined shoes? Would a...

Thanksgiving, T Model, or whatvever other T that you want it to be.

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Helping a friend with a recent TT purchase. On both sides of the cab there looks like a decal that can’t be read. Didn’t know if this is a manufacture mark. Any ideas?

Thanks

Can anyone suggest a good model T engine and transmission rebuilder in the Northeastern US. I’m located in central NY state and have too many projects and want to send out an engine and transmission I just picked up to a good shop that will assess and rebuild/repair it. It’s going into a ‘20 depot hack that I drive several times a week during the...

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As you see it - $950.00. Ford !! Not too heavy, not too light !

Photo date, 1910, no doubt an ‘09 car.

($ 31,968.00 in today’s mini-dollars. You could possibly buy an ‘09 for that these days.)

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Hi all,

I am looking for clear photos how the 1910-1913 rear frame to body brackets were attached to the frame and how this frame was build up at the rear.

Thanks
Andre
Belgium

I have terminated the pending sale of my 1910. The buyer took too long to come here to pick it up and settle. So I am going to keep it after now 79 years and as long as I have two feet of solid earth it will be in our garage. I bought it when I was 14 and I will be 94 on June 21 this coming year. That will be my 80th year with my beloved T. I will...

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I just horse traded for this head. What's the good, bad, or ugly about it?
What 14mm plug would you try first?
I have a low head on the car now, but would like a little more thump.
I also have a Z head , but leaning this way.

So I’m looking at making my own cushion for my delivery car. I’m doing a little upgrade from the basic piece of foam and planning on incorporating a set of springs. I went to the auction on Saturday and looked at the seat cushion in the 11 mother in law that sold and liked the idea and thought that it was something that I could do. Question is on...

My first time installing AC brakes. I need to know the size of the extra long mounting bolts to attach the fixed portion of the brakes to the backing plates. From limited research it seems originally only one long bolt was provided for each side. However it appears from Larry Skidmore's ad photo, two were provided. One for the radius rod, one that...

Found a rear end carrier with bronze bushings where the axle gears ride. Other than being able to replace these bushings when they wear out. What other advantages are there to the early ones. I know Ford probably stopped using them for cost.
Any input? Thanks Dan
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Looking at carriers I have. Most have grooves where the thrust plates have dropped down and worn a place. What does that hurt in the long run? I know why it happened, only one pin holding the plate. See red circle in picture.
What if you added a second pin across from it to hold th plate from more rubbing? See yellow circle in same picture.
Any...

The inexpensive Ford models in the 1920's were sold without demountable wheels and starter and generators. How many of these exist today? An example is on the back cover of the current Model T Times. It has 30X3 non demountable wheels in front, and 30X3 1/2 non demountable wheels in the back. If you look closely through the rear spokes, I think I...

I put this on the ot forum, but then I remembered it has a Model T in it too.

It will fit the interest of most of us here.

It is my understanding that up until 1910 or early 1911, Ford would use the engine serial number as the car number that was stamped onto the firewall patent plate, and by 1911 or so it got to be too much of a pain to keep that coordinated, so the numbers no longer matched.

Does anyone know whether the car number stamped on to the patent plate had...

Thanks, Gary

Save the date. The Mother Lode Model T Club, Auburn, California will be holding their 51st annual swap meet. Sunday, May 31, 2026. Great meet to find those hard to get parts.

While cleaning out my father’s estate, I realized the sheer number of photos that he had, a lifetimes worth.
Some had notations on the back, most didn’t though. I found it troubling to toss some of them, but I had no idea who the people were in them. I sure he did though.
Photos are good for 2-3 generations before they become just some picture...

For the past 60 years, six antique car clubs in Portland, Oregon have held the Always in April Portland Swap Meet. I am pleased to announce that we will have it again April 10, 11 & 12, 2026!

However, with online classifieds, T-bay, and various internet sales, our proceeds are currently only about 20% of what they were ten years ago. The swap...

What pins are used for a 1914 turtle deck lid hinge? Is it a clevis or just a roll pin?

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My old friend turns 90 today. Happy birthday Glen.

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I came across this photograph of the “auto park at Lake Spenard” and thought I would share. This location is now part of Anchorage and about a quarter mile from my house. The lake was developed by Joe Spenard as a recreation area for Anchorage. This gave the name to the Spenard neighborhood. Among his other businesses, Spenard ran the City Express...

I have an improved car outside door handle with a broken, rusted spring behind the escutcheon plate. Taking it apart to replace the broken spring was easy, I just had to grind/file the crimped shoulders behind the spring retainer to remove the retainers and the broken spring from the square shaft. Putting it together is easy until it comes to...

How in the Sam Hill are you supposed to separate new best rod shim packs between layers? 20-30 years ago I used to be able to do it easily with a box cutter blade or even a pen knife blade. But these newer shims must be held together with a space age adhesive that would hold a rocket ship glued together sent to the sun! I have tried various blades...

What is the difference between the Optima red top and a Gel cell battery.

I need to exchange 4 wooden spokes for a rim with wooden spokes. The spokes are longer and a bit narrower than the regular ones. The 5/8 tenon ist longer 0,9 inch) than regular ones. Where could I get one, I could not find them at Langs or Snyders.
Thankfully for your help
Bernd

Was the gas tank cover in 1918 stamped metal part? Any body have one available or at least a picture of one in their car. Mine has a piece of plywood, not correct.

Yanked out the handbrake lever today.
Having restored a '25 decades ago, now that I'm cleaning up a '14 I'm constantly amazed at all the engineering differences I'm finding between the two. Some things you see improvements, while other things changed became cheaper quality (obvious cost/time cutting, but as such also not as strong). I know this is...

Ok, here comes the can of worms…. I am going to put new linings on the bands for my 26 speedster and it sounds like I will be getting into the bands on my 22 as well. I have full sets of Kevlar and good cotton bands for both. I like the longevity of the Kevlar, but I also like the lowered risk of transmission damage from the cotton. Anyone running...

I found this device in my 1909 Roadster and I do not know how it works. Mag cable comes from magnetoposg.
Could someone please explain?
Regards
Bernd

Are there any opinions on how long a 6 Volt Group 1 Battery should live, if it is seldom used, but left in the vehicle, or which battery is the best??

On the back cover of the current Model T Times, is probably the rarest 1925 Ford in existence. I most likely was sold new as a non starter model. If you look through the L R spokes, it appears there is a battery. I have only seen one example of a 1925 non starter car in 60 years in this hobby. Note the wheels are non demountable, with 30 X 3's in...

Today I spoke to the manufacturer of Model T Ford ignition coil point sets and supplies them to Model T parts vendors.
As reported in mid-September the supplier of the four basic coil point stampings is still having problems sourcing the raw brass and steel to make these parts. At this time, there is no delivery date for the material needed.
The...

Heat shield between exhaust and floorboard?

What is anyone using?
I have plenty of scrap stainless I'm thinking about using.

What are the road rules for Model T's and other vintage cars in the state of Pennsylvania? May be moving there someday and Id like to know what I have to look forward to.

I did a major reorganization of the shop today that involved moving the 22 to a different bay of the garage. I was able to back it out of the garage but when I tried to back it up the very low slope of my driveway reverse was slipping. It has Kevlar bands in it so I am not sure what is going on. Reverse has always been a bit loud in this car so...

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I just picked up some Model T parts and there were 4 23 inch rims but they have 5 lugs. One of the rims has a Buffalo Cord Dunlop 31X4 smooth tire on it. Are these for Model T rims? All the Model t wheels i have are 4 lug

How do I get ahold of the guy that makes new transmission brake drums? I want to buy one for my speedster project

thx

frontyboy

Friends,… I’ve researched to the best of my limited ability to find Accession ‘scriptures’ on the I Net - to no avail. Specifically I/we should be interested in production changes during the Model T era. How difficult must it be to computerize this ? Or has it already been done ?

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I am working on a '16 touring car. Frame off. I cannot find info on the reassembly. When I lifted the body off of the frame I found 1/4 inch rubber pads at the bolt sites. My main question is do the splash shields mount between the body and frame without the rubber pads?
Are the rubber pads on top of the frame or between the body...

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Picked up a project, pulled pan to give it all the once over and clean out the junk that made it into the block over the years.

Found the from con rod cap had a loose bolt. One one side, about 1/2 turn from snuggling up, I could wiggle it back and forth. Pulled the cap and...

These came as a pair with a load of Model T parts. Look to be valve chamber covers? Anyone know what they fit? Thank you

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Is anyone still making, (-or does anyone sell) the flat brass Firewall Trim like was used on the edge of 1914 Firewalls??

TIA

So, there are a few rim manufacturers out there that will roll new lock ring rims, but only 1 of them makes the actual lock rings. They are a custom hot rolled steel profile that gets rolled to mate up to each rim diameter. 2 profiles are traditionally available, “heavy” for the larger cars, and “light” for our more nimble autos.

As my luck...

The driver lost control of his car on a grade and plunged 50 feet to the creek below, June 29, 1921. He died three days later from injuries sustained in the accident.

From years back.., keeping my word to assist in the parts that do not exist. Installing a Vega Steering Box, High angle wedge for the column drop, and custom billet aluminum windshield stanchions. Posting this to show others how to do it. The key in making these, you must use a variable speed metal capable band saw at half speed, canning wax as a...

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The visual impact of a Brass-Era automobile is so striking, it can overshadow the other senses, which is kind of a shame because the way these cars sound is also wonderfully unique, and everyone who works with them just loves the low-revving grumble of a long-stroke engine and the kisskisskisskiss idle of an L or...

Hello all.

As I was not feeling confident with keeping my distributor (see here: I am now on my way back to the roots. I was able to get a 26/27 coilbox on ebay with four coils in it.
I disassembled all the rusty points and made some measurements (LCR-meter, L-measuring frequency was 1kHz).
Hoping to find out that the windings are okay.
But I am...