MTFCA Forum

Beautiful weather here in St. Louis today for the parade.
With help from club members my daughters car is back running with new bands.

Hello all, my 1922 touring rear door latch recoil spring broke. Now the latch will not recoil so it does not work. This is I think a period but non-Ford 3rd party latch because it has a handle on both sides. Unfortunately, the post that holds the spring is peened onto the latch. Any suggestions for salvaging this? The two other latches are the...

To all Marines reading this… Happy 248th Birthday, Marines (Tun Tavern, Nov.10, 1775). Thank you for your service. Semper Fi. Jim Patrick, Sgt., USMC 1972-1977.

I want to check valve clearance using a valve indicator that will screw- anchor into a block hole. Is there an off the self brand that you have used without having to devise an anchor setup? (yes, I know reasonably priced is a relative term. :) Thanks!

Hi friends,
I am a fairly new convert to the Model T disease although I have wanted one for years. I have a pretty original 1914 model touring car that I won't restore but keep as original as possible. Today I noticed one of the headlight rims is magnetic and appears to be mild steel that has been brass plated. It looks very old but I am thinking...

This 1915 coupelet was in Connecticut 10-15 years ago. I believe it was sold.

Does anyone make a repro of the fender brace that runs across the front of the radiator and clamps on to the outer lip of the front fenders (it's the 25 I'm talking about) ? If someone is making these I would like to surprise my customer, this car has tons of other accessories on it and the fenders have drooped....

Is anyone still reproducing the bolt that attaches the hassler to the spring perch. On old forum posts someone said they were producing them, but I can’t find any current info. I could make some if I need too for my needs. Just wanted to support someone if they are being made first.

Is there still a Stromberg OF manual available online? I have searched and can only find old links that don't work.
thanks

Sorry for the newbie question.

I would like to get the headlights of the family 1914 Model T functioning. I'm probably going to be looking for an original acetylene generator, but I'm waiting to hear back from a family member to see if one is still in a storage location. Several questions for the group follow.

For the JNO.W.BROWN Model 16,...

I called the hospital tonight and they said he was not there.

The Rehab Institute does not answer phones at night.

I am praying that he has been transferred somewhere.

Need to put on my Sherlock Holmes hat.

Dave

Something odd occurring in my 1913 runabout. When you push the forward gear pedal to the floor in low it sticks to the floor when you take your foot off to go to high . Not sure what is causing it - it sticks for about 7 seconds the releases. It is NOT rubbing on the floor boards. I am sure something needs adjustment - just not sure what. Any help...

Does anybody rebuild or sell parts for Stromberg's anymore? I have an OF I would really like to try.

Guy's,

Where is the cowl return spring supposed to be mounted? I have a broken spring hanging from the vent itself but I am either missing whatever it fastens to under the dash or I'm just not spotting the mounting point. What should I be looking for?

Thanks.

Steve

I removed the valves on my 26 Roadster. Look like originals. Every intake valve had an additional spring installed directly below the valve head so it would apply pressure upwards to open the valve . Not sure if this was a common aftermarket fix for sticky valves? Anyone come across this with your valves? I can't find if these springs are still...

Visiting The Villages and wondering if there are any Ts or Brass cars in the area?

Did Ford ever make a booklet specifically for the 1925 Pickup, like they did for the other models? I have not seen or even heard of one. I do have two magazine ads announcing a new pickup bed for the standard runabout. I also have an original Ford booklet showing all the truck models including the pickup.

I had a nice chat with the nurse today. She told me that Steve has been moved to room 908, which is still an ICU bed. His Covid test is negative at this time. He is slowly improving and can accept visitors, but you might catch him taking a long nap, so maybe not worth to visit.

Apparently he was watching the Kansas/Iowa State game and cheering on...

How many amps does a coil box draw. It is my understanding that a single coil should be set at 1.5 amps. Is it as simple as 1.5 x 4 = 6 amps?

A friend has some rear brake shoes for a big drum rear end and they don't have a lip around them to hook on the backing plate tabs, they have been used and appear to work but I don't see what keeps them in place. Does anyone have any experience with shoes like this or should we be looking for shoes with the lip? Thanks, Dennis

I've got both here along with a customers car. I'm filming the whole thing, you might be interested. It will be a series of videos, trying for daily - we'll see how it goes. Here's the first of the lot:

Hello everyone.
I have an odd situation I'm hoping I can get some help with.
I have a 24 coupe.
There is an occasional spark at the firrewall and carb end of the carb adjuster rod.
Of important note, I have just completely rewired the vehicle EXCEPT for the coil box itself. I also do not yet have a cover on my coil box, I have to purchase one....

When we brought my 22 touring home this spring, it was a mild day. About 70 degrees or so the car ran fine but hot. We had a motometer from one of our other her cars. the other car it runs cool. We have a waterpump on that car, have for uears (SACRILEGE!!)
Well, the 22 got home alright and didnt boil over but ran at the top of the motometer...

Felix had 2 T that were sold when he got in ill health a blue with black fenders 1925 roadster and a 1915 Couplet dark blue with black fenders and a real hot motor. (26block with a crank and high lift cam.............Does anyone know where these cars are today? both were sold to National club members........Thank you

Any tricks I need to know to help get these screws out? These puppies are stuck!

I got some things with my T and i have a few questions about them.
First is this toolbox. I assume that it goes on the running board. It is lockable and looks like its from the Model T era. I do not have the key (that i know of). Are these simple locks, all the same, or maybe a random key might fit?...
How do i mount it? It has 4 holes on the...

The Movie “The Great Race” and the building of my yellow Speedster gave rise to the idea for some of the club members to build racers and compete on the dirt roads and trails in the hills East of Idaho Falls. I had accumulated enough parts to build one rather than tear up my Speedster. A year or so later several of the contraptions had been built...

O.K. Progress is being made on this 1920 Touring's re-birthing, mostly concerning sorting out electrical issues that a previous owner blew off. A new or used horn switch seems to be the way to go to solve this past weekend's problem. See previous posting about that.

New problem encountered, although not a game killer. The wiring on this car was a...

I have acquired a new camera. Im wondering if it is period correct for my late teens to 1930s era camping equipment. It is a Korona, wood box bellows type camera. Im pretty sure it is dry plate 5x7. The rear focusing glass is 5x7. It sits on a Korona tripod. The lens is an auto timer type. The pipe for the pneumatic bulb type shutter is there but...

Hi about help a friend do his wood in 27 roadster
What size screws and flat head stove bolts are used
Hold wood in the body

It seems he set up Steve's GoFundme acct and then disappeared. Is Steve the only person who can access the acct or does his brother or other relations have access?

You never know what will show up at a house auction. This stuff is still around.

Laugh me off the face of the earth if you want but i have a question...
My transmission drum is cracked so we decided to remove the hogshead and remove the engine and transmission. Everything came off alright ,but when we got the hogshead off we noticed that we forgot to put the parking brake on... so now the car is stuck in gear with the hogshead...

I'm finally getting around to installing a set of Houk wire wheels that I purchased many years ago on my 1926/27 speedster project. There is a shallow cup shaped dust cover that is supposed to be installed on the front hubs and I don't know how it is supposed to be installed. It looks like it goes directly over the bearing, and then the washer and...

I have some tools and am wondering about some years on the tools.
Also, what tools are needed for a 1922 touring kit, like what came from the factory?
20231105_134327.jpg
20231105_134335.jpg
First are some adjustable wrenches.
What years are they? Why are they different sizes?

I dont know who is in charge. I wish someone could contact the family and if someone from the Parker clan is hesitating to visit Steve due to cost, let them have some funding. I think one of the best things Steve could have to help with recovery is a visit from family. 10 of us could visit, but it is not the same when family is there. He may still...

Has anyone figured out a way to secure the neck on a Bergs black radiator so it can support a motometer? Mine came off twice before I gave up and just use a cap. The Bergs neck is just soldered on - no mechanical attachment.

I purchased Shirley in November of 2016 a 1922 body, 1913 differential and 1925 motor, engine number 11755014 from Backyard Classics 10288 200th Street Northwest, Thief River Falls, Minnesota 56701, United States It has been a great car, full of peculiar finds and unique parts. We still drive it to church frequently. She was probably involved in a...

I've been told there is a Galivan Powered t in So Cal. I would like to contact that owner. I recently repurchased my Gallivan powered '15 T roadster and would like to compare notes.

My Gallivan is now up and driving after about a 20 year sleep. Lots of things to check, adjust and lubricate before we start touring next summer.

Interesting having...

Hi, I got this lamp basin with an e&j taillamp, it doesn’t fit it and doesn’t seem like any of the basins I’ve seen before. It’s got a threaded hole for a burner, does anyone k ow what it is?

The old photo was posted here on the forum recently. Then I realized, 100 years later I am working on the same car! The two guys are on break.....

Another 100 years or so, this car should be back on the road!

One of the things I hear almost 100% of the time here is to contact my local club… there isn’t one. I am located in Topeka, Kansas. Is there a way to search people on the club site located in and around Topeka to see if there is any interest in forming a club chapter? I got to thinking heck I own almost every model t tool, book, and video I could...

After taking an inordinate amount of time to overcome my fear of all things mechanical, and with the help of a good friend, I was able to rebuild the rear and driveshaft on my '24 Ford.
Now, feeling invincible and with a great deal of false confidence, I am ready to tackle the changing of the transmission bands.
I have the Ford Service Manual and...

My 1915, non starter car, starts ok when the weather isn't humid, but becomes hard to start in hot and humid weather. Any ideas?
Thanks,

What makes Whippet radiator shells so popular for Model T's? Do people use the Whippet radiator also, or just the shell? Is it just that the Whippet shell just happens to fit a T radiator very well?

Doing a deep dive into the Model T Ford Ignition coil. This is Episode #1 - #2 comes out tomorrow. Hope you like it!

My Grandfather used to host the fall foyliage tour every year in the local T club. He always found someplace incredible for a mid-tour pitstop, places normies never get to see. My Grandmother would stay home and set up tables of food, donuts, pizza muffins , coffee, etc. This was before cell phones so on the last 15-20 min of the ride someone...

Steve has been moved back to ICU due to breathing issues. He is not on a ventilator.
He is not communicating and mostly asleep. It looks like he will be transferred to a
sub acute nursing home for 24 hour care when he becomes more stable. Things continue
to change daily, so we will see what happens.

Thank you to Penny Parker for this update....

So this latest movie has me thinking, what are people favorite Model T Ford scenes in movies (or TV shows)?

Refurbishing the engine for my '13. By matching heavier pistons with lighter connecting rods, weights vary 9/10 of an ounce, 1/2 oz., and 3/10 oz. over the lightest pairing. I suppose it's possible to have them weigh up equal, how necessary is that ? What do experienced T engine rebuilders consider to be an acceptable difference ? Running cast...

model t repair.JPG

A neat perspective of the era.

I am starting to build a 1919 / 1920 TT Bus project . My adult son and I were driving down a country road when T dar alerted me to a old garage with a faded sign that said so and so mechanic . I saw what was left of a 20's T and a TT next to the garage . we stopped and talk to the old man That owned the garage . He had a 24 two door T he drove...

So yesterday the hospital called, and Steve is probably going to get a permanent feeding tube. He has become more agitated and is sleeping most of the time. It appears he may not be able to go back to the rehab center. Hopefully there will be more information tomorrow.

What is the fix for a generator that needs to be polarized every time the car is run? Output is adjusted correctly everything is fine once it get polarized. Thanks!

I need to get a new radiator for my 1919 Touring. I see a bit of a price difference between the different suppliers, with Eckler's being about $200.00 lower. Has anybody found a noticeable difference in quality of the radiator between vendors?

Ford made 1914 model year cars until roughly April 1915. All the literature I’ve read just says that the Pat Pending top plate is 1914 and the Pat’d 1914 top plate is 1915. Would a late 1914 year model car have the patent dated carb with a black bowl? Does anyone know when the top plate and bowl switch actually occurred? Also, was the switch from...

I have a 1916 Touring with a 21-22 motor with generator and starter. What does the trans/engine weigh? What would you recommend to carry engine after removal from chassis?
Thanks,
Campbell Tellman II
Beaufort, NC

When installing double soring hassler shocks, is it necessary to have/use two spring compressors? Bill Coupeville, WA

What is the best way to clean the inside canals of a NH Carburetor .
Thanks for your answer .
Toon

So i bought a new motometer for a discount knowing one of the face plate/rings didn't fit quite right. You couldn't get the 4th screw in. Well I got the screw in and thought all was well and good. Well, i got it out and found one of the face glass pieces broken. Now, I had to put some pressure on the screws to get them in. So it must have snapped...

Greetings,

I'm in the process of sprucing up my steering wheel. The spider has been cleaned up and painted and now it's time for the wheel itself. It did not have the smoothest finish to start with, so I cleaned it up and finished smoothing it with fine Scotchbrite. It looks great, has a dull gray finish to it, and I'm not opposed to leaving it...

I don’t think this a Ford factory but maybe a Dodge or Chev factory?
It sure looks like the body men are leading in and shaping the bodies.

I don’t think Ford did body leading in this era did he?

Did the earlier brass patent plates have a black background for the embossed characters the way later aluminum plates were ? IMG_4675.jpeg

I'm addressing several pesky oil leaks. One in particular is on the right, near rear side of the hogs head. Short of pulling it and replacing with a new gasket, what should I use in terms of a sealant? Many thanks for any reply.

Hello all,

Any of you ever experience anything like this?

Two or three summers ago, I was asked by the owner if I could get his '13 Touring running. It was restored years ago, very nicely, with an engine/transmission rebuild, used very little after that and had been stored for a number of years up until I was involved. After the usual...

Hi All,
I bought my first model T a few years ago and a box came with the car that was mailed from JC Whitney in the 90's. The car has a 26-27 body on it (not original), but the frame engine and tranny, I believe, are from a 22 or 24. Can anyone offer thoughts on what the wood pieces are for? A few are marked RF, RR, LF, LR; and are bent to fit...

If you have a large item for sale and you get an email Gerg.willsoo@gmail.com from John Walter it is a scam. The check he sent me was for $6300.17 for a $4800.00 head. The check was signed by Oprah Winfrey.
Don’t understand some people.
Nick Nicholas

........ Young fun ! Roads in the woods 🤢

I just made a much better than the last one hogshead video. Hopefully I got it right and this will help someone.

98% of my audience is not subscribed (it's free and would help us IMMENSELY).
My end goal on this video journey is two-fold.
1. Pass on the knowledge so it's not lost (like the art of babbitting that is teetering on the edge of...

My 1912 Delivery won Grand Champion at a local car show yesterday. I was so proud.
Biscuit Grand Champion.jpg

The latest from Steve's Facebook page:

I spoke with Steve's nurse yesterday. He has been stepped down in Northwestern Hospital neuro. He is not talking much but is less aggravated. He is breathing on his own ok. There is still a feeding tube. Somewhere in rehab or the hospital he picked up covid. This may contribute to some of his breathing...

Did Ford ever use unmarked brass tops during the 1915 production era? Would these tops have been replacements?

Garage: Stine Bros., McVeytown
Source: Mifflin County Historical Society Library Archives

396709479_10161669272319881_4420799427734659862_n.jpg

Helping a buddy switch out a failed Pertronix in a Bosch distributor and change back to points. Seemed easy enough, we thought. Car was running normally, but the owner left the key on and apparently burned something up in the electrical system. Car is 12 volt. We installed the points and condenser and checked all connections - seemed to be good....

I’m working on a `26 touring ..
It came with a nice set of top bows,,wood kit for bows,,and the rivets …..
I got it all fit and ready to drill and install rivets..I have the backup tool but wonder what the driving tool looks like to round it over …
They have a hole down the center …..
Should I heat before I set them ….
Thanks for ANY help you can...

IMG_6791.jpeg IMG_6818.jpeg IMG_6812.jpeg IMG_6810.jpeg

What would this be used for? weaver 1.JPG weaver 2.JPG

Thursday 10.26.23....I am editing this topic- DO NOT heat the rivets just prior to installing it in the column for peening. WHY? We discovered that the internal assy that the rivet penetrates is made from brass. Phillip's assy was still shiney and easy to tell what it's made from brass, where mine was all tarnished, black, and looked like old...

I recently put the body of my 1925 Coupe back on the frame. Passenger door aligned but driver door didn’t … low by 1/8 inch in the latch and gap at top rear of door. What is the process for aligning/shimming. I’ve loosened the three driver’s side mounting bolts, I’ve placed body to frame shims in various sequences and retightened. I’ve not been...

IMG_4427.jpeg
I am wondering if someone can point me towards the correct magneto

Here is a photo of a local service station with a few T’s parked around it.
The T Coupe or sedan has a neat front bumper on it. Not very common I don’t think.

Will the D style spare tire carrier hold a 30x3.5” Demountable rim?

I noticed the last few sets of NH gaskets I’ve received were missing the spacer that goes between the body and the bowl (left in picture). Today I got a couple more sets in the mail and once again this piece is missing. I wonder was there was a batch of sets put together without them? I’ve been finding some in a bag of loose gaskets I have but...

Has anyone hear anything about Tom Hicks. He had phoned me many times, but stopped about a year ago. He's one of the absolute nicest guys I've met it the T hobby but I can't find his phone number. Thanks: Bruce

Jerry just talked to Steve's nurse. She said the drain has been removed, he is doing much better, talking, and making great improvement. The CT scan showed that the bleed has now stabilized. He is still a little confused, but knows where he is and who he is. He is not eating food yet, and has a feeding tube, but hopefully that will change soon. He...

The obvious thing to assume is that they were originally dipped in black paint, but is this correct?