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I just noticed that Model T Haven is for sale. Kind of sad in a way but I can understand the owner wanting to move on and maybe do something else.
Another is Chaffins. Both have contributed much to the T hobby.
I’m almost 71 and can remember growing up with some of the earlier vendors that aren’t around any more. One that comes to mind is Marks...

Went to the Benson Ford Research Center today to see demountable rim drawings. Saw drawings for 30 x 3.5, TT, and balloon. Manufactures included Ford, Firestone, Kelsey, and Hayes. There must have been 30 or more drawings so for time constraints, I just looked at the most recent drawings for the different part numbers. Of the clincher rims, some...

Is anybody going to the Nitro, WV car show/swap meet in Winifield, WV April 11-13?

I rebuilt my Ruckstell and was careful to use sealant, but still have a small oil leak. It is really hard to find oil leaks because they are hard to see. I found mine by puffing colored chalk dust, the kind use for chalk lines, over suspected areas of the differential. The leaking oil washes away the chalk dust so that it is easy to see. I washed...

If you're in the area, I'd invite you to attend the annual McPherson College CARS Club swap meet, in McPherson, Kansas on Saturday April 13. It is entirely student-run. It is small, but we have a group from our local Model T Club that have spaces. Vendor spaces are indoors, just $25 and you can have a space with the rest of the T folks, if you...

Brief interruption today while we complete a mandatory update to the database.

Jeff

Here is a current listing on ebay for a tire iron with a TT part number.

Here is an old Forum thread with a discussion of Model T jacks and handles.

Is the first iron also a combo jack handle, or just a tire iron? I need to look for a real TT jack handle at Chickasha, and I want to know what to look for. I assume the twisted handle shown...

I built a rotisserie to assist in doing all the welding, painting, etc that I need to do on my various projects. I built it from 1/4'' wall steel pipe, 1200 lb capacity casters and my MIG. A short pipe enables it to be rolled around out of the way for storage. I'm not quite finished, a couple more hours should do it. 0310191710.jpg 0310191702.jpg

I'm looking to get a runabout top from Bakersfield swap up to Oregon, preferably Portland area. I'm happy to pay a fair gas/shipping fee for your trouble. Please PM me if you can help out. Thanks!

Does anyone know what type of bolts and or screws are used to install the Top Wood on a 1927 Model T Coupe as some of the holes are countersunk others are a square looking hole ... also what type screws are used to install the ribs .... Thanks for any help ... Joe Gallagher ....joeg48@hotmail.com

Setting up? Where?

I realized I have neglected you.

I'm sorry.

I wanted to say thanks to all of you for publicizing Lizzie's 100th Birthday Party, which was in Rhinelander WI, in June, 2014.
If you remember, Dennis invited you all, in an invitation which was kindly found, and forwarded to you all by Steve Jelf. (Thanks Steve!)

You may remember this particular...

Does anyone have a good picture on how to mount a front license plate on a 1919 model ? Thanks for the help in advance.
CHRIS

I purchased a magneto horn several months back. I was a able to test it this morning. It was making a noise, then went silent. I kind of figured it would have to be rebuilt when I got it.

Are there any repair folks I can contact? Is there a rebuild kit available? I've done some looking around and have come up blank.

As always, many thanks in...

I'm sure this has been discussed before, so please excuse the repetition. When it comes to hauling a Model T on a trailer, what are the preferred attachment points for hold-down straps? When I haul my Willys M38A1 Army Jeep I use heavy duty ratchet straps attached to straps wrapped around the front and rear axles as well as backups attached to the...

Can any of you guys out there on the left coast bring a Model T Depot Hack from Auburn, CA to the swap meet at Chickasha? It's a running car. Will pay $1,000 for the service. waterwalk999@gmail.com or 479-790-4229

Another cool early item, top bow saddle with square hole with 144E number cast in it, anyone have any ideas of what car this came off? Bob

This year's student-run event is coming up - May 3-4 in McPherson, KS.

The schedule is:

Friday evening Cruise-in on Main St (no registration necessary)
Friday Dinner featuring Donald Osborne (registration required)

Saturday Car Show (pre-registration preferred)

Last year we had 400 cars ranging from an 1886 Benz replica to modern super cars....

More pics were requested of my rod lathe. This machine is specifically built for that job. The machine turns the boring and the rod travels with the carriage. I have a facing tool at both ends of the bar so machining the bore and both sides of the rod can be done with one setup operation. I don't do many T rods anymore with it, there's no money in...

My father and I have made the decision to let our spare parts and project cars go. We have no lists or inventory sheets. Just come by on the way to the
prewar meet and buy what you want May not make it to the swap meet. om me

The MTFCA is pleased to announce that Seamus Hnat from Mt. Clemens, Michigan is the recipient of the 2019 Ben Yumori Award.

The Ben Yumori Award acknowledges someone who travels great distances in their Model T, promotes the club, is an ambassador for the hobby and encourages new members who will also preserve the T’s legacy.

A graduate of the...

these large manhole oilers have 1/8 pipe thread any idea what it was used on also duel elbow either vacuum or fluid elbow kooks like would be for old windshield wipers but no idea, cleaning tons of items up that have been buried for years
thank you form for the help, Bob

Rusty, my 1927 roadster pick-up (L.A.F.D. Mountain Patrol Vehicle), decided that he should have a short vacation whilst I was tasked with a bit of maintenance. Yesterday I dropped the pan maintenance cover to investigate a slight knock which suddenly developed in the #1 rod. This deficit of babbit material in #1 is the first time in over 10 years...

I am in NW Florida, in Pensacola, looking for a quality shop to rebuild my '24 engine. It needs a valve job and I thought I'd get the hardened valve inserts. Why not go for a whole rebuild at this point?

I really need forum input on where to take my business.

Any suggestions?

Thanks in advance,

Jeff Schroeder

I purchased a mag ring that was shipped to me in a taped up pizza box. The ring arrived ok as well as some cheese and pepperoni stuck on the lid of the pizza box! I just wanted to say thanks for dinner as I didn't make any plans prior to it's arrival. I think I'll order a gas tank and hope it's filled with beer! :D :D :D

I am looking for someone to rebuild my starter. New. To this site any help would be greatly appreciated. Thanks Brent

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Princeton, Illinois. Automobile Parade around 1917 maybe?

Well, it seems that even railroads proved to be a great market for the Model T.

I have uploaded a few Railroad Ts in the gallery:

Enjoy :-)

T Teammates,

Can someone reveal the function of this modification on the rear axle?

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Thanks,
John

Another part puzzle to solve, takes some thinking!

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Things I know and things I don't know (way more of the latter) from the blueprints/drawings at Benson Library of the Ford M racer drawings. I welcome any information or theories about mechanical drawings in general, and these in particular.

First, engine sizes and specs. The blueprints I've found at Benson Library are incomplete. Hopefully there...

I like Balance Beads. I don't know how they work, but a guy who works at a tire store told me they put them in truck tires regularly. I found on my speedster that they make a big difference when I drive over 35, the faster I go the smoother the ride right up to 60.

So I don't know if they would be recommended for a T that doesn't ride over 35....

My exhibition, Anatomy, opens the first week of April. These are photographs of model T Ford details that are metaphors for how our own bodies age and are rebuilt or replaced with donor parts. The original capture for these photographs was taken on wet collodion glass negatives.

Hi, Next Thursday I will be going Houston to Chicksha through Dallas in a Toyota Sienna mini-van mostly empty. If you want me to take stuff to Chicksha let me know soon. I have no idea what I am going to bring back. :D -- IV

I have a question about my axle inner bearing sleeve; does it matter if the small button on the sleeve, that locks it into place, has been ground off? Otherwise, the sleeve is in great shape as are the other three but it just happens that someone ground off the locking button.

I have 4 clear glass headlight lens. They are 9-1/4 inches in diameter. Do they fit any of the early gas headlights ... Thanks ...

Does anyone have some advice on how to install the brass channel for the windshield on the early brass T's? I have an all brass, Mezger Automatic windshield for my 1910 and I need new safety glass. I bought the brass channel kit, but there's no instructions and I don't have the old channel that was on the frame. Any advice would be greatly...

Does anyone have an idea what the estimated cost would be for a '26-'27 cowl... without the tank?

Tom

I really like this speedster. I know this is a long shot, but might anyone know who owns this, or perhaps have more photos?

Tom

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i was the only bidder,13-14 $25.00 26-27 bat $8.00 mod-a $2.00.everyone had a chance.wow !!!!!!!!.charley

Is anyone that rewinds mag coils coming to Chickasha? I brought out an estate where the guy rewound his onw mag coils. I may a bunch of his supplies and I was wondering if anyone would be interested in this stuff. I do not have a list at this time. Email me if you want more info. Dan

Peter and his group are sorting out the racer, this time cranking by hand and scooting up the street. If you watch the slowed down later portion of the clip you can see and hear the difference as Alan closes the auxiliary exhaust ports after the motor starts.

Click on the link below to see the video:

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We have seen this before....maybe several times. Here it is again.

Is this the way the spring fits?

The reflectors are extremely tight and don't move in the housing. Should I clearance them?

I know it's months away but I've got to plan ahead.

I can no longer walk Hershey and need a golf cart or something. I've been paying the outrageous prices to rent a golf cart there and refuse to do it any longer.

I'll need either a golf cart or two single person scooters. My wife loves Hershey but I'm not gonna ride while she walks.

What do...

This weekend the MTFCSD organized an Model T tour into the Borrego Desert. Yesterday we drove from Ramona and visited an earthquake fault in the desert. We had a geologist in the group and indeed we found two major earthquake faults. Along the way the desert flowers were in bloom, not really looking like desert except for the sandy trails.
Today...

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16 deg and windy outside.
Good draugh inside raised to 54. First test

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forecast below frezing and 20+ mph wind the car is ready I’m not :(
I only needed warmer weather a jump on
Spring KeyWest will have to wait.

I am scoping out a model kit of a basic T chassis using a combination of photo etched brass for the frame, crsss members, and leaf springs, brass rod and tube, and lost wax cast brass axles, wheels, etc.

Anyway the gentleman doing the artwork for the photo etch is located on South East England and asked if there was one available to be...

WARNING !!! SCAM ALERT !!!! SPECTRUM CABLE !!!
Opened my email this morning and had a msg. from Spectum's security dept. Second Notice saying I was illegally sharing copyrighted movies to friends. NOT TRUE. We called Spectrum (Not the number in the email !! ) and they said they didn't send it and checked my account and I was clean. IF YOU get this...

I'm looking for opinions on universal thread chasers for repairing the hubcap threads on the hubs and also the threads on manifolds. The tool I am looking at is the OTC7402

Some time ago, I performed a search to see if someone has characterized single Hassler springs to correlate physical properties (wire diameter, coil diameter top and bottom, free length, and number of active coils) to the part numbers and delineated car body applications identified in the Hassler Parts Catalog No. 103. This would be under the...

I’m looking for a touring (1925 or older). Might consider a speedster or depot hack. If you are bringing one to Chickasha, please message me. I’m not looking for a project and would like a Ruckstell and Auxiliary brakes.

Good morning, I found this interesting pan alteration while searching through the parts pile at Eric Barrett's.

My first thought was very quick oil changes!
Can anyone guess the purpose?

Have a great day!
Mike

Hey guys, I have a person selling 26-27 wire wheels and I am not sure what a good price for 5 would be? If they are clan and painted- what is fair?

Thanks,
Jim

I have to fairly large wooden crates I need to ship to California and need some input on who to use. I cannot use Fastenal, as they do not ship to California. If you have used someone and were happy with the outcome, please let me know.

Some pictures of the top frame that came with my 15 Runabout.
Is it the right frame?
Do I have it on backwards?

Attempting to acquire all parts and pieces to build my next speedster engine. What is the maximum SAFE cylinder bore for a 26 / 27 Model T engine? I will be using a pressurized oil system and Chevrolet OHV conversion.

The reason that I ask is that I inherited a set of Model A aluminum standard bore pistons (new) when my grandfather passed away...

It was sunny and a little above freezing today, so I decided to take Betsy for a drive. I got to the top of my street and she started hesitating and finally stopped in the middle of the street.

A quick inspection revealed a trail of rapidly evaporating gasoline back towards my house and a growing puddle of gas under the car.

Turned out that I...

If you've been to Chickasha several times you know that the weather can vary widely and change quickly. We're still a week away, but it appears that this time the days will be cool but sunny and the lows will be around freezing.

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Did a set of rods today on the Hempy Cooper rod lathe.

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Ford Motor Company announced a Ford Special racer was sent to France to compete in the Grand Prix in May, 1911. The racer arrived sometime by early June, and immediately went into competion, competing in one kilometer races in a warm up to the LIght Car races set for June in Balougne. The Ford won it's class in the 1 K trials, clocking 69 mph over...

For some Ford stock part fun, here’s one.

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Dan, what publication did that puzzle appear in, and when ? It would be a treat to see more ! (Maybe some of us could earn that $1.00 prize ! :D “

These Puzzels appeared in Ford Owner and Dealer in mid-...

Hi Everyone - From Winter in Iowa! I need your help & advise on whether I should powder coat my wire wheels? I am thinking of having my wire wheels powder coated for looks & durability! I was on A T tour years ago where one of the Ts spun the stems off of two tier tubes (30x3 1/2). The rims had been powder coated. What is your experience with...

In undergoing a re-restoration of my 1924 Touring I have a question pertaining to the interior trim below the two rear doors adjacent to the floor. Attached are photos of each the left and right interior doorways showing two small irregular shape panels one either side of each door. I believe these to have been put there during the restoration...

Fordson tractor pulling some type of machine. But the man blocks most of the view. Cannot figure out what it is for sure. Possibly one of those machines to break in the engines? Odd looking engine stand that the T block is on. And some type of crankshaft machine on the workbench. Possibly for straighten the crankshafts.
We will be at Chickasha...

If anyone needs a car ( or tractor or another toy ) transported south, I have a fellow available making a trip from NY to Florida for me. He has an open, heavy trailer, and is a hobbiest. He is hauling a truck north to Ohio for me, and would be available for your load south. Need it done in the next 3 weeks, so if this may work for you, get in...

As an EE I couldn't tolerate the messy wiring of my 1927 Roadster so I yanked everything, installed a terminal block (and fuse) at the firewall and then rewired all with proper wires. The only part which I'm not satisfied with is the terminal block itself. I bought it from Langs, it has 6 positions and is rubber coated with #6 machine screws. My...

Progress continues with other quest on this Guy's Baby!

Thought you folks would enjoy seeing how sheetmetal is formed and yes, you folks have the talent, just apply yourselves.

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This is the pattern we decided to fit the custom Speedster.

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A double lay out and cut using 3/4 Advantech flooring works great....

I need an engine to go from Ohio to Florida, Is any one heading that way in the near future? Thanks Joe 419-618-1025

Yes, I know it's supposed to be a regular round head machine screw. But this is the second steering gear case I've found with a headless set screw. That makes me wonder if they tried these for awhile.

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Guys, so I'm starting the rebuild on my rear differential. I had a set of rear axle gears that came with a parts group, and was looking for a better set of gears that might be in better condition. I got a pair of NOS rear axle gears and they just came in the mail today. After looking at them it seems as if the area on the crown is higher up with...

Has anyone installed a top wood kit for a 1927 Model T Coupe that was purchased from The Ford Wood Co. If so how was the fit or did you have to rework any of the pieces ( cut or reshape any of the pieces ) Thanks for any help ...... Joe Gallagher ... joeg48@hotmail.com

I tried last year to help Lee in Oklahoma City sell his 1912 Crow Elkhart.

I had picked up an early Buick he had sold on the HCCA Classifieds and visited
with him awhile when I came to pick it up.

After I left - Lee called me and asked if I could help him sell a Model T Touring
that I had viewed along with the Crow Elkhart.

His health was...

Do anyone out there own a Model F.
Am looking for commutator parts as the one I am working on has a badly worn roller

Has anyone installed a top wood kit for a 1927 Model T Coupe that was purchased from The Ford Wood Co. If so how was the fit or did you have to rework any of the pieces ( cut or reshape any of the pieces ) Thanks for any help ...... Joe Gallagher ... joeg48@hotmail.com

Anyone have the colour code on the wood wheel rims 1926 model?
Preferably in RAL code. They're supposed to be silver coloured aren't they?

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This is being advertised as a Model T express bed. Can anyone confirm that is what it really is? If so, was it used on a regular Model T or a TT?

Thanks

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Does anyone have cure for the u-joint being loose on the driveshaft, it moves enough to brake the pin that holds the joint to the driveshaft. I am hoping not to have to replace them. Thanks.

One of my favorite events to attend was the New London to New Brighton Run last year.

It is a “ must see “ for any early auto enthusiast ... :mrgreen:

Yesterday I was privileged to meet an Historic Olds Curved Dash ... ;)

“ Edith “ has participated in (3) London to Brighton Runs
and was shipped to London each time from California.

Miss...

One of my favorite YouTube shows, Barn Find Hunters, has an original, unrestored 1914 Towncar...link below. It's pretty rough, but looks relatively solid.

The T appears at roughly 17 minutes into the video.

Picked these up a while back. I can make out Firestone max i cushion, 32x4 on the side wall. Wondering if they came from a TT. 20190306_174743.jpg 20190306_174711.jpg 20190306_175340.jpg 20190306_175321.jpg

I just purchased this T. It has so many possibilities, and it should be fun. For the immediate future I plan to carry it on the back of Ellie Mae when I go to cars and Coffee. Long term, wow, so much potential. I have other projects now, like getting Ellie Mae road ready, but I want to start gathering info before I make any mistakes. I would like...

This is a great post from the old forum I think would interest those that have not seen it.

By Kohnke Rebabbitting on Saturday, July 20, 2013 - 07:01 pm:

The Brake drum was shot, so we ordered one from J&M Machine, Oh, what a Beauty, in every way.

I started taking pictures today, and will add more as I progress, as if I wait, it will...

I found one of these books in Dad stuff but do not recall ever see it > It is 450 pages hard cover from 2010. Are these books a yearly -every 5- every 10 years book or a one off Cheers Colin

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1925 model t roadster. Very solid car with good paint, top, interior, tires and drive train. runs and drives like a model t should. was driven around town every week by a 99 year old man until last October when he sadly passed away. We always serviced and adjusted on the car whenever needed. A distributor and alternator has been added. Please call...

Better than nice inside near perfect... Under cowl with gas cap x pattern on both ends text me for pix 2606723080 I don't understand this website,thanks

I've been trying unsuccessfully to find a windshield frame for my 1927 Roadster. I posted a WTB on the forum but no luck. So... do any of you have experience with reproduction frames, like the ones Speedway Motors sells? Is there anything I need to watch out for, or is it a pretty vanilla reproduction part? Is cutting glass for this frame...

Hi,
From next month, we will begin work on the 1916 Model T town car. I request some one to give me the following information just for my curiosity.

1)What is the difference between the Model T laundaulet & Model T Town car?

2) I found out that only 802 Model T town cars were made. Any idea, approximately, how many are surviving?

I have...

Anyone have photos and or dimensions of the Rootlieb speedster body kit? I make scale models and want to duplicate this kit in miniature and any help would be appreciated