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I've been driving my restored '25 T Roadster PU for 2 weeks now. My driving comfort level is getting better each day. Understand I never have driven A Model T before this. But I have driven on some of the higher traffic, 4 lane streets lately.
There is an annual theme parade in town in one week that I am interested in partcicipating with my T.
I...

Richmond Homecoming is coming up June 8th. I went to the first one a few years back, but wasn't able to make it to the others. I will be going this year. I heard that the swap meet has grown and this is a good meet to attend.

There must be a trick to getting the tube out of the tire after taking off one side of the tire correct? Or do we need to dismount the entire tire from the rim? 30 by 3 1/2 demountable.

I have my 1926 TuDor engine out for a generally inspection. It has about 20K miles on it since the last major rebuild. Here are a couple pictures of the pistons. They are 1 to 4 left to right.
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You can see that the wear pattern is generally down the center of the pistons. #1 is well cenetered, but...

The Mother Lode Swap Meet in Auburn, Ca., Sunday June 2, is normally held on the grass field at the Fairgrounds. Last weekend a large home show on the grounds and the rain significantly damaged the grass field. The Fair Board has suspended all use of the field until it dries out and can be repaired. So, we have to move up onto the parking lot for...

Hi everyone! I am trying to adjust the bench and seat back on my 26 Coupe since I am 6'6''. With the original setup , it is not only hard to fold up my legs to get in the car, but I have to bend my head down to see out the front windshield because since the 26 windshield was redesigned and doesn't go to the top of the cab like the 25 Coupes down,...

Heard last night that another part will not be made anymore. This time it is rear axle ring gears and pinions. Any truth to this? Dan

EBAY auction just ended for hardback Ford Service book. Sold for $229.00 ! Two more on Ebay currently. Both currently over $125.00.

Three months after spine surgery #4, I'm still wearing a turtle-shell back brace and pushing a walker around the house, but had to drive the Flivver this week because it was due for its annual state inspection. Couldn't postpone it any later than May 31st.

Hang in there, this'll be about the Model T—honest.
So I injured my back at the beginning...

Here it is!

Here is a side curtain that needs an explanation! Does anyone know what year it is for? It appears to be Ford, because of the grain of the material, and the method of attaching the rivets for the straps. This is only one of four I have. If I can get a positive on this, I'll post the other three.

Just getting used to driving with coils on magneto after 10 years of using a True Fire/battery ignition. It runs and pulls quite strong on magneto ( much better than coils on battery), but it idles rougher on mag than battery. Is this normal? Wondering what guage of wire should be used from mag to coil box, or if multi stranded VS solid wire would...

Roger never had a Model T but he did restore a beautiful 1917 Dodge Touring Car with all-weather side curtains for inclement weather and a prize winning 1931 Model A Ford Deluxe Coupe. He joined the Long Beach, CA Model T club because of our interesting tours and comradery. He liked to claim that anyone could ride with him when their Model T'...

finally starting my engine project i am taking my ee crank to be ground. the shop says they will do it however i want it.
i have checked the crank it is straight and measures within .005 of stock. i am going to tell them just clean it up no more than needed
and radius the corners .125 i am also going to see if they can check and tru the flange...

I am trying to order floorboards for a TT cab I have and in the Langs catalog it list 2 cabs (closed cab) 1924-25 and 1926-27,and I dont know how to tell the difference . I also could use some pictures of the hinged piece of wood under the seat I dont have much to go by.As always thanks very much in advance. Ken

Hi,
when mounting the hogshead, one of the challenges is to get the bronze fork (clutch release bearing) into the right groove in the clutch release device (C on below drawing).
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Now there are two grooves and the bronze fork can easily go in both, but which one is the right?
I believe it is the lower/inner groove as I have...

The speedster build is progressing very well if I do say so myself! With the main deck on, then came the task of trying to figure out some kind of firewall that didn't affect the fit if the steering column. First tried just a wood firewall and it set the column way too far back so it was back to the drawing board. My uncle had a steel firewall...

After fighting with the removal of a rather difficult (stuck) drum I decided to make my own that would remove any clutch drum. The ford tool was very old and I had to straighten it back to the original shape way to many times. This one will last.

Frank Brandi was patience enough to wait 5 months for these Hassler's rear shock mounts for a big drum. I had to make an addition set for myself anyway.

They work well and he liked mine on the 1925 Speedster. Extending 1 1/2' and installing a reverse eye main leaf brings it right back to correct ride height. Enjoy!

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Allan Fawcett adjusting the racer as it idles outside the Fawcett shop. Click on the link for the Dropbox video (1 min 13 sec):

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Peter Fawcett driving (6 min 36 sec):

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Driving back to the shop (23 sec):

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There is a question on the classified for information on 1912 top boots. I have some pictures to share of an original 1913, which I would assume would be similar. Note the straps, and the common sense fasteners were riveted to the boot. I didn't do this when I made mine, and shall correct it should I have an opportunity to do another. I did rivet...

I need one quick to get a car ready for my Grandson to learn to drive in, All the suppliers are out of reproductions I have sent mine in for rebuild but if anyone has one for sale it will be appreciated I have posted also to classified with no takers

Hi, first post. I am a farmer who is wanting to do threshing shows and that got me into Model T trucks to dump the grain into. I have picked up parts here and there but rear rims and wheels have kind of eluded me. I found a set of rims and tires (junk tires) listed at an auction that were the right size so I went and bought them. The people...

Anybody use Mac’s Radiator in Portland to have any work done to their T radiator?

Below find two pictures of interior metal work on either side of the cab on the floor. What are they called where can I get them. They are in a model TT

What weight gear oil for my TT rear axle? Also how much oil?

Tonight my dad and I poured some T main caps, about four sets of them for projects in the queue. This is something we have done together for so many years and there are hundreds of engines out there with our bearings. Dad and I are best friends and we are perfect partners when the fires in the shop are lit. He manages the babbit and tinning solder...

finally starting my engine project i am taking my ee crank to be ground. the shop says they will do it however i want it.
i have checked the crank it is straight and measures within .005 of stock. i am going to tell them just clean it up no more than needed
and radius the corners .125 i am also going to see if they can check and tru the flange...

finally starting my engine project i am taking my ee crank to be ground. the shop says they will do it however i want it.
i have checked the crank it is straight and measures within .005 of stock. i am going to tell them just clean it up no more than needed
and radius the corners .125 i am also going to see if they can check and tru the flange...

Does the front running board bracket on a 26-27 car have a dip between the frame rails to clear the pan or driveshaft?
I removed a Warford and the prior owner cut the bracket to make room. I intend to weld in a piece from another but am unsure if it has a dip like the controller shaft.

I have a bit of a problem. While rebuilding my rear axle and two piece driveshaft, I installed a new bushing and now the driveshaft won't fit through. The driveshaft is brand new and the bushing fit over it when I first took it out of the package, but the I.D. of the bushing compressed slightly when I installed it using the correct driver....

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I had, but have misplaced, a copy of the frame's dimensions.

The one I had was of an earlier frame, like an '11 - '12, and it may have been drawn by John Regan.

If anyone has this drawing, please post here or e-mail it to me at bill.everett@epickett.com

Thanks.

If someone would be kind enough to post a couple of photos of the exterior of the body below the passenger side rear door on a 23-25 Touring, I would really appreciate it. We are trying to understand if there was a separation between the quarter panel and the door rocker panel. Thank you

I bought a 27 on a whim, (totally ignorant on it) I'm a 50's guy ... Need help identifying couple of things. please see PICs for Q's ask1.jpg ask2.jpg

In the process of changing king pin bushings on a 25 T we have determined that the inner wheel bearing race is too loose. Someone has done a “factory” repair on the spindles with a punch and hammer. In the process of looking for replacement spindles we are trying to find out what the factory specifications are for the 17-25 Model T front spindles....

I started my 14 for the first time this year yesterday, and since it was cool I couldn't get it started normally so I resorted to jacking up a rear wheel and got it started OK. It's a pain having to jack it up so today I decided to try to build a simple axle lifter to do the job easier. This is what I came up with. DSCF1492.JPG DSCF1491.JPG
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These are the 26-27 rods

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These are the 17-25 rods

I have a set of rear tie rods for 26-27 and they have the 17-25 brake rods installed.
I checked a friends 26 TuDor last night and they have the 17-25 brake rods.

I am wondering if others have the earlier rods in your 26-27 car. Does it really make a difference? Are they...

I finally decided on wood bands for my 1918 engine, which does NOT have detachable ears on the bands. I read some wonderful posts on drilling the countersunk holes, but one thing eludes me........assuming you drill from the outside of the band first, then finish drilling and countersink from the inside how in the world does the drill press spindle...

Has anyone put cork inserts in their bands before ?
My dad did and I was going to also. Wondering if the taper holds them in place, or should I put a dab of weatherstrip adhesive on the back side...
Also should they be slightly thicker than the band material, same or thinner :?:
I will get some pics as I go, here's the old one.
(Kinda hard to...

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Just received the latest pics. If all goes well, it's on the way back to Nebraska next week.

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Found these in a box with Model T parts. Are the Model T parts? and what are they and their use?
Thanks for your help.
Bob

Replaced my steering shaft on '27 Touring. New shaft came with the two smaller steering gear pins already pressed into the spider. Any tips on how to get my new long oversteering pin into the spider? Is it ok to tap it with a rubber mallet? Press it in with a C-clamp? Pound it with a 50lb sledge? Any tips on keeping is straight during the install?...

Gents,

I know I should have taken detailed pictures, I should have bagged and meticulously labeled the parts. Don't beat me up too bad please. I have a 14 Touring and am not sure some of the parts go. Hopefully someone can help.

The arm rests are held on with Brass screws with a cup shaped washer
Question 1, What is the proper name for these...

Not including the bracket, what parts of the 1912 fan pulley assembly was painted? Just the blades or both the blades and pulley?
Thanks

Since we do not have an events forum yet .......

Here is a link to an auction in Cleveland Oklahoma on June 13th by Chupps Auction Co.

I do not see much model T stuff in the photos. Mostly just an assortment of all things old car related. but who knows what is in the boxes and what was not in the pics. Some of the best finds I have ever made...

I would love to own and older style gas can for my 1923 Fordor but I do not see any offered from vendors. Buying an antique with rust in the can is something I do not want to fool with. Has anyone or any vendor come up with a modern re-make of the old style gas cans?

At a local swap meet last weekend I found these treasures to add to my swap meet stocks.

The two Standex fuel gauges I think are new old stock, but the mice have done a number on the cork floats. That's an easy fix. 20190530_153434.jpg 20190530_153651.jpg

The shifter is of the English style King Dick. It is USA made, produced some time between...

I’m working alone and have always had issues, trying to attach my manifold to the engine. I purchased A Manifold Install Kit from one of our vendors and it arrived without instructions.
Has anyone used this kit and how do I attach it, without blocking the Portsmouth?

George
Elkhorn, Nebraska

A friend of mine is considering buying a new nondemountable rim, 30x3, from Universal Tire, who for now only
have 3 of these rims that are made in New Zealand. He learned of this through Steve at Langs. Long story short is the configuration of the rolled edge that holds the tire in place is a bit different than what we're accustomed to. So my...

Any information about my wheel?
And is there a key that locks it?
Seems there it is a key slot in picture number one with the arrow.

Going through my 1926-27 motor parts in anticipation of building a motor and found that the only 4-dip pan I have has an opening where the sleeve goes.

Not being familiar with these, I don't know if it's supposed to be split, or if that is wrong for these. I've seen the two earlier styles, which are not split. But I can't find a good photo of a...

Could someone please link or direct me to a hi-res version of this rather amusing colour chart?

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Anyone know what size the headlight adjustment screw is? Found out last night I don't have any.

Brad

I'm posting this at the request of a member who saw a posting asking about getting oil out of concrete, such as a driveway. A useful trick, since the model T tends to mark its territory . I couldn't find the original post, so here's the info he gave me.....

Get a bag of Portland cement, NOT concrete.
Pour some gasoline on the oil stain.
Cover...

Hello Forum, I haven't posted in a very long time but I'm finally making some progress on my T. I bought it about 20 years ago and got the chassis running about 15 years ago, but life, career changes, moving etc kind of put a stop to everything and it sat in a barn for the last 8 years. it was almost to the point where it would qualify for a Barn...

Hi fellas! I'm brand new to these forums. While I don't have a Model T, I have been finding some parts while out metal detecting. Unfortunately I threw away some stuff that I later found out were model T parts. I have been able to identify some other parts thru this forum and other searches on the web. I'm hoping some of you guys will be gracious...

Hi Folks,

I bought a job lot of tools this week. Anyone know how to use a Radamax plug and spark tester? The two prongs lead to a filament inside that presumably glows when touched to HT lead and earth. View through the little window. Haven't tried that yet! But how does it test a plug?

Hey folks,
I've kind of struggling with what value to pin on a TT truck (photo included). I need to raise funds so I want to get the most of out this that I can, yet at the same time don't want to offer some unrealistic price that I'll never get. I've already got two perspective buyers. I bought it to resell, so I don't know all the intimate...

Of late, when I switch from battery to magneto, the engine stops running. I know the magneto itself is good.

Two recent things that are different are: 1.) the ignition switch is getting harder to flip from battery to magneto the way it did before. Sometimes I have to struggle to get the key to turn to battery, then magneto, when starting the T....

OK, not really Model T, but sort of.......

The Fawcett group are putting it together now. I'll post pics as it comes together.

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I've had this 1923 touring for eleven years and was aware that it has some of those old reproduction wiring harnesses with mostly wrong colors. But today when I started to install a fuse it dawned on me that all the wires that are supposed to be 12 gauge are actually 16 gauge. Obviously Ford used 12 gauge for a reason, but I'm enough of an...

I need an ignition switch assembly to get a 1923 running I have the key and ammeter but the back wiring assembly has detached I figure just buy a repo and do new wiring harness Langs, Snyders and Macs have no assemblies Does anyone know anther parts supplier I can call? My other choice is to learn how to attach the wiring harness attachment plate...

Our '21 Touring is 98 years old today! :D

I am wondering how tall the tallest T is. This could be an open car with the top up or the highest point on an enclosed car. I am thinking standard production cars and not custom bodied or TT. Anyone have this information?

How far in can you adjust the low Band before it's time to reline ?
I have 3-4 threads showing before the lock nut.
If I recall, I can go about even with the nut and the end of the threads, maybe a tad more. I just don't want to damage the drum, but get as much as I can and do them all. The brake and reverse have a little ways to go still... :?:...

I just read the topic about high compression heads, and Hank in Tin-a-see mentions these rules. Could someone please educate me on this? Cheers, Bill

I have a cast metal piece that was repaired sometime in the past using a grey epoxy putty. Either Devcon or JB Weld. The person who did the repair did not line the two edges up properly and so the two edges have a gap and are the two surfaces are not flush. In order to repair it properly, I need to immerse the item in a bath of solvent long enough...

What are some of the activities or programs you've seen at T club meetings?
Thanks in advance.

I do not have any brakes when using the floor pedal. When I use the handbrake and pull it all the way back it does stop, but barely. Where do I adjust the floor pedal? Is it under the cover on the transmission, which is under the wooden floorboard?

My Anderson timer needs to be replaced due to wear. Was planning to replace it with a new Anderson timer. But was wondering if anyone could recommend a better timer.
Thanks

I know this subject has came up quite a few times but, the ol gray cells don't work as good as they used to.
I'm getting close to getting my 26 coupe running after 50 years. A neighbor said I should use oil that has zinc in it, which I suspect that most oils used today don't have. He suggested going to a large truck service center. I kinda...

Sven and Ole push their Model T to the local garage.

They tell the mechanic that it died and they can't restart it.

After the mechanic works on it for a few minutes, it easily starts and idles smoothly.

Sven says, Vat's da story?

Mechanic replies, Just crap in the carburetor.

Ole asks, How often do vee haff to do dat?

I'm installing a new top on my early Canadian '13. It had a new top sometime in the past and the original top covering was still on the bows up until today. Because of the amount of tack holes in the wood needing plugging, I decided it was best to replace the front bow top material covering.
As far as I can tell, this top never had the front flap...

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i am working on a 27 touring with a vaporizer carb i have it running but it is missing the linkage for the carb looking for some pictures or diagrams of what I need to look for to get it working right thanks mike

Hi all, it seems every time I get back from a drive my starter mounting screws are loose and the starter hangs with about a 1/16” gap along the top edge of the gasket. I can tighten it back down but it happens again and again. I’m not terribly worried about the starter, most starts are on the crank anyways, but I don’t like the thought of it...

I have this beautiful Prus aluminum head that has been sitting on a shelf in my shop for a few years now, and I'm still undecided whether to use it or not. :? I realize the compression ratio isn't as high as it is purported to be, but i have heard some stories that the higher compression heads are a lot tougher on the rod Babbitt. Is there any...

I was looking at this and noticed a few things. Tell me what you think.
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Thanks!

Matt

A shot of the TT with sheep in the Background, and temporary fencing for goat yoga today! Welcome to my world, yes people do yoga on the grass little little baby goat kids jumping on them! You can’t make this stuff up.

I have notice a lot of people posting pictures of their Speedster builds and the like there of, Big Kudos! Sending me Progress Reports too.

But one thing I have always pushed and my Father did with me, MAKE IT SAFE FOR EVERYONE ON THE ROAD! Some of you have called me direct, and I have reach out in assisting and others think I am an over...

I think I loaded the wrong item in the trailer. Should have loaded the bass boat instead of the 'T'. We are having way more rain than we need here in Springfield, Mo. Hope to see some of you on the Kansas Tour. Have a safe day. Clyde.

So, I guess no event forum to post T events on? I was hoping we could get one so when someone finds an event they could post it without it getting lost in the other topics. How about it guys? Do we need one? Dan

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Has anyone use the ball bearing fan hub cartridge that Lang's offers?

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I get tired of the grease splatters on the engine and on the inside of the hood.
Does the fan still use the skinny front bushing, or is the other bushing simply omitted?

If you have used one, let me know if you like it or not.

: ^ )

Keith

HOMECOMING SATURDAY, JUNE 8 -- Hope you will be there!

There are still some Swap Meet spaces available - just $15 for 10x10 space.

Scenic tours available on Thursday and Friday, June 6-7 --- NO REGISTRATION FEE, PAY AS YOU GO.

Click on this link to register for Swap Meet space, get Hotel listing, more details about the driving tours, etc:...

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As we enjoy our Model T's this holiday let us not forget to take time to honor those who gave all so we can enjoy our freedoms.

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Phil and Mark Eyre heard of a 12 Roadster for sale. This is the car the found when they went to look at it. It turned out to be a 12 Torpedo Roadster. They now are up to three Torpedoes. 40812.jpeg

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It's not the things that you do that you regret. It's the things that you don't do.
-Clint Eastwood quoting Henry Ford ten days before his trip to San Francisco.*

The Golden Gate and Alexander Valley Tours are only 10 days away. Don’t miss the chance to join in on one (or both) of these San Francisco Bay Area gatherings.

Golden Gate Tour -...

With hot weather here now (temps in the upper 90s this week), I'm reminded that I need to do all I can to drive our '21 Touring more efficiently. I realize that I have developed the habit of not adjusting the carb, but just leaving it where it cranks best and driving. I know that the proper, by the book way is to lean the mixture a quarter turn or...

A model T engine usually stop running with the flywheel in 1 of 2 places about 180 degrees apart thereby your starter engages the ring gear about the same place every time you start. If you have damaged ring-gear teeth, to repair them you have to tear down the engine and transmission to exchange the ring gear. As a short term fix could you just...

This is the first time I am building a rear axle. Apparently I need to rivet the brake cam lever to the hub brake cam. I have never done that and I am not sure how it is done. Is it pretty much the same as installing the pin that hold the universal joint in the drive shaft? Just peen the ends? Or is there more to it.

I also found out today that...