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Was the glass plate used in the coils used to insulate the condenser from the winding around the core or what?
Is it still used when coils are rebuilt?

Does anyone know where I can buy the front hub bearing dust cover with felt? I need the original style, not the neoprene one: I’m still using the ball bearings. I think all the normal suppliers are out of stock.

Members of the Long Beach Model T Club were surprised and honored to have Steve Jelf show up at our monthly T club meeting!
Shortly after we learned about Steve's accident we had several discussions about driving our T's and the risks we take especially here in SoCal. We sent our thoughts, prayers and wishes for a speedy recovery. Many months...

I stumbled onto this web site but am sure a lot are aware of it. For those that are not aware of it here is the URL

It starts at 1903 and ends at 1927 and also has a section at the bottom for unknown dates. I always wondered what all the models before the T
looked like. Shows pretty much from Model A to Model S.
It is free and every brochure is...

Does anybody have any information on this cover plate TAPLATE 1923-1924? It is designed to drain all the wells of oil, so no old oil is left in the wells.

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Does anyone know by any chance, how hard it is to fix a leaking oil pan? Mine is leaking and I don't quite know how to fix it.

Looking for information on the original Ford drawings for the 1913 Model T exhaust pipe. According to Bruce McCalley’s book, Model T Ford, The Car That Changed The World , in 1913, “the exhaust manifold was modified during production to use the flanged exhaust pipe, instead of having the pipe fitting into the manifold and being sealed with...

Anyone know or tried to see if Rootlieb will sell just the louvered hood sides for a 26-7 T? The sides I’ve got are so hammered up at the louvers they look pretty bad, and to try to hammer out each one individually out straight seems like a task. I’ve contacted them to no avail yet and just wondered if anyone had tried to buy sides only…

Back in November I shared a picture with you that showed a pile of crates in the Copenhagen Free Habour all containing Model T parts for the newly opened assemply plant on Nørrebro in Copenhagen. From june 1919 to 1924 they establiseh the plant in first existing buildings at Heimdalsgade in a then industrial area in the nothern part of Copenhagen....

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I cannot attach these when I send you an e-mail from a posting. I have to attach them here.

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Here’s a Touring that’s a trailer. Sort of! 🤔

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Recently I was able to compare heads made by Waukeshe engine company. If you look closely you can identify several differences in these two heads. I do not know which one is the earlier of the two.

I know better than to try and start work on my 24 Coupe without asking how first so how do i go about taking off the windshields? I would think i should take them to the glass company with the frame on. So how do i get them off?

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Anyone have an oddball coil for a Brush automobile? The Brush only has a single coil and the coil box measures 3 1/8 X 2 1/2 a little different size than a Model T Ford coil and it has 3 contact points/ buttons , one on each side of the upper area and one at the back on the upper area. It's all we need in order to get this contraption running....

Just curious I have 2 rear end carriers is one just a earlier version which is which?

He looks happy 😊

As I understand it, the rearview mirror was a dealer-installed option. Do we know if a jig was used to position the wiper and the mirror or did Ford recommend a certain position?

I ask this because my car has always had the rearview mirror holes offset to the driver's side, but I always used a clamp-on mirror which I placed in the center. After...

Sorry for monopolizing the forum lately, but there is wisdom in the masses. So, I messed up and it's not a deal breaker, but wondering if I can cobble something up or if there are some other options to bail me out. Installed shutter on front of radiator grill because I had one is tock and I think it looks very military for my WWI ambulance...

So, thread on trailering and enclosed trailer doors and garage doors got me pondering about vehicle height. My WWI ambulance project calls for an overall height of 81 . But, that is based on a 1917 chassis with 30x3 wheels and tires, but I am using a later chassis with 21 demountables. Is there a height difference,and, if so, does anyone have some...

Mu son in Smithville, TX just sent me this link. Some of you may be interested, I have no involvement financial or otherwise in this, just here FYI. Respectfully, jb

It can be done.
This is the exhaust manifold from the barn fresh tourer I am working on returning to the road. It is not as warped as some, as the front three ports are still in line.

To enable fitting the bent manifold, I make offset glands like this.
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I cut one gland ring from a piece of exhaust tubing and fit it into the...

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Bill was a great guy and avid model T’er for many years. He had not been active in the club for a few years due to declining health. Bill was always a very entertaining chap, having run Willy’s Used Up Car lot at Flywheelers Park in Florida. His show using a model T as the prop, was always a hoot. His wonderful collection of odd ball tools and...

Seems I'm on the home stretch getting my coupe back on the road, so hopefully I can finally get the trunklid fitting well enough to latch. I've been trying to adjust it all kinds of ways, and so far I've only gotten it to catch on the lip of the sheet metal panel, not where it's supposed to. This past weekend I figured out that the lid itself...

So one of the photos that I have for reference for my delivery car is this one with some guys standing next to a Ford delivery car with the rear doors open. The name E. Lauer & Sons is visible on the side of the car. If you look closely there is the wording Alturas on the bag that is setting on the road. I did a google search for E. Lauer & Sons...

The answer to my question is probably in the archives somewhere but does not seem to show itself by searching.
I have had my T for just over a year now and still classify myself as a newbie to the passion. Have a 26 Coupe and when I got
it there was a '22 engine in it and probably the transmission to match. It drives good up to around 30 mph....

I am looking for a Firestone red sidewall tire for display. I have a 1916 building with the original ad restored on it. A lot of people have never heard or seen one. Here are ads from the mid teens to 1920. thanks, Bob. five07458677eight.

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I received this with some model T parts.
Not sure what it is.

Thanks,
Clay

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I am restoring a 1912 Runabout and happen to have two of the rare Kingston 6 Ball carbs. One is complete with a new float, the other is needing a new choke valve shaft and a new float to replace the old cork one. (I will be in search for someone who works on these old carbs-Russ Potter doesn't mess with them anymore, or so he tells me.) My...

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Can the earlier transmission bands be replaced by the later 2-part bands?

Does anyone know the radius (or diameter)
of the mounting bolt circle of the magneto field coil?
If possible I would like to know the dimension from the Ford drawing.
I need to layout the hole pattern for a HCCT spark ring.
Thanks for your help.
 
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This question oftten comes up in my other hobby, WWII military vehicles. Early jeeps had one piece rubber radiator hoses and then switched over to a steel tube in the middle of both the upper and lower hose lines. It is usually explained as a way to save a few inches of rubber during the war, although it involved twice as many clamps and hose...

I'm trying to identify what this tie rod was originally used on. Hoping someone would recognize them.

Has a part number of S1041 on the cast ends of it.

It looks like the tie rod has good off set for a upcoming speedster project to clear a lowering bracket.

The spindles and spindle arms looks to be off of a 1926 chevy.

Any information is...

On my recently acquired 26 Runabout, one of the five wire wheels has this hole in the hub. Any ideas why it is there? I've considered it could be used for some kind of lock like a bicycle cable lock, but there doesn't seem to be a way to use a cable lock on the spare tire mount.

Don't know if the current set up is OE or Bubba, but it looks sketchy to me. Current fuel line runds straight back from Holly NH carb awfully close to the exhaust pipe and then bends 90 degrees or so and under the round fuel tank to the sediment bowl. Don't know if line should go over or under exhaust pipe and current set up has absolutely no...

For those of you who weren't aware, MTFCI hosted a Polar Bear Tour on January 19-21, 2024 in conjunction with their membership meet in Dayton Ohio. The tour was hosted by BJ and Casey Miller of and the NOKEN T's club. Well as a member of the NOKEN T's, my wife and I were blessed to participate in this polar bear tour with our awesome club and I...

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Are there any vendors that sell new axle gears? I see new axles at the vendors, but not the gears that attach to them.

I have a 1926 TT with a ford enclosed steel cab. What would be the proper floor mat to fit this? A 1915-25 open car front rubber floor mat? Or a 1926/7 open car front rubber floor mat? Pictures of a mat installed in a truck would be helpful too. Thanks!

Never seen one like this, it is a very nice casting. The distributor part is off of a mid 50's VW.

Sorry, but I had that journal of fotographs that Elfelt had where I could see there was a lot of pictures missing - well, I found a way to find them all ut a few. I shal spare you more here, but there is a lot of pictures showing the process and interiors of the first asssembly plant in Copenhagen - so important documentation of what's going on....

One of the first things I did was an oil change. Drained, filled with 4 quarts of new oil and then opened the top drain tap. Was surprised that a full quart drained out. Is this normal? The T is on level ground.

Also, am I supposed to pull up the floors, open up the trans cover and pour a quart all over the gears since it's been sitting for 20...

A group from the NokenT’s of Ohio went on a two day tour this weekend. We left Friday morning with the temp at 25 degrees. We never saw 15 degrees until today. All cars performed flawlessly. Start temp this morning was 8 degrees with snow on the ground. Ignition systems to include coils with standard timer, coils with I and E timer, truefire and...

25 Tudor. Small square tank under driver's seat. Seems like it should be straight forward to remove. Why can't I find the bolts underneath? Do I need to remove the seat first? I also can't see how to do that. Before I start ripping up the carpet, I'll take advice.

I have a quart of acetone in it and want to remove to give it a good shake.

My neighbor Sterling shared this story, and these great photographs of the time with me and thought it would be a good one to share

Seems his dad Willie hand built this T speedster he named Bare Model It had Rajo Overhead valves, counter balanced crank, and attached high-tension magneto for ignition. The body he built using cowling from aircraft...

I am harvesting a neat series of pictures taken by Peter Elfelt, a well know Copenhagen photographer, hired by Ford Motor Compagni A/S to document the start up of the new assembly plant.
I have reasons to believe that this picture is of the engine of the first car assembles based on other pictures in the serie:
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I was recently introduced to CHAT AI. That may have created a monster, with me at the helm. My initial request was “Create a poem on “Restoration of a Model T Ford.” What we have, was seconds in the making!

RESTORATION OF A MODEL T FORD

In a dusty barn, forgotten and worn,
Rests a Model T Ford, forlorn.
Its engine silent, its paint faded,
But...

Hindsight is 20/20 but it is what it is. Radiator was boiled out and pressure checked a few years ago and put up for project. Engine sat with no fluids for about the same period 3 years. Putting back together and radiator is still shiney clean inside, but I have no idea on condition of engine block cooling system. Upon reassembly, should I add...

I am in the process with a buddy to make a new top for my 1914 Model T touring. We have taken the old fabric off and now we are in the process of positioning the bows before setting the ribbons on that holds the bows in position.

Do draing exists of a two-man top raised with measures?

If not, could some kind soul take the measures from the back...

Found, in a wooded area, not too far apart. Had to cut down several bushes and a few trees to get them out. As you can see part of a tree grown into the trailer hitch. Decided to stack one on top of the homemade wagon just to haul them home. A lot of mixed models of parts. The engine # shows to be a 1925. The wagon shows to be a 26 or 27 model....

Could someone tell me the size/thread pitch of the timer brush retaining nut? I would like to chase the threads of the camshaft so as to not gall the threads. My retaining nut is new and threads onto some other cams fine but not on the one I'm using.

Wondering if the Rockford Model T club is planning on meeting somewhere and joining the 10 millionth Model T drive across the country? Maybe joining them in New Rochelle where there might be a place to safely park a trailer and then heading west to the river. Then turn back and head home. Just an idea. Meet at Bob's if need be, but that looks like...

Last year I purchased a KR Wilson transmission fixture complete with reamers. Upon inspection I saw the hole in the fixture was badly worn and the reamers needed sharpening. I sent the reamers out and made a sleeve to insert in the bored hole of the fixture.

I don't have a Bridgeport or an auto feed so everything was done manually in my mill...

Does anyone have a picture of the 15 million Model T Ford touring before it was repainted?

As far as I can tell the current repaint does not have pin striping.

I ask this because most literature states that the open cars were not pinstriped. Yet a later piece of literature shows open cars, perhaps late 1927 production, with stripes and also...

My father restored the car back in the 60’s and it ran fine for years. He stopped driving it about 30 years ago and I inherited it. I have rebuilt the car myself now, but I cannot get it to stay running. By working the choke, I have been able to keep it running for maybe 5 minutes at a time. My steps to start up are the following:

1. Full choke,...

Does anyone know what happened to Model T haven in Florida? Website down phone disconnected.......................

Does anyone have a set of distributor instructions for the PERFORMANCE T Parts clip on style? I'm trying to complete my records, I guess I didn't save the paperwork. Looking for the diagram that shows the firing order on the cap. I'm trying to compare to something else....

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Ok, so I finally got around to removing all four taper bearing races from my wheel hubs. I’ll be putting in all ball bearing races, but one outside race is a little loose. What is the best thing to use to keep it in place?

Working on the Ford decals that adorn the sides of my Delivery Car. Wanted to recreate the style and feel of a transfer decal. Most stuff I found online are vinyl stickers. Anyone have any leads or knowledge of doing a decal the right way?
Thanks!

Made two A-pillar brackets that support the door check strap and the kick panel.
Square nuts welded on the back side.

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I have always liked this photo my father took in 1934 I'm guessing. My first T was a '25 touring like this and we loaded it with camping gear a few times. The White bus next to it is a Model 15-45 like the one I have. Venturing to the park from Ogden, UT would have certainly been an adventure. The inner tube(s) dragging the ground worries me....

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I’ve changed the carburetor and manifold necessitating an additional 7.5” of gas line from the gas shut off valve. Not having additional .25” ferrules, I drove into town for other chores and stopped in a hardware store for a 23 cent brass ferrule. They were out !! So I bought a white plastic ferrule. Should I attempt to use this on my ‘14 or hold...

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Is a 22 roadster just as roomy inside as a 24 roadster?

I have a 1926 fordoor that I purchased recently that is in bad shape and is missing roof wood and also the belt line at the back.So I don’t know exactly how to make the pieces since they are not there for a pattern.. I know that I can buy these from a couple of sources but would prefer to make myself. Does anyone know if there are drawings...

Has anyone ever heard of the State Radiator Company of Los Angeles? This brass Ford radiator has that tag on it and there is no Made in USA on it. Old reproduction perhaps? Nothing turns up on the inter web.

I have a 26 Tudor sedan mostly restored. I need the upper rubber that seals the door to the body when closed. I assume that it is the same as the sides but don’t see it for sale. My first T and first T engine and transmission rebuild.

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I was working on getting my T back up and running after replacing starter motor which failed due to bad solenoid.
All that worked just fine and got the engine to start and run as normal
Coming back a day later could not start the engine due the choke being locked open
After removing carb found out the choke butterfly valve was loose and displaced...

I’ve got a dent free ‘26-‘27 radiator shell with a 4” crack running parallel to the back edge on the top of the shell. I need to get that fixed before I send it off to get plated. First off, what’s the difference between brass welding and brazing? Either one of those an option? Silver solder? Silver bearing solder?

I have hit & miss engines, some of which use the Ford buzz coil for ignition. I have designed and built a LED timing light that runs on a 9V battery and has a clamp for the spark plug wire. The buzz coil produces a bunch of sparks when activated, but my design will only flash on the very first spark. Would there be a use for this on checking the...

You must elaborate.
Your profile says you have a 24. Is this the T?
If it came as a non starter car, one can be added by removing the delete plates.
Does the 24 have a starter that isnt working?
Is your issue with an earlier T (pre 19) that wasnt offered with a starter?

I am working on a minimally touched 15 transmission.
The correct thick clutch disk is present, but the large brass thrust flange has been removed from the bushing.
3 later washers are present. The clutch hub was loose.

My question is: What is the correct thickness supposed to be for the 3 thrust washer stack for proper clearance in this early...

I have no dog in this fight, just a brain fart. Recent thread on stuck valve discussed adding a little MMO to the gas tank to help lubricate valves. I have a truck driver friend that adds a little diesel fuel to every tank of gas on carb engines. Lawn tools, lawn mowers, military vehicles, etc. His thinking is the addition of a little oil with the...

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Hello group. My grandfather had this trunk that he claimed was from a Model T, but from all of the research that I've done, I'm not so sure that this is correct. Unfortunately my grandfather passed many decades ago, so there is no way to clarify though him.

Does this look familiar to anyone? I'm shocked that the leather straps are still intact!...

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Noting that this trim part doesn't appear to be available anymore from vendors, and also the fact that what had been available was meant for a 3/4 thick dash, while the originals were 13/16 , I'm hoping our members might be able to offer suggestions as to how to solve this problem. Also, in discussing this detail with friends, an opinion arose...

Gather up parts you don’t need, get your buddies together and attend the Marietta, Ohio swap meet on March 2, 2024!
Great one day swap meet, with lots of Model T and A parts. Dave’s Restoration drums, Kevin Prus heads, Coil Dr, Ron’s Machine shop,Carb Shed and Lucius Magnetos will all be there. Nearly 100 vendor booths in operation. Heated...

Found this recently and picked up Sunday. I’ll be needing to open it up in a bit to check condition.

Tom
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