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Registrations must be postmarked by Wednesday January 23rd with an email notifying Richard Held of your interest. There are currently 4 King and 1 QQ motel room available at Sierra Suites. It was 73 today in Sierra Vista with lots of sun. Come visit us from the 16th to 22nd. The Tucson post tour is sold out.
Thank you and happy T ing. Joss...

Started snowing a little while ago...we're in the
10 -12 areas. Wind and temps in the single digits. After the storm goes through, a potential for lake effect snow for Sunday, and another 6 !

Wife went to the store yesterday and I have no reason to leave the house, other than plowing the driveways.
Be safe everyone !! :)

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Another banner day at the Model T Museum, thanks to our great VolunTeers and donors.

Two line shafts have been installed in the Vintage Garage Machine Shop and the amazing machinery, dating from 1912 to 1920s is up and running! Congratulations to Jerry Kramer and all those who worked on this project and all who donated the machines that include...

Has anybody heard from my fellow New Yorker Dan Killecut? Seems like he has been absent from the forum for quite some time. I have always enjoyed his posts- hope all is well.

I recently sealed up my differential with Permatex Gear Oil Gasket Maker. I did a little experiment at the same time, applying some between two pieces of aluminum sheet metal and clamping them together. The sealant is supposed to cure in 24 hours but the fine print says it may take longer under cold and dry conditions.

I don't leave the heat on...

Normally I'd just add to existing post but we're hunting down a nasty bug in the forum and it appears to happen when doind a new posting with attachments and then making changes. so here goes.

Got the radiator completely assembled and leak free today - we started Monday. No idea why Brassworks is out 6 weeks. total cost out the door was $700....

Can someone tell me if my15's head is a Hi head or a Low head?

Well... it was 60 degrees, so I think folks on the east coast and Canada would take issue with the name of our tour today, but it was a challenge nonetheless. Rain. I think I need some Rainex and a hand wiper.

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It was ok until I hit the brakes and discovered that my Rocky Mountains weren’t adjusted...

When I attempt to enter the forum by selecting forum 2019 , I get into a request page asking for all my user info. When I fill out the form, my user name and email address comes back as being used . I fiddled around and somehow got to this point and can see the form and use it. What am I doing wrong??????????????

Hello, I was hoping to get some advice on a wire wheel hub that has a crack on the outer bearing surface. I'm concerned on the pressure
on this surface when the bearings are tightened. My question is, has anyone tried to weld the crack closed.
Any advice would be appreciated.
Steve

Should the visible outside edge of the spindle bushings be left natural, or were they painted black after assembly? In other words, when all is said and done, should you see brass-colored rings or should you see all black?

Can anyone identify these 4 parts, the year and if they are Model T? They are 2.75 inches long not counting the threads. They are black now but have some brass plating underneath. I think they might be prop nuts for a top. IMG_0039.jpg IMG_0035.JPG IMG_0029.jpg

I have seen in the past someone will post a picture of a 1911 T or an early 12 and someone will identify it as 11 or 12 but I can see any difference how can I tell the difference between a late 11 touring and early 12 touring by looking at a picture.Cheers From Winnipeg.

Do the Stewart models 160 and 490 work with the wood wheels?

Exactly what is the Vintage Ford Magazine section used for at the bottom of the forum ? The updated site has been up and running for a few weeks but know one has posted anything on the Vintage Ford.

Tell your kids and grand kids I'm sorry!
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Hello,

We are new to the world of the Model T. My wife and I went to a Model T Driving Experience in Lincoln, NE this last Fall just on a lark. I mean, why not? When are we ever going to get a chance to drive one of these things again? Wow! We had a blast and I think we are hooked. We must be because she signed us up for the family membership and...

I'm desperately trying to save the fan pulley/hub for my 1918 engine. The fan blades are junk, but the aluminum pulley is in decent, usable shape. Unfortunately, all four rusty steel screws are frozen solid in the aluminum. So far, I've heated the screw heads with a propane torch (to keep temperatures down), applied a good penetrating oil twice....

I am preparing to bolt my Currier speedster body (basically a buck board) to the frame and have been wondering about the best method / product to seal the underside. Hoping that the collective wisdom of the Forum might be able to shed some light on this for me.

Best,
Dave

Replacing the starter. Was a bit taken back by round head screws used to mount the starter. Why? Bolts make more sense to me. This one is not a show car. Yea or nea?

Saturday January 19th the Dairyland Tin Lizzie's will be having their annual University at our bodyshop in West Bend Wi. It will start at 9am with a swapmeet, lunch at noon (by donations). Then seminars to follow. We will be doing seat apolstering, a first time startup and a few other topics. If you are in the area feel free to stop in, it's a...

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Image of a woman standing next to an automobile that has been damaged in a crash at the intersection of West Manchester Ave, and Normandie Ave, in Los Angeles, California. Vesque drug store in background (1401 West Manchester Ave.).
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Technically can these be used more than once to work properly?

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This wonderful old home movie, updated to a more modern format, was just posted on the AACA website. There aren't many Ts. The games are fun, but the one of driving over logs while balancing a tray of drinks looks to be hard on the cars. There are two fires - one simulated, the other clearly not. These were just 30-year-old used cars then;...

Splash Apron Measurement Needed.

I know this is a strange question to ask. Can a very kind person tell me the length of the longest part (front to back) of a 1912-16 Touring or Roadster splash apron ? I think thows years were the same lenght.
Thanks much in advance.

Has anyone see this series ? There are a lot of t's in this show. The period starts in the brass era and goes thru the twenties. Lots of brass t's and tt's Even a few town cars. Lots of other cars whose brands I am not sure of. It's fun watching the show just to try and identify cars. I'm pretty sure the main car the family uses is a brass era...

I just saw in the Tennessee T's newsletter that Vic passed away last November. We really enjoyed touring with Vic and Lori. Anybody have any more details or link to his obituary? I couldn't find anything.

Ron Dupree

I understand that prior to installing the U-joint ball into the back of the hogshead you should pack it full of grease....my question, what kind of grease? For my Hyatt bearings I used a NLGI 1 red bearing grease... would that be too thin (soft) for the U-joint? I can see where grease is likely to make it's way out around to ball-shaped end of the...

None of these cans are mine. These are some digital photos I've saved for a long time. Most of these are very scarce. They are all photos of oil cans that are produced by Ford or are for Model T Ford use:

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Nice set of wheels but not Ford? He told me they were 25 but did not say if that was tire inner diameter or outside diameter of wheel. Note the rear hub and brake drum. I would like to pass on any info if anyone can help.

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I decided to CC my head today. Even though I used a very primitive procedure, the doctors said Ill be OK (or at least as OK as I ever was) :)

I have heard that the Rajo 4 valve heads are the same CC or compression ratio as a stock head. But to my eye it just looked to be larger. So to ease my mind I did an old school CC test. I leveled the...

In the Ford lubrication chart, when it says things like two complete turns every 500 miles, does that refer to simply turning the cap of a cup full of grease two revolutions or filling the cap and turning the full contents in twice?

Doing a frame off restoration of a 27 depot hack. Got a wooden slat leatherette top, so I'd have to figure out a way to make the wiring look good, but I'm thinking of putting one or two 6v dome lights in for nighttime ease in getting in and out. Switch controlled from the drivers compartment, no refrigerator type buttons on the doors, but I might...

Just finished rebuilding Ruckstell axel. Assembled using Ultra Black as a sealer between the two halves. Finished and installed in car. Now I have a nasty oil leak at the bottom of the housing from where the two halves join. I can see it oozing about an inch or so along the bottom of the housing. What can I use to seal this up?

I posted a request for a 1926 Fordor “pillar” last November and received three promising replies: a recommendation to contact Mark Freimiller at Model T Haven. He had the passenger side but not the driver side; Robert Bergstadt at Bob’s Auto Parts. He said he would look; and Mike Peterson who said he had the part but wondered what I was willing to...

I had this posted in the classifieds, was curious if anyone who knows who was casting these. The vendors said they are not carrying them anymore. Looking for a tail light bracket for the deliver car. Maybe someone has an extra laying around?
Thanks Mike Bird
574-584-6744 or mikebird@lifeattheridge.net

When I posted a question about fixing two loose wheel spokes it was suggested that I use a product called Chair-Loc . Didn't have any luck finding any of that but went to Jim's Ace Hardward and they had another product called Tite Chairs . Does the exact same thing. Guys that restore old furniture use it a lot. Anyway, when I got the stuff home I...

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Due to the heating process of pouring Babbitt, is t best to machine the cylinders and deck surface before or after the Babbitt is poured? I can think of reasons to justify both ways but what's more widely accepted?

Why would someone ground the generator on a running engine ?

I was listening to a car repair show on the radio today and heard a method for flushing and cleaning an engine. They said that the next time you are ready to change your oil, pour in a quart of automatic transmission fluid and run the engine at idle for an hour, then change the oil as usual. They said that, unlike solvent type motor flush...

Can anyone post a couple of pictures and/or some accurate measurements of a false cam that is used to set a K.R. Wilson Line Boring Frame??

TIA

This new forum is a great, new, user friendly way for members of our hobby to connect, share information, and help one another. The other side of the coin is because it is new to all of us we need to become familiar with it and potential pitfalls of its use.

Two examples of this is at the end of each post is the following:
Who is online
Users...

Ok I finished the clean up on my aluminum case Warford this week and today I found a used CI case on eBay thanks to a fellow forum member. Same seller had an aluminum case. My brain went to an Oh, and Will it mode, and came up with a couple of questions: so If anyone here has the answer I'd be grateful as I do not have one of each side by side to...

The MTFCI Tech Info section has some new simplified Model T wiring Schematics in color.
Check them out

I know that Henry didn't specify a torque value for rear wheel nuts other than really tight. I've done some research and found 70 ft-lbs, 120 ft-lbs and 200 ft-lbs suggested in early posts. Anyone care to chip in with your recommendation?

I read Tim's book tonight. If you think Trump is the cats meow you probably wont like it. If you can open your eyes and realize this book was written by a liberal British travel writer you will enjoy this book. Lots of British humor interspersed among the travel comments. This is a long book. 361 pages of lite hearted commentary about what it is...

Has anyone had there interior made by Classtique Upholstery for there 1909 or 1910 Ford Touring

I have this Model TT Truck I am working on and it has a HALL SCOTT & RUCKSTELL TT Rear End with Hall Scott stamped on it and a Ruckstell tag. Also there is a shift lever with both names stamped on one side and just Ruckstell stamped on the other. It does have the early shift short nose on the rear end. I know this is a early set up, but what year...

Although I'm not actively looking for anything, I do like to cruise the classifieds from time to time. I've noticed that there has not been a car for sale ad posted for nearly 10 days. Is the system not working?

Came across this site while in search of other things and thought I would share incase you have not seen it. Pretty interesting, I wasted a lot of time at work today :shock:

Has anyone seen or owned any pieces of the Quad-Bec hydraulic brakes as shown in 1926 ads?

Richard

I have noticed on the Forum and talking with a number of forum members that members trying to get Rocker Arms, Lifters, Shafts, and other overhead parts that a number were having problems getting good service. I have a friend Gary that works at Rocker Arms Unlimited, 16575 Clear Creek Rd. Redding, CA 96001 that has done some work for me and I have...

Was in neighboring LeClaire IA and stopped by American Picker's Antique Archeology shop. Came across a vintage RAJO I thought it might be of interest to some.
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Just received these from Peter Fawcett's shop. They are beginning to fashion the seats, then putting together other remaining bits and pieces. Meanwhile, one of the Ford Special racers may have been sold by FMC back in 1912.

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I would like to use a 12 volt battery with one of my Model T. I already made the change for the starter taht will allow me to use 12 volt. My other T work on 6 volt as well. Which 12 volt battery you recommended?

I believe that the 12 volt yellow top Optima is a good choice, because it is still an excellent starting battery, but if the battery...

I will once again be traveling from Boise to Lancaster, CA in a couple weeks. Not sure what day. Let me know if you need a T car or parts transported. I’d be happy to help. 20ft enclosed.

I may have posted this on the old forum, if not enjoy.

This morning I was asked this question: What would cause a plug to NOT fire under compression?
I know one reason, but there are others. What do you think?

Just re-upped my membership I can't get my VF fix without it. LOL

First of all I am kind of a purist. I have a 16 T with a 24 engine so I don't have to crank it. But, I have the 16 engine in the garage and everything is undoable to bring it as close to a true 16 as possible. Having said that I guess I have one foot in both camps.

I am wondering if any of you have installed The Ideal Timer ? I'm sure you know...

I use to purchase an item or 2 from Mike. He does not seem to post on ebay anymore.
Has he stopped or just taken time off?

Just a Monday pic of my shed

How do I get permissions activated on the vehicle classifieds forum? I've tried sending messages to the administrators but am not getting a response.
Is there a button in settings that I'm not seeing? :? :? :?

Rod

I have a 1915? radiator on my 1913. Yes, I know it's wrong, but it holds water and cools very well. Here is my question, and I don't want any guesses! The radiator on my car had the headlight wire tube soldered to the lower tank. It is simply a radiator tube bent into a sight V and soldered in three places to the bottom tank. A good friend of mine...

I decided that adding pepper to the radiator every few trips wasn’t going to be a good answer to the multi-leak problem. Originally I had ordered a new one from one of the vendors but it was 6 weeks out. I then found one of the last radiator repair shops in Northern CA is in Santa Rosa and cancelled my order. I made quick friends with the owner...

This is a recipe my wife found in a cookbook left to her by my mother. Hope you enjoy like we did.

Ingredients One Elephant Salt and Pepper Brown Gravy Two Rabbits (optional)

Cut elephant into bite size pieces. This should take about 2 months. Cover with brown gravy. Cook over kerosene fire about four weeks at 365 degrees. This will serve 3800...

I am measuring 1” toe out, not real scientific yet, but I can’t be too far off. I have no idea how that could have been intentional. The car was partially restored in the 80’s by my father, then sat in one warehouse or the other for 30 years.
The tie rod end, passenger side, feels to be flush with the tie rod, so maybe there is enough thread to...

re building my 26 engine bought a 270 regrind cam just wondering if I need to set the timing different than the stock at 15 dec atdc i put in new ss valves and adjustable lifters and running high compression pistons thanks mike

I have an electric horn on my 1920 T now, but have just purchased a magneto horn.
How would I hook it up?

Many thanks, T-bees!

The generator is original 6 volt on a 26 engine and when You start up and bring it to a fast idle the amp meter shows no charge with or without load/lights on. Manuely holding the cutout closed does not speed up the process. after a few minutes it usually starts charging slowing coming up to about 9-10 amps charge with or without load. It seem's...

Hello, new guy here, 1st post
For many years I've been contemplating rerunning my father's 1925 drive from downtown Los Angeles to June Lake, CA., @ 350 miles. He was 22 years old and had a Model T with a Ruckstell axel, Frontenac head and a blacksmith lowered front axle. He painted the T green with a bicycle hand pump on a home made mason jar...

My wife stumbled across something on the internet today, and asked me if I had ever heard of it. January 15, 1919, the devastating molasses flood of Boston Massachusetts. We have had a few Old Photo threads and discussions about it on this forum over the years. If someone had photos archived of it and would like to post them here, I think that...

Hi Chris, First I want to thank you for what you are doing. As some of the forum users are getting a bit older we need larger print for easier reading. Iam having trouble finding out who the poster is. I liked the print size of the old forum as it made reading a breeze. Can you think about increasing the print size to help out the older folks?...

I saw this on Ebay last week and just had to have it. It is a 1925 Rand McNally road map of Missouri. It folds to standard road map size, but the main map insert unfolds to 28.5 x 34.5 inches.

The road from St. Louis, MO to Hillsboro, MO (now highway 21) is just listed as Trail #3 , I wonder if it was still a dirt road back then? :)

Got a few old spark plugs I can't find much on does anyone know about a plug ' WORLD W17, A TITAN NO.2 AND A ALDOR AUTOMATIC ? THE W17'S I HAVE 8 NOS IN BOX THE OTHERS AR NEW BUT ON BOXES LITTLE RUST. JUST WONDERING

I'm rebuilding my tranny cover. In replacing the clutch pedal shaft, Is it acceptable to use a tension pin on the shaft for the pedal and slow speed notch instead of a solid pin ?

Curiosity killed the purist is an old saying often referred to on these boards. Here's my rambling tale:

Last summer, somehow (?!?) the radiator drain petcock came unscrewed and was lost while we were in the hayfield changing the irrigation water. I almost took a spin around the section after completing the chore, not knowing we had lost all the...

I believe a lot of us are taking the ladies to the model T meetings or at least to the tours once a years or so. Well we are in a dilemma as to how can we get the ladies to the meetings and the tours also. Most of the girls are hesitant to be at the meetings because it is boring, the guys are talking about their machines only, the meeting place is...

To mount the two bolts on the frame rail and the ears of the oilpan.
I made two bolts with a piece of iron .
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Can anyone tell me the description, value, and how common these parts are ? Thanks

So, I removed the engine from my 26 coupe to find the source of a slight engine knock. In the process I took my transmission apart to install some better triple gears to make the transmission a little quieter and to install a new wide brake drum. I discovered that the holes in my driven plate where the pins for the clutch pressure ring stick out...

Darel:

You asked a question on another forum and did not receive an answer. 10 years ago the tour left Dearborn and headed southwest to Hannibal, MO.

If you want to join them for a day, that will be a bit of a hike from Minnesota.

Dave

Wish I had the time and money to go with the tour from Atlantic to Pacific.

In attempting to get a 1932 spark plug tester working, I've found one of the transformer terminals broken off. The little wire remaining is so tiny and so short that I doubt I'll be able to solder on some kind of replacement terminal. So I went shopping online. I thought it would be easy to find the proper transformer, but not so. I wonder if...

just a followup on my piston ring project. the gaps on my old rings were .070 compression and .150 on the oil rings.
the rings are not worn thin so i am not sure what went on there. i ordered some .010 over rings from chaffins. i slid one
in the bore and it tight with no gap as it should be so i will grind the gaps to about .012 and install them....

I relined the brake shoes and now the wheel is real tight. I was thinking about removing 3-4 of the brake lining on both ends or grinding the brake cam thinner. Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated.

I bought a hand crank rebuild kit which includes a new bushing, pin, and two springs. I installed one spring with the end in the small hole near the crank bend so it keeps the crank from engaging accidentally. But what do I do with the other one? It is about an inch long and the diameter is too small to even fit over the main crank arm. It looks...

Has anyone successfully machined a groove for the earlier drive shaft into the later spool? I am finding it is not co-operating and due to the various thickness I may cut the flange nearly entirely.

If there's a better method that doesn't require altering the drive shaft much if at all please let me know.

Thinking back to last summers pass in review with four Ford Model K. One of our K owners has passed on since then.

good evening is there anyone out there who has all of the seat parts for a 1927 model t coupe front rear riser and all that is needed for the seat thank you,

20190112_110113_resized.jpg Has anyone ever figured out why HF would design his engine with a funnel so every time the sparkplug is removed dirt goes down into the cylinder. Now come on Farmers didn't have compressed air

Do you think having the focus screw at twelve o'clock has anything to do with the fact the headlights are magneto, or just a coincidence?

I can't remember whether I posted this on the old forum, but since this is the new forum - here it is (again).

Anja and I married in December 1972 and moved from an apartment in Amsterdam to a townhouse in Nieuw-Vennep in 1974. We acquired a 1936 Austin Ten Sherborne not long after that. Very much by chance, a few months later we met another...

Many years ago when I was in high school, I met Ralf Moody (Holeman and Moody).
Ralf helped with a NASCAR modified that I worked on when he visited family in Taunton Ma.
I remember his telling us how to move the suspension anchor points to get a better front end geometry and to remove a few pounds of weight.

i was recently doing a web search and...

Anyone know anything about where this came from. I have had it for a few years, got it off Tbay. Were they used in classrooms? Thanks, Dan
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