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If anyone had Les' email or if you see this Les, please email me about Patterson gears.

Yesterday I was pouring about a dozen 4th mains to bore out. I came across about 3 that had no oil hole in them. Were these early ones before Ford found out they needed the oil hole?
Think I have seen one more that I remember.
Inquiring minds want to know. Dan

I have a 25 roadster and am looking for a pickup box. (25 preferable) Most of the ones I see are pretty rough. I really don’t have any idea how much they are worth. I just looked at one but it needs a ton of work. Any advice on value, condition, etc would be much appreciated. Thanks, Ray

What's the best headgasket steel or copper?

What do you know about Sterling Spark plugs? I picked a set of eight up, still in the box and they are in very nice shape. They look a lot like a straight side Champion x. They are marked 1/2 inch for fords. From what little research I've done, I can't find much about them. Other than the fact that they're antiques spark plugs, which is kind of a...

I have just finished assembling 3 mufflers to take to next weekend's Bendigo Swap meet.
The ends are metal spinning. The brackets and deflectors are laser cut duplicates of originals.
The centre pipe is standard T exhaust pipe, but the first two inches is expanded so the original pipe will slide into it. This creates a shoulder, up to which the...

Hi all,
I've been driving my 25 Touring a bit and have to pretty much hold the wheel tightly all the time. I looked under the engine and noticed that one of the radius rod arms has a very slight bend in it. Possibly from a long ago accident I assume. Would that have a lot to do with the car's tracking problem? Also is there a way to straighten the...

Building a 1914 speedster with a brass vee radiator and a dropped front axle. How many leaves can you remove from the front spring and still be safe? The bottom spring leave has been dearched some not sure how much..

For the rear spring how many leaves can be removed safely to lower the frame without Zeeing or cutting the frame. I'm using a 13/14...

Well I finally got to installing my new copper head gasket and my new (to me) head...and of course one of the head bolts stripped in the block.

I had cleaned out all the holes and ran a tap through them to clean up the threads beforehand. I also checked that the new bolts were not too long for the holes. Many of the holes had already been...

I’m missing a few of the inserts for these top snaps that go into the rear top bow on my touring. Any idea on what these are called and where to get replacements?

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Anyone ever seen a radiator like this or have a clue on who may have manufactured it?

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Hi everyone, Is he still on the forum?…….I am missing the ultra thin hexnut on my steering wheel tilt accessory….Thanks

Hello fellow Ford Model T lovers!

Seamus Hnat here...After nearly 10 years servicing and restoring some of the worlds finest cars at Stahls Auto Collection, I am excited to announce that I'm now opening up my home shop for full-time service to everyone in the hobby and those that we hope to attract to this wonderful hobby too! Instead of working...

Here is a sign I saw at a swap meet this weekend. I know it is a reproduction. Anyone know a source? Could not get a price, guy was not at booth.
Found what seems to be an original on line, but not sure. No price on it either. Thanks for any help. Dan
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This might be helpful.

More fun with our burnt up and abandoned model t.

I just picked up 1 and 2/3 set of Scandinavia Bands. I took them out of the box and looked at them. They have Scandinavia written on the band material, and are 23 & 1/2 inches long. I am wondering, if these are original Scandinavia bands. If so, how do I tell?
They are stiff but pliable, could I potentially use them yet?
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Hi I recently found a smith form a truck but it seems to have been made for a larger car than a model T. Does anyone have info on them. Did they make different models for other brands of cars. All I can find is the ones for model Ts.

What is the best timer? Snyders lists roller timers, New Day timers & Anderson timers.
I am interested in best performance & dependability. I am a new owner of a 1917 touring car.
Thanks

My '27 Coupe has the horn switch on the side of the column with a metal bracket that wraps around the column. There are two tabs on the internal portion of the switch and one of those tabs that holds the internal portion of the switch and secures the entire mechanism has broken, making the switch loose. I've looked for a replacement for the...

I am in the process of throwing some stuff together to make a Beverly Hillbillies type of truck.

Question: What kind of blocks are used between the front cab mounts and the frame? Not the mounts to the firewall, but the ones right behind them under the floorboards. Also, were there any blocks on the rear of the cab, or was the cab just bolted...

Need contact information for John Anderson in New York state.... Thanks in advance.

i have a question that i need answered i bought a what the seller said was a 1915 t but 2 people have said that because it has this bolt on the side of the body just behind the front door it’s a 1916 is this true or did both 15 & 16 have this?

My 26 coupe is missing some of the wood body blocks and I wondered if anyone had the measurements for these that they could share.

... For his informative new article in the September- October Vintage Ford magazine for his technical know-how write-up for the Heinze coil 2.0- Fixing performance problems with a points upgrade. ... Just received my copy in today's mail.

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I am getting ready to line the bands for my 26 speedster. I have a number of bands to choose from and am cleaning them up to select the best. I have two of the wider brake bands, both with removable ends. Both look ok to me. I have done a little work with a brass hammer to get rid of some high spots around the rivet holes and they both look pretty...

Took the Model T out for a spin last weekend and found myself on some pretty good hills — the kind that make you lean forward in the seat like it’ll help (and maybe it does… just a little!).

Here is the video:

There’s something genuinely satisfying about feeling the gears do their thing, hearing that steady putt-putt from the engine, and...

On a Cheby . . .
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Howdy folks, New member here getting my feet wet with a 1917 Model T project. Still learning the ropes and trying to sort out what’s correct for that year, especially the wheel and small brake drum setup. Mine looks like a bit of a mix and match, so I’d sure appreciate any pointers or photos of what the proper setup should be.

Happy Halloween from the Franko Family!

I didn’t put a skeleton filled T on the lawn this year. I figured I would use some cues from the Wednesday Addams series that’s popular now. Instead of a ‘38 Pontiac, I used my ‘41 Ford. “Wednesday” is in the back seat with a wig and a doll on her lap. Thing is perched on the front seat.

I used fifty feet of LED strip lights and a light bar under...

I've have heard many times here that ball bearing 4th mains are bad, it'll break your crank! .

But why? Does a babbitt 4th main have more give ? Is it more about alignment? If a babbitted ball cap is installed cocked , does it just wear in with slightly less contact when done? When a pan flexes, does the babbitt just wear at the edges during the...

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I have this old Craftsman toolbox and I plan on drilling four holes in the bottom of it to bolt down onto the running boards on the same 4 bolts near the front on the driver side. Should I put something under the box so it doesn't mess up the running boards or would it be fine metal on metal? Amd any other tips for mounting this tool box to the...

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Since I had to remove the choke rod in order to address the freeze plug issue...it's time to fix the carburetor universal joint binding that happens when ever I adjust the mixture while in cab. I can see that lower part of the universal joint is in a U shape but the choke rod part is in...

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I have a 26 Fordor drivers door window regulator that I’m needing the hand crank assembly for. Mine has a badly worn 6 tooth gear on the end. It causes the window to jump when this gear doesn’t mesh with the larger gear. Any help or direction would be appreciated!

These were in the mix of model T parts.
I realize that they are not Model T but thought they may have been used on a Farm. The top end looks like it would hold a wood handle clamp around, large hole in the middle, end piece ?

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Is it running an electric motor or is that an electric motor running it?

Getting my thoughts and parts together to start a TT restoration. Since I do not plan on actually carrying a load anywhere near one ton, would the ride improve if I left out a few leaves of the rear springs?

1) The head on my '20 has a casting mark of 'P' for Prus. So does my '24. My '23 has a casting mark of 'X'. Is there any significance to this mark? 2) The head on the '23 also features a copper outlet gasket at the top where the outlet goes to the radiator. It looks like Snyders and Langs only feature paper gaskets for this. What was it...

After reading several discussions on 4th main bearings on this forum, I wanted to pose a question.
My 24 roadster came with a ball bearing 4th main as well as a needle bearing drive shaft bushing. I have had no trouble with either, and have put approximately 10000 miles on the car with those in it. Both of the bearings do not seem to be sloppy or...

Was driving down the road when the engine began to stutter. Looked out the back window and saw steam billowing out the back. Turn the idle down, engine off, and placed in neutral, coasting to side of road all about the same instant. Opened the hood and saw liquid coming out the right side of the engine, toward the rear. Saw a missing freeze plug...

My T was invited to a armature painting group

I use the grease on my Anderson timer that Langs sells. Just a light coat works good. I clean and replace the grease before every trip as part of my pre trip maintenance. Iv been using it for years. I'm still using the same timer for the last 15 years and it shows very little wear. My question is now that I'm running low on it just what kind of...

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In the process of dealing with the freeze plug, I noticed that the hold down was contacting the side of the new exhaust manifold. I considered grinding away part of the cast iron to fix the problem and then realized that the witness mark was only a symptom of the real problem. When I screwed the hold down and...

What year did Ford change from the SQUARE shank to the ROUND shank screwdriver in tool kits?

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I found this as I was doing an oil change. The oil pan plug washer is there for scale. Any idea where these might have originated from? Most of them are copper, one small one looks like polished steel and one looks like a charred bit of... something. Should I be alarmed and not run the engine at all? Engine Oil Pieces.jpg

Hi all,

I have a 1922 Canadian T. My spark plugs are champion X’s and they say Canada on them. How hard are these to find? I have two extra and I’d like to find two more so I have a spare set.

Thanks for your information and interest!

-Alex

I have a brass one here. When the shut off lever is open, it only exposes half the port. Are the tapered arms on the brass units different than the iron units?
Also, does anyone know if the taper is 6* or 7*?

I am helping a friend with a Model T huckster and am perplexed by the timer pull rod lever at the end of the steering column. The car is a 1927 has a stock frame, cowl, (supposedely) stock steering column and engine and I am perplexed by what I am seeing. Can someone please post a good photo of (an original) timer pull lever at the end of the...

Had a good time at the Helping Seniors trunk or treat benefit.

I have two depot hack fenders to mount. They appear to be sourced from Rootleib and have no mounting hardware. I could use some input on how to purchase or fabricate the two mounting rods that usually are mounted to the wood body and extend out through a hole in the side of the fenders. Also, there is no mounting hardware attached to the fenders...

I’m wondering if anyone has the turtle deck bolts to mount to the seat back and the roadster body. I have a few, they are mushroom head, slotted with large square nuts. The ones in the sear back are in cage nuts and are a bit longer. I don’t know if anyone reproduces them, haven’t seen. You make reach me here or call me 330-858-2880

Top saddles on what I would call late13-17 body brackets. Are they Ford or?

Does it make the car go slower?
Does it make the car burn gas faster?
Does it make the car harder to start?
Does it affect the amount of advance you can do with the spark lever?

The world wants to know.

I was asked by a local High School play technical director to display my 1922 Touring Shirley in the theater lobby for the High School performance of the play The Great Gatsby . Of course, I said yes. The kids were super excited when it arrived Friday night. My wife and I attended the final performance in period dress Monday night and to bring it...

Pretty much as the title says. I have been cleaning my springs for my 24 roadster pickup build and have been uncovering a LOT of ford script. Some of the smaller springs had one stamping, a a few had two stampings. I got to the main spring on the bottom of the rear stack and uncovered 3 scripts on one leaf!
My question is why? Why so many? I can...

I'm looking for anyone who has an original FLOOR REAR CROSS MEMBER HOUSING for the 26-27 T Pickup Bed. This is the center pan that is located over the rear crossmember. I'd like to get some profile photos of the pan out of the bed, but in the bed would be ok too. Also, does anyone have the T part number for this piece?

Anyone installed a Fordson cross drive mag system on a model t? I have all the parts and pieces just wanting to know if anyone had done one and what issues you ran up against? I have a 2 spark mag and a 8 plug overhead. Thought it would look interesting on my Speedster(under construction)

thnx
frontyboy (brasscarguy@comcast.net) or text...

Hi All,

Looking at trim options for speedsters.
In the Orange field at Hershey were two 1922 Mercers. On the semi restored Mercer was a 1/2 oval steel trim riveted along the edge of the cowl. Looks like brass or copper rivets. See photos. This was typical for a 1920's era car and used on one of my original speedster bodies.
I anyone aware where...

I have read that if the Model T is pulled by its front axle, the wishbone ball socket can be pulled from the crankcase.

Those of you who have had your T pulled up onto a flatbed tow truck, where was the winch line attached to the car?

October 1924 Ford Service Bulletin Page 76, shows the new rib, or oil deflector cast into the transmission cover. I recently bought an earlier version transmission cover, by mistake, relying on another persons judgement.

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lOOKING TO EQUIP A RIGHT HAND DRIVE NON STARTER CAR TO A RIGHT HAND DRIVE STARTER CAR USING JUST A STRIPPED (BARE) HOGSHEAD CASTING. DOES ANYONE KNOW IF THERE ARE PEDAL INTERFACE DIFFERENCES SUCH THAT THE PEDALS WOULD NOT FIT?

A client sent me this picture of a speedster his grandfather built. The client would like to know if the body is factory or homemade? I think it looks close to the Champion model A body, but I invite your opinions.

Chris

Was in Silverton CO recently. Old mining town in the Rockies. Most of the streets are still all dirt. Narrow gauge railroad with steam engines still in operation. Saloon's. Was like stepping back in time. Walking out of one of the Saloon's, I heard an unmistakable putputput. There chugging down the street it was. Wasn't able to talk with them,...

Welcome all to our tent in the North Chocolate field, C4Q 38-39. We have a transmission display and a demonstration of re-spoking wheels using the Reagan spoke press by George Akins at 10:00. Information on front end alignment will be done through the day. Come for coffee and donuts in the morning. Meet our Board and spouses, Cari, and Michael our...

Anyone making new laminated wood top bows these days?

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I’m trying to adjust my horn, it has stopped blowing.
In the past, a simple turning of the screw in the rear , would bring it back.
Not this time,
Please note the horn manufacturer, in the photos.

George
Elkhorn, Nebraska

Toay my 1926 Touring turned 100 years old. Well at least her engine is, when the cat itself was built we will never know. She is a fine car and I enjoy driving her and I hope to drive her many more years.

It is the 100th birthday of my 1926 Model T Ford Coupe. Well, the 100th anniversary of the engine assembly anyway, serial number 12546822.

This car was owned by my grandfather in Frankfort, South Dakota and he used it as his fishing car. He drove it up until 1953 and parked it out behind the barn where it sat out in the weather for several...

I just picked up two of the two cap distributors at Hershey. I will try to load pictures but often have trouble with that excerise. Also have the caps, rotors and point sets for these units available. 20251014_091003.jpg 20251014_090836.jpg

I am working on a 26 that will start but turns over pretty slow but the starter will only drag if tried again a second time and the starter switch gets red hot. The cable to the battery gets hot also. I cleaned all the connections, same thing. The starter does not feel hot. Bad starter? Art

I am confused. I am buying new tires and tubes for my 1916 Touring with wooden wheels. Do i want rim flaps between the inner tube and the wheel? Lang's says yes and others say no.
Thanks for the input.
Campbell Tellman II
Beaufort, NC

Found my bendix cover screw but that is minor. Removed the starter this evening and found problems.
Both locks were in place on the bendix bolts but both bolts were loose. With the drive collar bolt loose it allowed for wear on the woodruff key and in time would have sheared the key and bolt tip.
The inside of the starter is very oiled soaked....

I have a 1926 chassis I purchased. It came with an engine mounted coil box I am rebuilding. Did they use longer bolts for the coil box mounting or are they all the same size?

Cannot find my T electrical book. Have taken 2 starters apart the last couple of days and found differences as to how the field coil To brush terminal brushes were hooked up.
On the first one , one field lead was hooked up to a insulated brush and the other lead was hooked up to the next brush holder which is 90 degrees apart.
On the other...

Recently purchased a 1914 model t speedster. Flat fendered, bucket seats oval gas tank. flat Rootlieb wood dash, no windshield. Was painted typical yellow. :evil:
When finished it will have the new rounded Rootlieb speedster fenders , 26-27 wire wheels with rear mounted spare. Lots of brass including a brass vee radiator and E&J brass lamps. Lots...

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Should the springs be tighter like in the first picture or looser
like in the second picture, or should they be tightened all the way?

Do not know why the first pic is shown twice.

I'm considering to replace the cast iron pistons with aluminium pistons. I can see I can choose between Grant and Hastings rings of which the Grant rings are considerably cheaper than Hastings.
What are the difference apart from price? And what are the recommendations?

Recently I bought a hand wiper off of the MTFCA classifieds. With shipping it came to $17.98. I asked if PayPal was okay and it was. I sent him $20.00 friends and family. I received my package today. PXL_20251020_202932514.jpg PXL_20251020_202801963.jpg
I had to smile!!! I got $2.02 change. Made my day!
Thanks Vernon and thanks to the MTFCA....

I have a horn manufactured by E A Laboratory and need help with the sound adjustment.
Per the photos attached. My adjustment screw looks to have been replaced and a lock nut put in its place.
1. Is this an after market addition.
2. Any ideas how to adjust.

The horn has worked perfectly for years.