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I’m looking for a source for a ⅜”x1.75” solid steel rivet for my 27 touring top. This is for the rear most joint in the one man top and I need to replace the steam bent corners. The clinched dimension is 1.25” The wooden corner formers are riveted in place. My top has never been apart so this looks to be original. The rivets in the catalog are...

The inflatable man or woman? This should provide lots of fuel for comments.

The Ford price list of parts for 1926 list two different part numbers for the Steering Connection Rod. It is the part that connects the pitman arm to the steering yoke rod. Part number 2725B for the years 1909 to 1925, and part number 2725C for the 1926 - 1927 years. What is the difference between these two parts?
Please share your knowledge....

How instal the steering stabilizer spring on the right side on the front axle ? because the axle of steering hinder
Look 2 pictures of my car right and left and 1 picture of my parts

IMG_1433.jpeg Having more fun with the model T! I’ve been totally awed by the public response and group enthusiasm for this car the whole time it’s been on the road, sooooo…. IMG_2825.png IMG_2826.png IMG_2827.png
Decide to sell the roadster body so I can drive a four passenger T. Actually got this touring car body many years ago and planned to...

Thought I would post picture pictures of how to split the Stevens Front Axle upper inserts. This can be done with a hacksaw. Just cut one side length wise as the pictures show.
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If any one has questions just ask. Thanks Dan

I have found in Dads garage nos bearing sleeves , I am guessing they are soft as apposed to the hardened sleeves for sale by vendor. Should I buy hardened sleeves or use the Nos sleeves. Back in Dads day you would use inner sleeves from another diff and use them as outer sleeves to complete your rebuild. Thanks in advance for your wisdom Cheers...

I realize that the Towncar is a very low production car but in Winnipeg they were just a taxi cab and were most likely driven to death. There is a 1012 Towncar in Winnipeg, it is still in the hands of the original family and it was a taxi until 1941 and it is beat . It will need a 60,000 dollar restoration all day long. I would think for the rich...

This past week we attended the 17th annual Ryan Ramble in Greyeagle, California. 38 cars attended. This was my 7th time to attend. It is a great get together. We travel around 100 miles per day. I racked up 300 miles total, and never lifted the hood! The meet is put on by the Ryan family, and is a part of the Northern California Horseless Carriage...

This past week we attended the 17th annual Ryan Ramble in Greyeagle, California. 38 cars attended. This was my 7th time to attend. It is a great get together. We travel around 100 miles per day. I racked up 300 miles total, and never lifted the hood! The meet is put on by the Ryan family, and is a part of the Northern California Horseless Carriage...

My fourth T after joining this club 4 years ago, I’m very blessed, but it indeed must be an affliction.

In August I will be driving from Long Beach CA to Michigan in my 23 Touring with a trailer. For the most part I will be traveling along Route 66. I would appreciate any information about how to avoid the drive through Oatman in Arizona, Best way around St. Louis, any info in good inexpensive campsites or motels. Are there are any club along Route...

Door Garnish photos needed for part made out of unobtainium.

Does anyone have clear photos of the three metal garnish items on a coupe door, want top, front, and rear of door around the window glass. Since I cannot buy all three and want them to match, I might as well make them. We already have the two window sill metal garnish pieces. A photo of...

I’m relatively new to T’s. I have a ‘26 Roadster and now just purchased a ‘22 Canadian Touring. Very excited to get the ‘22 home. I’ve attached a photo of my 2 year old twins Violet and Nora sitting in the Roadster. They love model T’s as much as me!

My question is this: did the Canadian cars have their own versions of the owner’s manual? I know...

After driving my ‘14 Touring 100+ miles this summer, she appears to have developed a new leak. When I added the small drum ruxtell a few years back, I swapped out the right hand axle housing with the original 12 rivet one, just to keep the “correct” look. But over the last few weeks in my shop…

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So, how does one...

Trying to figure out exactly what distributor this is.

To get ready for another assisted living show tomorrow morning I drove the T over to the gas station to fill up, I pulled up in front of the store and went in to pay for my gas and out of nowhere I got one of Florida's famous ten minuet deluge. After it was done I dried out the plug dips and started the car. It idled just great but when I went to...

I recently discovered that I have a slightly bent axle on the drivers side of my ruxtell. I had the rear jacked up to more easily crank start and I noticed a little wobble. It isn't horrible but it is noticeable. It may have been like that for ages and I can't think of anything that could have caused it. Am I an idiot if I put off fixing it for a...

I was looking through some stuff and ran across this.
Came with some more ledgers from same company.
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Last one photo showed a red line, End of an Era.

I am getting ready to install the lid on my 1914 turtle deck. Was there any type of gasket or seal used on the 1914 turtle deck lid to keep the water out?
Thank you, Craig

Has anybody given any thought about participating in next year's 250 celebration in Washington? If any effort has been made, what has become of it? If not, should we, as an organization make an attempt to somehow join in? I'm in California and would make the trip but I know there are PLENTY of you Easterners who live close to DC who could take...

Is this a varation of a U&J Carburetor or is it something else?
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Daisy Mae being my '14 Touring. The front axle/steering assembly is restored, just about ready to button up the rear axle rebuild. I knew the tranny had issues, biggest concern being 3/8 play in the drum pack. But the engine ran very well, albeit some oil burn, and some bubbling at the head above the lower water outlet. Compression was great,...

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Wouldn't you want to walk into that picture?

Been a while since I've done this. Here is this season's opener of Spectators and Funny Hats.

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1909 or 1910 I would guess.

How do I install the split keepers when the engine is in the car and the intake and exhaust manifolds are mounted on the engine?
I use a compressor tool for the spring - see photo.

This showed up at a local auction yesterday. The calendar is 1921, so I assume it would have been produced in 1920. The car shown has side lights and non-demountable rims, so a car without a starter. I dropped out at 200.00! Neat item.

Mailman just delivered the July- August issue of the Vintage Ford in coastal New Jersey !

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Looking for recommendations on replacement options for the rear axle outer Hyatt bearings. Anyone have experience with the cartridge type timken bearing options? I see a couple of different options that don’t require modifying the axle housing. Expensive but seem like an easy install and pretty maintenance free. Thoughts?

Thanks, David

Hi guys, who has successfully installed one?…..Thanks!

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I am looking for a TT cab for a new project I'm working on. I have a complete running 26 chassis. My buddy found a TT flat bed with all the stock racks in amazing condition. I will get pics posted soon. Just seeing what is available within reasonable distance.

Came across this video about polishing the brass on a Stanley steam car. Thought there was some interesting tips.

My 1916 Touring came with the top in decent condition but not attached to the 2nd and 3rd bows. How should it be attached?

My Lizzie pulled up with a belly-ache the other day, woes with the Holley G I’m running. It’s a brass-body G I rebuilt about 7 years ago, using the available composite foam float available from Lang’s. As usual, it’s never just one thing wrong, found a little crud in the inlet port, and the float valve prospered by “lapping” with toothpaste. When...

Has anyone done a cylinder compression test recording electric starter vs crank psi? I'm losing my strength and find it hard to get over TDC even with the other plugs removed.

I was just made aware of the passing of Ken Schultz, an outstanding Model T owner, driver and restorer, after an extended illness and recent surgery. He owned a restoration shop many years ago and attended nearly every Ohio Jamboree until the past two years. He and his wife, Kay, were very active in their local Model T club in the Canton/Akron...

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Hello specialists,
I'm currently restoring a 1917 Ford T Touring by Dunkan and Frazer from Adelaide, Australia. Because I also want to adjust the valves precisely, I removed the cylinder head and both valve covers. I discovered that the tappet outlets were fitted with short plastic sleeves from a plastic hose. What could have been the reason for...

I have looked in the catalogs and websites but have not found the stainless steel setup that someone used to sell. Can someone tell me who sells them or if they are available?

Like many, I picked up a real Ford tire pump for my Lizzie. I would like it to be functional. Seems to be a good restoration, plunger piston has been replaced with a cup from a hydraulic brake cylinder, it moves air well.
Fitting to attach to the tire stem doesn’t have a point for opening the stem valve. Referring to the Dauntless Geezer’s notes...

looking for push rods 10.25 long 1/4 ''
with cups on one end round on other end
thanks tom

The handle on a potato gas shut off valve is broken off and gone. Has anyone tried to attach some type of handle to one?
Also I can not remember what was suggested on how to remove the brass valve.

Pretty much the title says it all...
I'd be interested in your recent experiences with custom classic tubes. I ordered 4 tubes and did not know they were custom classics until I opened the box. I don't plan on returning them, I opened one and it looks ok, kinda thin, but ok.
I know Steve Jelf had problems and has mentioned that custom classics...

I started repairing my generator and noticed some makers marks. Does anyone know who might have been inside this one before?

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On a 19 what should the axle torque be?

Getting things around to get nickel plated for the ‘26 roadster I’m working on. Is there a definitive list of the parts that need to be plated?

I was just thinking about this. It's not the question you would think. What I've been wondering is this: how long was the T considered a viable, sought after piece of transportation back in the day? When did they disappear from being seen regularly on city streets, parking lots, Used Car Dealers lots? Was it because they were an old used car or...

In June 1922 a 24 foot mahogany Gidleyford boat was delivered from the Gidley factory in Penetanguishene, Ontario to Detroit. The trip took 3 days on Lake Huron stopping in Tobermory, Kincardine and Sarnia. The pilot must of been weather lucky as Lake Huron can have huge waves along the eastern shore, not good for a boat of this size. The boat was...

I am working on the last things before I can assemble the rolling chassis. The car is lowered, I am building new fenders, and I have a Muncie auxiliary transmission. All of these things complicate the running board brackets. I have a set of 26-27 brackets, but they would place the running board too low. I have a set of brackets that have been cut...

Hello friends. My name is Jason and I have just freed my first model T well TT actually from a 40 year slumber in the back of my uncles garage. I'm hoping you can help me come up with an approximate fair market value for what I have to work with. As this is an in the family purchase I likely won't have to pay the market value, but want to have an...

I have a set of Excelsior tires I bought over a dozen years ago. They now have over 11,000 miles on them, and show now appreciable wear. I also have the USA made tubes in them with rubber valve stems which have held up equally well. I understand quality USA tubes are no longer available which is disappointing.

I learned something new yesterday. I am in the process of pulling the engine on an early 1914 T and I was getting ready to pull the pin holding the crank handle ratchet, when I discovered that the pin was permanently installed with both ends peened. I asked Larry Smith about it, and he said that is how Ford used to do it! Anyway, a couple of...

Bought this NOS dealer badge the other day. Was wondering how common they are and would like to see some more if you have one to post here.

I recently purchased a 1924 TT, and my plan is to take it apart, paint and repair what's needed. I'm curious if the bed is an original, or if it was taken from another model Ford. It's in pretty good condition if it's original, stake pockets aren't worn etc. 20250728_171117.jpg

I want to thank all of you for chiming in to help me, someone who has owned a T for less than a week! I truly appreciate it!

Mke

HI all .
What is is the thickness of the Transmission clutch discs

Thank you !!
Toon

I looked at the weather channel a little while ago and saw a radar map of Minnesota. There appeared to be a bunch of tornadoes west of Minneapolis heading east. I think this is the area of the New London to New Brighton old car run. I don't like to see tornadoes any where, but I would like to know our friends in that area are ok.

I’ve been having some issues with my T — you can check my last post for the full story if you’d like — but I feel like I may have finally pinned it down (at least I hope so).

I decided to check the timing, and when I brought cylinder #1 just past TDC, there was no spark there. Instead, cylinder #4 was sparking. So I took apart my new Day timer...

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Does they bottom bolt of the Y carrier use 2849D. If it does or does not, what should it look like?
What holds the tire in place on the bottom of the Y carrier? picture would help. Thank you.

There is an online auction in Medina Ohio with T parts. It is on Russ Farnsworth auctions on auction zip, if interested. Frames front ,rear axles, oval tank, good radiator , springs and other various parts.

I am looking for any information on the wiring for using a Nissan twin spark distributor on a Bosch front plate setup. I have one of the distributors, the gears to reverse the rotation, and the front plate set up. It’s about time to get the thing together. Does anyone have a wiring diagram? Can I make it work with 6 volt?

I’m working on a Ruckstell shift lock assembly P158C, 26/27. The shifter when installed works fine. My issue is there is a lot of slop in the P-1014-A , not something worn out but a lot of movement in the lever as it moves with the shift lever. At the end of the lever where it attaches to the P-38 shift tube, there is about 1” of play that...

Anyone know what the roller for this timer looks like? Thanks Dan
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So... helping a recent acquaintance with his T, it's a '19/'20 vintage, has the 1919 style switch, cast light lever, it is a Clum product. There seems to be a center contact disc missing. Is anyone refurbishing switches that may have loose parts. I would post a pic but can't seem to accomplish that. The missing piece engages the cast lever via two...

Upon repairing the Coupe passenger door, i noticed what looks like two spot welds.
The outer green skin had two round holes which I figured were just rust holes but when I removed the really bad part, I found that the inner structure had separated from the skin. So, I was wondering, Did Henry start using spot welds late in T production? Then I...

Vanderbrink Auctions has an online only estate auction coming up in Montana It has lots of early stuff with some Model T cars and parts cars. Other early cars. 1909 REO is oldest to 1960s era with some later stuff. A huge auction with a good selection of cars, trucks, tractors, hit miss engines and other unique stuff. There is a 1915 Couplette...

It’s time to replace the lower steering shaft bushing on my 26 Tudor. The part number on the pivot is T 932C which I’m told is the correct part for this car.
I will remove material from the contact area of the shaft to correct the wear, and will make a bushing to suit.
Researching on the form, it seems there were a number of changes to the bushing...

It’s so crazy to reflect that producing all these parts has taken 3 years and literally hundreds of hours of work. I used to take for granted all the parts in Langs and Snyder’s catalogs until I actually decided to try it myself. Granted I’m an engineer by training. But actually making it all come to pass is kind of unreal. The sheer number of...

I am in the middle of restoring my 1911 muffler. Are the brackets painted? Black? Or left unfinished? Your expertise is welcomed. AL

I am reassembling my 26-27 rear spring pack and this is the bolt that came out of it. It’s a square head but the tall tip is coned, maybe to make it easier to get in the hole. It’s clearly a specialized bolt but different than the square ones that are advertised as “authentic.” Just wondering if it’s a 26-27 thing or from a later rebuild. One of...

Just wondering if I missed something. I'm having one heck of a time getting to the classified sections of the forum. All that keeps coming up are past years posts, not current posts. Is it just me?

I have a modern style WOSP starter that is pouring out the oil from the case. There are no new ones that I found at any parts stores. According to their website there is a seal on the shaft that seals it from oil . Anyone have any experience with this? Is it just a o ring?

Does anyone know about this setup? I just won it on eBay. Not a lot of info in the listing.

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I have this in parts section, but I really don't know what it is.
Besides Holley carb part. Anyone know?

TO set the third brush position on a generator, we usually connect the genny to as battery and 'motor' it. (edit) After lifting the third brush so it does not contact the armature, moving the third brush holder back and forth to set the position. Rotating one way motors the genny 'forwards' and rotating the other starts it motoring 'backwards'....

This is my first Model T (I've had quite a few A's) so I appreciate your patience in advance.

The car is fine in low gear but shudders when shifted into high for the first bit. It also feels completely gutless in high. The other day I was trying to take it up a small incline and even in low gear it was barely able to make it up the hill....

What’s missing from most authentic restorations ? Mud !!
Lizzie is my faithful work companion every summer, as we chase the irrigation water from the diversion and in the fields. I kinda get a perverse pleasure from playing in the mud, she does clean up well when the time comes, but I can’t even begin to compete with this guy !

Anyone have some...

I'm hoping for constructive input from the forum since many attendees are historically minded folks. I recently obtained a 1920's era National Cash Register Model 720 that resembles what I've seen in period photos of 1920's counters at auto parts store, auto service centers, or other auto rest stop businesses. As I looked into my NCR I discovered...

Nothing but a giant jigsaw puzzle with no instructions on the box.

Work is going slow as I am taking my time and test fitting to get the best fit I can get.

Maybe in another year I’ll have the windshield installed.

I have Float A Ford auxilliary shocks on my 1923 Toring with small drum axles and Ruckstell.
I would like to keep the shocks but install some form of auxilliary brakes. Rocky Mountains will not work.
Like to know if anyone else has done this.

Are the upper and lower tanks the same on a low and a high radiator? Can a high radiator be recored as a low radiator? Thanks, Art

Of course nowadays it’s most likely a 60s “muscle car”, but the principle remains the same . . .