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Continuing with the brakes, I thought I should do the brakes for the cars as well.

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I'm not sure you can even get cast iron shoes without linings as Ford made them. Since they were what came on the car originally, that's why they're on the drawing and the lined shoes are noted as accessory styles.

As for the cam...

This is supposedly a NOS, late style, rolled grip starting crank with Ford script - question; has anyone seen this type of rolled grip ? I've cranked & handled dozens & dozens of the later style hand cranks but have never seen one like this !!! Original Smith - input ?

I hijacked the photo off Ebay & apologize for any improprieties !

I don't know where I've been and why I've never seen it until now, but I just today discovered the approximate 5/8 size Fordson tractor that Henry built/had built for his grandchildren. It uses a Model T engine and rearend. Other parts are one-off for the build . I love it I would love to do the same for my three grandsons! I would also love to...

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It looks like an off shoot of auto polo. I hadn't heard of it before.

Wife is grabbing us a sandwich and we are going to visit mom at the nursing home. About a half hour drive in the modern car...so I think an hour of back roads for the T. She should be surprised ! :D
This will be 3-4 times farther than I have ever ventured from home.
I feel confident, but I gots tools and extra parts !! :lol:

I am building a hand crank coil tester. I have 2 coil rings both check out good
Using a battery charger and hacksaw blade as well as a compass. Magnets are
Charged
I can only get 3 volts out if it any advice?

According to the serial number on the block and frame of my car, it was made on 12/6/1926.
Is there any way of finding out when and where the body was made by the serial number stamped on it?
Is it 158702B or 158/02B ?

My centerdoor left door latch has a broken return spring. I have been unsuccessful in coming up with some type of fix. I am hoping that someone on the forum has BTDT and can offer up a solution. TIA

A few months ago, the starter motor burned out on my 1925 Ford Model T, so in this video I show you how to properly remove and replace the starter motor on your own Model T (1919-1927). Earlier Model T's did not come with a starter motor and relied solely on muscle power to start them! Enjoy the video...

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These are the bulbs Dave Hanlon mentioned and I have purchased,
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Here are 2 photos with the warm white on the right. I have not driven with them yet, but
thought you might like to see the comparison.
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The difference is much more noticeable in person.

Wonder which pair the other driver coming towards me would like to...

Split hoods for side deflecting headers can be a pain and causes other issues as fatigue etc.

Simple cure, Blade and Scabbier since the bottom is fixed and the hood will be held by 3 leather straps. Represented by the red lines.

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All the Best,

Hank in Tin-A-See

I have been restoring a KR Wilson pan jig for the last month. I am basically finished with the restoration. I have it as close to original specs as I can get it with my tooling. Now I plan on straightening the pan for the speedster project and then take the pan to another known to be good pan jig to compare my finished product to the known jig. If...

I am rebuilding “the ends” of The Basket Case, found that front end has been, hmm, “customized”! Wondering What is the proper length of each of the individual leaf springs? I believe 7 is the correct number, looking for length/configuration, how many leafs within clips?

Do the retaining bolts for the spring clips go above or below the spring? I have seen both.

Are there multiple types of spring clips? With and without locating tabs. I recently disassembled a 24 front spring and found the clips had locating tabs while the corresponding spring leaf did not have locating holes as I had expected.

Here are four shots of the back seat cushion spring wood.

As it faces you, the spring attached to the opposite side of the wood (where the vacuum is), with the upholstery material wrapping down the front, back and sides of the spring and wood, and being nailed to the wood with the spring sandwiched inside.

After that was done, a piece of cloth...

So I have always dreamed of owning an 11 Touring, a good one, Stynoski winner. Alas a real one its not in the budget. To compensate, I decided to just make my own...a little day late April's fools day trick. 37802.jpeg

Who makes a top for 1913 roadster companys seem to stop at 1914 glenn of northport

I want to silver solder a couple of mounting bolts to the back of the chrome-plated brass FORD script I bought to mount on my radiator. I'm planning on grinding off the chrome in the spots where I want the bolts and using a micro-torch to do the soldering. My question is, am I likely to discolor the chrome on the opposite side or have others done...

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26-27's rear brakes were quite a bit different from the earlier years, in that there is no shoe bolt, one spring and the shoe itself is more like a band than a shoe and the linings are a single piece that wraps round the shoe. And since the design of this shoe is a one piece lining more of the shoe expands upon the drum, increasing the emergency...

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Do you think that the following would work? Put O-rings on the clutch-operating shaft in the hogshead, with washers and light springs to hold them against the casing. Would it be necessary to make washers with lips on to contain the O-rings? See attached sketch. Regards, Colin.

I have a leaky petcock at the sediment bowl. It is acting the same way as the petcock at the radiator. I replaced the radiator petcock and the leak stopped. I am going to order a new petcock from Lang's. Is there anything different I should know about replacing the gas petcock as opposed to the radiator? Thanks in advance for any help.

Years ago I saw some shots of Hap 1915s cut off touring and never thought I'd have my own.

Now I have a 1915 cut down touring, but can't find some good photos of Haps car for inspiration. Does anyone have photos of early cut down tourings they could share? Or better yet, threads that describe similar cars?

Thank you in advance.

I have the full gasket set for my 1918 engine, which I am reassembling. Whilst it has a modern seal for the front of the crankshaft it has the old felt seals for the front of the camshaft. Is it possible to obtain a modern seal, in the UK, for this? The UK Register does not hold them. Regards, Colin.

November last year I bought a 1915 touring with accident damage.
With the paper work I found this. It say 2009.
Does any one out there recognize this??
I found a name on it Model T Jack. Who was he??

Thanks
Andre
Belgium

....series of 10 episodes beginning 27 April on AMC channel. This will be the second series of ‘The Son’ starring Pierce Brosnan. Today I just received the approval to post these pictures of Pierce in my 1919 centerdoor. There’ll be lots of TT s too. Our friends Luke and Jeff Cordes furnished the “sheriff’s” centerdoor patrol car and Paola Nunez...

Miss Susie braved the bad roads and worked diligently to help load out a slow rolling Model T in Valley, Nebraska ( outside of Omaha ) - despite having a broken wrist .... :geek:

And she brought along her husband Tom who helped out as well .... :mrgreen:

Thank You Both ;)

FJ

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There was a thread like this some time ago on the old Forum. But I couldn’t post pictures then. Can now !! thanks to Chris and Jeff... so, let’s see them! This is Agape’ in my ‘14 Ford runabout. Note black top prop nuts The interest she appears to display is far beyond that of my wife’s 😞

These are all late 1909-11 except the one oval early 09 steering ball arms
about 1/2 shorter than late styles and most have the correct raised numbers
Bob

Just putting engine back together forth main oil hole does it go up of down thanks mike

What solvent or chemical (lacquer thinner, mineral spirits, etc) is good to pour into a gas tank that has sat for awhile to drain out through the potato for a general cleaning?

Thanks,
Jim

If you add picture attachments and they preview upside down or sideways will they right themselves when you post them?

This coming weekend is the Portland Swap Meet. Who will be there? I plan to take some stuff out to put in the HCCA booth.
Is there anything specific anyone is looking for? I'll be loading up in the next day or so.

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Keith

Hi Folks

Any ideas on why oil seems to be coming up threads in plugs after car being driven. Ive checked the plugs and they are tight

Regards

Noel

I see where the string goes in the grove on the reflector. How do you get it to stay in place when you put the lens on when the headlight is on the car?

Good day! I've recently entered into the world of the model T with a 1915 cut-down touring with what I believe is a 1915 chassis powered by a 1922 engine. A real farmers special!

Anyways, the front of the chassis is interesting... it has what looks like an elongated long spring with accessory perches and a neat mounting for the wishbone. Is...

Hey all,

I am rebuilding my 1915 touring. It came with no firewall brackets but with a construction of wood bolt nails and something that looks like glue.
There should be two brackets that must do the job a better way but how are they mounted on the body and the firewall ?

Found some photos on ebay.

Thanks
Andre

Belgium

Call me crazy but I think she's TOAST. The differential bolts have more steps carved in them than a stair master, 3 of the six thrust pins sheared off and a broken axel gear tooth.........so much for just swapping thrust washers. On the bright side, the Hyatt bearings are perfect and there's only half a thou wear in the axel shaft bearing...

The Copake automobilia and antique bicycle auction is April 13, in Copake NY, southeast of Albany. Copakeauction.com should find them. Very high buyers premium and 8% sales tax on top of it. I have no interest in it, am not selling anything there. Catalog is online.

OK, I admit this is a newbie question but I'm not proud :-) I'm looking for a enclosed trailer to haul my '17 touring and am stymied by the height of the door required if I want to leave the top up. The highest point of the car with the top up is 7 feet. I've seen a number of nice trailers but the doors are typically only 69 to 72 inches high.

I...

I had something to post that was a bit off topic but still related to old iron/engines. I recall there may be a place for that now or? Can someone help with that so I don't create problems unknowingly.

Thanks in advance.

Peter and the guys are coming along with the Ford Special racer. Just received pics of the auxiliary exhaust ports sliding rail and foot control (to the right of the steering column in the first pic):

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Pedal and brake/high handle are almost bent and extended into place, and the steering column has been extended:...

Model T's are amazing cars. Those who have been around awhile know this. I have a '13 touring that I have had since I was 18. It has well over 55,000 miles on it. But I'm posting this more for the new people to the hobby. My car is almost the way it was built. Yes, the engine has been out a few times, and I've replaced all the valves, but it still...

This cab has sliding/roller doors and sliding door and seat-side windows. Reference the 24-25 MP Dealers Catalogue for Standardized Commercial Bodies No. 79 Drop Sash at Seat Side. Original windows have a 1 inch webbing loop attached to the window - see attached pictures. Do not find any other attachment point in the surrounding original wood...

When you have a good experience with vendors I think it should be shared. This past week I had my Mercury Body Speedster delivered to the MTFCA Museum by Bill Squires of Bill's Auto Works, never had a better hauler that was on time to the minute and went out of his way big time
to meet my demands. A fine gentleman and business man. Thanks Bill.

Before I delve into this.
Does anyone know how to remove this style wheel ? I think I can figure it out, but don't want to do anything wrong and damage it.
I would like to grease the gearbox.
The tag has been polished smooth, I'm not sure what brand it is. Just an advertisement logo on the horn ring.

I have a 1920 front seat that I no longer need. Another person is looking for a seat for a 1924. Snyders states that they are different sizes. Is one longer than the other or deeper than the other ? Can they be interchanged? My new seat fits and looks great. Thank you.

Since I got my new 09 touring I have wanted to see what top end was because it did act like it wanted to run every time I took it out but I never drove it over about 30 for short runs. I have seen 65 MPH with the top half of the windshield down according to my GPS! Anyone else had a stock Model T faster than that?

So I've searched through a few forum articles about the 1912 Dash and Steering Column, but still wasn't able to find my answer. Here's what I got: I have a 1912 Steering column with the offset hole, and a repo two piece dash from Snyders. My steering bracket is the T932B. I wanted to install the column on the two piece dash, but noticed that the...

Indiana is stopping auto racing on the one mile dirt tract that the Hoosier 100 runs on. Auto racing goes back to 1906 on this track. They are going to make it a horse racing track, going back to the 1890's. It looks Rob won't get to run that Ford Special racer or his Model K on that historic dirt track. It is so sad to loose this track !

Could this door handle be repaired? It is from my 1916 Model T touring. The two pieces appear to be soldered together. Although the handle itself is good the spring mechanism has gone bad, and every time I get a few feet down the road the door swings open. What can be done?

It is unfortunate some of us have been kicked to the curb and left behind. There are several of us still NOT able to access this forum. I keep getting a Trojan virus block message and unsecured website. I'm not the only one.

Can not access at home or work. Not getting any love.

HELP!!!!

Sending this from my wife's phone. My big fingers can't do...

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Well this was a really fun weekend... Carston had spring break last weekend. Found out I was driving a route to the Coast doing vacation relief deliveries on Saturday starting at 1 am. I was able to take Carston in the big Alpenrose truck with me and showed him what my day to day routines was like....

Hi
I am Patrick from Germany
have a Model T from 1926
Have him now running, I'm already gone
Just wanted to introduce myself
My English is not that good.
Here are a few pictures if it works with the upload

greetz patrick

Been under the weather fighting this and that, winter crud.

Progress has been well lately as I am getting toward the end and wish to share knowledge and methods.

The purple filler is Evercoat Fibertech, a Kevlar reinforced resin that is excellent for supporting welds.

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Indexing the ends and baffles to ensure no twisting....

I am trying to identify an accessory starter that shows it was patented on Sept. 15, 1915. There is no name on the starter. How do I search for this patent? None of the searches I have made have produced any useful results.

Thanks
Dennis

I have yet to try to install a top on my 1917 touring. There are plenty of other things that need to be done first. My question is this... I've been told that the wood portion is normally wrapped in black fabric, but mine are wrapped in white. The fabric looks really old telling me it's been on the car a long time...maybe original.

What is...

Seek out wedding venues. Good $$ and fun too!

Need info from anyone who knows how the oiler works on K.serial no 892.
Have had it running but are the oilers supposed to show a drip of oil.
Can make them drip manually.
Any help would be great

Anyone else use WH red grease ?
Positives/Negatives ?
I have had good results, as chassis lube and wheel bearings. Getting ready to pump my u-joint full of it.

Our HCCA chapter is hosting our annual antique auto campout again this year. You may remember seeing some of the photos from last year. Let me know if you want to get a copy of the forms and I will email them to you or they should be attached to this post. Lets hope!

Its May 31-June 2nd this year and its held on private land just up the coast...

Is the disc drum used with the 3 washers different that the one used with the flange bushing? I am working on a 27 and need to replace the disc drum. I have about half a dozen spares and they all look the same, even the one that came out of a 1912 transmission.

Hope this is the proper place to post this: You're all invited to drive your Model T's (or other pre-1949 vehicles) on the Historic Columbia River Highway this July 13th. It's a chance drive on this beautiful section of highway built in 1920-22 and largely unchanged. Much of it is closed to motor vehicles except for occasional special events like...

I’m looking to purchase a bare Ruckstell axle housing, large or small drum. Please let me know what you have, tmorsher@icloud.com to reach me. Thanks, Tim

I bought a pile of T stuff and this transmission was in with it. the output end is a model t universal and fits the driveshaft perfect. It even has the 4 bolt flange that holds the T torque tube to the transmission. the input end is 1 1/8 which is to big to fit into the transmission of a T. It has 3 forward and one reverse. the only markings on it...

I'm looking for help getting a set of wire wheels transported from the Bakersfield swap meet to Texas or Oklahoma. If you have room, I'll pay for the assistance.

Can anyone identify these aluminum pistons from the photos without me pulling the head? They say Model T-HC on the inside of the skirt. Does the HC mean high compression, or is it just a coincidence in model number?

My flywheel has .004 of runout in one small portion of the rim, about 4 long, which I discovered when I put it on a mandrel in the lathe. I placed a dial indicator on the FACE of the rim....on the edge it's fine. How could that be you ask? Well, the machining looks good and upon very close inspection I realized the casting itself was off...warped,...

The August 1, 1909 Ford Times states that all Model T Fords being shipped are 1910 models. Serial number for August 1 was 8109. It devotes a page to the new Tourabout.

During Spring cleaning of the garage, I found a complete fan assembly. The blades (4 individual pieces) are riveted onto a brass sheave with 4 rivets each. I have only found one photo through a supplier that lists it as an 09 -16. Is this correct? Any idea as to value? Most of what I have been finding again have been in storage for 35+ years. I...

Here is a French Model T with an interesting tailgate.

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Please follow the link:

Have a read of Wayne's observations and please add your wisdom.

Cheers
Adrian

A while back I posted a video of my steering wheel clicking. It turned out some dum ass (me) failed to put the cotter pin in the pitman arm and the it had loosed up just enough to make arm move up and down very slightly. I got everything tighten back up and a new cotter pin and she is good as new.

I have a 1927 roadster pickup. I am installing wood bands. The bands shown for a 1927 has one wide band. All 3 bands in mine are narrow. Can I cut the wide wood band down to size. It will still have the oil groves. My motor number is 4042906. Is mine not a 27 roadster? Has engine been changed out? Did some 27s have all narrow bands and some one...

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Should the teeth cut when pushing, when pulling, or does it matter?

Hello all,

I am the proud new owner of a 1925 Touring modified with a distributor. Here is the problem I'm having. It will start fine with the key turned counterclockwise (batt) but just dies when switched to magneto. At the risk of stating the obvious, this suggests to me that the magneto is bad (and might have been the impetus for installing...

In the dissolution of a family estate, there is a 26 Coupe of my granddad's located in Wisconsin rightfully belonging to my nephew. He's at a stage in life where he has neither space nor the assets to perform any restoration at this time and I offered to try to retrieve it and get it running for him. I don't think it's been started for 30 years...

So digging through stuff I found a sample of the earlier version (17-25).
Any interest?

I am trying to make an inter connection drawing of the 5041E (Factory Number 7661D) 8-wire loom for the 26-27 Model T.
I have been doing some research into this loom.

There is a list of 572 Model T documents at this location :

Of those 572 documents I found 89 Parts Lists from 1909 – 1930
I looked at all of the Parts Lists and extracted the...

A while back, a local rancher was auctioning off a bunch of stuff that had been stored in an old unused bunk house. I ended up purchasing a complete knocked-down 1910 Sears Motor-Buggy still in the shipping crate. A friend and I tore into the crate and pulled out the parts this past fall. Probably should have kept the crate for display, but I...

I finally wrapped up my 1913 headlight hook up today. I have some photos, but need more. I'll take them tomorrow and post the pictures then. I can say one thing for sure. The kits that Ron Gocek made were 100% incorrect, except for some of the tubing which was one foot too short!

Need inside or covered storage near Reno for my Model T this summer. June to early September. Please email with details and cost. Have please to leave open trailer in Minden. My contact info is in VFord Magazine Sierra Vista National Tour.
Thank you Susan and Joss Sanderson

Here are a few photos of a French Model T at the 2017 24 Tours de Rambouillet.

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What year did they change the headlight focus adjustment screw from the top to the side ?
TIA :)

Does anyone just happen to have an Autocad file or a scale template drawing file for the glass in a 1926-27 Roadster? I have the dimensioned drawing from an old thread ( ) but if someone's done the work to bring this into modern manufacturing it will save me some time.

Among the photos of French T's in a photo album at Benson Library was a clear photo of the two door sedan that made the 1912 Monte Carlo Rally. The painted radiator with striping, spare tire fender, along with electric headlamps are interesting early features of this sedan. Since the striping is probably black, I wonder what color the car was?...

can i use the condensers sold by langs in my k&w coils that are marked 1958

I like to restore my Stewart 1276 speedometer.
However, I cannot take it apart. I am just able to unscrew the back and a chrome ring but that is blocked by the dat counter reset knob. I don’t want to break anything.
Does have anyone experience with this?

Hey All,

During the weekend I started a new project.
Repairing a 1915 touring with an accident.

On the right side of the hoghead I found two Mystery Bolts .
Does someone out there have an idea why these bolts are there and what is the use of these bolts??

Photos in attachment.

Thanks
Andre
Belgium

Hopefully we will be there in Space A-68 and B-18.

The spaces back to each other.

We will ( hopefully ) have a nice 1915 Model T Touring
and early Model T parts.

See you in line on Thursday .....

Where will you be and what are you bringing ?

FJ

It was on this day in 1826 that Samuel Morey received a patent for his compressionless Gas or Vapor Engine, known now as the internal combustion engine.
In the early 1800s, he developed an interest in flammable vapors. He discovered that turpentine, when mixed with air, was explosive, and he designed an engine to make use of this phenomenon. Much...

Any thoughts for a new battery for my '25 T Roadster pu? Size, amp, etc?