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Announcement - All Support questions have been moved here

Last post by AdminJeff « Mon Jan 28, 2019 11:47 am

by AdminJeff » Mon Jan 28, 2019 11:47 am

In the ongoing quest of reducing forum clutter and keeping the topics relevant to the Model T in the Model T forum, this is the new place to ask for all help on the Forums.

Can’t log in? Want to test posting pics without causing clutter here? You don’t have to have a userid to post, and you don’t even have to give your info, just post away and...

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O.T. how did you get your sweetie to support your T addiction?

Last post by Mustang1964s « Thu Feb 14, 2019 7:59 pm
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by ironhorse » Fri Feb 08, 2019 9:05 am

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My better half and I are coming up on our 38th anniversary and are starting to plan for a 40th celebration.
This got me thinking our partners put up with a lot (coming in the house dirty, smelling like oil and spending a lot of time with the mechanical mistress etc!) My wife tells everyone that when we got married I told her I was a sailor and...

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My wife inherited the '26 Touring. I have the pleasure of working on it and driving. She is going to learn to drive this summer.

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Thu Feb 14, 2019 7:59 pm
1925 craigslist truck

Last post by Mark Gregush « Thu Feb 14, 2019 7:21 pm
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by Herb Iffrig » Thu Feb 14, 2019 8:22 am

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I just spotted this ad on craigslist:

I don't know anything about it other than it is on craigslist and looks like a well preserved truck. I won't comment on the price.

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Patina is just that, don't matter what it is. :)
PS: There is real patina and there is fake patina. That TT looks real. LIKE!

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Last post by Mark Gregush
Thu Feb 14, 2019 7:21 pm
Old Photo - Early T With Odd Looking Bumper

Last post by Wayne Sheldon « Thu Feb 14, 2019 5:31 pm
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by Lyndon » Thu Feb 14, 2019 9:10 am

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Does this odd looking bumper make the car look taller in front or is it just my eyes playing tricks on me? Look at the clearance between the tires and the front fenders. Or is it just the angle of the picture?

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What Richard E says is quite true. And, there is one other thing. Looking closely at the front axle, that car has the tower spring shock absorbers on it. Some of those (including this set) hold the front spring about two inches higher than the standard issue Ford perches.
That is the style of front shock absorbers that should NEVER be used on a...

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Last post by Wayne Sheldon
Thu Feb 14, 2019 5:31 pm
Weather

Last post by Norman Kling « Thu Feb 14, 2019 4:15 pm
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by Bill D » Wed Feb 13, 2019 12:44 pm

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Well here in SUNNY California we were blessed to be advised by the weather man that we may a dusting of snow- well last night
the 12th of February it started snowing. Well by 4 am the 13th we had a good ground cover. By 8:30 an we had inmy front yard7 1/2 inches- doggone a bit late for Christmas
Everyone have a great day Bill Dugger

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After last year which was one of the driest in history and many fires during the summer and fall, this year has so far been one of the wettest! We have already had over 2 inches today and they are predicting the heaviest of the storm later this evening. I have meeting to attend at 3:00 PM. I will see if our gravel road is still there in about an...

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Last post by Norman Kling
Thu Feb 14, 2019 4:15 pm
REBUILDING A HOLLEY MODEL G CARBURETOR

Last post by JWalters « Thu Feb 14, 2019 3:06 pm
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by Jay In Northern Ca. » Fri Jan 11, 2019 9:58 am

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Here's a really good thread over on the Model T Ford Fix site written by Royce Peterson Feb. 28, 2018

Here's the link:

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I long ago quite trying to pass on anything I've learned all I have to do is post how I do something or some tip and somebody who has rebuilt one NH twenty years ago is right in the middle of it telling me I don't know what the hell I'm talking about.

Stan, You have said that many times over the years. If you don't want to share how you...

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Last post by JWalters
Thu Feb 14, 2019 3:06 pm
Show your T

Last post by George N Lake Ozark « Thu Feb 14, 2019 1:57 pm
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by Steve Jelf » Wed Feb 13, 2019 10:24 am

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The new photo gallery is a huge improvement over the old one. You can post full size pictures that fill the screen. So far very few people have taken advantage of it. Here's your chance:

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Finally got my car uploaded to the gallery. Must have missed something the other day.

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Last post by George N Lake Ozark
Thu Feb 14, 2019 1:57 pm
White tires

Last post by Wkndead « Thu Feb 14, 2019 10:12 am
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by Michael Paul » Sat Feb 09, 2019 11:59 am

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Good morning, I'm thinking of white tires for my early T. I recall some discussion about some brands that discolor. I'd like to hear feed back so I can make a good decision.
Any help appreciated.
Thanks Mike

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The company of the above mention product is: Mission Restore. Amazon sell it and reviews are not that great. You can fine there line of products by entering the following on Google. lasteffortgarage.com/cleaning-products.html Interesting line of products.

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Thu Feb 14, 2019 10:12 am
MTFCA Members, registered members and guests

Last post by modernbeat « Thu Feb 14, 2019 9:45 am
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by TonyB » Tue Feb 12, 2019 2:30 pm

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At the bottom of each page is a list of people currently on the forum. I am surprised by how few MTFCA Members are logged into the site.

Currently I see the following:
MTFCA Members. 2
Forum members. 8
Guests. 18

From this data, most of the people using the site are not MTFCA Members yet the site is solely supported and paid for by the MTFCA. I...

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I'm a MFTCA member and my name is neither bold nor black.

John, you need to go to your control panel and enter your member number. Then it will show up under your name and location. And -THEN- the admins will eventually see it and flip the switch noting you are a member.

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Last post by modernbeat
Thu Feb 14, 2019 9:45 am
Magnet Eater Coming Back To Life

Last post by havnfun « Thu Feb 14, 2019 9:42 am
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by Henry K. Lee » Thu Feb 07, 2019 9:04 pm

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Making progress while fighting the flu, YICK!
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Here is a link to Hank's magnet eater running again, enjoy, she sounds great...

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Last post by havnfun
Thu Feb 14, 2019 9:42 am
OT Road work in Alabama

Last post by Dan Hatch « Thu Feb 14, 2019 8:56 am

by Dan Hatch » Thu Feb 14, 2019 8:56 am

This is OT, but there is major road closure in downtown Birmingham AL on I 59/20. They are replacing the bridges on this interstate and it will closed for at least 1 year. I am posting this for anyone that will coming by here for Chickasha, Luray, Hershey or what ever. You can go to the Alabama DOT web site for the detours, but think about staying...

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Last post by Dan Hatch
Thu Feb 14, 2019 8:56 am
1925 touring windshield oddity

Last post by Humblej « Thu Feb 14, 2019 8:45 am
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by Humblej » Wed Feb 13, 2019 12:10 pm

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Anyone know when the touring windshields had both the upper and lower sections that could swing open? I thought it started with the 1926 improved model but I was wrong. Anyone know? Was it a Canada thing?

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As earlier noted, it's a Canadian Ford plant on the Langs cover. The touring has double swing windshield and drivers door hinges.

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Last post by Humblej
Thu Feb 14, 2019 8:45 am
T firewall

Last post by Hap_Tucker « Thu Feb 14, 2019 7:31 am
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by katmankingkat » Tue Feb 12, 2019 6:20 pm

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First off I'm new to Model Ts. Totally ignorant. I have the remains of a roadster body that I was told is a 23. The firewall is missing and in trying to do some research I find two width firewalls. One 23 and three eights wide and one 28 wide. When I measure across the body opening I get 27 inches. How does this work? Thanks.

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Allan,

Summary -- Yes, to both of your questions -- IF the chassis, brackets, and body were all original to the same car -- a 1917-1923 wooden dash board bracket would indicate a low cowl car.

Additional details:

Yes, there would have been overlap when both the steel and wood firewalls were used on the low cowl cars . Ref: where Bruce has the...

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Last post by Hap_Tucker
Thu Feb 14, 2019 7:31 am
OT, "All Alone,------"

Last post by Ruxstel24 « Thu Feb 14, 2019 5:36 am
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by Wayne Sheldon » Sun Jan 27, 2019 3:36 am

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I'm so all alone One of my many favorite era songs. I have a couple 78s of it, and if I recall correctly, one of them is sung by Al Jolson.

For the second night in a row, after wandering in and out of here all day, I went to sign out, and found I was the one and only registered user here.
Oh well. It gave me a reason to look up youtube and...

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Guess I'll have to check it out...
Wife's heads to AZ Sunday for 2 weeks.
Her dad's having knee surgery and she is helping him recover afterwards.
Just me and Petey the pit bull, all alone 8-)

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Last post by Ruxstel24
Thu Feb 14, 2019 5:36 am
Nice day for a short drive

Last post by Wayne Sheldon « Thu Feb 14, 2019 4:22 am
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by JSteele » Sat Feb 09, 2019 6:27 pm

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We're at 4 below but a nice sunshiney day for a ride. My wife didn't think it was all that nice out and didn't come along, but my dog Buck was fine with it.

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I really NEEDED a good laugh! Thank you.

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Last post by Wayne Sheldon
Thu Feb 14, 2019 4:22 am
Early Beaudette Body Numbers

Last post by Wayne Sheldon « Thu Feb 14, 2019 3:57 am
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by Belliott3 » Mon Feb 11, 2019 7:24 am

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I'm wondering if the Beaudette body works in Pontiac, MI ever kept records for the bodies sent to Ford? I have a Beaudette body, stamped B5071 and my engine is 15841. I know there is no correlation between Ford's engine numbers and Beaudette's body numbers, but can other early T owners, particularly those built close to mine, chime in with their...

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Phillip B, I understand that a lot of the early center-door sedans and couplet bodies were built by Fischer Body Co (much later a subsidiary of General Motors). Don't know if that helps you or not.

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Last post by Wayne Sheldon
Thu Feb 14, 2019 3:57 am
FJ - Free Small Parts Transport along my route(s) for MTFCA members

Last post by Scott_Conger « Wed Feb 13, 2019 11:31 pm
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by FreighTer Jim » Wed Feb 13, 2019 9:50 pm

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If you are an MTFCA Dues Paying Member

I will provide complimentary free enclosed transport for small Model T parts
along my vehicle transport route(s) as time and space allow.

To see where I am at you can visit my website:

Or you can call or text me.

This offer is extended to currently active MTFCA Dues Paying Members.
It does not apply...

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Jim

very generous and kind of you

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Last post by Scott_Conger
Wed Feb 13, 2019 11:31 pm
Old Photo-Tank

Last post by John E. Guitar « Wed Feb 13, 2019 11:00 pm
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by Herb Iffrig » Tue Jan 29, 2019 11:49 pm

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There are a few detail shots of the Ford here:

It looks like it was at the Patton Museum but has been moved to the National Armor & Cavalry Museum in Georgia.

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Last post by John E. Guitar
Wed Feb 13, 2019 11:00 pm
26/27 brake light wire color?

Last post by DanTreace « Wed Feb 13, 2019 10:03 pm
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by ArthurB » Mon Feb 11, 2019 3:49 pm

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Is there any commonly used color for wiring a 26/27 brake light? I'm using black for the tail lights. I know it doesn't matter but as long as I'm ordering wire I might as well get the right color, if there is one. While we're at it, can someone clarify for me what lights were standard or available from Ford for these cars? I know they had tail...

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Larry

Ran across this adv. for replacement tail lamp for the Late model Fords, '25-'27 so maybe this aftermarket one uses the Bakelite thimble connector and bayonet socket for the bulb?

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And an aftermarket single lamp for mounting to the spare tire carrier, '15-'25, with bayonet socket and Bakelite thimble.

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Last post by DanTreace
Wed Feb 13, 2019 10:03 pm
2019 langs catalog

Last post by thom « Wed Feb 13, 2019 8:20 pm
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by Philip » Wed Feb 13, 2019 10:35 am

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got a new langs book in the mail. much better pictures of their parts and added some assembly illustrations that are helpful
worth ordering for free. philip

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Mine came yesterday. I bought a lot of parts from Lang's during the restoration of our '21 Touring. Langs are good people to deal with and their catalog is the best one in the industry, as far as I'm concerned.

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Last post by thom
Wed Feb 13, 2019 8:20 pm
OT - Old Photo - Pre T Ford...Possibly Model S

Last post by John Warren « Wed Feb 13, 2019 8:07 pm
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by Lyndon » Wed Feb 13, 2019 8:42 am

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Just decided to post another picture. I have not posted one since before Christmas. This is one of my favorite pictures of my early Fords. A very well equipped car. Please give me some information on the car. I know very little about these early Fords.

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The Elkhorn banner, Is that a college? May be a gift from dad.

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Last post by John Warren
Wed Feb 13, 2019 8:07 pm
OT - Mystery Bend X

Last post by Mark Anderson « Wed Feb 13, 2019 6:46 pm
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by Jim_PTC_GA » Wed Feb 13, 2019 9:57 am

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I was going to lable this My what a large Bend X you have but my wife suggested other wise.

A while back I bought an interesting Bend X of eBay. I knew as soon as I got it out of the mailbox I knew it wasn't a T bendix before opening the box. It was very heavy. After cleaning it up I find it just beautiful, almost a work of art.

Its huge and I...

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Looks like a Bendix off a farm tractor starter.

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Last post by Mark Anderson
Wed Feb 13, 2019 6:46 pm
Piquette Ave. numbers

Last post by TonyB « Wed Feb 13, 2019 6:43 pm
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by Belliott3 » Tue Jan 29, 2019 9:44 pm

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Is there any way to know for sure if your early T was built at the Piquette Avenue plant? I've read differing opinions as to when exactly production moved to Highland Park, but is there any documents from the era that disclose which were the last T serial numbers to be put together at Piquette? My 1910 touring, serial number 15851 has a build date...

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I believe the body and engine were original to the chassis. The holes in the body match the holes in the patent plate. However I suspect the vehicle was first restored in the 1950’s as it has a replacement firewall with the manufacturers name and town stamped under the coil box. The manufacturer moved towns in the early 60’s,so I’m fairly...

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Last post by TonyB
Wed Feb 13, 2019 6:43 pm
Need to relax

Last post by Ruxstel24 « Wed Feb 13, 2019 6:39 pm
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by Charlie B in N.J. » Mon Jan 07, 2019 5:47 pm

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Damn disappointed about the photo business. Trying like he** to get it right (Win 10). Not even the old small pics that worked on the old Forum will load. Enough. Need to step away. REALLY thought this stuff would be updated.

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The avatar is the only thing I have had to resize... :)

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Last post by Ruxstel24
Wed Feb 13, 2019 6:39 pm
Brass channel sources

Last post by Tom Quigley « Wed Feb 13, 2019 4:41 pm
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by Tom Quigley » Tue Feb 12, 2019 1:13 pm

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Where is the best place to acquire brass channel trim to ornament a 1914 express. Need about 6' channel trim over 3/4 plywood.

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I have the curved brass molding in stock, Bon

I need 6' for my 1914 Express. What would cost and shipping be if you could supply what i need? My email is tjquigley6@gmail.com. Thanks for the comment!!!!!!! TQ

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Last post by Tom Quigley
Wed Feb 13, 2019 4:41 pm
Order of assembly front sheet metal 26/27

Last post by Norman Kling « Wed Feb 13, 2019 11:26 am
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by signsup » Tue Feb 12, 2019 3:07 pm

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Restoring a depot hack and the PO just cobbled this thing together, so how it was does not mean the way it should be. I've got the front end sheet metal pieces:
radiator
front apron
two hood shelf/engine pan triangles
front fenders

Starting with the frame , going up, up, what would be the correct order of assembly?

Thanks in advance.

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The fenders, splash shields, radiator splash apron, and hood shelves are all black even on colored body cars.
Norm

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Last post by Norman Kling
Wed Feb 13, 2019 11:26 am
OT – My truck issue is solved

Last post by John Codman « Wed Feb 13, 2019 9:54 am
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by NHUSA » Tue Feb 12, 2019 12:55 pm

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My trusty 2003 Maroon Silverado Extended cab Z-71 Off Road with almost 200,000 miles failed NH inspection because of a little rust around the rear wheels, missing backing plates on the rear brakes, a check engine light, and a loose front ball joint.
Just a few little issues :o

It was a tough decision but I put it on Craigslist with a...

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Be careful with Carfax. Just because they don't say that a vehicle has been in an accident doesn't mean that it hasn't. I bought a car with a clean Carfax, but I soon discovered that the high-mount brake light didn't work. When I got into it, it was obvious that the car had been hit in the rear and repaired. The body work was fine, but the rear...

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Last post by John Codman
Wed Feb 13, 2019 9:54 am
Rods

Last post by John Warren « Wed Feb 13, 2019 8:49 am
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by D.Yoder » Tue Feb 12, 2019 12:53 am

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Picking out a set of rods to bore for My 25 roadster pu

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Looks like a relaxing hobby :)

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Last post by John Warren
Wed Feb 13, 2019 8:49 am
rear diff lubrications

Last post by Bill Anziani « Wed Feb 13, 2019 7:07 am
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by geoffrey mark » Wed Feb 13, 2019 6:16 am

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What is the best lubrication for a stock diff rear axel and for a ruxtall rear diff ? Thanks

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I like the 90W lubraplate for the ruckstell, 600W for non ruckstell axles

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Last post by Bill Anziani
Wed Feb 13, 2019 7:07 am
3 T's from downunder

Last post by Duey_C « Wed Feb 13, 2019 1:38 am
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by hettie 21 » Tue Feb 12, 2019 4:43 am

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These 3 escaped from the shed for an hour or two yesterday.
1914 Speedster
1926 Speedster with Z head and twin carbs
1921 Sweeney bodied roadster
1917 Series 18 Studebaker in background
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Oh my! And on your first new post!
That's a whole lotta fun in your backyard! Very cool.

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Last post by Duey_C
Wed Feb 13, 2019 1:38 am
Wierd bolt attn blacksmith era not t but old

Last post by TFan « Wed Feb 13, 2019 12:04 am
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by FATMAN » Tue Feb 12, 2019 11:39 am

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Cleaning up shop and found a few of these nice bolts about 7/16 thread ABOUT 1 Long it has a blacksmith swinging a hammer at an anvil, has anyone ever seen or know what it fits? thank you, Bob

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They were probably a red hot slug forged around a hardened threaded rod then cooled and unscrewed from the rod. This type of work being done by a Smithy. Jim

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Last post by TFan
Wed Feb 13, 2019 12:04 am
26 Days

Last post by D.Yoder « Tue Feb 12, 2019 8:00 pm
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by D.Yoder » Mon Feb 11, 2019 5:48 pm

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Yes my plans are to start My touring year in 26 Days. I am tired of this snow and Cold. Will head south to bring in Spring. ;)

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That is the plan, Yaw no water got me last year!

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Last post by D.Yoder
Tue Feb 12, 2019 8:00 pm
OT USPS rate hikes

Last post by rondupree « Tue Feb 12, 2019 6:11 pm
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by Ruxstel24 » Tue Feb 05, 2019 10:55 pm

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Just a heads up...
EVERYTHING went up as of Saturday.
Stamps are now $0.55 (I bought a couple books before).
Small flat rate envelope, $6.70 is now $7.35
Med went up to $14.35
Lg is now $19.95

Not a huge deal, but something to keep in mind when shipping. ;)

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Keep in mind that for sending a simple package there may be four (or more) ways to send it with widely varying costs. In addition, if you sold the item on EBAY or send it through PayPal, there are special corporate discounts.

As an example, I sent a set of triple gears from Illinois to California a couple of weeks ago. The gears fit nicely in a...

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Last post by rondupree
Tue Feb 12, 2019 6:11 pm
Chickasha Swapmeet March 15-16

Last post by Ed26 « Tue Feb 12, 2019 3:51 pm
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by Gene_French » Mon Feb 11, 2019 9:29 am

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Gentlemen:
I am surprised that there has not been a bunch of postings about the meet coming up in just a few weeks … I will be in the south building with my Babbitt bearing molds and linebore units and ball caps … am looking to purchase some more ball caps for re-babbitting and also an unusual item … I am looking for a Masonic hub cap for Model T...

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Is anyone bringing a driver ready sedan to Chickasha? The wife is no longer willing to ride in the touring. Would prefer 26-27 with hydraulic brakes, but could change out the ruxstell & hydraulic brakes from the touring. I live close to Chickasha so could arrange to have car dropped off here on your way to Chickasha. Ed

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Last post by Ed26
Tue Feb 12, 2019 3:51 pm
Compression test

Last post by Charlie B in N.J. « Tue Feb 12, 2019 3:49 pm
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by Bob Broihahn-S.W. Wi » Wed Jan 30, 2019 5:22 pm

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I have a quick question, about a compression test on a T engine. I have several picture of the engine as it sits and wondering if a compression test can be done as the engine sits.
Thank you

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Mark those #'s are pretty good. I prefer to take the low compressionT engine comp test cold as it gives a better indication of cold starting conditions. Take the wet test and see if the #'s rise. It would indicate ring wear. As to a leak test: it might show leaking valves but the air would always leak past cold rings where as the wet test would...

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Last post by Charlie B in N.J.
Tue Feb 12, 2019 3:49 pm
1911 on HCCA

Last post by Art Ebeling « Tue Feb 12, 2019 7:42 am

by Art Ebeling » Tue Feb 12, 2019 7:42 am

There is a 1911 Touring for sale on the HCCA site that has a serial number that is 226 away from mine. I called the owner and told him about mine being that close in production to his and asked the for some pictures and information about his car to help in my restoration. Although he said he would be glad to help it has been a couple of weeks and...

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Last post by Art Ebeling
Tue Feb 12, 2019 7:42 am
Bauer Steering Wheel Lock Key

Last post by D Stroud « Tue Feb 12, 2019 7:26 am
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by J1MGOLDEN » Sun Feb 10, 2019 6:06 pm

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What are the likely possibilities of ever finding a key for a Bauer Steering Wheel Lock?

I know the lock was made by Briggs and Stratton and has an E 37 Key Code showing.

That is all the information I have available.

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I had a key made for a steering wheel lock made at a local locksmith shop a couple of years ago. I did have an original key, but he didn't have a blank for it. He did some searching and found another blank that worked. This shop has been in business for years here. Just a thought. Dave

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Last post by D Stroud
Tue Feb 12, 2019 7:26 am
FJ - How to keep your trailer from being stolen

Last post by FreighTer Jim « Tue Feb 12, 2019 5:28 am
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by FreighTer Jim » Wed Feb 06, 2019 10:29 am

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Touring season is going to be here soon enough

If you trailer your Model T - here are some tips that minimize the risk of having it stolen .....

Coupler

The past few custom car hauler trailers I have had built
were equipped with 14K adjustable couplers.

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Bulldog adjustable couplers make it easier...

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No .....

Bulldog hitch couplers are not readily available - not many trailers
utilize that type of coupler.

Even a tow truck with stinger would have no luck trying to secure
my slotted channel with chains ( either mine or theirs ) to try
and tow my trailer.

Anything is possible - being probable is an entirely separate matter.

FJ

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Last post by FreighTer Jim
Tue Feb 12, 2019 5:28 am
Model T 1913 Help with engine number

Last post by Wayne Sheldon « Tue Feb 12, 2019 1:05 am
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by mustang1 » Thu Feb 07, 2019 2:16 pm

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Hi Folks,
This is my first forum post. My name is Brian and I just imported a beautiful 1913 model T into the UK.

The number on the engine plate is 261644 which fits in with the age for May 1913, but unfortunately when I tried to register the car in the UK, our highways department called DVLA, sent out an inspector to see if the car was real....

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I do hope we haven't scared the original poster away?

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Last post by Wayne Sheldon
Tue Feb 12, 2019 1:05 am
Old Photo-Spedster store

Last post by TonyB « Tue Feb 12, 2019 12:58 am
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by Herb Iffrig » Mon Jan 28, 2019 9:22 am

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Herb, the new forum allows you to edit the title during the preview. Now if only I could figure out where the pictures go in relation to the text, I would be there....

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Last post by TonyB
Tue Feb 12, 2019 12:58 am
OT period whatizit?

Last post by Erik Johnson « Mon Feb 11, 2019 10:45 pm
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by ironhorse » Sun Feb 10, 2019 5:48 pm

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Found this today in an out of the way antique shop
it is from the period of T's , it wasn't much so I bought it to put next the cigarette case and brownie when displaying the T I know what it is do you? DSC_0021.JPG DSC_0022.JPG

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Rolls razors are a very common item.

I see them in antique shops and at estate sales on a regular basis.

eBay is overflowing with them.

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Last post by Erik Johnson
Mon Feb 11, 2019 10:45 pm
What are they doing here?? 1912

Last post by Colin Mavins « Mon Feb 11, 2019 10:31 pm
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by Ken Findlay » Mon Feb 11, 2019 3:00 am

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This picture is from the 1912 Toronto Auto Show as found today in the Toronto archives. It's labelled as demonstrating the electric start! I'm not familiar with aftermarket starters from back then but that doesn't look to me like that's what it is. Anybody know?
Ken
1912 Auto Show Ford.jpg

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I dont see any plug wires so they mite be cranking but they are not starting. Cheers Colin

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Last post by Colin Mavins
Mon Feb 11, 2019 10:31 pm
***1918-1922 Model TT Rear Axle Differential Assembly***

Last post by John Warren « Mon Feb 11, 2019 10:17 pm
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by VowellArt » Mon Feb 11, 2019 5:22 pm

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This is the 2 pinion TT rear axle differential assembly.

1918-1922ModelTTDifferentialAssembly.jpg

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Great to see you are still at it. Thanks

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Last post by John Warren
Mon Feb 11, 2019 10:17 pm
Anyone heard from Hap Tucker?

Last post by John Warren « Mon Feb 11, 2019 10:14 pm
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by BE_ZERO_BE » Sun Feb 10, 2019 4:58 pm

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I don't believe I have seen any posts from Hap on the new forum.
Hope all is well with him.

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Got to kick the tires you know :)

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Last post by John Warren
Mon Feb 11, 2019 10:14 pm
Old Photograph-"T" engine powered towable water pump

Last post by John Warren « Mon Feb 11, 2019 9:02 pm
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by dale w » Sat Jan 19, 2019 10:35 am

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A nice portable conversion used by Southern California Edison. Photographs are dated 1928- no word on those cars in the shed!

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Looks like a damn nice pump. We use these type of pumps daily. Thanks

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Last post by John Warren
Mon Feb 11, 2019 9:02 pm
More of Henrietta's history.

Last post by John Warren « Mon Feb 11, 2019 8:53 pm
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by Allan » Tue Jan 29, 2019 9:46 pm

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I went to an Australia Day picnic lunch in Henrietta. We were out of our league among the 60's and 70's classics. However, at the start I got into a conversation with a gentleman about my T buckboard. He remembered that an uncle and aunt had a model T buckboard back in the 1950's on their farm at Halbury. That got my interest!!! He said Their name...

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Allan, So what happened? Some photos please. updates? Thanks

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Last post by John Warren
Mon Feb 11, 2019 8:53 pm
Rear Axle Rebuild Homestretch

Last post by CudaMan « Mon Feb 11, 2019 8:29 pm
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by NSieber » Mon Feb 11, 2019 6:21 pm

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I am planning on wrapping up my rear axle adventure tonight, but I have one last question (no guarantees on it being the last one :lol: ) . Is the steel washer that goes in between the outer hyatt bearing and the outer felt seals supposed to go inside the axle housing tube or rest on the outside edge? The new ones I ordered from Lang's don't quite...

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One thing to note in the video - the washers for the radius rods go between the plain nuts and the back side of the driveshaft flange, not under the front castle nuts. :)

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Last post by CudaMan
Mon Feb 11, 2019 8:29 pm
Battery for cold starts

Last post by Scott_Conger « Mon Feb 11, 2019 8:25 pm
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by impalamike » Sat Feb 09, 2019 12:02 pm

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I am a new T owner and just purchased a 13 Touring car the person i bought it from used a 12 volt battery for cold weather starts. Should I use a 6 volt or 12 volt to fire the coils for cold starts? Would the 12 volt damage them?

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Mike

just so you know...that's perfectly normal. The thermosyphon system will not tolerate a whole lot of stationary idling. So long as you can drive and climb hills without overheating, you're cooling system is operating as designed and is fine.

Quick story: I had my dad's car with new engine, shipped to Rapid City to 1. break in the engine for...

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Last post by Scott_Conger
Mon Feb 11, 2019 8:25 pm
OT--But really need Ebay help!!!!

Last post by Marty Bufalini « Mon Feb 11, 2019 6:50 pm
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by Marty Bufalini » Thu Feb 07, 2019 11:21 pm

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I listed an item as an auction but didn't know it showed up as a Buy it Now. I listed a low price as usual to encourage bidding. Someone bought it as a Buy It Now at a ridulously low price within minutes of the listing.

Does ebay change listings to buy it now?

I cannot let the item go for what it went for. The buyer already sent payment.

Do I...

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HA!!!

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Last post by Marty Bufalini
Mon Feb 11, 2019 6:50 pm
OT help with identification and value

Last post by HornsRus « Mon Feb 11, 2019 6:25 pm
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by Randy Mock » Sat Feb 09, 2019 6:54 pm

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Recent auction purchase(one of way to many).
Any help with identification and value is appreciated.
Top bow saddle?
Thanks

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the one i have is not an apco.you would have to rework what you have.anyone know what this one is?? charley

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Last post by HornsRus
Mon Feb 11, 2019 6:25 pm
The number of Model T's must still be going up

Last post by signsup « Mon Feb 11, 2019 5:11 pm
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by John Warren » Sun Feb 10, 2019 10:34 am

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I have brought back one Model T from the dead and have three others that I am working on. Many in our club have done the same. What say you. With us doing that, does it make the values go down or go up ? I know that it made the value of mine to go up. To me it is more about the people I meet and to enjoy some of the usta life.

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I read on the internet (so it must be true) that the general rule of thumb is 1 percent of all production cars before a certain date (1960's or so) are still around . So that would be 160,000 Model T's from all years and all body styles. That doesn't mean at the local car show or registered with DMB, but just still around . Any idea if that number...

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Last post by signsup
Mon Feb 11, 2019 5:11 pm
1923-1927 Model TT Rear Axle Differential Assembly

Last post by HPetrino « Mon Feb 11, 2019 4:27 pm
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by VowellArt » Mon Feb 11, 2019 7:11 am

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I need a part number if anybody knows it. I can't find it, looked through everything I have and that I could find on the internet and still can't find a part number for that bloody ball bearing. Would also like the Factory Number for it as well as the Factory Number for the differential gear axle retainer (the vendor number is shown). Also would...

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Those pages are from:

Ford
The Universal Car
Price List
Chassis and Body Parts
Model T One Ton Truck
Effective March 15, 1927
Ford Motot Company
Detroit, Mich., U.S.A.
TT1

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Last post by HPetrino
Mon Feb 11, 2019 4:27 pm
OT: for Dropacent

Last post by Dropacent « Mon Feb 11, 2019 4:13 pm
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by Mike Lebsack-Iowa » Mon Feb 11, 2019 1:10 pm

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Dropacent, please contact me. Thanks, Mike

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Tmorsher@icloud.com

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Last post by Dropacent
Mon Feb 11, 2019 4:13 pm
Assorted "T" tools

Last post by tonny « Mon Feb 11, 2019 2:51 pm
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by RajoRacer » Sat Feb 02, 2019 5:26 pm

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Here's a couple of my T tool boards - most of my T specialty tools, Stevens & K.R. Wilson are tucked away.

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nice collection

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Last post by tonny
Mon Feb 11, 2019 2:51 pm
Old photo-Ford sign

Last post by HornsRus « Mon Feb 11, 2019 12:16 pm
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by Herb Iffrig » Sat Feb 09, 2019 6:31 pm

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Ford sign.JPG

Undoubtedly one of many across the country.

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i wonder where???? charley

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Last post by HornsRus
Mon Feb 11, 2019 12:16 pm
OT - What is This Tool?

Last post by Kaiser « Mon Feb 11, 2019 10:19 am
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by CudaMan » Fri Feb 08, 2019 4:43 pm

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I picked up a bucket of old tools cheap at a garage sale, and this tool was in the bucket, does anybody know what it is?

Originally, I thought it was some kind of nut splitter, but the end of the plunger has a triangular cross section, not a wedge like a nut splitter would have.

Thanks! :)

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Allan, on closer inspection, the angle on the 'anvil' is not concentric, so turning it give you different angles. problem solved !

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Last post by Kaiser
Mon Feb 11, 2019 10:19 am
OT model T engine powered submarine

Last post by Wayne Sheldon « Mon Feb 11, 2019 2:32 am
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by vech » Wed Feb 06, 2019 5:55 pm

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I just found out about this. T thought I would share this with ya'll.
At the Grand Gulf Military Park in Vicksburg, Mississippi, is a one-man submarine that was powered by a Model T Ford Engine and used during the early prohibition period to bootleg whiskey and rum from Davis Island to Vicksburg, Mississippi.

And here it is in the park:

sub.JPG

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Well, more correctly, submerging and then surfacing was probably not possible.

Henry P, I love that line!

Related. Long ago, a working friend of mine had put in his service in the Navy. He had, shall we say, an aversion to boats with a flotation factor of less than zero (meaning submarines!). Being from a military family, he knew the rules for...

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Last post by Wayne Sheldon
Mon Feb 11, 2019 2:32 am
Today's adventure in Gresham, Orygun

Last post by Wayne Sheldon « Mon Feb 11, 2019 1:43 am
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by KWTownsend » Sun Feb 10, 2019 1:31 am

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1915 in snow 2019.jpg

Who wants to go for a ride?

: ^ )

Keith

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Beautiful '15 runabout in the snow picture! I hope to see mine like that in another year. Should have been two years ago.

And, for whatever it is worth. Facebook videos may be nice for some. But I cannot open much of anything on Facebook because of all the garbage they insist on cluttering up their site with. My not quite a DSL connection is just...

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Last post by Wayne Sheldon
Mon Feb 11, 2019 1:43 am
More on Ford racing in France, 1911, and a big thank you.

Last post by Wayne Sheldon « Sun Feb 10, 2019 11:57 pm
Replies: 28
by Rob » Wed Feb 06, 2019 7:19 pm

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Several forum members stepped up and helped me find info on several French speaking sites, regarding the wreck of a Ford racer while preparing for the 1911 French Grand Prix. And today, someone evidently bought the photograph that was on ebay, and sent it to me. I can't thank you all enough! I'm not going to spend a lot of time on this, but will...

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I look forward to it! Thank you Rob!

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Last post by Wayne Sheldon
Sun Feb 10, 2019 11:57 pm
Post Production Model T Service Ad SD

Last post by Chad_Marcheese « Sun Feb 10, 2019 10:09 pm
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by avahon » Wed Feb 06, 2019 9:07 pm

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Ford service ad from Benton Lutheran Church 50th Anniversary history book. Crooks, South Dakota

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About the only thing a Ford dealership would have for a T nowadays would be air for the tires. Jim

At least one of our local dealers has the Motorcraft SP-405 spark plugs in stock that fit T's. I only know that because I have a part time job that counts dealer inventories for their record keeping and seen them there on the shelf.

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Last post by Chad_Marcheese
Sun Feb 10, 2019 10:09 pm
Cooke City Highway in Montana

Last post by kelly mt « Sun Feb 10, 2019 8:26 pm
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by baltrusch » Sun Feb 10, 2019 10:00 am

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The Cooke City Highway (Highway 212)provides a great Model T route from Billings to Yellowstone and you can proceed to Yellowstone or turn off of that and go toward Cody, WY on the Sunlight Basin Road (Highway 296). The Buffalo Bill Museum in Cody is a great stop. Both roads are very scenic but you can encounter rain and snow anytime of the year....

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Joss. The Billings club is having a tour this July 16-20. They are including the Bear Tooth Hwy. Add is in the Sept./Oct Vintage Ford page 12.

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Last post by kelly mt
Sun Feb 10, 2019 8:26 pm
Regarding the Adventures of KD

Last post by Rich Bingham « Sun Feb 10, 2019 6:22 pm
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by Loftbed » Sat Feb 09, 2019 1:10 pm

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I have been passing over this thread for some time now.
Well BAD on me!!!
If any of you have been doing the same, Bad on you!!!

I just spent the last couple of hours perusing this great 'composition .
IT IS ABSOLUTELY HILLARIOUS!! My better half came in the room and asked why I was crying? I think that question pretty much reveals what is going...

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Rod, as one of the perpetrators of the KD thread, I'm pleased and gratified that you enjoy the humor there. More often than not, silliness, like virtue, is its own reward !

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Last post by Rich Bingham
Sun Feb 10, 2019 6:22 pm
1921 Coupe Rims

Last post by RajoRacer « Sun Feb 10, 2019 5:19 pm
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by JimDix » Sun Feb 10, 2019 10:17 am

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I need to replace the tires on my 1921 Coupe as they are a bit hard and at least 32 years old. My intention with this car is that it be a reasonable runner not a show car but if I'm fixing something to upgrade it along the way.
The demountable rims were painted silver when the car was restored in the mid 1980's. If I'm replacing the tires I should...

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I've clocked several thousand (& then some) on two of my T's with p.c. rims - no problem !

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Last post by RajoRacer
Sun Feb 10, 2019 5:19 pm
Valve Seals?

Last post by CDHing « Sun Feb 10, 2019 3:15 pm
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by CDHing » Fri Feb 08, 2019 9:53 pm

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Are valve seals recommended when rebuilding the Model T engine?

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My original post/question was in connection to a rebuild I'm having done on my 1921. Unfortunately the machinist I'm using has no experience with Model T's and was encouraging the use of valve seals. So I searched the older forum postings for a consensus on the topic and even visited the California Auto Museum in Sacramento hoping for an answer...

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Last post by CDHing
Sun Feb 10, 2019 3:15 pm
1911 project

Last post by Art Ebeling « Sun Feb 10, 2019 3:11 pm
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by Art Ebeling » Fri Jan 11, 2019 6:37 pm

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The previous owner said the engine , transmission, and rear axle were rebuilt. I took the head off today and this is how it looks. This is great. Art 898FF34C-1539-45E3-AA1D-3B821D7C9DAF.jpeg 81F63C12-D33D-495E-BE28-5B07B420E89B.jpeg

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John, I have been sorting and studying. The previous owner found and shipped the missing pitman arm, BUT, the USPS lost it somewhere in California. I have four coils being rebuilt. When the weather gets warmer I will move it to my polebarn where I will have more room. I want to take the body back off the frame to tidy up a few items. Art

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Last post by Art Ebeling
Sun Feb 10, 2019 3:11 pm
OT What if...No more gas ?

Last post by Ruxstel24 « Sun Feb 10, 2019 2:44 pm
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by Ruxstel24 » Wed Feb 06, 2019 6:14 pm

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This is a hypothetical question...please don't make it political.
Not that I agree or disagree, deny or believe...
Climate change is a topic of the current world and the Green New Deal is floating around.

Basically one of the goals is to eliminate all use of fossil fuels to generate electricity and replace ALL internal combustion engines with...

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:?

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Last post by Ruxstel24
Sun Feb 10, 2019 2:44 pm
KC Warford std vs KC Warford TT/ speedster?

Last post by Jim W « Sun Feb 10, 2019 2:28 pm
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by Dennis Prince » Wed Feb 06, 2019 7:13 pm

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Is anyone running a KC Warford for a TT/ speedster and do you know how it compares to the standard geared KC Warford? I am looking at putting one in a 26 roadster with 4-1 gears and a Ruckstell. I have a Ruckstell in it already and I have a 26 touring with a KC Warford. I like them both but therey are both missing something for the type of driving...

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Hi, I had a '24 TT with an iron Warford, I stopped driving about 3 years ago and my Son has it now. At first the Warford was extremely noisy in under. I pulled the rear end and tranny and put a used set of 5-1 gear set in the axle. I located a used Warford with a good gear set, but the bearings looked suspicious so the lady in the local bearing...

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Last post by Jim W
Sun Feb 10, 2019 2:28 pm
1925-27 rolling chassis to TT?

Last post by DanTreace « Sun Feb 10, 2019 12:43 pm
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by ivaldes1 » Wed Feb 06, 2019 12:02 am

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Hi, I have a 1925-27 rolling chassis that I would like to build up into a T Truck. To start, how can I get a TT cab body and a bed? How do I get an engine?

-- IV

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Ignacio

Sure we can imagine, just takes $$ and some time, skills help, depending on how the finished T is invisioned :)

Another on T car chassis to view.....before and after of the green one. Today its fully finished now.

DSC00042 (600x450).jpg IMG_6301 (800x494) (600x371) (579x358).jpg

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Last post by DanTreace
Sun Feb 10, 2019 12:43 pm
Trasmission bands

Last post by Mark Gregush « Sun Feb 10, 2019 12:37 pm
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by ABoer » Sun Feb 10, 2019 11:43 am

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Hi : Is it possible to take out the transmission bands , when the demountable ears are on the right side .
Thanks for your answer .
Toon

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I take all my bands out in this order brake, low and reverse. There is smaller overall area to work with at the rear of the hogs head. Slide them back, remove ears and rotate out to the right/passenger side (in this case). Never could grasp installing the brake band first line of thinking, better chance of getting them out of round starting at the...

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Last post by Mark Gregush
Sun Feb 10, 2019 12:37 pm
Old Photo- Early Model TT

Last post by 26TRoadster « Sun Feb 10, 2019 11:33 am
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by Herb Iffrig » Mon Feb 04, 2019 8:19 am

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model tt.JPG

It looks like solid rubber tires on the rear.

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Great pic

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Last post by 26TRoadster
Sun Feb 10, 2019 11:33 am
Tooth off low gear in Trans

Last post by Scott_Conger « Sun Feb 10, 2019 11:25 am
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by Graybeard77 » Sat Feb 09, 2019 9:06 pm

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Took our T on a 130 mile tour to see if I needed to make any repairs before Florida. Everything seemed fine. After reading about Hanks problem with the magnet in his trans I decided to look in mine. My magnet was ready to fall in. I found a piece of gear tooth on it. After looking at the triple gears I found 1 tooth half gone. I don't have time to...

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Dan

that's kind of what I figured and I didn't want Clyde to be in a state of panic expecting lots of magnetic debris doing constant damage. I hope you all have a great Winter Tour and think of me fiddling away in the shop at -5. :o

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Last post by Scott_Conger
Sun Feb 10, 2019 11:25 am
Missing Oil Pan Corner Supports

Last post by Original Smith « Sun Feb 10, 2019 10:39 am
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by jagiven » Fri Feb 08, 2019 9:25 am

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Last night while looking for my oil leak(s), I noticed the Oil Pan Corner Supports where not installed by the previous owner who had the engine rebuilt.

How important are these support brackets, on a 26 engine?

Link to the oil leak page;

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I have them on all of my cars, three dippers too!

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Last post by Original Smith
Sun Feb 10, 2019 10:39 am
Today's adventure - Valley Heights Railway Museum

Last post by John Warren « Sun Feb 10, 2019 10:06 am
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by John E. Guitar » Sun Feb 10, 2019 12:15 am

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A few photos for the T & A fans amongst us.

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Thanks for sharing mate!

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Last post by John Warren
Sun Feb 10, 2019 10:06 am
akuret guage problems

Last post by Allan « Sun Feb 10, 2019 6:40 am
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by poorboy1921 » Sat Feb 09, 2019 8:18 pm

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Well, i can offically say it is easy to drill a hole in the wrong place . :(
Now I am going to spend few hours trying to figure out if i should drill another 7/8 hole, and what to do with the one that is currently there.
Would any of y'all have a suggestion?
Thanks so much
Robert

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Robert, I checked the fitment on my gauge and found I used two modern fittings. They are both elbows with male threads, and female threads drilled into the side of the fitting, so there is no real bend to see. The first has the male thread screwed into the pan and the female thread on the side. This means that the female hole can be adjusted up...

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Last post by Allan
Sun Feb 10, 2019 6:40 am
Sagging Steering Column

Last post by Scott_Conger « Sat Feb 09, 2019 11:45 pm
Replies: 16
by ArthurB » Thu Feb 07, 2019 1:50 pm

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I have a 1927 Roadster Pickup. It had a messed up incorrect dashboard which I replaced with a proper 1926-27 dashboard. Everything fits perfectly except the steering column seems about 1/2 to 1 too low where the dashboard clamp would attach. I would need to pull up on it pretty hard to attach the bracket. It is securely screwed to the firewall,...

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Good for you, Arthur

best of luck on the rest of your work. Sounds like you're plenty up to the task.

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Last post by Scott_Conger
Sat Feb 09, 2019 11:45 pm
reground cam 270 valve settings

Last post by mike37 cdn « Sat Feb 09, 2019 10:37 pm
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by mike37 cdn » Thu Feb 07, 2019 2:51 pm

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hi I have the engine out of my 26 coupe when I rebuilt it last year I put in a reground 270 cam I did not get the power increase I thought I might see I set the valves at 18 as per the shop I got it from has any body tried different setting at all if so what did you set them at and how did it run I have hc pistons in the new rebuild thanks mike

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any more in put on this one any one

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Last post by mike37 cdn
Sat Feb 09, 2019 10:37 pm
***1917-1922 TT Rear Axle Cross Section***

Last post by Duey_C « Sat Feb 09, 2019 10:01 pm
Replies: 11
by VowellArt » Wed Feb 06, 2019 1:04 pm

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1917-1922 TT Rear Axle Cross Section (Two Pinion Spider)

TTRearAxleCrossSection1917-1922.jpg

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Looking great Martynn!

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Last post by Duey_C
Sat Feb 09, 2019 10:01 pm
Billings tour - Anyone going to Yellowstone after?

Last post by George_Akin « Sat Feb 09, 2019 7:31 pm
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by TonyB » Thu Feb 07, 2019 12:10 am

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I am seriously thinking of going to the Billings tour but I also want to go to Yellowstone. My tentative plan is to see the usual sites and maybe a few dirt roads off the main highways. Is anyone interested in going in a group of Model Ts after the main tour?

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There are some gravel roads in Yellowstone. Dean Yoder and I found this road near Mammoth Hot Springs while on the Parks to Park tour in 2015.

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Last post by George_Akin
Sat Feb 09, 2019 7:31 pm
Wheelie Car Question

Last post by BRENT in 10-uh-C « Sat Feb 09, 2019 5:40 pm
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by RustyFords » Thu Feb 07, 2019 1:48 pm

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It's a trivial question, I know...but it's the first thing that pops into my head when I see photos of these cars....

How did they keep the forward-most rod bearings from dying due to lack of lubrication while they constantly drove around with the nose in the air like that?

And, for that matter, how did they keep fuel flowing?

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Don, check your PMs please.

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Last post by BRENT in 10-uh-C
Sat Feb 09, 2019 5:40 pm
Free start with a distributor?

Last post by fliverfan « Sat Feb 09, 2019 2:34 pm
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by Tom Hicks » Fri Feb 08, 2019 5:57 pm

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I have a Texas T distributor on my speedster. When I turn it off the spark is advanced.

To turn it on I turn on the coil, give it about half throttle, retard the spark, and push the foot start switch.

Twice now when I retarded the spark she started. The first time I thought I must have stepped on the foot switch without realizing it. This second...

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What the timing rod rotates is the plate where the points are attached.

Since the duration of the burning of the optimal fuel mixture has a fixed length of time - if you want any engine performance at all - the spark timing must be readily adjustable to begin the fuel burning earlier or later depending on engine load and rpm. Under heavy...

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Last post by fliverfan
Sat Feb 09, 2019 2:34 pm
Help identifying a Model T door

Last post by TonyB « Sat Feb 09, 2019 2:32 pm
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by Mike Lebsack-Iowa » Fri Feb 08, 2019 9:46 pm

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I found a nice aluminum skinned door with all hardware and original paint. There are no dents or tears in the aluminum It is wood framed. Please have a look at the pictures and share your thoughts please. The door has glass in it, door handles, and lock. It is 24 inches wide by 48 inches tall. Thanks, Mike

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Many years ago Bruce (RIP) told me that the front doors and the Coupe door where identical. However the early Fordor were made of aluminum whereas the Coupe and later Fordor were steel.
However both doors on my 1924 Coupe are aluminum. Bruce responded that he was correct and both doors on my Coupe must have been replaced.
I often miss Bruce and...

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Last post by TonyB
Sat Feb 09, 2019 2:32 pm
Free Start

Last post by BobD « Sat Feb 09, 2019 2:01 pm
Replies: 19
by Norman Kling » Wed Feb 06, 2019 11:56 am

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Richard G says free starts are hard on cranks. Why? and How? I can't see how it would be any harder on it than starting with a crank or starter?
Norm

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Last post by BobD
Sat Feb 09, 2019 2:01 pm
Fred Houston

Last post by Scott_Conger « Sat Feb 09, 2019 1:48 pm
Replies: 32
by tman1913 » Sat Feb 02, 2019 6:07 pm

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Fred Houston passed away this afternoon. The hobby has lost another good Model T guy.

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Never met the man, but his knowledge, accomplishments were many, and you could always take his advice to the bank. I agree with Trent's assessment. Wishing comfort for his family.

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Last post by Scott_Conger
Sat Feb 09, 2019 1:48 pm
Another rear ended question?

Last post by Mark Gregush « Sat Feb 09, 2019 1:41 pm
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by Robert Bente » Thu Feb 07, 2019 10:30 pm

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After checking to see if I had brass thrust washers, I rebolted axle housing and drive line. How easy should the driveline axle unit turn? It seems to be pretty stiff when I turn it with a large crescent wrench. Should it be almost a free spool?
What could the cause of the stiffness be?
r/s Bob

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As long as the sleeve is not spinning on the driveshaft it should be ok. BUT! One overlooked thing is the area is where the bushing rides on at the other end. The shaft can be turned down and polished and a custom undersized bushing installed. Chances are that with the condition of that bearing at the pinion end, it will need attention.

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Sat Feb 09, 2019 1:41 pm
CALLING ALL TT OWNERS - BRAKES

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by TTtom » Wed Feb 06, 2019 6:59 pm

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I have been pursuing Rocky Mountain brakes for my TT since I bought it. In speaking to Bud Williams of Rocky Mountain Brake Mfg. Co., he advised me that they stopped producing RMB for TTs due to lack of demand. However, he still has the molds and is willing to produce some sets of TT RMBs if we can get at least 5 buyers to commit to purchasing a...

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I bought a used original set for my TT from Dave Husen last fall. He had another set or two. He's on the forum classifieds.

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Sat Feb 09, 2019 1:17 pm
Symbols

Last post by Rich Eagle « Sat Feb 09, 2019 9:02 am
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by jr1 » Fri Feb 08, 2019 7:29 pm

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Anyone else finds the symbols in front of every topic unnecessary and a bit annoying. Maybe just me getting cranky in my old age.

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I kind of like them myself.

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Last post by Rich Eagle
Sat Feb 09, 2019 9:02 am
Pickup spare tire holder

Last post by Don D « Sat Feb 09, 2019 7:51 am
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by modernbeat » Sat Jan 19, 2019 9:27 pm

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I've heard that this underbed spare tire holder is an aftermarket accessory, but haven't found who sells them. Does anyone know where I can find it?

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James,

I too would be interested in additional photos and some measurements to be able to store my spare tire under the pickup bed. Thanks in advance for your assistance.

Have a great day,
Dom

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Last post by Don D
Sat Feb 09, 2019 7:51 am
Lincoln Factory books on craigslist

Last post by TMiller6 « Fri Feb 08, 2019 8:27 pm
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by Herb Iffrig » Thu Feb 07, 2019 7:32 pm

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I just saw these:

I don't know anything else about them.

Herb

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These books were published by the Lincoln Extension Service and are generic descriptions of manufacturing. They don’t appear to be affiliated with companies like Lincoln Motors or Lincoln welding. They show up on Amazon in sets or volumes from time to time.

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Last post by TMiller6
Fri Feb 08, 2019 8:27 pm
Is an Ebay listing allowed on the forum?

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by George Andreasen » Fri Feb 08, 2019 6:07 pm

While scrolling through Ebay, looking for anything interesting I found this:

I'm building a VW distributor setup for my T, but thought it might be of interest to someone here. Note that there is no cam gear included. Mods, if not appropriate please remove.

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Last post by George Andreasen
Fri Feb 08, 2019 6:07 pm
Upcoming Central Illinois Auction

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by rondupree » Thu Jan 31, 2019 10:06 am

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My wife ran across this in a local shopper newspaper

This appears to be in an auctioneers barn near Arcola, Il, south of Champaign. I have no connection to this auction.

Ron Dupree

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This is where the auction items came from. Anybody recognize?

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Fri Feb 08, 2019 4:11 pm
OT I need a new leg. Not a joke or spam.

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by Wkndead » Thu Feb 07, 2019 9:42 am

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Please take the time to read. Looking for anyone that may live near or around Gig Harbor Washington area to correspond with. Reason: after an ankle surgery that I had over a year ago and didn't work out I can no longer walk. Luckily at this point it still lets me enjoy driving but I have sever pain when weight bearing on it so walking is out. My...

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Richard,

I have a shipmate/friend that used to live in Gig Harbor. He has since moved to Seatle in 2016. I asked him and this is his response:

I'd be happy to recommend some restaurants and brewpubs. There is limited public transportation and the hotel situation is a little on the pricey side. It's a bit of a resort town in that way. Depending...

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Fri Feb 08, 2019 4:02 pm
How to save a Rod

Last post by Kohnke Rebabbitting « Fri Feb 08, 2019 3:57 pm
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by Pops » Tue Feb 05, 2019 9:54 pm

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Hello: I joined the BCC (Broke Crank Club)!
The Crankshaft broke between the third main and # 3 rod journal . The rod is bent and might be twisted also. The engine only about 8000 miles from a total rebuild(NOT A RUST-OLEUM RB {all babbit-rods,crank,valves cam&ALL}by a rebuilder mentioned in the T -TIMES as a noted A Model and T engine qualified...

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Re: How to save a Rod
by Kohnke Rebabbitting » Fri Feb 08, 2019 2:50 pm

If your Crank wasn't broken before, you have got something out of alignment. Either your crank was ground out of alignment, as very few people know how to grind a Model T crank. They always push hard on the center main when grinding, and grind the crank out of alignment. A...

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Last post by Kohnke Rebabbitting
Fri Feb 08, 2019 3:57 pm
Fel Pro Gaskets at good price

Last post by DanTreace « Fri Feb 08, 2019 3:46 pm
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by Dan Hatch » Fri Feb 08, 2019 10:41 am

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I have a question, does anyone know where full set of gaskets by Fel Pro can be brought at a good price? Got one set off amazon , then the price was doubled. WTF. If you do not want post here you can PM me. Thanks, Dan.

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Dan

Never have ordered or used Model T Fel-Pro set, but just looked at the set on eBay, and it isn't complete. Missing the front plate / timer cover gasket. And no felts for crank gear, but for me, I use Model A rope style. Think the Fel-Pro vintage gasket set is really overpriced for what you get for $150!

Always have used Lang's set, just...

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Fri Feb 08, 2019 3:46 pm
OT: Interesting 1950s newsreel featuring a vintage car rally

Last post by Rob « Fri Feb 08, 2019 11:49 am
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by John E. Guitar » Thu Feb 07, 2019 9:51 pm

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There are some nice cars here including a 1906 Model K (which makes it almost on topic).

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Thank you for posting. The driver is the late Elmer Bemis. It's a 1907 K Roadster #808, originally sold to the Storz brewing family in Omaha NE. The car met and piloted the German car from Omaha a ways west during the NY to Paris race in 1908. It now resides with the former Towe collection in CA.

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Last post by Rob
Fri Feb 08, 2019 11:49 am
Anti Semitic History Controversy

Last post by Ruxstel24 « Fri Feb 08, 2019 11:15 am
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by CraneJon » Tue Feb 05, 2019 7:34 am

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For those members around the Country, Dearborn and Henry Ford, father of our beloved fliver have been in the news this week. Seems the Dearborn Historic Society was publishing a well written and researched article relating one of Mr. Ford's quirks, anti Semitic opinions and the Dearborn Independent.

Dearborn Mayor O'Reilly learned of the cover...

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Bottom line for me is, for 100 years ago, Henry made a fine automobile and the legacy of the car lives on. His personal opinion, fondness of Hitler, anti Semitic views...it was 100 years ago !!
There's probably as big a following of VWs, but I don't think many focus on the Nazi aspect of the design.
I was a little more miffed of Ford's dealings...

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Last post by Ruxstel24
Fri Feb 08, 2019 11:15 am
Kingsford coal...who knew?

Last post by VWGary « Fri Feb 08, 2019 7:38 am
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by Autie » Thu Feb 07, 2019 12:48 am

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Who knew?????

Interesting Bit Of Ford History.

Ford Motor Company sold more than one million Ford Model T's in 1919, and each of those Model T's used 100 board feet of wood for the parts such as frame, dashboard, steering wheels and wheels.
Because of the amount of wood that had to be used in the cars, Henry Ford decided he wanted to produce his...

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So in short someone opposed to drinking gave birth to the backyard bbq and tailgating . . .

That was funny !!!

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Last post by VWGary
Fri Feb 08, 2019 7:38 am
Have you ever made a stupid mistake?

Last post by infotfordnl « Fri Feb 08, 2019 4:30 am
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by GrandpaFord » Tue Jan 29, 2019 7:14 pm

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Last Sunday I wanted to give the kid across the street a chance to drive my 1915 Touring car. He likes mechanical engineering and just got his driver's license. So I started up the car and after about 30 seconds it quit. I tried to re start the car but it would not even kick. So I told Evan to go home and I would come get him when I figured out...

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Trying to take out the engine without taking away the front axcle connection, thought the engine was sticked by the wooden blok between the chassis and the engine..... after one hour struggeling I saw the course
Man oh man a starter engeneer in progres...

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Last post by infotfordnl
Fri Feb 08, 2019 4:30 am
COILs

Last post by MKossor « Fri Feb 08, 2019 1:15 am
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by ChuckLebeda » Thu Feb 07, 2019 8:42 pm

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I have taken the coil box of a '21 coupe. Car has not been started. Is there any way to check each coil to see if it is good? Thanks. Chuck

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Nice coil information but I take issue with a very important specification.

Cushion Spring Gap: 0.010 -0.012 (recommended) By who and based on what data?

Here is data I took on cushion spring travel during development of the Electronically Cranked Coil Tester ( ECCT ) using a specially modified set of coil points with adjustable cushion spring...

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Last post by MKossor
Fri Feb 08, 2019 1:15 am
What kind of steering box is this?

Last post by kmatt « Fri Feb 08, 2019 12:25 am
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by Loftbed » Thu Feb 07, 2019 7:52 pm

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Title says it all.

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Yes it's Corvair, a street rodder's mainstay on T buckets in the 70's. It converts from stock to cross steer with a little work.

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Last post by kmatt
Fri Feb 08, 2019 12:25 am
T Part identification.

Last post by Don Lyon « Thu Feb 07, 2019 9:35 pm
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by Jim_PTC_GA » Thu Feb 07, 2019 1:50 pm

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I hate to ask this but I can't identify what this part is. I took apart the engine and front end last fall and bagged every bolt, nut and dead mouse. This week I'm going through the bags and cleaning parts to see what's useable and what's not. I cleaned this part but can not remember where it goes and what it is.

Thanks in advance for any...

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It's hard to order a replacement when you don't know what it is isn't it?

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Last post by Don Lyon
Thu Feb 07, 2019 9:35 pm
E and J sidelight with an oll bowl

Last post by KWTownsend « Thu Feb 07, 2019 8:28 pm
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by Herb Iffrig » Thu Feb 07, 2019 7:23 pm

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Can any one say anything about this light?

e j bowl.jpg

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It is probably marked Ford-O on it.

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Thu Feb 07, 2019 8:28 pm

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